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John Carroll Honored as 2012 NVCC Business Person of the Year The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce held their 119th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on January 10, at Showcase Live-Patriot Place to honor 2012’s outstanding members and retiring board members. One of those members was Norwood Town Manager John Carroll. “With over 30 years as Norwood’s Town Manager, he is responsible for Norwood’s reputation as a businessfriendly community," Tom O’Rourke, President of the NVCC said. "He understands the importance of a vibrant business community to provide a commercial tax base that relieves the burden on homeowners. More importantly and less known is the work he does
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behind the scenes to help out those in need in town, often by connecting them to local businesses that can provide needed goods and services during a crisis.” To read about other award winners, turn to page 4.
In September of 2011, the Lady Mustangs launched their first event on Norwood Day. Norwood Day is when the entire town gets together and lines the streets with booths of vendors selling their products and representing their local organizations. It has evolved into a huge event in which there is face painting and rides for the kids. The Lady Mustangs is a subsidiary of the Norwood Booster Clubs, primarily with their en-
ergies focusing on the female athlete. “We knew that there was a need for money and athletes couldn’t always pay for their fees,” Lady Mustang President Kevin Shaughnessy said. “We wanted to see what we could do to help so we created the Lady Mustangs, supporting female athletes, while encouraging them to participate in Norwood
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Alternative Heating Sources Can Lead To Fires Red Cross Urges Safety During Cold Winter Months Winter is one of the busiest times of the year for American Red Cross disaster volunteers, and we want to make sure you’re safe during the cold months.
both your home and vehicle. Go to www.redcross.org for a list of materials to include. • If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL for help.
As temperatures drop, people start looking for creative ways to heat their homes – and we see a spike in house and apartment fires. Alternative heat sources can carry greater risks than traditional methods, and can lead to a disastrous blaze. We want you to stay warm and safe. Below are suggestions to achieve both. • Inspect fireplaces and wood stoves - Have your chimney connections and flues inspected and cleaned by a professional before every heating season. Use a sturdy screen when burning fires. Only burn wood, and never leave the fire unattended. • Check smoke detectors – Install new batteries in your smoke detectors and make sure detectors are working properly.
by fire. Visit www.redcross.org to find out how you can help.
• Talk with all household members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
• Do not overuse electrical outlets – Don’t overload your electrical outlets with heating sources or appliances. Be careful of extension cords that can cause you to trip. • Use caution with portable space heaters – Place space heaters at least three feet away from anything combustible, including wallpaper, bedding and clothing. Do not leave children or pets unattended near space
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Fiction to Film Series at the Library Published Monthly Mailed FREE to every home in Norwood Circulation: 15,000 households Publisher Chuck Tashjian
The five-part “Fiction 2 Film”series, held at the Morrill Memorial Library on the first Monday of the month, continues on February 4 at 6:30 p.m. with “An Ideal Husband.” Based on by Oscar Wilde’s play of the same name, the film stars Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore, Rupert Everett, and Minnie Driver and was selected as the 1999 Cannes Film Festival’s closing film.
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A romantic and sentimental comedy set at the turn of the 19th century, “An Ideal Husband” delves into the themes of love, passion, and betrayal among the
aristocracy. Sir Robert Chiltern, a brilliant politician and a perfect gentleman, is viewed as the ideal husband for the charming Lady Chiltern-- until someone threatens to reveal a dark secret from Chiltern’s past. The final title in the series is Rex Pickett’s “Sideways” (March 4). Please sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. Funding for the movie license is provided by the Friends of the Library. Complimentary popcorn is donated by Regal Cinema, Bellingham. The library is accessible to the physically challenged.
“Story of Stuff” Party at the Library Come to the Morrill Memorial Library on Tuesday, February 26 at 7 p.m. for an evening of short films and discussion based on the inspirational “Story of Stuff” project by author Annie Leonard. The organization Together Yes, dedicated to promoting sustainability, will show 8 brief films narrated by Leonard and documenting what happens to the stuff we buy, where it comes from, what it costs in
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NCC Award Winners The awards night also featured dynamic guest speaker, investigative reporter and radio host, Michele McPhee. Michele McPhee is a bestselling author, Emmy-nominated investigative reporter, and award-winning columnist. As a veteran crime journalist, she is the best-selling author of five true crime titles: A Professor’s Rage, A Date with Death, Heartless — The True Story of Neil Entwistle and the Brutal Murder of His Wife and Baby, When Evil Rules, and A Mob Story. Outgoing Chairman of the Board, Kevin Hallinan of WINNING, Inc. welcomed incoming Chairman, Sabina T. Herlihy of The Law Offices of Sabina T. Herlihy. Sabina is a seasoned attorney working with both employees and employers in matters of wrongful termination, work-related injuries, formation of employee manuals and policies, retirement, disciplinary actions and bypass appeals. Attorney Herlihy has had an impeccable history of successfully representing clients before courts and numerous administrative agencies, such as the Department of Industrial Accident, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination and the Civil Service Commission. Awards: Ambassador of the Year – Sharon Fradkin, Wizard of Adz, Inc. – Canton This year’s Ambassador of the Year has welcomed scores of new members to the organization and is responsible for securing their involvement. She is a past board member and Board Chair and has served on countless committees through the years. Large Business of the YearCentral Motors – Norwood If you have driven down Route One near the Norwood/Westwood line recently you may have noticed that the Central Motors dealerships have all undergone a facelift improving the overall appearance of an otherwise non-descript portion of the Auto-mile. They have even added a new
dealership where there was once a vacant eyesore of a building. As part of their upgrades to the Central Jeep building they added a café, The Jeep Grill, which recently received a Gold Plate review from the TVDiner. They also added a retail store, Just for Jeeps. Central Motors is owned by Peter Catanese II who bought Central Motors in 1986 and has almost 40 years in the automotive industry. Small Business of the Year – Doc Shredding Corporation – Wrentham The Small Business of the Year is Doc Shredding Corp who is being recognized for their support of local organizations, assisting in community shredding events and outstanding support of the Chamber. Last year, he helped Hessco Elder Services organize their first-ever St. Patrick’s Day Road Race, which was a huge success. Brian is always the first to raise his hand when help is needed within the Chamber or for any of its non-profit members. Paul Smith Volunteer of the Year – Rebecca Schofield – Needham Bank Rebecca Schofield is our Volunteer of the Year, and if you participate at all in the Chamber you certainly know why. She does it all as a volunteer. Her willingness to serve on committees and at events is unmatched. She also has a habit of choosing the more difficult volunteer assignments, like coordinating other volunteers. Her leadership style is such that she never asks from others what she wouldn’t do herself and her attention to detail means we never have to worry about a task being done correctly once it’s in her hands. She is a member of the NVCC Board of Directors and serves on the Golf Committee, Ambassadors, Flavors Committee, and Annual Meeting Committee. She is also an active member of the Westwood Rotary Club.
