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Students Renovate Farmhouse, Build Careers Phriends, Tri-County Students Lend Skills to Phamily Medway Community Farmhouse Renovation and Phun By J.D. O’Gara

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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 reallife lesson students in TriCounty’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 house repairs for the structure. Barstow’s job was to help guide the project.

BY J.D. O’GARA They decided to make a little music, but what they made was a lot of mojo. And now, they’re spreading that good feeling with a new CD.

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.

“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 pinpoint, as

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Home grown Millis band Little Jed & the Phat Daddies, comprised of Jess Price, Marnie Hall, Brian Steiner, Jed Stefanowicz and Doug Calais, have been giving Millis-area family and friends a reason to come together for a couple of years now, playing at local venues such as Victory Lane and taking the love to the town common, Tangerini’s, Medway Community Farm and recently, the Rockville Chapel. Their sound combines rock and country, with a little bit of blues and a touch of jigmeets-ska. Now, they’ve captured the essence of their accessible sound on “phat & happy,” a CD they released on November 30th. “Our goal was to see our names in chalk,” muses Jed Stefanowicz,

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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. “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. “I can’t say enough about how great it is with the instructors and the kids – who’ve been respectful 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

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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. “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. "Every now and then, a project like this comes along that targets so many standards in the Massachusetts 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.” 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

Medway Library Baby/Toddler Sing Has New Time The "Baby & Toddler Sing" drop-in program at Medway Public Library will be held weekly on Wednesday mornings 10:30-11 a.m. Participants are welcome to go upstairs to the main Library when it opens at 10, then can join the fun in the Story Room downstairs at 10:30. This ongoing drop-in program for newborns - 30 months and a parent/caregiver is a combination of stories, fingerplays and songs accompanied by mountain dulcimer.

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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 in-

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.”

Millis Fund to Embark on Annual Fundraiser Neighbors Help Neighbors with Emergency Fund Good neighbors -- they watch your back. And in return you do the same for them. If bound by nothing else, those we live among are integral to creating the place we call home. Times are tight. Each of us has likely made a difficult decision to drop a nice-but-not-absolutely-necessary expense from our household budgets. Some of our neighbors, however, have pared back so much that even those necessary expenses can't be met. There's nothing left. That's where the Millis Fund comes in. This is a fund to help Millis residents, by Millis residents, and it’s embarking on its only annual fund raising drive, which culminates on Super Bowl Sunday, the first Sunday in February, which the group terms “Souper Bowl Sunday.” Proceeds help benefit residents in Millis who are facing dire financial hardship.

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“We have received four requests this week, and we expect this to be a busy year as we reach out to help our neighbors,” said volunteer Helen Daly, right after Thanksgiving. “Any help you could give us would be greatly appreciated!” The Millis fund, Inc., a nonprofit organization under Section 501 (C) (3), was established by Millis residents in 1994 to provide emergence financial aid to Millis residents. Financial assistance is based on clear documentation of emergency needs on a one-page application. To date, the Fund has assisted over 300 families by paying for rent, utilities, medical, fuel, clothing and other emergency needs. All payments are made directly to the supplier and not the applicant. Financial support throughout the year comes mainly from Millis churches and Synagogue, civil organizations and Millis residents. The group reaches out just once a year, and although collections are made on Super Bowl Sunday at the three local churches, donations at any time are welcome and can be mailed or brought to: THE MILLIS FUND, INC. 142 Exchange Street Millis, MA 02054

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New Year Will Bring Action on Thayer Homestead BY J.D. O’GARA The process of finding a general contractor to restore the Thayer Homestead and construct a sympathetic addition to the historic property officially began the week of December 17th, thanks to a town meeting vote in November to allocate Community Preservation Committee funds, to the tune of $2.5 million, to the project. “It’s a six- to eight-week process,” says John Foresto, of the Thayer Development Committee. “It has to be posted on the state website and will be available at town hall.” Not only will the old structure be restored, but also a sympathetic addition will be constructed in order to accommodate functions such as weddings and parties, but also community and government organizational meetings. The Thayer Development Committee began two years ago to set about preserving the character, scenic vistas and open space of the property while planning a design for community use, a model that would be self-sustaining. “We didn’t rush into it,” says Foresto. “(The Thayer Development Committee) took our time, and I think the town people had input and I think that worked out well in the long run.” Foresto notes that the most public interest came from those residents interested in the historical aspect of the site. The effort to draw from CPC funds for the effort also elicited additional community. “In order for it to go to town meeting, a lot of review was done by the 9-person CPC committee, which represents nine different town organizations.” CPC coffers were at $3.5 million before the approval of the $2.5 allocation. The Thayer house and barn date back to the 1830s. According to the Medway town website, a 13acre property was sold to Joel Par-

The general contractor with the best bid, says Foresto, will recondition the old building to save the house, making the upstairs into a caretaker’s apartment. The caretaker would “oversee the site and management of the facility itself. Basically, we are calling it the Community Center,” he says. “The idea was really to restore the house and to actually put a sympathetic addition onto the house that didn’t take away from the ‘house on top of the hill’ feel.”

