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Hall Celebrates 100th

Runners and Eaters Unite in First KPMA Donut Dash

By PatriCk CoLeman

The first annual King Philip Music Association Donut Dash was held as a preamble to the Plainville Fall Festival, and by all accounts was a terrific success. “The day was amazing,� said Sheila Malacaria, Race Director and KPMA Volunteer. “I was so pleased to see all the families that showed. It was a fun day for everyone.�

The Wrentham centenarian smiled with joy as friends and family streamed into the Pond Meadows community room to celebrate her 100th birthday. While Barbara Hall, or “Mother Hall,� no longer makes her famous brownies or rides her John Deere tractor, she still lives life to its fullest, taking a daily walk or tending to the flowers surrounding Pond Home. “I’ve been blessed with wonderful family and more or less good health,� she says. “I’ve lived a simple life.�

The race brought together families, athletes and donut lovers for King Philip Music Association. Held at the Old Beatrice Wood School in Plainville, participants could either walk or run and along the route donuts were offered. For each donut eaten, a credit of time was taken off the total time for the race.

Simple and very busy.

Born October 24, 1913, she was the third youngest child to Charles and Blanche Weeber. She grew up in West Roxbury and would wed Robert Andrew Hall in 1939. The two would make their way to Wrentham in 1951 where they raised a family of five children. She would end up living in her house on Franklin Street for sixty years.

The couple quickly became active in the community.

Robert was a member of the Lions Club, and Barbara was active too, but at the time women weren’t allowed to be members. Despite that, she was called “Mrs. Lions Club�.

Bronson Venable was the overall winner with a time of 16:58. “He’s a true athlete,� Malacaria said.

The winner of the most donuts eaten and a veteran of four Krispy Cream Races was Joe Knasin of Mansfield.

Knasin who ate ten during his run noted, “These Donut Dash races are not common and are a lot of fun. It is great to have one locally.�

Asked if he’d like to see this race again next year, he smiled and said he’d

love to come back and defend his title.

Wrentham’s Sean Desrochers was the top kid donut eater, consuming six during the run.

The fastest Wrentham runner was

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Her community involvement didn’t stop there. With a love of children, she served as a Girl Scout Troop Leader in the 50s, worked as a teacher’s aide at the Wrentham Elementary Schools in the 70s and at the age of 57 she got her license to drive a school bus which she did until she reached the mandatory retirement age of 70. “I loved every

Six-year-old Cam Sylven completed the entire 3.1 mile race.

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Wrentham sixth grader Shea Duffy, a budding track star, was running in just his second road race and loved the Donut Dash. "I liked it because it was my second race. I was able to let my energy out,” he said. Previously, he had only run one mile. He finished very strong and he thinks he wants to do more races and might want to join the cross country team.

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The idea for the race came when Malacaria and a friend were at the gym joking about the seemingly tortuous nature of some obstacle course races that actually shock the participants. They thought it would Seven-year-old Grace Clarke was all smiles.

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minute,” she explained. “I could go back today. I always loved children.”

Not only did she drive the children of Wrentham to school, but she would also drive the neighborhood kids around in a trailer pulled by her 1968 Simplicity tractor. An avid fan of sports, she rarely misses a New England Patriots game watching it with an autographed Tom Brady picture next her. In her early years, Hall would mix it up with her own children and their friends in very physical basketball games out on the driveway. “I would be going up for a rebound and she’d give me an elbow,” remembers her son Robert.

“She’d like to go out there and play the rough stuff.”

Her youngest daughter Lori remembers her mother always joining the fun when she would have parties with her friends at the house. “My mom would be out there dancing with all the teenagers the whole time,” Lori says. “My mom is so honest she would call the police and let them know there was a party at 78 Franklin St., and there would be extra cars. She wanted it to be safe.”

Lori added, “She had as much fun as any of us.”

Her oldest daughter Janet also remembers her mother’s love of dancing. “She still dances and swims. She swam this summer at the ocean in Falmouth,” Janet says.

Never limited by age, Hall learned to ski at the age of 52, skated on Lake Archer well into her 70s, and was up on a ladder cleaning her gutters up until the age of 85. She only gave up the ladder work when her doctor told her “no more.”

Hall even continued to drive until 95 when she decided it was time to stop, but she continued to drive her John Deere mower up until the age of 97. She lived independently in her home on Franklin Street home until just two years ago.

The details of the celebration for her 100th were kept secret. She knew the family was going to get together but she had no idea that more than 170 would attend the party. She did want to look her best to mark the occasion. “I took her shopping six weeks ago to buy something special and spiffy for her 100th birthday,” says her daughter Susan. “Today has been wonderful.”

Hall received citations from the Massachusetts State Senate and Wrentham Board of Selectmen.

The dates for the special elections needed to replace State Representative Dan Winslow have been set. The state pria will be December 10th and the election will be January 7th. Nomination papers for the 9th Norfolk Special Primary & Election for State Rep. are now available in the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office and Wrentham Town Clerk's office.

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Family friend and State Senator Richard Ross was on hand to congratulate “Mother Hall” for her 100 years and Selectman Gail Pratt represented the town in honoring the long-time resident.

Her son Jeff marvels at his mother

and how she continues to be active and engaged in life. “She is sharp as a tack,” Jeff explains. “She is like a fine wine. She’s aged with grace.

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The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) holiday box office opens to the general public on October 28 for FPAC’s annual presentation of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and on November 4 for Carol’s Christmas, an original new musical written for FPAC by Nick Paone. With back-to-back productions, enjoy a festive double-bill of holiday entertainment.

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Fire Muster a Hit Wrentham Permanent Firefighters hosted the first annual Cracker Barrel Fire Muster this past Columbus Day weekend. By all accounts, the event was a success due to the support of the Pioneer Engine Company and their families. The weekend’s events included an authentic fire muster, a family day on Saturday, and a Firefighter's Challenge 5k and obstacle course put together by CrossFit Cut Walpole on Sunday.