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Kehillah Schechter Academy Freezes 2013-14 Tuition Rates Academy Aims to Attract and Retain Young Families The freeze is on. And members of the Board of Trustees of the Kehillah Schechter Academy (KSA), a Jewish day school in Norwood, are not talking about the weather. In a dramatic move designed to make Jewish day school education more affordable to young families, KSA President Dr. Michael Agus announced this week that tuition for the 2013-14 academic year will be frozen at current levels. KSA draws some 168 boys and girls from 30 communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with families traveling from as far south as Cranston, RI, and New Bedford, MA, as far north as Lexington, and as far west as Wellesley. A focus on three Guiding Principles helps to set the school apart: personalized learning, collaborative partnerships, and Jewish identity and heritage.
“This important news related to freezing tuition is part of a new, strong and disciplined financial plan designed to ensure KSA’s future fiscal health and strength. This dramatic step also reflects the commitment we have made to our school and its students,” Dr. Agus said. “Our ability to hold the line on tuition is a direct result of the support and engagement of supporters both from within our school community and from throughout Greater Boston. Our Board is especially grateful to the leadership of Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) of which KSA is a beneficiary agency.” Dr. Agus noted that, on average, tuition and fees at other area day schools have risen over 13% in the last three years: “The pattern appears to be continuing which makes our tuition freeze that much more significant.” He noted that additional tuition aid may be available to young
families through CJP’s ‘Discover Day School’ initiative. Applications must be received by CJP by March 8. (For details: www.discoverdayschool.org) In a pioneering approach, KSA is now led by Co-Heads: Rabbi David Paskin, Spiritual Leader of Temple Beth Abraham in Canton; and scientist Dr. Nitzan Resnick, a former faculty member at the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, and visiting Professor at Harvard Medical School, who helped develop and now directs a new initiative in STEM education. Several years ago she established KSA’s pioneering New Science and Math Initiative (NSMI). “This is a very exciting time for our school. Holding the line on tuition to retain current families and attract new ones is integral to the optimism and enthusiasm we feel as we begin our second 25
years,” Dr. Agus said.
Families are attracted to KSA because of its uniquely integrated secular and Jewish studies curriculum and commitment to educational excellence and innovation. KSA alumni excel upon matriculation to public and independent secondary schools, they attend top-tier colleges, and become leaders in their chosen careers and in the community. Accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New
England (AISNE), Kehillah Schechter Academy (formerly the South Area Solomon Schechter Day School) has earned a national reputation for excellence in Judaic and General Studies, including a strong science and math program. During 2013, KSA is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a leading Jewish day school in the Greater Boston and South Area region. For enrollment information, contact Sandi Morgan Dunn: 781-769-5555, or email smorgan@ksa-ne.org.org. Website: www.ksa-ne.org
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3 Steps to An Organized and Clutter-Free Pantry BY DEBBIE TREMBLAY (THE "ORGANIZING GENIE") When was the last time you took a really good look inside your pantry? Do you put blinders over your eyes as you try to stuff another item in this wasteland and quickly shut the door before another can, jar, box or one of 10 bottles of ketchup topples out and hits you in the head or toe? Stop throwing your hard-earned dollars away on purchasing duplicate items or forgotten items left to perish in the deepest corners of this area. This February, give your pantry the makeover it deserves during National "Clean Out Your Pantry Month".
Taking the time today to clear out and reorganize your pantry will save you time and money allowing you to make meal planning easier & healthier. So put some protective gear on (just kidding) and work through the three steps needed to de-clutter and create an organized pantry that the whole family can enjoy and use without fear.
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• Carefully review all dates on food labels and purge all items that have expired.
• Items that are used daily should be kept at eye level making them easier to locate.
• Those items that are still good that you know you cannot possibly use before the expiration date, donate to your local food pantry.
• When placing items on the shelf, be sure to place the can that will expire first in the front so you can plan them into your next meal.
Here is my 3-step process towards creating a perfectly organized pantry.
Arrange: • Take an inventory of remaining items and create zones within your pantry, which can include canned goods, dry goods, spices, baking items, oils, snacks, noodles, boxed side dishes, paper goods, etc. Creating zones will allow you to quickly see what items you have
Maximize: • Storing bulk items such as flour, sugar & cereals in stackable clear containers will keep foods fresher longer as well as maximize your shelf space.
Empty: • As with any organizing project, you must start with a clean slate and completely empty out your pantry. During this process group like items together on a table or counter.
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Meet Norwood’s Newest Detective – David Eysie BY DORIS J. DICKSON
Norwood residents cannot help but notice a particular police officer’s name being mentioned repeatedly over the last year in articles and, if one is so inclined to peruse it, in the police log. That officer is David Eysie. Eysie is a graduate of Mass Bay Community College and Western New England College. He also received extensive training and worked on the Middlesex Drug Task Force where he participated in undercover drug buys. He says he “became fascinated with the whole drug area. It sticks with you.” Having served with the Norwood Police Department since 1983, he served as a member of the Honor Guard for 20 years, was a former South Norwood beat officer, a member of the bicycle unit but has spent much of his career as a patrolman. That changed last April shortly after another local newspaper referred to Norwood as “Needlewood.” That did not sit well with then Officer Eysie. So, being anything but complacent, he approached now former Police Chief Bartley King about the use of the term and offered suggestions. In so doing, Officer Eysie was temporarily assigned to plainclothes patrol. In the midst of the original three-month assignment, Chief William Brooks took over for Chief King. He assessed the progress of the assignment and repeatedly extended it one month at a time. According to Chief Brooks, “It was all driven
by Dave being very effective.” Though promotions normally occur due to retirement, Chief Brooks realized Officer Eysie had earned the title “detective” and discussed it with Town Manager John Carroll. With some budget wrangling, they approved the promotion in early January, named David Eysie Detective, and added him to the Norwood Police Department Bureau of Criminal Investigations – a team he had already been working with as is often noted in the many articles about the drug raids and arrests in Norwood over the last year. According to Chief Brooks, all the detectives and Sergeant Rinn have drug training necessary since drug investigations are different from others. They are “backwards.” Instead of starting with a theft, rape, murder, etc. where they do not know the identity of the offender, drug investigations often start with a tip or inside information and the identity of the drug dealer or trafficker. They then work towards the crime with ongoing intelligence, use of informants and sometimes, undercover officers – such as Detective Eysie. According to Eysie, heroin is the “biggest problem.” It usually starts with prescription drugs, which may become too expensive to maintain a habit or may not be strong enough to maintain the same high. We are currently seeing an increase in breaking and entering incidents in Norwood and surrounding towns. In addition to the housebreaks, we are seeing an in-
crease in shoplifting. According to Chief Brooks, these kinds of incidents are usually drug related – in order to fund addictions. He says, “Generally, people who steal do so to buy drugs” and they steal items that are “easily fenced,” including razors and baby formula and items stolen in housebreaks. Detective Eysie feels, “If we can help the people who are addicted, there will be a trickledown effect. It even affects their families – for example, stealing jewelry.” He feels very passionately about getting addicts into treatment and says he “never treats them like they’re just junkies.” Though Chief Brooks has said it is difficult to measure the success of the Department’s work against the abuse of heroin and prescription painkillers, he does feel they are being effective because, “We’re hearing from sources that dealers don’t want to come to Norwood.” David Eysie’s message to dealers is simple – “Don’t come to Norwood to sell drugs!” Finally, both Chief Brooks and Detective Eysie want to remind residents that tips and inside information are key to investigations. If you see an incident in progress, please call 911. However, if you want to report an anonymous tip you may do so by email at reportatip@norwoodma.gov or on the tip line at 781-440-5181. For more information, go to the website at http://www.norwoodpolice.com /drugcontrol/reportatip.html.
