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Equus caballus, and Us With its beautiful, large expanses of land, it may not be surprising to find just so many wonderful horse farms within the town of Holliston. Local Town Pages took a look at some of these farms, their owners and the culture that has grown among them.
Lil’ Folk Farm Riding Academy Expands Programs and Arenas BY REBECCA KENSIL Eleven years ago, Lil’ Folk Farm opened. The owners, Nancy and David Dubin, hosted birthday parties and summer camp for children. They started the programs with their very first pony, Blackjack. Today, Blackjack still plays an integral part in the farm by greeting visitors and providing rides, but now the farm has expanded. About a year after the farm opened, they began to offer riding lessons for children and even adults. Now, they are planning a therapeutic riding program to open on April 1 in addition to a new second indoor and outdoor arena, which will help with the year’s programs. Nancy explains why they decided to start a children’s therapeutic riding program. “We wanted to be all-inclusive place for any child of any ability to learn to ride. So, for us, we felt like the natural progression was to offer therapeutic riding,” says Nancy. For this new program, the
Newfound Farm to Open in Spring BY REBECCA KENSIL Holliston is home to many riding academy farms, but there will soon be a children’s horsemanship education center in town. Newfound Farm, owned by Pamela and Justin Brown, will officially open in May with the goal of teaching children the basics and beyond in a structured and energetic environment.
Lil' Folk has added an IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Team) program this year. Shown, from left, are Lindsey Bihuniak with Star, Annie Orcott, Anna Bihuniak with Boston, Sydney Sack with Dash, Faith Orcott and Olivia White with Roxy. Anna Bihuniak, shown center, has made regionals. Lil' Folk is also gearing up to offer therapeutic riding and is building an indoor, heated riding area, shown at inset.
owners will be using a couple of current horses and ponies and acquiring a few more. Nancy says, “They definitely need to be a special kind of horse – very tolerant, patient – a horse who doesn’t spook too easily.”
She also says Lil' Folk hosts lessons for children with mild autism already, but a quieter space would be useful. Currently, Foley Construction is building a heated arena for therapeutic riding at the farm. “We really feel as though we need a separate facil-
ity, because you need to create a safe environment for therapeutic lessons,” says Nancy. The new building will have nine stalls for therapeutic horses, an overhead
The owners are looking forward to providing lessons complete with progress reports, prepared lesson plans, and guest speakers. The farm will issue monthly progress reports highlighting student’s development based on industry-established benchmarks and best practice. Pamela and Justin will teach the basics of horse care, such as tacking, grooming, and
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proper feeding. They will also demonstrate and familiarize students with proper horsemanship including horse anatomy and how to handle, read, and respond to the animal’s behavior. The duo will allow each child to work at his or her own pace and will use positive verbal reinforcement, enthusiasm, and incentives as the group advances through different learning stages. More experienced riders will have the opportunity to take a half-hour riding lesson, but most will join them for an hour lesson. This hour includes fifteen minutes of learning about the horse, a half-hour of riding time, and another fifteen minutes of grooming and tending to the horse’s needs. Pamela and Justin say this method allows for true learning experience, while creating a positive and lasting bond with the animals. Students will typically be ages 4-16 at this
Pamela and Justin also plan on incorporating their lesson plans into a summer camp as well where children can learn in a group environment. In addition to fun activities involving animals and outdoor activities, there will be industry expert guest speakers. These guest speakers will include veterinarians, equine massage therapists, and others. The Browns' other intent for the farm is to host birthday parties and functions, and they plan to have a petting zoo. “We want to create a safe and enjoyable space where people will want to come and have a function,” says Justin. In order to prepare for functions and lessons, the Browns have been expanding and grooming the 200 year-old, fiveacre property since they acquired it in April, 2012. They have bettered the landscape by tirelessly removing debris and pruning bushes, trees, and branches. The
Newfound Farm's horses in the snow. Photo courtesy Justin Brown
couple has established an area for a riding ring and built a new barn
“As the property is ready, we’re going to add animals to the farm,” says Pamela. The duo plans to build new goat and sheep enclosures this spring. They are also planning on restoring their 200 year-old barn to use for functions.
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Justin explains what he likes about the equestrian farm business. “As modern society grows, there is less and less open area and farming, less agricultural business. We want to have a family-friendly atmosphere, educate children, and give them an opportunity to interact with animals and learn about them.” Justin believes that children who interact with animals regularly are better achievers in school. “Studies show they are more responsible and set goals for themselves.” Pamela adds, “The
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connection a child has with an animal helps them learn compassion and respect. I feel it’s important to get children outside and in touch with nature.” Both Justin and Pamela grew up in Holliston. Pamela grew up riding horses and has been an instructor for eight years. In addition to horse instructor, she is an EMT for the Town of Holliston Fire Department. Justin is also an EMT and a firefighter. Although they are not officially open for business yet, Newfound Farm is already active in the community. They have donated to the Holliston Food Pantry Shelf and the Holliston Rail Trail. “We decided to stay in Holliston. This is a great town with great people,” says Pamela. “We’re small and family-oriented. What we want most is for families to feel welcome coming to our farm, hanging out, and interacting with the animals while making memories and learning,” says Pamela. The Brown family is enthusiastic about the overwhelming response they have already received and are proud of their accomplishments so far. They are eager for anyone interested in paying a visit to stop by, meet their family and the animals, and learn more about Newfound Farm. The owners say that this is only the beginning. Newfound Farm is located at 1201 Washington Street (Route 16) in Holliston. You can reach them at NewfoundFarmLLC.com, or (508) 429-0917.
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August Farm: Riding at the Right Pace BY J.D. O’GARA
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August has historically been a good month for Dani White. The horse farm owner and manager, who grew up next a horse farm in Ashland, started her very first barn as a recent high school graduate, on August first. Later, she would work her tail off to earn enough money to buy her first horse, who arrived on August first. Eventually, White would own her own farm. It, too, opened on August first.
“I really enjoy teaching the kids,” says White, who says she has developed lasting friendships with her students that carries beyond the farm. “That they have somebody else to talk to and I’m that person – they’re all my children.” White’s students have learned White’s catch phrase, “Love you more,” to which they often chide “More,” and White answers, “You couldn’t possibly.”
That first farm, appropriately now dubbed “August Farm,” was located on South Mill Street in Hopkinton, but soon, White, who did a little boarding and teaching out of that backyard 5-stall barn, ran out of room. In November of 2003, she moved her operation to a beautiful 26 acres on 179 Highland Street in Holliston. Her farm can now house 36 horses, offers indoor and outdoor riding rings, and White’s activities have grown so much, that she’s needed to cut back to spend more time with her own family.
White’s bonds with her students are tight, but so are those with the professionals who help her run the place.
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“I’ve had blacksmiths and vets I’ve used for 25 years,” she says. The farm is hard work, however. “I tell these kids to never stop. It’s blood, sweat, tears – hard work. It’s not just going to be handed to you. They see me work hard and sweat,” says White. In addition to lessons and caring for the animals seven days a week, in every kind of weather, White has hosted two college equestrian
teams, Tufts and Brandeis, at August Farm, although six months ago, White downsized to just Brandeis as part of that search to find more personal balance. The farm also manages an IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association) teams for high school and middle school, as well as runs its own schooling shows once a month from May through October. “It’s a great opportunity for your school program to be able to come out back and dip their toes in the show world. We do a year-end series where they can accumulate points and get a ribbon. The IEA team does a food booth, there are raffles. A lot of work goes into it,” says White. In addition to the activities at home, White offers, “We also go on the road, and we follow the show circuit.” These include the Massachusetts finals, the New England finals, the Mass Hunter Jumper Association finals, and some of her riders have gone all the way to Pony Finals in Kentucky.
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With all this going on, White is currently letting her other instructor take on new beginner lessons. As someone who chose to enter the workforce at just 17 and who has watched her business thrive, White is now making sure that she strikes a good life balance. “I didn’t become a Mom to put my own children on the backburner,” says White, of slowing the pace. “I wanted to make sure that four weekends out of the month weren’t all at horse shows.”
Still, she says, “I love it. I love the kids. I love the horses. I’m still at that horse show until nine and back out the next morning, and no day off, and I’m still a Mom, just trying to balance it all.” To learn more about August Farm’s full service boarding, lessons or IEA teams, call (508) 429-9411, email augustfarm44@aol.com or visit www.rideaugustfarm.com.
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Breezy Hill Farm BY ELIZABETH RICKETSON Immediately, I explained to Donna Kramer, owner and visionary of Breezy Hill Farm on Adams Street, that there simply is no bad view of this stunning New England equine farm. What is also known as “The Kramer Farm” to those of us who have the good fortune to drive, run, bike or simply stroll by, has been family owned for 85 years. Breezy Hill, a volunteer-based non-profit, didn’t start as a horse farm. That was Donna’s dream many years ago and one she is as dedicated, passionate and devoted to as she was on day one. At age 44, Donna started her equine boarding business, and to date, it continues to flourish. In addition, Donna offers traditional private or group riding lessons. Ask Donna about her Therapeutic Riding program and be prepared to be impressed, inspired and wondering what you can do to help. Donna’s excitement and commitment to her program, and most importantly, her clients, is absolutely contagious. Donna’s day starts at 4:30 a.m., which we both agreed was our favorite time of day, when all is new and quiet. Somewhere around 5:30 a.m., Donna is in the barn feeding and turning out 16 horses. Listening to Donna talk about her very full days on Breezy Hill Farm, you will never even hear a hiccup of a complaint, since she is extraordinarily grateful for her life on Adams Street. "The philosophy of the Thera-
peutic Riding Program at Breezy Hill is to provide specific and individualized therapeutic interventions to those with physical, developmental and social delays through the benefits and joys of horseback riding. We focus on “whole body wellness” – helping to foster physical, social and interpersonal skills and confidence," states the Breezy Hill website ( http://www.breezyhill.org). Donna’s bright eyes and expressive words describe what it is like for a non-ambulatory child to participate in the Therapeutic Riding program: “How empowering to be high above it all.” Precisely. Imagine the freedom felt. “The gait of a horse is similar to that of a human’s. Therapeutic Riding awakens muscles in a nonambulatory person,” Donna spoke about a young client who was able to take a few steps to a parent after riding because of this physiological process. Therapeutic riding naturally works the core muscles, a vulnerable area for many of the clients and one that is challenging to strengthen. An additional benefit is a stronger diaphragm, which can reduce incidents of bronchitis as well as aid in speech improvement. The seemingly simple practice of grooming a horse can translate into teaching daily living skills such as hair brushing or picking up a fork. The possibilities are endless. The rhythmic movement of the horse offers the psychological benefit of relaxation. This benefit is
two part, since the program offers a respite for family members and the joy of watching their child, sibling, grandchild … realize a freedom difficult to find in daily living and which has many obvious psychological benefits. Trail riding extends this freedom, since clients are off on the trails with no parents (although students are always under the supervised watch of therapists and volunteers of Breezy Hill Farm). Bonding with the horse, a warm breathing animal, also helps with socialization. The “energy of the spirit of the horse and the smile of the child” reinforces Donna’s inherent belief in the therapeutic positives this program offers. Donna’s daughter, Laura Kramer Ryan, is a founding partner of Breezy Hill Therapeutic Riding program. As told by Donna, Laura had little or no interest in horses growing up and independently decided to pursue Occupational Therapy at Boston University. “Laura is amazing in her field,” said Donna. Laura is sharing Donna's passion for the Therapeutic Riding program. Laura has completed the Equine I and Equine II programs in Hippotherapy through the American Hippotherapy Associations. Donna personally sponsors an annual horse show each April. Rider and horse are formally announced, ribbons are awarded and Betsy DeWolf judges this fabulous annual event, which not only reaffirms the many benefits of Therapeutic Riding, but also celebrates personal recognition, which makes a spirit soar.
