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Local Volunteers Give Items, Kindness to Boston Homeless Holiday Effort of Boston Homeless Mission Began in Holliston BY J.D. O’GARA The volunteers do it every week. Every week, someone buys supplies. Every week, an assembly line of sandwiches gets made, and donations get collected. Every week, volunteers from Medway, Millis and Holliston gather in the parking lot of St. Joseph’s in Medway to load up their vehicles and make their way into Boston. Every week, the lines of people living on the streets of Boston are there, waiting and hoping – for a good meal and someone to talk to. The Boston Homeless Mission provides assistance to approximately 100150 individuals each week, and the mission’s been taking place for over 20 years. The effort is 100% volunteer and 100% donation based, and the people who help not only come from St. Joseph’s, but they also hail from the First Baptist Church of Holliston, Saint Thomas the Apostle in Millis, the Congregational Church in Medway, as well as scout groups and anyone else just willing to help. “I know there’s a saying, ‘If you give a man a fish, he eats for a day; if you teach a man to fish, he eats for a lifetime,’” says one Millis woman who

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Virginia Brown and Doris Seaman, both of Holliston, hand sewed these beautiful bags, to be filled with toiletries, warm hats, socks and other items for 120 of Boston’s homeless who live on the street. First Baptist Church of Holliston participates with other local churches in the Boston Homeless Mission, in which they take a little food and toiletries each week to this needy community. On December 22nd, thanks to this Christmas effort, this group of needy people got these special bags with a little extra, for the holiday.

volunteers her time every week, “and we are just one resource for these folks, who are all trying to turn their lives around. They’ve got other resources available that they tap into to

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Celebrating the Holidays in Style Over 120 seniors enjoyed a delicious and fun filled luncheon at a filled-to-capacity Holliston Senior Center for its annual Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 18th. The Center's own band, Tune Timers, performed. The Tune Timers, in fact, perform at the center every Friday, at 1 p.m. The event was catered by Oliva's of Milford, with dessert from Ray and Dick's Pastry Shop. Holliston Seniors enjoyed good food, good company, and a few of them were lucky enough to win centerpieces.

The Tune Timers, Holliston Senior Center’s own band, were a highlight of the Holliston Senior Center’s Annual Holiday Party. The group performs at the Senior Center at 1 p.m. each Friday.

do that – but we just want to give them a fish, because, today, they’re hungry.”

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Last month, on December 22nd, the group handed out a little bit more, thanks to a Christmas effort, begun at Holliston’s First Baptist Church about three years ago. “We were just discussing it and said wouldn’t it be great if we gave a Christmas present out, and one thing led to another, and another lady said she could do the bags. She hand-sewed these beautiful bags. They looked like Santa bags, but miniature-sized,” says Ed Mason, Mission Coordinator and volunteer from Holliston, who has also worked with volunteer Nick Prizio, of Nick’s Central Garage, to pick up Poland Spring bottled water donations for this population. Mason says the group was looking to fill the Christmas bags with some

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Volunteers at the First Baptist Church of Holliston fill Christmas bags with warm accessories to be handed to members of Boston’s homeless population through the Boston Homeless Mission.

of the nicer items they don’t always get, such as toothpaste and a toothbrush, a comb, a razor and shampoo, conditioner and lotion. They looked to church members to help. The first year, he says, they gave out about 50 bags. This year, about 120 went out, for 100 men and 20 women, according to volunteer

Colleen McNeallie, who took over the Christmas effort, which begins as early as July now. “We start out, and we have a couple of ladies, one lady especially, Virginia Brown from Holliston, and Doris Seaman, and they make the bags, that are like 10”x12” and we fill them just so that people have

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something that’s a little bit special,” says McNeallie. “We give them a hat, a lot are handmade, a pair of gloves, pair of socks and all the toiletries, nail clippers, combs and then we throw in candy and wipes for them, just things they can use from day to day that they might need.” McNeallie says that the people from her church are “just wonderful, all year round,” donating samples from motels and hotels or prescription bottles to fill from economysized bottles of shampoo and lotion, but at Christmas, there are extras, such as a needle and thread with buttons, or bandaids. McNeallie, who now attends First Baptist in Holliston, says she “kind of brought” the idea of working with the Boston Homeless Mission to her current church after getting involved in it at the Community Church in Medway.

The festive bags were filled with a few special items not given each week, such as needle and thread, nail clippers and homemade hats and gloves.

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“Instead of sending money to other countries and so forth and so on,” says McNeallie, this effort helped closer to home. “We have a very

“I guess it’s something I felt I could do. It’s something I feel that is worth doing,” say McNeallie. Many volunteers work behind the scenes, collecting items and filling up bags. Not everyone goes into town each week, but those that do find it rewarding. “Some folks get what they need and move on,” says Wayne Marshall, volunteer from Medway, “but most folks remember you from last week and want you to remember them, and they share their week with you,” he says. “Probably 50% of the mission is talking to people. If you’re living on the street, if you’re living on the edge, it’s a lonely life … We try to be that kind voice and that gentle ear,” he says. “I really have seen a lot of new people. There’s a couple of shelters that have actually closed in Boston, they said there wasn’t a need for it, but that wasn’t what we’ve seen. We’ve seen plenty of people in need,” says Mason.