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The Unsung Heroes – Norwood Police Department’s Dispatchers BY DORIS J. DICKSON Spend a few hours with the Norwood Police Dispatchers and you will have a new appreciation for their relevance and their importance. They are not just the folks who sit behind the bulletproof glass as you walk into the police station. There are six dispatchers led by Dispatch Supervisor Jim Maroney. The others include Kathleen Martin, Joseph Sampson, Sheila Condrin, Lisa Rinn, and Dan Leavitt.
or two people staffing the dispatch center! Overnight, there is usually only one person.
types out words for the dispatcher to read in order to determine the caller’s needs. According Dispatch Supervisor Maroney, “There is a delay before it kicks in.” Therefore, dispatchers must be aware of the delay and wait to ensure the call is not a mistake, so they can correctly verify there is, or is not someone on the other end of the phone who needs assistance.
So, what skills does a dispatcher need? According to Chief Brooks, they need to be “very organized, technologically savvy, and on the ball” since “mishandling a call can be huge.” In addition, because (for example) they also take hearing
In addition to the radios, some of the systems the dispatchers have at their fingers and/or need to monitor, are: the 911 system, multiple non-emergency phone lines, a GPS system showing all police vehicles and their current location, a registry computer, multiple cameras in the police station including those on the garage doors where incoming “guests” (as Chief Brooks refers to prisoners), the cells, etc. There are features such as immediate 911 playback – in case a caller was dif-
These professionals are the first line of defense to residents who need emergency assistance (police or fire/medical). To accomplish the task, they concurrently use a variety of communication and computer systems and monitor Dispatch Supervisor Jim Maroney. an even larger variety of radio exchanges among the impaired calls through a commusix towns in our region (Westnication method known as TTY, wood, Dedham, Sharon, Walpole, patience are also definitely reand Canton) known as “Area Wide quired. The TTY system is essen3” and there are usually only one tially a teletype, which means it
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ficult to hear, quick dials to other agencies such as the DPW, electric company, etc. and a direct transfer of calls to the fire department. There are three redundant sets of systems. All of the activity in the dispatch center is tracked and logged into an electronic system. The output results in the police log available for residents to view in local newspapers and online. Jim Maroney has been with the Department for 23 years and was promoted to Supervisor in spring 2012. He has worked on all shifts over the years and currently works weekdays. He previously worked in the mortgage departments, collections, and real estate. He says he got into the field because he “had an interest in it, it’s busy and you leave your work here.” He noted some of the biggest changes over the years are going from using typewriters to using instant messaging, cell phones and a mouse. He says “cell phones have changed how things are reported” and that there are “very few places you’re going to get a human 24/7, 365 days a year.” Scariest moments, Maroney noted, are anything in progress and recalled a woman calling in the midst of a house fire. Unfortu-
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NVCC Names New Director of Membership Development Julie Lagadimas has been named the Director of Membership Development at the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce (NVCC).
Julie comes to the chamber after three years with the Secretary of State's Corporate Division with strong sales skills and a commitment to business and community.
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having Julie join our team. Her knowledge of the area and her passion for supporting local businesses will help her succeed in her role. She is eager to meet our members, learn what they value about the Chamber and use that to recruit new members," Tom O'Rourke, NVCC President said. Julie can be reached at 781769-1126, ext. 205, or Julie@nvcc.com. Established in 1894, the Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce serves the needs of
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Two Norwood Residents Lend Their Talents to Neil Simon Comedy at Walpole Footlighters
When the Walpole Footlighters open their mid-winter season with the comedy, “Laughter on the 23rd Floor," two Norwood residents will be playing key roles. This Neil Simon classic opens February 1st at The Footlighters Playhouse, on 2 Scout Rd., East Walpole. It will run weekends until February 17th.
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The show will be performed on February 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 8:00 and Sunday February 10 and 17 at 2:00 at the Footlighters Playhouse on 2 Scout Road in East Walpole. The Box Office is now open for orders and information at (508) 668-8446 or on the web at http://www.footlighters.com Tickets are $18. The show is directed by Frank Moffett. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Walpole Cultural Council.
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Chief Brooks BY DORIS J. DICKSON As part of our program to introduce high school students to the art of journalism, Police Chief Brooks met with two students over Christmas break. They were treated to a tour of the police station (including the dispatch and intake areas) and spent part of the afternoon interviewing Chief Brooks. We wish to thank Chief Brooks and Dispatch Supervisor Jim Maroney for their time.
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After the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, there was a heightened sense of fear in the schools. Chief
Brooks explained how that sort of thing “could happen anywhere.” He understands the importance of officers getting to the scene quickly and has talked with the superintendent and principals about their crisis plans. He also noted that the reason that the shooter in Newtown stopped shooting and killed himself was because of the arrival of the police. The Norwood Police Department is in the process of ordering new vehicles. Since Ford stopped manufacturing the Crown Victoria, the NPD began looking at a new model called the “Police Interceptor” which resembles a Taurus. Brooks explained the Department needs to order new vehicles annually to replace old ones because they are in use 24/7 and officers need reliable vehicles to serve Norwood. NPTV will be producing a segment on how the new cars differ from the old model.
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Chief Brooks graduated from the FBI National Academy in Virginia. He also worked with the Massachusetts Bankers Association to set up massmostwanted.org, which celebrate its tenth anniversary in June. The website helps police identify suspects they don’t know and includes surveillance photos. Brooks also works with the Innocence on ways police use eyewitness evidence. Brooks has spoken on the topic in Connecticut, Vermont, and other states.
Chief Brooks rose through the ranks quickly and when the Norwood Police Chief position opened, he expressed interest in the position and secured a place in the interview process. During the process, he faced a panel consisting of the re-
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When asked why he chose criminal justice Brooks said, “There were people that needed to be stuck up for who couldn’t stick up for themselves” and “always thought it was an exciting field.” He explained how his friend’s father told stories about his career in criminal justice and said that he comes to work every day because he knows “there are opportunities out there to get involved and step in.”
