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Moving On and Staying Strong A Way to Remember Matt Brown Looks forward to College and a Full Life BY KIERSTEN BARRY
before graduation.
Fifteen years ago a three yearold boy toddled on ice skates for the first time. He hated skating, hated everything about it. Flash forward three years, the same little boy, now six, decided to try his hand at skating one more time. This time, he was in love.
Looking forward to summer, Matt added “It is also going to be tough, because we’re all going
“I could not get enough of it. It is such a fun sport to watch and to play,” 18 year-old Matt Brown said from his childhood bedroom as he spoke of goals, post-graduation summer plans and his high school career.
away … It is close enough to home for Mom and Dad or if I want a home cooked meal, but far enough that I can have my space,” says Brown. Though Matt experienced a moment that changed the course of his life, a moment many would allow to define them, to accept a life using a wheelchair, Matt continues to climb and conquer each new day, journeying closer to the “life I once knew,” as he puts it.
Matt Brown will look forward to the start of his adult life at Stonehill College in the fall. The 18-year-old has a lot to look forward to. Wherever life takes him, he vows to always call Norwood home. Photo courtesy of Beaumont Photography.
Matt entered Norwood High School like many freshman. The 14-year-old felt a mixture of eager anticipation, nervous excitement and a little bit of “Peter Pan” as he first walked into “the old school on the hill.” “It went by in the blink of an eye,” Matt said a few short weeks
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off to different schools,” Matt said, of his incredible support network of friends. Matt will live at Stonehill College, in Easton, in the fall. “It is perfect because Stonehill is only about fifteen minutes
Although Matt is not playing, hockey, sports and everything you would expect of a graduating senior still encompass this teenager’s
life. “The prom was great. It was great to see everyone. All the girls looked great, and even the men shaped up pretty good. It was a great night to see everyone, espe-
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He liked to read, says his father. Before he was Army Specialist Keith D. Benson, the combat medic otherwise who had earned the nickname “Doc Benson” from his brothers in arms, he was Keith Benson, brother of Kyle, son of David and Kathleen, who enjoyed music and collecting The Punisher series comic books.
where he was trained as a combat medic. “I think he just wanted to help people. He was always that way,” says Benson, who was humbled to come
And he grew up at 61 Gay Street, in Norwood. Now, a memorial stands across the street from where this boy grew up, at the corner of Joy and Gay Streets, U.S. Army SPC Keith D. Benson will have a permadedicated on Memo- nent memorial near his childhood home at the rial Day to the boy corner of Joy and Gay streets. who found his way to to a deeper understanding of the man manhood. his son had become when he learned “It was his intent, in civilian life, to of Keith’s accomplishments in the become an EMT,” says his father, military – he was posthumously David Benson. “After high school, awarded a commendation for valor – he went to work, but not in that field. and how he had been willing to reach Eventually he just felt the quickest out to those who needed assistance. and best way to acquire the medical “Sometimes you don’t learn things skills required was to go into the milabout your own child until events like itary, so after basic training, he went REMEMBER to Fort Sam Houston, in Texas, continued on page 5
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June 14 Is Flag Day 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 ushistory.org. Rather, they exist as a guide for showing respect to nation’s colors. A few of these etiquette rules to wave your flag by include: • The flag should be displayed from sunrise to sunset, unless properly illuminated during hours of darkness for a patriotic effect.
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2012 Norwood TONY Award Recipient: Vittoria Spada The Norwood TONY (Ten Outstanding Norwood Youths) Awards were initiated over 40 years ago to recognize exceptional Norwood youths for their voluntary contributions to the community. Through anonymous reviews of the student's volunteer record and a 300-word essay, the Norwood Masons, who acquired the program 17 years ago, named the 2012 TONY Award winners at a banquet held January 30. The award includes a citation from Governor Patrick, a plaque from the lodge, a $1,000 savings bond and a gift card from Perk's coffeehouse. Two supplementary awards also included an additional $500 savings bond. Local Town Pages is also recognizing these admirable young adults with a profile of each student each month in our newspaper. Fontbonne Academy senior, Vittoria Spada, is the fourth student profile in our 2012 TONY Award series. Eighteen year-old Vittoria Spada has not even finished her formal education but has already made such a difference in people's lives
within her school, church and her community. The generous altruistic efforts and talents of this TONY Award winner have brightened the lives of many students and parishioners and even neighborhoods abroad. At Fontbonne Academy, Spada contributed in many supportive student organizations, such as Pier Education, an anti-bullying group that educates students on discrimination and racism and organizes eighth grade shadow days and the Association of Diversity and Action (ADA), an group that assists with promoting diversity within the classroom and encourages school-wide student interaction. She also was involved in care ministry for the past two years, assisting Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors with liturgies and masses and helping out with religious activities. Spada, a gifted singer, was also selected into two audition musical groups, select chorus and select jazz choir, for the past four and three years respectively and was president for both musical assemblies during her senior year.
Spada was also very active at St. Mary's Parish, in Dedham, where she also taught religious education for the past three years to third and fourth graders. It was through St. Mary's where she was also fortunate to fulfill her ambition for international mission work when she participated in a week-long journey in 2010 to a Nicaragua orphanage for disabled children and assisted the local community with moving dirt for foundations, painting houses, and visiting another orphanage for very young children. "It's always something I wanted to do, to go out of the country to do missionary work," Spada said. "I've always liked working with children so it was a perfect opportunity. I'm going again this July for the same thing." Spada also donated her time to volunteer group Catholics in Action, where she gave out clothing to homeless people in Boston and lead a life teen band as music leader at Masses for the past three years. Spada is attending St. Joseph's College of Maine in the fall and majoring in nursing, following her
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this. I was always proud of him,� says Benson, “but you come to the realization – wow – he had achieved maximum realization of his skills.�
cially the kids you do not see a lot of in school. Everyone was dancing; it was just a fun night.� The next day, he and about 21 friends spent the day on Cape Cod.
Army Spc. Keith D. Benson belonged to the 2nd Battalion 28th Infantry Regiment Brigade, Grafenwoehr, Germany. The 27year-old medic was killed in Afghanistan January 18, in the Paktika province.
“We had so much fun,� he said with that infamous warm smile. Despite challenges he’s faced, Matt Brown’s life is the same as any high school senior about to embark on the next chapter of his life, and he’s eager to move forward with his dreams. “Trust me. It is tough. Some days are tough. The toughest thing is, I once knew what “normal� was. It is tough for anyone, but I wasn’t born like this. I once knew what it was like to walk and to play hockey, to play golf. That is the toughest part, but I am eighteen and I still have a life to live. I cannot let this thing (the chair) keep me down. There are some down days, but my friends and family take more down days away from me, and make more good ones.� Matt’s most memorable moment of his senior year? “Having my number retired for the hockey team, that stands out as the most memorable moment of my senior year, for my high school career,� he says, with a smile. “That moment is definitely number one.� Matt’s blue and gold hockey jersey, adorned with HIS number 3, is mounted in a professional frame on the wall close to his bed. “If you look at the collar of the shirt you can see where it is cut. I was wearing that shirt when I got hurt,� he said. “They cut if from the collar all the way down my back but sewed it up pretty good, don’t you think?� Matt’s eyes lingered on the jersey. “The hockey fraternity has been unbelievable. Once you’re in, you’re in for life. It is just unbelievable,� Matt.
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Mr. Benson credits Ted Mulvehill for the movement to erect a memorial to his son. This memorial will be Norwood's 55th monument in honor of a local veteran who died in active duty since World War II. He might be well known throughout Norwood, but Matt Brown is the same as any other teen. He still loves sports, is looking forward to the summer, and had a great time at his prom with friends. Photo courtesy of Michael Brown.
taught me to come home, live, live in the wheelchair. Journey Forward is going to teach me to get out. Journey Forward is going to teach me to get up and live without it.� He paused. “I really, really do not even want to begin to think of where I would be without them. It would just be a bad place. Lisa Mikula, Matt’s specialist at Journey Forward, said, “Matt is so positive, always in a good mood, he loves to joke around, but he works hard. I do not see the chair, I see him as any other 18-year-old kid. I think it is wonderful he is going to live at school. Matt makes me want to be a better specialist.� Doctors told Dan Cummings, founder of Journey Forward, he would never walk again after a swimming accident left the 19year-old quadriplegic. Like Matt, Dan refused to accept the diagno-
sis. “You have to find ways to work with what you have, not with what you don’t have. “ Seven years later, Dan is walking. “I know what it takes to get out of the wheelchair, and it all begins with attitude and belief in you – and Matt carries all of those tools ‌ he has the mental attitude to get out of that chair.â€? When I asked Matt where he sees himself in 10 years the young man, wise beyond years, took a breath. “I’ll be 28, that is weird to think about,â€? he said. “Hopefully, time and medicine does its thing. Hopefully, I will be working out and not getting around in this (the wheelchair) anymore. I know, for sure, I will somehow find my way back to Norwood. Words cannot describe this community. We live in such a great, wonderful place. I would not want a family of mine to grow up anywhere other than Norwood.â€?
