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complete dance lessons provided by the Norwood Circle of Hope at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Dedham. For some contestants, the lessons have been both enjoyable and beneficial in terms of gearing up for the event.
Excitement is mounting among organizers, contestants and residents for the sixth annual Dancing with the Norwood Stars event, scheduled to take place on April 11th at the Four Points by Sheraton, in Norwood.
“The dance lessons are coming along a lot,” said contestant Valerie Bishop. “I’ve danced socially in the past, but have never done anything quite like this.”
The event is the biggest of the year for the Norwood Circle of Hope, a foundation that helps raise money for residents who are in financial need, and has sold out yet again this year.
Contestant Susan Bunker echoes Bishop’s statement, saying the lessons have been quite a learning experience, though very gratifying.
“We have filled 500 seats,” said Kathy St. Cyr, a member of the Norwood Circle of Hope board of directors. “We Pictured: last year's winner, Tom McCready, and his wife (holding the trophy) try to improve on the along with former dancer and Judge's Choice winner Carolyn Murphy. “My partner and I event each year, and this have been having a great year I think we have pertime,” Bishop said. This year’s contestants are Brian Mc- “We literally laugh through every lesson.” fected it.” Donough, Mindy Keyes, Susan Bunker, The dancers are well-known individuals Frederick Wobrock, Christopher Eysie Bishop says she was excited about the in the town who are interested in raising and Valerie Bishop. money for the cause. DANCING Each of the contestants is expected to
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Garden Club Brings 10 Years of Blooming Art to Norwood BY DONNA LANE This is the tenth anniversary of Art in Bloom presented by the Norwood Evening Garden Club. Art in Bloom is a community event that displays artwork generated by high school students coupled with floral interpretations done by members of the garden club. The event was conceived by Ann Malachowski, former art director for Norwood schools, and yours truly. I met Ann 11 years ago when I brought outdated interior design sample books to the school for use by the art department. We both had a desire to do something that involved the students and the garden club, and it was our many animated conversations that led to this annual event. Patterned after Boston’s Art in Bloom where floral designers from garden clubs across the state interpret the many objects randomly assigned by Boston’s Museum of Art, students prepare artwork based on assigned topics. Selected pieces are submitted to the garden club chairman who then distributes the art to participating club members via a lottery system. Up until this year, the
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only school approached was Norwood High School. This year, we’ve added Walpole High School artists to the mix. Nancy Costa, co-chair of Art in Bloom 2014, says “We are excited that Walpole High accepted our invitation to join Art in Bloom this year. The 10th anniversary exhibit will be bigger and better than ever.” Nancy’s enthusiasm for this event began several years ago when she signed up to do an arrangement. She was a bit apprehensive because she had never done an interpretation before, but her sister, an avid gardener and flower arranger herself, became her mentor, giving her the confidence she needed. Nancy’s been hooked ever since. Most of the members of the garden club consider themselves to be “dirt gardeners” rather than floral designers. Consequently, it’s often
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Walpole High School’s visual arts department head, Sandy Allison, says Walpole artists were Pictured: Donna Lane's last year's interpretation of a challenged to creNorwood student's self portrait ate a variety of subjects – from difficult to convince them that they landscapes, to still-lifes, portraits have the talent to produce a beauand abstracts, using mixed media, tiful flower arrangement. And they colored pencils, color mixing, truly do. This year, Nancy’s enthuglazing and layering techniques. siasm has been contagious and we have more participants than ever The historic George H. Morse before. We also have more art- House, at 1285 Washington Street work, so we invited several local in South Norwood, will once again florists to participate as well. host this year’s Art in Bloom. Dale Day, Morse House Committee Visual arts department chair, Chairman, and an enthusiastic supLaurie Mead-McGrory says that porter of Art in Bloom since its inNorwood students produced ception, says it is one of the pieces from two different assignhighlights of the year for her. ments this year. The first, titled “On the Cellular Level,” involved “It is a truly wonderful event students spending a day in a biol- linking students from local high ogy lab looking through micro- schools with talented designers scopes and sketching what they from the garden club and resisaw. Students then worked from dents of Norwood, Walpole and their sketches to create a piece of surrounding communities," Day art that visually interpreted the said. "We’re hoping for a record cells. The second assignment was turnout this year.”
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dancing, though lacking experience, joking that her résumé consists only of “spinning a mean baton in elementary school”. The fundraising, however, is where she has been feeling the pressure. All contestants are expected to organize and host fundraisers leading up to the event, and the winner of the competition is the participant who is able to raise the most money for the foundation. Each dollar earned is a point toward their overall total. “I was excited about the dancing
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part,” Bishop, who has held a number of fundraisers leading up to the event, said. “The fundraising portion was giving me anxiety. But, I just give 100 percent until I wear myself out.” Residents who were unable to purchase tickets beforehand are also able to get involved in voting during the event. The NPA-TV will broadcast the event live on local access stations, and residents can attend one of the special viewing venues at the following restaurants in town: the Colonial House Restaurant, Lewis’ Bar & Grill and the Olde Colonial Café. Volunteers will be collecting ballots at each location, and will submit a tally of votes to be factored into each contestant’s total. A Judge’s Choice trophy will also be awarded to the dancer who scores the highest number of points from the judges at the event based on the quality of their moves. Prizes aside, however, contestants say they’re just excited to raise money for a worthy cause. “I’m just looking forward to being part of such a high-energy event,” Bishop said. “And to finish the night by rewarding myself with a big glass of chardonnay!”
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2014 Norwood TONY Award Recipient: Anthony Rodriguez BY BELLA CAGGIANO The Norwood TONY (Ten Outstanding Norwood Youths) Awards were initiated over 40 years ago to recognize exceptional Norwood youths in grades 10-12 for their significant contributions that included their time, effort and talent with voluntary contributions to their church, community and other worthy causes. To be eligible, the students must be Norwood residents but can attend schools outside of town. A panel of five judges, one from the business community, one from the town clergy, one from town officers, one from the Women's Community committee and one from the Masons, review their individual nomination where they must answer five questions and a 300-word essay on what community services means to them. Through blind judging, each nominee is given a score and the top ten result in a TONY Award. The Norwood Masons, who acquired the program 18 years ago, hosts an annual awards banquet in honor of the award winners. The award includes a citation from Governor Patrick, a plaque from the lodge, a $1,000 savings bond and a gift card from Perk's coffeehouse. Two supplementary awards include an additional $500 savings bond and a commemorative plaque. Local Town Pages is proud to recognize and commend these admirable young adults with a profile of each student in our monthly newspaper. Norwood High School senior Anthony Rodriguez is the first student profile in our 2014 TONY Award series. Norwood High School senior Anthony Rodriguez first experienced the rewards of volunteering when he was nine years old when he and neighborhood friends raised money knocking on doors and lemonade stands for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. When probed about where this interest and inspiration of service work initiated, he proudly credits the influences of his older brother Nicholas, a Northeastern University senior who had traveled to the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua for various volunteer projects. "He has always been a role model in my life and influenced me to do more service," Rodriguez said.
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the process of someone's dreams coming true. "I learned some really valuable trade skills, such as showboarding, drywall, flooring and making baseboards," Rodriguez said. "On top of that, I got to help the victims." Rodriguez has also been very active in many projects at school and at church. Since middle school, he has participated in activities at St. Timothy's Parish with Christmas in the City, bible school camp and teaching catholic education. At Norwood High School, his connection with the Student Council and the Post Prom Committee has opened up many opportunities to organize and join fundraisers.
