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Cameron to Lead Wrentham Public Schools By PatriCk CoLeman

School in Westwood. In 2012, while principal at Deerfield, Cameron received a Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, which recognizes teachers, principals and specialists in both elementary and secondary schools and comes with a $25,000 unrestricted award. Cameron earned his Ph.D. in educational administration from Boston College in 2008.

Wrentham School Comselected Allan mittee Cameron to the lead the elementary schools starting July 2014. The Walpole resident is currently principal of Deerfield Elementary School and the Acting Superintendent of Westwood Public Schools. “We are delighted to welcome Allan and his family to the Wrentham community and we thank the many Wrentham stakeholders for their active participation in the selection process,” said Edward Goddard, Chair of the Wrentham School Committee. For Cameron the move is an opportunity to join a school system with a strong academic history. "I am honored and excited to be the next superintendent of Wrentham Public Schools," he said. "Wrentham is a wonderful community with a tradition of strong academic performance. I look forward to

“Dr. Cameron has a track record of collaborative teamwork with his teachers and staff, as evidenced by outstanding performance of Deerfield Elementary School in his district of Westwood,” Goddard said.

working with students, staff members, students' families, and community members to make Wrentham a premier school district." Cameron, a veteran of the Army National Guard, has been recognized for making significant improvements at Deerfield Elementary

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The decision to hire Cameron on December 17th ended a process that was put into motion starting in April 2013, when Medfield lured Jeff Marsden away from the Wrentham superintendent role after a seven year run. While a permanent replacement for Marsden was sought, the Wren-

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KP Launches Campaign for Turf Field The King Philip Regional School District announced a $950,000 capital campaign to raise funds to supply the region with a synthetic turf field at the King Philip Regional High School (KPRHS). The proposed King Philip Warrior Turf Complex will both meet and exceed the use demand that the existing grass field currently experiences. The turf field will also preserve land by building on the existing KPRHS field site. The estimated funds needed to install the field will be provided by private fundraising. The King Philip Warrior Turf Field Steering Committee hopes to meet its fundraising goal by June, 2014, in time to have the field ready for the 2014 –15 school year. Open for the use to all King Philip students and Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham residents, the turf field is projected to accommodate the needs of an estimated 500 student athletes and musicians in the KPRHS athletic and music programs. It will allow for 600 – 800 uses per year, an increase of 550 uses per year when compared to what the current grass field can accommodate. According to industry statistics, the installation of one turf field is equivalent to approximately three grass fields. The school also expects to be able to reduce current field maintenance costs by $43,500 per year. “Anyone who has enjoyed a marching band or athletic event at KPRHS can see the value of our music and sports programs, as well as the pride and determination with

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tham School Committee hired former Foxborough Superintendent Chris Martes to serve on an interim basis. Martes will next become President/CEO of Strategies for Children, a Boston-based non-profit. As the search process wound down, the committee identified three finalists. In addition to Cameron, Bridget Morisseau, Assistant Superintendent of Smithfield Public Schools in RI; and Ms. Teresa Murphy, School Principal, Mansfield, MA were considered. “The committee was presented with three outstanding and qualified candidates and, in the end, we felt Dr. Cameron's style of preparation and data analysis best fit Wrentham on a go forward basis,“ Goddard said. (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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Stony Brook Announces Its January Programming! Welcome in the New Year at Stony Brook! New Year, New Birds: Friday, January 3rd, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Keeping a yearly Bird List? This will get you off to a fine start, with site stops at the Lake Pearl Boat ramp for ducks and eagles, Diamond Hill Reservoir in Cumberland for gulls, Ellis Road fields in North Attleboro for sparrows and finches, and Birchwold Conservation Area in West Wrentham. Fee: $39m/$45nm Turtle Trekkers: Saturdays, January 4th and 18th, 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: Tracks: Who’s Been Here/Winter Wonderland. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person Products of the Hive: Sunday, January 12th , from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Honey, beeswax, propolis, pollen, and royal jelly! Believe it or not, these are all products of the honeybees. Tony Lulek, owner of

January 1, 2014 Phenology-the timing of seasonal biological activities: Sunday, January 19th,, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Become a “citizen scientist” and join the nation-wide effort to understand the impact of climate change through the careful process of observing and recording easily observable plant processes such as flowering and fruiting. Learn how to identify the stages a tree goes through during the year. Data collected will be submitted to the USA National Phenology Network. Fee: Free! Winter Hike at Quabbin Reservoir: Saturday, January 25th, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The ‘dead of winter’ is not a good description when referring to the Quabbin! This pristine 18-mile long reservoir is secluded in almost 55,000 acres of uninhabited woodland. We will explore the area in search of Bald Eagles, Porcupines, Coyotes, River Otters, Common Ravens, and Pileated Woodpeckers. Adequate winter gear is a must. Bring Lunch. Fee: $60m/$70nm per person

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Boston College High School Honors Daniel J. Boudreau 2014 and dePaul Stewart Miller 2016 of Norfolk and Jonathan M. Lilley 2014 and Brendan M. Lilley 2015 of Wrentham achieved High Honors for the First Quarter at Boston College High School. For High Honors an upperclassman must have at least a 3.8 quality point average and all grades C+ or higher. Robert A. Luciano 2015 achieved Honors, maintaining a 3.2 QPA and all grades C- or higher. Boston College High School is a Jesuit, Catholic, collegepreparatory school for young men founded in 1863. The school enrolls approximately 1600 students from more than 100 communities in eastern Massachusetts.

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which our students compete,” said Elizabeth Zielinski, Superintendent, King Philip Regional School District. “Yet, when you attend an outdoor event at KPRHS, you see that our fields do not match the quality and the standards that our students deserve.” The vision of the King Philip Regional School District extends its student-focused mission into a commitment to excellence on all levels. School administrators and community volunteers see the King Philip Warrior Turf Complex as being perfectly aligned with this vision. Upgrading the field is seen as an important step toward creating a first-class facility which will attract state-wide events back to KPRHS

Local Town Pages www.norfolkwrenthamnews.com and boost the region’s reputation, while potentially enhancing property value. King Philip Warrior Turf Field fundraising activities are underway and a number of events will be held throughout the year. Interested supporters are invited to contact Jill Fallon, jfallon@jfallonandco.com or 508-954-3383 for more information. King Philip is a regional secondary school district serving the towns of Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham. It is located in the southeast part of the state with easy access to Interstate 95 and 495. The region’s middle school (grades seven and eight) has approximately 850 students while the four-year high school has 1,323 students.