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small church, but boy, they got behind this,” she says. “Some people at our church, when they have a birthday, they tell people, bring socks, don’t bring anything for me, bring socks or gloves or a hat” for the cause, which originally began through a Worcester-based ministry called Straight Ahead.

Mason notes that the Boston Homeless Mission is currently in need of used or new clothing and winter clothing and always can use socks, underwear, toiletry items like shampoo, conditioner, hand lotion, disposable razors and deodorant. Anyone willing to donate these items can drop them off at the Holliston Baptist Church at 40 High Street in Holliston or the Saint Joseph Church on Village Street in Medway. If interested in helping on Monday nights, says Marshall, just come on down to St. Joseph’s, on Holliston Street, by 5:45 p.m.

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The Holliston Senior Center had its own Jolly Elf announcing prizewinners.

Rosemarie Burkle is thrilled to take home her table’s centerpiece after George Burkle, Tune Timers bandmember and her husband of 64 years, wins it.

St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus to Host Blood Drive, Fundraiser St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus is teaming up with the Red Cross to schedule a Blood Drive on January 25th, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church on Washington Street. Please call (800) RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment.

The Knights of Columbus is also teaming up with Bertucci’s Restaurant for a fundraiser on January 14-15. Coupons are available at the Holliston Senior Center.

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Construction is Complete at Cornerstone at Milford New Assisted Living Community Plans January 2 Opening Cornerstone at Milford held a Sneak Preview soirée to celebrate the new Assisted Living community’s completion. Cornerstone’s Executive Director Jennifer LaCroix also confirmed the community’s January 2, 2014 opening date. Over 100 guests in attendance toured the completed building including model apartments and community rooms which were unveiled to the public for the first time. Many people came to the event who were interested in making Cornerstone their new home and several apartments were reserved during the evening. Cornerstone’s extensive amenities include award-winning, brain healthy cuisine in the community’s Spices Restaurant, live music in the Piano Lounge, cooking classes and demonstrations in the Café, performing arts and visiting guest lecturers in the Greenleaf Community Room, and spa and hairdressing services in Salon 109. In addition, the new building boasts a

Creative Arts and Fitness Center, The Claflin Library, Art Gallery, Reflection Room and expansive outdoor spaces including a walking path around the building and a secure courtyard within the Compass Memory Support Neighborhood®. Ms. LaCroix, who conducted tours along with Beth Patras, Director of Community Relations, highlighted the fact that all of these features and more have been specifically designed to enhance residents' quality of life. “We’re planning a warm welcome for residents who begin moving in next month, each of whom will benefit from an innovative community, with amenities and programs that have been created to promote independence, socialization, brain health and overall wellness,” LaCroix said. “Yes, our building is new, but our innovations are what makes Cornerstone so much different than your typical assisted living residence.” The new senior community will be managed by the well-known

Cornerstone at Milford unveils finished community rooms and their newly hired management team at a celebratory open house last Thursday. From left to right- Resident Care Director Geraldine Schroth, Director of Building & Grounds Frank Durkin, Compass Program Director Ronnie Brown.

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Washington Street January is National Blood Donor Month Players Announces Auditions for: BY J.D. O’GARA

Greetings! A comedy By Tom Dudzick Directed By: Karen Dinehart Monday, January 27th and Tuesday January 28th 7:00 p.m. @ Upper Town Hall, (703 Washington Street) in Holliston A play that entertains while recognizing a spirituality in the midst of chaos. Greetings! Is a contemporary play in which miracles occur. It is loaded with humor and has a happy ending, however, the work offers actors the possibility of exploring the emotional as well as the comedic. A play brimming with good nature and a positive outlook. Characters: Andy Gorski (early 30’s) Randi Stein (early 30’s)- his fiancée Mickey Gorski (early 30’s) – Andy’s mentally challenged brother Phil Gorski (early 60’s) – Andy’s father, former athlete Emily Gorski (early 60’s) – Andy’s mother Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. The first 20 pages of the script can be found on Samuel French.com. A perusal script is available at the Holliston Public Library. Performances dates in early April. Contact kdinehart@verizon.net with any questions or concerns.

The first month of the year marks a national awareness month for blood donation. According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, with over 41,000 blood donations needed every day. One donation can help save the lives of three people.

The American Red Cross notes that in most states, donors must be 17 years old, healthy and weigh at least 110 lbs. In fact, less than 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood. Type O-negative blood and Type AB-positive plasma can be transfused to patients of all blood types. Both are always in demand and often in short supply. Actually giving a pint of blood (and an adult, on average, has 10 pints of blood in his or her body) takes less than 10-12 minutes, although donors should reserve about an hour and 15

minutes for the whole process. Donors must wait 56 days before each blood donation.

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January 3, 1-6 p.m. Gold's Gym, 27 Milliston Rd., Millis, MA 02054

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Medfield Lions Club, American Legion, 110 Peter Kristof Way, Medfield Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 E. Central St., Natick

January 15, 2-7 p.m.

