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Dooley Wins By PatriCk CoLeman

voters had very little knowledge of his own views. "I don't think our positions on the issues were a determining factor because no one knew our positions," McCormick said.

Norfolk Town Clerk Shawn Dooley won the 9th Norfolk State Representative seat previously held by Dan Winslow. In a special election, Dooley won a three way race beating fellow Norfolk resident Edward McCormick and Walpole's Chris Timson. Dooley grabed 61 % of the votes, while Timson came in second with 21 % and McCormick had 18%.

Timson was focused on the positives after the campaign. "I've already won in many ways," Timson said. "The people we put together to promote this campaign, to run it...I couldn't be more proud of them. They couldn't be more proud of me. We ran a respectful, dignified race and that speaks volume about us."

“I was extremely blessed to have a ton of great volunteers working tirelessly for me,” Dooley said. “People came out of the woodwork and dedicated countless hours helping me get the word out.”

Dooley was the first to jump into the race declaring his candidacy the day after Winslow announced he was leaving the seat back in September. As the for-

Both McCormick and Timson congratulated Dooley on the victory. McCormick, a Democrat, credited Dooley's campaign and organization for the victory saying

Shawn Dooley with his children on election day.

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February 1, 2014

Surprised Stars Get Their Groove On By PatriCk CoLeman Preparations for the second annual Dancing with the Wrentham Stars charity event are well underway. The six Wrentham “stars” have been announced, the dancing lessons have started, and fundraising efforts have begun. The event, which raised over $60,000 for local charities last year, takes unsuspecting locals and places them in the unique position of being dance stars for one night. At the end of the evening judges will select the Best Dancer and the star that raises the most money for his/her charity is named the People’s Choice winner. The event is set for March 28th at Lake Pearl Luciano’s. Tickets are on sale February 8th, at Tavern at Wrentham, 263 Shears St., Wrentham, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and cost $50. This year’s female stars include King Philip Regional High School principal Lisa Oliveira, Wrentham Public Schools’ second grade teacher Kristin Pitman, and business woman and local mother Julie Sullivan. The male stars are Board of Selectmen Chairman Joe Botaish, local chef James Arsenault, and myself, Pat Coleman, the editor of The Wrentham Times. Here’s a closer a look at this year’s dancers.

Lisa Oliveira Twirling around a ballroom is not her strength according to King Philip Regional High School Principal Lisa Oliveira who would prefer a more traditional

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mer campaign manager for State Senator Richard Ross and Winslow he was able to get an organization up and running quickly. Dooley resigned as Town Clerk and was sworn in as State Rep on January 29th. He will also resign from Norfolk School Committee but not just yet. “I am in the midst of negotiating the Union Contract and do not want to leave the committee shorthanded for three months,” Dooley said. “I would love to stay as I am so passionate about the schools and we have made so much progress in the past four years, but I do not feel it would be right for me to be hyper focused on one town's schools when it is now my duty to support and fight for the schools in all six towns. Not that I couldn't do both, but I think it sends the wrong message to the rest of the citizens.” Currently, Dooley serves as an On-Call Firefighter / EMT with

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the Norfolk Fire Department. He has also served as a member of the Norfolk Zoning Board of Appeals and was the co-founder of the Wrentham Republican Town Committee. Prior to being elected Town Clerk, Mr. Dooley owned a small general contracting firm and worked in the financial services industry in a variety of different capacities. He is currently pursuing his Master of Public Administration at Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA with an anticipated graduation date of March, 2014. He holds a BA in Political Science from Auburn University and has earned both the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designations from The American College. Dooley is a Justice of the Peace as well as a member of the Massachusetts Town Clerks’ Association. He is active in the Norfolk Lions Club and chairs the Coats for Kids project every year. He serves on the Board of the Norfolk Elementary Schools Trust and is a member of the Norfolk School Building Committee. The 47-year old Dooley is married to CiCi Van Tine (Norfolk’s Town Moderator) and has four children; Caroline, Emma, Jack, and William. Prior to moving to Norfolk, Dooley and his family were residents of Wrentham.

After Dooley’s resignation as Town Clerk, Carol Greene, Norfolk’s Assistant Town Cleark, assumed the role of acting town clerk. She was responsible for managing the special town election since Dooley was a candidate. “It was exciting having my Town Clerk running for a state office. Shawn really did a great job keeping his run for State Representative completely seperate from his job as Town Clerk,” Greene said. “It has still been bittersweet wanting to wish him well in his run, but also knowing that if elected, he would be leaving here.” To make sure there were no conflicts of interest Dooley had no responsibilities in running the election for the town. “The only special step that was taken, was that Shawn stepped away from any and all aspects of the election,” Greene said. “We strive, with every election, for 100% transparency, as well as following all state and federal mandated election practices and laws. That attention to proper procedures serves us well in every election, but this one in particular.” Norfolk will need to elect a new Town Clerk this year at the May Town Elecitons. (This article originally appeared in The Norfolk Times, www.thenorfolktimes.com)

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Senator Ross Announces 72nd Citizens’ Legislative Seminar in March Senator Richard Ross announced the 72nd Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held on Tuesday, March 4th and Wednesday, March 5th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State House. He invites all interested constituents to consider this excellent opportunity to gain an inside look at Massachusetts state government. “The Citizens’ Legislative Seminar provides a unique view of the Massachusetts legislature,” said Senator Ross. “Participants will have the chance to experience many aspects of the legislative process, including participating in a simulated Senate session. I encourage any interested constituents to consider this excellent opportunity to gain an inside look at how the Massachusetts state government works.” CLS is a citizen seminar that seeks to better educate the public on the legislative process in the Commonwealth. Established in 1976 through a collaborative ef-

fort of the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, this two-day seminar includes presentations by Senators and staff on the day-to-day experience of Massachusetts legislators. Topics covered will include the history and process of the Legislature, the parliamentary role of the Clerk of the Senate and the future of the Massachusetts Legislature. The seminar will conclude with a simulated legislative hearing and Senate session. Participants will have the opportunity to utilize what they have learned and participate as “Senators” in the Senate Chamber to gain a firsthand experience of the legislative process. All interested constituents are encouraged to contact Senator Ross’ office at (617) 7221555 or Richard.Ross@masenate.gov by January 15th in order to be nominated by Senator Ross. Participation will be on a first come, first serve basis.

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Wrentham Will Always Be "Home" to the Browns By PatriCk CoLeman

fun times with the 4-H Group and our fellowship at the Congregational Church," she said. "We will greatly miss all of the sisters at the Abbey."

