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Dean Men, Women End Hoop Seasons With 3 Crowns Regional, District Triumphs Send Men’s Five To National Tourney BY KEN HAMWEY STAFF SPORTS WRITER When the season started, the men’s basketball team at Dean College set its sights on going to the national tournament for the first time in the school’s history. To achieve that goal, the Bulldogs needed to win the Region 21 Tournament and the District 2 playoffs.

BY KEN HAMWEY The women’s basketball team at Dean College no doubt will look at its 201314 season as a good news, bad news type of campaign.

Coach Rich Fazzi’s Bulldogs, who posted a 19-3 regular season record, passed their first two tests with flying colors by rolling to the regional and the district titles. Those triumphs enabled Dean to advance to Illinois as part of the field for the Final 16. Mission accomplished on qualifying for the nationals. At Danville, Ill., however, the Bulldogs were unable to sustain their streak, losing the opener of the NJCAA Tournament to Essex County College, then bowing to St. Louis Community College. The double setback eliminated the Bulldogs, who

Women Bulldogs Win Region 21 Title, Fall Short In Bid For National Tourney

Dean College’s Men’s Basketball accomplished this year’s goal of making it to the national tournament despite a loss in the end.

concluded their season with a 20-5 record. Dean lost to Essex (Newark N.J.), 85-82, in a back-and-forth battle that wasn’t decided until the final seconds. The Bulldogs, who led by 10 points

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ment in Overland Park, Kan. For the Dean Bulldogs, a trip to the nationals would be historic because no women‘s basketball team from Dean has ever advanced to that level.

The good news was finishing its year with a regular-season record of 16-4, then winning the Region 21 championship by defeating Orange County Community College, 81-76, in New Rochelle, N.Y. The victory over the Middleton, N.Y., school enabled top-seeded Dean to advance to the District 2 tourney where it faced Essex County College in Franklin.

The Bulldogs led by 10 early and finished the first half ahead by four. Then adversity struck. Dean lost a key player to injury, got into foul trouble and faltered at the free-throw line. With eight minutes left in the game, the Bulldogs lost their lead and eventually lost to Essex, 63-56. The dream of a first-ever trip to

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came roaring back, taking an 8281 lead with 41 seconds left. Essex forced a turnover and Chris Compas, who led Essex with 21 points, was fouled with 34 seconds remaining. He converted both free throws for an 83-82 lead. The Bulldogs played for the last shot and Charles Correa's outside attempt went wide. Dean was forced to foul and Essex connected on its free throws to win by three. Keyon Armstrong led the Bulldogs with 21 points while Jamal Reuben and Jalen Myrie scored 14 and 13 points, respectively.

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“Our kids never gave up,’’ said Fazzi who’s in his second year as Dean’s coach. “They were down 10 twice and rallied. Mistakes proved costly, especially our 24 turnovers and 15 missed free throws. There was some nervousness but we overcame it. I’m proud the way we came back and turned up the pressure. We showed we can compete at the national level.’’ The 92-79 loss to St. Louis had Dean down by only four with four minutes left in the game. St. Louis then went on a 6-0 run and took a 10-point lead that sealed the outcome. Joe Clarke led Dean with 25 points and Reuben had 16. St. Louis was led by Randy Reed with 22 and Cortez Connors with 21. “I’m proud of our kids,’’ said Fazzi, the first Dean coach to lead the college into the national spotlight. “Being in the nationals was a great learning experience. The losses will motivate our returning players to get back here next year and win some games.’’ The Bulldogs made it to the national tourney, thanks to a 99-89 victory over Monroe College (Rochester, N.Y.) at Pieri Gymnasium. The title was Dean’s first District 2 crown.

Clarke, who shot 11-for-12 from the free-throw line, led the Bulldogs with 19 points from his forward slot. Reuben had key baskets down the stretch, connecting on three straight three-pointers and finishing with 17 points. He also had four steals. Dean led from start to finish and was ahead by 19 at intermission, 55-36, thanks to hot-shooting by Antonio Pires, who scored 12 points, all from behind the threepoint arc. Dean, which sank 13 three-pointers for the game, had five players

in double figures. “In the past, we’ve had big leads, then we relaxed and had to battle back,’’ Fazzi said. “This time, there was a sense of urgency. We came out strong, we were prepared and we maintained our energy. The closest Monroe got was 94-88 with 1½ minutes to go. “Going to the nationals is a huge step for our program. We had three key returnees (Reuben, David Seymour and Armstrong) and every-

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one accepted their roles. The players certainly deserve credit but so do our assistants — Jerry Etienne and Anthony Baskerville.’’ The Bulldogs moved into the district playoffs by winning the Region 21 Championship. They captured the regional title for the fourth time, defeating Community

“We knew CCRI would give us a tough battle,’’ Fazzi said. “They’re a quality team that had beaten us twice last year. The game was close but we went on a 15-2 run in the second half and that

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broke it wide open.’’ Fazzi got an early glimpse of just how effective his Bulldogs could be after their season-opener against Cayuga Community College of New York. Dean built a 6020 lead at halftime and cruised to a 108-69 triumph.

“I could tell our kids had already bought into our system,’’ Fazzi emphasized. “That victory set the tone for more success. We later

beat CCRI twice before we faced them again in the Region 21 Tour-

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nament. The players embraced our fast-pace tempo and our man-toman pressing style. We led Division 2 in steals with 15 a game and we averaged 90 points an outing. Because we push the ball up court, we substitute freely and play a lot of kids.’’ Dean’s nucleus included Correa, Myrie, and Armstrong in the backcourt, and Reuben, Seymour and Clarke in the frontcourt. The 5-foot-9 Correa averaged 14 points, 4 assist and 3 steals a game while Armstrong and Myrie

scored at a 9-point clip. The 6foot-2 Reuben averaged 14 points and 6 rebounds; Seymour averaged 10 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals while Clarke was good for 13 points and 5 rebounds at his power forward slot.

“Reuben is a two-year starter who’s tough, rugged and drives hard,’’ Fazzi noted. “Seymour is athletic and active, our best defender, while Clarke, who played tight end in football, is a good finisher who really attacks the rim.’’

“Correa is the spark that drives the engine,’’ Fazzi said. “He can distribute the ball but he’s also a scoring point guard. Armstrong is a shooter whose three-point average is 42 percent. He was 6-for-10 on three-pointers against CCRI in the Region 21 Tournament. Myrie is athletic, a good transition player and our best at driving to the basket.’’

The 31-year-old Fazzi played at Pope Paul VI High School in Haddonfield, N.J., and later played three varsity seasons at Becker College, graduating in 2004 as the eighth-leading scorer in school history. He coached as an assistant at Newbury College in Brookline before moving on to Suffolk University where he was an assistant for five seasons. After two years at Endicott College in Beverly as an assistant, he joined Dean’s staff last year.

Fazzi also is a big fan of his forwards whose rebounding and quick outlets ignited the Bulldogs fast break.

“I like what Dean stands for,’’ Fazzi said. “There’s a good balance between academics and ath-

letics. And, I enjoy working to better our players for their futures.’’

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the nationals ended in disappointment on March 8 at Pieri Gymnasium. “We had opportunities to win the game but didn’t take advantage, “ said Dean coach Grahm Smith, who’s in his first year as head coach. “We were playing at home and facing a team that we could have beaten. What hurt was shooting 44 percent at the foul line (11for-25). And, losing Vanessa Sylvain late in the first half added to our problems. She’s our best player and our No. 2 scorer. “ Sylvain suffered a severe ankle sprain and was on crutches the rest of the day. Smith knows that injuries are part of the game but he could sense the Bulldogs’ loss of energy when Sylvain left the contest. “Our energy was deflated, our morale dropped and our play seemed to go into slow motion

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after Vanessa left,” Smith lamented. “And, when Victoria Nguyen picked up her fourth foul with 16 minutes to go in the game, our lead went from six up to two down. But, we trailed by only three points with two minutes left in the game. We had our chances but couldn’t get it done.” As Smith reflected on his rookie season at the helm, he points to the national tourney as a goal for next year. “We were one game from going to Kansas, “ he said. “It hurts to be that close and not capitalize on that opportunity. But, we’ll strive to achieve that goal next season. We’ll have seven players back and three of them were starters. My attention now will turn to recruiting.” Becoming only the second women’s team at Dean to win the Region 21 Tournament was a plus, and being ranked 16th in the national NJCAA poll at one point was another positive. Dean was ranked in the national poll seven times in 11 weeks.