That initial participation would also come full circle when Rodriguez received the opportunity to travel to New Orleans through the St. Bernard Project, an affiliate with Habitat for Humanity, to assist in building a house for a victim of the devastating hurricane. He traveled with students from Wheelock College where his father is a professor and was the only high student on the team.
"It's been 11 years or so since Katrina hit and there was still a lot of devastation," Rodriguez said. "It's a big domestic issue that people don't know about. It was the biggest service experience of my life." For eight hours per day that week, Rodriguez helped build a house learning some very useful skills along the way. He was also able to personally participate and observe
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New Proposal Considered for Norwood Snow Budget BY CARISSA WOOLF The town of Norwood has certainly not been spared from the cold, tumultuous winter these last few months. With the snowy weather felt within Norwood, as well as throughout Massachusetts, and the national demands and shortages of salt, it should be no surprise that the Town has far exceeded their snow and salt budgets. The original appropriation of the Norwood snow budget was $264,000. As large as that number is, as of February 24, the Norwood Department of Public Works (DPW) has gone
$710,000 dollars over budget to keep the roads clear and the town safe. Norwood Assistant Town Manager Bernie Cooper weighs in on future budgets. “.....I think that there's general agreement that the number of $264 should be increased,” Cooper said. At a special town meeting this past February, it was decided by Town officials that a budget raise was a smart idea to help cover some of their debt. “A finance commission decided, selectman concurred, that it made sense to cover at least some of the deficit now, so they
did that,” Cooper said. "It was decided to appropriate $525,000 more for public works to use." It is clear that the DPW has put the extra money to good use and has certainly kept working rigorously to make sure that the town of Norwood has been kept safe this past winter. The residents of the town have certainly taken notice. Lauren Fidler, of Norwood, only had good things to say about her
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commuting experience this past winter. “We're very lucky, Fidler said. "We live off of Dean Street and off Neponset Street. The major roads in Norwood are generally very well done after a storm. We also live on the street of one of the elementary schools, so that side of the street is always welldone. Our side sometimes takes a little longer to get done but that's typical of side roads. I feel like they've made their presence known early and often during a snowstorm.”. For the upcoming year, the recommendation has been made to go to $500,000 dollars, Cooper said. “Whether we stay there...we've turned money back
a couple of times in the last 10 years, and we've overshot it some years, so the expenditures can swing pretty wildly from year to year. And when you're appropriating money to an account that might sit there, it means you're taking resources from other areas. So, you know if it snows, fine, you're using it. If it doesn't snow, you're not. So, given the overall status of the budget debate, obviously any change in the budget upwards is of some concern.” Another Town Meeting is scheduled for May to cover whatever is left of the debt the town has from the extra funds the DPW used.
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Allan Howard Running for Reelection as Selectman I am a candidate for reelection as Selectman, because I’ve learned so much in the past 3 years, and I would like to be allowed to continue to apply that knowledge. I’ve enjoyed being able to help people, and want to continue to make a positive difference for you, the tax payer, and for our Town. I am a lifelong resident of Norwood. After graduating from Norwood High, I completed my studies at Burdett College. I served our Nation for six years in the Army Reserve. I retired as a Manager, from The Hartford Insurance Group after 38 years in their audit department. I have been happily married to Irene (Renie) Fitzpatrick for 49 years and we have three Sons. During the last three years as Selectman, I have served on the Town-Wide Budget Committee, The Capital Outlay Committee and The Marijuana Dispensary Rules Committee. I also had the opportunity to assist in contract negotiations with Town employees
town government experience, which included 12 years on the Norwood Finance Commission and over 35 years as a Norwood Town Meeting Member.
and served with the group that negotiated a new five year Townwide Trash Pickup Contract. That contract saved Norwood over $200,000 each year because of our due diligence and I’m proud to have been a part of that. The knowledge I’ve gained in just three years has been immense; I would like to be given the opportunity to add to that knowledge and be an even better representative for you and for our Town. Prior to serving as a Selectman, I had a variety of
number of additional students, without the possibility of negative consequences. I will continue to work in cooperation with developers, neighborhoods, and my fellow Board Members, in resolving these issues; I believe hard work and cooperation is the way we will succeed in finding the right balance for Norwood.
I have been extremely active in my attempt to curb the many proposed multi-family apartment complexes. I voted no on the original Plimpton Complex because we currently have, close to 50% multi-family units in Norwood and many neighboring Towns around Norwood have far less; our schools are also unable to absorb a large
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NATURE CALLS Time to Sow BY AMY BEAUMONT April is the perfect month to start thinking about what you'd like to see in your garden this season. And after such a nasty winter, some early planning can get us through those rainy April days and make a big difference in designing even the simplest of garden designs. For me, I have several annual favorites that I just can't go without. Morning glory, moonflowers and sunflowers are among a few, and are all very easy to grow. Morning glory are a vine with heart shaped leaves and come in many colors heavenly blue is probably my first choice. Since vines like to climb, choose a spot like a fence, signpost or even railings around your entrance so they can be enjoyed by both you and visitors. Best bet for morning glory vines is a spot where they receive early morning sun and afternoon shade. They grow quickly, but to get a jump on seeing blooms early, start these guys from seeds. It's best to soak them in a bowl of water for a few days as the seeds have a tough outer coating. Just a few days is fine - anything beyond that will rot
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the seeds and make them useless. The only drawback to the morning glory is their tendency to choke out any plants within their reach. Just be sure to give them plenty of their own space. And if you're really on your game, you can gather the seeds the vine puts out in the fall for next year's annuals. For moonflowers, I've had better luck over the years buying seedlings. It seems these guys take longer to put out blooms, so buying already established plants gives the headstart needed. Also a vine, and more or less a cousin to the morning glory, Moonflowers are really unique in the sense that they only bloom at sunset. A good spot to plant these vines may be closer to a spot you sit at late in the day to catch their late day awakening. Blooms are white only - and are often as big as a dinner plate. Moving on to the incredibly easy and cheery sunflowers, the mammoth variety add a dramatic element to the landscape. I find starting these from seeds really easy - and use dixie cups to get them started. It's also easier to get them into the ground from individual containers such as paper cups. Memorial Day
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Norwood’s Latest Leprechaun This little bundle of joy, Lucas, was born on St. Patrick’s Day 2013. He is being held by his father, Doctor Brian P. Grady, who was born raised and educated in Norwood (Prescott Elementary, Jr. High South and Norwood High). Shown with them is Brian’s wife, Doctor Denise Grady. The colorful fall foliage in the background surrounds Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Pond.