tridge in 1836, and he built his home there, later acquiring 70 acres of land. Lydia Partridge, Joel’s daughter, married Addison Thayer, and the Partridge children sold the homestead to Addison Thayer in 1853. From then on it was referred to as the Thayer Home Place, and Lydia and Addi- These renderings, included in a report on the Thayer Homestead presented at the Medway fall town son raised three meeting and available on the town’s website, depict rehabilitation work and construction that will be “It took us awhile to children there. done this year on the site. The request for proposals has gone out, with the plan being to rehab the understand what it was house, outfitting the second floor as a caretaker apartment, and constructing a sympathetic addition The Thayer fam- suitable for events and community gatherings. we want to do,” says ily built the dams Foresto. “It’s been a 2 that later powered • $350,000 Phase II: Support ice (during construction) • $90,000 1/2-year process actually getting the nearby stone mill. Parking and related drainage con- ACG/Clerk of the Works (during out to bid.” Foresto adds that the struction (to DPS) construction) • $4,500 ACG/Post committee met “almost every According to a presentation on Construction Phase Project Man- week.” the property presented at town • $30,500 LLB/Architectural agement Closeout meeting, in 2006, Medway ac- Services (construction administraquired the property with a final tion) • $54,720 ACG/OPM Servcost of $1.1 million. Two years later, the town invested $200,000 to stabilize the house and barn and clear the lawn. Later, in July of 2010, the Thayer Homestead Committee was developed. At the recommendation of the Thayer Development Committee and the Board of Selectman, the CPC approved $30,000 for professional concept development, and Davis Square Architects were hired. Later, ACG & LLB Architects were hired in 2011 to develop a schematic plan, after $150,000 was approved at town meeting. Following are the estimated costs to construct the Thayer Proposal, according to the report, available at the Medway Town Website. The estimates tally up to $2,479,720, and were presented at the fall town meeting: • $1,950,000 Estimated for complete rehabilitation of Thayer House; construction of Sympathetic Addition and related site work (with contingencies)

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Pancake Breakfast, Federated Church of Norfolk church vestry, 8-10 a.m. famous homemade pancakes, omelets or fresh eggs, ham, 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) 5280262. January 10 4-H Science Explorers, new 4H club for ages 5-18 with handson activities in biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, agriculture, environmental science and engineering. For more information or to pre-register via email or phone, contact mperkins@minlib.net or call Margaret Perkins at (508) 533-3217 ext 3.

January 12 Bowling for Blindness Prevention, Sponsored by Millis Lions Club, 6-9 p.m., Ryan Family Amusements, $15 for 3 games and shoes, proceeds benefit eye research, contact Doug Hindmarsh at (508) 376-4318 or Shefali Desai at (508) 376-1906. To learn more about the Millis Lions Club, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.millislionsclub.org" www.millislionsclub.org. Millis Lions Bottle & Can Curbside pickup. To be added to the list, call Debbie Hayes at (508) 816-6732. January 16 Millis Garden Club Program “Finding Your Own Style,” 78:30 p.m., Julie Pipe, Central South Director for the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts and a member of the Holliston Garden Club will teach the basics of creating flower centerpieces. (snow date Thursday, January 17) To learn more about the Millis Garden Club, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.millisgardenclub.org /"www.millisgardenclub.org. Free admission.

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Millis Crossing Guard Hit by Car On Tuesday, December 18th, Michelle Ryan, of Millis was hit by a car while working at her part-time job as a crossing guard for the town. (Ryan is a full-time EMT, as well, and was actually filling in for a co-worker at the time of the accident.) The accident left the single mother of five (two young adults, one college student and two children in Middle School) with a broken tibia and fibia and the need to undergo surgery on the 19th to insert a rod in her leg in addition to her fractured pelvis and other injuries. Ryan’s recovery will take a long time, and the effort will leave her out of work for some time. A fundraising page at http://www.giveforward.com under the name “Michelle Ryan Fundraiser” has been posted to help her with the expenses she will incur from not only her medical bills, but her loss of income during her recovery.

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“and I’d say we’ve exceeded our expectations.” Two years ago, Stefanowicz and Steiner were out to dinner with our wives and ended up at Victory Lane, where there was a band playing. “We said, ‘we should try this. We can do it,’” says Jed. At the encouragement of their spouses, the two set about learning three songs, but found they needed more experience. “Neither of us had had any experience in a band, so within probably the first 3-4 months, we starting consulting Doug, trying to con him into playing with us.” “I’d always wanted to be in a band, but I just never had the ambition to start it and was maybe a little introverted,” says Steiner, who had sung with choral and acapella groups in college as well as played a little trumpet. Doug Calais, who has played in bands all his life, was open to the idea. “I soon realized they were extremely talented. I could tell they had the mojo for it.”

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The ladies of the group, Marnie Hall and Jessica Price (the youngest and only childless band member), started off as “Guest Daddies,” laughs Hall. “Then we were featured Daddies and we quickly became full-on Phat Daddies.” Little Jed & the Phat Daddies held a CD release party on

“It was just about everybody in the room,” says Doug. “There were 4-yearolds and there were 84-year-olds. It was a very wonderful thing, so we’re looking forward to doing more of that.”

In fact, “Guest Daddies” November 30th at Victory Lane in Millis, where the idea for are common to Phat Dad- the band was hatched. “It’s about dies’ performances. The phriends and phamgroup welcomes audience ily,” says Jed. phat, is how it sounds. Part of it members, even children, to come evolved out of necessity. We have Little Jed and the Phat Daddies’ on up and make some music. more instruments than players, by CD, “phat & happy,” is available “We love that,” says Jed. “We far.” at Paul’s Flowers & Gifts in Millis feel not only kids, but adults would and Barnstorm Music in Medway Virtuosity is not the goal of the love the opportunity to just play a band, however. “We pride our- for $10. Fans may also visit littlesong, play their instrument.” selves on our performance,” says Youngest “Phat Daddy” Jessica Price, whose vocals lead the country-leaning “Ricochet Heart,” says the atmosphere brought the music out in her.

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The demographic makeup of the group connotes a particular stage of life; one in which priorities are clear, and ego doesn’t play a role. “Between the band members, we have a dozen kids,” says Jed, “We never want this to feel like it’s getting in the way of anything else.” “For me, 20 years ago, there were a lot more late nights, a lot more traveling,” says Calais. “With (Phat Daddies), no one’s doing drugs, we all have same agenda about how much we want to do, what we want to do, and what matters most.”