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Dean’s women advanced to the District 2 tourney after winning the Region 21 championship over Orange County Community College, 81-76, in New Rochelle, N.Y. It fell short of the national competition, however, falling to Essex County College in Franklin after losing a key player on the court.

“Shantell McCall came off the bench and led us with 20 points and eight rebounds against Orange County, “Smith noted. “It was a close-fought game. Our biggest lead was eight points and the outcome wasn’t decided until the final minute.” Including tourney play, the Bulldogs finished their year with a 176 record and were 8-0 against Region 21 teams. They posted quality triumphs over Monroe College and beat Community College of Rhode Island twice. “Our fast-break style and fullcourt pressure defense were a plus all year,” Smith said. “We forced turnovers and scored in transition. We led the country in steals in Division 2 (17 per game) and were 10th in rebound margin. We relied on our defense and when everyone

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ness. Sylvain’s strength is her defense. She’s also versatile and can score in key situations. Rowley was our top scorer but she was solid on defense and got a lot of layups in transition. James boxed out well and had a good mid-range game while Corbitt is the glue to our team, always in the right place at the right time. She’s outstanding on defense.” The 29-year-old Smith has enjoyed a terrific run in his rookie season as Dean’s coach. “My first year at Dean has exceeded all my expectations,”Smith said. “Our players competed hard and displayed great passion. They meshed well to provide balance and excellent team chemistry, making my job rewarding and satisfying. They’re a great group that overachieved and bought into our system.”

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Franklin Art Association Scholarship Opportunity 2014 The Franklin Art Association is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating high school senior who lives in Franklin, or attends high school in Franklin, or is a member of Franklin Art Association, or the child or grandchild of a current member, and intends to continue his or her education in the field of art. Each applicant must submit a student portfolio, teacher’s letter of recommendation, a transcript of high school grades and a completed application. More details will be provided on the application. All submissions must be dropped off at Franklin High School by Friday, April 4, between 2 and 3:30 pm in Room G140. Applications are available in the guidance department at Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Questions may be directed to: Tina Guarino, Scholarship Committee Chairperson, tinaguarinoart@gmail.com

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Tuesday, April 22nd , Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Join us for thirty minutes of stories, fingerplays, and music the whole family will enjoy.

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FSPA Ballet Conservatory Dancers Go to YAGP NYC Finals Three advanced Ballet Conservatory students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) placed at the top of their age divisions in the Classical Dance category of the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) New England regional semi-finals, held February 7-9 in Providence, RI. The prestigious YAGP, for aspiring dancers ages 9-19, is the world’s largest international student ballet competition, with semi-finals in 10 U.S. states and five foreign countries. Shaina McGillis, 15, of Franklin, placed among the top 24 women in the Senior Age Division (ages 15-19), Noura Sander, 13, of Easton, placed among the top 12 women in the Junior Age Division (ages 1214), and Mikaela Guidice, 11, of Norfolk, placed among the top 12 men and women in the PreCompetitive Age Division (ages 9-11). Of the more than 5,000 students who participated worldwide, both Noura and Mikaela now advance to the YAGP Finals in New York City on April 4-11, joining a select group of some 350 promising dancers from 30 countries.

Now in its 15th season, YAGP has since its inception awarded over $2 million in elite scholarships and dance contracts. YAGP has earned a distinguished reputation as a showcase for emerging talent from the U.S. and abroad, and it is a distinct honor to be chosen for the NYC Finals from the semi-final round. Mikaela, Noura and Shaina are coached by FSPA Ballet Mistress Cheryl Madeux, who formerly danced with American Ballet Theatre (ABT), Hartford Ballet and Joffrey Ballet companies. Madeux has developed the Ballet Conservatory at FSPA, expanding the training from its foundations in the Vaganova syllabus to incorporate the new American Ballet Theatre (ABT) National Training Curriculum as well. This is the first year Madeux has prepared FSPA dancers for the YAGP competition, and she is delighted with the students’ showing. "Seeing all three of our students recognized at the top of their age division in the semi-finals is wonderful, and to have two of our dancers advance to

FSPA Ballet Conservatory students (L-R) Noura Sander, of Easton, Mikaela Guidice, of Norfolk, and Shaina McGillis, of Franklin, placed at the top of their age categories at the New England regional semi-finals of the 2014 Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) international ballet competition. Noura and Mikaela will go on to compete in the YAGP New York Finals on April 4-11.

the finals in NY is extraordinary,” says Madeux. Madeux is pleased with the growth her students have demonstrated in the months of training, noting that the girls’

positive attitude, talent and disciplined approach to learning serve the young ballerinas well. “As a professional dancer, I have always appreciated my teachers and all they did for me,” Madeux says. “Now that I am the teacher, I realize that, much like a parent, we can only do so much. It is the talent and dedication of the students that will de-

termine their own success. In my mind, these three young ladies have already won.” For more information about FSPA’s Ballet Conservatory program or recreational ballet classes at the school, including summer camps and ballet intensives, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.fspaonline.com.

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Tri-County Printing Services Open to Community Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School’s Graphic Communications Program now offers full printing services to the community and to nonprofit organizations. Stretching halfway across the Graphic Communications classroom, the Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS C7000, a top-of-theline digital printing press, was installed in Tri-County’s Graphic Communications Department over the summer of 2013. Graphic Communications instructors Mark Chauvin, Linda Thompson and Frances Williams were trained and certified in December and the press can now be put to its full use. It can be used to print booklets, pamphlets, calendars, brochures and much more in fullcolor or one-color. This press also allows for stapled, saddlestitch and perfect binding. The price to print on 8 ½ x 11 white printer paper is eight cents per page in black-and-white and 24 cents in full color.

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Letter to the Editor

“She was found!” This was the front page headline read by Teen Director Dawn DaCosta eleven years ago while at a teen rally. She rushed to wake up her Hockomock Area YMCA colleague to share the good news. Everyone knew exactly who was found and what that meant.

Eleven years ago, March 12, 2003, Elizabeth Smart was found. She was alive and she survived. She was rescued after a 9-month nightmare many of us could never imagine. At age 15, she survived horrifying abuse to her heart, mind, and body. On this day we remember. Elizabeth Smart is coming to our community to share her story. She was kidnapped at age 14 and sexually abused every day for

nine months. We write candidly not to sensationalize her story, but because not naming the abuse is to hide it under shame and fear. We owe this to all survivors. Some will hear their own story. Elizabeth will speak directly to them and will say, “We survived.” Maryann Zeller of Duxbury remembers March 12th as significant due to the frightening number of children that go missing or are abused each year.

Elizabeth Smart’s story is not just about living through a nightmare; it’s about confronting your life’s greatest challenge and remaining hopeful so you can survive. Elizabeth will remind us of that when we experience great adversity, it will be our inherent worth that will define us, and we

are all worthy of survival. We invite you to hear Elizabeth Smart’s message of hope and inspiration at Foxborough High School on May 8th, 2014, Thursday, 7 p.m.. Tickets are available at all branches of the Hockomock Area YMCA for $20 each. Proceeds from ticket sales will cover the cost of bringing Elizabeth Smart to our community. Contact Marge Kraskouskas at (508) 6435239 or email margek@hockymca.org with questions. An ASL interpreter will be present. Written by Brittany Morin-Mezzadri, Aquatics Director & Marge Kraskouskas, VP of HR, Hockomock Area YMCA, Members of the Committee to Hear Elizabeth Smart Speak

Tri-County was able to purchase the printing press thanks to a $72,000 grant awarded by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center last year. The $72,000 grant was matched by the press manufacturer Konica Minolta, making Tri-County’s purchase of the bizhub PRESS C7000 possible. Konica Minolta also provided training for Chauvin, Thompson and Williams as part of the grant. Tri-County’s Graphic Communications students are learning how to work the press under the guidance of their instructors and Konica Minolta is currently working on a certification for the students after they have completed their training. The printing services – like all services offered at Tri-County – are student-run with instructor supervision. Printing customers can provide the Graphic Communications Department with a PDF or digital file either by sending it through email to graphics@tri-county.tc or by bringing a flash drive to the department. Customers are asked to contact Frances Williams at: Williams@tri-county.tc before sending the files.

