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Good for Bees, Good for Humans, Too
By J.D. O’Gara
By J.D. O’Gara
It’s late spring or early summer. You see something moving, and you realize it’s a cluster of bees. They are swarming. Why do they do it, and what do you do?
These days, folks are wont to hear a lot of buzz phrases about going organic, buying local and doing things naturally and sustainably. A number of farms operate in Holliston, and we asked them just what they’re doing to preserve the environment while putting out a product people want to buy. Here’s what we found:
According to Tony Luleck, President of the nonprofit Norfolk County Beekeepers Association (NCBA), the last thing you should do is kill them.
Luleck says that swarming, which is not something to fear, is very common from about May 15 until July 15. According to the NCBA website, honeybee swarms can be
Outpost Farm found in trees, homes, barns or sheds. Honeybees, when swarming, are searching for a suitable place to build a hive. In the meantime, they will gather into a tight ball and form a temporary cluster virtually anywhere they can land, while they send out scouts to find a more permanent home.
“These days, a farmer has a lot of tools to choose from in his toolbox, says Adrian Collins, who owns Outpost Farm with Kevin Drake and Paula Hale. “You can choose the gamut. Whatever fits your growing needs.”
take wasps and yellow jackets for honeybees. Luleck says honeybees don’t usually take up residence in homes, but if it does happen, he says, “It is not advisable to kill honeybees at all.” In addition to considering the threat of colony collapse disorder
Luleck says bees get a bad rap. People commonly mis-
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“A natural thing that happens during the early summer is swarming,” says Luleck, who is also chair of the Holliston Agricultural Commission. “When that happens, the bees need to take up a residence somewhere. We get a lot of calls to catch swarms.”
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Collins says that he looks to computer models, counting and scouting for insects. “They’ll tell you when the winter moth is coming, when the fire blight is coming. You
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don’t have to waste all the money buying chemicals. It’s expensive. It’s not good for you. If you don’t need to spray, don’t spray.” Using the models, he says, saves time and is good for the checkbook. He says, for example, he could go into his cornfield and count three moths in a certain square footage, at which point it wouldn’t be worth spraying. “That’s not going to invade the entire farm.” He also notes that his farm never sprays when bees are out, as well. “Bees are a number one concern. We’ll never spray if there’s bees out. We don’t like to spray. We’ll only spray if we have to, early in the morning or late at night when the bees aren’t out pollinating.” As for fertilizer, Collins says, “We don’t like to use any synthetic fertilizer if we don’t have
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to, just the byproduct, the manure, the turkeys produce. It’s the best stuff you can get. The plants just go crazy on them. On really hot days, the manure keeps the moisture right in the soil. You don’t have to irrigate it. It’s a wonderful product.” Collins notes that any kind of organic matter will keep soil light and compact. “Once you crush it down, it’s hard to keep aerated.” Sometimes, though, Collins says, spraying is necessary, most of all because not all consumers are willing to buy less than perfect looking produce. “You could not spray at all and say you have organic corn, but you’re also going to have a
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few worms in your corn,” says Collins. “If the consumer would buy the corn with the worm at the end it would be great, but I’m not sure they’re quite ready for that yet, although you can have a few spots on the apple.” Finding insects by hand is a good organic method, he says, but it’s very expensive. Still, sprays are used sparingly, only if necessary. Out Post Farm is located at 300 Prentice Street. It is open every day, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. They can be reached at www.outpostfarm.net and on Facebook, or at (508) 429-5244.
MacArthur Farm Helen MacArthur, at MacArthur’s Farm, also says her farm makes it a priority to keep pesticide use down. “We try to use pesticides that are non-harmful to the environment, and if at all possible, we use none,” she says.
and have won in other places as well), makes sure to buy local what they don’t already produce at the farm. It uses commercial fertilizer.
The farm, known for its famous tomatoes (they won first place in Massachusetts twice
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The difference is between night and day—freshly picked or trucked. It’s the best you can get, it has the highest vitamin content—there’s just no comparison. For those hankering for a good tomato, she notes that they will be coming in this month. The farm, and its stand at local farmers markets, has “whatever’s available in season, and we do complement that with produce,
and fruits that are not in season. This year, because of the weather, most products are coming in about two weeks later than usual. All of the vegetable, herb, annual and perennial plants found at MacArthur’s Farm are grown at the farm. The farm is
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she says “Things like leafy greens like lettuce, kale, swiss chard, (things like that) we don’t spray anything on those.”