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Local Art Exhibit Planned Robin Wessman, resident of Norfolk will be exhibiting his “Local Color” paintings through November 30th at the Norfolk Public Library. The exhibit will feature oil paintings from Norfolk and the surrounding communities ranging in size from under 1 ft. to over 6 ft.

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BC High Concert Band under the direction of Dr. Matthew Finnegan. BC High Liturgical Choir under the direction of Margaret Felice. The Dever Players under the direction of Janet Petitbon. Members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Members of the Longwood Symphony.

Members of the Boston Conservatory. Matthew DiBattista '91 and Megan Tillman.

The Holly Club of Wrentham has unveiled its newest town themed Christmas ornament. The ornament depicts Wrentham town center in 1910. Past ornaments have shown scenes from around Wrentham including the town gazebo, Old Fiske Library, Proctor Mansion, Cook’s Hall, The Big Apple, and Lake Pearl.

Other fundraisers that the Holly Club runs include the sale of Town afghans. The Historic Afghan is green and cream colored and includes the Town Seal in the center surrounded by various historic properties in Wrentham. It costs $45. The Holly Club’s color-

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Saturday, November 30th at 7:30 pm Ornament is an 11 piece rock orchestra specializing as a tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. While smaller in scale than TSO’s display, Ornament’s musical production is completed by a rock and roll sound system and a marvelous light show of over 60 lights, strobes, fog, and snow machines. With traditional carols and holiday music set to rock, gospel, and blues, Ornament’s performance tells an inspiring tale of Christmas wishes and miracles.

ful Tapestry Afghan has the Town Gazebo in the center surrounded by scenic drawings of Lake Pearl and Sheldonville, along with a few different historical properties and monuments in Wrentham. Cost $50.

Other offerings from the club include framed prints of the "Historic

November 1, 2013 Afghan,� "Tapestry Afghan" and the Lake Pearl ornament design.

The prints are available framed for $15, unframed for $5.

Afghans, ornaments and prints will also be available each Saturday morning from Thanksgiving through December 21st at the post office. For more information on how to purchase either afghan, contact Pat (508) 3842562. For information on how to purchase the ornaments and prints, contact Sharon at (508) 479-8738.

The Holly Club supports several local charities and the full list is available on the Town Web site - http://wrentham.ma.us/wrentham-ma-hollyclub-gfwc.

The ornament will be available outside the Post Office on Saturdays after Thanksgiving. Other arrangements to purchase the ornament may be made by contacting Sharon at 508-479-8738, Ornaments cost $10 each.

Young Performers Variety Show Tickets on Sale Now Tickets for the Norfolk Lions’ first ever Young Performers Variety Show are now on sale. This show will be held on Sunday, November 17 at 6 p.m. at the King Philip Middle School, 18 King St., Norfolk. A great line up of young performers, ages 8 to 18, who are eager to show you their special talents will the hit the stage.

Proceeds from this show will benefit the Norfolk Arts Council.

Tickets are $5 for children and seniors, and $15 for adults. You can get your tickets at:

Gump's Has New Name The Norfolk Board of Selectmen voted to rename the former Gump's property. The land will now be called Norfolk Community Park at Rockwood Rd. The town purchased the property following the fall 2010 Town Meeting. The land is currently being prepared for the construction of Kid’s Place playground, community gardens, and trails.

• Main Street Hardware, 156 Main Street, Norfolk Mon-Sat 8:00 to 5:00, Sun 9:00 to 1:00 • 1776 Financial Services, 443 East Central Street, Franklin Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:30 • Visit www.youngperformersvarietyshow.com to order tickets and pick them up at the will-call table prior to the show.

Tickets will also be on sale at the door on the day of the show. Checks should be made payable to Norfolk Lions Club.

There was discussion among the selectmen to have a naming contest but the decision was made in favor of creating a naming convention that can used at other Norfolk town properties. Selectman Jim Lehan says, "It creates an opportunity for us to name all our acquisition Norfolk Community Park at...whatever."

Lehan added that he would like see a group formed to identify all the town's acquisition and create a trail map for use.

(This article originally appeared in The Norfolk Times, www.thenorfolktimes.com)

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Lieberthal Featured in Wrentham Hears Songs for a New World Pantry’s Call Lexie Lieberthal of Wrentham performed “Just One Step” as a solo in Walnut Hill School for the Arts’ autumn production ofSongs for a New World later this month.

Songs for a New World invites the audience along on a journey from a Fifth Avenue high-rise to a Spanish sailing ship, as characters navigate their own personal crossroads and experience the electric energy that comes with choosing whether to turn back or forge ahead. Performances were on October 25 & 26 at 8 p.m., October 26 at 2 p.m., and October 27 at 4 p.m. at Walnut Hill’s Keiter Center for the Performing Arts in Natick.

Lieberthal, a senior at Walnut Hill, has also performed in the school’s productions of Coastal

Disturbances (Ariel) and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Featured Ensemble).

Outside of Walnut Hill, Lieberthal has been featured in other productions such as Chicago (Velma Kelly) and The Who's Tommy (The Acid Queen and Featured Ensemble) at the Uncommon Theatre Company, as well as The Music Man (Featured Ensemble) at the Ogunquit Playhouse. In addition to theater training, Lieberthal has undertaken six years of voice lessons at Wrentham’s Music Box. Walnut Hill School for the Arts combines training in five disciplines - creative writing, dance, music, theater, and visual art.

Learn more at walnuthillarts.org.

During the closing days of September the folks at the Wrentham Food Pantry noticed the food inventory was unusually low. The months from July through September tend to be low donation times anyway, but this year the shelves were alarmingly empty. The Pantry was almost completely out of soup.

Rando, Sherry & Grace Spencer, and all the individuals and families that gave from their hearts and make this community great.

