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From the Boston Marathon to parades to the farmers’ market, the auxiliary police keep a constant presence in the community.
BY REBECCA KENSIL Contributing Writer Stepping out of a normal routine to volunteer and help a neighbor can seem near impossible at times— many hopeful volunteers have a busy schedule and no time for new commitments. But the Ashland chapter of the Neighbor Brigade, a group in town that assists neighbors in sudden crisis situations, offers a flexible solution to residents with a jam-packed calendar, and a desire to give back.
BY CYNTHIA WHITTY You see them at the Stone Park concerts and the farmers’ market in the summer, Ashland Day in September, the kid’s Halloween parade in October, Green-Up Ashland in May, the Boston Marathon in April and at nearly every other public event throughout town. The Ashland Auxiliary Police work alongside the full time police department and other responders to keep citizens safe.
That flexibility is what interested the Ashland chapter leader Suzanne Chlapowski, in the summer of 2012. A teacher in Framingham, she had the summer off, and was looking to volunteer without committing to a set schedule.
What distinguishes the auxiliary police from other responders is that they volunteer their time and, with occasional help from donations and grants, they pay for their own training, uniforms and equipment, including side arms, radios, flashlights, and many other essential items used for their duties.
One day she turned on the television to the Zip Trip segment on Fox25 News. The hosts were highlighting the brigade in the town of Easton, chatting with the chapter leaders there.
“Some of the younger guys join because they want to get into law enforcement,� Auxiliary Sergeant Leo Doucette, the coordinator, explained. “All of us do it because we want to give back to the community.�
The leaders explained that you don’t have to commit to certain times, just as your schedule allows. Volunteers go online and sign up for times that suit their schedule. So, Chlapowski looked up neighborbrigade.org and noticed Ashland had no chapter. After a phone call with the founder, Pam Washek, to confirm, she learned that she could only volunteer in Ashland since the philosophy is “Neighbors helping neighbors.� So the founder convinced her to start one here in Ashland. It would take no more than four hours per month to help out.
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Suzanne Chlapowski, the chapter leader of the Ashland Neighbor Brigade. Photo/John Kelley
Reaching out to every place and organization she could think of, she secured 20 volunteers by the
Six years ago, an active volunteer in the condo community, Doucette was asked if he wanted to join the auxiliary police by then Police Chief Scott Rohmer. Doucette took a day to check out the program and decided to give it a try. “It’s a huge commitment, but since it’s not a job, you don’t have to be there. If it were a job, you might not enjoy it as much,�
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summer’s end. Once the volunteer total was 30, the chapter began helping others in immediate crises. The group has helped residents recover from house fires, assisted residents with serious illnesses, and helped struggling residents get back on their feet. No medical assistance is provided, and no training is needed. Neighbors instead help with day-to-day tasks. “We’ll do things for you that you normally can do, but given the situation that you’re in, you can’t, or you’re having difficulty
The hard part for Chlapowski is having to transition people who have been requesting help for a while into using a more permanent service, since the group only handles temporary crises. “When they get to that point where they need it every day, or they need it year after year, then I have to break off a little bit,” Chlapowski said. “Okay, we’ve been doing this for months and months, or a year, how can I help you find a more permanent situation?” “That’s been a little tough, just
having to say those things,” she continued. She will sometimes check in with people later, to see how people are doing after going into a more permanent service. Now the organization has over 100 residents on the volunteer list, but Chlapowski encourages inactive members to become involved again. She also encourages new volunteers to join, and people needing immediate assistance to reach out. The number of residents needing help has declined in the past year. “This has been quite a long lull I would have to say,” Chlapowski stated. “In one way it’s a good thing, but I just want
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to make sure that people know we are still here. If you see a neighbor in some kind of crisis, let them know that this exists.” Some crises to look out for are serious illnesses, or sudden tragedies. The neighbors experiencing these crises may need help with everyday tasks. Financial need of the recipient is not a factor. While the Ashland chapter doesn’t normally work with the other town chapters, this past October in Wayland, Mass., they came together for Pam’s Run, a road race to honor the memory of the founder. The 3-mile and 5-mile races raised money for the nonprofit to start new initia-
tives and simply get the word out. The run is set to happen again this year. Chlapowski said that she enjoys helping other people, and meeting new people through the organization in its flexible schedule. “I think it’s great for people who want to help, but have busy lives and can’t commit to a set time and place where they have to volunteer,” Chlapowski said. To sign up as a volunteer, contact the leader, or to receive help, go to neighborbrigade.org/chapters/AshlandMA. Call Suzanne Chlapowski directly at 774-7216414.
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Ashland High School art teacher Mr. Scott Smith has announced the annual Spring Art Gala to be held at the school on Thursday, May 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. In addition to the usual drawings, and paintings in various media, there will be objects d’art such as wire sculpture, and unique clay pieces. Two of the latter are shown below. Save the date!!. It is sure to be another terrific exhibit.
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Doucette said. After two years as an officer, he was promoted to coordinator and, 18 months ago, to sergeant/coordinator.
“In 2013, Ashland had 4-5 officers who logged a total of 2,500 hours. This year, we will have 810 officers, logging in an estimated total of 3,000 hours,” Doucette said. “On the average, our officers each log 20-30 hours per month; sometimes it’s 40-50 hours per month.”
The training is extensive. To begin with, there is a 4-5-hour test and interview screening process. Once in the program, officers take 335 hours of training in the reserve police academy over a sixmonth period plus in-service trainings (4-hour classes each week for 8 weeks, for example). Recertification is required annually. Officers get extra training through the Massachusetts Volunteer Law Enforcement Association (MA-VLEOA).
The auxiliary police have no budget allocated for their duty time or other costs. All expenses are out-of-pocket. Doucette described some of the start-up costs auxiliary police officers pay: over $2,200 to attend the reserve academy and nearly $5,000 for equipment. “We don’t cost the town money,” Doucette said.
At this time, Ashland has eight auxiliary police officers. Doucette expects the program to grow be-
“We assist fulltime police whenever needed. We help at street crossings, parades, and sports events, and check parking lots and cemeteries. We help other towns, and they help us. There is auxiliary police presence somewhere in Ashland every weekend,” Doucette said. During storms, they patrol the town for downed electrical lines and trees. The auxiliary police officers are trained in defense tactics, legal issues, autism, and leadership. For the past year, they received special training for the Boston Marathon. “There will be more bomb dogs and bomb techs along the route. Hopkinton will be staged differently than in the past, so the runners will be an extra hour going through Ashland,” Doucette said. “We’ve been working the Boston Marathon for many years. We’re fully trained and familiar with the entire Ashland three miles,” Doucette said. Doucette stressed that the auxiliary police supplement the fulltime paid officers, and do not work in place of them. “For example, organizations can’t use the auxiliary officers for security at their events to avoid paying for a full-time officer paid detail. The auxiliary officers can assist at any event, but if a paid detail officer with full powers of arrest is required, the organizer must request for a paid detail officer,” he said.
From left to right: Aux. Officer Al Thomas with fulltime Officer Lt. Briggs at Ashland Day 2013. Photo/submitted.
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From left to right: Aux. Sgt. James Schmidt, aux. Officer James Sweeney, aux. Officer Wally Brewer (ret.) and Aux. Sgt. Leo Doucette at Ashland Day 2013. Photo/submitted.
Craig Foody is a new officer, who was sworn in on March 6. He heard about the program last year from a friend at the Framingham DPW where he works. A 2009 graduate Ashland high school and a May 2013 graduate of Westfield State University, Foody studied psychology and criminal justice. He took a community policing class given by the Westfield police captain, and said he “was hooked.” “I definitely want to be a fulltime police officer some day. I’m happy
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First Production Coming in May Ashland’s performing artists will kick off the summer with the locallywritten presentation of “Relationships A to Z” on May 16-17th, with one showing daily at 7:30 p.m. in the Middle School Theater. Tickets are $8, or two for $15. At a recent rehearsal, co-founder of the group Joe White said, “We would like people to know we exist, and then come out and support us”. The show promises to be a fast-paced trip through an often humorous, but seriously pointed series of 14 sketches of about four minutes each. Joe said that there would be an open call for new members to the group on March 29th. The organization is supported by the Ashland Lions Club, and Chrissy Reynolds of Ann Marie’s Dance Studio, where the rehearsal was being held. For further information or donations, contact co-founders Joe White or Kelly Fey at ashlandcommunitytheater@gmail.com
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The Intersections of Ashland BY JOHN KELLEY, EDITOR The vast majority of us go about our business each day, often driving back and forth, doing errands and favors for business and pleasure. Driving around town, we invariably, and perhaps even, take for granted the places where we cross each other’s paths. The roadway intersections are sometimes the places where we ‘meet’ one another, rather than pass without notice. There are hundreds of such places within Ashland, and many are not configured with the simplicity of two streets meeting at right angles. Certainly, relatively few are controlled using signal lights, and most require a special diligence by drivers executing the notorious left turn.
