Norfolk/Wrentham September 2012

Vol. 1 No. 9

Free to Every Home and Business Every Month

September 1, 2012

A School Fit for the 21st Century Freeman-Kennedy Elementary School to Hold September 8th Ribbon Cutting It’s done. Saturday, September 8th is the day residents of Norfolk and friends are invited to take a tour of the brand new FreemanKennedy School on Boardman Street in Norfolk. Tours of the new facility will be given from 9 a.m. until a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Tours will resume from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. following the event. A small reception will follow.

Members of both the Kennedy and the Freeman families will attend the opening of the new elementary school, which serves grades 3 through grade 6. U.S. Army Sgt. Adam P. Kennedy, a young man who grew up attending Norfolk Public Schools, was killed in combat in Iraq on April 8, 2007. His uniform and photo will be displayed at the school. In addition to his family, members of his troop from Norwich will attend.

A likeness of Alvin J. Freeman, the other namesake of the school, will also be featured. This embossed image, on metal, was a fixture at the former Freeman Centennial School, also named in

the different grades got a sneak peek at the new digs at the end of August, but at the time of this interview, most had yet to view the facility.

Freeman-Kennedy School Principal Lisa Altham-Hickey is shown in the courtyard of the brand new facility in Norfolk for 3rd to 6th graders, which will hold a grand opening on September 8th. The principal, standing on a special walk with memorial bricks, is particularly excited about the hands-on learning opportunities features such as these planting boxes will provide to students.

Mr. Freeman’s honor. Mr. Freeman served the town of Norfolk for 33 years as a member of the school committee, the majority of which he served as Chair. Freeman believed that “Children should always come first,� and in his memory, each year, his descendants Candace Chick and

MILFORD - FRANKLIN

EYE CENTER

Excellent Eye Care for the Entire Family JOHN F. HATCH, M.D. ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D. EYE PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS Saturday & After Hours Available

508-473-7939 258 Main Street Milford, MA 01757

Optical Shop on Site

508-528-3344 391 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038

Priscilla Chick present a scholarship to a 6th grader from the school.

Principal Lisa Altham-Hickey, who came to Norfolk Public Schools three years ago as Assistant Principal to Lucia Godfrey before she retired, thinks students are going to love it. Students in

“I’ve done a few private tours for students,� says AlthamHickey. “I took a new 3rd grader into the new gymnasium, and his face was priceless. He just said, ‘Wow, look at this.’ Students are ecstatic when they see the new facility. It’s very warm and welcoming. Especially our students who are in the 4th, 5th and 6th grades – I think their reaction is going to be even more exciting.�

The weekly building committee and construction meetings have resulted in a state-of-the-art school. In late 2007, this project was one of 83 projects approved by the Massachusetts School Building Authority to receive state support, which came as a reimbursement at 53.16%, with Norfolk residents footing 46.84% of the project cost. Additionally, the Norfolk School Building Task Force secured a $50,000 grant

SCHOOL continued on page 2

Wrace Over to Wrentham for Wroad Wrace September 8 Marks the 31st Wrentham Day, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

By J.D. O’Gara The school season is here, but summer isn’t over in Wrentham until town residents, officials and businesses come together to celebrate Wrentham Day (along with the Wrentham Wroad Wrace). The 31st Annual Wrentham Day will take place on September 8th this year, from 9 a.m. until about 4 p.m.

The Wrentham Wroad Wrace, a 5K that travels down Taunton St. and back, will take place at 10 a.m. “It’s just a great day for the town, and usually it spells the end of summer for people in the town,�

ROAD RACE continued on page 3

m u s i c ‡ d a n c e ‡ d r a m a

Thanks for making Prudential Page Realty the #1 choice for Buyers & Sellers since 1999.

Join the Excitement!

Open House: Sept. 8th t 10-2 see inside...

Call about our Free Staging Offer to maximize your home’s profit, 508-359-2331.

508.359.2331 www.prudentialpage.com www.fb.com/prudentialpagerealty

MEDFIELD • MEDWAY • WRENTHAM

Franklin School for the Performing Arts ‡ ZZZ )63$RQOLQH FRP

Offering residential care and  supportive nursing care in a home like setting for over 110 years.

Postal Customer Local

289 East St. (Rt. 140) (508) 384-3531 www.PondHome.org

From your friends and neighbors at the

PRST STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Norwood, MA Permit #7

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 2

September 1, 2012

SCHOOL continued from page 1

from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC).

“Students really will be able to, I think, take technology to the next level of the 21st century,” says Altham-Hickey. Technology, she says, is a big part of the school, with Smartboards in every classroom and iPad carts and laptop carts that each house 25 machines, on every floor. The school will also feature a computer lab.

“It’s a dramatic improvement,” says the school’s principal. “Technology (at Freeman Centennial) was always going down. Now, we have a wireless connectivity in the new school for teachers. It’s very exciting to not have to share Smartboards – there were only three on wheels before – and everything works!”

Teachers also had an opportunity to be involved in the furniture selection for their classrooms.

Clip and save this coupon

50

$

Off

Your next plumbing or heating repair* Visit our website for more coupons and special offers on heating system installations.

800-633-PIPE 800-633-PIPE

www.rodenhiser.com www.rodenhiser.com

**Not valid on trip or diagnostic fees. This offer expires *Not valid on trip or diagnostic fees.

September 30, 2012. Offer code OT-A-50

This offer expires December 31, 2011.

N/W

The school, say Altham-Hickey, also boasts a science lab for 6th graders, a gymnasium, a large, naturally lit, open media center as well as a courtyard with planting beds for students to use in line with their curriculum. Altham-Hickey is excited about the possibility of such learning opportunities.

“I’m very supportive of hands-on learning. It’s innovating and exciting to any child. I certainly feel that kids learn by doing and touching, seeing and feeling. We all learn things much better when we’re able to apply what we’ve learned in a hands-on learning environment in any content area.

Run Your Inserts and Advertisements With Us! Call Christina at 508-468-6916

Even the building’s energy efficient design lends itself to teaching opportunities.

“We are a green school,” says Altham-Hickey. “We have sensor lighting when you walk into the rooms, which coincide with daylight. There are solar panels on cafeteria side of building. We have a kiosk that shows energy that we’re saving, and we can use it as a learning tool for students, to show them how we conserve energy by using different resources to save energy.”

At the time of this interview, construction vehicles still hummed busily around the grounds, finishing up work on the bus loop and parking areas. Outside, the Freeman-Kennedy School will employ the old Freeman Centennial field and playground, although new outdoor structures and space are planned for sometime in the spring, says Altham-Hickey. In the meantime, students and staff will get to enjoy being the first to breathe life into the shiny new building.

“I am so excited for the Norfolk

“If you can’t be at home, Doolittle Home is the next best place to be!”

The Freeman-Kennedy School, officially opening on September 8th, features a beautiful staircase at the main entrance, a naturally-lit media center, and a sizable gymnasium.

community, the parents, the students and the teachers, to have the ability to teach in a state of the art school where everything is brand new and welcoming,” says Altham-Hickey. “I think we definitely have the Norfolk community to thank for their belief in education. They put education

first for all students as we pave the way for their future.”

Norfolk voters who are unable to take a tour of the facility on its opening day need not be disappointed, however, as the November 6th election will take place here.

You’re Invited To Our Open House Sunday, September 23rd 2-4pm

Doolittle Home More than assisted living...total life care

Speak to our staff, take a tour and visit with our residents.

Refreshments, entertainment and more... www.villcab.com

Cabinets Are Not Just For Kitchens

At the Medway Mill 165 Main St., Suite 107 Medway, MA 02053

508-533-8555

508-543-2694 www.doolittlehome.org Doolittle Home

Life Care For Seniors Since 1915

Connect with Doolittle Home

for videos, newsletters, virtual tours and blog

16 Bird Street, FoxBoro, mA

September 1, 2012

ROAD RACE continued from page 1

says Jeff Plympton, Town Recreational Director, who says that Wrentham was one of the first towns in the area to host such a celebration of its town.

“Everybody does something to

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com registration is $20 and begins at 8:30 a.m. on Wrentham Common.

Originally, says Plympton, this race, which draws between 100-125 runners, used to be a 10K, but that length proved difficult to cover for safety reasons. Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place overall males and females, and there will special plaques given to the top finishing Wrentham male and female runners. In addition, says Plympton, local businesses have donated a number of prizes, given by lottery.

hand that day, with a focus on their D.A.R.E. program. Firefighters will also host some activities for kids to do.

contained mobile unit, provides not only vision screenings but also hearing screenings and blood pressure screenings.

For a sweet tooth, head on over to the Wrentham Lions Club for their longest banana split. The group will also host the Lions District 33K Eyemobile at about 2 p.m. The Eyemobile, a 40’ self-

Children will also enjoy bouncy houses and fun stuff from local Cub Scouts, and the town’s baseball, says Plympton, puts on hotdogs. Plympton also expects that, since it’s an election year, the affair

Doolittle House to Hold Open House Sept. 23

“We try to get over 100 prizes,” says Plympton, “and they range from something very nice to something very small. Someone might

If you are considering options for your long-term care or that of your parents or loved ones, Doolittle Home cordially invites you to join us for an Open House event on Sunday, September 23rd, from 2-4 p.m. We will serve refreshments, including our homemade “Foxboro Famous” Doolittle Home cookies; provide musical entertainment, and delightful giveaways.

With nearly a century of experience in caring for people, Doolittle Home offers a safe and dignified retirement choice. In a bed and breakfast atmosphere, make it a good day,” says Plympton. “It’s good for the businesses in town, because there’s a ton of people out there.” Plympton expects that, since many sports activities will be starting that day, that the Wrentham Common will see a lot of foot traffic.

Speaking of feet, Wrentham Day occurs on the same day every year as the Wrentham Wroad Wrace, a 5K accurately measured by Ray Nelson, that takes place at 10 a.m.

Registration, in advance, is $18, either at http://www.active.com or by mail (by Sept. 6), to Wrentham Wroad Wrace, 79 South St., Wrentham, MA 02093. Same-day race

walk away with a duffle bag worth $50 or a restaurant gift certificate.”

Plympton says D.B. Sports has donated, as well as Eaglebrook Saloon and Town Pizza.

Back at Wrentham Common, the day will feature 60-70 different vendor tables, and according to Plympton, there will be a lot of town-related tables, such as the conservation commission and the board of selectmen. From 11 a.m.

– 2 p.m., the Infractions will provide live music.

Another highlight, says Plympton, is the Wrentham Fire Department’s famous clam chowder. The Wrentham Police will also be on

THE LOOKING GLASS CAFE

with all the modern amenities, Doolittle Home provides 24/7 nursing care, a licensed nursing unit, onsite nutrition with a registered Dietician, Physical, Occupational, Speech therapies various activities and hairdressing services.

A small residentto-staff ratio ensures that your loved ones receive the best care possible.

Page 3 will also draw some of the local candidates as it has in the past.

Wrentham Day and the Wrentham Wroad Wrace could not take place, says Plympton, without the “good people around me who help.”

notch reputation and recently received a Deficiency Free Survey from the Massachusetts Board Of Public Health. With increasingly stringent regulations, achieving the deficiency-free rating is exceedingly difficult.

These surveys, and the subsequent ratings, are a useful tool for prospective and current residents; their families and health care practitioners, to make informed choices about the quality of a long term care facility.

It takes an entire team effort to achieve this distinguished rating.

DeAnna Willis, Executive Director with the continuous efforts of the entire staff, including activities, maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, and professional medical staff, collaborate daily to provide extraordinary care, which is the hallmark of the Doolittle Experience.

Please feel free to call us anytime and visit DoolittleHome.org for a virtual tour.

Doolittle Home is proud of its top-

Serving Breakfast & Lunch

Open: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat 6am - 3pm Sunday 6am - 2pm (Closed Tuesday)

You have served us, Now let us serve you

20% discount to all active & retired service members

56 South St. - Rt. 1A Wrentham

(508) 384-2820

20% OFF

any entire breakfast order of $10 or more Must present when ordering.