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Albert McFadyen will bring American History to life in word and song as our 32nd president, Franklin D. Roosevelt. McFadyen is the voice of FDR in Ken Burns’ "The National Parks: America’s Best Idea", and a credited contributor to Mr. Burns' upcoming PBS documentary, "The Roosevelts". Join him as he takes the audience on a trip down America’s ‘Memory Lane.’

Robert Redford Film Series April 23rd-25th at 7:30pm

Rediscover the films of this screen legend in stunning 35mm on the big screen. Enjoy a wide range of classic Robert Redford films as he goes from bank robber to con man to novelist during this three night film series. Films include "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", "The Sting", and "The Way We Were".

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Keeping the memory alive at countless venues throughout the country, Chris MacDonald lovingly brings back the magic of the “King of Rockn-Roll”. Chris’s show is not an overdone impersonation. It is a natural heartfelt tribute to a legendary performer and music icon. With his high energy concert band, Chris will have you on your feet!

One of Broadway’s longest running shows comes to The Norwood Theatre for one weekend only. Catch the iconic musical theatre classic, "A Chorus Line". Dori Bryan Ployer will direct and choreograph this production with music direction by Steve Shannon. This is one singular sensation you won’t want to miss!

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Tri-County Senior Receives Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School senior Joseph Galligan of Medway has been selected as this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipient of the 28th Annual Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award. He will be honored at the Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 10th at the Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was a big surprise,â&#x20AC;? Galligan said with a grin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am flattered to have received this award.â&#x20AC;? The Outstanding Vocational Technical Student Award is presented by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) and the Massachusetts Vocational Association (MVA) to one student from each vocational technical

high school in Massachusetts. The award recognizes students whose scholastic and vocational technical achievements have made significant contributions to their local school district and to the statewide vocational education system. Students receiving the award must have excellent attendance, a minimum of a 3.5 GPA and vocational-related work experience. They must demonstrate leadership qualities, technical competence, and involvement in the community and extracurricular activities. The son of James and Karen Galligan, Joseph is a Carpentry major at Tri-County. He is currently fourth in his class with a 4.18 weighted GPA. He has already been accepted to the University of Pennsylvania and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

He is still waiting to hear back from Georgia Institute of Technology, Rennsselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is his first choice. Galligan plans on majoring in Aerospace Engineering in college. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really interested in space,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be cool to work on rockets. Maybe I could work for NASA someday.â&#x20AC;? Along with his exceptionally good grades, Galligan also serves as the president of TriCountyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chapter of the National Honor Society, into which he was inducted as a junior. He was also appointed as his classâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student representative to the school committee and is the Vice President of the senior class. During his sophomore year, he was the treasurer for TriCountyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SkillsUSA team, and for his senior project, Galligan built a wood-strip kayak that he designed himself.

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Local room makeovers part of international design contest. Interior decorator Shawn Strok, owner of Decorating Den Interiors of Franklin, MA, has two room makeovers that were selected for inclusion in Decorating Den Interiors’ International Dream Room contest. Industry professionals from shelter magazines will judge the makeovers and select many for editorials in upcoming issues. Winners will be chosen for each category at Decorating Den Interiors annual conference in San Diego this spring. The categories are: bathrooms, bedrooms, children’s rooms, commercial, dining rooms, family rooms, home offices, kitchens, living rooms, window treatments, outdoor spaces and miscellaneous. “The rooms I designed are in the bedroom, bathroom, and window treatment categories,” explained Mrs. Strok. “The master bedroom is English Manor style (inspired by favorite show “Downton Abbey”) with rouge, red tufted velvet chairs and a beautiful carved sleigh bed. Our bathroom entry happens to be the master bathroom that is right off of the bedroom so it coordinates. Everything in these makeovers was designed, deliv-

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Tri-County Gets Cooking Tri-County RVTHS hosted the Massachusetts ProStart Invitational on March 10. Pictured above from left to right are: alternate culinary team member Christian Murphy of Wrentham, Jenna Burke of Rehoboth, Marisa Onofrio of North Attleboro, Culinary Arts Instructor Nancy Haney, John Gilmore of Franklin and Danielle Dupont of Franklin.

Emmons Street Discussion Continues The Emmons Street discussion has been added to the Town Council's April 2nd meeting, 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Please try to attend this important downtown meeting.

Wrestling Event at Elks Benefits Veterans for Oil Showcase Pro Wrestling Returns to Franklin with an All-Star card of wrestling action, on Friday April 18, 2014 at the Elks Hall 1040 Pond Street.

motto for the program is “As long as there are veterans the Benevolent and Protective order will never forget them.”

Proceeds from the event will benefit the “Veterans for Oil” program sponsored by the Franklin Elks. Veterans for Oil in cooperation with the Franklin Elks BPOE 2136, and Julian’s Oil Company in Medway provide heating oil, to veterans and widows of veteran who are having a tough time keeping their homes warm through the winter months.

The first match will start at 7:47 pm. Six bouts will be scheduled, featuring the Stars of Showcase Pro Wrestling. Sensational Scott Levesque, Cargill Vinton, Nicholas Night, “Five Star” Scott Le’Deur, Chris Matrix, Buck Nasty, Barricade, Donovan Dijack, “The Masshole” Mike McCarthy, Beau Douglas, and many more. There will also be a special “Lockdown” segment with former WWF Superstar Sgt. Muldoon.

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Franklin High Drama Goes Technicolor On March 14th and 15th, Franklin High School presented Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium.

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United Regional Chamber Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted Applications are now being accepted for The United Regional Chamber of Commerce's college scholarships. Several $1,000 and $500 scholarships will be distributed through the Chamber. Applicants must be the son or daughter of an employee of a Chambermember business, be a high school senior who has applied to an accredited four-year college, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and perform uncompensated community service. Completed applications must be received by April 15. Visit the Chamber website at www.unitedregionalchamber.org or call (508) 222-0801 for scholarship applications.

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Page 14 Dean’s Palladino School of Dance Turns 50, Reaches Out with Master Classes The Palladino School of Dance at Dean College is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with World of Dance, a series of spring semester master classes that are open to the public and taught by renowned dance professionals. This month, Shura Baryshnikov will lead a Contact Improvisation master class on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at PAS Studio from 3 – 4 p.m. The fee for this class is $25. Shura is a dance instructor in the Brown/Trinity MFA Programs and at the Festival Ballet Providence School. Recent choreographic work includes Brown/Trinity MFA productions of Tango and Rhinoceros, A Christmas Carol for Trinity Repertory Company, and movement consulting for Trinity's Social Creatures. She is also a member of the Providence modern dance company Aerplaye. The final master class of the semester will be a jazz and tap class led by Jeff Shade, a protégé of Bob Fosse, who has performed with Broadway’s Sweet Charity and Chicago. He is faculty of Harvard University, the Boston Conservatory, Marymount Manhattan College, and Point Park University. Shade has also appeared on numerous TV shows and specials, including the Rosie O’Donnell Show and

Local Town Pages www.franklintownnews.com Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. The class is $25 and will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 3-6 p.m. in the Guidrey Center and Room 214 in the Campus Center. All of the above classes are open to the public, ages 15 and up. Scholarships are available. For more information on World of Dance, visit www.dean.edu/worldofdance or contact Tracy Lane at (508) 541-1606 or email tlane@dean.edu.

Dean College Presents Spring Awakening April 2-6, 2014 The School of the Arts at Dean College will perform Spring Awakening beginning Wednesday, April 2, 2014 through Sunday, April 6, 2014. Spring Awakening celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy and passion that you will never forget. The beautiful young Wendla explores her young life, brilliant and fearless Melchior defends his buddy Moritz – a boy so traumatized by adolescence he can’t concentrate on anything. One afternoon in the woods, Wendla and Melchior discover a desire unlike anything they’ve ever felt. Spring Awakening explores the confusion and desperation that ensue when the onrushing tide of life meets the ignorance of adults.

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The Dean College production will take place in the Main Stage within the Campus Center from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5/$10/$20 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (508) 541-1605 or visit www.dean.edu/springawakening.