The WFP always has a need for:

• Peanut Butter & Jelly • Tuna & Mayo • Hamburg & Tuna Helper

• Canned Baked Beans • Canned Pears & Fruit Cocktail & Jarred Applesauce All donations are appreciated.

Donations can be dropped off at St. Mary's, Congregational and Trinity Churches, Wrentham Senior Center, Fiske Public Library, or call Denise at 508- 241-5185.

(This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

A Pantry board member sent out an email to friends and clubs in Wrentham and the community responded with texts, emails, and calls about donations. The shelves filled quickly. In a span of 6 days, the Pantry received 1100 pounds of soup and other items.

The WFP is located in the Wiston House behind the Original Congregational Church at the corner of Route 140 and Route 1-A. It was founded in 1987 as an ecumenical project whose mission statement is Neighbors Helping Neighbors. That's exactly what occurred with this recent outpouring of support. Because of the generous response, the Wrentham Food Pantry volunteers wanted to send out its appreciation to Fiske Library Staff, Wrentham Angels, Stop n Shop in Plainville, KP High School, Wrentham Elementary, especially Mrs. Christy's 2nd Grade Class, CFE Electric and the Roberts/Cornell Family, Gary Duquette Electric, Betty Rico and Chickering Estates Neighborhood, Daisy Troop 895, MOM's Club of Norfolk, Plainville & Wrentham, DeFlaminis Family, Doherty-Gianelli Family, Mischley Family, Paula

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Living Healthy Preventing Eye Injuries at Home By: roger m. kaLdawy, m.d., miLford frankLin eye Center Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the most basic things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your life.

You may be somewhat aware of the possible risks of eye injuries, but are you taking the easiest step of all to prevent 90 percent of those injuries: wearing the proper protective eyewear? If you are not taking this step, you are not alone.

According to a national survey by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, only 35 percent of respondents said they always wear protective eyewear when performing home repairs or maintenance; even fewer do so while playing sports.

Eye Injury Facts and Myths Men are more likely to sustain an eye injury than women. Most people believe that eye injuries are most common on the job — especially in the course of work at fac-

tories and construction sites. But, in fact, nearly half (44.7 percent) of all eye injuries occurred in the home. More than 40 percent of eye injuries are caused by projects and activities such as home repairs, yard work, cleaning and cooking.

More than a third (34.2 percent) of injuries in the home occurred in living areas such as the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, living or family room. More than 40 percent of eye injuries every year are related to sports or recreational activities.

Eyes can be damaged by sun exposure, not just chemicals, dust or objects.

tell a different story: nearly half of all eye injuries each year occur in and around the home, and homebased injuries are increasing each year.

This alarming trend is why the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Ocular Trauma now recommend that every household have at least one pair of ANSI-approved protective eyewear for use during projects and activities that may present risk of injury.

Common Eye Injury Risks in the House:

or nails into walls or hard surfaces like brick or cement; the screws or nails can become projectiles, or fragments can come off the surface.

• Using hot objects such as curling irons around the face; inadvertent contact with the user’s eyes can cause serious injury.

• Loose rugs and railings or other hazards that could cause falls or slips.

Common Injury Risks in the Yard: • Mowing the lawn.

• Using a power trimmer or edger.

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Common Eye Injury Risks in the Garage or Workshop:

November 1, 2013 Wearing protective eyewear will prevent 90 percent of eye injuries, so make sure that your home has at least one approved pair and that you and your family members wear the eyewear when risks come into play.

There will still be occasions when accidents and injuries happen. Consider taking some of these safety steps around the home to diminish the risks even more: • Read the labels of chemicals and cleaners carefully, and don’t mix products.

• Secure rugs and railings.

• Cushion sharp corners and edges of furnishings and home fixtures if you have children or the elderly in your house.

• Check the lawn or the outdoor area where you will be working for debris that can become a projectile.

Among all eye injuries, more than 78 percent were in people not wearing eyewear at the time of injury. Of those reported to be wearing eyewear of some sort at the time of injury (including glasses or contact lenses), only 5.3 percent were wearing safety or sports glasses.

• Using hazardous products and chemicals such as oven cleaner and bleach for cleaning and other chores (accidents involving common household products cause 125,000 eye injuries each year).

• Cooking foods can that can splatter hot grease or oil.

• Any task that can produce fragments, dust particles or other eye irritants.

You might think that the family home is a fairly unthreatening setting. However, medical statistics

• Opening champagne bottles during a celebration.

• Securing equipment or loads with bungee cords.

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For all of these activities, it’s important to remember that bystanders also face significant risk and should take precautions against eye injuries too. This is particularly important for children who watch their parents perform routine chores in and around the home. Bystanders should wear eye protection too or leave the area where the chore is being done.

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Living Healthy DA Morrissey Sponsors National Training on Emergency Response for School Nurses Two from Plainville schools, two from KP attend Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey sponsored a national training for Norfolk County’s public school nurses, addressing how nurses can best integrate into a community’s response to a school disaster - either natural or man-made - as part of his ongoing campaign to enhance school safety.

curity,� District Attorney Morrissey said after the conference. “Nurses form a natural part of the response to any school incident with injuries. We looked nationally, and this training program appeared to be among the best and most comprehensive available.�

Two Plainville Public School personnel, Kim Maguire and Caroline Pasquantonio, and King Philip school nurses Elizabeth Gadoury and Kathy Puzas were among the more than 80 nurses taking part in the day-long seminar.

District Attorney Morrissey used funds forfeited in successful drug prosecutions to pay for the National Association of School Nurses’ Chris Tuck, a Kansasbased trainer and member of her state’s Committee on Safe and Prepared Schools, to come to Massachusetts and conduct the seminar.