Famed Wrentham residents Scott Brown, a former U.S. Senator, and Gail Huff, a WGBH reporter, have packed up and moved. The couple sold and closed on their Oak Point colonial after living in town since 1986. "Wrentham is a small town with a very big heart and we will always consider it 'home'," Huff wrote via email. Huff's career in TV broadcast news is what brought the two to Wrentham. According to Against All Odds, Brown's autobiography, they needed a place to live close to Huff's job at WLNE, a Providence news stations. "We got a map of Massachusetts and I put my finger in between Providence and Boston," he wrote. "The town I landed on was Wrentham, and that was how we picked where to live." The couple raised their two daughters, Ayla and Arianna, in town and over time Brown moved into local government. Huff eventually moved onto WCVB-TV Boston and Brown's political career evolved moving from Wrentham Board of Selectmen, to State Representative, State Senator and then eventually winning a special election for U.S. Senate in 2009. Brown would lose that seat two years later to Elizabeth Warren. Ayla, the couple's oldest daughter, also found the public spotlight by first making it to season 5 of American Idol and later playing

She also praised the education her daughters received in Wrentham as well as the youth sports programs they participated in during their childhood. "Ayla and Arianna had the best school teachers and coaches in the world," Huff said. The busy family regularly dined at local eating establishments and turned to Lake Pearl Luciano's often to celebrate significant moments including a campaign rally the night before Brown was elected to the U.S. Division I basketball at Boston College.

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The connection between Wrentham and Brown was solidified during his first campaign for U.S. Senate when he said, "I'm Scott Brown. I'm from Wrentham. And I drive a truck." The line resonated with voters and

According to Huff the town holds many great memories, particularly moments spent with friends. "My favorite memories include time spent with our wonderful friends at the KOA campground in Wrentham, our many

Senate. "So many milestones were passed at Lake Pearl and so many laughs at Café Assisi," she said. "With my bad cooking skills, we couldn't have survived without Nicky's across the street and Town Pizza in the center [of town]." Political analysts speculate the sale of the Wrentham home is a step in Brown's efforts to return to the U.S. Senate. The couple owns a home in Rye, NH and it is believed Brown will make a run for Senator Jeanne Shaheen's seat this November. (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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workout than putting on heels and keeping time to the music. “On a scale of one to ten for dancing I am a negative twenty,” she said. “I have never danced before but have been told many times that I have zero rhythm.

When Wrentham Selectman Joe Botaish told his family he was a dancer in this year’s event, they were surprised, but like all his community activities they were behind him. “My friends and family were shocked at first, but they are very supportive,” Botaish said. “I never had a dance lesson before, but when I am relaxed I have been known to cut up a rug.”

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Joe Botaish will help get the turf field completed, she’ll do it. “I have been with KP for six years now and I definitely believe it is the best school in the country,” she said. “I officially bleed green and gold.”

Give me a few dumbbells, a treadmill and a tennis racquet and I am fine. I can even swing a bat pretty well, but dance…” Despite her shortcomings as a hoofer, Oliveira is putting herself out on the dance floor to help raise funds for the King Philip Turf Project. The Regional High School currently has a grass field that is in poor condition so a $950,000 effort was launched in 2013 to replace it with a turf field. If showing the community her lack of rhythm

To raise funds, Oliveira is looking for fundraising ideas from King Philip Music Association, KP Gridiron and KP Parents’ Network. She may start taking donations for music requests between periods and she started selling senior privileges to underclassmen. Senior privileges allow students to leave school early and start late if they have an open period. They can also go out to lunch. “If you want to come in late or leave early [it’s] $5 each time,” she says. “If you want to leave campus for lunch it’s $10. I hope some parents will get into the act and pay to

Having decent dance moves is one thing, but to execute an award winning performance is another story, and Botaish is paired with last year’s winning dance pro Meaghan McHale of Dance and Beyond Studios. McHale teamed up with Manny Barros to win the top dancing award. “Meaghan is such a motivator and has me making moves that I never thought I could do,” Botaish said. “If I dance well at the event, it is all because of the great teaching from my partner.” Botaish’s charity is the Wrentham Food Pantry, and he believes in it’s mission deeply. Growing up and attending Boston Public Schools, he saw people of different economic backgrounds and he often saw kids go without a meal. His parents regularly made extra just in case a friend needed some good food. It made an impression on him.“When I moved to Wrentham, I learned about the Wrentham Food Pantry through my neighbor Army Pepin and I saw the hard work he put into making sure the shelves were full and the place was clean,” Botaish said. “As time went by, I started to meet many of the volunteers and saw a group with a large heart and a philosophy that I was brought up on.” One of the events Botaish and the Wrentham Food Pantry have

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planned is “Zumba with the Star” at Dance and Beyond Studio on February 19th at 7 p.m.. He is also trying to organize all the Wrentham Stars to do a group fundraiser. “I hope to have some fun and exciting ways of raising money,” he said.

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Kristin Pitman Wrentham Public Schools’ third grade teacher has a reputation as a skilled educator and a pretty good athlete. She is also

James Arsenault She is working with the PTO to hold a Dance-a-thon at school. “Hopefully a lot of students will want to attend. We felt that this type of fundraiser went well with event,” she said.

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apparently not afraid to hit the dance floor. “My husband and I took ballroom dancing lessons prior to our wedding, but other than that I have not been trained,” she said. “I consider myself a freestyle dancer. I bust a move whenever I can.” She is also giving it her all during her rehearsals. After her first lesson she left with an injury. “I came home with a bloody foot that I inflicted upon myself,” Pitman said. “Let's just say I have a lot to learn.” Like the other dancers, Pitman has great support. “My family and friends are so excited and keep asking me when the tickets are going to be on sale,” she said. “They can't wait to come and cheer me on. I'm happy for that because I think seeing familiar faces in the audience will help.” Pitman will be dancing for Wrentham PTO and plans are underway for several fundraisers. There will be two restaurant nights at Uno Pizzeria in Wrentham. A certificate will be emailed to Wrentham Public School students and available on The Wrentham Times. If presented at UNO on January 29th or 30th up to 20% of the total bill will go towards Pitman’s efforts to raise funds for the PTO.

Anyone that has seen James Arsenault hard at work cooking at his restaurant James’ Breakfast and More, 850 Franklin St., knows he is definitely a Wrentham star. He has appeared on the Phantom Gourmet and even had a cameo in a Scott Brown political commercial. But it remains to be seen if he’s a dancer. “The number one question is ‘does James even know how to dance?’” he says. Arsenault’s training has gone well. He is clicking with Dance and Beyond’s Jillian Wojnowski, his dance partner, and they’re already hard at work on their routine. Like Pitman, Arsenault has had a few lessons, taking a ballroom class with his wife. “I have some moves,” he says. His charity is Wrentham Lions Club and he has started taking donations at the restaurant, having customers donate money and return a color-in lion picture that can be hung around his restaurant.. As far as the performance, he’s not nervous. “I am actually excited,” he said. “I am a little nervous about hurting either myself or my partner.”

Julie Sullivan When Wrentham Community Events launched Dancing with the Wrentham Stars, they undoubtedly envisioned a star like Julie Sullivan, a local with a big personality, a love of dance, and natural star power. At the very least, the folks close to her

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weren't surprised she was asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were all so excited for me and many thought that the combo of me and DWTWS was a given,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Someone who loves to dance and someone who doesn't shy away from the spotlightâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?