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Dean College to Feature Poet Patricia Smith Dean College will host Award Winning Spoken Word Poet/Performer, Patricia Smith on campus Monday, April 7, 2014, as part of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences World of Ideas series. The World of Ideas is a year-long program initiative designed to offer students a glimpse into the multifaceted nature of the liberal art and sciences. Programming includes lectures and presentations by faculty as well as invited speakers and student run programs. The goal is to offer opportunities for students to engage with limitless possibilities that are open to them through learning. The program will take place at 4 p.m. in the Green Family Library Learning Commons on campus. A book signing and reception to follow. For more information, contact Cathy Flynn at (508) 541-1744.

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Dean to Offer Summer Musical Theatre, Applications Being Accepted

The Palladino School of Dance at Dean College is accepting applications for the New England Summer Dance Intensive being held July 13, 2014 through July 25, 2014 on campus. The pre-college preparatory program for students interested in majoring in dance, is open to high school students ages 15-18. It features rigorous training in ballet, modern, jazz and tap taught by renowned faculty from Boston University, Boston Conservatory, Dean College, Harvard University, Salve Regina and more.

The School of the Arts at Dean College is accepting applications for the Musical Theatre Summer Intensive program being held July 13, 2014 through July 25, 2014 at Dean College. The program is open to high school students who have a serious passion for the arts and an interest in exploring a future in performing arts. Students will train with elite New England faculty from multiple college musical theatre programs, such as Dean College, Emerson College, Boston Conservatory, Rhode Island College, and more.

In addition to daily technique and choreography classes, students will attend workshops on resume writing, auditioning, BA/BFA differences, college life and dance careers. They will leave the program with a solo suitable for college auditions and a portfolio and head shot. Students will also have the opportunity to study with Dean Alum and world renowned artist Jay T Jenkins, who will be teaching jazz and choreographing a jazz piece for the intensive concert.

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Tri-County Childhood Careers Students Visit State House Twenty-five students from the Tri-County RVTHS Childhood Careers Program visited the State House on Tuesday, February 4 to participate in Early Edu-

cation and Care Advocacy Day, where they were given the opportunity to meet and speak with State Representative Jeffery Roy (D – Franklin).

Community VNA Hospice and Palliative Care located in Attleboro is seeking new hospice volunteers. Those interested will participate in a 20-hour training course beginning April 29 and running through May 20, 2014. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Community VNA, 10 Emory Street in Attleboro. As our Hospice and Palliative Care Program grows, so does the need for compassionate volunteers to help our terminally ill patients and family caregivers. Our volunteers are trained to help in a variety of ways such as providing companionship, running errands, reading aloud, or simply being a listening presence. The majority of volunteer assignments are scheduled during the day to meet the needs of our hospice patients. Assignments take place in the communities we serve which include: Attleboro, Easton, Foxboro, Franklin, Mansfield, Norton, North Attleboro, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Wrentham. Volunteers find the work of Hospice gratifying and uniquely meaningful because they assist those in need at a critical point in their lives. One might also choose to volunteer in other areas such as assisting in the administrative offices by preparing mailings, filing, and assisting with special events which are part of our agency’s community outreach efforts. Pre-registration by April 15, 2014 is required for this hospice volunteer training session. For more information, please contact the Community VNA Hospice and Palliative Care Volunteer Coordinator at (508) 222-0118 or email volunteer@communityvna.com.

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5. Get your eyes checked Uncorrected vision problems—farsightedness or astigmatism, problems focusing or coordinating the eyes and eye changes associated with aging— can contribute to eye strain and musculoskeletal pain. Even if you don’t need glasses for daily activities, you may need them for computer use. If you wear glasses or contacts and need to tilt your head or lean toward the screen to see it clearly, your lens prescription may not be right for

computer use. Having the correct prescription can help prevent pain in the neck, shoulders or back resulting from contorting the body to see the screen. If the above measures don’t work, don’t put off seeing an ophthalmologist. If the underlying cause of CVS is not addressed, symptoms will continue and may worsen in the future. Your ophthalmologist can do a visual acuity measurement to determine how your vision is affected, test your eyes to find a prescription that will compensate for any refractive errors, and check how well your eyes focus,

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Living Healthy If You are Caring for a Loved One – You Need a Break! Franklin and Bellingham Senior Centers are now offering an inhome Respite Care program to assist caregivers with their responsibilities. The goal of the program is to offer caregivers a break to go out and do an errand or two, get a haircut, visit a friend or simply have some “downtime” while staying at home. The pro-

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FSPA Registration Open for Summer, Fall Programs Registration for summer and fall programming is now underway at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA). Prospective students and families are encouraged to visit and try a complimentary class. Registration is also ongoing for the current Trimester III, which began March 24, and tuition may be pro-rated. With extensive programs in Music, Dance and Drama, FSPA brings performing arts disciplines together in downtown Franklin. The school offers instruction for all ages and abilities to meet the needs of those who seek levels of training and involvement ranging from recreational enjoyment to serious study. Summer session programming runs from June 30 to August 22 and includes performing arts workshops and one-week camps, an eight-week session of voice, instrumental and dance classes, two ballet intensives

and the annual SummerStage musical theater program. FSPA’s roster of one-week performing arts camps includes Camp ProVoice, Jazz and Tap Camp, Choreography Camp, Broadway Camp and Acting Camp, as well as Little Gems Ballet Camp, Creative Kids Camp and Little Music School Experience for younger children. FSPA will also offer two Summer Ballet Intensives: Summer Session I for the Young Dancer Division from June 30July 11 and Summer Session II for the Pre-Professional Division from July 14-July 24. The annual SummerStage musical theater program for students in grades 3-12 features a two-week format (July 28-August 8) and full-length production of LEGALLY BLONDE, The Musical. Younger SummerStage students (grades 3-8) will be showcased in “PARALEGAL, The Musical.” Auditions will be held by appointment and

are for placement purposes only; all SummerStage students will be cast in the productions. FSPA will also offer a series of 2- and 3-day workshops. Critically-acclaimed R&B singer April Hall will conduct a Vocal Styles workshop for ages 13-18, introducing students to jazz phrasing, scatting and improvisation, as well as microphone and performance techniques. Rock Out, for musicians of all levels, provides students with the opportunity to jam with talented area musicians and learn from well-known Boston professionals. A performance skills workshop, Up Your Game, will focus on audition techniques, presentation skills and developing or improving an audition binder, headshot/resume and audition wardrobe. Behind the Scenes will introduce students to the many details involved in bringing a production to the stage, including an overview of the technical and operational aspects of producing a show. Register over the phone at (508) 528-8668 or in person at 38 Main Street in Franklin. For further information, including a summer session brochure with full program descriptions and dates, call or visit online at www.fspaonline.com.

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Volunteers Needed for HMEA Walk, Roll & Stroll, May 18th HMEA needs your help at our 13th Annual Independence 5K Run and Walk, Roll & Stroll on Sunday, May 18th in Franklin, MA. Visit the volunteer page at www.hmea.org.

St. Vincent DePaul Monthly Food Collection April 5 & 6 The Society of St. Vincent dePaul of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin will hold its monthly food collection at all Masses the weekend of April 5 and 6, 2014. Items may be may be left in the Conference Room located downstairs in the rear of the church itself any time on these dates. If it’s more convenient, donations may be left in the marked boxes at the doors of the main part of the church. The pantry always needs cereal, hearty soups, jam, juice boxes and bottled juice. SVdP’s pantry cannot accept candy, soda, dented cans, anything perishable or beyond its expiration date and all donations must be in the original packaging, unopened. St. Vincent dePaul helps anyone who asks for assistance by doing what it can to make life easier for those in need. Thank you for your concern and compassion.

