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Pretty In Pink BY RENEE PLANT October may be Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but for Rhonda Julian, a designated timeframe is not necessary for her to focus her attention on spreading knowledge about the disease.

BY SAMANTHA TINCLER Amid the fun of this year’s Norwood Day festivities, the people of Norwood took time to honor two residents central in organizing many similar occasions and festivities for the entire Norwood community to enjoy. Mary Cantarow and Maria Henry were the 2013 recipients of the Anne Lydon Award, a decoration which honors the efforts of Norwood's generous volunteers.

Julian, who graduated from Norwood High School in 2001, was diagnosed this April with Stage II Invasive Ductal Carcimona breast cancer. Since this time, she has discovered many people have begun following her journey, and has made it a point to use this to her advantage in shining light on what most would see as a dark period in their life.

The award is named for Anne T. Lydon, a community volunteer especially known for her involvement in the foundation of Norwood Day. The award recipient is chosen from nominations submitted by members of the Norwood Community. Henry and Cantarow have given a great deal of time volunteering in Norwood, from their involvement in town meetings to their roles in event organization. They have volunteered at the E. M. Callahan Elementary School, and have organized town craft fairs. In the past few years, Henry and Cantarow have also taken an active role in arranging the events and festivities of the town’s 4th of July celebration.

“I’m very adventurous, and I take this whole experience as an adventure,” Julian said. “I’m going to be OK, and my mission is to show other people they’re going to be OK, too.” Julian first noted the opportunity to use the Internet as a platform in raising awareness for her cause when she began posting about her experiences on her Facebook page and received enormous feedback. “People were telling me I was inspirational,” she said. “They were waiting on me to post [my next update]

and would say, ‘I hope you’re saving these. I hope you’re writing a blog’.” That’s when she started her website. Julian’s site, www.paintherpink.com, is a window into her life since her diagnosis. The site includes blog updates, informa-

tion on upcoming events, as well as links to causes she is passionate about.

“They take their 4th of July and spend the time as volunteers so that the town can celebrate,” explained Norwood Recreation Department Director Gerald Miller. “Mary and Maria have been doing these things as a team for years.”

One link on her blog that Julian is particularly dedicated to is titled “Let-

Henry and Cantarow’s involvement in this year’s 4th of July included the organization and announcement of the annual Children’s Bicycle, Tricycle, Doll Carriage, and Historic Character Parade.

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ter to the Representative.” This link, which is a letter to Norwood Representative John Rogers, outlines Julian’s desire to push for breast cancer-related bills to be

While the letter includes six bills, Julian has steadfastly moved forward with the H.R. 80 Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research and Education Act of 2013, which refers to breast cancers whose

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cells are negative for estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors and the HER2 protein on their sources. “I called my town rep, and he said he’d love to support me,” Julian said. “I also decided to follow up and spoke with the American Cancer Society on their position. I don’t know how long [the process] will take, but I don’t mind pursuing it.” Throughout all of this, Julian has still made time to raise awareness through local events. When she heard the town had rallied to plan a fundraiser on her behalf, which will be a Halloween-themed costume party held at the Norwood Elks Hall on October 26 at 7 p.m., Julian says she was grateful, and also wary of accepting money on her behalf.

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“They had already planned it, and I thought, ‘If I’m too proud then what example am I setting for other women in my situation?’”, she said. “I decided I should earn it. Accept it and pay it forward.”

As the flag was raised at the Norwood Fire and Police Station September 11, Norwood's finest held a special tribute to honor the victims and responders of the senseless tragedy of September 11, 2001. Some Norwood residents also attended to pay their respects.

That’s when Julian put together her Paint Her Pink Project. The event will be held on October 20 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Hampshire House (formerly Cheers) in Boston.

The idea for the formal event, backed by Dana Farber, came when Julian decided she would paint her head pink. After being contacted by the project coordinator at Dana Farber, she got the idea to paint other women, too. The event will include a live photo shoot, performance and documentary for those who attend. “I want to bring out the beauty in breast cancer,” Julian said. Another Halloween-themed fundraiser called ‘Mischief and Mayhem’ will be held the night prior at the Water Club at Marina Bay in Quincy to raise money for the event. Julian, who remains positive about her course of treatment, says she feels honored her website is there to be able to help other women who are battling cancer. “I want my platform to be as useful as possible,” she said. “I want my positive personality to seep into every single person. I want this to happen while people are looking.” For further information about Rhonda Julian and upcoming events, visit www.paintherpink.com.