January 7, 2-7 p.m.

Ashland Fish & Game Club, 3 Ponderosa Rd. Ashland

Framingham Plymouth Church, 87 Edgell Rd., Framingham

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Hopedale Community, Sacred Heart Church, 187 Hopedale St., Hopedale

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January 25, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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Holliston’s Oldest Firm Poised to Become Premiere Resource for Probate and Family Law With the New Year, a new law partnership has formed in downtown Holliston that promises to be one of the most comprehensive resources for probate and family court needs in Massachusetts. Shea, Diamond, Rico and Murphy LLP, with its main office at 841 Washington Street, Holliston, have recently welcomed Attorney Julie K. Murphy into their partnership. Murphy joins attorneys Lisa M. Rico, Kevin G. Diamond, and Paul M. Shea in the practice. “Together as a firm, we handle everything in the probate and family court,” says Murphy. “We each focus in a different area of the probate and family court. We are a problem-solving firm.” Attorney Paul Shea, a Holliston native, has actually been in practice for 48 years in Holliston, beginning alongside his father, who had been in practice for 40 years. Shea, who at one time dealt with real estate law, estate planning and the probating of wills has, in recent years, concentrated more on the estate planning and probating of wills. He purchased the current building nearly 50 years ago. His depth of experience allows him to avoid common mistakes and offer sage advice to clients who might be moved to make emotional decisions following a loss. He says he enjoys steering his clients to the right thoughtful choices for them.

“I like being able to share my experiences with some of the people that I deal with, because I have seen so many things that have gone before, and things repeat themselves. I try to avoid some of the mistakes I’ve seen people make,” says Shea. Almost nine years ago, fellow attorney Kevin Diamond joined Shea at this location. Diamond, who spent five years as a federal investigator in the field of bank fraud and two years as a securities fraud investigator for the state, specializes in will contests, estate planning and trusts. Diamond is also a CPA in addition to being an attorney. “I’ve been practicing for 20 years, and I enjoy helping people plan and protect their family and assets,” says Diamond, whose unique mix of experience makes him an exceptional attorney in areas of probate litigation, such as will disputes, and especially elder fraud. Diamond refers to Lisa Rico as “the most sophisticated estate planner within 20 miles,” and even senior partner Paul Shea notes that he defers to Rico for certain, complex estate matters. With over 20 years in estate planning and a masters in taxation, Rico, elected as a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estates Council and appointed as the chair of the business planning group for the American Bar Association’s

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Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section, helps her clients develop plans to transfer their wealth onto the next generation with as few tax consequences as possible once their initial wishes are met. “On a real basic level, anyone who has any assets and anyone who has children should consider preparing an estate plan or at least a will that designates guardians for the children,” says Rico. “Everyone needs to have an estate plan that directs how their assets will pass on their death, rather than have the state dictate under the laws of intestacy.” Rico notes that she enjoys getting to know generations of families over time and the intellectual challenge of designing estate plans that minimize estate and gift tax consequences for the client.

Julie Murphy expands the firm’s practice areas, bringing experience with divorce and family law, as well as mediation skills, to the practice. Murphy has a wealth of experience helping clients with divorces, prenuptial agreements, paternity matters, custody, alimony and child support issues. She is also certified to provide limited assistance representation for probate and family court clients who wish to handle some aspects of their cases themselves, but perhaps need legal assistance with certain issues. “My practice can be very emotional, but I love what I do,” says Murphy, who has been practicing in the Divorce and Family Law field since 2002. She believes that in these types of cases it is important to seek counsel as early as possible.

“The first orders that are entered in a case are often the most crucial and may be difficult to change later. Murphy adds that she also enjoys the mediation aspect of her work, in which she does not act as an attorney for either party and instead is an impartial mediator. “I think we all take the position that we like to help people,” says Diamond. With the talents of all four partners in the new firm of Shea, Diamond, Rico and Murphy LLP, the practice is poised to become a premiere Metrowest firm. Shea, Diamond, Rico and Murphy LLP, also has offices in Needham in addition to its Holliston location. To reach the law firm call (508) 429-6000. For more information, visit http://www.sdr-law.com.

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Relay for Life Aloha Kickoff! January 14 Event Kicks Off Year’s Fundraising Efforts for Ashland/Holliston Teams The American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Ashland /Holliston will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather for a Kickoff rally to launch their fundraising efforts for the year. Save the Date for our special Aloha Kickoff! Goodbye Cancer! Celebration on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center Lower Hall, Holliston. Be sure to come by for a special evening of entertainment, information, refreshments and seeing old friends. There will be a prize for the best Hawaiian outfit.