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“All the impetus for that memorial has been Ted Mulvehill,� he says, “His desire is to have every vet who’s passed from Norwood have some sort of corner or recognition. He’s a strong advocate for all veterans.�
wanted to achieve as much good out of this situation as possible. We have established a scholarship up at the Norwood High School for him.� Bill Benson, David’s brother, took the initiative in contacting Norwood High’s Principal George Usevich to establish two scholarships for graduating seniors. “Our goal is to provide $1,000 each to Norwood High seniors who seek to pursue a 2- or 4-year degree in the healthcare field,� says Benson. The scholarships will actually be awarded starting this year, and applications have been reviewed by David, Bill, David’s son, Kyle and Bill’s son, Chris. Says Benson, “It’s basically a way of remembering Keith in a manner better than the sign can do.� Anyone who would like to contribute to the scholarship in memory of Army Spc. Keith D. Benson can send their contribution to:
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“I recognize that any individual who gives their life in combat or in a conflict should be recognized and remembered,� says Benson, “And as much as it’s important, from day one when we heard of his passing, I
Although Benson says, “As a family, we’re kind of private,� he hopes that the scholarship will help “people who are outstanding and don’t always get the recognition.�
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The Friends of Norwood Center Bringing “the Buzz” Back to the Center through Creative Events, Community Involvement and a Few Surprises BY KIERSTEN BARRY In January, Norwood’s newly appointed Downtown Manager shared her New Year’s Resolution on the Friends of Norwood Center webpage; she did not mince her words or hold back her goal for the upcoming year. Her resolution was on web for the entire town to read, that, intentionally. She wanted people to read her vision, "Friends of Norwood Center wishes for a strong and involved membership of both residents and business for our inaugural year. We hope to bring people downtown through community events for everyone's enjoyment." As the months passed and seasons changed, Kim Weineck’s ideas continued to flourish like the flowers on the Norwood Common. She wants people to continue reading, to participate, to share ideas. She also wants the people of to become involved in revitalizing “this fabulous center.” During an Open Community Meeting of the Friends of Norwood Center in February, longtime Norwood resident, business
owner and committee President Jeanne Babel gave predicted the necessity and impact Weineck would have on the Norwood downtown community. “As a resident and business owner I feel very lucky we have a downtown manager, and a downtown manger like Kim. She comes with a lot of experience, brings a lot of enthusiasm, positivity a “can-do” attitude and she is someone who really listens. Those skills are what we need from a downtown manager.” “Friends of Norwood Center is a Non-profit organization,” Weineck stated. “My goal is to bring back the buzz about Norwood Center while bringing people into the center. People are always talking about what the center “was,” my job is to take that piece of nostalgia and bring it to present day. We have some wonderful businesses right here, all within walking distance. We have dedicated business owners, many who are synonymous with Norwood. But we also have room to grow,” Weineck con-
tinued, “We want Norwood to be relevant and vibrant to all stakeholders-residents, businesses, everyone.” “In April, Friends of Norwood Center held the first Meal Mob at the Common Café located at 637 Washington Street. Dozens of Friends of Norwood Center supported their local lunch spot,” Weineck said. The Meal Mob grew out of the Cash Mob phenomenon in which customers are directed to arrive at a predetermined business to support the merchant with purchases. Friends of Norwood Center is holding another Meal Mob on Friday, June 8 at 12:30 p.m. The location is part of the surprise and will not be released until close to the event. “To find out the location, please subscribe to our email contact list by going to our website: www.norwoodcenter.blogspot.com or “like” our Facebook page”, Weineck noted.
In April, the Friends of Norwood Center held their first Meal Mob at the Common Cafe. The purpose is to arrive at a predetermined business to support the merchant with purchases.
Friends of Norwood Center is asking you to spend your Saturdays in Downtown Norwood. “The third Saturday of each month is now referred to as Spending Saturday. We are asking you to consider enjoying a meal in one of the many restaurants we have to offer, perhaps order take-out and have a family picnic on the Common? Consider a pedicure at one of the wonderful spas Downtown or simply take a walk with your family though Downtown and pick up a cup of coffee, a comic book, a baseball hat or a treat yourself to a new pair of jeans or a bouquet of flowers. Norwood Center has a
great assortment of options for you to try.” Weineck concluded, with the enthusiasm she brings to everything about the revitalization of Norwood Center, “When you’re considering your options of businesses to patronize, FNC wants you to remember to 'Buy Close By!'” You can follow the Friends of Norwood Center on Facebook at Friends of Norwood Center, on Twitter at Norwood Center or visit their website www.Friendsofnorwoodcenter.blo gspot.com to sign up for the newsletter.
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U.S. Senator Scott Brown and his wife Gail Huff (not shown), took a trip to the Norwood Fire Department. Volunteers Mira Heckmann and Emily Cady did free face painting outside Petco on Opening Day!
Kiara Sales, and her brother, Garfield, both of Norwood, are excited to get the autograph of former Boston Bruin Shawn Miller, at the Norwood Firefighters Hockey All-Stars game on May 6.
Notable Norwood Residents Welcome to the Notable Norwood Residents column! Each month, Norwood Local Town Pages will highlight a former town resident who has contributed not only to the Norwood community, but to state and local governments, sports teams or the entertainment sector.
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Arts and Culture Norwood Art Bringing Peace to the World, Association “Art in the One Child at a Time Park” June 9 St. Catherine of Siena middle school children in Mrs. Karen Kedzierski's art class participated in the Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest. Each year, this contest attracts over 300,000 entries from middle school age children in almost 100 counties. The Norwood Lions club sponsors the local contest.
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Several artists will set up easels and paint during the show. The Norwood Art Association is a cultural asset Watercolor portrait by NAA artist Inez Reardon of her granddaughter, Kimberley for the town of Norwood, Reardon, painted when Kim was 5, will be and the public has always exhibited at the Norwood Art Associabeen most supportive, at- tion’s Art in the Park show to be held on tending the exhibits and Saturday, June 9th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. often purchasing painting. on Norwood Town Common. Besides the paintings on exhibit, there will be cards and mag- ciation. Dues are only $15 a year. nets and the very popular bin Meetings are held from September work, where original paintings and through April (except Dec.), at prints ready for framing will be on Norwood’s Morrill Memorial Lisale. brary. Each features a professional artist demonstrating and disThe Norwood Art Association cussing his or her technique. Usuwas started 34 years ago with the ally, a painting is created from start help of the Women’s Community to finish, much enjoyed by the Committee and support by the viewing audience. Town, and this Spring exhibit and also a Holiday Fall show have To encourage young artists, the been held every year since. Joan association usually presents a Percy was President for the past scholarship in the Spring to a gradseveral years, and the new Presi- uating senior who has shown outdent is Frances Downey. standing artistic ability and plans to major in art a college. An invitation is extended to all who love the arts to join the Nor-
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Cleveland PTA Says Thank You The Cleveland School PTA recently held a Trivia Night Fundraiser to support our school. We had a very successful night which wouldn't be possible without the generous donations from the following businesses:
There were about 80 youngsters at the Norwood Sportsmen's Fishing Derby Saturday May 12th. All participants enjoyed a spectacular bright sunny day with great fishing for bass, sunfish and Trout. The youngsters had their fill of donuts, hot dogs, soda and ice cream. They all took home prizes such as fishing rods, tackle boxes, nets and many gift certificates from local businesses. Many of the kids said they cannot wait for the derby next year.
Dellbrook Construction, Norwood Theater, New England Aquarium, Storyland and Santa's Village, Showcase Cinemas, Gymnastics Academy of Boston, Keldara Spa, Shear Illusions
Salon, Serenity Salon, Nails & Co, Elizabeth Grady Salon, Dante's 3, Liam Galvin Medium, Tax Time, Vanderbilt Club, Get In Shape for Women, Day St Sports, Norwood Sports Center, Norwood Recreation Department, Norwood Firefighters, Norwood Police, Sheehan Landscape, Roche Brothers Supermarket, Hannaford, Outback Steakhouse, Not Your Average Joe's, 99 Restaurant, Sky Restaurant, Napper Tandy's,
Cafe Venice, Lewis' Bar and Grille, Colonial House Restaurant, Chili's, Chateau, Olivadi, and Fresh Fro-Yo. In addition, a big thank you to the wonderful Cleveland teachers for their generous donation of many fun silent auction items! Thanks again for your generous support! Cleveland School PTA
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The Norwood Sportsmen's has been putting on their fishing derby for over 75 years at Guild Pond behind their clubhouse on Nichols St. Local youngsters are en- Mike Georgoulopoulos of Norwood, couraged to enjoy the sport shows off his catch of a large Bass Fish at of fishing here any time they the Norwood Sportsmen’s Fishing Derby. want at Guild Pond.
Retired Chief of Police Bartley King visited the first grade class of C.J. Prescott School, both distributing and reading children’s book A Day in the Life of a Policeman. These books were donated by the Norwood Rotary. Pictured are Miss Fleming’s first grade, Chief King and Martha Colamaria, Literacy Chair for the Norwood Rotary.
27th Recital for Norwood Dance School The Norwood Recreation Department’s School of Dance recently celebrated it’s 27th anniversary recital at Norwood High School. This year’s theme was “Dancing in the Dark.” Recreation dance lessons are open to all Norwood residents. The Fall/Winter program guide will be available in mid-August. Visit www.norwoodrecreaion.com or call (781) 762-0466. Photo courtesy of Cheryl Murphy.
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this month's notable norwood resident is professional golfer, allen michael doyle. It's rumored that Doyle's golf career began while caddying at Spring Valley Country Club in Sharon when he was 14. It's been said that he credits his unorthodox swing from practicing in his bedroom, which had a low ceiling, for full movement. Doyle attended Norwich University (VT) on a Francis Ouimet Scholarship where he played both hockey and golf. He graduated as the top scoring defenseman in Norwich history, was the ECAC golf champion in 1970 and was elected to the school's Sports Hall of Fame. In support of his alma mater, Doyle sponsors an annual golf tournament (Allen Doyle Norwich Hockey Golf Classic) to support the college hockey program and donated $1.1 million to the university in 2004 to help fund an ongoing athletic building project.