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The Anne Lydon Award is a fitting recognition of Henry and Cantarow’s hard work, as their community involvement epitomizes the work that Lydon herself was known for. Lydon was a prominent community volunteer who “always had a hand up” to help out, according to Miller. She was involved in the founding of Norwood Day and came to be known as the “Button Lady” for her hard work on the Norwood Day Button program, where buttons function as tickets for conven-

ient and economical entry to many Norwood Day events. When Lydon passed away in 2006, “the town committee kept her alive by acknowledging her drive to help people out through the Anne T. Lydon Award for Volunteer of the Year,” Miller said. Like Henry and Cantarow, Lydon gave a great deal of her time to build memorable occasions for the people of Norwood. This year’s Norwood Day was a celebration of not only the town, but also the people who have worked hard to continue its thriving success as a close-nit, interactive community.

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2013 Norwood TONY Award Recipient: Luke Bullard BY BELLA CAGGIANO The Norwood TONY (Ten Outstanding Norwood Youths) Awards were initiated over 40 years ago to recognize exceptional Norwood youths in grades 10-12 for their significant contributions that included their time, effort and talent with voluntary contributions to their church, community and other worthy causes. To be eligible, the students must be Norwood residents but can attend schools outside of town. A panel of five judges, one from the business community, one from the town clergy, one from town officers, one from the Women's Community committee and one from the Masons, review their individual nomination where they must answer five questions and a 300-word essay on what community services means to them. Through blind judging, each nominee is given a score and the top ten result in a TONY Award. The Norwood Masons, who acquired the program 18 years ago, hosts an annual awards banquet in honor of the award winners. This year's banquet was held on January 25. The award includes a citation from Governor Patrick, a plaque from the lodge, a $1,000 savings bond and a gift card from Perk's coffeehouse. Two supplementary awards include an additional $500 savings bond and a commemorative plaque. Local Town Pages is proud to recognize and commend these admirable young adults with a profile

time to follow his heart. Since that first encounter, Bullard has remained a faithful volunteer throughout high school, weeding, planting seeds and performing many other vital chores around the farm to prepare for harvest.

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A Big Thank You for a Norwood Night to Remember The Town of Norwood Concerts on the Common Committee thanks all the volunteers of our 11th annual Pops Night held on Sunday July 28th sponsored by Chestnut Hill Realty and TGI Friday – David Spiegel. Pictured are the committee members and volunteers who made this event a huge success:

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For the past seven years, Four Points by Sheraton Norwood has been hosting a Halloween costume drive for the Boston Children's Hospital and giving young, ailing children a chance to celebrate a holiday most people take for granted. Once again, Four Points is reaching out into the Norwood community for their support and generous costume donations for this worthy cause.

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Ashfield Cheyne Veterinary Service Opens in Norwood

Dr. Hedley Marks, formerly of Norfolk County Veterinary Service, of Walpole, has opened a new veterinary practice in town named Ashfield Cheyne Veterinary Service. His move to Norwood stems from the relationships he developed with local clients and their pets during his years in practice. For him, there was no better site to continue his career than Norwood, which he describes as a true community. With the location chosen and his focus and desire for a true neighborhood practice, he turned to his own family for inspiration to the practice name. Ashfield Cheyne Veterinary Service was named after two family cottages in Oxford and Yorkshire, where he lived before moving to the United States.

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and employer-sponsored plans like 401(k)s, or accrue benefits in a traditional pension plan if you're lucky enough to be covered by one. • Medicare generally doesn't start until you're 65. Does your employer provide post-retirement medical benefits? Are you eligible for the coverage if you retire early? Do you have health insurance coverage through your spouse's employer? If not, you may have to look into COBRA or a private individual policy--which could be expensive. • You can begin receiving your Social Security retirement benefit as early as age 62. However, your benefit may be 25% to 30% less than if you waited until full retirement age. Conversely, if you delay retirement past full retirement age, you may be able to increase your Social Security retirement benefit. • If you work part-time during retirement, you'll be earning money and relying less on your retirement savings, leaving more of your savings to potentially grow for the future (and you may also have access to affordable health care). •If you're married, and you and your spouse are both employed and nearing retirement age, think about staggering your retirements. If one spouse is earning significantly more than the other, then it usually makes sense for that spouse to continue to work in order to maximize current income and ease the financial transition into retirement. How long will retirement last? We all hope to live to an old age, but a longer life means that you'll have even more years of retirement to fund. The problem is particularly acute for women, who generally live longer than men. To guard against the risk of outliving your savings, you'll need to estimate your life expectancy. You can use government statistics, life insurance tables, or life expectancy calculators to get a reasonable estimate of how long you'll live. Experts base these estimates on your age, gender, race, health, lifestyle, occupation, and family history. But remember, these are just estimates. There's no way to predict how long you'll actually live, but with life expectancies on the rise, it's probably best to assume you'll live longer than you expect.

