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Liberty Integrity Our Nations Service Lions Club BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON
liston Lions Club belongs, also known as the “Special K.” The Holliston Lions Club is the largest club out of 48 area Lions Clubs with just under 100 members currently. The Holliston Lions Club has the great distinction of being the “best extra large club” and an extra large club is a count of fifty members. To gain the recognition of Best Extra Large Club the group must have a positive membership for the year meaning maintaining membership or above. The Holliston Lions Club is made up of:
"We serve". The Lions Toast: "Not above you, not beneath you, but with you". I spoke with Holliston Lion Andy Porter, Immediate Past President, and asked him what would he like people to know about the Holliston Lions Club? I have learned from each Lions member that I have had the pleasure to speak with, that a Lion will never focus on speaking about him or herself. The Lions Club is purely and truly a charitable organization. Lion Andy Porter did express the following enjoyable truths:
16 Board of Directors members Approximately 100 members
Lions don’t wear funny hats!
1 President
Lions don’t have secret handshakes! Holliston Lions Club annual Carnival. Photograph courtesy of www.facebook.com/HollistonLionsClub. Lions are not a secret society!
3 vice presidents 1 Treasurer
Lions don’t roar!
41 Committees
Lions aren’t old and they aren’t young! All demographics are welcome! Come share the comradery !!!! During the 1920’s the Lions
Club started as a networking organization in Chicago. Melvin Jones, a 38 year-old Chicago business leader, had the idea to have a non-business networking group focusing on charitable giving. The Holliston Lion’s Club
turned 72 years old on January 23, 2013. The Holliston Lion’s Club was started in 1941 by charter member Walter Rossini under the sponsorship of the Medford Lions Club. 33k is the oldest district, to which the Hol-
1 Secretary
www.hollistonlions.org for complete organizational listing.
Holliston Lions Club Presents the Winning O’ the Green BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON St Patrick’s Day theme, a raffle prize worth $10,000, Silent Auction, Live Auction, Guest Prizes, Buffet Dinner with old and new friends and Lion Andy Porter, Immediate Past President, with microphone in hand - the Medway VFW will be the place to be on Saturday March 9th, 2013. “A fun night out!” Lion Jamie Holland, Holliston Lions Club President, explained to me. Think about it, for a small investment of $100 everyone is encouraged to purchase a ticket from any Holliston Lions Club member. One ticket buys a buffet dinner for you and a guest plus one can never put a price on Andy Porter being at the helm leading the crowd through a very entertaining and exciting game show-like raffle. Music is not necessary since the Medway VFW will be electric with excitement. Everyone is a winner since the night is so festive and there
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According to Lion Jamie Holland, President of the Holliston Lions Club, there are two tenants of the Lions Club: “Charitable Giving and Community service.” Lion Jamie Holland explained to me what Lions membership means. “The Lions Club consists of a mix of Holliston residents where some, but not all, own their own businesses but the Lions is not a business-networking club it is a benevolent organization with selfless motives. There is no self -promotion or that of your profession since the purpose is to give back.” Membership to the Lions is by invitation. However, anyone can inquire about membership, and are encouraged to do so. A member can also recommend someone for membership. It sounds more daunting than it is since the Lions Club is a very welcoming group and happy to have new members. When sworn in you may express who you are or what you do but from that point forward it is all
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about giving back. One must commit to financially support the Lions Club, to your ability, meaning one must meet the administrative needs of the club. In other words “pay your dues.” “Give of your time” is a Lions Club requirement but for this group they make it look so easy and incredibly fun that while this may be a requirement it is surely one that is easily met. New members are welcome and people interested in learning more about the Holliston Lions can attend a dinner, every third Wednesday of the month, at the Restaurant 45 in Medway. Approach a Lion, inquire about becoming a member, no strings attached and maybe stop by the Restaurant 45. Contact information for membership inquiries can be found on their website www.hollistonlions.org. ”A prerequisite of being a Lion is to pay your dues and come to as many events as possible. Members get energy from doing Lions work!” per Lion Andy Porter. Holliston Lions annually sponsor two impressive five figure events. The Holliston Carnival which is four days in duration and requires, on average, fifteen to twenty Lions volunteers each day the Carnival is in town. The Carnival alone seeds the Lions funding for one full year. The Carnival, in 2012, raised in excess of $50,000 which is a staggering number and has benefited countless organizations and local town efforts. The Winning O’ the Green Raffle is the second largest five figure event sponsored by the Lions Club. “Money is raised with the intent of giving it away. Every penny raised is donated back” as stated by Lion Jamie Holland. Lions raise money only to give back.
Locally, the Holliston Lions club has frequently participated in generous funding. When asked how they select a project or organization to assist I was told it is as simple as hearing about a need or they may receive a letter of request. The President will make a recommendation and the decision will be made by the Board of Directors for funding disbursement. For example, the Holliston Lions Club continuously provides annual funding to the Holliston Pantry Shelf, our police and fire departments, scholarship fund, and have also greatly participated in many many special projects:
where the road is cleaned up monthly by our Lions Club. I mention these activities not because of the magnitude of the event but because it is so indicative of the benevolence of this organization. Whether it is a natural disaster or removing air conditioners from our senior citizen apartments, the Lions are always there and often the first to respond. Least we forget Breakfast with Santa which for many years was a family favorite in my home. For the complete and extensive list of charitable giving and involvement by the Holliston Lions Club please refer to their website: www.hollistonlions.org.
An improved sound system at Kamitian Field
In 1925, Helen Keller attended the Lions Clubs International Convention and challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness."
The HABA “Build It” project for the new concession stand at Kamitian Field Our new police canine - K9 Cesh Our beautiful town signs that mark entrance into Holliston The Miller playground Boys and Girls Scouts The Reach Out and Read Program, where doctors and nurses read to children in clinics and hospitals, has received thousands of books donated from the Holliston Lions Club. Quietly the Holliston Lions Club has gone about making book donations to this impressive and hugely successful program. There is a program called “Lenda-Lion” whose members are responsible for many kind deeds at Cole Court Senior Housing. The Lions Adopt a Highway program starts on Route 16 from Summer Street to what we in Holliston affectionately call the Basil’s Plaza
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The Lions accepted her challenge and their work ever since has included sight programs aimed at preventable blindness. www.lionsclubs.org. One cannot speak about the Lions without discussing the years of dedication to cutting edge eye research through the MLERF, Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund. The MLERF’s mission is to fund research for the prevention and cure of eye-related diseases. To learn more about the MLERF please visit http://www.masslionseyeresearch.org. In or around April of this year, the Lions Districtly owned Eye Mobile will be parked in front of Fiske’s General Store in Holliston. The Eyemobile is a converted Winnebago where anyone can enter for free and be tested for blood pressure, visual
February 1. 2013 aquity, glaucoma, and even a hearing test. The Eyemobile even has a retinal aging camera used in screening for Macular Degeneration. Imagine all of this free screening plus the Leos, the Lions Club youth group, are all educated and trained to perform any and all of the testing. This is a tremendous public service courtesy of the Holliston Lions Club. Lion’s International had an amazing and record year in 2012. The LCIF, Lions Club International Foundation, does remarkable work people quite possibly do not even realize. Lions are always first responders for natural disasters whether it is a tornado in western Massachusetts, hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, or a tsunami in a distant land, they are first on the scene. When an emergency happens, one will see individual local Lions Clubs responding first with food, money and clothing. The Lions are the “largest service organization in the world with just under 2 million members worldwide” reports Lion Andy Porter. The Lions Club whether it be in Holliston or in parts unknown is an incredible organization with its members being nothing short of truly inspirational. The respect the Holliston Lions Club members feel for one another and the town we live in is unprecedented. The work the Lions Club does for our community is tireless and is the definition of devotion to giving back. When attending an event or congratulating a graduating senior scholarship recipient please note the Lions have quietly participated yet again.
