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Wrentham's True Colors Red, White and Blue By Patrick coleman
to any veteran that marched in our parade," Manning says. "We have vets coming in from other towns because it's such a huge turnout and you really feel important. All these flags waving and all the smiling faces, it's really a good feeling."
In the aftermath of the temporary flag ban (See Flag Controversy, p. 7), the colors red, white and blue are more prevalent around town. The notion that people would think Wrentham was unpatriotic bothers many in the community and, in fact, that idea is antithetical to the truth. The fact is, Wrentham has always had an extremely patriotic reputation with large numbers attending the annual Memorial Day parade and services, as well as having many efforts throughout the town in support of the men and women in our services. "As far as the town being patriotic it's incredible," says Joe Manning, vice commander of American Legion Auxiliary at George W. MacInnis Wrentham Post 225, located on South St. "I would put our crowds at Memorial Day up against any town. I've been marching in the parade for over 20 years and I still get goosebumps when we reach the town center."
At this year's Memorial Day Ceremony, Ken Oles, the Town’s Veteran’s Service Officer, commented on how refreshing it was to see young children cover their hearts as the flag would pass by in the parade. At the service many eyes welled with tears as Holly Cafferky of American Legion Post 225, emotionally read the poem, "I am the Flag of the United States of America" by Howard Schnauber.
Kevin Murphy, new citizen and Wrentham resident, showed his support
The response Manning and his for Old Glory on the Town Common. fellow veterans receive is always positive and heartwarming. "Talk
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Senator Scott Brown agrees that not only is Wrentham a patriotic community, the people living in the Garden Lane Apartments, the sight of the controversy, are too. “I know that area around the complex. It’s actually part of my usual running route," Brown said via an email statement. "Veterans
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State Surveys Bats, Rabbits & Turkeys By Patrick coleman The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) is asking for a little help as it monitors the populations of bats, turkeys and rabbits. The state agency conducts regular surveys of animal populations in an effort to help biologists understand what’s happening with different animal groups, and, in some instances, develop strategies to improve the population numbers. In the case of bats and rabbits, the survey data is being collected as both populations are experiencing a decline in numbers and this may see both ending up on the endangered species list. In regards to turkeys, their population has grown since the effort in the 1970s to increase their numbers.
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live there along with a lot of folks who are deeply proud of our country and our heritage. I’m glad that the state quickly reversed itself because Wrentham is very patriotic. I know my neighbors, I know the local officials. My home town loves this country, and that’s evidenced by the community’s overwhelming response over the last day.” On the Friday after the controversy broke, and was quickly resolved with the flag ban being lifted and called a mistake, a rally for Old Glory was organized by the Wrentham Republican Committee. Nearly two dozen people came out to the Town Common waving their American Flags. Their presence was a welcome sight to many as car horns blared in support with people waving and smiling at the crowd. Wrentham's Kevin Murphy wanted to be out there for his new country. Murphy, originally from Ireland, became a citizen a year and half ago and showing his support for the U.S.A.
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and his community was important. "I know the value of the flag," Murphy said. "I know what it's worth. Being able to participate in the democratic process is a great privilege." The town’s deep patriotic support also runs through its businesses and organizations in town. Absolute Health Chiropractic, located in the center of town, has offered free chiropractic adjustments to returning service men and women for years. The new Terrace Cafe opened by Nancy Lockwood and her son Josh Walker, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, will help support the Wounded Warrior Project. On certain nights, the profits from Budweiser sales will be donated directly to the charity with the mission of helping wounded service members. "It's very important to us," Lockwood says. The town also stepped up in large numbers to support Boy Scout Troy Neubecker as he took on the daunting task of raising $20,000 to construct a memorial to 9/11. The support Neubecker received from the town was so positive that he reached his goal and the memorial is scheduled to be constructed and dedicated this September. Wrentham Public Schools is also a source of patriotic spirit. Every year the students conduct their own Memorial Day program. Many wear red, white and blue and each grade sings a patriotic song or recites a poem. The kindergarten leads the assembly with the Pledge of Allegiance and parents are invited to the ceremony. Just this pass month, the Wrentham Public Health Nurses announced they're collecting foot care and toiletries for homeless veterans in need. The flag controversy did result in the nasty attacks of Wrentham and “If you can’t be at home, Doolittle Home is the next best place to be!”
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As a result of the controversy, one can anticipate more flags to be displayed around town. The American Legion is actually looking into providing a flag to every apartment on Garden Lane. "We're going to try and raise money to get everyone a flag that needs one," Manning said. "We want to keep everything uniformed so no one can complain." For residents the one silver lining to be found from the flag controversy is this renewed appreciate for the town’s patriotism. Wrentham resident Marleigh Brown, whose three brothers and father all served, said she enjoyed the newly discovered and vocal Patriotism in Wrentham. “It's a nice feeling to re-appreciate something I may have even taken for granted before,” she said. “I will pause and reflect a little more when I see an American Flag now.”
Back-to-School Party Ideas Back-to-school season is on the horizon, and many students and parents are either loving or loathing the idea of starting a new school year. For some, a party to commemorate the new school year and the end of summer is customary. Hosting a fun event for the soon-tobe students is one way to make the most of vacation time.
• Go with a theme. Maybe the theme is rulers and text books, ABCs, or science, and it can run through the decorations used, the games played, the food served, and many other aspects of the event. Consider a science experiment inspired volcano cake that is oozing strawberry jam. • Include some educational games. Some students experience educational backsliding during summer vacation. That is why many schools have summer reading lists that educators feel promote lesson reinforcement for the coming school year. With this in mind, plan activities around concepts children learned in school. Think about math problem relay races, art projects, reading a story and reenacting it in
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its officials. The response was so negative that the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Joe Botaish, released a statement in defense of the people working in the Town. "It is disgraceful that people who are doing their jobs at Town Hall are being accused of a lack of patriotism, and that officials are being accused of actions that they never took," Botaish said. "All the while Wrentham is being accused of being unpatriotic American flags fly over the Town Common, Town Hall and many other public and private buildings. All the while town employees and town officials are being accused of disrespecting our veterans American flags fly over monuments dedicated to those defended it from the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam which are arrayed along the Town Common, and among the graves of veterans in the Town cemetery."
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• Rent out a fun bus or truck. Since many students will be spending a good deal of time on a school bus once the new school year commences, tie into those jaunts to school by renting the services of a game bus or truck. Some vendors will park their vehicles in front of the house for an hour or more, allowing children to climb inside and enjoy themselves on play equipment or compete in video game competitions inside specialized gaming trucks. • Plan a group event at the beach. Spending time seaside can be educational and enjoyable at the same time. Enlist the help of a few chaperones and set up an area on the beach where kids can play and explore the wonders of nature around them. Pack picnic-type snacks or ask attendees to bring items themselves. • Plan a trip to the school. Firsttime students may be anxious about what to expect during their first days of school. Having friends who are slightly older accompany younger kids to school to give a tour and show them the ropes make the experience less frightening. Afterward, meet at a pizzeria to enjoy some slices and soda. • Host a classic pool party. Of course, some kids want to commemorate the end of summer vacation by enjoying the pool one last time. Have a classic pool party and barbecue in the yard for everyone to enjoy.