October 1, 2013 Project your retirement expenses Once you know when your retirement will likely start, how long it may last, and the type of retirement lifestyle you want, it's time to estimate the amount of money you'll need to make it all happen. One of the biggest retirement planning mistakes you can make is to underestimate the amount you'll need to save by the time you retire. It's often repeated that you'll need 70% to 80% of your pre-retirement income after you retire. However, the problem with this approach is that it doesn't account for your specific situation. Focus on your actual expenses today and think about whether they'll stay the same, increase, decrease, or even disappear by the time you retire. While some expenses may disappear, like a mortgage or costs for commuting to and from work, other expenses, such as health care and insurance, may increase as you age. If travel or hobby activities are going to be part of your retirement, be sure to factor in these costs as well. And don't forget to take into account the potential impact of inflation and taxes. Identify your sources of income Once you have an idea of your retirement income needs, your next step is to assess how prepared you (or you and your spouse) are to meet those needs. In other words, what sources of retirement income will be available to you? Your employer may offer a traditional pension that will pay you monthly benefits. In addition, you can likely count on Social Security to provide a portion of your retirement income. Other sources of retirement income may include a 401(k) or other retirement plan, IRAs, annuities, and other investments. The amount of income you receive from those sources will depend on the amount you invest, the rate of investment return, and other factors. Finally, if you plan to work during retirement, your earnings will be another source of income. When you compare your projected expenses to your anticipated sources of retirement income, you may find that you won't have enough income to meet your needs and goals. Closing this difference, or "gap," is an important part of your retirement income plan. In general, if you face a shortfall, you'll have five options: save more now, delay retirement or work dur-

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Norwood Woman's Club: Where Silver Service Meets Community Service BY JANE LEBAK From formal teas, to community, to charity, the Norwood Woman's Club has it all. Established in 1908, the Norwood Woman's Club embraces philanthropy and excellence in their mission of giving back to the Norwood community. The Norwood Woman's Club is about to begin its new season of activities, starting with a tea on October 6 (participants are encouraged to wear hat and gloves). But their objective goes far beyond lunches and entertainment, with a mission statement to operate as a philanthropic and altruistic organization acting in all matters for the general improvement of Norwood. For example, the Norwood Woman's Club offers a $1000 scholarship every year to a student nominated by Norwood High School. They have also given financial support to the 4th of July parade, the Norwood Public Library, the F. Holland Day House, and the Concerts On The Common. They have a special commitment to veterans, bringing hand-knit or hand-crocheted afghans and lap-robes to hospitalized veterans in West Roxbury, as well as donating toiletries and other small gifts at Christmastime. "We take care of the town," says Gloria DeAngelis, President of the Norwood Woman's Club. "The members are great and cooperative. We work as a team."

look to things, and we're proud of it." It's this commitment to excellence that leads the Norwood Woman's Club to extend themselves in philanthropy rather than just socialize.

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Anyone interested in joining the NorWoman's wood Club can contact Trina Mallet, at 781762-8173. For more information on the Gift of Warmth, or if you are a Norwood resident in need of emergency fuel assistance, call 781-762-1240.

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"We challenge the membership to do their best, and they live up to it," said Ms. DeAngelis. "There's a saying that Example is the best teacher, and we try to teach by example so people can see it and run with it. If we don't aim high, we won't even make mediocrity." To that end, the group is highly organized. They follow Robert's Rules Of Order, embracing the idea that leadership comes from within. "Some of our members never sat in a situation like this, where they had a chance to express their thoughts, DeAngelis said. "But they can run for different roles in this organization. We have agendas, proposals, and we vote. Nothing is decided unilaterally." The regular meetings feature a light lunch, and some form of entertainment. On November 12, historical impressionist Jessa Piaia will give a performance of Amilia Earhart. On December 10, musician Roger Tincknell will give a holiday winter solstice program and on April 8, 2014, Dick Coffin of Biddeford, ME will do impres-

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Meet Shaina: Shaina was surrendered to the Bay State Animal Cooperative very pregnant and was able to deliver her kittens in the safety of a volunteer’s home. She is loving, friendly and enjoys living with humans. Shaina has been raised around many other cats, appears to be quite tolerant of a changing environment and has been a great mother. It’s her turn to find her forever home.