The insert shows the number of accidents logged by the Ashland Police Department over the past three years at the five intersections that have accounted for the largest problems for the driving public. The intersection at Union Street (Route 135) and Main Street accounts for the most, averaging almost one per month over these 3 years. Given the classical twostreet layout with turning lanes and a signal light, it might be surprising to find this intersection at the top of the list. One might speculate that the volume of traffic contributes to the risk. Police Chief Greg Davis notes that many accidents are caused by rear-end collision, as drivers sometimes presume the vehicle in front of them has moved forward, when in
fact, it has not. In another case, allowing onself to be distracted may take one’s eyes from the forward direction, often resulting in a more serious rear-end collision. The second intersection of note is Eliot Street and Prospect, a notso-classical intersection. In fact, it forms the shape of a “Y”, with the right of way given to the flow of traffic making a left turn across Prospect Street. There is no signal light at this intersection. Chief Davis notes that speed is often a factor in most collisions, and this intersection may be of particular risk for that reason. For drivers making a right turn onto Prospect Street from Eliot Street, the angle to clear traffic from the left requires drivers to crane their necks more than 90-degrees to insure cars in front of them have moved forward before proceeding. Where Eliot Street crosses Pond Street (Route 126) is the next intersection of concern. It is governed by a signal light, and has
turning lanes, but again as one might surmise, speed combined with rear-end collisions are significant factors contributing to accithere. For drivers dents approaching in a westward direction on Eliot Street, the sun can be blinding and shines directly at them at certain times of the year. The intersection of Oregon Road and Oak Street is far from the vast majority of traffic near the center of town, but there is a rise on Oak Street over the Mass Pike just prior to the intersection. There is a caution light at the intersection, but a car that is traveling at high speeds does not have the distance to spare coming over the ‘hump’ in the road. Cars on Oregon Road cannot see traffic approaching from the north, so particular caution is essential. Finally, the intersection at Main and Pleasant is on the list and forms another “Y” configuration, but with a signal light. However, a side street that enters Pleasant Street very close to the intersection is not under the control of the sig-
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Union/Main - 35 Elliot/Prospect - 28 Elliot/Pond - 24 Oregon/Oak - 18 Main/Pleasant - 18 Number of accidents over 3-year period. Source: Ashland Police Dept. nal light. Similar to the other “Y” intersection, there is a large angle required to view traffic when making a right turn onto Main Street. Given the average of approximately 3.5 accidents per month at this group of intersections, one needs to drive defensively, at speed for the conditions, and be alert to multiple factors at all of these intersections. Two variables not discussed is the presence of pedestrian traffic and the weather, both of which complicate the overall risk, demanding your full attention to the task of allowing your neighbors to cross safely.
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A Taste of the Ice Age in a Grey Winter BY JOHN KELLEY, EDITOR It feels as if the short, grey days of this winter may be giving way, at least to slightly longer, grey days. The sky appears to be a shade of dingy white, like laundry that needs some kind of oxy-detergent. The pristine, white snowfalls of February seem to have turned against us, as the dirt of the roadways mixes in, leaving a pile of hardened, darkened ice. At times, the temperatures rise, and bring a fog that casts an eerie veil over the woodlands and open fields. That, too, is yet another shade of grey, except it has movement as it winds among the trees. So far, March seems to be a continuation of the cheerlessness cast upon us. Perhaps, it will change by the time you consider these words, as an apt description of the endless weeks of the winter of 20132014. Despite the conditions, some of us have risen above the ambient mood of nature, and ventured about, for work or recreation to be found in the cold air that demands layers of clothing, higher energy bills, and the need to relocate piles of snow before the next storm arrives. With surprising courage, there are those among us who have ceased to curse the grey, and found that the Ashland Reservoir offers the alternative of making fun upon the ice, now
between 16 and 20-inches thick. For the first time in many years, the ice is a stable platform for those who venture into the cold air to fish for bass, pickerel, and trout that abound, since the State stocks the park ponds each year. There are thousands of footprints in the ice, clearly made on days when the top-most ice is soft. It would appear that an army has traversed this pond, indeed, several citizens were seen walking the one-mile length of the pond, from the earthen dam overlooking the town, to the boat landing at the south end on Spring Street. Those who make such a journey wear metal grips attached to the soles of their boots, because the ice is naturally slippery. As February gives way to March, Pam from Londonderry, NH and her brother Chris from Waltham, MA are camped for a Sunday on the ice-laden reservoir, celebrating the birthday of their deceased sister in a most unusual way. When a passerby gives a “hallooo” close to their thermal “ice shack”, they are greeted with a pan full of large shrimp that have been sautéed to culinary perfection. The rising steam from the pan carries the scent of the ocean’s wealth, a veritable feast in a pseudo-desolate spot. Within the tent, there is room to sit near a heater, and chat about family, feasts and fish. Several pickerel have been
Bill Foster of Holliston readies his team for one last turn on the Ashland Reservoir. Photos/John Kelley
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caught, and carefully returned to the pond, for there is plenty to eat with the large, tasty shrimp. A framed picture of their sister is evident leaning against their camping equipment. Another frame depicts their father in the uniform of a US Navy sailor. An American flag hangs on a bamboo pole, and stands in a mound of ice shavings, collected from making fishing holes. Chris offers to show off his new Jiffy augur which bores about a nineinch hole in the ice in only a
minute. The augur uses propane, and has an easy time drilling several holes for the demonstration. Not far away, Bill Foster of Holliston has just returned from fishing, but he did not walk the distance to the boat landing. Bill has a sled, and a team of three beautiful Siberian Huskies to ferry his fishing gear. The dogs have been out since 10 a.m., a six-hour day on the ice. They appear yet full of energy.
Bill offers to give the dogs another turn around the south end of the pond. He is a rugged retiree, a former construction worker, who has been dog-sledding for over three years. On this particular grey day, he had donned a pair of large fur-lined mittens, and an arctic coat with a heavy, fur-lined hood. His team consists of two leader dogs, Ruby and Teeko, with a third dog named Lenney be-
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Camp Bailout Introduces Young Women to Firefighting BY J.D. O’GARA
Free Ashland Camp Open to Girls Aged 11-19 Lt. Lyn Moraghan has been a firefighter for 20 years, one of two in her Ashland department, but women in her career make up a fraction of firefighters. A member of the International Association of Women Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services, Moraghan learned at one of the group’s seminars that women comprise just 1-2% of those in her profession. “Young women may be intimidated, so they don’t feel comfortable approaching fire departments,” says Moraghan, who says she was one of the “lucky ones,” entering a welcoming small town department with “true professionals” that already had women on staff. In the big cities, however, she says, “It’s still an old boys network. You apply for a position and you have 99% of the personnel there are men. For a young woman just getting out of college, that’s intimidating.” Through her professional group, Moraghan got the idea to set up a “fire camp” for young women. She called it “Camp Bailout.” “It’s an opportunity, if they show interest, to be surrounded by
women who are already EMS or firefighters, to give them an opportunity to find out if that’s a direction they really want to go,” says Moraghan. Four years ago, Moraghan approached her chief about running the camp, and he was excited about it. Ten girls completed the program. This will be the fourth year, and Moraghan is already seeing some interest from girls who would like to do it again. “Last year I had 8 girls, and the average age was 12. It was a fun group of girls. They clicked so well they became good friends,” says Moraghan. Space is somewhat limited to a maximum of about 16 girls for the free program, which is paid for with some Boston Marathon funds allocated to the town. “(The town of Ashland) has been very good to me and as a result of that, it’s free for the girls,” says Moraghan. The program is designed to provide a safe, interactive, and physically challenging environment, where participants will learn while building confidence and leadership skills. Girls accepted to the program will learn ladder, engine, and ambulance operations, CPR certification, search and rescue skills, aerial ladder climb, rappelling, auto extrication, fire extinguishers,
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fire behavior, and fun team-building exercises. “A big part of the camp is letting the girls get in there in a comfortable environment, and just go. Nobody was forced to do anything they didn’t want to do,” says Moraghan. The camp does offer girls a taste of the physical requirements of the job. Personally, Moraghan says that, at 125 lbs., she needs to stay fit to be a firefighter. “Every part of our job, whether it’s picking up a stretcher or putting on the air pack and putting on the equipment is physical,” she says. The equipment adds another 50-60 lbs. to her frame. “I learned at an early age that I have to keep myself very
fit, and I have to lift weights and be as strong as my body can be so I can do the job,” says Moraghan. The same goes for small-framed men, she says, and there are times where her smaller size can be a benefit. She’s been sent into confined spaces, and she feels she can get the maximum benefit of her air pack, which is 30 minutes, compared to a larger man who usually gets about 12. Needless to say, participants in Camp Bailout will not do a lot of sitting around. All information, including the application, can be found at http://www.campbailout.org, or at the Ashland Fire website under keyword CAMP BAILOUT. Camp Bailout also has a Facebook page.
The program will be held at Ashland fire station #2, 70 Cedar Street, Ashland, Ma. All applications should be sent to: Lieutenant Lyn Moraghan, Camp Bailout program, 70 Cedar Street, Ashland, Mass. 02170. Please e-mail Ladyff26@yahoo.com with any questions. About sixteen girls between the ages of 11 through 19 will be chosen. The 2014 Program will run from July 7th through 11th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. “It’s all about the girls – and fun,” says Moraghan. “It’s a great career, and I’d love to see, personally, more women involved. Women can bring a lot to the table and excel without any doubt in my mind.”
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Home Improvement - Color Trends for 2014 BY DOUG MASTERS Pantone is the world-renowned authority on color, and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries. The PANTONE® name is known worldwide as the standard language for color communication from designer to manufacturer to retailer to customer. Pantone has crowned “Radiant Orchid” the 2014 Color of the Year. There are several coordinating tones that would work well with this fun color! Pairing it with a deep olive green is a great, fresh and current color combination. It can also be combined with a vibrant, deep turquoise or a rich, yellow-gold.