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The bat population is the most troubling to state officials and biologists because of a relatively new and deadly white fungus that forms on the muzzle of the animal. Called White Nose Syndrome, it was first found in New York six years ago and soon cases were found in New England. "We're very concerned with bat populations,” says Marion Larson, chief of information and education at Mass Wildlife. “Bat populations have crashed due to White Nose Syndrome. In some places in the winter where bats have been hibernating there used to be thousands, now there are dozens.” The steep decline of bat populations is being seen throughout New England and in the Midwest. MassWildlife is asking that if people see a summer colony of ten bats or more on their property to report that information to agency biologists. Little Brown Bats and Big Brown Bats are the most likely species to be found in buildings. Please report the colony's location, what kind of place it is in, and about how many bats are in the colony, by calling (508) 389-6300 or email mass.wildlife@state.ma.us. “We’re passing the information onto Boston University as part of a multistate effort to monitor what's happening with bats with this catastrophic decline,” Larson said. New England Cottontail Rabbit Since 2010, MassWildlife has turned to the Massachusetts residents for skulls and carcasses of rabbits. The grisly request was necessary since the two rabbit populations in the state can only be told apart by the sutures in the skull of the rabbit or through DNA testing. The issue at hand is the population of the elusive New England cottontail. A native of the area, its numbers have been declining while, the more commonly found Eastern cottontail, continues to be seen regularly around homes on yards and in gardens. The New England cottontail is found in in very thick, shrubby areas that are hard to pass through and are covered in brambles and in young forest habitats. These types of habitats are less prevalent in Massachusetts resulting in a less attractive habitat for the New England cottontail. As a result, this rab-
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bit is a potential candidate for listing on the US Endangered Species list. “The New England states and New York have been trying to figure out where the New England cottontails are,” says Larson. “We're looking to see how we can create habitats on properties we own and we're going to work with landowners interested in creating that kind of habitat on their land as well.” Carcasses or cottontail heads should be placed in a plastic bag and frozen until they can be dropped off at a DFW District Office. The closest offices to Norfolk and Wrentham are either Westborough or Bourne. The bag should include the exact location the animal was found and contact information. “We're asking people to be kind enough not to be grossed out and take the animal to one of our offices,” Larson said. Turkey Survey The annual turkey survey is conducted to help MassWildlife biologists see how well the spring hatch of young turkeys are doing. This data is then used to look at population trends. “We're asking people to count turkey broods,” Larson says. “We're looking for groups of 10 turkeys with their poults. We're asking for how many hens do people see in a flock. Several hens will get together with their young ones and feed. Kind of like a Mom's group." MassWildlife also wants to know the size of the poults since this helps determine when the animals were born. “It helps give us an idea how well the spring hatch went and it gives our turkey biologists help determining what the population for turkeys is every year. We look for trends over many years. That's why we ask people for information.” The survey form is available here:
Turkeys appear on a misty morning. Photo by Jackie Gately
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/ wildlife/facts/birds/turkey/pdf/turk ey_brood_survey.pdf The survey data is being collected through the end of August. For more information, visit the MassWildLife web site http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/ or call (508) 389-6300.
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Summer Fun Close to Home Summer revelers often take to the skies, rails and waves to embark on a vacation adventure. With the kids out of school and relaxed hours at the workplace, individuals and families generally find that summer is the ideal time to plan a getaway. For those who find they don't have the funds this year, or simply prefer to stay closer to home, there are likely many different local events to enjoy instead. Many people will be making this summer the year of the stay-
Oftentimes, all it takes is thumbing through the "Where to Go" section of the newspaper to find a host of different community offerings happening in the weeks to come. Chances are your neighborhood is hosting one or more of these different types of community events. • Fireworks display: Whether for Independence Day or just to mark the start of a summer weekend, towns often host vibrant fireworks displays. Coastal towns may have them at the beach or
course, the carnival food that goes with the event is also something to look forward to. • Park activities: From hiking excursions to garden tours, the private or government-subsidized parks may issue an events schedule with many different activities. Some have theater under the stars or camp-out movie nights. Others may have wine- and cheese-tasting soirees. These parks may have exhibition centers that can be visited any time of the year. • Summer camps: Many childcare centers and other organizations offer summer camp programs. Research this option early on so you can ensure a place for your child should you choose to sign up. • Food festivals:Towns often host different food festivals where local vendors can put their wares on display and happy residents can sample to their hearts' delight.
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cation. With the average price of gasoline hovering around the $4 mark, according to the AAA Auto Group, you may be among the individuals planning to keep vacation and weekend activities limited to a certain radius around your house. What many people seldom realize is that the warmweather season is a prime time for local offerings from different organizations in the community - many of which are low-cost and nearby.
boardwalk area, while inland areas may have a specific field or town center location where they can be observed. • Carnival: You need not travel to the theme park several miles away to enjoy a bit of chills and thrills. There may be one or several carnivals taking place nearby this year. Many churches host a carnival to raise funds. There also may be county fairs that feature their share of thrill rides and carnival test-of-skill games. Of
• Concerts: The summer season is certainly one for concerts. If you don't happen to live right near a sports arena or another music venue, you may be able to enjoy local bands at clubs and restaurants. Some towns also have a performance stage where they invite performers to play week after week. Who knows, your favorite musician may show up for an acoustic or intimate performance night. • Breakfasts and brunches: Different organizations host fundraising food events. The entire family can eat out at a fraction of the cost of going to a restaurant and benefit a good
cause in the process. • Street fairs and block parties: Part of the fun of summer is getting outdoors and socializing in the community. Street fairs with foods on a stick and even neighborhood-based block parties enable you to get together and enjoy a little fun really close to home. • Tours and parades: Although parades often coincide with
major holidays, some towns host carnival-type parades for the community. Children may be able to ride on a fire truck or explore the workings of a police cruiser. There are plenty of enjoyable activities that could be taking place right in your own backyard this summer. Consult the newspaper, online bulletins or a community newsletter to keep abreast of the different events that may be coming your way.
Autofest Moved to Cracker-Barrel The Mass Cruisers Auto Club, based in Norfolk, is moving its Autofest to the Cracker-Barrel Fairgrounds at the Wrentham Developmental Center. For the past two decades it was held at the VFW in Medway, but the event needed a bigger venue. "We've just outgrown the space, " says Patrick Touhey, a member of the auto enthusiast group. The new location will allow the event to have over 500 cars as well as 120 vendors. In the past, Autofest was limited to having the event on Sunday mornings and it could only hold 300 cars. "The CrackerBarrel space will work out better," Touhey says. Autofest will also feature two live bands, Fat Cat Blue and the Throw Down Band and DJ Bruce Palmer. There will also be southern cooking provided by Texas Bar B Que, as well as a flea market and different prizes for best cars in different categories such as retro, muscle
and hot rod. The group will hold kids' activities, coloring contests and valve cover racing. "It will be a great day," says Touhey. Autofest will be held on August 18, starting at 2 p.m. and running through 8 p.m. Mass Cruisers Auto Club also runs the Thursday Cruise Night over at Patriot Place. There are seven Cruise Nights left starting at 4:30: July 26, August 9, 23, September 6, 20, and October 4, 18. The Mass Cruisers Auto Club is a non-profit social organization dedicated to furthering the enjoyment of motor vehicles of all types. Although the primary focus of the membership may be on preserving, restoring or modifying older vehicles, ownership of a vehicle is not required. The club membership provides a forum to develop activities throughout the year for social and charitable activities http://www.masscruisers.com/
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Girls Donate Locks to Help Children By Sean coleman Two pioneering Wrentham girls, Brenna Kennedy and Carissa Fragola, decided to do something to help others. These girls donated the hair from their heads to Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that’s mission is to provide wigs for children suffering from hair loss due to illness. The first of these girls to donate was Brenna Kennedy and it was her caring for others that moti-
vated her to make the donation. “I donated my hair because I can’t even imagine how girls that are sick must feel if they lose their hair too,” Kennedy said. “Donating my hair is something I can do to help a girl feel a little better during a difficult time in her life.” This is the second time Kennedy donated her hair to Locks of Love and her parents are impressed with her desire to help people. “[Her dad] and I are very proud of Brenna for thinking
of others,” said Audra Kennedy of her daughter. “It is a small sacrifice that can really impact another girl’s self-esteem during a challenging time.” Carissa Fragola also donated her hair. She was inspired when she learned that her friend, Kennedy, made the donation. The next day she woke up and said, “Mom, I want to donate my hair today to help someone with cancer,” explained Love Fragola, Carissa’s mom.
