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Franklin TV Gets New Building Expanded Facility Will Allow for Increased Programming, Community Use By J.D. O’Gara
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If you’ve ever been to the heart of community television on Main Street in Franklin, you might note that it’s … well … kind of small. This month, however, all of that will change, as Franklin All-Access TV, the community access television that invites Franklin residents to design their own programming is moving its video production operation to 23 Hutchinson Street. The deal closed on January 7th, when Franklin TV was able to purchase the 3,821 square foot building (over six times the size of their current space), built in 1930, for $385,000. Pete Fasciano, Executive Director of Franklin TV, says the goal is to create “an inviting workspace, conducive to working and getting people creating, that we hope attracts and get people involved – to
Easter Seals Assistive Tech 25 Years Old By J.D. O’Gara January marked the start of the 25th year of Easter Seals’ Assistive Technology Program, and if you speak to Medway resident Jeanne Mahanna, an augmentative communications consultant and speech and language pathologist who’s worked with the organization over 20 years, technology has certainly come a long way in helping people with disabilities connect with the world. Jeanne helps kids who have disabilities communicate in the classroom. “It’s unbelievable to see the changes,” says Mahanna, when she refers to the types of technology available to her clients. Much of what she started with, over 20 years ago, is now obsolete, she says.
This depiction shows the building at 23 Hutchinson Street being purchased by Franklin TV. The community access operation will move into the facility this month, and an addition of a studio (shown) is being planned for the summer.
have that platform where they can come, and it’s inviting, and it’s a production space that is supported.”
Fasciano, says some interior renovations are being planned, as is the addition of a new studio in the summer-
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“We’ve been in the field of Assistive Technology for 25 years,” says Jeff McAuslin, Assistant Director of Assistive Technology for Easter Seals, says of the organization’s milestone. McAuslin muses about the first time he helped an individual with severe disabilities – using an Apple II computer.
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1980 or ’84, and I started when my daughters were in junior high school and I used to have a camcorder and film them,” says Falvey, “and one time I thought, ‘Why not put this on public TV?’ and I began filming for public access.’” Falvey says he would cover a lot of school music event and local parades, as well as the school committee. Now, he says, he has slowed down a bit and most of the programs he does are “of an interview nature, as opposed to lugging cameras around,” although he does take a camera with him when he travels with his wife, Linda.
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to be able to build proper sets, to be able to change those sets more, visually, and more completely, on a show by show basis. It will just be a more comfortable interview environment,” he adds. Fasciano adds that now, with the new space, community access volunteers will actually have room to work on producing their shows, something the old space simply couldn’t accommodate. “Now, they all do that out of their houses. There’s no room to do that here,” Fasciano explains, noting that simply having an office with a computer and telephone to line up guests will be a great improvement. “In a single word, it’s about how do we create convenience, make the process possible and provide as much support as we can.” Fasciano, who once owned his own large production company, explains that having a place fosters collaboration among friends, offering “three, or two, or four people who want to work on a program together … a place to do that.” That, he says, is what is
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what Franklin TV will be able to offer that a person shooting video in their backyard, later posting to Youtube, cannot. “When public access started in the 80’s, the equipment was complicated. Access to a channel was a big deal,” says. Fasciano. “Today, everybody’s got Youtube. Everybody’s got a digital camera. The actual idea of putting something up on the Internet is not that daunting. What makes us special is really about the place.” He does point out, however, that the online capability with www.franklin.tv complements the programming, allowing viewers to go back and watch archived shows.
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edit.” Falvey adds that both creative types and those who have something to say will have a venue to do so. The employees of the Franklin TV – and there are currently a total of five including Fasciano and Pam Jones, both full-time, and part-timers Chris Flynn, Bill Page and Chris Stearns– are there to help the creative and the vocal Franklin citizens who would like to do their own programming. “We are still figure out how best to expand the program schedule based on what we’ll do in the new facility,” says Fasciano. “We are still covering a lot of sports, and we are looking to also increase our coverage of the activities of other nonprofit organizations in town.” Fasciano says that he sees a trend, on television and on the Internet, toward staying what’s informed about what’s going on locally. “People really do want to know what’s going on in town, next door and around the corner. The operative word people are focused on is being ‘hyperlocal.’ Well, we’re about as local as it gets.”
who produces Frank Presents, an interview-based show, and Falvey & Rovendro, presenting op-ed discussions. “I probably have produced more cable access programs than anyone else, “ says Falvey. “I have been doing a show probably since
Falvey, who was on the cable commission for many years, says “That was always our hope, that we could expand to a facility where we could do a number of different shows on a larger set. This is going to allow people to be able to come in and learn how to
If you are a Franklin resident who would like to volunteer and learn a little bit about video production, or if you have something to say or a passion you would like to share with your fellow Franklin residents, Fasciano encourages you to bring it to the TV screen, with a little help from Franklin TV. Email info@franklin.tv or call (508) 541-4118 for more information.
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Valentine’s Day Fun! For Kids: Cupcake Decorating will be taking place at Norfolk Public Library just in time for kids in grades 3-6 to make some tasty treats for their Valentines. Registration is required for this class, which will take place in the Storyhour/Craft Room of the library from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 7th. Contact Amy Reimann at (508) 528-3380x5 or areimann@virtualnorfolk.org How about making a beautiful floral arrangement for your special someone? Rick Tedoldi, of the Norfolk Garden Club, will be showing kids in grades K-6 how to do just that at the Norfolk Public Library on Tuesday, February 12th, at 3:30 p.m. Registration is also required for this class, which has a $5 fee that must be paid at the time of registration, which can be done at the library registration desk. The Franklin Public Library is also putting its heart into Valentine’s Day, starting with a Krafty Monday celebration at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 4th for ages 6-8. Children will make “Valentine’s Day Wreaths” Later, on Valentine’s Day itself, the Fun Club, for ages 8-12, will play a special game of Valentine Bingo at 3:30 p.m.
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Tax credits The American Opportunity Tax Credit (formerly The Hope Credit) is available for certain tuition and fees, and it allows you to reduce taxes annually up to $2,500 per student for four years of college. The credit is equal to 100% of the first $2,000 of qualified expenses and 25% of the next $2,000. The Lifetime Learning Credit
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FPAC to Present Winter Family Concert Series The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) is pleased to present the second of this season’s winter Family Concert Series. On February 3rd, Jamie Barrett Presents Family Favorites. This will be followed by Little Red Riding Hood – An Opera for Children, on March 17. The interactive performances introduce audiences of all ages to music of many genres – classical, jazz, folk, blues, pop and rock – and feature talented musicians in an engaging, entertaining and educational format. All Winter Concerts will take place at 1 p.m. at 38 Main St., Franklin.
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“It’s quite an innovation to the Apple iPad,” he says. “It has come somewhat of a full circle, where we can look at the introduction of the iPad and tablets as a new mainstream technological step forward, that’s having a tremendous impact on people with disabilities.” “With the iPad, students who are ambulatory can go out into the community,” say Mahanna. Since each child is different, Jeanne has come into Franklin schools, among others, to assess what students’ needs are, and then she tries out different approaches until, with a little luck, she finds one that fits. “I observe the child to see how they’re communicating, and I will typically try some things, some manual communications and technology, or I’ll try an iPad or a device. It’s kind of a teaching/ brainstorming.” One size does not fit all, explains Mahanna. One student she’s working with, for example, has Cerebral Palsy and is legally blind. This child uses a DynaVox Maestro, a speech generating device with 12 to 15 pic-
tures per page. The student is able to choose a picture using a switch mounted on her wheelchair that she can operate with her head. The speech generator will then say the name aloud, so that the child can communicate an answer. For a different non-speaking student with CP, it seemed that the iPad should work, and the school had one, but the student would navigate from the communication app to games. Mahanna worked with the student and staff, borrowing different devices to try from the Assistive Technology Resource Center. Finally, says Mahanna, “she ended up getting an Alt-Chat, a speech generating device with a dynamic display, so she had about 20 different pictures per screen, and the size was small. She was able to carry it around, and she understood it was used for communication.” Alt-Chats are $5,000, however. Assistive technology can be expensive, so having the Assistive Technology Resource Center, a type of library where folks can borrow devices to try for 30 days, is extremely useful, according to Mahanna. Easter Seals runs the ATRC, which used to be called the Device Loan Resource Center. Now, in addition to devices such as headsets,
the ATRC also loans software. This resource gives folks an opportunity to try a technology before they buy it, or to use something temporarily if need be. Although schools may foot the bill for students’ assistive technology, others in the state, says McAuslin, can take advantage of a program offered by the Mass Rehabilitation Commission (MRC), which allows for the assessment, installation and training of assistive technology. However, to be eligible for state programs, one has to be fairly low income, says McAuslin. “In the middle there, it can be difficult, if you’re over income for these programs, but you don’t have a lot of income to pay for these things out of pocket,” he says. “Increased access to learning, increased access to work, and often, increased access to leisure, doesn’t have a clear path through medical (insurance).” Easter Seals operates a Massachusetts Assistive Technology Loan (MA AT Loan) Program, funded by state and federal grants to the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. “The financial loan program makes more equipment available to people with disabilities,” says
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McAuslin. He points out that recently, Dragon Naturally Speaking hit the mainstream market as a writing tool for lawyers and doctors. “What that did for the disability community is it brought the price way down,” says McAuslin. “Initially, it would have cost $10,000 to get that software up and run- Jeanne Mahanna, of Medway, has been helping kids ning.” McAuslin with disabilities communicate through her work at adds that eye gaze Easter Seals Assistive Technology program for over 20 years. The program celebrates its 25th annivertechnology is be- sary this year. coming more common, and thus more promising, as vices,” says Mahanna. They’re easy to use, she says, and offer acan assistive technology tool. cess to social media, useful for “If eye gaze became more mainsome of her clients. stream for devices, it would be easier to use in solutions. It would be “I have one client …for him … great if the iPad, or other tablets, in having access to email and Facetheir next version, had that.” book, he can’t talk, but he can type McAuslin even notes that the crop- and spell, and he’s able to use his ping up of Androids as competition device to email friends and check to iPads has further made the cost on Facebook – it was a connection more affordable and thus, the tech- to the world.” nology more accessible. For more information on Easter “There are so many more options, so many more features on these de-
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FPAC Presents The Sound ofM usic The hallways of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) were buzzing with excitement on Saturday, January 12 as some 150 area children, ages 7 and older, arrived with music in tow to audition for the roles of the seven von Trapp children in Franklin Performing Arts Company’s upcoming production of The Sound of Music. The open auditions also cast a large number of ensemble roles. FPAC will present the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical theater classic, with professional orchestra, on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at Franklin’s Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium. Delighting audiences for generations, The Sound of Music is based on the true-life story of the Austrian von Trapp family. Captain von Trapp’s mischievous children are at the heart of this beloved musical. Singing the timeless classics “Do-Re-Mi,” “So Long,
Farewell” and “Edelweiss,” the young performers enchant audiences just as the Governess Maria’s love of music and song wins the hearts of the children and their father. In casting the seven roles, height was considered along with acting and singing ability. From 5-year old Gretl to 16-year old Liesl, the children must form an iconic ascending line. “The extraordinary turnout for The Sound of Music auditions is a testament to the popularity of this musical theater classic,” said Raye Lynn Mercer, FPAC Executive Director. “Our creative team and large cast of students and adults are excited to begin the rehearsal process as we prepare to stage this Rodgers and Hammerstein favorite with professional orchestra.” The talented cast of 111 performers comes from 21 area towns. Franklin’s Erica Glenn and Bob Matson of Millis will perform the
lead roles of Maria and Captain von Trapp. The von Trapp children will be portrayed by Sam Evans (Kurt) of Medfield, Michael Fajardo (Friedrich) of Hopkinton, Ali Funkhouser (Liesl) of Franklin, Teagan McStay (Louisa) of Franklin, Mairead Nee (Brigitta) of Walpole, Catherine Oliviere (Marta) of North Easton and Grace Tucceri (Gretl) of Franklin. Actors cast in featured roles include Graham Hancock (Rolf Gruber) of Franklin, Amanda Flynn (Governess Elsa Schrader) of Plainville, Nick Paone (Max Detweiler) of Franklin, Shauna Martin (Mother Abbess) of Franklin, Giovanna Ferri (Frau Schmidt, the housekeeper) of Franklin, Chuck Peters (Franz, the butler) of Franklin, Melissa Mandia (Sister Sophia) of Franklin, Alicia Rivera (Sister Margaretta) of Franklin, Kelly Sabini (Sister Berthe) of Franklin, Wendy Jones (Baroness Elberfeld) of Franklin and Ed Jones (Baron Elberfeld) of Franklin.
