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Norfolk Quill Turns 5

Daniel Gets His Way By PatriCk CoLeman

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For a decade, William "Bill" Daniel kept a watchful eye on the entrance to King Philip Regional High School. With his untimely passing on May 28th, a void was left. His familiar presence is missed both by his family and friends and it's also missed by a community which always counted on him. From the worst weather New England has to offer to bright sunny days, he stood on Franklin St. ensuring safe passage during the school year. Now his service will be remembered for generations, as the access way between Shears St. and Franklin St. now bears his name. The William L. Daniel Jr. Way was dedicated on Saturday, June 15th, before members of his family, his colleagues on the Wrentham Police and Fire Departments, and numerous friends and local politicians.

Last month the wraps were taken off the Fifth Edition of Norfolk Quill, an annual literary journal featuring the work of more than 30 local writers and photographers. The creator and editor of Norfolk Quill, Margo Ball, held a reception at Norfolk Public Library to unveil the this year's journal and to celebrate. To mark the special anniversary, the cover is in color for the first time. “Five years is a landmark that’s important to me,” Ball says. She started the Norfolk Quill, and launched workshops, out of her passion for writing and a desire to help writers. “I felt there was a need for people to have some place where they can go and learn about writing and they can support each other in trying to write and also to see their work in print,” she explains. Right from the start, Ball also wanted the Norfolk Quill to be open to children. Approximately half the journal is comprised of children’s work. “We’ve had work from first-graders up through senior citizens in every single edition, which is very gratifying to me,” Ball says. The submission process is competitive. Ball reviews all the material and tries to build a journal that is diverse and represents the highest quality in local writing. “I do get more submissions than we can accept,” she explains. “It’s important for the kids that their work has been selected.”

Many of the speakers spoke of Daniel's endless giving to the community. He served as an EMS dispatcher, special police officer, call fireman, civil defense director, emergency management, and KP crossing

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The material in the journal runs the gamut from poetry to prose and covers the subject matter of teenage angst, William L. Daniel Sr. and Beth Suchocki unveil the new street sign.

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guard. He was also known to don a red suite around Christmas time for the children of Wrentham and the Wrentham Developmental Center. "Bill served the town faithfully," said Wrentham Police Chief Jim Anderson. "Bill never passed up an opportunity to work and help his community. He was very generous and helped many people in town. In fact he was known to play Santa Claus for children in the community." Anne-Marie Martin, member of the King Philip Regional School Committee, mentioned Daniel’s dedication to ensuring the safety of students, staff, and parents during the busy and often chaotic process of drop off and pick up at the school. "I was in awe of the dedication he showed manning his post in every weather condition," she said. Wrentham Selectman Joe Botaish said after the ceremony that he was happy Daniel received such a deserving and meaningful tribute for years of service in the community. "As a KP parent, having Bill at that post gave me a sense of security," he said. Daniel's sister, Elizabeth Suchocki,spoke for the family and noted that in 50 years people will go by the street and wonder who

was William Daniel. "We know who he was," she said. "He was a son, a brother, a brother-in-law, an uncle, a godfather and a friend. He was generous. The life of the party." After the ceremony Suchocki spoke about what a wonderful dedication it was with the turnout of local dignitaries, colleagues and friends. “It was a beautiful day. There was a nice showing of people and they all knew him,” she said. “The people that spoke knew who he was and what he stood for." Suchocki also mentioned what a proud moment it was for Daniel’s father, William Daniel Sr. The family has a long history with law enforcement and Daniel Sr. made the trip up from Florida to be there at the dedication. “My father is so proud,” she says. Wrentham Fire Chief, Jay McMorrow, who also spoke, led the family to the new street sign which was unveiled by Daniel’s father and his sister. The consensus among those attending the dedication was this was the perfect tribute to Daniel. “It's a fitting tribute,” Anderson said. “He's probably looking down upon us saying, ‘what did I do to deserve all this attention?’ ” (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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family vacations, memoirs, and fantasy. “I do like to balance it so everything isn’t very heavy or very fluffy,” Ball says. “I try to get a good mix of poetry and prose and we include photography in the book.” The writers included in the journal are invited to the library reception for the unveiling of the new edition. The celebration is an opportunity to see the finished product and for the young writers to see their work in print--many for the first time. “They’re so excited,” she explains. “It’s such a validation of what they do. I always make a point of having them autograph their work in my own personal copy because I tell them I never know which one of them will be very famous one day.” The Fifth Edition of Norfolk Quill is available at Norfolk Public Library Circulation desk for

The journal’s signature flower is seen in color for the first time to celebrate the Norfolk Quill's 5th anniversary. Contributors Katie Osiensky, Rose Fitzgerald, and Kaitlyn Williams displaying the latest edition of Norfolk Quil.

$8. The work of writers from Norfolk and surrounding towns including Plainville and Wrentham can be found in its pages. Ball plans to have a sixth edition but admits that the book and

workshops have become so popular she could use help. She currently uses her son as an assistant editor and she has help from Pamela Ruby Russell, a local

photographer, but volunteers would be welcome. “The program is growing and I may need to have someone help me to keep it going,” she says. “It’s growing

beyond my abilities…if anyone is out there and wants to jump in and help…that would be great.” The best way to reach her is via email readmylit@gmail.com.

