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Wrentham Sisters Make Community Sweeter – and Greener Candy-Making Abbey Leases Land for Solar Array in Franklin

Food Pantry Drive Aims for 1,200 lbs. of Food & Business Donations

By J.D. O’Gara They might live a monastic life of prayer and work similar to what monks and nuns lived hundreds of years ago when their order was founded, but the 42 Cistercian nuns of Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey, located in Wrentham, have displayed an openness to new technology that might seem to leave others in the Dark Ages.

In their latest endeavor, Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey, which is known for the Trappistine quality candy it makes, will open up a portion of their 580 acres located in Franklin for a $21 million, ground mounted, 7 Megawatt solar farm to be completed in two phases – the first being a 3.6 Mw portion. The project, to be undertaken by Kearsarge Franklin LLC, will be one of the largest of

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Sister Christa Maria and Sister Alice are shown with a likeness of Sister Damian, the first of the Abbey to learn the candy-making trade.

its kind in New England. The town of Franklin will purchase discounted power from the array under the Green Communities act, and the Abbey will receive rental payment for the land for 20-25 years.

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“We’ve been working with (Mount St. Mary’s and Kearsarge) to reach a power agreement and tax agreement,� says Jeff Nutting, Franklin Town Administrator. The deal is estimated to save Franklin $3 to $4 million in energy savings

as well as earn the town $160K to $200K in-added tax revenue over the course of 20 years. “We love not only God and our

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The holiday season is upon us this month, and heartened by the show of community support they got last year, the Franklin Food Elves, numbering 50 this year, are embarking on their “12 Days of Donating Drive� once again to stock the shelves of the Franklin Food Pantry. The charitable community service group aims this year to collect 1,200 pounds of food over the course of 12 days, an amount that would translate to about 900 meals, according to Erin Lynch, Development Director of the Franklin Food Pantry. “When we were really little, my Mom explained to us that there were people who went to bed hungry, and we wanted to help in some way,� says

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neighbor, but also our environment,” says Sr. Alice, who has been a member of Mount St. Mary’s Abbey since 1994. “We are very conscious of our environment and how to cooperate with nature.”

Mount St. Mary’s Abbey already uses geothermal energy to heat and cool its candy facility, borrowing the idea from its daughter house in Mississippi, says Sr. Alice. Similarly, in 2009, they erected a wind turbine that covers part of the monastery’s (but not the Candy House’s) electric bill. When their brother monks at St. Joseph’s Monastery embarked on a solar project, the sisters began looking at solar power as well.

“We can see that it is really a way to preserve God’s creation, a need to preserve the world as much as we can besides our personal living,” says Sr. Alice.

Sisters at Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey live a very ordered life, gathering to pray seven times a day, waking at 3:00 a.m. to begin each day, which ends with a 7:30 p.m. bedtime. In addition to prayer and silent contemplation, the nuns work make and sell candy in order to be self-supporting, live and work communally together. They also believe their simple work, work they do with their hands, helps them to be “mindful of God, share in His creation and be in sol-

“Work was always a very important aspect of our spirituality,” says Sister Christa Maria who has been with the Abbey since 1996. “Work and prayer go hand in hand, and this is how we came to make candy.”

The Sisters began producing candy at the Abbey back in 1956.

They sought an industry that would better conform to their monastic life style than baking bread, and through contact with St. Joseph’s Abbey met John Crand, a Greek candy maker. Crand, and his family, taught the Sisters how the trade. They began with vanilla caramels, and eventually learned to use other flavors, finally developing a Butternut munch in 1957. As they were taught by Crand, the Sisters still use top quality ingredients and no preservatives.

In fact, says Sr. Christa Maria, Sisters Damian and Edmund became specialists in making the candy.

“It was a part of their spiritual life,” she says. “Gradually, all our sisters joined making candy.” The old candy house had simple equipment, but in March of 2010, with a loan of $1.5 million and help from the community in raising $3.5 million, a brand new, state-ofthe-art Candy House was built.

“We have much more space now, which is a blessing,” says Sr. Christa Maria, who adds that the

Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey, located in Wrentham, will lease a portion of their land in Franklin for what will eventually be a 7 MegaWatt solar farm.

The Abbey will use rental money to help run their 56-year-old candy making tradition.

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older Sisters are now able to more easily access the Candy House to pitch in. In the new Candy House, the Abbey was able to open a gift shop, which has been a great success in the community, says Sr. Alice.

ilarly, the Abbey reaches out via its websites (www.msmabbey.org or www.trappistinecandy.com) in order to sell its candy.

“We use (technology) where we

Page 3 need to, but never in a way to indulge ourselves,” says Sr. Christa Maria. “It’s a question of how do we use it, and for what purpose and to what end.”

However, for a busy Candy House, it also has a very quiet atmosphere.

“Silence is a very, very strong tradition in our order,” says Sister Christa Maria, “…but when you have a silent life, you can make the same mistakes as when speaking, but speaking gives an opportunity to clear it up.” Now, says Sister Christa Maria, “We do integrate also verbal communication with one another, but we have very strict times where we do not talk, when we learn how to listen to God, also to listen to one another. Communication with one another should be the fruit of our silence. We are still learning to communicate with each other in a loving way.”

In the meantime, the Sisters of Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey are not averse to employing technology to further their way of life.

“When we did the fundraising, one of the sisters had permission to use Facebook to get the word to people, but it is not something that’s available to individual Sisters,” says Sr. Christa Maria. Sim-

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Food Elves founder Melissa Piana.

In 2005, Piana, then a 3rd grader, and her younger brother Cameron decided to hit the streets, wagon in tow, to collect food for the Franklin Food Pantry from neighbors in their neighborhood.

Her Mom, Lisa Piana, liked that the effort “was something they could do on their own with the wagon, and now Melissa’s driving, so they can still do it,” she laughs. Each year, the number of Food Elves has grown,

and now, they need a bit more than a wagon to bring the items to the food pantry. The need, however, remains high as the pantry now feeds 600 families, which translates to about 1,500 individuals.

“I think it is difficult to imagine that there are hundreds of people right here in Franklin that need food. We can make a difference in helping them,” says Cameron Piana. “The need for food donations increases during the winter because people need money for heating. When we lost our electricity during the storm, it is a reminder of things we sometimes take for granted.”

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The Franklin Food Elves have begun their 12 Days of Donating Drive for the Franklin Food Pantry. Fifty young people are participating this year to raise 1,200 lbs. of food from December 1-12. Eleven local businesses will also donate $200 each if that goal is met. Shown, from left, Maddie Gordon, Victoria Krasnick, Kirsten Hummel, Kasey Lynch, Kiara Cronin, Karen Cunningham, Nicolette McCarthy, Melissa Piana, Cameron Piana, Yagnya Govada, Mely Wu, Elise Frank, Amanda Chang, Ryan Dombroski and Sarah Georges.