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Raye Lynn Mercer and Nick Paone co-direct the production, with musical direction by Hallie Wetzell, choreography by Mercer and Kellie Stamp, and costuming and production coordination by Tracy Lane. A distinctive suburban non-profit arts organization founded in 1991, FPAC presents quality performances while offering opportunities
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for professional artists, community performers, families and students of the arts to work together in a collaborative and creative environment. Tickets for The Sound of Music cost $30, $28 and $26. To purchase tickets, call (508) 5288668, visit the box office at The Spotlight Shop (34 Main Street, Franklin) or order online at www.FPAConline.com.
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Franklin Art Association Art Exhibit at Library Feb. 2-16 The Franklin Public Library will host an art exhibit of small paintings by members of the Franklin Art Association on February 2nd February 16th. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, February 2nd from 2 - 4 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. The show will continue until February 16th during library hours Monday - Thursday 9
Pictured, in rehearsal, are the seven young performers cast as the von Trapp children in Franklin Performing Arts Company's production of The Sound ofM usic. From left to right are Ali Funkhouser (Liesl) of Franklin, Grace Tucceri (Gretl) of Franklin, Sam Evans (Kurt) of Medfield, Mairead Nee (Brigitta) of Walpole, Teagan McStay (Louisa) of Franklin, Catherine Oliviere (Marta) of North Easton and Michael Fajardo (Friedrich) of Hopkinton.
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Stuff to Do During February School Vacation By J.D. O’Gara
Learn About Nature! Stony Brook, in Norfolk, offers February Vacation Week programs: Tuesday, February 19th – Friday, February 22nd, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Themes: Tuesday – The Arctic; Wednesday – Japan; Thursday-Frozen Desert; FridayAloha Ring of Fire. Fee: $40m/$47nm per child. Pre-registration is required for all programs
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brary, 26 High St., Medway, on February 21, 2013 at 3 p.m. Come watch Woody, Buzz, Jessie & Stinky Pete in the 2nd movie in the Toy Story series while munching on a variety of special treats. Sign up at the library or email the Friends at libfriendsprez@yahoogroups.com. Walk-ins will be accepted, but we prefer you to sign up so we can provide enough treats. Movie is rated G and runs 92 minutes. The Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin will host a Family Storytime on Tuesday, February 19th, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Winter Carnival later in the day for all ages at 3:30 p.m. featuring games, music, crafts, henna tattoos, face painting, refreshments, and more. On Wednesday, February 20th, the Franklin Library will offer Haunts, Haints, and Hollers: Scary Stories to Rattle Your Bones for ages 8 to 12 at 6:30 p.m. featuring International storyteller, Rona Leventhal, who will share the drama of haints, dead folk, shape shifters, and mysterious players.
Go Ice Skating! Don’t risk the ice at local ponds! Play it safe at the Norfolk Arena, One Dean St., in Norfolk. Public skating is open from 9-10:50 a.m. and 1-2:50 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7-8:50 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, from 1-2:50 p.m. In Franklin, The Pirelli Veterans Arena, 910 Panther Way, is open for public skate during vacation week from 12:30- 2:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:404:40 p.m. on Sunday.
Take in Some Art! Monday, February 18 Free Family Open House, 1-4 p.m., Danforth Museum of Art, 123 Union Ave., Framingham, sponsored by NEA and Bernardi Auto Group, includes gallery tours, hands-on art activities and more. Call (508) 620-0937 or visit www.danforthmuseum.org. NEA Free Family Super Saturday on February 2, 9 and 23, from 10 a.m. – noon, includes free admission, gallery tours and activities. The museum also has vacation week classes. Visit the website for more details.
Play Soccer! Forekicks, at 10 Pine St., in Norfolk, is offering February vacation soccer skills clinics with two-day sessions for 7-9 yearolds and 10-12 year-olds on Thursday, February 21st and Friday, February 22nd, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. for $125. Just visit www.forekicks.com.
Get Fit! Kidzturf, at 36 Milliston Road, Millis (in the Roche Bros. Plaza), offers a 6,000 square-foot facility for kids to blow off steam. In addition to school vacation week camps, Kidzturf has an open gym with equipment, and an inflatable obstacle course. Membership is not required for drop-off Turf Time, which costs $15 per hour with $5 per each additional sibling (must be potty trained). Parents can opt to Stay and Play for $15 a session and $5 per additional sibling, and there is no charge for children under age one when accompanying an older sibling. Membership brings Turf Time down to $10 per visit and lends discounts for other offerings. Visit www.kidzturf.com or call (508) 376-6222.
Go Bowling! Ryan Family Amusements, at 1170 Main St., Millis is almost never closed. Take the kids for some candlepin bowling, and then blow off some extra energy with the arcade games. Hours are 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. – Midnight Friday Saturday. Ficco’s and Bowladrome, on Rte. 140 in Franklin, also offers candlepin bowling and is open 9 a.m. –10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. –11 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. –10 p.m. on Sunday.
Shoot Some Arrows! Ace Archers, Inc., at 131 Morse St. in Foxboro offers archery classes and practice (although beginners are advised to take one of the beginning archery classes on the second and fourth Saturdays before taking additional classes or using practice time. Hours are a bit unusual, so for more information, visit www.acearchers.com or call (508) 697-5647 for vacation week details.
Paint Some Pottery! Let the kids get creative at The Clayroom, located at 930 Main Street on the corner of 1A and Rte. 27 in Walpole. The hours are 12-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, or Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Appointments are not necessary and all ages are welcome to paint a piece of bisque pottery from the shelves. You pay for the cost of the piece, plus an $8 fee per painter, which covers paint, brushes, stencils, sponges, squeezebottles, glazing, firing and studio space and time. Call (508) 660-1110 or visit http://clayroom.biz/index.html for more details.
St. Vincent dePaul Monthly Food Collection Feb. 2 & 3 The Society of St. Vincent dePaul of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin will hold its monthly food collection at all Masses the weekend of February 2 and 3, 2013. Items may be may be left in the Conference Room located downstairs in the rear of the church itself any time on these dates. If it’s more convenient, donations may be left in the marked boxes at the doors of the main part of the church. SVdP’s pantry cannot accept candy, soda, dented cans, anything perishable or beyond its expiration
date and all donations must be in the original packaging. Items in these categories must be discarded. This month, our needs are paper products, bottles of juice and children’s diapers, size 2 and up. St. Vincent dePaul helps anyone who asks for assistance by doing what it can to make life easier for those in need. Thank you for your concern and compassion.
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2013 Could Spell Disaster for Your Estate Plan! Guru Bar and Grill The Biggest Mistakes Seniors and Boomers Make in Estate & Asset Protection Planning...and How to Avoid Them:
Part Two. Last time, we covered some very important information regarding your Estate & Asset Protection planning. However, we were just getting started! There’s so much more truly VITAL information to know. Even with this final installment, we will have barely scratched the surface! Please do yourself AND your family a big favor and complete your estate & asset protection education and review. Once you’ve absorbed these critical points you’ll know how important it is for you to follow up with us at Dennis Sullivan & Associates “for Guaranteed Education, Value, and Lifetime Protection”.