Wrentham Author Finishes Book After 30 Years By PatriCk CoLeman For generations of Wrentham children, Mr. Davis was known as the music teacher. Now retired, Albert Davis is making a name for himself as an author. The former Wrentham Elementary School teacher recently finished a 30year-old manuscript that had lay untouched. But thanks to the encouragement of friends and family, the book entitled The Googles is finished and more are set to follow.

The Googles features the writing and illustrations of Wrentham’s Albert Davis.

The Googles, co-written with his son Joseph Davis, is part fantasy and part science fiction. Set in an imaginative but hostile planetary system, Albert’s tale contains

mortal dangers, secrets, monsters, and beautiful swamp women of mystery. The storyline, illustrations and cover art were all created by Albert, and together with Joseph they are working on the next two books in the series. “While not designed to be a trilogy there will be at least three books in this storyline,” wrote Joseph in an email. In addition to his career as a music teacher and writer, Albert is a classically trained concert pianist and a master puppeteer. He has performed in children's theaters and on WMUR TV in Manchester, NH. During his teaching career, he created and directed 25 elementary school musicals.

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education in musical studies. But first, they’re hoping readers will give The Googles a try. The book is available on Amazon and Barnes & Nobles web sites. (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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Sathwik Karnik from Massachusetts Wins 2013 National Geographic Bee Sathwik Karnik of Plainville, a 12-year-old seventh-grader at King Philip Regional Middle School in Norfolk, southwest of Boston, took top honors at the 25th annual National Geographic Bee held at The National Theatre in Washington, D.C., today. He won a $25,000 college scholarship, lifetime membership in the National Geographic Society and a trip for two to the Galápagos on an expedition aboard the Lindblad ship National Geographic Endeavour. The winning question was: “Because Earth bulges at the Equator, the point that is farthest from Earth’s center is the summit of a peak in Ecuador. Name this peak.” Answer: Chimborazo. Fifty-four state and territory winners took part in the preliminary rounds of the 2013 National Geographic Bee on Monday, May 20. The top 10 finishers in the preliminary rounds met in today’s final round, which was moderated by

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek. The six other finalists, who each won $500, were Tuvya BergsonMichelson of California, Pranit Nanda of Colorado, Neha Middela of Michigan, Neelam Sandhu of New Hampshire, Harish Palani of Oregon and Asha Jain of Wisconsin. National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo WILD will air the final round at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 23. It will be aired later on public television stations; check local television listings for dates and times. The three-person team that will represent the United States at the National Geographic World Championship in St. Petersburg, KP’s Sathwik Karnik won this years’s National Geographic Vee. Russia, from July 28-31, 2013, will be selected from this year’s and last year’s top 10 Bee finalists. This is the third year in a row that the 2011 Bee and sixth place at the Nearly 4 million students took a member of the Karnik family has 2012 Bee. part in the 2013 National Geo- placed in the top 10 of the National After moderating the finals of the graphic Bee, which was sponsored Geographic Bee. Sathwik’s National Geographic Bee for 25 brother, Karthik, took fifth place at for the fifth year by Google. years, since its inception in 1989,

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FSPA Summerstage Presents Shrek the Musical Franklin School for the Performing Arts SummerStage presents Shrek the Musical on Saturday, July 13 at 2 and 6 p.m. at Showcase Live, Patriot Place in Foxboro. The full-length production is a stage musical adaptation of the 2001 Academy Award-winning, smash-hit animated movie. Based on the children’s book by William Steig

about a green ogre who saves a princess, the musical comedy spoofs fairy tale characters and themes and playfully pokes fun of pop culture. With sight gags, slapstick and tongue-in-cheek humor, Shrek offers nonstop family entertainment. The production showcases a supporting cast of characters that includes fairytale favorites Pinoc-

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ture an all-student cast with live accompaniment by a band of professional musicians. FSPA’s SummerStage musical theater program features a new, extended one-week format for students in grades 3-12. Running from July 8-13, the program remains open for new students who will be cast in ensemble roles.

Tickets prices for Shrek the Musical are $20 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fspaonline.com. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door.

Electric Youth to Perform Two Free Summer Concerts Electric Youth, (EY) the international touring ensemble of singerdancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will perform two free concerts this summer. The outdoor performances will be held at Franklin Town Common on Wednesday, July 17 from 6-8 p.m. and at Town Hill in Norfolk on Thursday, July 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. Known for high-powered family entertainment with exciting

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FPAC Presents 6th Annual Whatever Theater Festival The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents the 2013 Whatever Theater Festival, running from Wednesday, July 24 to Saturday, July 27 at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) and Franklin Town Common. The 6th annual festival features Shakespeare’s Richard III and an eclectic series of one-act plays. All performances are free of charge, with donations to FPAC gratefully accepted. One Acts will be performed on

July 24 at 8 p.m. and again on July 27 at 7 p.m. at FSPA, 38 Main Street. Richard III will be staged on Franklin Town Common (High Street) on July 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. Saturday’s performance of One Acts will be followed by the Whatever Theater Festival Soireé, a fun and informal presentation of unusual talents. The Whatever Theater Festival brings together professional artists, FPAC alumni, students and community performers in a collabora-