When discussing color, my clients will often ask me, “Is gray still in?” The answer is, gray is here to stay, and is still very current. If it works for you, try selecting a gray with a twist – choose a gray with a slight tint of color. Gray with a touch of green, blue or brown, paired with a darker tone of whichever tint you choose would provide a great starting palette. Then punch up the pair with a bright complimentary tone as an accent color – perhaps take your cue from Pantone, and choose a soft or bright purple to accent the gray. We’ll also see other pastels coming forward this year – think of Easter egg colors toned down. These will be accented with bold, darker hues like a medium navy blue, pumpkin orange, or
an acid green. Blue will also continue in popularity this year! Paired with a light gray or white, this range of blues is fresh and sophisticated! The current trends in color are influenced by everything around us, coupled with the natural cycles of interior style. When selecting colors and color combinations, there are many variables to consider. Here are a few tips that should help you in deciding on your color scheme: 1. When selecting wall colors, make this the last choice in your space. Put together all of the other elements first. The wall color will practically select itself! 2. Select your color scheme based on your own personality, and how you want the
space to feel. Do you want a vibrant, whimsical feel or a peaceful, austere feel? Either way you will be safe by using neutral colors for the backdrop, and adding a bolder tone for accents. The amount of personality you get will depend on how much, and how bright your accent color is. 3. Use your color sense with fashion to help with your color sense in designing your space. Fashion trends clearly influence interior design trends. Keep this in mind and your confidence level as well as your results will be elevated!
whelmed with the very idea of selecting colors (or anything else), it is always a good idea to work with a professional interior designer.
Once your overall color scheme is decided, the rest of the space will evolve a bit more easily. However, if you’re generally unsure of yourself, or over-
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Bingo!!
This is the timeless game of chance. This is Bingo.
BY ALBERT WANG SENIOR, ASHLAND HIGH SCHOOL
The 6th annual Bingo night, hosted by Ashland High School’s (AHS) Student Council (STUCO), is on Thursday, April 3rd this year. Drawing together players of all ages from children to senior citizens, “Bingo night [is] a fun community event, run by friendly
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people. It’s a ‘can’t miss’ evening”, says sophomore STUCO member Miles Monaco. There is family humor with coffee and cookies. There is laughter, and there is competition. Get to know some AHS students with on-thespot interviews. Hosted once more by teachers DJ Jost and Randa Istfan, Bingo night is infused with their energy. For $10, one can buy a pack of six cards for a chance to win from 30 fabulous prizes donated by various local businesses and restaurants, from Ben and Jerry’s to AMC 16. Patrons may play as many cards as they wish to increase their chances of winning. Bingo night’s success lies in the support of local businesses. Former STUCO Executive Board 2012 Treasurer Jason Morse explains that “members of the student council spend a few
afternoons visiting local businesses. Many of the firms are generous to offer a prize, and it’s their support that helps make bingo a success each year.” Come and enjoy the fun of Bingo, even if you have never
played before. Save that date: Thursday night, April 3rd 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome! For any questions, contact STUCO advisor Josh Wiczer at jwiczer@ashland.k12.ma.us or call (508) 881-0177, ext. 2251.
Calendar of Events April is National Poetry Month. The birthstone for the month is the diamond. The flower for the month is the daisy, or the Sweet Pea. There will be no Legos time scheduled at the Ashland Public Library on Thursdays during April. Thursday, April 3, 6:30 p.m. Bingo Night, Ashland High School: see article on this page. Saturday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. Antiques Appraisal Day Show, free, at Golden Pond Assisted Living Center, Hopkinton. No stamps, jewelry, coins or firearms. RSVP Shelley at 508-435-1250. Thursday, April 10, 7 – 9 p.m. Documentary Film & Discussion Series, Ashland Library: What Should I Eat? With Jeff Novick. (90 min) The FDA recently announced the first major revision to the “Nutrition Facts” label in more than 20 years. The new labels will provide information on added sugar and make serving sizes more realistic. In this humorous, informative talk, Jeff addresses a common processed food question: “Should I eat that?” Jeff explains nutrition label limitations and offers techniques for analyzing true contents and a technique to determine added sugar in advance of the FDA label change. Jeff is a nutritionist and dietician with over 25 years’ experience. Friday, April 11, 6:30 p.m. Ashland Education Foundation, Inc. 11th Annual Gala & Teacher Grant Awards Ceremony at Sheraton Tara. On-
line auction items may be seen at https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?vhost=AEFI See article in this issue. Saturday, April 12, 9 – 3 p.m. Open House, Ashland Freemasons. See notice in this paper on page 29. Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m. Ashland Garden Club presents “Perennial Color, Spring through Fall” by Suzanne Mahler, at the Ashland Library. See information in this issue on page 16. Saturday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. Ashland Easter Egg Hunt, Stone Park. Saturday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. Steeple Coffeehouse, Southborough presents the music of Dave Pietro. Steeple Coffeehouse is an all-volunteer, charity venue. www.steeplecoffeehouse.org Tuesday, April 15 One-hundred forty ninth anniversary of the death of Abraham Lincoln at age 56.
Saturday, April 19, 10-3 p.m. Framingham Library Book Sale, Lexington Street, Framingham, MA Monday, April 21 Patriots Day, Boston Marathon Tuesday, April 22, 7 – 9 p.m. Documentary Film & Discussion Series, Ashland Library: Made-Easy Cooking with John & Mary McDougall (60 min) The McDougall Program diet is based around “comfort foods,” like pastas, potatoes, beans and vegetables. The diet promises weight loss without ever being hungry. In this presentation, Mary demon-
strates several breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes, including: Overnight Oatmeal, Your Kids Will Love These Pancakes, Fabulous French Toast, Sandwiches with Eggless Salad and Mexi Soup, Confetti Rice, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Bean Burritos and Tofu Tacos. Mary’s demos are interspersed with important health questions answered by John McDougall, M.D., including, Where to get protein and calcium? Are dairy products harmful? Is soy a health food? Should I drink beer and wine? Is there a non-drug cure for depression? Why is tea a better choice than coffee? Is there a connection between aluminum and Alzheimer’s Disease? Dr. John McDougall is a board-certified internist, author of 11 national best-selling books, and medical director of the one-day, live-in McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, CA. Mary McDougall is a nurse, educator, co-author of nine national best-selling books and creator of over 2,500 recipes. Thursday, April 24, 6 – 8 p.m. Open House and Art Competition, Premier Image Art Gallery. See notice in this paper on page 6. Saturday, April 26, 9 – 3 p.m. Norfolk Annual Book & Bake Sale. See notice in this paper on page 5. Sunday, April 27, noon-3 p.m. Walk-a-thon, New England Amputee Association. See notice in this paper on page 26. Tuesday, April 29, 7 p.m. Front Street Readers Book Discussion Group: “The Dovekeepers” by Alice Hoffman.
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This historical novel follows the stories of four women as they traveled to Masada, a mountain-top fortification in the Judean Desert, where during the First Jewish-Roman War, nine hundred Jews held out for months against the Roman Army, with only seven ultimately surviving. Tuesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m. "Who Cares About Kelsey?" - Documentary with follow-up discussion; Ashland Middle School Activity Room Kelsey Carroll lived with homelessness, self-mutilation, abuse and ADHD. She was a likely high school dropout — until she encountered an education revolution that’s about empowering, not overpowering, teens with emotional and behavioral disabilities. Presented by the Ashland Parent Advisory Council *Movie is subject to change based upon availability, visit ASHPAC.org
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Living Healthy April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month BY DR. JOHN W. ZARRELLA, DMD, GENERAL DENTIST
Did You Know? • One person dies every hour from oral cancer in the US, and the mortality has remained unchanged for more than 40 years. Late detection of oral cancer is the primary contributing factor to this alarming statistic. • Although age, tobacco and alcohol use increase the probability of oral cancer, 27% of oral cancer victims have no
lifestyle risk factors. This group is the most alarming as they are typically health conscious and active, with excellent nutrition. • According to the American Cancer Society, more women in the US will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year than will be diagnosed with cervical cancer. Furthermore, there are as many cases of oral cancer caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease, as there are HPV-related cases of cervi-
cal cancer. • Due to the increased prevalence of HPV, this oral cancer screening is recommended annually for everyone age 17 and over. Conducting an oral cancer screening improves our ability to identify and evaluate suspicious areas at their earliest stages. • Early detection of pre-cancerous lesions can minimize or eliminate the potentially disfiguring effects of oral cancer and and possibly save your life!
Early Detection Saves Lives By conducting an annual Oral Cancer exam, you can greatly increase the chances of catching oral cancer early, which can save your life! The latest in advanced oral cancer screening technology uses wavelengths of light known as multi-spectral fluorescence and reflectance technology to aid the dental professional in seeing oral abnormalities that are or could be-
come cancer. This process is quick and pain-free, as easy as shining a flashlight in your mouth, and much more effective! Since April is Oral Cancer Awareness month, many dental offices will likely be providing these screenings free of charge or at a reduced rate. Be sure to check with your dental care provider and enjoy the peace of mind of an annual screening!
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Living Healthy Pilates for Baby Boomers In 1945, Joseph Pilates wrote, “Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” He understood that he was fifty years ahead of his time. And today, almost 70 years later, the program he developed is stronger than ever, having reached a world-wide audience and a following of folks from early teens to late 70s. Yes, late 70s, and maybe even beyond. Pilates is a program for every body, regardless of past exercise experience. Today, many doctors, osteopaths and physiotherapists are increasingly recommending Pilates for people who aren’t very fit, have aches and pains and have experienced injuries or illnesses.
And to the heart of why Pilates is so good for our Why would someone who has gone or are going off on their own, generation:
not exercised in gyms for years (if ever) find that Pilates would be a good program for them to start when they reach this wonderful time of life? First, our bodies are changing. There are pains that never were there before. Things we used to do aren’t quite as easy to do anymore. As active we have been and as carefully we have been taking care of ourselves, time is letting us know that we are getting older. It is not something we like, not something we want to admit to ourselves, much less anyone else, but it is true. Our bodies hurt! Second, many of us have more time available to us. The kids are
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the house is nicely settled or we have downsized. We find we are looking for things to do during our free time. Third, we have spent the last countless years doing for others. Now is the time to do for ourselves. Since the kids are gone and the grandchildren aren’t yet around (or are, but not all the time), what sort of activity will make you feel good about yourself?