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Donna explained that the “volunteers at Breezy Hill are both dedicated and passionate. They are happy to be there, and the program doesn’t exist without volunteers. It takes an average of 5 volunteers a day to keep the program working.” Spanning from the volunteers to the Occupational and Physical Therapists, to the Board of Directors, Donna has a strong supportive group of people making this program what it is – fantastic. Mark your calendar for Sept 16, 2013 since this is the date for the Breezy Hill annual fundraising event, which resembles an “oldfashioned down on the farm day, raffles, scholarship fund and so much more.” The scholarship fund raises money to offer tuition assistance to the clients. The program costs roughly $3,000 annually per rider and is not covered by health insurance, so financial assistance is greatly appreciated. Tickets will go on sale July 1, 2013 and can
easily be purchased on the website, www.breezyhill.org, conveniently through PayPal. Donna has clearly seen the benefits of Therapeutic Riding and most importantly so have the many participating families. Therapy is thirty minutes in duration, familyoriented, and is usually weekly. The youngest client was 18 months of age and the sky is the limit! Donna has a year-round facility located in one of the most bucolic areas of our town. Donna invites anyone interested in learning more to “Come meet and watch a lesson.” You can reach her at, Breezy Hill Therapeutic Riding, 583 Adams Street, Holliston, MA 01746, p. (508) 429-6626. Please frequent the Breezy Hill website for news and updates (www.breezyhill.org), or learn more at www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org and www.facebook.com/therapeuticriding.breezyhill?fref=ts.
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Ridgetop Farm: A Horse-Loving Community BY J.D. O’GARA Allegra Valberg spends so much time at Ridgetop Farm, her family has redesigned its holiday traditions to accommodate her schedule. “I’m happy to go to work. I ‘m happy to be around the people,” maintains Valberg, who grew up in Newton and has been riding since she was 9. The name Ridgetop may not seem sentimental, but Allegra Valberg named her farm in honor of her mother, whom Valberg lost in 2002. Valberg likes to think that her mother would be pleased with her daughter’s life as a horsewoman. “The barn is named for her. She grew up in Ridgetop Tennessee,” says Valberg, who originally studied art history and anthropology, not thinking that she could make a business out of her love of horses. “She was incredibly supportive of the riding. She was a big animal person.” The 37 year-old adds, with a twinkle in her eye, that her Mom wasn’t a rider herself, however, having ridden, and fallen off, a friend’s horse just once, in Tennessee. “She didn’t get to see the farm. But I’m sure she sees,” says Valberg, of her mother. Valberg credits a lot of what the barn has become to a team effort between her and other full-time
trainer Kelly Frasca, who’s been at Ridgetop for eight years. Rounding out the training team is Elizabeth Tripp, a part-time instructor. Although Ridgetop Farm started out on Ridge Street in Millis 10 years ago, it moved, three years ago, to this 40-acre farm in the epitome of pastoral setting, abutting woods and trails of conservation land on the scenic Adams Street in Holliston. The farm boasts 40 stalls, grass fields, two outdoor rings and an indoor ring, with a comfortable, heated viewing area. It even has a quarter-mile track and derby field, which Valberg says is “a nice change from being in a ring all the time,” something, she says, is not natural for a horse. In fact, Valberg seems proud that the pork-chop shaped farm she leases (and the vegetarian assures she did come up with this description of the shape) offers about 30 paddocks, or small outdoor areas for the horses, not to mention a variety of outdoor trails. “One of the big things people come across in the Boston area is horses don’t get turnout. Horses weren’t designed to (walk in circles). It’s a huge bonus for the horses and for us. It makes them much happier, it’s better for their brains – all that good stuff,” she says. Ridgetop gets a lot of its students through word-of-mouth, and that
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team, meet at different times, for practices on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Valberg explains that Ridgetop does an IEA horse show once or twice a month, from September until February, with Zone finals in March, this year on March 9th and 10th, at Mount Holyoke College. The farm does regular horse shows year round. “We’re kind of like a pick-your-own-adventure,” says Valberg. “We have a good number of riders who go to finals and go to horse shows; we have some people who do a little horse showing for fun, and then we have riders who ride because they love it. They don’t horse show, they ride because
they want to get better at it not because they want to compete.” Overall, Valberg says, she is thrilled with the community that has arisen at Ridgetop. She says a lot of what draws people back to the farm is the combination of staff, the quality of the instruction and the horses, but that “a lot of this is about the community. We have a really nice group of people who ride here, from kids to adults. It’s really just very welcoming.” Ridgetop Farm is located at 734 Adams Street in Holliston. You may contact them by calling (508) 429-7154 or by visiting www.ridgetopfarm.us. allegravalberg@hotmail.com
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Happy Anniversary Salone De Bella! BY J.D. O’GARA Salone De Bella turns a year old in March, and already the hair salon has become a vibrant part of the community of Holliston. Owner Michelle (Shelly) Savino, who has worked as a hairdresser for over 20 years, purchased the business, formerly known as Marilyn’s Hair Salon. Not only has the relationship with the former owner been positive, but Marilyn also still remains a fixture at the salon, still working as a hairdresser for her familiar clientele. “I worked at a salon in Holliston for five years, and this became available,” says Savino, who lives
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During the Holliston Business Association’s Spring Stroll last year, Salone De Bella reached out to the community with samples and coupons. Later, at the request of Theresa Lamkin, the salon hosted “Fair Hair,” in which it donated supplies, and stylists volunteered their time to create fun and funky hairstyles. Proceeds from the event were donated to Dana Farber, says Savino. “Fair Hair” was such a success that Salone De Bella brought the event back with funky hairstyles for Halloween, and to the HBA’s Christmas Stroll. Proceeds from the latter were donated to the Holliston Parent Teacher Association (www.hollistonptsa.org). Salone De Bella has also donated to PTSA auctions for both Holliston and Ashland, supported two basketball teams through the Holliston Youth Basketball Association, and supported the local Brewfest and the annual Timlin 5K for ALS Research. On top of its embracement of the community, Salone De Bella has brought an upscale salon to the small town of Holliston. “Top notch stylists are here, using the top products,” says warm and friendly front desk manager Beth Lucey. “The stylists go to many trade shows, and they’re up on all the latest styles and coloring techniques. It’s really a salon you’d see on Newbury Street rather than in a little town.” With a focus on the women, men and children who comprise her clientele, which, she says, spans all ages, Savino spent months researching products to arrive at a vegan offering, she says, called “Pureology.”
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loft for viewing, two indoor bathrooms, and a new classroom for horsemanship lessons. In addition, the facility will be used for other programs, such as ones for very young riders. Intake evaluations for therapeutic riding will begin on March 1. At
intake evaluations, the prospective new student meets the instructor and then goes for a test ride on the horse. “We show them around the property, and we just discuss specifics about that student and then placement of lessons,” says Nancy. The Lil’ Folk Farm owners also plan to provide a therapeutic riding camp along with their regular one in the summer.
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Cost: $10.00 per animal Dogs must be on leash. Cats and ferrets must be in carriers. Bring proof of pet’s rabies vaccination history on the NASPHV Form 50 or veterinarian’s form. The Town Clerk will have dog licenses available at the clinic. Rabies is an infectious & contagious disease that can be transmitted to humans. If untreated, rabies is considered 100% fatal. Keeping pets up to date on rabies shots is the law in Massachusetts. It is also in the best interest of your animals and your family.
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In addition to the new indoor arena, Nancy and David are building a large outdoor arena with a 10-jump course, which will be completed by spring. It will replace their old and smaller outdoor arena that held a five-jump course. The farm's new second indoor arena was built on their old outdoor arena, so the Dubin family decided to build a bigger outdoor space. “The kids love it. Riding outside is such a huge part of riding, so we wanted to create a nice environment for them to ride outside,” says Nancy. Lil’ Folk Farm also started an interscholastic equestrian team (IEA) last fall with four middle school girls, who went to five shows. “We started the IEA program here because we really wanted to offer more opportunities for our middle school and high school students to progress in their riding abilities,” says Nancy. The IEA program consists of middle school and high school riders. It starts in September and runs through April. In the IEA program, riders go to horse shows and ride the hosting barn’s horses. “You’ve got to be a rider who is very confident to jump on any horse,” says Nancy. Each of the riders is assigned a horse, and he or she will not know how large the horse is.
The rider is only given a short description of the horse, such as how it reacts. Lil’ Folk Farm owners are proud to announce that one of the riders, Anna Bihuniak, is going on to regionals. “We are proud of our new team's performance in their first year, but particularly excited for Anna earning a place at regionals,” says Nancy. Next fall Lil’ Folk Farm will begin to host IEA shows using the indoor and outdoor arenas. Lil’ Folk Farm also has a new spring program for the youngsters, an afterschool Pony Club. This program is geared towards children who are not ready to ride and who just want to learn about horses, be around horses, and also
learn about farm animals. The farm has 20 horses and ponies, but there are also goats, sheep, bunnies, chickens, llamas, alpacas, donkeys, and a miniature cow named Zeus. In addition, the farm will start up Tiny Trotters and adult classes, which Lil’ Folk Farm has run years before. With the addition of a second indoor arena for therapeutic riding, new outdoor arena plus expanded riding lessons and farm programs, it is sure to be a year of growth for the farm. Lil' Folk Farm is located at 1070 Washington Street in Holliston. You can reach them at (508) 4291700 or visit lilfolkfarm.com.
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Living Healthy Excellence in Cataract Surgery: What you should expect in 2013 By RogeR M. KaLdawy, M.d. MiLfoRd fRanKLin eye CenteR Cataract surgery is by far the most common surgery performed in the United States. With advanced technology and highly skilled surgeons, modern cataract surgery should be a rather quick, outpatient and minimal risk procedure. Your expectations should not only be to improve your vision, reduce glare at night, achieve brighter and more vivid colors and an overall improvement of your day to day activities, but you should also have an opportunity to reduce your dependence on glasses or contacts and in many cases eliminate this need. In 2013, how to know you are getting the best resources, experience, skills and outcomes? Here is what you should be asking your surgeon about: • What type of anesthesia am I going to get? With modern cataract surgery, most surgeries should be completed under
topical anesthesia and local sedation. Local sedation means that the anesthesiologist will give you minimal sedation, allowing you to recover your activities after surgery almost immediately with little or no risk on your health. Topical anesthesia means that the surgery eye becomes numb with drops. No need for injections and shots around the eye. No shots translates into less risk of bleeding and side effects from the shots. Ask your surgeon about his techniques and how your procedure will be performed. • What are the risks? One of the most dreaded risk of cataract surgery is accidental damage to the posterior capsule, which is the back wall of the bag holding your lens. This complication should happen in less than 5% of the cases and the source of this information should be credible. Ask your surgeon about his/ her complication rate.