Expires 9/30/12

Check us out on facebook at www.facebook.com/TheLookingGlassCafe

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 4

September 1, 2012

A Sign of the Times Historical Sign Offers Local History on Norfolk Town Hill Town Hill in Norfolk – it’s the site of the library and the town bandstand, with all those great summer concerts, right? Yes, but that’s not all it is. Take a walk to Town Hill, and you’ll find a brand new sign, a sign with 27 historic photographs of the evolution of this historically significant spot in town. You might be amazed at what you learn.

This summer, the Norfolk Historical Commission installed the historical sign. It displays a map of Norfolk’s town center and photos, each with a story, of all the buildings, standing and razed, that have occupied our Town Hill and the surrounding streets since Norfolk was first settled. The sign faces north and is on the precise location of the town’s original Town Hall that dated back to 1800 and burned in December 1922.

“This was really created by Barbara Bartholomew and funded by

Norfolk residents through the Community Preservation Commission funds,” says Betsy Pyne, Chair of the Historical Commission. “She did all the research and came up with the photographs and all that. I think it was a completely worthwhile and very challenging thing to take on. Norfolk Town Hill has had a lot of important things go on on it and around it, from the middle 1800’s until, of course, the present time. One might have to spend some time standing there to really comprehend and digest all the information that’s on the sign. We’re very proud of it.”

“I was doing some history programs on the gazebo, and there was a group sitting there, and we got talking about what a vantage point this was for present and past,” says Barbara Bartholomew.

Bartholomew had done a similar panel for a local park. With this in

mind, she approached the Community Preservation Commission about doing such a sign for Town Hill. Bartholomew did the historical work, and once all was approved, students at Tri-County Regional Technical Vocational High School’s graphics department did the computer design.

The main focus of the sign is the center, the old meeting house town hall that once sat on the hill,” she says, explaining that a school, the first structural schoolhouse built in 1778 in North Wrentham, was taken down to make room that town hall in 1796 to make room for that meetinghouse. The school was then moved to the corner, where a gas station stands now.

“I tried to embody most of it on the panel,” says the researcher.

The sign was made by Pannier of Gibsonia, PA. The plaque is an embedded fiberglass panel with aluminum frame.

This summer, the Norfolk Historical Commission installed this historical sign on Town Hill, tracing the site’s history. The sign was the work of Barbara Bartholomew, with the help of Tri-County students, and it was paid for by Community Preservation Commission funds.

“I enjoy doing the research an then sharing my research with the public,” says Bartholomew, a lifelong resident of Norfolk, “and stirring interest in local history is exciting to me. I’m a former teacher. It comes to me naturally.”

A formal unveiling of the historical sign is planned for late Sep-

tember or early October, although a specific date has not been set.

Visit www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com later this month for an update.

The Norfolk Historical Commission meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at our office on the lower level at Town Hall.

Franklin School for the Performing Arts to Hold Open House

as seen on:

Community Invited to Learn about Arts Programs Sept. 8

now open at 6:30 am!

Breakfast pastrIes now avaIlaBle at the cake Bar startIng In septemBer Including full service espresso, bagels, muffins, scones and more!

Saturday, September 8: The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold an Open House from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 38 Main Street, Franklin. The community is invited to tour the facility and learn more about FSPA’s extensive programs in music, dance and drama. Whether for recreational interest or serious study, prospective students and families will have the opportunity to hear about performing arts classes for all ages and levels. Fall classes begin on September 10 and registration is ongoing. Beginners are welcome! For more information, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fspaonline.com.

JACK MADDEN FORD Collision Center

for more information visit:

www.thecakebaronline.com or call (508) 553-8700 17 e. central street, franklin come In and receIve

10% off

your Beverages purchases

limit one coupon per customer, and excludes pastries, cupcakes, and custom orders. expires 9/30/12

• Servicing All Models Including Trucks • FREE Estimates • 24 Hour Towing & Daily Rentals Available • All Work Guaranteed • Quick Claims Processed With All Major Insurance Companies

• Professional Detail Included with any Collision Repair Complete Interior & Exterior Detail

781 828-5981 60 Walpole Street • Canton RS# B32

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

September 1, 2012

Page 5

Thinking of a new home or addition?

Consider Masters Touch for your next building project.

Q

ua

li t y & S er vi c

Call 508-359-5900 today for a free consultation.

e

888 MA T TOUCH OUCH

masterstouchweb.com mas terstouchweb.com

SA SAVE AVE $2000 on your next project!

Fifteen years of expert service and quality in your town.

Locally Owned and Operated, not a franchise.

Thousands of satisfied customers.

Fully Licensed and Insured.

Submit coupon with deposit for any project worth $50,000.00 or more and take $2000.00 of offf the contract price.

May not be used with ongoing or already scheduled work or combined with other of offers. fers. Expires December 31, 2012.

AD CODE 201240

Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays Now Here are some design ideas and finishing touches that would take approximately one to four weeks (depending on the project) to accomplish: New carpets are a very simple way of updating a space. Consider area rugs, runners, wall-to-wall carpeting or beautiful wool rugs.

Whatever you choose will further enhance the luxuriousness of your home.

Doug Masters, owner of Masters Touch

The holidays will be upon us before we know it. Everyone wants their home to looks its best for entertaining. That being said, now is the ideal time to start preparing your home for the holidays.

Hardwood flooring, complete with decorative inlays and pattern work will give your home a custom look. There are a number of choices available and they include prefinished or unfinished wood floors; exotic wood, specialty wood, laminate floors and engineered wood floors. Or, how about simply refinishing your wood floors to restore them to their former luster.

Custom window treatments and blinds will give any room in your home a facelift. From swags, panels, draperies, valances, cornices,

soft shades and custom toppers to wood blinds, Roman shades, pleated shades, vertical blinds, convertible shades and more there are many ways to dress your windows well and really made a statement.

Fresh paint is truly one of the easiest, fastest, and most inexpensive ways to give your rooms a whole new look. Remember that the paint shades that you choose can potentially change the overall effect of a room, making it seem smaller or larger. Not sure about a color? Consult with a design professional when choosing a new color. Or, purchase a sample jar of the color and try it out on your wall before making your decision.

Special design elements such as the installation of crown molding or custom built-ins will go a long way towards improving room design.

Kitchen improvements and embellishments: Sometimes all you need in the kitchen is a fresh coat

To ensure that everything is completed well in advance of when you’ll welcome guests into your home, be sure to start planning your interior design and home improvements early and schedule them to start by early October so that all areas of your home are looking and functioning just as you had envisioned.

of paint on the cabinets, new counter tops, and a new sink and faucet. A tile backsplash is also a great addition to this job and will really improve the look of your kitchen. Also, by updating the hardware in your kitchen, such as the knobs and pulls, you will be surprised by how much of an impact that can make. Look for knobs in a brushed nickel, chrome, or pewter to add a little holiday sparkle that will last for years.

If there is anything else I can do just let me know!

Doug Masters Masters Touch

Although you need several months lead time for certain projects, such as a full kitchen gut and remodel, there are many great project ideas that you can enjoy in your new home before the holidays.

If you’re short on time, but still want to update your home, consider giving it a fresh, new look.

P.O. Box 171 Medfield, MA 02052 508-359-5900 ext. 201 Fax 508-359-4042

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 6

Monthly Pancake Breakfast Returns to Norfolk Church With the fall season, monthly Pancake Breakfasts will return to the Federated Church of Norfolk.

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, our first breakfast of the season will be Saturday, September 8, from 8 - 10 a.m. In the following months we will be serving breakfast the first Saturday of every month through June. In addition to our famous homemade pancakes, ham, sausage and cinnamon rolls, we will also cook omelets or fresh eggs to order.

Fresh homemade biscuits and sausage gravy will also be served. It’s all you can eat for $7, with a Sr. citizen cost of $5.

Breakfast is free for children under age 10. The Federated Church is located at the corner of Main Street and Route 115 across from the Town Common.

The breakfast is served in the church vestry, which is handicapped accessible. For more information, contact the church office, (508) 528-0262.

Wrentham Voters!

Presidential Primary - thursday, september 6, 2012 Delaney School - Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Presidential election - tuesday, november 6, 2012 Delaney School - Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. special town meeting - tuesday, november 13, 2012 KPRHS - 7:30 p.m.

GRANITE

Arts

September 1, 2012

Teaching Kids to be Green The children of today are the decision-makers of the future. Therefore, it's imperative that youngsters learn about the planet and how to protect it.

Teaching children about the ways they can protect the planet or make simple changes to decrease their carbon footprints now may pave the way for more informed adults later, and children can discover the benefits of giving back rather than taking more.

• Bike, walk or carpool. Kids are in transit just as much as their adult counterparts, and how they get from point A to point B can help or hurt the environment. From home to school, from school to an extracurricular activity, from an extracurricular activity back to home, transportation is a large part of the day. Automobiles consume large amounts of fossil fuels and also release harmful contaminants into the air via their exhaust systems. Walking or biking to school gives children the opportunity to enjoy fresh air and exercise while reducing their reliance on fuels. If school is too far away, involve kids

in the set-up of a carpool with friends and discuss the benefits of riding together.

• Take a trip. Children are visual creatures and often learn the best lessons by seeing what something is all about. A day trip to a working farm or a recycling center can teach important lessons about sustainability and conservation.

•Shop secondhand. Children and toys go hand-in-hand. However, what was once the latest and greatest toy can quickly become overshadowed by something new tomorrow. Explain the benefits of getting gently used toys, clothing and books instead of purchasing them new. Doing so reduces the reliance on the production of new things, cuts down on shipping and also saves money. Encourage kids to set up a toy swap where they pass on toys they no longer find interesting to others who can enjoy them.

• Lead by example.

When installing new LED bulbs or switching out an appliance for an Energy Star-rated model, explain to children why this is being done. Children learn quickly and can grasp abstract

-

prices start as low as

custom countertops Kitchen Bath fireplaces Jacuzzi

Free Estimate Granitearts.net 8 Shire Dr. Suite 5 Norfolk, Ma 02056

38.99sqf.

$

-

Fully Insured

Office: (508) 384-3555 fax: (508) 384-3577 email: granitearts@live.com

• Cook together. Instead of purchasing fast food and processed, packaged foods or traveling to a restaurant, make a meal at home that everyone can enjoy. Not only will this enable the family to talk about important local and global issues, it saves energy and reduces the family's carbon footprint as well.

localtownpages Medway & Millis

Published Monthly Mailed FREE to the Community of Norfolk/Wrentham Circulation: 7,000 households and businesses Publisher Chuck Tashjian sales Christina Robertson editor J.D. O’Gara Production & layout Gorette Sousa

Custom Custom Fabrication Fabrication & & Installation Installation

fall SpecIal

ideas more easily than adults may think. They soon may catch on and make their own green changes, such as turning off lights when not in rooms, unplugging game chargers when not in use or using less water while brushing teeth before bed.

advertising dePartment 508-533-NEWS (6397) Ad Deadline is the 15th of each month.

September Special Ready-Made Frames

50% OFF Check out our additional Specials at the Franklin Downtown Partnership Harvest Festival on September 30th 11 East Central St, Franklin, MA • 508-528-3256 Hours: Tues - Fri 9:30-6, except Thurs 9:30-7, Sat 10-3 www.JanesFrames.com

Localtownpages assumes no financial liability for errors or omissions in printed advertising and reserves the right to reject/edit advertising or editorial submissions. ©

Copyright 2011 LocalTownPages

The Norfolk Community Federal Credit Union is Teaming Up with

FOR 0% FINANCING LOAN Under Mount SINK

Call our office for more details (508) 528-3360 Or visit our website www.norfolkcommunityfcu.org Set up an appointment today with Mass Save 1-866-527-7283 or visit their website at www.masssave.com for future questions.

NC

ORFOLK OMMUNITY Federal Credit Union

Telephone: 508-528-3360 194 Main Street, Norfolk, MA 02056

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

September 1, 2012

Page 7

Alien Landing at Wrentham Development Center

By J.D. O’Gara Well, not exactly. On August 4th, The Aliens’ Garden was created at the Wrentham Developmental Center during a recent “Trash Mob.” The collaborative project between the Wrentham Cultural Council and the Wrentham Developmental Center, with members of the Wrentham Recycling Committee and member of the public, resulted in a number of out-of-this-world creations. Andrea Tooker, Chair of the Wren-

tham Cultural Council, conceived the idea of having the three groups collaborate on a community project.