The world’s largest grassroots fundraising movement, Relay For Life mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Relay brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, faithbased groups . . . people from all walks of life – all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s vision of creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

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pening around Massachusetts. For more information about Relay For Life in your community call 1 (800) 227-2345 or visit relayforlife.org. The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by find-

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Weekly Mass to Be Celebrated at Cornerstone at Milford Starting Jan. 12th Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus/ Franciscans of Divine Mercy have been asked to begin celebrating weekly Mass on Sundays beginning on the feast of the Baptism of Christ on January 12th. @ Cornerstone at Milford. This beautiful new facility for Seniors will officially receive the first residents on January 2nd. Cornerstone at Milford offers local seniors service-enriched Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood which is affiliated with the Boston University School of Medicine Alzheimer’s Disease Center. We also will be making having Reconciliation once a month as well as joining residence on occasion praying the Rosary. We will continue to serve Tower Hill Nursing fa-

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cility in Canton, Genesis Nursing and Rehab in Milford and Franklin Skilled Nursing while continue to make Eucharistic rounds to shut-ins all over Massachusetts, New Hampshire, & Vermont. Our weekly television show will also continue.

Light of the Heart Yoga, 770 Washington Street, in Holliston, will offer free yoga during its open house on Sunday, January 12th, including:

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Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus and the Franciscans of Divine Mercy are part of the Independent Catholic Church of the Americas, an Old Catholic Faith Community serving All God's children especially those who are often forgotten or marginalized.

Intro to Yoga Therapy 1:15-2:15 p.m. Open your body, Quiet your mind 2:30-3:30 p.m. Space is limited. Pre-registration is encouraged. Contact Addie at addie@lightoftheheartyoga.com or (508) 380-6903 for more information.

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Thanks to all who purchased one of Joanne's world-famous chocolate Timmy cakes in September. She and her stellar team baked 260 this year, raising over $12,000! Thanks so very much for your generosity! A special thanks to Tom Clarke, Sean Clarke and Sandy Lashway at Clarke in Milford, MA for their generous permission for Joanne and her bakers to use their magnificent facilities! Thanks, too, to Chef Charlie Jacobs and The Warren Center, Roche Bros. and Hannaford for their generous contributions.

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Living Healthy A Matter of Balance Fall Prevention and Awareness Six-Week Program at Senior Center The Holliston Senior Center, at 150 Goulding Street, Holliston, will be offering a Matter of Balance ~ Falls Prevention and Awareness in 2014. This sixweek, Stanford University Evidence Based Program will help

any senior who is struggling with the fear of falling; any senior who has recently been hospitalized for falling or any senior who would like to learn new tools to help with the prevention of falling. Taught by two li-

censed Physical Therapists, and underwritten by a generous grant from the MetroWest Health Community Foundation in Framingham, this six-week program will begin at the Holliston Senior Center on Monday January 13th at 10 a.m. Participants must sign up in advance by calling the Center at (508) 4290622; space is limited.

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Sunday, January 12, 2014 - 11:30-4 pm

“You won’t believe how relaxed you can get with Svaroopa® yoga.” - Claire B.

Not only does your body need to rest so does your mind. Nature is resting all around us reflecting moments of beauty and serenity. In winter nature supports us in slowing down and being restored in our quiet moments. Take a page from nature’s book and allow yourself to be more quiet and still ~ outside and inside. Try sitting, for

a few minutes or more, with the trunk of your body upright. Lean into the support of the chair and bring your head back in line with your spine. Close your eyes and simply allow your mind to rest on the awareness of breathing. Don’t be bothered by your active mind. Gently bring it back to resting its attention on your breath. This turns you inside

where you find inner beauty and serenity. Even a moment of being still has great benefit to all levels of your being. This YOGA TIP for Being at Ease is given by Addie Alex, of Light of the Heart Yoga™, www.lightoftheheartyoga.com, (508) 380-6903

Come, meet or reconnect with us & others at Light of the Heart Yoga.

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Living Healthy Exercise Benefits the Brain, Too Regular exercise can benefit the body in many ways, helping men and women maintain healthier weights and lower their risks for developing potentially deadly diseases. Though many people are quick to associate exercise with its physical benefits, those hours spent on the treadmill also can boost brain power. According to Dr. Barry Gordon, professor of neurology and cognitive science at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions and coauthor of "Intelligent Memory: Improve the Memory That Makes You Smarter," exercise has a direct impact on the brain. That's because exercise works directly on brain tissue, improving the connections between nerve cells, creating new synapses, growing new neurons and blood vessels, and improving cell energy efficiency. So while many people may begin an exercise regimen with a goal of trimming their waistlines or toning their bodies, they might be happy to know that those physical benefits are accompanied by several cognitive benefits as well. As the American Psychological Association acknowledges, the

connection between exercise and mental health is hard to ignore, and the APA notes that the following are just a few of the mental benefits men and women might reap from regular exercise.

Improved mood Many people feel great after exercising, especially if that exercise comes at the end of a particularly stressful day. However, those extra laps on the track or those hours spent on the treadmill don't just pay short-term dividends. In a controlled trial overseen by Duke University researcher and clinical psychologist James Blumenthal, sedentary adults with major depressive disorder were assigned into one of four groups: supervised exercise, home-based exercise, antidepressant therapy, or a placebo pill. Those in the exercise and antidepressant groups had higher rates of remission than those in the placebo group, and Blumenthal concluded that exercise was generally comparable to antidepressants for men and women with major depressive disorder. In addition, in following up with patients a year later, Blumenthal found that

those who continued to exercise had lower depression scores than those participants who were less active. Blumenthal's study was not the only one to conclude that exercise can have a positive impact on mood. In a review of 11 studies that examined the effects of exercise on mental health, Boston University professor of psychology Michael Otto and his colleagues found that exercise could be a powerful tool when treating clinical depression, and even recommended clinicians include exercise as part of their treatment plans for depressed patients.

