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A Sculpture Park is Taking Shape in Franklin Keeping the Fireworks Lit BY J.D. O’GARA

The founder is Adriana Kelly, a fourth-generation Franklin native. Kelly had great memories of the old town pool area, where she remembers sitting atop her father’s shoulders and joking about monsters in the old building. “It’s a cute memory,” she says.

After returning to Franklin from art school, Kelly took a walk in her old stomping grounds. She got the idea that the spot would be just perfect for “a little sculpture park.” Kelly wasn’t sure who to call, so “I called my grandmother,” she says. “I asked who would I call if I wanted to do this, and she said ‘Jeff Nutting.’” Kelly says she did as she was told, “kind of blind to the fact that I was going straight to the top, but I did.” She made an appointment and brought with her a Google aerial map of the area to show Nutting. When she walked in, she says, Nutting already had the same aerial views up on his computer.

“He was so enthusiastic and so excited about all of it,” she says.

One meeting led to another, and pretty soon she was presenting the idea to the conservation committee, creating postcards with natural art. The committee visited the site with Kelly to sort out environmental logistics. Jim Esterbrook, GIS Manager, says, “Things just sort of fell into place. It’s a perfect opportunity to utilize a previously under-utilized piece of property – in a cost effective manner – a piece of property that had a great stream and great natural resources right there, in a terrific location right off Rte. 140 on the way to the high school, in an area that’s frequently trafficked.” Some of the work to be done includes removing certain hazardous trees, but also adding others as buffers, as well as installing stamped paving and a railing. The idea behind the design, in part, says Kelly, “is to allow nature to take its course.”

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Franklin native and artist Adriana Kelly, right, along with her helper, Caroline Grous, proudly show the blueprints for a Franklin Sculpture Park, which will be located at the site of the old town pool. The project, which has been enthusiastically received by town officials, has received the first round of funding to clear the trails, and Kelly says the goal for opening is Spring of 2013.

Kelly believes the town is open to the sculpture park because, “It’s going to be cleaning it up, and welcoming art from all aspects of the community. Kelly envisions parents bringing young children in for nature walks, and she’s already had inquiries about

such field trips by some local mothers. She says she sees a lot of potential. “There is public water and bodies of water,” she says, “and

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Franklin will once again celebrate our nation’s birthday with six days of festivities centering on the Fourth of July. The event, the 30th for the town, will include vendors, a children’s parade, various musical bands, two talent shows, a huge parade of July first, and fireworks on July 3. There are so many different activities going on, Franklin residents might think an army of volunteers is at the event’s core. The truth is, however, according to Warren Revell, Co-Chair, that a skeleton crew of just a few volunteers organizes the event each year.

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we’ve seen deer, we’ve seen otters we’ve seen a family of ducks. It has total potential,” she adds, excitedly. It’s close walking distance from the high school, so high school students can put their art up. We have so many different ideas we want to do. In summer, we would love to have a movie night. We want it to be really a community space, and it has a possibilities for that.” She says, that since they will have to put railings in, near the water, she is hoping to get TriCounty students involved in something both functional and artistic. “We think it would be cool to show the artistic side of TriCounty (students), have them create or more artistic bridge or archway.” Kelly asked the Franklin Art Center owners, Linda and Ian Kabat to be on her committee. “We needed some decisions to be made and artists to be brought in, and they are professionals,” she says. Money will still need to be raised to transport and install the sculptures, but Kelly says, “We have some really big names, all New England artists, that want to dedicate pieces directly to Franklin.”

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In all, Kelly says she expects three sculptures to be permanent, although there is space for nine larger pieces. Kelly says she has made a sculpture to reflect its past as a town pool and her own roots in the town. Esterbrook says he is excited that the sculpture park will be open to people of all abilities. “I think one of the biggest things is it’s going to be accessible for people of all age ranges and abilities,” he says. “We don’t have an outdoor recreational area right now that’s truly handicapped accessible, and this will be paved.” Kelly explains that one of the next steps is to work on getting some business sponsors for the sculpture park, which she hopes to see open in Spring 2013. She has reserved the URL franklinsculpturepark.com and will soon have information up for residents to follow the project. Esterbrook says he wasn’t surprised the Nutting, whom he calls “a builder,” as well as the rest of the town, was receptive to Kelly’s ideas for the sculpture park. “Anytime we have passionate people who want to get involved, we’re more than willing. We love it.”