After a distinguished amateur golf career, Doyle earned professional status in 1994. After only a year on the professional circuit, he won three tournaments on the Nike Tour. During his PGA Tour, Doyle participated in 67 events, had 2 top 10 finishes and 8 top 25 finishes. During his champion tour, he played a total of 340 events, with 11 wins, 14-second place finishes, 13 third place finishes, 112 top 10 finishes and 201 top 25 finishes. Doyle became eligible to play on the Senior PGA Tour in July, 1998 when he turn 50 years old and in 1999, won four official money events including the Senior PGA Championship. Doyle won his second major title in 2001 in the Senior Players Championship and led the tour in prize money. After coming back from a nine-stroke deficit, he also won the US Senior Open with a score of 63 in the final round and defended his US Senior Open title in 2006 to become the oldest US Senior Open Champion at the age
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We Can Eat Tomatoes Again!
of 57 years, 11 months and 17 days. In total, Doyle has 19 professional career wins, 3 on the Nationwide Tour, 11 on the Champions Tour and 5 others. According to pgatour.com, Doyle has a Charles Schwab Cup Rank of 93 and an average score of 74.
BY SUSAN CLARE Here it is the end of May. And it’s almost the end of the $4 tomato at specialty groceries and of imported and flavorless tomatoes at the local grocery store, at least for this year.
Doyle also had US National Team Appearances in the Eisenhower Trophy in 1990, 1992 and 1994 (team winners and individual winners) and in the Walker Cup in 1991 (winners) and 1993 (winners).
comes suddenly available, so email Together Yes if you’d like to be on this list. Additionally, we will put people who are on the waiting list up for first choice next year when more plots might become available, and will
Some interesting notes on Doyle include: he is a big sports fan, especially of the Boston Red Sox, his favorite all-time athlete is Bobby Orr and he once caddied for Bruce Fleisher in the late 1960s. Doyle currently resides in La Grange, GA and continues to play on the Champions Tour and has competed in five tournaments this year. He is a member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame.
Now, we will see “locally grown” signs at those stores. Choose locally grown for greater nutrition and better flavor, and in support of local farmers. Here are two other places where local produce is making an appearance.
Doyle has two daughters, Michelle and Erin, who are both accomplished golfers and have qualified for the US Women's Amateurs.
endean community garden: Norwood’s first public community garden is up and growing. 32 households and two schools are growing together and learning together there. We have a waiting list in case any plot be-
Information for this article was taken from: pgatour.com, wikipedia.org, enotes.com.
consider starting up another community garden in Norwood if there is enough interest. sustain@tgryes.org norwood Farmers market: The market has been refined, redesigned, and otherwise made more accessible and full of a wider selection. Beginning June 19, the Farmers Market will be open from NOON—6 p.m., and will be held on the Common in Norwood Center (corners of Nahatan and Washington Streets). Why does Together Yes consider these two venues sustainable? Here’s a list. 1. Nutrition at its best. Healthy produce ripened naturally and purchased fresh. We will eat more vegetables, and healthier ones. While the Community Garden does not sell vegetables, the households gardeners there will certainly improve their nutrition as they consume and preserve the produce grown there.
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The Bay State Animal Cooperative is a non-profit organization devoted to providing humane resources and services to reduce animal overpopulation and prevent the unnecessary suffering of companion, stray, relinquished and feral animals.
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All proceeds from the fundraisers will be used to help many homeless cats obtain emergency medical services.
Currently based in Norwood and Brockton, the compassionate volunteers unite with other humane organizations, local municipalities and the community to implement worthy animal causes, such as low-cost spay/neuter assistance, low-cost medical care, trap-neuter-return programs, community outreach opportunities, sheltering, adoption and educational services. The association is completely run by volunteers and is solely dependent on donations and
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Bay State Animal Cooperative Receives Donation from Needham Cooperative Bank The Bay State Animal Cooperative is the proud recipient of a $500 donation from the Needham Cooperative Bank to help pursue our animal rescue missions. Thank you Needham Cooperative Bank. It is greatly appreciated. Meet Suzie This amazingly marked, black, brown, and tan, short-haired kitty was living in a mechanic lot having litter after litter. An animal friendly person decided to assist this wonderful friendly girl when they met her. She was so pregnant, she had her beautiful 6 kittens in a safe foster home within 2 days of being rescued. She is a lap cat who loves attention and is extremely comfortable with people. Her kittens are now 4 weeks old and can be viewed in foster care in Norwood. Suzie will be ready to go to a loving new home as soon as July and we hope you are that lucky home.
Local Town Pages www.norwoodtownnews.com Meet Papa He is a gentle older stray kitty who was found amongst several cats within a feral colony in a nice couple’s yard. He was injured so Bay State assisted with trapping him, getting his puncture wounds repaired and treated, neutered and ready for adoption. Like other “Tom” cats left to wander outside and fight with others during mating times and territory disputes he has become a victim of the FIV disease. He has recovered from his battle injuries and is a very sweet adult male short haired kitty looking for his place to call home. We suggest a single cat home for Papa so he can get the attention he craves and deserves while minimizing the risk of spreading FIV. Please research FIV as it is not a disease resulting in ultimate death or even disease related complications. Most live long healthy normal lives. Do not write Papa off, as he is a wonderful friendly, per-
PET CORNER Meep Update sonable extremely friendly kitty who pulls at your heart strings as soon as you meet him!
Saturday, June 2nd Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 199 Hill St. Norwood Many NEW animal related items in addition to household items, etc. Portion of proceeds benefit BSAC. Yard Sale donations welcomed: email Michele at tara4510@hotmail.com
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hold on their kitten in foster care and can be a part of their life before adoption. Visit us at the newly opened adoption center in the NorwoodPetco Store to view more kitties each week!
Meep had such an outpouring of assistance after our first article that not only did we received over $700 in donations towards her $1,100 surgery, we found her a forever home. A wonderful couple in Norwood felt that they had what Meep needed, a safe home, plenty
of love and time and were ready to take on her challenges. She was placed with them May 12th and is now flourishing. Playing, as only a handicapped kitty can, and enjoying her new toys and home!!!
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Meet our many kittens: We have over 30 kittens in foster care. Each will be ready at different times for adoption but many can be viewed now in foster care. If you are interested in adopting a new kitten for your family please visitwww.baystateanimals.org and download an application and email it to us at info@baystateanimals.org. Pre-approved adopters can place a
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Most needed donation items of the month: Kitten collars. We need to provide our own supplies for our adoption centers, foster homes and feral colonies. We are required to identify our cats/kittens with collars in the adoption centers. We have over 30 kittens in foster care and will surely see more before this year is over. We need kittens collars for every kitten. These are expensive but required PLEASE grab 1, 2 or more at your local pet store and drop them off to us if you can. Donations to: 47 Windsor Rd. Norwood or Petco Adoption Center, Norwood. We also need adult collars but more so the expensive kitten collars. Bay State Animal Cooperative needs volunteers for upcoming events, cat care, foster care and fundraising ventures. Please consider us when you seek a worth while way to volunteer your time. New Hands-on opportunities now available in Norwood and Brockton. Fill out a volunteer application at www.baystateanimals.org.
Always accepting cat/kitten food and litter for feral feeders and foster homes. Donations can be left, clearly marked as donated to BSAC, at Petco in Norwood or at our corporate address: 47 Windsor Rd., Norwood (this is not a shelter facility) Thank you in advance! Bay State Animal Cooperative, Inc, “Helping YOU Help Community Animals”, www.baystateanimals.org, info@baystateanimals.org, (781) 436-2722 Donations can be mailed to: 47 Windsor Rd., Norwood
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Norwood Gathers to Make Decisions in Special Town Meeting BY DORIS J. DICKSON On May 10, 2012, a special town meeting was called to review, debate and vote on 29 articles, which covered a variety of financial, economic, flood and zoning issues. Moderator Hern introduced Congressman Stephen Lynch who spoke about the Budget Control Act (currently being debated in midnight sessions in Washington) and congressional Republicans’ “reassessment� of the balancing of those mandated budget cuts, saying they now want a new allocation of $300 billion defense and $900 billion domestic cuts largely affecting Social Security, Medicare, food stamps, etc. Articles such as the new flood plain overlay necessary for residents to ob-
tain flood insurance, “scrivener’s errors,� and “street acceptance� Fortune Drive, Meadow Street, and Hazelwood Drive passed without debate. Acceptance of a gift of wetland off Irving Street from the Devine Family brought “concern� by District 5’s Toni Eosco about setting precedents of gift giving for the sole purpose of removing unusable property from the tax rolls. The property previously brought $389.34 per year in revenue. Three other land articles brought further debate. Two pieces of property are being taken and paid for by eminent domain as part of the Department of Public Works (DPW) yard off Nahatan Street. One piece of land owned by Norwood Crossing Condominiums of 1,676 square feet
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more financial information could be gathered was considered. Ultimately, the article passed as did a final land deal lowering the sale price of a piece of property on University Avenue. A number of articles consisted of transferring money from one account to another. Questions were raised over repeatedly taking money from the rubbish removal fund (for example to the Veterans’ Services Direct Relief fund). One member asked, “Did we stop making trash?� Town Manager John Carroll explained the town is anticipating leftover money. The costs for the chapel’s damaged copper roof at the cemetery caused debate primarily because 1) the salvaged copper roof has value and 2) the repair costs exceed the deductible. It was suggested a motion be filed to transfer the salvage value from the “free cash� account to the cemetery maintenance account. With just a few articles to review at evening’s close, it was concluded that, specifically, Article 29 would require a substantial amount of debate time. Thus, the remaining articles were carried over until Monday, May 14, originally scheduled as the first night of the annual Town Meeting. On Monday, May 14, the first Articles 26 – 28 (two were MRWA issues, the third for an Emergency Operations plan for the Ellis Pond
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To the Editor: I want to thank the Norwood Police in response to my previous letter last month regarding parking concerns and for making a change by patrolling Norwood Center for cars that are parked for over an hour. Also, thank you to my neigh-
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June 1. 2012 Dam) passed quickly. The final Special Town Meeting article opened debate on another $100,000 for a new concession stand at the high school. Prior to beginning debate, the Finance Commission announced it would be revisiting already approved Article 18 (Fire Department commitments) at the end of the session. Discussion on the concession stand article began with a presentation by Tim Bonfatti, the builder’s project manager, who explained the savings on the high school project were attained by having fewer change orders than originally estimated. He compared the proposed cost of the Norwood concession stand at $384 square feet with those recently built for Plymouth North and Marshfield High School at $310 and $434 square feet, respectively. However, later in the evening, town meeting member Charles Burgess, Jr. mentioned the Ashland High School concession stand (with block structure and metal roof) at recent build at $190,000. He asked that the town “look further and find a way to build it more economically.� After two hours and much debate, the article for additional funds failed as did the motion by the Finance Committee to indefinitely table the project. However, a new motion removing the $250,000 project cap thereby enabling the use of donated funds passed. Therefore, the $250,000 cap can be surpassed using private funds. Finally, after a number of town meeting members left for the evening, Article 18, which previously passed, was brought up for “reconsideration.� According to Finance Committee Chairwoman Judith Langone, a mistake was made necessitating a request for more funds for the fire department. The money would come from the bond payment fund. The motion passed and the meeting was subsequently adjourned ending the special town meeting.
