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Franklin Education Foundation’s 17th Annual Trivia Bee March 19th
Local Teens Take Up Cause of Family Homelessness Family Promise Metrowest 5th Annual Walkathon April 12th Nationally, 40% of the homeless population is comprised of families. Mass. Coalition for the Homeless puts the number of Massachusetts homeless families at 3,000, and in the Metrowest alone, shelters are full, with 200 of these families being housed in motelsturned-emergency shelters in Natick and Framingham. Programs exist, such as Section 8, but all of those are backlogged, with waitlists.
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What’s a family to do in the meantime, especially if they don’t have relatives or friends who can take them in?
Get your teams ready! The Franklin Education Foundation’s 17th Annual Trivia Bee is coming up on March at the Thomas Mercer Auditorium at the Horace Mann Middle School at 7:00 p.m., and will include live music by the Franklin High School Jazz Band, a raffle table, and refreshments.
Family Promise Metrowest is the answer for some. Two young women from Franklin High School will be participating in the Family Promise Metrowest 5th Annual Walkathon on April 12th, at the Natick Common, Sammi Conway and Jamie Kennedy were touched by the cause.
Two local students, Sammi Conway and Jamie Kennedy, will assemble a team of walkers to help local homeless families at the Family Promise “I think it’s such a good organization, and I don’t Metrowest 5th Annual Walkathon on April 12th, at the Natick Common. think there’s enough attention to the fact that any fam- Family Promise Metrowest is a community effort of congregations, ily can be homeless at any time. These people went businesses, civic organizations and individuals that provide the physical from having a home to nothing. It’s in our community, shelter to families by converting their religious ed classrooms into which you wouldn’t think so. It can happen to any- bedrooms. These “Houses for Change,” are one way local families might help those in need. body,” says Conway.
Conway says she and Kennedy are in the process of planning some bake sales and book sales to raise funds
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Hockomock YMCA to Host Elizabeth Smart May 8th The Hockomock Area YMCA is pleased to announce that the Y will host Child Protection Activist, Elizabeth Smart on Thursday evening, May 8, 2014.
This event will be held at Foxborough High School at 7 p.m. with limited seating and is open to the public. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Invensys Foxboro Branch,
March 12, 2003 after being held prisoner for 9 months.
Due to the nature of the topic, the program will be open only to those ages 12 and over. Use of any video equipment will not be allowed. Sponsorship are opportunities available. Questions? Please contact Marge Kraskouskas, VP of HR, (508) 643-5239 or margek@hockymca.org.
Elizabeth will tell her personal story chronicled in her best-selling book, My Story. She and other abduction survivors worked with the Department of Justice to create a survivors guide, entitled “You’re Not Alone: The Journey from Abduction to Empowerment.” Smart’s personal story will inspire men and women to remain hopeful when faced with difficult situations in their lives.
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The abduction of Elizabeth Smart was one of the most followed child abduction cases of our time. Elizabeth was abducted on June 5, 2002, and her captors had controlled her by threatening to kill her and her family if she tried to escape. Fortunately, the police safely returned Elizabeth back to her family on
Through this traumatic experience Elizabeth has become an advocate for change related to child abduction, recovery programs and National legislation. Elizabeth triumphantly testified before her captor and the world about the very private nightmare she suffered during her abduction, which lead to conviction. Elizabeth is currently involved in the “Elizabeth Smart Foundation”, and she has helped promote The National AMBER Alert, The Adam Walsh Child Protection & Safety Act and other safety legislation to help prevent abductions. Elizabeth’s abduction and recovery continues to motivate parents, law enforcement and leaders worldwide to focus on children’s safety. She emphasizes vigilance by "every day" people and the belief that hope always exist to find every missing child. Elizabeth’s life now is a daily demonstration that it is possible to overcome extreme adversity, by not allowing your past to dictate your life's future.
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State Grants Benefit Local Water Conservation Projects EEA Announces Grants for Water Conservation in Ashland, Franklin, Medway Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rick Sullivan announced in January more than $1.1 million in grants to communities across the Commonwealth for water conservation and management projects, including over $222,000 locally in Ashland, Franklin and Medway. “Conserving natural resources and improving access to clean, safe and affordable drinking water are critical issues in these communities and across the state,” Senator Karen Spilka (DAshland) said. “These grants will help towns boost their water conservation efforts to best protect natural resources, while ensuring a sustainable, high-quality water supply going forward.” The grants are part of the EEA’s Sustainable Water Management Initiative (SWMI), which seeks to improve degraded water resources and maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems. SWMI grants support projects that will improve the handling of wastewater and stormwater, conserve natural resources and ecosystem habitats, manage demand for water in municipalities and improve the water supply. “Water resources are of great concern to residents of Franklin and Medway, particularly given
our proximity to the Charles River,” said Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin). “These grants will go a long way to enhancing water management in our area and the preservation of our waterways.” “I am pleased to see Franklin awarded this important grant,” said Senator Richard Ross (RWrentham). “It will go great lengths toward improving efficiency in water management in the community.” “Ensuring we have clean water is an essential function of government,” said Representative Tom Sannicandro (D-Ashland). “These grants are investing in clean water now so we have what we need 10, 20, 30 years down the road.” “In addition to advancing state and local water conservation partnerships across the region, this grant provides Medway with the resources to evaluate the source of water loss occurring in the town water system,” said Representative John Fernandes (D-Milford). “Identifying and correcting that problem makes more water available for new and expanded development, which creates more revenue for the town.” The following local communities were awarded grants:
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for her walk team. If anyone would like to donate to the cause, they can call Conway at (774) 277-2516 or email Future1stsis@aol.com. Judy Mongiardo, Network Coordinator for Family Promise Metrowest, explains that FPM was created around a model designed by a New Jersey woman named Karen Olsen, about 25 years ago, who saw growing homelessness among families with children. Olsen came up with the idea to employ space at churches, synagogues and mosques that had room in them that was not being used during the week. “Her vision was, let’s utilize this space,” says Mongiardo. “Couldn’t we turn these rooms into bedrooms, and these congre-
gations also have volunteers. A lot of people like me want to help. Couldn’t they provide meals, hospitality, clothing and other supplies?” Mongiardo says that her volunteers include retired teachers, CPAs and human resource professionals who can really help the families. Mongiardo adds, “Also, families needed more than hospitality, they needed case management to help the address the roots of their homelessness, so the second part was to hire professional staff.” Families, she says, could have a location to be during the day, in the day center. There are restrictions, however. Adults must be able to work, and those with substance abuse issue must prove they’ve been substance free. In the Metrowest, the day center is located at the Common Street
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Community Church in Natick. Forty-one local congregations, serve as both supporters and/or hosts, and each are less than a half hour away. In Holliston, for example, these include Christ the King Lutheran Church, First Congregational Church and St. Mary’s of Holliston, as well as Holliston’s Temple Beth Torah. “All their needs are met; they have food, they have clothing, they have medical copays and transportation to interviews,” says Mongiardo, “so that when they are working, they can save, and they are expected to.” In 2012, Family Promise Metrowest helped 10 families, comprised of 12 adults and 18 children, with the average age of children 7.6 years. The average length of stay was 139 days. According to Mongiardo, the group has helped families from Ashland, Holliston, Medfield and Framingham. “What we are finding, even with all the help we give our families, when it comes time to look for apartments they can afford, even if you earn twice the minimum wage at $16 an hour you cannot afford the “affordable” apartment in Metrowest. The average is $1,300. Especially if they’re a single parent
and there’s one working, what they can afford is more like $850 a month for rent,” says Mongiardo. For those working in even lower paying jobs than these, at minimum wage, full-time, $425 would be about what they could afford for rent. The state, she says, does offer rental vouchers for which people can apply, under which they can rent an apartment for 30% of their income, but “there are long wait lists for that,” says Mongiardo. “And that’s what we want to ask our legislators. What do families do who are struggling?” FPM, in fact, held a legislative breakfast aimed at addressing the issue on February 14th. “Even when (the families that come through our program) work two jobs, it’s hard. There’s very limited housing for them. You almost get penalized. Quit your job, and you can get services, but if you have a job, sorry. If you make $2,113 a month, you’re not eligible for any shelter, if there was shelter available, “ says Carole Brodrick, Family Promise Metrowest Community Development Coordinator. What’s more, many have to give up their car, if it’s worth over $5,000, to receive help, and that’s transportation to work, she says.