April 1, 2014 vent a well intended person from removing what they may think is a weed. A handy tip when trying out new flowers in your garden is to try them in several different locations. As the growing season rolls on, you will see how the plants do in those different locations. I take several photos each season for reference so when the spring rolls around I can look back on what worked and what didn't. And don't let space prevent you from growing and planting - should you be limited on garden space or live in an apartment, a window sill is all you need for a mini herb garden. Grabbing a few fresh herbs for your dinner salad is always a nice option and trumps most processed varieties available at the store. Whatever your choice for your garden this season, start early, plan well and you will reap the benefits and satisfaction that only gardeners know. Amy Beaumont is a portrait photographer and freelance writer. She can be reached at abeaumontphotography@gmail.c om
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Local Town Pages LIVE MUSIC SCENE Singers, Songwriters and Musicians at Local Venues BY AMY BEAUMONT April Spotlight The Travelin' Medicine Show Revival Band Try as I might to get enough of the blues on a daily basis, it seems as though I just can’t. The same goes for my weekly dose of The Travelin’ Medicine Show Revival Band – Sundays just don't come around fast enough! I find myself attending the Bloody Blues Brunch religiously now, knowing I'll come away having had my own personal musical revival. Those who love music as much as I do understand just what good music can do for the soul. Folks looking to feed their soul need only to step just over the Norwood line into Pictured: Harp at Heatherfest East Walpole to partake. Performing on Sundays from 1small talk is quickly replaced by 4 p.m., now through June at the singing – Racky easily pulls the British Beer Company. George congregation into unison. 'Racky' Thomas leads the multiThere were many highlights durlayered four-man band through a ing the St. Patrick's Day weekend smooth afternoon of blues and performance, including special boogie woogie with a twist of guest John Juxo. Putting on a near gospel. Few groups can entertain one man show. Juxo had no probthose from 8 to 80 years old - but lem grabbing the crowd's attention Racky and the boys do so with while manning the keyboards, ease. It is amazingly refreshing to back-up vocals and mini accorlook out among the crowd and see dion. Also dishing out medicine youngsters enjoying the blues as every week is Bass player and much as the adults. Keeping a rebackground vocalist Michael spectful limit on the volume also 'Mudcat' Ward. Those who appremakes for a very enjoyable time – ciate the all-important baseline will one can still hear their fellow resurely recognize Mudcat's talents. vival seekers chit chat. But any
And yet another Michael is found behind the drums. Providing the tempo and background vocals, Michael Avery brings it every week and does so with a sly smile of pure enjoyment – as do all the revival members. Other highlights during the performance was the singalong-tunes. 'This Little Light,' a traditional gospel song, has become a crowd favorite - with most revival seekers singing their part at Racky's direction. 'Froggy Went A Courtin' was another hugely entertaining tune and at times, was hard to figure out just who was having the most fun. There were also wonderful renditions of songs like Amazing Grace and Goodnight Irene. The personability that Racky brings - from crowd involvement to personalized celebratory recognitions makes for an amazing Sunday-hang. To get your own medicinal dose or to learn more about Racky and the boys, visit the group's website: www.rackythomas.com. LIVE MUSIC SCENE CALENDAR The Mike Nolan Band Extreme folk performance Thursdays, starting at 9 p.m.: The Shamrock Pub, 175 Railroad Ave., Norwood The Travelin’ Medicine Show Revival Band Blues, Boogie Woogie & Gospel
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What Baseball Can Teach You about Financial Planning CONTRIBUTED BY PHILIP SWAN, NORWOOD FINANCIAL SERVICES AT NORWOOD BANK Spring training is a tradition that baseball teams and baseball fans look forward to every year. No matter how they did last year, teams in spring training are full of hope that a new season will bring
a fresh start. As this year's baseball season gets under way, here are a few lessons from America's pastime that might help you reevaluate your finances. Sometimes you need to proceed one base at a time There's nothing like seeing a home run light up the scoreboard,
but games are often won by singles and doubles that get runners in scoring position through a series of base hits. The one base at a time approach takes discipline, something that you can apply to your finances by putting together a financial plan. What are your financial goals? Do you know how
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much money comes in, and how much goes out? Are you saving regularly for retirement or for a child's college education? A financial plan will help you understand where you are now and help you decide where you want to go.
don't have to swing at pitches," Buffett said. "You can watch pitches come in one inch above or one inch below your navel, and you don't have to swing. No umpire is going to call you out. You can wait for the pitch you want."
It's a good idea to cover your bases Baseball players minimize the odds that a runner will safely reach a base by standing close to the base to protect it. What can you do to help protect your financial future? Try to prepare for life's "what-ifs." For example, buy the insurance coverage you need to make sure you and your family are protected-this could be life, health, disability, long-term care, or property and casualty insurance. And set up an emergency account that you can tap instead of dipping into your retirement funds or using a credit card when an unexpected expense arises.
note: All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
You can strike out looking, or strike out swinging Fans may have trouble seeing strikeouts in a positive light, but every baseball player knows that striking out is a big part of the game. In fact, striking out is much more common than getting hits. The record for the highest career batting average record is .366, held by Ty Cobb. Or, as Ted Williams once said, "Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." In baseball, there's even more than one way to strike out. A batter can strike out looking by not swinging at a pitch, or strike out swinging by attempting, but failing, to hit a pitch. In both cases, the batter likely waited for the right pitch, which is sometimes the best course of action, even if it means striking out occasionally. So how does this apply to your finances? First, accept the fact that you're going to have hits and misses, but that doesn't mean you should stop looking for financial opportunities. For example, when investing, you have no control over how the market is going to perform, but you can decide what to invest in and when to buy and sell, according to your investment goals and tolerance for risk.
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Every day is a brand-new ball game When the trailing team ties the score (often unexpectedly), the announcer shouts, "It's a whole new ball game!" Or, as Yogi Berra famously put it, "It ain't over 'til it's over." Whether your investments haven't performed as expected, or you've spent too much money, or you haven't saved enough, there's always hope if you're willing to learn both from what you've done right and from what you've done wrong. Pitcher and hall-of-famer Bob Feller may have said it best. "Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." This column is made available by Philip Swan, a 2014 Five Star Professional Wealth Manager, Vice President Norwood Financial Services at Norwood Bank; Investment Executive Infinex Financial Group 11 Central St. Norwood, MA 781-440-4234 pswan@infinexgroup.com and prepared by Forefield. Investment and insurance products and services are offered through INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Norwood Financial Services is a trade name of the bank. Infinex and Norwood Bank are not affiliated. Products and services made available through Infinex are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency of the United States and are not deposits or obligations of nor guaranteed or insured by any bank or bank affiliate. These products are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of value.