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Help Comes Full Circle Joyce Rooney of Wrentham is used to giving back to the community. Over the years, with her patience and can-do attitude, she easily found many opportunities within the local area to help out and make a difference. In addition to being a writer, she’s held positions as a reporter for local newspapers and for eleven years, she worked as a teacher’s aide for children with developmental disabilities in the Wrentham School system. She recalls how rewarding it was to see the students learn and grow. “You had to be very patient; it sometimes took a long time, but when one of the students would learn something new, I felt as proud as if they were my own child.” A few years ago, while recovering from an illness, Rooney found herself in an unfamiliar situation – in need of help from the community. She was surprised to find that help coming from an unexpected source: people with developmental disabilities similar to those of the students she taught. Volunteers from www.alternativesnet.org Alternatives’ Community Connections in Wrentham, a skills building program for adults with developmental disabilities, delivered food to Rooney through the Meals on Wheels program. But the connections with her volunteers didn’t stop there. One day, when the Alternatives’ volunteers were making a delivery, Rooney commented to one of the
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Flag Controversy Hit Community Hard By Patrick coleman The notice was simple and short, but its impact was fast and furious. When Nancy Siegel, Executive Director of the Wrentham Housing Authority, typed the three sentence notice instructing residents of the Garden Lane Public Housing complex that the American Flag may not be flown in common areas or outside their apartments, she did not know that a media firestorm was about to begin. Siegel says she had no idea that she would soon be the focal point of a negative and nasty public outcry. All she thought she was doing was following instructions.
windows but may not be displayed on the exterior of the buildings or on the ground around the building. It didn’t take long for the word of the ban to reach the media. The Sun Chronicle published a lengthy article on its web site the evening the notice was distributed and news outlets both locally and nationally soon picked up on the story shortly thereafter. The outcry was fast, loud and, at times, nasty. The phone calls to the Wrentham Housing Authority, as well as the email, soon began voicing strong opposition to the ban and many were threatening in their nature.
Siegel wrote and distributed the notice based on a call she received from the Mass. Dept. of Housing and Community Development. “There were several complaints and they were very tired of receiving them,” she said.
State officials admit Mass. Dept. of Housing and Community Development did receive complaints, and they did call the Wrentham Housing Authority reminding them of the policy regarding the display of private items in public areas. They would not say if they ordered the ban. Wrentham Housing Authority Board Member Mary Geromini points the blame directly at officials with the state. “The state should not have told Nancy to put up a notice on the door,” Geromini says. “They should have researched the complaint better.” A big question that remains unanswered in the controversy is who made the complaint. The name given to the State doesn’t belong to any of the residents in the Garden Lane apartments. “I would like to request Boston pull their phone records and find out who called,” Siegel says.
The notice dated and delivered on July 11 stated: To: All Residents of Garden Lane Due to a tenant's repeated complaints reported to the Department of Housing and Community Development over the July 4th holiday, Wrentham Housing Authority has been informed that the public display of the American Flag in the common areas is not permitted. As a result, all American flag displays must be restricted to the interior of your apartment. Flags may be visible through the apartment
ban. “We were not aware of this decision when it was made, and it was a mistake that is being corrected immediately. Department of Housing and Community Development policy for local housing authorities includes not allowing displays of private materials in public areas. This does not extend to respectful and safe displays of the American flag.”
At the State House, State Representative Dan Winslow began working the phone as soon as he could to find out how such a ban could be ordered. After several calls from his office, and a massive public outcry, the Governor Patrick administration issued the following statement late Thursday morning, the day after the
Even after the mistake regarding the ban was corrected, the backlash continued. Two days after the controversy broke, the producer of WAAF' Radio’s Greg Hill Morning Show, Anthony "Spaz" Parziale, was broadcasting from the Town Common putting on a display in support of flying the American Flag
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and was also attacking Wrentham, and the Wrentham Housing Authority, for its lack of patriotism. He originally planned to broadcast from Garden Lane, but two Wrentham police officers were waiting for him and told him to move to the Town Common, which he did. The broadcast was more radio stunt than protest, as Parziale was dressed in a buffoonish Uncle Sam costume and a Speedo. Days after the controversy, Siegel was still shook up by threatening comments she continued to receive and wasn’t able to go to the grocery store in her hometown because of the negative comments she was receiving. “If I get an order from Boston [Mass. Dept. of Housing and Community Development] I must follow through with it,” she says. Winslow stated after the flag ban issue was cleared up, "I am glad that the Patrick administration has recL ognized its mistake in banning display of the American flag from public housing projects. But I am outraged that tax dollars are paying
the salary of state employees who do not instantly recognize the idiocy of such decision. They should be invited to find jobs in the private sector and unemployed veterans hired in their place." Wrentham resident and U.S. Senator Scott Brown released this statement in the wake of the controversy: “Our flag stands for freedom, and is a symbol of the sacrifice made by our servicemen and women to protect the liberties we enjoy today. Flying the American flag should never be controversial, and no citizen should ever be prevented from doing so. I was deeply disturbed to learn of this misguided decision, and I call on the responsible authorities to undo this regulation immediately.” Today, the American Flag is visible throughout the Garden Lane apartments and throughout the town. (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)
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Music Festival Rocks Common By Patrick Coleman The weather was perfect for an afternoon of music. Thanks to the Youth Music Festival, the air around downtown was filled with the sounds of talented local acts performing before an enthusiastic crowd this past June. "We had a lot of talented performers who made a beautiful day even more wonderful," said event organizer Mike McGuire. "It was awesome to watch a new batch of musicians tear it up on a sunny summer day."
The performers were Zach Sogard, C.J. Anasoulis, Inertia, Connor Quigley and John Hanseon, Joe Agnello, and Yookeroo. The festival gave the acts an opportunity to take over the gazebo on the common and showcase their talents. "We had a blast and really appreciate all Mr. McGuire did to put this together," said Nick Blitchington, lead singer for Inertia. "All the acts were great."
able to play for a local crowd for a change. We have been playing a lot of gigs out of the area to crowds that don't really know us, so playing for our local fans was really fun and added to our energy on stage. We can't wait to play the Wrentham Music Festival again next year." (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)
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Town Says Goodbye to Freeman-Centennial The final days of FreemanCentennial were memorable according to Lisa Altham-Hickey, the school's principal. "We had the opportunity to greet young and old as they came by to walk down memory lane before the school [was] demolished," Altham-Hickey said. "The last days of the Freeman-Centennial school will go down with history, pride, education, and incredible memories." Students that attended the school in 1951 returned with their teachers to visit classrooms. Many visitors took pictures. "I am sad to see the old school go but know in my heart
that we will all keep the memories alive for years to come," she said. "As we close one door, we are delighted to open the new Freeman-Kennedy School. This new school will provide students, parents, and the Norfolk community with many educational opportunities." The grand opening of the Freeman-Kennedy school is scheduled for Saturday, September 8th. Residents will have an opportunity to see the new building before the 8th since it will serve as the site of the State Primary Election on September 6th.