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located at 137 Concord St. and is open in the summer daily from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. They can be reached at www.macarthurfarm.com and on Facebook, or at (508) 429-4873.
The farm does use synthetic fertilizer, with some organic, but cost can be formidable, says Chabot. “With organic, your up front cost is three times as much, and the application cost is three times as much,” she says. “So we try and do the best we can with it. Every year, we try it a little bit differently. I work with a fellow who provides soils and use a lot of Coast of Maine products.
Arcadian Farms Chris Chabot, who grew up on her family farm (her maiden name is Koshivas, same as the farm’s founder, 83 years ago), has been running Arca-
But we do what we can to reduce the amount we utilize.” Chabot says anyone can go right into the UMass Amherst Extension and follow their recommendations. “They have a lot of test facilities around the state,” she says, letting farmers know what they should be spraying according to weather patterns and the like. “It reduces the amount you put into the environment, having these people grouping together the information. The more information you have, the better decisions you can make as to what you have to apply and don’t have to apply. That way, we’re not just blatantly spraying because that’s what’s been done for 100 years.” Chabot adds that financially, spraying less is cheaper, and most importantly, “We have to eat the food, too. Most of us live on what we grow. To simply maximize my profits now and ruin the ground, then I’m ruining it for future generations of my own family.”
dian Farm for over six years, although she’s been farming basically her entire life.
Obviously, if it doesn’t work, as we’ll still need to be able to produce enough stuff.”
When asked about pest control, she says, “We do follow an IPM program, which stands for Integrated Pest Management. We do a lot more scouting and tracking than years ago, and by doing that you can spray a lot less, although
Some items, she says, like the leafy vegetables, do fine without sprays, but for apples, peaches and corn, says Chabot, “to get a saleable product people are willing to pay money for, you just have to (spray).
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to the bees, he says, “You can’t kill the bees, because the honey will start to run. It will go bad if it’s not capped off (by the bees), and all that stuff in your wall will rot, and mold will start
to grow. You’re not protecting the home if you kill a honeybee while it’s in there. You have to remove it.” If you remove the bees, everything that’s in there, the eggs, the pupae, the larva, will start to die. According to Bee Culture Magazine, following are dif-
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grew from 2 to 5 to 7.
The use of insecticides is one of a number of threats to the honeybee. Luleck describes conditions today as “a perfect storm” for the phenomenon of colony collapse disorder. In addition to varroa mites, tracheal mites and Nosema, three things that have compromised honeybees’ immune systems over the years, Luleck explains “our agricultural system – herbicides and pesticides” and the fact that commercial farmers transport bees to pollinate various crops “exposing them to all kinds of toxins” compromise honeybees. Even general homeowners harm bees by using herbicides and pesticides to maintain their lawns, but gardeners can adapt their gardening practices to reduce the use of chemicals.
“What started out as a simple booth at a local fair has turned into a business,” says Lulek, who calls his home bee operation Little Beehive Farm (littlebeehivefarm.com). He makes bee-related products and sells them online, and he sells honey from his home to those who knock on his door looking for it (and are respectful of his neighbors).
Bald faced hornet: Black and white, shiny, larger than a honeybee. Large paper nests by late summer, usually in trees. Aggressive and easily provoked. Use extreme caution.
According to the NCBA, which meets from September through May at the Norfolk Agricultural School, honeybees provide a whopping 80% of all insect pollination. As bees will travel up to three miles from a hive to find pollen and nectar, a single hive can serve almost eight acres.
Honeybees are hardly pests. In fact, they are a vital part of our world, providing the majority of pollination, and they are threat-
Lulek takes his own beekeeping very seriously. The Holliston resident took up beekeeping in 2005, and soon his hives
“I created a whole line of products that are 100% natural,” says Lulek, who says he advocates for natural, organic, non-pesticide products. He’s very passionate about growing food for his family and keeping his chickens as well. “In Holliston, there is a right to farm. We are an agricultural community, so someone can do anything farm related, as long as they abide by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Farming Practices. “My little farm only produces for us, but really this is about this community of farming. We want to know where our food is coming from. We want it fresher,” says Lulek.