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Norfolk and Wrentham Scouts offer Christmas Tree Pickup Norfolk Troop 80 and Wrentham Troop 131 will provide Christmas tree pickup in their respective towns. Norfolk Tree Pickup is scheduled for January 4th and Wrentham Tree Pickup is set for January 11th. To schedule a pickup in Norfolk email treetroop80@gmail.com or call 508-541-4119. Fees are $5 for senior citizens, $10 for trees up to 10’ and $15 for larger trees. In Wentham, curbside pickup will be on Saturday, January 11th (raindate: Sun., Jan 12th). Place a $10 donation in an envelope. Seal the envelope and

New Fire Truck Arrives Wrentham Fire Department has a new Engine 1 replacing an 18-year old vehicle that has over 110,000 miles and 14,000 working hours. The $482,000 truck, which offers several new features and enhancements, replaces a vehicle that accounted for 50 % of the fire department's maintenance costs over the past two years. The truck is a Ferrara fire apparatus pur- Wrentham’s new fire truck was on display at town meeting. chased from Specialty Vehicles of North Atplains. “Modifications to make tools. The donation came from EQ tleboro. It carries 250 more gallons them shorter in both length and Northeast, 185 Industrial Rd, and of water, provides greater water width required a Galva Neal body will be used to purchase a Hurst pressure, and has new foam usage which rusts. Engine 1 has suffered Quick Strut system which is uticapabilities. The new fire engine the most rust damage which has led lized to stabilize vehicles that are has more and larger spaces for storto its required replacement earlier rolled over or on their sides and a age of tools and equipment, and it than anticipated.” hydraulically operated rabbit tool comes with a hydraulic driven genand mini cutter which augment the The new truck has been financed erator with larger output, as well as Jaws of Life the department cura new Jaws of Life system. The over 7 years and will cost $74,000 rently uses. foam system is an important fea- annually. The lettering, equipment The rabbit tool is used for entry ture in responding to vehicle fires, installation and department training Wrentham Fire Chief James Mc- occurred throughout November into doors both in structures and Morrow says. “New ethanol fuels and December. “Deputy [David] vehicles and the mini cutter allows have increased the need for proper Wiklund and the guys put extensive for cutting in tight places such as thought into this vehicle and are to brake pedals and steering wheels foam application,” he explains. be commended,” McMorrow says. with entrapped victims. EQ NorthAnother change to the new truck “The future use of this important east has assisted Wrentham Fire is its chassis. The previous fire enapparatus will only enhance our Department in the past most regine, a Pierce truck, was purchased services for many more years.” cently helping with the purchase of in 1995, along with Engine 3 which defibrillators and cardiac monitors. Fire Department was purchased in 1994. Both vehiReceives Donations (This article originally appeared cles were built to fit Wrentham’s The Wrentham Fire Department in The Wrentham Times, old fire station. “Smaller chassis were used which made for a lighter received a $4,000 donation to its www.wrenthamtimes.com) duty vehicle,” McMorrow ex- gift account to purchase rescue

place it around the bottom of the tree with a rubber band. Make checks payable to "Troop 131" and place the tree on the curb near the street before 8 a.m. For safety reasons, they cannot accept trees with tinsel, flocked trees, trees with nails, artificial trees, wreaths with metal shape wires, or trees with any other metal attached. Your donations are a critical part of the ability to provide a quality program, consistent with the high ideals of scouting. The Scouts of Troop 131 thank you for your support. Questions may be directed to Joe at 508384-7377 or email Pat at pat@wrenthamtimes.com.

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Wrentham Police Investigate Response to Patel Incident The Wrentham Police Department is continuing an investigation into the events that unfolded on Monday, November 18, 2013 and the tragic death of Kanchanben Patel. In a statement the Wrentham Police detail the event that occurred around the reporting of the emergency at the Arbor Inn and how that called was handled. In the press release, the Police Department reports the first call from the Arbor Inn that evening came in at 9:54:21 p.m. on 508-3842121, not on the 911 Emergency line. The caller, who is the owner

of the hotel, reported individuals who were in a room and hadn't paid. The dispatcher informed the caller she would send a cruiser to handle this call; however, Wrentham Police's investigation confirmed she did not dispatch a cruiser in response to this call. At the time of this first call, there was no indication of anyone being in danger or potential danger. The first call ended at 9:56:02. According to the Police, nonemergency calls are manually entered into the police log by the dispatcher. The dispatcher manually entered the call into the police

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log in connection with the subsequent 911 call from the Interstate Travel Plaza. Just prior to the first call from the Arbor Inn, at approximately 9:51:55, police and rescue personnel were dispatched to a 911 emergency call on Taunton St. that also ended with a death due to apparent heart failure. The Taunton St. medical call was on going during the Arbor Inn incident. At 10:02:01 p.m., a 911 emergency call was received from Interstate Travel Plaza on Route 1 located two buildings north of Arbor Inn. The caller stated a man ran into the Plaza to report someone had been hit by a truck in front of the Arbor Inn and was being dragged down the highway. The caller also stated the man was now outside on the highway looking for the victim. Rescue and police personnel were dispatched at 10:03:27 to the area of Interstate Travel Plaza. The Sun Chronicle reported the dispatcher who took the initial call is on paid administrative leave while the incident can be investigated further.

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Charities Announced for Dancing with the Wrentham Stars Wrentham Community Events, Inc. (WCE) will host the 2nd Annual Dancing with the Wrentham Stars fundraising event on March 28, 2014. The 6 Stars have been chosen and they are all very excited to raise funds for 6 worthy local charities. While the names of the Stars won’t be revealed until January 2, 2014, WCE would like to announce the names of organizations being represented in the event; three of the charities are returning and 3 are new for 2014. visit www.wce02093.org on January 2nd to learn who the stars will be this year. The new charities include The Wrentham Elementary PTO, The Wrentham Food Pantry and the King Philip Regional High School Turf Field Fundraising Campaign. The PTO supports the Wrentham Elementary School by organizing events and funding certain enrichment programs and materials not included in the school budget. The Wrentham Food

Pantry, located in the Wiston House behind the Original Congregational Church, aims to provide emergency supplies of food to Wrentham residents in need. The KPRHS Turf Field Fundraising Campaign was launched last month with a goal of raising money to fund the installation of a synthetic turf field in time for the start of the 2014-2015 school year. The organizations returning for a second year include The Wrentham Lions Club, The Friends of Wrentham and The Holly Club. The Wrentham Lions Club has over 70 members who are committed to serving others and meeting humanitarian needs. The Friends of Wrentham is an organization devoted to enriching the lives of the residents of the Wrentham Developmental Center. The Holly Club is an organization dedicated to social services, civic activities and promoting fellowship among women. Remember to save the date March 28, 2014 – One Community, One Wrentham, One Night!