March 1, 2014 Brodrick adds, “We look at (the car) as a positive. Once you get that job and leave us, you have your car to get to work.” The organization is now working on getting funding for a transitional program for their families once they’ve found a place to live. According to their 2012 annual report, as family income increases and food stamps and child care vouches decrease, low and moderate income families can become stuck between making too much to continue receiving assistance, but not enough to make ends meet. “People have to qualify, but get 12 months of assistance from us,” says Brodrick. For more information on the program, go to: http://www.familypromisemetrowest.org/. The Walkathon is a family friendly event consisting of a threemile walk, a concert featuring children’s entertainer Stacey Peasley and her band, face painting by Colores Kids, Natick, arts and crafts and other children’s activities led by Bright Horizons Child Care, Natick and UCraft, Natick, raffles, prizes, and more. To register for the walk please go to: http://www.gifttool.com/athon/Ath onDetails?ID=1637&AID=2575
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“Every year we have more requests than we can pay for,” says Brady, “so every year we try to raise as much as we can.” Each individual grant has a budget cap of $2,500, and Brady says that since FEF was founded in 1997, the group has funded about 170 grants, totaling $300,000.
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Brady points out that the grants really run the gamut of subjects. For example, he says, “This year we’re funding the composition of the specially written musical piece written for the middle school symphonic band. The band will work with the composer and perform the piece at some point in this year.” Another project that was funded was “one simple one with a powerful impact,” says Brady. A teacher had an idea to purchase astronomy binoculars, so that kids learning astronomy in the class could spend real time observing constellations in the evening. Brady says the grants have “cut across the board,” supporting such projects as after school academic support groups in math and reading, music grants, artistic grants for murals in the new high school, a high school science career café, literary materials on audio books, visuals for health class, materials for rocketry and more. Brady, father of a 2nd and 5th grader, has been with the Franklin Educational Foundation since 2009. He describes himself as a relative newcomer to the group of about 7-9 members who typically serve on the committee. “At anytime, anybody who would like to join, we’d welcome them with open arms,” says Brady. “We’re always looking for new members.” More members, he says, would make events like the Trivia Bee and Casino Night a little bit less work, especially in terms of collecting raffle items for each event. He doesn’t complain, though. “The Franklin community has been extremely generous to us over the years,” says Brady. “Even in the down years of the economy, our donations dropped off a bit, but we were still able to fund $29,000 in grants last year.” The grants, says Brady, give teachers a chance to try out new ideas. If the projects are successful, the school district may decide to fund projects in the long term. “We were early funders of the
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Smartboards,” says Brady, noting that, with that success, Franklin later assumed purchasing that equipment. “People are able to receive funds for three years,” says Brady, “but after the third year, they have to find funding from a worthy source, or the school has to see the value and incorporate the program into their operating budget.” Brady says he can’t think of a project FEF has funded that hasn’t been successful or well-received. He credits a stringent review process for this. The FEF reads abstracts of upcoming grants applications in the fall and give reviews back to the teachers, so that teachers can rewrite them. “We try to award next year’s grants before the school year ends, so the teachers know that they’re getting them or not,” says Brady. The best part of it all, says Brady, is that the Franklin Education Foundation gets teachers “really excited about thinking outside the box on a diverse series of proposals.” For the Trivia Bee, Teams consist of three people sponsored by local businesses, civic groups and individuals. Please indicate whether you will send your own team or would like to sponsor a team of Franklin High School students. A reply by March 5th would be greatly appreciated. NEW THIS YEAR: BID FOR NAMING RIGHTS OF THE
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Sometimes, you need to proceed one base at a time There's nothing like seeing a home run light up the scoreboard, but games are often won by singles
and doubles that get runners in scoring position through a series of base hits. The one base at a time approach takes discipline, something that you can apply to your finances by putting together a financial plan. What are your financial goals? Do you know how much money comes in, and how much goes out? Are you saving regularly for retirement or for a child's college education? A financial plan will help you understand where you are now and help you decide where you want to go.
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to protect it. What can you do to help protect your financial future? Try to prepare for life's "what-ifs." For example, buy the insurance coverage you need to make sure you and your family are protected-this could be life, health, disability, long-term care, or property and casualty insurance. And set up an emergency account that you can tap instead of dipping into your retirement funds or using a credit card when an unexpected expense arises.
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Dean Offers Public Dance Master Classes Celebrates 50th Anniversary of The Palladino School of Dance The Palladino School of Dance at Dean College celebrated its 50th Anniversary with World of Dance with a series of spring semester master classes open to the public and taught by renowned dance professionals. World of Dance kicked off on February 13, 2014 with Theresa Howard, a contemporary dancer who has danced with The Dance Theatre of Harlem, and was a founding member of Armitage Gone! Dance. She has appeared as a guest artist with Donald Byrd/The Group and Complexions Contemporary Dance Company. The School of Dance will welcome Cirque Du Soleil dancers
with the Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Dancers include Shondra Weinberg, a Dean College alumna, who will teach Contemporary Modern dance from 4:00-5:30 p.m. and dancer Pom Arnold, who will teach Hip Hop dance from 6:007:30 p.m. Classes are $25 per person and will be held in the dance studio at the Guidrey Center.Shura Baryshnikov will lead a Contact Improvisation master class on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at PAS Studio from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. The fee for this class is $25. Shura is a dance instructor in the Brown/Trinity MFA Programs and at the Festival Ballet Providence School. Re-
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cent choreographic work includes Brown/Trinity MFA productions of Tango and Rhinoceros, A Christmas Carol for Trinity Repertory Company, and movement consulting for Trinity's Social Creatures. She is also a member of the Providence modern dance company Aerplaye. The final master class of the semester will be a jazz and tap class led by Jeff Shade, a pro-
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tégé of Bob Fosse, who has performed with Broadway’s Sweet Charity and Chicago. He is faculty of Harvard University, the Boston Conservatory, Marymount Manhattan College, and Point Park University. Shade has also appeared on numerous TV shows and specials, including the Rosie O’Donnell Show and Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. The class will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 3:00-6:00
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Senate Passes Unemployment Insurance Reform On February 6th, the Senate today voted 33-4 to pass legislation that will lower costs for businesses and support the growing economy in the Commonwealth. The bill introduces an updated rating table, puts in place a multi-year rate freeze and expands the seasonal employer exemption. The Senate’s bill expands the experience rating table to allow stable employers to pay lower rates and require negatively rated employees to pay higher rates, from $153.30 per employee to $2,337.30 per employee. The expanded rating table also increases the taxable wage base to $21,000 from the current $14,000.
In addition to a one-year freeze at Schedule E for 2014, this bill also freezes rates for 2015, 2016 and 2017. The rate freeze for 2014 will save employers a projected $421 million alone. The bill reduces unemployment insurance costs for employers by expanding the seasonal employer exemption to 20 weeks. Under current law, to qualify for certification a seasonal business must be in operation for fewer than 16 weeks or employ workers in one or more functionally distinct job titles for fewer than 16 weeks. Business owners will be allowed to collect unemployment benefits if they leave their com-
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The bill also authorizes the Department of Unemployment Assistance to participate in a federal program that allows the interception of federal tax refunds to recover benefit overpayments. The bill also does the following: Adds whistleblower protections for employees who testify about their employers’ defrauding the system; Requires the Department of Unemployment Assistance to hold at least one annual public hearing to receive input from
employers; Requires the Department of Unemployment Assistance to provide eligibility determination within 30 days; Prohibits crewmembers on commercial fishing vessels from being denied unemployment benefits if unemployment is the result of federal fisheries management restrictions; Clarifies language to prevent a company from shedding its experience rating by reorganizing or renaming itself; and, Requires all public contractors to certify that they do not owe back Unemployment Insurance payments. Senator Richard Ross (RWrentham) voted against this legislation intended to reform the state’s unemployment insurance system. While the bill sta-
bilizes unemployment insurance rates paid by employers over the next four years, Ross felt it did not include the reforms necessary to sufficiently reduce costs for businesses. The legislation passed in the Senate and will now be presented to the House of Representatives. “Massachusetts employers, particularly small businesses, continue to struggle with the high costs of conducting business in the Commonwealth,” said Senator Ross. “This legislation takes a step in the right direction by stabilizing unemployment insurance rates, but it would unfairly burden businesses that hire seasonal employees. I agree that this area is greatly in need of reform, however this legislation does not sufficiently address all sources of high costs for employers,” he stated.
