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Students Renovate Farmhouse, Build Careers EPA's Proposal to Clean Up Tri-County Students Lend Skills to Medway Community Farmhouse Renovation Watershed Needs to Be Reworked

BY J.D. O’GARA

Carpentry in New England takes a certain amount of grit. Many houses are old and rotted, built under different codes than today, and the weather – well, it can get cold, but the job still needs to get done. That’s the real-life lesson students in Tri-County’s Carpentry career program have learned at over two years of a community service renovation project at Medway Community Farm, located at 50 Winthrop Street in Medway.

Overall, Tri-County has donated about $60,000 of renovation work for the property’s old farmhouse, built around the beginning of the 20th century, says Jeremy Barstow, of Barstow Building and Remodeling of Medway and a former member of the Medway Community Farm Board, who volunteered as a Liaison for the project. In November of 2010, the Town of Medway voted to allocate $50,000 of Community Preservation Funds to fund

BY ANNE PARKER It's back to the drawing board for the MS4 Permit and Residual Designation Permits for the towns of Franklin, Bellingham and Milford. The two permits are being proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Clean Water Act. Franklin could pay as much as $100 million to clean up their part of the Charles River Watershed.

Tri-County Carpentry students stand on the handicapped accessible ramp they built during their work on the renovation of the farmhouse at Medway Community Farm. From left, Cody DesBiens of North Attleboro, Joseph Nevells of Franklin, Daniel Shea of Walpole, Emily Heno of Franklin, Gregory Metrick of Franklin, Nicholas Grassey of Franklin, Paul Alberta of Walpole, David MacDonald of Millis, Christopher Dull of Norfolk, Brendan Coen of Walpole, and Debbie Perron of North Attleboro.

house repairs for the structure. Barstow’s job was to help guide the project. “The school started with us about 2 1/2 years ago,” says

Barstow. “Tri-County’s involvement here has been absolutely crucial. Without them, we would be unable to afford the labor.”

Barstow says costs for this type of project, on old farmhouse, are sometimes tough to

Local Town Pages reported last summer, each town has been approached by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency to reduce phosphorus and polluted storm water from the Charles River. These three towns have land that border the Charles River. Each town has been found -among many others -- to have high levels of phosphorus growing and creeping into the Charles River. In addition, storm water which is fed into the Charles from roads is polluted.

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pinpoint, as “there’s always something new that pops up,” an experience that offers immeasurable learning opportunities. “The students have been able to learn, getting hands on experience of what it’s like to work on a project. When you’re actually out applying your skills, the floor isn’t always straight, the walls aren’t always plumb,” he points out. “Where we were dealing with an existing structure, it was hard,” says John Lavigne, a Carpentry Instructor at Tri-County RVTHS, who oversaw the on-site work performed by the juniors and seniors. Each day, Lavigne brought eight Carpentry students to the job site and supervised their work.

and engaged in what they’re doing,” Barstow said. “The students were very excited to work in a real-life situation, and the project presented some challenges that they were able to handle very well, like fixing a structural issue with rotten sills,” he added. “The farm’s initiative is food, community and education,” says Barstow, of the nonprofit that leases its 7 acres from the town, which purchased the land with Community Preservation funds in 2008. “(The students) were such a great fit for this project because they help to reinforce Medway Community Farm’s educational goal,” he says, adding that they’re part of the community as well.

“Every other week we work here all day,” says junior Nate Lagos, of Wrentham. “I love it. It’s definitely a good fit for me.” Lagos was “really excited” to be out on the job on his first chilly day at the farmhouse.

“The kids do all the work, in rain or shine,” says Lavigne, who joined Tri-County eight years ago. “They’re not fast, but the quality is right here. It’s all part of employability. They learn how to do construction in New England.” Lavigne added that the project fulfilled specific frameworks required by the school.

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setts Vocational Technical Frameworks that could not be replicated in the shop, “ says Tri-County Career Technical Coordinator Jean George, who worked with Barstow and the Carpentry program to help make the collaboration possible. “Our students are performing relevant, realistic and rigorous tasks, all of which embrace the mission of Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. We appreciate this opportunity afforded by the Town of Medway.” The Tri-County Carpentry career program instructs students in all types of house construction and remodeling, including modern methods and styles of commercial and residential construction, site and foundation layout work, house framing, and exterior and interior finish carpentry. Students work with a variety of building and finishing materials, and Lavigne explains they also learn to work with salespeople and building inspectors. The onsite experience is “much better than the classroom shop,” says Aaron McLaughlin, a junior. “It will prepare us for the real world, for what we’re going to have to do.”

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Tri-County students have installed 20 new windows and two new doors, built new interior basement walls and first floor walls, reframed bathrooms, installed strapping, replaced rotten sills, and installed new siding and subfloors. Students also dug foundations and poured concrete for three exterior decks, built the decks, built three exteriors sets of stairs and a handicapped ramp, and installed new aluminum fascia. In addition to carpentry work, Tri-County’s Electrical students provided the rough electrical wiring for the farmhouse. With the carpentry done, says Barstow, “we can focus on finishing the first floor and then possibly move on to another phase of installing a commercial kitchen.” The first floor of the building will be a center for farm operations and farm events. Medway Community Farm President Jeanne Raffa said that the entire organization is excited about the renovation work. “The farmhouse is almost finished and we could not have done it without the students from Tri-County. They’ve been a gift to us and their work is fantastic.”

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The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is starting the year off right with two hilarious musicians, Christine Lavin and Don White on Saturday January 5th at 8 p.m. Christine's smart and funny songs nail our lives and foibles on the head! She is a comedienne whose delightfully skewed songs cover a lot of territory including relationships, politics, and life's injustices. Don White is a Circle of Friends regular whose songs and stories about raising teenagers always have our crowds rolling in the aisles. Together they are a fabulously hilarious duo of comedy and song. This will be a night to remember. Admission is $25.

On January 19th trio Brother Sun returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse. Brother Sun is Pat Wictor, Joe Jencks, and Greg Greenway, singing in powerful harmony. Fusing folk, Americana, blues, pop, jazz, rock, and a cappella singing, Brother Sun is an explosion of musical diversity and harmony in the finest of male singing traditions. Admission for this show is $20. http://www.brothersunmusic.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meeting-

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causes dramatic plant and algae growth in the river, including large blooms of toxic algae. Banning phosphorus use is one of the easiest ways to clean up. Phosphorus can be found in fertilizers. Many people use fertilizer for their lawns. Departments of Public Works use fertilizer containing phosphorus when caring for fields and playgrounds. When it washes into the ground it eventually leaks into the water table. Storm water runoff flows from streets, yards, parking lots into rivers and lakes. It comes from street sweepers, homes, businesses, oil from cars driving on the road. It also occurs naturally from air, dirt when storms strike and water flows into catch basins. The EPA drafted two proposal to alleviate the problem. The Residual Designation Permit (RDP) and the MS4 Permit -- also knowns as Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. The RDP is primarily driven by too much phosphorus in the river. The MS4 permit is for storm drain systems. The town of Franklin could pay anywhere from $75 million to $100 million to clean up their part of the Charles River Watershed. Bellingham may have to pay

