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Patience, Persistence and a Little Help Medway High School to from Mother Nature Perform Little Millis Outdoor Pursuits Class Builds Successful Outdoor Rink Shop of Horrors Over 50 Students Involved in Production March 13th, 14th and 15th BY J.D. O’GARA
With the cold weather comes success, finally, for the Millis Outdoor Pursuits class. The students had attempted to build ice rinks for a couple of years, but Mother Nature didn’t play along, until this year.
A couple of years ago, students did the work, but the weather didn’t cooperate. This February, however, the outdoor ice rink project, put together by Millis High School Outdoor Pursuits class, under the direction of their teacher, Scott Kendrick, became a successful open
rink, much to the delight of Millis residents. “The ice rink project was originally designed to be a leadership and community service project, as a way to give back to the school and local community,” says
Kendrick. The teacher explains that students have to make detailed plans, including designing architectural drawings, calculating slope, deciphering hydraulic calculations (basic engineering), and calculating costs to build the rinks. They then have to collect their materials, organize themselves into working teams, and implement their plans during the construction phase. Lastly, they have to prepare and maintain the rinks once they are built and frozen.
The Medway High School will present performances of Little Shop of Horrors on Thursday, March 13, Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m., with reserved seating sold at $12 a ticket. This popular musical production was written by Howard Ashman with music by Alan Menken, and based on the 1960’s film by Roger Corman and screenplay by Charles Griffith. The performances will be held in the Dr. Arthur L. Bettencourt Auditorium at Medway High School, 88 Summer St. in Medway. It’s a fun campy musical about a plant that eats people,” says Spencer Christie, teacher and director. “The plant is the Audrey II named in honor of Seymour’s love interest, the Audrey I.” Christie, who will be directing this musical for the first time, said he chose both this and the other school drama as “two works that will contrast each other, but complement each other as a whole.”
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According to Kendrick, each Outdoor Pursuits class has built a 30’ by 90’ foot rink that holds approximately 9,000 gallons of water. The total cost of the construction this year was approximately$1,500 for all three rinks (which was money raised by the Outdoor Pursuits fundraising activ-
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ities). Despite uncooperative weather in past year, says Kendrick “we continued to build the rinks year after year … to teach our student resiliency, perseverance, and conscientiousness. It has been our way to teach our students to learn from their past mistakes, to not give up, and to make changes to find success. This year was the first year we have had 3 successful rinks, and we are glad we have continued the project.”
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Little Shop, he says, is “fun and little bit lighter, with a great score. It’s campy. For the kids, I thought it would be a great experience, a change from some of the stuff they’ve done in past years. It’s more contemporary, but a really fun, timeless show.” One new, exciting feature of the show will be that it includes a student orchestra pit. “We’re having a student-run musical band, which is kind of unique to the area,” says Christie. He adds that the band does have a faculty advisor, but the music will all be produced by students. Dan Yates, a 16-year-old junior, plays Seymour. “This is my first big role,” says Yates, who good-naturedly jokes, “The fun thing is Seymour is really a nerd, and I fit into that role pretty well.” Yates says that this production is a lot of fun because there’s “something for everyone. You can be a singer if you want to sing, a dancer if you want to dance and an actor if you want to act. Light on dancing was good for me!” Yates adds that some of his best friends are in the cast, and that “we have quite a talented group of people.” Emily Kealey, 16, a sophomore, plays “Audrey.” She says she’s excited to have a big singing role. “I would probably say that the singing is my favorite part. I really do enjoy it.” Kealey has been in just one other Medway musical, and she dances outside of school. Audrey’s namesake, the Audrey II, a role usually reserved for a male, is actually being played by 15-year-old female Maddy Olson. “I like this role,” says Olson. I think it’s kind of cool and unique.” Olson has played in a number of musicals, but has never had a lead role. Like Kealey, the singing is her favorite part. She’s looking forward to revealing herself at curtain call.
“It will be kind of cool seeing their reaction,” she says. Sophomore Luc Lafayette, 16, plays Mushnik. He’s enjoying playing the character of the greedy shop owner. “It’s kind of different from my personality. He seems like a very angry person, and I’m very happy go lucky. It’s interesting to play that sort of a role.” Christie notes that a lot of students have been drawn into the play, many who haven’t acted before. In total, over 50 Medway High School students are involved in the production as cast members, dance ensemble, production crew and pit band. The entire cast list is as follows: Ronnettes: Alyssa Whitaker, Briana Parrella, Victoria Schult Audrey: Emily Kealey Seymour: Daniel Yates Orin: Cam Swan Mushnik: Luc Lafayette Audrey II: Maddy Olson
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Shamrock Shuffle to Benefit MEPTO March 15th (88 Summer Street)—is now open at www.racewire.com/shamrockshuffle. Last year, nearly 550 runners and walkers from Medway and beyond turned out for the race, raising a record $10,000 in support of activities, enrichment
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Newly Elected Shawn Dooley Receives Committee Appointments The Massachusetts House of Representatives voted unanimously to appoint newly elected State Representative Shawn Dooley (9th Norfolk) to the Joint Committee on Education as well as the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. “I am very honored that Representative Jones (House Minority Leader) has placed his faith in me by assigning me to such important Committees. I am particularly excited to be on the Education Committee as the challenges facing our State in this area are of the utmost importance. Time is critical to act to ensure our children are ready to compete on the global stage with every advantage we can provide. I would like to thank Representative
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In addition, Representative Dooley has been tapped to serve on the powerful Joint Conference Committee on Election Reform. Representative Frost (R - 7th Worcester) had been the lone Republican selected to serve from the House and he gave his seat up due to Dooley’s experience as a former Election Official. “I am anxious to roll up my sleeves and get to work on reforming these election laws,” Dooley said. “As a Certified Municipal Clerk, I know first hand
Conference Committees are typically reserved for more senior legislators and rarely is a freshman given such a plum appointment. Dooley stated, “This is another tremendous honor that my fellow Representatives have such faith in my ability to make a difference. It was very gracious of Mr. Frost to give up this position in order to grant me the opportunity to make a difference on a project that is so important to our Citizens and holds such passion for me personally.”
Holliston Lions’ Winning O’ the Green March 22nd Mark your calendars green for The Annual Holliston Lions Club Winning O' the Green, Saturday, March 22, 2014, 7 p.m., at the Medway VFW. The rain or shine event will include food, entertainment, raffles, auctions and a chance to win $10,000. For more information contact Pam Zicko (508) 429- 6045 or any Holliston Lion. Tickets are $100 each.