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Are you interested in this year’s newest fashions? Looking for a new wardrobe or to update to your current look? Join the Junior Woman’s Club of Walpole (JWCW) for the 18th Annual Fashion Show. Tickets are on sale now. The Fashion Show will be held on Thursday April 3rd at Demetri’s in Foxboro (formerly Christina’s). Cocktail Hour begins at 6:30 and dinner is served at 7:30. Door prizes and raffles are offered and are always a fun part of the evening. Radio personality Lauren Beckham Falcone of WROR’s Loren & Wally Show has graciously volunteered her services to act as the
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the fun!! Great clothing, lots of raffle items, good food and lots of laughs with your friends… all for a wonderful cause. The price is $45 per ticket or a table of 10 for $450. Tickets are not available at the door. Order your tickets by emailing jwcwfashion@verizon.net or calling Marina at (508) 212-2582. A big thank you goes out to Walpole Cooperative Bank and Dedham Savings Bank for being corporate sponsors this year. Are you a local business owner and want to know how you could benefit from exposure to an audience of 300+ women who enjoy fun and fashion? Email jwcwfashion@verizon.net and ask about corporate sponsorship, advertising in the event program or other ways you can contribute.
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Exploring the Challenge of Watercolor Artist Spotlight: Brenda Hutchinson amount of time that goes into it.” With her “Palazzo du Cale,” Hutchinson used a unique technique to create the sky, pouring the colors on wet paper and letting them run, while keeping them from hitting the other portions. The result is vibrancy against the front buildings in the painting. Planning the paintings, says Hutchinson, is the fun part, in fact, and she’s learned a lot of techniques to keep up variety.
Brenda Hutchinson has been painting for many years. Although she began in oils, about 25 years ago she discovered the joy of watercolor, and she hasn’t looked back. “I think I just love the color and the transparency (of the medium),” says Hutchinson. “You can’t quite get that with oil. It’s a whole different medium from doing oils or acrylics or pastels. I don’t ever use white paint, and you really need to know what you’re going to leave white.” The artist says she enjoys the challenge of watercolor. In particular, she repeatedly mentions the challenge of negative painting.
Whites, she says, have to carefully be covered, because once the color hits them, “it’s too late.” All of Hutchinson’s paintings are different. The watercolorist says she really paints “on a whim,” composing still life subjects (sometimes right at her kitchen table) or painting scenes from sketches or photos from her travels. Sometimes, she says, she’ll paint for the theme of a show.
That’s not her preference, however, although the artist enjoys that the themes encourage her to explore new styles and imagery. “I kind of pick from nature or what I see,” says Hutchinson. “From photographs, I don’t use the whole photograph. I might use it for reference.” Hutchinson likes to experiment with different techniques. She captured the vibrant colors of her pansy garden on Yupo paper, creating a more vibrant run of color. The painter is particularly proud of one seashell painting she did, where she used a lot of negative painting. She carefully sketched her images, and then covered areas
where the white shell would be with paper towel and masking tape. In order to mimic the granules of sand, she used a splatter technique around those shells, but later, in creating sand inside the shells, had to carefully cover them once again. “If you never worked in watercolor, you don’t realize it’s very challenging,” says Hutchinson. “Where it may seem a simple painting, you might not realize the
The artist has taken classes at Mass College of Art extension program, Dean College, Danforth Museum School, the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and Plymouth Art Guild. She’s also attended watercolor workshops over years with artists well known in New England and nationally, as well as flown to other countries for courses. In fact, one of her paintings she created in a 2-week plein air program in Cesius, Latvia still hangs in the Exhibition Hall there. Most recently, she attended a 10day painting workshop in Venice, Italy.
Hutchinson says she doesn’t keep track of how long it takes her to complete a painting, but she does know that she can get lost in her art. “My problem is, when I get painting, I can paint for 20 hours straight,” she says. “You can lose yourself in it. Once I start, I don’t get anything else done.” In fact, Hutchinson says she can sometimes even forget to eat. The mother of two grown sons still has a lot to do, in fact. Although retired from her paralegal position she held for 22 years, Hutchinson still works 2 days a week for town of Franklin’s Design and Review Commission. A member of the Franklin Art Association, she also coordinates the art that will hang on exhibit at town hall.
In addition to the Franklin Art Association, Hutchinson is a member of the Foxboro Art Association, the Plymouth Art Guild and the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and has shown her work in Massachusetts, Maine and Rhode Island. She was even a member of the committee who chose “Hats Off to Franklin” sculpture at the Franklin Historical Museum, something she says was “kind of fun to do, incorporating ideas and history.”
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Franklin Art Association to Feature Watercolor Demo in March The Franklin Art Association was established in 1971 to provide a forum for the promotion of visual arts; for the preservation of the finest artistic traditions by means of exhibiting works, conducting classes, lectures, and sponsoring other activities favorable to artistic expression and to provide friendly exchanges among painters, photographers and those interested in the fine arts. Regular monthly meetings are held at the New Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., a large new building located diagonally across from the town common and across from St. Mary's Church (directions), from 6:30-9 p.m. with a business meeting starting at 6:45, the first Wednesday of each month, September through June. Meetings are free and open to the public. March’s meeting will feature Carole Berren ( www.caroleberren.com, a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and a very accomplished artist, teacher. Kelly will be demonstrating charcoal drawing with a live model. Members are encouraged to participate and drawing materials will be provided. Bring your own drawing support (a small piece of foam core, clipboard, etc.) For more information, visit www.franklinart.org.
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Albert McFadyen will bring American History to life in word and song as our 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt. McFadyen is the voice of FDR in Ken Burns’ “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”, and a credited contributor to Mr. Burns upcoming PBS documentary, “The Roosevelts”. Join him as he takes the audience on a trip down America’s ‘Memory Lane’.
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Franklin Historical Museum Celebrates Town Birthday, March 2nd The Franklin Historical Museum will celebrate our town's 236th Birthday on Sunday, March 2nd at 1 p.m. The town was incorporated in 1778 and took the name 'Franklin' in honor of the great statesman of the Revolution who had just signed the Treaty of Alliance with France just one month earlier. This statesman, and America's first foreign diplomat was, of course, Benjamin Franklin.
Town residents who share the same March 2nd birthday have been invited to celebrate their day at the Museum. Over 80 invitations have been sent to any and all town residents who share their birthday with the town of Franklin. All those in attendance whose birthday is March 2nd will be entered into a free raffle with a prize of $100. Cake, beverages, entertainment and balloons will be provided for the Birthday Bash
United Regional YPO Wraps Up Project Smile Campaign The United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO) completed an end-of-year fundraising campaign alongside Project Smile resulting in the donation of $75, collection of several boxes full of stuffed animals, and increased awareness for Project Smile’s efforts. Project Smile is a local charity that collects new and previously owned stuffed animals, coloring books, crayons, small toys and children’s reading books for police officers, fire fighters, and paramedics to give to children who suffer traumatic events. “We appreciate the effort that the United Chamber’s YPO made to raise funds and collect stuffed animals for Project Smile. We’re happy that the YPO chose to support our efforts to
help children who are victims of traumatic events.” Catherine Pisacane, Executive Director said of the YPO. The United Regional YPO is a regional civic leadership and professional development organization that holds networking events and career workshops. Every quarter the YPO sponsors a different local charity and splits the total of its networking event proceeds, as well as collecting donations the night of their events. For the 1st quarter of 2014 the YPO will be supporting The Julia Cekala Charitable Foundation. Event registration andadditional information can be found at YPO’s website – www.unitedregionalypo.org.