Eleven local businesses (up from six last year) have pledged a $200 cash donation to the Franklin Food Pantry if the Food Elves reach their goal this year. That dollar amount translates to an additional 5,500 meals for hungry people in Franklin if the Elves reach their goal.

The Food Elves kicked off the “12 Days of Donating” campaign at the Holiday Stroll, placing red donation bins, adorned with their “Elf” logo, at these participating businesses: • Berry Insurance, 9 Main St. • Chestnut Dental Associates, 38 Pond St. • Dean Bank, 21 Main St. • Dean College, Campus Center • DCU, 500 West Central St. • East Coast Driving School, 25 East Central St. • Emma’s Quilt Cupboard, 12 Main St. • Franklin Downtown Partnership Office, 9 East Central St. • Jane’s Frames, 11 East Central St. • Murphy Business, 15 East Central St. • RE/MAX Executive Realty, 445 Franklin Village Dr. “Dean Bank has been supporting the Food Pantry for a very long time,” says Nicole Fortier, at Dean Bank. “We always put our own bins out, so when the Piana kids were starting the Food Elves, we jumped right in for a great cause.” Fortier, who has volunteered at the Food Pantry, adds, “We have a great customer base. They’re all very giving and supportive of the community.”

Jane Curran, owner of Jane’s Frames, says supporting the Food Pantry is “the right thing to do. There are a lot of people in need this year, even worse than the previous year,” she says. “I also like how (the Food Elves program) engages the rest of the community, so it’s a cooperative effort.”

The businesses participating are part of the Franklin Downtown Partnership.

“It is a good fit for the FDP, since so many businesses want to support the Franklin Food Pantry. We think it is important to bring attention to this important cause and to support the teens who are doing such important community service work in Franklin,” says Lisa Piana, also Executive Director of the FDP. Last year, The Franklin Food Elves and the Franklin Downtown Partnership exceeded their goals for the ‘12 Days of Donating’ campaign, collecting nearly twice the food and monetary donations they hoped for.

Together, the groups donated 2,035 pounds of non-perishable items and $4,266 during the 12-day drive.

One change will be made this year.

Elves brought the food to the Piana house last year. “We didn’t realize, though, that we would have a garage full of food,” says Lisa, who says this year, they’re “cutting out the middle man.”

She adds, “It was so wonderful that everybody wanted to make sure they reached their goal,” she says. “They would call and ask, ‘What do you need?’ The first time my kids went out, it was 40 lbs. of food and $40; now it’s over 2,000 lbs., which is really significant.”

“I think it makes people strive to have a goal, says Melissa, who notes that Cameron will take over heading the volunteer effort when she goes to college next year. “I’m so proud of it,” she adds. “I’m really glad that it’s become a town initiative. I want the whole town to feel like we’re helping.”

For more information about the Franklin Food Elves and the “12 Days of Donating” campaign, please contact the Franklin Downtown Partnership at downtown.frankin@yahoo.com or (774) 571-3109. For more information about the Franklin Food Pantry and what items are needed, please contact Development Director Erin Lynch or Operations Director Linda Sottile at (508) 528-1135, or go to their website, www.franklinfoodpantry.org/.

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A New Face – and Facebook – at Franklin Food Pantry

By J.D. O’Gara The Franklin Food Pantry has a new face, a new Facebook page, and pretty soon, a new initiative in the hopes of filling up pantry shelves.

In October, Erin Lynch joined the Franklin Food Pantry as its Director of Development.

“After the holidays, I will focus on a long-term strategy for development and really try to reach out and build more corporate relationships. As we work to expand awareness and expand our community network, we are very grateful for the incredible support and creative partnerships that currently exist,” says Lynch, whose background includes 10 years in nonprofit management.

One such partner, she says has been the local YMCA, working to make sure good nutrition is promoted. “We will be working in partnership with the YMCA to do a “Cooking Matters class,” says Lynch. “They received a grant, and they’re going to actually leave bag of groceries to prepare that meal.”

Need at the pantry continues to grow, so the pantry must continue its efforts to garner more support.

“Demand is increasing. We are adding families on a weekly basis,” says Linda Sottile, Director of Operations at the Pantry. “People now have to pay for heat and medical bills and other items. It’s

food in secure families. You can have a working household that is just not making enough to make ends meet. It’s hard.”

“Right now, we are creating the framework for our new Sponsor a Shelf program,” says Lynch, an internationally certified facilitator, who attended high school here in Franklin. “We hope to have one or two initial partners to sort of champion the program with us. It is for those types of items that we find we have great demand all the time.”

Through the “Sponsor A Shelf Program,” a local company or civic group sponsor can help the food pantry meet its needs by making sure a particular shelf that tends to run out quickly remains stocked. Sponsors can commit for one month, 3 months, 6 months, etc. A representative from a business or organization can shop for specific items and drop off the donation to the pantry, or the group can contribute funds for a specific item and volunteers from the Pantry will shop for them.

When a company or group sponsors a shelf, the Pantry will display their sign on that shelf, so clients can recognize the sponsorship.

The sponsorship will also be acknowledged on the Franklin Food Pantry website (www.franklintoodpantry.org), where the business/organization will be listed as a partner to the Pantry.

“The idea of “Sponsor a Shelf” is to give our community the opportunity to help keep the shelves full,” says Lynch. “There are certain items that we always go through in any given month, so if a business can partner with us and say, ‘We’re going to make sure we keep green beans stocked for three months,’ we’d be able to tell them roughly what the monetary cost would be or how much product that would be.”

Paper goods, such as toilet paper, are at a premium at the Franklin Food Pantry, says Lynch. Families who use the pantry, for example, are limited to just two rolls of toilet paper a month. If in the odd chance there are any paper towels or napkins available, families can take just one. A similar situation exists for any personal care items such as toothpaste, liquid soaps or shampoos and conditioners.

Food items such as peanut butter and jelly, and tuna disappear quickly, too, says Linda Sottile, Director of Operations.

At the recent end of the Fiscal Year, the Franklin Food Pantry had served just under 600 families, which translates to about 1,500 individuals.

About 38% of those are children under 18.

Sottile notes that about 150,000 lbs. of food were distributed.

Erin Lynch, the new Development Director at the Franklin Food Pantry, seeks to form a community

For the Dec - support network. ember holiday, Boar’s Head donates about 100 hams and offers discounts to the pantry for about another 100, says Sottile, who adds that the Pantry will also offer a few turkeys.

For more information on the Franklin Food Pantry, call (508) 528-3115. For information on the “Sponsor a Shelf” program, e-mail

Erin Lynch at erin@franklinfoodpantry.org.

The Franklin Food Pantry, a member of the Greater Boston Food Bank, is open from Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and is located at 43 West Central Street (P.O. Box 116), Franklin, MA 02038-0116.