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Out and About Joyous June Out of all the months of the year, June is one of my favorites. The kiddies are out of school. The day to day craziness (at least in my house with three kids, in three different schools, playing softball and baseball at all different times, on different days, and at different locations) seems to slow down-if only for a while. In June (unlike July and August) the kids aren’t “so bored.” Complaining of “nothing to do.” At the beginning of summer, when one of my children is “looking at” or “touching” or just being in the same room, or on the same street as another, it isn’t as annoying. The arguments aren’t as bad, either-because they are just glad to be out of school. And to be able to do- or not do -what they want to do or not do- within their own timetable. In June, our summer hasn’t been completely planned out. I try to schedule very little, knowing that
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from September until May everything seems to be planned, arranged, and organized-although in my case disorganized seems more the truth.
tic cups strewn about my yard. I also know I have two months to clean it all up-or at least a few hours until my husband comes home from work.
There are free days to go to the beach, sit by the pool, or just stay home and have a jammie day. There is no pressure-only sunshine and clear skies. In June, in this house, we just try to go with the flow, if only for a mere thirty days.
Dinner is usually served outside. This is thanks to a gazebo that in June is still bug free- because everyone is still zipping the screens. I may have to give a “gentle” reminder to zip up said screen, remembering it's only summer’s start. By August, that “gentle” reminder is usually loud enough to wake the neighbors-in the next town.
During this month, my pool is clean. The water is crisp and clear, beckoning me to come in for a quick dip. And sometimes I doknowing full well that not only is it too late to lose the ten pounds I’ve gained throughout the winter but with corn on the cob, burgers on the grill, and potato salad chilling; its more than possible that few more pounds will head my way. And I’m okay with that.
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After dinner (using paper plates and the finest plastic ware) there’s nothing better than a walk on a warm June night. Summer
surrounds you - the smell of fresh cut lawn and steaks on the grill, the sound of flip flops slapping against the pavement. My littlest child, Brie, loves to go for summer walks through our neighborhood- meeting and greeting neighbors that she hasn’t seen since the last big frost. Sometimes one or both of my teenagers will join along -because this isn’t yet too “boring” or “stupid” for them to do. This is one of my favorite times with them- because they aren’t texting someone else, but actually talking to me. A rarity with teens these days, but I digress.
ing hard-saving up for a car. My son is too old for camp, yet too young to work, so I’m sure there will be many treks to the local golf course or driving range to keep him occupied. And let’s not forget the sleepovers, games of man hunt, and baseball at the local field to keep him busy. My littlest is finally old enough to go to camp. And this year she will- in July. After all, she needs to start her summer off right- savoring the month of June. Dawn C. Fitzgerald is a freelance writer. She’d love to hear from you at dawncfitz@yahoo.com
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Library Happenings Workshops for Women at the Library Life Skills Facilitator Deb Titus will return to the Morrill Memorial Library on Thursday, June14 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. to kick off a series of three workshops for women, starting with “Stop Worrying!” Do you often worry about situations or circumstances beyond your control? If so, this free workshop will help you overcome the tendency to obsess over the past and fret about the future. Deb will teach you valuable tips and strategies to allow you to live happily in the NOW.
Please register for this program, limited to 20 women, at the Reference or Information Desk or call (781) 769-0200, x110 or 222. The other two workshops in the series will be “Learn to Love Yourself” on August 9 and “Make Time for You” on October 11. All three workshops are being generously funded by the Friends of the Library. The Norwood Library is accessible to people with disabilities.
Online Job Search Workshop at Library Senior Employment Specialist Gary Gekow will present a second
workshop at the Morrill Memorial Library on Monday, June 11 at 7 p.m. called “Online Job Search & Resume Submittal.” In this class, numerous online search strategies will be discussed, including job alerts, job boards, job aggregators and company employment pages. He will also tell you how to best utilize these websites to submit your resume. Gary Gekow has over 20 years of recruiting experience in the Boston staffing industry, working closely with companies and job seekers in a variety of professions. Sign up for this free workshop at the library Reference or Information Desk or call (781) 769-0200, x110 or 222. The Friends of the Library are providing the funding for this event.
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Library Offers Health and Wellness Seminars New Horizon Health and Wellness Center of Norwood will present a series of three free seminars in June at the Morrill Memorial Library on staying healthy the holistic way. Nurse Practitioner Susan Burns will give the first lecture, “Weight-Loss Solutions for the Whole Family,” on Wednesday, June 13 at 7 p.m. By taking a closer look at our lifestyle and behavior, we can avoid many of the health issues that result from carrying excess weight.
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Popcorn and Presidents Film Series at the Library Ease into the November elections by joining us at the Morrill Memorial Library for our Popcorn and Presidents film series this summer, opening with The American President on Monday, June 25 at 7 p.m. The American President, rated PG-13, is an award-winning comedy/drama about a widowed U.S. president and a lobbyist who fall in love. The all-star cast includes Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Michael J. Fox, Martin Sheen and Richard Dreyfus and is directed by Rob Reiner. The remaining films in the series, shown on consecutive Mondays at 7 p.m. are: Wag the Dog (July 2), Air Force One (July 9), The Contender (July 16), Absolute Power (July 23), My Fellow Americans (July 30) Dave (August 6). Sign up for each of these films at the library Reference or Information Desk or call (781) 769-0200, 110 or 222. The movie license to show these films is funded by the Friends of the Library, and complimentary popcorn is provided by Regal Cinemas in Bellingham. The library is accessible to people with disabilities.
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Living Healthy How to Keep Food Safe When Eating Outdoors Eating outside can be a welcome respite from the heat indoors, but it can also be dangerous if cooks aren't careful. Food can harbor bacteria that can make an individual sick, especially if these bacteria grow in the warm, outdoor air. Proper food handling is essential to prevent illness. Summer is synonymous with many things, including sunny days, vacations at the beach and eating outdoors, be it a backyard barbecue with family and friends or a picnic at the nearby park. Cooks should consider the following tips to ensure food stays safe from bacteria when cooking outside.
• Separate items by cooler. Separating items by individual coolers is especially important for larger gatherings. At parties, the beverage cooler tends to be opened and closed on a constant basis. If beverages and perishable items are in the same cooler, this can expose the perishable items to summer heat on a regular
• Keep things cold. Though summer is synonymous with heat, cold food should be kept cold until it's time to cook. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, cold food should be stored at 40 F or below to prevent bacterial growth. When bringing meat, poultry and seafood to a barbecue or picnic, pack it while still frozen so each item remains cold longer.
basis. However, separating items ensures the perishable items will only rarely be exposed to warmer temperatures, regardless of how many times people are reaching for a cool drink. It's also ideal to keep the coolers closed as much as possible. This will keep drinks cold and perishable items from going bad. • Securely wrap each item. It's easy for food to get contaminated when it isn't securely wrapped. Those chances only increase when different types of food are sharing the same container and are poorly wrapped. Barbecues often feature varied menus, including meat, poultry and even fish. Avoid cross-contamination by securely wrapping foods before packing them in the cooler. Secure wrapping will also keep juices from uncooked foods from contaminating prepared items such as salads or fruits and vegetables.
Keeping food safe from contamination is essential to a successful picnic or barbecue.
• Clean fruits and vegetables, too. Fruits and vegetables are very healthy, but those that have skin and rinds can also contaminate other foods. Before packing them in the cooler, rub fruits and vegetables under running tap water to wash off any germs or bacteria. Packaged fruits and vegetables don't need to be washed.
