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Happy 150 Years Fiske’s General Store BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON
BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON
“Think Fiske’s First” as stated by John Paltrineri On how many occasions have we, as parents, learned that our child has a major project due the next day and are thrown into a panic “ I have to get some poster board, paint, colored pencils, glue stick”…all that goes into creating a successful school project. More often than I care to remember I have jumped into my car and headed to Fiske’s knowing all we would need would be at our fingertips. To date, I have never been disappointed or had to go elsewhere. I am not merely speaking of poster board since my requests have been varied and numerous. Whether it was one of my children’s school projects, a birthday, a friend’s birthday, graduation, running club jingle bell’s for a festive December run and most noteworthy my daughter’s wedding at our home; Fiske’s is always a shopping destination. Driving around Holliston you often see balloons signifying the arrival of a new baby, a birthday party, bridal shower, a wedding, college graduation, and that fabulous display of red and black balloons each June marking
Louie & John Paltrineri “Goal was to have a place where the community could gather; neighbors could meet and would be a fun place to shop. Among my greatest joys is all the wonderful people I have met.” Louie Paltrineri (December 2012). “Louie was a great role model always stressing customer service and backing up products,” John told me during our interview (December 2012) 1989 Louie retired from Fiske’s and resides in Holliston with his wife Treva. Louie and Treva have six children and five live locally. In addition, there are many grandchildren, great grandchildren and even great great grandchildren!
graduation from Holliston High School. I asked John how many balloons sold annually at Fiske’s? To which he replied: He employs 4 tanks of helium and each tank will fill 450 balloons bringing us to roughly 1800 balloons filled per month. Calculate it out even further to approximately 20,000 per year times 38 years in business and well, my math might be off but that is an unbelievable amount of balloons! There are 40 colors to
choose from and least we forget the 200 Mylar balloons available. Graduation alone averages around 500 balloons and through some trial and error John has skillfully developed the perfect system for balloon pickup. Alphabetically, by last name, the bouquets of balloons line the ceiling at Fiske’s. A greeter will cordially ask for your name and retrieve your balloons for you. Yes, this is again quintessentially Fiske’s customer service but it also is a lesson learned of previ-
ous challenges with tangling of strings and balloons. I was unaware of the helium shortage that was in full swing within recent months but you wouldn’t know about based on Fiske’s since John didn’t skip a beat due to smart business practices and a great relationship with his supplier all orders were filled! When lifting your eyes upon entering the store you see this magnifi-
My own father was a WWll veteran who landed on Omaha Beach, the fourth wave, and marched across Europe. I grew up learning, loving, appreciating and respecting what I believe journalist Tom Brokaw coined “the greatest generation.” Growing up I had many primer’s on WWll but also observed a great man and father who was troubled by what he saw during battle and he called “the spoils of war” but that same man loved the country he proudly served. My siblings and I grew up grateful for the many sacrifices our military members make and hold sacred all of the rights and privileges we hold dear
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cent display of balloons and I would challenge anyone to find an occasion that Fiske’s isn’t prepared to celebrate!
Middlesex News Saturday June 3, 1995 “Connecting with the community is a key to the stores success. You have to love people,” says Louis Paltrineri “You don’t watch TV to find out what’s going on, you talk to your customers”, said John Paltrineri The quotes written in the Middlesex News in 1995 still hold true and continue to be the philosophy at Fiske’s in 2013. A philosophy that has served the Paltrineri’s well for many years and one that will serve Fiske’s for many years to come. John and I talked about the business of Fiske’s. Friday, Saturday and Sunday are the busiest days. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are typically ordering and shipments are received. After a 10 to 12
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hour workday and at 11:22 p.m., after the weather forecast for the following day, it is off to bed for the Paltrineri’s. John can even anticipate business for the next day based on the weather prediction i.e. a gray drizzly day makes for a good shopping day. This is a welloiled machine! Each time I walk around the store I am amazed at the volume and incredible variety of the store’s inventory. Often asking myself “how does he buy for this store?” and “how does he anticipate trends?” All 4000 square feet of Fiske’s serves a very important roll since there is not an empty shelf or bare wall space. Cluttered? No, not cluttered it is imaginative, colorful, skillfully selected items strategically placed and extremely inviting. Easy to be inspired while standing in any aisle at Fiske’s and letting your eyes and mind wander. Don’t worry if you become inspired yet may not have the know how to begin that project they can help you with that too! “Unique product that is not available at a box store and new to the market” one of the first sentences John said to me when starting our conversation about buying for the store. In this age of technology, which has decidedly dictated trends, John has continued to purchase with the “thinking kid” in mind. With very fond memories of family night in the Paltrineri household “connections with family and community” are extremely important. Whether it is “one on one” or the “social interaction of games” John has hit the mark spot on. For a very small investment in money, under ten dollars, John has stocked his shelves with a great
game called “Spot It”, developed and sold by a French company John has unearthed, with ten different versions including French, Spanish and even one for Major League Baseball! Always thinking and envisioning the needs of his customers John has items for sale for children transitioning from middle school and high school by stocking items for the older years. A favorite discovery of mine is that you can still buy Pokémon cards at Fiske’s – I believe we still have a sizeable collection at my house from the many Pokémon purchases my son made several years ago.
Since 1973 John buys for Fiske’s based on: Family Community Staples Toys Home and Holiday Decorating Working virtually 7 days per week and averaging 70 to 80 hours during the week I was compelled to ask John how he actually does the buying? John has a Manufacturer Representative, Brian Hickman, who advises John about some of the new products on the market with consideration specifically for Fiske’s clientele. The reps are able to attend the biggest trade shows making it possible for John to remain current in his purchasing. Requests from kids and moms play an integral part in the process since always in tune with his customers John is keenly interested in what parents and children have seen of interest to them. The Internet has become a very useful and time efficient way to research new products and discover trends. Gift Beat is a publication John subscribes to which covers trends na-
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because they were not easily won and cannot be taken for granted. It is in this vain that I acknowledge and thank Louie Paltrineri for his service to our country during WWll. John proudly displays an article written about Louie, his missions in a B-17 bomber as a radio / gunner. During a mission when his B-17 had sustained a hit, the crew bailed out over Ludwiglust, Germany, landed in the trees near a German troop and was captured. Louie became a POW, sustained obvious hardships but thankfully the camp was liberated by General George Patton in April of 1945. Louie returned safely home to Treva and Wellesley, MA. January 1, 1973 John partnered with his dad, Louie, in purchasing Fiske’s General Store from Gene Hartnett who owned both the business and building since the 1960’s. Louie had been managing Fiske’s for Gene starting in 1964 but Gene made a decision to sell Fiske’s to the Paltrineri’s in the early 70’s. BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON Annie L. Fiske, daughter of James F. Fiske, was the proprietor of A. L. Fiske’s Newstore for many years. Annie lived at the Fiske homestead, on Hollis Street, until her death on May 11, 1953. Reading Annie’s obituary on GeneologyBank.com and noting that the name of the dry goods store had changed to her name, from James F. Fiske’s, brought to mind a fun anecdotal story told to me by Holliston town historian Joanne Hulbert. We were chatting about how you can tell a long time Holliston resident versus a newcomer and one test was to see what someone calls Fiske’s. A key in Joanne’s opinion was someone referring to the dry goods store as “Annie Fiske’s” which would be truly indicative of the long time status of Holliston residency. Many of us simply say Fiske’s and that is fairly average but using the title of Fiske’s General Store well, you might as well be from a surrounding town since that is a glaring sign of someone new to town. In the many treasures I found in John Paltrineri’s office, at Fiske’s, one particularly special find was Annie’s senior year high school
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“autograph book” she received for Christmas in 1879. Filled with beautiful handwriting, heartfelt sentiment it transports you back to a time where communication was more formal but beautifully conveyed through the written word. The book is filled with many familiar Holliston surnames. While looking through the autograph book and observing the portrait of Annie displayed at Fiske’s one wonders what her life was like, what was her experience like being a woman in business in Holliston? A question I hope to explore further. My favorite signature in this marvelous piece of history was an autograph signed by a Mr. Fred Gay on September 24th, 1883, The Class of 1884 and he wrote: “Yours without a struggle” Fred Gay – Holliston To which I infer Annie was quite possibly an amazing woman. Both the language and sentiment are fantastic and reminiscent of a time long passed. Just another example of a town so rich in history but more to the point interesting people doing and saying interesting things.