The reality! Shaina, like many other cats, live with people who did not responsibly alter their cats. As a result multiple generations of cats live in these neighborhoods and meet many tragic fates. As they continue to breed the population be-

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VOLUNTEERS The Bay State Animal Cooperative, is seeking additional volunteers at the Petco facility in Norwood. We have immediate openings in the mornings. We welcome additional afternoon and evening volunteers as well. CARPENTERS AND HANDY PEOPLE We have been offered the opportunity to utilize a local barn space

to provide additional services to the animals of the Bay State. However, this space needs renovations and clean-up and qualified volunteers are needed. Please consider offering your carpenter skills, masonry skills, labor power or any handy talents you have to assist us in this endeavor. Immediate renovations are needed. Please send along an email inquire to; info@baystateanimals.org To adopt a cat please see to our adoptable pets on petfinder by visiting our website at www.baystateanimals.org or stop by Petco in Norwood or PetsMart in Brockton to view additional cats. Meet and Greets need to be scheduled in advance so please submit your application through our website and email it to info@baystateanimals.org. seeking: Paper Towel, Halo brand wet cat food, small paper dishes, Gift Cards at Norfolk County Veterinary Services, BJs, Walmart, Petco and PetsMart. Cash donations always welcome. Contact and Donation Drop off site Bay State Animal Cooperative, Inc., 47 Windsor Rd., Norwood, Ma. (Corporate office only). 781-436-BSAC (2722) voice mail email: info@baystateanimals.org

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Breast In Show Walk BY BELLA CAGGIANO If dogs could lace up their sneakers, that is exactly what they would be doing Sunday, October 20, as the strut through the streets of Norwood. The 1st Annual Breast In Show Walk, sponsored by The Soggie Doggie, is an approximate three-mile walk to raise funds for breast cancer research, and dogs

Guild, Broadway and Washington St., back to the salon, to enjoy food prepared and donated by T&B Pub of Canton. The Soggie Doggie owners, Rebecca Collins and Meghan Terwilliger began preparations a year ago, inspired after seeing football players wearing pink in October, the official Breast Cancer Aware-

in on an already established walk (Susan G Comen or Avon) with all of our pink pets, but then decided that we should just do our own!" Throughout the month of October, The Soggie Doggie will also enhance its high quality and creative dog and cat grooming to raise monetary donations through their services. In addition to the walk, all the proceeds from the purchase of any pink creative color (dye the

ears, tail, paws, etc.), pink feather extensions or pink nail pawlish will go directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), where $.99 of every dollar goes into the fund. "Everyone has been affected by breast cancer in some way," Terwilliger said. "We all know somebody who has either survived breast cancer, passed away because of breast cancer, or is fighting it now. We want to do whatever

Page 11 we can to help these doctors find a cure. And who doesn't love a pink dog?!" Registration for the Breast in Show Walk is $30 and each participant will receive a silicone wristband. Walkers with or without dogs are welcome! For more information or to obtain a registration form, contact The Soggie Doggie, 1159 Washington St., Norwood, 781-352-3509.

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Through the month of October we will also be fundraising at the salon: and their owners are excitingly invited to attend. Walkers and their leashed pets will launch the walk at The Soggie Doggie, in South Norwood, proceed to Norwood Center and the Town Common where refreshments and snacks will be provided to both two-legged and fourlegged walkers. The return trip heads down Central St., down

ness Month. Both women have unfortunately experienced the effects of breast cancer and knew they were not alone. They initiated a way to help that fit in with their passion. "The idea started as simply encouraging clients to do pink creative grooming through the month of October, Terwilliger said. "We then thought maybe we could join

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Step Four: Find Help: there is no shortage of information regarding diet and exercise on the internet, but this isn’t the kind of help that I am referring to. Avoid falling into the “knowledge trap,” knowing what to do does not mean that you are going to do it. Instead, find a coach or a friend (ideally not a spouse) to play the role of your accountability partner. Having an accountability partner makes getting started and sticking with a program much more successful. Are you uncomfortable being held accountable by someone else? If so, you aren’t frustrated or angry enough to do what it is going to take to lose this weight!

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Living Healthy Can Physical Therapy Help Alzheimer's? CONTRIBUTED BY JOHN VACOVEC, PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND CEO OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHAB, INC.

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September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Alzheimer's disease is a chronic, progressive, degenerative condition that causes patients to gradually lose their memory and, over time, other bodily functions. It is widely consid-

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2. Therapeutic exercise ered a disease that can rob individuals of their dignity and independence. Traditional medicine has been unable to find a cure, although it is possible to slow down the rate at which the disease progresses. Exercise helps maintain quality of life, and it becomes even more important as the disease progresses. Why physical therapy? Physical therapists are licensed professionals, trained to help patients with several types of neurological disorders including Alzheimer's. The therapist can recognize the challenges associated with different stages of the disease and can design a treatment program as an adjunct to traditional medical treatment.article_body

Living With Alzheimer's The benefits of physical therapy include: • Better balance and reduced risk of falls • Improved muscle tone and strength • Increased independence

Brisk walking and swimming are examples of exercises that can improve mobility, muscle tone and blood circulation. The therapist will supervise the patient at all times. Stretching exercises help to minimize muscle tightness.