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Chief Brooks has a clear vision for the future of the Norwood Police Department and the community. To make the town safer he said, “I want the department to be more visible and engaged in the community.” He believes that people need to feel more comfortable with the police. He quoted Sir Robert Peel, the Father of Modern Policing, who said “The police are the people and the people are the police” meaning the Department can’t function without the acceptance of the community. Brooks also has a message to Norwood High School students. He says, “Kids have to think clearly and make good decisions” by not rationalizing why it’s okay to drink. He concludes, “If kids make smart decisions and use good judgment, then they will turn out fine.”
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On Track Cafe Pulls Into Norwood Coffee and a breakfast sandwich for $.99? You read that right. Norwood's newest restaurant, The On Track Cafe Java Bar and Grill, is offering that fantastic morning special, as well as many other delicious breakfast and lunch choices at incredibly reasonable prices. Commuters are likely already familiar with On Track Cafe as it is located at 25 E. Hoyle St., directly across from the Norwood Hospital emergency entrance and next to the Central St. commuter rail station. It opened on November 3, 2012, with a diverse breakfast and lunch menu that includes specialty coffees, on-the-go breakfast, and a wide assortment of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups and many Mediterranean selections and dinner plates, such as falafel, kabobs,
tabouleh, hummus, stuffed grape leaves, spinach pie and baklava. "Where can you get a cappuccino and a hummus sandwich?" owner Richard Nasr said. This is the second local restaurant for owners and Norwood residents Richard and Mariam Nasr. Five years ago, they opened their first On Track Cafe at the Westwood train station. Everything there and in Norwood's site include homemade items that are available for take-out or dining in. The Norwood location was renovated by the Nasrs into a charming 15-seat restaurant that even includes the warm ambiance of a fireplace and the perfect setting for a delicious lunch or even relaxing with a great cup of coffee from
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Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell Sworn in for Third Term. Norfolk County Register of Deeds William O’Donnell was sworn in to a new term on January 3, 2013 during a brief ceremony at the Norfolk County Commissioners Office, in Dedham. Conducting the swearing in was Norfolk County Clerk of Courts Walter Timilty who had been sworn in earlier that day, and who also swore in reelected County Commissioners Francis O’Brien and John Gillis.
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Santa's Visits Not Reserved for Just the Young Home Instead Senior Care recently partnered with Ellis Nursing Home and Rehabilitation on a very special program called “Be a Santa to a Senior.” The Ellis Nursing Home provided me with a wish list from 75 of their residents who either could not afford the holidays
or had no family to celebrate the holidays with. I took the wish list and set up Christmas trees with their requests at local retailers. LA Fitness in Walpole, Flowers and More in Walpole, New Pond Village in Walpole and Walgreens in Dedham. I received donations for
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and well wishers from across the county “I would like to thank the residents of Norfolk County for the support and trust they have shown me over the years. It has been a privilege and honor to serve as your Register of Deeds. You can rest assured that the Registry of Deeds will continue to be an efficient customer oriented operation, and that at the Registry of Deeds we are as committed as ever to sound management practices and service to the residents and businesses of Norfolk County,� said Register O’Donnell. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Department via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org.
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Living Healthy Red Cross Issues Steps to Help Kids Avoid the Flu Health officials are reporting widespread influenza outbreaks in 47 of 50 states. One age group hit particularly hard is children, and the American Red Cross has some steps parents can teach their kids to help them avoid getting sick. WASHING HANDS: Kids have a way of picking up colds and other illnesses. Parents should teach children proper hand washing techniques and how to correctly cover coughs or sneezes. Wash hands with soap and warm water. When using soap and water: • Wash for at least 20 seconds, covering the entire hand includ-
ing fingernails and under jewelry. Younger children can be taught to sing a short song like "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," or the "Happy Birthday" song a few times, which will ensure they wash for at least 20 seconds. • Rinse and dry thoroughly with a disposable towel. • Use the towel to turn off the faucet. If using an alcoholbased hand sanitizer: • Rub thoroughly over the entire hand, including nail areas and between the fingers. • Continue to rub until the product dries.
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Starving Yourself is No Way to Lose Weight By Michael Wood, cScS, chief fitneSS officer at KoKo fitcluB It’s estimated that more than 40 million Americans go on some kind of diet each year. Most give up within a few weeks. And many try again next year, ever hopeful that “this time” it will be different. The fact is, crash dieting and yoyo dieting as it’s called is not only ineffective, it can actually make it harder to achieve your goal of losing weight. It’s true. The reason diets seem to get harder or less effective the older we get and the more we do them is because the thing we lose most on a diet too often is muscle. Less muscle means your metabolism slows. So when you go off your diet, and go back to eating “normally”, there’s now an even wider gap between how much you
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STEP 1: TURN UP YOUR METABOLIC FURNACE Any successful weight management program needs to start on the inside: your body’s lean muscle level. While your metabolism is partly set by genetics, which you can’t do anything about, you can however make significant changes to your lean muscle level with a consistent program of strength training 2-3x/week. Increasing lean muscle in your body increases your basal metabolic rate, which in turn means you’ll burn calories at a higher level 24/7. Whether you are on a diet or not!
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does wonders for your heart & overall health. And it’s great at relieving stress that can cause you to overeat or make unhealthy food choices that sabotage your success. STEP 3: FUEL YOURSELF, DON’T STARVE YOURSELF Once you have the “burn” part of the fat loss equation down, now it’s time to look at your diet. With all those extra calories your body is now burning up from increasing your metabolic furnace, you’ll find your “diet” can be much less restrictive, and sustainable. Which means that you are far more likely to reach your goal. Simple changes like cutting down (or out) sugar, reducing highly refined carbs like white bread, and reducing fatty fast food meals and sodas are often all it takes for many people. No fancy “diet”. Just sensible eating and portion control. The key is to properly fuel your body with the right quality and quantity of food, not starve it. And be realistic. A healthy rule of thumb is to lose 1-2 pounds per week until you reach your goal. It’s a process, not
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Living Healthy 'Heart Disease' Describes Numerous Conditions Few people are unaware of heart disease and its potentially devastating effects. But many people may not known that the term "heart disease" is a blanket term used to describe several health problems related to the heart. According to the World Health Organization, ischaemic heart disease, which is characterized by a reduced blood supply to the heart, is the leading cause of death across the globe. Though many conditions are characterized as ischaemic heart disease, many others are not, and the WHO notes that other heart conditions, including stroke, are also among the top 10 most deadly diseases in the world. The following is a rundown of some of the more common heart conditions, many of which can be
prevented if men and women make the right lifestyle choices. Angina Angina occurs when a person has chest pain or discomfort around their heart because the muscle is not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina can be a byproduct of elevated levels of stress or overexertion and may even be caused by clogged arteries. All cases of angina are not the same. Stable angina is the most common form, and usually follows a pattern that is common among patients. Unstable angina is less predictable, while variant angina, the rarest form of the condition, occurs while a person is at rest. Rest and medicine are at the root of treating angina, which is more easily treated once its cause has been de-
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Hypertension Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is a relatively common heart condition. Nearly every adult has likely received a blood pressure reading at one point in his life. That reading measures the systolic pressure, which is the pressure created when the heart beats, and the diastolic pressure, which is the pressure in the heart when it is at rest. A blood pressure above 120 over 80 is considered high, and that high figure might be caused by salt and water levels in the body and the condition of the body's kidneys, nervous system and blood vessels, as well as the body's hormone levels. Treating hypertension is relatively simple, as a doctor will typically recommend some dietary changes and may even prescribe medication for those patients with especially high blood pressure.