$232,000 and Milford stands to pay $546,000 to clean up. There have been several public meetings and one public hearing over the matter. It is going to take much more time before a final proposal comes from the EPA. Meetings keep taking place, while town members work out the details and feasibility of instituting a solution to the issue. So far, several proposals have been drafted and made public, but the problem is so huge it will take much more time to resolve. Another draft of the proposal is expected the Spring of 2013. Mark Voorhees, spokesman for the EPA said the Residual Designation won't solve the problem alone. It needs to be a combination of the two proposals. The RDP is targeted toward private properties and MS4 is targeted toward town wide systems. "We are focused on getting the MS4 new draft proposal first. We were focusing on getting this out the end of 2012, but it will probably be later," he said. "The EPA has to consider the issues that have been raised and be careful about how they will draft the next proposal." There are so many issues surrounding a project of this magnitude, he added. The cost is tremendous, because a much more developed town such

as Franklin will have a lot more work to do, because they're creating more phosphorus, he added. The public will have a chance to review & comment on the next draft of the proposal. It's a significant step toward pollution control, Voorhees added. "It's dead in the water," said Brutus Cantoreggi, Director of Franklin's Department of Public Works. "It's a very complex issue. It's a very expensive proposition." He does not believe the proposals will go through any time in the near future. Even the EPA is surprised at how much they estimate it will cost the town of Franklin to make corrections, he said. If it were $1 million, said Cantoreggi, the town would come up with the money in 5 years and fix it, but it's not. The cost to the town of Franklin is drastically larger than the other two towns, because they have more development and land that affects the watershed areas of the Charles River. "The EPA is making an interpretation of the Clean Water Act and want to clean up phosphorus, but there's no federal money to behind it." It's very complex. "Even if we spend all that money we don't even know if it would work, because their science is based upon modeling. They guess what would hap-

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pen." It's a very long term project. It will take years for the corrections to be planned, then applied, said Cantoreggi. The town of Franklin is very proactive about protecting the environment and its bodies of water.

"We try to educate the public. We're doing rain guards throughout the town." The town has been recognized by the EPA and Dept. of Environmental Protection as being a role model, Cantoreggi added. "We try to do the right thing within a constrained budget."

Fuel Assistance Available in Franklin BY J.D. O’GARA With a little luck, this winter will be a mild one like last year, but in case it isn’t, resources are in place for those who need a little help with fuel assistance. Franklin seniors and veterans having trouble paying to keep warm this winter can contact Bob Fahey. Mr. Fahey can direct low-income seniors and vets to the fuel assistance through Self Help in Brockton. According to Fahey, most seniors don’t have more than three in the household. Eligibility is based on gross income. For a household with one person, gross income must be less than $31,271; for a family of 2, gross income must be $40,893 and for a family of 3, gross income must be $50,515 or less. Rates also exist for larger families, although non-seniors and non-veterans would apply for the fuel assistance through the Franklin Food Pantry. Fahey points out that the Franklin Elks also help out veterans who need a hand heating their homes through their veteran’s oil program. The Franklin Elks, he says, purchase oil from Julian’s Oil, of Medway, who sells it to them at cost. “Any needy vet or vet’s widow can get 100 gallons of oil, and Julian’s only bills (the Elks) at cost,” says Fahey.

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Five Things (at least!) You Didn’t Know About Franklin Local Author Eamon McCarthy Earls Talks About his New Book Franklin, Massachusetts has been a town for almost 235 years. But whatever happened in all that time? According to Eamon McCarthy Earls, author of the new book Franklin: From Puritan Precinct to 21st Century 'Edge City,' quite a lot happened. McCarthy Earls’ new book covers the history of Franklin from precolonial times to the present day. He will be speaking about his book and delivering a free talk and slide show about town history at the Franklin Historical Museum on Central Street, at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 13. McCarthy Earls, a town native who is a student at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, says he has been interested in the town’s history since he first began to hear stories from older residents. He became an associate member of the Franklin Historical Commission as a teenager and began what eventually turned into hundreds of hours of research at the Franklin Historical Museum and the Franklin Public Library. He also interviewed long-time town residents to get an additional perspective. His book covers the “pre-history” of Franklin, right up to the present day and includes familiar events such as the impact of World War II on the town, or the building of Interstate 495, as well as many lesser-known stories that may surprise. Five of the more unusual ones are: 1) The Franklin Gold Rush of 1898: At the end of the 1890s, a woman in town announced a discovery of gold ore off of Fales Street in downtown Franklin. Her

lage existed at Beaver Pond. Local tribes hunted and fished around the shores of the pond leaving behind stone hearths, arrowheads, and stone pestles for grinding grain. Unfortunately, most evidence of the settlement was wiped in the 1970s with the construction of Chilson Beach.

father had been a surveyor, and she had learned how to recognize seams of gold and other precious metals. She kept the knowledge to herself for almost 15 years, slowly acquiring her neighbors’ land where the gold seam was located. Finally, she had a mining expert confirm her find and announced the discovery. Overnight, Franklin experienced a short-lived gold rush with hundreds of people pouring into town on the train to try their own luck at mining. 2) Hayward Mill Bombing, 1919: Following World War I, many workers groups were dissatisfied with low wages and poor working conditions. Anti-government anarchists led a violent nationwide campaign to fight against what they saw as unjust conditions. In Franklin, four anarchists attempted to plant a bomb at the Hayward mill on Union Street. Today, the mill is an apartment complex. 3) Native American Village at Beaver Pond: Hundreds of years before Europeans settled New England, a Native American vil-

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4) The First Coffee Percolator: In 1865, Franklin native James H. Mason patented the first coffee percolator, taking advantage of growing tastes for coffee amongst Civil War veterans. 5) Heavy Artillery for The Old Town Militia: The Town of Franklin used to own cannons to “defend” the town. Up until the 1890s, the town had two volunteer militia companies that trained on the common. For almost fifty years, the town owned two cannons to defend itself. The militia went to war during the American Revolution, the Civil War and the Spanish American War, and was almost called up by the president to stop a rebellion in Rhode Island during the 1840s.

This old post card shows the railroad crossing at Union Street about 100 years ago. The Hayward Mill (on the right), currently used as housing, was the site of a deadly bombing by revolutionaries in 1919 that killed four people – one of the many stories from Franklin’s past described in the new book, Franklin: From Puritan Precinct to 21st Century 'Edge City,' at inset.

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According to McCarthy Earls, Franklin’s history is littered with many other fascinating facts. “The more I talked to people and the more I dug into documents, the more interesting our town’s story became,” he says. Copies of the book, which has more than 200 pages and 70 illustrations and retails for $19.99, are available through www.viaappiapress.com, www.amazon.com, or at Jane’s Frames, Terrazza, or the Ben’s Bounty store at the Franklin Senior Center.

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Dan Sylvia Ordained to Sacred Order of Deacons

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Bellingham resident Dan Sylvia was recently ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons in the Anglican Church in North America. The ordination took place on December 9 during the Sunday worship service at the Anglican Church of the Redeemer, 31 Hayward Street, Franklin. The Rt. Rev. William L. Murdoch, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese in New England, officiated. Two of Sylvia’s three sons assisted during the service by reading from the Bible. The bishop reminded the congregation that a deacon is one who serves. He pointed out that in the Anglican Church there needs to be a time when one is a deacon first, before becoming a priest. “Even after becoming a priest, one continues as a deacon,” Bishop Murdoch noted. “One never stops Deacon Dan Sylvia, center, dismisses the congregation at the end of his orbeing a deacon. Even though I am dination service. Bishop William Murdoch on left with shepherd’s crook, the Bishop, I am still a deacon.” Sylvia’s three children Elijah, Noah and Isaiah in front, on left. Bishop Murdoch pointed out that “Dan is the seventh deacon ordained in the Anglican Diocese in New England this year. This represents an outpouring of more young leadership into the Anglican Church in New England and in North America. We’re very excited; the number of churches has more than doubled in the last three years, from sixteen to thirty-four churches and missions. The Church is growing throughout New England.” After the service, Sylvia had few words. Smiling, his only comment

was, “It’s humbling. I’m blessed.” Deacons are called to assist in worship, to instruct young and old in the faith, and to reach out to people beyond the church. “I’m excited to continue to serve with newly ordained Dan,” said Father Jack Potter, Redeemer’s rector and pastor. “Our goal is to reach out to people of all ages with the transforming love of Jesus Christ and Dan has a special gift to do that.” Deacon Sylvia has served as the

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Youth and Family Life Minister at the Church of the Redeemer during the past two years; he will continue in this role as well as assuming additional responsibilities within the parish. The Church of the Redeemer is a community of Christians who seek to follow Jesus Christ and lead others into a saving relationship with Him as it practices the Christian faith within the Anglican tradition. For information call (508) 346-3423 or on the web, www.redeemeranglicanchurch.org

The first month of the year marks a national awareness month for blood donation. According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, with over 44,000 blood donations needed every day. That translates to 5 million U.S. patients receiving blood in a year. The American Red Cross notes that in most states, donors must be 17 years old, healthy and weigh at least 110 lbs. In fact, less than 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood. Type O-negative blood and Type AB-positive plasma can be transfused to patients of all blood types. Both are always in demand and often in short supply. Actually giving a pint of blood (and an adult, on average, has 10 pints of blood in his or her body) takes less than 10-12 minutes, although donors should reserve about an hour and 15 minutes for the whole process. Donors must wait 56 days before each blood donation.