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The dance will be DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d by last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dancing with the Wrentham Stars winner Barros and will have an auction with many great items. To get a ticket to the event, simply donate $25 to support Sullivan in the event by going through Wrentham Community Events donation page. Sullivan is honored to be a part of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m] so flattered to be considered and so excited to be on this journey,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Pat Coleman Last year when Dancing with the Wrentham Stars was announced, I asked the organizers if I could attend a few of the practices to write a behind the scenes story.

While Sullivan loves to dance and had experience from her grade school years as well as being a regular at Zumba classes, learning a routine is a different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I walked into the first lesson feeling extremely confident,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldn't have been more wrong. When I am supposed to step left, I go right. When my leg should be bent, it's straight.â&#x20AC;? Sullivan added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until my lessons, I used to consider myself a pretty good dancer. Now, I'd call myself barely coordinated.â&#x20AC;? Her charity is the Wrentham Holly Club and she connects with how the organization actively raises funds for other local groups including Wrentham Public Schools, DARE program and the Wrentham Food Pantry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are planning a fantastic fundraising event on March 1st at the Franklin Country Club,â&#x20AC;?

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What was it like to take a nondancer and try to make him/her a competitive dancer in ten lessons? Unfortunately, it never worked out, but I was happy to cover the event and write about its success and support Wrentham Community Eventsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts. Well, the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organizers decided to one up my request and asked me to be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;starâ&#x20AC;?. Not what I was expecting. While completely and totally shocked about their request, I jumped at the chance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How often does someone ask you to do something so out of the ordinary?â&#x20AC;? I had to say yes. The reaction has been phenomenal. My wife Sheri was completely shocked. Once the laughter stopped, she thought it would be fun for the whole family. My children were excited too. My son actually guessed it and my daughter started handi-

capping the competition right away. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mrs. Pitman is going to win, Dad,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really athletic.â&#x20AC;? In the short time since the original announcement, there have been a series of amazing experiences. First, I've loved getting to know the creators of the event better. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re simply very dedicated, hard working people that want to help Wrentham. They did a great thing bringing this event to our town. Then, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to known the other â&#x20AC;&#x153;starsâ&#x20AC;?. They, too, are caring, fun people and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very proud to be part of this group. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all pulling for each other to do well. I feel like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all on the same team. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m dancing for Friends of Wrentham. It was a chilly rainy night when I drove over to Wrentham Developmental Center to discuss fundraising for the event, but I left with such a warm feeling because of the good work these individuals do. As I sat and listened to how the Friends of Wrentham raises money that directly impacts the quality of life of the residents at Wrentham Developmental Center, I was deeply moved. Thanks to Friends of Wrentham, much needed equipment, vehicles, and resources are purchased with one simple goal - improve the life of WDC residents, our neighbors. I left my meeting simply wanting to represent Friends of Wrentham well, help them raise much needed money and perhaps share their mission to a few more people. Eagle Brook Saloon has stepped up and dedicated Tuesdays to Friends of Wrentham until March 25th. We will also sell raffle tickets for a Bruins box and other prizes, and the Boston Red Sox have promised to bring the 2013 World Se-

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Stay tune for more updates on Dancing with the Wrentham Stars 2014. To vote for your favorite star, visit www.wce02093.org and click the donate button next to his/her name. (From The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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Electric Youth to Present Concert at Showcase Live Electric Youth (EY) 2014, the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will debut at Showcase Live, Patriot Place, in Foxboro on Friday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. Backed by the eight-piece Boston Show Band, Electric Youth delivers a fun, energetic evening of high-powered family entertainment. EY’s show features an extensive range of contemporary pop and classic rock hits fully choreographed to delight audiences of all ages. Hear the best of Aerosmith, The Beatles, Kelly Clarkson, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder and more. Selected by audition, the group is chosen for superior musicianship, stage presence, and triple threat accomplishments in voice, dance, and acting. This season’s ensemble of ten performers, ages 14-17, studies multiple dance disciplines, voice, and acting at FSPA. Some are preparing to pursue a career in the performing arts, while all are gaining valuable life skills through

their participation, extensive training and travel experiences with the ensemble. Electric Youth 2014 includes Madison Asgeirsson, 15, Kendra Dombroski, 15, Ali Funkhouser, 17, Graham Hancock, 17, Jocelyn Jones, 15, and Shaina McGillis, 15, of Franklin; Michael Fajardo, 15, of Hopkinton; Sam Evans, 14, of Medfield; Maddy Williams, 15, of Medway; and Jenna McDermott, 15, of Wrentham. The EY singer-dancers are backed by an eight-piece band of Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Van Morrison. “The band that tours with EY really raises the level of experience for our singer-dancers and audiences alike,” says Director Raye Lynn Mercer. “These musicians have performed with Alist entertainers, and the music is first-rate. The arranging team for Electric Youth, including several of the band members, writes custom arrangements for EY

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that allow the group to take classic songs and make them their own.” EY’s show band features Kenny Hadley on drums, Arnie Krakowsky on tenor saxophone, Artie Montanaro on trombone, Walter Platt on trumpet, Bill Miele on bass, Ken Reid on baritone saxophone, Mark White on guitar and Mercer on piano. Under the direction of Mark Poniatowski, musical arrangers for Electric Youth are Rick Hammett, Jeff Perry, Walter Platt, Poniatowski, Mark White and Ben Whiting. Choreographers include Mercer, Cheryl Madeux, Nick Paone and Kellie Stamp. Electric Youth has released five professional CDs and toured Europe ten times. The group’s 2013 debut in England and

France included performances at England’s Arundel Festival and professional theaters in Bristol, London, Wimborne and Windsor, along with four shows at Disneyland Paris, where the group performed for enthusiastic crowds of 1,500 in the theater venue that formerly housed The Lion King. Concert tours of Italy and Austria have included performances at such renowned venues as Sanremo’s Ariston Theatre and Vienna’s Konzerthaus, Musikverein and Schonbrunn Palace. EY has also headlined Fourth of July shows for U.S. troops and their families stationed in Italy at Camp Ederle, Camp Darby, and Aviano Air Force Base. The ensemble has performed on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, on Fox-TV and WBZ Radio,

and at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, Mechanics Hall, Smithsonian Museum Theater and the United Nations. EY’s music is available on iTunes and CD Baby. Electric Youth 2014 will tour Austria, Germany and Italy this summer. Ticket for Electric Youth In Concert at Showcase Live are $18 for Loge Seats and $28 for Premium Seating. For tickets, visit www.electric youth.com. Please call (508) 528-8668 for table reservations for larger parties. Doors open at 6 p.m. for best seat selection and dinner, featuring Showcase Live’s menu of distinctive cuisine and kidfriendly fare. For more information, visit www.electricyouth.com.