Antidote to anxiety Some researchers, Otto included, have begun to examine the effects of exercise on treating and possibly preventing anxiety. The body's nervous system responds quickly when people feel frightened or threatened, often causing the body's heart rate to increase and sweating and dizziness to occur. Those people who are especially sensitive to anxiety respond to these feelings with fear, and that makes them more likely to develop panic disorders. But Otto and fellow re-

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searcher Jasper Smits of the Anxiety Research and Treatment Program at Southern Methodist University studied the effects that regular workouts might have on people prone to anxiety. Since exercise produces many of the same physical reactions, such as sweating and an elevated heart rate, the body produces when responding to fear or threats, Otto and Smits wanted to determine if exercise might help people prone to anxiety become less likely to panic when experiencing fear or threats. In studying 60 participants withheightened sensitivity to anxiety, Otto and Smits found that the subjects who participated in a two-week exercise program ex-

hibited marked improvements in anxiety sensitivity compared to those participants who did not take part in the exercise program. Otto and Smith concluded that this improvement was a result of the exercise group participants learning to associate the symptoms common to both fear and exercise, such as sweating and an elevated heart rate, with something positive (exercise) instead of something negative (anxiety). Regular exercise benefits the human body in numerous ways, not the least of which is its impact on the brain. More information on the link between exercise and improved mental health is available at www.apa.org.

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Living Healthy Tips for Yoga Beginners Though it might once have been considered a trend, yoga has long since moved on from trendy territory to become a more widely accepted discipline that is practiced by millions for its positive impact on mental and physical health. Though yoga is an ancient practice, only recently has it become so popular in the western hemisphere, where Sports Marketing Surveys found that roughly 20 million Americans over the age of 18 practiced yoga in 2012. That's a considerable increase from just four years earlier, when just under 16 million Americans admitted to practicing yoga. The growing popularity of yoga likely comes as no surprise to its many practitioners, who often credit yoga with relieving stress and improving overall fitness. In addition, yoga can also help alleviate chronic pain and, according to the Mayo Clinic, reduce risk factors for chronic conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure. While yoga is beneficial in many ways, it's important that men and women not mistake yoga for medical treatment. Though yoga may be part of an individual's treatment plan, it's still necessary that men and women with medical conditions

rely on their health care providers for treatment. For example, doctors may recommend yoga to individuals dealing with elevated stress levels, but doctors also may want their patients to take certain medications in order to lower those stress levels. Yoga on its own may be effective, but men and women should still seek professional medical treatment when dealing with health problems. It's also important that men and women beginning a yoga regimen not take it lightly. Though the atmosphere in a typical yoga studio tends to be serene, yoga is a physically demanding discipline, and those unprepared to deal with such demands often find themselves suffering from injuries. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, injuries to the neck, shoulders, spine, legs, and knees are possible when practitioners of yoga do not exercise proper technique and caution. So it pays for beginners to heed the following warnings when beginning a yoga regimen. • Work with a professional. No matter how long your neighbor insists he or she has practiced yoga, it's still best that you learn the discipline from a certified instructor. Your

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neighbor might know all of the poses, but an instructor with credentials can help men and women with preexisting medical conditions avoid poses that can exacerbate such conditions. Novices might not know that certain poses can increase injury risk for sufferers of osteoporosis, spinal problems and high or low blood pressure. When trying yoga for the first time, always work with a professional, making sure to discuss any preexisting medical conditions before your initial session. • Take things slowly. Its reputation as a calming discipline often gives beginners the mistaken impression that yoga is an easy discipline to grasp. However, it's best for beginners to take things slowly before attempting to perform difficult stretches and poses. Yoga is not a competition, so give yourself adequate time to learn proper breathing techniques and figure out ways to maintain your balance. Once you have mastered such techniques, you can then begin to try your hand at more advanced poses. • Warm up before each session. Men and women should warm up before beginning any exercise regimen, and

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yoga is no exception. Stiff, cold muscles can lead to serious injury whether you're playing basketball or stretching into a yoga pose. Warm up your muscles with a few minutes of light cardiovascular exercise before beginning a yoga session to reduce your risk of muscle tears or pain when you start stretching or posing. • Dress appropriately. Flexibility is essential when practicing yoga, so make sure your clothing is not restrictive. Women can buy pants made specifically for yoga that stretch easily, making it easier to perform various poses and stretches. Men may also be able to find pants made

specifically for yoga, but if not, athletic shorts or track pants can work just as well. * Stop if you feel any physical problems. It is not uncommon, especially for beginners, to experience feelings of dizziness or feel as if your body is becoming overheated during yoga. In such instances, stop immediately, as yoga is supposed to be a painfree discipline. Ask the instructor for help the moment you start to feel faint, dizzy, overheated, or injured. Physical problems during yoga may be a byproduct of dehydration, so be sure to begin your session fully hydrated and remain so throughout your workout.