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Living Healthy Children, Sports and Exercise CONTRIBUTED BY JOHN VACOVECPHYSICAL THERAPIST & OWNER, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHAB Getting your child involved in sports is an excellent way to encourage exercise and prevent childhood obesity. This is a proud feeling for every parent, and the expectation is that the child will have fun, gain confidence and interact with other
children in the process. To determine what your child will enjoy participating in, help him / her decide by accompanying the child to different games and a variety of sports. The more sports and environments the child is made aware of, the higher the probability that the child will be able to pick a sport and enjoy it. It is important to make sure that the child's sporting activity is age appropriate. In general, toddlers (aged 2-5) are too young to comprehend most organized activities and the importance of 'rules'. They need unstructured play to develop movement skills, attention span and social maturity. From the age of 8 and above, children can participate in team sports and group exercise. If your child does not like athletic activities, take the opportunity to spend more time with your child and encourage physical activity with regular walks, swimming, tossing a ball around, or simply kicking a ball back and forth. Be creative and mix it up so your child does not get bored. Importance of Safety First Unfortunately, children can get injured while playing sports. When this happens, consult a physician immediately. In most cases, the physician may recommend the services of a physical
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event for the women with all proceeds going to help improve female athletic programs at the Norwood High School. Lady Mustangs have also raised money through Mustang Stampede, where numerous Mustangs are placed on local lawns. To date. the Lady Mustangs have donated close to $7,000 to the female athletic programs. The girls have also helped out with the Food Pantry as well as the Fisher House in West Roxbury. The Fisher House provides a home away from home for military families so that they can be close to loved ones during a hospitalization, illness, disease or injury. One of Shaghnessy's big goals this year is to connect with the junior high school athletes. “We’re hoping to get to the junior high school and find out what kids want to play sports in the high school,” Shaghnessy said. “Then when they actually
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February 17th Deadline for Norwood Youth Soccer Spring Intramural Registration The Norwood Youth Soccer deadline to register for the Spring 2013 Intramural program U5 to U9 is February 17, 2013. A $10 late fee becomes effective after this date. All players who register late will be placed on a wait list, and will not be guaranteed a spot on any roster. If you registered and need to complete payment, please be sure to do so prior to the deadline, or you will be wait listed. Please visit "www.norwoodsoccer.com" and click "Registration" for more information.
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Three years ago, Russell Booth took the reins of the Norwood track team from then coach Jim Forest. Things were not as good as they had been in the past for the Mustang team, but Booth was looking to bring Norwood back to the top of the Bay State Conference. “Near the end of Jim’s tenure he just didn’t have the athletes (only 35 came out for the team 3 years ago) and the commitment level was not always there,” Booth said. “Norwood track had always been a successful program throughout the 90’s and into the early 2000’s, but they took a beating during the rebuilding of the school.” As Norwood was updating the high school, track seemed to take a second seat and the team didn’t really have a place to call their own. In addition, lacrosse was starting to gain popularity and a lot of athletes who would have gone out for track were gravitating toward the up and coming sport. However, over the past two years Booth has been lobbying for athletes to pick up the sport to improve their skills for other sports. “Athletes were finding out that track was a lot of hard work and many of them just didn’t want to deal with it," the Norwood coach said. "We did
get a lot of support from baseball coach Kevin Igoe, who recommended his players fill the off-season void with track to improve themselves. I myself have been trying to convince the kids that if you want to be successful in your other sports, then track is the way to go. Slowly, they are starting to buy into that philosophy.” A good example is Alison Ryan, a standout field hockey and lacrosse player for Norwood who has already secured a scholarship to college. “Alison had no incentive whatsoever to come out and run track,” Booth said. “But her doing so optimizes the sport in helping her with her other sports. That speaks volumes about the preparation of track.” Other females that have helped this team return to its glory days are Jessica Murphy, a junior sprinter who acts as a recruiter continually trying to get athletes to join the team, and Alanna Keady, a running junkie. Keady runs track in the winter and spring while participating in cross country during the fall. For the boys. Jason Matovu has come a long way for the squad during his three years on the team. The senior participates in the hurdles, the 55-
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meter dash, the long jump and high jump for Norwood. Captain Ryan Igoe competes in the 300 and 4 x 400 relay and will occasionally run the 600 when the team is in need of points.
Booth, along with his squad, is hoping that the third year is the charm and Norwood track once again becomes synonymous with winning.
Another athlete that has contributed to bringing Norwood back to the top of the mountain is shot-put thrower Dan Ditomassso. “Throwers never get a lot of attention, especially in the winter when they only have one event,” Booth said. “Dan has been a phenomenal four-year
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Jason Matovu Qualifies for States in Long Jump BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Looking to stay activate during the football off-season, Norwood’s Jason Matovu thought that basketball was going to be the sport. Unfortunately, the Norwood senior didn’t have what it took to be a star on the court and when he was cut from the team he gravitated toward track. It was here that he found his second calling outside of football. Matovu participates in four events every meet for Coach
Russ Booth giving the Mustangs a better chance of capturing a win. The senior participates in the hurdles, the 55-meter dash, the long jump and the high jump. While he may be a pro at the events his coach has chosen for him now, that wasn’t always the case. “When I joined the track team my sophomore year, I was not very good, in fact, I was awful,” Matovu said. “So I worked hard at improving myself, especially during the summer when I did
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more running and lifting. I didn’t want to quit just because I was bad, so I used my will and determination to go out and get it.” Coach Booth remembers how bad his now star was his first season. “He can flat out run now, but as a sophomore he was terrible,” the coach recalled. “Give him credit, he worked hard and stuck with it and dropped his time down to 6.96 from 7.6 seconds. It may not seem like a lot to a normal person, but to a runner that’s an extreme improvement.” Of his four events, Matovu likes the 55-meter dash the best, but believes his best event is the long jump, where he has already leaped 20 feet-9 inches and qualified for the states. When he steps onto the track to run the dash/ the senior is somewhat of a trash talker to his teammates. “I don’t do it during meets, just to my teammates during practice," he laughed "It’s just something I do. I want to let them know what they’re up against. It makes me work harder. When you go out and say that you’re the best, you have to be able to prove it.” Coach Booth chuckles at Matovu’s brashness on the track, but disagrees with his ability. “Jason’s a very outgoing kid and I’ve never had any problem with him," the coach said. "He likes to let everyone know that he
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“I’m having my best year to date," Matovu said. "I feel that I can compete on a higher level and that I have more confidence in my ability. This is my senior year and everything is falling into place. My ultimate goal for the season would to become a state champion in any event.”