2013 debuted to an enthusiastic audience at Showcase Live at Patriot Place on February 10. EY members are chosen by audition for superior musicianship, stage presence and triple threat accomplishments in voice, dance and acting. Some members are preparing to pursue a career in the performing arts, while all are gaining valuable life skills through their participation, extensive training and travel experiences with the ensemble. Electric Youth 2013 in-

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Norfolk Writer Shares Lessons from Gettysburg By PatriCk CoLeman This July is the 150th anniversary of the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War. A century and a half later, Norfolkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paul Hemphill, has gleaned a series of life lessons from the famous moment in history and put them in a book, Gettysburg Lessons. The new book is actually born from an older book that Hemphill wrote on leadership six years ago, but he thought he could rework it to have a broader appeal including being of interest and help to younger readers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you want to improve your life, this is the book to read,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are so many lessons here about life. If we internalize these lessons they will make us better people.â&#x20AC;? The battle spanned three days and over 50,000 Americans were killed at the hands of other Americans. With such a large number of participants, Hemphill said he had an endless supply of stories to write about. Hemphillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approach to writing about Gettysburg is a little different than others. Instead of looking at the historical details such as dates and command structures, he asked the question what can one get out from the people and their actions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I take a very selfish approach to history,â&#x20AC;? he ex-

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Stony Brook Announces Its July Programming Beat the heat with Stony Brook’s cool programming! The Bog at Poutwater Pond: Saturday, July 6th, from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bogs are unusual places that are much more common in Maine than in Massachusetts. Directions to the trail head will be sent upon registration. Dress for the weather and bring snacks, water, boots (that you don’t mind getting wet) and insect repellent, should the need arise. Join us at a local eatery afterwards for a bite to eat and discussion of our experience. Fee: $15m/$18nm Turtle Trekkers: Saturdays, July 6th and 20th, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic This month’s themes: Our Web-footed Friends/Fabulous Flowers. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $10m/$12nm per adult/child pair Herons at the Nest: Sunday, July 7th, from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Join us for an easy walk to a magnificent rookery which serves as home to more than 30 pairs of great blue herons near Stony Brook. Herons (and occasionally other birds at this rookery) raise their young in giant stick-nests built high up in standing dead trees in the middle of

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While Norfolk Police offers this service free The disposal of preof charge, residents are scriptions medications asked to follow some The new “Med-Return” is often a concern for box will allow residents very simple guideresidents. They do not to safely dispose of un- lines put in place by need them anymore, wanted and old prethe Department of Enyet they are fearful of scription medications. vironmental Protecdisposing of them in tion and the U.S. the trash; and they don't want to Drug Enforcement Agency. flush them down the toilet for fear The box is for: Expired or unof the environmental impact. wanted medications, prescription With this $900 grant, we were medication (including pets), over able to buy, install and begin the the counter medication, vitamins, "Drug Take-Back" program, and samples etc. now Norfolk residents have a The box is NOT for: hypodermic place to dispose of their unwanted needles, blood or infectious waste, medications. Norfolk residents thermometers, any glass, or any ilcan drop-off their unwanted or exlegal drugs. This box is not for any pired prescription medications at medications from businesses.

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Gymnastics Team’s Spirit Flies High Members of the Hockomock Area YMCA’s X-TREME Gymnastics Team are thrilled to compete at the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship and Invitational Competition, to be held at the end of the month in Savannah, Georgia. The 80member team works year round to become the best they can be while gaining an appreciation for lifetime participation in sport and fitness activities. They compete in USA Gymnastics and YMCA Gymnastics meets, with the upcoming competition a major opportunity to spotlight the girls’ talents. Thirty-seven Level 5-8 Gymnasts have qualified for Nationals, with twenty-four of those athletes intending to travel and represent their team in Georgia. They are pictured as follows: Back row: Mimi Gray, North Attleboro; Katie Paul, Plainville; Lacey Whitaker, Mansfield; Emily Polutchko, Mansfield; Alanis Tirabassi, Attleboro and Sam Dalton, Wrentham.

3rd row: Gianna Varela, Cumberland, RI; Paige Moore, North Attleboro; Meghan Lydon, Mansfield; Caitlin Whitman, Mansfield; Amit Tobias, North Attleboro; Annika Bridges, Foxboro.

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2nd row: Hana Alouani, Mansfield; Emma Bertolino, Mansfield; Sam Bloom, Mansfield; Erin Kennedy, Mansfield and Caitlin Nolan, Bellingham. 1st row: Kayla Schuberth, Wrentham; Beth Parkinson, N. Attleboro; Lindsay Howlett, N. Attleboro; Catherine Grella, Mansfield; Jena Johnson, N. Attleboro and Emily Tattrie, Franklin. Missing from photo Madison Mantegani, Bellingham. The event will kick off at historic Forsyth Park. Opening Ceremonies will see over 105 teams with gymnasts from 23 states marching in an Olympic style parade. Three days of competition, with over 1,800 gymnasts, will take place at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.

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Living Healthy Doctor, I have a Stye BY: ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D.

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What causes a stye to happen? Clogged eyelid glands seem to be one cause of styes. If you suffer from chronic blepharitis, bacteria may often build up and infect the glands, making you prone to developing styes. Eye makeup sometimes causes styes. Some people notice the development of a stye during times of stress.