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“This will be my sixth parade,” says Revell, “two I’ve just worked on, and four that I’ve organized.” He says, however, there are only about five people involved, and he’d love to see more come down.” Altogether, says Revell, the celebration including events on the common, probably costs from $80,000 to $100,000, with $35,000 to $40,000 to put on the parade, he says, adding that Garelick farms does donate the fireworks. All of the bands scheduled for the parade (and there were 8 at the time of this interview) are paid to be there. None of this comes from town coffers. “At one time, the town did help us out, but they’re as much in the red as we are,” says Revell. “They do the best they can, but it doesn’t involve any monetary situations.” “The proceeds we get from the amusements helps to defray the cost,” he says, and we do we send out a mailer that covers the whole town –12,400 envelopes asking for $5 a house.”

way on purpose. By them renting (for $300) the booth helps defray the expenses, and they keep whatever profit beyond that.”

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With the very small crew, says Revell, “It gets overwhelming at times. However, we’ve done it enough that we have a good road map to follow.”

• 12 noon Children’s Parade

Revell says he can’t complain, though, about help from other nonprofit groups, “because they have a hard time getting help to man their booths.”

• 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Jamie Barrett

Still, Revell would like to see more young people and volunteer groups become involved with the 4th festivities, not only with the planning, but also with the “heavy lifting.”

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“After the thing gets going, it kind of moves by itself, but it has to get out of the starting gate. You have to get them all lined up and get everything in the right place,” says Revell. “It’s controlled chaos, I guess, but if you don’t volunteer, you’re just going to run out of people, because people burn out. This is the 30th year. Hopefully, there will be a 31st year. The town enjoys it.”

The food booths also defray some of the cost, while raising money for local nonprofits.

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“Local non-profit organizations can buy a booth and sell food,” says Revell, “and no two people sell the same food. We do it that

Friday, June 29th: • 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Rides and food booths open • Local youth bands

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Electric Youth, (EY) the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, will perform two free summer concerts. The outdoor performances will be held at Town Hill in Norfolk on Thursday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. and at Franklin Common on Wednesday, July 25 at 6 p.m.

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Paying Tribute in Franklin This year, Franklin’s Memorial Day Parade saw great weather, despite a rainy forecast.

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Women’s Success Network Awards Founders Scholarships

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Members of the Tri-County RVTHS Medical Careers senior class were presented with their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Pins during a Pinning Ceremony on Thursday, May 17. The students who received their CNA Pins are Maverick Keene and Joshua McNeill of Franklin, Casey Bemis of Medway, Ashley

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July Calendar of Events June 30 Franklin 4th Celebration - 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Rides & food booths open, 12 noon children’s parade; 1-2 p.m. Vics & Sticks (family music), 2-3 p.m. Flippo the Clown, 3-4 p.m. Jamie Barrett, 4-7 p.m. Franklin Idol, 7-10 p.m. Corvairs July 1 Franklin 4th Celebration -1-9 p.m. Rides & Food booths, 2-3:30 p.m. PARADE, 4-7 p.m. Franklin’s Got Talent, 7-9 p.m. Mike Kelly’s Special Band July 2 Franklin 4th Celebration -6-10 p.m. Rides & Food booths, 7-10 p.m. tba July 3 Family Summer Story Time, 10:30 a.m., children must be accompanied by someone 14+ 6-10 p.m. Rides & Food Booths, 7-10 p.m., Digger Dawg Band, 10 p.m. Fireworks 10 a.m.-2 p.m. DJ, Rides and food booths July 5 Drop-in Craft, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library Franklin Republican Town Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., 3rd Flr. Training Room Town Hall July 6 Farmer’s Market, 12-6 p.m.,