The humid, hot day unfortunately prevented a number of Wrentham Developmental Center residents from participating, but some folks from the community did come out and participate, making sculptures of aliens and otherworldly flora from recycled materials.

About 20 residents had signed up, but with the poor air quality, were not able to participate.

“Because of the weather, the center nursing at the facility had to call it off (for some residents),” said Marybeth Poule, of the Wrentham Development Center’s Recreation Department.” We will definitely try to do it again.”

They’ll have plenty of materials.

“Everyone here has been saving things and recycling,” says Poule.

“The kitchen facility has saved all these cans.”

Members of the Cultural Council and Recycling Committee were on hand, however, and were eager for both residents of the center and for Wrentham residents in general to see their “Alien Garden.”

And alien flowers grew as well.

Aliens arose out of the tin cans and other recycled materials on August 4th at the Wrentham Developmental Center.

Thomas Genereux, age 5, of Wrentham, builds his own alien robot at the August 4th Trash Mob at the Wrentham Developmental Center.

Run Your Inserts and Advertisements With Us! Call Christina Robertson at 508-468-6916

Virtually Unlimited Hot Water Quieter than a Microwave Rebates up to $1000.00 0% Financing Available

LTP ting bra Cele EARS d e 20 Yly Own ted l a a r c e Lo ly Op 2 i 9 Fam ince 19 S

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 8

4 Paws Tackles Lofty Goal to Build Animal Shelter

Women’s Success Network’s Kickoff Meeting Sept. 5

Fundraisers, Like Yard Sale 9/22&23, Help Effort

By J.D. O’Gara

from there,” she adds.

Maureen Osolnik is troubled by the fact that Wrentham doesn’t have an animal shelter – and she’s on a mission to help build one.

They do hold fundraisers. In fact, on September 22 and Sunday, September 23 the 4 Paws Animal Shelter, will hold a yard sale at 69 South St. Rt. 1A, in Plainville.

(Call (508) 695-1751 if you have a donation for the yard sale.) They are also planning an art auction fundraiser in the spring. Each Saturday, 4-Paws representatives also sell cat and dog treats at White Barn Farm’s roadside stand on 1A, between Wampum Corner and Wrentham Center.

“We have a pound, but they don’t have a shelter,” says Osolnik, who was one of a number of community members who got together a couple years ago to brainstorm for their furry friends. “Part of the problem with pounds is if someone is ill, they have to rehome the pet.”

The group of citizens created the 4 Paws Animal Shelter, a nonprofit whose mission is to create such a place for the animals of Wrentham and Plainville. They’ve got a spot picked out, on North Street behind the school. They’ve got support from Senators Richard Ross and Dan Winslow, as well as the school superintendent. What they need, however, is funds.

“It’s very expensive to build $600,000 to $750,000,” says Osolnik, pointing out that building codes and rules for quarantine add to the cost. “We’re a long way

“We always welcome (donations from) any individual who has charitable instincts,” says Osolnik.

If you would like to make a contribution, please send it to 4 Paws, P.O. Box 343, Wrentham, MA 02093. For more information, visit their website at http://4-pawsanimalshelter.org.

The 4 Paws Animal Shelter was established as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization to raise funds to build a no-kill animal shelter for dogs, cats and other small animals to serve the area of Wrentham and Plainville.

The Women’s Success Network’s meeting will be held on September 5th, at Franklin Country Club in Franklin. September welcomes back not only our members, but also Jen Vondenbrink, keynote speaker at our first meeting of the year. In keeping with this year's programming theme – Improving You and Your Business - Jen will talk to us

Celebrate Mass Audubon Stony Brook’s 34th Annual Fall Fair, Saturday, September 22nd 2012 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Rain date Sunday September 23rd, 10 – 4).

Make your plans now to join us for a fun-filled day for the whole family. We will have a field full of crafters offering family friendly crafts, arts, jewelry, hand-made items and much, much more. This is a great time and place to start your holiday shopping.

Of course, as a Mass Audubon function, there will be educational entertainment for the whole family,

505 East Central St Franklin, MA 02038

We are also very excited to welcome Flooky and the Beans who will dazzle everyone with their upbeat and unique musical entertainment. They will put on two shows for us, so come early and stay for the fun.

447 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038

Check Out Our New Products And Services in our Newly Expanded Grooming Center & re-Tail Store

Now offeriNg! • Doggie Bakery $5 off New grooming • Grooming Supplies Clients and 10% off • Leashes/Toys retail Purchases • Spa Packages & More! must present coupon

to find unique solutions for their individual challenges. Through Life Simplified, her consulting firm, Jen's recently created the Life Simplified Cafe on Face book. Entrepreneurs gather here to collaborate, take mini courses, and exchange ideas. Register now to attend WSN's first meeting of the year at https://www.wsninc.org.

This year we have added some new games and crafts, as well as some of our most popular activities (think Pumpkin Painting and Cake Walk) from previous years.

As in past years, the Norfolk Lions will be on hand cooking and tending to all of your hunger pangs with plenty of food and drinks to go around. We will have face painting, lots of cool animals to check out and guided walks for those interested in venturing out on the trails.

The cost for the fair for all visitors will be $4 per adult, $3 per child, with a cap of $12 per family.

If you are interested in renting a space on the field for the event, which draws up to 1,200 people, the cost is $40 per 10x10 space ($50 if you need access to electricity), please call Stony Brook at (508) 528-3140 or email stonybrook@massaudubon.org.

Call Us Today! (508) 528-6556

(508) 528-3701

www.dogloversgroomingsalon.com

HeatIng & aIr CondItIonIng

$

as well. We are happy to announce that Marcia Wilson’s Eyes on Owls will be joining us for their 9th year. Young and old alike will thrill to the sight of the magnificent owls the Wilsons have on hand. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the habits and natural history of these fascinating animals.

DOG LOVERS GROOMING SALON & RE-TAIL

Complete Car Care

Owner www.marksautomotivefranklin.net marksautomotive1@verizon.net

about using social media to promote your businesses. Jen is a professional speaker; author, workshop trainer, and business life coach who helps small business owners put systems in place to grow while still allowing these entrepreneurs to slow down now and again to enjoy life. She brings over 25 years of corporate experience to her clients in order

Come One! Come All! Stony Brook's 34th Annual Fall Fair Saturday, Sept. 22

Mark’s Automotive Mark Perry

September 1, 2012

100.00 Flat Rate Fall Tune Up Special on all Gas Heating Systems Sept. 1 - Oct. 1, 2012 NO PARTS OR FILTERS INCLUDED • epa Certified • Licensed & Insured

508-520-1432

Fortunes Found fine home consignments

Stop by to check out our ever-changing inventory vintage to contemporary Collectibles Include: 4 Crossing Plaza (corner of Union & Cottage Sts) Dedham Pottery, Hummel, Waterford, Franklin, MA 508-346-3775 Lenox, Wedgwood & more www.fortunesfound.net HOURS: Tue 12-5, Wed 10-6, Thu 10-4, Fri 10-3, Sat 10-3

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

September 1, 2012

Wrentham Public Health Nurses (508) 384-5485 SEASONAL FLU CLINICS WRENTHAM RESIDENTS ONLY 12 YEARS OF AGE & OLDER DATE: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 26th PLACE: WRENTHAM SENIOR CENTER; 400 Taunton St. TIME: 10 a.m. – 12 noon & 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

DATE: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3rd PLACE: WRENTHAM SENIOR CENTER; 400 Taunton St. TIME: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

EVERYONE WITH INSURANCE MUST BRING CARDS THOSE WITHOUT INSURANCE ARE WELCOME. NO FEE WILL BE CHARGED

OFFICE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL NURSES OFFICE:

508-384-5485 WALK-INS WELCOME

Visit Town Website for info. www.Wrentham.ma.us

September Calendar of Event September 4 Ed Morgan Sing-Along, 10:30 a.m., Norfolk Public Library, All ages welcome. Join Ed for singing, dancing and an all-around great time.

Federated Church of Norfolk, 8-10 a.m., $7 all you can eat; $5 seniors and free for kids under 10. Corner of Main St. and Rte. 115. Call (508) 5280262.

September 6 Primary election, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ,takes place in Wrentham at Delaney School and in Norfolk at the H. Olive Day School

September 15 32nd Annual Crackerbarrel Classic 5K Road Race, Proceeds benefit residents of Wrentham Developmental Center, 9 a.m., 3.1 mile loop around Wrentham Developmental Center. $20 pre-registration with t-shirt to first 200 by 9/10/12; $25 on race day.

Plaques/medals awarded to top 3 finishers in 8 divisions. Go to www.crackerbarrelclassic.com or call Rich Katno at (508) 384-1682.

September 8 Grand opening of the Freeman-Kennedy School, tours from 9-10 am., ceremony at 10 a.m., tours from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Will be attended by member of both the Kennedy and Freeman families 28th Annual Wrentham Wroad Wrace, Wrentham Common, 10 a.m., Entry fee for 5K race $18 in advance, online at http://www.active.com or by mail received by Sept. 6 to Wrentham Wroad Wrace, 79 South St., Wrentham, MA 02093. Day of race registration $20.

31st Annual Wrentham Day, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., sponsored by the Wrentham Recreation Committee, Wrentham Common, vendors, food, games and fun. Entertainment from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. by the Infractions Monthly Pancake Breakfast,

September 18 Haunted Train Ride ticket sales, limited quantity available, 3-7 p.m. September 18, 19, 20. Norfolk Public Library September 19 Norfolk Golf Challenge Tournament, Charity Golf Outing sponsored by the Norfolk Lions to Benefit a Cure for Diabetes, 11:30 a.m. registration, 12:30 tee time, Shining Rock Golf Course, Northbridge, 18 holes, scramble format, golf cart and banquet $125. Day includes auctions, raffles, prizes. Contact norfolklionsgolf@gmail.com or Tom Grant (508) 272-8604 or Lou Crump (508) 530-3300.

Grab the Loop Loc brochure at our web site!

Cannot be combined with other offers.

Pool & Spa Store

(508)966-1322

95 Mechanic Street (Rte 140), Bellingham Visit www.crystalpoolstore.com

Open Mon-Fri 9:00-6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 - 4:00 pm

September 22 Mass Audubon Stony Brook’s 34th Annual Fall Fair, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (raindate Sunday, Sept. 23), family friendly crafts, arts, jewelry, handmade items, educational entertainment, including Marcia Wilson’s Eyes on Owls.

Flooky and the Beans children’s band. Norfolk Lions at the grill. $4 adults; $3 children, with a family cap of $12.

September 22 & 23 4 Paws Animal Shelter Yard Sale, 69 South St., Rte. 1A, Plainville September 23 3rd Annual Art & Garden Show, sponsored by Attleboro Garden Club, Country Gardens, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 339 Tremont St., Rehoboth. Features 17 outstanding NE artists and chance to win original artwork with free raffle. Light refreshments by Young’s Caterers of Seekonk. Free and open to public.

For more info. call (508) 431-1255.

Doolittle House Open House, 2-4 p.m., 16 Bird St., Foxboro, refreshments, musical entertainment, and giveaways September 25 Preschool Play and Learn (registration required), 10:30 a.m., Age 2.5 to 5 with caregiver, Norfolk Public Library

Come Try Our Weekend Specials

Only ONE Pool Cover Is This Safe! Loop-Loc! Order by August 10th and save $100 on the installed price of a new Loop-Loc custom-fitted pool cover.

Page 9

Come Watch The Games With Us Enjoy Half Priced Appetizers at the Bar

Catering Service Available As Well As:

Take Out Delivery Gift Cards

Checkout our new American menu and new kids menu.

“Like” Us on Facebook!

30 Main Street • Franklin, MA • 508.553.2800

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 10

September 1, 2012

NCL is Now Accepting A Show for Sunday Disbursement Art & Garden Lovers Worship at Requests Norfolk Federated Church

The Norfolk Community League has opened its Fall 2012 Disbursement process. Applications for monetary assistance are currently being accepted. The community groups, clubs, services, schools and other organizations in the Town of Norfolk are encouraged to apply. Funds will reach awarded organizations in December 2012.