How To Avoid a Stye? Relax. Styes often develop in times of stress. College students cramming for exams often wake up with a stye. During times of stress, our bodies excrete certain chemicals and hormones that may play a role in developing styes. Because stress is unavoidable in life, it is important to find ways to reduce or prevent stressful incidents and strive to decrease negative reactions to stress. Keep It Clean. Clogged glands that line the eyelid can become

infected and possibly develop into a stye. Take time daily to properly clean your face, gently washing your eyelids to remove excess debris. Never fall asleep without removing makeup. Residue from cosmetics can easily clog the glands of the eyelids. Scrub. If you are prone to blepharitis, an inflammation and infection of the eyelid, put yourself on a schedule of weekly or even daily eyelid washes. Pre-packaged and pre-medicated eyelid wipes are available in stores, making it easy to scrub the eyelids to reduce or eliminate bacteria that cause blepharitis, reducing the chance of developing a stye. Tear-free baby shampoo applied to a warm washcloth is a less-expensive alternative and makes a great eye scrub. Warm Compress. Right before bed, apply a warm compress or washcloth soaked in very warm water to your eyes for 5 to 10 minutes.

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asthma, and even seizure disorders has increased. According to the American Diabetes Association, roughly 1 in every 400 children and adolescents has diabetes. School nurses may help administer life-saving insulin shots to children who need them. According to Anaphylaxis Canada, 1 in 50 Canadian children has a peanut allergy, and about 1 to 2 percent of these can have severe or lifethreatening reactions. School nurses may treat serious allergic reactions or provide a safe place where children with serious allergies can eat lunch.

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Women should know that supplementing a diet with high doses of zinc and iron is unadvisable, as these minerals could cause serious health problems if taken above the recommended levels. Zinc and iron obtained from natural food sources is recommended over oral supplements that supply zinc and iron.

In some cases, school nurses become a mediator between home and school. Nurses may indirectly be teaching students as well. Each time the nurse treats a condition, he or she may be educating students on how to avoid that situation in the future. For example, a nurse may impart the importance of eating breakfast to avoid a morning headache or teach youngsters about the benefits of stretching before diving into physical education class.

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Sports Boys Tennis Serves Up Winning Season By ChristoPher tremBLay Having lost five starters from last year’s 14-4 squad that eventually lost to BC High in the state tournament, King Philip boys tennis coach Laurie Puddester still thought that she had the horses to make another run at returning to the tournament. It wasn’t going to be easy as the Warriors not only lost their top singles player in Mike McCarthy, but also bid adieu to both doubles tandems. Moving on from KP tennis were Jon Marinelli, Ian Pimental, Christian Fair and Matt Sullivan, the first two forming the top doubles team. “Losing five of our seven starters was a lot, but I really felt that our reserves from last year were good enough to step in this year,” Puddester said. “We were also very fortunate to get Marak Zdzieszynski, a Polish exchange student, to step into play third singles for us.” Throughout the past few years Puddester has been lucky enough

to rebuild her teams with athletes from other sports that want to play tennis for the Warriors. According to the Coach, good athletes seem able to focus and in doing so can not only pick up the game quickly, but also play well. In turn the Warriors have been able to put some very competitive teams on the court year after year. “Coming into the season I thought that we once again had a good enough team in which we could challenge to win the league,” the Coach said. “The (Hockomock) League seemed to be getting stronger over the years, but I really thought we could compete with just about everyone.” Although the Warriors found themselves involved in a lot of close 3-2 matches this spring they were still able to put together an overall 16-2 record and went 14-2 in the Hock to grab back-to-back Championships in the Kelly-Rex Division of the Hockomock League. In the Division 1 South Tournament KP was able to oust

North Attleboro for the third time this season with a 3-2 win, but fell to powerhouse Wellesley in the Quarter Finals.

player, but never once backed down. The Warrior captain went three sets before bowing in the super tiebreaker 10-8.

Senior Matt Nicholson, only a second year player for the Warriors, moved up a slot from last year’s second singles position to become KP’s top dog on the court. Nicholson put together an impressive season as the team’s number one singles player posting a 13-4 overall record (11-4 in the league) in taking over for the departed McCarthy, who held the position for the past two seasons.

“He wasn’t fazed by his opponent’s status. He just went about his business and made him work for everything,” the Warrior Coach said. “His athleticism is amazing.”

While McCarthy was a power hitter with a huge forehand, Nicholson was just the opposite “Matt was a backboard, getting everything back that was hit his way,” Puddester said. “At times he hit some shots that you’d never expect him to get to never mind return.” Against Wellesley in the playoffs, Nicholson was facing a senior United States Tennis Association (USTA) ranked

Junior Kevin Williamson went 12-5 (10-5) in his first full season playing varsity tennis, while Zdzieszynski put together an impressive 12-3 (11-3) record despite being use to playing a European style of tennis on clay courts. According to the KP Coach, the Polish exchange student hadn’t played tennis for three years, but at the last minute decided to give it a try while in the States. The Warriors got their best play from its double teams. The tandems of Nick Baraiolo-Jason Trudeau and Paul Brescia-Nathan Gee each only lost one match all season going 15-1 (13-1) leaving the Warriors basically only one win away from victory every time

the Warriors took to the courts. Baraiolo, the other KP captain, and Trudeau lost their only contest early in the season (the fourth match to be exact), but instead of letting it get to them they pushed it aside and seemed to get stronger as the year went on becoming one of the best doubles teams in the league. Following the challenge matches Brescia and Gee were paired to the second doubles team and much like the first doubles team put forth a phenomenal season. As it has been in the past, Puddester will once again be losing a good core of her team to graduation. Come next spring Nicholson, Baraiolo, Zdzieszynski and Brescia will not be returning balls on the King Philip tennis courts. “It’ll be another new team next year as we’ll be losing four of our seven starters,” the coach said. “I’ll be starting all over again, so we’ll just have to wait and see what kind of athletes come out for the team next year.”