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Kids Community Harvest Garden Takes Root in Second Year By J.D. O’Gara What started as a good idea by local realtor and resident Lisa Zais is growing, quite literally.
and we didn’t even know,” laughs Zais. “It was crazy.” Still, they saw enough success
that they were even part of Holliston in Bloom. The students, last year, re-
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searched vegetables they would plant, starting some things from seed. Zais says she would like to see more students involved, not just from Middle School. If all goes well, the children will harvest squash, zucchini, beans, corn on the cob, parsley,
basil, tomatoes, eggplant and mint for the Holliston Pantry Shelf. Zais says she envisions bigger plans for her community garden idea, but that she is very grateful to Holliston for supporting the idea the way it has.
Last year, Zais, who had approached the Holliston Agricultural Commission about beginning a community garden for local students, was able to procure two 10’x10’ plots behind Pinecrest Golf Course. Working with local teachers, Zais and the “Green Team,” comprised of 6th, 7th and 8th graders grew a number of fresh vegetables for the food pantry in what was called the Kids Community Harvest Garden. This year, that work will continue, and the Holliston Agricultural Commission is looking to expand the plots available. “Our garden looks the same, but very soon, I think, they’re going to put in another 10 plots to the right when you walk into the front gate,” says Zais. Last year, the initial gardens faced some challenges. “The water wasn’t working
The Kids Community Harvest Garden, located behind Pinecrest Golf Course, will once again grow vegetables for the Holliston Pantry Shelf this year. Photo courtesy of Lisa Zais.
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Artist Spotlight: Flora Sparrell The Holliston Public Library has gotten a little bit of color this summer. If you head downstairs, through July 26, you’ll notice the artwork of local artist Flora Sparrell. Sparrell, a Norwood native who later went to Medway High School and has been a Holliston resident since 1952, is eager to show her work in the space.
“I never thought that I’d do another exhibit, but it’s kind of exciting,” says the 84-year-old mother and grandmother, who prefers to work in watercolor and pastel. Flora says she has been an artist since 4th grade. Later, she studied art at the Massachusetts College of Art. She says there, she liked watercolors best,
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Sparrell says she also likes to work with pastels, specifically for the beautiful colors. The painter, who was a nursery school teacher, has taught painting, but, she says, “Watercolors are hard to teach. It’s like telling someone how to swim or play tennis. They need to react with the medium and see how it does. A moist day is different from a dry day,” says Sparrell. She notes that even the paper
makes a difference in the result you’ll get, as well as the quality of the paint. One of her favorite teaching experiences she had on a trip to Thailand. “I taught watercolors in Thailand. It was a fun experience, and I had an interpreter the first day, then was on my own,” she laughs. For herself, Sparrell says she’s drawn to paint “things from nature, and the light on them. I
do have to see something like it to want to paint it, the sunlight and God’s rays. That makes me want to do it, the lines. The artist also says she enjoys bringing her artistic point of view to people. Once, down in Florida, she says, she was able to open up her sister’s eyes to the world around her a little bit.
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“I was just sketching with my brush. There’s a different kind of foliage than we have here, and my sister looked at it and said she didn’t know we had anything as beautiful as that, and she looked at (that plant) after that. I liked that. You can make somebody else notice the beauty of something. “ One of her favorites among her own work is what she calls Golden Ferns. “I love the scene and I love looking. It’s my backyard. I loved seeing the light on those ferns,” says Sparrell. She says she also likes a painting she calls Easter Bouquet. “It’s very quiet, and it’s very delicate. Golden Ferns is strong, darks and lights, but the Easter one is very delicate. I also liked my picture of Sanibel Islands in the Gulf of Florida. The artist says she likes to try to capture the mood of a scene. Having been a nursery school teacher, wife and mother, she hasn’t always had the time to paint, but Sparrell says, “I don’t think I could have done it differently. I loved the children and working with them, but I
don’t think I’m an artist who could paint 24/7.” In addition to this month’s library exhibit, Flora Sparrell has exhibited paintings at Medway Library, Holliston Town Hall, Mass. Bay Community College and Premier Image Gallery. Flora’s cards are available at Fiske’s General Store, Medway Mills Antiques and more. You can see her work at etsy.com/ shop/ArtWorkFloraSparrell.