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FPAC's The Nutcracker Features Special Guest Artists Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet, Nureyev’s Don Quixote, Bournonville’s La Sylphide, Gielgud’s Giselle, Balanchine’s Coppelia, Tharp’s In the Upper Room and Forsythe’s The Second Detail.

Guest artists Erica Cornejo, Boston Ballet principal dancer, and Carlos Molina, former American Ballet Theatre soloist and Boston Ballet principal, will dance the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier in Franklin Performing Arts Company’s presentation of The Nutcracker.

Guest artists Erica Cornejo, Boston Ballet principal dancer, and Carlos Molina, former American Ballet Theatre soloist and Boston Ballet principal, will dance the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier in Franklin Performing Arts Company’s presentation of The Nutcracker. A popular FPAC tradition for more than 20 years, performances will take place on Saturday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 9, at 2 p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street in Franklin. FPAC’s production of this timeless classic features more than 100 dancers from 25 towns and many area dance schools.

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Colombian-born Carlos Molina began his career with the Ballet de Cali before joining the Hartford Ballet in 1994 as a principal dancer. Following his win of the first Igor Youskevitch Award at the New York International Ballet Competition in 1996, Molina joined the American Ballet Theatre in 1998, quickly rising from corp member to soloist. In 2004, Molina joined the Boston Ballet as a principal dancer, retiring from the company after six years to pursue a freelance career. As a freelance principal dancer, Molina has been a featured guest artist with many renowned companies, choreographers and schools. He has worked with noted choreographers including Jiri Kylian, William Forsythe, Nacho Duato, Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, Twayla Tharp and Choo San Goh. Real-life husband and wife, Molina and Cornejo reprise roles danced in FPAC’s 2010 and 2011 Nutcracker productions, respectively. FPAC Executive Director Raye Lynn Mercer said, “Our company is proud to bring international ballet stars to Franklin. It is

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December Calendar of Events December 1 Cub Scout Pack 126 Pancake Breakfast, 811 a.m., Elks Hall 1077 Pond St. in Franklin.

We will have pictures with Santa for $3, themed baskets being raffled at $1 per raffle ticket, and a delicious pancake breakfast for $6 per person, kids 2 and under and scouts in uniform are free.

Society of St. Vincent DePaul of St. Mary’s Church food collection, items may be left in conference room downstairs or in rear of church itself or in marked boxes at doors in main art of church. This month, needs are cereal, paper towels, chowder, applesauce & juice, as well as diapers, sizes 2-5. Donations with dented cans or beyond expiration must be discarded.

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4th Annual Handbell Concert, “Angels, Bells and Kings,” by New England Ringers, Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main St., Franklin, $15 pp; Call (508) 528-3803 or visit www.newenglandringers.org or franklinfederated.org.

December 4 Franklin High School Winter Concert & Silent Auction, 7 p.m., Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, Horace Mann Middle School, 214 Oak St., Franklin Music Boosters to hold silent auction starting at 6:30.

December 5 Holiday Bazaar, Franklin Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Center, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., 130 Chestnut St., Franklin December 7 Girl Scout Troop 80637 Parents Night Out, 610 p.m., For $20, high school girl scouts (many certified in babysitting and CPR/first aid) will offer babysitting, Location to be provided to parents at time of preregistration. Email names and ages of children, along with parent contact info., to troop80637@gmail.com. Space is limited.

December 8 The Nutcracker, Franklin Performing Arts Company, 7:30 p.m., Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, Franklin. Tickets $30, $28 and $26. Cal (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fpaconline.com.

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December 9 The Nutcracker, Franklin Performing Arts Company, 2 p.m., Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, Franklin. Tickets $30, $28 and $26. Cal (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fpaconline.com.

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December 11 Yankee Quilters, 7 p.m., meets on the second and Third Tuesday of each month at St. Johns Church in Franklin, 508-528-7758 December 13 A Christmas Carol Times Two!, dramatic reading performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, 7 p.m., Franklin United Methodist Church, 82 W. Central St., $10 per person, age 7+ show, proceeds to food pantry. Visit Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central Thurs. 5-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or Sunday 1-4 p.m. for tickets.

December 15 Humbug!, Franklin Performing Arts Company, show to be performed at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium. Tickets $30, $28 and $26. Cal (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fpaconline.com. Group sales available.

Winterbloom, Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, $25, www.circlefolk.org December 16 Humbug!, Franklin Performing Arts Company, show to be performed at 2 p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium. Tickets $30, $28 and $26. Cal (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fpaconline.com. Group sales available.

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Community VNA Hospice Care will host their annual holiday tree lighting on Sunday, December 2, 2012 beginning at 4:00 PM indoors at their 10 Emory Street, Attleboro headquarters. This year’s program will incorporate stories from Native American beliefs on the human connection with animals and nature.

The memorial tree lighting is free and open to the public and includes holiday music, refreshments and the opportunity to add the names of loved ones to stars on the holiday tree.

For more information or to add a star for a loved one, go to www.communityvna.com and click on the Donate Now button or call Community VNA at 800-220-0110 extension 1305. All funds raised help support care and services provided by Community VNA Hospice Care.

New Franklin Business Opens Doors Absolutely Fabulous Affairs, a full-service event planning company, opened its doors for business in September. Absolutely Fabulous Affairs works with clients to create a party or event. One of their specialties is creating displays called "interactive party stations," which are designed to engage guests and provide a unique and fun way to serve food, drinks or dessert at an event. Owner Sandi Verhaegen has created parties for children, teens, and adults. "If you can dream it, I can do it," is her philosophy. For more information, call (773) 332-0718 or visit www.abfabaffairs.com.

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Speaking of trees – how about going truly green this year with an all natural holiday tree, perhaps one you’ve actually chopped down yourself. Christmas tree farms replenish their stock year after year, so a live tree is definitely a super “green” choice.

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Poinsettias plants are a GREAT way to infuse a little holiday color into your home! These gorgeous plants come in a variety of colors and sizes.

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Tiny Tim would appreciate anything that is edible, fruits with sprigs of greenery in a bowl make a wonderful display throughout the season.

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Bert Jacobs to Speak at Dean College Life is good co-founder to Deliver Executive Lecture Series address in Spring 2013 Dean College proudly announces that Bert Jacobs, Co-founder and Chief Executive Optimist of The Life is good Company, has been confirmed to speak at its campus on Thursday, April 4, 2013.

“We are thrilled to have Bert Jacobs speak to our students and the local community,” says Dean College President Dr. Paula M. Rooney. “Mr. Jacobs is committed to philanthropy and has a wonderful perspective on life. As individuals, we can share our time, talent or treasure. Mr. Jacobs has given all three and sees our youth as an important part of paying this message forward. This will be an opportunity for our students to absorb that message. It should be a special night.”

Bert Jacobs, Co-founder and Chief Executive Optimist of The Life is good Company, will be speaking at Dean College April 4th.