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Sports Nievergelt Running Team to Success By ken hamWey Staff Sports Writer Juli Nievergelt has a knack for getting results. When she arrived at King Philip Regional five years ago, the girls track and cross-country teams were struggling. The battle to reinvigorate the Warriors’ programs didn’t occur overnight, however, for the 53-year-old coach, who was a professional tri-athlete for 20 years. She was linked to 1-9 and 2-8 records in her first three years. But, that’s all changed now. The KP girls are turning out in large numbers for cross-country and track and the results are swinging upward. Nievergelt’s cross-country squad finished fourth last fall and her indoor track team posted a 5-0 record and won the Kelly-Rex Division crown in the Hockomock League. This year’s outdoor squad also was in positive territory, rolling to a 4-2 overall record. “My philosophy is that fitness comes first,’’ said Nievergelt, who finished ninth at the 2000 Olympic Trials for the triathlon at age 40. “Form and speed follow fitness. Also, to excel, a competitor must have a good work ethic and be motivated.’’ No one was more motivated than Stacey Wojcik, who graduated in 2012. She was a top-five performer in cross-country, she excelled in the mile (5:16) and

two-mile, and finished her career as a Hockomock League champion. “Stacey took our program to a higher level,’’ Nievergelt said. “She was so successful that others wanted to participate and contribute.’’ Three sophomores who fall into the ultra-competitive category and have played key roles in KP’s emergence are Abby Seaberg, Olivia Weir and Jianna Bender. Seaberg and Weir can run from the 400 to the two-mile and Bender competes from the 200 to the mile. Seaberg ran a 5:15 mile and was a Hockomock champ outdoors, Weir also was a league champ outdoors in the 800 with a time of 2:21 and Bender was third at the league meet in the 400 (60.2). “Abby has excellent form, is talented and has great endurance,’’ Nievergelt said. “Olivia is a phenomenal talent who commits to hard work and Jianna is a student of track. We were thin in the 400 but we used her there and she was excellent at the league meet.’’ Senior Ashley Avery is another prime reason why KP track has moved up the ladder. She competed in the 55-meter, the 300 and the 4x400 relay during the winter and piled up points. But, she ended the season in the hospital. “Ashley recovered and was able to compete in a national meet in New York in the 4x400 relay,’’ Nievergelt said. “She’s passionate

about KP track. She also loves lacrosse and decided to play that sport in her final season.’’ Three juniors — Ellery Lyon, Andrea Olsen and Katie Lukes — also were key cogs this year. Lyon competes in the high jump and triple jump, Olsen throws the shot and discus, and Lukes runs the 800, mile and two-mile. Lyon’s best in the high jump is 5 feet and her tops in the triple jump is 34 feet. Olsen’s personal bests are 88 feet in the discus and 36-7 in the shot. Luke has run the mile in 5:36 and managed a 12:24 clocking in the two-mile. “Ellery is very technique-conscious,’’ Nievergelt said. “She’s very versatile in the field events.

Andrea, who was fourth in the shot in the league meet, never gets discouraged. She’s very dedicated. And, Katie is a big plus helping stir interest in track and recruiting more girls. She’s an ambassador for the sport.’’ Freshman Hannah McNeil is a major contributor, competing in the 100 and 400-meter hurdles. She’s achieved personal bests of 16.2 in the 100 and 66.7 in the 400. “Hannah gets first and seconds in dual meets and was in the top five in the league meet,’’ Nievergelt said. “She’ll continue to be a huge plus for us.’’ Nievergelt, who also has assisted with the successful boys programs,

is proud of what her forces have accomplished but stresses that all the positive swings of the pendulum occur because of one ingredient — hard work. “My hope for the future is for kids and parents to recognize the importance of hard work and how it translates to improved efforts,’’ she emphasized. “Track is not a game. It blends individual performance into team effort. That’s what makes the sport special.’’ Nievergelt also points to what is so obvious but often overlooked in track. “You’re judged by the clock and by the tape measure,’’ she said.

Summer Track & Field Series Coming Former King Philip Cross-Country/Track & Field Head Coaches Peter Boucher, Scott Kramer, and Steve Heron will be facilitating a summer track and field series for families and individuals. Ages “1 to 100” are encouraged to join us at the King Philip Track & Field Complex for five evenings of running, jumping, and throwing events. The goal of the Summer Series is to allow young and “older”, as well as those brand new and experienced to track & field to have fun enjoying the sport. Whether someone is simply interested in trying some of the events

for the first time or training to stay in shape for an upcoming season, you’ll find this series enjoyable and encouraging for individuals and families. WHO: Former Head Coaches and current volunteers of KPXC/T& F WHAT: A variety of Track and Field events WHEN: Wednesday Nights > July 10, 17, 24, 31, and August 7 What Time: Registration starts at 5:30pm; events start at 6 p.m. each night

WHERE: King Philip Track and Field Complex How Much: $5 per person per evening for unlimited events or $20 for the entire series (checks should be made out to Wrentham Rec.)