Here are some local upcoming blood drives: January 3, 2013, 12-6 p.m. Renaissance Hotel & Spa, 28 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA 02035 January 5 Blood drive in honor of Gary Mirliss, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. King Philip Middle School, 18 King St. Norfolk, MA 02093 January 10, 2-7 p.m. Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond St. Franklin, MA 02038 January 11, 2-7 p.m. Gold’s Gym, 196 E. Main St., Milford, MA 01757 January 14, 2013, 1-6 p.m. North Attleboro Elks, 52 Bulfinch St., North Attleboro, MA 02760 January 22, 2013, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hockomock Area YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Rd., Franklin, MA 02038 January 24, 2-7 p.m. Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond St, Franklin, MA 02038 January 28, 2013, 1-6 p.m. North Attleboro Elks, 52 Bulfinch St., North Attleboro, MA 02760 January 31, 2013, 1-6 p.m.

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FPAC to Present Winter Family Concert Series, Sound of Music The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) is pleased to present its 22nd season of live performances. FPAC’s 2012-13 season of shows includes the popular Family Concert Series, a familyfriendly trio of events. Offered free to the community, the winter Family Concert Series features Mark Poniatowski Presents Meet the Beatles on January 13, Jamie Barrett Presents Family Favorites on February 3, and Little Red Riding Hood – An Opera for Children on March 17. The interactive performances introduce audiences of all ages to music of many genres – classical, jazz, folk, blues, pop and rock – and feature talented musicians in an engaging, entertaining and educational format. FPAC will present The Sound of Music on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium in Franklin. Based on the true-life

story of the Austrian von Trapp family, the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical theater classic has delighted audiences for generations. “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things” and “Climb Every Mountain” are among the popular songs from this beloved Broadway score. FPAC’s production will feature a talented cast of professional artists, community performers and students of the arts, as well as live accompaniment by a professional orchestra. Open auditions will be held on January 12. FPAC’s presentations of the Family Concert Series and The Sound of Music follow holiday productions of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Humbug!, an original contemporary musical adaptation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. FPAC kicked off its 20122013 season in September with the company’s annual party for Golden Circle members and other

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Page 8 January 3 Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, visit www.franklinrotaryma.org January 4 Franklin Art Association, Photography demonstration with Rick Morton focusing on composition in photography. Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, MA across from St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s church, from 6:30 to ~9 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month, September through May. Refreshments and socialization from 6:30-6:45 p.m., followed by short business meeting. A demonstration/ lecture follows. Our meetings are open to the public and all are invited to attend. January 5 Christine Lavin and Don White, 8 p.m., $25, Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, Franklin's First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut St., doors open at 7:30 p.m. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Pancake Breakfast, Federated Church of Norfolk church vestry, 8-10 a.m. famous homemade pancakes, omelets or fresh eggs, ham,

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Calendar of Events sausage, hash brown potatoes, homemade biscuits with sausage gravy, and cinnamon rolls. All you can eat, $7, Sr. citizens $5, free for children under age 10. Located at the corner of Main Street and Route 115. For more information, call (508) 528-0262. January 5 & 6 St. Vincent DePaul Monthly Food Collection, Items may be left in conference room downstairs at rear of church anytime on these dates, or if more convenient, in marked boxes at doors. Please mind expiration dates and no damaged or opened merchandise. January 10 Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, visit www.franklinrotaryma.org Hobbit Party, 3:30 p.m. Fun Club at Franklin Public Library for ages 8-12. Have you seen the movie or read the book? Anyone can join in our celebration of The Hobbit. There will be trivia, games, and surprises at our first Fun Club event. January 12 Open auditions for FPACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Sound of Music, to be performed

March 2 & 3. Auditions at 38 Main St., Franklin. 10-10:45 a.m. for students ages 7-10; 10:4511:30 for ages 11-13; 11:30-12:15 for ages 14-18; and 12:15-1 p.m. for adults. Callbacks will take place from 1-2 p.m. Please prepare 16 measures of a musical theater song NOT from The Sound of Music score. Additional audition time 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9 for those who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the 12th. January 13 Franklin Historical Talk and Slide Show, 1:30 p.m., featuring Eamon McCarty Earls, author of Franklin: From Puritan Precinct to 21st Century â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Edge City, Franklin Historical Museum, Central Street, Franklin, free Mark Poniatowski Presents Meet the Beatles, Franklin Performing Arts Company Winter Family Concert Series, free. For more information, visit www.FPAConline.com or call (508) 528-8668. January 14 Dean College Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center Exploration Open House, 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 p.m., 144 School Street in

Franklin, children aged 2-5 and parents encouraged to stop by. Call (508) 541-1598 for more information. January 17 Game Night, 3:30 p.m. Fun Club at Franklin Public Library for ages 8-12. Just drop in to play a variety of board games and socialize in a relaxed setting. Franklin Rotary Club meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, visit www.franklinrotaryma.org Jan. 18th In-Session Open House, 9:3011:00, Woodside Montessori, 350 Village St., Millis, (508) 376-5320 January 19 Open House 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 p.m. Woodside Montessori 350 Village Street, Millis, MA 02054, (508) 376-5320. Brother Sun, 8 p.m., $20, Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, Franklin's First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut St., doors open at 7:30 p.m. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Call (508) 528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

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Franklin Coldwell Banker Agents Recognized Pat Villani, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage New England, is pleased to have recently recognized Re Gibson, Nancy Wheeler, Lynda Dragsbaek & Marina Sparages, sales associate with the Coldwell

Banker Residential Brokerage office in Franklin, for meeting or exceeding outgoing referral goals in the third quarter of 2012.

Night” celebration at the Embassy Suites in Waltham, Mass., where guests could try their luck at blackjack, roulette, poker and craps.

Gibson, Wheeler, Dragsbaek & Sparages were invited to a “Casino

The celebration was held for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage sales associates who placed

two outgoing referrals and/or closed one outgoing referral within the Cartus Broker Network. “Re, Nancy, Lynda & Marina have been effective and successful in supporting the company by of-

fering these critical relocation services to clients,” said Villani. “We are very proud to have them as part of the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage team.” You can contact them at (508) 5416200.

Food Elves Collect Over 2 Tons of Food! The Franklin Food Elves’ “12 Days of Donating” campaign exceeded expectations for the second year in a row, bringing in more than two tons of non-perishable goods and over $5,700 to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry.

“The community’s response has been overwhelming,” says Sottile. “In addition to the other contributions we’ve received this season we will definitely have the resources to help get us through March or April.”

Working with the Franklin Downtown Partnership and local businesses, 50 Food Elves collected 4,223 pounds of goods. Eleven participating businesses each pledged $200 if the Elves met their goal. In addition, DCU donated $1,500, Berry Insurance donated $1,000, and numerous residents also wrote checks.

“Our need has increased this year and we worried how we were going to meet that need,” says Erin Lynch, the Food Pantry’s development director. “We are grateful to this community that really stepped up and gave this year.”