How does Pilates answer these changes? In reverse order, Pilates is a mind body exercise program. Clients practice exercises, which are in a specific order, and they are encouraged to learn the order. Memory is one of the key concepts of Pilates. It is an hour set aside for the client to work their body and mind with the guidance of an instructor, all aimed at the individual’s well being, safety and success. At the end of the hour, your body will feel stretched, worked, and stronger. Your mind will be cleared of any baggage that came into the studio with you. You can’t help but forget the outside world when you have to focus on yourself! A great thing to do for yourself!
1. Pilates is a non-impact body conditioning program. 2. The program improves movement quality using smooth, flowing, controlled exercises that tone, stretch and balance the body. 3. Studios usually have equipment (called Reformers), where a combination of springs of different tensions along with the client’s own body weight provide resistance during exercises, a weight bearing component to the workout. The exercises are strength-building exercises, but are easy on the joints because of the springs. 4. The exercises are performed at a moderate pace, a balance between exertion and recovery time. 5. The exercises encourage full range of motion, which increases joint mobility. Joint are not compromised because there is no pounding on them, it is gentle movement. 6. The exercises require the clients to focus on the movement, also including the mind in the process.
7. There is specific breathing to each of the exercises. The breathing helps to move through the exercises and helps to get deeper into a stretch or a twist. The deep breathing also helps clear the body of toxins and stress.
Pilates can help you • improve flexibility, posture and balance • Increase bone density • Lower stress levels • Provide greater joint mobility • Reduce or eliminate incidence of back pain • Improve pelvic floor strength • Improve concentration • And, as is most commonly associated with Pilates, builds a strong core and trimmer waist. If you are in your 50s, 60s or 70s and want to start moving without pain as you used to fifteen years ago, give Pilates a try. It won’t change you overnight, but with continued practice and commitment, you will feel better! Written by Judi Schnebly, owner of Pilates Central, in Holliston, MA. Judi is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor, trained through Peak Pilates, with over 850 hours of training.
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Living Healthy The Danger of Smoking Mineral Makeup … The Perfect Partner for Acne Prone Skin While Driving Using a cell phone, texting and drinking alcoholic beverages are all activities that can lead to fines or arrest if done while in a moving vehicle. But in some areas, it is already illegal or may soon be, to smoke in a vehicle if in the presence of children. Since 2006, several communities across North America have implemented laws to prevent smoking in cars when children are present, and campaigns for smoke-free car laws are poised to continue. The public has become increasingly aware that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke, also known as environmental tobacco smoke, includes the smoke that a smoker exhales and the smoke that comes from burning tobacco products. Thousands of toxic chemicals are present in secondhand smoke, including formaldehyde, lead, butane, cyanide, and carbon monoxide. These dangerous chemicals can be inhaled and tend to linger in the air for hours or longer. Smoke residue also clings to a smoker's body and hair and can even surface inside of a home or vehicle, according to The Mayo Clinic.
Asthma, heart disease and cancer may result from contact with secondhand smoke. When someone smokes within the small enclosed space of a car, passengers are exposed to air that is many times more toxic than what the EPA considers hazardous air quality, even if a window is down. What's more, the particulates of tobacco smoke that are absorbed in the upholstery offgas back into the air even after many days have passed, exposing riders to toxins well beyond when someone smoked in the car. The developing bodies of children and their small stature put youngsters at risk for greater complications from cigarette smoke, although any passenger is at risk. Laws vary depending on location and typically apply to children ages 16 and under. Smokers are urged to quit smoking for their health and the health of others. But those who continue to smoke should refrain from smoking when inside a vehicle, especially when children are present.
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What is mineral powder and why is it good for acneic skin? At its purest, mineral makeup is crushed rocks milled into a fine, light-reflective powder that minimizes flaws and delivers a healthy, natural glow to the skin. What makes it so good for acne prone skin is the ingredients it does not contain: preservatives, chemical dyes, fragrance and oils.
Beware, not all mineral makeup is created equal. Always check the product ingredients. Avoid mineral powders with talc, preservatives, parabens and bismuth oxychloride. These fillers can irritate rosacea, and cause acne flare-ups. Also, people
with acne should always use loose mineral powder, not pressed. Mineral makeup in a compact is pressed with oils that can clog the pores.
Application tips. The trick to applying mineral powder is to use a rounded brush. Work the minerals into the brush and then brush them onto your skin. Wait a few seconds and let the minerals begin to work with you skin’s own natural chemistry. You can always add more where you need more coverage. A foundation looks most natural when it matches the color and undertone of your own skin. The best way to match a foundation color to your skin is to try it on your face, not the back of your hand, or inside your wrist. Stripe two or three colors vertically along your jaw line wait a couple of minutes, and the one that disappears is the right
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Need to cover a blemish? Apply your mineral foundation to your face as usual. Next take a concealer brush and dip it into your loose mineral foundation. Work the minerals into the brush and gently pat it onto the problem area until it is completely covered. Don’t swipe it on, and don’t stray too far “outside the lines”. Make sure to blend any obvious edges. Unlike cream base concealers that can slide around, loose mineral powder adheres to the skin; that’s why this trick works so well. Always apply your mineral powder to clean, hydrated skin, and wash it off at night with an appropriate cleanser. Questions about acne? Email me at skinsmartsalon@aol.com, or call 508 881-1180. Visit the salon website skinsmartsalon.com for information on Skin Smart’s Acne Clinic, and other services
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Hunting for 10,000 Easter Eggs at Stone Park BY CYNTHIA WHITTY Yes, you read right. Ten thousand Easter eggs will be hidden at Stone Park for kids toddlers to 10-11year-olds to hunt and enjoy at the third annual Ashland Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will take place, rain or shine, on Saturday, April 12, 10:30 a.m. at Stone Park. “The first year, we had 3,000 eggs; the second, 7,500,” Roy Melnick said. Melnick is executive director for Connect Community Church in Ashland, the host for the event. “We partner with businesses to give back to the community. The event is free; there’s nothing to buy. Kids just need to bring bags to collect their eggs.” This year, Foodie Café from
Over 600 people participated in last year’s Ashland East Egg Hunt in March. This year, over 1,000 are expected on April 12. Photos/submitted.
Framingham will be one of the businesses donating food. The event is popular. “We had over 600 people participate in past events, and expect 1,000 this year,” Melnick said. One hundred volunteers, most from Connect Church, will be there to set up and supervise.
“The hunt is staged to handle four groups: toddlers to age 3; age 3 to first grade; second grade and third grade; and fourth and fifth grade,” Melnick explained. “There’s candy and a prize in each egg. There are also golden eggs, which are worth special prizes from the golden egg special prize table.”
nect in order to fulfill the vision of Connect Church. This effort is just one of many ways we endeavor to be a presence in the community, to demonstrate without pressure and with extreme generosity that God
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Money Matters: Tips about Taxes after Retirement BY EVAN YAMPOLSKY Like most people, you’re likely focused on how to save money on your tax returns, but don’t lose sight of how the tax decisions you make today can affect your retirement plans tomorrow. If you are within five years of retirement, it's time to fine tune your future finances. For example, have you thought of how taxes will affect you after you say goodbye to your job? Securing retirement income and understanding how taxes apply to your money is crucial, so you can afford to live the life you want throughout your golden years. When you look at retirement assets through a “tax” lens, it becomes clear that decisions regarding the appropriate level of guaranteed lifetime income, maximizing Social Security, working in retirement, and the deployment your assets are very much linked. You should con-
sider these elements in a holistic manner because, ultimately, the goal is to help make sure your assets support your desired standard of living for the rest of your life. For those planning for retirement, the following are some tax considerations to discuss with your tax and legal advisors:
Personal income tax Most people assume their personal income taxes will be lower after retirement because they won't be generating as much income and, therefore, will be in a lower tax bracket. But due to the recent economic downturn, many retirees are choosing to take on part-time jobs. The reasons for needing extra income are: losses in retirement assets; dismal personal savings rates over the last decade; unavailability of traditional pension plans; and the increase in the full retirement age under Social Security for those born after 1954.
Regardless of the reason for working in retirement, the income earned, combined with use of retirement savings, might create a situation where you will be taxed at the same leve,l or an even higher rate than when you were working full-time. With this in mind, it's important to have both taxable and non-taxable retirement assets upon which you can draw in retirement, so you can manage taxes and maximize your income over the long-term.
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Spring Home and Garden Perennial Color, Spring Through Fall, with Suzanne Mahler Presented by the Ashland Garden Club and the Hopkinton Garden Club, April 12, 2014 Go on a journey through the growing season with Suzanne Mahler as she takes us on a tour
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New England newspapers for more than a decade. She is a member of two local garden clubs, past President of the New England Daylily Society, an overseer for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and is employed at two garden centers. Please join us for this informative and motivating lecture on Saturday, April 12, 2014 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Ashland Public Library, 66 Front Street, Ashland, MA. The event is free to the public. For more information, please contact either the Ashland Garden Club at: info@AshlandGardenClub.org or visit: www.ashlandgardenclub.org, or email the Hopkinton Garden Club at: info@hopkintongardenclub.org or visit: www.hopkintongardenclub.org. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Ashland Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The purpose of the Ashland
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Spring Home and Garden GreenUp Ashland Invites Residents to Take Pride in their Community, May 3 BY CYNTHIA WHITTY GreenUp Ashland will hold its annual event to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to noon. All residents are invited to participate. Individuals and groups will clean up parks and neighborhoods, and along streets and rivers. In addition, several Ashland “green” groups will have exhibits at the Stone Park Pavilion, on the corner of Cherry and Summer streets. The GreenUp Ashland committee is seeking help from volunteers for registration the morning of the
event, Beth Rosenblum, spokesperson for the committee, said. All volunteers will be treated to coffee, donuts, t-shirts and collapsible, BPA-free water bottles while they last. To clean up the town, residents may register and obtain trash bags at the main site, the Stone Park Pavilion, and at two satellite locations: downtown, near Sunnyside Café, and the Sears parking lot on Pond St. (Rt. 126). Residents should bring their own work gloves and water and wear sturdy shoes and bright clothing
Ashland high school students helped to make Ashland litter-free at last year’s GreenUp Day. Photo/Cynthia Whitty.
for safety. When residents fill bags with rubbish and roadside litter, they can leave them on the curbside for pickup by the Ashland Department of Public Works immediately following the event. The event is organized by the citizens’ committee, GreenUp Ashland, in cooperation with town departments. This year’s event sponsors are Honey Dew Donuts and Shaw’s Supermarket.
