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on the go. “He loves working in the yard and can fix just about anything with his extensive tool collection,” says AnnMarie Gemelli, his wife of 22 years and lifelong friend.

Just about a year ago, Tim Gemelli started experiencing weakness in his right hand. It was probably from throwing too many pitches while coaching his children’s teams over the years he thought. Gemelli always threw the ball hard, even to the young players.

But the weakness in the hand wasn’t getting better.

After a summer of visits to neurologists and a neurosurgeon, the doctors began to suspect it was Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The official and life altering diagnosis came in October 2013.

ALS affects the nervous system and control of voluntary muscles, the muscles responsible for Tim Gemelli movement, speech, swallowing and breathing. The disease pre-sents itself differently in each person, but the road for everyone with the diagnosis is hard. For Gemelli, his right hand continues to be weak and recently

his left foot is losing strength. He needs to be cautious walking. This weakness and unsteady balance are new conditions for him. He is an active family man known for always being strong, fit, and

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The room needed a great deal of work according to Fitch. He and a team of scouts, family and friends cleaned the space, prepared the walls for paint and event spent countless hours painting.

He painted a blackboard so daily information could be posted, an antique oak desktop was refinished, broken furniture was replaced, and new curtains were hung. “We also brought in decorative elements like potted plants, a huge corkboard, large framed photographs, canvas prints, and inspirational signs to give the room a warm feeling,” Fitch says. “It took three months and hundreds of man-hours to finish all of the work.”

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Once Jason Fitch, 16-years old, walked into Wrentham Developmental Center and saw the workroom the residents used, he knew right away that he found his Eagle Scout Project. The Norfolk Boy Scout had been searching for a community service project to help him finish his requirements to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, and he knew he could improve the space.

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Wrentham has been the Gemelli’s home for 18 years. Tim and AnnMarie have raised their three children in town.

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Wentworth Institute of Technology, eventually landing at Fidelity Investments where he has worked for the past 20 years.

“Tim is all about his family,” AnnMarie says. “He is a great dad and has always been involved with everything his kids do.”

This past summer stands out in AnnMarie’s mind. A big baseball fan and longtime member of Wrentham Youth Baseball and Softball Association, Tim was an assistant coach for his youngest son’s team, the Wrentham’s 11year old Summer Hock A Team.

The boys had a great season winning two hard fought tournaments.

“It was a fantastic summer, one for the memory books,” AnnMarie says. “He loves everything about baseball and enjoys nothing more than playing catch with his kids.

He is looking forward to spring to get back on the baseball diamond.

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with his physical limitations, but his team is behind him 100%, supporting him in whatever way he can contribute to the team, even if it is only as a spectator.”

Friend and fellow coach Dan Collins says Gemelli is by far the players favorite coach. “He’s always there with a pat on the back and a word of encouragement,” Collins says. “He supports each kid equally and is admired by all.

Tim would always be in the cages throwing batting practice with the boys. In fact, given the choice, most of the kids would pick Tim for BP over the other coaches.”

In addition to his love of baseball, Tim is an avid fan of the New England Patriots. “Sundays during football season are an event in this house, as there is always a fire, food, family and friends all watching football,” AnnMarie says.

Friends and family will tell you that Tim is easy going and always there to help out. Now, the tables are turned and his friends, family, and greater community are lining up to help him.

Friends and colleagues at Fidelity have organized different efforts to help the family. An online donation web site to help raise money for medical expenses, equipment, and to make changes to his home to accommodate Tim’s physical needs in the near future has been setup. http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/tim-s-team/137550 A volunteer web site was established at Lotsahelpinghands.com and construction has already started to make the basement of their home wheelchair accessible.

Community groups are stepping up too. All the Wrentham youth sports organizations have been spreading the word through various distribution lists about Gemelli’s condition and needs.

His co-workers at Fidelity have a team with over 25 people that meet weekly during their lunch hours to discuss how they can help. Friends like Collins are Rick Sabatini have been included on the calls. “The entire Fidelity family has been very supportive of Tim and his family. It’s been refreshing to see such a large organization so involved at this level,” Collins says.

“It speaks directly to their values and commitment to their employees. The Fidelity team has been leading efforts in setting up the lotsahelpinghands website. This website has been setup for anyone that is looking to help the Gemelli’s. It’s a calendar with a schedule of activities and/or needs that directly help the Gemellis with the day to day challenges they have now, and will face with as the disease progresses.”

Also helping the Gemilli family is Paul Molla, president of Random Smiles Project. The nonprofit organization works with families during difficult times and has a history of making homes handicap accessible. Random Smiles is helping with the basement renovations. “ALS is a very difficult disease. It’s a very difficult process for the family to go through,” Molla says. “We’ll help pay for materials that can’t get donated.”

Molla added, “This is a special project for us. The whole town of Wrentham is coming together.”

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“The outpouring of love and support we have received from friends and family and even people we don't know has been incredible.

We are simply blown away.

The entire Wrentham community has rallied around us,” AnnMarie says. “This is a wonderful town to live in and we are so blessed to be a part of this community. I can't express just how much we truly appreciate all the support. We are extremely grateful for everyone's generosity. I am so thankful that Tim is able to experience just how many people love and care about him. He is a wonderful person and is so deserving of all this attention. It is horrible and unfair what is happening to him, but the good we have seen that has come out of it is beautiful. It has brought out the best in people and has given us hope that we can get through this.”

How to Help Gemelli While the support has been great the family still has needs. “Tim needs cash, sorry to be so direct, but that is their biggest need at the moment,” says Collins. “The construction costs, medical expenses and long term planning for Anne Marie and the kids keeps Tim up at night. He is worried about leaving behind a house that needs work and is not paid for. He worries about his medical expenses consuming his savings and long term family security. Tim is worried about his kids' college educations and how Anne Marie will afford that after he is gone. We are in the process of learning the costs of chairs, lifts, vehicles and other necessities, and it’s concerning. Our Youcaring site set a goal of 100k

in fundraising. We are afraid that is not nearly enough to start to address the financial concerns facing this family.”

A fundraiser is planned for May 1 at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield.

Tickets will be sold and the event will include food, DJ, raffles and a silent auction. Rebecca Gemelli and her friends are also planning a Kick-a-Thon sometime in May to raise money as well. Donations can be made online at http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/tim-s-team/137550 or mailed to Sharon Credit Union, 121 Main St, Unite 510, Foxboro, MA 02035, attn. Tim Gemelli Family Fund.

Volunteers can request to join Lotsahelpinghands.com and be added to Tim's community.

“We are taking it one day at a time and trying to adapt to all the changes that we face every day. It is all we can do,” AnnMarie says.

“Through all the physical changes, difficulties and fatigue, Tim has maintained his sense of humor and easy going spirit. His positive attitude gives us all strength to face each new day. He really is an amazing person and I am more impressed by him and love him more (if that's even possible) every day.