“Before the band I would never have just pulled out my flute and just played without the music,” says Price. “I get to express myself in a different way like nothing else. Everything’s casual. I love it.” The sound of the group is drawn from over a dozen instruments played by the band’s members, and the Phat Daddies lay exclusive claim to a new breed of stringed instrument, the “manjo.” This double neck hybrid is Doug’s combination of a mandolin and a banjo. When asked about how it sounds, Doug quickly quips, “It sounds

care about. Everybody’s having fun, nobody’s a snob.” Last year, they held a concert to raise funds for a PA system at Millis Middle School/High School. Most of all, the group is proud of getting people in the town excited about music. “We bring art and music to the community, and everybody wants it and needs it and appreciates it,” says Marnie. “I think other people play more because we do it.” Steiner says he’s enjoyed improvising and creating new songs, a

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Less Pain and Back in the Game Catherine Grimes is still in awe of how far she’s come since working with the VNA staff at The VNA and Hospice of Greater Milford. She’s had Multiple Sclerosis (MS) since 1987, and the progress she made this past year far surpassed previous therapy, imparting a fresh outlook on life. Last May, severe lower back pain resulting from MS sent Catherine Grimes to the hospital, then to a local rehabilitation center and home from there. MS is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, with all cases progressing differently. According to www.multiplesclerosis.com, it's estimated that some 400,000 Americans have MS, with women developing the disease at twice the rate of men. This was the first “flare up” in years for Grimes. She had grown used to the pain she experienced daily and learned to function at that level, although it was often intolerable. Milford VNA’s June Brown, PT, said, “When I started working with Catherine, we focused on endurance and strength because she

reported having difficulty with everyday tasks, even something as small as brushing her teeth.”

progress, she had been unable to sustain it. Working together, (Catherine included in the team), the missing pieces to the puzzle were identified.

Skepticism about therapy is a common reaction for patients that have suffered with consistent pain from a disease. “I first thought, ‘How is this whole therapy thing going to work for me?’” Grimes said.

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ferent for her; to educate her on how her body worked and its relationship with the mind to help her progress. Her fascination with this idea really gave Catherine a sense of empowerment.” Byrne focused on Grimes’ “core muscles” in the

Donna Petkunas Byrne, OT, was introduced to Grimes’ therapy program a short while after Brown. At that point, the “team” realized that although Catherine was making

Grimes said, “After a few weeks, I started to see my body realign. Before then, one of my shoulders was more raised than the other and one of my knees appeared longer than the other; I had accepted that this was probably just the way things would always be for me. But, once I began to concentrate, do the work, and believe in the therapy, my core strengthened and my posture improved. Everything started to fall into place.” By managing the mind-body connection, her program was benefiting her immensely and exceeding her expectations.

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January 1. 2013 “It’s true when I say that everyone began looking at me with new eyes…even I did,” said Grimes, when her therapy was ending in September. “MS affects your whole body and your whole life,” Grimes said. “And, most therapists usually aren’t so tuned in to MS as June and Donna. I had never worked with therapists like them. I just feel so fortunate to have met them and to have learned so much.” She added, “I’m in sync with my body again, including brushing my teeth easily just like everyone else.” In her professional position as a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Nurse, Grimes founded the Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Milford Regional Medical Center in 2006 with Dr. Lisa Dayaw and established the Multiple Sclerosis Support Group at the hospital in 1994. Since its start, the support group has expanded from six to 30 members. “I think the group’s become one of the largest in Massachusetts,” said Grimes. To keep up with her therapy, Grimes plans to participate in tai chi and qigong programs at her local YMCA to help with her balance. There is also a six-week water program available for patients with MS she’s considering. “I’ve seen many positive outcomes from their therapy for my life,” she said. “My physical mobility has increased; the way I move is different and improved… and, on top of all that, my blood pressure is down!”

Author Visits Burke Elementary Author/illustrator Michelle Nelson-Schmidt recently visited Burke Elementary School for a literacy event sponsored by the Medway Elementary PTO and made a special presentation of her latest book, Jonathan James and the Whatif Monster. Each child received a free personalized copy, courtesy of the Medway Lions Club together with Educational Development Corporation (EDC).

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Foundation Spirit of Giving for MetroWest Came to Millis This Gives $2K for Past Christmas Millis Library Community Foundation Distributes $170K+ throughout MetroWest Foundation for MetroWest announced that they will be awarding a $2,000 grant to Friends of the Millis Library as part of their 2012 grant cycle. The award was made today at an event held at Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Wellesley, Mass. where a total of $173,500 was distributed to organizations throughout the region. The grant will help largely expand their free senior citizen programs available to residents from Millis and surrounding towns. This is particularly important, given that the Senior Center in town is not easily accessible to many local seniors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having such wonderful nonprofits continually working to strengthen this region is what makes MetroWest such a strong and vibrant community,â&#x20AC;? said Judy Salerno, executive director of Foundation for MetroWest. Salerno continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this difficult economic climate, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more important than ever to support and strengthen our local organizations. We are proud to support Friends of the Millis Library in their efforts to continually strengthen and enrich the MetroWest region.â&#x20AC;? This year, Foundation for MetroWest distributed approximately one million throughout the region and has distributed more than $7.5M since its inception in 1995. Foundation for MetroWest promotes philanthropy in the region, helps donors maximize the impact of their local giving, serves as a resource for local nonprofit organizations, and enhances the quality of life for all of our citizens. For more information, please visit, www.FoundationforMetroWest.org . For more information on the Friends of Millis Public Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Campaign and ways to become involved, please contact Nancy Sitta, Friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fundraising Chair at (508) 376-2676 or email friendsofmillispubliclibrary@gmail .com.