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Tri-County Celebrates John & Abigail Adams Scholarship Recipients Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School held a special breakfast for 59 of its students on Monday, January 27th to celebrate the students’ receipt of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship. The John and Abigail Adams Scholarships provide four years of free tuition to full-time students attending any University of Massachusetts campus, or any participating state or community college, beginning in the fall 2014 semester. These scholarships are awarded to students who achieve two advanced scores or one advanced score and one proficient score on the grade 10 English Language Arts and Mathematics MCAS exams. Their combined scores must place them in the top 25% of students in their graduating class in the district. The breakfast was held at Gerry’s Place, Tri-County’s student-run restaurant. Students enjoyed a full breakfast buffet that offered eggs,
bacon, sausage, pancakes and more. Principal Jean Mallon and the TriCounty administration were present to celebrate the students’ achievements. Each student was presented with a certificate of recognition at the breakfast. In order to claim this scholarship, the recipient must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least a year before he/she enters college, a citizen or permanent resident, a graduate of a Massachusetts public high school and accepted at a Massachusetts public college or university. The recipient must also complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit the Adams Scholarship award letter to the financial aid office and enroll as a full-time student. To keep this scholarship throughout the full four years, the recipient must remain a full-time student at a public higher education institution, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and complete the FAFSA each year.
Pictured, a group of Tri-County’s Class of 2014 John and Abigail Adams Scholarship recipients displays the certificates they received in recognition of their achievement.
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Circle of Friends to Feature Amy Black, with Girls, Guns and Glory Join us at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 1st at 8 p.m., when both Amy Black and band Girls, Guns, and Glory step onto our stage. Amy Black is a Boston-based singer/songwriter with storytelling and Southern tradition in her blood. In record time, she’s become one of the most sought after
acts in the East, sharing stages with Chris Isaak, The Courtyard Hounds, Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell and headlining at some of the region’s best venues. Last month she released a new CD "This is Home" with shows at Johnny D's in Somerville and The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. http://amyblack.com/.
For the past eight years, Boston’s rising stars Girls Guns and Glory have been making a name for themselves through relentless touring and the release of four critically acclaimed records. Now the hard-working band is refining their focus to the roots of rock ‘n’ roll with a twist of country on their fifth album, “Good Luck,” released last month. Girls Guns and Glory just took home Americana
Artist of the Year at the 2013 Boston Music Awards and lead singer Ward Hayden won for Male Vocalist of the Year. http://www.girlsgunsandglory.co m/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and
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Decorating Solutions for Small Spaces! “Economically scaled” – or smaller homes - can present big decorating opportunities. Bungalows, ranch-style homes, townhouses and condominiums offer the decorating challenge of using available space efficiently and beautifully. Just be sure you don’t short change your decorating tastes because your spaces may be a bit smaller! First of all, consider selecting furniture that is scaled to your room size. Smaller scaled furniture can make a small room seem a great deal larger. In a living room, for example, you may want to choose the cozy look of coordinating love
seats instead of a larger sofa and chair combination. Sofas with open legs take up less visual space—but be careful not to have a room that’s “all legs.” Balance your open legged pieces with solid ones, perhaps an ottoman or enclosed wood table. Staying away from large coffee tables and opting for glass topped tables are good options to consider because the eye continues to travel through a glass surface giving your room a more spacious feeling. Since pale, softer colors tend to recede, the lighter the wall and floor colors, the larger a room will seem. However if your room features a lot of natural light, you could actually be a bit more adventuresome with your color choices – and add a little more drama to
Coming Up at the Franklin Senior Center The Franklin Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill St. in Franklin and is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. For information on any of the following events, call (508) 520-4945. On March 26th, the Franklin Senior Center will present the film Going Blind and Going Forward, a film that looks at detecting, treating and coping with vision loss. The film will screen at 1 p.m., followed by a discussion about relevant services such as low vision therapy and new technology. Please call to sign up.
On Wednesday, March 12th, join the Franklin Senior Center for a trip to see Ronan Tynan, one of the Irish Tenors who will share his vocal and storytelling genius at Venus DeMilo. The cost is $64 per person and includes a corned beef & cabbage or baked haddock dinner. On Wednesday, March 19th, the Franklin Senior Center has a trip planned to the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, with lunch at Bella Roma, in Taunton, Mass. See contemporary crafts by artists who work primarily with their hands. The cost is $10 per person and includes admission and transportation.
your walls. Traditionally it’s common in smaller rooms to paint ceilings lighter shades than the walls. This actually helps to give the impression of visually taller walls or a higher ceiling. Patterned carpets or wall coverings with light backgrounds will also help give a smaller room a feeling of depth and visual interest. Adding a framed mirror, or even mirroring an entire wall, can visually double the room size. However, be sure to note what the mirrors will reflect. If it’s an eyesore, you’ll double that too! One of the many benefits of smaller rooms, is that you will always feel cozy and comfortable! So take a few of these ideas into consideration when you create the inviting, warm and expansive look you want in your own small space! Submitted by Shawn Strok “The Strok Design Team” @ Decorating Den Interiors
On March 26th, the Franklin Senior Center has a trip planned to Twin River, where visitors can enjoy simulcast races and slots. The cost is $5 per person for transportation only. To receive The Franklin Connection newsletter of the Franklin Senior Center by email, go to www.franklin.ma.us and click on “Subscribe to News,” enter your email address, check off The Franklin Connection and click on “Send my Request.” To receive a paper copy, send your name and address, along with your request to receive The Franklin Connection, to 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA 02038.
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Living Healthy Nutrition and Aging Go Hand-In-Hand Nutrition is important for people of all ages, but it's especially important for men and women over the age of 50, who can dramatically improve their quality of life by eating a well-balanced diet filled with vitamins and nutrients. Though that may seem like common sense, research has shown that men and women in this age group, who are often referred to as "Baby Boomers," are not necessarily as healthy as they may seem. While the baby boomer generation, which is generally regarded as those people born between 1946 and 1964, boasts longer life expectancies than any generation that came before them, some of that can likely be
chalked up to advancements in medical care, including a booming pharmaceutical industry that seemingly has an antidote to every ailment. But a 2013 study from researchers at the West Virginia University School of Medicine found that baby boomers are less healthy than the generation that immediately preceded them, tending to be more likely to have higher levels of hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol. While that news might be sobering, it's never too late for men and women over 50 to start eating healthier diets, which can reduce their risk of a wide range of ailments, including heart disease, stroke and osteoporosis.
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5 Foods For The Over 50 Crowd Men and women must alter their diets as they age. Portion sizes that young adults might have been able to get away must shrink when those same men and women enter their 30s. And as thirty-somethings head into their 40s, what's on the plate requires more careful consideration than it might have a decade ago. The same goes for men and women over 50, who must take steps to reduce their risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. One of the easiest ways to do just that is to eat healthy foods. The following are five flavorful and healthy foods tailor-made for the over 50 crowd. 1. Apples: Apples definitely qualify as a superfood, helping reduce cholesterol by preventing plaque buildup in the blood vessels and, as a result cutting an individual's risk of diabetes considerably. In fact, a recent study published in the British Medical Journal found that eating at least two servings of apples per week can reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes by as much as 23 percent. Apples also make for a great source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C.
2. Blueberries: Blueberries help men and women maintain healthy blood sugar levels because they are high in soluble fiber, which lowers cholesterol while slowing the body's uptake of glucose. And despite their relatively small size, blueberries contain more fiber, vitamins and minerals per ounce than any other fruit. 3. Broccoli: Though broccoli might not have been your best friend during childhood, you may want to cozy up to this powerful green vegetable now that you have cracked the half-century mark. Broccoli is loaded with vitamin C. A single 3.5 ounce serving of broccoli contains more than 150 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C, which can shorten the duration of the common cold. In addition, a 2013 British study published in Medical News Today found that broccoli may help prevent osteoarthritis, a degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone that is most common from middle age onward. A similar study from researchers at New York's Roswell Park Cancer Institute published in the same publication six years earlier found that
just three servings of broccoli per month can decrease bladder cancer risk by as much as 40 percent. 4. Fava beans: Fava beans are cholesterol-free and low in fat. Fava beans also may provide cardiovascular benefits and help men and women maintain healthy weights. Fava beans are considered "nutrient-dense," a term used to describe low-calorie foods that boast lots of nutrients, and are an excellent source of vitamin B1, which is important for nervous system function and energy metabolism. 5. Oatmeal: Another food that might never make youngsters' lists of their favorite foods, oatmeal is nonetheless a healthy option at the breakfast table. Oatmeal is loaded with soluble fiber, which can reduce cholesterol levels and subsequently reduce a person's risk of heart disease. Also low in calories, oatmeal can help men and women maintain a healthy weight. Those who find oatmeal a tad too bland for their tastes can double on their superfoods by adding some blueberries into the mix, making their breakfast more flavorful and more healthy.