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Millis Lions Score Big with Super Bowl Breakfast Even with the New England Patriots out of the Super Bowl showdown on February 2nd didn’t stop some 300+ local residents from attending the Millis Lions Club’s 32nd Bowl Breakfast to support local Lions’ Charities. This annual event, held each year on Super Bowl Sunday, is one of the larger fundraisers that the Millis Lions Club holds each year. “This annual event is a fun way to bring the community together to let people know who we are and what we do as Lions. Of course we’d love it if the Patriots could be in the Super Bowl each year, but regardless, it is a fun event with lots of families, neighbors, great food and music. We have more than 25 Lions that help to put this event together, from cooking the food, to the set-up, decorating and clean up. This is truly a team effort,” said Millis Lion and event Co-Chair Clair Germano. The music this year was provided by Millis’ own violinists Jagan-Nath Khalsa and Susan Holcomb.
“The real winners of the ‘Super Bowl’ each year are the citizens our community. This event has raised tens of thousands of dollars over its 32-year history, every cent of which has been returned to community to help with the Millis Fund, Millis Food Pantry, youth programs, hearing and vision programs, civic projects and many other requests that we receive on behalf of the community and its citizens,” said 1st Vice President, Debbie Hayes. Visit www.millislionsclub.org to see a calendar of all Millis Lions events and to learn more. Upcoming events include the Alex and Ani ‘Charity By Design’ Event (Patriots Place, March 31, 7-9pm to support vision research), Millis Beautification Day (April 12), and Lions Eyemobile for Free eye screenings (April 26). For more information on how you can become a Lion, or any of the Club’s events, please contact Debbie Hayes at debbieh1212@yahoo.com or (508) 816-6732.
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“New Beginnings” the Theme of Next Medway Business Council Meeting On March 20th, the MBC marks the “Beginning of Spring” by having its meeting at the brand new Yama Fuji Japanese Restaurant at 74 Main Street in Medway. Because this is Yama Fuji’s first month to be open, that makes another “beginning.” There is a sushi
bar, several hibachi tables seating up to 20 people, and plenty of room to mingle and “meet and greet” other members of the business community. This evening will be set up to specifically have time to talk to one another; get to know exactly what it is that other members of the business community
Southern Rail Bluegrass Concert at Medway Library March 30th The toe-tappingest, foot-stompingest group ever to grace the Cole Room will be back at the Medway Public Library Sunday March 30, 3-5 p.m. Southern Rail Bluegrass makes everyone feel good. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of great music and terrific company. The Friends of the Medway Public Library are sponsoring this benefit concert to raise money for the Library. The room layout allows the band and audience to interact, making this a very good venue for live music. Easy access and a big indoor lobby where children can dance make this a perfect "trial concert" for children who might not be able to sit through a concert in a more formal setting. Audience members have the opportunity to mingle with band members at intermission and after the show. For new fans and old, Southern Rail CDs will be on sale at intermission. Ticket sales begin March 1 at the Library. Buy your tickets in advance, since Southern Rail concerts often sell out. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students, under 12 free. Refreshments will be available at intermission for a small donation.
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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 (D-Ashland) 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: • Ashland: $67,455 for a wastewater analysis planning project to analyze the feasibility of con-
structing a wastewater treatment plant in Ashland. • Franklin: $119,460 for regional evaluation of water management alternatives to reduce streamflow impacts in the Upper Charles River Watershed. • Medway: $35,420 for a Demand
Management Implementation Project that will conduct audits of both the Town’s water system and the ten largest industrial, commercial and institutional water users served by the Town.
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Friends of the Millis Library Book Sale & Family Fun Day March 29 The Friends of the Millis Public Library will hold its Annual Spring Book Sale and Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 29th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roche Bros. Community Room. The new library is located on 961 Main St. (Rt 109) in Millis. Open to the public. All are welcome to enjoy the day. A large selection of adult and young adult fiction, non-fiction and children’s books in hardcover and paperback will be on sale, plus CDs, DVDs, puzzles and special finds and collections! Prices start at 25 cents. Again this year is a Friends of the Library preview and sale for current members being held on Friday, March 28th from 6-8 p.m. New membership applications will be accepted that night. On Sunday, March 30th from 2 to 4 p.m. there will be a special sale. Each bag of books, etc. will cost $5 on that day. Donations of the above items are being accepted now for this sale during regular library hours. Please
no VHS videos, text books or magazines. To add to the enjoyment, on Saturday there will be free family-friendly events that will include story-times, face painting and other fun activities sure to please kids of all ages. Come join the fun! Proceeds help support the purchase of museum passes and programs for the library. The Friends sponsor 3 book sales annually. For more information, visit http://www.millislibrary.org/Millis/ or call (508) 376-8282. Also, join us on Saturday, March 22 from 1:30 – 3 p.m. when Millis Historical Society President Paul Lacroix returns to speak on his recent archeological dig that rewrote early Millis history. His initial presentation in October on “The History of George Fairbanks' Stone House at Bogastowe Farms” attracted a standing-room only crowd, the most popular program to-date at the new Millis Public Library. In his March 22 presentation, LaCroix will also provide further information on the iron smelting works that was touched upon only briefly in his previous program.
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Millis Middle/High School Named Polar Fitness Showcase School BY J.D. O’GARA Millis Middle/High School was recently named by Polar Fitness as a showcase school (the only school designated in Massachusetts) for its innovative curriculum using heart rate monitors. “There are only 29 other schools in the country (that have been named). We’re the very first in Massachusetts,” says Health and Physical Education teacher Scott
Millis Middle/High School has recently been named a Polar Fitness Showcase School for its innovative incorporation of heart rate monitors, such as this one, into PE curriculum. The purchase of the monitors was made possible by a grant from Millis Education Resource Initiatives Team (MERIT).