Santa Claus came to town in the form of a generous toy donation to Millis Police Officer Chris Soffayer this past holiday season. Detective Soffayer explains that a very large corporation to which he has ties, who wishes to remain anonymous, donated a large portion of $3,000 in toys that he distributed to needy local families. Other local donors pitched in as well.

Thanks to the help of Clyde Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jane Liotta, April Leeming and Jason Phelps, about four deserving families were identified, with a total of six children involved. Other leads helped Soffayer find six more kids whose families needed a holiday hand.

In addition to thanking school officials for their help, Soffayer had other holiday elves helping him toward his effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just want to say thank you to the company, for the generous donation,â&#x20AC;? says Det. Soffayer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It went to several deserving families that are really in need. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thankful for the help from the school and the Millis Police Department as well as the Millis Police Association, which donated money for additional clothing for the families. I also want to thank Kim Coleman, owner of Isabellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. When she heard Shown above are some more of Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helpers, who spent a Saturday wrapabout what we were doing, ping all the gifts that were donated. From left to right are Paul Smith, Pauliny she donated platters for the Smith, Toni Manzon, and Tally Smith. families.â&#x20AC;?

Millis Garden Club to Host Program on Basics of Flower Arranging On January 16 the Millis Garden Club will host a program on flower arranging at the Millis Town Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding Your Own Styleâ&#x20AC;? will teach Garden Club members and guests the basics of creating flower centerpieces. Presenter Julie Pipe, Central South Director for the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts and a member of the Holliston Garden Club, will present the Program. Using the color theme of Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, she will discuss the mechanics, tools and flower choices required create table center pieces, a buffet table design and something a little different using an unusual container. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding Your Own Styleâ&#x20AC;? will take place on Wednesday, January 16 (snow date: Thursday, January 17) in the Millis Town Hall ( Veterans Memorial Building) on Main Street (Rte 109), Millis. The Presentation will run from 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30 p.m. and will include a Q & A session. The Public is invited and admission is free. About Julie Pipe Julie Pipe, mainly a dirt gardener, started flower arranging as

a way to create center pieces for family dinner parties and other social events. As a member of the Holliston Garden Club, she has entered the Club Flower Shows, the Art Blooms in Holliston events at the Library and other local shows. She has been very involved in the Boston Flower and Garden Show, previously known as the New England Spring Flower Show, for many years. Julie currently serves as the South Central Director for the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. About the Millis Garden Club Founded in 2004, the Millis Garden Club serves to foster the knowledge and enjoyment of gardening as well as ways to contribute to our community The Club â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s programs include educational lectures and hands-on demonstrations from experts in the field of horticulture as well as fundraising and fun-raising events to support its civic beautification projects. Visit www.millisgardenclub.org.

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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 image-guided 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 to reduce astigmatism and often decrease the dependence on glasses. Many patients do not realize it, but cataract surgery is a type of refractive surgery. Refractive surgery is designed to reduce and in many cases eliminate your need for glasses after the surgery. By combining the use of the laser during the bladeless surgery and premium advanced technology implants, we can replace your natural lens with a new lens that corrects your vision and help eliminate your need for glasses. This will help you to see better and without glasses not only for distance, but also for reading. In addition to producing precise cuts needed for surgery, the laser used in bladeless cataract surgery breaks up and softens the cloudy cataract so there is less ultrasound needed to remove the cataract. Less ultrasound delivered inside the eye translates into less energy used in the eye and clearer corneas, which in turn help producing better vision on the first day after the surgery. Bladeless cataract surgery includes a two-step approach: Prior to starting the process of removal of the cloudy lens with the ultrasound, the femtosecond laser is first used to perform all the inci-

sions needed with high precision, including the opening needed in the cloudy lens. This circular opening is one of the most challenging steps for a surgeon to perform with his hands, and the laser makes the opening safer, more precise and more accurate. This is followed by activating the same laser to soften the lens and facilitate its removal. Once the laser surgery is completed, the surgeon uses the ultrasound needle to remove the lens, now much softer courtesy of the laser. The surgeon then implants the artificial lens needed to replace the cloudy lens. During this process, a high tech premium implant can be used to help correct the need for glasses. Once the implant is in, the surgeon completes the surgery and the patient is discharged home in what is a routine outpatient procedure. Vision improvement is often time immediate and drops are used for few weeks after surgery to help with the healing phase. Bladeless cataract surgery is all about better precision, more safety and excellent outcomes. Across the country, only a small number of these specialized lasers are available and in use. At Milford Franklin Eye Center, Dr. Kaldawy is the first to offer bladeless laser cataract surgery in the area and among the first in New England and the Nation. We are proud to bring this technology to the area. Bladeless laser cataract surgery is now available when you need it and closer to home. For more details, see our ad below.

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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 1012 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 02, 2013, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Gold's Gym, 27 Milliston Rd. Millis, MA January 03, 2013 12- 6 p.m. Renaissance Hotel & Spa 28 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA

January 5, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. King Philip Middle School 18 King St., Norfolk, MA January 7, 1-7 p.m. Wellesley Congregational Church 2 Central St., Wellesley, MA

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Linsky Announces Millis Girl Scout Aims High MassDEP Grant Funds for Millis Representative David Linsky (D-Natick) has announced that Governor Deval L. Patrick, Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs Richard K. Sullivan, Jr., and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Kenneth L. Kimmell awarded grant funds for the towns of Natick, Millis, and Sherborn under its Sustainable Material Recovery Program.

“Providing cities and towns with the resources to implement important recycling efforts is a step toward a more sustainable future,” said Representative Linsky. “The Sustainable Materials Recovery Program is a vital program with proven success and I thank Governor Patrick, Secretary Sullivan, and Commissioner Kimmell for their commitment to recycling efforts in the 5th Middlesex District.”