Events being offered include: 50Meter Diaper Dash (ages “walking/waddling” to age 5) 100Meter Dash Mile Run 400Meter Dash

800Meter Run 200Meter Dash 4X100Meter Relay Long Jump and Shot Put (modified for younger competitors) All events will be run in an ageappropriate manner. Boys and girls will be separate and/or combined in certain events, based prevalently on enrollment. There is a possibility that events could be added dependent upon registration (high jump and the 4X400Meter relay are both a very good possibility of being added.)

T-Shirts will be awarded on the final evening to those that have participated in 4 or more of the five evenings. Any remaining t-shirts will be distributed accordingly. This Summer Track Series is a great way to enjoy the summer evenings and experience Track & Field with friends and family. Track and Field offers a fun event for everyone; come join Wrentham Recreation along with old and new KP Track personnel to see how much fun running, jumping, and throwing can be during the summer.

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Stop & Shop Program Results in Donations to Schools Stop & Shop’s A+ School Rewards program has generated $2,081.48 for Wrentham's Delaney Elementary School and $2,081.70 for King Philip Middle School. It was part of the grocery stores' 4 year old program that has resulted in more than $778,000 for schools in the state of Massachusetts. The program allows customers to earn points which translate into money for schools of their choice with each shopping visit using their registered Stop & Shop card. This year, 1,238 schools in Massachusetts will benefit with funds going towards scholarships, technology, sports equipment, field trips and other educational needs.

The Stop & Shop program provided funds to Plainville, Norfolk and Wrentham Schools: Delaney School, Wrentham - $2,081.48 Anna Ware Jackson School, Plainville - $4,077.37 BH Wood School, Plainville - $3,350.59 King Philip Middle School, Norfolk - $2,081.70 For more information or a complete listing of participating schools and rewards earned for the 2012-2013 school year, visit www.stopandshop.com/aplus.

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Calendar of Events July 3 4th of July Bike Parade, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. You are invited to our bike decorating party at Fiske Library to celebrate the 4th of July! Bring your bike, scooter, baby buggy, doll carriage or wagon and we will supply the red, white and blue decorations. Bring along a toy horn or musical instrument and enjoy a few minutes of being LOUD in the library! Bring your camera to take pictures of our parade. 2 p.m. July 7 Concert on the Common, Wrentham Center, The Bob Cohen Blues Band 6:30 – 8:30p.m. July 10 Multi-Age Storytime, 11:1511:45 a.m., Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, drop in storytime with songs, games and hands-on activity for kids 2+with caregiver. July 11 Fire Station Visit , Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. Fire truck enthusiasts meet at the library for a “Fire Story” and then walk over to tour the Wrentham Fire Station and climb on the trucks!! Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. Sign-up at the circulation desk. 10 a.m. Dinosaurs! Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk Mad Science of Greater Boston will teach you all about dinosaurs and fossils, then take you on a fossil dig of your own! Perfect for the aspiring paleontologist. Contact: Marissa Antosh 508-528-3380 x5 mantosh@sailsinc.org. For

children age 4-5. Registration required. 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

July 14 Concert on the Common, Wrentham Center, Sharon Community Band 6:30 – 8:30p.m. July 16 The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold an Open House from 3-7 p.m. at 38 Main Street, Franklin. The community is invited to meet FSPA faculty and staff, tour the facility and learn about the school’s extensive programs in music, dance and drama. Whether for recreational interest or serious study, prospective students and families will have the opportunity to hear about performing arts classes for all ages and experience levels. Registration is ongoing for all summer and fall programs. Beginners are welcome and encouraged! For more information, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668. Visit online at www.fspaonline.com. Special Tuesday Children’s Summer Concert, DAVID POLANSKY, Town Hill, Norfolk, 6:30 July 17 Touch a Truck, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. Truck enthusiasts are invited to hear a good “Truck Story”, check out a truck book and touch and climb on trucks from the Wrentham DPW in the library parking lot!! Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. Sign-up at the circulation desk. 10 a.m. Multi-Age Storytime, 11:1511:45 a.m., Norfolk Public Library, 139

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Main St., Norfolk, drop in storytime with songs, games and hands-on activity for kids 2+with caregiver. July 18 Summer Concert Series, FRANKLIN SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS:ELECTRIC YOUTH, Town Hill, Norfolk, 6:30 July 21 Concert on the Common, Wrentham Center, National Guard Group GRUV 6:30 – 8:30p.m. July 24 Multi-Age Storytime, 11:1511:45 a.m., Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, drop in storytime with songs, games and hands-on activity for kids 2+with caregiver. IMAX To the Arctic - Family Movie, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. - A story of love, family and survival in the harshest place on earth!! Narrated by Meryl Streep this compelling tale of survival dives into the lives of a mother polar bear and her twin seven-month-old cubs as

never before captured on film, as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home. TO THE ARCTIC reveals this family’s struggle in a frigid environment of melting ice, immense glaciers, spectacular waterfalls and majestic snow-bound peaks. This movie is Rated G and is 40 minutes long. Free tickets will be available at the front desk beginning July 1. TDBank will be providing Hoodsie cups so come in and cool off!! (Parents and caregivers should always check the Internet if they don’t think the subject matter is appropriate.) We have found a useful site for checking any movies before watching them – www.commonsensemedia.org. Children must be accompanied by an adult and no one under 2 ½ will be admitted. Program is free but canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. 2 p.m. July 25 Summer Concert Series, SHANE WOOD TRIO: Jazz, Town Hill, Norfolk, 6:30 July 28 Concert on the Common, Wrentham Center, Gopherbroke, 6:30 – 8:30p.m.