“We are thinking through every aspect of student safety and trying to provide Norfolk County schools with as many tools and as much training as we can to improve se-

Morrissey said the training was a natural next step after providing I.M.P.A.C.T. assessments, from the MetroLEC regional law enforcement coalition, for one school in

each Norfolk County community this spring. The Incident Management Protocols and Critical Tasks – I.M.P.A.C.T. – program is designed to help schools and police decrease or prevent injuries if a violent school event occurs. Bank of Canton President Stephen Costello donated the use of the seminar room at his corporate headquarters, as he has repeatedly done for law enforcement trainings. “The nurse’s training, the I.M.P.A.C.T. evaluations, our school safety grant program – none of it would be possible without the partnership of local school, police and community leaders,� District Attorney Morrissey said. “I want to thank the many nurses who attended and the administrations who are working with us to make our schools as safe as we can.�

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Read labels and look for a container that lists only ground peanuts and possibly trace amounts of salt for flavoring.

Peanut butter is often associated with school day sandwiches and sweet desserts. But peanut butter is not just for school lunch anymore.

The National Peanut Board touts the benefits of peanuts and has a number of different recipes available on their Web site at www.nationalpeanutboard.org. Here is a savory dish that can be served for dinner when the temperatures dip.

Though it's a high-calorie food, peanut butter boasts many health benefits and can be added to recipes for a nutritional boost. Many of the calories in peanut butter come from fat, but the majority of the fats in peanut butter are monounsaturated and have been shown to improve cholesterol by lowering low-density lipoprotein, often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, in the blood. Furthermore, peanut butter contains polyunsaturated fats that can help raise high-density lipoprotein, or "good" cholesterol. As a result, when eaten in moderation, peanut butter may help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.

Peanuts are high in fiber and are an excellent source of protein. Vegetarians or those who do not include much meat in their diets may find that peanut butter, which includes eight grams of protein in every twotablespoon serving, is a great way to consume their daily recommended amounts of protein.

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Girl Scout Community Dinner Program Earns Silver Award A community dinner program established and run by three Norfolk Girl Scouts has earned the Girl Scout Silver Award. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts recently announced that Hannah Bruno, Corinne Palumbo and Maggie Pickard were awarded the Girl Scout Silver Award for the creation of the monthly community spaghetti dinner held at the Federated Church in Norfolk. The girls are members of Norfolk Girl Scout Troop 73616 and are freshmen in high school. The purpose of the dinner is to bring together community members that may not have the opportunity to enjoy a meal with others. The dinner is provided free of charge as the girls sought donations from local merchants.

community. The girls worked closely with Pastor Scott Cousineau of the Federated Church to organize, publicize and plan the monthly dinners. They secured donations of food from local merchants such as Roche Bros., Star Market, Trader Joe’s, Shaws, and Stop and Shop. At the dinner, they enlisted their fathers to cook, their

mothers to help with salads and members of their troop to serve as waitresses. The first dinner served about 30 people. The monthly dinner will be held at the Federated Church. The next dinner is Friday, October 25th from 6-7pm. If interested in attending, please let Hannah Bruno know via email at hamsbruno@comcast.net.

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incredibly hard for three solid months doing interviews, editing tape, adding graphics, adjusting sound and background, etc. There were a total of 18 videos involved and Frank had to pull them all together into one seamless production.”

Harkins said the live broadcast was a big aspect to making Dancing with the Wrentham Stars a success, but it almost didn’t happen. She says Whitehead and his volunteers worked for months to acquire the necessary equipment to broadcast live and the night of the show there was a major blizzard making it more complicated. “Cable 8 worked extremely hard throughout the entire event,” she says. “This was a huge win for those that were unable to get tickets or folks unable to leave their homes. In particular, the residents of the Wrentham Developmental Center who, we were told, were thrilled to hear Scott Zolak [the events MC ] say hello to them on TV.” In addition to the broadcasting functions of the studio, Wrentham Cable Access provides training on different editing software packages.

Whitehead says, typically he will have 3 to 4 people come in to learn a video editing program which is offered for free to Wrentham residents.

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videos, slide shows and to learn different programs. The editing equipment will also be upgraded with installation of large monitors. If you have a project to work on, Whitehead says, “Come on down.”

Whitehead is on hand to teach, provide guidance and share his expertise. “He helps everyone that comes in,” says Wrentham resident Bob Leclair.

Other improvements are coming.

Both Comcast and Verizon are upgrading their networks and the quality of signal should improve to the homes throughout Wrentham. Currently, the signal Wrentham Cable Access sends to the two Cable providers is high quality, but when it is sent back to the homes it degrades.

The installation of fiber optics will help and residents should see improvements by the end of 2013.

The future plans from Wrentham Cable Access are also ambitious.

Wrentham Developmental Center has agreed to let the station build its own facility. Whitehead says that is probably years away, but for now their space will be new and improved. He hopes more residents stop in and take advantage of the station and he adds, his coffee is pretty good. “People stop in for my coffee all the time,” he says.

(This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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Sports Weir Has A Formula To Get KP Nine On Track By ken Hamwey, Staff SPortS writer Patrick Weir will be King Philip’s new baseball coach in the spring, succeeding Gary Lombard and Ed Moran who guided the Warriors’ nine for a 42-year period.

“I played for coach Moran as a freshman and for coach Lombard during my three years on the varsity,’’ said the 37-year-old Weir, who last year coached the North Attleboro jayvees to a 13-7 record.

“Ed Moran prepared me to play at a higher level and Gary Lombard was a motivator who developed my passion for baseball. Gary coached at KP for 26 years and Ed took over for the next 16.’’

Now it’s Weir’s turn.

And, the Plainville native is intent on maintaining the program’s solid tradition in spite of last year’s 1-19 season.

“Three years ago, coach Moran guided KP to a Hockomock League title,’’ Weir noted. “Last year was one of those seasons when injuries take a toll and things don’t work out. I’ll stress to our players that we’re going to scratch and claw our way to as many victories as possible.’’

Weir was a centerfielder at KP in

the early 1990s but was moved to second base to fill a vacancy his last two seasons. He hit close to .300 and was fortunate to play in the tourney twice.