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• Gym membership: Fitness centers tend to see a spike in enrollment at the dawn of a new year, as men and women who want to get healthier take the first step by signing up for a gym membership. The holiday season can be a great time to sign up for a membership, as many fitness centers waive their initiation fees in an effort to attract more customers. When trying to help a friend or family member get back on a healthy track, offer to pay a portion of their membership fees or, if their preferred club is charging an initiation fee, offer to pay that instead. Recipients might feel more obligated to go to the gym if they know a loved one helped pay for it.

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• Bicycle: Few activities are more enjoyable and simultaneously beneficial as riding a bicycle.

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• Cookbook: Adopting a healthier lifestyle does not have to be all about exercise. In fact, eating healthier is just as important as exercising more. A common misconception about eating healthy is that healthy foods don't boast the flavor of those irresistible, yet ultimately un-

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Living Healthy Floaters and Flashes – A Common Complaint John F. hatch, M.D. Symptoms of floaters and flashes are a common complaint in an ophthalmologist’s office.

Although it is more common in patients over 40, it can occur at any age.

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aging and is called syneresis.

When this occurs, the vitreous, a semi-rigid jelly, becomes more liquid-like and cells that are normally clear, clump together to form discreet opacities that move within the clear jelly. When light shines into the eye, these clumps cast a shadow onto the light-sensing retina. The shadows appear

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Vitreous syneresis is the most common cause of floaters. Usually they only appear in one eye at a time and occur without warning. Since some causes of floaters may represent a serious eye problem such as hemorrhage or inflammation, it is recommended that all patients with new onset floaters be seen by an ophthalmologist for an exam within a few days. There is no treatment necessary for vitreous syneresis but the symptoms of floaters may persist. In some patients, it is quite distracting, but in most the symptoms slowly subside as the vision center in the brain learns to ignore them.

A smaller percentage of patients complain of flashes as well as floaters. In addition to floaters from vitreous syneresis, the jelly may separate from the retina in the back of the eye. This is called a posterior vitreous detachment, or PVD. When the vitreous contracts and pulls away from the retina, it often tugs on the retina. When the retina is stimulated mechanically, it causes flashing lights, or photopsia. The flashes usually appear in an arc-like pattern in the peripheral vision. Other causes of photopsia include trauma both direct (blow to the eye) and indirect (sudden deceleration as in a car accident). If flashes occur in both eyes at the same time without floaters, then a migraine is often to blame, even if there is no headache.

A PVD is more worrisome because in some patients the vitreous may separate with enough

force to pull a small hole or tear in the retina. This can then lead to a retinal detachment, which may be sight threatening and require urgent treatment. Sometimes an in-office laser procedure is indicated, and sometimes surgery by a retinal specialist is required.

Early diagnosis is important.

The doctors, technicians and staff at the Milford-Franklin Eye Center have more than 20 years experience in taking care of patients with floaters and flashes.

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GS Troop to Hold Parents Night Out Girl Scout troop 80637, comprised of High School-aged girls, is pleased to announce “Parents Night Out”; an opportunity for parents to leave their children with the Girl Scouts on Friday, December 7 2012 from 6-10 p.m. The children will be entertained with holiday themed activities such as crafts, games and snacks. Many of the troop members are certified babysitters and CPR/first aid trained adult supervision will also be present. Boys and girls who are potty trained through elementary age are welcome. The cost per child is $20, and the location will be provided to the parents at the time of pre-registration. Space is

limited. To pre-register, email the ages and names of children, along with the parent contact information to troop80637@gmail.com.

Girl Scout troop 80637 is raising funds to cover expenses incurred for troop activities and for costs associated with girls who are earning their Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award Girl Scout Seniors (grades 9-10) and Ambassadors (grades 11-12) can earn. The award is designed to be completed by an individual girl who completes two Senior or Ambassador journeys or completes one Senior or Ambassador journey and has earned a Girl Scout Silver

Award. Once the prerequisites are completed, the Girl Scout will plan and perform an individual take action project relating to an issue that she cares about. The completion of the project will make a lasting difference in the local community, region, or beyond.

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Pancake Breakfast Planned December 1 The Federated Church of Norfolk will hold a Pancake breakfast on December 1 from 8-10 a.m. in the fellowship hall of the church. In addition to our famous homemade pancakes, ham, sausage and cinnamon rolls, we will also offer fresh homemade biscuits and sausage gravy and we will cook omelets or fresh eggs to order. It’s all you can eat for $7, with a Sr. citizen cost of $5 and 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 church vestry and restrooms are handicapped accessible. For more information, contact the church office, (508) 528-0262.

Girl Scouts are pleased to announce their annual Girl Scout cookie sale will begin on December 7, 2012 and continue until March 12, 2013. Local Girl Scout troops will be taking orders for cookies from their families and friends until January 15, 2013. Pre-ordered cookies will be delivered to the troops during the week of February 2, 2013. Cookies will also be available for purchase at booth sales throughout the town of Franklin. Dean Bank, Stop&Shop, Dunkin Donuts and Walgreens, have all partnered with the Franklin Girl Scouts in past years to allow Girl Scout troops to sell cookies at their businesses.

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2012 Annual St. John’s Christmas Fair This year St. John’s Christmas Fair will be held Saturday, December 1st from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the St. John’s Parish Hall located at 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin, MA. There will be homemade gift baskets, Cookie Walk, pastry table, as well as hot soup and coffee to enjoy. Pictures with Santa as well as other activities for the kids! Join us for a fun day!

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Holiday Lights and Santa Spottings Fatima Shrine Christmas Lights Display Through January first, 101 Summer St., Holliston, (508) 429-2144 The lights are on every day from 5 to 9 p.m.

Every day, the hall will be opened for people who come to visit the Christmas lights, with goodies for everyone, young and old: hot chocolate, pastries, cookies, munchkins, etc. Fatima Shrine celebrates the Christmas Vigil Mass on Dec. 24th, at 8 p.m., while Christmas Day Solemn Mass will be on Dec. 25th at 11 a.m.

Millis Winter Wonderland December 7-23, 60 Causeway Street, opens, 6-10 p.m. nightly, donations to the Salvation Army are encourage in lieu of admission to the drive-through Christmas fantasy land of lights and mechanical scenes, courtesy of the Meehan family. www.milliswonderland.com Christmas Festival of Lights, National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette Through December (January 1 last night), 947 Park St., Route 118, Attleboro. Visit www.lasaletteshrine.org/services/ Christmas.schedule.html or call (508) 222-5410. Admission and parking free.