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Halloween in Norwood has become a grand spooktacular month! There are many children, teen, adult and family events offered throughout town, from hair-raising parties to decorating contests to communal trick or treat festivals. So dig out those

scary, creepy and chilling decorations and costumes and join in the fun in true Norwood fashion! Halloween Costume Swap This is the 2nd Annual Norwood Halloween Costume Sway for residents who want to encourage a GREEN Halloween. Bring your child's gently worn

Halloween costume on or before October 2 and come back to possibly find a new costume for your child for this year. For ages infant-8 years old. Return Friday, October 4, 4-6 p.m., to pick out a donated costume for this Halloween!

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Pumpkinfest The ever-popular Pumpkinfest is returning this year and participants of all ages will enjoy the opportunity to decorate their pumpkins in extraordinary and unusual designs. Participants will be provided all materials to create their pumpkins with ornamental motifs or ghoulish features with decorative materials, such as hair, hats, glitter and paint. There is staff available to assist younger artists. Thursday, October 24, 3:305:30 p.m., in the Civic Center. Cost is $5/Norwood residents, $10/non-residents. Register with recreation code HS28. Halloween Spooktacular This event will play with the lighter side of the celebrations with themed games, crafts, music, dancing, refreshments and more. In addition, participants are encouraged to enhance their Halloween spirit by wearing costumes and joining the costume parade. This event is intended for ages 3-8 Friday, October 25, 6- 7:30 p.m., Civic Center gymnasium. Cost is $5/Norwood residents, $10/non-residents. Register with recreation code HS23. Signing up early is recommended.

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Can't attend? Donations of wrapped candy are welcome for the event. Fantasy Footsteps “Fantasy Footsteps” is a lighthearted way to celebrate the Halloween season. This is the 7th season for the Norwood Backstage Boosters hosting this family event, which engages youngsters and grownups on a storybook excursion. Groups will be led on a guided tour through sparkling corridors where audiences will be treated to magical moments with many of their favorite fairy tales. These individual scenes will be performed by Norwood students, and is written and directed by Dean Calusdian. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes. "Fantasy Footsteps” will take place on the weekends of Friday and Saturday, October 18, 19 and October 25, 26, 6–7:30 p.m., at the Savage Center, 275 Prospect Street. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $4 for senior and children under 5, and will be sold at the door. For questions, call 781-769-5021.

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Norwood Girls Volleyball BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Having gone 7-13 the past season and missing the tournament by a mere three games, one would have thought the Norwood girls volleyball team would have been upset and frustrated by the near miss. Instead, the Mustangs were rather content and proud of what they had accomplished, having secured only one victory the year prior. “We’re moving in the right direction and it’s bringing excitement to the sport,” Norwood volleyball coach Paul Nimblette said. “We had 60 girls come out for the three (varsity, junior varsity A and junior varsity B) teams, that’s a significant amount of girls over the 40 or so we had the year before.” Obviously the winning is breeding excitement, but Nimblette also believes the planned summer clinics the school had help to increase the numbers this fall. According to the coach, a lot of the girls participated in the off-season clinics at the MGA volleyball facility in Norwood, leading to others looking into the sport. One individual who not only participated in numerous clinics as well as working extremely hard was junior Amanda Springer, a middle hitter for the Mustangs who will see action all over the court this season. “Amanda is a very talented and athlete with a good volleyball IQ,” the coach said. “In order to be successful this year we’re going to need her to finish. She’s a power hitter and we’re going to need her athleticism.”

Tri-Captains Emily Clifford (setter and server), Nicole Butts (middle hitter) and Meg Henneberry (outside hitter and back row), will be highly looked upon to motivate the team in the right direction. Clifford will begin as the Mustangs first server to give Norwood a much needed momentum boost. In addition to the captains, Lauren Plasko will be the team’s libero and will play a very big part of Norwood’s offense.

“She’s worked hard in the offense and has earned that role,” Nimblette said. “She’s going to set up the first pass off the serve, which will set our offense in motion. Lauren will also be a catalyst defensively for us handling the hard hits and digs and the Bay State League has some strong hitters.” Norwood’s second setter will be Sarah Malone, also contributes with a very strong serve as well. Moving forward in the coach’s mind as well as the girls, will be the goal of advancing into the state volleyball tournament. “I feel that this is one of the toughest volleyball leagues in the state and we are going to give it everything we have game in and game out,” he said. “It’s tough to tell what other teams are going to be able to do this early in the season, but we are going to be competitive and leave everything we have on the court.” Norwood is hoping to be able to grab that tenth win this season in order to journey into the tournament. According to Nimblette, they are a tight knit group from the front of the bench to the back and hopefully that camaraderie translates into success on the court.