We are dealing with this as a family, together, trying to keep our lives as normal as possible. We know that we face a very tough road ahead, but take comfort in the fact that we know we are not alone.”

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Love On A Leash and not know if your pet is being taken care of." That may mean daily visits so a pet isn't alone for eight hours a day, or it may mean a member of the Leashrly Life team taking a client's dog into his or her home during a client's vacation. "Our motto is to provide peace of mind for you and your pet."

By Jane LeBak A Golden Retriever waits by the window on a dreary afternoon while his family is out at work.

Suddenly he straightens, tail going a mile a minute: a friend comes up the driveway holding a leash. It's his dog-walker from Leashrly Life.

Angela Wilcox founded Leashrly Life for many reasons, but her chief goal is to help pets and their owners have a better life. "We take away the worry and stress of leaving a pet, or having to go to work

To that end, Leashrly Life customizes their service to each client.

Operating out of Norfolk and Dedham, the Leashrly Life team offers not only daily walking, but also pet sitting and obedience training to help owners connect better with their pets. Wilcox understands how important pets are to their owners.

"They're members of our family, and you only entrust your family to the best care. That's what we offer."

Wilcox takes a two-pronged approach to pet care. First, she's assembled a team of professionals to serve her clients. "The company wouldn't be as successful as it is if not for the caring team members we have. I couldn't have asked for

a better group of people." Wilcox is very specific about who she brings onboard, and it shows with many of the walkers employed there for years and intending to stay.

Secondly, the team does an indepth assessment of a client's needs in order to offer the best array of services to the individual.

"When a client calls, we get a sense of the situation and what they're looking to do. Then we suggest options for them." The collaborative approach helps ensure a good fit. "We match the right team member to the client depending on the pet and the needs."

Different dog breeds require different handling, and older dogs will need different services than younger ones. Younger dogs might require more playing with longer walks or even hikes, whereas an older dog might be more comfortable to stay near home. Some walkers may have more expertise with specific dog breeds. All this is taken into account when the client is being matched with a walker.

Then the selected walker and a substitute walker schedule a meetand-greet with the client and the dog, to make sure it's a good fit.

When owners encounter problem behaviors in their dogs, they turn to Leashrly Life for training. Basic obedience training takes place over four weeks in 45-minute sessions.

Wilcox empowers the owner to do the actual training while she oversees the owner-dog dyad, building trust and respect between owner and pet. "Changes don't happen overnight. You need consistency and understanding how your dog's mind works."

Angela Wilcox spent years working with dogs and was trained oneon-one by a Master trainer. "We expand on the previous session each week, building on it, and by the end of the fourth week, the relationship is so much better."

Angela Wilcox also works as a life coach, and she brings those skills to bear when helping pet owners whose pets exhibit prob-

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lem behaviors, getting a full scope of the in-home dynamics and treating the dog's behavior holistically.

Although an owner may want help with a specific issue, Wilcox can often find the underlying cause of the pet's problem. "As we talk, we learn more about their environment. Other things come into play and need to be addressed, and then that issue will resolve itself."

Leashrly Life also gives back to the community. Visitors to the website can purchase jewelry and artwork, with a portion of the cost going to animal charities. Right

now, a purchase of earrings for $7 or a beaded necklace for $19 will trigger a donation to GREY2K (http://www.grey2kusa.org), a greyhound rescue organization.

Leashrly Life also sells pet portraits and products they've found useful with their own pets.

From walking to training to peace of mind, whether in the community or in the family, Angela Wilcox's efforts are all guided toward being there for the animals.

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The end result was well received. “The room turned out better than I had ever imagined,” Fitch said. “I was proud of the work my friends, family, and I were able to accomplish in a few months.

We completely revitalized the workroom and made it a showpiece for the [Wrentham Developmental Center].”

And while Fitch leaves behind a beautiful new room, he also takes away a positive exJason Fitch perience. “I think the most important lesson that I in first grade when he joined Cub learned during the project was how Scout Pack 80 in Norfolk. Ever to be an effective leader,” he says. since that moment, scouting has “Since there was so much work to been a big part of his life. “I love be done, I needed a strategy to all of the weekend campouts, the have everybody working effec- week-long BSA summer camp, tively and efficiently.” and most importantly the friendBy completing the project and ships that I have made with everymany other requirements Fitch, a body that is involved in scouting,” member of Norfolk’s Troop 80, is he said. “This summer some Norin an exclusive club. Only seven folk parents, scouts, and I are percent of all scouts reach the rank going on a two-week hike to New of Eagle Scout. It takes years of Mexico for a BSA High Advendedication and hard work. For ture trip. We are currently plancoordinating, and Fitch his journey to Eagle started ning,

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conditioning for the over 80 mile hike.”

Fitch, now a junior at King Philip Regional High, hopes to attend college and plans to study engineering and business.

But he also plans to continue to live a life of service. “I am also

looking forward to giving back to my community and the Boy Scouts,” he said. “Scouting is one of my favorite pastimes. Achieving my Eagle Scout rank was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. If anybody has the chance to join, I encourage all to get involved in scouting.”

There is still time to make your reservation for the 33rd annual Holly Club Fashion Show on Thursday, April 10 at the Lake View Pavilion in Foxborough.

Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and shopping the many raffles available, dinner at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. In keeping with upcoming vacations as well as our busy life styles, the theme this year is accessorizing, taking a morning outfit to lunch out to evening by adding accessories, which are being provided by Charming Charlie at Patriot Place.

Just call Pat at 508-212-0904 to join us for a really fun evening that will kick-off the upcoming seasons.

We have wonderful Grand Raffles available at $10 a ticket – 2 Patriots ticket; an overnight at the Renaissance Hotel and 2 movie tickets at Patriot Place; a fashion package; an overnight at Proctor Mansion Inn; a year’s worth of chocolates from Mt. St. Mary’s Abbey. Who can resist?! Club members will be selling these Grand Raffles at the Post Office each Saturday through April 5th.

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The night before, April 25, there is a Friends of Norfolk Library only Sale from 6 to 9 p.m. Friends memberships starting at $20.00 are available at the door beginning at 5 p.m. The Saturday sale is open to all. For more information visit www.norfolkbooksale.com.

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5th Annual Norfolk Community Day Youth Art Show For the 5th year the Norfolk Lions are sponsoring a youth art show open to all Norfolk residents in grades 1 through 6. The art work submitted should represent a ‘Scene around Norfolk/Your Community’. The Youth Art Show, where all the art work will be displayed, will be at Community Day on June 7, 2014 at the Holmes Complex, 22 Myrtle St., Norfolk. In addition, all art work will become a part of a slide show that will be broadcast on Norfolk Cable TV.

3 and 4, and grades 5 and 6. Winners will be selected based on artistic creativity, neatness and originality. All entries will receive an award and winners in each age group will be awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and honorable mention ribbons. But that’s not all - the 1st place winners in each age group and one Grand Prize winner will also each receive gift certificates! These winning entries will be displayed at the Norfolk Library, for all to see, for two weeks after Community Day.