• Where will the surgery be performed? Different centers have different equipment and resources. For instance, Massachusetts has only one center offering bladeless cataract surgery located in Waltham, MA and offering free door to door transportation service. Bladeless laser assisted surgery should be an option if you want to reduce dependence on glasses at the same time as your cataract surgery is being performed. This technology can also soften the cataract if it is dense and thick, allowing a safer and better outcome. Ask your Ophthalmologist if he/ she is able to offer this technology. • What type of implant am I going to get? Different lens implants can be used during cataract surgery with different materials, quality and ability to reduce your need for glasses. Ask your surgeon what type of implants he/ she uses and why.
• Will my need to wear glasses be reduced? Cataract surgery is a wonderful opportunity to limit or eliminate your need for glasses. As the surgeon removes the cataract, there is an opportunity to replace the cloudy lens with a special high tech implant able to achieve this goal. The new bladeless laser assisted surgery offers the opportunity to correct astigmatism at the same time as the surgery, allowing the lens implants to correct for distance, near and everything in between. Ask your surgeon if he/ she is able to achieve this goal. • What will be my vision on day 1 after the surgery? One of the measurements defining outcomes of cataract surgery is the quality of vision on day 1 after the surgery. Surgeons should strive to make the vision correct to as close to normal as possible on day 1. Ask your surgeon how often is he/ she achieving that. Cataract surgery is all about better precision, more safety and excellent outcomes. At Milford Franklin Eye Center, Dr. Kaldawy is proud to be the first surgeon in the area and among the first in
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2013 Could Spell Disaster for Your Estate Plan! New Laws Proposed Would Reduce Benefits for Seniors By denniS B. SULLiVan, eSq, CPa, LLM tHe eState PLanning & aSSet PRoteCtion Law CenteR of denniS SULLiVan & aSSoCiateS During the past year, there have been two proposals which have the potential to negatively impact Seniors and Boomers who have not acted to protect their hard earned life savings. Though these proposals have not been passed, the significant impact that they carry warrants their discussion.
3 Year Veteran’s Benefits Look-Back The first set of proposed changes introduced a 3 year look-back period for Veteran’s Benefits. The proposal, had it passed, would prevent a veteran from obtaining as much as $24,648 per year in valuable benefits. If a plan is implemented before a look back period is passed, they would not face a 3 year waiting period. They could qualify immediately. Failure to plan ahead and implement a plan
could cost a veteran and their family nearly $75,000 of tax fee Veteran’s Benefits if they had to wait out the 3 year look-back period. It is important for Veterans to review their planning now because this proposal may pass the next time it is introduced.
10 Year Look-Back The other troublesome proposal that was introduced in 2012 was HR8300. This proposed legislation fortunately did not pass, however the Congressional Budget Office continues to study an increase the current look-back period for Medicaid from 5 years to 10 years. In 2006, during the Bush Era, when the look-back period was increased from 3 to 5 years for all transfers, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projected $30 billion would be saved on Senior’s Medicaid Budget expenditures. As part of the proposal, the CBO is also reviewing a reduction in the home equity exemption for Medicaid purposes. Currently, in Massachusetts, a home is excluded
from one’s countable assets up to $750,000. The legislation aims to drop that exclusion to only $50,000, meaning if the equity in the home is over $50,000, any value of $50,000 in the home will not be an exempt asset. This will be a problem for everyone but especially married couples who have not acted to protect themselves. Unfortunately due the state of the budget, demographics and the economy, those in Washington are still searching for mechanisms to balance the budget. The American Taxpayer Relief Act, is now the law and will affect all citizens. What is of concern to many people is what is going to happen with their health care and the Affordable Care Act and how it is going to produce the $716 billion in Medicare savings.
Commission on Long Term Care Also, the recently established Commission on Long Term Care will be reviewing and possibly reducing Senior’s benefits for Medicare and Medicaid and the coordination benefits currently available to Seniors. They will also study how the services are made available in the various states. What this all means is that we cannot assume the status quo will continue because there is an increasing demand due to the current and growing number of Seniors need and qualifying for care. At the same time there are increasing state and federal budget concerns
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Holliston Lions to Present Winning O’ the Green The Holliston Lions Club will present a Winning O’ the Green Big Raffle on Saturday March 9th at 7 p.m. at the Medway VFW. The night will include prizes, silent auctions & live auctions, as well as a $10,000 drawing. The cost is $100 per ticket, which includes the ticket holder and a guest, as well as cash bar. Seating is limited to 250. To purchase a ticket, contact Chris Gaboriault at (508) 429-9666 gaboreo@verizon.net or talk to any Holliston Lion.
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Little Women Comes to Life at Prana BY ROBERTA WEINER More than 30 Holliston children and teens bring Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic, Little Women, to life at the Prana Center. Shows are Thursday, February 28 at 6 pm, Friday, March 1 at 7 pm, Saturday, March 2 at 1:30 and 7 pm and Sunday, March 3 at 1:30 pm. The show traces the story of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy from childhood to young adulthood, with much happiness as well as
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Washington Street Players Take to Stage, 10 Minutes at a Time happens is the Board of Directors tends to do everything. We produce. We sell the tickets. We do the publicity. We secure venues, do advertising, do loyalties, schedule auditions and hire directors. As we became a smaller board, it became more challenging for us to do this all, so we needed to take time off to recoup.”
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Gray-Bloom is currently one of the four-person Board of Directors, as well as a past president of the Washington Street Players, which as a group belongs to the EMACT Eastern Massachusetts Association of Community Theatres. Other board members include Ed Council, Betsi Irving and Larry Wise. When the Washington Street Players disappeared for awhile, however, people noticed. “We heard from more people about the fact we weren’t doing the show than when we did have a show,” says Gray-Bloom. “People know about us and figure it will just be there, but think maybe they’ll see a show or they don’t feel that we need the support, but community theatre is based on community input and enthusiasm and interest.” To stir up that community input and interest, the Washington Street Players decided to do things a little differently. “What we decided, for our comeback, was something along the lines of short scene festival,” she says. The idea would be to get a lot of actors and directors involved. Gray-Bloom notes that, because of the short scenes, the group was able to get a lot of people who wouldn’t ordinarily have the time or the confidence and the interest to audition for a full-length play.
The plays, all comedies about relationships, include one that highlights a series of bad blind dates, another that incorporates a political campaign and advertising, one about a murder and another about kids planning the rules for their club. “There’s a lot about girl/boy, men and women, relationships and love,” says Gray-Bloom, who notes that one of her favorites, called Cloud 7, depicts an older couple giving love advice to a younger man. The response has been outstanding. “We’ve been now able to draw from all corners of the community,” she gushes. “Many haven’t acted before or haven’t acted since college, and there are others who do a lot and were able to do this because it was a smaller commitment. We have maybe 22 actors doing 11 plays, with eight different directors, says Gray-Bloom. “Everyone has a high level of enthusiasm.” Among the talent is John Gatti, who has worked for 20 years at Holliston Hardware, who will be playing in his first big part. Others who are getting involved include Roberta Weiner, a director at the Prana Center and Beth Greeley, Chair of the Holliston Democratic
Town Committee, a director who has a law firm in town, as well as a Holliston person of the year. Tickets for “10 Minutes at a Time” can be purchased by credit card by calling Pinecrest Golf Club directly, at (508) 429-4848 or may be reserved by calling (508) 429-1294, with those calls being returned and cash or checks accepted to hold reservations. Tickets cost $18 in advance or $15 for students and seniors, or $36 for a combination of Italian dinner buffet (doors open at 6 p.m.) and show for $36. Tickets for the show-only at the door will cost $20. Tickets may also be purchased at Coffee Haven. Although it’s too late to direct or act in one of the shorts, GrayBloom notes that the Washington Street Players are still looking for people to get involved as crew or to operate the light board. She also points out that they may join the mailing list to get future audition notices. “Our goal is to involve the community and to be known in the community, and have the community care that we have a theatre group that is free to be a part of,” she says.
“Our feeling was we wanted to get a lot of new people into the group, and we weren’t putting the whole success of a production on their shoulders. They could test the waters, get enthused for the first time as actors.” The result, “Ten Minutes at a Time”, will be shown on March 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd at the Pinecrest Golf Club at 8 p.m. (although patrons can come early, at 6 p.m., for the dinner package). Gray-Bloom notes that all of the playwrights of the complete shorts are local.
This is just a sampling of the community thespians ready to hit the stage on March 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd for the Washington Street Players’ latest presentation. The group decided to present a series of short plays to draw more interest from hesitant or busy would-be actors and got an exciting turnout.
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Fiske’s to Donate to Relay for Life In March, $5 of Each New/Renewed Fiske’s Membership to Be Donated The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston announces that Fiske's General Store in downtown Holliston will donate $5.00 from each new or renewed Friends of Fiske's membership fee paid during the month of March 2013. This is an opportunity to take advantage of all the savings and benefits being a Friend of Fiske's offers and help raise funds to fight cancer. For more information about Friends of Fiske's please drop by the store or call (508) 429-4041. To learn more about Relay For Life please contact Denise Landry-Horowitz at (508) 954-0508 or visit www.relayforlife.org/ashlandhollistonma.
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The planning committee of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston announces a team captain meeting on March 12, 2013 at St. Mary's lower church hall in Holliston. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. sharp and registration opens at 6:10 p.m. This is an important, informational meeting. Team captains should send a team member if unable to attend. For more information about this meeting or the Relay For Life, please contact Denise LandryHorowitz at (508) 954-0508 or
visit www.relayforlife.org/ashlandhollistonma. Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston Team Lodi...Love... Laugh is holding a 50/50 drawing and is selling tickets 1 for $5, 3 for $10 or 10 for $25. Drawing with take place March 21, 2013. If interested in participating with a donation to the American Cancer Society please contact Trish O'Neil at (508) 254-1474 or by email at trishoneil25@yahoo.com.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston have partnered with Paws2Celebrate selling homemade dog treats to raise funds. Staying healthy is an important way to fight cancer so why not buy some healthy dog treats for your best friend and help the American Cancer Society too? Natural dog treats inspired by the Relay For Life are selling for $4.00 and are available by contacting Denise LandryHorowitz at (508) 954-3023.
Paws 2 Celebrate Treats Relay for Life to Portion of Proceeds Steiner uses oatmeal and wholewheat flour in the treats, with little sodium. She cuts them out in fun shapes, has made special breast cancer awareness pink ribbon treats and this month, she’ll have special shapes devoted to a special cause, the Holliston Ashland Relay for Life. “Denise LandryHorowitz, Coordinator of the Holliston Ashland Relay for Life, asked me if I would make the treats,” says Steiner.