John has always worked in a customer service position. Simply put John is a” people person.” John attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst MA and while living in western MA John worked at the Lord Jeffery Inn washing dishes, night cleaning and held the position of auditor. John was also employed at the Colonial Hilton and Zeeks where he was a manager for lunch and dinner. In 1972 John knew he would be moving to Holliston, joining Louie
Louie Paltrineri, John Paltrineri and Treva Paltrineri
as his business partner and would purchase Fiske’s from Gene Harnett. In 1973 John moved to Holliston taking up residency in an apartment close to the store where he would continue to live until moving to Adams Street in 1978 where he currently resides. While planning his move to Holliston and his exciting new business venture, with his dad, I don’t think John anticipated he would fall in love and marry a beautiful high school senior named Carol Baxter. John was immediately “smitten” when Carol walked into Fiske’s General Store asking to pick-up the Boston Globe newspaper, Fiske’s was a Globe distributor, for a local Holliston pharmacy where Carol was a part-time employee. John was more than happy to assist Carol by bringing the newspapers out to her 1946 Dodge Coop. John was quick to react and later that day drove to the pharmacy Carol was working at and slipped a note under
the wiper of Carol’s Dodge which said: “I’d like to get to know you and your car better. Call me” and she did… Carol and John were married in 1980. Carol was a Holliston school teacher during the early years of their marriage and son Adam was born in 1985. Carol made the decision to devote her time to be at home with Adam and work at Fiske’s on a part-time basis. It is always a pleasure to catch up with Carol at Fiske’s where she is often working and is one of the three buyers for Fiske’s. Fiske’s General Store is the heart and soul of a father and son and because of the strength of their bond the their commitment to one another we have all benefited by the larger commitment they made to their customers. Thank you Louie and John Paltrineri!
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BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON In 1863 the Civil War was raging, the Emancipation Proclamation was proclaimed, President Lincoln was in office and James F. Fiske opened his dry goods store in Andrews’ Block in Holliston. Customers were possibly paying for their newspapers with Civil War tokens.
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Gifts on the Go Fiske’s Trade Mark idea: select a gift, the item is wrapped and a balloon is attached! Voila! Join Fiske’s email list – super specials and you don’t have to be a member to be eligible to enjoy the promotions. The economic turn four years ago translated into people wondering how they can save money assuming the big box stores are cheaper but research shows that is not always the case. Consider the time spent, free parking, gas, reputable business practices and most importantly you are almost always dealing with the owner! An independent local business offers a safe and comfortable environment resulting in a very positive shopping experience. Recently both John and I had seen a news item on Channel 5 WCVB about competitive prices of local independent businesses vs. the larger chain stores:
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According to Jon Hurst, head of the Massachusetts Retailers Association, it's also about loyalty, "The consumer has all the power and the small store has to compete to survive." Using technology, smaller -- still privately owned businesses -track prices, making sure they stay competitive. In a recent survey, News Center found: • A Faber ware coffee maker for $69.99 at one of the big major chains and the same item -- at the same price -- at a small, local hardware store. • A Cuisinart mini-prep food processor was $49.99 at the mall and $49.99 in a smaller store, too. • The Kauri Special edition was $149.99 everywhere we checked • A Black & Decker Classic iron was also the same price at the stores News Center 5 checked. Even books were competitive. On the day News Center 5 looked, a smaller, local bookstore was selling several best sellers 10 percent less than the biggest chain. The only real discrepancy found was a 12-cup Mr. Coffee maker -a few dollars cheaper at a chain store But, for some, price isn't everything. "Knowing who you're buying from and who you can go back to if you have a problem." One industry analyst estimates more than $400,000 would come back to Massachusetts communities, if people shifted even just 10 percent of their shopping from chains to small businesses. As one consumer said, it's about basic loyalty, "Small businesses built this country and I think that's a good reason enough to support local businesses."
Agreed! A message from John Paltrineri and the future of Fiske’s: Educationally based and socially interactive games will continue to be a focus. Encouraging families to interact together and parents to play with their children. Expansion of gift section – items available for mom’s friend’s family members, sisters. From jewelry and scarves to home decorative items. Think about the downtown businesses! Holliston has a quaint downtown area making for a very inviting center. Doesn’t require one to travel far…free parking! There is a healthy competition amongst local Holliston businesses and proprietors respectfully try not to cross over with inventory.
Keep Holliston alive and vibrant! Support local businesses! Well-said John Paltrineri! Thank you very much for the many years of extraordinary customer service, working tirelessly to meet the needs of our community and those that surround us. It does not go unnoticed that with every Holliston fundraising event Fiske’s is often a first stop because there is a confidence and comfort in approaching you for help – extraordinary! Wishing Fiske’s General Store a Very Happy 150th and looking forward to many many more years! You can easily find Fiske’s online at: www.fiskesgeneralstore.com Be sure to check out Fiske’s FaceBook page too!
I was thinking about President Lincoln being in office as James F. Fiske opened his dry goods store in Holliston as I am looking around Fiske’s General Store in 2012! Imagine this while the prices have dramatically changed, inventory is vastly different, advertising doesn’t even slightly resemble what we would have seen in newspapers when James was doing business in Holliston but the amazing part is that Fiske’s General Store is as relevant in 2013 as it was in 1863! 150 Years! Really drink that in, revel in it and appreciate the amazing owners, of which there are few, that have kept this dry goods store going strong and with the future looking extremely bright! “The store of James F. Fiske, located in the building which replaced the Andrews Block, had the first plate-glass window installed in Holliston in1899. The Fiske General Store of the present day carries on the legacy.
James F. Fiske, shopkeeper and the Holliston town treasurer in the 1890’s, lived on Hollis Street and ran one of the first telephone lines in Holliston between his store and home in 1880.”
Quote from Images of America: Holliston Holliston Historical Society If James was alive today I wonder what would stand out most for him when he walked through the front door of Fiske’s 150 years later? Would he understand about the Holliston Happy Facebook Page Christmas Ornaments at the front register? How about Holliston Spirit Wear? Spirit Wear???? What is that? Beaded bracelets, balloons, and Pokémon cards. What would he think? All of this is a very long way from a telegraph machine, polishers for the enamel and rubbers for our shoes, but I am certain he would walk through the door with the same wide childlike eyes as we do just waiting and anticipating what Is waiting for us all to discover in the shelves at Fiske’s. We can all be certain that John Paltrineri, current proprietor of Fiske’s, has done his research, know his customers, and that down each isle there is something new and delightful to discover at Fiske’s!
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Newcomers Club’s Request for Winter Coats BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON Yes, the temperature is getting cold in Holliston, MA but the spirit and the generosity of the residents remains very warm. I heard on the weather last month that the month of November averaged much colder daily temps than normal. As we throw on our winter apparel remember there are children and adults in need of warm coats. The Newcomers Club has for many years sponsored a coat drive and for the past four years Barb Daly has been organizing this program in conjunction with the Holliston Pantry Shelf.
I spoke with Barb to obtain details about the program and they are as follows: The coats are designated for the Holliston Pantry Shelf members who fill out a coat request, at the Pantry Shelf, for specific family members. Remembering a request may be for a child, an adult and as Barb indicated there is also a need for larger sized coats – both male and female. Coat donations are for gently worn, clean and / or new winter coats. We discussed that there are area stores that have warm coats for sale at greatly reduced prices so it is possible to purchase a new adult coat at a very
reasonable price. To sign up to donate a coat please go to the Newcomers Club website http://www.hollistonnewcomers.org/home
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Bows, bows and more Holiday Bows BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON There were so many wonderful moments and discoveries while speaking with John Paltrineri, owner of Fiske’s General Store, but I must admit this is one of my favorite stories. Beginning in the 1970’s Louie, co-owner and John’s dad, decided to make Holiday Bows. Louie would set up a table, at Fiske’s, before Thanksgiving looking forward to chatting with the customers while making and taking orders for Holiday Bows. Every year from Thanksgiving till the third week in December elves are making beautiful bows at Fiske’s! John initially wasn’t terribly excited about learning how to make a bow from his dad but Louie had other ideas. One Thanksgiving years ago Louie had developed a heart issue which led to a stay in the hospital. Louie recognizing how particularly unfortunate the timing was decided to call John and request he come to his hospital room bearing “a roll of ribbon, scissors and wire”. Dutifully John obliged. So from Louie’s hospital bed a father teaches a son how to
make a Holiday Bow but they were not alone since some of the on duty nurses jumped at the opportunity to learn this art while skillfully attending to the needs of their patients. Imagine how fun and wonderful! With true to form generosity John invited me to learn how to make a bow myself. Well, one could immediately see it was not John’s first time making a beautiful craft bow. While surrounded by several hanging Holiday Bows, lining the ceiling and walls, I just watched in fascination as John manipulated the ribbon with quick fingers and unbelievable precision. Before my eyes and within seconds a yard of simple ribbon was transformed into a beautiful bow with wire. I reminded myself again about how there simply is no other place like Fiske’s. With all that happens in a day and needs to be done there is always time to teach a customer how to make a bow or take a special order for the bow that will display to specification in a customers home. As with everything else at Fiske’s there is this amazing attention to detail with a focus and center on the customer which is simply unparalleled.