FPAC Family Concert Series Presents Ben Rudnick & Friends Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual, free Family Concert Series kicks off this season with Ben Rudnick & Friends on Sunday, February 2 at 1 p.m. at 38 Main Street in Franklin. Multiple award winners in family music (including seven Parent’s Choice awards), Ben Rudnick & Friends delivers fun for all ages, with an entertaining mix of their own upbeat tunes and original interpretations of familiar songs. A treasured

FPAC tradition for more than two decades, FPAC’s Family Concert Series continues with Mark Poniatowski Presents Jazz 4 Kidz on March 2 and Opera for Kids on March 23. All Family Concert Series events are especially geared to children in length and presentation, and provide young audiences with a fun introduction to the world of live music and theater. The perform-

ances introduce audiences of all ages to music of many genres and feature talented musicians in an engaging, entertaining and interactive format. The free afternoons of quality music are presented in an up-close and accessible way, and audience participation is encouraged. FPAC’s 2014 Family Concert Series is sponsored by Berry Insurance. For more information, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fpaconline.com.

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King Philip DECA Enjoys a Reflection on the Past By raCheL PaLumBo- ViCe President of PuBLiC reLations

Atkins for advice on public speaking and professional dress.

Former Massachusetts DECA association team officer Tom Eaten, chapter presidents Liz Arico and Shannon Porier, chapter vice presidents Tory Atkins and McKenna May and event coordinator Jess Sabino paid the current KP DECA chapter a visit on the Friday before Christmas Vacation.

Jess Sabino advised the senior classes specifically to take our last year in high schools seriously and strive to achieve success in DECA. She stated, “Do it for you, there are more reasons to work hard than there are to not.”

The KP alumni members reflected on their time at King Philip in DECA and shared how the program has influenced their future. They shared how DECA has helped them with life skills such as public speaking and professionalism. They shared their personal secrets to success as each competed at the International Level in DECA and junior and seniors listened intently. Savannah Tyo recounted on how DECA influenced her major while Tory Atkins illustrated how DECA has led her to success at James Madison University, where her peers can be found asking

McKenna May, Shannon Porier and Tom Eaten shared tips with the juniors and seniors to ensure KP DECA achieves success in competition this year. KP DECA is fortunate to have such a dedicated alumni network and their words of wisdom will surely be taken advantage of. King Philip DECA is currently preparing for the District Conference in January, the first step towards ICDC. They hope to advance all 107 of their members to the State Conference in Boston in March.

Carroll Hopes to Switch Boards By PatriCk CoLeman The Board of Selectmen will have a new member after the town election on April 7th. Michael Carroll has decided not to run for another three year term as a selectman, but that doesn't mean he has given up on town government. The long-time resident has pulled nomination papers for the Planning Board. "I would like to continue serve the town, but I think I can do more on the Planning Board," he said. At various times over three decades Carroll has held positions on the Finance Committee, Planning Board and Board of Se-

lectman. With the approval of a town charter that calls for changes to the responsibilities of the Town Administrator, Carroll believes he could have a bigger impact from the Planning Board rather than as selectman. "If the charter goes through, a lot of things the selectmen do now will be done by the Town Administrator," said Carroll. "On the planning side, the town continues to grow and, as we add people, we have to make sure that the character of the town remains healthy." From a Planning Board seat, Carroll believes he can protect

the characteristics of the town that people love. He also believes his experience in town government and as a professional working in different state and municipal roles will be an asset in preparing for the future of Wrentham. "What I'd like to see that hasn't happened yet is have all the of the departments, boards and committees come up with plans," he explains. "What are you going to accomplish in 5 to 10 years and plan for growth." Regarding his most recent term on the Board of Selectmen, Carroll was pleased with how its five members worked together and

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was satisfied with its accomplishments over the past three years. "There isn't any dissension on the Board," Carroll said. "Over three years, I continued to put out ideas for debate and discussion. Some were selected and some weren't." Nomination papers for Wrentham’s Annual Town Election on April 7th are now available at the Town Clerk’s office. Available offices are: Moderator (1) for 1 yr Selectman (1) for 3 yrs Assessor (1) for 3 yrs Planning Board (2) for 3 yrs Board of Health (1) for 3 yrs Fiske Library Trustee (2) for 3 yrs

Wrentham School Committee (2) for 3 yrs King Philip School Committee (1) for 3 yrs Wrentham Housing Authority (1) for 5 yrs Forty-eight signatures are required for nomination and are due by Feb. 18, 2014. Other candidates that have pulled nomination papers so far are two incumbents: Keith Billian seeking reelection as Town Moderator and Edward Goddard hoping to return to Wrentham School Committee. (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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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 5minute dance routine with

his daughter went viral with over 8 millions views. It also has been featured on Good Morning America, People Magazine, CNN, AOL, and countless websites, radio and television shows all over the world.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.WrenthamWEST.org or via mail, with checks made out to WEST and mailed to WEST, P.O. Box 852, Wrentham, MA 02093. WEST provides grants to Elementary Wrentham 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)

Rouse Steps Down from School Committee After eight years of service, Wrentham School Committee member Michelle Rouse has decided to step down. During her time on the board, the committee selected two superintendents, and she was involved in the formation of Wrentham Elementary School Trust. "I have loved my time on the Wrentham School Committee but

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as with every good thing there comes a time for it to end," Rouse said after her resignation. "I felt that time for me was now. I have great respect and admiration for the Wrentham Public Schools, it's staff, teachers, and the school committee. I believe with new superintendent recently hired and the current school committee the school is in great hands and the

community will continue to be well served."

"Michelle has been a valued colleague to me as a friend and supporter of Wrentham Schools," said Goddard. "She was involved in hiring Dr. Marsden and most recently Dr. Allan Cameron. Michelle was also a founding member of WEST. She will be missed and we thank her for her many years of dedicated service." (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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2007, WEST continually accepts grants, donations and legacies which it uses to maintain a standard of educational excellence in Wrentham’s Elementary schools. For more information on WEST, including projects that have been funded for the children of Wrentham and how to donate, visit www.wrenthamwest.org.

Norfolk Lions Chili Fest 2014 Save the date! The Norfolk Lions 7th annual Chili Fest will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 6 p.m. at St. Jude’s Parish Hall, 86 Main Street, Norfolk. What better way to beat the winter doldrums and warm the spirits than with a little chili? This year there will be six great area restaurants competing for bragging rights to Best Chili of 2014: Eagle Brook Saloon, Horse N’ Carriage, Mr. Dooley’s Olde Irish Country Pub, James’ Breakfast and More, Budabings 50s Café and new this year Commonwealth BBQ. You get to sample each chili and then vote for your favorite. The winner will be announced at the end of the evening. In addition to the chili, you will also be served mac & cheese, salad, cornbread, beverages and dessert. It’s a great meal and lots of fun for the whole family! Tickets are $15 for adults and $5.00 for children (under 10). Seating is limited, so advanced tickets are recommended. Tickets will be on sale at the Norfolk Public Library on March 12 & 13 from 3:30 to 7:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased by emailing Norfolklionschili@gmail.com. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Norfolk Food Pantry. So come on out to Chili Fest and feel the heat!