According to Linda Sottile, operations director at the Food Pantry, the money donated will be used to purchase goods through the Greater Boston Food Bank, where every $50 translates into 118 meals. The combination of the dollar amount with the weight of goods donated translates into close to 17,000 meals for the families who currently use the pantry.

Co-founders of the Franklin Food Elves Melissa and Cameron Piana are more than thrilled with the results. “It is amazing the good that people can do when everyone works together for a common goal,” says Melissa. “We are so proud of our team of elves and for the generosity of the community.” “It is incredible what can be done in 12 days,” Cameron added. “Each year we have been able to double the food donations.”

Emma’s Quilt Cupboard customers donated six bins worth of goods, according to Cyndi Rich, Emma’s owner and FDP board member. She was one of 11 business participants. For more information about the Franklin Food Pantry, go to www.franklinfoodpantry.org, or call (508) 528-3115. For more information about the Food Elves and the “12 Days of Donating” campaign, please contact the Franklin Downtown Partnership at downtown.frankin@yahoo.com, or go to www.frankindowntownpartnership.org.

The Franklin Food Elves saw success with its "12 Days of Donating" campaign for the Franklin Food Pantry, collecting over 2 tons of food. Shown standing from left back to front right, Jess Deaver, Elise and Haley Frank, Sarah Carroll, Melissa Piana, Linda Sottile, Operations Director for the Franklin Food Pantry, Cameron Piana, and Melyk Wu.

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Electric Youth to Perform at Showcase Live Feb. 10th Electric Youth (EY), the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will take the stage at Showcase Live, Patriot Place, in Foxboro on Sunday, February 10 at 6 p.m. Backed by an eight-piece band of professional musicians, Electric Youth offers high-powered family entertainment with an extensive range of contemporary pop, classic rock, country and Broadway hits fully choreographed to delight audiences of all ages. Hear the best of Queen, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Duffy, One Direction and Green Day, as well as Broadway production numbers from musicals including Movin’ Out, Footloose and Tommy.

Electric Youth members are selected by audition at the beginning of each academic year and are chosen for their superior musicianship, stage presence and triple threat accomplishments in voice, dance and acting. Some members are preparing to pursue a career in the performing arts, while all are gaining valuable life skills through their participation, extensive training and travel experiences with the ensemble. Electric Youth 2013 includes Madison Asgeirsson, 14, Kendra Dombroski, 14, Ali Funkhouser, 16, Graham Hancock, 16, Jocelyn Jones, 13, and Shaina McGillis, 14, from Franklin; Michael Fajardo, 14, from Hopkinton; Maddy Williams, 14, from Medway and Jenna McDermott, 14, from Wrentham.

Electric Youth has toured Europe nine times, released five professional CDs and performed on a Royal Caribbean cruise, on FoxTV, and at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, Mechanics Hall, Walt Disney World and the United Nations. EY’s music is available on iTunes, CD Baby and other indie music sites.

EY’s show band features FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer on piano, Kenny Hadley on percussion, Arnie Krakowsky on tenor saxophone, Artie Montanaro on trombone, Walter Platt on trumpet, Mark Poniatowski on bass, Ken Reid on baritone saxophone and Mark White on guitar. Musical arrangers for Electric Youth are

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Friendly “Yogi” Loves People, Other Kitties Big Cat a Favorite at Purr-Fect Cat Shelter If you are thinking of adding a feline companion to your family, The Purr-fect Cat Shelter has many wonderful cats available for adoption. One of our new residents is "Yogi", a very BIG boy with a big purr-sonality! He is active, playful, loves to be rubbed and will roll over to get tummy rubs. It seems that "Yogi" showed up on the doorstep of a family and just kept scratching at their patio door. They let him in and did

everything they could to find an owner. The family knew they couldn't keep him but wanted to make sure that he would be placed in a good home. "Yogi" has quickly become a volunteer favorite and with a purr-sonality like his, he will not be in the shelter for long. "Yogi" gets along well with other cats and would be fabulous with children. If you would like to learn more about "Yogi" or other cats available for adoption, visit our website www.purrfectcatshelter.org or call the message center at (508) 533-5855. All cats and kittens are examined by a veterinarian, spayed or neutered, tested for feline leukemia and FIV, vaccinated, dewormed and microchipped prior to adoption. The Purr-fect Cat Shelter is a no-profit, no-kill, all volunteer organization care for homeless cats and kittens with the ultimate goal of finding permanent loving homes for each cat.

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FPAC Announces Open Auditions for The Sound of Music The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will hold open auditions for The Sound of Music on Saturday, January 12 at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), located at 38 Main Street in Franklin. FPAC will present the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical theater classic on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at Franklin’s Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium.

a governess for Captain von Trapp’s seven unruly children. Maria’s charm and love of music and song soon win the hearts of the children – and their father. But when Austria is annexed by Nazi Germany, Maria must attempt a daring escape with her new family. “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things” and “Climb Every Mountain” are among the popular songs from the musical’s beloved score.

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Tri-County RVTHS Honor Roll â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2012 - 2013 Student Auclair, McKenzie Bagge, Jordan Bailey, Alyssa Bhatt, Devang Bowness, Jennifer Covell, Laura Dahl, Meghan DiFloures, Jake Egan, Sarah Farrow, Cori Galante, Hannah Gugala, Marissa Hood, Julia Johnson, Kyla Kapala, Jordan McCormack, Jessica Pisani, Jason Thomas, Tyler Walker-Nelson, Samantha Allard, Joshua Amirault, Kyle Barfield, Brianna Blakely, Kenzie Bowen, Joshua Brennan, Annabelle Brennan, Daniel Cameron, Joshua Cappuccio, Melyssa Caraballo, Justine Carey, Jake Charette, Holly Chelkonas, Kyle Corvese, Elizabeth David, James Delsignore, Andrew DeRuisseau, Jocelyn Doyle, Kate DrakeUnderkoffler, Spencer DuPont, Haley Earl, Richard Edwards, Samantha Elliott, Daniel Evers, Aimee Fair, Alexander Farias, Logan Flanagan, Shaina Gallo, Andrew Goss, Michael Gould, Morgan Grandchamp, Briana Guimond, Emily Hicks, Margaret Holyoke, Benjamin Jette, Brendan Kappeler, Morgan Kehoe, Nicholas Klang, Samantha Knox, Samantha Lacasse, Samuel Lombardi, Corrinne MacDonald, Mollie MacIsaac, Adam Maynard, Kelsey McLean, Aaron Monroe, Kimberly Murphy, Madison Nannan, Michelle O'Sullivan, Kaylie Pereira, Nicholas Perez, Nikole Perkins, Carlton Piemonte, Jeremy Reynolds, Chase Rider, Shane Rinaldi, Mark Rivelis, Samuel Robinson, Jacob Rubyck, Kelly Ryan, Elizabeth Smith, Morgan Solares, William Steeves, Adam Stevens, Val Stone, Nathaniel Toubeau, Shawn Vagnini, Thomas Vitelli, Jocelyn Wetherell, Kasie Wotton, Nicholas Young, Nicholas

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New Year ~ New Ears in 2013 BY KIM MARIE NICOLS, MSW, MA You may have noticed recently that you or someone you care about was having difficulty hearing at holiday parties or family gatherings. Hearing loss is quite common, affecting an estimated 33 million Americans, including 10 million people over the age of 65. Make a New Year’s resolution to have an audiologist do a thorough hearing evaluation, and get the assistance you need to hear better and reconnect with life.

Hearing Loss is Usually Gradual The chance of developing hearing loss increases as people age, especially if they had been repeatedly exposed to loud noises when they were younger, including music, power tools, or occupational sounds. It affects the person’s ability to understand speech, but they may deny having a hearing loss and blame others for mumbling or talking too softly. Frequently, they ask people to repeat themselves, have difficulty with telephone conversations, and may keep the TV volume at a level that others say is too loud. Because it takes more effort to hear and communicate, people with a hearing loss can become

very stressed and tired, and may begin to avoid social gatherings or activities they once enjoyed.