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Wrentham Public Health Nurses Collecting Needed Supplies for Homeless Vets The Wrentham Public Health Nurses are collecting supplies needed to help homeless veterans. This is part of a drive run by the Massacushetts Assocations of Public Health Nurses which provides foot care and toiletries to veterans in need. The following supplies are needed: White cotton socks, Baby Powder, Lotions, Liquid soap, Nail files & cuticle sticks, bunion cushions, zip-locks (quart size), nail brushes (with handles), travel size toiletries, deodorant, shampoo, bars of soap, toothbrushes and paste. To donate supplies, collection boxes are located in the Town Hall Public Health Nurses office, Fiske Public Library, and Wrentham Senior Center. Visit www.MAPHN.org to learn more.
Back Bay Guitar Trio Comes to Wrentham The Proctor Mansion Inn proudly presents The Back Bay Guitar Trio. The trio will appear at The Proctor Mansion Inn on Friday, August 10th. They have performed together for a decade and specialize in jazz and classical music. The three guitarists, David Newsam, John Mason,and Sharon Wayne, will start their performance at 7:30 p.m. but doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets for the show cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. A "Meet & Greet" reception will follow immediately after the performance. There will be a cash bar, and coffee, tea and light desserts will be served. Stay the night and receive 10% off your room. Book the weekend and receive 20% off your stay. To learn more about Back Bay Guitar Trio, visit www.backbayguitartrio.com. To purchase tickets or make a room reservation, please call the Proctor Mansion Inn 781-7118-5041 or toll free 877-384-1861.
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Door to Open at Terrace Cafe By Patrick coleman Last month, the transformation from an ice cream shop to a restaurant was completed as the doors to The Terrace Cafe opened. It has been anything but an overnight change. Gone are the ice cream freezers that housed treats served by Tootsie's Ice Cream, the former occupant of 36 South St. They're now replaced with a full bar. The black and white checkered floor which fit Tootsie's 50's style decor has been replaced with dark wood floors which now compliment the updated look of the downtown eatery. The space also lacked an important feature every cafe needs -- a kitchen. So the new owner had to build one from scratch. "It has been a long process," says Nancy Lockwood, owner of The Terrace Cafe. "We've done most of the work ourselves." Lockwood, a longtime Wrentham resident, is opening the cafe with her son Josh Walker, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. The two, along with friends, have been working on getting the place just right. The renovation started in January, and it wasn't until now that she felt the place was ready to
open. "You only get one chance to make a first impression," she says. The restaurant will run seven days a week from 7 a.m. to midnight serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and offer a full bar. The menu will feature a variety of items from crêpes to specialty sandwiches and a selection of salads. In the fall there will be an offering of soups, and there will be a gluten free menu as well. People have the option of dining in the newly renovated space or out on the patio. "People will be able to eat out here and listen to the Concerts on the Common," Lockwood says. The Terrace Cafe will also host live music in the style of James Taylor with some jazz performances on the weekend. Inside the restaurant, the artwork of two different local artists will be on display each month and patrons may purchase the art. The proceeds go directly to the artists. The patio is available for private parties and Lockwood plans to hold beer and wine tastings. Another feature of The Terrace Cafe will be its support of the Wounded Warrior Project. On certain nights, the profits from
Budweiser sales will be donated directly to the charity with the mission of helping wounded service members. "It's very important to us," Lockwood says. "Very important." Lockwood, a former social worker, got her experience in the restaurant business by running a small retail bakery on the Cape that featured the baked goods of Modern Pastry in Boston. The Terrace Cafe will feature the same baked goods. The downtown has changed significantly over the past year. Marcia's Sweet Pantry closed its door, and Bambi's vive le chic closed its retail shop as well. Tootsie's remains but has moved down a few doors into a smaller location. Despite being the new kid on the block, the downtown business owners have welcomed Lockwood and her son with open arms. "People on the block have been fantastic," she says. "They stop by and ask if there is anything they can do to help."
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Bad Test Forced Beach to Close Sweatt Beach had a difficult time staying open this past July and the cause wasn’t poor water. Officials with the town believed the problem was with a faulty test. In order for the beach to remain open, the geometric mean of the five most recent samples must be 126 E. coli per 100 ml. The town believes one of the tests was done improperly resulting in an inaccurate and unrealistically high reading. This caused the average to be at an unacceptable level. All tests since the one in question have indicated the water quality was safe for people.
"The beach closings were due to state requirements that the Town of Wrentham must follow to ensure the health of all swimmers,” explained Lynne Adams, a member of the Wrentham Recreation Committee. “The last 4 water tests at Sweatt Beach were normal for bacteria levels. Also, prior tests results before last week's closing were normal, too. I hope this will put all swimmers minds at ease and now that the beach has reopened all will enjoy Lake Pearl."
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Living Healthy Divorce Mediation: Avoiding Litigation & Resolving Conflict Respectfully by StePhen mcdOnOugh, eSq. Some people assume that divorce has to be a contentious and adversarial process where someone wins and the other spouse loses. The truth is nobody really wins at divorce court. Divorce is stressful and tough on the adults, kids, and even extended family members and close friends. It is sad when a marriage does not work out. I always liked the line by Danny DeVito’s character, Attorney Gavin D’Amato, in the movie War of the Roses, “when a couple starts keeping score, there is no winning, just degrees of losing.� Good advice to keep in mind. Divorce mediation allows couples facing divorce or other postdivorce conflict to reach their own private resolution without going to court, except for a brief uncontested hearing at the conclusion of the process. In mediation, the clients are guided by a neutral mediator who facilitates
meetings, provides information and guidance, and works closely with the couple to reach a settlement that satisfies their individual and joint goals. Joint goals? In a divorce? Yes! Many couples – especially parents –share goals, such as “we both want the children to be able to stay in the school district during and after the divorce� or “we will both cooperate in planning and paying for college.� Divorce mediation in Massachusetts is voluntary and confidential. The mediator does not impose any decisions on the couple. Assuming your mediator is also an attorney, he or she can also draft your divorce agreement and other court forms. Who can benefit from Divorce Mediation? Short answer: Most couples getting divorced should consider mediation. Mediation is an attractive option for people that want to maintain control of their conflict and
not turn the outcome over to someone else (like a judge or battling lawyers). It is a good choice for parents who realize that although their relationship is certainly changing, maintaining a respectful relationship post-divorce has many benefits when it comes to their children and their own inner-peace. Couples without children or with adult children also choose mediation as a respectful and efficient way to conclude their marriage and prepare for new beginnings. By taking ownership of the conflict and looking to the future, the parties can develop solutions with the mediator that will actually work, since any conflict that is finalized by an order that one or both parties does not want is more likely to fail. In a litigated case, this problem can translate into additional court appearances for contempt actions and modifications. That gets expensive. Benefits of Divorce Mediation 1. High-conflict divorce rips families apart and is damaging to children and spouses alike. Cou-
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Living Healthy 5 Ways to Cheer Yourself Up Now According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depressive disorders affect approximately 18.8 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older, in a given year. Even those who don't have a clinical illness may feel sad at some points in their lives. For those who need a quick boost, there are ways to improve mood that are easy.