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Calendar of Events February 2 Step Back in Time Antique Appraisal Event- $5 per item (4 items max). 1 to 3 p.m. Proctor Mansion Inn, 36 Common Street, Wrentham. Advance payment required. 781-781-5041 or toll free 877-384-1861 for reservations. February 4 Join Ed Morgan for a sing-along with great music and dancing. A great time for everyone! Caregivers must remain with children. All ages welcome. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, MA. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. New members are always welcome to attend. The group discusses a wide variety of literature, including some non-fiction titles. The February book is Frozen in Time by Mitchell Zuckoff. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, MA. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. February 7 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. February 8 Tickets go on sale for Dancing with the Wrentham Stars, The Tavern at Wrentham, 263 Shears St., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 12 Join us for this special Valentine's Day tea party hosted by Cin-

derella! Refreshments will be served and children will have the opportunity to make a Valentine's Day card and a small flower bouquet. Everyone will go home with a party favor from Cinderella. Children are encouraged to dress up if they wish. Registration is required and a $5 materials fee will be collected the day of the event. Proceeds benefit the Junior and Teen Friends of the Library. Ages 4 to 8. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, MA. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

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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. Children’s Movie – Despicable Me 2, (Rated PG) – 98 min. While Gru, the ex-supervillain is adjusting to family life and an attempted honest living in the jam business, a secret Arctic laboratory is stolen. The Anti-Villain League decides it needs an insider’s help and recruits Gru. Free tickets will be available at the circulation desk beginning Feb. 1. Children must be accompanied by an adult and no one under 2 ½ will be admitted. Canned-good donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wren-

Free Divorce Seminar The Divorce Collaborative LLC, a Franklin-based law firm, is hosting a free seminar on February 27, 2014. The seminar will be conducted at The Residence Inn, Four Forge Parkway in Franklin, MA, at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about divorce process options, including mediation, collaborative divorce, and litigation; and topics such as child support, child custody, alimony, and property division. Additionally, presentations on avoiding financial pitfalls in divorce and mortgage refinance and buy-out options relative to divorce will be included. Space is limited, so please register in advance by sending an email to Melanie at mberge@divorcecollaborative.com or call (508) 346-3805.

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Why You Need a Will If you are over thirty years old and you do not have a will, trust, healthcare proxy, power of attorney, or living will yet, it's time to stop procrastinating. You probably own a house. You may have several children or grandchildren. You may have life insurance, family heirlooms, and some money saved for retirement. Undoubtedly, you have worked hard for everything that you have. So doesn't it make sense to ensure that, if anything were to happen to you, your assets and affairs would be taken care of pursuant to YOUR wishes? What if you die before you get around to preparing your will? You wanted to be an organ donor, but you never told anyone. You wanted to be cremated and have your ashes scattered at sea, but no one knows. You wanted to provide for your niece who is struggling financially and you wanted your wedding ring to go to your daughter. Instead, your niece inherits nothing and your ring is sold at an estate sale and the profits are divided between your children. No one likes to contemplate death or the possibility of years of illness or disability. The thoughtful creation of estate planning documents while you can effectively express your desires regarding the distribution of assets, care of minor children, and health care wishes is the best way to control your future.

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It is important to draft these documents with the assistance of a knowledgeable attorney. These documents provide you control over end-of-life situations and determine how and to whom your assets will pass. In short, these documents will give you the peace of mind of knowing that everything will be taken care of (the way YOU want them to) if anything should happen to you. Along with protecting assets and caring for family members, estate planning tools such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care proxies can reduce stress on grieving family members. Health care proxies and living wills designate specific individuals to act as your health care agent(s) and explain your end-of-life wishes when you no longer can. Health care proxies and living wills help families make tough decisions about medical care and ensure that YOUR wishes are adhered to. The last thing you would want to burden your family with is the difficult decision of what to do if you have been in a coma and on a respirator and the doctors have concluded that there is no reasonable likelihood of recovery. You have the ability NOW to make those difficult decisions for them, so why not memorialize your decision in writing?

Durable powers of attorney are also used to reduce the stress on those caring for elderly family members. Generally, durable powers of attorney allow you to designate a specific individual to handle certain matters on your behalf such as writing checks to pay your bills, depositing money into your savings account, collecting rent, or even selling a car when you are no longer mentally or physically able. By executing such a document, you enable your trusted family member to accomplish these tasks on your behalf without incurring the time and expense of petitioning the probate court for permission.

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Casanova Look out! We have an amorous feline on the prowl. Casanova has been searching far and wide for the family of his dreams and his quest has lead him to Plainville… Who can resist this handsome heartbreaker??? We certainly can’t and once you succumb to his charms you won’t be able to resist him either!!! Casanova has been neutered, combo tested negative and is up to date with his regular shots. If you are interested in meeting Casanova or other cats/kittens in our care waiting for a home, please call 508-695-4707 (leave a message if need be!). Paws of Plainville, Inc. is dedicated to helping the homeless cats in the local area. We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible and can be sent to P.O. Box 2236, Plainville, MA 02762. For more information, please visit us at www.pawsofplainville.org.

PET CORNER Two for Tea Tea for two and two for tea, tea for one can be so lonely so we have two kitties that you need to see!!! Who needs cream and sugar when you have this pair of sweet siblings. Lipton and Tetley are a little on the shy side but warm up quickly with a few scratches behind the ears. They would be purrfect companions for any tea time or coffee break so if cuddly kittens are your cup of tea then come adopt Lipton and Tetley!!! If you are interested in meeting Lipton and Tetley or other cats/kittens in our care

Lipton waiting for a home, please call 508-695-4707 (leave a message if need be!). Paws of Plainville, Inc. is dedicated to helping the homeless cats in the local area. We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible and can be sent to P.O. Box 2236, Plainville, MA 02762. For more information, please visit us at www.pawsofplainville.org.

Allan We had a trilogy of terror here at the shelter... terribly cute kittens that is!!! No need to worry about bad luck if you crossed the path of these black cats. They only bring happiness and hilarity where they go. Edgar and Poe have already started new chapters in their forever homes but Allan is still here waiting to be checked out. Everyone could use a little mystery in their lives so come meet this tiny terror and nevermore will you be searching for a new feline family member… If you are interested in meeting Allan or other cats/kittens in our care waiting for a home, please call 508-695-4707 (leave a message if need be!). Paws of Plainville, Inc. is dedicated to helping the homeless cats in the local area. We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible and can be sent to P.O. Box 2236, Plainville, MA 02762. For more information, please visit us atwww.pawsofplainville.org.

Tetley Ivy Ivy is a wonderful mom who gave birth to some of the most prestigious progeny in New England: Harvard, Yale, Columbia and Cornell. These little leaguers were born outside but their mom took very good care of them and now her term is over. Her kittens all graduated into their forever homes and now it is her turn… If you can provide the lap of luxury that this wonderful mom needs then come fill out an application; no SAT or PhD required!!! If you are interested in meeting Ivy or other cats/kittens in our care waiting for a home, please call 508-695-4707(leave a message if need be!). Paws of Plainville, Inc. is dedicated to helping the homeless cats in the local area. We are an all volunteer, nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible and can be sent to P.O. Box 2236, Plainville, MA 02762. For more information, please visit us at www.pawsofplainville.org.