“I was what you’d call a dirt dog,’’ Weir said. “I was a fiery competitor. I tell people I played with fire. And, the letters that spell fire stand for fierce, intense, relentless and energetic. When I meet with the team next March, I’ll let them know every Hockomock League team is in first place. Then, I’ll talk about a delicate balance.

That includes being on time, following the rules, learning the skills and striving for perfection. Perfection isn’t attainable but if you seek it, you get excellence along the way.’’

When Weir, who works as a corrections officer at the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office in Dedham, applied to succeed Moran, he was in a mix with 15 candidates.

He was called back for a second interview with KP’s principal (Dr. Lisa Oliveira) and notified he was the top choice. The first interview was with Steve Schairer, the KP athletic director, two vice principals, two coaches and one student.

“When I got the job, I walked onto the field where I played, looked up to the sky and said to my

late father that I’m coming home,’’ Weir said. “I’m back with baseball and I’m back with KP.’’ Weir met his two captains early — centerfielder Michael Murray and Eric Cote, who plays first base and the outfield and also pitches.

Weir was immediately impressed.

“Michael and Eric are two fine young men who’ll be great leaders,’’ Weir emphasized. “I liked their composure and their passion for baseball. During the summer, I got to see most of the boys who’ll be returning in their summer league games. I liked what I saw.’’

Weir, who majored in criminal justice at Massasoit Community College where he earned an associate’s degree, has every intention to bounce back from last year’s

down season. He believes he’s got the right formula.

“We’ll blend out team into one competitive unit and we’ll make sure we’re all enjoying the game and having fun,’’ he said. “If we’re having fun, then the kids will want to win. We’ll do the little things right and the bigger things will fall into place. Teams that make the least mistakes are the ones that succeed. If it takes, bunting, stealing and small ball to win, we’ll do it. If it takes power, we’ll work in that direction. I’m a big believer in pitching and defense. Running the baselines properly also is important.’’

Weir and his wife Lisa have three children and have lived in North Attleboro for the last 10 years. A

youth baseball coach for eight years, Weir no doubt will face many of the players he coached against at the jayvee level last year in North Attleboro.

“The varsity coach at North is Paul Tobin and he was so supportive of me when I was applying for the KP job,’’ Weir said. “Now, I’ll be coaching against some of the kids I had on the jayvees.’’

Weir labels the Hockomock League as “the best conference in the state.’’

“All the competition is top quality and you face the iron just about every day,’’ Weir said. “But, I’ll be working relentlessly to get ready.’’

Patrick Weir has the right mindset to be a rousing success at KP

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Sports Cross Country Squad Welcomes Seaberg

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track I figured I wouldn’t play soccer this year, but instead try cross country. As a good two mile runner I thought cross country would be something that I could handle and might get me a scholarship someday.”

Although she has been running track since the seventh grade for the Middle School, King Philip’s Abby Seaberg decided to push soccer away this fall and take a chance running cross country for the Warriors.

Having played soccer since she was little in the town leagues, Seaberg wanted to get involved with something more seriously.

The junior runner seemed to fit right in with Julie Nievergelt’s cross country squad and has been undefeated since.

“I really liked running, whether it was at the middle school or winter and spring track at the high school,” Seaberg said. “Having a love for

“She’s a phenomenal mile and two mile runner and I’ve been trying to pull her away from soccer,” Nievergelt said. “I always suggest they

consider running, but I don’t beat them over the head to do it. I want them to try different things and have a well rounded high school career.”

Although she wanted her to try soccer, Nievergelt is glad that Seaberg finally decided to give up the soccer cleats for some running sneakers. However, while the first year cross country star has been holding her own in the Hockomock League, her coach warns not to sit back and relax.”

“Abby works real hard and is a good runner, but doesn’t have a lot of cross country base, so she’s got some catching up to do,” the coach said. “Cross country involves running in dirt, fields, up and down hills and the courses are longer. Running off the road your ankles and calves

Local Gymnasts are Boston Strong Maria Fabiano of Wrentham (front, 3rd from left) and Alexis Gaulin of Plainville (second row, 3rd from left), are gymnasts at the New England Sports Academy (NESA) in Westwood. Both the Girls and Boys NESA Gymnastics Competitive Teams sold "Boston Strong" T-shirts raising eight hundred and seventy-two dollars ($872.00) for the victims of the April 15th Boston Marathon bombing. Every one of these gymnasts was affected by the event with loved ones that ran in the Marathon, some lived in the lock down area and their gym (NESA) closing the days of the man hunt. These pictured NESA gymnasts are proudly sending the money they raised to the One Fund in Boston to be distributed.

take a beating, so you need to build up strength.”

Having not lost a meet thus far this season Seaberg seems to be on target to lead the Warriors into the State Meets, but she realizes the differences between track and cross country and is prepared to make the sacrifice to not only improve, but help her team.

“Cross country is definitely different. In track you get use to running around the track 4 or 8 laps,” she said. “While with cross country you’re running through the woods that has a change of scenery. The courses are longer, but I’m use to running 2 miles in track so I’ll be fine with the 3 mile courses in cross country.”

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When deciding to make the jump from soccer to cross country, it was a little easier for Seaberg when her close friend Gianna Bender came along.

“I already had friends on the cross country team, so I would have made the move anyway,” Seaberg said.

“But it was nice to have Gianna, my soccer partner, come with me.”

Being undefeated is not something that was on Seaberg’s radar entering the season, but she likes it.

“It’s pretty crazy! I never imagined that I would win every time out. My goal was to be at the top of the Hock,” the junior runner said. “You never want to lose, but I never thought that I’d win them all. I’m going to keep training hard because having not really run a 5K before this year I still get a little tired, but I’m looking to get better and qualify to run at the Hocks, the States and the New England’s.”