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Norwood McDonald's Manager Receives Prestigious Award Norwood is home to one of the nation’s top McDonald’s restaurant managers. Frank Sousa recently received the Ray Kroc Award, an annual performancebased decoration that recognizes the top performing McDonald’s restaurant managers in the country. Named after McDonald’s Corporation founder Ray Kroc, the
award was established 14 years ago to honor hardworking managers in both corporate-owned and independently-owned and operated restaurants. A select 142 managers were chosen this year to receive the Ray Kroc Award, an honor that comes with a cash prize, a Ray Kroc award trophy, ring and pin and a
Seven-Step Action Plan to Breeze through Spring Cleaning BY DEBBIE TREMBLAY, A.K.A. THE ORGANIZING GENIE Every year, my mother would welcome spring with a cleaning ritual. She would put on those big yellow rubber gloves and scrub off every trace of our long winters from each wall, closet and shelf with buckets filled with hot water and Spic and Span. Our hardwood floors would be buffed down until you could see your own reflection on their shiny surface. Although spring cleaning can be a time-consuming and overwhelming chore, the key is to break the tasks down into manageable bites based on your schedule. Here is the Organizing Genie's seven-step action plan towards a fresh and clean home this spring. 1. Gather and corral cleaning supplies. To avoid interruptions and extra trips to the store, be sure you have all the supplies needed to get the job done. Place all cleaning supplies in a tote that can easily be carried from room to room. 2. Create a plan of action. Don't pressure yourself into thinking that you need to clean your entire home in a day or weekend. Devise a plan that will allow you to tackle big jobs, like your kitchen, on the weekends and smaller jobs, like a coat closet, during the week. 3. Prepare a checklist with time limits. Now that you've created a plan of action, walk through each room and create a checklist of everything you wish to clean as
well as an estimated time limit you'll need to accomplish for each of these tasks. For example, your hall closet might take 30 minutes. Checklists are a great way to keep you on track and focused. You'll feel a sense of accomplishment and progress as you check these completed tasks off your list every day. 4. Group similar tasks. Grouping tasks will turn you into an efficient cleaning machine. For example, while vacuuming the carpets, also vacuum air vents, corners of the ceiling, radiators, lamp shades, blinds and window treatments. This time-saver tip will allow you to quickly eliminate tasks from your checklist. 5. Make it fun. Keep energized by opening the windows, allowing the smells and warmth of fresh spring air to flow in your room as you play upbeat music or your favorite summer songs. 6. Ask family members to help. Look over your checklist and give each person a suitable job and let them help. Once completed, let them have the honor of giving it a big check mark on your checklists and praise them for a job well done. 7. Reward yourself. Celebrate your hard work by partaking in small celebrations. Enjoy a spring hike, plan some time with family and friends, etc. You’ve worked hard, enjoy some time off. Spring cleaning can be easy and painless when you have a plan. Happy Spring. www.OrganizingGenie.com
trip to Chicago for an awards gala in March hosted by McDonald’s USA President, Jeff Stratton. “I feel really excited and very accomplished,” Sousa said about his win. “My favorite part of working at McDonald’s is interacting with people—customers, crew, everyone.” Sousa has worked as a manager at the Norwood McDonald’s for six years. He is involved in various community service activities, such as the Portuguese Social Club, that reinforces his commitment to being a contributing member of the community as well as a valued employee. Sousa has also been recognized with McDonald’s Boston Region’s “Outstanding Manager Award” and the “Golden Hat Award.” “Frank Sousa being honored with the coveted Ray Kroc Award is a true testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, building our business and taking care of our customers’ needs each and every day,” said local McDon-
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ald’s Owner-Operator Paul Farren. “Frank is an outstanding asset to the team and he makes us all feel proud to be a part of the McDonald’s brand. We commend him on this truly amazing accolade.” Ray Kroc built the McDonald’s business on the belief that greatness can only be achieved through the dedication and support of a Company’s people. The award was named after him based on his commitment to people and recognizing their contributions to the organization he helped establish. Each year, this prestigious award is given to the top 1 percent of U.S.
general managers to recognize their superior performance and achievement. Winners of the Ray Kroc Award run high performing, profitable restaurants that meet McDonald’s critical customer standards of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness. They have strong business knowledge and achieve superior results in restaurant operations, people management and building the business. As a recognized leader in the restaurant, they develop a restaurant team focused on ensuring customers get a fast, accurate and friendly experience every visit.
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will begin adapting to said change. This concept is referred to in the fitness field as the S.A.I.D. principle, or specific adaptation to imposed demand. Based on the S.A.I.D. principle any change in a given exercise will be enough to stimulate your body to change, thus busting the myth that sticking with the “same” exercises will yield lackluster results.
Myth 2: The Same Exercise Yield Less Results. I’ll start this one off by saying that this one can be true, but only in the proper context. It is true that a client will experience depreciating results on performing the same exercise, but only if the acute variables (time, intensity, frequency) remain constant. For example, if I perform bicep curls every day without changing the weight (resistance) I am lifting, the number of repetitions that I am performing, the number of sets I am engaging in, or the rest intervals between sets I will eventually reach a plateau in regards to enhanced performance. That being said, if I change a single variable the stimulus will change and my body
Myth 3: Stretching is Necessary. Stretching can be a topic of debate with many trainers falling on both sides. To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question. My finding comes from a broad view of what flexibility actually represents-a balance between opposing muscle groups that allows for a deeper range of motion in a safe environment for the body. The key word is safety. I feel that it is the central nervous system’s (C.N.S.) job to keep us safe and it does so by maintaining, or adapting to a balance of the push and pull relationships that comprise our entire muscular system so not any one joint is stressed enough to cause damage. Like any system, when it is
Fitness Myths, True or False? BY: COACH CHRIS MCHUGH, LIFESTYLE COACH, FITNESS CONSULTANT, AND MANAGER OF GET IN SHAPE FOR WOMEN WESTWOOD How many reps, how many sets, how long, too much, too little? It seems that we are all looking for the perfect answers when it comes to uncovering the most direct route toward our fitness goals. In the end, it really comes down to a gradient between the most effective/safe and ineffective/dangerous practices. The following are the top three fitness myths that I can’t remember someone addressing, but I am asked about quite a bit.
Myth 1: You Must Skip Days Between Workouts. While it is true that muscles need time to recover, to the best of my knowledge it has never been proven that they need 24 hours to recover fully. The recovery times for people vary widely based primarily on age, but suffice to say that one should workout whenever it is convenient for them to do so. I recommend focusing more on hitting the gym for a consistent number of workouts per week rather than focusing upon what days they occur on. To put it another way, I would rather a client work out on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week consistently than struggle to achieve a staggered Monday,
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Living Healthy Can Physical Therapy Help Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? CONTRIBUTED BY JOHN VACOVEC,, PHYSICAL THERAPIST AND CEO OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHAB, INC. Chronic fatigue syndrome is a clinical condition characterized by excessive fatigue and body pain. It is often preceded by a viral illness
and is associated with symptoms like muscle aches and pains, joint pains, difficulty sleeping and at times, depression. The symptoms are unpredictable and can vary from mild discomfort to excruciating pain. Depending on its severity, this condition has the potential to alter the lives of the patient and family members, and requires a comprehensive treatment plan. For decades, the healthcare community has debated the best way to treat chronic fatigue syndrome. Most patients required a combination of medical intervention and physical therapy. Let’s take a closer look at how physical therapy can effectively combat chronic fatigue syndrome.
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cope with the pain at the same time. For example, a patient may be asked to walk for a few minutes a day. As time progresses, the patient is able to walk faster, and over longer distances. Supervised, progressive exercise is the key. Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by days when the patient feels really active and energetic, and other days when they feel tired and listless. Physical therapy helps improve the physical and the mental state of the patient over a period of time.
The Life Altering Impact of Physical Therapy Physical therapy can change lives, in more ways than one. It can help treat most types of pain and dysfunction in the body by identifying the underlying cause and its impact on bones, muscles and joints. You'll be surprised with everything we can do. The best way for you to discover this is to schedule an appointment and come in to our office.
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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.
* Create outdoor rooms. Outdoor lighting at the borders of a space is a great way to create barriers, both vertically and hor-
* Reduce glare. Outdoor lighting that casts a glare can be blinding, as can light that's too bright. Lighting along paths
* 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.
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.
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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.
time planting and tending to their gardens once the season hits full swing.
Fight weeds Though weeds likely have not survived the winter, that does not mean they won't return once the weather starts to heat up. But as inevitable as weeds may seem, homeowners can take steps to prevent them from turning beautiful gardens into battlegrounds where plants, flowers and vegetables are pitted against unsightly and potentially harmful weeds. Spring is a good time to apply a preemergent weed preventer, which can stop weeds before they grow. Though such solutions are not always foolproof, they can drastically reduce the likelihood of weed growth.
Though gardeners might not be able to start planting their gardens in late winter or early spring, they can still get outside and take steps to ensure their gardens thrive once planting season begins.
Norwood Evening Garden Club Members of the Norwood Evening Garden Club prepared a large bay window exhibit for the Boston Flower & Garden Show held last month at the Seaport World Trade Center. The exhibit featured a wide variety of plants introduced during the Victorian era.
Pictured next to their exhibit L to R back row: Rita Russo, Donna Lane (hidden), Maureen O'Brien; center: Wendy Wilhelm; L to R front row, Tracy Firth and Lorraine Devine.