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Sports KP Hoops Following the Plan By ChristoPher tremBLay Tim Clifford is in his second year as the King Philip boys basketball coach and with a year under their belts is hoping that the team continues to move forward with his plan. Playing in the Hockomock League doesn’t guarantee anything, but the Warriors are hoping to make the jump toward the top of the league this winter. “The Hock may not be as strong as it was last year, but everyone is

comparable within it. It’s a very good league and we’re proud to be a part of it,” the KP coach said. “Last year, being my first, I really didn’t know what to expect. You can scout all you want, but you can’t gauge teams until you actually play them. We only had five wins last year and could have had a few more, but this year we’re looking to be competitive.” Despite losing 5 or 6 players to graduation, the coach believes that the future of KP basketball looks

brighter. The squad, which according to the coach is a much more tight knit group, has already grabbed two wins (Seekonk and Framingham) in their first five games this winter. Although still early it has been senior Jim Layman who has lead the team in scoring (12 points per contest), while improving upon his passing. Much like his brother Jake, he is mentally strong and dedicated to the game. Seniors Tim Smith and Michael Pergola will join Layman as starters for the Warriors this season. Smith is predominately a three point-shooter, while Pergola will start at center. At 6’3” Pergola is a physical force in the paint that can not only score but grab those all important rebounds. As Pergola uses his brute force, Smith is using his shooting touch to help KP win games. “Tim is one of the first players that I’ve ever coached that is truly an excellent shooter. He practices hard to be that skilled shooter,” Clifford said. “He’ll see his minutes go up as the year goes on as it is becoming difficult to take him off the court when he’s producing.”

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The final two starters are juniors James O’Brien and Jorge Casado. O’Brien is a small forward at 6’4” while Casado is the team’s point guard. While O’Brien has done a phenomenal job on the boards for the Warriors, Casado is the conductor of the KP transition game and the team’s second leading scorer behind Layman. “James is a very athletic individual who has done a phenomenal job for us in the early part of the season,” the coach said. “You could argue that he won the Framingham game for us with his scrappy play.”

Another key component to the Warrior’s success will be junior back-up center Erich Ryan. The 6’6” center has been pushing Pergola hard for that starting position giving Clifford two solid, but very different athletes in the middle. “Michael is very tough and a fantastic rebounder, while Erich is much longer and blocks a lot more shots,” the coach said. “Erich’s sense of time allows him to block a lot of the shots that come near him. Frequently we will play the two on the court at the same time.” Two other Warriors to see action on the court this season will be junior Will O’Neil and sophomore guard Ryan Layman. O’Neil is very athletic and a hustler; he works hard and should continue to see time as the season continues. Layman found himself watching from the bench due to an injury, but has since returned and is picking up speed daily. According to Clifford, he is very capable of becoming that all around player. Rounding out the squad will be three juniors in Sam Genesky (point guard), Nick Dumont (guard) and Noel Keene (small forward). The trio has yet to see all that much action but could as the year progresses.

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Sports McEvoy Wins Warrior Award At KP Grid Banquet By ken hamwey, staff sPorts writer

great example. We want young players to be like him.’’

Chris Botte was selected for the Lineman of the Year Award.

King Philip’s football team, which finished its season last fall with an 8-3 record, now has a sixyear streak of winning eight or more games.

McEvoy is mulling offers to play college football at Springfield, Norwich and Mass. Maritime.

“John never complained when we opted to heavily utilize our running game,’’ Lee said. “He started 31 games and we won 25 of them. Also, John threw for 37 touchdowns and rushed for nine more during his career. He didn’t have flashy numbers last season but he made key plays to keep drives alive. John worked so hard in the off-season and on film to become a great quarterback.’’

Coach Brian Lee refuses to take any bows for KP’s superlative play, always directing any accolades towards his players. On Jan. 26 at Plainridge Race Course, 13 Warriors from last year’s squad received awards and the highlight was the presentation of the Warrior Award given to Brett McEvoy. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound inside linebacker, who has been King Philip’s top tackler for the last three years, was a captain who also played tight end and fullback on offense. He had 64 tackles and

The award for Offensive Player of the Year was given to tailback Joe Johnston and the Defensive Player of the Year award went to Owen Galvin, an outside linebacker and tight end. A senior captain, Johnston carried the ball 200 times, gained 1,300 yards and scored 78 points. The two-time Hockomock League all-star also was a three-year starter at free safety. Either Bentley College or Stonehill could be a likely destination for Johnston. “Joe showed he could drive the team with consistency and he made big plays,’’ Lee said.

Botte was a two-way starter who led KP in sacks (5) and tackles for losses (12). “Chris was a great pass blocker, exceptional in space and was dominant on both sides of the ball,’’ Lee emphasized.

his toughness and work ethic that he earned a starting job on special teams. The Special Team Award is given to a player who embraces the role of a special teams player, is willing to lead in an unsung fashion and encourages others to value being on special teams. Christian never came off the field. We asked him to do so much and he came through.’’ Academic Awards (highest GPA in their class) were presented to— senior John Dillon, junior Lukas Cepkauskas, sophomore Brandon Ziolkowski and freshman John Deluca.

Senior Eric Cote captured the Pop Warner award for Norfolk and Galvin was selected for the Pop Warner award for Wrentham and Plainville. “Eric started every game at center and played smart,’’ Lee said. “He was chosen because of his excellent work ethic. “Owen was a dedicated Pop Warner player. His coaches at that level said he was the hardest-working kid in practice, and although he wasn’t the biggest or fastest, he got the most out of his ability.’’

The Scout Player Award went to sophomore Steven Eaton and the

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also scored a pair of touchdowns. A two-time Hockomock League all-star, a Boston Herald allscholastic and a top-26 all-state choice, McEvoy won what is considered the most coveted award presented in the post-season. “The Warrior Award is given to a player who is regarded as the poster boy for KP football,’’ Lee said. “Brett displayed great tenacity on the field, he was accountable and his work ethic was exceptionally strong. Off the field, he set a

Galvin was second in tackles, had four sacks, three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 12 tackles for losses, and three forced fumbles. Also a senior, Galvin is considering playing at Springfield, Nichols or Fitchburg State. “Owen was exceptional on defense, did his job consistently and displayed a high defensive IQ,’’ Lee emphasized. Senior quarterback John Dillon captured the Unsung Hero Award and senior guard/defensive end

Special Teams Award was presented to senior Christian Flaherty. Eaton played tailback and cornerback and Flaherty was a starter on offense and defense but contributed on every special teams unit. “The Scout Player Award is given to someone who works hard in practice, accepts the role his coaches assign and makes his teammates better in practice,’’ Lee said. “Steven made everyone better and he impressed us so much with

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Sports Hockomock Area YMCA North Attleboro Branch Welcomes New Aquatics Director The Hockomock Area YMCA is pleased to announce the hiring of Edwin Fladger, named Aquatics Director at the North Attleboro Branch. Fladger brings more than 19 years of experience in the aquatics arena, both coaching and teaching swim lessons, all while focused on maintaining a safe pool environment. Having played NCAA Division 1 basketball and earning an elementary education degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Fladger began his career as a third grade classroom teacher. As a youth, he’d spent innumerable recreation hours at the Y and eventually assumed staff responsibilities in YMCA Camp and Aquatics Departments. He developed a love for the water and for coaching, and in adulthood it felt natural to go from working with kids in the classroom to teaching them at his beloved YMCA: whether providing the important life skill of knowing how to swim or helping youth find success contributing as a member of a swim team.