Edaville Railroad Christmas Festival of Lights 5 Pine Street, Carver, MA 02330, info@edaville.cominfo@edaville.com, (508) 8668190, December 1-2, 6-9, 12-24 (Closed Christmas Day), December 26-January 1J January 3-6, Weekdays 4 pm - 9 p.m., Weekends 2 - 9 p.m., $18 Ages 2-59, $16 Seniors (over 60), Under 2 free During the Christmas season, Edaville is transformed into a winter wonderland of holiday delights! Passengers can relax comfortably in warm and dry coaches while riding through a spectacular holiday setting fea-

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Franklin Schools Norfolk Choir to Join Charles River Chorale for Holiday Concert Named to 2012 AP December 8th Performance at District Honor Roll Millis High School The Charles River Chorale presents its 28th holiday concert, Sounds of the Season, on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. The concert takes place in the auditorium of the Millis High School. The Norfolk Federated Church Cathedral Bell Choir will also join the Chorale. In addition to the performance, festivities include an audience sing-a-long, holiday raffle, and silent auction. Tickets are available at the door.

The Chorale is a non-audition all-volunteer group based in Millis and is comprised of over 50 singers from surrounding towns. Just this past August, Greg Quilop became the chair of its executive board. Led

by Musical Director and founder Roy S. Kelley, the Charles River Chorale presents Chorale's 28th season entertaining local audiences. The group performs two major concerts a year - Holiday and Spring Concerts - at Millis High School. Visit www.charlesriverchorale.net for additional information.

Town One of 46 Mass. Public School Districts Chosen In mid-November, State education officials announced that 46 Massachusetts public school districts, including Franklin Public Schools, were named to the College Board's 2012 AP District Honor Roll for expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum and maintaining or improving the percent of students scoring 3 or higher.

According to the College Board, more school districts from Massachusetts earned a spot on the honor roll than any other state in the nation. A total of 539 districts across the U.S. and Canada were selected for the 3rd annual AP Honor Roll.

The College Board bases inclusion on the AP District Honor Roll according to the following criteria: Increased access to AP courses by at least 4% in large districts, 6% in medium districts or 11% in small districts The percentage of African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native students taking AP exams must not have decreased more than 5% for large and medium districts and 10% for small districts.

Performance levels were maintained or improved when comparing the percentage of exams scoring 3 or higher from 2010 to 2012.

The Charles River Chorale, shown here, will welcome the Norfolk Federated Church Cathedral Bell Choir at its 28th holiday concert at Millis High School on December 8th, at 7:30 p.m. Photo used courtesy of Charles River Chorale, taken by Tim Rice of Tim Rice Photography

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Rick and Dick Hoyt Honored at 7th Annual Legends Ball

By ReBecca Kensil The 7th annual Legends Ball, a charity gala at Lake Pearl Luciano’s in Wrentham for the Hockomock Area YMCA, honored father and son team, Dick and Rick Hoyt, for their story of inclusion and perseverance.

“The love that Dick has for his son is something that is just beyond commendable,” says Butch Stearns, the gala’s emcee and Boston sports personality, while speaking to the crowd.

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bral palsy, confined to a wheel chair at age five, and denied access to public schools because of his disability. His parents fought to send him to public school. Rick not only completed public school, but finished a special education degree at Boston University. He used his degree to create The Hoyt

Foundation, a nonprofit that assists people with special needs. In addition, the duo has competed in more than 1,000 athletic competitions (road races, triathlons, and marathons) together, including 30 Boston Marathons. At first, race organizers tried to exclude them unless they could qualify in Rick’s younger age group, which they did at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C.

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The event proceeds provide opportunities for children with special needs to participate with their typically developing peers in YMCA programs, activities, and services through the Integration Initiative program, established in 2004. The program improves social skills, builds self-esteem, increases physical activity and independence, and enhances mutual respect among people of all abilities.

“The Hoyts are an incredible inspiration. I sat and watched the marathon so many years at Boston College. All the times seeing them run in the marathon, it is an incredible inspiration. It makes you feel like just because your child has a disability, doesn’t mean they’re not capable of doing amazing, amazing things. They are a true inspiration,” says mother Cathy Ohlson, whose son, Christopher, 12, has autism and is active with the Integration Initiative.

YMCA Hockomock President Ed Hurley, in a speech at the gala, highlighted the Integration Initiative.

The 7th Annual Legends Ball, which benefits programs for children with special needs at the Hockomock YMCA, this year honored father and son team Dick and Rick Hoyt (third and fourth from left, bottom row) for their story of inclusion and perseverance. The Hoyts were the first non-New England Patriots to be given this honor.

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“Well, I’d first heard about them in college. I’d been impressed with everything they’ve done and continue to do, and I think it’s an inspiration to a lot of people,” says Nate Solder, current Patriots tackle who was attending his second

“It’s a great cause,” says Tim Fox, former Patriots safety who has been a strong Legends Ball supporter since its inception, helping with the gala’s live auction, and whose daughter teaches autistic children.

Other attendees were there for their family members involved in the Integration Initiative.

At the end of the night, to the crowd’s delighted surprise, John Hancock Financial Services gifted a small statue of the Hoyts racing, in addition to a life-sized one that will be placed in Hopkinton, where the Boston Marathon begins. Other big news included Patriots owner Robert Kraft contributing $10,000 to this Legends Ball because he was so inspired by the Hoyts.

Contributions also came in by auction. A silent and live auction included some unique items: an Italian villa vacation, a jet-fighter experience, and a signature football signed by all of the nights’ legends (over 30 attended).

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With 20 years of teaching experience in both Bulgaria and the United States, Todov, also the Music Director of the First Parish Church in Waltham, opened his charming music school less than a month ago. Ivy Music offers three separate instruction rooms and brings together top notch music instructors under one roof:

By J.D. O’Gara There’s a little white house in Norfolk – a little white house with green trim, nestled in a wood grown wild with Boston ivy. The small home at 175 Main Street, stands in quiet contrast to the busy street and neighboring plaza across the way – but it won’t be quiet for long. It will soon not only be the home of musician and teacher Todor Stoinov and his young wife and partner, Vaska, but Ivy Music also promises to be a place of growth and song in the heart of the small town.

Todor Stoinov loves music. He also loves Norfolk. The tenured

professor of music, who began learning piano at the age of 5 in his native Bulgaria, has brought his passion, and his life, here to stay.

“I have many private students in Norfolk, and I love the town,” says Stoinov. “For several years, I’ve been thinking about living here, raising my children here and starting a business, because I love the attitude and the people here. I hope I’ll be serving the community well.”

Stoinov also loves what he does.

“I have the best job in the world,” says Todor, an awardwinning performer who has traveled the world with orchestras and holds degrees in music from the State Academy of Music in Sofia, Bulgaria and New Bulgarian University as well as here in the states from the University of Southern Mississippi and the Longy School of Music. “I work with kids, and I work with

Violist Maritsa Hristova was recently awarded Second Prize at the 2012 Alexander & Buono International String Competition, NY. The performer and composer holds a Master’s in Viola Performance from the Longy School of Music of Bard College and has won numerous other distinctions and awards: James Rosamilia, a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship, is currently pursuing his BM in Cello Performance from Longy School of Music of Bard College and has taught and performed in both the United States and Canada; Steve Marchena graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music, teaching contemporary guitar there. The winner of the 2004 Northeast Finals of Guitarmageddon, Marchena has performed on more than 30 CD releases and toured the U.S.A. and Europe; Soprano Sarah K. Orlovsky recently received her graduate degree in vocal music performance from the Longy School of Music.