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Living Healthy What Your Eyes Can Tell Doctors People who have been putting off eye examinations may want to call their opthalmologists to schedule an appointment. That's because vision checkups can do more than protect your eyes. By examining the eyes, doctors may have a window into health problems affecting other areas of the body. Researchers recently discovered a link between detected retinal amyloid plaques and the onset of Alzheimer's disease. While evidence was found in lab mice, autopsies of at least eight Alzheimer's disease patients have also shown amyloid plaques, which are known to interfere with memory and other mental functions, present in the retinas. Doctors at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif., are gearing up for larger studies of humans to determine if an Alzheimer's imaging technique can be perfected. Dementia is not the only thing that doctors may be able to detect through an eye exam. Jaundice in
the whites of the eyes may indicate liver disease, and early warning signs of diabetes may be detectable in the eyes. The American Academy of Opthalmology says the eye is the only place where doctors can see veins, arteries and a nerve without surgery, and eye examinations are increasingly being relied on to gauge overall health. The following are a few additional conditions that may be detected through the eyes.
Allergies Patients may be referred to an allergy specialist if they exhibit dark under-eye circles. While this can be a sign of aging, dark circles, sometimes referred to as "allergic shiners," also may indicate certain allergies. When clogged sinuses cause a blockage of blood flow in the nasal passages around the eye, darkness may result. This symptom in conjunction with persistent nasal congestion could be a sure sign of allergies.
High Cholesterol The presence of bumpy, yellowish patches on the eyelid, known as xanthelasma palpebra, is a warning sign of high cholesterol, which is often initially diagnosed during a routine eye exam.
Cancer Some cancer metastases can be detected during an eye exam. The presence of a bump or brown spot on the eyelid also may be indicative of skin cancer. Many malignant eyelid tumors are basal-cell carcinoma. If the spot is brown, it's more likely to be malignant melanoma.
Thyroid Issues When the outer one-third of the brow (the part closest to the ear) begins to disappear on its own, this is a common sign of thyroid disease. The thyroid helps regulate metabolism, and thyroid hormones are essential to hair production. Hair loss may occur elsewhere, but is much more visible in the brows.
Certain medical conditions can be detected early during routine eye examinations.
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Blockages in the smaller veins in the retina may indicate clogs caused by arterial plaque. This will show up as a retinal occlusion in a visual exam. If blood vessels in the eyes are blocked, clogged arteries may be present elsewhere in the body, so a cardiology workup may be ordered.
The inability to close one eye or to control tear production in that eye may be a sign of Bell's palsy. This is a condition of the nervous system that controls facial muscles, causing temporary paralysis in one side of the face. Sometimes Bell's palsy follows a viral or bacterial infection.
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Living Healthy Cataract Surgery: Which Implant Should I Chose? BY ROGER M. KALDAWY, M.D. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s naturally clear lens. Vision through eyes with cataracts is characterized as looking through a foggy window or piece of wax paper. Cataract development is usually a very gradual process of normal aging, but can occasionally occur rapidly. Although most cataracts occur in older adults, they can appear in children, in one or both eyes, often at birth. They look like a white or gray spot in the pupil. Many people are unaware that they have cataracts because the changes in their vision are so gradual. Cataracts are very common, affecting roughly 60% of people over the age of 60, and over 1.5 million cataract surgeries are performed in the United States each year. Advances in cataract surgery have turned it into a 10-15 minute outpatient procedure where most patients resume normal activities the next day. Over time, the cloudy lens (cataract) can prevent light rays from passing clearly through to the inside of the eye. The eye works a lot like a camera. Light
rays focus through the lens on the retina, a layer of light sensitive cells at the back of the eye. Similar to film, the retina allows the image to be "seen" by the brain. That’s why the typical symptom of cataract formation is a slow, progressive, and painless decrease in vision. Other changes include: blurring of vision; glare, particularly at night; frequent eyeglass prescription change; a decrease in color intensity; a yellowing of images; and in rare cases, double vision. Cataract surgery has evolved, and we can now not only clear the vision form the blurry film and the glare at night, but with the same surgery, correct the dependence on glasses to a high degree, enabling patients to see distance, near and everything in between with little or no dependence on glasses… This is achieved during the surgery, by placing a permanent implant inside the eye to help focus the light on the retina. So what implant to choose and how to make this choice? Implants are either accommodative/ multifocal (able to correct vision for both distance,
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FSPA Ballet Conservatory to Perform with Metrowest Symphony Orchestra Ballet Conservatory dancers from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will perform Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf and Benjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra with the Metrowest Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director Peter L. Cokkinias. The collaborative performance is part of the Hopkintonbased orchestra’s Young Artist and Family Concert, “Artists in Bloom,” to be presented on Sunday, March 9 at 3 p.m. at the Joseph P. Keefe Technical School Auditorium, 750 Winter Street, in Framingham. The program also features Aaron Copland’s Outdoor Overture, the local premiere of Ode – Moments in the Life of Orpheus, by composer Panos Liaropoulos of the UMass-Boston and Berklee College of Music faculties, and Maurice Ravel’s Tzi-
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A former company dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, Hartford Ballet and American Ballet Theatre (ABT), Cheryl Madeux has performed extensively throughout the United States and Europe. She was a finalist in the Paris International Ballet Competition and the Prix de Lausanne and was awarded a Presidential Scholar in Dance. Ms. Madeux is a summer faculty member for the ABT Young Dancers Program in NY and an examiner for the ABT National Teacher Training Curriculum. FSPA Ballet Conservatory dancers cast in Peter and the Wolf’s featured roles are Sam Evans (Peter) of Medfield, Shaina McGillis (Wolf) of Franklin, Mikaela Guidice (Bird) of Norfolk, Alli Tomsik (Duck) of Medway and Sarah Radford (Cat) of Wrentham. Steve Crowley of
FSPA Slates Summer 2014 Performing Arts Programs This summer the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will offer a series of workshops and oneweek camps, an eight-week session of voice, instrumental and dance classes, two ballet intensives and a SummerStage musical theater program. The summer session runs from June 30 to August 22, and registration begins March 3. FSPA’s annual SummerStage musical theater program features a two-week format culminating in an all-student, full-length production
of Legally Blonde. SummerStage is open to students in grades 3-12 and runs from July 28-August 8. Younger SummerStage students (grades 3-8) will be featured in a separate cast. Auditions will be held on March 1 and 3 or by appointment and are for placement purposes only; all SummerStage students will be cast in the production. FSPA’s roster of one-week performing arts camps includes Camp Pro Voice, Jazz and Tap Camp,
Choreography Camp, Broadway Camp and Acting Camp, as well as Little Gems Ballet Camp, Creative Kids Camp and Little Music School Experience for younger children. Creative workshops include Behind the Scenes, Rock Out, Up Your Game and Vocal Styles.
For musical theater enthusiasts in Grades 1-6, Broadway Camp teaches vocals, choreography and scene work, with a chance to showcase skills in a final ensemble performance. Acting Camp teaches character development and improvisation and culminates in a one-ofa-kind presentation.