“It’s amazing to be able to do something I’m passionate about for an organization that I’ve loved since childhood,” says Fladger. “I’ve always known the Y to be an organization that stands for community, family,

World Series Trophy Coming to Wrentham The 2013 World Series Trophy won by the Boston Red Sox is scheduled to come to Wrentham Developmental Center on February 18th from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is welcome to stop by and take a picture with this piece of historical hardware that the band of bearded brothers won this past October. Bring your entire family, a camera and capture a bit of Boston sports history. A suggested donation of $10 will go to support Friends of Wrentham and count as votes for Pat Coleman in this year's Dancing with the Wrentham Stars. The World Series Trophy will be on display in the Wrentham Developmental Center Gymnasium across from Michael’s Deli on Shears St. Call Pat with questions, 508-203-1384.

and acceptance and I am proud to be a part of that.” Fladger sets his sights on bringing North Attleboro YMCA Aquatics to a new level. “My goal,” he says, “is to ensure

that everyone leaves a better swimmer, and with a smile on his or her face. For decades, people in our community have learned to swim at the Y, and I want that strong tradition to continue with even greater success.”

Fladger also coaches the swim teams at Bishop Feehan High School. Named head coach in 2012, he enthusiastically coached the women that year to a state title (a repeat from 2011), which the school followed in 2013, winning the third straight championship in as many years. Edwin and his wife Lisa are proud parents of two beautiful girls, Hannah and Jordan, and reside in Plainville, Massachusetts. The YMCA North Attleboro Branch is located at 300 Elmwood Street in North Attleboro; its aquatic center can be reached at 508-643-5229 or edwinf@hockymca.org. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. With over 33,000 members, half under the age of 18, their promise is to partner and collaborate with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. Their programs and activities emphasize the development of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body and are available to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay.

Norfolk Lions Youth Soccer Spring 2014 Registration Now Open! Monday, January 20th to February 20th Norfolk Lions Youth Soccer (NLYS) invites players age 3 (as of September 2013) through high school to register for their Spring 2014 season today. You do not have to live in Norfolk to join in the fun! To register, please visit the newly designed website at: www.norfolklionssoccer.com NLYS strives to keep their fees low and to encourage players of all abilities to participate. The final all inclusive cost is $94 for the first child, $73 for the second child, and $62 for the third child and thereafter. Late fees AFTER Feb 20th will be $42. If you have any questions, please contact the registrar, Reynolds Lee, atlionssoccer.norfolk@gmail.com or 508-528-8015.

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Camden’s Northern Expedition - About My Campaign My name is Camden Schweitzer and I have been chosen to be a Student Ambassador with People to People. I am currently a 5th Grader at Wrentham’s Roderick School in Ms. Frizell’s class; I play basketball for the KP Metro Travel Basketball team, I play softball for WYBSA, and I have been dancing at Dance & Beyond in Wrentham since they opened 5 years ago. In July 2014, I will be lucky enough to travel to Alaska for 11 days with the People to People delegation. I will be one of only ten 5th graders selected from Massachusetts to represent my family, my school, my town and the state. I am looking forward to learning about the Alaskan culture, experiencing some pretty awesome things, and creating some lifelong memories and friendships. Our delegation will be conducting a

few service projects with the Native Alaskans, studying glaciers in Denali National Park, heading on a whale watch with Marine Biologists and raising a sled dog puppy for a day at the Iditarod Training Center. This is more than being a tourist in a different city; this truly will be a learning experience! I have started my journey to raise funds and you can help me reach my campaign goal on #Fundly! You can donate as much or little as you want to. Check it out: http://fundly.com/camden-snorthern-expedition. You can also scan in the QR Code here if you have a smart phone. That will take you right to the page for making a donation. In addition to donating online, I am also planning some other great fundraising things this Spring. I am looking to have a car wash, a bake sale, collecting cans

gram. With more than 20,000 Ambassadors traveling annually, People to People Ambassador Programs continues to play a significant role in increasing global awareness.

& bottles and having a community yard sale. If you are interested in donating your cans and bottles or donating items for a yard sale in the Spring, please let me know. For 50 years, People to People Ambassador Programs have provided educational travel for students across the globe. Located in Spokane, WA, People to People Ambassador Programs is home to more than 200 employees who are dedicated to the design and delivery of each People to People pro-

Norfolk Awarded Fire Safety Education Funds Senator Richard announced that Norfolk was awarded $6, in grant funding through the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) and Senior SAFE Programs for the 2014 fiscal year. The funding will support fire safety education programs for students and seniors in Norfolk and Plainville. “The S.A.F.E. Program has a longstanding history of success in educating Massachusetts children about fire safety and prevention,” said Senator Ross. “With the creation of the Senior SAFE Program, I hope that we are able to build upon that success and reach

new populations with a high risk of fire-related injury and death.” The S.A.F.E. Program provides local fire departments with the resources to lead fire and life safety educations in local schools. Firefighters work closely with classroom teachers to teach age-appropriate fire safety lessons to students. Lessons focus on key behaviors, including Stop, Drop, and Roll; Crawl Low under Smoke; and Kitchen Safety, among others. In FY2014, the program will expand to include senior fire prevention training. The program will focus on educating seniors on fire prevention,

general home safety, and how to be better prepared in case of a fire.

Since the S.A.F.E. Program was created in 1995, the average annual number of child fire deaths has been reduced by 70%, falling from an average of 18 deaths per year to 5.5 deaths per year. Also during that time, 259 children have been recognized as ‘Young Heroes’ for utilizing the fire and life safety lessons they learned in the classroom in real life emergencies. The Department of Fire Services is looking forward to seeing similar positive results for the Senior SAFE Program. Please contact the office of Senator Ross with any questions or concerns at (617) 722-1555 orRichard.Ross@masenate.gov.