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Franklin Downtown Partnership Announces 2014 Event Dates The Franklin Downtown Partnership has set the dates for this year’s Strawberry Stroll, Harvest Festival, Holiday Stroll and Beautification days. The FDP also announces its General Meeting Dates and invites the general public to attend and learn more about important is-

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The always-popular Harvest Festival will be Sunday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. This annual event will draw at least 6,000 visitors to town for a fun afternoon of local entertainment, shopping, food and games. Booth registration information will be available on the FDP website in June. The Holiday Stroll is set for Thursday, December 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. A visit from Santa, holiday music, crafts and specialty shopping draw hundreds of people downtown for this special holiday evening. Roberta Trahan and Gregg Chalk will co-chair this event. Along with these popular events, the FDP also set its General Meeting dates: May 1, September 4 and November 6. The Partnership invites all business owners and residents to join discussions about issues affecting the area and learn more about the FDP’s efforts in revitalizing downtown Franklin. The meet-

ings take place at 8:30 a.m. at the Dean College Campus Center. More information about the events, meeting dates, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities can be found at www.franklindowntownpartership.org. The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a 501(c)3 organization that works to stimulate economic development downtown to create a positive impact throughout the area. To that end the FDP runs events and takes an active role in downtown improvement projects like beautification efforts and streetscape design. The Partnership currently has close to 200 members and welcomes all businesses and residents. Any business, organization or resident interested in membership or sponsorship should contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com or (774) 571-3109, or visit the office at 9 East Central Street.

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Calendar of Events April 1 Franklin Garden Club meeting, 7 p.m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, Pleasant St., Franklin, contact Eileen Mason (508) 3304234. Seth Rousseau from Akin Bak Farm will speak about bees in your garden. April 2 -6 Spring Awakening, The School of the Arts at Dean College, Campus Center at Dean College from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Spring Awakening celebrates the unforgettable journey from youth to adulthood with a power, poignancy and passion that you will never forget. PARENTAL ADVISORY – Some material may not be suitable for children under the age of 14. Tickets are $5/$10/$20 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (508) 541-1605 or by visiting www.dean.edu. April 2 3 C’s of Caregiving for Individuals with Dementia, 6 p.m., for caregivers of persons with dementia. Community VNA located at 10 Emory Street in Attleboro, features will host Peter Ham, MA, LMHC is the Vice President of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. Program is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested. Email register@communityvna.com or call (774) 203-1311. Franklin Art Association meeting, 6:30 p.m.Christina Beecher will demonstrate a landscape painting in oil. April 3 Ted Reinstein: Author Talk and Book Signing, 7 p.m., Franklin Public Library Ted Reinstein is most likely to be recognized around New England as a longtime correspondent for “Chronicle,” the newsmagazine that airs nightly on WCVB-TV. In 2013, he published his first book, A New England Notebook: One Reporter, Six States, Uncommon Stories, selected by National Geographic Traveler as one of “The Best

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Travel Books of Spring.” It recounts some of Ted’s favorite people and stories from his many travels around New England. April 5 Society of St. Vincent dePaul of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin monthly food collection, Items may be may be left in the Conference Room located downstairs in the rear of the church itself any time on these dates, or left in the marked boxes at the doors of the main part of the church. April 6 Society of St. Vincent dePaul of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin monthly food collection, Items may be may be left in the Conference Room located downstairs in the rear of the church itself any time on these dates, or left in the marked boxes at the doors of the main part of the church. April 7 Dean College will host Award Winning Spoken Word Poet/Performer, Patricia Smith on campus Monday, April 7, 2014, as part of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences World of Ideas series. The World of Ideas is a yearlong program initiative designed to offer students a glimpse into the multi-faceted nature of the liberal art and sciences. Programming includes lectures and presentations by faculty as well as invited speakers and student run programs. The goal is to offer opportunities for students to engage with limitless possibilities that are open to them through learning. The program will take place at 4:00 p.m. in the Green Family Library Learning Commons on campus. A book signing and reception to follow. For more information, contact Cathy Flynn at (508) 541-1744. April 12 NCL's Easter Bunny Breakfast, 9-10:30 a.m., Freeman-Kennedy School Cafeteria, Norfolk, Magician David Hall, games and crafts, pictures with Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunt by Norfolk Recreation at 10:45, donations being collected for Norfolk Food Pantry. $10 for NCL mem-

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p.m., Proceeds from the event will benefit the “Veterans for Oil” program sponsored by the Franklin Elks. Veterans for Oil in cooperation with the Franklin Elks BPOE 2136, and Julian’s Oil Company in Medway provide heating oil, to veterans and widows of veteran who are having a tough time keeping their homes warm through the winter months. Tickets: $12 available in advance at the Elks Hall or at the door. (508) 533-2136, Showcaseprowrestling.com The Purr-fect Cat Shelter annual Bake Sale at Wal-Mart, in Bellingham from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information please call the shelter’s message center at (508) 533-5855 or visit www.purrfectcatshelter.org . April 19 Franklin Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Stop by the library to explore our book sale going on all day with great deals on titles for everyone. Also, from 2-3 p.m., be sure to join us for a live string trio featuring classical music by Drew Ricciardi. Bag Sale 4-6 p.m. April 25 The Senior Spectacular, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., combination wellness and resource fair will take place at the North Attleboro Middle School, 564 Landry Avenue in North Attleboro. Over 100 vendors, specialized workshops relating to health benefits and estate planning, health screenings, free continental breakfast and light lunch, giant raffle and a celebrity fashion show. Registration forms

are available at the following senior centers: Attleboro, Easton, Foxboro, Mansfield, Norton, North Attleboro, Plainville, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Taunton and Wrentham. Contact, Diana Amaral, legislative aide to Representative Elizabeth Poirier at (617) 722-2100 with questions. April 26 Company Gold Performance on Saturday, 8 p.m., Dean College Campus Center Main Stage. Award winning faculty and guest choreographers set work on our best dance majors showcasing their talent in hip hop, jazz, modern, tap, and ballet pieces. This culminating concert of the year impresses with the high level of dancing and vivid choreography. The 50th anniversary celebration of Company is not to be missed. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Tracy Lane at (508) 541-1606 or via email at tlane@dean.edu. The Friends of the Norfolk Public Library Book and Bake Sale Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Norfolk DPW Garage 33 Medway Branch Road, Norfolk May 8 Elizabeth Smart, 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at all branches of the Hockomock Area YMCA for $20 each. Proceeds from ticket sales will cover the cost of bringing Elizabeth Smart to our community. Contact Marge Kraskouskas at (508) 6435239 or email margek@hockymca.org with questions. An ASL interpreter will be present.

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Boating, Navigation Courses in Milford The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Tri-State Flotilla 1002 will be instructing TWO COURSES developed to provide the skills and confidence needed to explore the coast and inland waters by boat. Offered as part of the Milford Community School Use Program, they are scheduled at the Milford High School on 31 West Fountain Street, Milford, MA. Course information and the registration process can be found in the Winter Milford Community Center catalog that is sent out by mail to the surrounding community, you can also go online to www.milford.ma.us/mcs, or call the MCSU at (508) 478-1119. The USCGAux. offers Public Education Courses at no charge, however

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Spring Begins with Amphibians after Dark at Stony Brook! Every spring salamanders, wood frogs and spring peepers awaken to begin the life cycle again. On the first few rainy nights, when the evening temperatures rise to about 45-50 degrees, hundreds of thousands of these creatures leave their underground winter burrows and make the journey to their birthplace. The movement of the amphibians is called “Big Night.” People all over the Northeast come out to watch this phenomenon, often stopping traffic to allow hundreds of salamanders to cross roads in pouring rain. Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary will celebrate this amphibian migration with a very special family event on the evening of April 5th. Amphibians after Dark will have something for everyone: music, skits, games, creepie crawlies and more! Tours begin every 15 minutes from 5:30pm until 8 pm, leaving from the Nature Center.. Guided groups will stroll the outdoor, lantern-lit trails where they will encounter costumed characters, such as bellowing bull frogs and dancing salamanders, waiting to tell visitors about their lives as amphibians. Inside Stony Brook’s Nature Center there will be live specimens, amphibian crafts, a slide show on animals that live in vernal pools, and refreshments. Cost: $7 for Mass Audubon members; $9 for non-members. Children under 3 are free. Pre-registration is required. Please call (508) 528-3140 to sign up for a specific tour time, or register online.

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Franklin School of Modern Art Comes Back to Franklin May 1st BY J.D. O’GARA

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Think Franklin’s got art? On May first, yet another creative venue is opening up in downtown Franklin, one that’s making reappearance. The Franklin School of Modern Art, which was originally opened in 2006, but later closed in 2009 due to the economy, is back. Don Carlucci, artist and owner, will open his new venue at 32A Main Street.