Kendrick, who incorporated the use of the sensors from 7th grade through High School level classes. Students wear the sensors for the duration of the class, and information about their activity, such as calories burned and intensity of their workout over time, are transmitted to the instructor’s iPad. This data is used to assist instructors in creating a P.E. experience for each individual student that is more personalized and efficient than the traditional methods in which everyone has the same requirements and expectations regardless of physical differences. “It not only validates what we’ve been doing, but it really validates how hard the kids are working,” says Kendrick. “The beauty of it is that we talk about differentiated instruction in education. This is where the technology can do that in PE. Say we have a class of 20 kids. Each has different fitness level. Basically, they have to spend 20 minutes at 70% of their max. Each kid can kind of do that at their own pace. You wouldn’t believe how amazing the technology is … We can now take each individual and put their age, their height, their weight, their gender, and we assign a sensor to these kids. The
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sensor basically identifies who the kid is and exactly what their level of fitness is. During the class, the sensor is talking to my iPad, and I can see exactly how hard they’re working.” The purchase of the Polar sensors was made possible by a five thousand dollar grant from the Millis Education Resource Initiatives Team (MERIT), a local education fund whose goal is to aid in the enhancement of the Millis Public Schools with the generous support of the local community. The grant, which was awarded last December, was the largest in MERIT’s history. "MERIT is proud to contribute to the physical education and wellbeing of the middle school and high school students of our town,” said MERIT board member Wendy Cantoreggi. “We want to thank everyone who made this grant possible through their generous donations and we look forward to future opportunities to
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If you wish to learn more about supporting MERIT, you can email Renee Clark, at renee.clark@comcast.net. The heart monitors have contributed to what Kendrick calls the PE program’s “most successful year.” “It’s not about how skilled or athletic you are,” says Kendrick. “Basically, our program is based on the individual progress for
each student, so that they can learn how to improve their overall fitness in a fun environment.” Kendrick and Mr. Zitoli, the Middle School principal, will be taking 20 8th graders to an upcoming statewide conference, to showcase the technology. To learn more about the monitors, visit www.polar.com/usen/b2b_products/physical_educat ion/showcase_schools.
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Team Saving 2nd Base Raises $1,000 with Cut-a-Thon Team Saving 2nd Base, part of the upcoming Avon Walk May 17-18, raised $1,000 with a recent Cut A Thon fundraiser, held at Renaissance Salon in Bellingham. Boston raise money to help find a cure
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New Gluten Free Food Pantry in Medway Gluten Free Tribe is thrilled to partner with the food pantry at Medway Village Church to start a new gluten free food pantry! It all began when Susannah and her daughter decided to participate in a community service project. As they purchased food for a local food bank, Elizabeth noticed that most of the items contained gluten. This got her wondering about gluten-sensitive families who receive food from local food pantries. Was there any food available for them? Not long after, Susannah attended the Healthy Villi conference, where she met Pierce Keegan, founder of Pierce’s Pantry. Pierce’s Pantry seeks to provide gluten free foods to people who need to be gluten free for medical reasons. Being gluten free presents some unique challenges, not the least of which is the expense of gluten free food. Sometimes parents have no choice but to feed their children the food
available at food pantries, even if it makes them sick. What a terrible choice to have to make! Susannah and Nicole have become passionate about providing gluten free foods to needy families. We’re excited to be including our children in this endeavor, giving them the opportunity to serve those in our community with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity who are in need of a helping hand. We are collecting gluten free foods in the following locations: Medway Village Church: 170 Village St., Medway (donation accepted on a ongoing basis) Twist Bakery: 30 Milliston Rd., Millis All prepackaged gluten free foods are accepted. Learn more about Pierce’s Pantry at http://www.piercespantry.com/. Learn more about the Medway Village Church food pantry at http://medwayvillage.org/food-pantry/.
Medway Lions Bottle/Can Drive March 1st The Medway Lions will conduct its monthly bottles and cans collection on Saturday, March 1st, 2014 starting at 9 a.m.; proceeds are used to support community services. Redeemables should be placed at curbside by 9 a.m., brought
directly to Medway Oil on Broad Street by 11 a.m. the morning of the drive, or placed anytime in the Lions Bottles and Cans shed in front of West Medway Liquors on Main Street. The Lions thank residents for their support.
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Local Organization Aims to Help Homeless Families BY J.D. O’GARA 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 motels-turned-emergency shelters in Natick and Framingham. Programs exist, such as Section 8, but all of those are backlogged, with waitlists. What’s a family to do in the meantime, especially if they don’t have relatives or friends who can take them in? Family Promise Metrowest is the answer for some. 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 congregations 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 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
Family Promise Metrowest is a community effort of congregations, businesses, civic organizations and individuals. 41 congregations throughout Metrowest provide the physical shelter for our families by converting their religious ed classrooms into bedrooms for the families in the program. These “Houses for Change,” are one way local families might help those in need.
working in even lower paying jobs than these, at minimum wage, fulltime, $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?” “Families that come through this program want to provide for their families. Some work two jobs, but even when they 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. 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.”
On Friday, February 14th, Family Promise Metrowest held a Legislative Breakfast entitled “For the Love of Families,” to promote discussion and discuss solutions to the crisis of family homelessness in the area with local legislators. Shown, Rep. David Linsky speaks with social worker Andrea Geller about the issue.
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/. On April 12th, the Family Promise Metrowest 5th Annual Walkathon will take place at the Natick Common. To register for the walk please go to: http://www.gifttool.com/athon/ AthonDetails?ID=1637&AID=2575
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Medway Lions Sponsor Annual Fathers and Daughters Dance, March 30th Each March, images spring to mind, of girls in pretty dresses and bows, dancing on their fathers’ shoes as their fathers twirl them around with twinkles in their eyes and smiles on their faces, because March is the time of year for The Annual Medway Lions Fathers and Daughters Dance, which will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2014. The dance will again take place at
the Medway High School Cafeteria, on 88 Summer Street in Medway from 1 to 4 p.m. Girls ages 3 and older are invited to bring their date – Dad, uncle, grandfather, etc. – to the event. The dance is open to all in Medway and surrounding communities. A professional photographer will be on hand to take pictures to commemorate
the event. A DJ will spin tunes, and the afternoon will also include games. Light refreshments will be provided. The cost is $7 per person at the door. The Medway Lions are proud to once again sponsor this fun event. Please join us for a fun and memorable afternoon! Proceeds benefit local community efforts and raise money for eye research.
New Medway Library Book Group Interested adults are invited to participate in the first of Medway Library's monthly reading discussion groups, to be held in the Medway Public Library conference room Tuesday March 25, 7-8 p.m. Book talks will be held on the last Tuesday evening of each month. Informative discussions will be held on the chosen book, with impressions and opinions shared by all. Anyone interested may attend any or all of the monthly discussions. Copies of book selections (in large print, standard book, and audio format) will be made available for checkout at the Library circulation desk. Ebook format is also available for most selections through the digital media catalog. The first session will discuss The Big Burn: Teddy Roo-
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Maisey Seeks Mild Companion Pretty Miss "Maisey" is a young adult who was hanging out in a barn in a nearby community with an older kitten which was presumed to be hers. Wanting to do something before the cold winter arrived, a lady called the shelter, and we proceeded to trap both cats and send them to the veterinarian for routine checks as we do with all cats that come into our care. Maisey is now at the shelter awaiting her new family. She is a very sweet, gently and quiet cat. Maisey is an attractive dilute tortoiseshell that would do well in an adult household and another non-aggresive feline companion.