How to improve air quality in your home New Englanders live in anticipation for warm weather and sunshine. Yet, some summer days can be difficult to enjoy when overtaken by smog and humidity, especially for those who suffer from asthma, allergies or other sensitivities. When summer temperatures soar, homeowners tend to seek refuge in their homes by closing the windows and relishing the air-conditioned space. Believe it or not, a retreat indoors may not alleviate symptoms or offer much comfort if the air from outside is invading the home. Home occupants are not protected from outdoor allergens and humidity unless these seasonal preparations have been checked off the to-do list: Seal it tight. Use an insulation/air barrier to seal up cracks and penetrations that allow hot air to invade the living space, carrying with it unwanted airborne irritants. Spray foam is an effective option because it's sprayed on as a liquid and then expands to seal every nook and cranny so that no air can pass through. Spray foam makes it easy to get a tight fit around wall openings, such as windows,
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electrical/cable service entry points, and light fixtures. Some spray foam products, such as the ones offered by Icynene, are air barriers. Icynene also offers a 100 percent waterblown product, making it an even healthier option for homeowners. Ventilate right. Once the leaky areas have been sprayed and sealed, homeowners should check with their insulation contractor to see what changes they might want to make to their HVAC system to improve efficiency and ventilation. This may be achieved through downsizing their system, introducing a ventilation system, or installing a HEPA filter. Sealing tight and ventilating right are the two most critical steps to breathing healthy indoor air, no matter what the quality of the air outside may be.
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Living Healthy Koko Cares! Local FitClubs Help Battle Cancer! Koko FitClubs of Plainville, Mansfield and Walpole Contribute Locally and Nationally On May 2nd, Koko FitClub cofounders, Mike Lannon and Mary Obana, presented American Cancer Society and Relay for Life representatives with a check for $6,000 on behalf of the company's franchises nationwide. The donation was the result of the first ever “5 Million Point Challenge,” a fundraising effort that capitalized on the ability of the innovative fitness club’s patented Smartraining™ technology to do something no other health clubs can do: collect and compile all of the exercise activity data of its members across the country and translate it into points tallied toward a unique fundraising goal. During the weekend of March 2425, 2012, participants in 66 clubs
across 27 states linked arms virtually and walked with their fellow “KokoNuts” to raise the money for cancer research. Every time a member comes to Koko FitClub, they earn "Koko Points" for their workouts based on their effort and performance. In the 24-hour challenge period, members were encouraged to earn and contribute Koko Points from their “Koko Cardio” workout sessions in exchange for dollars to be donated by Koko FitClub's corporate headquarters toward cancer research and treatment. Koko FitClub members nationwide turned out in force. Locally, Christine and Andrew Johnston, owners of Koko FitClubs in Plainville, Mansfield, and Walpole,
were so moved by the high level of participation by members across their three clubs that they are adding to the $6,000 corporate donation with a $1,000 donation to the local Relay for Life event to be held June 15-16 in Mansfield. The American Cancer Society is not the only organization participating in the battle against cancer to benefit from Koko FitClub’s support. The clubs in Plainville, Mansfield, and Walpole have also recently supported the Ellie Fund, a local Massachusetts organization with a mission of fighting breast cancer and easing its effects on women and families across Massachusetts. During the Ellie Fund’s “Do Good” campaign, members in Plainville and Mansfield participated with other local clubs in a weight-lifting challenge; each
pound lifted by members during a one-month period translated into a cash donation. More recently, Koko Walpole was honored to donate a one-year membership to the Ellie Fund’s “Get Ready for the Red Carpet” campaign spokesperson, Michelle Fahey, as Michelle continues her personal battle with breast cancer. Both the Relay for Life and the Ellie Fund are a natural fit for Koko. These organizations and Koko owners Christine and Andrew Johnston are passionate about impacting the health and well-being of their local communities. In addition, as Koko co-founder, Mary Obana, recently discussed, there is a link between living an active life and staying cancer-free. "More research comes out everyday showing that physical activity reduces cancer risk and im-
proves the quality of life for those already battling cancer. Our company mission is to simplify the way people exercise so they can live happier, healthier lives. Koko has even developed specific exercise tracks especially for cancer survivors. This goes way beyond writing a check for us, it's a part of our DNA." As Koko FitClub owners, Christine and Andrew are continuing their local efforts in the battle against cancer throughout the year. The most recent recipient of their support is Cowgirls Cure, a local team walking 39 miles in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Cowgirls Cure is holding its 6th annual Wild, Wild Breast Hoedown in Norton on Saturday, June 2nd. Three Koko FitClub memberships have been donated to the team for use in their fundraising efforts. To learn more about Koko FitClub visit www.kokofitclub.com/cfp or call 855-GET-KOKO.
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Living Healthy What To Do When Beginning an Exercise Regimen At the dawn of a new calendar year, many people decide it's time to turn over a new leaf and shed those extra pounds that accumulated over the previous 12 months. The resolve to lose weight is perhaps never stronger than at the beginning of a calendar year, when the holiday season has passed but those added inches on the waistline remain. Though it's noble to want to lose weight and improve health, regardless of what time of year it is, there are precautions men and women should take before beginning a new exercise regimen. • Visit your physician. It's best to get a full physical before beginning an exercise regimen. A full physical can reveal if you have any health problems that might limit what you should and shouldn't be doing at the gym. If anything turns up, your physician can develop a plan of attack for you to address the issue. If nothing turns up, then your doc-
mated to exercise, then gradually challenge yourself as you see fit.
tor will probably give you the green light to go forward with few, if any, limitations.
• Leave time to recover. Though it might feel rejuvenating to get back to exercising, it's important for everyone, but especially those who are just starting, to allow themselves some time to recover. Allow your muscles and joints to recover between workout sessions. Frequency of sessions can increase as your body gets acclimated, but at first allow a day or two between sessions so your body can recover.
• Conduct a self-assessment. Once you've visited the doctor and received the go-ahead to start working out, do an honest self-assessment to see where you are in terms of fitness. Walk a mile and time yourself. Do as many push-ups and sit-ups as possible, but be careful to stretch and not push yourself. This selfassessment should not be demanding. Instead, the goal is to gauge where you are and how your body feels when doing some simple exercises.
• Listen to your body. Exercising after a long hiatus from routine exercise won't be easy, and your body is likely going to tell you that through certain aches and pains, if not nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath. If any of these symptoms appear, take a break. This could be your body telling you that you're asking too much and you need to take your foot off the gas pedal for a little while.
• Establish your goals. The goal of most people beginning a new exercise regimen is to lose weight. However, there are other incentives as well. For example, some people might be starting to train for a marathon or another sporting event. Whatever the reason, know why you're getting started, as such goals can help
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Living Healthy How To Get The Most From Your Physical Therapy Appointments CONTRIBUTED BY JOHN VACOVEC, OWNER AND THERAPIST OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHAB, INC. An appointment with a physical therapist is an excellent step towards improved function and in-
part of a team with a common goal - to get you better as quickly as possible. Do your home exercise program exactly as instructed and try not to miss any appointments in an effort to reach that goal. Preparing for Physical Therapy When you visit a physical therapist for the first time, we understand that you may not know what to expect. Here are some things to consider before you seek physical therapy: • Ask your physician about your condition and if physical therapy is right for you. • Talk to your friends and ask if they have worked with a physical therapist and what their experience was.
jury prevention. To make the best use of your time, please use the following guidelines: • Wear comfortable clothes. Jeans or long sleeves are not advisable during your initial evaluation since the therapist may need to evaluate your joint stability. • Make sure to arrive on time or a few minutes prior to your appointment in case you need to fill out some forms. • Elaborate on the things you are unable to do, or the level of function you would like to achieve with the physical therapist. This will help the therapist to serve you as effectively as possible. • Provide information about when the pain started, the nature of pain (sharp or dull), what caused it, and what aggravates it. • Remember that you and your physical therapist are
• If you have health insurance, contact your provider and educate yourself about your benefits and physical therapy coverage. • Become familiar with your medical history and medications and discuss them with your phys-
ical therapist during the first appointment. • If possible, try and define your goal. Ask yourself what you want to accomplish and share them with your therapist. • Remember, a physical therapist is an expert on strength and mobility so if you have any questions related to aches and pains, it's likely that your physical therapist may be able to assist you quickly and effectively. Physical Therapy Instead of Surgery? There are several conditions in which physical therapy is a good treatment option, and knee osteoarthritis is one of them. Individuals who experience knee osteoarthritis respond well to physical therapy, especially in the early stages. A well planned physical therapy program has been shown to improve the body's ability to function by improving strength and coordination. This may reduce the need for surgery. The President of the American Physical Therapy Association, Scott Ward, PT, PhD has said, "Physical therapy is effective and should be considered not only by patients themselves, but also the primary care doctors and orthopedists that are treating them."
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Obituaries Crook, James H. Sr., of Norwood, 92, died peacefully on May 15, 2012. Mr. Crook was the beloved husband of the late Margaret “Peg” Crook for 66 years. He was predeceased by a cherished daughter Paula Clifford, of Norwood. Mr. Crook was the loving father of Maureen Vinson and her husband Joseph of Norwood, Margaret Anschutz and her husband Mark of Bass River, Eileen McInnis and her husband James of Scituate, James H. Crook Jr. and his wife Andrea of Shelburne, VT, and Thomas Crook and his wife Anne of Foxboro. He leaves a sister, Sr. Eleanora Crook, RSM of Cumberland, RI, 13 grandchildren, 5 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rte 1A), Norwood, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Timothy’s Church, Norwood and Interment a Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Mr. Crook was a Navy veteran, serving during World War II and the Korean War. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Mount St. Rita Health Center, 15 Sumner Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 or to the Sisters of the Presentation, 99 Church St., Leominster, MA 01453. For online condolences, please visit: www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com
Murbach, Avis A., 95 of Norwood, passed away on May 5, 2012 at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was the wife of Lawrence who predeceased her. Avis was born, raised, and lived much of her life in northeast Indiana. She resided with her daughter, Linda, in Norwood for the past 34 years. She was engaged in service to children and adults through hospital and educational employment and volunteer activity.