She has appeared in operatic performances, serves as soprano section leader and soloist at Sacred

Heart Parish in Newton and provides vocal-technique instruction to Boston-based chorus, Sharing a New Song; Tenor Justin E. Moore has earned degrees in Vocal Performance and Vocal Music Education from Southeast Missouri State University and a Master’s from the Longy School of Music at Bard College. He is a tenor section leader and soloist at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Harvard Square and serves as a choral teaching artist through the Metropolitan Opera Guild’s Urban Voices program.

Stoinov envisions introducing his instructors to the area by offering free concerts at local schools, as well as regular recitals in area churches.

“In the summer, we will do concerts here and invite the public to open concerts,” says Vaska Stoinov, who will help manage the school.

Norfolk,” says the teacher, who says he loves to spread his knowledge and love for music to his students. “I want to be the center of the music here, the lighthouse of music.”

Ivy Music School, at 175 Main Street in Norfolk, will offer private music instruction in piano, strings and voice seven days per week.

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Last minute funding came through last year.

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Library materials – books, DVDs, audiobooks, music CDs, Blu-ray, etc., and more staff hours.

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15,373 have library cards; however, total attendance in the library was 177,324. Many residents benefit every day from services that do not require a library card - programs, wireless, quiet study, homework help.

The Mass. Board of Library Commissioners has noted that the MAR requirement is there to make sure that no one library is unfairly drawing resources from other towns while not providing a resource to others in the network.

How many patrons of other libraries in the network come to use Franklin's resources? Is there enough to go around? Are there stats on how often Franklin people call upon the resources of other libraries?

Our services are open and free to all. Residents from neighboring communities are regulars at our programs; and use library computers and museum passes often.

Also, we are among a handful of libraries in Massachusetts that lends materials (books, audiobooks) across the nation.

1st quarter stats: Items received by Franklin residents – 12,363; Items provided by Library – 10,036.

Important Notes: Annual book budget increased by 53% from 2011, providing more new materials for patrons than previous year.

Checkouts for downloadable e-books increased by 52%. ($5,000 funding provided by the Friends of the Library) Investment in and the use of automated services has enabled the library to provide higher level of services with less staff. Use of automated selfcheck-out has increased by 35% from last year; and now accounts for 43% of our total circulation.

Total circulation in FY2012 was 309,807, down 9% from FY2011. (Large sections of the collection were unavailable during renovation).

Total attendance at children’s programs increased by 28% from 4,134 in FY2011 to 5,328 in FY2012.

Library visits increased by 7%, from 165,403 in FY2011 to 177,324 in FY2012.

New Initiatives in FY2012 Opened Fridays for the first time in 3 years. The Library is now open 60 hrs. a week, 6days a week – a 15% increase from FY2011 and 1hour more than the 59hours statutory requirement.

Opened a Student’s Assistance Center in October 2011 to provide free homework assistance to students in grades 2-8.

Incorporated Kindles and Nooks in the circulating collection Added a Blu-ray collection Added a Speed view Collection (3day loan of DVDs & Blu-rays) Initiated a local author’s shelf Expanded Services in FY2012 Home delivery for patrons with disabling conditions Speed view collection (7 day new popular fiction and non fiction) Downloadable e-books Downloadable audio-books Family and special programming When will you know whether you have received the MAR waiver or not? What will happen if a waiver is not given?

February, Libraries in certified municipalities are not required to lend library materials to the library in the noncertified municipality.

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Tri-County Students Help Install Dacey Field Disc Golf Course A group of Tri-County RVTHS students have volunteered their time to prepare an area of Dacey Community Field on Lincoln Street in Franklin, MA for the final installation stages of an 18-hole disc golf course.

Sophomores Matthew Lombardo of North Attleboro and Ryan O’Toole of Medway, and Freshmen Jake Difloures of Franklin, Caleb Joyce-Vorce of Medway, and Zachary Wilds of Wrentham have spent many recent weekend mornings assisting with trimming, mowing, weed whacking and clearing efforts on the new course.

“They did a good job. They were out working with us for the last four or five weeks helping to finish up with the clearing process,” explained Ryan Jette, Director of Recreation for the Town of Franklin. Jette is leading the disc golf course installation at Dacey Field and supervised the students’ on-site work. “All 18 holes have been installed and are playable.

Our next step is to install rubber tee pads with gravel for drainage,” he added.

Tri-County freshman Jake Difloures of Franklin is part of the Tri-County student team working to clear an area of Dacey Field for a Disc Golf Course.

Disc Golf is similar to traditional golf, with nine and 18-hole courses designed with pars. Instead of playing with golf clubs and balls, disc golfers attempt to complete holes by throwing different sized discs, such as drivers, mid-ranges, and putters that each have their own flight characteristics for specific shots. A hole in a disc golf course is considered complete when the disc lands in the basket at the end of the hole, which is made of galvanized steel and 24 individual chains.

The 18-hole disc golf course at Dacey Field is built along walking trails in order to make it a fun and challenging course for players, who must throw their discs around trees and branches to complete holes. According to Jette, the Town of Franklin Recreation Department completed the initial clearing of the area in February and March of 2012 without disruption to the area’s wetlands and with minimal impact to trees in order to preserve the beauty of the park.

Tri-County students became involved in the final stages of the project through the school’s Service Learning Experience program.

Tri-County’s Service Learning Experience recognizes that serving others is an integral part of personal growth and asks that students in grades 9, 10, and 11 complete community service and volunteer work that appeals to their personal interests and abilities.

the course’s holes. It’s satisfying work because you get to see the before and after, and how far it’s come. Then when it’s finished, we’ll get to see other people using it and appreciating it,” he explained.

Jake Difloures, a Tri-County freshman involved in the project, said that his experience running his own lawn care business has proven helpful for the work he’s been doing at Dacey Field. “We’re clearing away brush to make room for

The disc golf course at Dacey Field is free to play and will be open year-round. Dacey Field also features baseball and soccer fields, a playground, and a dog park, which was installed just over a year ago.

Ryan O’Toole of Medway (left) and Matthew Lombardo of North Attleboro (right), both Tri-County sophomores, have been clearing an area of Dacey Field on Lincoln Street in Franklin, for the installation of an 18-hole Disc Golf Course.

One of the holes on the new Dacey Field disc golf course.

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Interfaith Group Finds Common Values, Common Causes

By J.D. O’Gara As at any other point in human history, if you follow the news, you’ll likely hear stories of people of different faiths attacking each other – verbally or violently. What often isn’t told are the stories of them trying to get to know each other, work together and celebrate the common values within their belief systems.

Such is the story, however, for eight houses of faith in Franklin.