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what Medway has already done.” A green status, says Aspinwall, could also mean a significant amount of funding in pursuing capital improvement projects down the road. Medway continues to move forward in terms of energy efficiency and savings. In fact, the Board of Selectmen recently signed a Net Metering Agreement with a solar farm in Plympton, Mass., according to Affleck-Childs. In addition, the 2013 Solarize Medway project ended up with 39 solar contracts being signed with Second Generation Energy in the town by the end of October, says Susy Affleck-Childs. “We were thrilled with the level of interest and commitment. That quantity of installations is tremendous,” she says. Affleck-Childs says the total installations amount to 488.6 kW, producing 556 megawatt hours of electricity on an annual basis. Over a 20-year period, she says, assuming a consistent cost of electricity, those solar installations would save $1.6 million.
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Medway Clean Sweep 2014 April 12th The Town of Medway announces its second annual community cleanup day, Clean Sweep 2014. This event will be held on Saturday, April 12, from 8 to 11 AM, rain or shine. The Town is actively soliciting volunteers for this effort, both team leaders and individual participants. Clean Sweep involves picking up roadside litter and recyclables that have accumulated over the winter months. Volunteers are provided with t-shirts, bags and gloves. The cleanup is followed by a cookout for the volunteers. Proposed areas for cleanup are: 1. Main Street 2. Fisher, Granite, and Alder Streets 3. Holliston, Coffee, and Ellis Streets 4. Highland and Oak Streets 5. Lovering and Adams Streets In addition to these areas, the Town is again coordinating with the Medway Public Schools Beautification Committee, which cleans and landscapes the schools’ grounds.
The Medway Open Space Committee will also be continuing its work on the Amphitheater by the Charles River and the paths between the Idyllbrook Fields. To further expand the impact of the communitywide cleanup, the Town also invites neighborhoods to participate by forming teams to clean up streets in their neighborhoods. Town Administrator Kennedy commented, "We are excited to be sponsoring Medway’s 2nd Annual Clean Sweep. We had terrific participation last year and a lot of positive feedback. I invite our residents and businesses to show their pride in Medway and volunteer to make a difference. Supporting this community sponsored event is Waste Management, the Medway Lions Club, Medway Cable Access and Medway 300. Visit www.townofmedway.org for more information. Contact Town Administrator’s office at (508) 533-3264 or CleanSweep@townofmedway.org to volunteer.
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Living Healthy 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 con-
tain 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
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Starting on April 17th at 6 p.m. a Dementia Support Group will WE NEED CAREGIVERS FOR ALL HOURS March 27th 6 p.m. Presented by be forming. The purpose of this the Alzheimer’s Association WEEKEND HOURS ALSO AVAILABLE! group is to provide a safe and Certified applicants are encouraged to apply for our comfortable forum in which famopen Personal Care Homemaker positions. ily members, friends and caregivers can meet regularly with a • PCAs (Personal Care Assistants) group leader for mutual emoAssociates of Greater Boston 11, 2009 • HHAs (Home HealthNovember Aides) tional support and education. This TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS WELCOME! John Peters III • CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants - expired or current) emotional support makes the NO CONTRACT FEES Medway Country Manor meeting different from other Non-certified applicants are encouraged to apply for our Now Offering Social Cognitive GroupsPlease for Adolescents 115 Mollison check box: meetings Proofwhich OK have an excluopen Homemaker/Companion positions Street 9 week sessions topics include reading nonverbal cues, sively educational Al- Noted Medwa y, training). M 02053 (no experience necessary - we will provide Proof OK with focus. Revisions pragmatics, self-advocacy. Call for further information. though education is an essential and send New Proof • Competitive Wages • Vacation Pay part Revisions of the dementia support Insurances Accepted/ Private Pay-Sliding Scale Available group, it is never its sole purpose. • Paid Training • Flexible Schedule Free Consultation Achieving the delicate balance • Benefits • Referral Bonus Award between education and support • Preschool Assesments and Intervention Apply on-line, inMetro person or If the Design Group takes doestime not and r experience. But oof Form b Center West Medical • School-Age Speech-Language and Literacy Evaluations and Therapies once it is achieved, participants above, we will assume the advertisement is OK to prin 115 Lincoln St • Hearing and Auditory Processing Tests can learn and be emotionally sus• Hearing Aid Fittings Framingham, M 01702• Reading and Writing Strategies tained during each meeting. • Wilson, Orton-Gillinham
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Living Healthy What Your Eyes Can Tell Doctors
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.
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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.
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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.
Clogged Arteries 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.
Bell's Palsy 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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Get Out of the House with Millis COA Regular Programs!
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This program is for individuals who are either experiencing mild to moderate cognitive difficulties or are in need of stimulating activities to fill up their day. We meet Monday through Thursday from 10-3. Transportation and meals are available. Cost is $35.00 per day.
Learn the basics of the computer. Dan is here every Tuesday and Thursday from 10-12. No cost for this group.
ASK A NURSE The Public Health Nurse is here the second Thursday of the month from 9:45-10:30 for blood pressure / blood sugar testing. She is also available for general health consultations.
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BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Volunteer Nurses provide blood pressure checks every first, third and fourth Thursday from 11-12. 2nd Thursday only ASK A NURSE from 9:4510:30. No cost for this service.
Friday, March 14, 2014, 7—9 p.m., Clyde Brown Elementary School, 5 Park Road Millis, MA, $20 per couple (1 girl & Dad), $5 additional girl
VETERANS AGENT Millis Veterans agent, John Wypyszinski has office hours here at the COA every third Thursday from 10-12. Appointments are necessary.
Multiple crafters meet and share their ongoing craft project. Knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, painting, doodling or any other type of handiwork. The group meets every Tuesday in Room 17 from 10-2. No cost for this class.
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This group makes various craft items for our Meals On Wheels residents. They meet every Wednesday from 9:30-12. Join this worthwhile group. No cost for this group.
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Health Insurance Counseling is available the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 11-1. Appointments are necessary. These days may vary.