Have an Audiologist Check Your Hearing If you or a loved one is having difficulty hearing, it is important to be evaluated by a licensed and certified audiologist. Audiologists are hearing health care professionals who specialize in preventing, identifying, and assessing hearing disorders, as well as fitting hearing aids and other assistive listening devices. Dr. Paul Milner, the owner of Hearing Care Center at Cobb’s Corner in Sharon, has over 45 years of experience in hearing and hearing disorders, has taught courses in Audiology at numerous universities, and is Board Certified® by the American Board of Audiology. His associate, Judy Learner Nichols, also has extensive experience as a clinical audiologist and her expertise is in fitting and fine tuning digital hearing aids. Hearing Care Center opened in 1989 with the goal of providing state-of-the-art comprehensive hearing health care services to people of all ages. They specialize

in working with the latest technology from the world’s leading hearing instrument manufacturers.

Digital Technology and Hearing Aids Some people resist getting hearing aids despite a significant hearing loss which adversely affects their quality of life. They may only be familiar with the clunky, whistling hearing aids of yesteryear or be concerned that wearing a hearing aid will make them look old. However, hearing aid technology is now fully digital, analyzing incoming sound and amplifying it, based on each individual’s hearing loss. Various listening programs allow the hearing aid to adjust automatically to different listening

environments, such as concerts or restaurants. Some hearing aids interface with Bluetooth technology that allows users to hear their cell phones, MP3 players, and TV sets directly through their hearing aids. New hearing aids are small and sleek, so they are discrete, and come in a wide variety of styles and colors.

Make an Appointment at Hearing Care Center Hearing Care Center offers comprehensive hearing evaluations and hearing aid evaluations and fittings. Industrial hearing screening and licensure testing are also performed by the audiologists. Impressions are made for custom hearing protection and swimmer’s

ear plugs, and custom musician ear plugs and ear pieces for audio equipment. The services also include hearing aid repairs, and the sale of batteries and supplies for hearing aid care, and assistive listening devices and wireless listening technology. Hearing Care Center is well-situated at the Cobb’s Corner intersection, has convenient parking, and the office is fully wheelchair accessible. Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, by appointment. Dr. Milner encourages anyone who suspects they have a hearing loss to start 2013 with ‘Happy New Ears’ because, “Hearing loss is treatable, and there is no reason for anyone to miss all the important sounds of life."

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Franklin Lifelong Learning Offers Virtual Academy Electives for Students (Franklin, MA, December 17, 2012). High School students may now register for fascinating and relevant one-semester online courses that will enhance their transcripts, yet fit into an already busy schedule. Though not credit bearing, these electives will appear on the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transcript as evidence on a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transcript of additional academic work. The Virtual Academy is accredited through the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC) as a distance education school.

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After water, tea is the second most popular beverage in the world. However, new evidence suggests that men who tend to be prolific tea drinkers may be at a higher risk for developing prostate cancer than those who are not. A Scottish study led by Dr. Kashif Shafique of the Institute of Health & Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow points out that, among the 6,016 Scottish men ages 21 to 75 who participated in the 37-year study, heavy tea drinkers, defined as those who had more than seven cups of

tea a day, were at 50 percent higher risk of developing prostate cancer than men who drank less tea. Of the men who were reported to have consumed the most tea on a daily basis, 6.4 percent developed prostate cancer while the study was being conducted.

dicates that he doesn't know whether the tea itself is a risk factor or it is simply that people who drink tea, which is high in antioxidants, are more likely to live longer lives. That's an important distinction, as a man's risk of developing prostate cancer increases dramatically as he ages.

Though the study did not take into consideration a host of factors, including family history or any additional dietary choices beyond tea, coffee and alcohol intake, the doctor believes heavy tea drinking can increase prostate cancer risk. But Dr. Shafique in-

The study does not show a direct link between tea consumption and prostate cancer, so it is not wise for individuals to quit their tea habits -- particularly because tea has so many potentially positive side effects. Previous studies have shown that drinking tea may help reduce cholesterol levels and even help fight cancer. But the study does suggest that perhaps moderate tea consumption is best.

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Living Healthy The Cataract Surgery Center of Milford Achieves AAAHC Re- Accreditation of quality health care as set by AAAHC and Medicare. Not all ambulatory health care organizations seek accreditation; not all that undergo the rigorous on-site survey & ' %process(are!!granted accreditation.”

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Living Healthy Bladeless Cataract Surgery BY ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D. MILFORD FRANKLIN EYE CENTER Modern cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective medical procedures performed today. More than 3 million cataracts are removed every year in the United States alone. Modern cataract surgery uses ultrasonic waves to break up a cataract, making it easier to remove. When this technique became widely available, it made an extended hospital stay unnecessary and shortened recovery time. Until recently, delivering these waves to the cataract meant that a blade (a surgical knife) was required to make a small incision (a cut) through the eye where the ultrasonic needle was introduced. When rolled up, an artificial replacement lens is implanted through the same very small (2-3 mm) incision through which the cataract has been removed. Once in the eye, the lens implant unfurls

and returns to its normal shape. Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery is now a reality and is the first major advancement in cataract surgery in 20 years. The FDA approved laser systems able to produce precise cuts without any blades. It gives the surgeon imageguided control and the ability to plan and customize each procedure to the unique characteristics of the patient’s eye. Bladeless Laser Cataract Surgery uses a computer-guided femtosecond laser to do many of the steps currently performed by hand, and is designed to provide a greater level of precision and safety to modern cataract surgery. The laser advanced bladeless precision and ability to correct astigmatism translates into outcomes that increase the likelihood of seeing well without glasses following cataract surgery. In fact, the femtosecond laser creates incisions in areas that will relax the cornea

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Living Healthy Vitamins and cancer prevention People take daily vitamin supplements for a variety of reasons. Many believe that vitamins will serve as an insurance policy of sorts should they not be consuming the necessary vitamins and minerals through their diets. Others believe that vitamin supplements will ease certain ailments or help prevent diseases, such as cancer. Beliefs such as these have helped the dietary supplements business become a billion-dollar industry. There have been many clinical studies conducted to look into the correlation between vitamin supplements and the prevention of certain types of cancer. Understanding the results can be confusing. There is no magic formula for consuming a broad-spectrum vitamin supplement to serve as a blanket remedy for preventing cancer. However, there have been some studies that show certain vitamins may help lower risk for specific cancers. For example, a study published in 2010 found

women who had high levels of vitamin A and C in their bodies, whether from diet or supplement use, had fewer cases of cervical cancer compared to women with lower levels of these vitamins. Vitamin B6 has been known to have various benefits, including reducing a person's risk of developing lung, breast and colon cancer. Those with high blood levels of

B6 have a lower risk, but there is no proof that taking B6 supplements will have the same benefits. Some studies indicate that vitamin E supplements may reduce men's risk of developing prostate cancer. Studies in the 1970s suggested that high doses of vitamin C could be an alternative cancer treatment, says The Mayo Clinic. These findings were debunked when it was

discovered the research methods used to reach the conclusions were flawed. Subsequent studies did not corroborate the 1970s results. However, more attention is now being paid to administering vitamin C intravenously, which has different effects than when the vitamin is taken orally. Until clinical trials are completed, researchers cannot say for sure if intravenous vitamin C will be the new all-natural cancer cure.

It is important to note that taking vitamin supplements at the suggested levels recommended should be relatively safe for most people. Individuals should not super-dose vitamins in an effort to achieve better health results. Also, people should discuss any vitamin supplement use with doctors, as some supplements may cause potentially harmful interactions with certain medications.

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Tri-County Auto Tech Seniors Win 2nd Place in Statewide Competition Two Tri-County RVTHS Automotive Technology seniors recently won second place at the 2012 AYES Massachusetts Student Automotive Tech Competition, held at MassBay Community College Automotive Technology Center in Ashland, MA.