Mistake No. 7 Not Planning for Disability If you become disabled, what will happen to your family? Who will make your financial and health care decisions? No One! Your family will be forced to spend thousands to go to court to appoint a guardian or conservator just to be allowed to participate in your health care and financial decisions. Leaving it up to the court will cost ten times as much as it should! Because of HIPAA concerns, many hospitals do not accept your out of date disability documents! The most effective way to avoid this disaster is to have updated, current disability documents ready when you need them.
Mistake No. 8: Waiting Too Long to Capture Your Opportunity to Protect Your Assets Baby boomers are retiring in record numbers! Longer life expectancies and the average age
getting older and older are creating an increasing demand on benefits from Medicare and Medicaid. The Congressional Budget Office is now reviewing a proposal that would allow the government a bigger share of your home and life savings. If you don’t act BEFORE the law is changed you may be stuck with a 10-year look back period. If you act now, your home, spouse and life savings can be protected with the current 5 year look back period. Learn more. Call us before it’s too late at (781)-2372815.
Mistake No. 9: Not Planning to Protect Children and Grandchildren's Inheritances Creditors, law suits, divorce? Who will inherit your assets? Will your beneficiaries be disinherited by a divorce? Will they be pressured to gifts they otherwise would not want to make? Will your beneficiaries make high-risk investments or loans? Will they get sued and lose everything? Take action to protect your beneficiaries’ inheritance from the reach of creditors, law suits and even divorce. Our team of professionals has helped hundreds of Massachusetts families do exactly that. Let us help you plan for what is sure to come!
Mistake No. 10: Not Having Emergency Contact Information Available 67% of the time, advanced directives are not available when needed according to the American Medical Association. Too often EMTs and hospitals do not have the proper federal authorization to speak with your spouse or representative on your behalf! You may have NO VOICE at your most critical time of need! Be certain both
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Holds Ribbon Cutting Guru Bar and Grill, 30 Main St., Franklin, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting event organized by The United Regional Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. The restaurant serves “Indian Fare with Flair.” Pictured at the ribbon cutting from left to right are: Rich Frongillo of Tinetrix, Lou Moccia of Putnam Investments, Susan Russo of Little Green Phone Book, Ralph Arguin of Country Gardens, Joe Kapples, Jim Schultz of Fairway Independent Mortgage Associates, Natalie Roy of the office of State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, Janet Letourneau of Peak Performers, Steve Cooke of Kuehne & Nagle Inc., Lisa Piana of Downtown Franklin Partnership, Kelly Rovedo and Sandeep Sidhu, both of Guru Bar and Grill, Ed McDonough of Executive Coaching, Dave Miles of Miles Internet Marketing, Jack McCarthy of Bristol County Savings Bank, Franklin Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting, Mike Kerrigan of Edward Jones Investments, Carl Scheinman of Dean Bank, and Olga Allen of The United Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Mistake No. 12: Leaving Your Home Unprotected YOU COULD LOSE YOUR HOME! If you get sick and need nursing home care and aren’t ready, you’ll be forced to pay back nursing home and medical costs by any means necessary! You can keep your home off the auction block but you must act quickly. The Congressional Budget Office is now considering a significant reduction in the home equity exemption that exists today. Don’t allow your home to be sold at auction by creditors. Call our offices and beat the CBO to the punch! (781)-2372815. Protect your life savings and avoid disastrous estate planning mistakes, attend one of our free Trust, Estate & Asset Protection workshops. Call 800-964-4295 (24/7) or to register online visit www.DSullivan.com. For the full article on the Top Mistakes Seniors and Boomers Make in Estate and Asset Protection Planning, Please visit www.DSullivan.com/Top-Mitakes.
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Franklin Food Pantry Phone-A-Thon The Franklin Food Pantry will be conducting it’s annual Phone-A-Thon on Saturday(s) February 9th and 16th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is The Pantry’s largest fundraiser, last year raising over $12,600 to support Franklin families in need. This year’s goal is to surpass last year’s total by 20% to provide funding for the 40% increase in clients receiving assistance. Each month, 600 households rely on The Pantry to supplement their food and household needs, 38% of those served are children.
Dean College has once again generously donated the use of their facility for the call center. When volunteers call, local residents will see “Dean College” appear on their caller ID’s. As always, donations of money, non-perishable food, or household items are most welcome. Volunteers are still needed for the Phone-A-Thon, for more information, call the Phone-A-Thon hotline @ (508) 528-3115 (Ext.5] or email, bob@franklinfoodpantry.org.
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Winter Brings Additional Hazards By reBeCCa KenSiL
Hypothermia
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Winter in New England is a time when people can enjoy skating, skiing, sledding, and hiking. The snow and ice provide many opportunities for adventures, but these trips also have hazards, as two local hikers recently learned.
The signs A scare during winter activities is hypothermia, which can turn fatal when the body temperature continually drops. First tell-tale symptoms are loss of motor skills and shivering. Often, those with hypothermia will want to lie down. Next, one may mumble/grumble about their discomfort. If the condition becomes severe, he or she will shiver vigorously, and then suddenly stop trembling. The skin will become bluish-colored and the pulse weak.
The signs Another danger is frostbite. Frostbitten tissue may be white, numb, and soft in mild cases, and can be warmed by direct contact with another’s skin. Severe frostbite is hard, and professional medical attention is needed.
At the beginning of January, two hikers, Seamus Cuddy, 18, and Michael Agnello, 17, were stuck 30 feet above the ground on Joe’s Rock in Wrentham. One hiker grasped a branch with two hands and had two feet on the cliff. The other hiker sat in a small crevice. Joe’s Rock is a notable hiking spot in Wrentham. It has a 220-degree view of Boston and Rhode Island, and the rock’s 490-foot elevation is the highest in Wrentham. Despite being an attractive hiking spot, it is dangerous. Fortunately, they were able to dial 911 and receive help. The duo had climbed the rock before, but never in winter. In addition to being trapped in a difficult spot, they were at risk of hypothermia, which is just one danger of winter activities. Below are some precautionary tips from Appalachian Mountain Club’s Guide to Winter Hiking & Camping, so local adventurers can be prepared when bracing the winter elements.
How to help To help someone with a mild case, bring the person to a warm and dry environment (ex. tent and sleeping bag). Give him or her dry clothes. Body heat helps, so stay close. Warm water bottles can be placed in armpits and at feet. Also, give him/her bits of food and sips of warm drink. Able victims can do some situps to generate body heat. Severe cases For severe cases, make sure they receive professional emergency help immediately. Treat the person carefully. Do not make him/her exercise or eat. Focus on insulating the person with sleeping bags, blankets, hats, and fleece jackets. Wrap a tarp, tent, or reflective blanket around the victim so only the face is exposed. Then, figure out an evacuation plan.
How to help Be sure to insulate the tissue to avoid further damage. The area may also be put in a 105 degree hot bath, but only if there is no chance of refreezing, which would cause more damage. How to prevent To avoid frostbite, cover skin when it is cold and windy. Frostbite often occurs in parts like the ears, nose, toes, and fingers, so wear gloves/mittens, a face mask, and goggles. If the temperature is below zero, avoid contact with liquid. Especially avoid fuel or metal fuel canisters, which can cause frostbite instantly. There are also many snow and ice hazards in the winter. Try to avoid these winter traps: Falling ice Be aware when traveling below cliffs and trees, where ice might fall down, and do not linger. This is especially true after an ice storm or when the sun is shining on the ice overhead. Wear a helmet if you have to cross through these dangerous areas. Undercut Snow Sometimes snow seems to cover the
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ground, but the layer is actually thin because snow below melts quicker than the top layer. Streams may undercut the snow, which could mean an icy plunge into water. Avoid the lowest valleys. Probe the snow with a pole or ski to check what is ahead. Winter Storms One should seek shelter from the wind if trapped in a winter storm. Find shelter beside large rocks or in the middle of mature trees. However, make sure to check that trees are not dead and likely to fall. If possible, set up a tent or snow trench and stay dry and hydrated. Whiteouts When wind whips snow around so that everything is white, this can ruin one’s sense of direction. Figure out where the landmarks are before the wind picks up, and use your compass for navigation. avalanches Avalanches are large amounts of snow sliding down a slope. Most slopes that avalanche are between 30-45 degrees and are treeless. Avoid avalanche-prone areas a full-day after high winds with rain, heavy snowfall, or quick thaws. The best way to learn about avalanches is to take a seminar. These are just a few tips to keep in mind when hiking in the winter. There are many potential problems, so take every precaution. Courses and certifications in hiking and first-aid are recommended for hikers.
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Great Winter Excursions By reBeCCa KenSiL Are you looking for something active to do this winter? There are many fun activities to do in the colder months, such as hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing. Luckily, there is no need to drive out to western Massachusetts to go on an outdoor adventure in the snow. Here are three great local places in southeastern Massachusetts to visit. noon Hill is a 204-acre open space preserve located in Medfield and managed by non-profit organization, The Trustees of Reservations. The preserve is defined by wetlands, pools, boulders, Oak-hickory forest, rocky ledges, and steep ravines, so it can be a tougher trek for adventurers. It has 4.5 miles of trails available for hiking, snowshoeing, and skiing. Another highlight is that Noon Hill connects to the 200mile Bay Circuit Trail, which passes through Boston suburbs all the way from Plum Island on the North Shore to Duxbury on the South Shore. The Bay Circuit Trail also passes over the summit of 370-foot Noon Hill. Here, open ledges offer views of Norfolk, Walpole, and Great Blue Hill. Be sure to check out Holt Pond, a constructed mill pond that was built in 1764 to service colonial-era mills, or the waters-edge views of Charles River for a splash of fun. Open sunrise to sunset. Noon Hill Ave., Norfolk, MA, (508) 785-0339, thetrustees.org. F. gilbert Hills State Forest. Characterized by oak and pine, this forest has 1,027 acres in Foxboro and Wrentham. This area is a good location for long-distance hiking, as it provides 23 miles of trails. The Warner Trail, for example, leads from Norfolk County through Rhode Island. Additionally, this forest connects to Franklin and Wrentham State Forests. These are minimally developed properties and are great for more hiking, skiing, snowshoeing. Open 8 – 5 p.m. 45 Mill St. Foxboro, (508) 543-5850, mass.gov. The Blue Hills Reservation Located only minutes from busy downtown Boston, this reservation is expansive. The location has more than 7,000 acres and covers areas of Milton, Randolph, Quincy, and Dedham. In addition, the area has 125 miles of trails. This reservation also has many scenic views. The Great Blue Hill, for instance, is 635 feet tall, and visitors can see over the entire city area. Plus, there are 22 smaller Blue Hills to explore. This reservation provides many outdoor activities, such as ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking. For a break from the outdoor activities, check out the science center and museum at Blue Hill. Open dawn until dusk. 695 Hillside St., Milton, (617) 698-1802, mass.gov.