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February Fishing, Friends and Fun in Millis BY J.D. O’GARA On Super Bowl Sunday, February 2nd, cars lined up on the road to South End Pond in Millis for a locallyknown tradition – the annual ice fishing derby. The event has been put on every year by Keith Powers, who owns a tackle shop right on Main Street, next to the Mobil Station. At least a hundred people turned out on an unusually warm day out on the ice. Some came to fish, others just came to enjoy the day and the camaraderie. Powers says that the ice fishing derby is open to anyone. Registrants pay a fee, and at the end of the day, cash prizes are awarded for the biggest fish based on how many entrants have registered. The fishing starts each year bright and early at 6 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.
Keith Powers, who owns Keith’s Tackle Shop, in Millis, organizes an annual fishing derby each year on Superbowl Sunday at South End Pond, in Millis. This year’s event, on February 2nd, saw warm temperatures and a good crowd.
Rene Dedoming helps his son Stephen check the tilt for fish at South End Pond on Superbowl Sunday.
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Sports Miller A Top-quality Teacher In Millis Youth Basketball Program BY KEN HAMWEY Matt Miller has been coaching boys and girls in Millis’ youth basketball program for six years, but few probably realize the instruction he offers is from a hall of fame player. The 6-foot-6 forward scored 1,100 points in only 2 seasons at Babson College, where he also was a prolific rebounder. A second-team all-New England and all-Northeast selection as a senior in 1993, Miller was player of the year in the Constitutional Athletic Conference. Two years ago, the college inducted Miller into its hall of fame, not only for his individual statistics, but also for leading the Beavers to three straight tourney appearances. During his tenure from 1991- 93, Miller helped Babson become the top-ranked Division 3 team in New England and the No. 5 squad in the nation. �Getting inducted was a humbling experience,� the 42-yearold Miller said. “They were recognizing me for my overall skill-set and also for what our teams accomplished. All my teammates were on hand, players like Mark Regan from Medway and Scott Leip from Ashland. We all helped to put Babson on the map nationally.� Miller was quick and he used that attribute to slash and drive to the basket. He was an adept threepoint shooter who used a combination of finesse and an aggressive nature to score in the low post.
After a freshman year at Southeastern Mass. University where he played mostly as the Corsairs sixth man, he transferred to Babson, primarily to focus on a career in business. He averaged 12 points his sophomore year but blossomed in his final two campaigns. Miller averaged 16 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists as a junior, then hiked those numbers to 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 6 assists in his senior year. “My three best games came against Harvard, Bates and Tufts,� Miller recalled. “We played Division 1 Harvard my junior year and we beat them by 20. I scored 20. I later had a 32point game in an amazing battle against Bates. We were down by 24 at the half but rallied to win by 12. Against Tufts, I scored 34 in a game that went into overtime.� Miller, who’s lived in Millis for 10 years, competed at Weymouth South in basketball and volleyball. Cut as a freshman hoopster, he bounced back as a soph and split time with the jayvees and the varsity. A 6-foot-3 point guard as a junior, he averaged 8 points and 5 assists. As a 6-6 senior, his stats soared to 17 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. “I was an all-star in the Old Colony League and the Patriot Ledger,� Miller noted. “I also got all-star notice as an outside hitter in volleyball. In basketball, we were 19-1 my senior year and ranked second in the state. We lost in the tourney to Duxbury and Bill Curley, who got a full ride to Boston College.�
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Matt Miller, who coaches youth basketball in Millis, earned himself a spot in the Babson Hall of Fame.
An honor student, Miller chose Southeastern Mass. University but quickly found his niche at Babson. Graduating from the high-powered business college in 1993 with a degree in marketing and communications, Miller first worked in the mortgage industry and later as a technical recruiter. He’s now a loan officer with Leader Bank in Needham. Miller and his wife Stacey have three children, Abby, 10; Drew, 7; and Lucy, 4. His leisure time is devoted to coaching his children in Millis’ youth basketball program. He’s coached the Metrowest Travel League, the Under-10 AAU girls team and now is coaching the Mass. Mavericks, a girls Under-11 AAU squad. He
also coaches a boys squad in the Recreational League. “I love coaching kids but at the youth level you have to teach balance,� Miller said. “Kids have to develop skills, compete and have fun. My philosophy as a player was to maximize my potential and always be prepared. Once I got onto the court, winning was very important but team success came first over individual statistics.� Miller, who calls his role models his parents (Frank and Pat) for their support and encouragement, also admires the coaches he played for at Babson. “Serge DeBari was my head coach and Steve Brennan was the
assistant,� Miller noted. “They both played major roles in my development and emergence.� While at Babson, Miller even competed in the collegiate Bay State Games. He scored 28 points in the title game and led his Southeast team to victory. He was a Division 3 player on a starting five comprised of Division 1 competitors. Matt Miller could score, rebound and pass, making triple doubles a common occurrence. When he played at Babson, the Beavers compiled seasons of 208, 22-3 and 20-4. His hall of fame induction two years ago was automatic. And, very deserving.
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Sports Medway-Ashland Girls Hockey Heads to Tourney for Fifth Time BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY In only its fifth year of existence as a co-op girls hockey team, Medway-Ashland has qualified for its fifth trip to the South Eastern Massachusetts Girls Hockey League Tournament. Playing in the Western Division Medway-Ashland, which is comprised of athletes from Medway, Ashland, Holliston and Millis, is looking to improve upon their previous four visits into the tournament. During their inaugural year the girl’s hockey team advanced into the second round of the tournament, but fell in the first round the last three years. “We have not played as good as we would have liked, but we have qualified every year to play in the tournament,” Coach Kurt Carter said. Playing a 20-game schedule (10 in the league) Medway-Ashland has been moved out Division 1, where they have played for the past four seasons, into Division 2 this winter. Coach Carter doesn’t believe it’s going to be any different. “There are still a lot of Division 1 teams in our league, so we still will be playing them,” said the Coach. “Every year, we schedule Hingham early in the season as a gauge. It lets the girls see what they should be doing and what they need to do to get there.” The team’s success all starts with fifth year junior goalie Kathryn Hamer, who began playing with the team as a seventh grader due to the co-op exemptions. Hamer, who has posted a 1.65 goals against through 13 games this season, will be plaiting in the Shriners All Star game later in the year.