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Spring Home and Garden These Animals May Help Your Garden Planning and maintaining a garden requires a lot of effort, which can result in an aesthetically pleasing addition to the landscape. But that hard work can also fall victim to nature when local wildlife find a garden too mouth-watering to resist.
cause they believe them to be carriers of disease. But many bats feed off of insects or fruits and will not harm a human. The average brown bat can eat 1,000 mosquitoes in an hour, so it's easy to see why bats are good to have around. Mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also harbor potentially dangerous diseases. Bats also may eat certain rodents, which can cut down on the number of animals burrowing in a yard.
In an effort to rid a garden of unwanted pests, gardeners may unwittingly scare away animals and insects that might just protect the garden from more ill-intentioned animals. Not every creature that scurries is out to get prized petunias or to devour tomatoes. In fact, many can prove beneficial to gardens.
Frogs Frogs and toads will prey on insects and make the local insect population more manageable. Toads eat mainly slugs, who feed on the leaves and fruits of many plants. Frogs and toads are attracted to water, so including a
Bats Bats have a bad reputation, as people unnecessarily fear bats be-
pond or another water feature in the garden will provide them with a habitat they like.
Birds While it is true that some birds can damage crops, many birds are content to feed on insects attracted to the garden, which helps to keep insect numbers in check. Chickadees, for example, will dine on aphid eggs, while larger birds may prey on mice or other rodents or simply scare them out of the garden. Jays and mockingbirds are known to be feisty and can even deter dogs and cats from a yard. Hummingbirds will sip on the nectar of flowers and help pollinate plants.
Snakes Snakes in a garden can be disconcerting to some people, but snakes are ideal predators who feed on insects and rodents several times their size. Snakes are the
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Warm temperatures, when paired with below-average precipitation, can quickly escalate and cause drought, making things difficult for those who make their livelihood by working the land or even just weekend gardeners. Low-water garden plants are a smart choice for those who live in areas that often deal with drought. These resilient plants can keep gardens looking lush and beautiful regardless of water restrictions. In fact, low-water gardening has become a popular trend among ecoconscious gardeners and even is a cost-saving measure for homeowners. Establishing a garden of droughttolerant plants requires knowledge of hardiness zones and which plants will thrive in certain areas. Native plants, in general, will be more tolerant to fluctuations in
right size and shape to invade the burrows of pest animals.
Butterflies and bees Butterflies and bees are responsible for pollinating the vast majority of plants. Avoid using pesticides that may diminish butterfly or bee populations. A beehive right next to a garden may not weather than plants that are imported. Contact a garden center and speak with someone knowledgeable about plants that will do well in low-water conditions. In addition, choose plants that have a reputation for drought resistance. Butterfly bush is very hardy and requires little water. Although it is considered an invasive plant in some areas, gardeners who keep on top of seedlings and off-shoots can keep the plant in control. This shrub will create an enormous amount of flowers that will appear in the spring and will continue to bloom throughout the summer. The butterfly bush also attracts scores of butterflies to a landscape. Pink evening primrose is full of delicate, pink flowers that spread on runners. It prefers dry soils, and even though it can thrive when soil quality is poor, it cannot tolerate soil that is too wet. It can grow in USDA zones five to nine. A variety of sage plants, including white sage, black sage and Cleveland sage, are drought-toler-
be practical, but don't make attempts to destroy it. Consult with a professional beekeeper to see what can be done to move the beehive without destroying it. Many animals and insects can be detrimental to the health of a garden. However, several animals are handy to have around and should be welcomed to the landscape. ant and do well in climates like Southern California's. These plants produce blooms that attract insects and birds alike. Gardeners who would like relatively low-maintenance, droughttolerant plants can opt for succulents. Succulents, which include aloe, cacti and jade, are characterized by thick, fleshy water-storage organs. Succulents prefer bright light and can thrive in south-facing conditions. It's good to concentrate the most amount of watering for succulents during the spring growing season. Keep soil well-drained to avoid damage to shallow roots. Heed landscape conditions when selecting plants for the garden. Drought-tolerant plants are a good idea in those regions where weather is naturally arid or if homeowners prefer plants that can grow regardless of seasonal water restrictions.
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Out and About by dawn c. Fitzgerald
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we wrote checks. And all was wonderful with the world.
My husband and I went to school in Boston during the busing era-when a kid from say Jamaica Plain could potentially be shipped to Timbuktu for their education. And sometimes that education included violence.
This year, I have two kids in high school. Both are registered for the bus (but the eldest usually gets a ride from a pal). Again, there are sports and activities for after school. The checks are written. All is well with the world.
Because of busing, and thanks to luck and hard work on our parents’ part, we went to private schools. In order to get there, we took various buses (in my husband’s case trains). And of course, walked–and no not ten miles in the snow with holes in our shoes, but boy on some cold mornings it sure felt that way.
But soon things are going to change in our suburban town. Many teachers are in fear of losing their jobs. The threat of cutting buses at the middle and high school level looms above many concerned parents’ heads.
When the hubby and I decided it was time to have a family, it would be in suburbia, where schools were local, safe, and the activities seemed endless. We moved to Dedham, outgrew our teeny house and shipped out to Norwood. We were lucky that some of my peeps from the old neighborhood saw a house that was perfect for us. Twelve years and three kids later here we are. When our eldest child started at Prescott, sometimes if the spirit moved me and the weather cooperated, we would walk. It was close, we got to see the neighborhood, and the exercise was a bonus. She moved onto middle achool and we lived too far to walk. We qualified for the bus. In sixth grade it was free. After that, there was a fee, which I was more than willing to pay. At the time, I had two other kids at home and the thought of running around like a lunatic to three different schools,by then I was already running to two, was more than daunting. During her middle and high school careers, there were always after-school sports and activities, and usually buses. We paid fees,
What’s a parent to do? I do not envy the School Committee and their job to balance the budget, especially because I can’t even balance my checkbook. But I do know that something has to be done. And fast. Wonderful teachers will be losing jobs. Those that can’t afford increased fees for sports, drama, and music may have to break their kids’ hearts. Or break their banks and backs trying to figure out a way to make it all work, because that’s what parents do. Maybe a tax override is what our community needs? Because cutting buses and taking away sports and activities for kids doesn’t seem like the right answer. The most concerning part of this is our kids. When budget cuts run deep, the kids that once played sports or an instrument are now hanging out with nothing to do. Those that once took buses to school may decide to skip because the walk in the winter is too long and too cold. And this is when the trouble starts. We as a community have to find a solution. Now. Before our kids lose what they need and love and trouble takes the place. Dawn C. Fitzgerald is a freelance writer. You can contact her at dawncfitz@yahoo.com
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EARTH DAY 2014 We have developed the land we live on. We have brought some animals into our homes and made them pets; others must fend for themselves. They need our help.
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PET CORNER Meet 3 very different sisters: Jasmine has green eyes and her coat has a brown tiger stripe pattern that’s more speckled around her back. Unfortunately, she is handicapped as her back right foot is a club foot. She will not be released back into the colony regardless of her socialization progress. She is very timid and not quick to trust, however she is very sweet and ds in no way aggressive at all. When she feels uncomfortable she opts for “flight” not “fight”. She loves to roll around wherever she has the space. By no means is Jasmine ready for a “regular” adoption, she may be the cutest thing ever and you may feel bad because she has a “disability” but she requires a lot of TLC. She will need a person with a lot of patience and time. She is not a cat to select on a whim as she will take her time settling into a new home. If you are interested in this disabled beauty let us know and we can set up a meet and greet.