Town Common July 9 Franklin Democratic Town Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Franklin Town Hall, 3rd Floor. July 10 Family Summer Story Time, 10:30 a.m., children must be accompanied by someone 14+ July 11 Jamie Barrett Family Music Show, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library July 12 Drop-in Craft, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library Franklin Art Association Summer Show opening, 6-8 p.m., Premier Image Gallery, 290 Eliot St., Ashland, Show runs through August 16 July 13 Farmer’s Market, 12-6 p.m., Town Common July 17 Family Summer Story Time, 10:30 a.m., children must be accompanied by someone 14+ July 18 The Bubble Music Man, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library July 19 Drop-in Craft, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library July 20

Farmer’s Market, 12-6 p.m., Town Common Southeastern Massachusetts Community Concert Band concert, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Senior Center—follows a 6 p.m. makeyour-own-sundae social. Call center to sign up, program supported by Franklin Cultural Council, supported by the Mass. Cultural Council July 24 Family Summer Story Time, 10:30 a.m., children must be accompanied by someone 14+ July 25 Teddy Bear Picnic, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library July 26 Drop-in Craft, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library Electric Youth, Free Summer Concert, 6 p.m., Franklin Common July 27 Farmer’s Market, 12-6 p.m., Town Common July 30 Family Summer Story Time, 10:30 a.m., children must be accompanied by someone 14+ David Rottenberg, author of Gwendolyn Goes Hollywood, will read and ballet dancers will present mini-demonstration. 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library.

Franklin Public Library Summer Programs Registration for the Summer Reading Program began on Monday June 25th. Pick up your book logs at the main circulation desk in the library. The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The following

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Franklin Resident Stolle Singleton Announces Bid for State Rep. BY ANNE PARKER Franklin resident Stolle Singleton held a press conference on Franklin Town Common on June 19 to announce her candidacy for State Representative in the 10th Norfolk District. The District is comprised of Franklin and Precincts 2, 3, and 4 in Medway. Stolle has served as a policy analyst in the House of Representatives. She is seeking election to fill the post from which Representative James Vallee recently stepped down. While she worked for the Legislature, she served as an advisor to the 33-member House Republican Caucus. She wrote more than 17 bills and many amendments to bills and state budgets. One of her big accomplishments

is the Valor Act, which Governor Deval Patrick signed recently. The act asks for veterans of service to be able to get a job in the community without having to go through full job training. During their military service, men and and women have a job. Once they leave the service, if they want to pursue that same job for the public sector, they should be already qualified to do so without having to go through college and full formal training all over again. They are already trained and experienced and ready to work in the community. She is also working to reform a bill regarding EBT card fraud. Currently, low income families are given EBT cards from the state as a way to pay for food, clothing and essentials. Some EBT cards may not be used appropriately. She is working to see that EBT card use

C. Stolle Singleton made her first public appearance on Franklin's Town Common on June 19. Singleton, a Franklin resident, announced her bid to run for State Representative for the 10th Norfolk District. The district is comprised of Franklin and precincts 2, 3, and 4 in Medway.

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Living Healthy Little Music School Director Celebrates 15th Anniversary Working with Young Music Students at FSPA Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kim Rezendes, Director of the Little Music School (LMS) at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), celebrates her 15th anniversary teaching piano, developing curricula and leading the LMS program at FSPA. Rezendesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; history with FSPA extends far deeper, however, to 1980 when she was eight-year-old piano student of Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA Founder and Director.

fall, yet another aspect of Rezendesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; FSPA experience comes full circle. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Providence College and a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Teaching Music from Rhode Island College, Rezendes began working full time at FSPA in 1997. Initially teaching musical theater, private piano, and Kindermusik, she helped develop a new sequence of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music classes for kids ages 1-5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Rattles and Rhythms, Wee Play and Do-Re-ME! are still part of the curriculum today. The classes comprise a broad general music curriculum, establishing a foundation in basic music concepts in a fun, energetic way.