BY J.D. O’GARA Deb Steiner started making dog treats when her own dog was diagnosed with heart disease. Since then, three years ago, Paws 2 Celebrate, her dog treat company, was born. “I couldn’t’ find a treat that wouldn’t make her sick,” Steiner says of her pooch.
The dog treat purveyor came up a sneaker cutout with purple ribbon and little carob-dibbed heart. The packages will sell for $4, and $2 of each sale will be donated to the Relay for Life team. In Holliston, dog lovers may purchase the healthy biscuits at the Candy Cottage, Fiske’s General Store, Serena’s Groom Room and the Happy Retriever. “Denise will sell these, too, at
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their team meetings, and then most of the group will be participating in Jordan hall for the Spring Stroll, says Steiner. “Buying the Relay for Life Team treat, you’re supporting local business and the Relay for Life team charity, and you’re also giving your dog a healthy treat.” To contact Denise LandryHorowitz directly about the treats or the Holliston Ashland Relay for Life, which will take place on June 15th, call (508) 954-0508, or visit www.relayforlife.org.
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Vintage Thymes Monthly Market Has Moved! Vintage Thymes, the amazing, monthly, themed market known for its creative dealers and everchanging treasures, has found a new home. From its original launch in a barn in Millis, to its a 1000 square foot shop in Medfield, the Vintage Thymes journey has taken another expansive step to its new, exciting location in Norwood, at the WinSmith Mill Market. After months of searching, Vintage Thymes proprietors Robin Hanlon and her new business partner, the talented and creative Nancy Murphy, discovered an old mill building in Norwood and were certain this would be the next antique shopping destination. Although charming, it was nothing short of a dump inside! In addition to junk, the space had also accumulated 100 years of dirt! The inspired minds behind Vintage Thymes, however, saw the rich potential this venue had to offer. The lease was signed and the pair immediately began dreaming
of vintage, chippy, shabby goods filling every corner. The work gloves went on, power tools were plugged in, the power washer rented and the painting began! The result is remarkable! The space is now an open and airy marketplace boasting terrific natural light, fresh paint, vignettes for over 20 plus talented dealers and a private workshop, all in a rustic warehouse, industrial setting. Vintage Thymes celebrated their soft opening in September of 2012, drawing crowds old and new. One customer was overheard saying, "Wow this is huge, I could spend a whole day here!" The grand re-opening was celebrated in November, with raffles, refreshments and wonderful entertainment led by singer/songwriter Liz DeBiase. The event was enjoyed by all. Vintage Thymes owners' and dealers' greatest passion is combing through basements, attics and garages in search of those hidden
treasures that makes their heart skip a beat…time-worn goods that tell a story! Vintage Thymes monthly market has been on the antique/re-cycle, re-purpose radar for several years now. The shop is not just another antique store. With its hip collection of antiques, shabby-chic furniture, vintage garden décor, and estate jewelry, Vintage Thymes is best known for their creative ability to give tarnished and dusty vintage items a new purpose in life. "Recycle, reuse and repurpose, that’s what we're all about," Hanlon explained. Vintage Thymes is the only monthly market within a 60 mile radius of Boston. It is open 3 days every month, the second weekend of the month. "We're like a mini Brimfield but without the hassle of long hot days, and tired feet," Hanlon said. Its unique approach of presenting fresh goods at each themed market is a feature that their customers love and depend on, and is what keeps them coming back market after market. Vintage Thymes is located at 61 Endicott St., Norwood, Bldg. #24, just off of Rte. 1A. Look for the red doors. In addition to Vintage Thymes, many other shops make their home at WinSmith Mill Market. "Come check us out, for the love of re-cycled, re-used one of a kind finds," Hanlon said.
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Cesh the K-9 Officially on the Job BY J.D. O’GARA K-9 “Cesh” completed his training just after Valentine’s Day, and he is now patrolling Holliston streets alongside Officer Matt Stone. “Cesh” came to Holliston as the result of a community-wide fundraising effort. According to Officer Stone, the pooch began his training in September, about a week after coming to the town. “We got to know each other pretty much at the academy,” says Stone, with whom Cesh resides, along with Stone’s wife and their other dog, “Toby.” “In past months, we’ve created quite a bond,” says Stone. Graduation from the academy doesn’t mean Cesh’s training has ended, however. Stone will continue to work with the dog every day, and that being out on patrol will be learning in itself. “He still has a lot to learn,” says Stone, “The training we do is in a controlled environment. It will be different out on the street, when it’s live, against real bad guys.” Cesh’s training covered tracking, event recovery, apprehension and civil aggression, says Stone, who adds, “He’s ready to go back to work on regular patrol with me. Stone says that he will continue to train Cesh “to make sure our credentials stay up, and we’re on board with the minimum number of hours he has to train.” Cesh has incentive to train, says Stone, as his reward is his dinner. “This makes him work harder than any other dog,” says Stone, who adds there’s no tennis ball as a reward for good behavior. “The result is food. His drive is very, very high.” Out on patrol, says Stone, “It will be great to have him available.”
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At just over a year old, Holliston’s first police K9, “Cesh,” graduated from his K9 academy in mid-February. The Dutch Shepard/Belgium Malanois mix, shown here with Officer Matt Stone, will now be patrolling Holliston streets alongside Stone, who will continue to train the dog every day.
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Sports Turcotte An Ultra-Talented Center For Holliston Sextet BY KEN HAMWEY Max Turcotte’s hockey career at Holliston High has been magnificent — 58 goals and 59 assists during a four-year run that included hardly any ice time as a freshman. Those numbers are impressive, and they’ve come with lots of hard work and dedication. But, the 5-foot-11, 160-pound center would trade all his statistics for a state championship. That’s his mindset and that’s how the highcaliber senior captain approaches every game. “We’ve been to the tourney only once in my first three years,’’ said Turcotte, who has been playing hockey since he was five. “As a sophomore, we beat Middleboro and Ashland before bowing out to Scituate. That’s been my top thrill in hockey. It was a fun ride and a great team experience.’’ This season, coach Rich LeBlanc’s Panthers, who were 98-1 after 18 games, are on the verge of qualifying for the playoffs and it’s an experience Turcotte is eagerly awaiting.
“Our team has jelled to the point where I think we can make a strong run in the tourney if we qualify,’’ Turcotte said. “We started slowly, but now we’ve meshed and our talent has surfaced. If I could conclude my senior year by trading my 117 career points for a state title, I’d gladly do it.’’ Turcotte is one of Holliston’s three captains, and he wears that leadership mantle quite well. He also plays center like the Tri Valley League all-star he’s been for his two previous years. He’s scored 19 goals and tallied 23 assists in 18 games this season. “I enjoy being a leader,’’ the personable Turcotte said. “I try to lead by example, but I’m also vocal. It’s important to be viewed as a role model.’’ Turcotte personifies all the well-defined attributes that are in the mix for excellent centers. His vision of the ice is exceptional, he’s instinctive, he can fire a hard shot, fore-checking is an asset and he skates with quickness and speed. “I can improve on my size,’’
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Turcotte said. “I need to gain added muscle, especially if I play college hockey. I also can be more engaged in the defensive zone.’’ Turcotte’s best game offensively was against Littleton this year when he scored four goals and had three assists. His favorite outing, however, came against Middleboro in the tourney. “I scored against Middleboro to cut our deficit to 2-1,’’ he recalled. “Then, I assisted on a goal that made it 2-2. We eventually won, 3-2, advanced to beat Ashland, then were eliminated. The Littleton game was a case of being in the right place at the right time.’’ Turcotte credits teammates Tyler Perry and Michael Nesbitt for helping the Panthers to be in contention for a tourney berth. “Both play defense and both are captains,’’ Turcotte said. “Tyler is talented and instinctive, and Michael works hard and leads by example. Another person who deserves credit for this season is coach LeBlanc. He knows the game and knows how to motivate his players. He showed a lot of confidence in me early and I’ve always respected that.’’ A good student, Turcotte may further his hockey career in college, but he’s acutely aware that it will be at the Division 3 level. He’s mulling schools like Southern New Hampshire and Plymouth State. If he chooses Merrimack or the University of New Hampshire, he’ll focus on academics only. He’s planning
Nearing the end of his athletic career at Holliston, Max Turcotte has seen 58 goals and 59 assists in his four-year hockey run that included hardly any ice time as a freshman.
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Sports Holliston Wrestlers Peaked at the Right Time BY KEN HAMWEY Holliston High’s wrestling teams have turned in some impressive efforts in the past, and this year’s edition was no different, as it added to the Panthers’ tradition. Coach Paul Capobianco’s squad, which finished its dualmeet season with an 18-7-1 record, defeated Norton, 37-31, last month, giving the Panthers their second Tri Valley League title in the last three years. Holliston finished its TVL campaign unbeaten at 5-0, downing Bellingham, Hopkinton, Norton, Keefe/Ashland and Advanced Math & Science of Marlboro. “The victory over Norton was significant,’’ said Capobianco, who’s coached the Panthers for 11 years. “They beat us for the state title last year, so to bounce back helped us gain some momentum. Beating Norton and rallying to down Catholic Memorial helped the kids believe in themselves.’’ The Panthers started the 201213 campaign slowly, going 3-3 in their first six meets. Sickness and injuries prevented Capobianco from fielding a complete lineup but he’s delighted the way his forces worked on improving team chemistry and overcoming some disciplinary issues. “I’m pleased the way our season turned around,’’ he said. “We didn’t have everyone available at the
beginning, but the Catholic Memorial matchup helped us turn the corner. We lost five of our first six matches, then took seven of the final eight bouts to win, 45-33. Then we lost a close hard-fought match to Division 1 state champ Methuen, 37-31. That was a good showing for us.’’ After winning the TVL crown, the Panthers proceeded to win five of their final eight matches before heading for Wayland where they competed in the Division 3 Central Sectional, which was postponed a week because of the February blizzard. Capobianco, who also was head coach at Ashland High for eight years, praised his 2012-13 squad collectively, but got specific with his nucleus, which featured two seniors, four juniors and one freshman. The seniors included James Kokidko at 195 pounds and Donny Murphy, who competed as a heavyweight. Kokidko finished with a record of 18-11 and Murphy was 24-6. “James is just a great kid who wrestled flawlessly at times,’’ Capobianco said. “His positive
outlook plays a role in the way he surprises himself and the coaches with his efforts. Donny was in his first year as a regular after recovering from elbow surgery last year. He’s a very hard worker who relies on strength. Of his 22 matches, he won 19 by pins.’’ The juniors included Kevin Tomasetti (113), Jordan Paecht (120), Robert Mejia (145) and Austin Barrett (220). Tomasetti finished with a record of 22-5, Paecht was 29-6, Mejia was 30-5 and Barrett was 17-8. “Kevin is very strong, tough and versatile,’’ Capobianco said. “He can compete at 120 and also at 126 pounds, always willing to take on our opponents’ best kids. Jordan is smart and he’s got good technical skills. He was a sectional champ last year at 106 and finished third in the states. Robert is a warrior. He’s fearless, mentally tough and has passion for wrestling. Austin is a good athlete who’s improved a lot. Hard works makes him formidable.’’ Wrestling at 160 pounds, Alex Mitchell finished his freshman season with a 30-7 record. “Alex is a product of Natick’s youth wrestling program,’’ Capobianco
noted. “He’s quick, knowledgeable and competitive.’’ The Panthers, who won a sectional crown in 2011, were state runners-up for the last two years. There’s still some wrestling left as the season winds down, but Capobianco’s forces will be going all out to put an exclamation point on 2013. “We were a young team this year,’’ said Capobianco, a former sectional champ when he competed at Ashland. “For the future,
we can improve our mental toughness, our physical strength and our skills. We can become more intense, and we can get stronger by eating more protein and less carbohydrates.’’ The 2012-13 wrestling team overcame some bumps in the road, then peaked at the proper time. A veteran coach like Paul Capobianco is acutely aware that an upswing during post-season tournaments is a recipe for success.