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Relay For Life Ashland & Holliston Kickoff Event 2013 BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON Denise Landry-Horowitz, Event Chairperson, had graciously invited me to attend the Relay For Life Ashland and Holliston kickoff on Tuesday, January 9, 2013, so I could meet people, do some interviews, take some photos…all that good reporter stuff. Well, it was a Tuesday night in January, I was cold, tired and it was dark outside so maybe I was not at the top of my game. I pulled into St. Mary’s Church, in Holliston, and noticed a number of parked cars, got myself organized with paper, pen and camera. I opened the rear church door, walked down the stairs and into the brightly colored and very festive American Cancer Society Relay For Life Ashland and Holliston Kickoff 2013. My eyes quickly scanned the room and while receiving many beautiful and welcoming smiles from so many lovely people I knew I was no longer cold or tired but instead energized and engaged. This was no casual event since the fight against cancer is serious business and there is no time for anything less than pure dedication and commitment to this ever so worthy cause.
Prior to the commencement of the event I did spend some time talking with survivors and caregivers being moved by their stories. You will be introduced to two amazing Breast Cancer survivors in this article that I will forever remember and be inspired by their strength to overcome and incredible spirit. I spoke with a caregiver who is currently caring for a loved one and had had a very challenging day. My heart was with her since I have been a caregiver, to my mother, who passed at a far too early age from Pancreatic Cancer. The pain and sorrow I saw in this caregiver's eyes were reflective of mine from many years ago. As I write this article I feel the lump in my throat grow and the tears well up in my own eyes as I think back to the pain and suffering my mother had from an extremely cruel and aggressive form of cancer. While I will always remember the many tough days we spent together, there were also many incredibly close loving moments between a mother and a daughter, that we shared, over the days and months I was with her through diagnosis, treatment and her final moments. Advocacy, love (lots of
that) and protecting her dignity were a major part of each day. While it has been many years since she has passed I still miss her dearly and our daily conversations that were actually several times a day. While the role of caregiver can be very difficult, heart wrenching and fraught with feelings of helplessness, I will be forever grateful I was by my mother’s side and would give anything to hold her hand again. Denise you were spot on with your opening remarks: “Emotions will be felt tonight since they are simply part of the Relay For Life.” “Cancer touches all of us.” “No one should ever hear the words 'you have cancer'.” “The Journey to end cancer starts with a single step.” “The relay raises awareness at the community level but it is a Global Initiative. The Relay For Life is the largest cancer walk.” “Celebrate the lives of survivors. A survivor I was reminded is defined at the moment of diagnosis.”
“Raise money and awareness.” “United in the fight against cancer.” Nancy Day from Ashland, a Breast Cancer survivor, was the guest speaker and is also the 2013 Relay For Life Ashland and Holliston Survivor Co-Chair. Nancy was diagnosed in December of 2009. Nancy shared with me her journey, which began in April of 2008 when she gave birth to twins and because she was nursing them she delayed getting her mammogram for a year and a half. Subsequently, Nancy was laid off from her job and decided she now had the time to schedule and have the mammogram she had previously put off. When the twins were twenty months old Nancy was diagnosed with Stage One Breast Cancer. Nancy underwent a lumpectomy and fortunately the area was small but non-the less Nancy would undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment for an entire year.
Ashland, where the Relay For Life was being held and while out walking with the twins, she inquired about what was going on. Moved by what she heard and observed Nancy vowed to get involved with the Relay For Life Ashland and Holliston and she did. Nancy has been actively involved every year since and as I previously mentioned she was this year’s Relay For Life featured speaker with a strong message in her video presentation, which
Nancy first learned of Relay For Life the year prior to her diagnosis. She lived next to the school, in
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Happy Valentine’s Day Holliston! BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON While I thought about different ways to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day I had a few ideas.
I could ask Mr. Tashjian, the LocalTownPages publisher, to make the paper pink but that has been done and probably not a great idea. I could include a poem but again not very original. So, while one can never go wrong with a little chocolate to celebrate this romantic occasion (yes, Donna Cady I know you agree!) I decided to share with you a favorite family recipe: Chocolate Mousse! I wish I could credit myself with originating this recipe but sadly I cannot. For those of you who know me cooking is assuredly not my forte. So, the history behind the recipe, as told by my husband Jon, is as follows: Years ago at Jon’s first place of employment, out of graduate
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skillfully expressed some deep and heartfelt sentiments: “Honor, Hope and Community” “Honor those that have passed.” “Hope is for a cancer free future.” “Community, camaraderie and compassion” Linda Ahronian, a Holliston resident, is currently the Relay for Life Ashland and Holliston publicity co-chair and chair of the survivors lunch. Diagnosed in March of 2002 through a routine mammogram, Linda was taken by surprise. The mammogram showed a small mass, which was immediately followed by an ultrasound and a biopsy. “Very Scary” were the words Linda described the very
rapid series of events that lead her to a Breast Cancer diagnosis. Grateful and feeling fortunate that the cancer was detected early Linda immediately envisioned herself “a survivor.”Linda heard the words none of us ever want to hear while she was at work and on her cell phone in the hallway. Linda called the lab for her results because she didn’t even have a doctor in place since this was simply her routine annual mammogram. Quickly the search for a medical team began and Linda contacted the doctor her mother had used when she was diagnosed with colon cancer, which happily she survived. Linda’s Breast Cancer journey began with a lumpectomy, chemotherapy in May and radiation in August. Linda expressed to me how she “felt so incredibly
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school, a colleague of his named Michele ( of course he does not remember her last name…sorry Michele) shared this delicious recipe with him one holiday season. The story goes that it was Michele’s grandmother’s recipe which had been passed down for generations. Her grandmother ran a dairy farm in the French countryside all of her life but happily she found the time to prepare and preserve this amazing desert recipe. Yes, I have my doubts about this tale but nonetheless the mousse is amazing! Serving suggestion is to top with fresh whipped cream.
Chocolate Mousse ( 6 – 8 servings ) 1 cup chocolate bits 4 Tbs strong coffee 4 eggs ¾ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup orange liqueur, dark rum, orange juice or strong coffee 1 ½ sticks of softened unsalted butter 2 Tbs granulated sugar Pinch of salt 1. Start melting chocolate with coffee, stirring, over a pan of warm water (at very, very low heat). Let it melt by itself afterwards.
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cared for by her medical team, family and friends.” A tremendous support system carried Linda far but I would also suggest to you that her incredible will to live and tremendous spirit was an integral ingredient as well. Linda was not afraid of dying especially since her focus was to be proactive and do what she needed to do to be a very healthy survivor. Linda’s last radiation treatment brought tears to her eyes and she cried because she had been so cared for every day. Linda recalls having a tough moment one day and her son put his arms around her and said, “it is going to be alright”. Linda didn’t have many moments like this but always carries his words with her. Treatment ended and her first granddaughter Madelyn was born. I had the pleasure of meeting Madelyn, now 10 years of age, who is a very active participant in the Relay For Life Ashland and Holliston.
Linda started to lose her hair but she was prepared and march she did. Linda never wanted anyone to feel badly for her or to “look like a beacon of illness”. She wanted to continue to look like herself and tells a wonderful story about a make-up gathering for patients undergoing treatment, teaching how to apply make-up, eyebrows…a fantastic night shared doing something many of us females do daily only I might add this was just that much more on so many levels.
Anecdotally, Linda had purchased two wigs and had her hair styled the same way as the wigs in anticipation of losing her hair. Linda did not want to draw attention to herself, have anyone feel sorry for her but mostly Linda was interested in the art of living. Linda did note that losing her hair was possibly one of the most difficult aspects of her Breast Cancer diagnosis. One Holliston Memorial Day Parade Linda was walking with her Girl Scout Troop and it was that very same weekend that
Linda was 48 years of age when she was diagnosed and my understanding is that her 50th birthday celebration was the best party of her life, and that I would imagine was true. Linda has graduated to a yearly mammogram and an annual visit. Linda may have fleeting thoughts and worries about her cancer returning one day but that is not how she chooses to live her life. Linda lives life to the fullest. There are moments when Linda has what she calls “survivor's guilt”questioning why she has survived when some have passed, and believes there is a purpose and possibly three very specific reasons: a commitment to the Relay For Life, her devotion to St Mary’s Church and participation in the Holliston Breast Cancer Walk. The survivor’s walk, at the Relay For Life, is both emotional and fun and as Linda mentioned to me her caregiver’s contingency seems to grow annually.
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liquid, and set bowl in a pan of almost simmering water. Beat at moderate speed, 4 to 5 minutes (until foamy and warm). Remove from heat and beat mixture over cold water to cool it down. 3. Stir the chocolate again. Gradually beat the butter into the chocolate. Beat chocolate and butter into yolks and sugar. 4. Beat egg whites until they begin to foam, then add salt. Increase speed gradually until peaks are formed. Sprinkle on the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks are formed. 5. Stir in ¼ of the whites into the chocolate mixture, then gradually fold in the rest of the whites. Cover and chill overnight or for a few hours.