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The Latest In Bathroom Design Trends By Nancy Werneken Bathrooms have become the second most important resale amenity (behind kitchens) in the home. Also, most homeowners have come to view the bathroom as a place of retreat, where they can relax and luxuriate in an effort to eliminate the stresses of the day. So, bathrooms have become more comfortable, spa-like and peaceful while designers are incorporating many modern amenities that homeowners appreciate from a personal lifestyle standpoint, as well as knowing their investment will improve the resale value of their home. Following are 10 current bathroom trends: Larger showers – Everyone wants a large, airy shower. Many people will want to
eliminate the existing tub with the objective of enlarging the shower. And the old shower inserts are often being removed in favor of floor to ceiling tile that presents the look and feel of a spa; the use of tile visually opens up the shower space. Also, frameless glass doors and enclosures are definitely the current trend; one which most people are now leaning toward. Changes in tubs – The noisy, Jacuzzi-type tubs are being replaced with quiet soaking tubs in a large percentage of baths. And, the large (in many cases over-sized and somewhat dangerous) tub decks that were trendy in recent years are being reduced or removed to make space for a different tub shape (options are much more diverse today) or a free-standing tub which is sharply increasing in
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Better storage – Bathroom vanities are now made with many different configurations depending on the sink placement, plumbing, etc. But, they also offer more drawers and smaller compartments which makes sense with the types and sizes of items stored in a bathroom. Further, incorporating tall, utility type cabinets to match the vanity creates lots of great and practical bathroom storage and takes advantage of height without taking up valuable bathroom space. Often these will allow for an interior outlet to house small bathroom appliances, lighted mirrors, etc. For long double sink vanities, a countertop cabinet can be used which acts as a divider and provides a decorative, furniture look as well as offers additional storage. An important ingredi-
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ent to that feel of serenity and airiness is to have all of the bathroom products and appliances off the counters and put away. Double vanities – This is a
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New Local Walking Trails Book is Available Summer is here and everyone is ready to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. But where to go? Easy Walks in Massachusetts: Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Milford, Millis, Uxbridge, Wrentham and Woonsocket, RI offers 30 answers to that question, in 10 area towns. Written by freelance writer and Bellingham resident Marjorie Turner Hollman, and published by Silver Lake Publications, it’s all about finding places nearby to spend time in the outdoors. Each chapter offers directions to a trailhead, notes distance and trail conditions, offers points of interest on each trail and indicates where dogs (and their owners) are welcome. There are trails along the Charles and Blackstone Rivers, short climbs to nice views of the Blackstone Valley, walks alongside rushing streams, or around quiet ponds. Several railtrails, completed or in process are included. These are all great locations, close by, to head to when you want to get outside either for some solitude, or with your family. It’s all here, right in our backyard. Summer is short; it’s time to get out and explore.
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By J.D. O’Gara “If you asked me 10 years ago if my child would use drugs, I would have told you, ‘No.” We participated in D.A.R.E. We talked to our kids. We just said no,” said Natick mom Kathy Pierce in a Holliston forum on June 9th, “Suburban
Teens and Drugs: What Every Parent Should Know,” on the growing problem with heroin and other opiate abuse aired on Holliston Cable Access. (www. hcattv.org). The forum, held at the Adams Middle School, included Rep. Carol Dykema, Ben Phillips, Holliston Police Chief Moore, Det. Charles Todd
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ing and realize they can get a better high by injecting.” Dr. Emily Groom, Medical Control Director, who works in the ER of Metrowest Framingham, agrees. “I think, sometimes, with the pill popper, pills are common. People have them in their homes, for different medical procedures, whether it was prescribed to them or a parent or grandparent, people will often get access that way,” says Dr. Bloom. “I’ve had numerous patients come in to say I started with pills, and they graduated to heroin because it’s cheaper.” Holliston Police Chief Moore recounts a conversation he had with a woman he knew who had a heroin addiction. “She said, ‘I started with one bag, and it was the most euphoric experience of my life, so I wanted that back and got another bag.’ She got about halfway there, so next time, she bought two bags, but you never get back to that original high. At one point, she was buying 100 bags, selling 50 and using 50,” says Moore. Emergency overdoses are “frequent enough that people take notice,” says Dr. Bloom. To combat the fatality of overdoses, the Holliston Police Department and Fire Departments