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Cardinal Honors Wrentham's Oles Cardinal Seán O ‘ Malley honored Wrentham's Roberta (Bobbie) Oles with the Cheverus Medal. O'Malley established the Cheverus Medal during 2008 as the Archdiocese of Boston celebrated the 200th Anniversary of its foundation with Bishop John Lefebvre Cheverus as its first bishop. Oles received the award for her dedicated and generous service as Director of Religious Education at Saint Mary’s Parish for a period of 25 years that bridged the pastorates of Father John Silk, Father William Campbell, Father John Connolly, Father David Goodrow, Father Chip Hines and Father Bill Schmidt. The medals are presented by the archbishop each year to lay persons, Deacons and Religious who have offered outstanding dedication and service to the Church. Oles received the award from O’Malley this past Sunday, November 24th, during a 3 o’clock prayer service at the

Cathedral of the Holy Cross. There were 93 recipients of the Cheverus Medal this year from the three hundred parishes of the Archdiocese.

Oles is retiring from her position at St. Mary's. When she announced her plans to retire the parish's pastor, Fr. Bill Schmidt, tried to change her mind. “Saint Jude didn’t come through this time,” Schmidt said. The presentation of the Cheverus medals each year to

select individuals is actually in recognition of all the men and women whose selfless service continues to build up the Catholic Church in our parishes and the Archdiocese of Boston. Oles would readily inform you that her reception of the Cheverus Medal is really in recognition of all the men and women who have volunteered their time and talent within the Religious Education Program over the past twenty-five years. While she is stepping down from her position with the regilious education program, she has not retired from the life of St. Mary Parish completely as she graciously continues to assign the liturgical ministers for all the parish liturgies and will be found assembling the “Giving Tree” in the church foyer at the beginning of the Advent Season. The parish had a celebration of this award presentation on Sunday morning, December 8th at the 9:30 a.m. Mass.

Norfolk and Wrentham Volunteers Recognized Norfolk Community League has named Reynolds Lee Person of the Year. Lee is the registrar for Norfolk Lions Youth Soccer and also coaches two teams. Described as caring coach that always encourages his players to do his best and makes each one feel valued no matter his or her skill level. Lee is said to go the extra mile for his players and works them hard during practices. While coaching he makes sure all his players have an equal amount of time on the field. In addition to his coaching, Lee has helped grow Norfolk Lions which currently has more than 420 players. The Norfolk Community League honored Lee at their annual Gala last month. The Wrentham Board of Selectmen recognized two residents for their dedicated volunteer work. King Philip Regional High School Senior, Megan Connor received the Youth Volunteer of the Year Award and Jeffrey Hall was hon-

ored as the 18 and Over Volunteer of the Year. Connor was recognized for starting KP Cares, a community service organization that engages the community in service projects such as putting together care packages for military personnel. Connor told selectman Charles Kennedy that she didn't start KP Cares for recognition, but rather to just do good. The Volunteer of the Year recongition made her feel humble. Hall was named Volunteer of the Year for his seemingly endless volunteer work including his service through Wrentham Lions Club and providing his DJ skills to almost all of the town events. Kennedy said his positive personality and seemingly ubiquitous presence at town events earned him the nickname "Ambassador of Wrentham." Both honorees received a gift basket from Wrentham Downtown Merchants.

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A few nights ago, during the first snowfall of 2013, we found some very large mystery tracks in our backyard. The tracks circled part way around our home and headed up into the woods. Our land abuts the Stonybrook Audubon so we often see deer, coyotes and the like but these were of a very different nature! Once, a few years ago, I had tracked claw prints in our front yard and excitedly photographed the unique tracks, verifying them as bobcat tracks at the Audubon. But the other night, around midnight my husband, astrologer Eric Linter, came into the kitchen, after going out to get more wood from our woodpile for our wood stove and said with a definitely subdued air about him, "we had better not go out with the dogs as there are some really really big footprints out there in the snow!" I went to the window facing our backyard and upon seeing the huge "footprints" in the snow, I started photographing the tracks, quite easily I might add as they were well illuminated by the bright

porch light. I stayed right there on the porch though. There was no way I was going to wander around in the dark, not knowing what had made those huge tracks. They were so large that I was able to get some decent images but I only had my cell phone handy, so I had to make due. We really did not know what kind of beast had made those mystery tracks and with the snow beginning to fall I had to work fast before they were covered up..

When the officers arrived they too were stymied! They walked all around our yard with flashlights and were definitely intrigued! "Not deer... not bear... Probably moose!" "Yes, moose," was the final verdict they came up with. One of the officers was a hunter and he felt sure the tracks were made by a large moose.

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January 1, 2014 gate." Apparently moose have a very distinct hoof print, somewhat like a horse. He also said that with a "direct register gait, the rear hoof gets placed right in the front hoof print, distorting it a bit." He also wrote that "a male moose will place his rear foot hoof a bit to the inside, slightly pivoted towards the outside of his front print but a female places her rear foot print slightly to the outside, slightly pivoted inwards." (Bruce also added, with a little e-smile, "If you can figure this one out, then give yourself a gold star... just basic body "parts" orientation.") We have had no moose sightings as of yet, but I am keeping my camera ready, battery charged and ISO setting definitely at the right numbers! As far as I know, there hasn't been any discussion about loose moose in the neighborhood, but then not too many folks are up as late as me! It takes late hours, concentration and quiet to write songs and edit photographs... I am a real night owl! Whhhoooo! [...has been walking around our yard at midnight?] Pamela Ruby Russell is a Norfolk resident, photographer and songwriter, You can find her work online at www.cdbaby.com/rubytunes and iTunes

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Students Raise Money Classrooms at the Roderick Elementary School in Wrentham participated in the Gifts for Kids service project, sponsored by the South Norfolk Council for Children, for this holiday season. Students raised money to help needy children in the Norfolk area. Fundraising efforts included various chores, hot chocolate sales at the local dog park, cookie parties, arts n’ craft projects, etc. Listed below are the classrooms that participated and the amount of funds raised!