Did you Know? A review published in a 2010 issue of the medical journal Pediatrics found that children benefited from weight training. In the review, researchers from the Institute of Training Science and Sports Informatics in Cologne, Germany, analyzed studies that focused on children and weightlifting. The review looked at studies going as far back as 60 years, finding that children and adolescents who lifted weights grew stronger. Those who participated in strength training twice per week gained more strength than those who participated just once per week. These findings contradict a longstanding belief that children do not actually get stronger. But while children and adolescents may be getting stronger, researchers found that they do not add as much bulk or obvious muscle mass as adults. Instead, researchers feel the strength changes in children and adolescents stem more from neurological changes that make their nervous systems and muscles interact more efficiently. Though parentshave long worried that strength training will stunt their children's growth, researchers now feel that properly supervised strength training will not stunt growth or lead to growth-plate injuries and will perhaps even reduce their risk of injury as opposed to increasing that risk.

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Living Healthy Prescription Drugs…Are They Necessary for Acne? BY LISA MASSIMIANO, AESTHETICIAN, CERTIFIED ACNE SPECIALIST OWNER SKIN SMART SALON Going to a dermatologist and getting prescription drugs is often the first choice for many acne sufferers. Patients are usually given antibiotics and/or a prescription retinoid to use. When this approach fails, the dermatologist will prescribe a new antibiotic to try. Unfortunately, prescription drugs often fail to clear acne, and they can have many dangerous side effects.

Antibiotics: There is a growing concern that overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics is causing an alarming increase in drug-resistant bacteria. Using antibiotics to treat acne is an example of this problem. While antibiotics may suppress acne flare ups temporarily, they don’t treat the root cause of acne. When acne sufferers stop the antibiotics, the acne often returns. So they go back on the drug, creating a constant cycle of antibiotic use and increas-

ing the risk of becoming drug resistant.

Retin-A: While there is no reported “dangerous” side effects of prescription topical retinoid, there are problems with using it for acne. The cream form of Retin-A contains isopropyl myristate, a pore clogging ingredient which makes acne worse. Even if the patient is prescribed an appropriate retinoid, the retinoid often makes their skin so sensitive and irritated that they stop using it before it becomes effective.

Isotretinoin: Accutane is often prescribed for acne. This powerful drug is linked with many severe side effects including depression, Crohn’s disease and birth defects.

Treating acne without drugs: I have worked with many acne clients and have seen their skin clear successfully without the use of prescription drugs. As Dr. James Fulton, renowned acne expert,

pointed out, although acne bacteria is present, it is only a symptom of the true cause of acne, which is retention hyperkeratosis. That is an inherited tendency of the pores to shed skin cells more quickly than normal pores. So when acne-prone individuals use products that keep the pores free from excessive cell buildup, their skin will clear. Exfoliating serums used in combination with benzoyl peroxide get the job done. Using the correct products is vital, but just as important is how the products are used. An individual with acne needs to start slowly, then gradually increase the strength of the products and frequency of use. Under this system, it takes about three to four months for most people to get clear. The only potential side effect of this modality is some temporary dryness of the skin.

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Milford Regional’s Tree of Life Raises Over $14,000

Thanks to Yanks Pictured is Donnalee Shain, one of the Founders Of Thanks To Yanks. A local organization that believes strongly, that those who served our nation should be remembered, respected, and revered. She is standing in front of donated personal hygiene items, these will be delivered to Veterans, Inc., a Worcester shelter for homeless veterans. For more information on Thanks To Yanks, please visit them on Facebook or at thankstoyanks.org.Thanks To Yanks wishes to thank Care Packs for this generous donation.

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Milford Regional Medical Center’s cafeteria was full of family and friends attending the recent Tree of Life event held on Monday, December 9. This annual event is a celebration of life and a tribute for those who have survived cancer, who have battled the disease or who have been touched by cancer. Comments were made by Frank Saba, Milford Regional CEO; Ed Kelly, Milford Regional president; and medical oncologists Michael Constantine, MD, and Mona Kaddis, MD, with DanaFarber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center (DFBWCC) at Milford Regional. Members of the community enjoyed entertainment provided by The Claflin Hill Symphony String Trio, and sang

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holiday carols before moving outside for the tree lighting ceremony. Each light on the tree is a symbol to honor or remember a loved one affected by cancer. The tree remained lit during the holiday season as a reminder of hope in the fight against cancer. This year’s event raised over $14,000 to benefit the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care at the Medical Center. This fund assists in the purchase of items and/or services which provide comfort to oncology patients during their treatment here at DFBWCC.