“Everything starts with Kathryn, she’s that good. She will go on to play college hockey somewhere,” Carter said. “The first few years we scored a lot as a team so there was no real pressure on her, but the last few years we’ve lost our goal scoring and we’ve depended heavily on her to keep us in games.” This season Carter has a good young group of girls who have seemed to be able to find the back of the net on a regular basis. Leading the charge at the opposition’s goalie is freshman Melissa Alexander with 16 goals and 7 assists for 23 points with seven games left in the regular season. Right behind are sophomore’s Kerryann Goode (8 goals, 10 assists for 18 pts), Maeghan Vasile (6 goals, 6 assists -12 points) and freshman Bridget Fagan (3 goals, 9 assists -12 pts). Fagan doesn’t have the goal numbers like the other three, but according to her Coach she’s a workhorse who is very smart on the ice. Junior Ashley Fondo rounds out the double digit scorers on the team with 3 goals and 7 assists for 10 points. Defensively, Carter has tinkered with the lines looking for the proper pairings but knows that things can change at any time depending on the opponent. The most talented defenseman to take the ice for Medway-Ashland is sophomore Katey Thorsen from Ashland; she has tremendous upside and is a very skilled athlete with a physical presence. Medway’s Katie Peters is another physically strong athlete in front of the goalie, a dominating individual when on the ice that was a total surprise to the coach.
“She came out of the blue, I really didn’t know anything about her,” Carter said. “I originally thought that we’d be training her up front, but she came in with defensive experience.” Freshman Rae Lambert, another Medway resident, is the Torey Krug of the team – she’s a puckmoving defenseman that is fun to watch and one of Medway-Ashland’s top three defenders. Rounding out the squad is senior captain Rose Muise from Medway, junior Ellen Strang (Holliston) and back-up goalie Kiley Nelson (Millis). Medway-Ashland (6-0-1 thus far) is hoping to continue to play the way they have through the first half of the season and do something they never have before – capture
“We play in a really strong league with a lot of parity,” the coach said.
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-
“It’s one game at a time; we don’t look past the next opponent. It’s all about positioning in the tournament.”
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!
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March 1 Millis Film Festival, 3 p.m., Millis Public Library, sponsored by the Millis Cultural Council, supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Over 20 Film entries to be screened. Free, with popcorn and light refreshments. Medway Lions monthly bottles and cans collection. Redeemables should be curbside by 9 a.m., brought directly to Medway Oil on Broad Street by 11 a.m. the morning of the drive, or placed anytime in the Lions Bottles and Cans shed in front of West Medway Liquors on Main Street. World Thinking Day International Festival, 1-4 p.m., presented by Millis GS Troop 74951, Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St., Millis, $8 per girl (includes: passport, patch, bag & donation to the Juliette Low Fund) Parents may also visit our International Festival and should visit the “Customs” Table prior to entry. Visas are a $2 donation All You Can Eat Breakfast Saturday 8 – 10 a.m. Federated Church of Norfolk, 1 Union Street in Norfolk center. The menu includes made to order omelets, made from scratch pancakes, ham, sausage, hash brown potatoes, caramel French toast, and mini cinnamon rolls. Adults $7, seniors $5, & children under 10 eat for free. Wheelchair accessible room. For more information, call (508) 528-0262. March 2 PCS FUR BOWL 2014, Ryan Family Amusements, Route 109,
Calendar of Events Millis. Benefits Purr-fect Cat Shelter. Check-in 4 p.m., bowling at 4:30pm. Registration $20 per person and includes 2 strings of bowling, shoe rental, refreshments and a chance to win one of several raffle prizes. Registration forms and more information are available at www.purrfectcatshelter.org. March 3 Milford Performing Arts Center auditions for The Diary of Anne Frank, Actors able to play ages 13 to late 50's needed. Please bring a photo and resume and be prepared to read from the script. Auditions at the MPAC studio at 150 Main Street, Milford from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, please call MPAC at (508) 473-1684 or email us at milfordpac@verizon.net. March 4 Milford Performing Arts Center auditions for The Diary of Anne Frank, Actors able to play ages 13 to late 50's needed. Please bring a photo and resume and be prepared to read from the script. Auditions at the MPAC studio at 150 Main Street, Milford from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, please call MPAC at (508) 473-1684 or email us at milfordpac@verizon.net. March 8 Splendid Nobodies at the Overflowing Cup Coffeehouse, The Overflowing Cup Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St. (Rt. 115) in Millis. Call (508) 376-5034 for more information.
March 12 "Gardening in the Shade," cosponsored by Millis and Norfolk Garden Clubs and presented by Suzanne Mahler, past president of the New England Daylily Society and Overseer for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Her garden was formerly designated as a National Display Garden for the American Daylily Society. 7 pm. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street, Norfolk. For further information contact Beverly Temple at HMT3245@aol.com. March 13 Medway High School presents the Little Shop of Horrors musical at 7:30 p.m. at Medway High School, 88 Summer St. in Medway. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door. March 14 Medway High School presents the Little Shop of Horrors musical at 7:30 p.m. at Medway High School, 88 Summer St. in Medway. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door. He & She Dance, 7-9 p.m., Open to all girls ages 3 & Up & their Dad, Uncle, Granddad or special adult male friend, DJ, door prizes & refreshments. Clyde Brown Elementary School, 5 Park Road Millis, $20 per couple (1 girl & Dad), $5 additional girl, Attire: dresses for girls, jacket & tie for male guests, 5x7 Photo’s available for $10, email michelleschofield@comcast.net,
For advance reservations mail check to: Oz Dance, c/o Michelle Schofield, 37 Ticonderoga Lane, Millis MA 02054, Check payable to Troop 74951, Please include note with names of guests March 15 Medway High School presents the Little Shop of Horrors musical at 7:30 p.m. at Medway High School, 88 Summer St. in Medway. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door. March 20 Medway Business Council meeting, Yama Fuji Japanese Restaurant at 74 Main Street in Medway, 5 p.m., OPEN TO ALL AREA BUSINESSES, $15/pp. Cash bar available. To register, email info@medwaybusinesscouncil.org by March14. Visit www.medwaybusinesscouncil.org for more info. March 22 The Annual Holliston Lions Club Winning O' the Green, 7 p.m., Medway VFW. The rain or shine event will include food, entertainment, raffles, auctions and a chance to win $10,000. For more information contact Pam Zicko (508) 429- 6045 or any Holliston Lion. Tickets are $100 each. "The History of George Fairbanks' Stone House at Bogastowe Farms - A Century of Colonial Activity Revealed." 1:30 - 3:00 p.m., Roche Bros. Community Room, Millis Public Library, En-
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core presentation by Historian Paul Lacroix, President of the Millis Historical Society and chief archeologist on the Stone House dig which began in 2005. More details on the Iron Smelting industry will be included. Limited seating to 110. March 25 Book Group for Adults, Medway Public Library, 7-8 p.m., THE BIG BURN: TEDDY ROOSEVELT & THE FIRE THAT SAVED AMERICA by Timothy Egan. All welcome. Copies will be made available in all formats. March 27 The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Medway Senior Center, 76 Oakland St., Medway, 6 p.m., Registration required for free program, Sign up at center March 28 Friends of Millis Library Book Sale Preview and Sale for current Members only, 6- 8 p.m. Millis Public Library, Roche Bros. Community Room, Memberships accepted that evening. For Membership form please visit http://www.millislibrary.org/millis/ and click on "Visit Friends Page" on e. March 29 Friends of the Millis Public Library Book Sale, Roche Bros. Community Room, Millis Public Library, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Proceeds benefit the Millis Public Library and our Community - museum passes are purchased with this money. March 30 Southern Rail Bluegrass band, 3-5 p.m., Medway Public Library is at 26 High Street, Medway, Ticket sales begin March 1 at the Library. Buy your tickets in advance, since Southern Rail concerts often sell out. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students, under 12 free. Refreshments will be available at intermission for small donation. For more information email libfriendsprez@yahoogroups.com or call (508) 5333217.