Organizers say this is a great opportunity for residents to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends while contributing to their community and neighborhood.
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Sports Bright Future Ahead For Ashland-Keefe Tech Wrestling BY KEN HAMWEY STAFF SPORTS WRITER
Zacchilli Is Co-head Coach Ashland High and Keefe Tech have been a co-op wrestling team for 10 years and the squad usually has been at or near the .500 mark most of that time. The status quo, however, may be changing. Ashland had been supplying the team with only three matmen annually but the 2013-14 contingent had nine Clockers on board and that number likely will be increasing. And, the team got decent results in the postseason — three wrestlers placed at the Division 2 Central Sectional and advanced to the state meet.
in the Tri Valley League,’’ he said. “But there’s no reason why we can’t challenge for the TVL title or win a sectional crown. There’s interest in wrestling again at Ashland since nine boys came out this year. It’s obvious the bait is in the water and it’s my job to reel them in.’’ Zacchilli, who coaches the team with Keefe’s Don Marini, is delighted Ashland became the host school, crediting Chris Kane (Keefe’s athletic director) and Ryan Quigley (Ashland’s athletic director) for moving in that direction.
For the first time since they merged in wrestling, Ashland became the host school this year and co-head coach Peter Zacchilli, who teaches physical education and wellness at the Ashland Middle School, is optimistic the co-op team has a bright future.
“The A.D.s worked it out and the move was made to see if Ashland could increase its numbers,’’ Zacchilli said. “Don built a good culture during his years as the head coach. With a quality group of seniors last year, the team finished third in the Division 2 Central Sectional Tournament. Most of Ashland’s wrestlers now are underclassmen and I see us as being more competitive next year and really making a mark in two years.’’
“We had a dual-meet record of 7-12 this year and we were 2-3
Three wrestlers who placed at the sectionals were Ashland’s
Zac Egnitz and Michael Crupi and Keefe’s Marlen Lamas. A senior captain, Egnitz won the sectional in the 160-pound class with a 4-0 record. He was down, 2-0, but rallied for a 5-3 win over Algonquin’s Nate Morrell. “His victory sets the expectations for our younger kids,’’ Zacchilli said. “Zac is strong and tough and he leads by example.’’ Only a freshman, Crupi finished third in the sectionals with a 2-1 record in the 106-pound category. Relying on enthusiasm, he’s also a strong and mentally tough matman. Lamas was third at the sectionals in the 138pound class, finishing with a 31 record. Lamas is a technical wrestler and has lots of natural ability. The trio advanced to the state tourney after the sectionals with Egnitz finishing seventh and Lamas eighth. Egnitz’ placement enabled him to become an alternate for the all-state meet.
Ashland freshmen Peter Treveloni (145), Vincent Palumbo (152), Larry Gillis (152) and Nick Riordan (160) could be the building blocks for the future. Treveloni finished sixth at the sectionals. “Peter is our most improved wrestler,’’ Zacchilli said. “He’s very coachable and he’s fearless. Vincent also is coachable and technically sound while Larry is strong and explosive. Nick had a 6-11 record but he’s talented, fearless and promising. He’s strong and explosive from his feet.’’
Andover, Concord-Carlisle and Dorchester. The 28-year-old Zacchilli has enjoyed his first year as a cohead coach. He wrestled and played volleyball at Milford High, graduated from the University of Tennesse-Knoxville, taught and coached for a year at Milford High before joining the faculty in Ashland. Zacchilli was an assistant wrestling coach at Holliston for five years.
Another Ashland wrestler, sophomore Matheus Pinsky who was 7-12 in dual meets, is “a technically sound matman whose enthusiasm makes him extremely coachable.’’
“It’s great to see people getting excited about wrestling again at Ashland,’’ Zacchilli said. “The program started at the high school in the mid-1960s. It’s making a comeback. My goal next season is to go from nine boys to 20 from Ashland. We’ll be more competitive and we’ll schedule stronger teams.’’
Ashland-Keefe Tech’s victories in dual meets this year came against Advance Math & Science Academy, Monty Tech, Quabbin, Bellingham-Medway,
With Zacchilli and Marini at the wrestling helm, Ashland and Keefe Tech should definitely be on the upswing in the years ahead.
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Sports AEFI Marathon Challenge The Ashland Education Foundation, Inc.’s (AEFI) is pleased to announce that two Ashland residents will run this year’s Boston Marathon to raise funds to support innovation in education for the AEFI. Tricia McSweeney and Sharon Ames will train for their third 26.2 mile run to Boston on Monday, April 21st. After being diverted from the finish line last year, with only a ½ mile to go, they are more than determined to set foot on the finish line on Boylston Street this year. They have set not only a challenge of crossing the finish line but also a goal of raising $4,000 in support of teacher grants for the Ashland Public Schools. Sharon and Tricia are avid runners, longtime residents of Ashland and strong supporters of the Ashland Public Schools. This year’s frigid weather and snow has added to the challenge of completing their weekly long runs, but each weekend they continue to wake in the wee hours of the morning to begin their training, before starting their weekend activities with their families, which also includes a multitude of sporting events.
Tricia McSweeney lives with her husband Sean and four children all who attend the Ashland Schools. Tricia is a surgical RN at Tufts Medical Center. Sharon Ames and her husband Bill have 3 children, two of which graduated from Ashland High and an eighth grade boy. Sharon is a Speech/Language Pathologist in the Ashland Schools. They dedicate their weekend mornings to runs of 15 miles or more and are thankful for the understanding and tolerance their husbands and children give them while they are out training between 2 to 4 hours a run. When asked why she is participating in the Marathon Challenge Tricia McSweeney states, “I am running the marathon for the AEFI because I want my children and children in this community to get the best education they can. The AEFI is about creating opportunities by providing grants for teachers who bring innovation to the classroom. By running and raising money for the AEFI I have the opportunity to give back to the community of Ashland. I also want to show my kids that you can set a challenging goal for yourself, work toward that goal and achieve it.”
Sharon Ames is excited to run for the AEFI and added, “The AEFI continues to support the schools by using money raised towards awarding grants to purchase materials that will enrich the classroom. Teachers within our community are excited about this effort. Please join us to help raise money for our great school district here on the Boston Marathon route.” The AEFI brings business leaders, community leaders, professionals and parents together to increase awareness of, communication with and support for the Ashland Public Schools. Excellence in public education is essential to the economic and social health of the Ashland community. The AEFI supports creative, innovative and challenging programs and needed educational venture capital provided by the surrounding community. You can sponsor the AEFI Marathon Challenge by making a tax-deductible donation to the AEFI by visiting www.ashlandeducationfoundation.org/marathon or by mailing a contribution to Ashland Education Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 71, Ashland, MA 01721.
Ashland residents Tricia McSweeney and Sharon Ames will run the Boston Marathon in April to raise awareness and funds for the AEFI.
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Freemasonry, the world’s oldest and largest fraternity, seeks to bring together men of every country, religion, race, background, and opinion in order to develop the bonds of friendship between them. Through a large variety of North American Masonic philanthropies, approximately $3,000,000 is given to charity every day, 70% of which benefits the general public. During its symbolic initiation ceremony,
April 12th Open House to Enlighten, Educate, and Inform Ashland, Massachusetts – April 12th, 2014 – Joining with Masonic lodges across the Commonwealth, the Freemasons from the Masonic North Star Lodge, 54 Front Street, Ashland, MA 01721 will open their doors to the public on Saturday, April 12th, from 9 am until 3 pm. If you’ve ever wondered who the Freemasons are, whether they are the descendants of the Knights Templars, or what the inside of their buildings look like, here’s your chance to find out! More than 230 lodges will be hosting Open Houses to help the public gain a better understanding of Freemasonry and to demonstrate the positive impact it has on its members, their families, and their communities. Members will
provide tours of their building, talk about Freemasonry’s history, discuss its rituals, signs, and symbols, and explain what they do. “The Open House is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about Freemasonry to meet and talk with Masons in their community,” said Harvey J. Waugh, Grand Master of Masons in Massachusetts, and the presiding officer of over 32,000 members. “Although many have heard of us, very few are aware that for over 280 years we have been part of an unbroken tradition of great men who have changed our world in a number of ways. Men like Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Thurgood Marshall, and John Glenn all joined the Masons prior to achieving the greatness we
Freemasons trace their roots to the stonemason guilds that built Europe’s cathedrals and castles during the early part of the last millennium. As construction of these buildings declined, they began accepting members from outside their trade. These new members, influenced by the “Age of Enlightenment,” transformed the organization from a group for builders to one focused on developing the character of its members. Freemasonry was formally organized in London, England in 1717. In 1733 it was formally organized in Massachusetts, making it the oldest Masonic group in the
members are encouraged to value high principles, ethics, and morals and to live their lives accordingly. By “making good men better,” Freemasonry positively benefits its members, their families and local communities. Freemasonry in Massachusetts is comprised of 32,000 members in more than 230 different lodges throughout the Commonwealth. For additional information, please call 1.800.882.1020, or visit AskAFreemason.org.