The Sustainable Materials Recovery Program (SMRP) was created in part under the Green Communities Act. The SMRP uses proceeds collected from the sale of Waste Energy Certificates to support municipal and regional recycling efforts. In Millis $7,500 was awarded for a Roll-off Container for Carpet.

The SMRP provides essential resources for cities and towns to implement effective recycling and composting initiatives to benefit the environment and diversify solid waste disposal. MassDEP has awarded $2.07 million to 118 recipients through the SMRP.

Medway Business Council Asks: Do YOU Think of Insurance as a Necessary Evil? ....or something to get the bare minimum and “hope for the best” when it comes to going about your daily routine? Well

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Last year, she sold 850 boxes of cookies, and this year, Millis Girl Scout Mackenzie Smith, along with her sister scouts from all over Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, will be tempting your tastebuds with the trademarked treats once again.

Girl Scout Cookies are an icon of American culture. For nearly 100 years, Girl Scouts, with the enthusiastic support of their families, have helped ensure the success of the annual sale. From its earliest beginnings to its current pop- It's Girl Scout cookie time again through March 12th. Millis Girl Scout Mackenzie ularity, selling Girl Scout Smith sold 850 boxes last year, funding a troop trip to Six Flags. Cookies has helped girls have fun, develop valuable life skills, and make their cookies—and a girl learns a life- and feel that they are helping othcommunities a better place. Your time of skills, such as goal setting, ers. purchase means you get tasty decision making, money manageLast year, Mackenzie used the ment, people skills and business proceeds from selling cookies to ethics. fund a trip for her troop to go to coverage, gaps in coverage and During the cookie sale, girls Loco Key and went to Girl Scout ways to save on premiums withwork towards a common goal as Camp. out sacrificing coverage. Chris part of a team. The money earned will be speaking about General Girl Scout cookies are sold for a from cookie activities helps the and Professional liability and limited time each year. Thin Mints, troop partake in service projects, what every business owner Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter go on field trips, purchase patches, needs to know about this imporPatties, Shortbreads, Thanks-Aattend summer camp and so much tant coverage. Lots, Lemonades, Peanut Butter more. In addition, girls give back Sandwiches and new Mango Dennis Murphy has an office to others during the sale through a Crèmes will only be available until in Medway, one of seven ofprogram known as Cookies for a March 12, 2013. Girl Scout cookfices, with the headquarters Cause. Girls sell boxes of cookies ies are $4 a box. To find out where being in Hudson, MA. His famthat are set aside to be donated to to buy cookies in your area visit ily has owned and operated the soldiers overseas or to a local food www.hergirlscouts.org, click on agency since 1937. Dennis has pantry. This meaningful element the “cookie locator” and enter over 20 years of experience and of the Girl Scout cookie program your zip code. has become an expert in the helps girls develop business ethics field of Workers Compensation, and he has written several articles about this very important topic. He will be discussing tips on managing the costs of this insurance and how the rates are set, risk management, back to work programs and more. If you think these insurances are a necessary evil, think again, when you consider the potential costs of paying out a claim without any protection.

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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 components including programming and building robots, a research component, a presentation and core values.

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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 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,

able to personalize their solution,” said Head of School, Kathleen Gasbarro. “The students worked 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.

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

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.

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Winter Programs at Medway Community Education Medway Community Education is pleased to highlight our new winter programs with over 70 classes and exciting trips offered. Our department is designed to serve the varied needs of all area residents. The programs provide the opportunity for educational and creative development incorporating academic, vocational, career, and enrichment courses for all ages. We are excited to introduce many new classes this winter while continuing to offer our all-time favorites. Our programs for preschool-aged children include crafts, sports development programs, musical games, drama enrichment, and swim lessons. For older children, we offer a Red Cross babysitting course, safety programs, and Spanish lessons, as well as sports and fitness

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Sports Matt Coakley Has Shown Versatility, Patience and Leadership BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Matt Coakley’s senior year at Medway began as the center midfielder for the boys varsity soccer team and concluded with the Mustang athlete changing positions, winning numerous awards and watching from the sidelines as his team captured the Division 2 South Championship, while falling short in the State Title contest. The three-year varsity athlete, who was a two-time captain, was moved from the midfield when Coach Jeff Hallenbeck was forced to move Johnny Avia to center back to help a struggling defense. In shoring up his defensive corps, Coakley became the team’s target striker. “With Matt as striker he has constantly faced double team pressure, had the occasional shadow play from the defensive player assigned to stop him and was guarded by up to three players at times during the season,” said the Mustang Coach. “Despite all this defensive pressure

November 4, 2009 Matt still managed to lead the team with 12 goals and 4 assists. Five of those 12 goals were game winners, including the one against Hopkinton to secure Medway’s first conference championship since 2007.”

have a shot at MVP. I wasn’t expecting it, but I was willing to work hard.”

Medway compiled a 143-1 regular season record while securing a number one seed in the Division 2 South Tournament. Unfortunately, during the win over Norton in the first round, Coakley would be lost for the rest of the tournament with a torn ACL. As his Mustangs teammates continued to defeat Bishop-Feehen, Canton and finally Medfield for the championship, Coakley was forced to watch from the sidelines.