Carlucci began with both a studio and art gallery. The gallery, he says, showed his work, but wasn’t financially successful. He focused on teaching, and he grew the business from six to 25 students after three years. Then, he rented a larger space, but when the economy went south, he says, his rent doubled, and he saw a drop in enrollment. The combination forced a close.

“I opened up in ’06,” says Carlucci. “At that time, there was no Franklin Art Center, there was no art academy at the high school, and I felt there was a need for something downtown. I needed it, personally, and I felt the community

For the past three years, Carlucci has built a studio on his property in Franklin. With the economy coming back, he feels it’s time to start back up.

“Now, I have a little bit more competition with the art center being there and the program at the High School up and running, but I want to try to do something a little different this time, where I bring in more people,” says Carlucci. Rather than teach introductory classes, he says, he will focus on more long-term students. “What I’ve tried to do is set up a program that would be a longer commitment toward art, something someone would take after they’ve taken a workshop and dabbled in it. I’m trying to put together something that’s a little bit more serious,” says Carlucci. Carlucci is himself a graduate of Franklin High School, and he also went to Dean College, followed by the Swayne School of Design (now part of Umass Dartmouth). After Swayne, Carlucci attended the Parsons School of Design in New York, where he received his MFA. He lived in New York City for 10 years, “and sort of lived the life of an artist,” he says, noting that he took time to visit galleries and see art in person, not through books. Carlucci, who moved back to Franklin in 1993, describes himself as a “more experimental type of painter, although my work is highly developed, it’s not really as

Artist Don Carlucci, shown here with some of his work, plans to open the Franklin School of Modern Art at 32A Main Street in Franklin on May 1st. He hopes to offer long-term classes for serious art students.

marketable as some types of art are. I work in oil paints, primarily oil and mixed media, but really I treat all the mediums the same.” He is influenced, he says by Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso and Barskiats.

Carlucci says his art is “more of an expression of what I feel than an observational rendering of a landscape.” For more information about the new Franklin School of Modern Art, visit www.franklinsoma.com.

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Stony Brook Announces Its April Programming! Spring is in the Air at Stony Brook Turtle Trekkers: Saturdays, April 5th and 19th, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s themes: Fantastic Frogs/ Taking Care of the Earth. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session Amphibians after Dark: Saturday, April 5th, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Get excited for the “big night,” an outdoor amphibian adventure! Tour the lantern-lit trails with a guided group and encounter costumed characters waiting to teach you about amphibians through their stories and

songs. Inside we’ll have live specimens from vernal pools, make crafts, and view a slide show about the animals that live in these “wicked big puddles.” Guided groups leave the Nature Center every fifteen minutes. Fee: $7m/$9nm per person. Children 3 and under free. Scout Night Hike: Friday, April 11th, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. This is a special Stony Brook night hike designed just for scouts! We’ll play games as our eyes adjust to the dark, then head out on the trails to see “whooo” we might find. Along the way we’ll explore how animals adapt to the nightlife. Dress for the weather and, please, NO flashlights. Fee: $6 per person Edible Science: Saturday, April 12th, from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Have your science and eat

it too! Explore some science projects that either involve cooking or food chemistry or else use edible ingredients. Are you ready to play with your food? Fee: $10m/$12nm per child Field Sketching and Painting: Saturday, April 12th, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn how to draw from nature in a field sketchbook. Scientists and artists have used field sketchbooks to observe nature for years. Using Stony Brook as our motivation, students will learn how to draw landscapes, natural objects and wildlife, both as a record of observation and as preparation for eventually creating paintings outside. Bring lunch. Materials list will be sent participants. Fee: $60m/$72nm per person Early Spring Birding: Monday, April 14th, from 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. We will stop at Scus-

set Beach in Sandwich, then at 34 sites in Plymouth Bay. Target birds include arriving Herons, Harrier, Eider and Scoter Seaducks, and early Shorebirds, including the rare Piping Plover. Fee: $43m/$52nm per person April Vacation Week: Tuesday-Friday, April 22nd - April 25th, from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Your children don’t have to go far away to experience a new world or discover something new about themselves. Have them come to Stony Brook during the vacation weeks. We know how to make learning fun! Themes: Out of This World (Tues), Dr. Seuss on the Loose (Wed), Trash to Treasure (Thurs), Jeepers, Creepers, That’s a Lot of Peepers (Fri). Grades K-5. $40m/$47nm per session Earth Day/ Arbor Day Celebration: Saturday, April 26th, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Come out to Stony Brook for a day of timely demonstrations and information sharing, children’s nature games and crafts. Green Schools Inc. will provide youthful energy and topical entertainment. Throughout the day there will be demonstrations in tree planting, pruning techniques and composting. Join a naturalist for a guided tour of the Sanctuary. We hope you will join us on this very special day. Free to all! Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at (508) 528-3140. Register by phone, email (stonybrook@massaudubon.org), fax (508-5533864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.

Franklin Band Rocks SXSW BY J.D. O’GARA She’s an edgy rock musician disguised as a suburban Mom – or maybe she’s both? Jennifer Tefft, a local musician, mother and Franklin resident flew to Austin, Texas last month for the largest music conference and music festival in the country, South by Southwest (SXSW). Her original band, The Jennifer Tefft Band, was selected by GoGirls Music to perform in the industry event of the year. “It is the one of the brass rings of a music career - getting selected to play,” says Tefft, who says that local residents were very support-

ive in getting her and the band down there. Her Kickstarter campaign to help with travel expenses was fully funded. “What it sort of emphasized for me is how great the people are around me,” says Tefft. “When I looked at what they were pledging, and who it was coming from, I was completely bowled over.” The Jennifer Tefft Band is an alternative rock band that plays original tunes. It consists of Tefft, bass player (and Tefft’s husband) Rob Swalley, guitar player John Parrillo and drummer Rob Botelho. Tefft explains that she didn’t be-

come a musician, really, until college. An athlete in grade school and high school, she studied classical music at Holy Cross, and after graduating was intrigued by the underground Cambridge music scene. “I graduated and played for change in subways. My parents must’ve been so proud,” jokes the native of Medfield, adding, that, really, “my parents were so supportive, it’s crazy.” Tefft describes that experience as a “really good way to sort of toughen yourself up and also figure out what you need to do to engage people.” Tefft says that she “got more into

the alternative scene in the 90s. The 90s were really when I started playing music. I was very influenced by whole Seattle grunge thing. I loved the rawness of it and just the angst,” she says. Her sound has been compared to Florence and the Machine, Evanescence and Sarah McLachlan and Fiona Apple, she says. “What I find, is that people compared me and sometimes, I thought, that makes no sense, but they’re comparing me to someone they like,” says Tefft, who says that’s positive. “I just want people to connect to the songs and to the performance, to capture someone’s attention and to move them in some kind of direction – whether they just absorb energy or it makes them happy or sad.” Tefft says her influences were Carole King, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart, and even, admittedly, “the hair band thing.” In addition to her alternative band, the mother of a 10- and 7year-old —and breast cancer survivor— also performs a solo acoustic act at local venues about once to three times a week. The band will also perform a show at the Hard Rock Café in Boston on

The Jennifer Tefft Band, an all-original alternative band featuring Franklin musician Jennifer Tefft, was recently invited to be part of South by Southwest (SXSW), the biggest music industry conference of the year held in Austin, Texas. Photo by Sandra McGinnis used courtesy of Jennifer Tefft

Friday, May 9th. To hear her music, learn more, or find out where you can see the Jennifer Tefft Band or her solo act, visit http://www.jennifertefft.com, www.reverbnation.com/jennifertefft, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jennifertefftbandJennife r Tefft. As for SXSW, Tefft says,” It was crazy. It was so much fun.”