When FSPA opened its doors in 1985, Rezendes was among the first students, taking musical theater along with her piano lessons. She was also among the original seven members of FSPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first performing troupe, Broadway Light â&#x20AC;&#x201C; along with four of her closest friends who are still a big part of her life today. In high school, Rezendes also participated in FSPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SummerStage program, performing alongside Judy Bergesen, then a teacher at FSPA. As Bergeson rejoins the FSPA faculty, teaching in the LMS program this

In 2005, Rezendes and Mercer sought to offer a new music program geared to children as young as 18 months that would be more structured, focused on piano and provided without a parent in the classroom. Seeing the possibility in an 18-month-old learning to play the piano and read musical notation, Rezendes and Mercer intro-

The strength of the Little Music School program is measured, Rezendes notes, in the commitment students feel and make toward their involvement. Nearly 100% of students who enroll in the program graduate and continue on in their musical studies at FSPA. Rezendes attributes that success to the small class size, with no more than seven students, that facilitates individualized instruction and attention to the needs of each child. Both parents

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Rezendes drew upon her own experience as a mother in creating the LMS program and enjoys seeing her own children, twins Hannah and Madison, age 9, develop their own musical interests. Both went through the LMS program and continue to take piano, ballet, tap and voice at FSPA. In fact, the FSPA experience has become a family affair for the Rezendes clan. Her husband, Guy, performs in many of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) productions and serves as a tech coordinator for the shows. Guy enjoys the camaraderie with other dads who are involved with the productions and the girls love having their dad onstage and backstage with them. Rezendesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; father, Steve Crowley, is also part of the FPAC community, appearing in many performances. Her mom prefers to support from the audience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and thrills to see three generations of her family sharing the stage.

Rezendes will hold several upcoming LMS open houses at FSPA for prospective students and families who would like to learn more about the program. The open houses will feature hands-on demonstrations geared to children of specific ages. On Wednesday, July 11 and Tuesday, July 24, children ages 18-24 months are encouraged to visit at 10:30, children ages 2 and 3 years at 11:00, and children ages 4 and 5 years at 11:30. On Thursday, July 12, there are additional sessions scheduled for 2- and 3-year-olds at 1:30 and for 4- and 5-year-olds at 2:00. On Monday, July 23, an open house for children ages 1824 months will be held at 3:30 p.m., for 2- and 3-year-olds at 4:00, and for 4- and 5-year-olds at 4:30. For more information, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668 or email krezendes@fspaonline.com. Visit online at www.fspaonline.com.

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Living Healthy Understanding Laser Vision Correction BY: ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D. MILFORD-FRANKLIN EYE CENTER Also known as refractive surgery, Laser Vision Correction refers to elective operative eye procedures that use a laser to reshape the cornea and change the way light is focused or “refracted” by the eye. The goal is simple: to reduce your dependence on glasses or contacts. If you are nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism and feel that glasses or contact lenses limit your activities, Laser Vision Correction may be the right choice for you. The most common Laser Vision Correction procedures are done with an Excimer Laser. The Excimer Laser is a computer controlled cool laser that corrects vision by reshaping the cornea to improve the way light is focused or refracted by the eye. Two major procedure types are available for treating low to moderate levels of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism: Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) and Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). In both cases, the laser

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Maintaining Functional Independence as We Age BY ASHLEY BUTLER, MBA, CF-L1 CO-OWNER, CROSSFIT TRI COUNTY

Caring for an elderly parent can be a stressful time for you as well as your parent. You may wonder what you can do to maintain your independence longer in life. From a physical standpoint, the best thing you can do for yourself is to squat. You did read that correctly. Squatting is essential to life. Period. “People who don’t know how to squat, don’t have normal hip function and don’t have normal leg function. They can’t run, jump, throw or punch correctly,” says Greg Glassman, CEO and Founder of CrossFit. If we do not have normal hip and leg function early in our lives, as we age and our bodies begin to fail us, we will lose the ability to walk and sit much earlier in life. This is when we cannot functional independently. This is where CrossFit comes into play. You may have heard of the workout program in passing or on TV. The aim of CrossFit is to forge a broad, general, and inclusive fitness; at CrossFit, our specialty is not specializing. We aim to help our athletes excel at everything, not one thing in particular. We get there through constantly varied, high intensity, functional movements. Functional movements are performed from core to