The application deadline is October 15, 2012.

quality of life for Norfolk residents and strengthening community spirit by organizing social, family-based, fundraising, and charitable activities. Membership is a key component to making this happen. NCL Members enjoy access to groups and clubs as away to meet people in town and make new friends. Membership dues help us plan events that are fun for members and the community.

They are also important for our fundraising efforts that raise money we distribute to organizations like Norfolk Public and King Philip Schools, and the Norfolk Fire Dept.

About NCL The Norfolk Community League is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the

To learn more about NCL or to become a member, go to w w w. N o r f o l k C o m m u n i t y League.org.

To download the request form (MS Word) or to complete an online application: visit www.NorfolkCommunityLeague.org.

On Sunday, September 23, 2012 many area artists will join with the Attleboro Garden Club for the 3rd Annual Art & Garden Show at Country Gardens, 339 Tremont Street in Rehoboth from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

This is a rain or shine event which is free & open to the public.

The show will host 17 outstanding New England artist including Polo Barrera, Chris Cahoon, TA Charron, Adele Corrigan, Ann Gorbett, Katherine Honey, Ellen Little, Donna MacLure, Ben Macomber, Debra Marquis, Lee Miller, Michele Poirier-Mozzone , Karole Nicholson, Elaine Petrasky, Mary Poirier, Kerry St.Pierre,Colleen Vandeventer and Cliff Wells.

The group will be displaying original paintings, prints, pottery and jewelry. In addition the Attleboro Garden Club host a display table and will share horticultural information. Tours of the many of the gardens designed by master gardener, Joan Arguin, owner of Country Gardens will be offered along with a small plant sale.

The Sunday worship at the Federated Church of Norfolk will return to 10 a.m. starting on Sunday, September 2. The church is located at the corner of Rt. 115 and Main Street in the center of Norfolk.

Handicap access is available and worship is also simulcast to the church parlor, where several self-lift chairs are located. The Federated Church is affiliated with the American Baptist Church and the United Church of Christ. The very popular Sunday School program for children will start on September 16 during worship. For further information visit http://www.fcon.org or contact the church office at (508) 528-0262.

Each year, one of the key highlights of this event is the chance to win an original piece of artwork donated for the free raffle by the artists. Young’s’ Caterers of Seekonk offers refreshing light refreshments, adding to the enjoyment of the afternoon. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this artful event!

For more information call Country Gardens at (508) 4311255.

Run Your Inserts and Advertisements With Us! • Call Christina Robertson at 508-468-6916

29

$

INFINITI OF NORWOOD

.95

ROUTE 1, THE AUTOMILE 866 PROVIDENCE HWY NORWOOD, MA 02062 866-979-8895

Oil Change

InfinitiofNorwood.com

Express Service

by Infiniti of Norwood Why Our Service iS a Better value: • No Appointment Necessary • Complimentary Car Wash & Vacuum Included • Comfortable Waiting Area with High Definition Flat Screen TVs • WiFi

• iPads Available for Use • Complimentary Snacks and Beverages • Complimentary Chair Massages offered on Wednesdays • Factory Trained Technicians

• Multi-million Dollar Facility • 12/12 Parts and Labor Warranty on All Work Performed • Service Loaner Cars Available

OF

infiniti norwood

new 2012 infiniti

G SEDAN AWD with Moonroof

inFiniti

We service all makes and models...

Luxury treatment at a lower price Prices are based on phone survey conducted on 3/1/11. Prices are based on 5 quarts of oil. Synthetic and additional oil not included.

Prices do not include tax and hazardous wast disposal fees. Offer does not apply to disel and other specialty vehicles.

See dealer for complete details.

Limited engagement Fall event

269*

$

Starting From

leaSe PeR MO. x18 moS.

Over 90 in stock to choose from!

Tax, Title, reg, bank fee, doc fee, 1st mo. payment extra. *(G Sedan - 18 mos/12,000mi/yr-$1500 down payment, $0 Security Deposit).

Pictures are illustration only. Lessee responsible for excess wear and tear. All offers with approved credit. Extra fees may apply.

All vehicles must be paid same day. Must be from dealer stock. See dealer for complete details. Offer ends 9/30/12.

September 1, 2012

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 11

THE PET PAGE Purr-Fect Cat Shelter to Hold

14th PetWalk

THE PURR-FECT CAT SHELTER Pet of the Month

You Can Adopt this Beautiful Work of “Artie” Are you looking for a fun-loving, entertaining, adorable feline friend? “Artie” is a very cute, young adult with brown tabby and white markings that was picked up as a stray by our local Animal Control Officer. He was held by the ACO and went unclaimed and was then turned over to the care of the shelter. Artie went to the veterinarian to be tested, neutered and vaccinated and was declared to be in excellent health. Artie is sweet, gentle and playful and should be a great addition to most homes. All cats and kittens are completely vetted and include a microchip prior to adoption. Applications for Artie and other cats available for adoption at the Purr-fect Cat Shelter are available online at www.purrfectcatshelter.org or by calling the message center at (508) 533-5855.

Annual Event Sept. 16th Benefits Homeless Animals The Purr-fect Cat Shelter will hold the 14th Annual PCS PetWalk (rain or shine) Sunday, Sept.

16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School, Route 1A, in Walpole.

Bring your friends, family and well-behaved dog for an approximate 3-mile sponsored walk along the wooded paths of the Aggie campus. Walkers may register anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A shorter, paved route is also available. Participants meeting certain pledge levels will be eligible for prizes. Dogs will receive a bandana (a thank you from the kitties) and a goodie bag from Especially for Pets. After your walk, join us back on the main field for booths, Especially for Pets Doggie Buffet, raffles, demonstrations, games, refreshments, live music and much more!

Want to learn about Lure Coursing? Linea Rossa Lure Coursing Group will be holding demonstrations throughout the day to show you how this fast pace, fun, chase sport can be a great activity for you and your dog to enjoy. Does your dog have what it takes to earn the PetWalk title of wiggliest tail, loudest bark, biscuit catch, best trick and dog/owner look-alike?

Then don’t miss the Purr-fect Pooch contest mid-day at the Canine Capers booth. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded to the top dogs in each category.

Sponsor forms and general PetWalk information can be found at

$

www.purrfectcatshelter.org.

Animal related rescue organizations and businesses interested in a booth can contact us at purrfectcatshelter@yahoo.com or call (508) 533-5855 for availability and more information.

50 off

any purchase from $500 to $999 Woodforms 131 Morse Street • Foxboro • 508-543-9417 With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Offer expires 9/30/12.

100 off

$

any purchase

from $1000 to $1999 Woodforms 131 Morse Street • Foxboro • 508-543-9417 With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Offer expires 9/30/12.

Visit Our Factory & Factory Outlet Cherry Furniture 131 Morse Street | Foxboro | 508-543-9417 Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7a.m. - 4p.m., Friday: 7a.m. - 3p.m., Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

200 off any purchase

$

over $2000 Woodforms 131 Morse Street • Foxboro • 508-543-9417 With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Offer expires 9/30/12.

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 12

September 1, 2012

Living Healthy 5. Young children with crossed eyes need close ophthalmic care and follow-up. It is a common misconception that a young child with an inward or outwardly crossing eye will simply "outgrow" the muscle problem. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Patching therapy or even surgery often are necessary to correct the eye crossing to maximize the visual potential of the deviated eye.

ABCs of Eye Health

BY GLEN K. GOODMAN, M.D., FACS. CATARACT SURGERY CENTER OF MILFORD, P.C. GOODMAN EYE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CENTER, PC. As students at all levels, from preschool to postgraduate higher education, begin returning to school at this time of the year, I offer the following "insights" regarding general eye health issues.

1. Most importantly – eye health begins with prevention. Specifically, the use of proper eyewear is critically important. I have been involved in the treatment and surgical repair of innumerable ocular sports injuries; serious eye damage from BB guns, pistols and rifles; so many preventable injuries from woodworking, metal-working and autobody shop activities, among others.

The take-home message is to always wear appropriate protective eyewear. "Street" glasses are not acceptable as substitutes for sports or industrial safety glasses.

2. Eye exercises cannot alter a person's natural eye prescription.

Whether a child or adult, the inherent focusing characteristics of our eyes are determined by many inherent factors. The degree of nearsight-

edness, farsightedness and astigmatism present at any one point in a person's life cannot be altered or minimized by any type of exercise program. Similarly, utilizing the proper eyeglasses to correct the underlying prescription (the refractive error) will not worsen the prescription or make the individual more dependent on his or her eyeglasses.

6. The answer to all of the following common misconceptions is "no": "Reading in the dark is damaging to your eyes;" "Using eyeglasses that are too weak or too strong can result in permanent eye damage;" "Sitting too close to the television will result in permanent vision changes;""too much computer use will affect the health of your eyes." Eye strain, fatigue, headaches and blurred vision can all result from all of these activities.

However, the symptoms clear when the proper eyeglasses are prescribed, and when necessary breaks are taken in the course of prolonged television or computer activities.

3. "Because my eyes feel fine and my vision is good, my eyes are therefore healthy." Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

The need for professional eyecare cannot be overstated, despite the lack of symptoms, visual distortions or blurring. Early glaucoma, cataract, retinal disease, diabetes and other systemic conditions often present asymptomatically in the eyes.

4. It is not unusual for children's eyeglass prescriptions to change fairly dramatically in their growing years. Oftentimes, patients or parents are distressed when the school-age child's prescription, typically myopia or nearsightedness, worsens on an annual or even more frequent basis. This is not a sign of any underlying ophthalmic pathology and typically stabilizes over the next several years.

7. "I do not need eyeglasses if I wear contact lenses." Not necessarily true. There is always the chance of an infection, scratched cornea or foreign body in the eye which will necessitate the temporary discontinuance of one's contact lenses. In conjunction with point number one above, contact lenses obviously offer absolutely no protection on the sports field or shop class.

EYE HEALTH IS AS SIMPLE AS...

10. Not all serious eye conditions cause symptoms. Glaucoma is the biggest offender - it can cause severe vision loss before the patient actually knows there is a problem.

8. Over-the-counter eye drops that "get the red out" cannot be used indiscriminately. The "red" is due to an underlying problem that should be properly diagnosed before being treated. Furthermore, the way that these drops work is simply to temporarily constrict the irritated blood vessels, which rebound with greater redness when the drops wear off.

9. Another widespread misconception: Eyes can be transplanted. In 2012, unfortunately, this is not the case. Corneas are routinely successfully transplanted; cataractous lenses are routinely removed and replaced with artificial lens implants; portions of the retina may be successfully removed. However, there is no way to transplant an entire eye, as we currently do not know how to preserve the optic nerve in the course of such a transplantation.

11. "I am only using the screwdriver, baseball, firecracker, drill press, etc. for a minute. I'll be fine."

After 30 years in private ophthalmology practice, I wish I had a dollar for every patient who presented with a severe eye injury who had these same thoughts prior to the injury.

12. Finally, please remember that not all eye doctors are equally trained in all areas. It is a very specialized and sub-specialized part of the body to study and treat. For example, I do not repair detached retinas and most retinal specialists do not do cataract surgery. Also, please remember to ask your optometrist or ophthalmologist if he or she is fully board certified. Most practitioners are, but even some in the MilfordFranklin area to this day practice without board certification.

Myself and my staff wish all students the very best as they return to their educational endeavors.

GOODMAN

EYE CENTER...

PROUDLY LEADING THE WAY IN PREMIUM LENS IMPLANT TECHNOLOGY

CONCIERGE CATARACT CARE

# ~ Personalized attention from the moment you arrive throughout your entire stay.

~ Door to door limo service if needed.

~ Staff, equipment, and implants - second to none.

~ All insurances accepted.

~ All at no additional cost to you.

Some facts about us:

• The only fully certified and accredited (state, federal and medicare)

ophthalmology facility in the area.

• All our nursing, anesthesia, and O.R. staff are eye specialists - hand-picked and specially trained.

• Over 12,000 cataract surgeries to date and growing.