The decision to leave soccer behind after playing it for so long may have been the right choice by the junior. Coach Nievergelt feels that Seaberg has the potential to be recruited to run when she starts looking at colleges in a few years. It’s something that’s intriguing to Seaberg as well.

“My outlook is that I would eventually like to run in college,” she said. “But academics are very important and will come first and then I’ll think about running.”

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Sports Police Top Teachers in October Classic It was an electric night at McMorrow Field as Wrentham Police and Wrentham Public Schools played their annual charity softball game before an enthusiastic crowd.

The two teams both displayed dazzling defense and timely hitting, but it was the slugging of the Police that was the difference. For the third year in a row, the Police outscored the Public School staff, but as always the real winner was the Wrentham Teachers' Association scholarship fund. The night raised $1,502.

The final score was 9 to 6, a much closer score than previous years. Wrentham Public Schools coach Jodi Fownes was pleased

with her team's hitting and credit had to be given to the WPS's defense. Principal Steve Grenham looked like Dustin Pedroia as he manned second base, and sixth grade teacher Diana Cederbaum looked very comfortable around first base. Police Chief Jim Anderson marveled at the play of the Paparo sisters who covered the left side of the diamond for the educators. "They made all the plays," he said. "I don't think they had an error the entire game."

The night started out with a beautiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, sung by sixth grader Susanna Wickstrom. Mike McGuire provided play-by-play and comedy throughout the game. The umpires were Peter Rouse and Brandon Hixson. The WPS uniform was designed by Wickstrom, Charlotte Colella, and Virginia Grace May. Also in the game was Selectman Steve Langley who scored the winning run for the Police in the 9th inning.

The Police were stellar in the field, but it was the hitting of the Police, including timely home runs from Derek Stark and Dave Rando that made the difference.

(This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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Montessori Open House Woodside Montessori Academy, 350 Village St in Millis will be holding an Open House on Saturday, November 2nd 10-12:00 for prospective families and students who would like to get information about preschool, kindergarten, elementary or middle school. Faculty, parents, students and alumni will be available for questions and to give tours. Please join us to see how a Montessori environment can meet your child’s needs developmentally; academic, social and emotional.

Each classroom will be hosting an in-session open house on Monday, November 4th, 9:30-11:00.

The in-session is an opportunity to see a classroom in action and to see the variety and complexity of the activities in a Montessori environment. For more information, please visit www.woodideacademy.com.

Car Submerged in Lake Pearl Not your typical scene on Lake Pearl. Early Tuesday morning at 6:30 a.m. on October 9th, Wrentham Police received a call of a vehicle submerged in the water at the boat landing on Lake Pearl. Officers arriving checked the vehicle and determined no one was inside. The vehicle had profanity spray painted on the doors. Wrentham Fire assisted on scene.

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November 1, 2013

Norfolk Writer Captures Japanese Culture in Debut Novel Norfolk’s Keith Yatsuhashi made his literary debut with the publication of Kojiki, a novel that mixes Japanese myth, culture, and history into a tale of warring gods and gigantic beasts. The story was inspired by a family story. At the funeral of his father’s younger sister, an aunt began telling about his family’s history and where his grandparents came from in Japan. The tale started to intertwine with Japanese myths and the result was an original tale with the main character based on his aunt. “It’s a very intimate story of friendship, loyalty, love, loss, and redemption,” says Yatshuhashi.

The novel is also inspired by anime shows he loved watching growing up. “I wanted to infuse it with as much adventure and heroic moments as I could, everything from supernatural powers to giant, unstoppable beasts all wrapped into one big operatic story,” Yatsuhashi explains.

Yatsuhashi grew up in Norfolk and went to the Freeman-Centennial Elementary School and through the King Philip Regional School system. He’s a proud member of KP class of 1983. It was during his teenage years he dabbled with writing but never penned a full novel until his aunt’s funeral in 2003. As he wrote, the story grew and grew.

What he found on the pages was a tale of eighteen-year-old Keiko Yamada whose father dies unexpectedly but leaves behind a one

way ticket to Japan, an unintelligible death poem about powerful Japanese spirits and their gigantic, beast-like Guardians, and the cryptic words: “Go to Japan in my place. Find the Gate. My camera will show you the way.”

“Kojiki captures Japanese themes such as family, honor, and loyalty, but it has a bit of a spin in that most of the characters being tested by these themes are female,” says Yatsuhashi. “At its core, Kojiki is about personal responsibility, about what happens when we do what we want instead of what we should, the ramifications, and how we live with them. I believe that’s a great draw for readers of all ages.”

Writing isn’t Yatsuhashi’s fulltime gig but he is currently working on a follow up. In addition to an interest in writing, he was a competitive figure skater for ten years, winning the U.S. National Junior Dance Championships in 1984, a bronze medal in the 1983 World Junior Figure Skating Championships, and a silver medal in 1984. Yatsuhashi still lives in Norfolk, MA with his wife, Kathleen and three children Caitlin, Jeffrey, and Justin. For more information he can be found on Twitter @keithyatsuhashi, or his blog kmyatsuhashi.wordpress.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/author.keith.yatsuhashi.

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(This article originally appeared in The Norfolk Times, www.thenorfolktimes.com)

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Calendar of Events November 1 Picnic Playgroup, Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

November 2 All You Can Eat Breakfast - November 2, 8 to 10 a.m. at Federated Church of Norfolk, 1 Union St. in Norfolk center. The menu includes made to order omelets, made from scratch pancakes, ham, sausage, hash brown potatoes, caramel French toast, and mini cinnamon rolls. Adults $7, seniors & children $5, & children under 10 eat for free. The meal is served in a handicapped accessible room.

For more information, please call the church office 508-528-0262.

The Annual Church Mouse Fair returns to the Original Congregational Church, November 2nd, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be attic treasures, silent auction, jewelry, baked goods, crafts, plants, books, and more. The Original Congregational Church is located at 1 East St., in the center of Wrentham.

Woodside Montessori Academy, Admissions Open House, 350 Village St, Millis 10 a.m. to noon.