When Linda met Denise, one year at Celebrate Holliston, and decided to put together an eightperson team for the Relay For Life, the theme that particular year was “Over the Rainbow” so Linda created a team called “Ruby Slippers.” Since that time there has been an additional team called Ruby Slippers 2 and her youth team named Flying Monkey’s. Ruby Slippers played an exhibition game with the Mudville 9 years back and while not many dollars were raised it was a memorable evening filled with fun and laughter. Linda is pro mammogram and credits the American Cancer Society for returning reason back to a misguided policy of changing testing and potentially jeopardizing women’s health. Annual screening just makes sense.
Dream Big Hope Big Relay Big Why Not! Next team meeting will be Tuesday February 12, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Team registration can be done online and if you have any questions Denise can easily be reached as follows: Denise Landry-Horowitz Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston Event Chairperson (508)954-0508
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promises to be so much fun leading up to the announcement of the winner or winners of the $10,000 - and the winner will be ?????? Well, that is yet to be determined but someone will be smiling and
that is not blarney. Jamie, in his best efforts, tried to explain to me how the raffle works and my take away was the first ticket drawn is not the winner, as one might anticipate, which makes sense since the night would be over way too early, not nearly enough drama and well, that simply isn’t enough
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time to see Andy at his best. Ok, so we have established that there is a big build up to the win, filled with lots of fun and laughter en route to when the night crescendos and the winner is announced. Please read this carefully since this is where it really gets interesting, when there are ten tickets remaining in the hopper and yet to be pulled, the raffle takes a twist and there is the availability to purchase the 11th ticket. So, for all those sad long faces in the audience that believe they are out of the running for the $10,000, they now have a chance to get back in the game. Those in the final running have the option to “split” the winnings or “continue”, so consider your options well since if any of the final contestants choose to “continue”, it's on to the drawing of the next number! I suspect at this point the audience is very engaged and Andy has the audience on the edge of their seats. I personally will feel much better if people don’t trust my explanation of the game and attend The Winning O’ the Green to find out for themselves and experience it firsthand. Possibly you will be the big winner of the evening! It can happen since someone is destined to win so make a call to buy a ticket or swing by Fiske’s and John Paltrineri will be happy to sell you one. This is a must attend event and 250 tickets are just waiting to be purchased.
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Andy Porter can be reached at 617-720-2626. So please feel free to contact him to purchase your ticket. Andy did let it slip that he and his wife generously donate their Martha’s Vineyard home for a long weekend to a lucky winner. I also remember him mentioning an Ocean Front home on the coast of Maine being in the mix from another Lions member, Patriot’s signed memorabilia…I am stopping here since right now you should be very enticed to attend and I don’t want to spoil all of the fun and surprises the evening will bring.
Jamie Holland at james.holland3@comcast.net Chris Gaboriault at (508) 4299666 The Lions Club with all of their heart, spirit, benevolence and supreme generosity make the St. Patrick’s Winning O’ The Green Big Raffle a very fun event with phenomenal prizes no matter how you spin it. Ticket Holders Need not be present to win! www.hollistonlions.org
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Letter from the Editor
5th ANNU NU UAL AL
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BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON I have been keeping company with some very impressive Holliston residents over the many weeks I have been writing for the Holliston Edition of the Local Town Pages. Hmmm, that doesn’t sound quite right or do the people I have met justice. What I really mean is that, since starting this job, my devotion to this town and the increasing respect I feel for those I share this space on earth with increases daily. Some of you I have the luxury of seeing almost daily. Others are new acquaintances and, while I have not known you previously, it has been a great pleasure to spend time with you and get to learn a bit about you and what you do. I was honored to attend the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life Ashland / Holliston Kickoff event at St. Mary’s on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. One of the very many benefits of attending this event was having a chance to sit down with Linda Ahronian. I will write a couple of articles, for this edition, where Linda has played a large roll in the interviews. You will meet Linda in a couple of very different lights and you will notice there is a wonderful and beautiful common denominator - Linda’s uplifting spirit that is absolutely contagious. I was fortunate to meet three generations of Ahronian women: Linda, daughter Gina and granddaughter Madelyn. I could not help but notice the deep love and respect they have for one another. I don’t know how Linda describes herself because she is and does so very many things: a successful woman in her own right, loving wife, mother, grandmother, Lion, First Woman President for the Holliston Lion’s Club, Melvin Jones Fellow Recipient, Co-Advisor to the Holliston Leo’s, Breast Cancer Survivor, Relay For Life Ashland / Holliston Publicity Chair…I have just touched the surface since the list goes on. She is a fascinating woman with a gentle and kind smile who simply enjoys life - a true pleasure to meet you Linda, thank you. I have received feedback from some of the readers and Holliston residents. You have let me know what you have enjoyed, what we did wrong and thoughts for future articles. My goal and hope is to make our Holliston Edition the best edition because it is my true belief that we have an amazing cross section of people who work hard each day to make our town what it is. I enjoy hearing from any and all of you. I can easily be found at:editor@hollistontownnews.com.
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Checking in with the Holliston Business Association BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON Sitting and talking with HBA President John Drohan one actually feeds off the energy, commitment and desire he has to truly make a difference in the Holliston business community. There is nothing lukewarm or laid-back about John’s quest to propel Holliston businesses forward. His vision is crisp, focused and exciting. While there may not appear to be enough hours in a day to accomplish all of John’s goals for Holliston local businesses, my money is on John that it will happen – correction it IS happening.
An excerpt from the HBA Mission Statement: “The purpose of the Holliston Business Association (HBA) is to serve and support all local Holliston businesses and to give back to the community in which we all do business. We do this through the Holliston Community Action Fund.” John and I discussed how picturesque the Holliston town center is and how perfectly it is set up to support local business and services. We have it all here in this beautiful town center of ours, so “support the local businesses and services that support us” states
John. Whether it is a fundraiser, sponsorship of a local sports team, or donations to a local charity, our Holliston business owners are there for us without question. Local Holliston businesses need our support because, in order to survive in this challenging economy, they need to grow and prosper. In turn, they give back to us. While it is easy to think about storefront businesses that we all actively support, let’s not forget about our many talented service providers like plumbers, contractors, accountants, lawyers, doctors, snow plowing- the list is endless since we possess so many skilled people in the town of Holliston.
Benefits of HBA Membership: John could not stress enough the benefits of HBA membership, which is essentially “a partnership.” HBA meetings are the perfect forum for networking with no fewer than 10 meetings per year, commencing on the first Thursday of each month. Membership is reasonably priced - a flat rate of $50.00 annually - and the benefits are numerous. Networking is key as your business appears on the HBA website and you in turn can list the HBA on your business website – a true partnership. Mem-
bers receive discounts to HBA sponsored events. HBA is a volunteer driven organization and all dollars raised from the numerous fundraising efforts go directly into the Community Action Fund.
“HBA gives back through the CAF” per John Drohan. The Community Action Fund is a discretionary fund working with the Town of Holliston Youth and Family Services. The purpose of the Community Action Fund is to provide financial assistance to those in need. As is with our amazing Pantry Shelf, the Town of Holliston has some great support systems in place and John directed me to instruct anyone with any question about the CAF. to contact Margaret Fitzpatrick, LICSW and Director of Holliston Youth and Family Services, about eligibility. Margaret can be reached at: 508429-0620. Town of Holliston Youth and Family Services 100 Linden Street Holliston, MA In the spirit of promoting businesses, services and community events out of the HBA office comes a fabulous new idea. The HBA would like to host, on their
website, an Events Calendar. This Community Events Calendar will be like downtown Holliston – one stop shopping. The calendar is meant to be a complete and continuously updated record of all that is happening in Holliston on any given day and / or weekend. The onus is for each business, organization for profit or non, schools, churches, Historical Society, town offices… all are invited and encouraged to participate but must provide the details of their events to the HBA. This simply keeps everything in one location, makes planning for everyone clean and simple and what a fantastic guide for advertising happenings around town. When planning you will be able to see what else might be happening and plan accordingly and maybe find other events that might compliment your event – the possibilities are endless. For residents, it is a great way to know what is happening in town and I believe everyone could see an increase in attendance to their event since knowledge is power. I think this is a phenomenal idea and it will be published in this newspaper and
online as well as on the HBA website. What will be necessary to get the calendar underway and to insure its continued success is for all groups and /or businesses to send event details, contact info and a brief description to the HBA. Yes, the HBA is in partnership with the local Holliston businesses and services because it is dedicated and working hard to create new and exciting ideas to meet the needs of the Town of Holliston. Always thinking about how to support, improve and grow local businesses while generously sustaining and building the much needed financial assistance the Community Action Fund so generously provides.