Miss Frizzell’s Classroom (Adopted two students) Raised $900! Mrs. O’Connell’s Classroom (Adopted one student) Raised $275! Miss Downing’s Classroom (Adopted one student) Raised $370! Miss Zardeskas’s Classroom (Adopted two students) Raised $460 Mrs. O’Toole’s Classroom (Adopted two students) Raised $500

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Towns Prepare for Storms The first major snowstorms of the winter hit in December and both Norfolk and Wrentham started preparing before the flakes hit the road. In Wrentham, the staff at the Department of Public Works spends the days before a predicted storm checking all its equipment and vehicles. Before the first storm of December, Michael Lavin, Superintendent of Public Works, had only one conclusion. "We are ready," he says. "Everything looks good and the plows are on and ready to go." The biggest challenge the department faces are vacancies, but extra help is available if needed. "We are a little shorthanded," he says. "We have a great group of contractors working with us this year and with their help I am confident we can handle whatever Mother Nature throws our way."

Before a storm, the Norfolk DPW crews attach the plows except for the ones on the sanders. "Sander truck plows will be attached after sanding is complete, just minutes before we all go plowing," McGhee explains.

When it does snow, Lavin asks drivers to stay off the roads during the storm. "If people could limit their travel during the peak of the storm it would be very much appreciated," he says. "This allows our crews to get out there and make the roads safe as quickly as possible."

The plows hit the roads usually after 2" to 3" of accumulation. "As the snow begins we will start sanding the streets to get as much 'melt' as possible before the snow begins to stick and mount. Salting and sanding also helps to prevent ice bonding to the street," McGhee says.

Lavin added, if residents have any issues or service request, please give the Department of Public Works a call at 508-384-5477. For events that require our full mobilization, the line is staffed 24 hours a day. Norfolk was geared up for the winter weather too. Norfolk's Director of Public Works, Bob McGhee says he monitors the weather through local media and a subscription to Previsions Weather Forecasting. With the storm predicted to hit Saturday, the department began to mobilize its contractors. "We began calling our contractors to alert them and ask their status for the upcoming storm," he says.

"At some point the sanding becomes useless and we start plowing," he added. Both Wrentham and Norfolk have winter overnight parking bans in effect. The Wrentham the ban runs through April 1 and the Norfolk ban goes through April 15. (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times and The Norfolk Times)

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Jam with Musicians Kenny Hadley and Arnie Krakowsky at FSPA Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) invites area instrumentalists, ages 12 and older, to jam with two of Boston’s best musicians, drummer Kenny Hadley and saxophonist Arnie Krakowsky, on Saturday afternoons from January 11 - March 22. Hadley and Krakowsky will lead FSPA’s Jazz Krewe, an instrumental ensemble open to musicians of all levels that will explore such genres as jazz, R&B, rock, blues, funk and pop. The weekly ensemble sessions will provide students with the opportunity to supplement their instrumental studies in a dynamic, hands-on way. Hadley will also

direct FSPA’s Groovemasters percussion ensemble, exploring Latin drumming techniques and solo, ensemble and orchestral work, with participation by invitation only. Hadley and Krakowsky are renowned Boston-area musicians who’ve worked with legends in the industry. Kenny Hadley has played throughout the United States, Europe and South America and has performed with many well-known musicians, including Van Morrison, Dizzy Gillespie, The Count Basie Orchestra, Peter Wolf, The Drifters and Rebecca Parris. Arnie Krakowski has toured and performed with the

iconic Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Artie Shaw Band, The Four Tops, The Temptations and many others. Both are accomplished professionals committed to teaching, who bring extensive real-world experience, knowledge and understanding to mentor students in their training, growth and development. FSPA’s Music Department offers private instruction in all instruments and at any level, whether for recreational interest or serious study. Registration is ongoing for all FSPA programs. For enrollment and tuition information regarding Jazz Krewe or Groovemasters, contact Kim Rezendes at krezendes@fspaon-

FSPA Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Complimentary Tickets Available for Prospective Students Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) presents an all-student production of the hit family musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, on Saturday, February 8, 7:30 p.m. at the New England Chapel, 40 Kenwood Circle, in Franklin. Tickets are $22 for adults and $20

for students and seniors. Based on the biblical Joseph story, the lively Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical boasts catchy songs of many musical styles. The colorful and uplifting show for audiences of all ages features FSPA students in all levels of musical theater.

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fun and excitement of performing arts experiences available at FSPA. To reserve a complimentary ticket for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, contact FSPA at (508) 528-8668 for more information and to schedule a free trial class or tour of the facility.

vanced song repertoire and scene work, as students grow and develop. Musical theater students may also design programs tailored to their own special talents and interests, drawing from FSPA’s wide-ranging classes in all three performing arts disciplines.

With extensive programs in music, dance and drama housed under one roof in downtown Franklin, FSPA is well posititoned to offer a hands-on, interdisciplinary musical theater program. The curriculum enables students to choose their level of involvement, and many options are available for once-a-week recreational enjoyment. Participation in performances is optional, but encouraged as a fun way to apply skills learned in the classroom and gain increased confidence on stage.

Ongoing performing opportunities are a hallmark of FSPA’s musical theater experience and an important part of students’ development. An unparalleled calendar of performing opportunities at FSPA includes musical theater troupes, dance companies, studio voice recitals, opera scenes, acoustic coffee houses, Glee Club, Obstreperous Rep theatrical ensemble, Project Dance, Ballet Conservatory presentations and instrumental ensembles. Many FSPA students are also cast in Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual season of shows.

Beginning in kindergarten, FSPA musical theater classes introduce students to basic skills in acting, singing and dancing and teach progressively more challenging musical theater technique and styles, involving more ad-

Registration is ongoing for all FSPA programs, with tuition prorated. Visit www.fspaonline.com for more information, including class schedule, course catalogue and event calendar.

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Your Life and Legacy “The Cost That Keeps Growing and Growing” BY DENNIS SULLIVAN, ESQ., CPA, LLM Hello and welcome to the very first column in a brand new series designed to give you important information and direction on estate planning and protecting your assets, now and in the future. In my role as both an attorney and certified public accountant that specializes in helping baby boomers and seniors plan for a stress-free retirement, I’m pleased to report that there are many options out there to achieve this goal. The question for you to ponder today however is: “Which of these options is best for my spouse and me?” or if you’re reading this and have elderly parents or grandparents, “Which is the best course of action for my loved ones to take?” The title of this month’s column directly relates to a sad fact of life … the expense of going to a nursing home in Massachusetts has skyrocketed over the past few years and is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In fact, the price tag now stands at

some $150,000 to $180,000 per year! Indeed, you read that dollar figure correctly. So the question I have to ask you is: if you or a loved one has no choice but to enter a nursing home in the very near future, how are you going to pay for it? Believe me, the wrong answer here is to say it will never happen, or I’ll worry about it at some time in the future. I’ve seen the end result of this type of thinking far too often, where good people lose their homes and their life savings to pay for such healthcare costs. It occurs because they didn’t take a few moments, visit an expert, and map out a sound game plan to protect their assets. Which direction will you head? Tragically, as well, there are also some people who think they’re ready to handle nursing home expenses only to discover at the appropriate time, that they weren’t financially ready at all! What about you? An easy first step you can take to avoid the trap of what we call “Nursing Home Poverty” is to get the facts, so you or a loved