This show is free to all participants, with one entry per person. All artwork must be drawn or painted on paper no larger than 11-inches by 17-inches, using pencils, pens, crayons, paint, markers and fabric. Each entry must include an entry form taped to the backside of the art. Entry forms will be given to all children in the Norfolk public schools. Forms will also be available in the main lobby of the Norfolk Public Library.

The contest entry deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 23.

Entries can be placed in the collection boxes at the Freeman Kennedy or HOD schools, or mailed or dropped off in person to:

Entries will also be judged by a panel appointed by the Norfolk Lions in three age groups: grades 1 and 2, grades

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FSPA Registration Open for Summer and 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 the school, tour the facilities and try a complimentary class. Registration is also ongoing for the current Trimester III, which began on March 24. Students are welcome to start classes and private instruction at any point throughout the year and tuition is 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.

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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.

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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 stu-

dents 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.

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The NCL's Easter Bunny Breakfast On Saturday, April 12, hop on over to Freeman-Kennedy School Cafeteria at 9 a.m. to see Magician David Hall performance filled with high energy, witty comedy and mind-blowing miracles. Make sure to keep your eyes open for his surprise ending! Games and crafts will provide even more entertainment. Don't forget your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny! After your picture join Norfolk Recreation outside as they host their annual Easter Egg Hunt starting promptly at 10:45.

We will also be collecting donations for the Norfolk Food Pantry at the event. Items such as canned pasta, cereal, lunch box snacks (granola bars) and canned fruit are greatly appreciated.

TICKETS: $10 for NCL members, $12 for Non-members Adults and children under 12 months are free!

Pay for your tickets online via Paypal: www.norfolkcommunityleague.org/events Or by mail: Check payable to Norfolk Community League, Attn: Easter Bunny Breakfast, PO Box 450, Norfolk, MA 02056 Contact familybased@norfolkcommunityleague.org with questions.

Winetasting to be Held at Norfolk’s Senior Center On Friday, April 11th the Norfolk Senior Center, with the generous support of the Friends of the Norfolk Council on Aging, will be holding a winetasting. Led by the well-traveled and renowned wine expert Bob Harkey of Harkey Wine and Spirits in Millis, Massachusetts, Mr. Harkey will share his encyclopedic knowledge of wine in an entertaining and practical presentation that includes selecting the most appropriate (and often the most reasonably priced) wine to accompany a specific dinner choice or occasion.

The event, one of the Center’s most popular activities, begins at 6:30 p. m. and will also include a variety of appetizers to accompany the tastings. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for spouses, partners, and friends who do not drink alcohol.

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An Afternoon with FDR Sunday, April 6th at 2:00pm

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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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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Participants must register in advance at the Senior Center front desk (or call 508-528-4430 to secure your place on the guest list).

Deadline for registration is April 4th.

Do you have a friend, neighbor, or relative residing in Norfolk who has yet to visit the Senior Center?

This event can also provide an ideal introduction to many of your fellow-residents, the Senior Center, its staff, its volunteers, and the many services available to all in the community.

To receive a schedule of all Senior Center activities, call (508) 5284430 or visit the Council on Aging site at http://bit.ly/XR2e2c The Norfolk Senior Center is located at 28 Medway Branch Road and is open Monday thruFriday from 9 a.m. to 4 p. m.

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FSPA Ballet Conservatory Dancers to Compete at Youth America Grand Prix (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 919, 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 12-14), and Mikaela Guidice, 11, of Norfolk, placed among the top 12 men and women in the Pre-Competitive 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. Alumni are now

lum as well. Madeux, who received her Vaganova training from the Nutmeg Ballet Company in Torrington, CT, is an examiner for the ABT National Teacher Training Curriculum and a summer faculty member for the ABT Young Dancer’s Workshop in NY. This is the first year Madeux has prepared FSPA dancers for the YAGP competition, and she is delighted with the students’ showing.

dancing with some of the most prestigious companies around the world, including American Ballet Theatre, Boston Ballet, English National Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Royal Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and more. Bess Kargman’s award-winning documentary “First Position” followed six YAGP dancers as they competed in semi-final and final rounds of the competition. 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.

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coached by FSPA Ballet Mistress Cheryl Madeux, who formerly danced with American Ballet Theatre (ABT), Hartford Ballet and Joffrey Ballet companies. Madeux’s own ballet competition experience includes the National Society of Arts and Letters Ballet Competition, where she was awarded first place at age 15, and the Prix de Lausanne and Paris International Ballet Competitions, where she was a finalist for both.

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"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 the finals in NY is extraordinary,” says Madeux.

“This is quite an accomplishment for them and for our school. The opportunity to perform on a New York City stage and be exposed to the best teachers and professionals is priceless. I am sure they will never forget it. " Noura, who will dance both contemporary and classical variations at the YAGP Finals, has aspired to be a professional ballet dancer since she was very little. “I love the gracefulness of ballet and I also love the discipline,” she says. “It makes you

work your hardest and strive to do your best.”

Mikaela, who will perform a classical variation, praises the pure joy of dancing. “I love everything about ballet!” she enthuses. “It makes me happy. I can’t imagine my life without it, so I definitely plan to dance in college and maybe someday dance professionally.”

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 determine their own success. In my mind, these three young ladies have already won.”

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Spring Begins with Amphibians after Dark at Stony Brook!

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Stony Brook Announces Its April Programming!

Spring is in the air 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.

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 will have something for everyone: music, skits, games, creepie crawlies and more! Tours begin every 15 minutes from 5:30pm until 8:00pm, 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 the animals that live in vernal pools, and refreshments.

Cost: $7 for Mass Audubon members; $9 for nonmembers. 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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Materials list will be sent participants. Fee: $60m/$72nm per person Early Spring Birding: Monday, April 14th, from 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. We will stop at Scusset Beach in Sandwich, then at 3-4 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: TuesdayFriday, April 22nd - April 25th, from 9:00 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 K5. $40m/$47nm per session Earth Day/ Arbor Day Celebration: Saturday, April 26th, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 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!

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Spring Home and Garden Color Trends for 2014

bold, darker hues like a medium navy blue, pumpkin orange or an acid green.

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Blue will also continue in popularity this year! Paired with a light gray or white, this range of blues is fresh and sophisticated!

Pantone has crowned “Radiant Orchid” the 2014 Color of the Year. It is the top-right color in their 10-color Spring 2014 selections below. 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.

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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: • 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!

• 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.

• 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!

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Spring Home and Garden Lighting Sets the Stage For Outdoor Fun Tis the season for making changes in and around the home.

The arrival of warmer weather renews homeowners' vigor for various home improvement projects, and many have grand plans for interior and exterior renovations as they prep their living spaces for comfort, beauty and entertaining opportunities.

While there are many worthy projects to pursue, adding outdoor lighting to a home can help increase its value and make the home safer and more attractive in the evening hours.