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have had the anti-narcotic Narcan for about two months, says Chief Moore. In fact, both the Middlesex DA’s office and the Norfolk County DA’s office have taken forfeited drug money and supplied a number of doses to those towns that didn’t have it. “Narcan is almost instantaneous for someone who’s overdosing. It interrupts the high,” says Moore. Police are usually the first responders. Moore says that people he sees overdosing are usually doing so in a private setting. “Usually they live with their parents,” he says. Sometimes parents don’t know about the use, both officers say. Other times, unfortunately, someone will try to cover up and hide evidence of drugs at the scene. Moore says this isn’t advisable, especially if someone has a problem. He points out that a new law actually protects those who are victims or witnesses to an overdose. “The emphasis behind the law is to get people to help if they’ve OD’d,” says Chief Moore. “We’ll deal with the medical issue first. With an overdose, once the body gets goes too high it can lead to respiratory arrest. Everything slows down, your lungs wont expand anymore (which leads to) cardiac arrest.” That’s when Narcan can save a life. “It’s not a medication that brings them back to life, but it reverses the effects of the narcotics, specifically. Whether it be a pill, like Oxycodone, or Heroin, which is apparently readily available in our communities, we use it to reverse the life threatening side effects of these medications, most important being the respiratory arrest that follows that type of overdose,” says Dr. Bloom. She notes that she sees Narcan being used in a younger patient population. The increase in addiction also leads to an increase in crime. “DA Ryan, at her forum, said she believed all crime was 80% related to drugs. I’d say it’s at least 90% if not higher. What I’m working on today is all related to drugs. People will
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Holliston Arts Council Announces
2014 Summer Concert Series One of Haolliston’s favorite summertime traditions – the free concert series at Goodwill Park -- kicked off on Tuesday, June 24 with the unique interactive drumming style of John De Kadt. Concerts are Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:15 p.m. at Goodwill Park, Holliston. In case of rain, please check the Arts Council Facebook Page by 4 p.m. on the day of the concert. This year, we are happy to announce that T.C. Scoops will be on hand during every concert to satisfy your ice cream cravings. Bring your family, friends, picnic blanket and dinner, but please leave Fido at home - no dogs are allowed at town parks. And don’t forget a non-perishable food item to support the Holliston Food Pantry. The 2014 summer concert series is sponsored by the Holliston Arts Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council, with generous financial support from the Holliston Newcomers Club.
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and sometimes another cornea transplant. Most corneas used in cornea transplants come from deceased donors. Unlike with other organs, such as livers and kidneys, people needing cornea transplants generally don’t have to endure long waits. That’s because nearly all people can donate their corneas after they die, so more corneas are available for transplant compared with other organs. The surgery itself is performed under local or general anesthesia. Different types of transplantation exist: During the most common type (penetrating keratoplasty), the surgeon cuts through the entire thickness of the abnormal or diseased cornea to remove a small button-sized disc of corneal tissue. The donor cornea, cut to fit, is placed in the opening. The surgeon then uses a fine thread to stitch the new cornea into place. The stitches may be removed at a later visit. With some types of cornea problems, a full-thickness cornea transplant isn’t always the best
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LIVING HEALTHY Making the Most of Summer Let’s face it, we worked hard for summer this year and deserve to have a great one. But too often you blink and the back to school ads are on and you are left wondering where did it go and what did I do? Or at least that is what happens to me or use to. Now we plan it out a bit. We have each member of the family give two or three things that they really want to do within reason. Then we write it down, post it and then try to make it
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Calendar of Events July 1 Midlife Crisis, 6:30 p.m., Goodwill Park, Holliston, T.C. Scoops onhand July 5 Funk for Now Duo, Alexandrai Bianco & Jeff Thomas, Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 8-11 p.m., free July 8 Stoneybatter Band, 6:30 p.m., Goodwill Park, Holliston, T.C. Scoops onhand Brendan Kelley – Homecoming Tour, 8-11 p.m. Jasper Hill Café & Bistro
July 15 Southeastern Mass Community Concert Band, 6:30 p.m., Goodwill Park, Holliston, T.C. Scoops onhand July 18 Arianna Lyrist, Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 8-11 p.m., free July 22 Sharp Dressed Men, 6:30 p.m., Goodwill Park, Holliston, T.C. Scoops onhand July 25 The Fat City Band, Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 8-11 p.m., free