one doesn’t become another victim of the nursing home system. With folks living longer than ever, it’s vitally important to know the best moves to make, hopefully well in advance. An example here is that there are certain benefits open to veterans which they may not know about. In other words, whether you’re a veteran or not, you may be leaving money on the table or not doing the correct things today to make sure you, your spouse or a relative is living a worry-free tomorrow! The choice is yours: live life on your terms with peace of mind rather than with regret wishing you could’ve acted when the time was right. Dennis Sullivan founded The Estate Planning & Asset Protection Law Center of Dennis Sullivan & Associates. He has over 25 years experience helping people and their families. He’s the author of several books, including The Seniors & Boomers Guide to Health Care Reform and Avoiding Nursing Home Poverty. Mr. Sullivan has also written several special reports on estate plan-

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Fire Hits Wrentham Center Fire shot out of the clothes dryer in Zinc Spa and Nail Bar in November. Flames had reached the ceiling and, if Wrentham Fire Department arrived a few minutes later, the situation could have turned drastically worse. But as fortune would have it, the fire station is located just across the way from the 60 South St. business. "They called us right away," said Wrentham Fire Chief Jay McMorrow. "There was significant fire coming out of the dryer."

into the ceiling and beyond. The chief said Wrentham's building inspector was being called into to evaluate the exhaust system in the building. Norfolk Fire responded to the situation in Wrentham Center. In a demonstration of neighbors caring for neighbors, the owners of Town Pizza invited the Zinc Spa workers over for pizza and a chance to get out of the cold November air.

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Living Healthy How to Find TIme for Fitness Finding time to exercise is no small feat for many men and women. Obligations at home and at the office can make it hard to fit in a workout, a familiar quandary for men and women with multiple commitments. Though it's not always easy to fit in a workout when juggling multiple responsibilities, men and women must consider the responsibility they have with regard to maintaining their physical and mental health. The United States Department of Health and Human Services advises that healthy adults get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity, and that such activity should be spread out over the course of the week. In addition, the DHHS also advises that healthy adults include strength training exercises in their workout regimens at least twice a week. Such a workout schedule can improve both physical and mental health, making it easier for men and women to

handle their hectic schedules. While such recommendations may seem manageable, many men and women still feel as if there's just not enough time in the day for them to incorporate a daily exercise regimen. The following are a few ways such men and women can find time for fitness. * Take a walking lunch. Many professionals have heard of a "working lunch," but those strapped for time to exercise might want to take a walking lunch instead. Rather than sitting at your desk or in your favorite booth at a nearby restaurant on your lunch hour each day, consider squeezing in some time to walk during those 30-60 minutes you normally spend eating or catching up on office gossip with coworkers. Invite a few coworkers along, walking to and from your favorite restaurant or finding a nearby park and going for a quick walk. This is an easy way to squeeze in the recommended 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each day, and you

will no doubt feel more energized after lunch than if you had simply eaten without exercising. * Exercise in the morning. Research has shown that men and women who exercise in the mornings exercise on a more consistent basis than those who exercise later in the day, including after leaving the office at the end of the workday. When exercising in the early morning hours, men and women are less likely to encounter scheduling conflicts, as coworkers, colleagues and even the kids will likely still be asleep. That means fewer interrupted or missed workouts. * Prepare meals ahead of time. If working out in the morning simply won't work out for you, then consider planning meals in advance so you can free up time between the office and dinner each night. For example, slow cookers and crockpots make it possible to start making dinner in the early morning and require little or no effort once you arrive home in the evening.

Plan to cook a few meals each week in a slow cooker, which will free up time for you to workout when you would otherwise be preparing dinner. * Work while you workout. Smartphones and tablets have made it easier than ever to get work done while you're away from work. This includes getting some work done while you're getting in your weekly recommended aerobic activity on the treadmill, elliptical machine or exercise bike. Thanks to smartphones and tablets, you can now read and answer emails and work on some projects while you sweat away those extra pounds. * Get off the couch. Many men and women prefer to unwind on the couch as they catch up on their favorite television shows and movies. But such unwinding should not come at the expense of

working out. Much like catching up on work at the gym, you also can catch up on your favorite shows and movies while at the gym. Many smartphones and tablets now have apps that allow users to access subscription streaming services, so users who can't find time to exercise should take advantage of such apps and watch their favorite shows and movies from the treadmill instead of the couch. Readers who can comfortably read while exercising can follow a similar route and read on the elliptical instead of sitting sedentary in a chair as they make their way through the latest bestseller. Finding time to exercise can be difficult, but even the busiest men and women have several options at their disposal as they attempt to make fitness a bigger priority in their lives

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Living Healthy The Nutritive Power of Apples Who has not heard the old adage, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"? It may seem unlikely that one fruit could be so effective at maintaining good health, but apples really are a super food. Apples are a member of the Rose family and are related to pears, peaches, apricots and plums. Though considered a fall fruit, apples can be enjoyed year-round thanks to commercial food production and importing.

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Living Healthy Keratoconus-The Rub on Eye Rubbing By roger m. kaLdawy, m.d., miLford frankLin eye Center Keratoconus is an eye condition in which the normally round, dome-like cornea (the clear front window of the eye) becomes thin and develops a cone-like bulge. Keratoconus literally means “cone-shaped cornea.” The cornea is a very important part of your eye. Light enters the eye through the cornea, which focuses the light rays so that you can see clearly. With keratoconus, the shape of the cornea is irregular, distorting your vision. Keratoconus can make some activities difficult, such as driving, typing on a computer, watching television or reading. What Causes Keratoconus? The exact cause of keratoconus is still not known. Some researchers believe that genetics play a role, since an estimated 10 percent of people with keratoconus also have a family member with the condition. Few years ago, I published research showing that keratoconus is associated with a programmed cell death called “apoptosis”. Under this model, the cornea cells “commit suicide” for no apparent reason, leading to a shallow and weak cornea. This research gained national and international attention, as if we can stop apoptosis, we should be able to stop the progression of keratoconus. Some studies suggest that eye rubbing leads to injury to the cornea, which in turns triggers this programmed cell death. Excessive eye rubbing or wearing hard contact lenses for many years is now associated with keratoconus. Certain eye diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy of prematurity and vernal keratoconjunctivitis (a severe type of allergies in the eye) as well as some diseases, such as Leber's congenital amaurosis, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Down syndrome and osteogenesis imperfect are all associated with Keratoconus. Keratoconus Symptoms Keratoconus usually affects both eyes, though symptoms in each eye may differ. Symptoms usually start to occur in people who are in their late teens and early 20s and may include: • Blurring of vision