Several people saw the 3 young sisters, Jasmine, Lilly and Martha, and encouraged us to socialize them. Though these 3 girls were approximately 6 months old and had never been touched by humans, BSAC's volunteers agreed to take on the task. Each of these young cats went to separate foster homes. You can follow some of their progress by visiting our Facebook page and Blog (see our links)
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Meet Lilly: Lilly is a beautiful orange tiger, short haired and very curious. She too will need a special adoptive family who can give her the required socialization time and patience as she decides on her own terms when to accept her new family. The current foster home has other animals, several family members, enjoys listening to music, and has a “normally active” family environment. Lilly has the ability to separate herself from the family activity whenever she wants but as part of the family is learning how to live within a traditional home setting. Like her sister she does not prefer to be picked up but when you ignore her presence she can be caught walking behind you. Lilly even lets her foster mom know she is missed after her day at college by jumping up next to her on the bed to get a head pat. To learn more about this reserved creature inquire today.
Martha is sister #3 a beautiful tiger kitty with lots of spirit. Unlike her sisters she has opted to continue protecting herself from us humans and will let us know it upon each visit. Her experienced foster mom has tried to coerce Martha to play with toys but Martha has opted to decapitate these toys. It is truly nature at its finest and she is openly telling us “my home is in a yard with others like me, including my mom and I want to go back now.” Per her request, Martha will be released on a warm day back to her colony where she will continue to be cared for by local residents. However, now she is spayed and vaccinated.
Bay State Animal Cooperative, like many other groups, practice the nationally recognized Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program. TNR is a humane response to feral cats, also referred to as “community cats”, living within communities amongst the streets, dumpsters, yards and other spots they can find food and shelter opions. Left Un-altered these cats can reproduce exponentially and become un-welcomed community members. Through spay/neuter and vaccination efforts TNR helps control this phenomenon. However, this practice can lead to many extremely dis-heartening situations and lots of un-expected twists. Recently, BSAC trapped 7 cats from one particular colony and it became apparent that one was a friendly stray, 3 were young and "cute" and the others were very feral and anxious to be returned to their outdoor home.
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Norwood Sports Aaron Cockrane: Norwood Track BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY
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Three years ago as an incoming freshman into Norwood High School, Aaron Cockrane looked like a cocky, disrespectful student in the eyes of boys track coach Russ Booth. Since their initial meeting, however, Booth has changed his
“As a freshman I had him in a study and he had asked to borrow a ruler, but when he returned it to me at the end of the class, it was broken. At that point I didn’t think too highly of him,” the Norwood Coach said. “When he came out for the track
“He’s our goto guy," Booth said. "We can use him in just about any event. It all depends on what the team need on any given day.”
team, he changed my mind, not because he was good. His whole attitude seemed to change.” According to Booth, the now junior was very enthusiastic about the sport and really seemed to enjoy it. Cockrane reflected back to his freshman year and the ruler.
“I’m not sure why I really broke it; I guess I was a freshman just trying to be cool and fit it,” Cockrane said. Getting Cockrane to join the track team was friend and football teammate Jason Matovu, who knew his friend liked to run.
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“As a running back for the football team, running the sprints for the track team has helped me on the football field, while football has kept me stronger for track,” Cockrane said. Although he’s a boisterous individual when it comes to spreading the word of track to all who will listen, three years ago he wasn’t even sure if he would even want to make the team. “Originally I didn’t even know if I was going to like running track, Cockrane said. "When you think of track, you think about running around in circles. I wasn’t sure if that was for me. After all the conditioning and practicing leading up to the first meet, I found that I really enjoyed the sport.” The junior participates in the 4 x100 and 4 x 200 relays as well as the long and high jumps for the Mustangs, but it’s the sprints where he excels. Cockrane feels he is better suited for the sprints being a running back, but Coach Booth finds him to be a versatile athlete that can help the team in many ways.
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In addition to running the lead leg of the relay teams, Cockrane has managed to long jump 19 feet-6 inches; high jump 5 feet-8 inches and run the 55 meter dash in 6.78 second. It’s in the 55 meter dash where Cockrane seemed to surprise a few people qualifying to take part in the Division 3 State Championship. Cockrane ran a 6.88 and finished eighth, but he wasn’t disappointed with his results. “Going into the race I really wasn’t thinking about it," Cockrane said. "I just wanted to go out and run the race while enjoying myself as well as gaining the experience. Finishing eighth was impressive as I had hurt my quad two weeks earlier and it still hadn’t healed fully. It makes me want to work harder now.” Unfortunately, having his leg issues flair up, he and his 4 x 200 relay teammates had to drop out of the event. Coach Booth noted that Cockrane has drastically improved over the past few years and believes he can only continue to get better. “As a freshman he was rough around the edges, but he has come a long way," Booth said. "Not only has he become faster, but he is more focused and works out with a commitment. Now I need him to become a leader on this team and a role model to the other athletes.” As one of the faster sprinters on the team Booth is hoping that Cockrane can take his passion for running to the next level for himself and for the entire Norwood Track Team.
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Go Mustangs! Norwood High School's April Varsity Athletic Schedules Boys Varsity Baseball Thursday, April 3: 3:45 p.m. Norwood High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse Tuesday, April 15 : 4 p.m. @Braintree High School Girls Varsity Softball Thursday, April 3: 3:45 p.m. @Braintree High School Boys Varsity Tennis Monday, April 7: 3:45 p.m. Norwood High School Wednesday, April 9: 3:45 p.m. @Milton High School Monday, April 14 : 3:45 p.m. @Dedham High School Tuesday, April 15 : 3:45 p.m. @Milton High School Wednesday, April 16: 3:45 p.m. Norwood High School Monday, April 28 : 3:45 p.m. Norwood High School Girls Varsity Tennis Monday, April 7: 3:45 p.m. @Weymouth High School Wednesday, April 9: 3:45 p.m. @Milton High School Monday, April 14: 3:45 p.m. N o r wood High School Tuesday, April 15 : 3:45 p.m. Norwood High School Wednesday, April 16: 3:45 p.m. @Braintree High School Monday, April 28: 3:45 p.m. @Nat-
ick High School Wednesday, April 30: 3:45 p.m. Norwood High School Coed Track & Field Wednesday, April 2: 3:45 p.m. @Newton North High School Friday, April 4: 3:45 p.m. in Norwood Wednesday, April 9: 3:45 p.m. @Dedham High School Wednesday, April 16: 3:45 p.m. in Norwood Wednesday, April 30: 3:45 p.m. in Norwood Boys Varsity Volleyball Wednesday, April 2: 3:45 p.m. @Weymouth High School Friday, April 4: 4 p.m. @Framingham High School Monday, April 7: 4 p.m. Norwood High School Wednesday, April 9: 4 p.m. @Milton High School Friday, April 11: 4 p.m. @Natick High School Wednesday, April 16: 4 p.m. Norwood High School Tuesday, April 22: 11 a.m. @Taunton High School Monday, April 28: 4 p.m. @Brookline High School Wednesday, April 30: 3:45 p.m. Norwood High School These schedules were available at press time. To view the full April schedules, visit the Norwood High School Athletics website at www.norwoodmustangs.com.
Norwood Sports Norwood High School Athletic Awards
The awards presented were as follows: boys basketball: MVP: Christopher Bell Unsung Hero: Thankgod Ugochukwu Most Improved: Kevin Perry
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The Norwood High School Athletic Department recently recognized their winter award winners along with the members of the varsity teams in the school’s auditorium. Athletic Director Brian McDonough opened the night’s festivities not only welcoming all the athletes but congratulating them all on their recent seasons. “The teams all represented the community well,” said McDonough. “Three teams (girls basketball and both boys and girls ice hockey) qualified for the state tournament, as well as several individual athletes competing in MIAA gymnastics, track and wrestling competitions.” McDonough then went on to thank the many people who helped to make the Mustangs winter season a successful one, including school administration, staff and coaches as well as all the parents.