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A Look Back with Holliston’s Lois Hosmer BY REBECCA KENSIL March is Women’s History Month, so it’s a perfect time to reflect on Holliston women. To celebrate this month, I interviewed Lois Hosmer, 78, a woman who has been a teacher, caterer, writer, volunteer, wife, and mother in this small town. Hosmer began her life in Winchester, MA. She graduated in 1956 from Lowell State College with a B.S. in Education, after which she taught all subjects, even music and art, to children in grades 5-6 in Medford, Mass. After night and summer classes, she completed a M.A. in Teaching from Tufts University in 1960. She married in 1963, and quit teaching full-time when her first daughter was born. Soon after, Hosmer became a substitute teacher in Woburn and a part-time reading teacher at the junior high school there. After four years, in 1971, her second daughter was born, and a year later the family moved to Holliston as when her husband became Assistant Principal at Robert H. Adams Middle School.
During that time Hosmer raised her children while volunteering. She volunteered at the school libraries, the school Great Books program, the Holliston Elementary Parents Organization, and her church, St. Mary’s. At church, she taught children religious education. When her youngest daughter turned 10, Hosmer began subbing again. She was a substitute teacher for 20 years so that she could focus on her family. Then she took a new path. In the 1990s, Hosmer and two friends began a catering business named “Cooks on Call,” inspired because they were already hosting dinner parties. This business served small home parties to large weddings. Mostly, they catered at homes throughout the MetroWest. However, they sometimes traveled to cater. For instance, they once catered a party at the John Hancock tower, a 790-foot Boston skyscraper. As a caterer, Hosmer would plan a menu with her partners and present it to a client. The trio then cooked. For large parties, they were also in charge of renting
How Many Have (Legal) Guns Locally? BY J.D. O’GARA With issues of gun control making headlines throughout the nation, the Holliston Local Town Pages decided to ask the Holliston Police Department just how many folks in this small town are armed. According to Chief John Moore, Holliston has issued 753 Licenses to Carry and 145 Firearms Identification Cards. Although the Police Department does not keep records of which firearms licensee’s own, the department does have investigatory methods to find out this information if it’s needed, says Moore.
linens, dishes, and other party necessities. If needed, they would hire young people to serve. Then, they would clean. “Cooks on Call” advertised only by word-ofmouth, so they served people who they knew or who knew a friend of theirs. Hosmer also has been writing for a long time. She has attended the Writer’s Group at Holliston Senior Center for 20 years. At one point, the group put together a book called Between These Pages, which included pieces from the Writer’s Group and art from seniors. Hosmer has a couple of writing samples in that book. In addition, she and her daughter created a self-published book of her poems. Hosmer gifted copies to her family. In addition, the Middlesex News, which is now The MetroWest Daily News, published two of her stories. One of these was about a trip that she and her husband took to Northern Ireland. She wrote of the strife she had seen. Another was about what Thanksgiving means to a family.
In addition to writing, Hosmer still volunteers. For two years she facilitated the Scholar Series at the Holliston Public Library, which included everyone from young people to senior citizens. About a year ago, Hosmer was appointed to the Council of Aging as secretary. Hosmer also facilitates an
adult’s religion group at St. Mary’s. Hosmer’s life has been filled with family, career, and writing activities. She is one of many women here who are positively impacting the Holliston community and Greater Boston area.
HBA Show is “All Business” By J.D. O’Gara Once again, the Holliston Business Association’s “All Business” show, on Holliston Cable Access TV will profile local businesses as a member benefit. “It’s a show that allows the businesses that are members of the HBA to talk about their businesses, give information as to what they do and what’s unique about them, says HBA’s John P. Drohan, who is the host. The show, he says, is modeled after a similar one that ran for years, says Drohan, who says the HBA took the idea and brought it back to life. Now, it will be a little different. “We are changing the format of the show to do everything in studio,” says John P. Drohan, Jr., who hosted the show and will do so again. “Last year we did four shows, and we used to go on location to the shops. Then, we were off the air for six months, because it was too much editing and just got too time consuming.” To remedy the problem, “All Business” will film out of the studio at the high school.
Chief Moore also adds that, “In terms of gun violence in town, this rarely ever happens. In the past 30+ years there have been two incidents involving guns being used for violent purposes:
“Now have green screen capability,” says Drohan. “We can sit in their virtual office,” he adds, of the businesses in the HBA. The show will profile three businesses per show, with each business being interviewed for about 10-15 minutes of airtime.
1981 - Officer John Jonson killed in the line of duty by multiple gun shot wounds. The defendant was from out of town. He is presently still incarcerated for this crime. He did not have a license to carry.
The first shows to be aired will be pieces on the Candy Cottage and the Dancing Arts Center, profiles that were filmed last year but never made it to air.
1985 - A Holliston resident shot an acquaintance of his with a .22 cal. rifle during a mutually intoxicated argument. The victim suffered minor injuries. The perpetrator was charged.”
Holliston residents can catch “All Business on Cable 8, if they have Comcast, or on channel 32 if they have Verizon. All shows will also be available on demand at Holliston Cable Access, Inc. at hcattv.org.
“I’m going to try to get everybody their little 15 minutes of fame,” says Drohan.
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“Our clients are people who have worked hard all their life,” says Bill Newell, CFP®, President and Senior Financial Advisor at Atlantic Capital Management. “They want their money to work as hard as they do.” What’s more, says Newell,
Newell’s firm offers full market access without any proprietary products. "No commissions puts us on the same side of the table as the client. Our economic incentives are aligned with the clients."
Through these relationships, comes trust and the comfort to recommend the services of Atlantic Capital Management to others. "Most of our clients come from referrals." The majority, says the former Marine and Vietnam veteran, come from Holliston and surrounding towns however, Atlantic Capital Management does have clients in 12 states across the country.
The accessibility of Atlantic Capital Management has also become a differentiator when clients decide what advisor to work with. Some clients, he says, have lost touch with their existing financial advisors, and that has left them uneasy. “They don’t know what’s going on. They need greater accountability, so they’ll come to us because we meet with them at least twice a year,” says Newell. Newell and fellow advisor, Christopher Tobey, work to create customized plans for clients, bringing together all of the professionals needed to manage different aspects of their finances. “I can’t write legal documents such as wills or trusts,” explains Newell, who calls in a lawyer to ensure the legal aspects of a client’s needs are met. “We are referred to as a Wealth Management Boutique because of our integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to financial management. This approach helps our clients integrate different disciplines which make up the financial planning process such as
Jubinville Voices Rejection at 1st Council Meeting, Outvoted In his first Governor’s Council vote, representing District 2, Robert L. Jubinville voted against Gov. Deval Patrick’s nomination of Brockton District Court’s Associate Justice Angel Kelley Brown to The Superior Court. Jubinville, an attorney of 33 years from Milton who was elected in November to serve the communities of District 2, cast one of two votes against the nomination of Kelley Brown. The other nay vote was cast by District 7 Councillor Jennie Caissie, also an attorney.
“The voters elected me to confirm the nominations of qualified judges. I used my 33 years of experience as an attorney to do as I saw fit. Ms. Kelley Brown was a very nice woman with a very nice temperament,” said Jubinville. “I just didn’t feel at this time that she was ready to go to the superior court level. You don’t do any favors to somebody by putting them there when they are not ready.” Kelley Brown was confirmed by the majority of Governor’s Councillors in a 6-2 vote. She will fill
the vacancy on the Superior Court created by the retirement of The Hon. Barbara Dortch-Okara. Also during Jubinville’s first meeting, Jubinville voted to confirm the governor’s nomination of Robert B. Gordon as an Associate Justice of the Superior Court. Gordon is a 25-year veteran of Ropes and Gray who was made a partner in 1995. Since then, Gordon has been representing employers in various litigation matters. Gordon will fill the vacant seat on the Superior Court created by the retirement of John P. Connor Jr.
tax accounting, investments, insurance and estate planning, to make the most of what they have,” he says. “Essentially it’s a concerted effort to increase returns, reduce risk and taxes. We want to optimize all of the client’s available resources.” Atlantic Capital Management is also an active participant in the community as a member of the Holliston Business Association and a sponsor of Little League, Walk Holliston, and the Holliston Food Pantry just to name a few. Newell, personally has also served as Chair of the Hopkinton Economic Development Commission, helped to found a nonprofit veteran’s memorial foundation providing scholar-
ships to needy high school graduates, and served for two years on the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. At Atlantic Capital Management, clients get access to all the services that larger firms can offer, but right in downtown Holliston. “We want to take good care of our clients, look after them, make sure they know what they need to do to make the most of their hard-earned money and remain financially independent.” You can reach Atlantic Capital Management, Inc. by telephone at (508) 893-0872, fax at (508) 893-8087 or by visiting www.atlanticcapitalmanagement.com.
Fatima Shrine’s Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Craft Sale The Xaverian League of Fatima Shrine, Rte 126, Holliston, is holding its 8th annual Easter Egg hunt on Sat. March 23 at 1 p.m. sharp. In case of a downpour (not “misting” type rain), it will be held on Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. Prizes and eggs are guaranteed for all children. The cost is $3.50 per child which includes free refreshments. Prior to the ”Hunt,” from 10 a.m.-12 noon, there will be an “early bird” spring crafts sale featuring reasonably-priced, beautiful, hand-decorated floral/egg Easter Trees, wreaths, and centerpieces. Also available are Easter baskets and a large variety of basket “stuffers.”