According to the American Lighting Association, with a few updates to outside lighting, families can make even better use of their homes at night. Adding outdoor lighting is easier and less expensive than many homeowners may know, allowing them to transform an existing patio, deck or pool area into an enjoyable nighttime retreat. Pool parties, dinners on the patio or barbecues with neighbors become even more memorable when outdoor lighting is added or improved. But homeowners who want to install or upgrade

their outdoor lighting should consider the following tips, courtesy of ALA. * Improve navigation.

Lighting is typically layered into a room or outdoor space in three ways: overhead, task and ambient. Even outdoors, where there are no typical boundaries and borders, those three layers are necessary.

Outdoor overhead lighting should improve visibility on steps, paths and walking surfaces, especially where there's a bend or an intersection. Task lighting can be used around cooking or gardening areas. Ambient light will cast a comforting glow around any outdoor space. * Enhance security. To improve visibility and security, combine a motion detector with a sconce to illuminate dark corners or entryways. Be sure to aim lights away from the door to improve visibility. Lanterns on either side of the door can give a home a warm, welcoming appearance and improve the safety of entryways.

* Create outdoor rooms. Outdoor lighting at the borders of a space is a great way to create barriers, both vertically and hor-

izontally. Lights in a tree create something akin to a chandelier hung in the middle of the sky, and even accent lights in the general area of the edge of a patio, deck or porch will shine across the space and provide enough of a comfort level for people to understand where things are.

* Reduce glare. Outdoor lighting that casts a glare can be blinding, as can light that's too bright. Lighting along paths

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Outdoor lighting can make the view from inside pleasant and enjoyable. Use a variety of lights, including spotlights on trees, lights dotted along pathways and accent lights on unique landscape features, to create an idyllic landscape visible from inside the home.

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Spring Home and Garden Starting Off Your Garden on the Right Foot As winter slowly winds down, many gardeners cannot wait to soak up the springtime sun and get their hands dirty in the garden.

Such excitement is not just good for gardeners, but can benefit the garden in the months to come as well.

Late winter or early spring is a great time to get a head start on the gardening season. Even if gardening season is still around the corner, completing the following projects can ensure your garden gets off on the right foot.

Clear debris One of the best things you can do for your garden as winter winds down is to clear it of debris. Winter can be especially harsh on a landscape, and gardens left to the elements are often filled with debris once spring arrives. Dead leaves, fallen branches, rocks that surfaced during the winter frost, and even garbage that might have blown about in winter winds can all pile up in a garden over a typical winter. Clearing such debris likely won't take long, but it's a great first step toward restoring the garden before the time comes to plant and grow the garden once again.

Examine the soil Soil plays a significant role in whether a garden thrives or struggles. Examining the soil before the season starts can help gardeners address any issues before they plant. Ignoring the soil until a problem arises can turn the upcoming gardening season into a lost opportunity, so test the soil to determine if it has any nutrient or mineral deficiencies. This may require the help of a professional, but if a problem arises, you might be able to adjust the acidity or alkalinity of the soil and still enjoy a successful gardening season.

Another way to examine the soil is less complex but can shed light on when would be a good time to get back to work. Reach into the soil and dig out a handful. If the soil quickly crumbles, you can

start preparing for gardening seasoning. But if the soil is still clumped together, it needs more time to dry out before you can begin your prep work.

Initiate edging Edging is another task gardeners can begin as they get ready for the season. Edge plant and flower beds, but be sure to use a spade with a flat blade or an edger designed to edge flower beds. Such tools will cut deep enough so grass roots that may eventually grow into the flower bed are severed.

Depending on how large a garden is, edging can be a time-consuming task, so getting a head start allows homeowners to spend more time planting and tending to their gardens once the season hits full swing.

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Living Healthy Health & Wellness Fair April 12 The Norfolk Lions Health & Wellness Fair is set for April 12. The event will be held at Freeman Kennedy School, Boardman Street, Norfolk MA from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day is being held in recognition of the need to make information available to the public that can help people make good decisions about life style and wellness. At the same time screening will be provided to assist in early diagnosis of conditions that frequently affect wellness, such as blood pressure, glaucoma, hearing loss, skin care, stress relief, exercise programs, nutrition and diabetes. American Red Cross Bloodmobile which will hold a blood drive.

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Norfolk Runs 5K Road Race The 8th annual Norfolk Runs 5K Road Race will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2014. This great event for adults and children is sponsored by the Norfolk Dunkin’ Donuts and the Norfolk Lions Club. All proceeds from the race will be donated to the King Philip D.A.R.E and S.A.D.D programs.

We use a USATF certified course and the race is professionally timed. Participants may choose to run or walk the flat 5K certified course. There is also a 1K race for children and the young at heart.

Children start at 9:30 AM while runners, followed by walkers start at 10:00 AM. The registration fee is $20 if pre-registered at least 48 hours prior to race day, $25 to register on the day of the race and $5 for children under 12 and active duty military, including guard or reserve members. The first 100 registrants receive a free event tshirt!

Registration on race day starts at 9:00 AM next to the Norfolk Dunkin’ Donuts at 134 Main Street, Norfolk, MA.

Medals and prizes will be awarded to the winners in various age and specialty categories.

Music, raffles and refreshments are also part of this fun family event.

Visit www.NorfolkRuns5k.org for more details.

Registration is now open and advance registration is strongly encouraged. Participants can register online at www.NorfolkRuns5k.org or pick up a registration form at the Norfolk Dunkin’ Donuts. For questions or more information visit the web site or send email to norfolkruns5k@gmail.com.

Walk or Run, but come…to the 8th annual Norfolk Runs 5K Road Race.

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Sports Poirier Finds Success with New Sport

By ChristoPher tremBLay King Philip junior Renee’ Poirier, a pitcher for the Warrior’s high school softball team as well as a member of the East Coast Firecrackers (a summer league squad) was looking for something to do with her free time when she wasn’t hurling softballs on the field. Enter winter indoor track.

wayside, Coach Julie Nievergelt suggested the first time track athlete take on the shot put.

“We really didn’t anticipate her throwing, her plan was to run,” the coach said. “However with her injury I suggested she try the shot

“I wanted to try something new and different during my down time and felt that track was a great opportunity to not only stay in shape, but to improve my base running,” she said. “I was going to be a sprinter, but after having surgery on my tailbone in November I was not allowed to run for a month and a half.”

With the option of running gone by the Poirier prepares to throw.

put as she was a very strong girl.”

Near the end of the season Poirier actually got to participate in three 55 meter dashes in addition to throwing the shot put, but it was the throwing event where she excelled. During this, her first time throwing the shot put, Poirier hit 37 feet; placed third in the State Tournament, sixth at the All State Tournament, tenth at the New England Tournament and qualified to participate in the National Tournament in New York.

“Shot put throwing is a very technical and skilled based event with discipline,” Nievergelt said. “You need a lot of athleticism and quick explosiveness and Renee’ picked it all up quickly. In fact, during her first meet she finished second

and then went on to place in every other meet the rest of the year.”