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BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON
Again this month I have had both the honor and pleasure to talk with some of the people that make Holliston what it is today and those that have played an enormous role in creating the fabric of this town. Increasingly, I am in awe of the people of Holliston and what they do to keep our town vibrant, active and the giving community that it is. I go from person to person and story to story just reveling in all that I see and hear. I know many people are proud of the town they live in but I truly believe that we have just something a little extra here. I have always believed in the expression the eyes are the window to your soul. Sitting across from John Paltrineri, owner of Fiske’s General Store, I felt this expression come alive. I watched his warm and heartfelt facial expressions as I listened to each word he spoke describing the bond he has with his father, Louie, from working side by side with him for many years at Fiske’s. The love and pride he feels for his lovely wife Carol and their son Adam. John bursts with pride when speaking about all of his family. I witnessed and clearly understood the depth of caring and dedication John has for the friends and customers that walk through the front door at Fiske’s. John Paltrineri is an extraordinary businessman and clearly understands the
definition of what it means to do business in a community like Holliston. I spoke with a parent of one of the many Holliston High School students that John has employed over the years. As she stated to me “people have no idea how good John is to the students he employs.” Precisely, we know bits and pieces of how good John is to the town of Holliston and I had many teachable moments when I listened and observed during the interviews but I am quite certain his generosity to our town happens daily and without question.
quite certain they are as rich and meaningful as the many I hold dear. Fiske’s is our town treasure, one to support and frequent to insure that many generations will be able to walk in the front too, indulge their senses in the sights and sounds, hear that welcoming voice from any given employee and find that item that you know certainly will be there for you. Go in, walk around and I promise you there will be something totally unexpected, perhaps a have to have or just simply enjoy the Fiske experience.
Many of us know, since we frequently drive by Fiske’s, that on any given day there will be a bake sale on the sidewalk in front of the store, brightly colored balloons flying high, bold colored poster board on the front door announcing a child’s birthday, a placard alerting customers to a new toy arrival…the store is filled with energy. I received a call from John, on the day of my daughter’s wedding, offering to provide additional balloons since he was concerned that the ones we had already picked up, to mark the directions to our home, would not last long enough or look as perfect as they should. Reflecting on the many beautiful memories from that day I am including this gesture too. A great majority of Holliston residents and customers from surrounding towns all have their own Fiske’s stories and I am
When I went in for my first interview with John, in preparation for this edition, I walked through the front door, felt immediately welcome, happily started chatting with a neighbor of mine that I adore and soon we all realized that a fair percentage of Adams Street was standing in the front of Fiske’s simply enjoying one another’s company and sharing stories. What is not to like? I feel pretty confident in saying that this particular morning was not very different from many other days at Fiske’s. Louie said it best and it is worth repeating: “My goal was to have a place where the community could gather” Well done Louie and John – thank you!
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Birthday Bags: A New Pantry Shelf Tradition BY REBECCA KENSIL Thanks to the town’s enthusiastic youth, birthday bags are a new tradition for the Holliston Pantry Shelf. Birthday bags are filled with party supplies, which are given to families in need. The bags allow these families to celebrate birthdays. They are colorful and gender-neutral, patterned with cupcakes, sparkles, and squiggles. Plus, they have the necessary party items: napkins, cups, crêpe paper, forks, balloons, knives, table covers, wrapping paper, frosting, cake mix, cake pan, and invitations. Nina Doonan, then a Holliston High sophomore, came up with the birthday bags idea in spring of 2010 for her National Honor Society (NHS) service project. After hosting a bake sale to raise funds for the birthday items, she started delivering two bags per month her junior year, starting in September. She continued to host bake sales to fund the bags and provided the Pantry Shelf 24 bags per year. Doonan explains what inspired her to begin the project. “Birthday parties were always a happy memory from my childhood and I wanted to share that with as many kids as possible,” says Doonan. When Doonan graduated last May, she looked for a younger NHS member to take over her project.
“Our Pantry families have enjoyed the birthday bags tremendously, and there was concern that the project would not be continued if another student didn’t step up,” says Amy Porter, Pantry publicist. The student who continued the NHS project was Holliston High junior Daphne Rong. “I think that celebrating birthdays is a really important thing to give back to the community,” says Rong. She followed the instructions Doonan left on how to prepare bags and raise money. This October, Rong held her first bake sale at Holliston Superette, a deli. To prepare, she and her friends baked cookies, cupcakes, bread, and muffins. Because Hurricane Sandy (nicknamed the “Frankenstorm”) was due to hit around the time she held the sale, she encouraged people to stock up with baked goods to get ready. . In addition to raising money, she has begun buying the bag items and then delivering two birthday bags monthly. But Rong is not the only one contributing these bags to the pantry. Josh Taylor, 13, contributed 24 bags for his Bar Mitzvah project in mid-October. He worked all day with his mother and grandparents in his home to assemble the bags. Instead of hosting a bake sale, Taylor and his family paid for
the supplies. “I had a lot of fun buying the supplies and putting it together,” says Taylor. At his Bar Mitzvah, the celebration of Jewish adulthood, he explained in his Dvar why he made the birthday bags and how it fit into the Torah section on hospitality. The bags served as table centerpieces during his congregational luncheon. Taylor has also contributed to the food pantry on his previous birthdays. For his 11th birthday, instead of getting presents from his friends, he asked them to give him canned goods. He then donated these to the Pantry. Taylor hopes to intern at the Pantry Shelf once in high school. While the three students have found the project fun, they have also learned about project-management. For instance, Taylor learned how to organize the supplies into the bags. While assembling the bags, Taylor miscounted the forks and knives and had to check which bags had more utensils. “I had to take them out, and then put them back in,” says Taylor. Rong and Doonan learned how to manage their time. “Everything is time sensitive, so I learned how to manage my time with an important project,” says Rong. Despite these efforts, occasionally the food pantry will run out of bags. “There is no way of predicting how many might be needed each month,” says Peggy Robertson, Pantry volunteer coordinator, Pantry board secretary, and Rong’s project supervisor. If this happens, pantry volunteers will then make a trip to the store to buy the birthday bag items themselves. However, Robertson says that the Pantry is currently in good shape with Josh’s and Daphne’s contributions. Robertson says that if there are number of bags on the shelf, the pantry volunteers will encourage them to peek inside and choose their favorite. Birthday bag recipients will often also receive a Target gift card, a program coordinated by Porter, provided for children 18 and under who are registered to participate.
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January 2013 Calender of Events Holliston Public Library January 07 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM – MORNING BOOK CLUB, Gilman Room-lower level. Contact: Leslie McDonnell 508-4290617, lmcdonnell@minlib.net Discuss Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. Books are available to borrow with a valid library card about one month before the discussion. Attend as many sessions as you choose. Add your thoughts or just sit and listen. January 10 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM – COOKING WITH ELLIE DEANER, Gilman Room-lower level. Contact: Leslie McDonnell 508-4290617, lmcdonnell@minlib.net Learn how to make soups and extras that will warm up your winter. This program is limited to 35 participants. PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE BY PHONE, EMAIL OR IN PERSON BEGINNING DEC 20. Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Libary. January 10 7 pm. – COOKING WITH ELLIE DEANER Super Soups and Accompaniments Framingham chef, Ellie Deaner, demonstrates how to make soups and extras to warm your winter meals. This program is limited to 35 people. It is free but PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE BY PHONE, EMAIL OR IN PERSON BEGINNING DEC 20. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. HISTORY BOOK CLUB HOW THE CLUB WORKS. Attend as many meetings as you like. Read the selected book and attend the discussion led by Mary Miley. Bring your ideas, questions and comments or simply listen. Multiple copies of the books are available for borrowing from the library about a month in advance or can be purchased on your own. NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WARMLY WELCOME. THE PLACE & TIME Discussions take place in the Gilman Room on the lower level of the library at 752 Washington
Street, Holliston one evening per month, 6:30-8 PM. Membership in the book club is free and open to everyone. For more information, call the library at 508-429-0617 or email Mary at mmiley@prac.com. Bring a friend! January 17 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM – HISTORY BOOK CLUB, Gilman Room-lower level. Contact: Leslie McDonnell 508-429-0617, lmcdonnell@minlib.net Discuss Jennet Conant's East Palace: Robert Oppenheimer & the Secret City of Los Alamos. Hosted by Mary Miley. THE BOOKS 109 East Palace: Robert Oppenheimer & the Secret City of Los Alamos by Jennet Conant THE MORNING BOOK CLUB Meets the 1st Monday of each month at 11 am For Monday holidays, the group meets on the 2nd Monday of the month. Read the selected book and attend the discussion. Add your own thoughts or sit and listen. Attend as many sessions as you like. The selected titles are available to borrow at no charge with a valid library card from the Minuteman network. Next month's title is always available at each discussion. Everyone is welcome and new members are always warmly welcomed. Bring a friend. Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Discussion leaders are Laura Kurzontkowki and Leslie McDonnell. Discussions last 1- 1 1/2 hours.