The AYES Massachusetts Student Automotive Tech Competition is a two-portion event consisting of a qualifying written test followed by a hands-on competition for students who qualify to advance. This year, 20 career 2009 technical high schools participated in this statewide event, which is conducted and organy Manor ized to develop the skills of those eet students interested in the auto053 motive career field. Each of the 20 schools brought two seniors to the written exam, whose scores were combined to create a team score. The top six combined team scores advanced to the hands-on dical Center event, which was held at MassBay’s Automotive Technology Center on November 6 and 7. A 01702

Auto Tech students Cody Briggs of Seekonk and Paul Setterlund of Norfolk were chosen from the TriCounty senior class to represent their school at the written exam, where they placed in the top six teams and advanced to the handson event. During the two-day competition, Briggs and Setterlund were tested on their bench and vehicle skills at various stations. According to Tri-County RVTHS Auto Tech Instructor Bill Robin, the competition for first place was so close that the judges had to deliberate for 30 minutes before announcing the top team. “It was down to fractions of a point. They ended up Please check box: having to go through each station and look at each score to determine the winner,” he said.

taught me to have confidence in my skills and myself,” said Setterlund. “I’m proud of our accomplishment of making it to that level of the competition. We owe a lot to Mr. Robin, who devoted his time to helping us prepare. I learned that organization and documentation are key if you’re really serious about making it in the auto tech industry,” noted Briggs.

The Tri-County Automotive Technology Career program is a member of the AYES partnership, which aides with tool discounts, car donations, and intern placement, as well as up-to-date training for OK instructors. The proProof gram is ASE-Certified through Proof OK with Revisions Noted the National Automotive Techniand send New cian Revisions Education Foundation and Proof In the end, Briggs and Setter- provides instruction on extensive lund took second place, each automotive repairs and services, earning a $1,500 scholarship to including mechanical, electrical, Tri-County RVTHS Auto Tech senior Cody Briggs of Seekonk (left) and Paul MassBay Community College. electronic systems Setterlund of Norfolk (right) work together on a truck in the school’s Auto If the Design Group and does not receive thisonPrdooof Form by the due date mestic and foreign cars. Tech program. Briggs and Setterlund recently won 2nd place at the 2012 above, we will assume the advertisement is OK to print as is . “Being at the competition was AYES Massachusetts Automotive Tech Competition, each earning a $1,500 a great experience, and it really scholarship to MassBay Community College.

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Millis Montessori Students Win at FIRST Robotics Competition Students from Woodside Montessori Academy in Millis were awarded the first place Inspiration Award in the Core Values category at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) robotics competition held at Blackstone Valley Technical High School in November. The FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competition has several judging compo-

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Project, science and engineering to master the complex missions of The Robot Game and the development of teamwork and “Gracious Professionalism” in Core Values. It’s a fun and exciting way to encourage young minds. The 2012 Challenge was called Senior Solutions, where teams explored ways to improve the quality of life for seniors by helping them continue to be independent, engaged, and connected in their communities. The Project has three parts; identify a problem, create a solution, and share that solution. The Woodside Montessori Academy robotics team, The Lego Eaters, focused on researching the Montessori approach and the elderly. The team partnered with the Millis Council on Aging to learn more about reaching seniors who have Alzheimer’s. The team developed an innovative solution called Montessori-in-a-Box that contained Montessori materials, to be easily utilized by group leaders who don’t know much about Montessori.

volved in FLL learn; the fun of science and technology, learn realworld applications of science and math concepts, hands-on problem solving, teamwork skills and increase self-esteem and confidence. The Woodside team, the Lego Eaters, consists of six students ages 9-13; Sophia McEvoy from Franklin, Daniel Young and Max Leussler from Millis, Jason Brovelli and Max Day from Medway and Max Arnone from Sherborn.

Woodside Montessori also has a Junior FIRST LEGO League robotics team for children kindergarten through 3rd grade. The junior team, the Lego Ninja’s, was represented at the competition and displayed their project. To learn more about FIRST League, visit LEGO www.usfirst.org and to learn more about Woodside Montessori Academy, please visit www.woodsideacademy.com.

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Artist Spotlight: Marjorie Sardella BY J.D. O’GARA Marjorie Sardella, award-winning photographer and owner of Beaux Regards Photographic Art, sees things differently from the rest of us, and that is the key to her art. Last fall, while she and her husband, Dennis, were walking by a canal in Bruges, Belgium, she stopped to do what she has done since she was 10, take a photograph. “I’m a scientist,” her husband laughs. “Where I saw a canal and saw dirt on the water, she saw a photo.” Dennis stood back to “let her do her thing,” and now the world has another glimpse into her unique artistic perspective. The photograph transformed flowers, leaves, and foam drifting on the water into colorful confetti swirling around a dreamlike reflection of buildings. Hence, the picture got its title, “Nature’s Confetti,” and it won third place at a recent Franklin Art Association show. Marjorie, a Lawrence native, mother of four grown children and grandmother of eleven children (with another on the way), grabs snippets of color and light in nature, in reflections, capturing moments in time. She is often told that her photographs look like paintings, and she attributes this to some early work in oil painting. “I really loved it,” says Marjorie, who has lived in Franklin with her husband for 40 years, “but I put my painting aside once children started arriving and began to concentrate on photography.” By then, she had acquired her first two 35 mm film cameras and was working in both color and black and white and taking photography courses at Boston College. In the early 1990’s, when she worked at Boston College Law School’s Admissions Office, she and her husband, a professor and founding director of B.C.’s Presidential Scholars Program, began

t a k i n g groups of students to France for annual study trips. As she was often asked to do, Marjorie took photos to document these trips, which continued for 17 years, until Dennis’ retirement.

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The beauty of France inflamed her passion to photograph what she saw. Since then, she has captured images in Austria, Belgium, England, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. “When … something in (a scene) captivates me, I know I need to capture it at that moment, and that I only have that moment,” says Marjorie. “I’m not someone who thinks I can go back and get it later. If I don’t capture that fleeting moment, it will be gone.” One day while traveling in Vezelay, a town in Burgundy, for example, she spotted an opportunity. Walking toward the Basilica with friends, she glanced into the courtyard of a teahouse. “I stepped inside … and there was an arrangement of these really beautiful antique glass wine jugs. I took a few photographs,” working quickly in order to catch up with her friends. “I followed after them, with the intention of returning …, but when we did return, it was closed. If I had not stopped then, I would never have been able to take those photos.” Photos taken that day, she says, are among some of her most popular works. Marjorie says she almost feels pulled into ephemeral moments in time, “like the baby nuthatch learning to fly in our back yard, or a butterfly sitting on a flower in our garden. You may say it’s luck, but I also believe you were where you were supposed to be at that moment, and you had your camera, and that’s really what it’s about.”

Sardella likes to seize the moment and capture a particular moment in time. This photo, “Nature’s Confetti,” was one of those moments, taken in Belgium.

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perimenting with camera technique. When she worked with film, she enjoyed the process of creating a finished photo from a negative in the darkroom. Eventually, though, she switched exclusively to digital photography, because heightened airport security often damaged her undeveloped rolls of film. Now, she says, her darkroom is digital, “although I do very little manipulation.” Marjorie began Beaux Regards Photographic Art with the support of her husband. In addition to mounted and matted photos, her images are available on note cards and bookmarks. Since then, says the photographer, she has joined the Franklin Art Association, where her work has won several awards. Her photos have appeared at the Franklin Art Center, the Morini Gallery, and the Next Door Gallery, as well as in numerous exhibits. Sardella is also a member of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, and the Mansfield Music & Arts Society, and most recently joined the Foxboro Art Association. In midOctober, she was one of two guest artists at the Artists’ Studio and Gallery at Patriot Place. She has also had her work featured at the Norfolk Public Library, at Hawthorn Suites and recently, in the 2013 Franklin calendar. In addition to local galleries, Marjorie’s work can be seen at www.beaux-regards.com. She also has a photography blog at www.facebook.com/BeauxRegardsPhotographicArt. Marjorie’s goal is to transport people into “the moment” of her photographs. She feels good, she says, when a viewer “can feel like they can step into it and walk down that street, enter those doors that beckon people inside, the colorful splash or eloquent grace of a flower, the small details that are worlds in themselves.” Take the time to “stroll” through her virtual galleries. You may contact Marjorie by email at mshiepe@verizon.net.