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Culinary Cabaret Food & Wine Event Showcases Culinary & Performing Arts Milford, MA – The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Culinary Cabaret on Friday, March 8, from 7-10 p.m. at Clarke, The Ultimate Kitchen Resource and Culinary Center, 393 Fortune Boulevard in Milford. The evening features inspired cuisine and creative cooking demonstrations by area culinarians, wine tastings, and entertainment by Electric Youth and FPAC guest artists. Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth, an elite ensemble of talented singer-dancers, and their 2013 Asia Tour. Culinary Cabaret 2013 marks the return of this signature event following a successful debut last year at Clarke. This year, FPAC is
pleased to shine a light on the Franklin Food Pantry (FFP) at the Culinary Cabaret event and help launch the new Sponsor-a-Shelf program. The initiative promotes community involvement in meeting the needs of Pantry clients by enlisting the commitment of business and civic organizations to sponsor a shelf at the pantry and help stock particular items for a designated period of time.
tertainment spotlights on “Dr. Oz” and Martha Stewart Radio, among others. His Culinary Bad Boy Productions offers catering services, cooking courses and demonstrations. Chef Nirschel has worked with acclaimed chefs Bobby Flay, Alton Brown, Giada De Laurentiis, Guy Fieri, Robert Irvine and Paula Dean. He has served as personal chef for Mr. Sean “Puffy” Combs.
This year’s food and wine event will also showcase Celebrity Chef Christopher Nirschel, featured nationally on CNN, NBC, FOX, VH1 and The Food Network. Chef Nirschel competed on Season 7 of “Food Network Star” and has been featured in Food and En-
Culinary Cabaret event partners include Artistry Boston Catering and Events, The Cake Bar, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Panzano Provviste e Vino, Sabine’s Cuisine Personalized Chef Services, Tavolino, 3 Restaurant and Whole Foods Market.
Chef David LoMonaco of Whole Foods Market and actor Nick Paone are pictured in an interactive and entertaining cooking demonstration presented at last year's Culinary Cabaret event.
Clarke’s award-winning venue features a kitchen-theater classroom and gallery of designer kitchens, providing an inventive setting to eat, drink, learn, and celebrate.
Franklin Public Schools F.X. O’Regan (ECDC) Lottery Feb. 10th Applications for 2013-2014 School Year Due by February 8th The Francis X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is an integrated preschool program operated by the Franklin Public Schools and is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. The program is designed for children who are 3-5 years old. Parents and community involvement is an integral part of our preschool program. The highly trained staff provides a nurturing environment that utilizes a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the National Association of the Education of Young Children and Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care guidelines. Multi-sensory and hands-on experiences maximize learning opportunities in the areas of social/emotional, language, motor, cognitions, and daily living skills. The Francis X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center generally has more applications than openings. In order to make the application process fair, a lottery system is used. The lottery will take place by February 10, 2013.
Applications and additional information for the 2013-2014 school year can be obtained online at: www.franklin.k12.ma.us or at the E.C.D.C. 224 Oak Street (rear). All applications must be submitted prior to February 8th, 2013, and all applicants must be Franklin residents who are 3 years of age by August 31, 2013. Any questions, please call (508) 5418166 ext. 2938.
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Page 12 February 1 Tri-County Preschool Registration, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. main lobby of the school at 147 Pond Street, Franklin. February 1&2 Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Road, Walpole, www.footlighters.com February 2 St. Vincent dePaul Monthly Food Collection Small Art Works exhibition by Franklin Art Association Members opening reception, 2-4 p.m., Franklin Public Library Lower Level, 118 Main Street, Franklin, show will run February 2-16, MonThurs 9-8 Fri-Sat 9-5. February 3 Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) winter Family Concert Series: Jamie Barrett Presents Family Favorites, free interactive performance offered to the community at 1 p.m., 38 Main St., Franklin St. Vincent dePaul Monthly Food Collection February 6 Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting, New Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., watercolor painting demonstration by Wellesley artist Nan Rumpf (www.nanrumpf.com), from 6:309 p.m. with a business meeting starting at 6:45, the first Wednesday of each month, September through June. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, please email the FAA secretary at faasecretary@gmail.com or visit the website at www.franklinart.org Friends of Franklin Library Meeting, 7 p.m., downstairs meeting room of Franklin Public Library. All invited.
Calendar of Events February 7 Teen Advisory Board Meeting, Franklin Public Library, 6:30 p.m., All students in grades 6-12 invited. Help us plan teen programs, choose library materials, and promote the library. Light refreshments provided. Membership on this board will look great on job and college applications. Open to all students in grades 6-12. February 8 & 9 Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor, 8 p.m., Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Road, Walpole, www.footlighters.com February 9 Democratic Caucus, 9 a.m., Alumni Restaurant, All registered Democrats in Franklin as of Dec. 31, 2012 eligible to participate to elect delegates to Democratic Party’s 2013 Platform Convention on June 1st at Tsongas Arena in Lowell. Contact Denise Schultz, Caucus Chair at (508) 612-5950 Franklin Food Pantry Phone-AThon, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., pantry’s largest fundraiser for pantry’s 600 families served in Franklin, at Dean College phone bank, volunteers needed, call the Phone-A-Thon hotline @ (508) 528-3115 (Ext.5] or email, bob@franklinfoodpantry.org.
son of Attleboro, 5-7 p.m., Morini Gallery at MMAS Black Box Theatre, 377 North Main St., Mansfield, Mass. Exhibit will run through Feb. 24th. For more information call Mansfield Music and Arts Society (MMAS) at 508-339-2822 or online at www.mmas.org The Godfather of Boston Comedy: Don Gavin, The Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St., Norwood, http://norwoodstage.com February 10 Franklin School of the Performing Arts’ Electric Youth at Showcase Live!, Patriot Place, Foxboro, 6 p.m. Accompanied by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY will deliver a fully choreographed show with an extensive repertoire of classic rock, contemporary pop, country and Broadway hits. Tickets $18 - $37.50. To purchase, tickets call box office at (508) 528-8668. Table reservations are available for larger parties of 8, 12, or 20. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for dinner and best seat selection. Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor, 2 p.m., Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Road, Walpole, www.footlighters.com
The Nields, with special guest, Jesse Hanson, 8 p.m., Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, First Universalist Society Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, $20
February 13 Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, Community VNA, 10 Emory St., Attleboro, for caregivers and their loved ones, includes speakers, refreshments, support. Call (800) 220-0110 or visit www.communityvna.com.
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February 13-15 Casablanca, The Norwood Theatre, The Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St., Norwood, http://norwoodstage.com
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February 14 Sinatra & Ballroom Dancing featuring Mike Dutra, special for Valentine’s Day, Proctor Mansion Inn, 36 Common St., Wrentham, $99 per couple (plus tax & gratuity), includes hot & cold appetizers, light dessert & coffee & cash bar. Show plus overnight stay $199 per couple. Space limited. Visit www.proctormansioninn.com or call 877-384-1861 for details. and/or to make a reservation February 15 &16 Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor, 8 p.m., Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Road, Walpole, www.footlighters.com February 16 Franklin Food Pantry Phone-AThon, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., pantry’s largest fundraiser for pantry’s 600 families served in Franklin, at Dean College phone bank, volunteers needed, call the Phone-A-Thon hotline @ (508) 528-3115 (Ext.5] or email, bob@franklinfoodpantry.org. February 17 Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor, 2 p.m., Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Road, Walpole, www.footlighters.com February 20 Massachusetts Divorce – What to Know Before You Go, free seminar at 6:30 p.m. at Milford Town Library, 80 Spruce St., Milford. Hosted by Divorce Collaborative, LLC. Attendees to learn about divorce process options, including mediation, collaborative divorce and litigation, and topics such as child support, property division and a review of the new alimony statute. Space is limited. Register by email to cbussell@divorcecollaborative.com or call (877) 8421199. You may also sign up at www.divorcecollaborative.com. February 22 Choreographer’s Concert, Dean College Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance, For more information on Choreographer’s Concert or to register for a Master Class, visit www.dean.edu/DanceMomentum. February 23 Winter High Tea, 2-4 p.m., $28.50 per person plus tax & tip, Proctor Mansion Inn, 36 Common St., Wrentham, Reservations required. Visit www.proctormansioninn.com or call 877-384-1861 for details. and/or to make a reservation Dean College Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance Master Class, open to public, For more information on Choreographer’s Concert or to register for a Master Class, visit www.dean.edu/DanceMomentum. February 24 Solar Anniversary Celebration at FUSF, 12 p.m., 262 Chestnut St., Franklin, celebration marking 1st anniversary of Franklin Unitarian Society of Franklin’s solar electric system. Refreshments and info. available.