Holliston Recreation Dept. January 7 Moloka'i by Alan Brennert Holliston Recreation Department Winter 2012 Wrestling is back! For grades 38 on Mondays December 3, 10, 17 Jan 7, 14, 28, Feb 4 & 11 from 6- 7:15 in the High School wrestling room. Cost: $45 Music, Mommy & Me next session starts January 7th(Mondays) and Jan 9th(Wednesdays). Register now classes fill up!
iStrong for Girlz is back for a Winter session! Thursday Feb 7, 14, 28, Mar 7 & 14 Cost: $80 Grades 3-5 from 3:15-4:15 Grades 6-8 2:05-3:05 at the Flagg Building Pre-K Mini Games on Thursdays Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7 & 14 for 3- 5.5 year olds. We have a 9:30 and 1 pm class Cost is $72 Tip Toe Tutus for ages 3-5 years on Tuesdays Jan 29- Mar 12 from 9:15-10 am Cost: $55.00 Try out this new "pre-ballet" class! Discount movie tickets are available! Pick them up in the Recreation Office! We have AMC & Regal tickets for $8.00 each. We are now on facebook! Click the link below & join for updates on programs and events! http://www.facebook.com /business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pag es/Holliston-MA/HollistonRecreation/215519613393 Please contact us with any questions at (508) 429-2149
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The Creation of Facebook group, “I’m Holliston Happy!!” BY REBECCA KENSIL
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information about small pets that are looking for a home. Members even post pictures of food from local places. Citizens often post a thank-you to those who have helped with a community project. Schmidt says the group is successful. She notes that the group has over 1,000 members for a 14,000 population town, a number that she finds impressive. She also notes the impact on the community. “There have been tons of friendships and there have been tons of people who have been successful in what they do because they have a voice,” she says. Because she spends so many hours on the group, her goal is to spend less time on it and let the discussion grow organically. However, she views her contribution and leadership in the group as her community service to the town. “It’s really about making the town an even better place to live than it already is,” says Schmidt. The name “I’m Holliston Happy!!” is also being used for other good causes. Fiske’s sells “I’m Holliston Happy” ornaments to raise money for the Pantry Shelf. Schmidt also has another internet project online named ButterflyMoms.com, which focuses on how moms can realign with what make them happy. She puts her energy and optimism into both websites. She always updates the sites in ways that conveys positive energy and love. Schmidt says, “I have intention in everything I post.” Those interested in joining “I’m Holliston Happy!!” just need a Facebook account. She says to be accepted, members do not have to live in Holliston, but just need to have a love of the town.
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“Dream Big, Hope Big, Relay Big... Why Not??
BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON All are welcome and encouraged to attend the Relay for Life of Ashland / Holliston kickoff celebration that is scheduled for January 8, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center Lower Hall, Holliston. A snow date of January 15, 2013 meeting at the same time and same location. This is an event for those interested in learning more about the Relay for Life of Ashland / Holliston but it is also a time to meet, gather information and get excited about June 15, 2013! The Relay for Life Ashland / Holliston in 2012 saw an increase in participation with roughly 600 to 700 hundred participants, but looking towards 2013 the hope is for even more. The Relay for Life welcomes all and encourages participation in any way that is possible. This inspirational event is celebrating its 16th year and has impressively raised over a million dollars. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life began in 1985 in Tacoma Washington. www.relayforlife.org “In May 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt walked and ran for 24 hours around a track in Tacoma, Washington, ultimately raising $27,000 to help the American Cancer Society fight the nation’s biggest health concern – cancer. A year later, 340 supporters joined the overnight event. Since those first steps, the Relay For Life movement has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, raising more than $4 billion to fight cancer.”
Fundraising is made simple for 2013! This year there will be 13 member relay teams with a $113.00 dollar minimum to be raised by each participant. Register online at the Relay for Life Ashland / Holliston web site www.relayforlife.org or contact Denise Landry Horowitz with any questions. Dollars raised help support and contribute to: Help pay for lodging at an American Cancer Society Hope Lodge®. Last year, nearly 38,000 patients and caregivers stayed at a Hope Lodge facility. Help cancer patients get to treatment and back home again through the Road To Recovery® program. The American Cancer Society helped more than 15,000 patients to and from treatment last year. Support Reach To Recovery volunteers as they visit newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Cover the cost of providing information to those facing cancer. Every day, more than 2,200 people call the American Cancer Society for help and information. Help guide patients through their cancer journey through the American Cancer Society Patient Navigator Program. Fund groundbreaking research and new clinical trials. College Scholarships for students with a history of cancer established in 2000. Volunteers and more volunteers are needed because while it takes
a village to raise a child, it also takes many volunteers to support an amazing event such as the Relay for Life Ashland / Holliston. One hour of your time can make a huge difference in the lives of others. Twenty hours of walking and, if so inclined, some running around the track at the Ashland Middle School requires stamina from the participants but it also requires support from volunteers. The Relay for Life Ashland / Holliston is a very moving, inspirational event but is also festive in nature. There are theme laps (Prom laps, Halloween Laps, and even Teddy Bear Laps...), Holliston’s own Tall Boys Band will be providing some entertainment, karaoke, yoga, Zumba. Teams set up tents and /or tables displaying raffle baskets, face painting etc...so come be a part of a worthwhile event working hard to make a difference in the fight against cancer.
volunteers and Team Captains. People are actively working year round to make this event a success and as Denise so succinctly told me Until there is a cure we are not done! Contact information: Denise Landry-Horowitz Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston Event Chairperson (508)954-0508
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HABA’s “Build It” Campaign BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON Holliston High School’s Kamitian Field was named after Bedros “Jid” Kamitian who was a principal of Holliston High School from September 1971 until his retirement in July 1987. Mr.Kamitian is a resident of Holliston. Recently, on a very early December weekday morning I arrived at the Holliston High School. Typically, the parking lot was filled with evidence of school being in session as indicated by a nearly full parking lot. Preparing to do a track workout I looked at the Kamitian Field differently that morning. I have approached Kamitian Field from many different perspectives – as a track and field parent, a summer running camp parent, football game attendee, lacrosse games spectator, even a foray into volunteer assistant high school running coach and lastly as an athlete. For many years this destination has held great meaning to me. On this morning in particular I had more detailed information about the “Build It” program and had previously seen the architectural plans for the new concession stand only days before. I could imagine the new structure as I approached the entrance to the track. I was envisioning the new concession stand bustling with athletes, siblings, fans, parents, grandparents…Holliston athletics comes alive at Kamitian Field. Holliston Athletic Booster Association (HABA) President Patty Osten and I sat down at Pajamajo’s to discuss the “Build It” Campaign.
https://sites.google.com/site/hab aholliston/ HABA plays a supportive roll for our 28 sports represented by 28 team liaisons. If the Holliston High School Athletic Department budget cannot support certain expenses, then HABA steps in but a unanimous vote is required for the general good of all Holliston High School sports. “Decisions are not sport specific it is the merit of the request that is debated.” Patty Osten.
Pop Warner football has a strong presence on Kamitian Field during the late summer months and autumn each year. Pop Warner will be occupying some of the storage space, in the new concession building, but they are independently paying for their storage area.
The new multi-purpose building will serve as the entrance to the Kamitian Field, and will provide a full-service concession stand, ticket booth, a spirit wear sales window, storage, and (upon completion of Phase ll) both men’s and women’s handicap-accessible restrooms. A concession stand is already present at all home Holliston High School sporting events. Moving the concession stand to the entrance of Kamitian Filed will be more convenient for the fans. The new entrance will support a no re-entry policy, discouraging students and other fans from coming and going.
Additional details about the “Build It” project can be found on the HABA website: https://sites.google.com/site/hab aholliston/ HABA: Build It!