extremity and they are compound movements. In English, it means they are multijoint, back to squatting: first you move your hip, then your knees, then your ankles. The movements we use in CrossFit are all movements you already do in your daily life. How many times did you sit down at your desk or kitchen table or in your car today? You’ve been squatting all day. We want to make sure you do it correctly. “Functional movements are natural, effective and efficient loco-motors of body and external objects. But no aspect of functional movements is more important than their capacity to move large loads over long distances quickly. Collectively, these three attributes (load, speed, and distance) uniquely qualify functional movements for the production of high power: (Understanding CrossFit. CrossFit Journal). Intensity is the variable most commonly associated with maximizing results in

workouts. CrossFit believes that performing functional movements at a high intensity that is always different, is the only way to achieve overall fitness. In order to achieve functional independence longer in life, you must develop the General Physical Skills. You are as fit as you are competent in each of these ten skills. 1. Cardiovascular/Respiratory Endurance 2. Stamina 3. Strength 4. Flexibility 5. Power 6. Speed 7. Coordination 8. Agility 9. Balance 10. Accuracy In order to achieve competency

in these 10 General Physical Skills, CrossFit molds men and women into equal part gymnast, Olympic weightlifter and sprinter. Develop the skills of a novice in each of these three categories and you’ll be fitter than any worldclass runner, gymnast or weightlifter. The best aspect of CrossFit is that what the elite Olympic weightlifter and you or your grandmother need do not differ in kind, but in load and intensity. While we cannot load your grandmother up with the same squatting weight as the elite weightlifter, it is essential for them both to squat. In class, we have athletes in all abilities, shapes, sizes and ages working out and sweating alongside one another, all working toward the same goal. The key to a long, healthy, independent life is fitness. The sport of fitness, CrossFit, can help you get there.

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Much like the popular “Flocking” of flamingos, PCS has put together a fun fundraiser and is “Littering” Lawns! We won’t be using trash of course, but be aware of the decorative Mom and litter of kittens that appear on lawns in nearby communities. To participate in this fundraiser you pick someone you would like us to “Litter”. For a donation of $10 for Mom and 2 kittens or $20 for Mom and 4 kittens, the feline family will appear on the designated friend’s lawn. Although there is no donation required for us to come take them away, the person you picked will have the option, for a donation, to choose a person they would like to “Litter”. Who knows, it may end up on your lawn! Join the fun and support PCS by “Littering” a friend in Medway, Millis, Norfolk, Franklin, Holliston, Walpole, Bellingham or surrounding town.

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Franklin Sports

They Stormed the Competition! The Franklin Tornadoes 10U A team won the Annual Franklin Memorial Day Tournament. The team went 6-0 beating teams from Worcester, Hudson, NH, Wesford, and Hudson, MA. Back Row: Bryan Hartnett, Head Coach Jim Shea, ChrisBondhus, Ken Cherry, Standing: Breanna Atwood, Ally Shea, Caroline Waples, BeaBondhus, Caroline Deem Front Row: Caroline Doherty, Jackie Cherry, Anna Balkus,Phoebe Deering, Macie Phillips. Not Pictured: Ali Brigham

James Veradt--He's Throwing the Distance BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Sitting at his desk during one of his academic classes at Tri-County Regional Vocational High School James Veradt’s teacher saw a potential track star in the making. Although he has become a bigger star in football, four years later that teacher's foresights came to fruition. Having been a two-way starter for the Cougars football team for all four years, Veradt’s talents are taking him to Fitchburg State to play college football. However, while football was his mainstay, the Tri-County athlete was also involved in three other sports. Veradt was a basketball player for the first two years before giving that up for wrestling his junior and senior years. He also participated in track all four years. “My freshman year my Biology teacher saw that I was a big guy

(6'2" and 290 lbs.) and asked me to come throw the shot put for him,” Veradt said. “I was skeptical at first, and he had to sell me on it, telling me it would be a good way to stay in shape for football.”

four years later he’s hurling it in triple digits. Veradt holds the Tri-County record for throwing the discus 117 feet and was able to capture the Mayflower League championship this past season with a toss of 113 feet.