“YOUR VISION IS OUR FOCUS” 145 West Street, Milford, Massachusetts 01757 Phone: 508•381•5600 / Fax: 508•381•5610 www.besteyedoc.com

• Independent Living • For People 62 and Older • Easy, Maintenance-Free Living

(508) 384-3000

279 East Street, Wrentham, MA 02093 www.pondmeadow.org

September 1, 2012

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Living Healthy Would You Choose Yourself as Your Child’s Teacher?

BY CHRISTINE JOHNSTON, OWNER, KOKO FITCLUB OF MANSFIELD, PLAINVILLE & WALPOLE It’s back to school time!

Teacher assignments arrived in the mail this week in Mansfield, and parents and students alike were anxious to learn who they would have for a teacher this year.

As parents, we recognize that our child’s teacher will significantly influence his/her life for the next eight months - not only academically, but socially and emotionally.

The best teachers will have an impact that lasts beyond this one year. We all have our own ideas about what makes a great teacher, but in general, most of us probably agree that we would like a teacher who models good behavior, inspires each child to learn, and encourages each child to be the best they can be.

Consider this... Have you turned that same lens with which you assess your child’s teacher assignment on yourself? As a parent or guardian, you are your child’s most important teacher, and that assignment does not last just one school year but a lifetime. Additionally, teaching your child does not end with bedtime stories, brushing teeth, and eating fruits and vegetables, but extends to the behaviors and attitudes we each choose to express every day. Now, more than ever, teaching children to be active and make fitness a priority in their lives will be critical to their long term health and success.

Every day, there is new evidence that staying active and healthy from a young age is the key to avoiding many debilitating illnesses such as diabetes and heart

disease. As parents, we have an opportunity to become healthy and fit ourselves and show our children that staying fit is as important as brushing our teach, getting a good night’s sleep, and trying hard in school every day.

Prior to joining and owning Koko FitClub, I would not have called myself a “couch potato.” In fact, being a busy working mom of three children, I had convinced myself that I MUST be active enough through every day life to

be setting the proper example for my children. Clearly, not true.

The reality is that my children saw a mother who worked hard and took them to all of their activities, but who was often tired at the end of the day. We were not engaged in fitness as a family, and I never took time to go to the gym or a class to improve myself. I fell into the classic mom trap - spending time on fitness was spending time on me, and I needed to devote my time, energy, and money to my children.

Then, in September of 2010, everything changed. I joined Koko FitClub and realized quickly that a commitment to fitness is anything but selfish. My children quickly adapted to me making Koko FitClub a priority in my life. After all, with Koko’s Smartraining system, focused on maximum results in minimal time, I was only spending one hour per day, approximately 3-4 days per week, at Koko FitClub. The rest of my “free time” is still spent with them, and the quality of our activities has increased dramatically.

Family hikes and family bike rides

Page 13 often fill our spare time and have become some of our favorite family activities. Without question the investment in fitness that started out as “something for me” quickly became something that has paid off for our entire family.

On Mother’s Day 2011, I realized just how important the lesson

from my new fitness priority was.

My daughter wrote a poem for me at school. The assignment was to write a poem about your mom with words you would use to describe her. The words “exercise” and “fitness” appeared in that poem, and I knew they would not have been there just one year before. I was so thankful to be setting the proper example for my children. I was finally the person that I would select as my children’s lifetime teacher.

ONE MEMBERSHIP • MUL LTIPLE TIPLE CL C UBS • UNLIMITED SESSIONS

Call or visit today to schedule your Complimentary entary Kok Kok ko Smartrraining ain Session.

PLAINVILLE 25 Taunt Taunton St. • 774-643-6082 Next to Piezoni’s, Rte. 152 MANSFIELD 377 Chauncy St. • 508-339-3741 Stop & Shop Plaza, Rte. 106 WALPOLE 907 Main St. • 508-921-3230 Rtes. 1A & 27

SEMass@kokofitclub.com www.kokofitclub.com/ /cfp

Be one of the first 20 customers to present this ad and we’ll we’ll e’ waiv ve the joining ffee! ee! ($119 value) New members only. Cannot be combined with other offers.

Must join as an annual member by 9/ 9/30 0/2012.

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 14

September 1, 2012

Living Healthy Corneal Transplantation BY: ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D. A cornea transplant is a surgical procedure to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped, window surface of the eye that accounts for a large part of the eye's focusing power.

This surgery can restore vision, reduce pain and improve the appearance of a damaged or diseased cornea. Also called keratoplasty, a transplant is typically performed as an outpatient procedure.

Corneal transplants are very common in the United States; about 40,000 are performed each year. The chances of success of this operation have risen dramatically because of technological advances, such as less irritating sutures, or threads, which are often finer than a human hair; and the surgical microscope. Corneal transplantation has restored sight to many, who a generation ago would have been blinded permanently by corneal injury, infection, or inherited corneal disease or degeneration.

CAROLE RAKO L.I.C.S.W.

EFFECTIVE Counseling & Psychotherapy • Self Esteem • Marriage Counseling • Anxiety/Depression • Separation/Divorce • Adolescents 87 Fruit Street, Norfolk, MA (Medfield Line) (508) 520-3325 • www.carolerako.com

Divorce

doesn’t have to rip your family apart.

6R WKDW ZH PD\ VHUYH \RX EHWWHU RXU SUDFWLFH LV OLPLWHG WR GLYRUFH DQG IDPLO\ ODZ

/LWLJDWLRQ O 0HGLDWLRQ O &ROODERUDWLYH 'LYRUFH

A number of conditions can be treated with a cornea transplant, including: A cornea that bulges outward (keratoconus), thinning of the cornea, cornea scarring caused by infection or injury, clouding of the cornea, swelling of the cornea, corneal ulcers, including those caused by infections and complications caused by previous eye surgery.

Cornea transplant is a relatively safe procedure. Still, a cornea transplant does carry a small risk of serious complications, such as: Eye infection, increased risk of clouding of the eye's lens (cataracts), pressure increase within the eyeball (glaucoma), problems with the stitches used to secure the donor cornea and rejection of the donor cornea. In the latter, the body's immune system may mistakenly attack the donor

cornea. This requires treatment and sometimes another cornea transplant.

Most corneas used in cornea transplants come from deceased donors. Unlike with other organs, such as livers and kidneys, people needing cornea transplants generally don't have to endure long waits. That's because nearly all people can donate their corneas after they die, so more corneas are available for transplant compared with other organs. The surgery itself is performed under local or general anesthesia. Different types of transplantation exist: During the most common type (penetrating keratoplasty), the surgeon cuts through the entire thickness of the abnormal or diseased cornea to remove a small button-sized disc of corneal tissue. The donor cornea, cut to fit, is placed in the opening.

The surgeon then uses a fine thread to stitch the new cornea into place.

The stitches may be removed at a later visit. With some types of cornea problems, a full-thickness cornea transplant isn't always the

Speech-Language & Hearing Associates of Greater Boston

Insurances Accepted/Private Pay-Sliding Scale Available Free Consultation

Back To ScHooL Therapy and Tutoring

• Preschool Assessment and Intervention • School-Age Speech-Lanquage and Literacy Evaluations and Therapies • Reading and Writing Strategies • Wilson, Orton-Gillingham • Hearing and Auditory Processing Tests

0RUH 4XHVWLRQV" &DOO WR VFKHGXOH \RXU FRQĂ€GHQWLDO DSSRLQWPHQW DQG YLVLW RXU LQIRUPDWLYH ZHEVLWH EORJ DW

ZZZ GLYRUFHFROODERUDWLYH FRP 9 Summer Street Suite 201 Franklin, MA 02038

Most cornea transplant procedures are successful., but cornea transplant carries a small risk of complications, such as rejection of the donor cornea.

60 Great Road 2nd Floor Bedford, MA 01730

• Hearing Aid Fittings

Visit our website: www.speechlanguageandhearingassociates.com

TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME! NO CONTRACT FEES Two Convenient Locations 5 North Meadow Rd, Medfield (508) 359-4532

30 Man-Mar Drive, Plainville (508) 695-6848

FALL INTO FITNESS! 14 Days FREE For You & a Friend!

(Exp: 09/30/12 Restriction: Only Non Members & 1st Time Visitors)

508-541-8330 WWW.TEAMFITNESSFRANKLIN.COM

WWW.CROSSFITFRANKLIN.COM

Located in the Stop & Shop Plaza 100 Franklin Village Drive Franklin, MA 02038

best treatment. Partial-thickness, lamellar or DSEK transplants may be used in certain situations. The newest type of transplant surgery (DSEK) includes replacing the innermost layer of the cornea's five layers. A small incision is made in the side of the eyeball to allow for removal of the diseased cornea's inner layer without damaging the outer layers. A donor graft replaces the removed portion. With this delicate procedure, fewer stitches are used, healing is quick and vision is much better.

Once the cornea transplant is completed, patients can expect to receive eye drops and, occasionally, oral medications immediately after cornea transplant and continuing during the recovery to help control infection, swelling and pain. Most people who receive a cornea transplant will have their vision at least partially restored. But what to expect after a cornea transplant depends on the reason for the surgery and the previous health of the eye.

Many options exist with modern corneal transplantation surgery.

Our surgeons were the first in the area to start a transplant service at local hospitals, and our center includes a full time corneal specialist. With world class DSEK surgery available locally, restoring the gift of sight to patients, without the need to travel, is now possible.

For more details, see our ad on next page.

September 1, 2012

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 15

Living Healthy Focusing on Student’s Abilities – Back to School Tips I had a great time watching the London Olympics this summer and got teary-eyed every time I heard the national anthem and saw the flag raised above our gold medalists. But, my favorite Olympian by far was not an American. It was Oscar Pistorious, the South African “Bladerunner,” who captured my heart this summer when he said, "You're not disabled by the disabilities you have, you are able by the abilities you have."

Oscar is a double-amputee who competed at the London Olympics this summer after a prolonged battle to be able to compete there. He is a many-time gold medalist at the Paralympics and will continue to compete in those games. This year was his first time competing at the Olympics against what some call his “able-bodied” peers.

Oscar’s statement resonated with me, because I am often consulted by parents whose children have been diagnosed with learning disabilities. So many parents have expressed their feelings of being overwhelmed when they think of the challenges their kids face.

Most of the parents I meet with have children who are on Individual Education Plans or 504 Plans so that they may receive accommodations and services at school.

It can be very hard to figure out where to start when your child struggles in school.

Using Oscar’s example of focusing on abilities rather than disabilities, here is my list of “Back to School Do’s”: • Focus on what your child can currently do and how far he or she has come. For some parents, this might mean digging up the Early Intervention Notes or an old evaluation. Take out the old photo albums to jog your memories. You may be pleasantly surprised.

• Introduce yourself to your child’s teacher early on. You don’t have to wait for Curriculum Night or the dreaded phone call. After you introduce yourself, either via phone or a brief conference, ask your child’s teacher to contact you when something positive happens, as well as when things go wrong.

This can go a long way in decreasing the anxiety when you see the school’s number on the caller ID. During that first meeting, be sure to set yourself up as a resource for your child’s teacher. If finances permit, ask if there is anything the teacher needs for the classroom.

Also, inquire if the teacher has any questions about your child that you can answer. This first phone call or meeting can be an opportunity to let the teacher know a few important facts about your child that he or she might not know from your child’s IEP or 504 Plan. For example, you could say, “I have noticed at home that Mary has had a lot of anxiety. I think it might be because (fill in the blank).” Carry it a step further by relating what works at home for your child. Teachers may not always be able to duplicate your solutions at school, but the information could help them figure out a workable solution for school.

• If it is not already built in to your child’s IEP or 504 Plan, ask the teacher his or her preferred method of communication. Some teachers do not use email, but prefer a quick phone call or note in your child’s backpack. It is helpful for your child’s instructors to know that your child had a tough morning or is upset because Dad is traveling this week.

• If there is a book, article or method that you have found particularly helpful at home, mention it to your child’s instructors. Better yet, offer to loan or give them your copy. Often the professionals who teach our kids are searching for ways to help.

• Trust but verify. I always recommend that parents of children who are pulled out for services ask the child if they saw their provider.