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Torchia Seeks Selectman Seat Deb Torchia is seeking a seat on the Board of Selectmen. Board of Selectmen. The eighteen year Wrentham resident has been involved with local government serving on the Solid Waste Committee and the Town Government Study Committee (TGSC) which exposed to her to the inner workings of the town. “In my tenure on the Town Gov’t Study Committee, I have very much enjoyed interacting with the residents and the town’s various departments, boards and committees,” Torchia wrote via email. “We worked together to find ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our town government. I’d like to help ensure that

all that good work doesn’t go by the wayside as it will greatly benefit the town, its employees and the residents.” The TGSC studied the overall operation of the town interviewing residents, department heads and town employees to help formulate recommendation to improve how to run the Town of Wrentham. The result was a Town Charter that was ok’d at the November Town Meeting and is going through the final approval process. Based on the committee’s efforts and Torchia’s professional experience as a business consultant specializing in operations management, she believes she can serve Wrentham well as a select-

man. “I feel that, as a selectman and with my knowledge of what other towns have accomplished (via my work on the TGSC), I can provide continuity and leadership as the town goes through this next evolution of improvement,” she said. Torchia believes Wrentham needs to be more forward-looking. “Currently, we tend to operate reactively rather than proactively when it comes to the needs of the town or to proposals for improvements or opportunities in Wrentham,” she said. “What we need is an encompassing vision for the town that guards and maintains its small town appeal and beauty while finding smart ways to increase

revenues and help share the tax burden rather than continuing to rely almost solely on residents’ property taxes.” Specifically, Torchia wants all the Town’s boards and committees to work closer together with greater “cross-pollination” and she wants to see a multi-year strategy developed where “everyone’s goals are all aligned and geared toward achieving the desired outcome.” In her view, Wrentham has many assets that aren’t being fully utilized. Torchia hopes to find ways to attract visitors to not just the Wrentham Premium Outlets but to our small local businesses, bring tourists here to enjoy the town’s picturesque historical New England qualities, and our open land and na-

February 1, 2014 ture trails. “We have farm stands and antique dealers already here,” she explains. “Can we attract artisans and craftsmen here? We have open land with nature trails. We already have all these lovely things and it would be great if we could promote them all in a unified way that showcases what Wrentham has to offer.” Torchia lives in town with her husband Richard and she works as an independent organization consultant at Torchia and Associates. The Wrentham Town election is Monday, April 7th. (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

Financial Resolutions for the New Year language. But when we make financial resolutions — resolutions that, if achieved, could significantly help us in our pursuit of our important long-term goals — it’s clearly worthwhile to make every effort to follow through. So, what sorts of financial resolutions might you consider? Here are a few possibilities:

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About 45% of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions, according to a survey from the University of Scranton. But the same survey shows that only 8% of us actually keep our resolutions. Perhaps this low success rate isn’t such a tragedy when our resolutions involve things like losing a little weight or learning a foreign

• Boost your contributions to your retirement plans. Each year, try to put in a little more to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plans. These tax-advantaged accounts are good options for your retirement savings strategy. • Reduce your debts. It’s not always easy to reduce your debts, but make it a goal to finish 2014 with a smaller debt load than you had going into the new year. The lower your monthly debt pay-

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ments, the more money you’ll have to invest for retirement, college for your children (or grandchildren) and other important objectives. • Build your emergency fund. Work on building an “emergency fund” containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses, with the money held in a liquid account that offers a high degree of preservation of principal. Without such a fund, you might be forced to dip into your long-term investments to pay for emergencies, such as a new furnace, a major car repair, and so on. You might not be able to finish creating your emergency fund in one year, but contribute as much as you can afford. • Plan for your protection needs. If you don’t already have the proper amounts of life and disability insurance in place, put it on your “To Do” list for 2014. Also,

if you haven’t taken steps to protect yourself from the considerable costs of long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay, consult with your financial professional, who can suggest the appropriate protection or investment vehicles. You may never need such care, but that’s a chance you may not want to take — and the longer you wait, the more expensive your protection options may become. • Don’t overreact to market volatility. Too many people head to the investment “sidelines” during market downturns. But if you’re not invested, then you miss any potential market gains— and the biggest gains are often realized at the early stages of the rally. • Focus on the long term. You can probably check your investment balance online, which means you can do it every day, or even several

times a day — but should you? If you’re following a strategy that’s appropriate for your needs, goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, you’re already doing what you should be doing in the long run. So there’s no need to stress yourself over the short-term movements that show up in your investment statements. Do whatever you can to turn these New Year’s resolutions into realities. Your efforts could pay off well beyond 2014. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located at www.edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers.edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.

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Paying For College May Now Be Less Taxing student for four years of college. The credit is equal to 100% of the first $2,000 of qualified expenses and 25% of the next $2,000, per student. The Lifetime Learning Credit covers any year of post-secondary education, with a maximum credit of $2,000, no matter how many students in the family are eligible. Both the American Opportunity Tax Credit and lifetime learning credits phase out for taxpayers with higher incomes. BY JEFFREY SCHWEITZER

Education Tax Rules Parents facing college expenses have several provisions in the tax law to consider. The benefits don’t apply to all, but there is something of interest for many families.

Tax credits The American Opportunity Tax Credit (formerly The Hope Credit) is available for certain tuition and fees, and it allows you to reduce taxes annually up to $2,500 per

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education savings bonds. Interest on Series EE and Series I bonds education savings accounts. issued after 1989 is nontaxable You may establish an education when used to pay tuition and fees savings account (previously called for you or your dependents. This an education IRA) with a nonde- tax break begins to phase out once ductible contribution for any child income reaches certain levels. under 18. The annual contribution section 529 plans allow individlimit is $2,000. Funds can accu- uals to set up an account on behalf mulate and be paid out tax-free for of someone else (say a child or qualified college expenses, includ- grandchild) that can be used to pay ing tuition, fees, books, supplies, college expenses. There are two equipment, and certain room and types of plans: board costs. The funds can also be

Prepaid tuition plans are designed to hedge against inflation. You can purchase tuition credits, at today’s rates, that your child can redeem when he or she attends one of the plan’s eligible colleges or universities. Both state and private institutions can offer prepaid tuition programs. Using tuition credits from these programs is tax-free. College savings plans are statesponsored plans that allow you to build a fund to pay for your child’s college education. Your contributions are not tax-deductible, but once in the plan, your money grows tax-free. Provided the funds are used to pay for qualified college expenses, withdrawals are tax-free. Qualified expenses include tuition, fees, books, supplies, and certain room and board costs. Private institutions are not allowed to set up college savings accounts. student loan interest deduction. Interest on certain student loans can be deducted whether or not you itemize your deductions. The maximum deduction is $2,500 per year over the loan re-

payment period and income phase out rules apply here as well. Other tax benefits. Most scholarships remain tax-free, nontaxable employer-paid tuition may be available, and education expenses related to your job still may be deductible. When you start examining your situation, remember that many of these provisions are designed so that you can’t benefit from more than one in any given year. We can help guide you through the maze and help ensure that you receive the maximum possible benefit. Jeffrey Schweitzer can be found at Northeast Financial Strategies Inc (NFS) at Wampum Corner in Wrentham. NFS works with individuals and small businesses providing financial and estate planning, insurance, investments and also offers full service accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, income tax preparation, and notary public services. For more information, stop by the office, call Jeffrey at 800-560-4NFS or visit online - www.nfsnet.com.

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The majority of buyers will start their real estate search online with Google.com. The keywords that a buyer will write in the google box will result in a full page of titles on the “results page” of a Google search. The goal of every online marketer is to capture the majority of those titles for keywords that apply to their business. It’s a challenge to accomplish, but if it’s done properly and with guidance from the right guru, one becomes accomplished at this task. The ultimate goal is have all 10 titles that refer to each listing a real estate agent has secured. The task of pushing the syndication companies to the second

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