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Last-Minute Tax Tips for Procrastinators It's April already. Are your taxes done? If your answer to the question is no, you are not alone. The Internal Revenue Service says as many as 25% of taxpayers file their returns the final two weeks before the filing deadline. The bad news for procrastinators is that they do not have the few extra days to get the job done as they have in the past with a weekend deadline and Monday Patriot's Day Holiday. The traditional tax return filing deadline is April 15 of each year, and April 15, 2014 is the day after Patriot's Day here in Massachusetts in 2014 so no extra time to file this year. If you have not completed your taxes yet, here are some stressrelieving ideas:

Don't Procrastinate Anymore Resist the temptation to put off your taxes until the very last minute. Your return takes time to prepare and your preparer may need to request certain documents from you, which will take additional time. Don't Panic If You Can't Pay If you can't immediately pay the taxes you owe, consider some alternatives. You can apply for an IRS installment agreement, suggesting your own monthly payment amount and due date, and getting a reduced late-payment penalty rate. You also have various options for charging your balance on a credit card. There is no IRS fee for credit card payments, but the processing companies charge a convenience fee. Electronic filers with

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Artist Creates Art, Inspires New Artists Artist Spotlight: Gail Eckberg BY J.D. O’GARA Gail Eckberg says she (and her three sisters) was born into a world surrounded by beautiful things and beautiful places. “I grew up in a family of artists, a family who had art in my home, by real artists,” says Eckberg, who says she has always been creating art. Eckberg’s mother painted and used pastels, and her father was involved in restoring art and doing gold gilding, something he learned from his father, a world-renowned gold gilder and past director of a Newbury Street gallery. She also had an aunt who was an oil painter. The artist works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel, and does collages. A former elementary teacher, the artist shares her experience and talent with art students at both Franklin High School and the Franklin Art Center. “I do it all I guess,” laughs Eckberg. “I’m never bored, that’s for sure.” Eckberg says sometimes the medium she uses depends on what environment she’s in. “If I’m going to paint, say, outdoors, that may render more to working in oils, maybe. I’ve done all the mediums outside, but you’re always fighting the elements. The watercolors maybe dry too fast, and oils, you can take your time.” Sometimes, Eckberg says, she likes to play around and do some mixed media pieces. “My mind’s

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always working in 10 different directions,” she says. Most of the time, however, she says the subject dictates to her what medium she’s going to work in. “Usually my eye catches something, or I feel a mood,” says the artist. “I could paint from a photo someone gives me, but if I’ve never visited that place, I don’t have a good feeling for it. I only use my own photos or sketches or paint plein air.” Eckberg, who has three grown sons, says she likes doing landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes. She’s drawn to nature and enjoys observing it. “When I’m teaching, I suggest to my students, I say, ‘Don’t look at a tree as just a tree, because every tree is different.’ Even if they’re the same species, the bark, the coloring, how much there is, is a limb missing? Take five minutes to go in your backyard, and see the changes from day to day, week to week. I find it all very exciting. Sometimes I feel like I see things other people don’t see,” she says. Eckberg, a world traveler, says

she hopes some of her pieces “stir something, or create a conversation” for somebody. Her work has won numerous awards, with her work held in public and private collections here and abroad. In fact, in 2009, she won first place in the Roma, Italy Costello Castaguiti exhibit, and this past fall her work “Blowin’ in the Wind,” took first place in the Post Road Arts Center in Marlboro. Eckberg has been an officer and an exhibiting artist in the Franklin Art Association and other art societies in this area. Eckberg, who has degrees from UMass Boston, Lesley University and has studied at the So. Vermont Art Center and MFA Museum School, began teaching art enrichment classes for 8-12-year-olds after she retired from teaching and moved to Norfolk. Later, she was asked to do a similar program for Middle School kids, and then later, at the Franklin Arts Academy at Franklin High School. At first hesitant to teach adults, Eckberg was asked to do so through the Franklin Lifelong Learning Institute, and she’s been working with adults there, and at the Franklin Art Center, ever since. She says her students are like “extended family,” joking that she calls some of them her “groupies.” Eckberg likes to see the progress her they make.

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Franklin Sports Franklin Boys Basketball Made It Far, Despite Loss BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY

Through the past five seasons, the Franklin boys basketball team has compiled a .736 regular season winning percentage going 78-28. Each of those five years the Panthers qualified to play in the Division 1 State Tournament. During the past four years Mansfield and Madison Park sent Franklin packing. In 2010 after going 17-5 Franklin was ousted in the Quarter Finals by Hockomock foe Mansfield; Madison Park took out the Panthers (13-7) in the first round of 2011 by 15 points. The following season the two hooked up again when once again Madison Park was the victor in the Semi Finals over Franklin (17-3), this time by only three points. Last year Franklin (15-7) lost to Mansfield in a second round over-time loss; The Hornets went on to capture the Division 1 South Championship. Having been realigned into the Division 1 Central for this year’s tournament Franklin finished the regular season with a 16-6 record and earned a five seed. The Panthers took out Wachusett 5638 in the Quarter Finals and knocked off South High 59-50 in the Semi Finals, earning a spot in the Championship game

against St John’s of Shrewsbury. Unfortunately Franklin came up short once again. Although falling in the title game during their first year in the Central the Panthers still have a lot to be proud of. After losing its top scorer, Sam Bohmiller, from last year’s squad no one expected Franklin to go as far as they did. “Coming into the season I knew that we were a solid team and if all things went right for us 16 wins would have been on the high side of my expectations,” Franklin Coach Dean O’Connor said. No one would have remotely thought it possible for the Panthers to be playing in the Championship game in March, especially the way Franklin played in December. Going into the Christmas break Franklin was sitting at 3-3, but there would be an adjustment on the court once the calendar changed. “After the New Year, we played well. Our first six games of the season, we were a little inexperienced and it showed,” the Coach said. “Not to mention we played some really good teams during that span. We certainly were tested and learned a lot; the guys

Franklin High Boys' basketball might have lost the Championship game to St. John's of Shrewsbury, but they led an impressive run to make it to that level. Shown here, they are holding their Comcast Tournament Championship trophy.

grew into a team and found their identity.” Prior to entering the tournament Franklin went 8-1, including an eight-game winning streak. Catholic Memorial put a stop to the Panther’s winning streak the game after Franklin won the Comcast Tournament Championship. Although Franklin fell to CM by 15, Coach O’Connor saw it as a good thing. “The lose gave us a boost and the confidence that we would need going into the tournament,”

O’Connor said. “Catholic Memorial is one of the best in the state, and if we could play with them, then we could play with just about anybody in the Central. It was a good barometer.” Leading the Panthers throughout the season was senior captain Chris Rodgers, a returning AllLeague player. In addition to stepping into Bohmiller’s shoes the senior improved his scoring from 12 points a contest to 19.5 a game. Junior Marcus Giese, another All-League player, also improved his defense play tremendously helping the Panthers on the other end of the court. In addition to hauling down 8.3 rebounds a game, Giese was Franklin’s second leading scorer averaging 11.5 points. Although he averaged 11.5 points throughout the season, his first half scoring was well below that and most of his production came during the stretch run as the Pan-

thers moved toward the State Tournament. While Rodgers and Giese were continually putting up their numbers game in and game out additional athletes would step up their game to knock down double digits aiding the cause. Senior Quenten Harrell (6.5 pts/game) who was given the task of guarding the opposition’s best athlete; junior Dylan Reno(6 pts) a strong 3-point shooter and sophomore Tim Prunier, a guard who came off the bench to average 8 points were the nightly fill-ins. Another key contributor was senior captain Pat O’Reilly, who accounted for 5 points and 5 rebounds a game. Franklin will once again need to rely on individuals to step up their game next winter if they are to continue on the path into the tournament.

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Franklin Sports Igoe A Terrific Ambassador For Women’s Lacrosse BY KEN HAMWEY Kristin Igoe’s first season as the girls lacrosse coach at Franklin High was a huge success last year and her second campaign likely will be another high-profile venture. The Panthers rolled to an 18-3 record in 2013, losing in tourney play to Westwood after registering victories over Norwood and Dartmouth in the first two rounds. Defending its Hockomock League title won’t be easy but Franklin will be in the mix because Igoe is more than just a coach who’s played the sport. She’s a full-time ambassador for women’s lacrosse. The 24-year-old native of Framingham excelled as a midfielder at Framingham High and Boston College. She was a fourtime Atlantic Coast Conference all-star at Boston College and a three-year all-star in the Bay State League while competing in Framingham. For the last four years she’s been selected to the U.S. National Women’s Lacrosse Team and she helped the American squad win the World Cup in Ottawa last summer. “There were 17 countries playing for gold medals at the World Cup,’’ Igoe said. “Canada, Australia and England had strong teams, but we won all seven of our games and captured the gold. I played midfield and I was pleased to get eight goals and five assists in the seven matches.’’