February 1, 2013 February 25 Parents’ Seminar: “Kindergarten, Here I Come,” Dean College Children’s Center, 7-9 p.m., Dean College Campus Guidrey Center, Emmons St., Franklin (parking at 89 W. Central St.), Panel focuses on developmental aspects of a child’s growth and which aspects gauge a child’s readiness for Kindergarten. Parents and educators encouraged to attend. Admission is $10 at door. Call (508) 541-1598. Let’s Laugh Today, 7:30 p.m., First Universalist Society Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, $5 donation to church; $10 maximum per family. Bring water. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. www.letslaughtoday.com. If you have any questions, just call them at (508) 660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. February 27 Craft Circle, 3:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Bring your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery or other projects to work on and meet others with similar interests. New group meets last Wednesday of each month. Romeo & Juliet, Dean College, 7:30 p.m., General admission pricing is $20, children 10 and under, $5. For ticket and information email boxoffice@dean.edu or call (508) 541-1605. Or visit www.dean.edu/performance. February 28 Romeo & Juliet, 7:30 p.m., Dean College, General admission pricing is $20, children 10 and under, $5. For ticket and information email boxoffice@dean.edu or call (508) 541-1605. Or visit www.dean.edu/performance. March 2 FPAC’s The Sound of Music, 7:30 p.m., Franklin’s Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, Tickets for The Sound of Music cost $30, $28 and $26. To purchase tickets, call (508) 5288668, visit the box office at The Spotlight Shop (34 Main Street, Franklin) or order online at www.FPAConline.com. March 3 FPAC’s The Sound of Music, 2 p.m., Franklin’s Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, Tickets for The Sound of Music cost $30, $28 and $26. To purchase tickets, call (508) 5288668, visit the box office at The Spotlight Shop (34 Main Street, Franklin) or order online at www.FPAConline.com. March 8 Culinary Cabaret, 7-10 p.m., Fundraiser by Franklin Performing Arts Company to support Electric Youth 2013 Asia Tour, includes creative cooking demonstrations by area chefs, entertainment by Electric Youth and guest artists, and puts spotlight on Franklin Food Pantry’s Sponsor-a-Shelf Program. Tickets $75 per person. Call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.electricyouth.com.
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Artist a Wild Flower, Rare Bird in Local Scene Pamela Ruby Russell’s Photos Celebrated in Norfolk, Franklin By J.D. O’Gara There’s no doubt. Pamela Ruby Russell is anything but conventional. When you meet her, you know you’ve encountered a force of nature, a flash of light and color that flits in and out of the picture like a hummingbird. Conversation with her is a fast-moving carnival ride, with bursts of passion, warmth and enthusiasm. Trying to describe her isn’t easy, but luckily, she documents the emotional experience of being Pamela through photographs and music. And it’s a beautiful view One can easily mistake Russell’s ephemeral nature – the velocity and intensity with which she puts forth her thoughts – as being frivolous. That is, until they experience her work. Vivid color and crisp images invite the viewer to linger in her photos, from a breathtaking panorama of ocean, a tropical jaunt into a lush Technicolor green jungle, or a doorway into the tiny world of a leaf bug. Russell’s photographs are truly a glimpse of the world through her eyes.
tion entitled “As the River Flows, So Flows the Man.” Although her photography has won many awards over the years, Russell doesn’t define herself by it, saying her music is equally important to her as an artist. After honing her photo skills while living in Provincetown and the French West Indies, Pamela put down roots in Boston, studying voice and piano with Dante Pavone, Mark Baxter and others. Performing her first music gig at 32, Russell spent time in the Boston music scene with her various rock bands and recording. Although never released commercially, tracks from those early studio sessions grabbed the Award-winning photographer and singer/songwriter Pamela Ruby Russell attention of famed DJ Joe is a splash of color on the suburban horizon of historic Norfolk, Mass. Viglione and WBCN’s Carter Alan, making her a Featured “When you’re an artist, you’re an greatest gift you can ask for.” Rus- Local Artist. She later recorded, interpreter,” says Russell. “You sell adds, with a laugh, “getting Highway of Dreams (www.CDtake in information, happy or sad. paid also helps!” Baby.com/rubytunes and iTunes) You translate it into your language with her co-producer Peter Calo, After being encouraged to exand share it. You’re responsive to Carly Simon’s guitarist, along press herself by a college acting the world around you, how it with musicians from nine differcoach, Russell first took to the road makes you feel and then you put it with her camera photographing the ent countries. out there in whatever medium Hudson River coastline through Currently the Vice Chair of Norworks for you. If you touch one four seasons. The result was her folk’s Democratic Town Commitperson with your art, that’s the first New York one-woman exhibi- tee, Pamela’s proud of being a
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This past fall, Russell asked 26 local artists to share their work in her “Ruby & Friends’ Second Annual Art Exhibition,� which she curated and hosted at Norfolk’s Pamela’s husband, respected asPublic Library with fellow photrologer Eric Linter, describes tographer Janet Casey from MedPamela as “a rare creature on this field. Russell’s own work has Russell will often use Photoshop to bring the color in her photos. Her Gift out Certificates planet.� Gift Certificates been shown at the Franklin Art objective in doing so, she says, is to present the emotion she felt when she Available Available Center, Zullo Gallery in Medfield, had profoundly inspiring took the picture. “I’ve $FOUSBM 4USFFU /PSXPPE t t XXX OPSXPPETUBHF DPN $FOUSBM 4USFFU /PSXPPE t t XXX OPSXPPETUBHF DPN #PY 0GmDF )PVST .POEBZ 'SJEBZ BN QN QN the Attleboro Museum, Cobwebs influences in my life,� says Rus#PY 0GmDF )PVST .POEBZ 'SJEBZ BN QN QN Antiques in Boston, and Provi- sell. “I’ve been lucky to have Pamela Ruby Russell can be condence’s Tsetse Gallery to name a found amazing teachers. It’s a tive and healing. Perhaps that’s the result of living a long time and tacted at: few venues. She’s won numerous The acclaimed, groundbreaking “that pushes Broadway in new great honormusical and blessing to be a Russell spent a lot o time with this The acclaimed, groundbreaking musical “that pushes Broadway in directions� new (Rolling Stone). With a thrilling contemporary score, Next to allowing myself to be grateful and pamelarussellphotos@gmail.com awards, amongscore, them first in vessel of creativity and to know directions� (Rolling contemporary Next toprizes little fellow, she says,Stone). callingWith the a thrilling Normal is an emotional powerhouse of a musical about a family trying to respect what comes through me.� and on Facebook. Stony about Brook Camera Club Normal is an emotional powerhouse of a musical a family trying to carecomthat and what I share finished product “Afternoon take of themselves each other. can be construc-
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Stony Brook Announces Its February Programming Turtle Trekkers: Saturdays, February 2nd and 16th, from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. This month’s themes: Exploring Shadows/Let It Snow. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $8m/$10nm per adult/child pair Home Tweet Home: Saturday, February 2nd, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Time to do something sweet for the tweets! February is a perfect time to help our local birds by building a
place to live. We will talk about what birds are looking for in a home and then assemble a bird house. After you build your birdhouse, you can take it home and paint it. Minimum age 6. Fee includes materials to build one birdhouse. Fee: $25m/$29nm per adult/child Sweets for the Tweets: Saturday, February 9th, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. And now some tweets (I mean treats) for the tweets! We will make a variety of edibles for birds with seeds, dried fruits, popcorn and other items. You can either bring your treat home or hang it at Stony Brook. We will end with a short walk to look for birds. Minimum age 6. Parents free. Fee: $6m/$8nm per child. Tales and Trails: Tuesday, February 12th, from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Each day we will explore a different nature theme through stories, activities, and an investigation of Stony Brook trails. This program will encourage curiosity about the natural world and will introduce the observation skills that can turn every walk into a fulfilling and educational experience. Please make sure to bring appropriate clothing for the winter’s walk. Drop-off program, but parents
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ular views of eagles as they perch on trees at such locations as Gillette Castle State Park and near the Goodspeed Opera House. Then relax and warm up as we enjoy brunch at the famous Griswold Inn in Essex, CT. Bring binoculars and a spotting scope if you have one. Price includes brunch. Fee: $79m/$90nm per person Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at (508) 528-3140. Register by phone, email (stonybrook@massaudubon.org), fax (508-553-3864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.
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Many of us may one day need cataract surgery. A cataract happens when the clear lens inside our eyes becomes cloudy, causing problems with reading and seeing well in the dark, in particular when driving. Modern cataract surgery is now more than replacing the cloudy lens with a clear lens implant. While achieving this goal, we can also correct vision problems, including the need to wear glasses for reading and astigmatism. Astigmatism describes visual blur caused by a cornea that is oblong instead of spherical. The cornea is the clear structure in front of our eyes, and is the window through which light goes inside the eye. When there is astigmatism, the cornea is football shaped (different
with astigmatism will still need glasses for far and near after cataract surgery if a standard lens is used because standard lenses do not correct astigmatism.
lines of curvature) instead of basketball shaped (same lines of curvature no matter how you look at the basketball). Astigmatism is present in many people as a natural part of their eyeglass prescription. Patients that are nearsighted and farsighted can also have astigmatism. Astigmatism causes blurred vision at near and far, but is easily corrected by glasses or contact lenses. When a patient without astigmatism has cataract surgery, the standard implant lenses result in excellent distance vision. Patients
There are currently three good choices to reduce or eliminate astigmatism in cataract surgery, leaving a patient with clearer vision without glasses or contact lenses. When we correct astigmatism in the setting of cataract surgery, patients are generally very happy and they need their glasses less often than before…and in many cases they don’t need the glasses at all. Here are the 3 ways we can correct the cataract and astigmatism:
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For patients with higher amounts of astigmatism, a Toric Intraocular Lens implant can reduce astigmatism. A Toric implant is a high tech implant that corrects astigmatism. Instead of correcting astigmatism in the cornea like limbal relaxing incisions, these specialty lens implants correct astigmatism at the lens plane. After removing the cloudy lens, we replace this lens with this special Toric implant so as to correct both the cataract and the astigmatism in one single procedure.
incisions on the cornea to correct a moderate amount of astigmatism. We use computer programs to attempt precision corrections of smaller amounts of astigmatism. At the time of surgery, we will simply make small relaxing incisions using a state-of-the art femtosecond laser available in few and select centers only. We are glad to have access to this laser and offer this procedure to our patients. Not only do we use the laser to correct astigmatism, but the same laser can perform a blade-free procedure, in essence performing the entire procedure without the need for manual blades, and relying on the accuracy and precision of the femtosecond laser to perform many steps of the surgery. Limbal relaxing incisions work well, but if patients have larger degrees of astigmatism, limbal relaxing incisions are not powerful enough.