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Millis Author, Artist Unite in Color, Creativity BY J.D. O’GARA
Sandra would take steps toward her new career while she was doing this. “I always knew I wanted to do life coaching,” she says. She would gather knowledge and mentorship from connections she made in her leadership role with the MDA. Then the time came for a change in the form of a layoff.
It was purple that brought them together. “My favorite colors are purple and gold,” says Sandra Scott, Millis resident and author of a new book, Mañana Starts Today. Her neighbor, and as it turned out, future illustrator Jean Maniscalco had recently moved into her house. She was painting her door purple. “She said, ‘Purple and gold are the colors of royalty,’” recalls Maniscalco, who had actually been considering painting her side door gold. She’d often seen Scott walking around town. Then, the two started talking. “She mentioned she was an author, and she was looking for someone to design a cover for her,” says the artist. Sandra Scott was just finishing writing a book of affirmations. The author, having seen success with her 2011 book In Memory of a Saint, which won honorable mention in the 2012 Latino Book Awards, had completed a new work, Mañana Starts Today: Affirmations to Jump Start Your Heart, Mind & Soul. Maniscalco came up with three designs in a few weeks. “When I saw this cover, I was blown away,” says Scott. “She took my words and painted them. It was as if she knew exactly what I wanted.” Out of three designs, Scott chose one for the cover and another to surround her quotes throughout the book. Mañana Starts Today is now available on-
“After I got laid off, and being really sick with rheumatoid arthritis, I started thinking about what I wanted to do, I started looking into coaching,” say Scott, who became a Certified Life Coach. line at Barnes & Noble and Amazon. In addition to the cover artwork, Maniscalco, a practicing artist for 30 years, recently moved to Millis from Boston to downsize and be near her daughter. Although early on, the artist worked in oils, more recently she’s turned to acrylics, she says, because “I love color – bright color.” She taught art from a home studio in Hanover for 20 years, and then kept a studio in Rockland for 11 years after moving to Boston. Now, she says, she doesn’t have a studio, but she’s still creating – this time in the form of jewelry. Scott has lived in Millis almost 5 years now after moving from Medway. A transplant from Dorchester, raised by parents who were very community-minded, she directed the Muscular Dystrophy Association for a number of years.
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The listening and advocacy skills Scott had mastered in her foundation work made the transition from management a seamless one. “Now, I coach people on living the life of their dreams, and basically, what this book is, around that, is go for it. Believe you can do it. Be positive you can do it. Have belief, be clear about it, and take action,” says Scott.
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“I don’t care what your mother did to you. The only thing I care about is how is that shaping where you’re going? You have to believe in yourself and surround yourself with people going in the direction you want to go,” says Scott. Many people, she says are “mañana people. We’re all waiting. We wait for tomorrow. We wait for our children to get older. We wait until we are secure in our job. What the hell are you waiting on?” A small step, she says, is all it takes.
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Obituaries BRUCE W. FINLEY, Of Millis, died Friday, January 17, 2014, at the Metro West Medical Center – Leonard Morse Campus in Natick. He was 67. Born in Springhill, Nova Scotia, Canada, the son of the late Garnet H. and Mary A. (Bradley) Finley. He came to the United Sates as a young boy and was raised and educated in Malden. A Medfield resident for 15 years, he has resided in Millis the past 20 years. Mr. Finley had been employed for the McNeil Property Management Company. had been a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, receiving the National Defense Service, the Armed Forces Expeditionary, the Vietnam Service and the Vietnam Campaign Medals. He was a supporting member of the D.A.V. and the V.F.W. The avid motorcyclist and card player is survived by his wife of 39 years, Bonnie L. (Quinn) Finley, his children, Susan Sheehan and her husband, Michael of Attleboro and Jack
Finley and his wife, Jule of Franklin, NH, his brothers, Bryan Finley of Framingham and David K. Finley of Leominster and his grandchildren, Kelsey, Melissa and Michelle Sheehan, Saige and Addison Granger and Mariah Finley. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Donations in his memory may be made to either the D.A.V., P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or the First Baptist Church of Medfield's Memorial Fund. DOROTHEA ELIZABETH MURPHY OTIS,Of Millis, died Saturday morning, January 18, 2014, at the Milford Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was 92. Born in Hamilton, New York, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ona (Tooke) Murphy, she was raised and educated in New York graduating from the Syracuse University School of Nursing. A Registered Nurse, Mrs. Otis had been employed for many years at the Norwood Hospital and was a WW II Veteran, serving as a First Lieu-
tenant Nurse in European Theatre Field Hospital’s. She received a Purple Heart after being wounded by sniper fire in Czechoslovakia; she also received the American Theatre Campaign Medal with 4 Battle Stars and the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign Medal taking part in campaigns in the Rhineland, the Ardennes and Central Europe. She was a member of the Order of the Purple Heart, the American Legion Post 208, Millis, the AMVETS and the DAV.
Mary Otis and her partner, Vince Oresman of L.A., CA and her sons, Michael Otis of Woonsocket, RI and Terrance Otis and his partner, Paul Bailey of Savannah, GA. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Otis took her most pride as wife, mother, grand and great grandmother, caring for her family, her home and her gardens. A longtime and devout member of the Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, she enjoyed staying current with politics and world events. She is survived by her husband of 67 years Raymond L. Otis, her daughters, Diana Reeves of Mansfield, Sean Platt and her husband, Peter of Hingham, Patricia Schmidt and her husband, Bruce of Savannah, GA and
Joanna Valeria Stoskus, Of Franklin, died Monday, January 20, 2014, at the Boston Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was 83.