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The Rink Location Choice Beyond the Numbers BY DORIS J. DICKSON The selection of the site upon which to build a state-funded hockey rink came down to seven committee members voting based on committee-established criteria and committee-established rating points. Each committee yelled out the points for each criterion; the points were entered into an adding machine (with no apparent method of individual recordkeeping for residents to view), written on a flipchart pad, and averaged upon completion of the vote. What was behind the numbers that decided the fate of the hockey rink and, likely, the residents of South Norwood? What is transparent? Were residents’ concerns seriously considered? Was South Norwood going to be the chosen site, as many believed, regardless of what residents wanted, regardless of its suitability or non-suitability? The process began with the appointment of a Rink Committee at a meeting of the Board of Selectman in early November. Selectwoman Abdullah-Donahue recommended that a resident of South Norwood be included (since it was the choice of the RINC) in the committee but she was denied. Former South Norwood resident and current Selectman, Allan Howard was chosen. In addition, other members were Norwood Nuggets President - Bill Naumann, School Committee Vice Chairman - John Badger, Recreation Director - Gerry Miller, Town Engineer Mary Ryan and Assistant Town Engineer - Andy Murphy. Though not a resident of Norwood, Town Manager, John Carroll, volunteered to chair the committee and Selectman agreed. The first public meeting was held November 28, 2012 at the Civic Center. A spreadsheet of twenty possible sites was distributed and an initial elimination conducted. The room was nearly full and residents actively and enthusiastically participated in the process with many opposing opinions. All but two privately-owned sites (Vanderbilt Ave and Endicott Street – requested by Allan Howard) were eliminated. The Elks ball field was added when a resident indicated they might be willing to work with the town (to enable its use) as was the town-owned Willett School site
when brought up by Ann Haley of Nichols Street. Andy Murphy said, “It has sloping issues but I will take a look at it.” More than once the concept of leasing or gifting of privately-owned property was suggested by residents (though no follow-up was mentioned in later meetings). Other topics included amount of space needed (according to Andy Murphy, 32,000 square feet and 100 parking spaces), wetlands and conservation land requirements to replicate any space taken, speaking to the Bird Foundation about available land in that area, the timeline, cost to build just the rink (according to Bill Naumann approximately $5 million) and selection criteria. The end of the first meeting saw the following sites remaining: Ellis Ave, Savage Center, Hennessey Field, Vanderbilt Ave., Coakley Middle School, Endicott Street, Father Mac’s, Elks ball field, Willett School and Access Road (across from the airport). The second meeting was held December 12, with a draft criteria spreadsheet distributed to committee members and residents. Mark Ryan explained the sheet would be used to “objectively” rate each site and the one with the most points will have the highest ranking. John Carroll explained the committee would receive a detailed package with plans, comments and a fact sheet and that it would be made available to residents prior to the next meeting. The conversation in meeting two focused on adding additional criterion, verifying the existing criteria, and creating a numeric ranking. Mr. Badger noted that most of the list was objective (not subjective) and, therefore, rankings should not change between committee members. John Carroll commented, “That will be noted in the package.” Other conversations included traffic studies (existing and upcoming) as well as the criterion focused on traffic impact. Mark Barry of Washington Street asked who was making the decision on traffic impact. Mr. Carroll said, the traffic impact information available for voting would be “provided by engineering not a study.” Patty Bailey asked about vegetation, fencing and landscaping which is expected to “screen” a building that according
to Rick Morrison will be approximately 30 feet high though there are no architectural drawings to depict the visual impact. Irene Bonovich asked if it would be possible to have something drawn up to which Mr. Carroll responded that here is no time or money for a rendering. Ms. Bailey also asked about neighborhood impact and how the rink would affect the “quality of life” of neighbors. “Would it negatively affect the neighborhood?” She requested that the topic be added to the list of criteria but was denied. However, a gas line accessibility criterion was added. There was also conversation about “weighting” the criteria. David Hajjar pointed out, “Not all criteria should be valued the same.” and, as Ann Haley put it, “Some of these things are more important.” Although John Carroll said, it was a “valid point,” the committee opted not to weight items of lessor or more importance.
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cedural discussion would be had at the final meeting, so, any concerns residents had were not addressed. Several residents became frustrated, with one walking out after voting of just a few criteria saying, “I can’t keep my mouth shut, so I’m leaving.” The first two questions should have been fairly objective (#1 - is property privately owned or town owned and #2 - is location on an arterial road, collector road or secondary road). The ratings, however, were frequently not consistent with each other. In addition, Endicott Street, was poorly rated with just 2 points even though it is right off Rte 1A. The Coakley middle school was given 6.2 points even though Washington Street is not a federal or state highway. Endicott Street was also given only 2 points since it is privately-owned, even though sources have it, property management was considering “gifting” it to the town, if they had asked. However, other sources said some committee member(s) “didn’t want it there.”
If individual scores were kept and made publically available, residents could view for themselves the inconsistencies that continued with the questions, “Is electricity readily available. Is water readily available? Is gas readily available? Is there public transportation adjacent, nearby or not available?” If the answer was “yes” to those questions (clearly denoted in the Fact Sheets), all ratings for those questions, for each site, should have been the same, yet they were not. Another criterion, neighborhood aesthetics had a choice of no abutters, one side of abutters with adequate area for screening, multiple-sides with adequate area for screening. The real question should have been, how do you screen a thirty-foot plus high hockey rink in a residential area? Therefore, with no criteria weighting and inconsistent and possibly questionable rating, South Norwood residents’ prediction came true – the Coakley Middle School was named the “only” suitable location with 89.7 points.
As an example of the often heated and frustrating discussion, the second meeting ended when resident Bill Rogers yelled, “I am sick of hearing about South Norwood.” The committee then voted to approve the criteria and chose the date for the third and final public meeting. The final meeting was held January 9, 2013. A letter to interested residents, a time line, and a booklet containing site maps, fact sheets, and annotated Google maps of the proposed sites, as well as a final criteria-rating spreadsheet were provided to all. There was no mention in the booklet (as promised in meeting two by John Carroll) that rankings of many of the criterion should not change between committee members.