Coakley’s 12 goals not only led November 1,enabled 2009 the league in scoring, 1 but him toJohn be named to the III Tri-Valley Peters “Tearing my ACL was upsetting, League All Star team, the Eastern Medway Country Manor but I continued to stay positive and Mass All Star team, All State hon- help on the sidelines in whatever 115 ors and wasMollison named theStreet league’s I could,” the senior captain y, M 02053 way Most Medwa Valuable player. said. “It was tough not being on Moving Coakley to a position he the field with my teammates, espewas familiar with was a no brainier cially my senior year, but I want to for the coach, but installing the play soccer in college. If I get confidence in his new striker that healthy, I have the opportunity to he could be the league MVP was play soccer in college for a couple Metro West Medical Center more years.” absolute brilliance.

program he knew right away that he had something special in Coakley. “Matt was a sophomore my first year in Medway. He didn’t get a lot of playing time with a lot of talented seniors on the team,” the coach said. “He was talented enough to be playing, but being my first year here I didn’t want to step on any toes.”

If Coakley can rehab his ACL and get back intoPlease shape, check box: Proof OK some college is Matt Coakley has shown to be a valuable teamProof OK with Revisions at center midfield, at de- Noted going to have them- mate for Medway soccer, injured mentor from the selves a hell of a fense and even as anRevisions and send New Proof soccer player on sidelines. He has high hopes to play in college. their squad.

115useLincoln St as I “We would have loved to have “I was to the position him out there, but with Matt on the M(Valco A 01702 playedFramingham, it for my club teams Football Club of Cambridge and sidelines, he worked extensively AC Milan Boston), I was comfort- with the younger kids,” Hallenable up top. Actually, I’m not beck said. “With that said, he has picky I’ll play anywhere as long as helped set us up for success over I’m on the field,” Coakley said. the next few years.” “Prior to the season began the Three years ago, when Hallencoach told me that he was going to beck first took over the Medway push me and if I worked hard I’d

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Sports Millis Soccer's Griffin Sisk Named to Tri-Valley League Team BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY It was a year to remember for Millis soccer and Griffin Sisk. Not only were the Mohawks fielding a varsity boys soccer team for the first time, but the Millis junior midfielder was named to his first Tri-Valley League All Star team. In addition to playing soccer for a majority of his life, Sisk also is a member of the basketball and volleyball team at Millis. “Soccer is my number one passion, as I grew up playing it, so I came to enjoy it more than the other sports,” the Millis athlete said. “Being named to the All Star team was something that I didn’t count on; it’s an honor that I appreciate. The team as a whole didn’t have the type of season that we would have liked; I just wish we could have done more.” Mohawk Coach Steve Bailen has been watching Sisk progress for many years now and likes the way his junior captain has continually taken his game to the next level.

“Every year I’ve coached him he’s done a great job on the field and the following year he always tops what he did the previous season,” Coach Bailen said. “Griffin is a kid who is on the field 80 minutes a game day in and day out. If I do happen to pull him to the sidelines for a few minutes, it’s not to rest him, but to step up the field and what we need to do. He’s a great mentor to the younger players.” While his main priority is to patrol the center midfield for the Mohawks, the junior would prefer wing or striker. As a freshman, Sisk got the opportunity to play striker, but this past season he was more of a distributor of the ball. “He’s a great set-up guy. He doesn’t score a lot of goals himself, but sets up his teammates,” the Millis coach said. “Griffin controls the midfield for us. He has fantastic foot skills, speed and is a workhorse; you can definitely say he’s the complete package.” The junior works extremely hard at becoming the best player that he

This year, Millis saw its first varsity boys' soccer team, and junior midfielder Griffin Sisk's performance and versatility led him to be named to this year's Tri-Valley League All Star Team.

can and utilizes his talent the best that he can. “I’ve always thought that my speed and ball skills were my best tool, so I continued to work on them to make myself a better player,” Sisk said. “Playing for Mass Premier Soccer has definitely helped to build those skills and has made me the player I am today.”

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Having been involved with a lackluster season in regards to wins, Coach Bailen was forced to move Sisk around throughout the season in order to give his team the best opportunity at securing a win.

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“Occasionally I would have to put him in a position that he was unfamiliar with and although it was not his primary position, he played it with excellence,” Bailen said. “We’d move him around for

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shocked opponents that may have taken the Mustangs lightly. Seeded 16th, Medway beat Harwich in overtime, then upset No. 1 seed Bishop Stang before downing No. 4 seed Old Rochester.

Indoor Track Makes Hasenfuss A Coach For All Seasons BY KEN HAMWEY Coaching is a way of life for Mary Ellen Hasenfuss. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes her tick. The 63-year-old has coached field hockey at Medway High for 41 years and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also been heavily involved in track, directing the outdoor team for the last 20 years and assisting head coach Andy Nassiff with the indoor squad for the last three seasons. Now retired as a teacher and administrator, the Franklin resident left her mark as a physical education teacher at Medway for 31 years, and she finished her career as an assistant principal at Medwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Middle School. Coaching, however, still is her passion and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a coach for all seasons, now that Medway has indoor track on its winter menu.

The dean of field hockey coaches in the Tri Valley League, Hasenfuss never played the sport in high school (Needham) or college (UMass-Amherst). Instead, she attended clinics and seminars, watched videos and read her share of books on the sport. She obviously watched, read and listened well because her career winning percentage is 67, and two years ago she directed a team that had a mediocre 5-3-6 record to the Division 2 South Sectional final. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Field hockey is a sport I truly love and am very passionate about,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hasenfuss said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It features lots of action and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting. But, I enjoy coaching kids and like watching them improve their skills.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Although winter track season is under way, Hasenfuss still enjoys discussing her 2010 field hockey contingent that stunned and

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt that the magical ride that season was my favorite coaching effort,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hasenfuss said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were the little train that could. The players would win and feel a little shock and some ecstasy. In the past, our teams would qualify for the tourney but would be eliminated in the first or second round.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Now that track season is in full swing, Hasenfuss is working diligently and assisting wherever she can be most effective. Events that involve jumping, hurdling and sprinting are venues sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s familiar with. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our teams have had plus .500 seasons,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always get lots of numbers, so our goals are to get the best out of our kids, help them improve and be competitive in the Tri Valley League. In track, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everyone. A boy or girl may not have speed, but they may be able to jump or compete in the shot put.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hasenfuss also likes the way track promotes individual effort but also allows that effort to help oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team build up its score.