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Holliston Senior Center Seeks Funds to Expand By Rebecca Kensil I recently stopped in at the Holliston Senior Center, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and chatted with senior volunteers and the Council of Aging Chair Robert (Bob) Malone as they were finishing their breakfast in the dining room. They spoke about Senior Center needs for expanding programs and space. The Holliston Senior Center, located on 150 Goulding St., services the mental and physical heath of those 55 and older and has a growing number of users. According to Malone, one in every five people in Holliston is a senior. The latest newsletter provides the statistic that since 2005 there has been a 58 percent increase of seniors living in Holliston and a 390 percent increase of seniors using the Senior Center. Additionally, about 1,700 seniors used the facilities in 2012. With the rise in seniors attending, Malone noted the Holliston Senior Center needs additional space. For instance, parking is limited, and during big events seniors have to park in the street. The size of the building is about 8,500 sq. ft., and Malone says they need 11,500 sq. ft. to accommodate seniors. Because of this need, the Senior Center is considering becoming a wing in a community center task force. This move would bring down costs; however, Malone notes that they would still need 8,500 sq. ft. as part of a community center. Holliston Council on Aging and Senior Center staff are not sure whether becoming part of a com-
munity center is the right direction yet. Malone says people are working later in life. Hence, the Center would like to offer programs from 6-8 p.m. to accommodate working seniors. To enable this, the Council on Aging Board will request funds from the town for another halftime receptionist. Currently, the Senior Center’s paid staff is Director Lina Arena-DeRosa, Outreach Coordinator Linda Marshall, Office Manager Ginger Moody, and Van Drivers Greg Doherty, Mike Westerman, and Connie McGaffigan. Many volunteers also help to run the Senior Center. Another problem the Senior Center faces is limitations on transportation funding. The state agency they contract with only reimburses for travel within the service area. That service area covers Framingham, but does not cover Milford. Many seniors need or want to go to Milford. Malone says, “I’m not going to tell someone they can or can’t go to this hospital or doctor.” Because of this problem, the Senior Center is not reimbursed for trips outside the service area, which is another cost. Despite these challenges, the Senior Center provides many programs that seniors enjoy, which are all paid for through fundraising efforts, donations, and grants. For instance, there are exercise classes like zumba, Pilates, chi gong, line dancing, and yoga. Each instructor allows seniors to go at his or her own pace. There are also clubs for photography, writing, billiards, walking, bingo, chess, cribbage,
golf, and choir. A monthly breakfast called the “Old Guy’s Breakfast” (open to all seniors) occurs on the second Tuesday of each month. Health programs such as the podiatry clinic, blood pressure clinic, flu clinic, outreach clinic, and SHINE are other parts of the center. There is also a book shop (25-50 cents a book) and a Good as New Shop (anyone can shop at these). Classes are offered at the Senior Center in topics like computers, crafts, knitting, quilting, and painting. Special events are another part of the Senior Center programming. Upcoming on Feb. 13 is a Valentine’s Day lunch of baked stuffed shrimp, rice pilaf, and chocolate cake (sign-up required). Some day trips at the center this year are a Twin Rivers outing on Feb. 5 for $22, a Women of Ireland trip on March 15 for $79, a Gloucester Whale Watch on June 28 for $82, and a Martha’s Vineyard trip on Aug. 16 for $78. There are also many overnight trips scheduled this year. In the past, seniors have gone on events to Foxwoods, Ireland, and Washington D.C. The Senior Center staff hopes to establish more connections with people in Holliston to create new programs. Here are the upcoming Jan. events and programs: • Legal hour: Jan. 8. 10 a.m. $2 donation requested. Sign-up in advance. • The Old Guy’s Breakfast: Jan. 8. 8 a.m. $2 donation requested. Sign-up in advance. • Writers group: Jan. 8 from 10 a.m-12 p.m. No cost.
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American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ashland /Holliston Plans Kickoff Celebration – Tuesday, January 8, 2013 (Holliston, MA) – The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Ashland /Holliston will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather for a Kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year. Save the Date for our special Dream Big, Hope Big, Relay Big…Why Not??? Kickoff Celebration on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center Lower Hall, Holliston. Snow Date is January 15, 2013 - same time same place. Be sure to come by for a special evening of entertainment, information, refreshments and seeing old friends. The world’s largest grassroots fundraising movement, Relay For Life mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide participants with an op-
portunity to fight back against the disease. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faith-based groups . . . people from all walks of life – all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays. The Relay For Life of Ashland /Holliston is currently seeking local residents from Ashland, Holliston and the surrounding communities to serve as planning committee members, team captains, and volunteers for the Saturday, June 15th through Sunday, June 16th event. Anyone interested in joining the planning committee, becoming a team captain, volunteering or just finding out more about Relay For Life is encouraged to attend the kickoff. For more information please contact Denise Landry-Horowitz at (508) 954-0508 or visit www.relayforlife.org/ashlandhollistonma
“Relay For Life gives the Ashland and Holliston communities a unique opportunity to contribute to the American Cancer Society’s mission of saving lives, by helping people stay well, by helping them get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back,” said Gillian Baudreau, Community Executive, Development for the American Cancer Society. “Residents who give their time, energy and financial commitment to this exciting event are really standing up for our community and its pledge to join the fight.”
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However, Mr. Bailey also said “shows that aren’t technically perfect are still entertaining.” He welcomes and encourages a variety of student shows, from miscellaneous music, to dubstep composers, to sports commentaries. For him, “the best shows on air are really the talk-based.”
things get complicated. For instance, last year the WHHB antenna malfunctioned. Not only was the physical labor of accessing the machinery a lot of work, but a lot of effort was needed to acquire an engineer. WHHB does not have a full-time engineer on hand, and hunting one down and paying one is both time-consuming for Mr. Bailey and a financial setback for WHHB’s funds (the station’s main source of money is the fee students pay to run their show each season).
use of digital show logs (students legally have to catalogue every song, PSA, and talking segment that go on air) were also implemented. There were also upgrades in security for both entering and exiting the station, as well as a video monitor for the outside door. And near the end of his advisement, WHHB members were beginning the “widespread use of MP3 players and personal digital catalogues.”
When asked about the implementation of new technology, Mr. Bailey said he was “already overwhelmed by the technology in there!” While the soundboard and music players are simple, it’s with the larger components where
During the time that Mr. Chris Murphy served as WHHB advisor from 2003-2009, the station implemented a lot of new technology. The “Big Bro” program recorded and condensed anything that went on air over a live microphone. The
In 2013, there are more than 90 Relay For Life events happening around Massachusetts. For more information about Relay For Life in your community call 1-800227-2345 or visit relayforlife.org. The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffer-
Holliston High School Radio Show JESSICA POLNY, STAFF WRITER On WHHB 99.9 FM, Holliston High School students are able to express their music and their voice. The radio station has been around since the 1970’s (founded by the now-retired Mr. William Curboy), and has certainly evolved over the years in both technology and membership. Technology affects the station in sound and in management, while the members themselves - though few - have introduced a variety of music and personalities. The technology for the members is “nothing too complicated,” said recent HHS graduate Bobby Glasier, who was a part of the station all four years of his high school career. “You can plug in your iPod, and hit play.” Glasier has been co-host for a radio show - known under a variety of names - since his freshman year. When asked what kind of show they put on, Glasier said that “we just talk about anything.” They play a variety of music, a cornucopia of sound from the 70’s, to the 80’s, to the contemporary underground/independent genre. New members have joined the team as well. Junior Iza Bushko said she joined at the beginning of
last year because “I was interested, and I felt like I wanted to experience something you usually don’t get to... it’s a responsibility, and … interesting.” Her show plays mainly korean-pop, foreign music, and other “weird stuff,” as she put it. For Bushko, the basic technologies were easy to learn, such as powering on, the soundboard, plugging in, volume control, and other such tasks. When asked what the hardest thing to master in the station was, Bushko said “it’s the technique - turning on music at the right time, switching songs - you have to get used to it.” For the students, their time spent in the WHHB station is one filled with music, friends, and unique experience. Behind the students, of course, are the adults who try to keep the show running smoothly. And the technology either makes their job smoother, or a lot more frustrating. Mr. Timothy Bailey is the current radio advisor, and was involved with radio communications in college taking roles in “writing, production, and [being] the voice.” In terms of how the station has evolved, Mr. Bailey said the “quality of professionalism has suffered
because of the limitations of technology.” He explained that the recent use of digital music players has made it more difficult to transition songs, as opposed to fading vinyls and CDs. For him, the iPod is “not ideal.” “Students are going to use technology the way they want to use it,” said Mr. Bailey. Students running the station tend to forget about technicalities such as Public Service Announcements (PSAs), smoothly transitioning songs, how they approach going on the air... And it becomes very frustrating for the advisor.
The membership itself has also changed significantly over the years, recently declining in numbers. Mr. Murphy talked about when there used to be a “serious competition for show slots.” Over
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Local 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 components including programming and building robots, a research component, a presentation and core values. Every year, FIRST works with experts in the field of science, engineering and technology to create a challenge that relates to a significant real-world issue. The end result is a three-part challenge that requires research to complete The 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
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the course of one year, there would be upwards of a hundred members. “There were 25 shows each week, plus sometimes Sundays, with anywhere from one to three people on each show,” explained Mr. Murphy. “My favorite part was the show names and show signs people came up with,” said Mr. Murphy, who still has a folder of all of his favorites stored away. Show genres and themes ranged “from total 70’s vinyl, to classic rock, to classical, to jazz brunch, to bubble pop, to boy band, and everything in between.” The current number of students in WHHB is approximately a fourth of what it has been in previous years. This fluctuation of membership, while slightly disheartening, hasn’t stopped the students and faculty from moving forward with this unique club.