Franklin will portray the Grandfather. One of the most popular scores used in children's music education, The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra introduces the members of each family of instruments – woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion. Hear the full orchestra, then brilliant variations on a theme written to spotlight each of the instruments, before the sections are brought together again for a dramatic fugue. Britten's masterful piece will be presented with choreography and staging by Clyde Nantais, an FSPA Dance Faculty member, to further enhance the audience’s experience of this beloved work. A former dancer with Boston Ballet, Clyde Nantais has taught at the Boston Ballet School for more than15 years. A faculty member at The Boston Conservatory, he was Ballet Master of The Boston Conservatory Dance Theatre. As a ballet master, teacher, choreographer and guest artist, Mr. Nantais has also worked with Festival Ballet of Rhode Island, Berkshire Ballet, Ballet Santo Domingo, Ithaca Ballet, Ballet Arkansas, Pioneer Valley For young beginner dancers, Little Gems Ballet Camp (ages 5-8) teaches basic ballet positions, vocabulary, floor exercises and simple steps. Tap and Jazz Camp (grades 4-7) combines age- and level-appropriate dance education with a creative summer experience. FSPA will also offer two Summer Ballet Intensives: Summer Session I for the Young Dancer Division from June 30-July 10 and Summer Session II for the Pre-Professional Division from July 14-July 24. For younger children, Creative Kids Camp will engage and entertain campers ages 5-7 with drama games, theater activities, singing, dancing and crafts. The youngest campers, ages 3-5, are invited to the summer Little Music School Experience with FSPA’s Little Music School Director Kim Rezendes. FSPA will also offer a series of 2and 3-day workshops. Critically-acclaimed R&B singer April Hall will
March 1, 2014 Ballet, and The National Institiute of the Arts in Taipei, Taiwan. He is Associate Director of the Boston Dance Company. FSPA ballet dancers showcased in The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra are Noura Sander of Easton; Lily Barney, Kendra Dombroski, Shaina McGillis, Sarah Metras, Emma Nicholson, Olivia Rondeau and Lauren Szczepanowski of Franklin; Jared Brouillette of Holliston; Ashley Rosenthal of Hudson; Kaitlyn Calnan, Haley Desjarlais, Ally Lynch, Alli Tomsik and Maddy Williams of Medway; Phoebe Dias and Mikaela Guidice of Norfolk; and Jenna McDermott and Sarah Radford of Wrentham. For more information about FSPA’s Ballet Conservatory program or recreational dance classes at the school, call (508) 528-8668 or visitwww.fspaonline.com. Ticket prices for the “Artists in Bloom” special family concert are $25 for adults, $15 for students and seniors, and $10 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased online at www.metrowestsymphony.org or at the door. conduct a Vocal Styles workshop for ages 13-18, introducing students to jazz phrasing, scatting and improvisation, as well as microphone and performance techniques. Rock Out, for musicians of all levels, provides students with the opportunity to jam with talented area musicians and learn from well-known Boston professionals. A performance skills workshop, Up Your Game, will focus on audition techniques, presentation skills and developing or improving an audition binder, headshot/resume and audition wardrobe. Behind the Scenes will introduce students to the many details involved in bringing a production to the stage, including an overview of the technical and operational aspects of producing a show. To register for performing arts camps, workshops, SummerStage, private lessons or classes, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668. For further information, call or visit online at www.FSPAonline.com.
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Purr-Fect Cat Shelter Fur Bowl 2014 Millis, MA – Come join the fun of FUR BOWL 2014, a bowling fundraiser to benefit the Purr-fect Cat Shelter. The FUR BOWL will be held Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Ryan Family Amusements, 1170 Main St. (Rt. 109) Millis. Bowling begins at 4:30 p.m. Bowler checkin and registration will begin at 4:00 p.m. Get together with your family, friends and co-workers and enjoy an afternoon of fun and help us raise much needed funds for the homeless animals cared for by the Purr-fect Cat Shelter.
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Franklin Sports Collin Spillane an Asset To Tri-County Hockey BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY As a freshman making the varsity ice hockey team, Collin Spillane found he had a bull’s-eye on his back when he and his TriCounty teammates took to the ice for the first time four years ago. Not only was he a freshman playing on the varsity squad, but his father was also the Cougar coach. “As a freshman, I knew that I wasn’t going to see much ice time, but a lot of the team thought I was there because I was the coach’s son,” Spillane said. “Things changed when I scored five seconds into my first shift and when I scored again on my second shift. I had earned their respect, as they knew I was there because I could play, not because my father was the coach.” Upon making the varsity team, Spillane had no reservations about not seeing all that much ice time. In fact, he expected it. However, after showing his teammates that he was the real deal, he made his way off the third line up to the first line as a center. Coach Mark Spillane knew that his son had talent and could play, but the Tri-County players didn’t know the type of skill, he had so he didn’t show any favoritism.
“Collin is a committed and dedicated athlete that pushes himself to be the best that he possibly can be,” the Coach said. “As a freshman, he sat on the bench a lot because he was the coach’s kid, but he bleeds blue and gold.” As a freshman in limited action, Spillane was able to notch 5 goals and 5 assists. Since his sophomore year, where he was a full-time starter, he has led the Cougars in
tender age of four behind his father’s encouragement. He enrolled in a learn to skate program and hockey followed soon after and it has been part of his life ever since. “Living in Franklin I knew of the tradition of the Franklin High School hockey team, but I was interested in shop programs,” Spillane said of his decision to go to Tri-County instead of Franklin. “I loved hockey, but Tri had shops, and although I knew the hockey team wasn’t on the same level (as FHS), I was willing to take the chance and help Tri-County get to that level.” In addition to having a rough start his freshman year because he was the coach’s son, Spillane doesn’t get to leave hockey at the rink, it goes home with him.
scoring. During his second year campaign he was able to increase his numbers to 8 goals and 6 assists and then put together one of his best seasons in his junior year notching 11 goals and adding 3 assists. So far this year, the senior has 6 goals and 5 assists leading TC once again in scoring. Growing up in Franklin, Spillane got involved with hockey at the
“Following a game, most kids just go home, but Collin has to come home with me,” the coach said. “Through the years he has gotten better with dealing with it.” “It was difficult at first. My dad could be hard on me during the ride home, especially if I got a penalty,” Spillane said. “But he would also congratulate me if I scored. He did what a good coach
Hoop Fever – It’s Catchy! The basketball season may have ended, but not for the 4th annual Hoop Fever Basketball Camp. This program, for boys and girls ages 8-13, has been well accepted in all our neighboring communities as a great opportunity for learning and enjoying basketball during April School Vacation. This year's camp will begin Marathon Monday, April 21st, in the late afternoon to allow for watching or attending the event. From Tuesday the 22nd to Friday the 25th, the camp meets from 8:30 to 1:30. That includes a break for lunch except on Friday when we have our annual Pizza and Award Party. The program is designed so that youngsters learn the game, play it in competitive situations and have a great time. Campers drill every day in the basics of the game; from dribbling to passing, from rebounding to defense, all designed to gain basketball concepts for better play and understanding the game. Games are 3x3 games, allowing all players to be part of every play. Everyone touches the ball and every-
one experiences the fun of playing! The staff are all coaches from the college level to youth programs. They take their work seriously and try to make all players appreciate and develop a love for the game. Steve Curley is the director of the Hoop Group, Inc. A Holliston resident, he is the Owner/Director of the internationally-known Red Auerbach Basketball School, now in its 54th season, as well as the All Cape Hoop Camps. The Program Director is Don Grimes, former Head Coach at Medway High School and currently a certified board official in two college leagues. Together with their staff, they bring a dynamic enthusiasm that generates to the campers making for a great week of basketball. Information on all the Hoop Group camps can be obtained either by calling (508) 429-7121 or online at www.superhoopcamps.com. Registration is limited, so sign up today and you can catch the Hoop Fever!
Collin Spillane had to prove his worth to his Tri-County teammates, leery because he was the coach's son. Spillane quickly proved his merit, however, and is part of Tri-County's best season in its 9-year history.
does, but still showed his tough side as a father.” Spillane, who is also a captain on the spring lacrosse team, is hoping that he and his Cougar teammates have a chance to play for a league championship this year. Currently, TC is having its best season in its nine-year history, so things are looking possible. Despite his love for the game of hockey, it will most likely be his last. Come the fall when he goes to college, he’ll be playing lacrosse – not hockey.
“Right now, the school I’m looking at doesn’t have hockey, so I’ll be playing lacrosse,” Spillane said. “I love both games just as equally, but if I had to make a decision to which one I would play in college (if both were offered at his choice) I don’t think I’d be able to choose right away. I would really need to think about it.” While he has the time to figure out where he’s going to go to college and what sport he’ll play once he gets there – the goal at hand is helping the Cougars to win as many games as they can and earn a spot in the state tournament.