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Calendar February 10 Musical Sundays Concert Morrill Memorial Library 3-5 p.m. Roger Bruno and Ellen Schwartz of "Too Human" will perform a repeat performance of romantic jazz and standards. Sign up for this free concert at the Reference or Information Desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. Children's Hospital Blood Drive St. Timothy's Church 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Each donation can help up to four young patients. For an appointment, call 781-769-2522, x34 or www.halfpints.childrenshopital.org. Neil Simon's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole, 2 p.m. Inspired by Simon's early career experience as a junior jokesmith (along with his brother Danny) for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedyvariety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon's alter ego Lucas Brickman. For more information or to order tickets, call 508-668-8446 or visit www.footlighters.com. February 11 Registration for Spring/Summer Programs Registration officially begins for the Norwood Recreation Center's spring/summer programs today. Don't miss out on our playground programs, swim lessons, and Spring session programs. For more information, visit www.norwoodma.gov. February 12 Press Conference with Abraham Lincoln Morrill Memorial Library 7-9 p.m. Join the Friends of the Library for their annual meeting as they host Phillip A. Chetwynd who will present "A Press Conference with Abraham Lincoln." President Lincoln will detail the difficulties of his administration during the Civil War. He will then be pleased to entertain questions from the audience. Sign up for this free event at the library Reference or Information Desk of call 781-7690200, x110 or 222. Norwood Retired Men's Club Valentine's Party To attend the party, call Joe Cattafe at 781-762-4995 or George Wallace at 781-326-9273. The cost is $25 per member and member’s guest. Storytime with Hope Morrill Memorial Library 10-10:30 a.m. To sign up for storytime with Hope
Anderson, contact Christine Tomasello, ctomasello@norwood.k12.ma.us or call 781-440-5983 February 13 Let's Get Moving Gymnastics Academy of Boston 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. For children ages 2.9-5. Free of charge. To register, contact Christine Tomasello, ctomasello@norwood.k12.ma.us or call 781-440-5983 Film Showing: Casablanca Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St. 7:30 p.m. Come see this classic love story on the big screen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. This is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the showing. The box office will open at 6:30 pm. February 14 Let's Get Moving Gymnastics Academy of Boston 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. For children ages 2.9-5. Free of charge. To register, contact Christine Tomasello, ctomasello@norwood.k12.ma.us or call 781-440-5983 Film Showing: Casablanca Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St. 7:30 p.m. Come see this classic love story on the big screen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. This is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the showing. The box office will open at 6:30 pm. February 15 Film Showing: Casablanca Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St. 7:30 p.m. Come see this classic love story on the big screen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. This is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the showing. The box office will open at 6:30 pm. Neil Simon's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole, 8 p.m. Inspired by Simon's early career experience as a junior jokesmith (along with his brother Danny) for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedyvariety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon's alter ego Lucas Brickman. For more information or to order tickets, call 508-668-8446 or visit www.footlighters.com.
February 1. 2013 February 16 Sewstainability Sewing Workshop Morrill Memorial Library 9-11 a.m. Another series of "Sewstainability" sewing workshops, held from February through April, is being facilitated by the organization Together Yes and Sew-Easy of Norwood. Email Susan Clare, sustain@tgryes.org, for more information. Neil Simon's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole, 8 p.m. Inspired by Simon's early career experience as a junior jokesmith (along with his brother Danny) for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedyvariety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon's alter ego Lucas Brickman. For more information or to order tickets, call 508-668-8446 or visit www.footlighters.com. Beatlemania Again Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St. 8 p.m. This outstanding performance features three versions of The Beatles all in one show. The show starts with “Meet The Beatles," then transforms into the “Sergeant Pepper” era and finishes with the “Get Back” era and a great encore. Beatlemania Again features Broadway cast members as well as former members of the Hall & Oates Band! Tickets are $24 for seniors, $28 for adults. The box office is open weekdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 3-5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, or call 781551-9000, or visit www.norwoodstage.com. February 17 Deadline for Norwood Youth Soccer The Norwood Youth Soccer deadline to register for the Spring 2013 Intramural program U5 to U9 is February 17. Visit "www.norwoodsoccer.com" and click "Registration" for more information. Mister G. Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St. 2 p.m. Parents’ Choice Gold Award-winning international children’s music artist, Mister G performs songs from his new bilingual album Chocolalala, named one of the best CDs of the year by The Washington Post. Sing and dance away the mid-winter chill! Tickets are $7 for kids and $9 for adults. The box office is open weekdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. & 3-5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the box office, or call 781-551-9000, or visit www.norwoodstage.com.
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BY DAWN C. FiTzgeRALD
Winter Wonderings When I was a kid, snow truly made the winter months wonderful. A bit of the white fluffy stuff on a cold gray day was always welcome. There was sledding to do and snowmen to make. Some of my fondest winter memories were watching the news-with fingers, toes, and even eyes crossed- waiting to hear that yes, in fact, “Boston schools were cancelled." Back then school cancellations were read aloud, by a newscasterone who actually talked about the news-and not what Chanel snowsuit a Kardashian clan member was sighted recently sporting. Today’s cancellations flash so quickly across the screen that if you blink an eye and miss your
school’s official cancellation you are now forced to read (through bleary bespectacled eyes) a complete cancellation list of towns and programs that up until right now were completely nonexistent or distant foreign places you really didn’t (and probably still don’t) give a care about –because you only really want to know about your own town and whether or not you have to head out and shovel. But I digress. Once the magical words were made official, I’d head back to bed and snuggle under the covers knowing when I awoke there’d still be a winter wonderland awaiting. Being a kid during a true New England snowstorm was just magical. But now that I’m an adult that snowy scenario does not conjure the same winter wonderment.
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First there is the shoveling situation. Is the snow fluffy or frozen? Fluffy is fine but if it’s the slushy stuff well, should I make a chiropractor appointment now? Or will Advil and an ice pack do the trick this time.
The last of the snow has finally been shoveled and the car cleaned off. I am now forced to go to one of two places -either to the grocery store or sledding. With either place there is danger lurking around every slushy snow covered corner.
Let’s not forget the two teens that live in my house that can (and will, despite their whining and loud protests) help with the shovelingpost shower, mascara, perfect snow shoveling outfit complete with matching hat choice. After I finish nagging them, I pry the cell phones out of their hands only to be replaced with shovels and looks of their utter confusion. Together we will finish the driveway before the snowy stuff melts. This is after I inform them both that, “No,” there is NOT an App for that.
Crazy people head to the supermarkets when the last flake of a snowstorm falls. There they purchase twelve gallons of milk and at lease fifteen loaves of bread –many still suffering Blizzard of ’78 post stress disorder.
After the driveway has been shoveled the next snowy induced situation presents itself: the kid care issue. Who will watch my littlest one? Do I have to call into work? Or can the older two keep her alive until either the hubby or I come home? Will they stop texting long enough to provide her with lunch? Maybe even a snack? If I am really stuck can I bring her with me to the germ infested, sickness surrounded place of my employment? What’s a working mom to do? If I do stay home then I am the entertainment committee to the youngest child. After all the two older children have their phones to keep them company.