According to John, the HBA is here: “To Promote local business and services while helping grow small business”. Please visit the HBA website for detailed information about benefits and membership. http://hollistonbusinessassociation.com/hba/
HBA Spring Weekend 2013 BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON Mark your calendars since the HBA, Holliston Business Association, is busy at work planning the HBA Spring Weekend 2013! All of the ingredients are there: place, date and time and according to HBA President, John Drohan, “they decided to do something a little different this year yet very exciting.” On Friday night April 26th, at Town Hall, the HBA will host a Casino Night. Imagine the Town Hall transformed into a Monte Carlo night: Black Jack, Roulette, Craps… maybe a toss of the dice to hit double boxcars, seven the hard way but hopefully NO snake eyes! How fun is that? John Paltrineri, proprietor of Fiske’s, and Margit Price, coowner of The Bird in Hand are heading up the Spring Stroll committee. The Spring Stroll is already shaping up to be bigger and better than previous years. Preliminary news on the Stroll front is:
Each participating business is offering its own raffle and store specials so there will be no passport as we have seen at previous Strolls. Participating stores will have their own unique raffle and /or specials so all are encouraged to stop by since you never know what wonders may exist inside the doors of each business. There will be a map available to keep all informed of the particulars so stay tuned. Exciting and breaking news from John Paltrineri is the confirmation that “The Machine” Jessie Green has been commissioned to do a chainsaw sculpture, for John, which he will begin at the Stroll and, when completed, the sculpture will be on display outside of Fiske’s. The “live carving” demonstration will take place in conjunction with the Spring Stroll Saturday April 27th on the Congregational Church Green. For those of us that are not familiar with Jessie’s Reality Television
Show on the National Geographic Channel, I have provided the link to his website since this “live carving” on our Green should be an extraordinary event and more fun than you can imagine. Jessie’s personality is not only larger than life but he is a phenomenally talented artist– an opportunity not to be missed. http://themachinejessegreen.co m/index.html Again, the HBA is working hard to support our local town businesses by sponsoring the Holliston Spring Weekend 2013. HBA events are so enjoyable and extremely successful due in large part to the dedicated HBA volunteers who work tirelessly to make each event better than the last. Of course, success is defined by attendance and participation by all of us, so mark your calendars and get ready for a very fun weekend this April.
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Clyde Family’s New Home Built with Holliston Love BY REBECCA KENSIL The Holliston community helped one Holliston family, the Clydes, have a place to call home after a fire destroyed their house interior and belongings three days after Christmas. The Clyde family, consisting of parents Mike and Sheri and children Jackson and Riley, could have had a difficult time coping with the loss of their 190 Oak St. home, but the Holliston community made sure that did not happen. After hearing about the destruction, the Holliston community jumped to action. A Holliston resident quickly gave the family a house to rent, while Laura Dellicker, 23, began to organize requests to help. She has a close relationship with the Clyde family, as she babysat the children over the years. She even founded Holliston’s Walk for Autism in 2007 in honor of their son, Jackson. Now she is a behavioral therapist with autistic youth at New England Center for Children. Dellicker says of the Clydes, “They’ve been like family to me.”
Town residents knew of Dellicker’s connection with the Clydes and called her to ask how to help. Meanwhile, people commented on Facebook group “I’m Holliston Happy!!” to offer help. However, the group had conflicting information. “We just needed one place, one source of information,” says Dellicker. So she created the Facebook page “Loving the Clyde Family” to organize interest. The page drew many likes and comments, and now it has 500plus members. “It was crazy how many people got on there,” says Dellicker. “People who I know and the Clydes know and complete strangers. People from Holliston, and people who aren’t even from Holliston, who are from surrounding areas. Old friends of Mike and Sheri. My coworkers.” To organize contributions, Dellicker created Google Documents spreadsheets that were open to the public. These spreadsheets listed items needed and had space for contact information. The first spreadsheet created was for
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clothes. Next was furniture. Dellicker also listened carefully as the family reflected on items lost. She then created the spreadsheet titled “Clyde Family Wish-List” to replace the Christmas presents that the children lost. Residents then signed the sheet to buy these gifts, which were soon wrapped. The Clyde family received their house keys the day before New Year’s at 10 a.m. By New Year’s Day, the house was furnished. There was furniture, bedding, books, art supplies, kitchenware, and other household essentials. When they walked in the home they saw pictures taken from Facebook in frames. Sheri says that despite having a self-described bad memory, she easily remembers each item’s meaning. “Every single item in my house, every piece of furniture, and every stuffed animal has somebody’s story behind it. This was a house that was built with Holliston love,” says Sheri. Once settled, the Clydes celebrated by opening the Wish-List gifts. Dellicker attended and says, “It was definitely Christmas all over again.” Sheri says, “The kids were just completely blown away by generosity.” Sheri notes other ways residents have helped. Many people have contacted her and mentioned they have an expertise. For instance, community members said that they could recover children’s school pictures or legal documents. In addition, the school system has assisted. A penny challenge was set up to fundraise. Students brought in pennies for their classroom penny jar, while they sneakily put nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollars into other classrooms’ coin jars. Pennies added to the score, while bigger exchange subtracted from the total, making it a fierce and funny competition. Sheri is humbled by the kindness and generosity of the community, to say the least. She says, “We are just completely in awe of
The Clyde family has a comforting home thanks to the town of Holliston. Photo courtesy Laura Dellicker
their generosity. We are so humbled by their compassion. We have to make it our lives work to give back to every single person who is here in Holliston.” Dellicker says she enjoyed being the point-person for this community effort because she encountered such kindness. She says, “The coolest part was getting to talk to all of these people who have such giving hearts.” Through the process, the family has met many new people from
Holliston and Greater Boston. Sheri says, “Our world has definitely expanded. We thought we knew a lot of people in Holliston, but there are so many more people that we know now.” Now the Clyde family is planning to rebuild their Oak Street home and expect it to be finished in 6-8 months. Thanks to the community, they can enjoy their rented home as they move forward.
The Holliston Pantry Shelf has their 7th Annual SOUPer Bowl The Holliston Pantry Shelf has their 7th Annual SOUPer Bowl coming up on Saturday, February 2 at Upper Town Hall at 703 Washington Street, Holliston from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Purchase of a ticket will provide guests with six soups donated by local businesses, bread, beverages and desserts. Tickets for drawing prizes will also be sold that evening. Soups are being donated by Bazel's, Bertucci's, Casey's Public House, Holliston Superette, Pejamajo Café and Whole Foods Market. Tickets are being sold at Coffee Haven, Fiske's General Store and Holliston Superette. Adults 13 and older are $15, Seniors $8, children 6-12 $8 and children 5 and younger are free.