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Athletes Take to Norwood Streets in 4th Annual St. Catherine of Siena Road Race/Walk Local runners and walkers will be lacing up their sneakers once again for the 4th Annual St. Catherine of Siena School 5k Road Race/Walk, Saturday, June 2, at 5:30 p.m. This annual fundraiser is a fun, family-friendly event open to the entire Norwood community and continually delivers an entertaining day filled with athletics, raffles, music and food for athletes (and non-athletes) of all ages.
male race and walk participants within specific age groups as well as other specialty awards for SCS students, SCS alumni and SCS faculty and family members.
Runners and walkers can register for the 3.1 mile race the day of the event, beginning at 4 p.m., at St. Catherine's, 249 Washington St. Registration fee for the race/walk is $30 for adults and $20 for ages 14 and under. There will also be a post-race party, an awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. and raffle announcements at 6:45 p.m.
ipate in a recreational and gratifying, physical activity. In past years, students and families have joined in the fun and even weight watchers groups have enlisted in the experience as a group exercise.
The race attracts runners and walkers of all skill levels from St. Catherine's and the Norwood community and is utilized as an individual, personal timed event or simply as an opportunity to partic-
volunteers who are running enthusiasts themselves and have participated in numerous road races, marathons and triathlons. The race committee consists of Maloney, Kathy Ekberg, Kelly Scuderi, Caroline Faherty, Nicole McCarthy, Marise Fallon and Nancy Stebbins. "We're all runners and we like local races," Maloney said. "St. Catherine's used to do a different
She was also the mother of Carolyn Roach of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Rollyn and the late Sylvia Solt of Lakeland, Florida and Sue and the late George Murbach of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Avis is survived by eight grandchildren: Eric Murbach, Kelli Murbach, LuAnn Solt, JoLyn Hensley, Mary Parton, Damion Roach, Darren Roach, and Darwin Roach, as well as six great-grandchildren. Burial took place at the Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to Turnstone, 3320 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., Norwood, (781) 762-0174. www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com
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"It's a great community event, anybody can do it," race committee member Marie Maloney said. The race is coordinated by several St. Catherine of Siena parent
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road race and someone thought wouldn't it be good to bring it back." Proceeds from the yearly fundraiser are donated for specific items or departments within the school. Last year, 185 participants enrolled in the road/walk race and the event raised $5,000 which was used to purchase new auditorium chairs and an endowment to a specialty educational department. This year, race revenues will go to acquiring iPads for the junior high and a donation to a gymnasium fund. "We like to do something the whole school can benefit from," Mahoney said. In addition to the excitement of the race, the day will also include a pizza party, lively music, a bouncy house for kids and an abundance of raffle items donated by local businesses. For more information and to download registration forms for the St. Catherine of Siena Road 5k Race/Walk, visit scsroadrace.com, www.scsnorwood.com, Facebook page, St. Catherine of Siena Road/Race Walk or www.coolrunning.com. For direct inquiries, email scsroadrace@yahoo.com.
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Mustang Pride: Join the Stampede BY SHANNON MACDONALD It’s no secret that Norwood is a town full of amazing athletes, spirited coaches and parents, and all around Mustang pride. You can’t drive through town without passing a sporting event chock full of fans or groups of Norwood residents sporting their Mustang gear. This year, along with the brand new high school, brought many successes to our high school athletes and many more reasons to feel proud to be a Mustang.
ciation has developed two unique basketball programs, Intramural and Travel, to benefit any and all
wood ages 5-14. Norwood Babe Ruth is a premier amateur baseball organization whose philosophy is to provide a competitive baseball program that also allows as many youngsters as possible to participate. Norwood Stingrays are the resident swim teams who train year round offering a multitude of pro-
Norwood High School Athletics are teeming with pride and success. This year’s teams have brought so many uplifting and rewarding moments that it’s tough to capture it all, so here are a few key stats to remember.
ers ages 4-18, and host a Challenger league as well. Challenger Leagues are available for almost all of Norwood’s Youth Sporting Programs. Check their websites for more information. Supporting all of these teams for both Youth Programs and our NHS Teams, along with excellent coaches, is a great deal of hard working parents raising and donating money paying for uniforms and equipment, attending games, and helping out with the Norwood High Boosters. The Boosters meet on the first Tuesday of every month. New members are always welcome.
The NHS Varsity Cheerleaders earned a National Bid for There’s no dearth of Mustang pride on the streets of Norwood, where prized athletes start young. the first time since 1994 and competed for the first time in children residing in Norwood enter- grams. The Norwood Nuggets offer World’s Competition. ing grades K-8. Norwood Youth learn to skate programs, instrucThe varsity football team pulled Football and Cheer participates in tional hockey leagues for boys and off a winning season. the Bay State Youth Football and girls, and competitive teams that Cheer Conference and teaches feed right into the NHS Hockey The varsity field hockey team ralskills and confidence in a safe envi- program. Norwood Youth Soccer is lied for a spot in the state tournaronment. Norwood Little League a non-profit association, formed to ment for the first time since 2006. offers t-ball, instructional baseball, develop programs for soccer skills NHS Boys Basketball competed association league, majors, minors, and game play in a safe and enjoyin the MIAA Division 2 South Sec- and softball to all children in Nor- able environment. They train playtional tournament, while NHS Girls Basketball battled in the Bay State Conference League. Boys Varsity Hockey won the Bay State Conference Herget Title, and the Girls Varsity Hockey took second in their division.
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The 2011-2012 athletic season also saw the birth of a new booster club called the Lady Mustangs.
The Lady Mustangs was formed to support the Norwood High School Girls Athletic Programs and the female athletes at Norwood High School. It is currently made up of female athletes at NHS and their parents. They have a long term goal of building and helping support the Girls’ sports programs and also to promote a sisterhood among the female sports teams at NHS. Members are also taking part in Community Outreach events like collecting donations for and volunteering at the Norwood Food Pantry. Donations are always welcome, but you can also put your money to work with the Lady Mustangs by ordering a “Stampede” to someone’s yard. For $25, you can have a small stampede of 25 Mustang lawn signs delivered to someone’s front lawn before the early morning hours or for $100, you can order a large stampede of 100 Mustang signs. Worry not – if your yard is your pride and joy, you can buy anti-stampede insurance for $50 to keep your yard stampede free for 60 days! Let the Stampede begin!
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Norwood Youth Softball, Second Season Overwhelming Success
After a casual conversation with a few parents on his softball team, Giambanco and the group agreed, the girls needed a program that focused on fundamental skill development but at a cost that provided an opportunity for all children to learn the game, particularly in this economy.
BY KIERSTEN BARRY Pink softball helmets, even bats, the sound of little girls giggling as they round first base cheered on by parents coaching from the mound or relaxing in warm May sun on the sidelines is the typical Sunday morning scene at Brown Softball field on Nichols St. as budding first and second grade softball players partake in their weekly game.
The initial idea was simple; teach the girls the basics of softball at a local playground once a week. “Simple” quickly snowballed and Giambanco began his research. Norwood Youth Softball soon became Norwood’s official charter member of The American Softball Association.
Norwood Youth Softball, now in its second year, was an overnight success.
“Last year the program ran only for girls in first and second grade,” Giambanco said. With an increased interest by parents and children before the inaugural season even ended, Giambanco began thinking toward the future.
“We started the group last year with 60 girls and grew to 140 girls this year,” Greg Giambanco said of the program popular among players and parents. Last year, Giambanco’s youngest daughter told her dad she wanted to play softball, but something did not sit well with the avid softball player and active
Giambanco, along with parents, stressed the major appeal of Norwood Youth Softball is a combination of the affordable price and a program with a strong focus on skill development throughout all levels.
Norwood Youth Softball began last year with 60 girls and soon grew to 140 this year. The program has been popular among parents looking for lower-cost options to teach their daughters the sport. Here, Mikayla and sister Samatha enjoy being coached by their dad Tim, cousin Erin doesn't think it is too bad either.
member of the Norwood sports community. “I am all for youth sports. I love coaching, I love playing sports but that removed, as a parent, I didn’t want to pay a lot of money for my first grader to play softball when she didn’t even know what hand she throws a ball with,” Giambanco said.
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ents, volunteering to coach and run drills at all levels.” The girls practice together by group rather than by team, focusing on establishing a foundation of basic skills at the lower level and advancing as they girls develop. Giambanco added, “You have to instill the basics while making it fun because that is where they build their foundation and without the basic skills they will struggle and won’t enjoy the game.” While the younger girls play on Sunday mornings, the third and fourth grader play games against Westwood during the week and on Sunday afternoons. Giambanco added the importance of the presence of the girls from the Norwood High School Softball team and the influence they have on the younger girls. “The girls from the High School Softball team umpire games at the fifth and sixth grade level….it is important for the younger girls to see they have support from the older girls. They listen to the coaches and take direction very well, but to have someone who plays the sport and is just that much older show an interest makes a big difference.” As the third and fourth graders took to the field at the lower Cleveland against Westwood on the same warm Sunday, Giambanco said, “We originally started the program to provide girls with an opportunity to learn and play the game of softball at a price their parents could afford. We were successful. Our goal is to increase the number of girls playing and learning the game in Norwood. Next year we hope to increase the amount of girls to over 200.” “We appreciate the overwhelming support we have received from the parents and look forward to continuing to build a softball program in Norwood where the girls can learn the game and develop skills they will carry with them for years to come.” Norwood Youth Softball will end their second season on June 26 with a barbecue and a day of funfilled activities and games. For more information, please visit www.norwoodyouthsoftball.blogspot.com or visit Facebook and “like” Norwood Youth Softball.