I go there merely to buy baking supplies-flour, chocolate chips. There’s nothing better than baking on a cold wintery day. If we have no milk so be it. There is no way I’m risking my life to head into that aisle. Let the storm hoarders have their milk- we’re having cocoa with our cookies. Instead of baking, we could go sledding. Although last time I did this, the sled went airborne with me on it. I landed on my back very grateful then, and now, that nothing was broken or bruised except my ego. I wish I were still a kid with snow days-instead of an adult with shovel days. Hopefully, someday I will once again appreciate our winter wonderlands. But right now, I’m waiting for the next snowstorm and potential emergency room visit. Dawn C. Fitztgerald is a freelance writer. She can be reached at dawncfitz@yahoo.com.
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Neil Simon's 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 2 p.m. Inspired by Simon's early career experience as a junior jokesmith (along with his brother Danny) for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedyvariety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon's alter ego Lucas Brickman. For more information or to order tickets, call 508-668-8446 or visit www.footlighters.com. February 19 Music with Miss Tina 10-10:45 a.m. Learn some songs and dances that celebrate the holiday of hugs and kisses. To register, contact Christine Tomasello, ctomasello@norwood.k12.ma.us or call 781-440-5983. February 22 Joe Jam Puppet Band Norwood Civic Center, 11 a.m. Put some music and fun into February vacation with the Toe Jam Puppet Band. Kids and even grown-ups will enjoy the sounds this duo delivers. Big kids, Tom and Vinny, bring smiles with their combination of games and songs. Great for all ages! Cost is $5 per person. February 24 85th Academy Awards Airing live on ABC, 7 p.m. February 25 American Red Cross Blood Drive Caritas Norwood Hospital 12-5 p.m. February 26 Together Yes Film Series: 'The Story of Stuff' Morrill Memorial Library 7-8 p.m. This will include 8 short films from Annie Leonard's The Story of Stuff project, documenting what happens to the stuff we buy, where it comes from, what it costs, and what we can do about it, followed by refreshments and a brief discussion. Sign up at the Library Reference or Information Desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. February 28 Sewstainability Sewing Workshop Morrill Memorial Library 7-8:30 p.m. The organization Together Yes and Sew-Easy of Norwood continue their series of four Sewstainability sewing workshops at the library from February through April. Please email Susan Clare at sustain@tgryes.org for more information.
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No Cat Left Behind
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We wish that was the case. Cats are left outside when owners move or are put outside to provide for themselves when people are sick of them oh too often.
This Valentine Season consider making Halloween your FOREVER LOVE
Meet Felix: This beautiful, patient, kind orange tiger kitty was left behind as his owners just moved away. What kind of a person does that? Felix was taken in by a resident who heard about this but the family was not prepared to take on another pet at this time. Bay State Animal Cooperative was contacted and we were able to take
Halloween has become an icon in our Petco adoption center in Norwood. She has resided with us since she was surrendered in April 2012. She’s a charismatic 9 year young lady with confidence. She would bring joy and love to a quiet home. Make Halloween Happy this Valentines Day!
Meet Mama, Precious, Murphy, Rocky and Cassidy: Mama was rescued by a nice man who found her tied to a tree to die. The rope around her neck was so tight it started to grow into her skin. He released her from this torture and took her home. Her tail was also badly injured and later fell off. The cat lived as an indoor/outdoor cat with the man and his sickly wife. They also had an un-neutered male cat. Soon the litters started to be produced, meet Precious and many others. As with all litters of “cute” kittens they are initially welcomed and homes are found easily (though in this case, more irresponsible new homes). Now Precious, who was not adopted becomes pregnant too and more kittens; meet Murphy, Rocky and Cassidy. To make this long story short…over 35 unwanted cats/kittens were brought into this already cat ridden neighborhood from this one family. Good News; remaining 3 adults were altered and vaccinated. The male cat remained with the family and Mama, Precious and 4 kittens were surren-
dered to Bay State Animal Cooperative. You can see Mama, Precious, Rocky and Cassidy at the PetsMart adoption center in Walpole.
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Like humans, there are feline viruses that are contagious and cats allowed to live outdoors can transfer these to one another.
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The most efficient and quick procedure to apply for any of our adoptable cats is to visit our website at www.baystateanimals.org, complete our application and email it to info@baystateanimals.org Don’t forget to get your official spay/neuter license plate this year to support grants to organizations like ours!
Felix into our system. He is estimated to be about 4-5 years old and is ready for adoption at our Petco adoption center in Norwood.
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Meet Eric and Patrick:
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Both of these cats were recently rescued and diagnosed with Feline Leukemia. This disease in most cases will be terminal though many live 5-8 years. These cats Eric existed outdoors in neighborhoods where feline leukemia and feline AIDS seem to be present. As a 100% no-kill organization it is our mission to find a safe place for each of these kitties to live out the rest of their lives. Since the cats here are again the off spring of cats owned by irresponsible pet owners the diseases will continue to spread as more owned and un-owned cats are roaming outdoors. Eric is extremely friendly and appears to be
a “cat left behind” but now though he appears extremely healthy is burdened with this terrible disease. Eric can live a life in a home without other cats or with cats vaccinated against the disease. He is vibrant, loving, extra gentle and very affectionate. Please find it in your heart to be that indoor home for him. Ask us for details. Patrick appears to be older and is not as healthy as Eric but he too deserves a place to
live out the remainder of his life, safe, loved and cared for. We will provide medical care for Patrick through the remainder of his life in your home! Please consider this rewarding opportunity. Patrick
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And The Oscar Goes To......... It's another long New England winter....so any excuse for a party. Why not try something different this year? Send out some formal invitations, invite friends to get dressed up and have an Oscar party!! The 85th Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles, CA, and will be aired live on ABC, beginning at 7 p.m. This year's host will be Seth MacFarlane.
Lincoln leads the pack with 12 nominations, followed by Life of Pi with 11, but many people have their own personal favorites. Organize your own voting procedure and even hand out prizes to those who win the most categories. This year's major categories are listed below. To obtain a full list of nominees, visit www.oscars.org.
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Did You Know? A new roof can be one of the more expensive repairs for homeowners. But homeowners don't have to break the bank when it comes to replacing a roof, which can be made from a variety of materials that can vary greatly in price. Asphalt shingles are the most affordable roofing material and that budget-friendly price is one reason why asphalt shingles are so popular. The asphalt shingles of today are also durable, which was not always the case. Ceramic tiles are another roofing material, but these tend to be quite expensive. However, their price has made them quite rare, which might be attractive to prospective buyers when the time comes to sell the house. Durable and aesthetically appealing, metal roofing is another option that's popular in areas they get heavy snowfall because snow does not build up on the metal like it might on other materials. The price of metal roofing varies significantly, so homeowners considering a metal roof should do some comparison shopping beforemaking a decision. Slate tiles are another roofing material, but one that's very labor-intensive to install and, as a result, costly as well. But slate tiles are very durable, in some cases lasting as long as half a century or more, so homeowners who install slate tile can rest easy knowing the roof they install now will likely be the last roof they ever pay for.
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