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THE PURR-FECT CAT SHELTER Pet of the Month

Buffy Needs One-on-One Attention This New Year Beautiful "Buffy" with her amazing green eyes has been through a lot in her first year of life. A well-intentioned lady picked up Buffy and brought her into her home. She soon discovered that Buffy was pregnant. After Buffy gave birth, the lady found homes for the kittens and tried to introduce Buffy to her own cat. It was not a good idea, because Buffy had not been seen by a vet, nor had she been spayed. The cats did not get along, and PCS was called. Buffy is a young adult, brown tiger and has been vetted and spayed. She is a sweet, gentle lady ready to find a quiet, adult home. If you

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are interested in adopting Buffy or any of our other cats available for adoption, visit www.purrfectcatshelter.org or call the message center for an adoption application. An adoption counselor will contact you once it's been received and reviewed. The Purr-fect Cat Shelter is a non-profit , no-kill, all volunteer organization caring for cats and kittens with the ultimate goal of finding permanent loving homes for each cat. Join us for our new, exciting fundraiser, "Messages from the Other Side" with Psychic Spirit Medium Lisa Lanno Sunday, January 26 at the Medway V.F.W. 123 Holliston St. Medway from 2-4 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. Refreshments and cash bar will be available. For ticket information and more about this fundraiser visit our website www.purrfectcatshelter.org or call the message center at (508) 533-5855.

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HBA Holiday Stroll 2013 These photos and captions first appeared and are used courtesy of The Holliston Reporter (www.hollistonreporter.com). Visit their website to see more images.

Officer Matt Stone works with K-9 Cesh on the Green (photo courtesy og Carmen Chiango)

Pejamajo Cafe featured music all day by local artists. Above is Jim Cormier singing holiday favorites. This music was enjoyed by stollers at the corner of Central and Washington thanks to external speakers.

Upper Town Hall was host to a number of businesses and organizations like Sunstone Hypnosis, a new business on Woodland Street and The Knights of Columbus of Saint Mary's Church which has donated over $70,000 to Holliston causes in the last seven years. Linda Ahronian offered cotton candy spun on the spot to raise funds for Relay for Life.

Engine One finally turned down Charles Street bringing Mr and Mrs Santa Claus to greet anxious parents and kids.

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Waiting for Santa Claus to arrive wasn't easy for these kids as they could hear Engine One in the distance carrying Santa around and around the block.

Auxilliary Officer Jeff Oteri was very busy stopping traffic at Central and Washington streets as a seemingly endless stream of strollers crossed to experience all the offerings, or to catch one of the two free trolleys provided the by HBA.

The traditional Holiday Hand Bell Ringers entertained with a "rehearsal" style program at the Congregational Church.

Holliston dignitaries and guests with the lighted Christmas tree at Blair Square.

The Grapevine always draws a crowd to taste its hot cider and then check out what's happening at Tough Love Massage and maybe get an astrological reading at The Light House.

Cast members from Prana's the Wizard of Oz invited strollers in for little snips of their performances.

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Sports Holliston Wrestlers Look Like Title Contenders BY KEN HAMWEY Holliston’s wrestling team wouldn’t mind being just a little bit better than last year’s squad. If that situation occurs, then coach Paul Capobianco’s Panthers will have competed at a high level and achieved a decent amount of success. Last year, Holliston captured the Tri Valley League title, finished its dualmeet season with an 18-7-1 record and finished fourth in the Division 3 Central Sectionals and seventh in the states. Capobianco, who is beginning his 20th season as a head coach, is optimistic his Panthers can repeat as TVL champs and hopeful his forces will contend for the sectional and state crowns. “Our goals are to take the TVL and to contend for the sectional and the state titles,’’ said Capobianco, who also has coached at Ashland, Framingham North

and Milford. “Our goals are realistic because we’ve got 15 returning veterans, we’re athletic and competitive, and our kids are technically sound. However, I am concerned with our depth. We’ve got to stay healthy and avoid injuries.’’

who’ll wrestle at 220 pounds. “Austin is a high-energy wrestler who was a TVL all-star last year. He works hard and he wrestles with emotion.’’ Four juniors who’ll play key roles for the Panthers include Konnor Kozubal (113 or 120), Paul Jamison (106), Eric Jacobson (160 or 170), and Joe Bellomo (195).

Capobianco’s positive outlook is based on a quality nucleus of wrestlers and four top-notch senior captains. The quartet includes Kevin Tomasetti (113), Jordan Paecht (126), Jon Nash (132) and Robbie Mejia (152).

“Konnor is a dedicated, hardworker,’’ Capobianco said. “Paul, who was sixth in the sectionals last year, relies on strength and aggressiveness. Eric is mentally tough, quick and technically sound. Joe is us up from his 182 weight. He’s a helpful kid who is strong and athletic.’’

“Kevin is strong, tough and dependable,’’ Capobianco said. “Jordan learns fast and is very technically sound. Jon is talented, quick and determined while Robbie is our hardest worker. He’s also very dedicated, relies on solid technique and he’s mentally tough.’’

Freshman Sam Goldberg (120 or 126) has displayed plenty of passion for wrestling and Capobianco rates him as “a competitor who’ll be a strong asset.’’

Another senior Capobianco will count on is Austin Barrett,

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At the onset of his 20th season coaching Holliston’s Panthers, wrestling coach Paul Capobianco feels confident his team will be a tough competitor.

bianco said. “We faced them for the league title, and we entered that meet as the underdog but pulled out a rewarding victory.’’

his wrestlers. He also works to assemble a team that is strong in character, mentally tough and quick.