“Did you see Mrs. Smith today?”

• Go in to observe your child’s classroom at the beginning of the year. It allows you to introduce yourself early on as an involved parent.

• Always feel free to ask questions. Asking why in a respectful manner when someone proposes a strategy or accommodation for

The Alexander Handy Memorial & Scholarship Foundation Presents...

4th Annual

Alex Handy Memorial 5K September 8, 2012 2012 s AM RAIN OR SHINE s Medway VFW s 2EGISTRATION AM Adult (15 and over): $20 before Sept. 5, 2012 $25 after Sept. 5 and day of race

NEW! Team Registration: Register 3 adults for $50 (Save $10)!

Child Entry Fee (14 and under): $5 with non-perishable food item

86$7) FHUWL¿ HG 0$ 51

your child is never a bad idea. “I am not familiar with that particular method. Could you tell me more about it?”

• Finally, ask for a meeting anytime you feel as though there are issues that need to be addressed in person. This can involve convening your child’s whole educational team or a one-on-one conference.

Don’t be afraid to ask for a phone conference if you cannot be there in person at the time proposed for the meeting.

Where does your race entry go: s Painting of the Medway Crosswalks s $2,500 college scholarship given to Medway Senior Graduate s Free Spirit Award given to Medway Middle School student s Reading is Fundamental (RIF) s Fund Medway High School Weight Room to remain open during the winter months (November-April)

On June 10, 2006 our son Alex was killed while crossing Route 109 on his bicycle in Medway, MA. We established The Alexander Handy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation in honor of him. We assist the community through youth safety and scholastics. Through foundation projects and sponsorships we encourage our youth to be aware of what can happen as pedestrians, as riders of bikes, and drivers of cars, if you are careless or not prepared for a situation. Visit www.projectalex.net for more information.

To register go to www.projectalex.net

Run Your Inserts and Advertisements With Us! Call Christina Robertson at 508-468-6916

• Do your best to keep everyone on the same page. If your child sees an outside therapist, it is a good idea to keep the therapist advised of what is going on at school.

If the therapist has a particular recommendation for school, have them share it with school personnel. Caveat: be careful when signing releases for school personnel to communicate with your child’s private therapists and doctors. You can always refuse to sign a release.

However, the better practice would be to create parameters, such as asking to be conferenced in during the communication between school and the private therapist or limiting communication to written correspondence that you will preview it's sent. You can also ask the school professional to put their concerns in writing for delivery to the outside therapist.

If this list seems overwhelming, do not try to do it all. Pick the one or two ideas that you think would be the easiest to implement and go from there.

Mary Sheridan is an attorney and mediator with The Divorce Collaborative LLC, a Franklin and Bedford law firm concentrating in family and education law. Mary can be reached at (877) 842-1199.

508-376-0800 Milliston Common, Millis MA Open: Tue 9-6, Wed 9-7, Thur 9-6, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4

Page 16

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

September 1, 2012

Chamber Organizes Foxwoods Trip

Why Is Now the Best Time to Buy Life Insurance?

The "United Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber’s "United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO) have organized a trip to Foxwoods Resort & Casino on Sept. 29. The motor coach trip will include games, prizes, the driver’s tip, refreshments, a coupon for $10 in free Keno bets, plus a lunch voucher. Trip cost is $35. The motor coach will depart from the

The sluggish economy continues to put financial strain on many of us. So it just makes sense to examine our budgets and look for ways to trim the fat from our monthly expenses and put more into savings, if possible.

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to take stock of your life insurance needs. Here are three additional reasons why now is the best time to look into getting life insurance.

That’s a great way to help stabilize your finances, but it’s also important that you have a financial safety net in place in case something were to happen to you. Life insurance is one of the few guarantees your family could rely on to maintain their quality of life if you were no longer there to provide for them.

You’ll never be younger than you are now. While that may sound obvious, youth is on your side when it comes to life insurance. For most policies, your premiums will be locked in at that rate over the life of the policy, and can’t be raised due to a change in your health status.

ď‚ŤFinancial Planning ď‚ŤEstate Planning ď‚ŤInsurance ď‚ŤInvestments ď‚ŤAccounting ď‚ŤBookkeeping ď‚ŤPayroll ď‚ŤIncome Tax Preparation For Individuals & Small Businesses

Forest Street Parking Lot in Attleboro (Behind Honey Dew Donuts) at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 6:30 p.m. The trip is open to all ages 21+. YPO or Chamber membership is not required. Get your group together and make your reservation today! Email unitedregionalypo@ ymail.com or call (508) 488-9761 for tickets or information.

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month

667 South Street ď‚Ť Route 1A ď‚Ť Wampum Corner Wrentham MA

There are 95 million adult Americans without life insurance, according to LIMRA, an insurance industry research group. The fact is, the vast majority of Americans need life insurance and, sadly, most people either have none or not enough.

If someone depends on you financially, you need life insurance. It’s that simple.

It’s affordable, with rates near historic lows. People overestimate the cost of life insurance by nearly three times, according to a recent study conducted by LIMRA and the LIFE Foundation, a nonprofit insurance education organization.

In fact, life insurance rates remain near historic lows; the cost of basic term life insurance has fallen by nearly 50 percent over the past decade.

800-560-4NFS ď‚Ť www.nfsnet.com

Life happens. None of us expect to die prematurely, but the truth is roughly 600,000 people die each year in the prime of their lives.

You can get a general sense of your life insurance needs by going to www.lifehappens.org/lifecalculator and using the online calculator offered by the LIFE Foundation. The next step should be to contact a local insurance professional, who can conduct a more comprehensive needs analysis and help you find the right products to fit your specific needs and budget.

Jeffrey Schweitzer can be found at Northeast Financial Strategies Inc (NFS) at Wampum Corner in Wrentham. NFS works with individuals and small businesses providing financial and estate planning, insurance, investments and also offers full service accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, income tax preparation, and notary public services. For more information, stop by the office, call Jeffrey at 800-560-4NFS or visit online -Â www.nfsnet.com

Fall 2012 Performance Season

Noises Off

Â?

By Michael Frayn

October 10 - 14

Dance Cabaret October 26

Oklahoma!

Â?

Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics & Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

November 14 - 18

Senior Showcase December 7

www.dean.edu/performance Dance Company, 2012

Subscription Packages Available %R[ 2IĂ€ FH 7LFNHWV IURP

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

September 1, 2012

American Red Cross Introduces Hurricane Safety App “I’m Safe” Feature Lets People Alert Loved Ones The American Red Cross today launched its official Hurricane App, putting lifesaving information right in the hands of people who live in or who visit hurricane prone areas.

This free app is the second in a series to be created by the American Red Cross for use on both iPhone and Android platforms. It gives instant access to local and real time information on what to do before, during and after hurri-

canes. Building on the Red Cross’ leadership in the social media space, the app also includes a number of features that allow people to monitor personalized weather alerts in locations where family and friends reside and share information with others in their social networks who might also need it.

The launch of the Red Cross hurricane app comes just before what is traditionally the busiest period of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Community VNA Offers Caregiver Support Group WHO:

Mansfield Adult Day Health Center

WHAT:

Monthly Support Group for Caregivers

WHERE: Mansfield Adult Day Health Center, 3 00 Branch Street, Mansfield MA 02048 WHEN:

Fourth Thursday of Each Month 6:00– 7:30 p.m.

The Hurricane and First Aid Apps can be found in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross. Downloading the First Aid app is not a substitute for training. First Aid and CPR/AED training empowers people to know how to respond to emergencies in case advanced medical help is delayed. People can visit redcross.org/takeaclass for course information and to register.

One easy way to care for yourself is to get assistance from a support group.

For caregivers of a loved one who is elderly or has a disability, Mansfield Adult Day Health Center offers a free monthly support group facilitated by our social worker. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments are included.

Meetings are open to the public and are held at Mansfield Adult Day Health Center, 300 Branch Street, Mansfield, MA 02048. Pledge to take care of yourself! Contact the Support Group Facilitator with questions at (508) 3392119. Drop-ins are welcome.

12th Annual Haunted Train Ride and Spooky Maze Tickets Sold in September for October 13th Event Come join us a for a Haunted Train ride through the woods and a trip through the Maze. The 12th Annual Haunted Train Ride and Spooky Maze is cosponsored by Norfolk Community League and Norfolk Lions. It will take place on October 13th from 5-8:30 p.m. at the Holmes Fields on Myrtle St. in Norfolk.

Rain Date is Saturday October 27th.

Costumes are encouraged as well as a canned good for donation to the Norfolk Food Pantry.

The Haunted Train ride is geared to kids from Kindergarten through Middle School.

As the evening gets darker, the ride gets scarier! There will also be food, music and fun to keep you entertained in line!

This popular event requires a ticket. $5 per ticket with the proceeds going to worthy Norfolk causes through distributions from NCL and Norfolk Lions.

To promote this fun family

Library Programs Norfolk Public Library 139 Main Street Norfolk, MA 02056 Phone: 508-528-3380 Kids, Come on Over to Norfolk Public Library Children’s Programs in September Some programs require registration. Register online at http://library.virtualnorfolk.org or contact Amy Reimann, Youth Services Librarian at (508) 528-

3380 x5 or areimann@virtualnorfolk.org with questions.

Ed Morgan Sing-Along September 4 (first Tuesday), 10:30 a.m., Join Ed for singing, dancing and an all-around great time. All ages welcome.

Preschool Play & Learn (registration required), September 25 (fourth Tuesday), 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ages 2 1/2 to 5 with caregiver. Activities may include tactile play, movement, stories and crafts.

Page 17

event, ticket prices have been held steady since 2005.

Tickets Sale will be Tuesday, September 18- Thursday, September 20th from 3-7 p.m. at the Norfolk Public Library. There are a limited number of tickets available and they will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

No tickets will be sold at the event. You must have a ticket to enter the parking lot.

Community groups interested in participating in the Haunted Train ride can contact the Committee. Any teens needing community service hours can also be utilized. Please send an email to hauntedtrainride@gmail.com or contact Tara Spellman at (508) 384-6354, Tracy Hilfrank at (508) 541-2388 or Tom Grant at (508) 541-4108.

Enjoy Dinner, Drinks & Entertainment on the Patio.

Building Blocks LEGO Club, (Tuesdays, 4:30-5 p.m.), Children 4+ with caregiver

XQGD\ %UXQFK XIIIIHW 5 5HHWWXUQV

Bookworms (Registration Required), September 17 (3rd Monday every month), Grades 2-3, Monthly parent-child book club for chapter book readers. First meeting will discuss I Was a Third Grade Science Project, by Mary Jane Auch. Please read the book before attending.

6(377((0%(5 7+ + $0 30

$GXOWV

&KLOGUHQ *TTaax and gratuity additional.

Come try our new paella at brunch!

(QMR\ %UXQFK

RQ WKH 3DWLR

$

11

95

PP

maximum 4 guests with this coupon **Tax and gratuity additional. Excludes alcohol.

Not to be combined with any other offer.

One coupon per party per visit per table.

Expires 11/04/12.

20 Pleasan Pleasantt Street, Street, Millis, Millis, MA MA 02054 • Tel: Tel: 508.376.2026 • www.primav.com www.primav.com

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 18

Norfolk Golf Challenge Tournament Sept. 19 Charity Golf Outing to Benefit a Cure for Diabetes WHO:

Open to all golfers of all skill levels with an aptitude for fun

WHEN: Tees time 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2012, Registration 11:30 a.m.

32nd Annual Crackerbarrel Classic 5K Road Race/Walk 9/15 Event Benefits Residents of Wrentham Developmental Center Date: Saturday, September 15, 2012 Start: 9 a.m.