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Hasenfuss, who also coached one year of varsity girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball and six seasons of gymnastics, has no thoughts of retiring from coaching. Medwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inability to win a state championship in field hockey is something that continues to motivate her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been around field hockey so long, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt it defines me,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got fall sports like volleyball; boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer and girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer that have won state titles. We finally started a feeder system this year in field hockey, so to think about a state title isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t impossible. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll admit I have a burning desire to see our girls in field hockey win a state crown.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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Hasenfuss, who is married and lives in Franklin, has often been called on to be a substitute teacher at Medway. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fulfills that role, but down deep inside she knows there never can be a substitute for coaching. Mary Ellen Hasenfuss is a coach for all seasons and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a coach for all the right reasons. And, after 41 years on the sidelines at Medway, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s little doubt that she bleeds Mustang blue and white.

Help the Millis Lions take steps to strike out blindness this month by joining in the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual fundraiser, Bowling for Blindness Prevention. The event will take place on Saturday, January 21st, from 6-9 p.m. at Ryan Family Amusements, Route 109, in Millis. For $15, each person receives three games and shoes, and the organization puts the proceeds toward eye research. In addition to bowling, the night will also feature a 50/50 raffle, snacks, a cash bar and prizes. For more information on the event, contact Doug Hindmarsh at (508) 376-4318 or Shefali Desai at (508) 376-1906. To learn more about the Millis Lions Club, visit www.millislionsclub.org.

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Millis Recreation January Fun Registration has begun for Winter programs at the Millis Recreation Department. Check out their brochure at www.millis.org. Below is just a sample of what’s offered to the town. The Millis Recreation Department is located at Veterans Memorial Building, Room 128 900 Main Street, Millis, and is open from 9 a.m.—3 p.m. Call (508) 376-7050 for more information. EARLY RELEASE FUN! John Smith Sports Play soccer, flag football, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, wiffleball or play in the Zig Zag Zone playground or on the new pump and play blow ups. Run by our qualified staff. Be sure to bring a lunch and pack a snack. Fee includes bus transportation to and from Town Hall. John Smith

Sports Center, 70 Sumner St.,Milford January 18, Ages: 7-12 Noon-5 p.m. Minimum 20 participants Fee: $35 per child per day **Bus will leave Millis Town Hall at 11:45—Please be sure to pick up your child at Town Hall at 5:15** IMPROVISATION, SPEECH & ACTING - Susie Cristiano Works with your child’s natural imagination and creativity to develop literacy skills, public speaking, leadership/teamwork and acting abilities, while building their confidence. These essential life skills are learned in a fun and professional atmosphere. For the beginner to the experienced! Learn how to improve, and great speaking skills and acting skills with

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CAR MAINTENANCE Long Distance Tire This class is a must for young drivers. Join us and learn to care for your “investment” and learn what services are needed. This is a great course for new drivers and anyone who wants to be better educated about how to care for their car and who wants to be familiar with what their mechanic is talking about. You will learn how to change the oil and filter, check all fluids, do tune-ups, change bulbs and fuses, maintain tire safety and jumpstart your car. What to do in an emergency situation and how to save money with car maintenance will also be addressed. Class held at Long

January 1. 2013 Distance Tire on Rt. 109 in Medway. Some students’ cars will be used for demonstration purposes and will receive free service. Long Distance Tire, Rt. 109, Medway Thursdays, 1/24-2/14 7-8:30 p.m. BEGINNING GUITAR Adults & Teens 6 weeks Fee: $30 This course is for teens and adults who have never picked up a guitar or for those who know a few chords. We will focus on learning chords to accompany a variety of song styles, from folk to rock to country. We will learn basic chords, tuning, easy strumming patterns, and explore new songs each week. Please bring a guitar (acoustic or electric) to class. No musical experience necessary. Angela School Performing Arts, 280 Ridge St. Thursdays, 1/24-2/14 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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2013 Blood Drive in Memory of Gary Mirliss Please plan to join us for the 9th Annual Gary Mirliss Memorial Blood Drive, in participation with Brigham, Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Children’s Hospital, Boston. The drive will take place on January 5th, 2013 at King Philip Middle School, 18 King St. in Norfolk, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. What better way to end the holiday season than by DONATING BLOOD? Walk-ins will be accommodated on a 1st come 1st serve basis so we recommend that you make an appointment! Spots are filling up fast! To make you appointment you can go to www.halfpints.childrenshospital.org and use the Sponsor code MIRLISS. For information, please email GM.Memorial.Drive@Gmail.com.

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Millis Lions Say Thank You! On November 16th, The Millis Lions Club held their largest fundraiser for the local community at-large, the annual Comedy Night at the Glen. This year’s comedian was the infamous One Man Show of Bucky Lewis (www.buckylewis.com). Lewis’ adult comedy act is one of New England’s best. The Millis Lions would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their support: The Ackerman Family, Alexander's Cleaners, ALG Appraisals (Franklin), All Washed Up Car Wash (Medway), The Chotkowski Family, The Collari Family, Curl Salon & Spa (Medway), Dan’s Barber Shop, Eye Works of Millis, Fifth Ave Liquors, G & M Service, The Gagney Family, Gateway Muscular Therapy, Gold's Gym, Guaranteed Rate Mortgage (Franklin), Harkey’s Wine & Spirits, The Hayes-Fontecchio Family, Hirshfield Dental Care (Medfield), Jalapa Mexican Grill, The Kilty Family, Amy Kuphal, The Kuphal Family, The LeBel Family, Lilac House, Louie’s Pizzeria, Lumpy’s Liquors, Magic Nails, Manicures By Molly (Medway), Main Street Veterinary Hospital, Marino’s Pizza, McDonald's, Medfield Eye Associates (Medfield), Medfield Tire & Battery (Medway), Med-