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Sports Ashland Gymnastics BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Under first year coach Jennifer Libin, the Medfield/Ashland/ Dover-Sherborn (MADS) gymnastics team showed that they could compete with just about anybody. The squad managed to finish sixth in the South Sectionals, missing the state tournament by just two places. “Being a co-op team, we are not in a specific league, so we have to go out and find teams to compete against, and a lot of teams just don’t want to take that chance,” Libin said. “No one thought that we would finish sixth at the sectionals.” Throughout the first half of the season, MADS was considered the underdog, where its opposition didn’t really expect them to do much of anything. However the girls never gave up, and seemed to thrive that much better under pressure. “It was after a tri-meet against Brookline and Natick when I first realized that these girls really had talent,” the coach said. “I knew that we were now a team. Their skills were unbelievable and blew me away; they cared and wanted to win.” What’s even more amazing is that half of the 18 athletes on the MADS team are freshmen. Of those nine freshmen, five are starters and three of the four who qualified for the state competition as individuals.
Ashland’s Chloe Covell and Chrissy Tosti, along with Medfield’s Laura Cerulle were the three freshmen to advance to the state competition, in addition to junior Corey Bennett, another Ashland native. Covell was the top MADS athlete at the State Gymnastic Tournament where she finished third competing in the floor exercise; her finish also qualified her for the New England Tournament. Bennett will also be joining Covell at the New England Tournament, as she placed sixth in the all-around event. Tosti (bars) and Cerulle (vault) both performed well at the state competition, but neither placed. Covell and Bennett are the best athletes in their event. The freshman vaulter won the event at the South Sectionals recording a 9.475, while Bennett, the junior, posted a 9.55 to capture the beam at the same tournament. “Corey is the definition of a star that leads by example, and when she has a setback in her routine, which is usually minimal, she gets upset and it motivates her to do better. Three times this year she posted a 9.5 on the beam,” the coach said. “Chloe, hands down, is the best in the state, unfortunately, she didn’t have enough vaults to qualify for the state tournament.” Two other freshmen on the squad are Eden Ravech and Caitlin Keaveny. According to the coach, Ravech had previously partici-
pated in gymnastics but had given it up some years ago, but decided to come back this winter, while Keaveny had stepped it up during the early part of the season, but got hurt. “Eden came back to gymnastics this season and all of her skills came back to her rather quickly, it was like she wasn’t even away from the sport,” Libin said. While it may be the younger gymnasts that have primarily carried the MADS team this season the squad does have two senior captains, Katie McPherson and Sally Dershwitz both from DoverSherborn (DS), that have con-
tributed as well to the team’s success. McPherson, who is a huge competitor according to her coach, got hurt during the season but was able to return in time for the Sectional Tournament, while Dershwitz participates in the vault and floor events for the team “Katie is not a top scorer, but one you can always count on, while Sally is a great morale booster that gets the team going,” Libin said. “Both are motivational and confident in their leadership abilities.” Another key contributor throughout the year was DS junior Kelley Zenzie. The junior can participate in the all around, but will
usually see action in three events for MADS. “She’s another of those girls that you can always count on,” the coach said. “She leads by example, is a strong competitor and has a great attitude.” The remainder of the MADS gymnastic team include freshmen Rachel Hall and Amelia O’Reilly from Medfield, Eliza Sharff (Medfield) and Haley Rao (Ashland)in addition to sophomores Amanda Coulombe and Nicole Keith from Medfield and the trio of Belle Copponi, Sofia Nelles and Mackenzie Gallant from DoverSherborn.
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Sports Marathon Park Prep Race BY JOHN KELLEY EDITOR Under sunny skies, but with a 21-degree wind chill, several hundred runners took part in the first Ashland Marathon Park Prep on the morning of March 14th. Master of Ceremonies Bernie Corbett asked the gathered crowd at the starting line for a moment of silence to remember the victims of the terrorist attack at last year’s Boston Marathon, for which the race in Ashland is a key warm-up test. Ashland picked up the sponsorship for the half-marathon trek when Quincy, Mass decided to reduce the number of road races in that city. The national anthem was sung by Sara Kendall just prior to the start of the race. Sara is a sophomore at Boston’s Berkeley College of Music, and rendered a wonderful performance in the face of the cold wind. The well-known “Boston Bill” Rodgers, who won four Boston Marathons in the late 70s, was the ceremonial guest starter, and was cheered by the pack of runners just prior to the start.
“Boston Bill” Rodgers has fun with the crowd a moment before signaling the start of the Ashland Marathon Prep race. Photo/John Kelley
The overall winner was Tim Tapply, a 38-year old from Sherborn who logged a time of 1:16:20, for a pace of 5:50 per mile. The top finisher from Ashland was Jason VanBuskirk who placed 13th with a time of 1:29:01. The winner for the women was Stephanie Wilson of Brighton who placed 12th overall with a time of 1:27:41. Genevieve Heaps of Ashland, a 17- year old, finished 112th overall with a time of 1:48:17, which gave her the top time in the 19-year-and-under age group.
Runners form at the start line of the first Ashland Marathon Prep race. Photo/John Kelley
Sara Kendall from the Berkeley College of Music sings the national anthem before the start of the Ashland Marathon Prep while Master of Ceremonies Bernie Corbett renders his respects (right). Photo/John Kelley
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Camp Plan Your Child’s Summer Now BY J.D. O’GARA The snow has barely melted, but believe it or not, it’s time to think about planning summer. If you have children, you’ll be looking for fun, enriching and reasonably priced activities for them to do. Your town has a recreation department, and most run camps, so check out the town website for more information. If you’re looking for something a little different, check out the following options: Lil Folk Farm, run by Nancy and David Dubin for the past 12 years, offers camp for children starting at age 4 up to age 16. Their certified summer camp runs from June 17-August 18. “Our philosophy is to introduce and foster all our campers’ love for riding and farming and animals in a fun and safe environment,” says Nancy Dubin.
The youngest riders, aged 4-6, can participate in “Tiny Trotters Riding Camp,” while “Summer Riders” is for those aged 7-16. Lil Folk also offers a Junior Farmers Camp for those aged 412, encompassing learning to care for a variety of farm animals. New this year at Lil Folk is the therapeutic riding camp. If you are interested, call (508) 802-3649. Lil Folk Farm is located at 1070 Washington St., Holliston. Visit www.lilfolkfarm.com. If riding and animals aren’t your child’s thing, you can come learn, paddle and play with Boating is Fun Camp, an American Camp Association-credited camp. The camp has three locations, the nearest to this area being Hopkinton, at Hopkinton State Park, and new this year, in Natick at Lake Cochituate. The coed camp is geared to 8-15
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from their town, and kids are out in the fresh air, they’re active, and they go home and parents are happy. They’re tired.” For more information about KIDSbury camp, call Lori at (508) 359-7800 or email lori@kingsburyclubmedfield.co m or visit kingsburyclubmedfield.com and look under schedules. If your child would rather dance than play sports, one option they can check out is Patricia Brosnihan Dance Center. The center offers summer programs for 3 year-olds (July 1418), 4-5 year-olds (July 14-18), 6-7 year-olds (July 21-25) and 811 year-olds (July 21-25), with a dance intensive for 10-18 yearolds (July 21-August 7). The length of the day increases with the age of the children, with the littlest ones, at 3, doing just an hour Monday through Friday, increasing to 9-12 a.m. for 4-5
year olds. At age 6, kids can opt for the full-day programs, and there’s also an extended day option. “We do a daily dance class, talk a little about nutrition, dance vocabulary and do creative things,” says Patricia Ledoux, who’s been teaching dance in Hopkinton for 25 years. “It’s on the educational side, but it’s fun. The nice things about the summer program, besides dancing every day, is that we get a chance to do dance history and focus on vocabulary and do nutrition, things we never have a chance to do,” says Ledoux. For more information, visit pbdancecenter.com, email pbdancecenter2@yahoo.com or call (508) 435-5312. Annemarie’s Dance Centre, at in Ashland, also offers a summer enrichment sessions for ages 47 (July 7-11 and July 21-25) and ages 7-13 (July 14-18). Chrissy Reynolds owner, says, “Our summer program is a fun,
nurturing environment for our youngest students interested in exploring the creative side of dance. We work on crafts and create choreography based on the theme of the week.” For more information, visit annmariesdance.com or call (508) 881-5109 or email flipsidedance23@yahoo.com. Are you looking for a more traditional day camp? Look no further than the YMCA. Its newest location, on the Ashland/Framingham town line, at 120 Parker Road in Framingham, the MetroWest YMCA Clearbrook Family Swim Club has an outdoor swimming pool, wading pool with fountain, recreation lodge, bathhouses, playground, and picnic area. Clearbrook Day Camp begins on June 30 and runs through August 29. Weekly themed-based sessions include: instructional and open swims, sports and game activities, arts and crafts activities and special events. Clearbrook Day Camp is for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. It is the perfect camp for the first time camper who would enjoy a small group setting with a highly motivated, friendly, professional and experienced camp staff. Children who come to Clearbrook Day Camp will benefit from enhanced personal growth and skills, build positive relationships with adults and peers, educational opportunities to support summer learning, development of good sportsmanship and
increase in self-esteem. Registration is going on now, forms are available online at www.metrowestymca.org/summercamp Got a budding thespian? What better summer program to enroll him or her in than Prana Summer Acting, in its 12th season. The program is held at the beautiful CTK Lutheran Church, 600 Central Street, Holliston, with performances at local schools and directed by Roberta Weiner. You can choose from two different two-week sessions, plus,
added this year, a one-week camp! Session A takes place July 14-25 (performance July 25 at 1:30 p.m.), and session B runs August 4-15 (performance Aug. 15 at 1:30 p.m.). The additional week, which has no show but will focus on learning improv, stage makeup (monsters, scars and bruises, old age, basic foundation), create stage props, do your own choreography, play outdoor and indoor games, yoga,
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and more will run July 28-August first. Hours are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., with an early drop-off option. For more information, visit www.pranacenter.com or email Roberta@pranacenter.com. If you’ve got a girl aged 11-19, a unique and fun, and free option is a camp run by Firefighter Lyn Moraghan, called Camp Bailout, running from July 7-11, from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. The program is designed to provide a safe, interactive, and physically challenging environment, where participants will learn while building confidence and leadership skills. Girls accepted to the program will learn ladder, engine, and ambulance operations, CPR
certification, search and rescue skills, aerial ladder climb, rappelling, auto extrication, fire extinguishers, fire behavior, and fun team building exercises. All information, including the application can be found at Ashlandfire.com website, key word CAMP BAILOUT, or those interested can
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Flying over the Ashland Reservoir
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BY JOHN KELLEY - EDITOR Check out this link: http://vimeo.com/88552862 The long awaited march to spring is marked this second weekend of March by the return to Eastern Standard Time. There is always a few people who are surprised on Sunday morning that they missed the overnight event and arrive late for church services. Warmer daytime temperatures and more daylight have caused the surface of the Ashland “Res” to be littered with large puddles of melted water. The ice remains over a foot thick with nighttime temperatures still below freezing. Once the overnight temperatures rise a bit, the spring ice will soften quickly, and people will need to be conscious of the dangers of walking on it. As the temperature hits 50-degrees, Joe from Franklin is seen flying his new quadra-rotor helicopter over the frozen pond. The device was purchased for about $800, and another $400 for the camera attached underneath, making the unit quite an expensive hobby. However, the prices will continue to decline with the advance of technology. One can speculate that within a few years, these devices will be in the hands of youngsters when they open presents for their birthdays, graduations or the winter holidays.