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Living Healthy Fat Loss Debunked: Why Crash Diets Make You Fatter Raise your hand if you’ve ever asked yourself one of the following: “I’m exercising, lifting weights, and eating healthy, but why aren’t I losing weight?” “How come I look better, but my weight has gone up?” “Why do my jeans fit looser, but the scale says I’m heavier?” Alternatively, count yourself if you have ever lost 1020lbs on a rapid fat loss diet, only to immediately put weight back on. Or if you looked flabbier afterwards! In this article, I’ll explain the how and why of this frustrating situation. I’ll also explain how to get the best results with your fat loss nutrition. Here’s another one: “Men have an easier time losing weight.” I hear this comment several times each week. And for many reasons, it’s true. Men have less hormonal fluctuations and higher amounts of muscle mass. But there is another key factor – men tend to do less extreme dieting. I grew up in a household full of women, wrestled in high school, and worked at a supermarket. As a result, I’ve seen almost every fad diet there is. The grapefruit diet, the cabbage soup diet, the juice diet, so on and so forth. And to be sure, people lose a significant amount of weight on these diets. But what if I told you that these diets can actually ruin your metabolism and make you fatter, even at a lower weight? To illustrate this point, let’s examine a 2005 study by Layman, et. al. published in the Journal of Nutrition. They compared two diets: a low carb, high protein diet and a high carb, low protein diet. Both diets had a caloric deficit to cause weight loss. Each diet also had an exercise group and a sedentary group. Participants in each group lost significant amounts of body fat. However, both low-exercise groups also lost several pounds of muscle mass, on average. The high-exercise groups retained more muscle mass, with the high-protein group keeping the most (1 lbs. lost on average, compared to a loss of 6 lbs. for the high carb, no exercise group). The highprotein and exercise group also lost an average of 20lbs of fat. That’s 9 lbs. more than the high carb, no exercise group with much less muscle mass loss!
So, what does this mean in metabolic terms? The less muscle mass you have, the slower your metabolism is. In this case, the high carbohydrate group lost plenty of weight, but only 2% body fat. The high protein, high exercise diet lost over 5% body fat! Bear in mind that this was a scientifically designed diet, with more protein than your average crash diet. It’s not uncommon for women on crash diets to actually increase their body fat percentage at lower weights because of how much muscle they lose! This is metabolic damage at its finest, and it can wreck your physique.
Let’s break this down into 4 key take aways: #1 - High carb, low protein, low calorie diets without exercise cause you to lose very high amounts of muscle along with fat. This damages your metabolism and leads to a “skinny-fat” appearance. This also makes it easier to get fatter once the diet ends. #2 - Dieting combined with exercise preserves muscle mass and metabolism. #3 - High protein, low calorie, high weight-lifting lifestyles and diets decrease fat, preserve muscle,
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Norfolk Lions Sponsor DARE to Dream Summer Day Program 2012 Recently Norfolk King Lion Bill Hawkins presented a check for $1,700.00 to Wrentham Chief of Police James Anderson and Norfolk DARE Officer Steve Plympton in support of the DARE to Dream Summer Day Program. This program provides fun summer activities to incoming 5th through 8th grade students in our local communities. More information about the DARE to Dream Summer Day Program 2012 can be found at www.daretodreamsummer.com or for questions please call (508) 384-5395 or send email to daretodreamsummer@gmail.com.
Summer Fun with Norfolk Playground Program By Patrick coleman The Summer Playground is more than just one of the many programs Norfolk Recreation offers, according to the department’s director, Ann Proto. It’s a program that she believes really makes Norfolk Recreation a big part of the community. “Summer playground is something we work on all year to make sure it works,” Proto says. “We really feel it’s what makes Norfolk Rec special.” The program costs $1 a day plus a onetime registration fee of $20. The fee is $12 if registration is
done before June 8th. Norfolk children entering grades 2 through 6 are able to stop in any day to take part in a host of summer camp style activities such as crafts and games. The fee includes a t-shirt that children will have an opportunity to tie-dye. At any given time there could be between 80 to 125 kids dropping in to enjoy the Summer Playground. The flexible nature allows families to take advantage of the summer and still have fun activities for their children to participate in when they are in town. “It’s a way to be outside and supervised and it's open to
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The supervision mainly comes from college students, but there a few in high school. Proto says she requires all the counselors to volunteer first. “I can’t say enough about my counselors. They’re terrific and multi-talented,” she explained.
This year the program turned to the local community for support. “We asked businesses to partner with us and become Donors-ofthe-Day,” Proto says. “We had a wonderful response.”
Each day the children will have an opportunity to do something that is summer camp inspired such as making picture frames, playing sports, or participating in scavenger hunts. Recently, the group
Many of the businesses and organizations that have contributed include, Norfolk Arena, Eagle Brook Saloon, Norfolk Baseball, Norfolk Youth Basketball, Acorn Animal Hospital, Carpentry by Tom Antonellis, Crowley's Power Equipment, Foxboro Federal, Tay-
lor Rental, AmVets, and Norfolk Power Equipment. Also, Dunkin Donuts, along with Norfolk Lions, donated their road race proceeds to help sponsor a week of the summer playground. Norfolk Lions and the Norfolk Community League made donations to help fund crafts, supplies and staff costs. The summer playground will run through August 15th closing with a big barbeque complete with a bounce house from Taylor Rental. The playground is held weekly, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is still time to participate in the fun.