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Tommy Bartucca, a Leader in the Norwood Volleyball Court BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY At 5 foot- 9 inches he’s not all that big for a volleyball player, but what he lacks in height he makes up for in talent. As a freshman at Norwood, Tommy Bartucca was paying soccer in the fall and basketball in the winter for the Mustangs, but he was looking for something to fill the void in the spring - enter volleyball.
get to play in my first varsity game against Newton North, one of the better teams around, I got use to it. It was little scary at first, but as the game went on it eventually became easier. If I could play against Newton North and survive, I knew that I could play anyone else.”
“My basketball coach suggested I try it out to stay in shape,” Bartucca said. “I had known some of the players and had an interest in the sport, so I decided to try it out and found I liked it.” The volleyball newcomer found his first year in the sport playing for the junior varsity squad, but did manage to get a late season call-up to the varsity team and once he did he never went back. Playing with the big boys was definitely different and something Bartucca was not use to at first, but he settled in and eventually became the player he is today. “The move to varsity was a learning process and a little frustrating at times as I didn’t have the skills I needed to succeed on this level,” he said. “The game was a lot faster, with harder shots, but when I did
coach said. “Through the first 10 games this season he has 58 kills and 8 aces, in addition to having a lot of intangibles that don’t show up on the score sheet. His confidence has grown and is the type of athlete coaches love to work with.” Following his freshman season, Bartucca didn’t attend any volleyball camps. Instead, he just worked night and day on his passing – something he felt was lacking on the varsity level. With the intense practicing he put himself through, Bartucca felt more comfortable taking the court come his second season with Norwood. During his freshman and sophomore season he suited up as a setter, but eventually was moved to the outside hitter position, a place the senior captain feels rather at home playing.
Norwood coach Lauren Coville has seen Bartucca in action for only one year prior to this year’s campaign, but has already seen improvement in her senior outside hitter. “Tommy jumps a lot bigger than 5-9 and is a contributing factor to the team’s success thus far,” the
“Originally I didn’t have the experience to play the sport, I just wanted to hit the ball hard – now I have the knowledge to know where to hit it,” Bartucca said. “I’m more fundamentally sound now, instead of just hitting the ball over the net, I’ve learned how to read the defense and pick my spots. A kill is kill, no matter how hard it's hit.”
Tommy Bartucca tried volleyball as a spring sport in his freshman year. His coach, Lauren Coville, believes he has a shot at a Bay State Conference All Star nomination this year.
As an honorable mention last spring, Coach Coville believes Bartucca may have a shot at earning himself a Bay State Conference All Star nomination this year. “He’s a leader on the court and is always hustling. He’s always looking to better the team and the other players look up to him for that,” the coach said. “Tommy is a motivated student athlete who works
extremely hard at his game and that translates to his play on the court.” Bartucca will be taking his talents to Bryant University in Rhode Island next fall. Unfortunately, the school does not have a volleyball team, but that won’t stop him from playing on a club team there.
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A New Face in Charge of Norwood Little League Jack Riley Takes the Reigns as Mike Doliner Steps Down after 16 as Head BY J.D. O’GARA As always, he made sure the fields all prepped for opening day at the Little League Fields of Norwood. And then, on opening day he stepped down. After 25 years with Norwood Little League, and 16 years heading up the organization, Mike Doliner stepped down, making room for Jack Riley to take his place. After a trying personal year, Doliner is looking forward to taking all the time he spent at the fields and spending them with his family. “I had a great time. I think I just hit that wall,” says Doliner, who adds, “I want to say thanks to all the people I served on the board with, and the volunteers who helped with little league over the years,” says Doliner, giving a special nod of appreciation to his biggest supplier, Day Street Sports. “One line I keep to my speech every year is I think we made Norwood Little League the best Little League in the state of Massachusetts, and I think it will stay that way, because Norwood is Norwood.” “Mike, during his years of service, was very present at the Little League fields in Norwood. He spent a ton of his time there, and the
“One thing that did happen with the girls’ softball,” says Doliner, was “a group of parents thought the league was charging too much for girls.” That, says Doliner, did hurt
kids liked him very much. He knew how to make everybody laugh,” says Kelly Grenham, who has been on the board a few months. “It’s a huge responsibility to take on Little League. It just takes up massive amounts of time, and we appreciate how he worked for 16 years. “Mike did a great job. His time, his devotion, his love for the game, and all of the work – he spends hours and hours taking care of the field and making sure things happen,” says new Little League President Jack Riley, whose son, Craig, age 11, is still in Little League, although Jack Jr. is now a sophomore in high school.
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to the overhead Norwood Little League must pay, costs on top of the $50 per game umpires and fees for socks, t-shirts, hats, balls ($39 a dozen) and equipment. “In other places, the town is responsible for maintaining the fields. There is still a town fee, the town is still paying taxes for the land, and there’s a cost for water, electric bills for lights (the two are the only Little League fields in Norwood that have them), and we have to pay for mowing and fertilizer and for someone to put tarps on the field when it rains,” says Doliner.
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the softball program, which is down to four teams. He and other board members, however, point out that the costs of the program are related
Doliner makes no apologies for the great shape the fields are in, however. His 16-year tenure has seen additions of new lights to both fields, a dugout to the back fields, bullpens, batting cages, and a second storage room
“Because the field is in such good shape, we run the districts (first round of playoff) for Little League,” says Doliner. “Two years ago, we hosted the state championship, one of the highlights of my career,” he adds.
Now that he’ll have time, says Doliner, he intends to “watch my kid play baseball at Norwood High and football at Norwood High,” something he often didn’t have time for before. Doliner says he often spent so much time at the ball fields that he and his wife didn’t get to spend much time at their family property in Yarmouth, but he wouldn’t change a thing. “I wouldn’t give back a day from what I’ve done in the last 10 years,” says Doliner. Says Riley, of Doliner, “I just want to thank him for his outstanding years of service and dedication to Norwood Little League.” Riley, who’s been coaching since his oldest son was 5, says since Doliner structured everything so that the current season for the 40 teams of kids aged 5-12 was “ready to roll,” his job is now focusing on getting ready for summer ball. The storage room atop the snack bar has a window that overlooks the Little League Field. As he looks out at the game taking place, Riley says, “You see this? This is what I love. I can see all the kids’ faces. This is what I love about Little League. They’re doing their best.” For more information about Norwood Little League, visit Norwoodll.com.
A Letter to the Editor After being involved with Norwood Little League for the past 25 years as an assistant coach, coach, manager, Member of the Board of Directors and President, I have made the very difficult decision to step down. There will always be so many happy memories for me in Little League. The colorful parade of teams walking up Washington Street to the Little League Fields during the Opening Day Parade has always been a favorite day each year for me. Announcing the Challenger games and seeing how happy those players are every time they step onto the field is truly what I think Little League is all about. I hope everyone involved in Little League stops by a Challenger Game. You will leave with a smile on your face and new outlook on life. Running the 5 / 6 year old Instructional League has been such a pleasure. Watching those small players take the fields for the first time wear-
ing their brand new hats and baseball shirts with their families and friends cheering them on was another highlight. It has been a great pleasure watching many of those young players rise through the ranks of Norwood baseball and beyond! I have never been prouder to be the President of Norwood Little League as I was when we hosted the Massachusetts State Finals in 2010. The baseball community came together to show this State an amazing tournament that will be remembered for many years to come. I want to thank all those I have coached with and served on the Boards with, as well as the countless volunteers that have helped make Norwood Little League one the finest Little League Program in the state. There are so many supporters of Little League who I want to thank personally, and I will. I want to send
a special thank you to Orin, Sandy, Gerry and Dave at Day Street Sports. They have always been there to handle all our uniform and equipment needs. They have always done whatever it takes to meet deadlines and outfit every player without question. They truly are great supporters of this program. I am also very proud of all the improvements to the Little League Complex over the years making it a complex the town can be very proud of. Finally, I wish the current Norwood Little League Board well as this season goes forward. Although change is not always easy, I look forward to being a spectator at all levels of Norwood baseball for years to come. Sincerely, (A finally relaxed) Mike Doliner
Page 27 June 2 St. Catherine's School 4th Annual 5k Walk/Run Race 249 Washington St., 5:30 p.m. Walkers and runners of all ages are welcome. Awards and prizes will be given, pizza party, raffle and music! $30/adults, $20/14 and under. Register online at www.scsroadrace.com. Textile Recycling Norwood Composting Facility Winter St., 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will be a textile recycling trailer at the Norwood Composting Facility to receive clothes, shoes and linens. Torn, stained, missing buttons or one shoe, ok. June 3 NHS Graduation Day Norwood High School, 1 p.m. June 4 Blood Pressure Clinic 6-7:30 p.m., Norwood Town Hall Health Department Blood Drive Knights of Columbus Hall 572 Nichols St., 2-7 p.m. Free case of Walgreens water and Red Sox t-shirt with a donation. June 6 Blood Pressure Clinic 1-3 p.m., Norwood Town Hall Health Department Silent Movie Night Morrill Memorial Library, 7-9 p.m. Join the Friends of the Library as Richard Hughes provides background piano music to Seven Chances, a 1925 silent film featuring Buster Keaton. Hughes will also provide a
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June 7 Pajama Storytime Morrill Memorial Library 7-7:30 p.m. Children ages 3-6 can wear their pajamas to the library for a half hour of bedtime stories, songs and a snack. No registration required. June 8 Dinner, followed by evening service Temple Shaare Tefilah Dinner $9, at 6:30 p.m., will be followed by the Kabbalat Shabbat service at 8 p.m. Please call reservations in to Temple office by June 5 at (781) 762-8670. www.templeshaaretefilah.org June 9 Textile Recycling Norwood Composting Facility, Winter St., 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will be a textile recycling trailer at the Norwood Composting Facility to receive clothes, shoes and linens. Torn, stained, missing buttons or one shoe, ok. Art in the Park Norwood Town Common 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come and view, admire and purchase original paintings by some of Norwood's own talented artists. June 10 Dog Wash/Rabies Clinic Fundraiser Town parking lot across from Civic Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Bay State Animal Cooperative
is holding a dog wash, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $8 per dog, $3 for nail clipping; dogs of all sized welcome. There is also a rabies clinic, 12-2 p.m., $10 per vaccination. All proceeds go towards emergency medical services for homeless pets within the organization. Rain or shine. June 11 Online Job Search and Resume Submittal Workshop Morrill Memorial Library, 7-9 p.m. Employment Specialist Gary Gekow will present the workshop "Online Job Search and Resume Submittal." Sign up for this free class at the library Reference or Information Desk or call (781) 769-0200, x110 or 222. This workshop and his previous one, Resume Writing Review on May 31, are being generously funded by the Friends of the Library. June 12 Bay State Animal Cooperative Dinner Fundraiser Texas Roadhouse, Walpole Mall Take the family to the Texas Roadhouse for dinner, tell your server you are there to support the Bay State Animal Cooperative and 10% of your dinner bill will be donated to the organization. June 13 Fitness Medicine Workshop Morrill Memorial Librar, 7-9 p.m. Join a representative from New Horizon Health and Wellness of Norwood for the first in a series of free
Rogers, Rush Honor State Cheerleader Champs Boston: The State Champion Norwood High School Cheerleaders were the honored guests of Representative John Rogers and State Senator Mike Rush at the State House. Upon arrival at the state’s capitol building the team entered the House Chamber during the state’s budget deliberations. They had the special honor of having a team photo taken at the rostrum and performed a brief routine on the House floor. Representative Rogers addressed the House membership and introduced the championship team and their coaches as not only state champions, but 25th in the nation and 9th in the world. The team received thunderous applause from the body of elected officials. Afterwards, Representative Rogers presented each athlete and coach with
seminars, starting with "Fitness Medicine." A Q&A will follow this presentation. "Holistic Weight Loss" will be held on June 21, and "Understanding Your Metabolism" on June 28. Sign up for these workshops at the library Reference or Information Desk or call (781) 7690200, x110 or 222.