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Spaces Still Available at Stony Brook Camp “Stony Brook Camp is a place where children from 4-14 can discover the natural world in a safe environment, while discovering a lot about themselves,” said Camp Director Marla Cohen “That’s a big reason why many of our campers come back year after year.” And the 2014 camp season will incorporate new ways of exploring habitats and enjoying the birds, bugs, plants, and games that make Stony Brook such a special place for children. And the even better news is that there are still some spaces available! To learn more about Stony Brook and to register, please visit www.massaudubon. org/stonybrookcamp. If camp is not for you, check out our July programs: Tiny Trekkers: Saturdays, July 5th and 19st, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails. 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: Our Web-footed Friends/ Fabulous Flowers. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session The Bog at Poutwater Pond:
are fun to watch zipping around the field. We will catch them and take a closer look to find out what makes them light up. We will also visit the boardwalk to listen for frogs and to try to identify which species are calling. Don’t miss the fun. Bring your binoculars and something to keep the insects at bay should the need arise. Min. age 6. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person, children $1 less
Saturday, July 5th, from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bogs are unusual places that are much more common in Maine than in Massachusetts. These wetlands, characterized by highly acidic soils and waters, set the stage for plants and animals that can adapt to these unusual conditions. Poutwater Pond is home to stunted trees and shrubs as well as unusual orchids and insect eating plants. Join us in this exploration along the shores of this National Natural Landmark and Massachusetts’ first Nature Preserve. Directions to the trail head will be sent upon registration. Dress for the weather and bring snacks, water, boots (that you don’t mind getting wet) and insect repellent, should the need arise. Fee: $15m/$18nm per person Frogs & Fireflies: Friday, July 18th, from 8 – 9:30 p.m. In the early summer you can always count on fireflies and frogs. Fireflies
Family Canoe Trip on the Charles: Saturday, July 19th, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Experience the magic of gliding quietly over the silky smooth waters of the upper reaches of Charles River as you paddle with the unhurried current downstream. The Charles River has played an important role as a travel way, wildlife corridor, supplier of energy and convenient spot for waste disposal in the past. Today, the Charles is a fascinating place to explore where Great Blue Herons and Kingfishers stalk their dinner along the shores and where the remnants of old mills reflect the important role the river played in the European settling of Massachusetts. We will supply the canoes, paddles, lifejackets, and guides. Directions and further instructions will be sent when you register. Limited to 12 participants. Fee: $15m/ $20nm adults; $8m/ $10 children Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For
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Sports Where Are They Now?
Holliston’s Caligaris Was No. 1 In TVL Basketball By KEN HAMWEY
youth basketball,” Caligaris said. “And, I’d like to return to coaching.’’
Dave Caligaris was the most complete basketball player ever to come out of the Tri-Valley League.
Calling his parents (Barbara and Conrad) role models for their supportive efforts, Caligaris also admired Keough, a coach who was “willing to let me play facing the basket.”
The Detroit Pistons made him their fifth-round draft choice in 1978, the year Dick Vitale took the reins after a successful career at the University of Detroit. The 6-foot-4 guard-forward, who excelled at Holliston High School, then later at Northeastern University, is the only TVL player to be drafted into the National Basketball Association. When Detroit released Caligaris after its rookie camp concluded, he turned to Europe and played pro ball for three years in Greece. During his second year in Athens, at the age of 22, he was a player-coach for A.O. Sporting. “Going to the Pistons’ camp was a thrill and playing in Greece was interesting,” Caligaris said. “I may have had a better chance in the NBA if I were drafted by a team that used a half-court offense. I was comfortable shooting jump shots off screens. Vitale wanted an up-tempo style.” Caligaris, who averaged 25 points during his senior year at Holliston and 24.5 in his final season at Northeastern, remembers that rookie camp and Vitale’s outgoing persona. “He had that craziness about him then, but it wasn’t as exaggerated as it is now,” Caligaris noted. “He drafted two of his Detroit University players (John Long and Terry Tyler) in the second round and he brought in countless free agents.” Caligaris could shoot, rebound and pass. He also was versatile on the academic front. He was a superstar student and when he graduated from Northeastern in
Relying on a philosophy that stressed winning, Caligaris also enjoyed practice. “I always picked a specific area of the game and worked on it for hours,” Caligaris said. “I tried to improve my rebounding and passing.”
Holliston native Dave Caligaris has been inducted into the Northeastern Hall of Fame and the New England Hall of Fame for his talent in basketball.