• Distortion of vision • Increased sensitivity to light • Glare • Mild eye irritation The rate of progression varies. Keratoconus will often progress slowly for 10 to 20 years and then suddenly stop. As the condition progresses, the most common symptoms include: Increased blurring and distortion of your vision Increased nearsightedness or astigmatism Frequent eyeglass prescription changes and inability to see well despite getting updated glasses Inability to wear contact lenses Occasionally, keratoconus can advance rapidly, with sudden swelling of the cornea and development of corneal scarring. Scar tissue on the cornea causes the cornea to lose its smoothness and clarity. As a result, even more distortion and blurring of vision can occur. Keratoconus Diagnosis Your ophthalmologist will be able to diagnose keratoconus during a routine eye exam. A slit lamp can be used to diagnose severe cases of keratoconus, but sometimes corneal topography is needed to diagnose the more subtle cases of keratoconus.

eyes, as this can aggravate the thin corneal tissue and make symptoms worse. Keratoconus can also be treated with Intacs, which are small curved implantable corneal devices that can reshape the cornea. Intacs are FDA approved and can help flatten the steep cornea found in keratoconus. Another treatment option for keratoconus that is not FDA approved yet is collagen cross-linking. Collagen cross-linking is a new treatment that uses a special laser and eye drops to promote “cross-linking” or strengthening of the collagen fibers that make up the cornea. This treatment may flatten or stiffen the cornea, preventing further protrusion. When good vision is no longer possible with other treatments, a corneal transplant may be recommended. This surgery is only necessary in about 10 percent to 20 percent of patients with keratoconus. In a corneal transplant, your ophthalmologist removes the diseased cornea from your eye and replaces it with a healthy donor cornea. A transplanted cornea heals slowly. It can take up to a year or more to recover good vision after corneal transplantation. While a corneal transplant will re-

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Additional tests may be appropriate to determine the shape of your cornea. These include: Keratometry. In this procedure, a circle of light is focused on your cornea, and the reflection is used to determine the curve of your cornea. Computerized corneal mapping (Topography). This procedure is used to take a picture of your cornea and generate a topographical map of your eye's surface. Keratoconus Treatment Keratoconus treatment often depends on the severity of the kerataconus symptoms. During early stages, vision can be corrected with eyeglasses. As the condition progresses, rigid contacts may need to be worn so that light entering the eye is refracted evenly and vision is not distorted. You should also refrain from rubbing your

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Sports Moore Hopes To Elevate KP Wrestling Program By ken Hamwey, staff sPorts writer President Harry Truman said “the buck stops here,’’ and Ray Moore is hoping the coaching turnover that’s hindered the King Philip wrestling program ends with his appointment. The Warriors have had four coaches in the last six years but the 27-year-old Moore, who was a sectional champion and state runner-up for KP, intends to bring some stability and normalcy to the mats. Moore took the head-coaching reins in midNovember and had to quickly gear up for his first head-coaching venture. “I expect the kids to be unsure of me and I know I have to earn their trust and respect,’’ said Moore, who has been an assistant at North Attleboro and Cumberland, R.I. “Their previous coaches all had different styles and the boys had to go through a transition often. I want them to buy into my philosophy

and that means being passionate about wrestling and competing with a winning attitude.’’ Moore’s goals for the Warriors, who last year were a .500 team, is to improve on a daily basis, be competitive in the Hockomock League and improve as individuals and as a team to be respectable in the sectional and state tournaments. “I hope to make an impact where our wrestlers have a hunger for winning and also learn good life lessons while on the mat,’’ Moore said. “Our seniors will have been in the program for four years and I want them to finish up strong and have success.’’ Moore, who works for Bunyan Tree and Landscaping, wrestled for four years at KP when Walter Lasky directed the team. He was a sectional champ, a state finalist in 2005 and a two-time Hockomock League all-star. He finished his career at KP with 109 wins, and during his senior cam-

paign he led the team in wins (44), most pins (30) and most decisions (9). After graduation, he enrolled at Rhode Island College and wrestled for four years at 184 pounds and also as a heavyweight. He helped the Anchormen post four winning records and he was a Division 3 league all-star (New England Wrestling Association). “I learned about wrestling from some fine coaches,’’ Moore emphasized. “Coach Lasky taught us how to be passionate about the sport and how to understand all the particulars. Carmine Colace, the head coach at Franklin, has been a positive influence and so, too, has Wayne Griffin, who is coaching at North Attleboro. All of them are outstanding men and great leaders for kids.’’ Moore, a native of Wrentham who now lives in Attleboro, will stress a style that involves being mentally tough, intelligent, quick, and strong. “I’ll coach in an aggressive

way to the boys achieve their goals,’’ Moore said. “As far as technique goes, I’ll emphasize basic holds and moves, takedowns and conditioning. I want us to be competitive with quality teams like Oliver Ames, Franklin, North Attleboro and Sharon.’’

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“I feel both emotions,’’ he said. “I know the skills needed for success but I’ll need to learn how to handle a variety of personalities. I want to get it right early on.’’ Moore, who also competed in cross-country and track while at KP, was attracted to wrestling because of its two-pronged na-

ture — competing as an individual and also for a team. “The spotlight is on the individual but if the individual shines, then that just translates to success on a team-basis,’’ Moore emphasized. “Whatever reasons the kids have for coming out, I’ll guarantee I’ll foster a winning atmosphere and help them develop attitudes that lead to success. My first head-coaching position will be a challenge but I’m looking forward to it.’’ Moore inherits some quality senior matmen and he hopes they’ll form a strong nucleus as the season rolls along. They include Austin Greenstein, Chris Pagharini, Joe Purdue, Charlie Edney, Joey Connor and Andrew Hayward. “I’ll be counting on this group for leadership and a winning effort,’’ Moore said.