a personalized House of Representative Citation. “Once again, Norwood is on the map of great places, this time due to the efforts and talents of this outstanding cheerleading team,” Rogers said. “We know we’ll see
you back next year!” he said.
“I want to thank Rep. Rogers for hosting the State Champion Norwood High School Cheerleaders at the State House,” Said Senator Mike Rush. “It was a wonderful opportunity to honor and congratulate the Norwood High cheerleaders and coaches on their great accomplishment.”
June 14 NVCC Workshop: Strategies for Reducing Health Insurance Costs Four Points by Sheraton, Rte. 1 8-9 a.m. The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce if holding an informative panel discussion focusing on specific strategies that small businesses and consumers can take to reduce their health care costs. To learn more, visit www.nvcc.com. Workshop for Women: Stop Worrying! Morrill Memorial Library 6:30-8:30 p.m. Life Skills Facilitator Deb Titus will return to the Norwood Library to present the first in a series of three workshops for women: "Stop Worrying!" The other two workshops are "Learn to Love Yourself" on August 9 and "Make Time for You" on October 11. All three workshops are being generously funded by the Friends of the Library. Sign up at the Reference or Information Desk or call (781) 7690200, x110 or 222. June 16 Norwood Mustangs Football Academy Norwood High School 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For youth level and incoming freshmen. For more information, email Coach Sarianides at norwoodmustangsfootball@yahoo.com. Cost is $50. June 19 Norwood Farmer's Market Norwood Town Common, 1-6 p.m. Come and celebrate the Norwood Farmer's Market Opening Day at its new location on the Norwood Town Common! This year the market is bigger and better than ever offering local produce, eggs, meats, seafood, jams, relishes, cheeses, wood-fired breads, honey and much more! June 21 NVCC Legislative Reception Endicott Estate, 656 East St., D e d ham, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce have invited local and state elected and appointed official to meet the local business community. This reception is an opportunity to facilitate dialogue between local and state leaders and the business community in order to create a better understanding of the issues that impact
June 1. 2012 business. To learn more, visit www.nvcc.com. Holistic Weight Loss Workshop Morrill Memorial Library, 7-9 p.m. Come hear a representative from New Horizon Health & Wellness of Norwood talk to you about how to lose weight without resorting to fad diets. Sign up for this free workshop at the library Reference or Information Desk or call (781) 769-0200, x110 or 222. June 22 PMA Annual Golf Tournament Heather Hill Country Club, Plainville Join in the Norwood Parents Music Association (PMA) Annual Golf Tournament! $125/golfer, $500/foursome. Luncheon immediately following the tournament at Lewis' II, Norwood. $25 for lunch only. For more information, call (781) 8207806. June 25 Summer Film Series: American Presidents Morrill Memorial Library, 7-9 p.m. Just in time for the November election, the library's summer film series will feature movies about American president, including "American President," "Wag the Dog," "Air Force One," "The Contender," Absolute Power," "My Fellow Americans," and "Dave." Free popcorn is supplied courtesy of Regal Cinemas, in Bellingham. Please register. June 26 Norwood Farmer's Market Norwood Town Common, 1-6 p.m. The Norwood Farmer's Market is now located on the Norwood Town Common! This year the market is bigger and better than ever offering local produce, eggs, meats, seafood, jams, relishes, cheeses, wood-fired breads, honey and much more! June 28 Ice Cream Social Hawes Pool, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kick off the summer season with a refreshing ice cream and meet the summer playground staff. Free/playground participants, $2/person for community. All ages. Understanding Your Metabolism Morrill Memorial Library, 7-9 p.m. Come to a free workshop to help you gain a better understanding of your metabolism, including its effect on your health, with a representative from New Horizon Health & Wellness of Norwood. Sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk or call (781) 769-0200, x110 or 222.
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‘Celebrating the Journey’ at Victoria Haven Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center during National Nursing Home Week was fun for all. Daily activities included a scavenger hunt, a uniform contest, lots of guessing jars full of candy and
treats, and a break room transformed into a 1950’s diner café complete with juke box and rotary dial pay phone. The theme was suggested by the American Health Care Association with a logo using a monarch butterfly to represent the migration of so many miles, and the fluttering of the path, or the differences in our individual journeys. Children from the 4year-old morning class of the Norwood Cooperative Nursery School, directed by Tina French, joined our celebration by coloring pages of the monarch butterfly. The artwork is exhibited in the halls at Victoria Haven for residents and visitors to enjoy and admire. No two pictures, as no two butterflies are the same. The staff participated in a scavenger hunt, searching in the facility for road maps pointing to destinations across the globe. Destinations included birthplaces for some of our staff: Portugal, Italy and Haiti as well as some dream vacation places such as Norway, Germany, and Mexico.
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Selecting a Financial Professional Selecting a financial professional is one of the most important decisions you can make. We encourage you to follow the Five P’s in selecting someone to help you with your personal, financial and investment goals. Preparation As with most important decisions in life, preparation is the key to your success in choosing a financial professional. Be sure to research publications for information on choosing the right investment goals for your lifestyle. Before interviewing professionals, develop specific questions related to those goals. Know your own personal style. Are you looking for a partner in managing your investments, or are you willing to provide the financial professional with control? Ask for referrals from friends who have been successful in achieving their investment goals. Remember, you are selecting a financial professional not only on how well he or she selects investments, but also on how well he or she administers accounts. Research the background of your financial professional before you make your final selection. Ask for a complaint history if applicable as well as success stories. Other ques-
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Textiles Wanted for Reuse and Recycling BY DORIS BURTMAN, NORWOOD RECYCLING PROGRAM COORDINATOR Do you toss stained clothes, ripped jeans, frayed towels, old bed sheets, blankets and other fabrics in the trash? The average Massachusetts resident throws away about 70 pounds of old clothes, footwear and household “soft-wear� each year. MA DEP conducted Waste Characterization Studies in 2011. The initial Mass Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Analysis can be viewed at www.mass.gov/dep/public/committee/swacwcs.ppt . According to DEP, textiles account for 6% of the state’s disposed trash! Based on DEP’s estimation, it is further estimated, based on Norwood’s FY 2011 trash tonnages, Norwood sent 350 Tons of used, but useful textiles to the incinerator, costing $69,457 in taxpayer money. There seems to be a widespread misperception that charities and textile recyclers only want “gently used� items that can be resold in thrift shops. It’s time to debunk that myth. The fact is even your shabbiest old cloth, leather or stuffed item in your house, can be recycled. The only requirements are that they be clean (as in not stinky and gross) and dry. “We want the public to know all clothing and household textiles such as tablecloths, sheets, shoes, belts, and stuffed animals can be recycled�, says Larry Groipen, past President of the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) and chief of ERC Wiping Products in Lynn. “As long as the items are clean, even if they are stained or damaged, there is a recycling use for the material.�Paul Curry of Bay State Textiles stresses “Everything should be DRY, but we accept the GOOD- gently used clothing, the BAD -those ripped jeans with the broken zipper, and the UGLY, that sweater Aunt Edna gave you in 1978." The Norwood DPW is partnering efforts with Bay State Textiles to collect all textiles (fabrics, piece goods, cloths, materials, even stuffed animals) you no longer want or need. A textile trailer is at the Winter Street Composting Site from May 12-June 9, 2012 (Saturdays only) from 10 a.m.-3:30p.m. The only requirement for donated textiles is that they must clean (as in not sticky and gross) and dry.
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