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Why it is Wise to Diversify A varied portfolio is a hallmark of a savvy investor. You may be amused by the efforts of some of your friends and neighbors as they try to “chase the return” in the stock market. We all seem to know a day trader or two: someone constantly hunting for the next hot stock, endlessly refreshing browser windows for breaking news and tips from assorted gurus. Is that the path to making money in stocks? Some people have made money that way, but most do not. Many people eventually tire of the stress involved, and come to regret the emotional decisions that a) invite financial losses, b) stifle the potential for long-term gains. We all want a terrific ROI, but risk management matters just as much in investing, perhaps more. That is why diversification is so important. There are two great reasons to invest across a range of asset classes (stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, currency), even when some are clearly outperforming others. #1: You have the potential to capture gains in different market climates. Think of different asset classes as different markets. If you allocate your invested assets across the breadth of asset classes, you will at least have some percentage of your portfolio assigned to the market's best-performing sectors on any given trading day. If your portfolio is too heavily weighted in one asset class, worse yet, in one stock, its return is riding too heavily on its performance. So is diversification just a synonym for playing not to lose? No. It isn’t about timidity, but the wis-
dom of risk management. While thoughtful diversification doesn’t let you “put it all on black” when shares in a particular sector or asset class soar, it guards against the associated risk of doing so. This leads directly to reason number two... #2: You are in a position to suffer less financial pain if stocks tank. If you have a lot of money in growth stocks, either individual stocks or funds (and some people do), what happens to your portfolio in a correction or a bear market? You’ve got a bunch of losers on your hands. Tax loss harvesting can ease the pain only so much. Diversification gives your portfolio a kind of “buffer” against market volatility and draw downs. Without it, your exposure to risk is magnified. What impact can diversification have on your return? Let’s refer to the infamous “lost decade” for stocks, or more specifically, the performance of the S&P 500 during the 2000s. As a USA Today article notes, the S&P’s annual return was averaging only +1.4% between January 1, 2001 and Nov. 30, 2011. Yet an investor with a diversified portfolio allocating a 40% weighting in bonds would have realized a +5.7% average annual return during that stretch.1 If a 5.7% annual gain doesn’t sound that hot, consider the alternatives. As T. Rowe Price vice president Stuart Ritter noted in the USA Today piece, an investor who bought the hottest stocks of 2007 would have lost more than 60% on his or her investment in the 2008
market crash. Investments indexed to the S&P 500 sank 37% in the same time frame.1 Asset management styles can also influence portfolio performance. Passive asset management and active (or tactical) asset management both have their virtues. In the wake of the stock market collapse of late 2008, many investors lost faith in passive asset management, but it still has fans. Other investors see merit in a “relative strength” style that is more responsive to shifting conditions on Wall Street, one that fine-tunes asset allocations in light of current valuation and economic factors with an eye toward exploiting the parts of market that are really performing well. However, the downside to active portfolio management is the cost; it can prove more expensive for the investor than traditional portfolio management. Believe the cliché: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Wall Street is hardly uneventful and the behavior of the market sometimes leaves even seasoned analysts scratching their heads. Without divine intervention or clairvoyance we can’t predict how the market will perform; we can diversify to address the challenges presented by its ups and downs. William C. Newell, Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), is president of Atlantic Capital Management, Inc. a registered investment advisor located in Holliston, Mass. With Wall Street access and main street values Atlantic Capital Management has been providing strategic financial
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planning and investment management for over 25 years. On the Web at www.atlanticcapitalmanagement.com. This material was prepared by MarketingLibrary.Net Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. Marketing Library. Net Inc. is not affiliated with any broker or brokerage firm that may be providing this information to you. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. Please note - investing involves risk, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional
services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any Federal tax penalty. This is not a solicitation or a recommendation to purchase or sell any investment or insurance product or service, and should not be relied upon as such. All indices are unmanaged and are not illustrative of any particular investment. Citations. 1. usatoday30.usatoday.com/ money/perfi/retirement/story/201 1-12-08/investment-diversification/51749298/1 [12/8/11]
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Time to Decide Whether Ban Holds Water BY BILL TOBIN I have always been philosophically opposed to purchasing bottled water. And the more I read about it, the more I dislike the fact that it is so “in.” As of January 1, 2013, Concord, Massachusetts, became the first US community to ban the sale of single service water bottles. Some retailers claim they are losing business, as residents will shop in neighboring towns. I give Concordians credit for this initiative. New York City, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago and other municipalities have banned government funds to purchase bottled water. More than a dozen colleges and universities have banned bottled water on campus. I do not like to be forced into buying it in retail malls, restaurants and other public venues. I would rather wait to get good old-fashioned tap water before I pay for water. The New England “bubblers” are fast becoming a thing of memory, as more people accept the concept of bottled water. Of course vendors like it, as do the folks who bottle water from taps around the country, as about 40% of bottled water is tap water repackaged.
Yet the Federal Government requires more vigorous testing of municipal water than bottled water. And then there is the cost of bottling it, transporting it, and the retailer marketing it, before the consumer is in the picture. We Americans are spending about $15 billion on a product to drink that is available in our homes for pennies a glass. It is recommended that we consume a minimum 16 ounces a day, that totals about 365 gallons a year. At a bargain rate of only $1 a gallon, that would be $365 per year, and that is conservative. Tap water on the other hand is about two cents a gallon, which would be about $7.00 a year. A small hand held bottle can cost $2 or more, depending on location. One a day is $730 a year. About a billion bottles of water are shipped around our country every week/ That requires 37,800 18-wheelers. Water is so heavy that an 18-wheeler cannot be filled, so empty space must be provided. Think of the wasted fuel consumption, and of course the effect on the environment. Buying and being seen with a bottle of water in hand must be chic and the in thing, but to me, it is total waste of money. Of course I must mention that our tap water
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contains fluoride, which is extremely beneficial to all in preventing tooth decay. This is absent in the bottle. In Holliston we know our water is top notch as reported in the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, tested and conforming to Federal Law. Occasionally a resident may complain that their water has a “taste,” and that usually means that
the home has a piping system that needs attention. When traveling, bring along plenty of your own tap water, with ice if needed, and leave the bottled stuff in the market. But then, there are countries like China, where tourists are told NOT to drink the tap water and must rely on bottled water. That is a legitimate exception as the natives have an immunity to the bacteria
that tourists lack. Is it time for Holliston to consider banning the sale of bottled water by retailers? Follow the lead of Concord. It is worthy of discussion. Be thankful for our home produced tap water, save money and enjoy. This opinion piece originally appeared and is being used courtesy of HollistonReporter.com.
Holliston Historical Society to Present “Purgatory to Podunk” Join the Holliston Historical Society on Sunday, March 3rd at 2 p.m. in the Asa Whiting House, 547 Washington Street, Holliston for a unique free presentation on Massachusetts cities and towns. Debbie and Pete Lincoln are lifelong residents of Massachusetts, graduates of Tufts University, and retired High School teachers from Lunenburg. On a whim in 2007, they decided to visit each of the 351 cities and towns in the state. The whim evolved into a project to photograph, study, and compile information about each.
From this mountain of material, they have developed an informative, entertaining, interactive, illustrated program entitled “Purgatory to Podunk: A Pictorial Journey Through the 351 Cities and Town of Massachusetts”. Filled with anecdotes, little-known history, hidden locales, as well as their own mishaps, this free two-hour presentation provides an unconventional look at Massachusetts.
As stated in its bylaws, the mission of the Society is to "study, collect, and preserve historical records, traditions, and relics relating to the history of Holliston and its people; to promote the study of local conditions; to interest and unite the townspeople in a finer public spirit and a better social order, through the fuller understanding of the traditions and history of our town."
Founded in 1910, the Holliston Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping Holliston's historical character intact.
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Helping, Just Because Local Woman Organizes Effort to Help Hurricane Sandy Refugees BY J.D. O’GARA When she designated her Soul Spirit Studio at 1562 Washington St. in Village Plaza as a drop-off location for emergency supplies for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, Pamela PinterParsons wasn’t doing anything out of character. Helping people, she says, is what she does best. “It’s an offshoot,” she says, of her creative healing arts center, where she teaches music movement for kids, yoga dance and women empowerment. “A lot of what I do is just helping myself help people find their true essence and help them to be living a purposeful life.” When Hurricane Sandy took its toll on neighboring New York and New Jersey, PinterParsons responded to a Facebook post asking how local folks might help. “It was so close,” she says, “how can we not help?” “I put out on my Facebook, ‘Who has an effort going?’ and then I found somebody who was
filling a U-Haul, David Strauss, of Sudbury, who had a connection down in New Jersey.” PinterParsons then put out a 24-hour challenge to her town of Holliston. “Let’s fill a U-Haul,” it read. Soul Spirit Studio would be the drop-off locations. “People literally came in and dropped off blankets, new stuff, diapers, socks, hand warmers and water, as it was needed at the time.” When Strauss came, she said, he saw the overflowing load and said, “That’s too much stuff.” PinterParsons then found someone else from Hopkinton going out and parceled some of the goods to that person. “We also started sending boxes to specific shelters, based on what their needs were,” she says. PinterParsons continued the drive, collecting donations at a table near the voting booth on Election Day where people from the area dropped off items and money for the effort. PinterParsons also started the 100-blanket fleece proj-
ect, encouraging residents to make homemade fleece blankets to send to the victims who had lost everything. “The thought was to make those, because they were useful, but also they were more homey,” she says. Donations of these from local groups such as quilting groups and Girl Scouts poured When Hurricane Sandy hit, Pamela PinterParsons sent a call out to the town of Holliston to fill up a U-Haul. Holliston responded with overwhelming love and support – and enough items for in. subsequent trips.
“We called it ‘Hugs from Holliston,’ and kids had made little hands that said ‘Hugs from Holliston,” that we wrapped them in. I would get the Hershey candies ‘Hugs’ and send them with the blankets,” she says. PinterParsons had had experience organizing such an effort be-
fore. When Hurricane Katrina hit, she began a drive for backpacks with supplies, with a town donating a warehouse for the items. From her experience, PinterParsons knew that getting items that were currently useful to specific sites was important. She found details online, in particular at a site
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called Occupy Sandy. There, she found a contact in Staten Island, a woman, Marissa Bernowitz, who was holding a weekly free flea market of sorts for those who needed items. “One of the places actually had set up a gift registry,” she says. “You could buy things from Amazon and have it shipped for free.” Of late, items needed have included winter clothes, blankets, thermal underwear and cleaning items to combat mold, such as Tilex and facemasks. People in a 100-block area are still without power, she said, in early February. “Socks are another big thing they need, preferably new. Living without heat, they’re layering,” she says. Right now, I’d still collect socks blankets underwear and diapers and wipes.” PintoParsons studied both psychology and the nonprofit world, and before she opened her studio, she worked on the rehabilitation side of things at the United Way of Mass Bay, with people who had already experienced trauma or problems with mental health. Later, she switched to working on the preventative side, holistic side, with her music and movement classes. “When crisis like this happens, it clicks into my old self,” she says, and she gets to work. “Not everyone can think this big,” but she adds that even small kindnesses help toward the same goal. “Things are happening every day that people need help, and I think that’s how we change the world and make it a better place by doing things because – not because we have to.