According to Veradt that first year was nothing special, until the end of the season. His throwing coach and now head coach Seth Curran told him he could participate in two throwing events each meet, so Veradt took up the discus and immediately fell in love with the sport.

“That first season James’ main competition was himself. He had a lot of raw talent and needed to refine it,” Coach Curran said. “When he takes something on he wants to be number one and works extremely hard on accomplishing that. He has a lot of natural strength and explosiveness, he just needed the form. Four years later he’s a Mayflower League All Star.”

“There were so many similarities between the two, it was crazy. It’s basically all in the hip moJames Veradt took some convinction, and if you can get that, you ing to try shot put, but the football

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In order to get better Veradt would use any free time that he had to get the mechanics of his throwing down pat. “Coach always said that if you’re only practicing at practice, you’re not practicing enough,” he said. “So if I was standing in class I’d practice my motion. I’d even take a walk to the bathroom just to practice if I had the spare time.” Although Veradt has worked ex-

tremely hard at becoming a top notch thrower, the senior gives a lot of credit to his coach. “I hate losing, obviously, but if someone legitimately beats me, I have no problem with that. I can’t control what others do,” he said. Coach gave me all the tools to be a good thrower, and when I’m on my best I throw like an animal. I just try to stay in a positive mood and control the situation at hand, not just for myself but for the team as well.” After playing basketball for two seasons Veradt decided to replace the sport with wrestling and actually found himself to be somewhat good at the new found activity. Veradt won his first two matches in the 285 weight class of the Division 3 State Tournament before bowing out. Just like when he’s throwing the discus, he likes to stay focused at the task at hand. “Yeah, I may have a big ego, but when I step on the mat I try to back that ego up and prove myself,” Veradt said. “I like to use skillful moves to defeat my opponents. I don’t want to be known as the fat kid who can wrestle.” Prior to making his way onto college Veradt will have one more high school competition left. He will participate in the throwers pentathlon.

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Franklin Sports Blyn Helps Franklin Athletes As Strength, Conditioning Coach By KEN HAMWEY Staff Sports Writer Liane Blyn joined Franklin High’s athletic lineup as strength and conditioning coach in April, and the 39-year-old Milford resident plans to be on hand throughout the next school year. Blyn, who is an eight-time national power-lifting champion, works with Franklin athletes in all sports, usually three or four times a week after school, “to enhance athletic performance and help kids get faster, stronger and better on and off the field.’’ “Everything I do is geared towards athleticism,’’ Blyn said. “The weight room builds the foundation for a better athlete.’’ Blyn’s regimen in the weight room includes lifting, plyometrics (jumping), explosive lifts (going from one point to another) and speed mechanics. “I’m at Franklin strictly as an extension of the coaching staff,’’ she said. “I don’t tell a coach how to do his or her job, but I will suggest how I can help them build a better athlete.’’ When Blyn talks, everyone listens and absorbs her hints and instructions. Her background is extensive and three of her previous success stories in college include Dustin Pedroia, Dan Koppen and Craig Smith.

Miami of Ohio and Northern Arizona University, Blyn, who is a certified athletic trainer and a strength and conditioning coach, worked at the University of NevadaReno, Boston College and Arizona State as a strength coach. She also was director of strength and conditioning at the Parisi Speed School in Andover.

letic Base Training, a private training facility in Milford and Holliston. Her husband, Rich, owns Extreme Sports Medicine and is an athletic trainer for professional bull riders. Blyn has worked with Holliston High’s football team and is proud of some of the results. Holliston has split a pair of Super Bowls games the last two years.

“I’ve worked with hundreds of athletes who enjoyed success in college and pro sports,’’ Blyn said. “I coached Koppen and Smith when I worked at BC and worked with Pedroia when he was at Arizona State.’’