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Franklin Sports Where Are They Now Former 3-Sport Franklin MVP, Cargill Elevated Florida Atlantic To Division 1 BY KEN HAMWEY Tom Cargill’s athletic odyssey is a story worth telling over and over. The 57-year-old native of Franklin was a three-sport star for the Panthers; a captain and an MVP as a senior in football, basketball and baseball; president of his class; and a member of the National Honor Society. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire, where an injury cut short his baseball career, the athletic administration major earned his masters at Texas Tech before joining the staff at Florida State as its director of outdoor recreation facilities. While at Florida State, he earned an EdS degree in athletic administration. Seven years later, in 1988, Cargill took a major step on a journey that eventually led to his becoming a Division 1 A.D. “I always wanted to be an A.D.,’’ said Cargill. “When the opportunity came to interview at Florida Atlantic University as an assistant A.D., I got the post, then moved up to associate athletic director before taking the reins as A.D. in 1994.’’ During Cargill’s eight-year tenure as the Owls’ A.D., the university, located in Boca Raton, became a Division 1 program, 10 sports were added and the school joined the Trans America Athletic

Conference. When Cargill arrived at FAU, there was no football program or a men’s basketball team. That changed quickly and the coaches he hired to direct those programs had major drawing power. “I hired Howard Schnellenberger for football, Sidney Green in basketball and Bob Beamon for track and field,’’ Cargill said. “We needed proven winners — people who could sell the programs to south Florida. Schnellenberger was Don Shula’s offensive coordinator for the unbeaten Miami Dolphins of 1973, Green was an all-American at UNLV and later played for the Knicks and Beamon was an Olympic champ in the long jump.’’ After 16 years at FAU, time and travel burdens began to take its toll on Cargill, whose son (T.J.) and daughter (Kellie) are now 9 and 6 years old, respectively. He stepped away from the collegiate scene in 2004 and later became Director of Park Rangers for Boca Raton. “I oversee all the beaches and the 45 parks in the city,’’ said Cargill. “I’ve got an office on the ocean and am able to see my kids play youth sports. It was time to leave college athletics and devote more time to my family.’’ Cargill, who visits his parents at least three times a year, resides in Boynton Beach with his wife (Loraine) and

From Franklin roots to Florida Atlantic excellence, Tom Cargill still believes in being prepared and playing to win as a team.

children. When Cargill was excelling at Franklin High in the early 1970s, his family, especially his mother (Clarice) and father (David), rarely missed a game. The 6-foot-1, 180pounder was a halfback, a forward and a third baseman. He was part of Franklin’s 32-game winning streak in football, a key cog for the Bay State Tourney champs in basketball, and also a major contributor for the Hockomock League champs in baseball. “My three top memories at Franklin were being the 17th seed in the Bay State Tournament and

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winning the whole thing,’’ he recalled. “We beat Don Bosco in Boston in a game where I got my 1,000th point, then downed North Attleboro before capturing the title against Chicopee. The footballwinning streak was big, too. Every team came gunning for us. What made that streak amazing is that it continued from class to class. Hitting .432 as a sophomore and winning the Hock title was another thrill.’’ Cargill’s foundation for eventually becoming a college A.D. was built in Franklin, with coaches he labels as “a great combination.’’ “I played for Don Cotter in basketball, Jerry Leone in football and Ron Bonollo in baseball,’’ Cargill noted. “And, I’ll never forget how good Tom Geysen was as Cotter’s

assistant. All of those men were motivators who instilled a will to win.’’ “My philosophy as a player was to be prepared and involve your teammates,’’ he emphasized. “If you did those things, winning followed. As a college A.D., I tried to surround myself with the best people possible, attract quality student-athletes and provide support and resources for them in all areas.’’ Cargill, who coached at the Stan Musial baseball level in Franklin, has no regrets growing up in Franklin. He says the town was a major building block for his character. “It laid the foundation for what I became in life,’’ Cargill emphasized.

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Franklin Sports Franklin High Captain Bohmiller Excels In All Phases Of Basketball BY KEN HAMWEY Sam Bohmiller is the kind of point guard any coach would welcome to direct an offense. Name the chore and the Franklin High senior captain gets the job done. The 5-foot-9 Bohmiller, who averaged 16.4 points a game last year, can shoot mid-range or from three-point territory, distribute the ball on a fast break, and get his teammates in position for easy

baskets. He sparked the Panthers to a 19-5 overall record last year and helped them advance in the playoffs to the South Sectional semifinals. What makes Bohmiller so valuable is his approach to each game. He simply wants to win. “I don’t worry about how many points I’m scoring or my assist total,’’ he said. “Winning is all that matters. I try to be unselfish, and

I’d be just as glad to see others score. We won the Kelly-Rex Division last year, and my goal is for us to repeat as champs.’’ When Bohmiller was playing in the Franklin youth league, he always directed his team’s offense. As a freshman at Franklin, he practiced briefly with the varsity. Then, as a sophomore, he took over as the team’s starter at the point and has been there ever since. “We asked Sam to assume more of a scoring role last year,’’ coach Dean O’Connor said. “He got us points but he also led the team in assists. He’s smart, makes great decisions, keeps his turnovers low and can hit a big shot. Sam rarely came out of a game last year, averaging 30 minutes a contest.’’ A co-captain this year, the Hockomock League all-star is the quintessential point guard. “The key attributes for a point guard are court awareness, passing ability, a low turnover rate and the willingness to be a coach on the court,’’ Bohmiller said. “I like being a captain. Although I try to lead by example, I can be vocal. It’s good to be a bridge between the players and the coach.’’ Bohmiller displayed his leadership ability last year in the playoffs against Mansfield in the second round. Trailing by a point with 30 seconds to go, he calmly sank a

three-pointer. Franklin got a pair of stops, added four free throws and won, 67-61.

Craig Anderson back and he’s strong at center. He’s our key down low and he can rebound. Chris Rodgers is a junior who’s moved to the off-guard role and is a scoring threat. He’s a very improved player.’’

“That was an exciting victory,’’ said Bohmiller whose career high was a 26-point effort against King Philip. “Another unbelievable game came against Stoughton my sophomore year. We trailed by five with 10 seconds to go. We hit a pair of threes to win at the buzzer.’’

A solid student (3.4 GPA), Bohmiller hopes to study business, economics or marketing in college and also keep playing basketball.

When Bohmiller assumed the scoring role last year, his play-calling and offensive productivity didn’t go unnoticed. Besides league all-star honors, he was chosen team MVP and an all-star by the Milford Daily News and Boston Herald.

“Division Three schools are recruiting Sam,’’ O’Connor said. “He’ll be a good point guard in college. Schools in the mix include Babson, Hobart, Bates, Rochester and Roger Williams. When 1,000-point scorer Kyle Gibson played two years ago, Bohmiller usually fed his teammate and backed off as a scorer. Last year, the offensive burden was Bohmiller’s, and he handled that role efficiently and also directed the squad from the point. Once again, he’ll be the focal point of Franklin’s attack.

“I’d like to repeat all those honors again,’’ he said. “But, it’s still all about winning games.’’ Calling his coach “a motivator who knows the game,’’ Bohmiller says what makes O’Connor exceptional is “his ability to get players to buy into a common goal and build chemistry.’’