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Nomination Papers Available Nomination papers to run for elected office in Holliston are now available. This is a great opportunity to help your community. Running for a Town Office and sharing your knowledge and expertise is a very rewarding and eye opening experience. Holliston is very dependent on volunteers, which is one of the reasons it is such a great place to live. Some offices require more time than others, but please think about giving back to the community. The following is a list of the offices that are available this year: Moderator, 3 year term, 1 position Town Clerk, 3 year term, 1 position Board of Selectmen, 3 year term, 1 position Board of Assessors, 3 year term, 1 position Finance Committee, 3 year term, 3 positions Finance Committee, 2 year term, 1 position Board of Health, 3 year term, 1 position Housing Authority, 5 year term, 1 position Trustee of Public Library, 3 year term, 2 positions Park Commissioner, 3 year term, 2 positions Planning Board, 5 year term, 1 position School Committee, 3 year term, 2 positions Water Commissioner, 3 year term, 1 position In order to run for public office a person must be at least 18 years old, a registered voter in town and collect 50 signatures from registered voters by April 2nd. The Town election is May 21st. We would be happy to prepare your Nomination Papers ahead of time, just call the Town Clerk’s Office. If you would like to discuss the possibilities, my office is open 8:30 to 4:30 M-F Town Elections are non-partisan. Town Clerk’s Office, (508) 429-0601.
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Temple Beth Torah Plans Community Seder BY BEN WEINER - HOLLISTON HIGH SCHOOL On Tuesday March 26, at 6 p.m., Temple Beth Torah located at 2162 Washington Street, Holliston, MA will hold it’s 5th Annual Community Seder to celebrate Passover. “Pesach,” the Yiddish name for Passover, begins on 15th day of the Jewish month, Nissan. The eight-day festival celebrates the Exodus from Egypt after generations of slavery. Pesach ends the evening of April 2nd. Rabbi Kideckel will lead the community Seder with the story of Passover, songs, prayers, and a meal with traditional Passover foods such as matzah (unleavened bread), maror and chazeret (bitter herbs), charoset (paste of fruit and nuts), karpas (parsley), zeroa (lamb or goat bone), and beitzah (hard boiled egg). A main aspect of the Passover Seder is to ask the question, “Why is this night different from all other nights?” A story about four sons, one wise, one wicked, one simple, and one who does not speak is told to answer this question, what makes this night so very different. At the end of the night, Temple Beth Torah will also have a Chametz hunt for the children attending. A Chametz hunt is an important ritual in which all the lights are shut off and a candle is lit and children search for the Afikoman, a piece of matzah that is broken off during the Seder. If you have more interest in learning about the Jewish holiday of Passover and have an interest in participating in the Community Seder, you can contact Temple Beth Torah at TBT@bethtorah.org, call them at (508) 429-7729, or check out their website at www.bethtorah.org.
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Charles River Bank Offers Home Buyer Seminar For anyone contemplating purchasing a home, there can be many questions about how the entire process works. The role of the realtor, lender, appraiser, home inspector and attorney will be discussed during an upcoming Home Buyer Seminar on Tuesday March 5th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Milford High School, led by Mortgage Consultant Michael Shain of Charles River Bank. In addition, attendees will leave the seminar with a better understanding of the importance of your credit report and how to determine how much home you can afford to purchase. Industry experts, including a local attorney, realtor, appraiser and home inspector,
will join Mr. Shain to provide valuable insight. All seminar attendees will receive a workbook with helpful worksheets about each step of the home buying process along with beneficial tips and information. The Home Buyer Seminar will be presented through Milford Community School Use Program. Visit www.milford.ma.us/mcs for registration forms or call (508) 478-1119. This seminar will be held at Milford High School. Questions about the seminar can also be directed to Michael Shain at Charles River Bank at (508) 321-3160 mshain@charlesriverbank.com
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Holliston Library Stock Our Shelves Campaign Want to make a donation to the Holliston Pantry Shelf, but find yourself lacking time to make an extra stop? The Holliston Public Library is taking part in the Holliston Pantry Shelf Stock Our Shelves Campaign. Next time you gather your books to return to the library, gather your kids for a great library program or just head out the door to an adult program, take a look through your own shelves and fill up a bag with nonperishable food to share (nothing opened or past expiration date, please.)
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List of Needed Items Please give as generously as you can from the list below. Bring the items to the library and the library will deliver them to the pantry. Thank you in advance for helping those in need in Holliston. Visit www.hollistonlibrary.org for updated food lists and other information on the library’s participation.
Applesauce Brownie mix Canned turkey Canned fruit Canned vegetables Regular coffee Cooking oil Roast beef hash Jelly Ketchup Paper towels Salad dressings Toilet paper
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The all-volunteer Holliston Pantry Shelf supplies food free of charge to Holliston residents in need. It is located at 23 Water Street and is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., with additional Wednesday hours of 4-7:30 p.m. For more information on the Holliston Pantry Shelf, call (508) 429-5392, email hollistonpantryshelf@yahoo.com or visit hollistonpantryshelf.org.
Breakfast cereals Canned chicken Canned chili Pasta sauce Cake mixes Cookies Corned beef hash Flour Juice boxes Mayonnaise Peanut butter Sugar Laundry detergent
Richard Kattman: “Painted Abstracts” WHaT: Richard Kattman’s Recent Large Scale Abstract Paintings. Kattman is an award-winning artist, landscape architect, and photographer from Holliston who was recently featured in Artscope Magazine by Brian Goslow. “The colors of Richard Kattman’s canvases hit you immediately: bright, sharp and passionate, and despite the abstract nature of many of them, their subject matter is somewhat easy to identify and inspirations respectfully obvious,” wrote Goslow. WHEn: February 28-March 24, 2013 Artist Reception March 2, 2013 5-7PM WHERE: Fountain Street Fine Art 59 Fountain Street, Framingham, MA 01702 www.fountainstreetfineart.com fountainstreetfineart@gmail.com
508-879-4200 Gallery Hours Thursday- Sunday 11-5 WHO: Sponsored by Fountain Street Fine Art Richard Kattman, Artist WHY: To celebrate Richard Kattman’s recent expansive abstract paintings based on landscape and the intuitive, emotive mind. cOnTacT: Richard Kattman e-mail: richard.kattman@gmail.com Phone: (508) 893-6232
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Calendar of Events March 1 Stories for Sprouting Readers, for ages 4-5 with siblings, 10:15-10:45 a.m., Holliston Public Library, contact Tracy Alexander, (508) 429 0619
ton Public Library Gilman Room, 7 p.m., multimedia presentation from man who has hiked all 2,176 miles from Georgia to Maine. Free and open to all. Sponsored by Friends of the Library
March 15 Stories for Sprouting Readers, for ages 4-5 with siblings, 10:15-10:45 a.m., Holliston Public Library, contact Tracy Alexander 508 429 0619
Little Women, Prana Center, 7 p.m., Tickets: $15 for adults and $10 for children under age 15. More information www.pranacenter.com
March 8 Classic rock guitarist Guy Bergeron, 8-11 p.m., all ages, Pejamajo Café, 770 Washington St., Holliston, (508) 429-5200
Washington Street Players Presents “10 Minutes at a Time: Ten One-Act Comedies about Relationships,” 6 p.m. Dinner & Show; 8 p.m. just show, Fairview at Pinecrest Golf Club, Dinner & Show $36, Advanced Show tickets $18; Show tickets at door $20; Seniors or Students show $15, Call (508) 429-1294 for tickets or pick up at Coffee Haven
Erron Geer, 8-11 p.m., country rock artist, 8-11 p.m., all ages, Pejamajo Café, 770 Washington St., Holliston, (508) 429-5200 March 2 Little Women, Prana Center, 1:30 & 7 p.m., Tickets: $15 for adults and $10 for children under age 15. More information www.pranacenter.com Walk that walk, bluesy local band, 8-11 p.m., all ages, Pejamajo Café, 770 Washington St., Holliston, (508) 429-5200 “Painted Abstracts,” Artist Reception featuring Richard Kattman’s Large Scale Abstract Paintings, 5-7 p.m., show to run from Feb. 28March 24, Fountain Street Fine Art, 59 Fountain St., Framingham, (508) 8794200, Gallery Hours Thurs. – Sun 11 a.m.-5 p.m., www.fountainstreetfineart.com March 3 Little Women, Prana Center, 1:30 p.m., Tickets: $15 for adults and $10 for children under age 15. More information www.pranacenter.com March 4 Morning Book Club, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Holliston Public Library Gilman Room, Discuss Laura Hillenbrand’s Unbroken March 5 Lego Club, 4 p.m., Holliston Public Library, ages 6+, build your own creations to display in library for month The Appalachian Trail, with Roger Tetrault, Hollis-
March 9 Winning O’ The Green Big Raffle, 7 p.., Medway V.F.W., sponsored by the Holliston Lions Club, prizes, silent auctions & live auctions, $10,000 drawing, $100 per ticket includes ticket holder & guest and cash bar, seating is limited to 250, Contact Chris Gaboriault to purchase a ticket, (508) 429-9666, gaboreo@verizon.net. Wendy Sobel and Sally Sweitzer, 60s 70s 80s classic rock duo, 8-11 p.m., all ages, Pejamajo Café, 770 Washington St., Holliston, (508) 429-5200 March 12 Reading Rascals Book Club, Grades 1 & 2, Holliston Public Library, 4-4:45 p.m. Bracelet Making Workshop 6th Grade and up, 5:30 p.m.7:45 p.m., Holliston Public Library, contact Jennifer Keen, Young adult librarian at (508) 429-0617 or jkeen@minlib.net. Materials, tools and pizza provided. Limited to 8. Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting, 6:30 p.m. with registration opening at 6:10 p.m., St. Mary’s Lower Church Hall, Holliston. This is an important meeting, and team captains should send team member if unable to attend. Contact Denise Landry-Horowitz at (508) 954-0508 or visit www.relayforlife.org/ashlandhollistonma.
Patti DeRosa, folksy rock, 8-11 p.m., all ages, Pejamajo Café, 770 Washington St., Holliston, (508) 429-5200 March 16 Washington Street Players Presents “10 Minutes at a Time: Ten One-Act Comedies about Relationships,” 6 p.m. Dinner & Show; 8 p.m. just show, Fairview at Pinecrest Golf Club, Dinner & Show $36, Advanced Show tickets $18; Show tickets at door $20; Seniors or Students show $15, Call (508) 429-1294 for tickets or pick up at Coffee Haven St. Patrick’s Day Party with Hillbilly Pop,
March 21 History Book Club, Holliston Public Library Gilman Room, 6:30-8 p.m., Michael Dobbs’ The Fourteenth Day: JFK & the Aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Hosted by Mary Miley. March 22 Washington Street Players Presents “10 Minutes at a Time: Ten One-Act Comedies about Relationships,” 6 p.m. Dinner & Show; 8 p.m. just show, Fairview at Pinecrest Golf Club, Dinner & Show $36, Advanced Show tickets $18; Show tickets at door $20; Seniors or Students show $15, Call (508) 429-1294 for tickets or pick up at Coffee Haven Tales & Tunes for Tots, age 1-3 with siblings, 10:1510:45 a.m., Holliston Public Library Dave Cournoyer, electric guitarist/classic rock, 8-11 p.m., all ages, Pejamajo Café, 770 Washington St., Holliston, (508) 429-5200 March 23 Fatima Shrine’s Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Craft Sale, Fatima Shrine, Rte. 126, Holliston. Early bird Spring crafts sale featuring hand decorated floral/egg Easter Trees, wreaths and centerpieces, as well as baskets. Egg hunt 1 p.m. sharp, $3.50 per child includes free refreshments. Prizes and eggs are guaranteed for all children.