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A special thanks went out to the athletic trainers Bob Barksdale, Gillian Glenister and strength coach Adam Goodrich for all their care for the Norwood athletes. Prior to the individual coaches handing out their sports awards, each varsity team was represented by a short highlight video of the season followed by a speech from the head coaches talking about their season. Following the award presentations the AD saluted Mr. Brunt and the students from the TV class for creating all the videos presented at the ceremony as well as NPA TV for videotaping and showing the Awards Night at a later date.
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boys ice hockey: MVP: Jack Sheehan and John Galvin Unsung Hero: Mark Powers girls ice hockey: MVP: Kacie Smith Most Improved: Erin Kelly Coaches Award: Samantha Hayes wrestling: MVP: Joseph Munro Most Improved: Alexander Pandolfo Coaches Award: Edward Murray boys indoor track: MVP: Timothy Buckley Unsung Hero: Mark Ranalli Most Improved: John Maloney girls indoor track: MVP: Sinead O’Brien Most Improved: Fiona Jordan Unsung Hero: Ana Carol Figueiredo gymnastics: MVP: Elizabeth Kearns Unsung Hero: Kristen Folan Coaches Award: Mackenzie Begley
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Calendar April 1 April Fools Day! April 3 First thursday book discussion Morrill Memorial Library, 10 a.m. "Following Atticus" by Tom Ryan is Norwood's Community Reads selection as well as the title chosen for this month's First Thursday book discussion. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk. No registration necessary. Contact Librarian Margot Sullivan for more information. First thursday book discussion Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m. "Following Atticus" by Tom Ryan is Norwood's Community Reads selection as well as the title chosen for this month's First Thursday book discussion. Copies of the book will be available at the circulation desk. No registration necessary. Contact Librarian Margot Sullivan for more information. April 4 norwood youth soccer season begins. Micca choral Festival NHS Paul Alberta Performing Arts Center, 3-9 p.m. Family track night Norwood High School Track 5:30-7:30 p.m. Promote family fitness while having fun! The evening will include, dashes, long run, short run, family fun run and more! All students must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to sign up, visit www.norwood.k12.ma.us.
Mike super: Magic and illusion Norwood Theatre, 8 p.m. This fun and entertaining event is a fundraiser for the Norwood Scholarship Foundation Dollars for Scholars. Mike Super was voted America's Favorite Mystifier on NBC's Phenomenon. Tickets are $29 for adults, $26 for seniors and students. Purchase tickets at www.norwoodstage.com, call 781-551-9000 or at the theater box office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m. April 6 10th annual art in bloom George H. Morse House, 1285 Washington St., S. Norwood 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This display is a unique collaboration of the Norwood Evening Garden Club with Norwood High School and Walpole High School art students. Garden club members will create floral displays interpreting students' work in Drawing and Painting III, AP Drawing and 2D Digital Design classes. FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. an afternoon with Fdr Norwood Theatre,109 Central St. 2 p.m. Albert McFadyen will bring American History to life in word and song of the presidential years of the 32nd American president, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Tickets are $25 per person. To purchase tickets, visit www.norwoodstage.com, calling 781-551-9000 or at the box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m.
April 5 10th annual art in bloom George H. Morse House, 1285 Washington St., S. Norwood 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This display is a unique collaboration of the Norwood Evening Garden Club with Norwood High School and Walpole High School art students. Garden club members will create floral displays interpreting students' work in Drawing and Painting III, AP Drawing and 2D Digital Design classes. FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
April 7 annual town election Polls Open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Visit the Town of Norwood website (www.norwoodma.gov), Departments, then Town Clerk to obtain district voting sites.
Micca choral Festival NHS Paul Alberta Performing Arts Center, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. NHS Madrigals will perform at 11:40 a.m., NHS Concert Chorale will perform at 2 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. and the NHS Concordia will take the stage at 4:40 p.m.
April 8 norwood retired Men's club Meeting Norwood Elks, 152 Winslow Ave. 10 a.m. Dues for the 2014 season will be accepted. Tickets for the May Breakfast Meeting will be on sale
Musical sundays concert Morrill Memorial Library, 3 p.m. The Spring 2014 Musical Sundays concert series continues with Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band. Registration is necessary to attend the concert. Sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222.
and there will be final sign ups for golf, bocce and horseshoes. The speaker will be Mary Roque on financial planning. norwood women's club Meeting Emmanuel Lutheran Parish Hall, 24 Berwick St., 12:30 p.m. Dick Coffon will entertain at the next Norwood Women's Club Meeting with "Impressions of Famous Singers and Actors." New members are welcome. For questions, call Trina Mallet at 781-7628173. April 9 together yes Film: 'blue gold: world water wars' Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m. This film addresses pollution, overuse, and the privatization of water, degradation of the wilderness, and the military's preparation for world water wars. Sign up for the film and discussion at the library reference or information desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. April 10 elementary honor concert NHS Paul Alberta Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Groups performing are: Elementary Honor Chorus, Third Grade Violin Ensemble, Elementary Honor Orchestra and Fifth Grade Honor Band. it's not about the hike Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m. Nancy Sporborg and Pat Piper, two fifty-something non-hikers, will recount their experiences climbing the 100 highest mountains in New England. This presentation is an inspirational and motivational program about pushing ourselves, overcoming fear, finding our passions, and living our lives to the fullest. Sign up for this program at the library reference or information desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. April 11 Flashlight egg hunt Balch Softball Field, 8 p.m. Bring a flashlight or glow sticks and search for candy-filled eggs in the dark! Also enjoy a special visit from the Easter Bunny. For grades 1-5. Sign up at the Civic Center. Cost is $5. dancing with the norwood stars NPA-TV Live Broadcasts This favored Norwood Circle of Hope is sold out, but enjoy the fun and vote through NPA-TV's live broadcasts at the Olde Colonial Cafe, The Colonial House and Lewis's Restaurant. Volunteers
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will be on hand at all three locations to take votes for your favorite dancer! April 12 american red cross blood drive Norwood Masons, 76 Day St. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Norwood Masons are hosting a blood drive. Free breakfast to all donors. easter egg hunt Willett Baseball Field, 10 a.m. Enjoy a fun morning searching for Easter eggs and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Drop off a registration form at the Civic Center with 5 sealed candy-filled eggs by April 4. For tots and grades K-1. Cost is $3 per person with 5 sealed eggs or $5 the day of the event. in shape westwood open house 917 High St. (Rte. 109, behind Dunkin Donuts), 10 a.m.-12 noon Visit In Shape Westwood today and take advantage of their 1/2 price special - a 21-day body transformation package. norwood community wellness Fair Norwood High School Gymnasium, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join Norwood area professionals for a FREE interactive wellness fair...offered to the entire Norwood community. Representatives will be there with chair massage, meditation, nutritional education, health screenings, Yoga classes, healthy living talks and more! For more information, visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/NorwoodWellnessFair. April 14 nPs Fine arts Festival Apollo Function Facilities, 615 Washington St., 6-8 p.m. April 15 norwood overnight Parking ban lifted
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nPs Fine arts Festival Apollo Function Facilities, 615 Washington St., 6-8 p.m. April 16 Film Fest: 'My dog skip' Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m. As part of the Norwood Reads, My Dog Skip (2000) with Frankie Muniz, Kevin Bacon, Diane Lane, and Luke Wilson. The film has a PG rating. Free popcorn is provided by Regal Cinemas in Bellingham. Register at the library reference or information desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222.