Laser Vision Correction We can perform Laser Vision Correction to reduce or eliminate astigmatism. In this case, we give a chance to the eye to heal and then correct the astigmatism with laser vision correction. At times, a limbal relaxing incision or a Toric implant can leave a small amount of residual astigmatism. We can eliminate this residual astigmatism with laser vision
correction. Patients feel comfortable that if they are left with a small amount of astigmatism, there is a safe, precise and effective method to try to achieve as perfect of a result as possible. If a patient elects to have a standard intraocular lens and later decides that astigmatism reduction is something that they desire, Laser Vision Correction can also be used to eliminate it. If you have cataracts and astigmatism, there is an answer for you. We have three unique techniques to eliminate or reduce astigmatism. All have been tested and the results are impressive. 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. We are proud to bring this technology to the area allowing us to correct the cataract and astigmatism all in one procedure.
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Living Healthy Encourage Children to Floss Learning to brush their own teeth is a lesson all children must master. Although parents ultimately may have children who become proficient at brushing their own teeth, getting them to floss is generally more difficult.
tentimes, these foods become lodged between the teeth or on the surface of molars. If left in contact with the teeth for too long, food particles become a source of carbohydrates for oral bacteria, and cavities may appear as a result.
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 41 percent of children aged 2 to 11 had tooth decay in their first teeth. Dental caries are common among children, likely because they have not become proficient at taking care of their teeth.
To remove food particles from between the teeth, children must floss, advises the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists. It is recommended that parents help their children to floss as soon as two teeth are touching and continue to do so until the child is around the age of 8, when a child should have enough dexterity to do it on his or her own.
Soft, sticky foods are commonplace in young kids' diets, and these can promote decay. Even well-intentioned gummy vitamins can be sources of dental decay. Of-
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oral health throughout life. Despite being so important, many parents fail to encourage flossing or are at a loss as to how to make it enjoyable and effective. Although regular dental floss is one of the first tools for flossing, the dexterity required to wind the floss around little fingers and then thoroughly clean the teeth may discourage children. Parents can look into the wide array of flossing helpers available at the store. In fact, many age-appropriate flossers are now available that feature fun designs and smaller profiles to fit into kids' mouths more easily. Flossers may be attached to a handle to make back teeth more accessible and promote more effective flossing. Manufacturers such as DenTek, Butler GUM, Plackers Kids, Dr. Fresh, Oral-B, and Brush
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Engineering Students Present Project at MASC/MASS Conference Five Tri-County RVTHS Engineering seniors recently presented their work solving zero gravity problems through the HUNCH (High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware) program at the 48th Annual MASC/MASS (Massachusetts Association of School Committees/Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents) Joint Conference.
“I was incredibly proud of our students, who volunteered to make the presentation and were the only student group at the conference. It was a great opportunity for them to share their work with HUNCH and a credit to Jean George, our Career Technical Coordinator, and Mohammed Bakr, one of our Engineering Instructors.” Engineering seniors Shannon Croatto and Patrick McLaughlin of Franklin, Jake Billington and Adam Civilinski of North Attleboro, and Lukas Hawkins of Sherborn made the presentation on Thursday, November 8. The students explained the HUNCH program and its objectives and showcased the prototypes they’ve created for two microgravity experiments that have been approved by HUNCH.
The conference was held from November 7-10 in Hyannis, MA and was attended by school superintendents and school committee members from across the state. In fall of 2011, Tri-County was chosen by NASA as the only school in the Northeast to have their Engineering Program participate in the HUNCH program. HUNCH partners with NASA at Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, and schools across the nation, allowing students to fabricate realworld products for NASA utilizing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) skills. NASA supplies the materials and mentors to design, fabricate and document the experiments and the selected schools supply the technical direction, safe working environment, and commitment to accomplish their task.
Tri-County Engineering Instructor Mohammed Bakr said that his students’ work on the HUNCH zero gravity problems has been an ongoing extracurricular activity for the past 12 months and generated interest from conference attendees. “There were 70 people in the audience engaged in the students’ presentation. Afterwards, we received very positive feedback. The success of this program in our school is a measure of how successful it can be for other schools in the future. It also has a huge application to STEM curriculum and
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4 Renowned Dancers to Judge Dean’s “Choreographers’ Concert” Master Classes to Be Offered to Public In the spirit of “So, You Think You Can Dance,” “America’s Got Talent,” and other popular reality shows, the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance at Dean College presents Choreographers’ Concert on Friday, February 22, 2013, featuring Dean College dance students and renowned guest choreographer judges. Additionally, Dean College will host Master Classes open to the public on February 23, 2013. “Dancers and dance lovers in the community should mark Feb. 22nd and 23rd in their calendars as an important and inspiring weekend of dance,” said Julianne Pedersen-O’Brien, Dean of the School of Dance. Dancers will get the chance to take classes in Broadway Jazz, Afro-Modern, Contemporary, and Modern Repertory from renowned performer/choreographers, as well as participate in a talk back session with the artists.”
The two-day dance event features Shaness Kemp, Theresa Ruth-Howard, Iquail Shaheed and Ronald Todorowski. Shaness Kemp is a member of the Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, and the Kariamu and Company traditions; and has performed with Philadanco and Rennie Harris Puremovement. She has taught for many well-known programs within the United States and as far as the Bahamas. Theresa Ruth Howard dances with the Dance Theatre of Harlem, Donald Byrd, Armitage!, and Gone Dance. Additionally, she writes for Dance Magazine, and is a faculty member at the Ailey school. Iquail Shaheed is the founder and artistic director of DANCE IQUAIL!. He has earned scholarships to The Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, The Martha Graham Center for Contemporary
Dance, the Paul Taylor School, The Juilliard School, among many others. Iquail has performed on Broadway productions including Hot Feet, The Lion King, and Purlie, in addition to stints on film, television, and print. Ronald Todorowski comes to Dean College as a seasoned veteran on Broadway and an assistant of Mia Michaels and Twyla Tharp. His Broadway credits include Come Fly Away, Guys and Dolls, The Times They are A-Changin;, Movin’ Out, Wicked! and Footloose. Pedersen-O’Brien added, “it is an affordable and exciting day of dancing and learning about dance, and it is an honor to bring these guest to the regional community! It is a dance weekend not to be missed.” For more information on Choreographer’s Concert or to register for a Master Class, visit www.dean.edu/DanceMomentum.
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February Programs for Youth at the Franklin Public Library Our regularly scheduled programs have something for every age group throughout the week.
Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Wee Read This thirty minute storytime is for independent 3, 4, & 5-year-olds who are invited to attend "on their own." It features stories, songs, fingerplays, and other interactive activities to encourage reading and promote literacy. No registration is required.
Mondays at 3:30 p.m.
rhymes, songs, puppets, and more to promote the learning process of babies and toddlers. This program is designed for children up to two-years-old along with their caregiver. No registration is required.
Thursday, February 14th, 2013 Happy Valentine’s Day! Join us for a special game of Valentine Bingo.
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
Family Drum-Fun-circle for all ages at 10:30 a.m.
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Terrific Twos Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and activities for children who are two-years-old. No registration is required.
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Teen advisory Board (T.a.B.) at 6:30 P.m.
For ages 6, 7 & 8, come to the library and see what original masterpieces you can make. A short story and different craft will be offered each week during this thirty minute program. Try crafting your own photo frames, doing creative doodling, making puzzles, and much more! No registration is required.
Calling all teens: this is your chance to tell us what to do! One evening a month come help us plan teen programs, choose materials, and promote the library and we will provide the snacks. Membership looks great on job and college applications. Open to all!
Monday, February 4th, 2013
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Story and craft
“Valentine’s Day Wreath” Join us to make a unique wreath that celebrates Valentine’s Day.
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Stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 4 and 5 who are able to attend "on their own." This program lasts around 45 minutes. No registration is required.
Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.
Brrrr…its cold outside! Come to the library and make a warm scarf.
Monday, February 25th, 2013 “Ducktivities” Come and see all of the things you can make with Duct Tape!
Fun club This program is designed for tweens ages 8 to 12 years old and will feature different games, contests, and crafts each week. No registration is required.
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
February Programs for Adults at the Franklin Public Library
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Come join the new “Craft Circle” beginning Wednesday, February 27th at 3:30 p.m. Bring your knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, embroidery, or other projects to work on and meet others with similar interests and great ideas. This group is open to all ages.
Winter carnival for all ages at 3:30 p.m. Come in out of the cold to enjoy our indoor Winter Carnival featuring games, music, crafts, henna tattoos, face painting, refreshments, and more.
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 Haunts, Haints, and Hollers: Scary Stories to Rattle Your Bones for ages 8 to 12 at 6:30 p.m. International storyteller, Rona Leventhal, will reach into her large bag of multi-cultural stories to share a dramatic and exuberant experience. In this show you will find all manner of haints, dead folk, shape shifters, and mysterious players…from the spooky and eerie to the silly and transformative. This program contains some scary content that may frighten younger children.
Thursday, February 21st, 2013 Drop-in craft for all ages at 10:30 a.m.
Kindle eReaders – Tuesday, February 12th at 6:30 p.m. This program will look at the Overdrive ebook service provided by the Minuteman Library Network and the Franklin Public Library. eBooks can be checked out and downloaded from Overdrive and then transferred to Kindle devices. nook eReaders – Tuesday, February 26th at 6:30 p.m. This program will look at the Overdrive ebook service provided by the Minuteman Library Network and the Franklin Public Library. eBooks can be checked out and downloaded from Overdrive and then transferred to Nooks, iPods, and other portable devices.