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. “Woodside has had robotics a robotics team for five years, but this is the first time the team has been able to personalize their solution,” said Head of School, Kathleen Gasbarro. “The students worked “It’s a more than rare, or very rare, luxury for the students of this town to have a radio station in the school,” said Mr. Murphy. “We’re very lucky to have it and have the support of the community over the years to keep it running.” Anybody who is interested in joining the WHHB team can contact Mr. Bailey at any time. “We’re at a unique time in the station’s history - competition for entertainment in this society at an all-time high,” said Mr. Bailey. For this reason, it is important to delve into the experience while the age of radio is still hanging on. Pandora, satellite radio, YouTube channels - these are all wonderful new innovations in the world of music. But nothing can win over the excitement you get from turning on the radio and finding your favorite song, discovering a new favorite, or laughing as you and your friends sing along to a classic hit.
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very hard, and receiving this award is wonderful.” Young people involved in FLL learn; the fun of science and technology, learn real-world 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 LEGO League, visit www.usfirst.org and to learn more about Woodside Montessori Academy, please visit www.woodsideacademy.com.
Toe Jam Puppet Band Temple Beth Torah proudly welcomes the ever popular, kids favorite Toe Jam Puppet Band for a zany and exuberant family concert on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 21st at 10:30 am! Toe Jam offers children’s entertainment that families can enjoy together. The unique musical performances are very interactive and theatrical. Audience members of all ages are encour-
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Sports Boys Hoop Squad Could Provide Some Surprises BY KEN HAMWEY STAFF SPORTS WRITER The 2012-13 edition of the boys basketball team at Holliston High should provide lots of excitement and maybe even some surprises. Coach Daniel Santos, who’s now in his fifth year at the helm, likes his starting five and he’s hoping to build some depth off the bench. If both of those areas mesh, then the Panthers could realistically be in the mix to qualify for the playoffs. “Our main goal this year is to play hard and improve every day,’’ said Santos, who previously was an assistant coach at Framingham. “We obviously want to better last year’s 4-16 record. We’ll be more experienced than last year and I like our athleticism and unselfish attitudes. The key for us is to develop new depth and get comfortable with an 8-9 man rotation.’’ Santos most likely will start four seniors and one junior, all of whom are returning veterans. Senior co-
captains Brian Barone and Brendan Hayden will play point guard and power forward, respectively. “Brian is a second-year varsity player who can shoot and also quarterback the offense,’’ Santos said. “He makes good decisions distributing the ball and he’s also a threat from three-point range. Brendan at 6-foot-1 is strong and tough, someone who should rebound well for us. He’s worked hard and he’s improved his game.’’ Six-foot-three senior Chris Miller was the Panthers No. 1 rebounder (8 per game) and No. 2 scorer (10point average) last year. He’s ticked for duty at center. “Chris has good hands and finishes strong,’’ Santos noted. “We’re counting on Chris to rebound and be effective around the basket.’’ The fourth senior, Ryan Colontonio, has height (6-3) and can shoot from three-point range.
“Ryan is a quality player on offense and he can play above the rim,’’ Santos said. “He averaged 10 points a game last year and he’s a terrific on-the-ball defender.’’ Matt Jeye, who was Holliston’s starter at quarterback in football, brings a variety of skills to the table as an off-guard. The 5-foot-11 junior can shoot, handle the ball and rebound. “Matt got minutes as a sophomore last year,’’ Santos said. “He’s a smart player.’’ Building depth is a top priority for Santos and he’s optimistic that his six players on the bench will be contributors. His guards include juniors Troy Waddell and Liam Vanesian and senior Austin Brumber. Juniors Ryan Snow (62) and Ryan Phillips (6-1) provide help at forward and junior Nick Patterson (6-5) will see action at center. “Waddell is fast and smart,’’ Santos noted. “He’s got a nose for
the ball. Vanesian can shoot and Brumber can handle the ball and give us some offense. Snow is fluid at forward and he moves well without the ball. Phillips is a hardworker who’s strong and tough. Patterson has size and should help us on the boards.’’ Santos views the Tri Valley League pennant race as a battle between Medway, Hopkinton and Medfield. “They’re the top teams,’’ Santos emphasized. “Medway has depth and skilled returnees. Hopkinton is traditionally strong and Medfield has some all-stars in its lineup. As far as Holliston goes, we won’t be viewed as a contender. We’ve got some unknowns and we don’t have any returning all-stars. However, we could surprise.’’ Santos, who also was a freshman coach at Needham High for two years before joining the staff
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at Framingham, will be expecting his assistants — Jenna Galster with the jayvees and Marc Bender with the frosh — to again develop the Panthers younger players. “Jenna is in her fourth year, the first two being at the freshman level,’’ he said. “She’s smart and a tough taskmaster, something the kids respond to. Marc is a vice principal at the high school who’s energetic and provides a strong presence.’’ If Holliston’s bench contributes and the veteran starters keep improving, then TVL contenders likely will have some company. Santos is acutely aware that last year’s squad lacked the proper chemistry and was thin on depth. Those two intangibles could be the difference this season and just might make watching Panther basketball a very pleasant winter experience.
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Sports Experience, Depth Major Assets For Hockey Team BY KEN HAMWEY STAFF SPORTS WRITER Coach Rich LeBlanc expects Holliston’s hockey team to be more experienced and he’s hoping that added depth can propel the Panthers into post-season play. “We’ve got four quality captains, our speed and quickness are good and I like the team’s chemistry,’’ LeBlanc said. “How far we go will depend on how well our secondyear players perform.’’ Seniors Jamie Losanno, Mike Nesbitt and Max Turcotte, and junior Tyler Perry are captains who’ll provide the necessary leadership for Holliston to contend with Medway, Medfield and Westwood. Losanno will play goal, Nesbitt is a defenseman and Turcotte will be the first-line center. “Jamie worked hard in the offseason,’’ LeBlanc said. “He started on last year’s 6-9-5 team and had a goals-against average of 3.20. His technique is very good. Mike is a big defenseman who’s aggressive, powerful and able to carry the puck. Max needs 35 points to set the school record for most points in a career. He’s got a quick release, he’s accurate and simply a natural scorer. Tyler is an offensive defenseman who’s consistent and smart. He’s our quarterback on the power play.’’ Two sophomores who should bolster the Panthers are right winger Preston Trudeau and defenseman Derek Bedard. “Preston is gritty and aggressive,’’ said LeBlanc, who played
junior hockey in New Brunswick. “He’s got a lot of natural talent and he likely will be on the first line. Derek is a hard-worker, like Preston, a stay-at-home defenseman who plays very smart. He played on the varsity last year as a freshman.’’ LeBlanc Medway to once again be prominent in the Tri Valley League. Last year, the Mustangs advanced to the state final before bowing to Hudson. Medfield will be aiming to retain its league title and Westwood continues to be strong contender. “Our goal is to finish 1-2 in the league,’’ LeBlanc said. “We can contend because our team chemistry is good and we’ve got seven seniors. Our power play can be one of our prime strengths.’’
Track Teams Aiming For Quality Seasons Coach Jenn Moreau is optimistic her Holliston High boys and girls track teams will enjoy winning seasons and match last year’s plus.500 records. The girls posted a 63 mark last year and the boys managed a 5-4 campaign. “The boys squad will be young but we do have some experienced trackmen,’’ Moreau said. “The girls have more depth and they’re starting to jell. I think it’s realistic for our teams to be over .500. Hopkinton likely will be dominant once again in both the girls and boys competition.’’ Moreau greeted 60 boys when practice opened and about 50 girls
Girl's Hockey Team GRACE PECCI, STAFF WRITER The winter sports season has finally arrived at HHS. Athletes have been viciously preparing and getting in shape for the new season.One group of athletes, female hockey players are entering what will be only their second season on a new team. A girl’s hockey team was created last winter combining high school aged girls from Ashland, Medway, Millis and Holliston. Former hockey player, and junior Erin Johnston started playing
hockey when she was six, where she first started to play in a program called “Learn to play Hockey.” Her parents started her skating on ponds and she loved to skate so she decided to try hockey. She didn’t join an official team until she was eight. “Whenever people found out that I played hockey they were really shocked,” Johnston said. Her kind personality would not give away her ferociously competitive game face on the ice. Her opponents had mixed reac-
were on hand. The second-year coach expects both squads to be strong in all running events. The boys squad will be led by its four captains — juniors Logan Cotto, Ryan Leonard, Cole Osten and senior Isaac Fadden. Cotto runs the dash and also is a hurdler; Leonard and Osten will handle middle distance events and Fadden is ticketed for duty in the sprints. “Logan has speed and quickness,’’ Moreau said. “He’s a good technical runner who relies on dedication. Ryan is a hard-worker who runs with endurance and Cole is another hard-worker who’s very coachable. Isaac has excellent speed.’’ The girls also have four captains who will form Holliston’s nucleus. They include seniors Nicole Kerrigan, Chelsea Dubin and Diana Waterman and junior Shauna Rockett. Kerrigan is a sprinter who also can run the 300; Rockett will run the sprints and likely compete in the 600; Dubin is a distance runner, most likely slated for the 1,000 and the mile; and Waterman will run sprints and also hurdle. “Nicole has explosive speed,’’ Moreau said. “Shauna is an intense runner and Chelsea is a terrific motivator who competes hard. Diana is a take-charge type who has a great drive to excel.’’