Tom from Franklin flies his new quada-rotor above the Ashland Reservoir. Photos/John Kelley
Joe’s remote controlled unit flies several hundred feet in any direction using a battery that lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. It contains a geographic positioning device (GPS), and the camera is gyro-stabilized to prevent photos and video from shaking due to wind currents and the vibration of the rotors. In flying vicariously above the treetops, Joe seems to be having pure fun with the quadra-rotor. When the devices become less expensive, they will likely proliferate like the technology of the cell phone. Unlike mobile phones, however, the quadra-rotor will require residents to keep their shades drawn to maintain their privacy. Editor’s Note: By the time this article appears, there may have been significant melting of the ice on all ponds in the area, thereby making them dangerous to walk upon.
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tween the leaders and the sled. A memory of the black-and-white era of television calls forth Ser-
geant Preston of the Canadian Mounties, as Bill orders “Line out!” to the dogs. He has the dogs trained in a variety of commands to navigate any trail he
wishes, be it upon the frozen pond, or through the woodlands of Middlesex County.
before spring disposes of this unique opportunity to “walk upon the water.”
While unharnessing the dogs, there does not appear to be a loss of their energy. They are friendly, and full of affection, undaunted by the temperatures in the teens. Bill says he gives a reward for their hard-day’s work—they each get a piece of Alaskan salmon as a treat, in addition to their normal fare. He says he will be back tomorrow at 10 a.m., as the fish did not seem to be biting on this particular day. He will use his other threedog team, as he cannot use all six dogs on the ice at the same time, since they will generate too much speed!! All six dogs can tow a sled with almost a half-ton of cargo, and traverse up to 75 miles a day. Along the way, they “drink” snow to maintain their hydration. In the summer, the six dogs tow a scooter that Bill rides at up to 20 miles per hour.
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So, if you are tired of the grey days that seem to press down from above, perhaps it is time to get some good foot-gear, and find time to enjoy the grey ice
April 1, 2014 article appears, there may have been significant melting of the ice on all ponds in the area, thereby making them dangerous to walk upon.
Letter from the Editor In our issue last month, editor Rebecca Kensil graciously welcomed me as the new editor for this newspaper. I studied Rebecca’s practices as she produced her seventh edition for the readers of Ashland, and I could see that much of the credit for producing and sustaining a paper was due to her integrity, competence and belief in the journalistic process within our democracy. Rebecca Kensil is a true professional, and I humbly accept this position in light of the standard she has set before me. I am sure that you join me in thanking Rebecca for leading the effort to establish the paper in the community, all the while showing through word and photo, the goodness of what Ashland has become since its inception in 1846. I will do my best to continue the tradition of quality set by Rebecca, and I am sure you join me in wishing her much success in her future endeavors. By the way, Rebecca has indicated a desire to be a contributing writer, so we will continue to see her work in future articles.
With Kind Regards to All, John Kelley
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camp provides these children with a place where they are fully understood and supported, while being able to have the typical summer camp experience. Come join the fun for this event, and help us raise the money we need to reach this important goal! We'll be giving TShirts to our walkers and wheelchair participants. Along the way, there is sure to be laughter, and maybe, a few surprises. The Walk-a-thon will be held on Sunday, April 27 from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the beautiful Orchard Hill Athletic Club indoor track facility, located at 100 Duval Street in Lancaster, Mass. Each year, Orchard Hill donates the use of their club for this event. If you are interested in walking or sponsoring a walker, please contact NEAA at 978-365-2580 or visit our website: http://www.newenglandamputeeassociation.com/event/201 4-walkathon/ We hope to see you there!
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Federated Church of Ashland - Community Announcements Sunday Worship Services- Sunday Mornings @ 9:30 a.m.
Palm Sunday Worship Service- April 13th @ 9:30 a.m. inside the church.
Christian Education for Children ages 4-12 during Sunday Worship
Maundy Thursday-April 17th. “Tenebrae Service of Light” @ 7:00 p.m.
The Church is located across from the Town Hall at 118 Main Street. Services are casual and focused on making everyone who enters feel at home and welcome as they seek a deeper connection to God. Parking is available across the street behind the Town Hall. Lenten Services each Wednesday Evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel Bible Study 2 & 4th Wednesdays @ 6:00 p.m. Palm Sunday- April 13th. Outdoor Procession with Donkeys @ 9:00 a.m. starting across from town Library
Good Friday Service-April 18th @ 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday-April 20th. Special Service of Music and Worship @ 9:30 a.m. The Federated Church of Ashland is a diverse community of Christians, who gather each week to encourage and support each other in our efforts to respond to the needs of the community around us as we deepen our relationship with God and one another. We proclaim each week that we are the “All Are Welcome Here Church”.
Art at the Ashland Library
These three works of art are on display at the library through April 3rd. Contact the artist at Pamela.DeJong5@gmail.com
Fibrinogens/Cell Nucle, encaustic, by Pamela Dorris DeJong, 18x18, $300
Martha’s Garden, Isles of Shoals, encaustic, by Pamela Dorris DeJong, 16x16, $600
Photos by John Kelley Lighthouse, Isle of Shoals, encaustic, by Pamela Dorris DeJong, 18x18, $500
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AEFI Receives $7,500 Staples Grant The Ashland Education Foundation, Inc. (AEFI) has been awarded $7,500 by Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., under a new program that lets Staples associates direct donations. AEFI President, Leslie Marci expressed gratitude to the Staples Foundation for their support, “Several Staples employees made this grant possible by nominating our foundation. We are grateful to Staples Foundation and to our supporters, and plan to use these funds for our iNnovate with iPads campaign to purchase iPads for the high school.” The grants are part of a new philanthropic initiative created by Staples Foundation which allows Staples associates around the world to direct funding to non-profit organizations that are focused on education or job skills. The program encourages local community engagement by awarding larger grants to organizations where associates are highly engaged in volunteering or fundraising – up to $25,000 per organization.
In 2012, U.S. associates directed more than $1.4 million of Staples Foundation grants to 434 local non-profit organizations. The new program, called 2 Million & Change, will award additional funds to organizations around the world, reaching more than $2 million in grants for the year. “Staples Foundation is committed to making a positive impact in the communities where our associates live and work,” said Katy Dobbs, director of global community relations for Staples, Inc. “Through our new program, we are pleased to support our associates and the local non-profit organizations that matter to them most.” The AEFI is a communitybased organization dedicated to providing enhanced educational opportunities for students in the Ashland Public Schools. The goals of the AEFI are to: Broaden community support for public education; Promote excellence in education by encouraging educators to take innovative approaches to public education; and serve as a conduit for foundation, corporate and in-
dividual donors to fund innovative and challenging programs in support of Ashland Public Schools’ goals and curriculum. To learn more about the AEFI visit us at ashlandeducationfoundation.org.
About Staples Community and Giving Staples contributes to educational and youth-oriented community efforts, from literacy and mentoring to career skills development, through in-kind and monetary donations and grants from Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc. Through its community and giving efforts, Staples and Staples Foundation have helped more than 6,000 organizations in 2,000 communities across 27 countries. Community and Giving is also an integral component of Staples Soul, which recognizes the connection between long-term business success and the impact Staples has on associates, communities and the planet. For more information, visit www.staples.com/community.
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The following is a list of the programs valued at $35,000 that the Ashland PTO has booked for the 2013-2014 school year. It has been provided by the Ashland Education Foundation, Inc.