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Franklin American Legion Aims to Help Community By J.D. O’Gara The Franklin American Legion Edward L. Grant Post 75, which was resurrected last year after being dormant for 25 years, has been busy helping the community this past year. Named for Franklin resident Edward L. Grant, who was the first major league baseball player to be killed in action in WWI (www.baseballrequiliary.org), the post meets the first Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Franklin United Methodist Church at 82 West Central Street, According to Matt McGrath, member and post historian, the Legionnaires have been busy this year, and they’re hoping to continue to be of service to Franklin residents, and especially veterans. The more active members they have, he says, the more they can do for the community, so veterans, especially those back from Iraq and Afghanistan, are invited to come on down and join forces to keep positive momentum going. “Anyone who has had one day of active duty in a time of war is eligible,� says McGrath. “Anyone who’s served in the military since 1990 is eligible.�
“We probably have a membership of about 40 right now, but probably about 15 show up at the meetings regularly,� says McGrath. He points out that the Post was active this year, with its Color Guard a part of the Memorial and July 4th parades in town, as well as having posted colors at a Tri-County game in Wrentham in November. On top of sponsoring a baseball team in town, the Post has also participated in the St. Jude’s Children’s Walk in June, arranged for local students to attend a Junior State Police Program, and banded together to take a fellow veteran’s family under its wing at Christmastime. The Post has reached out to returning veterans, partnering with Franklin Veteran’s Services Agent Bob Fahey to put together a letter letting returning soldiers know what services are available to them. “There are so many (soldiers) coming back from the war that don’t realize how much help we can be for them,� says Ron Arpino, Senior Vice Commander of Post 75. “This is an extension of what you were in the service. You’re still doing it for your country. We’re trying to help other veterans, and that’s impor-
tant. All these guys that spent all this time for us, I think they’re owed something.� Arpino and McGrath say the Post is planning on reaching out to veterans at the VA Hospital in West Roxbury or Brockton in the coming year. Helping vets is a big goal for the Franklin American Legion, says McGrath. “Rather than go out and do it by yourself, the legion gives you an organizational structure to do it in.� “Bob Fahey does a great job at (helping veterans in Franklin),� says McGrath. “We want to be able to support him in his efforts, make sure people know about resources and help them through the maze. Another thing we want to start trying to do soon is provide rides for people to get back and forth to the VA Hospital.� Arpino explains that the more people who get involved, the more the Post can do, with less work upon organizers. “I think what happens a lot of times is people become complacent. (Participation) gets less and less, and finally, there’s nobody that shows up. In the past year, we’ve done a lot, but we need to do more,� he says.
“We want to keep people together socially, and we’re trying to get some people to volunteer to visit VA Hospitals.� Arpino also explains that the local Medway American Legion, whose building is in the process of being sold, is beginning to work together with Franklin. Medway’s Commander, Doug Wahl, has been attending the Franklin meetings. “We’re trying to start some functions to get people involved,� says Arpino. “The problem is,
The Franklin American Legion Edward L. Grant Post 75 has a web page, mapost75.com, and can be reached at mapost75@gmail.com. The next meeting is February 4th.
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2013 Could Spell Disaster for Your Estate Plan! The Biggest Mistakes Seniors and Boomers Make in Estate & Asset Protection Planning...and How to Avoid Them:
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Dean College to Present Rom eo & Juliet Show dates scheduled for February 27 – March 3 Dean College is pleased to announce that its third student production of the 2012-2013 academic year is the classic drama, Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare Tickets are affordably priced, with a range of show dates and times, and the production is backed by the renowned reputation of Dean’s Theatre program. The College invites the public to make plans now to see a performance of Romeo and Juliet and enjoy this tale of “star crossed lovers”. Directed by Craig Handel, who teaches Acting and Directing at Dean College, Romeo and Juliet will involve Dean students both on
stage, and in all aspects of the production including stage and house managing, lighting, sound design, costume, and back stage help. Students who take advantage of performance and production opportunities typically are studying degree programs in Theatre, Arts and Entertainment Management, Dance and Communications that encompass Dean College’s Schools of Dance and the Arts. “We’re excited to bring Romeo and Juliet to the Franklin area,” says Daniel Kozar, Program Director of Theatre at Dean College. “It is Shakespeare’s definitive look at young love in a contemporary setting.” Through the hate of warring factions, in defiance of their families
and in secrecy from even their closest friends, a young couple risks all they have to be together. Romeo and Juliet, is one of Shakespeare's most thrilling and popular plays, it confronts each new generation with its passion and force. All performances are reserved seating and it is strongly recommended that tickets be purchased prior to the performance. General admission pricing is $20, children 10 and under, $5. Show times are February 27-March 2 at 7:30 p.m. with matinee shows on March 23 at 2 p.m..
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practices, designed around the needs of each group. Then will come five weeks of game play, with a focus on good sportsmanship. Groups will meet by age, as follows:
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Franklin Sports Colace: Mental Toughness Key To Franklin’s Wrestling Success By Ken HaMWey Carmine Colace has been Franklin High’s wrestling coach for the last 32 years and it’s obvious he knows what ingredients are necessary to build a successful team. During the 51-year-old’s tenure, the Panthers have won 15 Hockomock League titles, 14 sectional crowns, and nine state championships. His team have also been state runners-up six times and captured a second-place in the New Englands in 1990. Winning championships seems like a way of life for Franklin’s wrestling program. But, there’s one attribute that Colace has relied on for success, and it no doubt has made the Panthers the envy of countless other programs. Colace isn’t interested in prospects with technical skills, physical strength or mat intelligence. He’s interested only in their mental toughness. “Mental toughness basically means believing in yourself,’’ said Colace, whose teams have had only one losing season in the last 26 years. “It’s all about believing that no one can beat you and that no one will outwork you. Being competitive, being smart, or being tough and technical aren’t as important as mental toughness. That’s what I look for in wrestlers.’’
Three good examples of previous Franklin matmen who took mental toughness to a peak level are C.J. Colace, Paul Davis and Dan Telhada. All won New England crowns.
the state in all divisions at 113 pounds. Ben’s record right now is 24-0. Cam also is ranked No. 1 in all divisions at 106. He’s smart, physical and skilled but he’s got great mental toughness, which is why his record is 24-0.’’
“C.J. (coach’s son) wanted to win badly,’’ Colace said. “He was a New England and state champ, a national all-American and he held the record for most consecutive pins (48). Paul was so tough mentally. He was the first wrestler in Massachusetts to be a three-time N.E. champ. He also was a threetime state champ and a three-time all-American. Dan, who is competing as a junior at Anderson University in North Carolina, won two N.E. titles and is currently ranked fifth nationally at 149 pounds.’’ Colace noted that great wrestlers are the products of intense practice sessions. He calls practice a time when a wrestler invests in himself. “A good wrestler strives to improve a little bit each day at practice,’’ Colace emphasized. “That’s where he works on skills and technique. But, what still matters most is mental toughness. The harder one works, the better he gets and the better our team gets. Wrestling is both an individual sport and a team sport. Personal achievement leads to team success.’’ Colace has some terrific examples of mentally-tough wrestlers this season. He lists two juniors —
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Pisani and Capola are young wrestlers who’ve embraced Colace’s insistence that no opponent can beat them or outwork them. Pisani’s record is 18-6 and Capola is 31-4, which includes varsity and jayvee matches. “Dan isn’t big, quick or strong, but he strives to be great,’’ Colace said. “As a freshman last year, he was 44-3 at the jayvee and varsity level. Mike has an intense desire and that’s what makes him solid. Again, he’s not big or quick, but that doesn’t matter because his mental toughness is helping him develop in a fine wrestler.’’ With 32 years under his belt as a varsity coach, Colace has enjoyed some fabulous milestones. One memorable moment was the achievement of his 2010 team that finished at 27-4. It became the first team in MIAA history to win Wrestling Coach Carmine Colace says it’s not size or speed that determines back-to-back state titles in two difthe best wrestlers; it’s mental toughness. ferent divisions. His 2009 squad captured the state title in Division 2 after compiling a 27-0 record. Ben Zogby (113) and Cam Kelly “Ben is very competitive and a He also had unbeaten teams in (106) — and two sophomores — good athlete,’’ Colace said. “He’s 1990 and 1992. Dan Pisani (120) and Mike Capola also got good skills and is smart. (113) — as quality matmen who But, it’s his mental toughness that “A very cherished time was rely on mental toughness. defines him. He’s ranked No. 1 in coaching two of my sons who became state champs,’’ Colace said. “C.J. graduated in 2005 and Nicholas graduated in 2009. I felt lucky to be their father and also their coach. That has to rate as my favorite moment.’’
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Franklin Sports Cam Curley Has Grown into His Role in Franklin Hockey By CHriSTOPHer TreMBLay Last winter as a junior, playing in only his second varsity season, Franklin’s Cam Curley elevated his play on the ice. Only a handful of games into this season, the now senior right winger has picked up right where he left off. The Panther winger netted 24 goals last season, second best on the Franklin squad. Through the early part of this season Curley has already beat the opposition’s goalie six times, including a season opener hat trick against rival Canton. “He is a strong skater that has a knack for scoring goals,” said Franklin Coach Chris Spillane. “He has a passion for the game, and as a third year varsity player; he’s grown each year as a hockey player.” Coming from a family that enjoyed the Boston Bruins, Curley was introduced to the sport of hockey at the tender age of four. It was some eight years later playing for the Pee Wee team that he realized that hockey was much more than just fun.
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“I began playing in the Franklin hockey system and eventually branched out to play on select teams,” Curley said. “When I was
about 12 or 13 I realized that hockey had a much more competitive element to it.”
Having begun his hockey career as a center, his position changed when he made the Franklin varsity team. Coach Spillane moved Curley to a wing and things just seemed to click for the young athlete.
varsity athlete, things quickly turned around. As a sophomore, Curley was adapting and getting use to the varsity level, but come his junior year he knew exactly what he was doing once he stepped on the ice.
“Center is more of a roving position that allows me to build up speed as I move down the ice and use it to my advantage,” the Panther right winger said. “Playing wing gives me more of an opportunity to score. I can play either position and am quite comfortable taking face-offs.”