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thers finished their regular season with a 19-3 record, placed third in the Division 3 Central Sectional and managed a second-place finish in the states. This season, coach Paul Capobianco is acutely aware that half of his 36-member squad will be tasting varsity competition for the first time. Capobianco, who’s coached at Holliston for 11 years, still likes his team’s chances to be in the mix for the Tri Valley League title. “We’ll be rebuilding early but we’ve got a talented group,’’ he said. “They’re eager and they work hard. I see us in contention for the title with Norton (defending champs), Keefe-Ashland and Hopkinton.’’
A repeat of last year’s season probably would suit Holliston’s wrestling team just fine. The Pan-
Senior captains Bob Evans (138) and Donny Murphy (heavyweight) are two key cogs in the Panthers’ lineup.
tions when she was the only girl out on the ice. She said that people would wonder why she wasn’t playing field hockey instead.
with boys] is too difficult.” She explained that she had a different mindset than many of the boys on her team.
“Technically the teams were supposed to be mixed.” She explained that it “was a mixed kind of reaction. For the most part it wasn’t a big deal.”
Johnston said that the pace of the game isn’t much different; however, strategy can be. She explained that many of the games that the boys play are about being strong and powerful, while girls have a more technical approach. Her team acts strategically when they are out on the ice. Their strategies and hard work paid off because they made it to the state playoffs unfortunately ending the season in a controversial loss to Winthrop. Sadly, Johnston will not be returning to the rink this sports
Playing on a girl’s high school team was different from when she played before. She explained that it is more intense. “For me at least, the team part of it [is different]. It’s easier for me to build relationships with my teammates,” Johnston said. “You get to an age where [being on a team
“Evans worked hard at summer camps, is technically sound and he’s determined,’’ Capobianco said. “Murphy is very strong and his work ethic is solid. He was sidelined last year because of a fractured elbow.’’ Junior Jordan Paecht will wrestle in the 120-pound class. Last year, competing at 106 pounds, he collected 40 victories. “Jordan is smart, learns quickly and he’s crafty,’’ Capobianco said. Three other juniors will be counted on for points. They include Jon Nash (126 or 132), Kevin Tomasetti (106 or 113) and Robert Mejia (145 or 152). “Nash is talented and smart,’’ Capobianco said. “Tomasetti is strong and quick, and Mejia is fearless, always giving 100 percent.’’
season, she will be working instead. Sophomore Ellen Strang, a defenseman on the team, has played hockey since she was five. Before she played for the high school team she played on a girl’s hockey team in Natick. Strang said that playing on a team with girls from other towns that she didn’t know well was a good experience because she “met a lot of people.” “It’s more intense and it matters more, it’s not as laid back,” Strang said when asked about playing at the high school level. “It’s not just about fun anymore.”
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Adkin, Bruce Ahronian, Amber Ameli, Bijan Ballenger, Grace Banak, Carolyn Barry, Daniel Battersby, Brooke Belyea, Abigail Biundo, Simona Bubello, Alyssa Cabot, Sean Campbell, Benjamin Campbell, Theodore Capello, Ashleigh Carchidi, Kathleen Catanzaro, Michaela Cerulli, John Ciavarra, Hannah Colantonio, Ryan Cole, Katrina Curry, John Denker, Mackenzie Drebing, Benjamin Driscoll, Meghan Durkee, Benjamin Durkee, Emma Emmons, Colin Enos, Stephen Fadden, Isaac Farrell, Abigail Ferguson, Matthew Goldberg, Holly Gowda, Prateek Hagen, Emily Hammond, Madelyn Hamre, Margaret Hebert, Emily Hein, Elizabeth Higgins, Daniel Jacobson, Rhys Johnston, Erin Kampersal, Rachel Kaplan, Benjamin Katz, Simonne Kogan, Leah Kriegsman, Rachel Kubatin, Victor Kyger, Lindy Labb, Andrea Labb, Laura Lougee, Maura Mayo, Olivia McEwen, Isobel McIsaac, Haley McKenna, Kelly Meltzer, Abby Meninno, Chaz Miller, Christopher Mooney, Adam Murphy, Madeline Murphy, Ryan Nesbitt, Michael Nunes, Tayler Osterweil, George Papulis, Jacob Paradie, Jeremy Parnell, Alex Payne, Rachel Pecci, Grace Pennypacker, Cody Perkins, Daniel Perlmutter, Joshua Plunkett, Molly Pocher, Calvin Polny, Joseph Pond, Samuel Pralat, Trevor Quinan, Emily
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Conroy, Reilly Cotto, Logan Cousseillant, Kathryn Cox, Miranda Croke, Anne Croke, Peter Cronin, Sophie Crowley, Briana Cuevas, Devin Cunningham, Anna D'Angelo, Leandra Daigle, Julia Datz, Allan Davis, Heidi Delaney, Liam Dellicker, Anna DeMarkey, Julia DesRochers, Katelyn Devane, Maren Devens, Christine Doherty, Jacqueline Donlan, Allison Donnelly, Paul Dooley, Margaret Doonan, Isabel Doyle, Charles Dunham, Taylor Dupont, Bailey Durfee, Emily Edwards, Nicholas Enzer, Nicholas Eteng, Jessie Evans, Meghan Feloni, Emma Ferland, Jenna Fierro, Alaina Flynn, Douglas Flynn, Edward Foster, William Fowler, Abigail Gabriel, Mugisha Galeaz, Michael Gallivan, Molly Getman, Benjamin Giacalone, Benjamin Gillespie, Caroline Gillman, Samuel Glazebrook, Edward Goldfarb, Noah Greenberg, Adam Grinder, Adrianna Gross, Hana Hamilton, Rebecca Hamilton, Samuel Hancock, Jacob Hanlon, Kiara Hanstad, Virginia Harris, Rachel Hartwich, Mai Healy, Kate Hendrickson, Daniel Hendrickson, Emily Honey, Cort Howard, Drew Hunter, Kathryn Iarussi, Brooke Inman, Nicholas Jacobson, Reuben Jenkins, Megan Jeye, Matthew Johnson, Katherine Kadarisman, Jessica Keim, Andrew Kelley, Michayla Kelly, Cassandra Kelly, Leighann Kennedy, Brian Kerrigan, Nicole
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Kerstgens, Christopher Kinkead, Laura Knapp, Sara Kokidko, Emily Koshivas, Matthew Krasnoff, Katherine Kubatin, Nadezhda Lamkin, Katrina Lamoureux, Haley Larosiliere, Deborah Leger, Heather Leger, Marissa Leonard, Ryan Lezama, Priscila Lockwood, Reilly Lorenzen, Kylie Lucy, Caroline Luo, Julia Lussier, Mitchell MacDonald, Aubrey Martin, Robert Mason, Erica McCormick, Brian McCredie, Jenna McGee, Ryan McLinden, Jacob Mejia, Robert Meltzer, Adam Messer, Courtney Meyers, Lanie Milbocker, Katrina Miller, Nathan Miller, Tracey Mitchell, Amber Mitchell, Meghan Mitri, Roy Moore, Catherine Morant, Ricardo Morganelli, Ryan Mulvaney, Emma Murphy, Eric Murphy, Patrick Nash, Jonathan Naughton, Margaret Navarro, Marla Naya, Olivia Newkirk, Anastasia Noe, Olivia O'Brien, Margaret O'Bryant, Jasmine Olson, Cameron Ostapovicz, Anya Osterweil, Byron Ottenstein, Emily Paecht, Jordan Pagano, Anthony Paletsky, Chandler Palmatier, Owen Pandolfino, Vincent Parnell, Torrey Patry, Sarah Patterson, Benjamin Peck, Molly Phillips, Ryan Pinto, Samuel Polny, Jessica Poole, Emily Poole, Luke Potemri, Danielle Powell, Leah Pracher, Olivia Prendergast, Peri Racine, Elizabeth Radcliffe, Patrick Rahim, Sophia Ramrath, Bethany Regan, Colman Regan, Elizabeth Ristaino, Matthew
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A New Year’s Resolution Begin with the end in mind - plan for Financial Independence BY BILL NEWELL Some call it retirement but I like “Financial Independence.” In my opinion, retirement should be viewed as a goal to achieve financial independence; a future point in time when financial preparedness has left a person or household in a position which affords “Freedom of Choice.” For much of the 20th century, retirement in America was traditionally defined in terms of its relationship to participation in the active work force. An individual would work full-time until a certain age, and then leave employment to spend a few years quietly rocking on the front porch. Declining health often made retirement short and unpleasant. Retirement planning, as such, typically focused on saving
enough to guarantee minimal survival for a relatively brief period of time. Today, the traditional view of retirement is no longer accurate. Some individuals, for example, are voluntarily choosing to retire early, in their 40’s and 50’s. Others, because they enjoy working, choose to remain employed well past the traditional retirement age of 65. Retirement is now often defined by activities such as travel, returning to school, volunteer work, or the pursuit of favorite hobbies or sports. With all of its possibilities, financial independence does not come easy; achieving financial independence requires organization, planning and discipline. Issues such as ill health and longevity must be consid-
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many times. The meeting with the builder is also a multi- step process. Then the meeting between the architect and the builder must be arranged (and it is important that you and Rick attend) to make sure they have a “meeting of the minds” and have the personalities to work together. Needless to say, a budget and a timeline must be established beforehand and signed by all parties. Of course, there are the contracts which you must get your lawyer to review and approve. Also a reserve fund of say 10% should be setup to cover unforeseen events. Please do not forget to set up a contingency plan in the event that there is a delay, and you need a place to live should the house not be ready for occupancy on time.