August 1, 2012 Norfolk Public Library 139 Main Street, Norfolk, MA 02056 Phone: 508-528-3380 August 1 multi-age Storytime, An interactive drop-in storytime with songs, games, and a craft. For children 2 and up with a caregiver. 11:15 – 11:45 AM On my Own Storytime, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - An independent story time experience for children 3 and up. Caregivers must stay in the building, but are encouraged to let children attend the program alone. August 2 mother goose on the loose! A highly interactive program for children up to age 3 with a caregiver. Join us for songs, rhymes, puppets, lap bounces, and more! 11:00 - 11:30 AM ice cream making, Beat the heat by making your very own ice cream from scratch. We’ll provide ingredients and toppings. For children entering grades 3-6. Registration required. 2:00 - 3:00 PM August 3 Picnic Playgroup, Bring a lunch and enjoy music, stories, and fun. For children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Preschool Series - Dream Big, Little Pig! Let’s get creative together! Carol Carver from Community Partnerships for Children will lead this parent-child storytelling series for kids age 2½–5. Each program will include a story, music, movement, and art. Choose a favorite story or come for all four. Registration is required. 1:00 - 2:00 PM August 6 book Splash, Join Emma, a seventh-grader, as she teaches kids to use art to explore the world of imagining book characters and settings. This program will help Emma earn her Girl Scout Silver Award. For children entering grades 2-3. Registration required. This is a two-part program on Monday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 8. Please sign up only if you are able to attend both sessions. 3:00 - 4:00 PM Starrytime, Put on your pajamas and visit the library for stories about the stars and constellations. For children age 3 and up with a caregiver. Registration required. 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM August 7 building blocks, Imagine, create, and build anything you can dream of with LEGO. For children 4 and up. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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and climb on the trucks!! Sign-up at the circulation desk. Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. 10:00 AM
On my Own Storytime, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - An independent story time experience for children 3 and up. Caregivers must stay in the building, but are encouraged to let children attend the program alone. 1:30 - 2:00 PM
August 16 mother goose on the loose! A highly interactive program for children up to age 3 with a caregiver. Join us for songs, rhymes, puppets, lap bounces, and more! 11:00 - 11:30 AM
August 3 baby/toddler Playgroups, Two programs – Birth to prewalkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 9:30. Toddlers (walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske!!! Come join the fun! No registration required just drop in. If arriving before 10AM please ring doorbell. 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
book Splash, Join Emma, a seventh-grader, as she teaches kids to use art to explore the world of imagining book characters and settings. This program will help Emma earn her Girl Scout Silver Award. For children entering grades 2-3. Registration required. This is a two-part program on Monday, August 6 and Wednesday, August 8. Please sign up only if you are able to attend both sessions. 3:00 - 4:00 PM August 9 mother goose on the loose! A highly interactive program for children up to age 3 with a caregiver. Join us for songs, rhymes, puppets, lap bounces, and more! 11:00 - 11:30 AM August 10 Picnic Playgroup, Bring a lunch and enjoy music, stories, and fun. For children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM August 11 Starlab traveling Planetarium, Professor Jeff Lane will take you on a trip to the stars with this traveling planetarium exhibit. Register for a 25-minute time slot to earn about stars, planets, and outer space as you see the night sky projected on the inside of a giant inflatable dome. It’s thrilling for adults as well as children! For children age 4 and up, teens, and adults. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Programs start at 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, and 1:00. Registration required. August 14 building blocks, Imagine, create, and build anything you can dream of with LEGO. For children 4 and up. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM August 15 multi-age Storytime, An interactive drop-in storytime with songs, games, and a craft. For children 2 and up with a caregiver. 11:15 – 11:45 AM On my Own Storytime, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - An inde-
August 17 Picnic Playgroup, Bring a lunch and enjoy music, stories, and fun. For children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM August 22 multi-age Storytime, An interactive drop-in storytime with songs, games, and a craft. For children 2 and up with a caregiver. 11:15 – 11:45 AM On my Own Storytime, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - An independent story time experience for children 3 and up. Caregivers must stay in the building, but are encouraged to let children attend the program alone. August 23 mother goose on the loose! A highly interactive program for children up to age 3 with a caregiver. Join us for songs, rhymes, puppets, lap bounces, and more! 11:00 - 11:30 AM August 24 Picnic Playgroup, Bring a lunch and enjoy music, stories, and fun. For children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Fiske Public Library 110 Randall Road Wrentham, M A 02093 Phone: 508-384-5440 August 1 touch a truck, Preschoolers and truck enthusiasts are invited to hear a good “Truck Story”, check out a truck book and touch and climb on a truck from the Wrentham DPW in the library parking lot!! Sign-up at the circulation desk. Program is free but cannedgood donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. 10:00 AM August 2 visit to the Fire Station, Ages 3 ½ and up Meet at the library for a “Fire Story” and then walk over to tour the Wrentham Fire Station
Preschool Storytime, SUMMER Preschool Storytime (ages 3 1/2 to K) Join Miss Liz for stories, songs, poems and parachute play. Call 384-5440 ext. 21, or stop in the Children’s Dept. and see Miss Liz to sign up. Program is free but food donations for the Wrentham Food Pantry gratefully accepted. 10:30 AM August 8 let's get creative with Carol Carve, Self-Help, Inc., presents LET’S GET CREATIVE with CAROL CARVER -- STORIES, ART PROJECTS, MOVEMENT and MUSIC!! A free weekly parent-child imagination storytelling series for preschoolers. Sign-up at the circulation desk. Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. Come join the fun! 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM August 9 children's/ya movie, Summer Wars (ANIME) Rated PG Parents and caregivers should always check the internet if they don’t think the subject matter is appropriate. We have found a useful site for checking any movies before watching them – www.commonsensemedia.org Sign-up and tickets are required. Ask at the front desk. 1:00 PM August 10 baby/toddler Playgroups, Two programs – Birth to prewalkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 9:30. Toddlers (walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske!!! Come join the fun! No registration required just drop in. If arriving before 10AM please ring doorbell. 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Page 17 Preschool Storytime, SUMMER Preschool Storytime (ages 3 1/2 to K) Join Miss Liz for stories, songs, poems and parachute play. Call 384-5440 ext. 21, or stop in the Children’s Dept. and see Miss Liz to sign up. Program is free but food donations for the Wrentham Food Pantry gratefully accepted. 10:30 AM August 15, 2012 let's get creative with Carol Carver, Self-Help, Inc., presents LET’S GET CREATIVE with CAROL CARVER -- STORIES, ART PROJECTS, MOVEMENT and MUSIC!! A free weekly parent-child imagination storytelling series for preschoolers. Sign-up at the circulation desk. Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. Come join the fun! 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM children's/ya movie, The Lorax Rated PG Parents and caregivers should always check the internet if they don’t think the subject matter is appropriate. We have found a useful site for checking any movies before watching them – www.commonsensemedia.org Sign-up and tickets are required. Ask at the front desk. 2:00 PM August 16 interactive music concert with elaine Kessler, Ages 3-8 Known to children as “Miss Elaine” I engage the children in a very interactive program where we sing songs, sometimes with my guitar, we dance with or without instruments, we tell and act out stories, we meet puppet friends, we learn finger plays and poems and most of all pretend to be creatures big and small. Tickets will be available at the circulation desk beginning July 12. Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. This program is supported with a grant from the Wrentham Cultural Council, a local agency, supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. “What a fabulous concert you provided. Everyone had a marvelous time. The songs you chose were familiar enough for all to participate but had enough variety to tickle even the elementary kids. The energy displayed by the kids throughout was exceptional, such fun but in control thanks to your great management techniques. I love to watch an experienced professional at work!” – Kathleen D. Hutchins, Head of Youth Services, JV Fletcher Library, Westford, MA. 10:30 AM.
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Paying Off Debt the Smart Way every financial situation where a company has given you something in advance of payment, including your mortgage, car payment(s), credit cards, tax liens, student loans, and payments on electronics or other household items through a store.