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Living Healthy Correcting Astigmatism During Cataract Surgery BY ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D. MILFORD FRANKLIN EYE CENTER 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 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
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Limbal Relaxing Incisions At the time of cataract surgery, we can perform limbal relaxing 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 pa-
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Living Healthy Go Red for Women! Top 5 RED foods to eat for a healthy heart BY BOB SAVIN, OWNER OF FITNESS TOGETHER It’s Heart Health Month meaning this month is ablaze with the color red! The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement is designed to call attention to the fact that heart disease is the #1 killer of women (and men). Take care of your heart and tap into the heart-healthy power of eating red to garner the healing power of this fabulous group of nutrition powerhouse foods. Red is the new green, at least as far as hearthealthy eating goes. The bright hue of red foods is a sure sign the food is packed with a lot of diseasefighting antioxidant plant chemicals. The specific phytochemicals include some names you may have
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Safe and Secure BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON During one of my “I’m Holliston Happy� Facebook visits, a number of weeks ago, I saw a posting from Matt Putvinski, a fellow Holliston resident and father of three young daughters, talking about how to keep our children “safe and secure� in our cyber world that surrounds us daily. Immediately my interest was peaked since I had worried about this with my own children for many years. In light of this technologically driven world our children inhabit, I contacted Matt to find out more about “safe and secure� and the ISC2 Foundation. Many of us and especially our children are constantly on the Internet and even in our best parenting efforts we cannot insure that we always know who our children are communicating with. Many children spend more time online with their friends than they do seeing them in person. Matt Putvinski is a Partner with Wolf & Company P.C. in Boston where he serves as the Director of Information Technology (IT) Assurance Services. This group provides guidance to clients around information security and strategic technology planning. Matt has worked in the information technology field for more than fourteen years during which time he has provided auditing, consulting and programming support for various types of technologies. More information about Matt can be found on his blog at www.mattputvinski.blogspot.com Additionally, Matt has become a founding member of the board for the New England division of the
nonprofit ISC2 Foundation. Their Safe and Secure Online (SSO) program was introduced in 2006 in conjunction with Childnet International, and brings ISC2 information security expert members into classrooms to help children ages 714 learn how to protect themselves online and become responsible digital citizens.
Director Julie Peeler of the ISC2 Foundation talks online in a very informative and interesting video that can be viewed at: https://www.isc2cares.org/safeand-secure/ Julie emphasizes that the focus of cyber security is to protect the vulnerable public which she considers to be children and the elderly. Safe and Secure is made up of professionals, from this global ISC2 Company, whose members can volunteer their skills and apply them in their own community, making us all “responsible digital citizens.â€? The program utilizes real people reaching out to their community and speaking with parents and children. This is not simply an online program but actual classroom instruction, question and answer with supportive information and resources available. According to Julie “it is imperative to understand the exact mechanics, which could mean something as simple as changing a password to increase personal online security, using better judgement online or noticing a clue about who your child might actually be speaking with, even something as simple as what attachments are actually appropriate for downloadingâ€?‌the list goes on but all very logical, easy to follow and immensely important for
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and download will follow them for years to come. Educating them that colleges and future employers do check their social media is a message that needs to be heard and truly understood by this age group.
Matt can be contacted at: MATTHEW J. PUTVINSKI, CPA, CISA, CISSP
Matt has been a Holliston Youth Soccer coach for a number of years and has a comfort level in speaking with and teaching children. ISC2 class sizes are approximately 40 to 50 students and are
Direct 617-428-5479 www.wolfandco.com mattputvinski.blogspot.com
There are online programs that focus on training adults to teach their children how to be safe using technology, but this nonprofit program speaks directly with the children. There is a wide range of topics discussed but all revolve around cyber safety in 2013, fo-
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February 1. 2013
Nearly 20 Years of Service from the Pantry Shelf BY REBECCA KENSIL I recently stopped by The Yankee Picker and chatted with Sylvia Stickney, age 82, about the Holliston Pantry Shelf nearly reaching its 20th year of service, which will be official on Oct. 25, 2013. As one of the four co-founders, she told the story of the Pantry Shelf beginnings. The story began in 1993. On Oct. 25, Sylvia Stickney, Theresa Meadows, Bobby Blair, and Nancy Norris went before Selectmen Carol Scott Dooling, Peter Barbieri, and Bill Mayer and asked permission to investigate establishing a food pantry to assist needy
Then, the committee of four was granted basement space in Holliston Town Hall. In the first few months there were 38 families using the Shelf. Soon after, however, the Pantry Shelf needed a new location as the Town Hall began the process of renovation. In March, 1996, Attorney James Levin assisted the Pantry Shelf in finding a location on 23 Water St. Stickney says, “We are most grateful for his help. It is much more private there.” This has proven a successful location in providing anonymity to Pantry users. Sometimes people were concerned about a friend if they saw him or her coming out of the Town Hall
with a bag of groceries, even if he or she were just delivering. The Pantry Shelf is dedicated to providing anonymity. To maintain privacy, each eligible family receives a yearly pantry card with the no name on it, just a number. Fam-
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In addition to working at the Pantry desk, the volunteers buy food in local supermarkets three times a week. Stickney says, “We’re really concerned with doing the best job we can do. I believe that all of the people who volunteer at our Pantry Shelf are totally dedicated.” The food pur-
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Within a few months of beginning, the Pantry established a rule that anyone using the Pantry would have to be in the town census and live in Holliston. Those are the only two requirements to use the pantry. In order to use the Pantry, one only needs to visit the town hall and see Liz Greendale, the current town clerk. She will have the applicant fill out a four question form. The person applying need list their name and family members, address, number of people in the family, and telephone number. At the present, the Pantry Shelf serves 182 families, ranging from one to seven people. Families shop once each week and are given reusable bags according to the number of people in the family. Currently, a pantry shopper may choose fresh eggs, milk, produce, fruit, meat, and poultry. Those refrigerated goods were introduced in 1996, and now there are two specials a week. “We work very hard at maintaining good quality food,” says Stickney. The Pantry is open from 10-2 Mon.-Fri. and 47:30 on Wednesday evenings. A total of 75 volunteers cover the shifts and fundraisers.
There are many goods to choose from at the Pantry
families in Holliston. Stickney says, “We were concerned about the fact that it appeared some people in town were not doing very well and were in need of some support.” The selectmen approved and began a search for a location.
ilies use that card to pick up their groceries. Stickney says, “Anonymity is essential to the process of keeping families’ identity secure.”
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chased is paid for by the Holliston community, which includes families, Holliston Lions, Newcomers Club, Celebrate Holliston group, school collections, food drives, churches, and local businesses. The Pantry Shelf was not expected to be around very long. According to Pantry Publicist Amy Porter, “When the Holliston Pantry Shelf was organized almost 20 years ago, the intent was only to be open a couple of years to get families through some tough times before they could get back on their feet. But as we all know, the economic times haven't gotten any easier and here we are almost 20 years later helping more Holliston families than ever.” Stickney says, “We thought we would have completed one year at the most.” Pantry Publicist Amy Porter says that the Pantry Shelf would have closed long ago if it were not for the support of the Holliston community. Stickney says, “Without
the generosity and concern of the good people of Holliston, we would not maintain the excellent service. We are grateful.”
Pantry Shelf Upcoming Fundraiser The Pantry provides many fundraisers throughout the year. The next one is the 7th Annual SOUPer Bowl on Feb. 2 at Upper Town Hall from 5-7:30 p.m. Six local businesses are donating soups to be served along with bread, beverages and dessert. Soups are donated by Bazels, Bertucci's, Casey's, Holliston Superette, Pejamajo Café and Whole Foods Market. Tickets are being sold at Coffee Haven, Fiske's, and Holliston Superette. Ticket prices are $15 for adults 13 and older, $8 for seniors, $8 for children ages 6-12 and children 5 and younger are free. A limited number of tickets will be sold, so buy tickets early.
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Retracing George Washington’s Steps in Holliston BY REBECCA KENSIL Feb. 18 is President’s Day, the third Monday in February, and the celebration of George Washington’s birthday. Washington, our first president, briefly traveled through Holliston, which was documented in his diary (From the George Washington Diaries, Vol. IV, 1748 – 1799). In honor of Washington and President’s Day, here is the accounting of his travel on Nov. 6, 1789, through Washington Street (also known as Route 16) in Holliston and surrounding towns: “Friday, 6th. A little after seven o’clock, under great appearance of rain or snow, we left Watertown, and passing though Needham (five miles therefrom) breakfasted at Sherburn, which is 14 miles from the former. Then passing through Holliston, five miles, Milford, six more, Mendon four more, and Uxbridge six more, we lodged at one Taft’s, one mile further; the whole distance of this day’s travel being 36 miles. From Watertown, till you get near Need-
ham, the road is very level – about Needham it is hilly – then level again, and the whole pleasant and well cultivated, till you pass Sherburn; between this and Holliston is some hilly and rocky ground, as there is in places onwards to Uxbridge; some of which are very bad. Upon the whole it may be called an indifferent road – diversified by good and bad land – cultivated and in woods – some high and barren, and others low, wet and piney. Grass and Indian Corn is the chief produce of the farms. Rye composes a part of the culture of them, but wheat is not grown on account of the blight. The roads in every part of this State are amazingly crooked, to suit the convenience of every man’s fields; and the directions ignorant; for instead of going to Watertown from Lexington, if we had proceeded to Waltham, we should in thirteen miles have saved at least six; the distance the road from Watertown to Sherburn going within less than two miles of the latter (Waltham). The clouds of the morning vanished before the meridian sun, and
the afternoon was bright and pleasant. The house in Uxbridge had a good external appearance, (for a tavern) but the owner of it being from home, and the wife sick, we could not gain admittance; which was the reason of my coming on to Taft’s; where, though the people were obliging, the entertainment was not very inviting.” As stated above, Washington found Washington Street in Holliston to be comprised of good and bad parts, or what he called an “indifferent road.” What do you think Washington would say of the road today?