Obviously the KP coaches saw untapped potential in Poirier even if she didn’t. Being open minded to trying the event was the first step and from there she took things gradually and learned in stages.

“My first throw went 28 feet and the team told me that it was good.

Later that week in my first meet I threw 30 feet and was then notified that I could qualify for the states if I could get to 31 feet,” Poirier said. “Two weeks later when I threw 33 feet I said Oh my God I can actually do this. Now I’m at the point of trying to gain inches instead of feet.

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“I need to work on the physical part of the sport, getting in shape and lifting,” she said. “Next year I’m hoping to improve upon what I accomplished this year while not taking any steps backward. I definitely want to go as far as I can and I know that I can throw farther.”

As a first time shot put thrower, the junior never thought that she’d have this much success in such a short time. In fact she was just wanted to try something new and have fun while doing it. Unfortunately she has succeeded on a much grander scale than she could have ever imagined and now is looking forward to next winter.

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Sports KP Walpole Bantams Win State Championship The King Philip Walpole Hockey's Bantam 2 team won the Tier III Massachusetts State Championship during the weekend of March 7-9 with a thrilling 3-2 win over Winchester. All games were played at Foxboro Sports Center. The twelve participating teams, the best that Massachusetts has to offer at this level, were Pembroke, Parkway, Twin City, Winchester, Framingham, Quincy, Haverhill / Pentucket, Needham, Falmouth, Medford, Franklin County and KP Walpole.

Parkway 5-1 in their second game then Twin City (Leominster/ Fitchburg) 6-1. A three way tie for the final spot in the semi-finals resulted in a series of tie breakers that KP Walpole ultimately won and secured themselves a coveted spot in the semi-finals on Sunday morning.

It was clear from the high energy level at 9:30 on Sunday morning, even though they had lost an hour of sleep due to daylight savings time, that these boys were not

through the second, Dylan Hanifin unleashed an absolute rocket from the blue line to regain the two goal lead (3-1). Winchester would claw back to within one before the second period ended but the boys never panicked as they headed into the third, twelve minutes from KPW’s first state title at any level since 2008 and only the second at the Bantam level in the history of the program. In the third, the forward lines of Joey Desimone, Hanifan and McLoughlin teamed up with the other forward lines of

slings and all. Nothing was stopping this group of teammates and friends from sharing this special moment in their lives and hockey careers. Every great team has a great coach and Tom Pistorino is the architect behind this close knit unit. He works them hard in practice which makes them work even hard in games. Pistorino is assisted

by Dave Ray, Chris Desimone and Tim Duffy.

As Massachusetts State Champion, the team receives an invitation to the New England Sectional Tournament being played in Plymouth NH at Plymouth State Universities Hanaway Rink the

weekend of March 21, 22, 23. The tournament is comprised of eight teams; two from MA (KP Walpole and Runner-Up – Winchester) and one each from Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Vermont and Rhode Island. The final team is from New York.

The KP Walpole Bantam 2 team and their families would like to thank the KPW hockey community and other members of the area for their support throughout the weekend. The crowd at Sunday’s finals was probably “forty” times the size of our normal crowds.

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(Pictured: Front row L to R: Tony Pistorino (Walpole), Danny McLoughlin (Norfolk), Jack MacKinnon (Walpole), Brendan Tibbetts (Plainville), Matt Dowding (goalie – Millis), Mike Dicenzo (Walpole), Johnny White (Walpole), Luke D’Amico (Wrentham). Back Row L to R: Coach Duffy, Dylan McBrien (Walpole), Timmy Duffy (Walpole) Joey Desimone (Walpole), Coach Ray, Kyle Poli (Walpole), Sam Ray (Norfolk), Pat Glebus (Walpole), Kevin Sullivan (Walpole), Dylan Hanifin (Walpole), Head Coach – Tom Pistorino) The KP Walpole team of 13 and 14 years olds from Millis, Norfolk, Plainville, Walpole and Wrentham lost their first game of the round robin portion of the tournament, 2-1 to Pembroke, then caught fire and rattled off four straight wins to capture the championship. They defeated

going to be denied. A suffocating defense lead by stellar goaltender Matt Dowding supported by the defensive contingent of Timmy Duffy, Mike Dicenzo, Sam Ray, Jack MacKInnon and Dylan McBrien, completely shut down the undefeated Falmouth the highest scoring team in the Tournament in a 2-0 shutout. Goals by Danny McLoughlin and an open netter by Mike Dicenzo did the trick and advanced the team into the finals on Sunday afternoon against a big and fast squad from Winchester.

With many members of the KPW hockey program on hand and many other family and friends packing the Foxboro Sports Center, the boys continued their torrid pace by jumping out to early 2-0 lead on first goals by Dylan McBrien and McLoughlin. Winchester cut the lead in half at the end of the first but then, midway

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Sports Plympton Recalls His Journey From KP To The Red Sox

By ken hamwey staff sPorts writer

before becoming a Major League pitcher. Maine was a power that often played at the College World Series in Omaha.’’

Twenty-three years ago, Jeff Plympton was pitching in relief for the Boston Red Sox during the 1991 season.

Some of his teammates were Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs, Mo Vaughn, Ellis Burks and Mike Greenwell.

Before Plympton started his collegiate career, he compiled statistics that were dynamic at KP. He was 23-3 for three varsity season with a cumulative earned-run average of 1.75. He led the Warriors to a pair of tourney berths, getting to the South Sectional finals as a junior in 1983 where KP bowed to Stoughton.

Now 48 and in his 10th year as Wrentham’s Director of Recreation, Plympton is still pitching but this time it’s to promote programs and activities that deal with the town’s recreation department.

“As Wrentham’s recreation director I oversee the town’s athletic programs, schedule summer concerts, Plympton after a day of work at Fenway Park. plan for Wrentham Day’s road race, and monitor town pounder started for Maine in the beach activity,’’ said Plympton who College World Series against starred on the mound at King Philip Louisiana State in 1986 and later that and the University of Maine. “I’m year when he played on Team USA, also heavily involved in completing which competed for the World Basethe William Rice Athletic Complex, ball title in Amsterdam. which includes 80 acres of fields for When Plympton graduated from all sports.’’

KP in 1984, he was drafted on the A native of Plainville, Plympton 45th round by Cleveland. He has lived in Wrentham for the last 23 passed on that opportunity and years and he’s still very popular, headed for Maine. much like he was when he led KP to “I had decided after graduation its first Hockomock League baseball that I’d go to Maine,’’ Plympton title in 1983. Word of his proficiency said.

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“My top games were a one-hitter with 14 strikeouts against Sharon in a 50 win and a 3-2 victory over North Attleboro when I struck out 15 batters and threw 150 pitches in 12 innings,’’ Plympton recalled. “There were no pitch counts back then.’’