Ashland Middle School Christa McAuliffe Field Trip Holocaust Survivor Visit Purchase of Educational Applications for iPads
Mindess Elementary School Historical Perspectives - Marie Curie Presentation Physical Changes in Matter by the Discovery Museum Techsporation: Simple Machines Star Labs by Museum of Science Bug Works Bugology Program Weather Presentation by Blue Hill Observatory Lights and Lasers by the Discovery Museum Author Steve Krasner Native American Perspectives by Dan Cripps Presentation by Broadmoor Wild Life Sanctuary
Warren Elementary School Author Visit by Jerry Pallotta Math by Greg Tang Weather Presentation by Blue Hill Observatory Life Cycles by the Museum of Science Animal Adventures Tanglewood Marionettes Patriotic Sing-a-long with Stacey Peasley Mad Science Presentation
Find Out How Life Experiences Have Influenced One Business Owner and His Plan for Success The Ashland Business Association (ABA) meeting on Tuesday, April 1 will feature fitness coach Bob Savin, who will present "The Importance of Consistency: In Business, Life and Fitness" at the Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. All ABA members and their guests are invited to attend free of charge.
Savin owns Fitness Together on 300 Eliot St., Ashland, and 21G Turnpike Rd., Southborough. “I'm presenting the topic, the importance of consistency, because I have learned through my 10 years in business that the best way to achieve success is to have a plan, to know where you are going, and stick to it,” he said.
Early networking is set for 6:30-7 p.m.; the meeting is 7-8:30 p.m. Refreshments are provided.
In this presentation, Savin will talk about how his own life experiences, including a trip to California, reshaped his principles, guides his fitness business, and has impacted the lives of hundreds of his clients over the years.
Also on the agenda are presentations by ABA member Dianna Hopper, owner of Di’s Little Friends Playcare, and representatives from the town’s comprehensive planning committee and the Ashland Redevelopment Authority/Pond St. improvements group.
At the April 1 ABA meeting, fitness coach Bob Savin will talk about the importance of having a plan and sticking to it. Photo/John Kelley
For more information on the ABA, contact 508380-0555 or info@ashlandbusinessassociation.com or visit www.ashlandfirst.com.
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Senior Center Activities APRIL 2014 MONDAY
7 No Exercise Classes 9:00am Computer Training 9:15-11:00 Nurse-Ashland House
Wii 10:15am Chair Volleyball 12:00pm Hot Lunch
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1 Tax Appts 8:30 Bowling 9:00 a.m. Art Class 11:00am Practically Fit 12:30pm MS Hot Lunch 12:30 pm Party Bridge 1:00pm Chair Yoga 1:00pm BINGO 8 Tax Appts 8:30 Bowling 9:00 a.m. Art Class 10:00am Handwaxing 11:00am Practically Fit 12:30pm MS Hot Lunch 12:30 pm Party Bridge 1:00pm Chair Yoga
2 9:00am Art Class 9:00am Exercise 10:00am. Exercise 11:00am Tax Appointment 12:00pm Legal Seminar 12:30pm- Cards 5:30pm Ham & Bean Supper 9 9:00am Art Class No Exercise Classes 11:00am Tax Appointment 12:30pm- Cards 1:30pm Parkinson’s Support
3 9:00 Breakfast 9:00 SHINE appts. 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi 10:00 am Scrabble 10:00 COA Meeting 10:00 FCOA Meeting 1:00pm Movie
4 9:00am Exercise 10:00am. Exercise
15 Tax Appts 8:30 Bowling 9:00 a.m. Art Class 11:00am Practically Fit 12:30pm MS Hot Lunch 12:30 pm Party Bridge 1:00pm Chair Yoga 1:00pm BINGO 22 8:30 Bowling 9:00 a.m. Art Class 11:00am Practically Fit NO MS Hot Lunch 12:30 pm Party Bridge 1:00pm Chair Yoga
16 9:00am Art Class 9:00am Exercise 10:00am. Exercise 12:30pm- Cards
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30 9:00am Art Class 9:00am Exercise 10:00am. Exercise 12:30pm- Cards
10 9:00 SHINE appts. 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi 10:00am Scrabble 10:00am Congresswoman Office Hours 1:00pm Movie 1:00pm Caregivers Support Group 17 9:00 SHINE appts. 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi 1000:am Scrabble 1:00 pm Movie
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1:00pm Senior Center Closed 18 9:00am Exercise 10:00am Exercise 11:15am Parkinson’s Exercise
1:00pm Senior Center Closed 23 9:00am Art Class 9:00am Exercise 10:00am. Exercise 12:30pm- Cards
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Served Daily: Cold Milk, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Canned Fruit and 100% Fruit Juice Breakfast $1.25 Reduced $ .30 Lunch $2.50 Reduced $.40 Milk $.50 Alternate lunches (including “V” options) available daily: Sandwiches, Salads, Fabulous Finger Food. Mon & Fri Pizza Tues Pasta Free Soup with any meal on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Friday’s soup is always vegetarian! Ashland Nutrition Services is looking for substitute cafeteria staff. If you are interested please call Roberta Tessicini at 508-881-0165 This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Served Daily: Cold Milk, Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Canned Fruit and 100% Fruit Juice Breakfast $1.25 Reduced $ .30 Lunch $2.75 Reduced $.40 Milk $.50 Alternate lunches available daily: Sandwiches “V”, Salads and Veggie Plates “V” Mon & Fri Pizza “V”, Mon & Thurs Burgers Tues Chicken Patties
Free Soup with any meal on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Friday’s soup is always vegetarian! Ashland Nutrition Services is looking for substitute cafeteria staff. If you are interested please call Roberta Tessicini at 508-881-0165 This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Pet Corner Casey Meet our wonderful boy Casey who is such a cheerful and exuberant guy. When out of his cage, he greets everyone who comes to the shelter’s second floor, clearly assuming they must be there to see him. Pick him up and he purrs. Pat him, and he purrs. Give him a kind word, and he purrs. A total love bug, and he’ll be in your lap in a nanosecond. It’s hard to believe Casey is 15 years old. He looks and acts like a teenager, with several good years ahead of him. The only thing he has in common with older cats is hyperthyroidism, that is easily controlled with an inexpensive medicine. Dosing Casey is as easy as putting his pill in cat food. Come visit Casey and be prepared to cuddle. Photo/John Kelley
Mila Mila is new to the shelter and is an absolute love. As soon as you walk into her room, she is right there to greet you with purrs and happy meows. She is such a sweetie. Mila is about 1.5 years old and did come to us with another cat, so she would be perfectly happy to share her new home with another furry friend. And did we mention how adorable she is with such a sparkle in her eye? Everyone loves this girl. Photo/Amy Oppenheimer
Ava If you are looking for a fun-loving, spunky girl, come meet our adorable young lady, Ava. She is somewhat independent (aren't most cats?), but she enjoys a lot of playtime with her wand toys, and takes the time to get cuddled and petting from our volunteers - a real sweetheart. Ava is about 2 years old, and came in with another cat, but we feel she would rather be the only princess in her new home. Photo/John Kelley
Splash Everyone at the shelter loves this handsome boy! Splash was trapped at one of our colonies a while ago, and it seemed obvious that he was not feral, but had such potential to be a wonderful pet. With a lot of TLC from our volunteers, Splash has come out of his shell and enjoys all the petting and love he is getting at the shelter. Splash is about 5 years old, and he does great with other cats. He is best of friends with one of his roommates, who we think may be his brother, also found in the same colony and now at the shelter. They do not need to be adopted together, but we feel Splash would really like to have a new furry friend in his future home. Photo/Amy Oppenheimer
Contact Cheryl Merchant, president of the MetroWest Humane Society for more information on these cats. E-mail mwhspaw@yahoo.com, call 508-875-3776, or visit metrowesthumanesociety.org. The MetroWest Humane Society is located at 30 Pond Street, Ashland.
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Spring Market Chatter Supply and demand. It drives everything in our economy, including real estate. The big news right now? Supply and demand is working in our favor right here in Ashland. For the spring season, prices are up and inventory is down. And just to make sure, we checked the numbers which were, in a word, astounding. There are 47 homes for sale in Ashland right now. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s out of a total of 5,794 homes in the town. A small difference from last year, so why is this important?
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Because BEFORE the market meltdown, there were typically 150-200 homes on the market at any one time. And even just after the crash, we were seeing 70-75 homes listed at this time of year. The good news? The average home price is finally starting to rebound, creeping up to just over $400,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; on the way up to the $450,000 mark that we last saw all the way back in 2006. Have you been waiting to buy? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re finding that the homes that ARE on the market are pristine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not the distressed homes of years past, but beautiful Capes, Colonials and Antiques that may be just right for you. Have you been waiting until the market â&#x20AC;&#x153;picks upâ&#x20AC;? to sell your home? Well, it looks like it has â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and you might benefit from steadily increasing prices. So whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in demand? Ashland is. A brief search of real estate discussion boards shows strong support for the town as a wonderful place to live: part of the desirable Metrowest area, close to Boston, an impressive school district, and a warm atmosphere means that lots of people are looking to buy right here. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on WACA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TV each month! Watch for RealEstate 01721, or watch online at wacatv.org. Let us know what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see us cover at Realestate01721@gmail.com Log onto our new site www.remaxoakrealty.com to find a link to the show, or look for a home. Search right away, or create an account to get daily listings. Buying? Selling? Not sure, but need to know more? Call us anytime. Collectively, Steven Greenberg, Pamela Bathen, Bob Zakrzewski and Stephanie Fair of REMAX Oak Realty have over 60 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in the Metrowest Real Estate market. They welcome your questions at 508 309 3538 or Steveng@remax.net.
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