The national team usually fields a roster of about 36-40 but the World Cup roster is limited to 18 players. Igoe was chosen, making her one of the elite lacrosse players in the country. “There are trials every summer to make the national team,’’ she noted. “Once you’re on the team you prepare for tournaments in September, October and January. It’s not a hectic schedule but you do travel. I’ve been involved in conducting clinics all over the country. San Francisco and Philadelphia are two cities where I’ve taught the sport.’’ The 5-foot-4, 125-pound Igoe arrived in Franklin when word traveled that she was interested in coaching. “I mentioned I wanted to coach at the high school level, and a member of the club team I was coaching (Julia Jette) was from Franklin,’’ Igoe recalled. “She said the varsity coach was leaving. She told her father, who is the town’s recreation director, about me and the next thing Brad Sidwell (Franklin’s athletic director) invited me for an interview.’’ Igoe was hired and her team last year continued the success that Chris Schmidt’s squads enjoyed. Schmidt left to become an assistant principal.

“We have a good senior nucleus returning,’’ Igoe emphasized. “Marta Versprille will midfield, Maegan play Schmauder will be on attack with Tara Doherty and Julia Birely will be a defender. They’re all great students, they’re athletic and talented. I like their leadership abilities, and they know what it takes to be successful.’’ It didn’t take long for Igoe’s coaching style to become a hit with her players. The coach and her players meshed immediately. “I’m very analytical,’’ Igoe said. “I rely on players who are athletic and smart. I’ve had lots of coaches, and I’ve incorporated the best of what they offer. I can be vocal, if needed, and I can be patient, but most importantly, I strive to be approachable. I prefer that my team control the ball and also control the pace.’’ Igoe’s goals for her second stint are to defend the Hockomock League crown and go deeper into the tourney. “I’m optimistic,’’ she said. “As a coach, I want players who are competitive, who want to win,’’ she said. “And, I want players to reach their potential and enjoy the sport. Lacrosse can teach life lessons, like com-

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“If that occurs, I’d be 34,’’ Igoe said. “I might be too old for the Olympics, but maybe I could coach at that level.’’

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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.

There’s also a teen program for kids ages 13-15, to give them an opportunity to learn what it’s like to be a camp counselor,” says Casey Hausmann, operations director. The group is on the water, rain or shine (except electrical storms), the ratio of camp counselor to camper is 1:7, and all of the counselors are CPR certified, and almost all are lifeguard certified.

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 year-olds and has half- and fullday options. Kids can kayak or sail, or with full day, do both.

Boating is Fun Camp runs in Hopkinton from June 23-August 18, and in Natick from July 7August 11. There’s also a camp in Stoneham. For more information, visit boatingcamp.com or call (617) 299-3392.

“It’s a fun camp. We do lots of games, mostly teen games, and try to incorporate leadership.

Looking for a day camp with some variety? Try KIDSbury Camp, through the Kingsbury Club. The camp takes place at the Glen, in Orchard Street in Millis. The ages 5+ camp runs from June 23 to August 22, and campers can sign up for a week at a time, with different themes. Kids have access to free swim lessons at the pool, soccer, volleyball, tennis, field games and basketball. Lunch is included in the cost of the camp. “It’s fun. It’s local, and we have one camp counselor to every six kids,” says Lori Costa, of Kingsbury. “Since I’ve been doing it, we have kids that come back each summer, because they enjoy it. Campers meet kids 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 sched-

ules. 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

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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,

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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, 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, in-

teractive, 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 simply visit http://www.campbailout.org. The program will be

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The Second Annual Elks Care Elks Share 5K Road Race & Walk May 10 Pantry, and the Boston One Fund.

Event Benefits Franklin Food Pantry & Wounded Warrior Project The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Franklin Lodge #2136 is proud to announce that the second annual Elks Care Elks Share 5K Road Race and Walk will begin and end at 10 a.m., with registration at 9 a.m., at the Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond Street, Franklin, MA 02038 on Saturday, May 10, 2014. This event will feature a 5K Road Race and Walk through the local neighborhood with trophies for the top three finishers in various age categories. Refreshments will be provided and t-shirts will be supplied to all that register Online by May 1, 2014. All proceeds will be donated to the Franklin Food Pantry and Wounded Warrior Project. The event will include: • Post race refreshments, giveaways, raffles, DJ, music and prizes • T-SHIRTS available to runners that register online. While supply lasts.

• REGISTER NOW to get your T-SHIRT!!! • Run or Walk Route - 5K loop of paved roads • Awards given to top three male & female finishers in each age group • Professional Race Timing by RaceWire • Online registration fee $25.00 @ https://www.franklinelks5k.rac ewire.com • More info on Web Site @ http://franklinelks5k.com/ • Like us @ https://www.facebook.com/FranklinElksAnnual5K According to Elks member Steve Niland, 181 runners ran last year's race, which saw over 70 sponsors and donors and 50 volunteers. Last year's event generated $18,250, which was distributed to the Wounded Warrior Project, the Franklin Food

Silver sponsors last year included David J. Cleary, CPA, Friends of MT, LRN Photography, The Niland Family, Franklin Elks Bingo, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Huang, PDDGER, Mobile Excavating Corporation, Roche & Roche, PC, Thomas & Loralee Wilde, and Hopkington Lumber.

In addition to last year's run, recent charitable projects include: • Annual Scholarships funded on National, State and Local levels. • Ongoing support to the Franklin Food Pantry with food and monetary donations in excess of $4,000.00 annually.

• Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets delivered to those in need.

tions, reports that in the last year the provisions distributed increased by 35,000 pounds.

• Annually support Boy Scout programs, Soccer Shoots and Hoop Shoot Youth programs. Host multiple school related fundraising programs.

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• Chad Dunbar Fundraiser annually donates in excess of $15,000.00 for Brian Tumor Research. • Raised over $50,000 for our local Soldier, in one night, to help him and his family cope with his 3 limb loss while overseas.

The Franklin Elks are part of a national organization, with the Franklin Lodge being founded over 53 years ago. Membership includes over 800 households in the local area. Its mission is to help build stronger communities, and the Elks pledge to never forget our veterans.

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• Implemented an Oil for Vets program, Boxes (Care Packages) for Troops program, semi-annual trips to the VA hospital. Regularly host VA hospital patients for breakfasts, lunches, or dinners.

About the Franklin Food Pantry The Franklin Food Pantry is a registered 501(c)3 organization. The Franklin Food Pantry currently serves more than 600 households throughout the local community; distributing more than 186,000 pounds of food and provisions annually. The need for services continues to increase. Linda Sottile, Director of Opera-

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“We used the U.S. Census Community survey, by far the most detailed data that is produced by the government, says NerdWallet analyst Maggie Clark. “Massachusetts is one of the first states we’ve done. What the research says, basically, is that these cities are places where potential homebuyers should look, because they’re affordable and there are people moving into town.” In general, Clark explains that growth for towns in Massachusetts are “pretty moder-

ate,” growing slower than in other states, but that Franklin is among those towns that are seeing growth. NerdWallet looked at metro areas’ home ownership rates to determine the availability of homes. Franklin’s was 79.3%. A low homeownership rate is likely a signal of competitive inventory, more options for renters rather than buyers and expensive housing. Areas with a high homeownership rate led to a higher overall score. Next, the study looked at whether people can afford to live there, looking at median household income, monthly homeowner costs and median home value to assess affordability and determine whether residents could live comfortably. In Franklin, median monthly household income is $8,106, while median monthly selected homeowner costs are $2,366.

The third area the study measured was population growth to ensure that the area is attracting new residents and showing signs of solid growth. This is likely a signal of a robust local economy, which is another attractive characteristic for homebuyers. Franklin’s median monthly population growth from 2010-2012 was 2.4%. In all, Franklin ended up with an overall score of 80.6% from the analysis, trailing just Wilmington. NerdWallet, a 5-year-old company based in San Francisco, develops tools and writes articles to give information about how to make the best personal finance decisions, says Clark. The information, she says is free for “anyone and everyone” to find online and use.

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