WHERE: Shining Rock Golf Course, Northbridge, MA WHAT: 18 holes, Golf carts, Scramble format, Texas BBQ Buffet, Prizes, Auctions, Raffles PRIZES: Top 2 Foursomes, Top male and female teams, Closest to hole, Straightest drive, Longest drive FEE:

September 1, 2012

$125 per person–includes 18 holes of scramble format golf, cart and banquet CONTACT: norfolklionsgolf@gmail.com Mail check, payable to Norfolk Lions, foursome details to: Norfolk Lions, BOX -608, Norfolk, MA 02056 Questions: Tom Grant @ (508) 272-8604 Lou Crump @ (508) 530-3300

Where: Wrentham Developmental center (Crackerbarrel fairgrounds bandstand to register) Course: 3.1 mile loop around Wrentham Developmental Center (Flat, no hills) Sponsors: Poland Springs, Friends of Wrentham, Preferred sportswear, Eagelebrook Saloon, and The Tavern at Wrentham Entry fee: $20 Pre (T-shirts to 1st 200 by 9/10/12) $25 on race day Plaques/medals awarded to top 3 finishers in 8 divisions Breakfast buffet:sponsored by the Tavern at Wrentham Random raffle prizes For more details to register go to: www.crackerbarrel/classic.com

Earn the bragging rights for Top Foursome and own the NORFOLK TROPHY for a Year

Online register: Runreg.com

Only one foursome will be on the top. Everyone else will have a great time!

Any questions contact: Rich Katno, Race Director at (508) 384-1682.

Sponsored by NORFOLK LIONS –Throwing it down for Norfolk Again!

Make plans for your foursome. The Battle begins 9/19!

Please Consider Becoming a Sponsor, for only $ 100/Hole.

Receive a sign with your company name on a hole on the course and gain recognition in publicity.

Franklin Manager’s Special

10% Off Any Service Work Up to $200.00 in savings!

Big City Deals with a Home Town Feel

Oil & Filter Change

$

1895

includes up to 6 quarts of oil, oil filter, free multi point inspection - Not to be combined with other specials or offers.

- Not to be combined with other specials or offers.

- Diesels, full synthetics and hybrids extra.

- Expires 9/30/12.

- Expires 9/30/12.

- Must present coupon upon arrival.

- Must present coupon upon arrival.

Best Oil Price Cap! NO FEE Price Cap @ $3.??/gal. (call) 1 Year Service Policy Offer 1 Year Oil Tank Protection, No Charge 24 Hr Service & Budget Plans For more info call Paul Johanson C# 617-842-7301

New England

Inc.

Ballistic Services Instant cash paid for your valuable firearms.

- Ford & Lincoln Mercury only.

(888) 651-0117 • 175 EAST CENTRAL STREET • FRANKLIN, MA 02038

Call today for a confidential consultation

508-381-0230 • www.neballistic.com

September 1, 2012

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 19

Sports Cool Off This August at Norfolk Arena

By J.D. O’Gara Things are going smoothly at the Norfolk arena, where, in May, the rink closed for three weeks to redo the ice for the first time in 16 years. The time had come for the sand-based rink to get an icy makeover, and the hard work was worth the professional quality results. This fall is the perfect time to sign up for programs and check out the new ice.

Joseph Hamilburg, who runs the Norfolk arena with his wife, Shelly, purchased the rink on February 23, 1996. at the time, he was helping run the family business, Plymouth rubber Co. The building, built in 1971, was just a shell when Hamilburg bought it.

Originally built as an ice skating rink, it spent a short time in the 1980s as a roller rink before it closed.

The rink itself has a sand base, which is somewhat rare, say the Hamilburgs. The process of redoing the ice was very complex and had do be done very carefully.

“Sand is actually better than concrete,” says Shelly. “Concrete cracks a lot.”

Mark LaCroix, Manager of the rink, explains the process. after compressors are shut off, doors are opened to help melt the ice.

Cool weather in May slowed down the process, turning what was expected to be a 10-day project into a 3-week one. The refrigeration crew and mechanical engineer (Holton Mechanical) then repaired the cold floor, or piping. Next, the sand was regarded with landscape rakes and laser leveled, after which flooding was done, painstakingly slowly, so as not to disturb the sand base.

The slurry sand mix was then re-

frozen. after this layer, another 1/8th of an inch of water was added and re-frozen, then painted white (by Viking ice painting). after another ice layer, lines were painted, followed by another ice layer and then the painting of the logo. after this, about 70 layers of ice were added and frozen, one by one.

“We were under the gun, because we had a Dana Farber fundraiser coming up,” says LaCroix, who said that someone from his crew needed to be at the rink for 24 hours a day, three days straight. LaCroix himself slept at the rink. “I give my employees a lot of credit,” he says. “They really put in the extra effort to get the job done.” and it’s a job he hopes he’ll never have to do again, he laughs.

spectacularly, with virtually no imperfections.”

September is a great time to head over to the Norfolk arena, which has been open all summer (the ice needs to be kept cool all year long). The Hamilburgs pride themselves on providing a family atmosphere for youth hockey, learn to skate programs, adult/child hockey (a great Spring/Summer program for Dads and their kids), and open freestyle.

“Many rink owners have different philosophy, but when I bought this rink, I wanted to model it

after many of the old fashioned community rinks I grew up skating in,” says Joe. “Our business is based on kids and families.”

Hamilburg points out that the rink hosts a lot of regional youth hockey groups and public skate. “you might think (public skate) is common, but many rinks that have a different philosophy and don’t want to touch public skating, learn to play events, or public hockey because the liability is higher, but we make it a significant part of what we do,” says the forward-thinking Hamilburg, who is currently exploring options for solar power at the Norfolk arena.

“It’s beautiful, the ice surface,” says Joe Hamilburg. “It came out

FALL/WINTER 2012-2013 September 1st - April 30th WE ARE OPEN YEAR ROUND!

“PUBLIC SKATING” Monday - Friday 9:00 AM TO 10:50 AM 1:00 PM TO 2:50 PM Saturday: 7:00 PM TO 8:50 PM Sunday: 1:00 PM TO 2:50 PM ***Rates: Adult: $6.00 Child: $5.00***

“PUBLIC HOCKEY” Monday – Friday 11 am TO 12:50 PM Rates: $6:00 (Goalies free)

“FREESTYLE” Mon.-Fri. 6 AM to 8:50 AM Mon.-Fri. 3 PM to 4:50 PM EXCEPT Wednesday’s Are Only 3 PM to 3:50 PM

**CLOSED** Thanksgiving - we run ½ day “Adult/Child” Public Hockey, “9am to 11am” **Christmas & Easter (closed all day)**

“RIvERSIDE SPORTING GOODS” Rentals, Sales, Custom orders & Skate Sharpening We buy and trade used skates

508-528-6700 ALL HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGES! Please call the broadcast menu for any changes to our schedule!

The Norfolk Arena offers year-round fun. Shown here with their brand new sign is rink manager Mark LaCroix and owners Shelly and Joseph Hamilburg.

WEB: www.norfolkarena.com

One Dean Street Norfolk MA

508-520-9200 Visit our website www.norfolkarena.com

Page 20

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

September 1, 2012

Sports Meg Rico: Proof Perserverence Pays Off

By ChrisOpher TremBlay While watching high school athletes perform on their particular stage, many fans really don’t realize all the work and sacrifice that these athletes have to go through to become that top echelon athlete.

Wrentham’s Meg Rico has probably been involved in sports as soon as she could walk, and by watching her perform on the softball field you can tell she’s committed. However, it hasn’t always been that way.

“It was my dad that got me involved in softball, but myself, I was really into sports and wanted the

opportunity to play everything,” Rico said. “I seemed to feel more comfortable playing soccer and basketball growing up. Softball didn’t take over until around the seventh grade.”

Growing up in Wrentham, Rico more times than not took her position on the softball field as a shortstop, but like so many other kids she wanted to be a pitcher more than anything else.

“Playing soccer and basketball I was always involved, but as a shortstop I got the ball hit to me once every two or three innings,” she said. “As a pitcher I had the ball in my hands with the game on the line.”

Wanting to be the one who could control the outcome of the game, Rico let it be known that she wanted to be a pitcher for Wrentham, but it was here that she was told that she wasn’t good enough to be a pitcher, especially with all the other kids who wanted to pitch.

“I was upset and told my Dad that I really wanted to pitch, and when a local coach found out that I wasn’t pitching, asked me to try out for the Milford Summer League,” Rico said. “I not only pitched for them

for two years, but we won the league those two years as well.”

At this point Rico’s pitching career began. She went on to help lead the King Philip Warriors to back-toback Division 1 State Championships while compiling phenomenal numbers in her two plus seasons on the hill. Throughout her career Rico went 38-3 with an ERA of .32, while allowing only 76 hits, 84 walks, 13 earned runs and fanning 587 batters. It was her junior season, her first full year as the Warrior’s ace, that Rico went a perfect 21-0 with a miniscule .15 ERA and 313 strikeouts leading to KP’s win over Amherst for its second straight state title.

That breakout season saw the Warrior ace shutout its opponents 16 times, while throwing 6 no hitters and 4 perfect games. At the plate she hit .350 with 6 RBI. With her outstanding performance on the field Rico was acknowledged with numerous awards, including Hockomock League MVP.” “By the time that she got to high school it was obvious that she could pitch. You could see the talent and determination to be the best,” King Philip Coach Jim Leonard said.

“Meg worked incredibly hard between her freshman and sophomore season. She was a gifted athlete that needed to work on a few things, and she did just that.”

It was her sophomore season in which she knew that she was something special when she made the Rhode Island Thunder. At first Rico found herself overwhelmed with the talent the Thunder was fielding, but knew this was her ticket if she could succeed on this level.

ADMIT ADMIT 1 1 FREE! FREE! One free with paying golfer of equal or greater value.

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

$20.00 OFF

ANY ANY REGULAR REGULAR PRICED PRICED BIRTHDAY BIRTHDAY PARTY! PARTY! Cannot be combined with any other offer.

“It was amazing how good these girls were, most of them go on to play Division 1 softball in college,” she said. “When I took on the Thunder, I had to give up soccer (something she was hoping to play in college) and basketball. People don’t realize how crazy this league is. It’s a lifestyle, you give up a lot, but it’s well worth it in the end.

It was the Thunder that actually gave Rico the push that she needed.

Rico recalled that upon entering high school it was hard because she felt that no one really knew who she was having played in the Milford

Despite being told she wasn't good enough to be a pitcher early on, Meg Rico's pitching skills helped bring King Philip to three title games and two Division wins. The player heads to George Washington University this fall.

League. However, when she got her chance late in her sophomore season she showed everyone just who Meg Rico was.

Rico got her chance when starting pitcher Maggie Cleary got hit in the face in the Dighton-Rehoboth contest. While watching what was unfolding on the field Rico was oblivious to what she should have been doing. It wasn’t until one of her teammates grabbed her and told her to warm up.

“It wasn’t even going through my mind to get ready,” she said. “Once in the game, I had never been that nervous in my whole life. I couldn’t even hold the ball and thought I was going to throw it over the batter’s heads.”

Behind Rico, King Philip prevailed 3-2 and when Cleary was called for a number of illegal pitches in the Eastern Mass Finals, Leonard went back to his sophomore hurler. Rico pitched brilliantly and was given the start against Milford in the State Championship game.

“Defeating Milford was bittersweet, we had won the States, but I knew a lot of the girls on the team,” Rico said. “The opportunity to show everyone that I could pitch after I was told I wasn’t good enough to be a pitcher was fantastic.”

When Bridgewater-Raynham defeated King Philip 1-0 in 12 innings to capture the Division 1 South Title this season, the Warrior’s two year run had come to an end. Rico took the loss, as well as the season, hard.

“I blame myself for everything. If we lose, it’s my fault, I’m that hard on myself,” Rico said. “This was not my best year, I lost my pitching coach (Peter Looney) of six years, and with that I lost my safety net.

He told me that he had taught me everything that he knew before passing away, but I didn’t believe him.”

Coach Leonard doesn’t believe Rico was at fault for the Warriors’ season.

“Softball is a team sport. You succeed and fail as a team, not individuals,” the coach said. “To try and pin the season ending results on Meg is just unfair. She did what she could to put this team in a position to win.”

As the summer fades away Rico’s high school career closes out with it, but as it does a new chapter will now begin. Rico will be taking her pitching skills to George Washington University in Washington D.C., but fear not playing in the Atlantic 10. She’ll be in the area to take on the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the University of Rhode Island.

September 1, 2012

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 21

Sports KP’s Lydon Will Have Extra Motivation On The Gridiron

By KEN HAMWEY

left tackle. I play between both.