The Franklin Federated Church, First Universalist Society, Temple Etz Chaim, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. John’s Episcopal Church, Franklin United Methodist Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Divine Mercy Old Catholic Parish.

These different religious organizations in town are united as the

Franklin Interfaith Council, and there they explore their common ground.

We’re a group made up of the houses of faith of Franklin,” says Bob Evans, Treasurer of the Franklin Interfaith Council. “There are clergy and lay representatives from each house that meet once a month from September to June.

We run activities around all the common values that we have.”

“Currently there are eight houses of faith in the council, but it is open to any and all,” says Mike Lobo, President of the Franklin Interfaith Council. The Council, he says makes “all of us aware of each others’ belief structures and makes sure that we handle it with the dignity with which we should be treating everybody.”

Reverend Carol Rosine, First Universalist Society minister, has been a member of the Council for 25 years.

“I’ve been around since the beginning. I actually saw it go from an ecumenical council to an interfaith council,” she says. “When Temple Etz Chaim was founded, we went through an intentional process to make it an interfaith group. In order for organizations to be part of it, they have to be willing to be in dialogue and in partnership with each other.”

Respect, she says, is a big deal.

“Really, we have learned to appreciate each other’s religious traditions,” says Rosine. “We spend part of each meeting time actually talking about the different religious concepts and the way that our different groups are organized so that we can have a deeper und of each other’s traditions.

Members of the Franklin Interfaith Council, made up of eight different houses of worship in Franklin, recently gathered for a Celebration of Thanksgiving. The group works to meet common ground and celebrate each other, as well as help the community. Shown here are members of the Franklin Interfaith Choir.

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Talking together with each other is not all the Franklin Interfaith Council does. The group has taken on moral and social issues of the day, says Rosine. “We’ve taken on issues we’ve been able to reach consensus on, affordable housing, issues of war and peace, issues of racism – back some years ago was some skinhead activity in Franklin.

We did work to become “No Place for Hate” through the AntiDefamation League.” Rosine note the Council’s involvement in the Darfour Project and 350.org as well, and that it became involved in a discussion of a display of the

cross on town common.

The group also helps people in the community who need it. At Thanksgiving this year, the Council filled 150 Thanksgiving bags.

Each religious group took over in providing certain items for the bags. What’s more, they take contributions from members to offer annual fuel assistance to families having trouble covering their heating costs.

“The fuel assistance came out about 4-5 years ago, when there was such economic downturn with so many people losing their jobs, and that was a period of time where the Food Pantry was just expanding exponentially,” says Rosine. “We helped to fill that gap a little bit.”

In fact, a collection for the fuel assistance program was recently taken at a November 18th Thanksgiving service, one of a number of events regularly sponsored by the Franklin Interfaith Council. The group has held other joint celebrations as well, for the Fourth of July, in Remembrance of September 11th, a Voices of Faith concert, in which houses came together to share their music of faith, and coming up, an annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Donations to the Franklin Interfaith Council’s Fuel Assistance Program can be made through one of the local houses of worship, by emailing fuelassistance@franklininterfaithcouncil.o rg or by visiting the community outreach link at the group’s website, http://www.franklininterfaithcouncil.org/home. Those who need assistance would also go through those channels.

“We would like to have the request for assistance to go through the local clergy,” says Lobo. “Just contact one of the members with a letter or phone call.”

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Franklin Performing Arts Company to Present Humbug! in contemporary America. The production features musical hits of many genres with live accompaniment by a 10-piece band of professional musicians. Humbug! will be performed on Saturday, December 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 16, at 2 p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, in Franklin.

This holiday season, the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Humbug! A Beggar’s Opera, an original musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. FPAC’s contemporary retelling of the

Dickens holiday classic was conceived and written by Franklin’s Nick Paone, who also co-directs the production and portrays the lead character of Scrooge. From 16 area communities, a talented ensemble cast of 150 professional

artists, amateur performers, families and students of the arts will bring Paone’s fresh interpretation of Dickens’ work to the stage.

Paone’s script features Dickens’ familiar characters and storyline, but re-imagines the allegorical tale

A family favorite since debuting as part of FPAC’s 2008-09 season, Humbug! returns with updated references to current events and pop culture, so it retains an unpredictable timeliness and freshness.

Paone has reinvented the Dickens story for a modern audience, producing satire so current it reflects the news of the day, right up through the week of production.

As Scrooge embarks on his transformative journey of self-redemption, he faces his nighttime visitors with unexpected twists and hilarious turns along the way.

The plotline is supported by an

entertaining and accessible score that includes creative treatments of Broadway and pop hits ranging from Duke Ellington and The Beatles to Michael Jackson and Adele. Paone notes, “We were able to look at the entire canon of music history and pick songs suited to each moment of the show. Every person in the audience, whether they’re 5 years old or 105, will recognize at least one song.”

FPAC Executive Director Raye Lynn Mercer co-directs the production, with musical direction by Hallie Wetzell, choreography by Kellie Stamp, Mercer and Paone, and costuming and production coordination by Tracy Lane.

Tickets for FPAC’s Humbug! cost $30, $28, and $26 and may be purchased at the FPAC Box Office (34 Main Street, Franklin), through online ticketing at www.fpaconline.com, or by phone at (508) 528-8668.

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December 1, 2012

Franklin Sports Franklin Bids a Fond Farewell as Harold Williams Retires

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It was back in 1964, the year the Beatles landed in the United States and performed on the Ed Sullivan Show, when Harold Williams began teaching at the Franklin Junior High School. Two years later he moved over to the High School to teach U.S. History and Social Studies and his life would never be the same again.

After being at the high school for one year Williams signed on to be the Panthers defensive football coach, a position he held for 13 years (1967-77 and 81-84), where Franklin put together a string of 32 consecutive wins and captured a Super Bowl in the fall of 82. In addition to football Williams also coached basketball for three years and golf for an amazing 35 seasons.

Williams coached Franklin golfers from 1967-80 before deciding to leave his teaching position for a job in the real estate field.

Following a five year stint selling houses Williams returned to teach-

ing at the high school and reestablished himself as the golf coach, a position he held from 1991 to the present year.

course, but Williams is modest about his career. While he is pleased with the titles Franklin has won during his tenure as their leader, the coach is much more interested in the kids he was able to develop into golfers.

When the Panther’s season came to a close this fall, so did Williams’ coaching career. During his 35 years on the links Williams’ coached teams were able to amass 394 victories to 162 loses and 10 ties. His teams captured 8 Division 2 Championships and 4 State Titles, in addition to numerous Franklin golfers winning individual state championships.

“One of the things that brings great pleasure to me is the number of athletes that have gone on to make names for themselves like Peter Maki, Kevin Coullibus and Peter French (who won individual state championships),” Williams said. “And others like Anthony Maki (Franklin Country Club Golf Pro), Brian Higgins (2x MGA Player of the Year) and Pamela Kerrigan (our score keeper who went on to become the LPGA Rookie of the Year at the age of 32) who made a name for themselves in the golfing world.”