November 4 The Norfolk Community League is sponsoring a Halloween Candy Give Back on Monday, November 4, from 2:45-6 PM at the Freeman-Kennedy School Drop Off Loop.

Woodside Montessori Academy, In-Session Open House, 350 Village St Millis, 9:30-11 a.m.

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November 8 Picnic Playgroup, Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Baby/Toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110Randall Rd., Wrentham-Two programs – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or care giver meet on Fridays At 9:30. Toddlers(walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30.

Meet newfriends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske. No registration required. If arriving before 10 a.m. please ring doorbell.

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November 17 Young Performers Variety Show on Sunday, November 17 at 6 p.m. at the King Philip Middle School, 18 King St., Norfolk. There will be a great line up of young performers, ages 8 to 18, who are eager to show you their special talents will the hit the stage.

Wrentham Special Town Meeting, King Philip Regional High School, 7:30 p.m.

November 19 The Norfolk Board of Selectmen have scheduled a Special Town Meeting for November 19, 2013 at 7 pm at the King Philip Junior High School.

November 15 Picnic Playgroup, Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

November 22 Picnic Playgroup, Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

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November 28th Happy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Football Game – King Philip Regional High School at Franklin High School, at 10 a.m.

November 29 Baby/Toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110Randall Rd., Wrentham-Two programs – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or care giver meet on Fridays At 9:30. Toddlers(walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30.

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Stony Brook Announces Its November Programming!

Fab Five local hot spots: Friday, November 1st, from 7:30 a.m.

– 12:30 p.m. We will visit 5 of the most productive birding and wildlife viewing areas in the vicinity of Stony Brook and Oak Knoll: Lind Farm, Wrentham State School IBA fields, Attleboro Springs, Caratunk RI Audubon refuge and Turner Reservoir in South Seekonk. We will be searching for ducks, including Ruddy and Mergansers, plus lingering songbirds and birds of prey. A good trip for Bird photographers all walks are flat.

Fee: $37; member discount rate $32 scout night hike: Friday, November 1st,, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

This is a special Stony Brook night hike designed just for you! We’ll play games as our eyes adjust to the dark, then head out on the trails to see “whooo” we might find.

Along the way we’ll explore how animals adapt to the nightlife.

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turtle trekkers: Saturdays, November 2nd and 16th, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 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 created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s themes: Animals of the Night/Turkey Talk. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person

Whooo’s out there owl Prowl: Friday, November 15th, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Explore the fascinating world of owls at Stony Brook. We’ll take a look at what makes these critters so special, practice our owl hoots and then head out on the trail to look and listen. Although we’ll be searching for owls and we may hear, or even see, Saw-whet, Great Horned, Barred or Eastern Screech Owls, we will be on the prowl for other nocturnal creatures as well.

After the walk we’ll head back to the Nature Center to share our dis-

coveries and warm up with some hot chocolate.

Fee: $11 per person; member discount rate $8 Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at 508528-3140. Register by phone, email stonybrook@massaudubon.org), fax (508-5533864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.

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PET CORNER These Cats Need a Home Simon Feeling a little lonely? Well we have a simple solution for you… Shy guy Simon is here and ready to fill that void in your life. Simon hurt his nose when he was little which caused a permanent little scar so he was continually passed over for a new home, but we all know that it’s what is on the inside that counts and Simon has a beautiful heart. Simon arrived at the shelter with his 2 little sisters, Daphne & Velma and their big brother has a message for you: Simon says “please find us a great forever home”… Simon is 1½ years old, has been neutered, combo tested negative and is up to date with his regular shots. If you are interested in meeting Simon or other cats/kittens in our care waiting for a home, please call 508-695-4707 (leave a message if need be!).

Paws of Plainville, Inc. is dedicated to helping the homeless cats in the local area. We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible and can be sent to P.O. Box 2236, Plainville, MA 02762. For more information, please visit us at www.pawsofplainville.org.

Faline wanted to find the safest place for her kittens to be born so she had them inside a wall instead of in the forest. Luckily, this supermom took very good care of them while they were in there and when they started walking they were able to follow her out of the wall and into a great foster home.

Now her babies are all grown up and have found new families to love them and their mom is ready for her new family as well.

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KP Parents’ Network Membership Drive and Patriots Fan Dream Raffle The KP Parents’ Network 2013 membership drive is now underway.

All membership forms and dues returned by November 30 will be automatically entered into the Patriots Fan Dream Raffle. The first place winner and 3 guests will receive a Gillette Stadium Behind-the-Scenes Tour, as well as a gift card to CBS Scene Restaurant. The second place winner will receive a Patriots’ Snow Bowl Collage containing photographs, playing cards, an original program, and autographed photos of

past and present Patriots’ players: Tom Brady, Tedy Bruschi, Steve Grogan, Adam Vinatieri, and John Smith.

The drawing will be held during Super Bowl 2014, and the Behindthe-Scenes Tour itself will take place soon after. Raffle tickets will be available to the general public at three KP home football games (Sept. 13th, Oct. 4th, and Oct. 25th), as well as at other KP events this fall, or contact us atkpparentnetwork@gmail.com.

The more you enter, the more chances you have of winning.

The KP Parents’ Network was formed over 20 years ago to improve the link between students, parents and the high school, as well as provide activities and events for KP students. Membership dues help support our activities, and enhance the high school experience for all KP students.

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Congratulations Encore Students Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, located at 3 Bent St. in Franklin, MA, a Royal Conservatory Music Development Program Founding School and official assessment center, is proud to commend the following students for their exceptional achievement in the August assessments of the RCMDP: First Class Honors with Distinction Prem Pendkar - voice, age 10 of Franklin, MA First Class Honors Alyssa Silver - voice, age 14 of Millis, MA Samiha Rao - piano, age 12 of Franklin, MA

First Class Honors with Distinction: An assessment score of 90 to 100.