July 31 July 31: The Little Music School (LMS) will hold an Open House for prospective students and families from 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, located at 38 Main Street in Franklin. Learn more about the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as eighteen months to play the piano and explore the musical world around them. The open houses will feature hands-on demonstrations geared to children of specific ages. Children ages 1824 months are encouraged to visit at 10 a.m., children ages 2 and 3 years at 10:30, and children ages 4 and 5 years at 11:00. For more information, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668 or email krezendes@fspaonline.com. Visit online at www.fspaonline.com. Multi-Age Storytime, 11:1511:45 a.m., Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, drop in storytime with songs, games and hands-on activity for kids 2+with caregiver. Foreign Film, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham., 7 p.m.

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Protecting Your Financial Records DI Team Finishes in Top 10 From Disaster

Among other worthy causes, July is Bioterrorism/Disaster Education and Awareness Month. With all of the unexpected happenings in the world, it is important that we are prepared for an emergency disaster. Take this time to educate yourself and your whole family on what to do in any type of disaster. Get a plan ready and have needed supplies handy if you ever need them. Identification. If you suddenly find yourself standing in a pile of rubble that was once your home and your worldly possessions, establishing your identity will be of paramount importance. Access to personal identification documents such as your Social Security card, driver's license, marriage license, birth certificate, passport and any citizenship papers will help you quickly establish your identity and speed up the co-ordination of your efforts with insurance companies, construction contractors, bankers and other entities involved in rebuilding and recovery.

Create a Backup Set of Records Electronically. Individuals and businesses should keep a set of backup records in a safe place. The backup should be stored away from the original set. Keeping a backup set of records - including, for example, bank statements, tax returns, insurance policies, etc. - is easier now that many financial institutions provide statements and documents electronically, and much financial information is available on the Internet. Even if the original records are provided only on paper, they can be scanned, which converts them to a digital format. Once documents are in electronic form, taxpayers can download them to a backup storage device, like an external hard drive, or burn them onto a CD or DVD. You should also consider online backup, which is the only way to ensure data is fully protected. With online backup, files are stored in another region of the country - so if a hurricane or other natural disaster occurs in your area, documents remain safe. Document Valuables. Another step you can take to prepare for disaster is to photograph or videotape the contents of your home, especially items of higher value. A photographic record can help prove the market value of items for insurance and casualty loss claims. Photos should be stored with a friend or family member who lives outside the area, or in the above mentioned online backup solution. Such proof can include photographs or videos of

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Wrentham Public School's 5th grade Destination Imagination Team set a goal to be in the top ten this year at Global Finals, in Knoxville, TN. They met their goal. Thomas Cyr, Faye and Melanie Veilleux placed 8th out of 60 teams from across the country and around the world. "[I'm] so happy and proud of them in all they have achieved," said Linda DeVore, DI coordinator for Wrentham.

This was the second year in a row the three Wrentham students made it to the Global Finals. Destination Imagination is a non-profit organization that focuses on teaching the creative process. The group runs a Challenge Program where student teams solve open-ended challenges and present their solutions at tournaments. Wrentham Public Schools has a long history of sending teams to the challenges.

Make sure you have a means of receiving severe weather information; if you have a NOAA Weather Radio, put fresh batteries in it. Make sure you know what you should do if threatening weather approaches. We're Here to Help. Rebuilding your life in the wake of a disaster is a daunting task. However, advanced preparation can go a long way toward making recovery easier. If you don't have your documents in order, there's no time like the present to get started. Once you have everything in its proper place, remember to update it. If you lack the time or energy to keep your files updated on an ongoing basis, schedule a yearly checkup and use it as an opportunity to put the latest version of everything into your files. Even the most well-organized disaster recovery materials will be of no use to you if they are out-of-date. Please contact my office for your free “Emergency Planning Guide” today. This detailed guide will provide more in depth plans to help you protect your financial records from disaster. Jeffrey Schweitzer can be found at Northeast Financial Strategies Inc (NFS) at Wampum Corner in Wrentham. NFS works with individuals and small businesses providing financial and estate planning, insurance, investments and also offers full service accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, income tax preparation, and notary public services. For more information call Jeffrey at 800-560-4NFS or visit online www.nfsnet.com

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Arts on the Common Returns Arts on the Common made its triumphant return last month. The Wrentham Cultural Council brought together over 30 artists selected from a competitive juried process, a diverse slate of musicians and various interactive activities for the young and the not so young. The turnout for the event was very strong according to event organizers as people attended throughout the over 5 hour long

festival to listen to music, try their hand at paper making and look for new artwork to take home. Performers on hand included the A Cappella Gold Quartet, mime Chris Yerlig, the Irish music of Sally McKnight Harrison on hammered dulcimer, and Jim Buchanan, fiddle, as well as a drum circle led by Dave Curry of Drums for One and All. Other activities included the very popular Chalk the Walk led by

the Young Artist Studio's Rebecca Zitomer. Chalk artists used their talents to turn David Brown Way in a colorful asphalt canvas of rainbow inspired animals and designs. Dance demonstrations were given by Dance and Beyond and hand made paper making was offered thanks to a Cultural Council grant to Nancy Maia Howes. Other activities included a children's workshop called Journey Around the World taught by Renee Curry.