“It was time to call it a day. I have a shoulder operation scheduled and need some work done on my knee,” he said. “It’s still fun to play, but I’m getting sore. Besides, I have a grandchild (his first) who just turned one this November, and it’s time to spend time with my family. It was an enjoyable trip but an easy decision to make at this time.”

This year’s squad made Williams especially proud as he entered the realm of retirement. Franklin fielded a team with a lot of young and inexperienced players who didn’t get to tee off all that much last fall. Somehow they all put it

While during a 35-year span a coach can earn many accolades with the teams he puts out onto the

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Funny as it may seem Williams was never really into golf and didn’t even pick up a club until his late 20’s.

“I never got into golf until I was 27,” he said. “I joined the Franklin Country Club and soon after the high school was in need of a golf coach. I figured I can handle that and 35 years later I’m still there.”

Williams went to a business college before attending North Adams, which is now the Mass College of Liberal Arts, to play sports (soccer, basketball and baseball) – not golf. His best sport at the time was baseball where he was an outfielder who hit .350, but it was his younger brother who turned pro.

“My younger brother signed with the Baltimore Orioles as a third baseman, unfortunately they already had an up and coming young third baseman named Brooks Robinson,” Williams said.

Coach Harold Williams saw more than twice as many victories than losses in his coaching tenure. Now, he's looking forward to spending time with family, especially his baby grandson.

“I knew my limitations – I was not a power hitting outfielder so I didn’t go far in baseball.”

As Williams rides off into the sunset to enjoy time with his family he does want to thank the Franklin Country Club, who has been with him the entire journey that allowed him to encourage and teach the Franklin athletes the game of golf.

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Franklin Sports Dagnese’s Experience A Big Asset For FHS Gridders

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was a perfect fit.

If you can’t beat them, then join them, and that’s just what John Dagnese did when he became the offensive and defensive line coach this season at Franklin High.

“I’ve always admired the way Brad runs his football program, and it’s been a pleasure working for him,’’ Dagnese said. “He’s a tireless worker with a brilliant football mind. And, he cares a lot about his players and the program.’’

The 59-year-old former head football coach at Milford, who guided the Scarlet Hawks to a Super Bowl triumph in 2006, finished that season at 11-1, losing a non-league encounter to Franklin.

And, during Dagnese’s nine-year stint as a head coach, his squads faced Franklin nine times and won only a pair of games.

“I retired from teaching and coaching at Milford two-plus years ago,’’ Dagnese said. “An opening became available at Franklin, and that’s when I got a call from Brad Sidwell. He needed a line coach and I missed the game and missed coaching kids. I needed only one day to decide to join Franklin’s staff.’’

Dagnese’s schedule was a perfect fit for his new duties. He works part-time for the Milford school system, delivering lunches to the various buildings. When his workday ends, it’s about 1 p.m. with his afternoons free. To coach again

Dagnese obviously has been a big asset for the Panthers. His lines are undersized but they’ve performed in stylish fashion.

“With an undersized line, it’s imperative that technique and basics are taught thoroughly,’’ Dagnese said.

“Learning the proper footwork and how to use your upper body is very important. I’m demanding. But, Brad has allowed me to coach my way, and the kids have been terrific. In our first five games, we came from behind to win in four of them.’’

To get an assistant with Dagnese’s background was a major plus for Franklin. He was an assistant at Milford for 20 years, working first for the late Dick Corbin then for Dennis Breen. During that stretch, toiling mostly as the defensive coordinator, he After retiring from teaching and coaching in helped the Scarlet Hawks Milford, John Dagnese is back to coaching his way.

Dagnese got the job done win three of five Super as a three-sport athlete at St. Bowls. Taking the headMary’s of Milford. He was coaching reins from 1999 to a guard-linebacker in footDagnese admits he still gets emo2007, Dagnese propelled Milford tional, and that he still is very ball, a power forward in basketball into two more Super Bowls, losing much a fundamentalist. and a third-baseman in baseball. to South Hadley in 2005, and then On the gridiron, the 5-foot-11, “I’m a little older now than when defeating them in 2006.

I was directing Milford High,’’ 212-pounder played on three win“John is an outstanding addition said Dagnese who also coached ning teams. An aggressive twoto our staff,’’ Sidwell said. “When track with the Scarlet Hawks. “My way competitor, Dagnese never an opening occurred, I made a list coaching technique hasn’t left the field, playing offense, deand I really wanted an experienced changed — I still show emotion fense and special teams. His four coach. He’s got great knowledge and I still get excited on game day career interceptions all were reof the lines and we’re glad he and at practices. I believe that ba- turned for touchdowns. joined the program.’’ sics count.’’

After graduation, Dagnese played two years at Dean Junior College. He started at linebacker and was captain in his last year. A major decision loomed when he was offered a pair of scholarships to Missouri and Northern Michigan.

“Going to Missouri seemed so far from home,” he said. “And, Northern Michigan wanted to convert me to a fullback. So, I chose a financial-aid package to Southern Connecticut.’’

Unfortunately, Dagnese got hurt in practice after playing only one game. He suffered a spinal cord injury and had temporary paralysis.

“It was a compression injury to my head and neck, and I had to quit football,” Dagnese noted. “It was disappointing and devastating.’’

After earning his degree in physical education, Dagnese joined the Milford High faculty in 1975.

Now, 37 years later, he’s a Panther instead of a Hawk.

“This year has been great at Franklin,’’ Dagnese emphasized.

“I’ve been so well-received by the staff and the players. It’s been a fantastic experience.’’

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Silent auction bidding will begin at 6:30 when doors open, and resume at intermission when complimentary refreshments will also be served. Donations of auction items and refreshments for this year’s event are still being accepted. Area businesses and individuals who wish to donate please contact Cindy Gleichauf, (508) 397-5204 or cindygleichauf@gmail.com. For more information about getting involved with the Franklin Music Boosters, contact Amy Czuba, amyczuba@gmail.com.

The Society of St. Vincent dePaul of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin will hold its monthly food collection at all Masses the weekend of December 1 and 2, 2012. Items may be may be left in the Conference Room located downstairs in the rear of the church itself any time on these dates. If it’s more convenient, donations may be left in the marked boxes at the doors of the main part of the church.

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The Franklin Music Boosters, Inc. will once again be hosting a silent auction and reception at the concert. Franklin Music Boosters, Inc. is a parent organization which supports the entire Franklin Public School Music Program grades 612. Last year many generous area businesses as well as music students, their families and faculty members donated items and refreshments for the auction which was highly successful, raising over $2,500. Through fundraising efforts such as this throughout the year, the Music Boosters sponsor concerts and special events; finance the purchase of musical equipment and uniforms; fund private lessons and scholarships, and

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