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Norwood Sports Norwood Boys Soccer BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY For the past two years, Norwood had made a habit out of losing in overtime in the Division 2 South Boys Soccer Tournament. This fall, the Mustangs are hoping to avoid that pattern and move forward. Two years ago, Norwood fell to Norwell in overtime 1-0 after defeating Blue Hills in the first round. Last year, they went to double overtime before falling to Canton 2-1. New coach Jason Andrews is hoping Norwood can turn the corner this fall. “I think that we can be in the top of the Bay State League,” Andrews said. “I’d like to say we’re going to win it, but realistically we have a lot of work to do before that’ll happen. We should be able to make it into the tournament and cause some trouble once we're in.”

The Mustangs will be led by tricaptains Mark Powers (striker), Ryan Stanton (sweeper) and Sem Dacha (midfielder). Powers, who uses his great speed to get to the ball, and Dacha, a playmaker with his footwork, will be looked upon to shoulder the majority of the Norwood scoring attack. Andrews will also rely on sophomore Cam Ryan to also do some scoring. “We’re not much of a scoring team, Andrews said. :In the past, Tyler Gonzalez was our primary goal scorer. Norwood never had a strong offensive team in the past. We’ve always had trouble finishing. This year we’re hoping we can change that.”

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Norwood residents will be very busy this month with many races/walks offered throughout Town. Whether you are a runner or a walker, dog owner or recreational athlete, there is an event for you. 5k Walk/Run to Benefit Liam's L.E.E.P. Join in on this fun and rewarding 5K walk/run to benefit Liam's L.E.E.P., MDA and the Duchenne Alliance to end Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The event will start/end at Concannons Village, 60 Lenox St., Sunday, October 6. Registration at 10 a.m., following by the 5K at 11 a.m. The day will also include a barbeque, music, raffles and lots of fun! Registration

for the walk/run is $25, and with a food ticket, $35. To register, visit runreg.com or contact Kristen for a paper registration form at 339-364-0965 or email at kdm111r@gmail.com. Registration also available the day of the race.

Respect Life 5k Fun Run/Walk The Knights of Columbus, at 572 Nichols St., is hosting a 5k fun run/walk, Saturday, October 19, at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $20, plus a $2.75 service fee pre race day online at www.racewire.com/register.php?id=3325 or $25 the day of the race or by mail registration: 8 Norwich Rd., Norwood, MA 02062. Checks should be made out to Respect Life 5k. All proceeds to aid crisis pregnancy center. For more information, email bmarsh@norwoodlight.com.

school, worked hard in the off-season to improve his soccer skills. Making the state tournament is not the big picture this fall; Norwood wants to go deep into the tournament, proving to others that they are a serious soccer program to contend with.

Breast In Show Walk The Soggie Doggie, at 1159 Washington St., S. Norwood, is holding a three-mile walk to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Sunday, October 20. Leased pets are welcome! For more information or to register, call 781-352-3509 or visit The Soggie Doggie at 1159 Washington St. Abundant Table 5k Walk/Run 100 Winter St., 9 a.m. The Abundant Table is recruiting volunteers to take part in their 5k walk/run to celebrate their 10 years of community service, Saturday, October 26, 100 Winter St., 9 a.m. There will also be cash prizes and a raffle. Register at www.active.com, keyword: Abundant Table.

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What is considered a premier craft fair in the area, the Craft Affair at Norwood sees an average of 700 customers walk through the door, while in years during a stronger economy, as many as 1,000 to 2,000 have bought tickets. With that kind of popularity, the craft fair is considered the largest Norwood High School fundraiser and is typically able to typically donate $4,000 to the Post Prom Party Committee and up to $300 for each school organization that applies. Tickets are $3 for adults, and $2 for seniors and children under 12 and are available at the door the day of the event. Please plan to come and shop. Norwood High School is located at 245 Nichols St.

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borrow and spend hard-earned money. This seminar is geared towards high school students and their parents. Attendees may win a $500 savings account. To register, visit www.norwoodbank.com. Fall Film Fest: 'Quartet' Morrill Memorial Library, 6:30 p.m. The Tuesday night fall film fest of British female film legends begins with this year's award-winning "Quartet," starring Maggie Smith and directed by Dustin Hoffman. Sign up at the library reference or information desk or call 781-7690200, x110 or 222. October 12 comedy night with don gavin Norwood Theatre, 8 p.m. Enjoy the comedy of the Godfather of Boston Comedy, Don Gavin, along with supporting comedians, Mide Whitman and Brad Mastrangelo. Tickets are $27 for adults, $24 for seniors. To purchase, call the box office at 781-551-9000 or visit their website at www.norwoodstage.com. norwood high school class of class of 1973 reunion For more information, email faccm@norwoodlight.com or call 781-762-3251. October 13 norwood art association holiday sale Morse House, 1285 Washington St., S. Norwood, 12-4 p.m. Members of the association have created beautiful works in oil, watercolor, pastels, photography and mixed media. You will find many