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Buzz-Off Big Success By PatriCk CoLeman Wrentham residents were among the over 800 participants in the One Mission Kid's Cancer BuzzOff. Twelve residents from town had their heads shaved in honor and support of kids with cancer, and they also helped raised $1 million to help Boston Children's Hospital. Among the 12 Wrentham participants are Tyler Woloski, Timmy McNamara, and Anthony Lutfy. Woloski returned for his second year and the three got together and formed a team called KP Kids for

the Cause. Selectman Joe Botaish, who is a longtime supporter of cancer charities, had his head shaved along with 12-year-old Jake Maguire, who was twice treated for leukemia at Boston Children’s Hospital over the course of five years. Maguire formed a team called Jake's Warriors that includes Jake, his dad Mark, Michael Curtin, and Mitchell Cormier all from Wrentham. Also on the team are Braeden Flaherty from Millis and Trevor Ivatts from Walpole.

FINANCIAL FOCUS Plan Ahead for Your Own Financial Independence Day Article 8 — July 1, 2013 This week, we celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, sparklers, picnics and parades. Amidst the hoopla, though, it’s always important to reflect on the many freedoms we enjoy in this country. And as an individual, you may want to use the occasion to think of another type of independence you’d like to enjoy — financial independence. In some ways, we are living in a time when attaining financial freedom is more difficult than it has been for quite a while. We’re still recovering from the bursting of the housing bubble and the lingering effects of the Great Recession. Furthermore, wage stagnation is a real problem. In fact, median income for workingage households — those headed by someone under age 65 — actually slid 12.4 percent from 2000

the programs and services offered in the resource room of the hospital’s pediatric oncology floor including activities such as yoga, arts & crafts therapy, spa days and game nights for its patients. One Mission also provides financial assistance to families who have a child battling cancer. The fourth annual Kid’s Cancer Buzz-Off took place Sunday, June 9, at Gillette Stadium. For more information or to make a donation, please visit:www.buzzforkids.org. (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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to 2011. Taken together, these factors certainly impose challenges on anyone seeking to become financially independent and eventually enjoy a comfortable retirement. Still, you need to do everything you can to put yourself on the path to financial independence. For starters, make full use of whatever resources are available to you. If you have a 401(k) or similar retirement plan at work, try to contribute as much as you can possibly afford — and every time you get a raise in salary, increase your contributions. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. Also, within your 401(k) or similar plan, choose an investment mix that offers you the chance to achieve the growth you will need to make progress toward the type

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of retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. In addition to contributing to your 401(k), you can also take advantage of another retirement account: a traditional or Roth IRA. Like a 401(k), a traditional IRA grows tax deferred, while a Roth IRA can grow tax free, provided you meet certain conditions. Plus, you can fund your IRA with virtually any type of investment, including stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit and Treasury securities. What else can you do to help yourself move toward financial independence? For one thing, don’t become dependent on “hot tips” or other questionable financial advice about The Next Big Thing in the investment world from so-called experts who often have poor prognostication records. Even more importantly, though, their advice may simply be inappropriate for your needs and risk tolerance. Finally, consider these two suggestions: Maintain adequate liquidity and keep your debt levels as low

as possible. By having enough cash reserves to cover unexpected costs, such as a major car repair or a new air-conditioning unit, you won’t have to dip into your long-term investments. And by keeping your debt payments down, you’ll have a stronger cash flow, which means you’ll have more money available to save and invest for your future. Each one of these suggestions will require a commitment on your part, along with a clear focus on your goal

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We are in an extreme sellers’ market in Franklin MA with only one month of resale listings remaining on the market, at the writing of this article. What this means to homeowners is that this is the ideal time to purchase a new home. New home prices are very affordable; interest rates are near an all time low; and resale homes are in great demand. The formula for moving to a new home could not be better. Start your journey by calling your mortgage broker for a prequalification letter. This is a necessary document that will be required in order to participate in searching for a home. Then call your local real estate agent who focuses on listing property and request a Free Home Evaluation.

Once you have selected a listing agent and you have your pre-approval letter in hand, use that listing agent as a buyers’ agent and start your search for a new home. Every buyer needs proper representation by a buyers’ agent, just as every homeowner needs a well qualified listing agent to guide them and market their home.

Kuney-Todaro Team #4 in New England Congratulations to Lorraine Kuney and Tammy Todaro of The Kuney-Todaro Team for their achievement of ranking at #4 on the top 25 list for RE/MAX of New England. We are probably the smallest team in New England, but Lorraine and Tammy are consistently top producers.

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