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Franklin Sports Brown Gets Nod To Coach Franklin’s Baseball Team BY KEN HAMWEY Zach Brown is Franklin High’s new baseball coach, and if his mentors are the yardsticks to measure his future, then the Panthers program should continue to be successful. The 34-year-old Brown, who has been an assistant coach at Wheaton College for the last 11 years, has been associated with two top-caliber baseball men, and his father (Don) was the head football coach at Northeastern and UMass-Amherst before taking his
current job —defensive coordinator at Boston College. At Wheaton, Brown played for the ultra-successful Eric Podbelski then became one of his assistants. He also coached at Wheaton with Peter Pasquarosa, who formerly was Franklin’s baseball coach and athletic director. “I’ve always wanted to be a coach, and there’s no doubt my dad had a big influence on me,’’ Brown said. “Playing for and coaching with Eric Podbelski was a great experience. He’s always
displayed passion for baseball, motivates his players, has an evenkeel manner, pays attention to detail and believes in accountability. Coach Pasquarosa has a tremendous baseball mind and I relied on his advice as I mulled the Franklin post.’’ Brown’s background as a player and coach is extensive. A native of Hanover, N.H., he excelled at Plymouth (N.H.) Regional where he was a captain in football and baseball, became all-state in both sports and played on state title teams in both venues.
Married and the father of two, Brown is acutely aware that his transition to a head coaching post will involve some adjustments. “My experiences will guide me,’’ said Brown. “Baseball is baseball no matter what the level is and the fundamentals are the same. I want my players to respect the game, and I want to help them maximize their ability. I’ll emphasize balance. We’ll strive for good pitching and defense because that’s the root of good baseball. New Franklin Baseball Coach Zach Brown plans to emphasize school tradition and continued imNo walks and low provement, and he believes that, coupled with pas- pitch counts are sionate players who go the extra mile, will create keys. If we have success. speed, we’ll run. If not, we’ll rely on “I was a fullback and linebacker and I pitched and played first situational hitting.’’ base,’’ Brown said. “When I gradHockomock League titles and uated, I enrolled at Wofford Col- tourney berths no doubt are any lege in Spartanburg, S.C. But, coach’s goals, but Brown has a before I got to Wofford, I tore my basic tenet that will lead to those rotator cuff and just never could objectives. play at the level I was capable of. “At Franklin, I’ll stress building So, I transferred to Wheaton, which has expressed interest ear- on the school’s tradition, and I’ll emphasize that we need to imlier.’’ prove every day,’’ Brown said. “If Realizing his right shoulder was- we do that, then winning will take n’t the same, Brown became a full- care of itself and so will the contime outfielder and started for the ference standings. If my players Lyons his junior and senior years. are passionate about their sport and “I hit .319 as a junior and go the extra mile, then we’ll be in knocked in 26 runs,’’ Brown re- a position to win.’’ called. “I was a captain all four Franklin Athletic Director Brad years and was a two-time aca- Sidwell is pleased with Brown’s demic all-star in the New England selection. “Zach comes highly recWomen’s and Men’s Athletic ommended,’’ Sidwell said. “We’re Conference. I was a psychology looking forward to having him on major but I always wanting to our staff.’’ coach. I joined coach Podbelski’s Brown, who previously worked staff in 2002.’’ in Wheaton’s registrar’s office, Brown’s functions included re- now is employed at Stonehill Colcruiting, running practice, writing lege in the same capacity. A workout regimens, coaching third Franklin resident for the last four base and from the bench, and years, he admires the town’s enworking with outfielders and ergy in athletics and likes the bluecatchers. He was Podbelski’s lead collar work ethic he’s observed. assistant for six years. During “I’ve known about Franklin’s Brown’s stay, the Lyons won 10 success in baseball,’’ Brown NEWMAC titles, advanced to the noted. And I know coaches NCAA regionals nine times (winPasquarosa and (Dave) Niro. Both ning them twice), and competed in had excellent teams and I hope to the Division 3 College World Sesustain the outstanding programs ries finals twice. they built.’’
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Franklin Sports Hockomock Area YMCA Youth Sports Leagues Enrolling Season Starts April 12th The Hockomock Area YMCA is accepting registrations for sports leagues that support healthy lifestyles and instill a positive selfimage in kids. This spring, kids
will have a great time playing Soccer and T-ball with YMCA expert coaches and friends. Soccer players will develop and improve fundamentals like drib-
bling, passing and kicking. And in T-ball, kids will develop baseball skills that include catching, throwing and hitting. YMCA Sports leagues are run in a positive and structured environment to ensure every child has fun and thrives.Everyone plays and everyone is part of the team. Players will receive a jersey and end of season award. Don’t wait; call today to save $15 through March 23rd. FRANKLIN LEAGUES: Sat. - Soccer, age 3-10 morning | T-ball, age 3-6 afternoon To register, please call or visit the Hockomock Area YMCA today. Financial assistance is available to those who could benefit and is provided from The YMCA Annual Campaign. For more information, visit hockymca.org. Bernon Family Branch: 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin, (508) 5288708 | Sports Director: Kailynn Bateman (774) 235-2720, kailynnb@hockymca.org
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Franklin Sports Dean College Football Players Accept Offers During National Signing Day Three Dean College athletes accepted offers to continue their college football careers on National Signing Day this past February 5th. Dean’s offensive tackle Liam Porter signed to play NCAA Division I football with the Minutemen at UMASS-Amherst, linebacker Jason Sylva signed with the NCAA Division I Western Michigan Broncos, and wide receiver Tye
Richardson signed to play NCAA Division II football with the Valdosta State Blazers. National Signing Day, usually the first Wednesday of February, is the first day that players sign a binding National Letter of Intent for college football with a school that is a member of the United States National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
From left to right, Jason Sylva (Western Michigan), Head Coach Todd Vasey, Dean College President Dr. Paula Rooney, Tye Richardson (Valdosta State), Liam Porter (UMASS-Amherst), and Assistant Coach Matt Chapman.
Annual Tri-County Golf Tournament May 3rd New England Country Club Event Open to Members of Community The second annual Tee-Off For Tri-County Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 3 at the New England Country Club, located at 180 Paine Street in Bellingham, MA, beginning at 1 pm with a shotgun start and a scramble format. Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School invites members of the local community and parents of Tri-County students to participate in or support this funfilled day, from which all proceeds will benefit student activities. The funds raised during this tournament allow Tri-County to continue offering quality activities and extracurricular clubs to students at little to no cost. Golfers who would like to participate may sign up to play for $125 per person, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range, dinner and entry into a variety of competitions taking place during the afternoon. Registrations of less than four people will be combined into a foursome. Those who do not golf can get involved in supporting the tournament
as well. Parents, community members, and local business owners may become sponsors of the tournament. Sponsorship opportunities are available at the following levels: Platinum at $1,000; Gold at $500; Silver at $250; Bronze at $100; and Cougar at $75, $50 or $25. Sponsorships provide varying levels of reduced golf fees, advertisements in the program booklet, and the player’s, group’s, or business’ name displayed on the “Wall of Sponsors.” The deadline for registration is Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Tri-County also invites members of the community to donate items for auction or raffle at the tournament or to volunteer on the day of the event. For more information, please contact Fundraiser Chair, Kim Zogalis or Co-Chair Brian Rhodes at TriCounty by calling (508) 528-5400, or visit www.tri-county.tc and click on the Annual Tee-Off For TriCounty Benefit Golf Tournament link to download the Golfer Registration Form, Tournament Sponsor Form, and Item Donation Form.