“Sam can go to the basket right or left, shoot mid-range or fire up a three,’’ O’Connor said. “He’s improved his three-point shooting where he’s tough to guard.’’

Bohmiller is acutely aware that the Panthers lost eight seniors to graduation but he’s optimistic the 2012-13 edition will be a contender and in the mix for the league crown.

Sam Bohmiller will do what it takes to win. That’s his top priority and he’s hoping Franklin will have the kind of year that could end with a South Sectional title.

“Mansfield will be a tough foe and Taunton could be very good,’’ Bohmiller noted. “But, we have

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Franklin Art Association announces Award Winners Dean College hosted the Franklin Art Association's Fall show on November 24th and 25th at the Dean Campus Center. Over 100 works of art by members were displayed in addition to over 40 donated raffle items, many silent auction pieces and Franklin High School student art. The member art was judged by well known regional artist Michael Graves who awarded ribbons to the following artists: Established in 1971, The Franklin Art Association is a non-profit organization which provides opportunities for members to attend monthly demonstrations by professional artists, painting workshops, and to participate in exhibits. The association also funds an annual scholarship to a graduating high school senior pursuing a degree in art. Meetings are held monthly at the Franklin Senior Center and the public is invited to attend. More information can be found at www.franklinart.org.

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New Programs Ring in New Year at Franklin Library A New Year means NEW programs at the Franklin Public Library! Our rollout of a new schedule and programs for children and teens begins on Monday, January 7th, 2013.

Regularly Scheduled Programs Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Wee Read

terpieces you can make. A short story and different craft will be offered each week during this thirty minute program. Try crafting your own photo frames, doing creative doodling, making puzzles, and much more! No registration is required. Monday, January 7th, 2013, “Get Framed!,” You’ll be the center of attention in the picture frame you create.

This thirty minute storytime is for independent 3, 4, & 5-yearolds who are invited to attend "on their own." It features stories, songs, fingerplays, and other interactive activities to encourage reading and promote literacy. No registration is required.

Monday, January 14th, 2013 , “We Make a Beautiful Garden.” Children, like flowers, grow in your beautiful mosaic.

Mondays at 3:30 p.m. Krafty Mondays

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Mother Goose on the Loose

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Monday, January 28th, 2013, “Get Carded!” Make your own personalized note cards.

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Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Terrific Twos Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and activities for children who are two-years-old. No registration is required.

Teen Advisory Board Begins February 7th, 2013, 6:30 p.m. Calling all teens: this is your chance to tell us what to do! Please join us on the first Wednesday of every 6:30 p.m. Come help us plan teen programs, choose library materials, and promote the library. We will provide the light refreshments. Membership on this board will look great on job and college applications. Open to all students in grades 6-12.

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Stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 4 and 5 who are able to attend "on their own." This program lasts around 45 minutes. No registration is required.

Thursday, January 17th, 2013 Game Night

Thursdays at 3:30 P.M. Fun Club This program is designed for tweens ages 8 to 12 years old and will feature different games, contests, and crafts each week. Come join us for some fun! No registration is required.

Fun Club - January Programs-No Registration Required Thursday, January 10th, 2013 Hobbit Party Have you seen the movie or read the book? Anyone can join in our celebration of The Hobbit. There

Just drop in to play a variety of board games and socialize in a relaxed setting.

Thursday, January 24th, 2013 Get Creative Make your own scrapbooks or journals and decorate them with your creativity.

Thursday, January 31st, 2013 Minute to Win It Can you move a cookie from your forehead into your mouth using only the muscles in your face? Can you roll a ping-pong ball down a measuring tape and into a cup? Come try these and other challenges during Minute to Win It and win fun prizes!

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Cut, Carve, and Conquer Your Core! Franklin Adult Education has partnered with Gwen Mitrano of Pilates by Gwen in Franklin to offer Small Group Mat classes. Gwen holds a Comprehensive Certificate with Peak Pilates®. These small groups allow more focused attention on the participant’s goals than a more traditional larger class. Pilates can help you achieve a longer, leaner body, build

strength and flexibility, and gain body and breath awareness. Increase balance and a sense of wellbeing is achieved by focusing on precise controlled movements on specialized equipment, all within the privacy of the studio. Classes will be held on 8 Wednesday evenings from 7-7:55 p.m. (1/23/13-3/20/13). No class on 2/20. Or 8 Tuesday mornings from 8:30-9:25 a.m. (1/22/133/19/13). No class on 2/19. Cost is $120. Class will be held at Pilates by Gwen, 31 Hayward Street, Suite 2-G, Franklin. To register, please visit our website at www.franklin.k12.ma.us. Select Departments, then Lifelong, then Adult Education. For questions, please e-mail adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us or give us a call at (508) 541-2100 X 3178.

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Toys for Tots Collection at Real Dean Students Rock Franklin with Power 88 Living Realty Group a Huge Success Students Gain On-Air Experience In the world of Higher Education, it is widely agreed that the more hands-on, out-of-classroom experience a student can gain, the better prepared they are to reach their career goals after college. Luckily for students in Dean College’s communications program, Dean College operates a 175 watt; Arbitron rated radio station serving a 20-mile radius. Power 88 Radio Station has a stateof-the-art studio broadcasting from Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts. With some of the most advanced equipment in the industry, along with the equipment and capability to broadcast remotely, students of Dean are very involved in maintaining the quality and success of the professionally run radio station. Very recently, Power 88 achieved a 0.1 arbitron rating, meaning the station had at least 24,000 listeners at a given time. Students of Dean are presented a unique opportunity as on-air talent,

program directors, producers, and interactive media coordinators at Power 88. Their role within the radio station is guided by professionals with many years of radio experience, and students’ duties fall in line with their future career goals. Edward Leeseberg is a junior in the Communications program at Dean College, though being from Franklin, he is no stranger to Power 88. “In an ideal world, my dream job would be to be starting as on-air talent and hopefully moving up the ladder at a radio station similar to WZLX or WAAF in the Boston radio market,” said Leeseberg. Understanding student needs to achieve their career goals in the everchanging media world, Communications Arts program Coordinator Tom Shaker and Power 88 General Manager Vic Michaels encourage student involvement, and in some cases, build it into Dean classes and curriculums. Follow Power 88 at WGAOPower 88 on Twitter and Power 88 on Facebook.

Preschoolers Give a Hand in Keeping Others Warm Preschoolers enrolled in the Tri-County's Children Center joined in with the school's annual holiday gift drive by donating mittens and gloves to The Santa Foundation, which will benefit The Bridge Home Adolescent Program and The Bridge Home Latency Program of Worcester. The Tri-County Children's center is operated by high school students in the school's Early Childhood Careers Program under the supervision of the program's three instructors.

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December 17, 2012, Real Living Realty Group collected toys at their office in November & December for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots Foundation which gives toys to local children who are less fortunate. Through advertising in the local papers, online blogs and social media, and street signage Real Living Realty Group managed to collect and donate 3 truckloads of New Toys and over $1,000 in cash donations. Matt Kelly, a Franklin town council member and co-owner of the real estate franchise stated, “I could not be more proud of the community this year. They really went above and beyond and a lot of families are going to have a brighter Christmas thanks to all who donated. We are already looking forward to helping out again next year.” Special thanks should go to The New England Appliance and Electronic Group, Dynisco Instruments, and Eaton Place, for collecting toys at their locations and adding them in with our drive. Mike Colombo, co-owner at Real Living Realty Group, said he was especially pleased that, even in what is a time of financial hardship for many families, so many people still found a way to pitch in. “The key is to make this an enjoyable Christmas for as many Children in our community as possible,” exclaimed Mr. Colombo.

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Through this program members of the community drop new, unwrapped toys in collection boxes positioned in local businesses. At Christmas, Coordinators, with the assistance of local social welfare agencies, church groups, and other local community agencies, distribute the toys to the less fortunate children of the community. While Toys for Tots Coordinators organize, coordinate and manage the campaign, the ultimate success de-

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