A two-time Hockomock League all-star and MVP, Plympton praised his coach and his teammates for helping KP’s 1983 squad become

the school’s first league champ in baseball. “Players like John Peck, Mike Kuza, Bill Weir and Dave Bishop were terrific,’’ he said. “And, coach (Gary) Lombard was a great motivator who held players to high standards.’’

Plympton, who also played basketball and soccer at KP, compiled superb numbers at Maine. The right-hander, who relied on a 90 mph fastball and a slider, posted a 20-10 overall record and was named a freshman all-American after a 7-2 season and an E.R.A. of 1.72.

“I hurled a no-hitter against St. Joseph’s of Maine, striking out 18 and facing only 28 hitters,’’ Plympton noted. “I also faced teams like LSU, Miami and South Carolina.’’

After his junior year, Plympton was drafted in 1987, this time by the Red Sox on the 10th round. He signed and was sent to double-A New Britain. Four years later in 1991, after stops in Lynchburg, Va., and Pawtucket, the Sox called up Plympton.

“My Major League career lasted 81 days with the Sox,’’ he recalled.

“My record was 0-0, I yielded four hits and struck out two. One of the strikeouts came against Edgar Martinez. Later, I went back to Pawtucket, developed tendinitis and had surgery on two labrum tears. The

Sox released me in 1994.’’

Plympton, who is married and has two children, spent his next two years as a pitching coach for Boston College and as Dean College’s head coach. After working in sales for the next eight years, he then joined Wrentham’s recreation department as its director.

Calling his late parents (Warren and Marcia) and his brother Steve role models for their support, Plympton, who’s in KP’s Athletic Hall of Fame, spends his leisure time coaching AAU baseball.

Relying on an athletic philosophy that emphasized a strong work ethic and improvement, Plympton was a fierce competitor who made winning a high priority. Before his stints with Maine and the Red Sox, he played American Legion ball with Milford, Cape Cod League baseball with Wareham and Park League ball in Boston.

“Playing for the Red Sox was an unbelievable experience,’’ Plympton emphasized. “A hometown guy making it to that level is a thrill not many people realize. I earned that call-up to the Sox. To get to that level takes lots of determination.’’

Jeff Plympton had the right stuff to become a Major League pitcher.

Providence Bruins Raise Dough at Uno’s On Thursday March 20, 2014, the Providence Bruins teamed up with Wrentham Uno® to fundraise for non-profit organizations such as the Plainville Athletic League and King Philip Walpole youth hockey.

The two Providence Bruins players at the event; Adam Morrison a goal tender from Canada and Joe Lavin a defenseman from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Fans were able to meet and take a picture with Providence Bruins players or get an autographed card of their favorite Bruins player. There were over 75 children at the event.

“In addition to an exciting night with the Providence Bruins, Every Tuesday night children eat Free off the children’s menu, with each purchase of an adult entrée, “states Steven Depot, General Manager of the Wrentham Uno®.

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Camps Things to Consider Before Choosing a Summer Camp Though February does not often elicit images of youngsters building campfires or playing games in the pool, the month more synonymous with the Super Bowl and Valentine's Day is a great time for parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids.

tivities are planned to give kids a break from what are often rigorous schedules.

Camp goals Another thing parents must consider before choosing a summer camp for their kids is the goals of each individual camp. A camp should be dedicated to ensuring kids have fun, even when kids are attending more specialized camps that tend to be more strict. In addition, parents should look for a camp that wants its attendees to foster relationships with their fellow campers. Camp can be lonely

Summer camp is often something kids look forward to, and something they will fondly recall long after they reach adulthood.

For many kids, summer camp provides a first taste of independence, as youngsters spend significant time away from home without their parents for the first time in their lives. But as great an experience as summer camp can be for youngsters, it can be just as difficult an experience if parents don't find the right fit for their children.

That's why it behooves parents to start thinking about summer camps for their kids in winter, before camps start filling out their rosters, which tends to happen in early spring. The following are a few things parents should take into consideration when seeking a summer camp for their kids.

Staff The right summer camp staff can make all the difference. Many children are understandably shy when arriving at a summer camp, as their friends from back home might not be joining them. That can make kids hesitant to participate in activities or less enthusiastic about those activities. But a good staff will know how to make kids feel welcome, which should help them come out of their shells and make the most of their summer camp experiences. The quality of staffs can vary significantly depending on the camp, so it's important that parents ask camp representatives about their staffs before making any commitments. Ask how long the staff has been together and the types of training new and even veteran staff members undergo before the start of camp season? Does the training include first aid and emergency medical training and certification?

It's also good to ask about the vetting process the camp employs before hiring new staff, including the extent of its background checks. Are criminal background checks conducted? How many ref-

for some youngsters, especially those attending summer camp for the first time, but a summer camp that strives to promote friendship among its campers can reduce, if not eliminate, any feelings of homesickness.

Late winter is when parents should start looking at summer camps for their kids, and there are a host of factors moms and dads should take into consideration during the vetting process to ensure their youngsters have as much fun as possible.

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A day in the life When vetting camps for kids, parents should ask what a typical day is like once the season hits full swing. Many parents want their youngsters to have a well-rounded experience, while others might

want their kids to attend a more specialized camp, whether it's a sports camp focusing on a particular sport or a music camp devoted to helping kids become better musicians. Regardless of the type of camp parents are considering for their kids, they should ask about what daily life at the camp is like.

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Do You Have the Right Auto Insurance Coverage?

By Dan wooD When people think about automobile insurance, they think about one thing first: cost. There are dozens of insurance companies and hundreds of insurance agencies fighting over your business. Many offer discounts for safe driving, for being a member of a certain club, or for “bundling” your homeowner’s insurance with your auto insurance. As a conscientious consumer, you should shop around for the best rate you can find.

But one of the common mistakes many consumers make is that they only look at the price when they decide which company to purchase insurance from. The fact of the matter is that insurance companies and insurance agencies might be able to get that insurance premium down for you, but at what cost to you? By that, I don’t mean monetary cost, I mean risk.

Oftentimes people only purchase compulsory insurance, in other words, the minimal insurance coverage that Massachusetts law requires you to have on your car to drive it on the roadways. Parts One through Four of your Auto Policy are the Compulsory Coverages that you must have under Massachusetts law.

the coverages you should have, you could better protect yourself and your family for just a few dollars more each year.

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That is why I decided to write this article. My goal is to try to educate people a little bit more about their insurance coverage options or at least encourage them to ask more questions whenever they purchase or renew their insurance. It’s one thing if a person is informed and knowledgeable about his or her insurance options, and he or she makes an informed decision to not include a particular coverage. But it’s an entirely different matter when someone is uninformed and does not purchase an affordable coverage which, down the road, would have helped him tremendously if only he had known about it.