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Orange Leaf Grand Opening The grand opening of local frozen yogurt store Orange Leaf took place on September 21 in the parking lot in front of the new store located at 38 Vanderbilt Avenue. The day was a tremendous success as hundreds of residents from the surrounding communities visited the family-friendly event, which featured face painting, giveaways, raffle prizes, and more. They also enjoyed the XX flavors of selfserve frozen yogurt and the wide variety of toppings. “The community support and interest in our frozen yogurt has been incredible, and we look forward to giving back to the community,” said owner Mario Costa.

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October 17 individual genealogy session w/ Joe Petrie Morrill Memorial Library 9:30-11:30 a.m. Local genealogy expert Joe Petrie will conduct a number of one-on-one sessions with those interested in researching their family tree online. To sign up for one of these free two-hour sessions at the library, call Joe Petrie at 781-762-8258 or email him at joeapg@norwoodlight.com. October 18 & 19 Fantasy Footsteps Savage Center, 275 Prospect St. 6-7:30 p.m. This is the 7th season for the Norwood Backstage Boosters hosting this family event, which engages youngsters and grownups on a storybook excursion. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $4 for senior and children under 5, and will be sold at the door. For questions, call 781769-5021. October 19 respect life 5k Fun run/Walk Knights of Columbus, 572 Nichols St., 9 a.m. Entry fee is $20 plus a $2.75 service fee pre race day online or $25 the day of the race or mail in at: 8 Norwich Rd., Norwood, MA 02062. Checks should be made out to Respect Life 5k. To register online, visit www.racewire.com/register.php?id= 3325. All proceeds to aid crisis pregnancy centers. For more information, email bmarsh@norwoodlight.com. The broadway boys Norwood Theatre, 8 p.m. The Broadway Boys are a collection of the hottest male voices currently working on the New York stage, representing shows such as WICKED, MARY POPPINS, SPIDERMAN, JERSEY BOYS, MAMMA MIA, THE BOOK OF MORMON, HAIR, IN THE HEIGHTS, MEMPHIS, MOTOWN and many more. Tickets are $35 and $37 for adults, $33 and $35 for seniors. To purchase, call the box office

at 781-551-9000 or visit their website at www.norwoodstage.com. October 20 breast in show Walk Soggie Doggie, 1159 Washington St. The Soggie Doggie in South Norwood is hosting a Breast In Show Walk to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Leased pets are welcome! For more information or to register, call 781-352-3509 or visit The Soggie Doggie at 1159 Washington St. norwood art association holiday sale Morse House, 1285 Washington St., S. Norwood, 12-4 p.m. Members of the association have created beautiful works in oil, watercolor, pastels, photography and mixed media. You will find many unique pieces, as well as prints and note cards, for sale. Admission is FREE, refreshments will be served. The gerwick Puppets Present, "inside the haunted house" Norwood Theatre, 2 p.m. In this original story by the puppeteers, a boy and girl dare to enter an elaborate abandoned mansion… after dark! Some funny and quite spooky things await them. Recommended for children grades 1 – 6. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for children. To purchase, call the box office at 781-551-9000 or visit their website at www.norwoodstage.com. October 22 individual genealogy session w/ Joe Petrie Morrill Memorial Library 9:30-11:30 a.m. Local genealogy expert Joe Petrie will conduct a number of one-on-one sessions with those interested in researching their family tree online. To sign up for one of these free two-hour sessions at the library, call Joe Petrie at 781-762-8258 or email him at joeapg@norwoodlight.com.

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Out and About And the Ban Plays On Halloween, you either love it or hate it. But how can anyone hate a holiday that gives free candy? And sometimes even the good stuff! Many schools and towns across the country are trying to ban this holiday. They cite that families are too stretched to afford a costume for their child. Or it is too dangerous to send them out because it is dark-and they may be hit by a car. Others play the cultural card- that Halloween is form of Satan worshipping. Last Halloween a toddler dressed as a Barbie rang the bell and shouted, “Trick or Treat”. The kid had no horns or cloven feet. She was sporting a tote for her goodies. She was cute, she was excited. When she got her treat, she even said thank you. I could be wrong on this, but that little one looked like an angel -not one of Satan’s spawn. As a parent (with an occasional childlike mind) I’d like to address some of the reasons why Halloween should stay in schools. I grew up in a neighborhood similar to South Norwood where triple-deckers were the norm. I considered Halloween a personal challenge. It was worth trekking up three flights of stairs to get a delicious Hershey bar! If someone commented on my costume that was an added bonus.

loween would be encouraged, not cancelled.