Hockomock Area YMCA Kids Go to Community Clubhouse, Courtesy of TD Bank TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank ®, sent children from the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Bernon Family Branch in Franklin, MA, to attend the Boston Bruins game at the TD Garden on Tuesday, February 4th. TD Bank is proud to offer its TD Bank Community Clubhouse at the TD Garden. At each Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins home game, TD Bank hosts this program, which provides non-profit organizations all over Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire the opportunity to attend a Boston Celtics or Boston Bruins home game. At the game they are treated to loge seats, dinner, court and ice level access, and featured on the
LED Screen, NESN and CSNNE. “TD Bank remains dedicated to making a meaningful and positive contribution to the communities where we do business,” said Paula Warchol, VP Field Marketing Manager for the region. “We feel it is important to invest in our communities and feel it is great that this group has the opportunity to come to this event, which is a fun and safe way to spend the night. Supporting the group not only supports the community and organization but also lets families experience our brand.” The children in the before and after school programs at the Hockomock Area YMCA have the
unique opportunity to participate weekly in The First Tee Drive Program, provided by the Massachusetts Golf Association at its branches in Foxboro, Franklin, and North Attleboro. “We’re grateful to The First Tee of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Golf Association to provide the First Tee Drive program to our youth in our After School Programs. The curriculum instills life lessons, and a healthy lifestyle through the game of golf,” says Ed Hurley, President of the Hockomock Area YMCA. “And what a fantastic opportunity for our youth to experience a Boston Bruins game thanks to TD Bank. We are proud to be associated with such
mission-driven organizations that care about our community and providing opportunities for our youth.” “The First Tee of Massachusetts has been proud to partner with the Hockomock YMCA through various events and programs to help impact the lives of children. Whether it’s special events or summer & after-school programs it has been great to work with the staff
and children of the Y in hopes of introducing them to the game of golf,” says Joe McCabe, Executive Director of The First Tee of Massachusetts.“Both of our organizations provide quality programs for kids and being able to collaborate on these opportunities only strengthens our missions. Being able to bring kids to the Boston Bruins game as guests of TD Bank is a great opportunity to further our partnership.”
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Stony Brook Announces Its March Programming! There’s a touch of spring in the air at Stony Brook Turtle Trekkers: Saturdays, March 1st and 15th, 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: Blowing in the Wind/ Migration. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session Bird House Gourd Workshop: Sundays, March 2nd, 9th, & 16th,, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Create your own “gourdeous” handpainted gourd birdhouse! Learn about painting techniques as well as how to attract various birds with
different hole sizes. Select from two design patterns. You will clean, drill, prepare, paint and varnish dried gourds. No experience is needed for this class, and all materials will be provided. Fee: $68m/$78nm for all 3 sessions Romance of the Woodcocks: Wednesday, March 12th, (6:22 p.m.) or March 26th, (6:38 p.m.) Join us for a memorable evening watching the incredible displays and antics of this shorebird that gave up the shore. The male woodcock displays for nearby females by flying from his calling grounds in an upward spiral and then fluttering like a leaf back to earth while making a very distinctive “whirring” call. Upon landing, the bird begins a series of “peenting” calls in hopes of attracting that special female. Birchwold Farm in
Kids 5 and up. Fee: $9m/$10nm per child Winter Tree ID: Saturday, March 29th, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. What is that shrub with all of the berries? How can we tell a maple from an oak? This hands-on workshop will give us a great excuse to get outside for a kid-friendly game of identifying trees in the winter months. Dress for the weather. It can be unpredictable in March. Fee: $8m/$10nm per person Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at (508) 528-3140. Register by phone, email (stonybrook@massaudubon.org), fax (508-5533864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.
Wrentham is an ideal spot to view this magnificent show. We will meet 25 minutes before sunset at the Birchwold Farm parking lot in order to get into position before sunset. Bring a flashlight. Fee: $12m/$15nm per person per session Everything’s More Fun with Jell-O: Saturday, March 15th, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Join us for some experiments and crafts all using gelatin! Learn how to use it to make stickers, suncatchers and soap (yes, really...soap). It’s jiggly, wiggly and you can do so much more with it than just eat it!
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March Programs at the Franklin Public Library Join the excitement; join the fun! Regularly Scheduled Programs Mondays Move Along for ages 0 – 5 years old at 10:30 a.m. This thirty minute program features music, movement, stories, instruments, and other interactive activities to encourage social skills and promote early literacy. Parents and caregivers are welcome and encouraged to participate. No registration is required. Krafty Mondays for ages 6 to 12 at 4 p.m. A different craft will be offered each week. No registration is required. Weekly programs are as follows: “bugs on Wheels” Monday, March 3rd Get ready for Spring: Paint a bug, give it wheels, and watch it GO!
let’s go Fly…an Airplane!” Monday, March 24th We will be making wood and paper airplanes. Whose will fly the farthest? “Kaleidoscopes” Monday, March 31st No batteries are needed to make these magical kaleidoscope with spectacular patterns. Tuesdays Toddler Playgroup at 10:30 a.m. Take a break and enjoy some playtime at this informal morning playgroup. The library will provide toys, music, and books for children who are accompanied by an adult. Connect with other parents and let little ones interact with one another. No registration is required. story and craft for ages 3 to 6 at 4 p.m. Stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 3 to 6 who are able to attend "on their own." This program lasts around 45 minutes. No registration is required.
“st. Patrick’s day” Monday, March 10th We will be making hats and pins so that you will have plenty of green to wear on St. Patrick’s Day…the day when everyone is Irish!
Wednesdays terrific toddlers for ages 0 – 3 years old at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for families and children from birth to age 3. No registration is required.
“boomerangs” Monday, March 17th Get “krafty” with a boomerang and later you can play catch by yourself with this neat Australian toy!
Thursdays story and craft for ages 3 to 6 at 10:30 a.m. Stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 3 to 6 who are able to
attend "on their own." This program lasts around 45 minutes. No registration is required. This is a repeat of the program held on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM.
Use your imagination and build anything you like with our tubs of Legos! We have new Lego sets to put together and lots of regular blocks to use. No registration is required.
Special Programs silly science & Mystical Math For Students in 1st - 4th Grade Friday, March 7th from 3:30-4:30 p.m. These monthly programs are presented by Gina McGarrigle from Self Help, Inc. Community Partnerships for Children. Your child will participate in different experiments and answer a new question each month following the scientific method. Check online or with the library to see what topic you will be investigating this month!
istories Friday, March 28th at 3:30 p.m. Watch and listen to a story, sing a song, play an instrument, and do fingerplays. Using the iPad and projector makes it easy for everyone to follow along! Join us in iStories, our new monthly drop-in storytime. No registration is required.
“doggie tales” read to dogs Program For Students in Grade 2 & Up Wednesday, March 19th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Improve your reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog! Bring your favorite book or pick out one of ours to read. The dogs and their handlers are from Pawsitive Touch and are trained for one-on-one sessions. Beginning March 3rd, readers may sign up in person for a 15 minute time slot at the Library Circulation Desk or may call 508-520-4940.
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Teen Programs teen Advisory board (t.A.b.) Wednesday, March 5th at 6:30 p.m. Calling all teens: this is your chance to tell us what to do! Come help us plan teen programs, choose materials, and promote the library…we will provide the snacks. Membership looks great on job and college applications. Open to all in grades 6 - 12! teen book club Wednesday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m. Join us on the last Wednesday of every month for discussion, food, & fun! This month we will be reading The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desk for you to check out. Adult Programs coffee & craft Saturday, March 1st at 1:30 p.m. Come and enjoy a cup of hot coffee or tea while you make something to
wear and something to eat! Create a simple but festive St. Patrick’s Day pin as well as some delicious edible shamrocks. library book sale Saturday, March 15th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Stop by the library to explore our book sale going on all day with great deals on titles for everyone. Also, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, be sure to join us for a live string trio featuring classical music by Drew Ricciardi. bag sale Sunday, March 16th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Come fill up a paper bag with all the books you can fit in it for only $5.00! edible Perennial gardening and landscaping, naturalist and landscaper John root Saturday, March 29 at 2 p.m. Learn how to establish and maintain a variety of perennials, including trees, shrubs, vines, canes, and herbaceous plants, that yield abundant crops of delicious and nutritious food throughout the growing season with minimal maintenance. Admission is free. All ages are welcome. Franklin Public Library Meeting Room. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
CENTURY 21 Commonwealth Named Gold Award Winner by Cartus Broker CENTURY 21 Commonwealth today announced that Cartus Broker Network has named it a 2014 Gold Award winner. The Gold Award recognition is one of three Excellence Awards presented to Cartus Broker Network members for demonstrating exceptional results in customer service, cost management, as well as effective analysis and marketing of homes during the year 2013. “CENTURY 21 Commonwealth is honored to receive the Gold Award from the Cartus Broker Network, which recognizes our organization as an industry leader,” said Nick Patsio, Founder of CENTURY 21 Common-
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