April 17 egg-cellent egg dying Civic Center, 3:30-5 p.m. Spend the afternoon decorating 6 eggs and bring them home for the Easter holiday. Cost is $10 per person. For all ages. Sign up at the Civic Center. nhs a cappella night NHS Paul Alberta Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. Groups from NHS and area high schools and colleges will perform. April 18 good Friday civic center closes at 2 p.m. nPs spring recess begins. April 21 Patriot's day civic center closed. nPs spring recess begins. April 22 behn basketball clinic Civic Center, 9 a.m.-12 noon This is a great opportunity for boys and girls of all skill levels to improve their basketball skills. They will learn shooting techniques, ball handling, passing, rebounding, boxing out, offensive and defensive skills and team play. For grades 1-5. Sign up at the Civic Center. Cost is $25 for residents, $35 for non-residents. April 23 From rescue dog to Family Pet Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m. Dog-trainer Hannelore Tice, owner of Boston for the Dogs, will bring in her dog Maya and talk about how to help a rescue dog become a family pet. She will also share some exciting "tails" of her experiences rescuing dogs from all over the country. Sign up at the library reference or information desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. April 23-25 F.a.s.t. Multisport Civic Center, 9 a.m.-12 noon Kids will get up, get going and get active with F.A.S.T. athletics, participating in a variety of activities, including soccer, basketball, flag football and kickball. Sign up at the Civic Center. For grades 15. Cost is $70 for residents and $90 for non residents for the 3 days. robert redford Film series Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St. 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a wide range of classic Robert Redford films as he goes from bank robber to con man to
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novelist. April 23: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; April 24, The Sting; April 25, The Way We Were. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students for each show. Tickets can be purchased the night of the show. Box office opens one hour before showtime. April 24 'weekend with daisy' author sharron Kahn luttrell Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m. Local author Sharron Kahn Luttrell talks about her experience volunteering as a weekend puppy raiser in a program for prisontrained service dogs, and how Daisy captured her heart from the beginning. Copies of her book "Weekends with Daisy" will be available for sale after the program. Sign up at the library reference or information desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. April 26 touch a truck Norwood Municipal Lot 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Kids can check out, climb on and act like they are driving one of Norwood's big rigs! Norwood
Police, Fire, Airport and DPW will all be there! for ages 2-8. FREE. Fishing derby & rubber duck race Hawes Pool, 3-5 p.m. It's an infamous South Norwood tradition! The pool will be stocked with over 300 fish. Hot dogs and drinks will be served. The rubber duckie race begins at 4:20 p.m. Sign up at the Civic Center. For ages 15 and under.$5 for Fishing Derby, $5 for a rubber duck. April 27 Musical sundays concert: Jumpin' Juba Morrill Memorial Library, 3 p.m. Enjoy the bluesy and cool music of Jumpin' Juba. Registration is necessary to attend the concert. Sign up at the library reference or
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“Advanced” Urgent Care Center Opens In Norwood Dedham Medical Associates, an affiliate of Atrius Health, has teamed up with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) to create a unique, high quality urgent care center in Norwood. The Dedham Medical Urgent Care Center will provide walkin care for a variety of non-lifethreatening illnesses and injuries. Every patient will be seen by a board-certified emergency medicine physician, offering a level of expertise not seen in most urgent care settings. The Center, located on Route 1 South in Norwood, opened on Friday, Feb. 28, and treats anyone three months and older with no need for a referral. The service provides urgent care for a range of medical problems that may be too complex for a primary care office or illnesses that occur after hours or on weekends. Among the conditions that can be treated: accidents and falls; lacerations that require stitches; sprains and broken bones; migraines; back problems; breathing difficulties, including asthma; severe abdominal pain; high fever; vomiting/diarrhea /dehydration; sunburn/heat stroke/frostbite; cellulitis, urinary tract infections, and severe sore throat or cough. Imaging and a full lab are
available on site for quick access when needed. All major insurance plans are accepted and typically the co-pay for urgent care is lower than that of an emergency room visit. Wait time is also expected to be less than that of an emergency room. “Our affiliation with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for the Urgent Care Center will offer residents of Norwood and other towns in our region quick and convenient access to excellent care and services,” Roberta Zysman, CEO of Dedham Medical Associates said. “We have over 75 years of offering the best care to patients of Dedham Medical Associates and now we can extend that high level of care to others in the area with this Urgent Care Center.” “We are thrilled to be working with Dedham Medical Associates," Jayne Carvelli Sheehan, Senior Vice President of Ambulatory and Emergency at BIDMC said. "Their experience providing high quality, awardwinning care to the community and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s respected reputation are a perfect combination that will benefit area residents.” The Center will be open to the public, Monday through Friday, 12 noon-10 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays and most holidays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Parking is free with easy access to the first floor.
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News from the Norwood Fire Department 2014 Burning Season The Norwood Fire Department would like to announce that the 2014 burning season has begun. The fee is FREE. Issuance of permits allow outside burning of brush, cane, driftwood and forestry debris from other than commercial or industrial land clearing operations between January 15 and May 1 under the following conditions: • Before igniting any fire, you must call the Norwood Fire Department at 781-440-5200 to receive permission to burn. Permission may be denied at the discretion of the Senior Fire Officer on duty due to weather con-
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Summer Comes Early After a long cold winter, summer came early for local first responders. Charles Zammito of Zammito Insurance dropped off some vouchers for frozen yogurt from Orange Leaf - Norwood. Charles said "It was such a bad winter that our clients had so many accidents and needs for service. The one thing we kept hearing was how great the police officers and firefighters were. We wanted to show our appreciation for all those long cold days they worked. My kids picked Orange Leaf because it's their favorite place for summertime treats. Orange Leaf Norwood on Vanderbilt Avenue is also a new locally owned family business so it seemed like a perfect fit."
This is the fifth year that Norwood will be represented in the Project Bread Walk for Hunger. Many participants from the Norwood team have participated even longer in the national fundraiser, but since 2009, the Norwood Food Pantry Team have joined forces to raise money for those in need. Project Bread's Walk for Hunger occurs on the first Sunday in May and has been a Massachusetts tradition for over 45 years and generated more than $100 million. Nationally, it is the country's oldest continual pledge walk and the largest one-day fundraiser for alleviating hunger. The 20-mile walk offers a rally start throughout Boston, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Cambridge. More than 40,000 walkers and 2,000 volunteers take to the streets and unify their efforts in an event that will make significant differences in the lives, cupboards, refrigerators and tables of many Massachusetts residents. Norwood captain Nick Campagna as been walking for almost 30 years and began his quest at age 42 grateful to the others' generosity when his
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homeless uncle was able to receive shelter and food from the Pine Street Inn. Campagna welcomes new walkers to the Norwood team. The best part is, this event is compatible for all age levels. Walkers stride at their own speed and distance. He also adds that there is bus transportation along the route for those who may want to walk a shorter distance. Water, first aid and toilet facilities are available throughout the route and music lining the streets adds refreshed energy to generous walkers.
"There is no pressure on you to try and be the fastest," Campagna said. "It's usually a nice tie of the year to be walking. A lot of the trees are in bloom. It's a pleasant walk." To learn more about the Walk for Hunger, join the Norwood Food Pantry team or donate, visit www.projectbread.org/goto/NorwoodFoodPantry.
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