Washington Street Players Presents “10 Minutes at a Time: Ten One-Act Comedies about Relationships,” 6 p.m. Dinner & Show; 8 p.m. just show, Fairview at Pinecrest Golf Club, Dinner & Show $36, Advanced Show tickets $18; Show tickets at door $20; Seniors or Students show $15, Call (508) 429-1294 for tickets or pick up at Coffee Haven March 28 Taking a Bite Out of the Sandwich Generation, learn to plan for yourself, your parents or your children with advice on estate, pre-retirement, social security, income options for retirement and long term care from Holliston attorney Jay Marsden. Part of a 6-part series. Designed for patrons over 40. March 29 Stories for Sprouting Readers, for ages 4-5 with siblings, 10:15-10:45 a.m., Holliston Public Library, contact Tracy Alexander 508 429 0619 Cliff Harris, 8-11 p.m., all ages, Pejamajo Café, 770 Washington St., Holliston, (508) 429-5200 March 30 Backstages, home grown Holliston Band. 8-11 p.m., all ages, Pejamajo Café, 770 Washington St., Holliston, (508) 429-5200
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Four-year-old Domenic from Medway worked the paddle train like a champ.
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This model train set will be presented to the lucky winner of the raffle.
Historical Society Train Show BY THE STAFF 2/16/13 - HOLLISTON REPORTER The model trains set up by Coastal Mountain Railroad are in scale to perfection.
The annual train show sponsored by the Holliston Historical Society is a fun take for all.
Then there is the fun part for kids like John Tobin, in control of Thomas the Train.
Micah, age 2, came all the way from Cumberland, RI, to run the train and maybe take this one home.
The annual train show is the brain storm of Historical Society Past President Peter MacMurray, who organized the event nine years ago. In addition to the Coastal Mountain Railroad, members of the Brass Caboose and the Waushakum Live Steamers also set up and displayed their trains. Once a kid ...
Kyle, 5, lives for Thomas the Train, or any train for that matter. His father says that he often takes Kyle for rides on the Green Line into Boston, then to ride the subway, and then back again. A 21st century Charlie of the MTA.
For more photos, go to www.HollistonReporter.com Casey's provided some great food for the event, including hot dogs, pulled pork, chili, and a wide assortment of tonics and juices.
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Sell and Trade on “Holliston Trading Post” Facebook Group BY REBECCA KENSIL Craigslist, Etsy, and eBay are three sites where one can sell handmade or secondhand items, but what these sites lack is the convenience of local trading and selling. As an alternative, Holliston residents are using a new Facebook group, “Holliston Trading Post.” The group debuted mid-January under Maria Salomão-Schmidt’s supervision. Schmidt is also the creator of frequently updated group, “I’m Holliston Happy!!” where Holliston residents discuss ideas, post jobs, ask questions, and deliver news. What differentiates “Holliston Trading Post” is that it is only used for selling and trading items. It is a local online marketplace just for Holliston. Schmidt did not come up with the idea, however. Milford resident Bunny Porter did. She was inspired by her daughter using a local site in Maine to sell children’s merchandise. She then messaged Schmidt on Facebook and mentioned creating a secondhand site. Since Porter did not know how to create one, Schmidt used her background in marketing and her large contact list to establish the group. Schmidt then clicked on “I’m Holliston Happy!!” and wrote, “Would anyone be interested in a group just for selling/buying stuff?” Many people posted their positive thoughts at once. Soon after, Schmidt designed a poll to determine the group’s name. The name “Holliston Trading Post” won while the runner-up was “Second-Hand Holliston.” In comments, the group also discussed that “Trading Post” was very “New England town.” Schmidt then created the group on Saturday, Jan. 19. Within just four days, the group gained over 1,000 members. Schmidt says the group is popular because it allows people to earn money. “It’s like everyone opened up their own little store,” says Schmidt. The users have busily added
items to the group. Many residents have posted children’s merchandise, such as worn hockey skates, small-sized recliners, Victorian dollhouses, dress-up costumes, rocking horses, and bunk beds. People have advertised furniture and home goods, such as pianos, dressers, candle-holders, shoe racks, rugs, and even an indoor chimney. Others have listed foods, such as bread mixes. Some have posted electronics, such as dartboards, MacBooks, and karaoke machines. Others have posted Holliston-inscribed collectibles. Porter says she plans to sell Yankee Candles. “People have a lot of clutter in their house that’s like treasure to someone else,” says Schmidt. The group has a list of rules on the “About” page to keep swaps efficient. These are the rules: If one is selling or bartering, he or she has to include a description, photo, and asking price. Those with multiple items should create an album in the group so each photo is not displayed separately (which takes up wall space). Members will contact the seller if they are interested, and then swap email addresses and phone numbers. In addition, definitely check the “Others” box in Facebook messages, since messages from non-Facebook friends are often put there. Once an item is sold, the seller must write “sold” in the comments. When an item is paid for, the seller must write “collected” or delete the photo.
Are you a Holliston resident who likes this tabletray? Check out the new Facebook Group "Holliston Trading Post” to see if you can be the lucky owner for just $35. Photo courtesy of Lisa Whary DiLuzio.
it is sold and collected. In this case, she removed the picture to eliminate confusion. Other people have forgotten to include the price, photo, or description. By following the guidelines, one can avoid confusing others.
one for children’s merchandise. To join the group, just type “Holliston Trading Post” on the Facebook search bar. Click “Join Group,” and then wait for Schmidt to approve the request.
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To maintain courtesy, the “About” section also states guidelines. A first-come, first-serve basis should be upheld. If someone makes an offer and it is accepted, that item must be reserved for the buyer until the transaction is made. Offers should also be quickly completed. Bidding is not allowed on the page, and only asking prices can be accepted. Be sure to notify others if you cannot make an appointment. Schmidt moderates the group to make sure that members are following these rules. For example, people have left the picture and description of an item up even after
Since its start, the group now has over 1,100 members for a small town of 14,000 people. If the group becomes overwhelmed with posts, Schmidt says she may expand it into separate trading groups for types of items, such as
with care and accuracy. “READ AND UNDERSTAND,” before signing. If you do not have a complete understanding, ask your attorney for guidance. When you are selling, you will be asked to fill out a “Seller’s Disclosure,” which is a detailed report on the property and a review of what you know about the property. If you are unsure of the answer, do some research, or answer “unknown.” If you are inaccurate, you may be held responsible even after the sale.
Ashley & Jack ask: When buying and selling real estate there are so many papers and forms to fill out and sign, which are the really important ones? First off, let’s call a “spade a spade.” For the most part, these are not papers and forms, they are “contract.’ When you fill them out and sign, you are very much responsible for their content. So let’s fill them out
Once a buyer has decided they would like to make an offer, an offer “Contract” is written and signed, stating the terms, conditions, price, and timing. A “good-faith” check, and a pre-approval letter accompany this “Contract.” Then it is presented to the seller for review and signature. Also attached should be any addendums, such as inspections, and financing.
If both parties agree on the above, then usually within 7 to 10 days a more lengthy “Contract” (Purchase and Sales Agreement) is signed by buyer and then by seller. Although the “Purchase and Sales Agreement” is lengthier than the “Offer,” please do not assume that the “Offer” is less important. It is a “Contract” buying and selling is a “BIG DEAL,” so read and understand everything. Have your attorney review and approve before signing. Please contact me if you would like sample copies of these “Contracts.” Mr. Capozzoli has been a Massachusetts real estate broker for 35 years. You are invited to submit your real estate questions by e-mail cappy@erakey.com or by phone (508) 596-2600.
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She’s Not Just a Realtor, She’s a Resource
By J.D. O’Gara Lisa Zais loves real estate, and what’s even more important – she loves her community. The residential and commercial Realtor®, whose Realty Executives Boston West office is located in the heart of Holliston at 21 Central Street, has a contagious energy which serves her well, since she puts it to work well beyond her primary career. For newcomers to town hoping to become acquainted with local town groups, government, schools or businesses, Zais is not only a clearinghouse of information, she’s a whirlwind who most likely has worked with the organization in question. Lisa Zais is not just a realtor; she’s a resource. “I’m a sap. I help everybody,” Zais jokes, adding, “My husband and I are both very business oriented.” Zais also works for her husband’s company O’Brien & Lavine, doing his receivables.
Lisa not only lives in Holliston, but she also works hard, even in the little spare time she has, to make her town a better place. She often steps into volunteer roles that are much larger than expected.
worked on the fundraiser to bring “K9 Cesh” to Holliston, and now she intends to work to raise funds for Officer Matt Stone, who works with Cesh, to get a “bite suit” for training.
learning experience, where kids can learn about healthy food options in earth to table events.
Case in point: The Chili Fest for the annual Celebrate Holliston event, which takes place in September. When a friend told her she’d love Zais’ help with the Chili contest, Lisa didn’t hesitate.
With two children of her own, Lisa knows what it’s like to be a busy Mom and to want the best for your children in their school. She was heavily involved in the Culture Connection at the Robert Adams Middle School, sticking with it for 10 years, beyond her own children’s enrollment in the middle school. And now, even though her kids are in high school, she’s even starting a community garden, geared to young Holliston residents.
This ties in with a project Zais has been working on with her son, Nick. Zais jokes that she’s often talking healthy about choices with her children, so much so that her son coined the term, “Good. It’s Healthy.” Nick came up with a tshirt design for the catch phrase, and the two are hoping to sell the t-shirts and give a percentage back to fund health and nutrition education in the public schools.
“Little did I know I was the chair!” Zais laughs. This is no small job. For six years now, Zais coordinates using a Board of Health approved church kitchen, having the cooks come in. Later, she drums up large containers and packages the chili, labeling containers, for storage at the Superette. The next day, she says, she and some helpers bring the chili to the Green Street Playground , making sure there are tables, electricity and the like. Zais also takes her German Shepard “Jackson,” a therapy dog, once a month to the Timothy Daniels Nursing home to work with residents. She was also
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“The agriculture commission has allowed me usage of two 10’ x 10’ plots to start a Holliston Community Garden, behind the Pinecrest Golf Course, she says. “ I connected with two of the teachers at Robert Adams Middle School, working with 7th grade. Pretty soon, they will be planting seeds and putting them in the greenhouses at the school and starting them up. I want to create a fun
Falling in line with her reach into the community, Lisa Zais, who’s been in the realty business since 2005, is also a Holliston Lion, Giving is just what they do. In her own
words, “I’m a Holliston Lion. We serve. We do whatever we can to help people.” You an reach Lisa Zais at Realty Executives International Boston West, at 21 Central Street in Holliston, or at (508) 353-1092 (cell), (508) 429-7391 (office) or by fax at (508) 429-7396. You may also visit www.LisaZais.com.
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