“At Franklin, I report to Brad Sidwell, the school’s athletic director,’’ Blyn said. “I usually give him a list of detailed plans on what the kids will be focusing on.’’

Blyn worked with the girls lacrosse team during an inseason program in the spring and thoroughly enjoyed the way the process unfolded. “We underwent warm-ups, worked on technique and form, and running mechanics,’’ Blyn noted. “The goal was to maintain strength and to maintain joint integrity (no sprains) and avoid the risk of injury.’’ Both male and female athletes accept Blyn’s suggestions readily. As she says: “the highlight of my day is coming to Franklin.’’

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So far, Sidwell likes Blyn’s work, which is funded from user fees, and is excited about her return this fall. “We chose Liane because she

has great knowledge of strength training,’’ Sidwell said. “It’s a service we should provide for our athletes. When I saw parents sending their kids to gyms for training, I though why not use our facilities. We’re trying to provide strength training at Franklin for a lower cost. Liane works with in-season teams but she also will work with athletes who are in out-of-season training. Her work should help improve our athletes’ performances.’’ Blyn, meanwhile, will continue with her private training and also work out as a power-lifter. And, although she’s hearing from area athletic directors about starting future programs, she’ll remain true to Franklin as its strength and conditioning coach. “I could have focused more on athletic training,’’ Blyn said. “But, strength and conditioning is my preference. An athletic trainer waits for something to happen. A strength and conditioning coach makes things happen.’’

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Dean College Offers Reduced Rate to FHS Students for Summer Franklin students encouraged to get a head start on college

Eight Tri-County RVTHS students were honored with the school’s Cougar Culture Award. From left to right are this year’s award recipients, back row: Michael Onofrio, Olivia Vieira, Harley Keith, and Robert Evers. Front row: Colleen Mistler, Kayla Hoyt, Corrie Desilets, and Dillan Hoyt.

Students Honored with Cougar Culture Award Tri-County RVTHS proudly recognized eight students during the school’s annual Honors Night with the Cougar Culture Award, which celebrates outstanding career technical and academic excellence and commitment to school community.

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In order to be eligible for the Cougar Culture Award, students must exhibit leadership, scholarship, and service. Winners must also demonstrate excellence in their career technical field, per-

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This summer Dean College is providing Franklin High School students an opportunity to pursue college studies with a $200 discount towards a summer session course. “This is another example of Dean partnering with the area community to add value - this time to benefit local high school students,” said Ida M. Lamothe, Associate Dean of Professional and Continuing Studies.

in summer session II, which begins on July 2, 2012. Current practice asks students to provide a letter of support from their high school guidance counselor in order to register. For more information, high school students and their families are encouraged to contact the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at (508) 541-1624 or email spcsweb@dean.edu.

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Franklin Resident Diane Bukis Promoted to Vice President at Middlesex Savings Bank Middlesex Savings Bank President John R. Heerwagen has announced that Franklin resident Diane M. Bukis has been promoted to Vice President in the bank’s Retail Lending Loan Operations Department. She is responsible for managing loan processing and underwriting for residential mortgages and consumer loans. Ms. Bukis has been with Middlesex for thirteen years. She has served as a loan originator and loan officer as well as manager of the bank’s retail lending area. She came to Middlesex from Grove Bank, where she was a loan servicing officer, underwriter, and mortgage originator. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Massachusetts College of