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Sports Coach Helped Nipmuc Win 2 State Titles By ken Hamwey Gary Pichel guided the girls soccer team at nipmuc regional to a pair of state championships and he’d like to duplicate that feat at king Philip regional High School. Pichel took the reins of the Warrior program in may after interviewing for the post and the 54-year-old veteran mentor is rolling up his sleeves daily as he prepares diligently for the first day of practice on aug. 23. the new coach has an impressive background at a variety of levels. Pichel, who also coached varsity soccer at Hudson catholic for a year, served as an assistant at Fitchburg State for two seasons. in nine campaigns, his teams won 123 games, qualified for the tourney ever year and captured two state crowns in 2005 and 2006. He’s never been involved with a program that had a losing record. “i see the kP job as a great challenge,’’ Pichel said. “ever since i got the call from (athletic director) Steve Schairer, i’ve been preparing by viewing tapes, watching drills from my days at nipmuc and listening to teaching tapes. i’m really happy to return to coaching.’’ Pichel, who has four children, got involved with soccer at the youth level when his kids started playing. He later joined the nipmuc staff as boys jayvee coach. two years later, the varsity girls post opened and he was hired immediately.
son catholic for a year before the school closed.’’ after two seasons as an aide at Fitchburg State, Pichel stepped aside and was out of coaching for the last two years. “We won state championships at nipmuc and we did it by beating bigger schools,’’ Pichel emphasized. “the key was conditioning. my teams could compete for long stretches without substitution. at kP, conditioning will be a high priority. the girls will also have to quickly learn a new system and i’ll be juggling the lineup awhile until i get the right players into the right positions.’’ Pichel’s goals are to first qualify tourney play, then go deep once the playoffs begin. His third objective is for his players to have fun and enjoy their competitive experience. the new coach, who lives in cumberland, r.i., 15 minutes away from kP, believes his association at the school will be rewarding, especially after a
inter-squad scrimmages daily, not just drills. and, i told the forwards they’ll become snipers when they have possession of the ball.’’ after his presentation, applause was loud and no one was leaving. a line formed and before long, Pichel was shaking hands, thoroughly enjoying the experience. “People came up to me and introduced themselves,’’ he said. “it took another hour. i was so thrilled with the respect everyone displayed. We’re going to have a lot of fun at kP.’’ Pichel, who worked first as a manufacturing supervisor, now is a stock trader. He and his wife Diana have four children — two sons and two daughters. “my two daughters played on the state title teams at nipmuc,’’ Pichel said. “Just having two children on those teams provided me with more love for soccer and for coaching. it’s great to see girls play the game and play it with precision, style and grace.’’
our passing will be fast. i like to get players in formations, like triangles and diamonds. Passes will hit the points and they’ll be quick.’’
players and the coaches purposely mispronounced our school’s name and asked me where it was located. We beat them, 5-1, because we were better-conditioned. When the game ended, none of those coaches could look me in the eye. their heads were bowed.’’
When Pichel met with parents and players in may, they especially were engrossed when he related the story of nipmuc’s huge upset of Dedham for its first state crown. Dedham’s coaches, all five of them, had already set up a parade in their community thoroughly expecting to rout nipmuc.
nipmuc’s second state title came in overtime, a 2-1 triumph over cardinal Spellman in a game where Pichel did not substitute once for his starters.
“they had a very powerful team but the coaches and their fans were surly and arrogant,’’ Pichel recalled. “their fans taunted our
the new kP coach seems to have the winning formula.
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“i coached the girls for eight years and we had some terrific success,’’ Pichel noted. “our teams won many games during that stretch. and, our two state title wins over Dedham and cardinal Spellman were the highlights of my time in the program. i left coaching in 2006 when my work scheduled changed but got back into coaching at Hud-
meeting in may when he met prospective players and their parents. “there must have been 120 people at the library,’’ Pichel recalled. “i spoke for almost an hour telling the audience stories about my experience and the state championship games. i also told the players they’ll be involved in
the kP girls, who last year finished 5-8-4 last year and missed a tourney berth, should enjoy playing for Pichel, not because of his success but because of his style of coaching. “i stress a defensive emphasis with a quick transition to offense,’’ he emphasized. “We’ll focus on attacking the middle of the field.
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Sports McInnis Takes Reins Of KP Girls Basketball Team By ken HamWey Sean McInnis knows how to rebuild basketball programs and he’s being called on again to repeat his formula for success. This time, the 42-year-old coach will be directing the King Philip girls varsity squad, which has won only nine games during the last four years. McInnis coached the KP boys team for the last four seasons and elevated that contingent to 18-6 and 20-3 records in his final two years. Before that rebuilding program took hold, he was rolling up his sleeves for eight years, making the Weston girls program relevant in the Dual County League. Both the KP boys team and the Weston girls squad compiled plus .500 records during McInnis’ tenure with those programs. The Weston girls won their first league title in the school’s history with McInnis at the helm. When he took the reins of the Warriors’ boys varsity, the team had lost 40 straight games. His four year record with the KP boys was 46-41. “The move to the girls team is one that I’m comfortable with,’’ McIn-
nis said. “It represents another challenge but it’s also a great opportunity. The key is that I’m not leaving King Philip.’’ McInnis will be the first to laud the efforts of his three predecessors with the girls team. He understands the work and the time they committed to the program. “The girls team had some quality coaches, including Dan Damish, Jim Leonard and Megan Barry,’’ McInnis said. “They’re good educators and good coaches. The program competes in a very tough (Hockomock) league.’’ The decision to switch McInnis’ role came after administrators discussed what was the next best step for the girls squad. “Realizing the boys program was elevated to where it needed to be and that a capable coach in Tim Clifford (a boys assistant to McInnis) was ready to build on the boys’ success led to the change,’’ McInnis emphasized. “Many people had input and in the end it was a KP decision. I wanted to do what was best for both programs.’’ The 2012-13 KP girls are in for a
style change and, if it proves to be anything like McInnis’ last two projects, there should be glowing results. The girls will be playing an up-tempo game. “We’ll be playing defense, defense and more defense,’’ McInnis said. “Our offense will be a fastbreak, up-tempo game. Our defense will set the tone for our offense. We want opposing teams to know that we’re going to be 32 minutes of your worst nightmare.’’
McInnis is confident that, if the KP girls adjust to his style effectively, the Warriors will qualify for tourney play in two years. He’s already laid out a five-step plan to meet that objective. “First, I want the program to become relevant within the community and represent KP to the best of our ability,’’ he said. “Second, we want to put as many student-athletes on the honor roll as possible and that’ll be done with hard work in the classroom and on the court. Our third step is to understand the game of basketball completely, playing hard at all times and never quitting. The fourth goal is to make sure playing the game is fun. And finally, if all of these four goals are met, then winning will take care of itself.’’ McInnis stressed that he’s got some good players returning but he prefers not to mention names because “all girls are starting anew.’’ “We’re going to have a fun year,’’ he emphasized. “Any girl who wants to play in an up-tempo setting and commit to defense will get an opportunity. We’re changing our style and the major hope is that the girls adjust well. Our three-town district has a good feeder system
Sean McInnis returns to his coaching roots taking over the girls basketball program.
and that should be a plus along the way.’’
Wakefield High and was on the staff of the 1996 state title team.
McInnis, who is married and has two daughters, has lived in Norfolk for the last eight years. He’s a graduate of Wakefield High where he played two varsity seasons of basketball. He graduated from SUNYAlbany with a degree in business and earned a masters in business at Norwich University. He’s employed by UMass-Boston as director of budgeting and financial reporting.
His latest move might seem unusual but it certainly presents McInnis with another shot at rebuilding a down program.
Before coaching at Weston, McInnis was an assistant coach at
“I’m ecstatic about the future of the boys team and truly heartbroken to leave it because it was like a family,’’ he said. “But, the girls are a new family and they also present a new challenge and a new opportunity.’’ Sean McInnis once again is ready to roll up his sleeves.