Charlene asks, “My husband Rick, and I are debating whether to buy an existing home or have a new one built. (I do not want to build). What is your opinion?” Well Charlene the answer is already within your question. “you do not want to build”. Any couple planning to build had better have a very strong marriage. The process can put a tremendous strain on any relationship. Many people think that they simply meet with an architect, decide what they want, meet with the builder, and approve the plans, and then “Walah”, come back 3 to 6 months later and there is your dream house, done! The reality is that many hours must be spent pre- planning before the initial meeting with the architect. Then the meeting itself must be repeated
Please agree beforehand whether you or Rick, (or both) will be the ongoing contact person during the process. Again you must realize that there will be hundreds of small decisions along the way. (I would really like to be there when the phone call comes in during dinnertime and one of you has to decide which style faucets are to be installed in the downstairs bathroom, and the plumber will be on site at 6 AM). If your marriage survives the process you are, indeed, a lucky couple. Call me if you need a timeline spread sheet to begin the process. Mr. Capozzoli has been a Massachusetts real estate broker for 35 years. You are invited to submit your real estate questions by e-mail cappy@erakey.com or by phone 508596-2600.
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ered. The single most challenging issue is the fact that we now live much longer than before. A child born in 1900, for example, had an average life expectancy of 47.3 years. For a child born in 2010, however, average life expectancy has increased to 78.7 years. Planning for a much longer life span involves addressing problems not faced by earlier generations. Key issues which must be considered include how to pay for retirement, health care, housing and lifestyle. Developing a successful retirement plan involves carefully considering a wide range of issues and potential problems. Finding solutions to these questions often requires both personal education and the guidance of knowledgeable professionals. The key to success is to begin planning as early as possible. You wouldn't take a long road trip without a map. In the same way, you need a road map for your financial future. Strategic financial planning looks at where you are today and where you want to go. Then it sets out all the steps you need to take to get there. However you choose to do it, on your own or with the assistance of a professional, you owe it to yourself and family to make a commitment to start now if you haven’t already. If you choose to do it yourself you will need to evaluate your personal and financial circumstances: Assets, Liabilities, Income and Expenses. You need to clarify your goals with “SMART” goals, Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timed to completion. Analyze your resources to be applied to your goals. Develop and consider alternative strategies. Write down the strategies which are attainable and realistic. Then measure your progress toward meeting the goals over time by reviewing your plan at least yearly. Reaching financial independence and truly putting your self and family in a position which offers “freedom of choice” takes work. It takes a long term commitment to your goals. Remember: No plan, no progress. Strategic financial planning is not about getting rich, and you don’t have to be rich to have one. It's about doing more with what you have and making sure you have provided a level of independence which offers freedom of choice. Take control of your financial destiny and begin planning for financial independence today. William C. Newell, Certified Financial Planner (CFP), is president of Atlantic Capital Management, Inc. a registered investment advisor located Holliston, Mass. With Wall Street access and main street values Atlantic Capital Management has been providing strategic financial planning and investment management for over 25 years. On the Web at www.atlanticcapitalmanagement.com. Paying for retirement: Longer life spans raise the issue of the impact of
inflation on fixed dollar payments, as well as the possibility of outliving accumulated personal savings. Social Security retirement benefits and income from employer-sponsored retirement plans typically provide only a portion of the total income required. Globalization and market volatility threaten savings and investments. If savings and investments are insufficient, a retiree may be forced to either continue working, or face a reduced standard of living. Health care: the health benefits provided through the federal government’s Medicare program are generally considered to be only a foundation. Often a supplemental Medigap policy is needed, as is a long-term care policy, to provide needed benefits not available through Medicare. Health care planning should also consider a health care proxy, allowing someone else to make medical decisions when an individual is temporarily incapacitated, as well as a living will that expresses an individual’s wishes when no hope of recovery is possible. Estate planning: Retirement planning inevitably must consider what happens to an individual’s assets after retirement is over. Estate planning should ensure not only that assets are transferred to the individuals or organizations chosen by the owner, but also that the transfer is done with in the least amount of time with the least amount of tax. Housing: This question involves not only the size and type of home (condo, house, shared housing, assisted living), but also its location. Such factors as climate and proximity to close family members and medical care are often important. Completely paying off a home loan can reduce monthly income needs. A reverse mortgage may provide additional monthly income. Lifestyle: Some individuals accustomed to a busy work life, find it difficult to enjoy the freedom offered by retirement. Planning ahead can make this transition easier. Developing a successful retirement plan involves carefully considering a wide range of issues and potential problems. Finding solutions to these questions often requires both personal education and the guidance of knowledgeable individuals, from many professional disciplines. The key to success is to begin planning as early as possible. You wouldn't take a long road trip without a map. In the same way, you need a road map for your financial future. Strategic financial planning looks at where you are today and where you want to go. Then it sets out all the steps you need to take to get there. Without a plan • You may take a short-term view of an opportunity and make hasty decisions, even becoming a victim of a scam. Worst of all, you may end up doing nothing and never reach your goals. • You may not see the big picture. Example: You may grow your savings, but then pay more tax on
January 1. 2013 your money than you need to. • If you have a partner but no plan, you could end up making very different choices about spending and saving. Then neither of you will get where you want to go. • You'll likely have more worries about money. You may not know where you are today or how to plan ahead. You could even lose control of your spending and fall behind on your bills. Either way, you owe it to yourself and family to make a commitment to start now if you haven’t already. You can do the planning yourself or to get assistance from a professional. If you choose to do it yourself you will need to evaluate your personal and financial circumstances: Assets, Liabilities, Income and Expenses. You need to clarify your goals with “SMART” goals, Specific, Measureable, Attainable, Realistic and Time of completion. Analyse your specific resources, for example how much can you save to meet those goals given your income and expenses. Consider feasible alternative strategies. Write down the strategies which are the most realistic. Then lastly, measure your progress toward meeting the goals over time. In any event reaching financial independence and truly putting your self and family in a position which offers “freedom of choice” takes work. Remember: No plan, no progress. A financial plan is not about getting rich, and you don?t have to be rich to have one. It's about doing more with what you have and making sure you have provided a level of independence which offer freedom of choice and keeps you in control. Step 1 – Choose Your Financial Planning Team: In our complex, ever-changing world, expert help is needed. Trained specialists such as your attorney, CPA, IRS enrolled agent, life insurance professional, health insurance agent, securities broker, and financial planner are generally members of your team. Step 2 – Develop Your Plan: development of a systematic, integrated plan for dealing with each of these issues. This is called developing a financial plan. Individuals and households seldom plan to fail – they simply fail to plan. Make a New Years resolution to be financially independent. Do not wait, be proactive start planning today. Give yourself the gift of financial independence and freedom of choice. ignore these problems until it is too late. Or, you can take steps to put the puzzle together and achieve your financial security. The most important step is the first one. 1 With proper planning, however, these needs can be met.
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