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home M A R K E T P L A C E Luxury Homes and New Construction Real Estate in Franklin, MA WRITTEN BY BARBARA TODARO The Kuney-Todaro Team of RE/Max Executive Realty in Franklin MA Building a new luxury home in Franklin, MA requires time, patience and money. One example of recent new construction in Franklin is a $940,000 custom colonial with approximately 4,200 square feet of living space. Ground breaking will begin soon. Every facet of the home is described to the nth degree; suppliers were visited for the first time with many future visits to occur, and an architectural plan has been designed that will continue to be tweaked as construction proceeds. There were numerous builder/ buyer/agent meetings at the lot and in the office. Selecting the right lot and placing the home properly on that lot are critical for the best exposure to the sun and creatively designing rooms with the right sized windows. Builders who are using green building resources and buyers designing custom homes are very conscious of these sustainable materials. Composite items are used inside and out. Trex, Hardiplank and Certainteed are just a few of the most popular names. Newly

constructed Franklin homes now commonly use materials such as rigid foam insulation, siding that is a wood-cement material and structural materials made of engineered wood, just to name a few. Luxury Resale Homes Due to the reduced land costs, new construction can now be purchased at a righteous price compared to previous years. Luxury resale homes cannot compete with this reduced offering for new luxury homes with the latest energy efficiency and many new sustainable products. Many luxury resale homes are selling for their original purchase price, some are selling for less than the original purchase price, and many are short sales because of the competition created by luxury new home sales in Franklin. One can actually build a new luxury home for a price that’s more reasonable than the resale home because the lot costs are greatly reduced. Some of those resale homeowners who were previously top executives of companies are now unemployed and cannot afford their mortgage payments. Luxury homes in Franklin, MA can be purchased at a “respectable price.”

Luxury Houses for Rent in Franklin Some homeowners are not ready to dispose of their luxury homes, so they have opted to move to a more modest home and lease that luxury home. The rental market in Franklin, MA is very strong. Luxury houses for rent in Franklin are renting for $4,500 to $5,000 per month. They rent quickly to executives who have been transferred to the Franklin area. These are executives who are not certain if their new jobs are secure, and rather than commit to a purchase, they lease for a year. Renting a luxury home is their best option at this time, and Franklin is a very desirable town for growing families. Our schools are very good, and our athletic programs are spectacular. New Construction and the Franklin Real Estate Market The luxury home market has been nonexistent for the past four years in Franklin. The year 2010 was the bottom of the new construction market. Land was not selling and builders were not building luxury or standard-sized new homes in Franklin. As the resale market continues to improve, builders are seeing daylight again. Homeowners who are

Properties Sold By Price BY KATHY STANKARD

This chart shows that most homes sold in the $200,000 to $500,000 range with fewer sales in the higher price points. The number of available homes in Franklin, MA remains relatively low which continues to be great news for sellers. This has meant minimal competition from other sellers and often multiple offers coming in on homes that are priced right. Proper pricing occurs when a seller prices their home in accord with the most recent sales for it’s size, location, age and condition. Pricing even $20,000 above the most recent sales will cause a home to languish on the market even if it is in fantastic condition. Franklin, MA area homes have been selling

between 3-4% from their asking prices on average. The spring 2012 market did not provide the expected surge of home inventory so buyers are still frustrated by the lack of available homes. Buyers may not relish the idea of bidding wars to obtain their first home but this has been quite common as some sellers continue to wait to list their homes. It is basic economics, whereby low supply equals high demand. Please give me a call at (508) 369-

now able to sell their resale homes are considering buying larger, young resale homes. The young resale homeowners are the new homebuyers for the luxury home market. These are the buyers who will make two moves in order to secure their new luxury home. They are storing their furniture and renting for a year while they watch their new custom home being built. There are new construction subdivisions being introduced to the market; individual lots are being purchased by small builders and medium priced homes are under construction on those lots. Custom

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Free Market Analysis

508-520-9881

Lorraine Kuney

Lot #32

Franklin

Under Construction

Lot #34

00 39,9 Daniels St, Franklin $4

00 09,9 Daniels St, Franklin $4 Franklin

Franklin New Listing

52 Acres

Lot 00 #40 39,9 Danie ls Street, ranklin $4

Was hingt lion on St, Franklin $1.9 Mil

Franklin

691 ,000 East Central St, Franklin $335 Franklin

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Franklin

New Listing

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35 J 00 acks on Circle Franklin $529,9 Franklin

Franklin

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59 J 00 effer 79,9 son Roa d, Franklin $4

Lot #3

0 9,90 Camd en Way, Franklin $50

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