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Sports Troop 61 Receives Cycling Merit Badges
The Boy Scouts of Troop 61 have had no rest at all. They recently went on a bicycling trip on the Cape Cod Rail Trail with their leaders and parents. The Troop did this to complete their cycling merit badges. The trail started in Dennis and it ended in Wellfleet. The scouts had to bike up to Wellfleet and back so they could get the maximum mile limit. Ten scouts from Troop 61 completed the 50 mile trip to meet one of the requirements for earning the cycling merit badge. This badge is one of several a scout may earn to help achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. – Sean Coleman
Lewis Ready for August Soccer Camp King Philip High School Men’s Varsity Soccer Coach Kip Lewis is out to help kids find their “mojo”. That’s one of many things young soccer players at the Upper 90 Soccer Academy Summer C a m p might hear from Lewis. Two weeks out of the summer, Lewis runs his camp offering programs for players age 4 up through 14. The second week starts August 6.
Lewis says he gears his camps for the three King Philip towns, Norfolk, Wrentham and Plainville, and it’s a way to stay in touch with the communities and coaching. “It just gives me an opportunity to stay involved in the communities, do more coaching and get to know the kids before they come up to the high school,” Lewis says. The camp uses local high school coaches as head coaches during the week and boys and girls
from the varsity high school program as junior coaches. “The younger kids get a chance to meet the players and the older kids have an opportunity to make a little money while picking up experience coaching,” Lewis explains.
A few of the coaches will be recognizable to the community. Adam Moon, the physical education teacher at Wrentham Public School, and a coach on the high school staff will be working the August camp. The July camp had Eric Greene, a former Wrentham resident and King Philip High School and Stonehill College soccer player. The summer program offers full and half day options. To learn more, visit www.upper90socceracademy.com or call 508-5071875.
The Patriots are Coming! The King Philip Boosters are sponsoring a celebrity basketball game featuring players from the New England Patriots on March 19, 2013 at 7 p.m. at KP High School. The game will feature current members of the team who will face business owners, residents and students of the King Philip Regional School District of Wrentham, Norfolk, and Plainville.
A special autograph session will be part of the game. Residents may receive a phone solicitation during the next few weeks.
The King Philip Boosters are looking for people to purchase tickets or place an ad in the souvenir program book which will be given out at the game. Net proceeds will be used to support the many endeavors of the King Philip Boosters. To get tickets or find out how to play in the game, call 508-2980182.
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King Philip Regional High School Announces Honor Roll Achievers Mrs. Lisa C. Oliveira, Principal of King Philip Regional High School, has announced the names of students who earned honor roll status for the fourth marking term. To earn high honors, it is necessary to maintain class grades of all A’s or Pass in courses; for honors standing, class grades of all A’s and/or B’s or Pass in courses; for commended students, all A’s and/or B’s or Pass and one C in courses. There can be no grade of Failure or Incomplete in any course. GRADE 12 HIGH HONORS Elizabeth Boissy, Calvin Chin, Julia Donahue, Kristen Fabiano, Emma Farren, Emma Gee, Rebecca Gemelli, Devon Gluza, Michael Heffernan, Nicole Howard, Kasey Kirschner, Emily Lamb, Nicholas Mahn, Jaeyoung McGarry, Hailey Mullen, Stephanie Nasson, Carl Pierce, Cecelia Plaehn, Sophia Raia, Zachary Sogard, Hannah Winslow GRADE 12 HONORS Annie Adelsberger, Molly Ahern, Christopher Allen, Cara Annesi, Lindsey Arshen, Matthew Aucoin, Ryan Bakinowski, Kaitlin Bannon, Emily Bean, Katelyn Beans, Hannah Beaulieu, Melanie Beaver, Jill Beers, Tyler Benson, Brittni Booth, Rebekah Bowers, Ryan Brennan, Natisha Brown, Tucker Bugbee, Victoria Burns, Jillian Capone, Matthew Capone, Anthony Caragliano, Celeste Carey, Megan Carnase, Benjamin Carr, Zachary Carr, Allison Cavalieri, Peter Charpentier, Stacie Converse, Caitlyn Croke, Jodi Cullity, Alexander Curley, Emily Delaney, Ryan Desrochers, Anthony DiPhilippo, Nicole Donovan, Olivia Fair, Tyler Florio, Christina Gilio, Scott Girouard, Christian Gonser, Katrina Grella, Alicia Guarino, Eliza Gulbis, Aaron Gustafson, Morgan Healy, Katelyn Heyer, Matthew Hootstein, Alexandra Hughes, Zachary Irving, Ashley Johnson, Ethan Johnson, Samad Khan, Sophia Krishnaswami, Jill Kuzeja, Jenna Liljeberg, Jason Litchfield, Rachael Lomp, Alexander Lumnah, Nicolas Lussier, Michael Macomber, Emily Manning, Jonathan Marinelli, Cayleigh McCarthy, Kendall Merritt, Emily Messier, Brianna Milks, Julianne Miller,
Ryan Molloy, Lyndsy Morrissette, Louis Newsom, Erik Nickerson, Mia Onorato, Alexander Palango, Brian Phillips, Michael Plantamura, Brenton Prescott, Connor Quigley, Helena Rabasco, Joaquin Reyes, Mitchell Roberts, Juliana Robeson, Chelsea Rowe, Gregory Sekulski, Emily Sexton, Merna Shehata, Alyssa Siegmann, Taylor Smith, Rachel Snead, Christian Soderlund, Caroline Spencer, Hannah Sullivan, Sarah Sullivan, Cory Thompson, Lindsay Tomas, Meghan Tunno, Matthew White, John Williams, Stacey Wojcik GRADE 12 COMMENDED STUDENTS Elizabeth Abramo, Gavin Adams, Bruna Alves, Abigail Anderson, Haylea Barbieri, Daniel Buckley, Harrison Cahoone, Cameron Claffey, Katherine Conley, Brian Crafton, Logan David, Anthony Deyo, Annmarie DiRienzo, George Ducharme, Tyler Durant, Christian Fair, Daniel Fox, Tyler Freeman-Pina, Eric Galano, Andrew Gora, Jessica Gritzo, Tracy Guerrier, Rachel Halloway, Jillian Kearney, Laura Lawson, Shannon MacDonnell, Peter Marcotte, Philip McCarty, Anya Melesciuc, Maslin Mellick, Andrew Miller, James Murphy, Erika O’Brien, Kristine O’Brien, Jessica O’Handley, Chad O’Neil, Ryan Palmer, Meghan Peterson, Jenna Petruzziello, William Purdue, Benjamin Redman, Emily Richards, Meghan Rico, Emily Rose, Chandler Ross, Katherine Sajdak, Andrew Silberhorn, Connor Smith, Mallory Snow, John Stenfeldt, Jesse Sullivan, Savannah Tyo, Kyle Vieira, Jared Virusso, Dustin Whyte, Lisa Witschel, Rachel Wojcik GRADE 11 HIGH HONORS Brianna Abbott, Andres Barrera, William Benson, Matthew Del Mastro, Katie Feeney, Tyler Hogan, Liam Kean, Megan McNeil, Paige Myatt, Matthew Nicholson, William Rigdon, Conor Rohan, Mary Ross, Jonathan Tiller, Rachel Walker, Amelia Winer GRADE 11 HONORS Mary Allen, John Charles Altieri, Lydia Andrews, Kristin Arnold, Victoria Atkins, Kristen Aucoin,
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the circulation desk. Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. Come join the fun! 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Foreign Film, 7:00 PM August 31 baby/toddler Playgroups, Two programs – Birth to prewalkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 9:30. Toddlers (walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske!!! Come join the fun! No registration required just drop in. If arriving before 10AM please ring doorbell. 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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