Part 1 of your auto policy covers “Bodily Injury to Others.” Massachusetts law requires you to have this insurance and requires you to have

$20,000/$40,000 coverage. This means that if you cause an accident and injure someone, the most money that the insurance company will pay to cover you is $20,000 for that injured person and $40,000 if there are multiple injured people. Needless to say, it is not difficult to imagine with the rising cost of health care and a fairly significant accident, the injured person’s damages could greatly exceed the $20,000 coverage provided by your insurance company. This could leave you and your hard earned personal assets at risk if the injured person’s damages greatly exceed $20,000. For this reason, it makes sense to at least find out how much more it would cost to increase your coverage to $50,000/$100,000, or more, depending on your comfort level.

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Another optional coverage which is available but often ignored is Part 12 “Bodily Injury Caused by an Underinsured Auto.” I cannot emphasize enough how important this coverage could be for you or your family if you or a family member gets seriously hurt in a motor vehicle accident. Let’s suppose that you are driving your car one day and another driver blows through a red light and crashes into the side of your vehicle at high speed. You sustain significant injuries which require extensive hospitalization, maybe even surgery, and extensive rehabilitation. You are unable to work and help support your family for months at a time.

You retain an attorney to represent your interests and your attorney finds out that the driver who hit you is unemployed, has no assets, and only had the minimum Compulsory coverage available under Part 1 of his Automobile Insurance Policy: $20,000. This amount does not even begin to cover your outstanding medical bills, lost wages, or pain and suffering. If you did not purchase Part 12 coverage, you could be one of those heartbreaking stories that I referenced at the beginning of this article. If you were smart enough to purchase Part 12 coverage on your own policy of insurance, you could look to your own policy of insurance to cover you for any damages which exceed the amount that was available under the other driver’s policy (up to the Part 12 coverage limit that you chose). That Part 12 coverage just might be your “saving grace.”

I realize that not everyone can afford to add more coverage to their automobile insurance policies. But I also realize that most people aren’t even aware of how much more coverage they can purchase for what they might consider quite affordable and worth it. The way I figure it, if I get at least one of you to review your coverages and consider your options the next time you receive your auto insurance renewal in the mail, rather than toss it into a drawer, then I’ve done something worthwhile.

This article only touches upon a few of the many considerations you should take into account when selecting your automobile insurance coverages. If you or anyone in your family have any questions about what coverages are available or which coverages might be right for you, please do not hesitate to contact me or the attorneys at Wood & Gresham, P.C. for a free consultation.

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Calendar of Events April 1 The Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion Group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 1:30. New members are always welcome to attend. The group discusses a wide variety of literature, including some non-fiction titles.

April’s book is Breakfast with Buddah by Roland Merullo. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St, Norfolk, MA, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

April 2 Baby Time – Stories, rhymes, songs, and play for babies and their caregivers. This is a 6-week program that runs on Wednesdays from March 5-April 9. Baby Time is now a drop-in program, so there is no need to register! No meeting April 16 or April 23. The next session starts April 30. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St, Norfolk, MA, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Multi-Age Storytime- An interactive drop-in story time with songs, games, and a hands-on activity for children 2 and up with caregiver. No meeting April 16 or April 23. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St, Norfolk, MA, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

On My Own Storytime - An independent story time experience with books, songs, and a hands-on activity. Caregivers must stay in the building, but are encouraged to let children attend the program alone. No meeting April 16 or April 23. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St, Norfolk, MA, 1:30 to 2 p.m.

April 4 Baby/Toddler Playgroups - Two programs – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Toddlers (walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske!!! Come join the fun! No registration required just drop in. If arriving before 10 a.m. please ring doorbell. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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April 5 Family Autism Program Families with children on the autism spectrum can enjoy early admission to the Fiske Library during "Family Autism Saturday". The event, held before usual library hours, will allow children on the autism spectrum and their families the exclusive opportunity to explore the library in a less overwhelming atmosphere. This event is free but preregistration is required. Please register at the front desk or call the library at 508-384-5440.

Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m.

Amphibians after Dark at Stony Brook - 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. Amphibians after Dark will have something for everyone: music, skits, games, creepie crawlies and more! Tours begin every 15 minutes from 5:30pm until 8:00pm, leaving from the Nature Center.

108 North St, Norfolk, MA April 7 Annual Wrentham Town Election of Monday, April 7, 2014 April 8 College Admission Information - This free seminar is a great opportunity for parents and students in grades 9-12 to learn valuable information about the college application process. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham, 7 to 8 p.m.

April 10 Holly Club Fashion Show There is still time to make your reservation for the 33rd annual Holly Club Fashion Show on Thursday, April 10 at the Lake View Pavilion in Foxborough.

Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with cocktails and shopping the many raffles available, dinner at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. In keeping with upcoming vacations as well as our busy life styles, the theme

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this year is accessorizing, taking a morning outfit to lunch out to evening by adding accessories, which are being provided by Charming Charlie at Patriot Place.

Just call Pat at 508-212-0904 to join us for a really fun evening that will kick-off the upcoming seasons.

April 11 Baby/Toddler Playgroups - Two programs – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Toddlers (walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske!!! Come join the fun! No registration required just drop in. If arriving before 10 a.m. please ring doorbell. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

April 12 NCL's Easter Bunny Breakfast hop on over to Freeman-Kennedy School Cafeteria to see Magician David Hall performance filled with high energy, witty comedy and mind-blowing miracles. Make sure to keep your eyes open for his surprise ending! Games and crafts will provide even more entertainment. Don't forget your camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny! Show starts at 9 a.m. After your picture join Norfolk Recreation outside as they host their annual Easter Egg Hunt starting promptly at 10:45.

The Norfolk Lions Health & Wellness Fair - The event will be

held at Freeman Kennedy School, Boardman Street, Norfolk MA from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day is being held in recognition of the need to make information available to the public that can help people make good decisions about life style and wellness.

FREE Easter Egg Hunt - There will be a FREE Easter Egg Hunt at the Proctor Mansion Inn on April 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. All are welcomed! Proctor Mansion is located 36 Common St., Wrentham MA. April 18 Baby/Toddler Playgroups - Two programs – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Toddlers (walkers) to ages 2 ½ with Mom, Dad or caregiver meet on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske!!! Come join the fun! No registration required just drop in. If arriving before 10 a.m. please ring doorbell. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

April 24 Evening Book Group - BOOK : Heft by Liz Moore. Books will be available at the circulation desk.

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April 26 Norfolk Public Library Book and Bake Sale - Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Norfolk DPW Garage, 33 Medway Branch Rd, over 30,000 books in good to excellent condition will be offered with most priced at $.50 to $2.00. The night before, April 25, there is a Friends of Norfolk Library only Sale from 6 to 9 p.m. Friends memberships starting at $20.00 are available at the door beginning at 5 p.m. The Saturday sale is open to all. For more information visit www.norfolkbooksale.com.

April 27 The 8th annual Norfolk Runs 5K Road Race will be held on Sunday, April 27. Registration is now open and advance registration is strongly encouraged. Participants can register online at www.NorfolkRuns5k.org or pick up a registration form at the Norfolk Dunkin’ Donuts. For questions or more information visit the web site or send email to norfolkruns5k@gmail.com.