This year, my youngest child wants to be a zombie cheerleader. The costume is free, I have an old cheer uniform. All she needs is some white paint, fake blood, and maybe some fangs- I don’t know if zombie cheerleaders wear fangs. I do know that my child is using her imagination. And I am pretty excited about it.

But it's only one night, and the kids love it. Isn’t that what’s important here? Shouldn’t that be a factor in shelving the scary holiday? Believe it or not, trick or treating can be a win-win. The kiddies are getting fresh air. They are outside with real people, talking, maybe even laughing, and not inside staring at the idiot box for yet another night. Plus the cool night air provides for some serious sleep for the kiddies-it knocks many right out.

Oh, another part of Halloween that can be looked at as a positivethe scare factor. I know there are plenty of kids out there afraid of Halloween. At one point my kids were too. So instead of feeding their fear, we faced it.

One year, I made myself a robot costume out of old boxes and tin foil. It was a pain in the neck to get up and down stairs, but boy was it cool. And I was pretty proud of the fact that made it. All by myself. In an era where kids’ creativity usually involves a computer instead of a good old box of crayons and some paper, I’d think Hal-

come to another country you bring your own traditions; isn’t part of acceptance and tolerance learning about other traditions too. If you decide not send out your child trick or treating, as a parent that’s your prerogative. But don’t take it away from my kids! They look forward to Halloween, and so do I. Last year, I spent Halloween stuck in clinical. I was so sad that my husband was taking the youngest one out trick or treating. This was the second time that I’d ever missed it in sixteen years and after three kids.

And while they are sleeping your job is to “check” the candy. This is one of my favorite parts of Halloween. I am the official candy inspector. My main job is to ensure the candy is safe for consumption.

I decorate big for Halloween. There are skulls and skeletons in every room. As a matter of fact, since my kids were small they helped me decorate. Where they afraid of the crystal ball talking skull? For a bit, until they put the batteries in and laughed when the button was pressed and that scary skull was silent.

This is where the parent factor comes in. Bottom line, if it looks weird, is torn, open, just toss it. Because you are your child’s safety shield. It is also important to sample. After all, this parenting thing is a tough job- someone has to be the official taste tester to ensure all is safe.

I’m not saying this works for every kid but it did work for mine. And I’m glad we turned something scary into something silly and fun the whole family can enjoy.

As for the cultural aspect of Halloween- isn’t this all about inclusion? Instead of excluding or banning a beloved tradition why not teach about it. When you

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Oh, and about those costumes. Back then, there was no money to buy a costume. So they were made. I cannot tell you the amount of sheet wearing ghosts that would appear on my doorstep on Halloween night. Some of them were even flowered, because there was no way a new sheet was going to be bought when an old one could be flipped inside out and used for a costume.

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parents should step in –being out with our kids trick or treating. For some this may be a hassle racing home from work throwing dinner at your kids only to bundle them up and take them out in the cold to collect chocolate.

For one day a child can be whatever he wants. He just has to use his imagination!

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on a Thursday. I have no clinical and no school. Now all I need to do is find my fangs for another spooktacular night of fun with my youngest child. My other two are too old to trick or treat. To all those parent’s that pooh pooh Halloween remember, someday your kids will be too old too. And you will have missed out on a fun-filled night that may teach tolerance and encourage creativity. The added bonus is the chocolate! Dawn C. Fitzgerald is a freelance writer. She’d love to hear from you at dawncefitz@yahoo.com.

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October 24 Parenting your adult child Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m. Dr. Ellie McConnaughy will present a workshop, "Parenting Your Adult Child." This workshop will address ways parents can balance staying connected and letting go, while continuing to grow and thrive in their own lives. Sign up for this valuable discussion at the library reference or information desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222.

First annual nvcc spelling bee Four Points Sheraton, 1125 Bos.Prov. (Rte. 1), 5:30-8 p.m. The Neponset Valley Chamber of Commerce will be holding their First Annual Spelling Bee, hosted by Fox 25 news investigative reporter Mike Beaudet. Audience tickets are $20 per person and are available at www.nccc.com or by calling 781769-1126. October 25 Fantasy Footsteps, Savage Center, 275 Prospect St., 6-7:30 p.m. This is the 7th season for the Norwood Backstage Boosters hosting this family event, which engages youngsters and grownups on a storybook excursion. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $4 for senior and children under 5, and will be sold at the door. For questions, call 781-769-5021. October 26 abundant Table 5k Walk/run 100 Winter St., 9 a.m.

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