Senator Ross Appointed Ranking Member on Ways and Means Committee Senator Richard Ross was appointed the Ranking Member on the Ways and Means Committee for the remainder of the 20132014 Legislative Session by Senate Minority Leader Bruce E. Tarr. Senator Ross will continue to serve as Minority Whip.

“This appointment is a true honor, and a responsibility that I am proud to accept,” said Senator Ross. “This represents a new opportunity to better serve the residents of the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District, while continuing to work with my colleagues in support of the advancement of the Commonwealth.”

Since being elected to the Senate, Senator Ross has been a member of the Ways and Means Committee. Senator Ross has been serving as Minority Whip since the 2011-2012 Legislative Session. Prior to that, he was the Assistant Minority Whip.

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Consolidating Retirement Accounts Can Pay Off — in Many Ways Now that fall is officially here, change is everywhere. The days are shorter and cooler and, in many places, the trees are bursting with color. In preparation for the long winter, squirrels gather nuts and put many of them together in one place. If you’re nearing retirement, you might be able to learn something from our furry friends, as you, too, may want to consolidate some of your assets — in particular, your retirement accounts — as you prepare for a new season in your life.

You might be surprised at the number of retirement accounts you’ve accumulated over time.

For example, you may have 401(k) plans with a few employers, along with IRAs that you’ve established with different financial services companies. If you were to consolidate all these accounts with just one provider, you might find several key advantages.

Possibly the biggest benefit of consolidating your accounts is that it may make it easier for you to track and manage your retirement assets. Once you retire, you could choose to do any

number of things: travel the world, pursue your hobbies, volunteer or even open a small business or do some consulting. But whichever retirement lifestyle you choose to follow, you will need to know how much you can afford to withdraw each year, how you can stay ahead of inflation and how best to control your investment-related taxes. You may find it easier to accomplish these things if you have a single, unified investment strategy — and it may be easier to develop such a strategy if you have all your retirement accounts at one place, possibly under the guidance of a single financial advisor.

You’ll also find some other benefits to consolidating your retirement accounts: Less fees — You may be paying fees to several different providers for maintaining your retirement accounts. You might be able to reduce these fees by consolidating your accounts with one provider.

Less trouble calculating distributions — Once you reach 70½, you’ll need to take withdrawals,

or distributions, from your 401(k) and your traditional IRA. (This requirement does not apply to a Roth IRA.) It’s not that hard to calculate these required minimum distributions from a single IRA or a single 401(k), but if you have a mix of these accounts at different places, you might have to do a lot of number crunching. If all your accounts were held at the same place, you may have an easier time.

Less chance of forgetting assets — You may find it hard to believe, but plenty of people lose track of their 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement accounts. In fact, the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits lists more than 50,000 individuals who are owed benefits from 401(k)s, profit-sharing plans or IRAs and either can't be reached or don’t respond to inquiries.

But if you hold all your retirement accounts in one place, you may be less likely to “misplace” them than if you kept them in several different financial institutions.

Just as summer turns to autumn and autumn turns to winter, the seasons of your life follow one another in seemingly rapid succession. So when you enter your retirement season, make sure you’re prepared — and one way

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Edward Jones Financial Advisor Wins Award for Outstanding Performance Mike Kerrigan of Edward Jones recently won the firm's coveted Zeke McIntyre Pioneer Award, which recognizes new financial advisors who achieve high levels of success early in their careers with the financial services firm. Mike was one of only 291 of the firm's more than 12,000 financial advisors to receive the award.

Jim Weddle, the firm's managing partner, said the award is a strong indicator of a financial advisor's future success.

"We recruit and hire our financial advisors from among the best, so we expect them to do well," Weddle said. "But to achieve such success early in his career with Edward Jones is outstanding, and I commend Mike for his performance and dedication."

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12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buyand-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.

In January 2013, for the 14th year, Edward Jones was named one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE Magazine in its annual listing. The firm ranked No. 8 overall. These 14 FORTUNE rankings include 10 top-10 finishes, consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003, and consecutive No. 2 rankings in 2009 and 2010. FORTUNE and Time Inc. are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of Edward Jones.

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8 Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid 2. not changing asset titles to trusts

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5. Wrong choice of executors and trustees

3. incorrectly assuming clients’ goals

By Jeffrey SCHweitzer Estate planning can be complicated, and it’s not uncommon for people to make mistakes with their plans. But financial advisors make errors, too, so here are the most common mistakes I have encountered from other financial and estate planners.

1. improper beneficiary designations I frequently see advisors improperly completing beneficiary designations.

Examples: not changing the beneficiary due to divorce or a death, or listing a special needs child or grandchild directly as a beneficiary, rather than a trust FBO (for benefit of), thereby affecting their eligibility for Social Security disability benefits.

Many advisors assume a client’s main goal is to save estate taxes, for example. However, when really connecting with a client, we might find that taxes are only a small aspect of their objectives. Sometimes, in listening to the client, we realize that their fears are more about their heirs’ ability to manage the inheritance as well as decisions such as trustees, etc.

4. naming minor children as account beneficiaries Letting clients name minor children outright as primary or contingent beneficiaries of life insurance or retirement plans. When minor children inherit, a court must appoint a guardian who must be bonded and must file a labori-

Naming a financial institution as successor executor/trustee after surviving spouse or instead of surviving spouse. In some cases, this is to the detriment of the spouse and other beneficiaries because large institutions usually follow their fiduciary responsibilities with a less personable approach than another trustee could provide.

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8. Failure to address asset protection Most couples fear losing their assets to nursing homes. For couples nearing retirement, strategies that protect assets should be explored.

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6. Failure to address medical directives Many attorneys will draft a health-care power of attorney (POA) and living will. If the two documents co-exist, they may conflict since the POA allows another to make decisions while the living will already states what is to be done. Absent statutory (or document) direction, healthcare providers may experience a conflict in what to do.

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