The Legend of the Balancing Rock
The Balancing Rock, located along Washington Street. Washington supposedly tried to tip this rock over. Photo by Rebecca Kensil
Holliston Town Historian Joanne Hulbert also passed along the legend of the balancing rock, which is located along Washington Street.
Milford and Uxbridge, and would have provided a good excuse for another one of his innumerable rest stops. One story passed along from those times relates that Washington saw the impressive boulder, climbed up upon the base rock and made a valiant attempt to push the
“George Washington and his traveling entourage would not have missed the balancing rock, as they traveled along the way toward
balanced stone from its precarious perch. The stone remains in its rightful place,” says Hulbert. Now the rock is located in front of condominiums, Balancing Rock, for those 55 and over. The rock remains one of many historical landmarks in Holliston.
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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:
Mistake No. 8: Waiting Too Long to Capture Your Opportunity to Protect Your Assets
Mistake No. 10: Not Having Emergency Contact Information Available
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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)-237-2815.
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 your emergency contact information and advanced directives are always available. We even provide a wallet card so your wishes are known in any emergency.
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. 9: Not Planning to Protect Children and GrandIf you become disabled, what children's Inheritances
Mistake No. 7 Not Planning for Disability
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.
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!
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Mistake No. 11: Leaving Veteran’s Benefits Unclaimed Married veterans are entitled to receive $2,053 per month. That’s over 24,000 per year! Single veterans can collect up to $1,731 per month, over $21,000 per year, and widows of veterans can collect $1,112 per month or $13,344 per year. Are you leaving thousands per year on the table? To learn more visit www. SullivanVeteransReport.com or call (781)-2372815.
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)-237-2815. 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.
February 1. 2013
How’s the Real Estate Market doing in Holliston? BY, RICHARD CASS Residential sales in Massachusetts are up significantly over last year and average sales prices are also on the rise. Holliston home sales are up 12% over last year! The average sales price is down from previous years by only 2.5% and is rising. This is GOOD NEWS! Homes are selling and inventory is low. Lower inventory of homes on the market means demand is up and the sale prices are beginning to reflect this trend. Traffic at open houses is explosive – we are seeing 20 – 50 couples in attendance at many properties because of the low inventory and multiple offers are again becoming common – the key is to price your home competitively. Inside the 128 loop the inventory is extremely low and this is pushing buyers to head west. This is great news for towns like Holliston. Additionally, Companies along 495 are expanding their workforces and bringing in a lot of international buyers. The demographics of buyers have changed dramatically since the last real estate boom. First-time buyers are older and well -educated and greater than 30% are from foreign countries. This is a good reason to look for a real estate company with international reach and a strong relocation base. Another important piece of the buying process is Mortgage rates – they are at WWII levels and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future. Just remember that as sales get stronger, these rates will begin to creep up as well. Therefore, now is the time to make your move if you are considering one. Be sure to find a service-minded,
competent mortgage professional who can educate you on the new rules of the banking industry and to get you pre-approved before you begin your home shopping! If you are considering selling your home, RIGHT NOW is the time to put it on the market. THE SPRING MARKET in Real Estate began on January 2nd! Don’t miss the boat! Inventory in Holliston and surrounding areas is LOW –stop by any open house and you will see the crowds yourself! (That is, of course, unless there is a Patriot’s game on!) One last thought … the real estate market is fluid; ever-changing and fast. It is riddled with new challenges and problems. The easy thing is to find a house that you like – the tough part is finding an agent who truly has YOUR best interests at heart. Make sure you know how the industry works and have a Realtor® represent you on your side of the transaction. The best advice I can give anyone is to select a competent, professional agent who works for a reputable, branded (nationally or internationally) company who is interested in YOUR needs not their own. Ask what can your agent and their company do for YOU? A strong company is one who has management staff in place and continually trains their agents in order to get you to the closing table. If you have any Real Estate questions, please feel free to call me, Richard Cass, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Century 21 Commonwealth, 747 Washington Street, Holliston, MA, 508-284-4410, I have been in this business for more than thirty years and I am happy to assist you in any way I can.
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The Fiscal Cliff Deal and Your Taxes What will and won’t change. BY BILL NEWELL
will be taxed.
Several tax hikes, some tax breaks. Now that the fiscal cliff deal assembled in Congress is becoming law, it is time to look at some of the tax law changes that will result.
Estate taxes now top out at 40%. Additionally, the individual estate tax exemption falls slightly to $5 million. Both of these changes are permanent.
Here are the major details in the bill, which will bring significant tax hikes to some households in an effort to increase federal revenues by $600 billion over the next ten years. The Bush-era tax cuts will be preserved for at least 98% of taxpayers. Individuals with incomes of $400,000 or less and households with incomes of $450,000 or less will not see their federal income tax rates rise. The EGTRRA/JGTRRA cuts have been made permanent for such earners. The wealthiest americans are looking at a major income tax hike. The top marginal tax rate will rise 4.6% in 2013 to 39.6%. Individuals with more than $400,000 in taxable income and couples with more than $450,000 in taxable income will be affected. This is the first major income tax increase on the highest-earning taxpayers in 20 years. Now when you take that 39.6% top rate and pair it with the oncoming 3.8% Medicare surtax, what is the impact for the wealthiest taxpayers in dollar terms? It is major. The non-partisan Tax Policy Center calculates that in 2013, households with incomes between $500,000 and $1 million should see their federal income taxes rise by an average of $14,812. What about households with incomes above $1 million? The Tax Policy Center projects taxes rising an average of $170,341 for these couples and families this year. Practically speaking, all working americans will see taxes rise in 2013. The payroll tax holiday of the past two years officially ends with the new bill’s passage. In 2011 and 2012, employee payroll taxes were reduced by 2% as an economic stimulus – an idea that came from the White House. In 2013, the payroll tax rate returns to its old level and employees will pay 6.2% in Social Security taxes rather than 4.2%. This tax break saved a worker making $50,000 annually about $1,000 last year. Employee earnings up to $113,700
The alternative minimum Tax has been patched - permanently. Congress no longer has to arrange an annual fix for the Alternative Minimum Tax that was never indexed to inflation. This patch is retroactive to 2012, of course. The Pease provision & personal exemption phase-outs are back. As a result of the deal, 80% of itemized deductions will be eliminated in 2013 for individuals with adjusted gross incomes of more than $250,000 and couples with adjusted gross incomes of more than $300,000. That threshold is also where personal exemption phase-outs will start in 2013. Dividends will not be taxed as ordinary income. Single filers with taxable incomes of more than $35,350 and joint filers with table incomes above $70,700 will see a top dividend tax rate of 15% this year. Dividends coming to individuals making more than $400,000 and households making more than $450,000 will return to the 20% level, 5% higher than they were in 2012. Investors in the 10% and 15% tax brackets will pay no taxes on dividends. The top capital gains tax rate is now 20%. Wealthy investors paid a 15% tax on long-term capital gains and qualified dividends in 2012. That will rise 5% this year. Single filers making more than $400,000 and joint filers making more than $450,000 will face this tax hike. Those in the 25%, 28%,
33% and 35% federal tax brackets will pay 15%, and those in the 10% and 15% brackets will face no capital gains taxes. long-term unemployment benefits live on. They will be sustained through the end of 2013 for roughly 2 million people. another “doc fix” has been made. Drastic cuts in Medicare payments to physicians will be avoided for 2013 as a result of the new legislation. The Earned income Tax credit, american Opportunity Tax credit & child Tax credit will be extended through 2017. President Obama has long sought to preserve the $2,500 American Opportunity Tax Credit for college expenses, the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit – and that will occur thanks to the fiscal cliff deal. The $250 deductions for teachers' classroom expenses will also be extended into 2013. 50% bonus depreciation is preserved for 2013. The tax break that permits companies to accelerate depreciation schedules for major capital investments lives on for another year. The R&E tax credit & wind production tax credit are both sustained. Both federal tax breaks are available again for 2013.