1978, his grade-point average was 3.9, twice landing him on the NCAA Academic All-America squad. The 57-year-old Caligaris, who has been inducted into the Northeastern Hall of Fame and the New England Hall of Fame, is still at the top of his game. He’s been both the president and the CEO at The Green Company, a real-estate development firm. “Playing for coach Keough at Holliston and being with players like Ron LaPointe, Don Jursek and Gary Petercuskie was so memorable,” Caligaris said. “We won two TVL titles and had a 30-game winning streak in the league.” Thirty-point games often were the norm for Caligaris and that was without the benefit of the 3-point shot. His range was 18-22 feet and he usually was automatic. “I was comfortable posting up, driving and getting put-backs,”
he said. “I always tried to be thinking two passes ahead.” A TVL all-star twice, Caligaris got a full scholarship to Northeastern. “When I was playing for (coach) Jim Calhoun at Northeastern, I was 11th in the country in field-goal percentage and 17th in free-throw shooting,” Caligaris said. “I’ll always remember scoring 39 against Delaware at Bentley College, setting a record for that field house. And, I once shot 16for-16 against Brandeis for 36 points.” Caligaris enjoyed success as a coach in Greece. “My team finished in the top five once and the top three once,” he said. “It was a great cultural experience. I had a translator and eventually spoke some Greek.” Caligaris also knew that playing in Europe meant occasional problems with crowd control. “We couldn’t go four straight games without riot police stepping in to restore calm,” he
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recalled. Living in Cambridge with his wife Donna, the couple has two daughters — (Logan, 23, and Skylar, 20). Both played basketball and both scored 1,000 career points for Buckingham, Browne & Nichols where their father was an assistant coach for six years. “I enjoyed coaching
A graduate of Harvard Business School, Caligaris hasn’t forgotten the intense rivalries Holliston had with DoverSherborn and Medfield, or the matchups Northeastern had against Syracuse and Boston College. He faced quality competition and in turn was named to a variety of all-star teams. He was the premier player at Northeastern until Reggie Lewis arrived. Dave Caligaris played basketball at three different levels and he was exceptional at all venues. He was a natural, definitely the best the TVL had to offer.
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12th Annual Spring Fling a Success It was quite an event at the Medfield Senior Center last week Rehabilitation Associates, Parent company of nine Local Post Acute Rehab & Skilled Nursing Centers hosted their 12th annual Spring Fling for 140 residents from the nine
centers, as well as for some of the local Medfield Seniors at the Medfield Senior Center The event was also co-hosted by Victoria Haven Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Norwood. And Timothy Daniels
Residents were brought to their feet as Demitri belted out the last few lines of God Bless America, “My Home Sweet Home!”
House in Holliston, MA Seniors from the local Council on Aging joined the gathering of 140 residents from surrounding towns to celebrate with a grand Spring themed banquet showcasing brilliant colors, unique centerpieces, beautiful flowers and talented entertainers. As the guests arrived at the senior center The New Orleans Connection, a five piece brass band with Banjo & Clarinet, performed an array of New Orleans Jazz tunes putting the whole party in the mood for a great afternoon! There were plenty of patriotic songs acknowledging both men & women who have served in the military as well as acknowledging the long anticipated change from winter to spring! As guests dined, the highlight of the event was Demitri Tsaniklides who is a Singer & DJ from Hyde Park. He mesmerized the crowd with songs spanning from the 1940’s to today rivaling the styles of
Residents got in a good work out dancing, singing, clapping & waving to the great music!
Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, to Billy Ray Cyrus with a voice as soft as a rose petal. Guests clapped, danced and sang along with bright smiles throughout the performance, which ended appropriately with God Bless America!!
Yours, Mine, and Ours – A Couple’s Guide to Retirement Planning Courtesy of Ryland Hanstad While the reasons for earning two incomes may vary from couple to couple, these families often face a similar financial challenge: participation in separate retirement programs. As a couple, your combined retirement assets are not just limited to what you may have accumulated in your current employers’ retirement plans. You also need to consider any older accounts that are still sitting in former employers’ plans, or assets that have been moved to rollover IRAs. After inventorying your various retirement assets, consider some areas where a joint planning effort may help enhance your investment outcome.