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Financial “Spring Cleaning” Can Brighten Your Investment Picture well find some clutter — a bunch of items you no longer need. As an investor, you might look at your portfolio and also find “clutter” in the form of investments that are no longer appropriate for your objectives. For example, perhaps some of them are virtual duplicates of other investments you own, thereby diminishing your potential for diversification. Or maybe some investments are now too risky for your needs. In any case, you may be better off rebalancing your portfolio.

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The days are getting longer and warmer — a sure indication of the arrival of spring. Another sign of the season may be the urge you get to do some spring cleaning. But you might not have realized that some of the same spring-cleaning techniques that can be used on your home can also apply to your investments and your overall financial strategy.

Here are a few ideas to consider: • Get rid of “clutter.” As you do your spring cleaning, you may

• Get organized. As you clean your home, you might find ways to organize your belongings and furniture more efficiently. And you may also be able to organize your investments more effectively. One possibility: Consider consolidating your investment accounts with one provider. If you have an IRA here, another one there and some other investments scattered about, you may be paying more in fees and commissions than is necessary. By consolidating these investments, you might save money and paper-

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• Seal “cracks.” Over time, the grout between your kitchen or bathroom tiles can crack, so you’ll need to re-grout to protect your flooring. And you may find that, in looking at your overall financial strategy, your “protection” component — primarily in the form of insurance — might have developed some “cracks” or “chips.” Specifically, has your life insurance kept up with changes in your family situation? Events such as marriage, remarriage or the arrival of a new child can all trigger the need to review your life insurance. And you’ll also want to make sure you have adequate disability insurance.

Consult with a financial professional for information on appropriate protection vehicles.

• Do some “dusting.” As part of your spring cleaning, you may need to dust furniture, shelves and other surfaces in your home. And if you’ve been investing for a long time, you may need to metaphorically “dust off” your financial strategy to “freshen it up” to reflect changes in your life. To cite one possibility, as you get close to retirement, you may need to shift some — but certainly not all — of your growth-oriented investments into income-producing ones. But you may also need to review and revise your financial strategy at other points in your life, such as when you begin saving for your children’s college education.

Just as spring cleaning can bring more light into your home, spruc-

ing up your investment picture can help you brighten your financial outlook. And these improvements can help you in all the seasons of your life.

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Wrentham Resident Places First in Geography Competition Wrentham’s Anneka Ignatius, an eighth-grade student at Dayspring Christian Academy of Attleboro, recently placed third overall in the 2014 Eastern Massachusetts/ Rhode Island District Geography Bee sponsored by the Association of Christian Schools International in Lowel.

Ignatius was one of 10 DCA students who competed in the day-

long event for students in grades 5 through 8 representing ACSI-affiliated schools in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Three other DCA students finished among the Top 10, with seventh-grader Miko Berja concluding third overall.

According to DCA faculty advisor Emily Gallo, Ignatius earned an “excellent” ribbon in the preliminary phases of the competition.

Chimney Fire Controlled Norfolk Firefighter/Paramedics Kevin Brady and Jamie Masterson position themselves on the aerial ladder to extinguish a chimney fire at 113 Main Street on Monday, March 3rd at about 8pm. Firefighters worked for over an

hour and a half to control this stubborn fire. Fortunately damage was confined to the chimney. Fire Chief Cole Bushnell noted residents who use alternative heating, such a wood stove or fireplace on a regular basis, should open the damper and allow the chimney flue to heat thereby reducing the build up of creosote, the material ignited in a chimney fire.

Cheer & Dance Coordinator Wanted Norfolk Medfield Millis (NMM) Pop Warner Football & Cheerleading Program is looking for a new Cheer & Dance Coordinator, Assistant Coordinator, Coaches and Student Coach Trainees.

The NMM Vikings does and will always work as a team of coaches; no one is left to work on their own.

Once we have a Cheer Coordinator, there are a number of parents and students that are more than willing to support the coordinator and assistant coordinator.

• The coordinator and head coaches must be at least 21 years of age.

• Assistant Coaches & Assistant Coordinator must be at least 18 years of age.

• Finally Student Coach Trainees must be at least 16 years of age.

Once we find the Cheer Coordinator, there will be plenty of opportunities for high school age girls to assist in coaching our future cheerleaders. This would be a great learning experience for the young coaches as they head off to college, and then the real world. Not to mention coaching and mentoring younger kids is a fun filled and great extracurricular activity to put on a college applications.

If you or anybody you know is interested in coordinating the cheerleading program, or is interested in coaching, please contact the President of the NMM Vikings, Jim Caro at jcaro2218@verizon.net. We’re looking for that special team of volunteers that are ready to step in and help our team rebuild this unique, exciting, fun filled and valuable program.

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Local Teens Form National Teen Age Republicans Chapter On February 12th the National Teen Age Republicans South-Eastern Massachusetts Chapter had their first meeting.

“It was amazing the number of kids interested and willing to come out and get involved” states Caroline Dooley (Norfolk/North Attleboro) who founded the chapter.

After working on many different local campaigns Dooley found it important to reach out to her peers to get more involved in local politics. “Many people do not recognize the impact a group of dedicated teenagers can make.”

At their meeting Dooley was voted chair, Cullen Murphy (North Attleboro) was voted Vice-Chair, Bridget Cullagh (Norfolk) was voted secretary and Eddie Cullinane (Wren-

tham) was voted treasurer. Dooley says that she is “very excited to have the privilege and opportunity to work with such a great group of dedicated people.”

Although they had a great turnout at their first meeting the chapter is still looking for more members “the more people that join the bigger impact we can have” says Dooley. They are looking for any teenagers who share the same basic core values and want to expand their political knowledge and experience. If interested or want additional information contact Caroline Dooley at (508) 431-3140 or at Facebook at their group (National Teen Age Republicans: South-Eastern Massachusetts Chapter).

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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 andMonday 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 stress-relieving ideas: Don't Procrastinate Anymore Resist the temptation to put off your taxes until the very last minute. Your return takes time to

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 a balance due can file early and authorize the government's financial agent to take the money directly from their checking or savings account on the April due date, with no fee.

Request an Extension of Time to File - But Pay on Time - If the clock runs out, you can get an automatic six-month extension, bringing the filing date to October 15, 2014. The extension itself does not give you more time to pay any taxes due. You will owe interest on any amount not paid by the April deadline, plus a late-payment penalty if you have not paid at least 90 percent of your total tax by that date. Contact your tax professional for a variety of easy ways to apply for an extension.

To get an estimate of what you owe, you generally have to do a dry run of your tax return—which

probably means you will have almost everything you need to file anyway. If they’re 90 percent done, it’s really in your best interest to just get it done and file.

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It’s starting to feel somewhat like spring, except the weather report continues to tell us something differently! Marketing is foremost on the minds of real estate agents throughout our marketplace. Those who have not focused on marketing throughout the winter months will be taking it on the chin this spring.

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