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Sports KP Girls Hockey Looking for Breakout Year By CHristoPHer tremBLay In only its sixth year of existence, the King Philip Girls Hockey Team has had its share of tough times, but this season could be the year that the Lady Warriors turn things around and find themselves playing in the tournament. During the previous five years, KP has played in the West Division of the South Eastern Mass Girls Hockey League, but when the season gets under way this winter they’ll be playing in the East Division. Having only secured four wins last year, this is a much welcomed chance for the Warriors. “Moving to the East gives us a chance to be much more competitive. It’s no fun, nor does it help when you’re losing 10-0 to superior teams,” King Philip Coach Paul Lyons said. “I honestly think that we can go .500 this year and make the tournament; we may go one and done, but it’s an improvement. Making the tournament has never even been a thought in the past.” The Warriors will still face good teams like Sandwich and Scituate, but will no longer have to contend with the power houses like Franklin and Canton. While they will not go up against the cream of the crop of Massachusetts hockey, they will have to travel further to play their games. Other teams in the east will include the likes of Quincy and Martha’s Vineyard to name a few. In addition to the league change, King Philip will begin to have girls moving up in the ranks this winter. In the past, the Warriors have had to deal with a lot of girls picking up the game of hickey for the first

With no other goalie on the roster the Warriors would be in a hurt of trouble if Potts went down. “League mandates that someone would have to dress for the game. With no back-up I haven’t nor do I want to think about if she gets hurt,” Lyons said. Three other athletes that should have an impact this season will be sophomore Casie Curtin, junior Kat Jacobson and sophomore Molly Alfond, all three possess hockey sense and know the game. Curtin is one of the smartest players on the squad and knows where to go and how to play, while Ja-

time or those who never really played the game that much. Although no freshmen came out for the KP ice hockey team Coach Lyons and his staff will begin to reap the befits of the local feeder program grooming girls to play the sport.

Looking to lead KP into the state tournament this season will be the Warriors four seniors, three of which are captains. At the top of the list is senior tri-captain Danielle Hamilton, a true superstar on the ice according to her coach. The fourth year player is closing in on becoming the Warriors first female to eclipse the 100 point barrier on the ice. “Danielle is an individual that can single handedly win games for you. She’s a natural defenseman, but was moved to the forward position for obvious reason,” Lyons

cobson, who started playing hockey in high school, has improved her game by leaps and bounds and is now playing on the first line with Hamilton and Curtin. Alfond is a good overall skater who by trade was a defender, but Lyons is transforming into a forward due to her versatility and smartness about the game. Although she will become one of the better forwards, it’s going to take time for her to perfect it and make the adjustments. Rounding out the team will be sophomore forward Hannah Carr, junior Jamie Olean, who can fit into just about any role the coach needs; sophomore defender Sarah Glass and sophomore forward Abby Ray.

said. “She currently has 70 points through her first three years and is shooting to become the first in school history to get to 100 points. At the other end of the ice is another senior captain in defender Haley Anchuckaitis, a stud of a player that is not only tall with a long poke check, but has a great shot and is a force in front of the net. Along with Hamilton, they make up the core of the team and will leave big holes to fill come next winter. The other two seniors are captain Livvy Burns, a four year starter at defense and Ally Merritt, a first year forward who has never really played the game before. In between the pipes for a second straight year will be sophomore goalie Molly Potts. Unfortunately Potts is the one and only goalie on the KP roster. “She’s a good goalie that takes a lot of shots, between 40-50 per game, but she does her best to keep us in each and every game,” the coach said. “That’s really a lot to ask of her, it’s truly a thankless job.”

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Holiday Hoops for the Hungry At the suggestion of coach Mark Langelier, the fourth grade girls basketball team from St. John the Evangelist School in Attleboro, MA eagerly agreed to play an extra game against rivals Mercymount, with the idea that the game be a mission based activity for both schools. After approaching Mercymount coach Frank Feeney, both worked to establish the first annual Class of 2018 Holiday Hoops for the Hungry. The game was played on Sunday, December 8, 2013 in the Mercymount gym. In lieu of admission, the teams collected canned goods and nonperishable food items for local food pantries. Half of the collection was given by the Mercymount team to the Northern RI Food Pantry in Cumber-

land, RI. The St. John’s team donated the other half of the collection to the Hebron Food Pantry in Attleboro, MA. Both teams intend to make this an annual tradition, switching venues each year. The coaches are hoping to expand the games to include more teams from each school in future years. Mercymount Country Day School, a private Catholic elementary school (Pre-K- Grade 8) is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy-Northeast Community. Our 45 professional faculty and staff members are dedicated to the total education of the child on all levels: spiritual, intellectual, physical, and psycho-social. The school currently educates 455 students from 315 families in over 25 towns in

Northern Rhode Island and in Massachusetts. Founded in 1948, Mercymount is celebrating over 65 years of academic excellence. St. John the Evangelist School has been and continues to be incorporated into the longstanding educational mission of the Roman Catholic Church, within the Diocese of Fall River. As a Catholic, coeducational elementary school (K-8), the school opened its doors to the children of the parish in 1955. Today St. John the Evangelist School has an enrollment of over 260 students in Grades K-8. Over 88% of the students are from the St. John the Evangelist Parish. The remainder of the student body come from neighboring parishes and towns.

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King Philip DECA Thrives at the National Level for the 2nd Consecutive Year By raCHeL PaLumBo, ViCe President of PuBLiC reLations The King Philip DECA chapter is once again making Massachusetts proud on the national level. DECA prepares “emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management” at both the high school and collegiate levels. This year, according to the national DECA Thrive Campaign, there were three prominent things KP DECA focused on promoting: general promotion of the DECA organization, entrepreneurship promotion, and community service. This past week, KP DECA chapter advisor James Dow received confirmation that the chapter had qualified for all three national

DECA promotions. This awards King Philip three spots in the Thrive Academy implemented last year at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia later this year. KP is the only school in Massachusetts to qualify in all three areas for the second consecutive year. “I feel honored and humbled to be the advisor for this wonderful program,” said Dow. “King Philip DECA has been a successful program at the high school for a long time. I feel this is one of our finest achievements to date.” King Philip DECA would like to recognize Helena Diamond, Grace Davis, Shannon Fox, Ryann Massarone, Henry Carr, Jaime Buffone, Megan Connor and Molly Mallgraf for their hard work and dedication to the DECA Program.