“His sophomore year was a feeling out process, where he didn’t get a whole lot of ice time,” the coach said. “During his junior season he was getting that ice time and finishing when he was on the ice. When he’s putting the puck in the net on a regular basis, it’s hard to take him off the ice.”
As a freshman Curley found himself on the junior varsity squad, but did get brought up to the varsity team to skate against Foxboro. While the rest of the team was looking forward to the Foxboro game being an easy one, Curley didn’t actually see it the same way.
Curley says that junior was just getting back to basics.
“Everyone was telling me how easy the game was going to be, but my two shifts, were the fastest two shifts of my life,” he said. “It may have been easy for them, but it didn’t feel easy to me. It was a big transition from junior varsity to varsity hockey.” Luckily for the newly anointed
“My junior year was just back to hockey again,” Curley said. “Once I got going, I stayed on a roll, my confidence built and I was able to get comfortable with the game.” Last season Curley was looking to contribute to the Panther’s success in any way he could. This winter, he’s looking to pick up the pace and help his team on the ice with his goal scoring as well as his leadership. If Curley amps his game up any more Hockomock League foes, as well as any other Massachusetts teams best beware.
Dean College Quarterback Will Play for Elon University Freshman Trevor Vasey, starting quarterback for the 2012 Dean College Bulldogs football team, has signed a letter of intent to play for National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 (Southern Conference) Elon University. In 2012, Vasey led the Bulldogs to a winning record in the Northeast Football Conference of the National Junion College Athletic Association. Vasey earned the starting quarterback job as a freshman, easily leading the conference in passing yards with 1,848 and passing touchdowns with 15. Vasey completed 51% of his passes, averaging 231 yard per game. Vasey also rushed for one touchdown in the season.
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Life Changes Change Tax Filing Status: Know Yours to Prevent Overpaying
Qualifying widow(er) with a dependent child
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For up to two years after a spouse’s death, the widow(er) may continue to use the married filing jointly tax rate by filing as a qualified widow(er) with a dependent child, as long as the taxpayer hasn’t remarried.
One of the most common mistakes taxpayers make is selecting the wrong filing status. A short lesson on filing statuses could help ensure you pay only what you owe in taxes and get back the tax refund you’re due. If it has been a while since you filled out a tax form using a pen, you might have forgotten about the tax rate schedule. This schedule outlines how taxes are applied based on filing status. The points at which you move from one tax bracket to the next one vary based on your filing status. If you select the wrong filing status, you very likely will not be taxed accurately because the moves to higher tax brackets are prompted by different amounts for each filing status.
Also, because the amount of the standard deduction is different for each filing status, selecting the wrong one could result in paying taxes on more income than you’re required. So, selecting the correct status is very, very important. To help you determine which is right for you, following are the IRS filing statuses with some information about each one.
Single Those who are not married may file as single. Your marital status on Dec. 31 of the year for which you are filing your tax return determines your filing status. This means taxpayers who are not divorced on Dec. 31 must continue to use one of the filing statuses for married couples, which
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Married filing jointly Generally, married taxpayers file a joint return because of the added tax benefits, including eligibility for certain credits. Also, if your spouse died in the tax year for which you are filing, you can likely file as married filing jointly.
Married filing separately Filing separately can sometimes lower a tax bill. For example, if one of the spouses has low income and high medical bills, it could work in their favor to file separately to claim these expenses as itemized deductions. This is because their spouse’s income could make it difficult to reach the threshold for claiming medical expenses. Starting in 2013, for taxpayers under 65 to claim medical expenses, they must exceed 10 percent of their adjusted gross income, an increase from the previous 7.5-percent threshold.
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– If the qualifying dependent is your parent, the requirement to have lived with you is waived – which could really help out those in the sandwich generation. Divorced taxpayers who do not qualify to use the head of household status will file as single.
‘It’s complicated’ No, “it’s complicated” isn’t a filing status, but certain big life changes can make it difficult to determine your correct filing status. In fact, some people find themselves eligible for more than one status. A common example is when taxpayers with children are in the process of getting a divorce or have separated.
February 1, 2013 Depending on the specifics of their situation, parents who are divorcing or separated may be eligible to file under three filing statuses: married filing jointly, married filing separately or head of household with qualifying person. Another time this would generally apply would be when single taxpayers with a child, or other qualifying relative, may be able to file as either single or head of household. Guessing what your filing status is or assuming it is the same as last year could cost you now or catch up to you and cost you later, especially if your marital status has changed. If you have questions about your filing status, or any other tax issue, contact a tax professional. Call us in Franklin, (508) 528-6012.
MetLife Auto & Home Appoints Kevin Patrick Flanagan Marlborough Sales Agent MetLife Auto & Home announces that Medway resident Kevin Patrick Flanagan has been appointed as a sales agent for the communities of Marlborough, Franklin, and Milford, and has been authorized to offer a wide range of insurance products to consumers, including auto, home, boat, and personal excess liability coverage. “MetLife Auto & Home is proud to include Kevin Patrick Flanagan as a member of our sales force, in order to provide the Marlborough community our unique, value-added offerings,” said Paul Gavin, vice president of MetLife Auto & Home’s agency distribution. Flanagan is the proud new sponsor of a Medway Amateur Basketball team. He has been a MetLife insurance agent for over 15 years, serving the needs of customers in the entire United States, and has decided to work servicing his local community by offering Full Registry services.
Kevin Patrick Flanagan’s office is located at 257 Simarano Drive, and is open for business Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or by appointment. To speak with him about personal auto and home insurance, call (508) 533-7160 or visit his website at www.massautoinsurance.metlife.com. For more information about MetLife Auto & Home, visit MetLife’s web site at www.metlife.com.
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Shire Book Shop One of “Best 5 Used Bookstores” Shire Book Shop in Franklin, Massachusetts, has been named one of the best five used bookstores in New England by Yankee Magazine in the January/February issue, on sale now. Richard F. Wright, author of A Vacationer’s Guide to Rural New England Bookstores, made the selections. Saving the rural New England bookstore is more than a pastime for Wright. It’s a passion that drives him to visit, patronize, and write about local independent used and rare bookshops. “After 30 years, the owners of Shire Book Shop still offer to brew you a cup of tea, making your stroll among the 100,000 used and out-of-print books in this former mill building even more of a pleasure,” writes Wright. “Each purchased book is carefully protected with an archival dust jacket.” The Shire Book Shop is located at 305 Union St. in Franklin and can be reached at (508) 528-5665 or shirebookshop.com
Motorcycle Helmet Recall Vega Helmet Corp recalling XTS Motorcycle Helmets Later this Month The Massachusetts Motorcycle Association (MMA) would like all riders to be aware that Vega Helmet Corp. has announced that it is recalling more than 30,000 model XTS Helmets after testing found that some did not meet crash protection safety standards. Vega specifically identified XTS half-helmets in sizes Large, Extra Large, and XX Large produced between May 2011 and October 2012.
to reports by the Associated Press, there’s no evidence that anyone has been injured because of the defective helmets.
Safety Testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration performed earlier this year identified that four (4) Extra Large Helmets failed to pass. According
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The MMA suggests that all riders who wear Vega XTS HalfHelmets in sizes L, XL, and XXL check the manufacturer date on the labeling inside the helmet. Further information should be available from Vega Helmet Corp. when the recall begins in Late January.
Parkinson’s Support Group to Meet Feb. 13 On February 13th, the Parkinson’s disease Support Group will meet from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Held on the second Wednesday of each month, the group is designed for caregivers and their loved ones. Meetings include speakers, refreshments, conversation and support. The group is free and open to the public. Community VNA at 10 Emory St. Attleboro MA hosts the meetings. To learn more, please call (800) 220-0110 or visit www.communityvna.com and click on the Calendar.
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Classic Properties Welcomes Donna Durrance Donna Durrance has just joined the team at Classic Properties Realtors. Donna is no stranger to the real estate business world. She began her career working for a large franchise Real Estate company. She then decided to open her own company. Donna owned & operated Durrance Realty, previously located in Lemonister, Massachusetts. She has more than 8 years of experience in listing and selling homes. Donna’s background also includes working as a certified nurse’s aide,
a medical receptionist, and a office manager of a multi-office facility. Her various positions taught her time management and client appreciation. In addition to working in real estate, Donna also works at Concord Healthcare in Concord, MA as a Medical Records Director. She lives in Franklin, MA on Populatic Lake. Her father is Robert Vandam, who has lived in Franklin for over 30 years & owns and oper-
ates his own company, Vandam Painting. He has been very involved in the community & well respected for all his volunteer work. Donna has a strong commitment to hard work and family and she is devoted to carrying on that same devotion to her clients. Donna prides herself on her customer service skills and making a difference in the lives of her clients. She is excited to embark on this new phase of her life and is proud to call Classic Properties Realtors “HOME.”
It’s a Sign of the Times... The New Year is upon us and the mindset of real estate agents is to hit the ground running. It’s a new market with new energy radiating. Homes are selling well, and there is now a great demand for fresh inventory in Franklin, Mass. and across most parts of the country. Here in Franklin Mass., we find ourselves in a sellers’ market with 1.8 months of resale inventory available. When there are 5 or 6 months of inventory available, that’s a level market. Anything beyond 6 months is a buyers’ market and that’s what the past several years were in Franklin Mass.. Thus, 1.8 months of resale inventory is an extreme sellers’ market, and resale listings are a valuable entity. Any resale home that’s priced within reason will sell
quickly because of this demand. The real estate market changes like New England’s weather. We can only deal with what we know is happening right now because next month may be a different scenario. Yes, it’s a sign of the times, and real estate agents everywhere are ready to plant their “for sale signs” in the ground. The question is “what are the homeowners waiting for?” There are new construction starts up at a variety of stages. The timing couldn’t be better!! This article was written by: Barbara Todaro The Kuney-Todaro Team RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin MA For further discussion and comments call (508) 520-9881
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