A former wrestler at Ashland High who was a sectional champ and a sixth-place finisher in the states as a junior, the 58-year-old Capobianco gets results wherever he’s coached because of a sincere coaching philosophy.

“Those are all keys for success,’’ he said. “But, the most important is being aggressive. An aggressive wrestler generally can overcome someone who is more solid with technique.’’

“My main goal is to motivate the kids so they develop character and confidence,’’ he said. “I walk a fine line when I push them to achieve their goals. I don’t want to turn them off so they’re not having fun. Winning is fun, but it’s not the final goal. Learning life lessons is very important.’’ Being aggressive is a prime attribute Capobianco admires in

Twelve of Capobianco’s 20 years as a head coach have been with Holliston. Last season, his Panthers surprised perennial kingpin Norton and won the league crown. A repeat could definitely be in the cards again for the Panthers, because their coach is a known commodity. Paul Capobianco understands what ingredients are needed for success.

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Sports Holliston Cross Country Finishes with Impressive Season would need some big leaps from the younger girls.” Two surprises that emerged were Mejia, who decided to join the cross country team instead of the soccer team only days prior to it getting underway, and Meltzer, who improved by leaps and bounds.

Katie Salley at the Eastern Mass Div. 4 Championship, on her way to an 11th place finish, the highest for a Holliston athlete since 2008.

BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Holliston had a rather successful cross country season under first year coach Mike Kelley, who had spent the previous two years as the boys and girls JV Coach. The Panthers finished 6-3 earning themselves a fourth place finish in the Tri Valley League. In the TVL Championship Meet, the team was able to leapfrog over Westwood for a third place finish and then grabbed another third place in the Eastern Mass Division 4 Meet, despite being the smallest school in the 26 team pool.

most elite runner. Right behind her was Ward, a sophomore, and Mejia, a freshman, battling back and forth for second and third on the team; while Meltzer and Grinder traded off between fourth and fifth. Senior captains Naughton and Battersby rounded out the top seven. “Having been the JV coach, I knew that Madison and Katie would be back, but the younger girls I really didn’t know how they would respond,” the coach said. “In my mind I knew that we’d be competitive, but we

“Abby was not even close to the top ten in her grade, but she trained really hard over the summer,” Kelley said. By the second or third meet you could see her improvement.” As the team continued to progress the coaching staff knew that they had something special when they were able to close the gap on Westwood. “The turning point to the season was the Westwood meet. Although we lost to them by three points, it was much better than what we had done against them last year,” the coach said. “It was then that we started to click as a team, running much faster times and becoming much more competitive.”

The girls team after finding out they had qualified for the All-State Meet for the first time in six years!

team was actually headed. “We had talent, but after the Westwood lose. I was thinking that this may not be our year and a good number of these girls would be back,” Kelley recalls. “And although I was doubting our season, the girls wanted nothing more than to be part of history for the seniors. It eventually became our best finish in fourteen years.” With a handful of talented un-

derclassmen coming back next fall, Kelley should be ecstatic about his team’s chances. Not only will Holliston have the majority of the squad coming back, the JV runners should also boost the Panthers record. The JV team finished third at the Ocean State Invitational, losing only to the Tolland, the Connecticut state champion and Hamilton-Wenham, the Massachusetts state champion.

Originally the Westwood lose left Kelley wondering where this

“We were literally the small fish in a big pond,” Kelley said. “To earn a third place finish and qualify for the All States was amazing. It was the first time the school has qualified since 2007 and only the second time since 2002.” In the TVL Championship Meet Kelley saw seven girls place in the top 40. Katie Salley was the first Panther across the line finishing in ninth place with a time of 20:15. Following Salley were Madison Ward (16th), Adri Grinder (21st), Abby Meltzer (25th), Alexis Mejia (26th), Maggie Naughton (32nd) and Brooke Battersby (39th). Salley was the top Holliston runner at the Eastern Mass Division 4 Meet finishing eleventh and grabbed a 55th place finish at the All State Meet. As a junior, the coach knew that Salley was going to be the team’s number one runner, but the rest was up in the air when the season began four months ago. Throughout the season Salley continued to prove that she was the team’s

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January 15 St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Bertucci’s Fundraiser. Coupons available at Holliston Senior Center. January 16 OPEN MIC with Kate Russo - 8-10 p.m. Pejamajo Café, 770 Washington Street Holliston, (508) 429-5200, Family friendly and open to all ages. January 17 Lois Greco - 8-11 p.m. (Ticketed Event), Pejamajo Café, 770 Washington Street Holliston, (508) 429-5200 January 18 Wendy Sobel - 8-11 p.m., Pejamajo Café, 770 Washington Street Holliston, (508) 429-5200 January 23 History Book Club, 6:30-8 p.m., Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington St., Holliston, Eighty Days: N Bly & E Bislund History Making Race Around the World by Matthew Goodman, new members always welcome January 25 St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, Washington St., Holliston. Call 1-800-RED CROSS for appointment. January 28 Mike Tougias, speaks about his latest book, A Storm Too Soon, A True Story of Disaster, Survival and an Incredible Rescue, 7 p.m., Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington St., Holliston, (508) 429-0617

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