Billy is a tough competitor who has experience and Scott displays great technique.’’

Pat Lydon’s senior season of football at King Philip Regional will be very different from his junior year.

A captain for the 2012 season, Lydon hopes he can keep KP’s excellent tradition in tact and lead by example.

His father, who saw 10 of his son’s 11 games in 2011, won’t be in the stands. Also named Pat, Lydon’s father died of cancer in January. The elder Lydon, who was a major factor in his son’s development as a top-notch lineman for the Warriors, was an excellent athlete in football and basketball at Norwood High.

The elder Lydon’s absence no doubt will be a motivating factor as his son prepares to lead King Philip to another superb season.

“I know he’ll still be watching me,’’ Lydon said. “I’ve got to have a good season because I don’t want to disappoint him.

He taught me so much about sports. I’ll be working extra hard to make my father proud.

There’ll be an open seat at every game for him.’’

Lydon, who also plays basketball, enjoyed his dad’s presence at every regular season game.

He vividly remembers last year’s Thanksgiving Day game, the last time his father saw Pat play football.

“He was struggling, but he came to the game in Franklin and sat in a car close to the field,’’ Lydon said. “I kept his illness fairly private. Many of my teammates didn’t know what I was dealing with and that was fine because I didn’t want them worrying for me. Both the football and basketball teams were so supportive when I needed their help.’’

Sports helped Lydon deal with his adversity and they’ve helped him to remain strong and to stay focused.

Lydon, who plays guard and defensive tackle, will be one of KP’s captains this fall and he should have another outstanding campaign opening holes in the offensive line and pursuing

“I try to maintain a good mentality on the field and if younger players need help, I’ll be there for them,’’ Lydon said. “I’ll be a leader by example and be there if anyone needs help.’’

enemy ball-carriers on defense.

Last year, the Warriors posted a 9-1 record before bowing to Duxbury in the playoffs.

“My goals this season are for us to get to the playoffs again and go to the Super Bowl,’’ Lydon said. “We can achieve that if we all stay on the same page and give a solid team effort. As for me, I’ll strive to become a Hockomock League all-star. If that happens, it’ll be a testament to the work and dedication I’ll give the game.’’

Lydon, who started and played both ways last year, will be a key in both lines. He understands what’s needed to excel on both sides of the ball.

“To be a quality guard, you need to be quick, smart and have good footwork,’’ he said. “On defense, pursuit is a big key. You also have to penetrate, manage double teams and plant your feet so you don’t get moved backwards.’’

The 6-foot-1, 240-pound Lydon rates his run blocking better than pass blocking but he expects to hone his skills at both this season.

“I pull out of my guard slot okay,’’ he said of his run blocking. “I can get better at pass blocking if my footwork improves and I can hold my position. We’ve got a good group in the line. Billy Getchell is our center and Scott Favreau is our

KP coach Brian Lee likes Lydon’s ability, talent and dedicated approach to football.

“Pat does what’s needed for success,’’ Lee said. “He’s a quality lineman who works hard and excels on offense and defense. When he was dealing with his father’s situation, he never used his dad’s illness as an excuse. Many of his teammates didn’t know because he just came to practice every day and worked so hard.’’

Lydon rates his coach as a big plus in his development and recalls how helpful Lee was when he was just starting football as an eighth-grader.

“Coach Lee showed me how to lift weights correctly and has taught the proper technique needed in the line,’’ Lydon said.

“He knows the game, he’s a great motivator and he’s got a great staff.’’

An honor student, Lydon would like to continue playing football in college. He plans to major in criminal justice, hopefully at Westfield State.

For the present, however, Lydon will focus on football, then prepare for a season of basketball where he’ll play power forward, setting screens and rebounding. He’s acutely aware that his No. 1 fan won’t be at his games, but Pat Lydon fully understands that his father has a different vantage point as his son’s games unfold.

Please Visit Our Website to Read Online • www.localtownpages.com

Like his father did, Pat Lydon plays both football and basketball. This year a captain, the spirit of his father’s sportsmanship will live on in the young Captain.

Franklin Lighting Center 341 Union St., Franklin, MA • 508-520-4301 www.franklinlightingcenter.com

Large selection of interior and exterior lighting Lampshades and Lamp Repairs

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 22

Sports King Philip Wins Inaugural Barnstormers 13-15 Title The King Philip 13-15 Barnstormer team beat Easton 1 18-4 for the first place ending the inaugural season of the Barnstormers 13-15 League.

The King Philip team is comprised of young men from Norfolk and Wrentham ages 13 to

15. Coached by Andy Dunne, Kevin Cooper and Dan Gomes, they complied an 8-2 record over the course of the season. Seeded number one going into the playoffs, they maintained their first place status into the final game with plenty of consistent pitching,

hitting and fielding. Easton started as the sixth seed and played three days of fantastic ball to reach the championship game. The Barnstormer league consists of teams in Mansfield, Foxboro, Easton and King Philip.

Members of KP Barnstormers

are: Andrew Allen, Dylan Burke, Holden Cooper, Drew Dunne, Brandon Ferrand, Josh Gomes, Brian Kelly, Jack Heyer, Nick Lipka, Mike Roby, Michael Rochefort, Jamil Siddiqui, Donny Spellman, and Conner Zimmerman.

September 1, 2012

Wrentham 2nd Grader finishes 3rd in New England Kids Triathlon ON Sunday July 22, 2012 at MIT, the New England Kids Triathlon took place. It is the largest triathlon for children in the New England area. There were 533 participants.

The junior division and race for the athlete s consisted of a 100M swim in the Olympic size pool, a 3 mile bike ride and a ½ mile run.

Danielle Gresham, age 7, a second grade student in Wrentham finished 3rd out of 63 participants for 7 and 8 year old girls with a time of 26.38 taking home a 3rd place trophy for her efforts.

D

PRE-SEASON

Tired of the snow? So are we!! We don’t like the snow any-more than you do! The good news is Spring Training i c

O we are prepared to offer you a r

t i

Because we over-ordered, we have leftover heating units in our stockroom. T Therefore, i i is

OLD BOILER REPLACEMENT SPECIAL! Just as computer Avoid those untimely breakdowns and replace that tired,

Rebates up to $4,000 (gas) or $1,750 (oil) with 7 years to pay at 0% interest We offer high efficiency, Energy Star heating units that include

U

Maximize your savings by replacing your OLD boiler now: ➢ Rebate up to $4,000 (gas) or $1,750 (oil) with 0% financing and extended payment terms of 7 years* ➢ $200 Free Oil Delivery Discount Coupons (Oil accounts only, on automatic delivery) ! !

C

CALL NOW for the details and get ready for WINTER! *Old Boiler is over 30 years old and new one installed by September 30, 2012, this offer is exclusive of any other, restrictions, limitations and qualifications apply including those as specified by MassSave.

Check with your utility. !

!

508-653-5050

•

800-262-6462

•

www.coanoil.com

Run Your Inserts and Advertisements With Us! Call Christina Robertson 508-468-6916

September 1, 2012

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

How to choose a builder Whether the kids have all grown up and moved out or if the kids are on the way and it's time to expand a living area, building a new home is an exciting, yet often agonizing, experience. The reasons for building a new home are many, but regardless of the reason, the process of choosing a builder should remain the same.

Andrew Nadalin, president of Pace 2000 Inc. and a fourth generation builder and craftsmen, offers the following advice to prospective homeowners with their eyes set on building a dream home to call their own.

• Look for a builder with a solid reputation. A builder's reputation speaks volumes, but it doesn't have to speak for istself. That's because a builder who has spent years providing personal service, innovative design and quality workmanship will no doubt have a host of happy former customers

ready and willing to offer their input. If during the interview process a builder appears reticent to share his work or experiences with previous customers, this should be a red flag. Reputable builders will be proud of their work and more than willing to show it off.

• Find a builder who is flexible.

You will be paying to build your home, not the builder's home. A builder should be flexible and ready and willing to meet your needs, no matter how unique they might be.

• Look for a builder who does more than build. A good builder should do more than just build. A builder should provide a network of qualified professionals to make the process go more smoothly.

This network should include real estate and building consultants, interior designers, architects and engineers. Such connections can

provide peace of mind and will also illustrate that a builder is both respected in the community and is intent on ensuring your home becomes the dream home you envision it to be.

• Don't build on the cheap. Buyers who plan to build their own home are in the unique position to ensure their home is as safe and high-quality as possible. This isn't always the case when buying a resale, so make the most of your opportunity and use only top-of-the-line construction materials and features and choose a builder with experience in working with such materials and features. Building on the cheap could prove disastrous in the not too distant future, so don't sacrifice on quality when building a new home.

More information on selecting the right builder is available online at www.pace2000homes.com.

Factors that might hurt a home's value Nowadays, homeowners looking to sell their homes know it's not as easy to do so as it might have been a few years ago. A struggling economy has made it difficult for many homeowners to sell their homes for a price they're comfortable with.

But the sagging economy is not the only thing can make it difficult to sell a home. In fact, a host of other things, some obvious but some not so obvious, can hurt a home's value as well.

• Location: A home's location is arguably its best or worst selling point. A home in a great location won't be as difficult to sell as a home in a bad neighborhood. But location goes beyond a neighborhood's reputation, especially in recent years. Homeowners who live in a neighborhood or development with many foreclosures might find those foreclosed properties are hurting their own home's value.

Lots of foreclosures could negatively affect a neighborhood's reputation, which might make a home within that neighborhood less attractive to prospective buyers.

Selling a home isn't always so easy.

• Appearance: A home's appearance is another obvious variable that might affect its resale value.

Page 23

home

MARKETPLACE To Advertise Your Listings!

Call Christina Robertson

508-468-6916

Please Visit Our Website www.localtownpages.com Homeowners might want their home to reflect their own individuality, but that's not going to help when the time comes to sell the home. If the exterior paint is out of the ordinary, then it might be wise to choose a more traditional or conservative color before erecting the "For Sale" sign out front. The same goes for a home's interior. If the interior design is especially unique, a more traditional interior decor might help the home sell faster.

• Size and style: Another thing to consider when selling a home is its size and style. A home that stands out on the block might be an attention-grabber, but that's not always attractive to prospective buyers. For instance, a colonial sitting in the middle of a street filled with contemporary homes will stand out, but likely for all the wrong reasons. It will likely appear dated and out of place, which is something buyers might not want. In addition, if the home is considerably larger or smaller than the surrounding homes, then this could hurt its value.

• Non-conformity: In many ways, conformity is not considered an admirable trait. But when selling a home, conformity could

make the difference between a home selling quickly or remaining on the market for months if not years. When shopping for a home, buyers often shop in certain neighborhoods and towns and might see many different homes within a given ZIP code. Homeowners with homes that don't conform to others in the area might find it difficult to sell their homes. For instance, homeowners trying to sell a two bedroom home in a neighborhood filled with three bedroom homes might notice their home's value is not as high as that of surrounding homes, regardless of the neighborhood or how similar the home's exterior is to surrounding homes.

• Age: Older homes might have character and a sense of nostalgia, but appraisers take age into consideration when determining a home's value. And buyers tend to lean toward newer homes for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the feeling that newer homes have far more modern amenities than older homes.

When it comes to a home's value, there are a host of things that could ultimately increase or decrease that value in the eyes of prospective buyers.

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com

Page 24

September 1, 2012

Free and ltation Consu 1 Training 1 on sion Seesxpires 9/30/12 Offer

Starr and Glick

Orthodontics

Where Beautiful Smiles are Made!

Orthodontics and Invisalign for Children and Adults Now celebrating our 41st year of crafting beautiful smiles for generations of Millis and Medway residents.

Premier Elite Invisalign Providers (1000+ cases treated) Friendly and Professional Atmosphere

Convenient Appointments 24/7 On-Call Emergency Coverage

New Patients Always Welcome Complimentary initial exam and orthodontic diagnostic records Easy Flexible Payment Arrangements • Most Insurances and Flexible Spending Plans Accepted

Trust your family’s smiles to the most experienced orthodontic practice in the area.

508-359-2576 • 16 Park Street, Medfield www.drstarranddrglick.com