Setting a Mutual Goal Pursuing the goal of retiring together requires a long-term
approach. Start by determining how large a combined nest egg you will need. This will depend on how much you have already saved and when you hope to retire, as well as your retirement lifestyle choices -- where you plan to live, whether you plan to maintain more than one residence, and what you plan to do with your time. All of these factors will affect your retirement income needs. Keep in mind that Americans are living longer and that one or both of you could spend 20 or more years in retirement. Also carefully review the potential financial benefits of delaying retirement. Working for an extra few years could enable you to continue making contributions to your IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan and delay taking withdrawals. Asset allocation – As with
any investment portfolio, your retirement accounts should
work in unison to pursue a single accumulation goal. Ask yourselves whether your overall asset allocation is appropriate for your combined objectives and risk tolerance. Are the portfolios adequately diversified? Are they overweighted in any one asset class or individual security? Also, consider how your retirement portfolios complement your other assets, such as taxable investment accounts and real estate.
Distributions For couples in or near retirement, an equally important part of the planning process is determining when and how to withdraw money from retirement accounts. Consider which accounts (i.e., taxable vs. taxdeferred) to tap first. It may be better to liquidate assets in taxable accounts, allowing assets in IRAs and qualified retirement plans to continue growing tax-
deferred. Remember, however, that with few exceptions, the IRS requires individuals to begin withdrawing money from tax-deferred accounts no later than age 70½, at which point you may want to rethink your distribution strategy. For instance, might it make sense to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA to avoid taking distributions altogether? Your tax advisor can help you consider the tax consequences of conversion, as well as the potential benefits of a Roth IRA. These are just a few of the issues dual-earner couples need to consider when managing their individual retirement plan accounts. Since no two couples’ financial situations are alike, the best course of action may be to speak with your financial advisor about devising a coordinated plan for meeting your future financial needs. Ryland Hanstad is a Finan-
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Summer Vacation Workshop at Milford Performing Arts Center Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, a theater production workshop for ages 12 to adult, meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning July 15, 2014 through production dates August 7 and 8. Improvisation, theater games, technique, scene study, costuming, make-up, and more! Fee $140 for four weeks. All sessions held at the MPAC studio at 150 Main Street (MA Rte. 16E), Milford. More info & registration: www.milfordpac.org, milfordpac@verizon.net, or call (508) 473 1684. The Milford Performing Arts Center is a not-for-profit Massachusetts corporation and tax exempt under US IRC Section 501(c)(3).
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Holliston High School Class of 2014 Gennavieve Hudson Adair Alejandro Tomas Ahearn Kelly Nicole Annese Robert Joseph Arcese Samuel Aaron Baler Andrew Newton Ballenger Kelly Lynne Barden Juliet Ann Barnard Austin John Barrett Bryan Bascope Brooke Anne Battersby Paul Inman Beling Abigail Lauren Belyea Kayla Anne Benco Carl William Berg Erin Sara Margaret Bishop Austin Paul Blivess Katelyn Marie Bouley John Bradley Boyd Emma Bridget Brady Meaghan Kathleen Brown Allison Nicolette Burkhardt Isabella Alicia Bushko Justina Daniela Bushko Jordan Nicole Bynoe Alexandra Lynn Cahill Megan Anne Cahill Caroline Helena Canning Kimberly Ann Carr Michaela Pauline Catanzaro Shelby Kathleen Cheever Maxwell Robert Chisholm Erin Rose Clancy Douglas James Cohen Sandra Collopy
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Thanks To Yanks Group Helps Vets On Memorial Day 2014 volunteers from Thanks To Yanks, a Milford based organization, along with Massachusetts Military Friends served ice cream sundaes to over 300 men and women at the New England Center for Homeless Veterans in Boston. Thanks To Yanks motto is to “remember, respect and revere” our nation’s military, veterans and their families. A special tribute dinner is being planned to recognize all military members, veterans and their families, including Blue and Gold Star families while also remembering the heroes and victims of 9/11/01. This non-political event is to simply say “Thank You”, for your service and sacrifices. The free dinner will be held at the Double Tree Hotel, Beaver Street, Milford, MA on Thursday evening, September 11, 2014 from 6pm-8pm. Help is needed to locate and invite military members, veterans and their families. If you know someone we should invite, please either send us their contact information or ask them to contact
us directly. All information should be sent to Michael Shain, at info@thankstoyanks.org, or call (508) 330-8487. Michael Shain is a private citizen who feels strongly that a “Thank You” as a random act of kindness is due all our military families. If you would like further information visit www.thankstoyanks.org and feel free to “like us” on Facebook.
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