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out how to do the right thing and the specifics of it. The School Committee will talk about which direction they want to go.” The good news is the facilities department is doing good job keeping things running and systems up to code, but we’re already 5-8 classrooms short at the Middle/High School. Labs are full and classes are packed,” says Baker, who adds that the study can also be useful if Millis applies to the state for matching funds. This year, for example, the state denied Millis these funds, but armed with this assessment, Millis may have a stronger case next time.
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The biggest issues the study found, according to Byrne, were overcrowding, aging facilities, and a dearth of athletic fields enough to accommodate growth in soccer programs, football programs and girls’ sports. “Everything’s doubled, so field use needs to be doubled, maybe tripled,” says Byrne. Other issues that need to be addressed are life safety systems, such as more modern fire alarms and sprinklers in buildings, certain special needs requirements and basic storage.
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Byrne says he remains confident that the school will come up with a plan, and that whatever needs to happen “the schools have always been very considerate of the community.” One example he points to is the move of the fifth graders to the Middle/High School to avoid having to add onto Clyde Brown. Even younger grades 3 and 4 have been moved at times to accommodate space issues in the past, he says. Essentially, says Byrne, “We want to consider all the options and do the right thing.” The full report will be made available online at the Millis town website, www.millis.org, says Baker.
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Charles River Village in Medway, Exceptional Cottage Style Homes Charles River Village, located just off of Village Street in Medway is offering eleven exceptional cottage style homes set in a quiet setting. Construction started in late fall and three of the eleven homes are already sold with the first delivery expected in late March. The is the first single family open space residential subdivision approved by the Medway Planning and Economic Development Board and the response so far has been very positive according to Paul Yorkis of Patriot Real Estate, the exclusive listing real estate agent. According to Yorkis, the builder/developer, John Claffey has since 1998 provided quality home construction to the Metro West Area. Clafco Builders Corporation specializes in new construction development, particularly in the Medway area. Having been residents in the Medway community for more than 20 years, they understand
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tures not often being built in the Boston metropolitan area. The exterior siding, trim, and decking are all low maintenance. Like all single family homes, buyers choose the siding and trim colors.
Because Medway is one of the Massachusetts Green Communities, each home is constructed to meet the energy stretch code which requires 2” x 6” exterior wall construction which results in more insulation and reduced energy consumption. Highly efficient gas heating systems and hot water heaters contribute substantially to the lower energy consumption as well. According to Yorkis, homes that were built in Medway four or five years ago are not as energy efficient as the homes that are being built now because of the stretch code requirements.
One of the many exceptional features at Charles River Village is the opportunity to purchase an “exclusive use area” behind a home that will be enclosed with a white vinyl fence providing the buyer with the opportunity to have a pool, garden, play area or simply privacy.
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Each buyer has the opportunity to develop their kitchen design, select the cabinet and vanity features and the granite counter tops. So far, according to Yorkis, each buyer has been able to select a kitchen that meets their personal tastes functional preferences. Buyers select the species of wood, finish, trim, knobs and handles with the assistance of a kitchen designer with nearly 25 years in the kitchen design business.
Some of the home plans have first floor masters while others have an office or guest bedroom on the first floor and the master and two other bedrooms upstairs. Some homes have first floor ceiling height of 9 feet with a two story family room. Some plans offer two car garages while others have three car garages. A limited number of sites are available with walk out basements. Buyers have a choice of hardwood floor colors in addition to selecting both the carpet and tile. All homes feature natural gas fuel, town water and town sewer and unground cable, phone, and electric service. Buyers have the choice of Verizon or Comcast for their phone, cable, and internet services. In terms of location, Charles River Village is in walking distance to two elementary schools and the Medway Middle School as well as the Medway Town hall and the shuttle bus service from Medway to the Norfolk
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home M A R K E T P L AC E Medway Broker Elected Boston Region Vice President of Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Paul Yorkis, President of Patriot Real Estate, Inc., in Medway, has been elected Greater Boston Region vice president of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) for 2014. This is his second consecutive term. As vice president for the Greater Boston region, Yorkis will coordinate association objectives and activities within the Greater Boston Real Estate Board (GBREB), and meet regularly with local and regional leadership to discuss real estate industry issues of statewide importance. He also automatically becomes a member of the MAR Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Yorkis is a member of the Board of Directors, Vice Chair of the Government Affairs Committee and a member of the Finance and Professional Standards Committees. Yorkis is a regular attendee of the MAR Conference & Tradeshow and REALTOR® Day on Beacon Hill. In 2011, Yorkis was named Massachusetts REALTOR® of the Year.
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Rhonda & Charles ask, “After this horrendous winter (weather wise), how is the Spring real estate market shaping up?”
My crystal ball says, the market will be strong with prices firm and sellers being more in the driver’s seat (i.e. a sellers market). There are many reasons for this forecast:
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1) Mortgage interest rates are close to a 50 year low. 2) Current inventory on M.L.S listing board (Feb.13) is low : 3)
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Holliston: 28 7 Medway: 31 6 Millis: 16 14 4) The general economy seems to be on the upswing
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5) The general confidence level for both buyers and sellers has improved 6) The stock market has rebounded significantly 7) Investment accounts , 401’s and IRA accounts have improved 8) The unemployment rate is under 7% 9) New construction costs and permitting cost have risen The shortage of available housing can also be attributed to owners on average holding on to their properties longer than in the past, (currently in excess of 9 years).
At the local level, Yorkis is a member of the Board of Director for the Greater Boston Real Estate Board. He is also a member of the Professional Standards and REALTOR® Housing Advisory Committees. Yorkis is also a Certified Professional Standards Mediator for GBAR.
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Also as more people enter the work force the demand for housing increases.
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So as in any other market, housing prices are greatly affected by supply
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and demand. As the demand grows and the supply stays stagnant or decreases, prices rise.
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Please contact me if you would like a list of all homes on the market in your town, or for a market evaluation of the value of your home.
Mr. Capozzoli has been a Massachusetts real estate broker for 35 years. You are invited to submit your real estate questions by e-mail cappy@erakey.com or by phone (508) 596-2600. Cappy has been a resident of Medway for 20+years.
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#1 in REAL ESTATE SALES in MILLIS (Most Homes Sold in 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013, Source MLS) RECENTLY SOLD
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