way Café (Medway), MG Salon & Spa (Medway), Millis House of Pizza, Millis Lions, Noon Hill Grill (Medfield), The O’Shaugnessy Family, Paul's Flowers, Quality Cleaners, The Quinlan Family, Regional Service Center (Wrentham), The Ricciardelli Family, Roberts-Mitchell Funeral Services (Millis/Medfield), Ronald Trahan Associates, Inc., Roche Bros., Atty. John Roche (Franklin), Roche & Murphy Law Firm (Franklin), Steve's Auto Parts, Studio 109, Subway, Twist Bakery, Victory Lane, Willow Salon & Day Spa and many anonymous friends.

Please support our donors. Their gifts and yours make it possible for the Millis Lions to give back to the community. Thank you. Upcoming events include Bowling for Blindness (January 12), Super Bowl Breakfast (Feb 3), Spaghetti Dinner (Millis Library Fundraiser – February 16), Warren Jordan Scholarship Silent Auction (March 23). For more information on the Lions Comedy Night or any other of their events, please contact Debbie Hayes at debbieh1212@yahoo.com or (508) 816-6732, or visit www.millislionsclub.org to see a calendar of all their events and to learn more about the Lions.

Millis Public Library Offers Two New Databases The Millis Public Library is pleased to announce the availability of two new online databases that are available to all Millis Library patrons. Both databases can be accessed remotely 24/7, all you need is a valid Library Card from the Millis Public Library! Career Transitions is a complete, guided, self-paced program that walks individuals through the five major steps of the employment process, and aims to improve the user's chances of getting a new job. Users can create a personal profile and use a Career Toolkit to build and save resumes, cover letters, and references. The Testing and Education Reference Center (TERC). High

School students will have online access to standardized testing materials, including the ACT, CLEP, SAT and SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. Career resources also include GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and MAT testing materials, as well as career resources for Automotive Tests, Basic Computer Skills, Firefighter Exam, Law Enforcement Exams and others. To get started, visit www.millislibrary.org, then click on the appropriate icon on the left side of the screen. Log in using your Millis Library Card barcode and create your own account to save your work.

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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 noprofit, no-kill, all volunteer organization care for

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Millis Garden Club 4-H Science Explorers Come to Medway Library Announces Holiday Raffles Winners 4-H Science Explorers, a new 4-H club for ages 5-18, meets at the Library monthly on the second Thursday. We will have hands-on activities in biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, agriculture, environmental science, and engineering for 4-H members. The 4-H Science Explorers Club meets at the library, but is not affiliated with the library. 4-H membership is open to anyone ages 5-18, for a fee of $50/year/child (if paid by the 15th of November); the fee can be waived or reduced for financial hardship. 4-H is the USDA's 105-year-old youth development program. With support from more than 600,000 vol-

unteers, 4-H engages more than 6.5 million young people every year and teaches them life skills through hands-on learning and leadership activities under the umbrella of UMass Extension. As 4-H members, the children may also participate in a variety of 4-H events including miniconferences, visual presentations, photography contests, workshops, 4-H fairs, and community service projects.

The next meeting of 4-H Science Explorers will take place on Thursday, January 10th, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. For more information or to preregister via email or phone, contact mperkins@minlib.net or call Margaret Perkins at (508) 533-3217 ext 3.

The Millis Garden Club (MGC) would like to thank all those came to stroll and shop.at its annual Greens Sale on December 1. The Club held raffles through the month of November and during the Greens Sale. Congratulations to the following winners: June of Millis for winning the gorgeous door décor Wendy of Millis for winning the Holiday Pops Raffle Tickets that include a back stage tour of Symphony www.facebook.com/peter.hall.71216 Hall and a meet and greet with Keith Lockhart (courtesy of Millis resident

and BSO Trumpeter Bruce Hall) Valerie of Millis for winning the Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra tickets to their Jan 26 performance at Milford Town Hall. Proceeds from the Holiday Greens Sale benefit MGC civic and educational programming. Proceeds from the Holiday Pops and Claflin Hill www.claflinhill.org/ Raffle benefit the MGC Ken Nichols Scholarship Fund. Thanks to our supporters Milford National Bank & Trust Co., Mr. Bruce Hall, and Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra.

January 30-Day Challenge Walk- Run-Jog...3 miles a day every day for 30 days! If you are new to exercise, walk 1 mile a day for 10 days, 2 miles a day for the next 10 days, and 3 miles a day for the final 10. Also-"nutrition challenge"= eat 5 colors a day every day for 30 days! -Katie O'Connell, TKO Training, Gold's Gym, Millis

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RE/MAX Executive Realty Charitable Foundation Sponsored M A R K E T P L A C E Buddy Bowl Football Team RE/MAX Executive Charitable Foundation sponsored a team in the New England Buddy Bowl flag football tournament again this year. This year’s team put together by Maria Varrichione and Carol Ann Palmieri of RE/MAX Executive Realty were the Elite Bracket Champions of the game played in Millis on November 17th. The funds raised in the New England event go to a local disabled veteran. The Buddy Bowl organization was founded in 1977 in San Diego, CA as a fun way to annually reunite friends who had a common interest in playing football. In 1999 the Buddy Bowl’s focus changed from simply a reunion of friends to that of raising money for a worthy cause. In June of 2003 Buddy Bowl Inc. was incorporated as a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit corporation dedicated to raising money for military, law enforcement, and children’s related charities through the annual flag football tour-

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