The “sequester” will be delayed 2 months. The automatic federal spending cuts that were set to occur January 2 will be postponed until March while Congress tries to craft a plan to replace them. While the new tax rates may slow the economy this year, they will also decrease some of the uncertainty, which could bode well for investors.
The charitable iRa rollover provision returns. You can practically hear the cheers ringing out at non-profits across the country: thanks to the fiscal cliff deal, people over age 70½ will again be permitted to make taxfree transfers from an IRA to a charity, university, or other qualified non-profit organization in 2013.
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Sports Miller A Major Plus For Holliston Boys Quintet BY KEN HAMWEY Chris Miller used his strength and toughness to excel as an offensive tackle in football for Holliston High but the Tri Valley League allstar lineman now is utilizing those attributes to help the Panthers’ basketball team to improve. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound senior starts at center for coach Dan Santos’ quintet and the rugged post player is averaging a dependable 13.5 points and nine rebounds a game. What defines Miller when he’s battling opposing centers is his intensity, durability and versatility. He can convert close-in shots and medium-range jumpers, and he can pass and get position for rebounds. “Chris has good hands around the basket and he’s also able to knock down a 12-foot jump shot,’’ Santos said. “We focus on getting him the ball because of his strength in the paint. He’s a solid rebounder and a high-percentage shooter.’’ Miller’s value in basketball isn’t his commendable statistics. It’s his team-first outlook and his desire to achieve success in post-season play. During his two years of football, Holliston was able to quality for the playoffs his junior year but lost to Concord-Carlisle. Last fall, Holliston’s grid squad was unable to secure a playoff slot. As a junior
last year in basketball, the Panthers finished 4-16 with no playoff invitation. Holliston currently is 3-7.
were wins for Holliston. “My first varsity game last year was against Millis and I finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds,’’ Miller recalled. “I was a bit nervous but it worked out okay. Against Framingham, I had 22 points.’’
“We can still qualify for the tourney,’’ Miller said. “And, I believe we can win some games and advance. Right now we’ve got to finish strong. It’ll be disappointing if we don’t make it but it won’t be for lack of effort. My goals aren’t about individual statistics. They’re about finishing up in the playoffs.’’
Miller is quick to credit others for Holliston’s gradual improvement this season. He’s a fan of his coach and his teammates.
A good student, Miller likely will play football in college. His prime Holliston's Chris Miller choices are Colby and Tufts and he’s planning on a career that will be phasized. “I’ve also worked on demathematics-related. It’s obvious veloping low-post moves. Where I one doesn’t need a background in can still improve is in our transition calculus or advanced math to un- game. I can also work more as an derstand Miller’s value on a bas- on-the-ball defender and improve my ball-handling.’’ ketball court. He’s a major asset. Miller has had his share of solid “My strengths are positioning, outings but two of his best came passing out of the post and being against Millis last year and Framsmart with the ball,’’ Miller emingham this season. Both games
“Coach Santos is a motivator who gets the most out of his players,’’ Miller noted. “He stresses defense and helps us keep focused. Senior teammates like Brian Barone and Ryan Colantonio are quality players. Brian can pass and shoot at guard and Ryan is an athletic swingman who can shoot and block shots. Juniors like Ryan Snow, Troy Waddell, Liam Vanesian and Matt Jeye have all contributed.’’ Miller, however, is the Panthers’ main weapon in close, where he can use his gridiron strength to dominate.
“I like driving to the hoop,’’ Miller said. “I usually have a strength advantage over opponents and I focus on overpowering them.’’ Miller was vividly overpowering, along with the rest of the football team, when Holliston faced unbeaten Hopkinton last fall in a showdown for league supremacy at the time. Miller excelled at tackle and the Panthers rolled to a 49-14 homecoming victory. “That was a thrill,’’ he said. “They were riding high but we all played well.’’ Miller is hopeful he and the rest of the Panthers will secure a playoff berth. It will take a concerted effort and a lengthy winning streak. A basketball playoff berth likely will be his last chance at post-season play in his Holliston career, unless he competes in track — a distinct possibility. “No matter what happens, I’ve always relied on a competitive philosophy that stresses giving 100 percent, playing to your potential and striving to win,’’ Miller said. “There’s been some disappointments in the past in football and basketball but I’ve got no regrets. I know I’ve always given 100 percent.’’ Intensity and team play are Chris Miller’s trademarks.
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Sports Holliston Girls Quintet Relies On Consistency, Team Play BY KEN HAMWEY The Holliston girls basketball team is heading into its final month of the regular season and once again coach Kristen Hedrick’s squad has displayed consistency and an unselfish style that should propel the Panthers into tournament play. Holliston , which was 5-3 after eight games, has qualified for the playoffs in seven of Hedrick’s 11 years at the helm. One primary ingredient for the Panthers’ success is Hedrick’s low-key approach to setting team goals. The 36-yearold coach, who was an all-American softball player at Wheaton College, never applies intense pressure by aiming for unbeaten seasons or Tri Valley League championships. She strictly wants her players to improve on a daily basis.
limitations. This year’s squad is acutely aware that its height, athleticism, rebounding and team play are top-quality assets. But, the girls also realize they can always turn their defensive abilities up a notch. “Our players work hard, strive to excel on defense and are extremely coachable,’’ Hedrick said. “We can employ a fast break or we can be deliberate. Our transition game is good and we box out and rebound, which is an area I’m always stressing.’’ Senior co-captains Lindy Kyger and Catherine Tehan have been key assets. Kyger, who is averaging 15.1 points a game, plays guard and Tehan (8 ppg and 10.6 rebound average) is competing at center. “Lindy is confident and provides
Seniors Stephanie Berard (guard) and Caroline Romano (forward) round out the starting five. “Stephanie can shoot the three, passes well and shows lots of intensity,’’ Hedrick said. “Caroline has a good baseline shot, rebounds effectively and plays strong help defense.’’ The Panthers’ reserves all contribute in the roles Hedrick has designed. Sophomore Heather Leger is a point guard who distributes the ball nicely and relies on her defensive skills. Senior Courtney Adams can play guard or forward and gets minutes because of her defensive ability. Four sophomores who supply a lift off the bench include Becca Hamilton at center, Maggie Hamre at forward, Maddie Savas at guard-forward and Lindsay Pisapio at guard. “Becca is learning the ropes and developing her moves,’’ Hedrick said. “Maggie is quick on defense, Maddie is versatile and drives to the basket well, and Lindsay has a good outside shot. Our bench has been contributing and it gives our starters a breather.’’ Hedrick, who has worked as Holliston’s assistant director of recreation for the last 13 years, has an impressive background as a player and coach. A graduate of Holliston High, she played basketball and softball there before attending Wheaton where she helped the Lyons advance to the Division 3 College World Series.
What is realistic for the Panthers is knowing their abilities and their
Panthers was in 2003-04 when she directed that contingent to an 18-4 record and a tie for the TVL title. “When your players are hardworking and very coachable, it
Her college posts include jayvee softball at Medway High, freshman and jayvee basketball at Millis and nine years as Millis’ softball coach.
Lindy Kyger
“The players understand that all I want is for them to be better as each game comes and goes,’’ said Hedrick, whose coaching background includes a state final appearance for Millis in softball in 2005. “If the girls improve each game, then the outcomes likely will be favorable. We also talk about qualifying for the tourney as an objective but that’s linked to our improving. A league championship is always desirable but at times it’s not realistic.’’
Catherine Tehan
a threat on offense,’’ Hedrick said. “She’s an encouraging leader who also distributes the ball effectively. Catherine is 5-11 and she’s a strong rebounder. She can hit a mid-range jumper and she’s consistent on defense.’’ Sophmore Kylie Lorenzen can play point guard, off-guard or forward. The 5-foot-10 swingman is averaging 13.8 points and 9.8 rebounds a game. “Kylie is a strong passer and her court awareness is excellent,’’ Hedrick emphasized. “She’s also a very capable defensive player.’’