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Calendar of Events January 1 Happy 2014 January 3 Baby/Toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall 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. January 4 Norfolk Christmas Tree Pickup. Email treetroop80@gmail.com to schedule a picture up or call 508541-4119. Fees are $5 for senior citizens, $10 for trees up to 10’ and $15 for larger trees. Call January 7 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Fundraiser on Tuesday January 7th…ALL DAY…6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Nicky’s Restaurant, 460 Franklin St. (RT 140) in Wrentham. Nicky’s will donate 10% of their sales to the Home Base program, a non-profit foundation that provides assistance to those suffering from PTSD. Special State Election for State Representatives The Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30. New members are always welcome to attend. This month the

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group discusses Ava’s Man by Rrick Braggt. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. January 10 Baby/Toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall 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. January 11 Gary Mirliss Blood Drive, KP Middle School, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. pancake breakfast, ice cream social and pizza. For more info, email GM.Memorial.Drive@gmail.com January 13 "Laugh in the New Year" with Laughter Yoga! - Learn simple exercises to help you lighten up about life and bring more laughter into it! Laughing strengthens the immune system, and helps with stress, depression and anxiety. There are no fancy postures and is appropriate for all ages and all physical levels. A meditation will be added at the end for relaxation leaving you feeling totally stressfree after this unique, uplifting experience. Please bring your water bottle. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers Bill and Linda

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Hamaker, founders of Let's Laugh Today. See www.letlaughtoday.com. All ages welcome! Registration is NOT required.,Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. 7 to 8 p.m. January 16 Great Decisions Discussion Group, Developed by the Foreign Policy Association, the Great Decisions Discussion Program is designed to bring millions of Americans together in study groups to discuss, debate and learn about compelling issues of the day. Prepare for the discussion by viewing a short video, read a few brief articles, then discuss and debate the issues that are of paramount importance. Group leader is Raphael Maliakal. New participants are always welcome., 7 to 9 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. January 17 Baby/Toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall 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. January 24 Baby/Toddler Playgroups, Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall 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. January 29 Foreign Film Night at Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd. 7 p.m. Film to be announced.

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Mike Hanley to Headline West Comedy Event Wrentham Elementary Schools Trust, Inc. (WEST) will be hosting its Annual Comedy Night on Friday, March 7th at Raffael’s Restaurant, Walpole. This year’s feature act is comedian Mike Hanley who was recently selected to compete in Comedy Central's nationwide standup comedy contest called UP NEXT with only 250 comedians selected from across the country. Yahoo also named Mike one of the Top 20 "Men We Loved in 2012" and he appeared live on the “Today Show” after a video of a 5-minute dance routine with his daughter went viral with over 8 millions views. It also has been featured on Good Morning

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tham Elementary teachers, funding important curriculum enrichment programs that fall outside current school budgets. The event will run from 7:00 pm through 11:00 pm and will feature food, comedy and an auction. Wrentham Elementary Schools Trust, Inc. (WEST) is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization responsible for raising

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Applewild Award to Local Pediatrician Sharon Parnes, a pediatrician and Wrentham resident, was presented with the Lavarack Family Alumni Award at ceremonies at Applewild School in Fitchburg on Friday, December 13. The Laverack Family Alumni Award is presented annually to an alumna or alumnus whose life has, in an exemplary way, embodied Applewild's mission and core values. Head of School Christopher B. Williamson highlighted the core values of respect, honesty, civic-mindedness, and compassion when speaking of Parnes honoring her for her “character, spirit and benevolent service.”

She graduated from Applewild in 1963, and after secondary school she graduated from Bennington College, followed by medical school at Brown University. Williamson cited Parnes for being a pioneer in her chosen field of medicine as well. “(Dr. Parnes) act(ed) as a beacon for women physicians in the early years of the feminist movement. Very self-effacing, Dr. Parnes might not call herself a feminist nor want to be credited with having been a trail blazer, but she is a perfect reminder of how change happens incrementally when individuals take on the challenge …of acting on their beliefs. She wanted to fully engage all of her abilities, and that led her…to be… one of only six women in her (medical school) class…. She still remembers how surprised professors were when she and others asked to actually see pa-

Parnes is a practicing pediatric neurologist in the Boston area with offices in Brockton and Cumberland RI. She was one of the Applewild “pioneers”, members of the first five graduating classes at the school, 1960-64.

tients as part of their early training. Originally interested in pediatrics, it was on such visit and seeing a classic seizure that Dr. Parnes became fascinated by how the brain works.” In her presentation to current Applewild School students in grades K-8, Parnes talked about what it was like to be a student at the school in the early 1960s. She reflected on the memorable teachers, the school’s family atmosphere, and especially that girls competed in athletics, an uncommon activity and opportunity at the time. She spoke about what it’s like to study the brain and to help children who develop problems with how their brain functions. She mentioned seizures, tics and ADHD as the most common issues she sees as a neurologist. She showed projections of the brain and what areas of the brain perform which

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By Jeffrey sCHweitzer 2013 is done, so 2013 tax planning is done too, right? Guess again. Although it’s true that most tax planning strategies are limited after December 31st, there is still a lot you can do to make the tax-filing season cheaper and easier. Maximize Your Retirement Contributions If you haven’t already funded your retirement account for 2013, you still have time. Contributions to a Traditional IRA (whether deductible or not) and to a Roth IRA are available until April 15th, 2014. If you are self employed and have a Keogh or SEPIRA, you have until October 15th, 2014, if you submit an extension of time to file your tax return. Not only will making a deductible contribution lower your tax bill, but your investment will compound tax-deferred. There are specific requirements and limits for each type of account so check with a qualified tax advisor on your specific situation. Estimated Tax Payments If you don’t pay enough to the IRS during the year, you may be looking at a hefty tax bill come April. It is possible that you might even owe penalties and interest on top of the tax. You could avoid any 2013 fourth quarter penalties on underpayment of tax if you submit a payment by January 15th 2014. Try not to over pay the tax however, because the IRS does not pay you any interest on the borrowed money called your refund. It is your money so plan accordingly. Organization of Your Records Having your records organized may not save tax dollars, but will make your tax season less stressful. Start by keeping your prior year returns and tax documents in the same place. Collect all of your receipts and documents that may have piled up during the year (hopefully you already have a folder or file called “Taxes” to get you started). When your W2s, 1099s or other tax documents start arriving in the mail, put them all in the same folder and group

Take Every Deduction You Are Entitled To Often times, taxpayers overlook deductions or decide not to take certain deductions because they feel too they are being too aggressive. In order to minimize the amount of tax liability, take every deduction you are entitled to. If your qualified itemized deductions exceed your standard deduction, file with the higher amount. Some well known items that you can itemize are home mortgage interest, real estate taxes and charitable deductions. Other lesser known itemized deductions that you may be

entitled to include job hunting expenses, unreimbursed employee expenses, and out of pocket medical expenses. If you are self employed, make sure you write off all of your expenses and be prepared to back these with receipts. One of the items self-employed individuals may be eligible for is the Office-In-Home Deduction. If you conduct business exclusively out of your home office, you may be eligible. File & Pay On-Time If you can’t finish your return on time, make sure you file Form 4868 by April 15th, 2014. You will get automatic six-month extension of the filing deadline until October 15th, 2014. On the form, you need to make a reasonable estimate of your tax liability for 2013 and pay any balance

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