“We had a great run in 2005 at Millis,’’ Hedrick recalled. “We finished the regular season at 7-13 but ended at 13-14 after we won the South sectional (beating Archbishop Williams) and got to the state finals where we lost to Pioneer Valley. We were the underdogs all along the way but turned the journey into an amazing stretch.’’ Hedrick’s run at Holliston in basketball has been another success story. She’s closing in on her eighth tourney appearance in 12 years. Her best season with the
Kylie Lorenzen
makes the job easy,’’ she said. And, it also leads to lots of success — a trademark of Kristen Hedrick and her Holliston girls hoop team.
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Selectmen Break Silence on West Suburban Health Group - Sort Of
4. Why has the Town agreed to a one sided financial arrangement where the Town can be assessed deficits and forfeit surpluses.
Town’s $1.1 million overcharge, c.) the Board has yet to conduct even an exploratory meeting with the Group in public, on the record and d.) four months is a very long time.
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5. What is being done about a financial reporting deficiency reported by its independent auditors exactly one year ago? In most organizations, such a disclosure would get immediate corrective action. Why is that not the case here?
Finally, for those still unconvinced that the Board is just plain uncomfortable with this whole topic, consider this. Go to the Town’s website, scroll down on the left hand side to Meeting Minutes, click on it, click on “2012”, scroll down to the Board of Selectmen, locate the minutes file for October 3, 2012 and click on it. At the bottom of the first page is a reference to my having spoken to the Board that night. Not only can’t you tell what it was I spoke about – West Suburban Health Group – but the minutes refer to an attached document, which presumably would have been the discussion outline, and questions I left with the Board that night. But guess what? There is no attachment. A reader of the Board’s minutes would have no idea the topic had ever even been discussed.
After nearly four months of official silence on the West Suburban Health Group, Selectmen Chairman Jay Marsden spoke about it at the Selectmen’s meeting on January 23, 2013 even though the topic did not appear on the Board’s agenda. He sought to reassure residents – some of whom he claimed had emailed him about it – that the Board of Selectmen was working on the issue. He said that while there was no movement to report, discussions with the Group were ongoing. He said that some of the suggestions “out there” for how to resolve the Group’s surplus were over-simplified. He said the Group was a good partner to the Town and had been very helpful during last year’s plan design negotiations with employees.
I suppose I should be thankful that the Board has finally spoken about these serious issues, and just let it go. But I’m still not sure why a matter involving millions of dollars every year hasn’t been an agenda item for the Board in over two years. And I’m still not sure why I, as the asker of the questions way back on October 3, 2012, have never received even the courtesy of a reply to my inquiries or an update. I was in the Selectmen’s meeting room for this meeting, and was neither addressed nor acknowledged. The Board is clearly displeased with the articles I write and the topics I expose. I would have expected that the Board is big enough to continue communications with someone with whom they disagree. Mr. Marsden himself has repeatedly said, “I’ll talk to anybody”.
Holliston’s Leo Club BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON The stated purpose of the Leo Club is: To promote service activities among the youth of the community which will develop the individual qualities of Leadership, Experience and Opportunity. To unite its members in friendship, fellowship and mutual understanding. Wikipedia. Lion Linda Ahronian’s high school age daughter “Amber was born into the Lion’s Club” as told to me by Linda. Linda and her husband, Mark, have been members of the Holliston Lions Club for 22 years and they have the distinction of being the first husband and wife couple in the club. Linda was the 5th woman to be accepted into the Holliston Lions and first woman president (also referred to as the “queen”). Linda has held many positions in the Lions club, has been Lion of the Year, 1st Vice President, in charge of the annual Carnival and both Linda and Mark have been recipients of the most coveted Melvin Jones Fellowship Award which is based on years of service and positions held. So, as we can see, Amber was clearly
born into the Holliston Lions Club! The Holliston Lions Club formed a committee when approached about adding the Leo Club. The Board of Directors sponsors the Leo Club and Amber was challenged to find twenty friends to form the new club, which she did. Leo co-advisors are Linda Ahronian and Louise Kirkpatrick. The Leo Club much like the Lions has a Board of Directors (Leo Club has a seven person board), Secretary, Treasurer, they follow Robert’s Rules of Order, must have a quorum and hold elections. Amber and her fellow Leo’s display leadership ability and are good students.
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So here are the new (old) questions: 1. Why hasn’t the topic of West Suburban Health Group been on a Selectmen’s agenda for over two years? 2. Why is the Board conducting its review and dialog outside of public view in private, offthe-record conversations by using a single member of the Board? The Board places on its agendas, discusses and formally votes on the nearly meaningless activity of hanging banners over Washington St. Why can’t it conduct this much more important business in public? 3. Why has the Town allowed the Group to overcharge the Town by over $1.1 million?
The focus for the Holliston Leo Club is on service. They raise funds for the Holliston Pantry Shelf and NEADS/Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides independence to people who are deaf or have a disability through the use of canine assistance. NEADS is located in Princeton, MA so please visit www.neads.org to learn more about this amazing nonprofit. The Holliston Leo sponsored Jam Fest: music, pizza, raffles, and bake sale was held in 2012 raising $800!
The Board may not want to answer these questions, and/or may be uncomfortable doing so. However, residents deserve full, forthright and challengeable explanations in an open and public setting with answers to which they can and should be held accountable. For those tempted to be calmed by Chairman Marsden’s off-thecuff – and off the agenda – commentary, just remember that a.) all of my October 3, 2012 questions remain unanswered, b.) the Group has taken no action to resolve the
serve the veterans their lunch but it really becomes more about a mutual admiration club since the “kids loved the veterans and vice a versa” said Linda. One Holliston Leo expressed to Linda, after a fundraising event, that she was “addicted to community service”. This is one of the few times we can all agree that this addiction is wonderful! The Holliston Leo Club members are trained to run all of the testing in the Lions Club Eyemobile. Linda told me that “even a 14 year old knows how to do Retinal Imaging.” In April the Eyemo-
bile will be parked outside Fiske’s General Store in downtown Holliston. Please refer to the Holliston Lions website www.hollistonlions.org for the 2013 date since this is a wonderful free service sponsored by the Holliston Lions Club and not to be missed. The message is “hopeful” Linda and I agreed with young creative high school students learning how to “give back” to their community. Naturally there are so many good aspects to being a member of the Leo Club, but embracing community service is just fantastic. The future is “hopeful.”
Linda told me that “the kids enjoy helping people face to face and interacting with them". An example of this is the Veteran’s luncheon which is a Holliston Lions sponsored event. The Leo’s
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This program was created by Liane Blyn of Athletic Based Training. Our goal is to educate, empower and inspire America’s youth to be as strong, as confident and as healthy as they can be. The class is taught by Certified Youth Fitness Instructor ABT: Cindy Lamont Who: grades 3-5 When: Thursdays, Feb 7, 14, 28, March 7 & 14 (no class Feb 21) Time: 3:15-4:15 Where: Flagg Building, Green room Cost: $ 80.00 For the winter session girls will have to find their own transportation to the Flagg Building for
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African refugee family who are moving to Connecticut. The Amabo family of four arrive in great hope as they have escaped the tyranny of Africa. What the Finches don't know is that there is a 5th refugee who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. For grades 6 and up. DISCUSSION & PIZZA FOR TEENS: Thurs, Feb 7 at 6 pm Jazz Concert: HHS Auditorium 7-9pm
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The most frequently asked questions I receive concern mortgage interest rates. It is indeed a most important subject and an intrigal part of almost all real estate transactions. Having spent more than a dozen years in the mortgage division of a major New England bank, I can tell you, “don’t worry about where interest rates are headed”. Do your deal now and lock in today’s rates. (Forget about adjustable rate programs, only do a fixed rate). Right now most rates are scraping along at a 50-year low. If rates go up, you are all set. If rates go down substantially, you can do a refinance. Of course it should go without saying, do your homework on whom your lender will be. Ask friends or relatives with whom they have dealt, and if they are satisfied. When in doubt, deal with a local lender, (they are very
If you are considering a refinance, this is a totally different situation. Many ads on TV and radio promise to save you hundreds of dollars each month and indeed the math may seems to prove them correct. However, remember you probably have a 30-year term, and lets say you have 15 years remaining. Sure, if you re-write the loan, the payment will be going down, but are you now extending the loan to 30 years all over again? The math may look like you are saving money, but that’s misleading. Also, as a mortgage ages, the amount that goes to principle increases each month (even though the payment remains the same), and the interest portion goes down, so you are building more equity each month.
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