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Longest Game Remembered By Patrick Coleman Five years ago, Wrentham rallied around a crazy record breaking idea. Every child in Wrentham Youth Baseball and Softball would attempt to play in a 36-hour baseball game, starting on June 6, 2009 and ending the next day. While the original idea was to set a record for the longest game what resulted was a weekend long celebration of community.
he didn’t know the record for the longest game in hours. After a little research, he found his answer.
break that mark by having each team play an hour with the older kids taking their turn late at night. They could do it in 36 hours. But for the event to happen, he needed WYBSA to agree. He went to the president of the program, Terry McGovern. “I had no connection with the board,” remembers Lucas. “Terry was open minded to accept the idea. It could have died in half a second.”
A St. Louis senior league played a game for 32 hours, 29 minutes and
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As McGovern thinks back to the event, he remembers it didn’t take too much convincing to pursue the record. “There was a little skepticism,” McGovern says. “But the more we talked it became clear it was something we had to do.”
It all started with Jim Lucas, a baseball fan and Wrentham father of three youth players, wondering about records for longest games. A former baseball announcer, Lucas knew about L to R: Terry McGovern and Jim Lucas reminisce about The Longest the game between Game five years later. the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings back in 1981 28 seconds in 2007. Lucas thought that went 33 innings, which is the that the over 800 kids in Wrentham longest professional contest. But Youth Baseball and Softball could
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In the weeks leading up to the game, Lucas spoke at the opening day ceremonies in Wrentham and said to the crowd the upcoming game summed up his feelings for the town. “This event really has reminded me what Wrentham is all about… a tight small community,” he said. “I could see this event happening in the late 1800s.”
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was no limit on the number of innings and the score would just carry over as new teams took the field. The game was announced live on WDIS and over the Internet, and for 36 consecutive hours player after player earned a piece of the record. In total, 817 players participated in over 101 innings, scoring 686 runs. The Red Sox sent Wally, the team’s mascot, and he even took an at bat and ran the bases. During the game on Saturday, Ayla Brown sang for an hour. Lucas remembers she arrived with all her equipment in milk crates and her father, Scott Brown, was the soundman. That fall, he would announce his campaign for the U.S. Senate which he would win seven months later.
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A community sleepover was held with tents setup on Sweatt Field so families could get some sleep while children played in the early morning hours. “A few fly balls got into the tents,” McGovern says. When McGovern thinks back to the game, what he remembers first is the atmosphere. “The energy at the field was amazing,” he says. “There were lots of smiling faces. I was energized the whole weekend.”
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The longest game was also used as a fundraiser benefiting seven charities -- Taylor Meyer Scholarship Fund, Curt’s Pitch for ALS, March of Dimes, King Philip Middle School D.A.R.E. Program, Wrentham Elementary School Trust, Wrentham Food Pantry and Rice Complex. The players would eventually raise $75,000 with each one that reached the $250 mark enjoying a pizza lunch with Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling.
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Five years later, Lucas echoed those comments marveling at how local businesses and people stepped up to help make the weekend a success. “It was an old fashion community event,” he said. “People got involved.” The game is memorialized with an inscription on the large rock at the entrance to Sweatt Fields. The actual record
July 1, 2014 only stood for a year. The St. Louis senior league took it but the bigger impact was the game’s legacy. It wasn’t just the 36-hours of ball, but the community wide effort to pull off the feat. And who knows if one of those record breaking kids might have the desire to share that experience with his/her children one day in the future. “I’m sure they would,” McGovern says when asked about the possibility. “That’s one of the things that makes Wrentham great. This place is an amazing town…how it rallies.” (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)
Ross Appointed to Budget Conference Committee Senator Richard Ross was appointed to the conference committee charged with resolving the differences between the Fiscal Year 2015 Budgets passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives. “This is one of the most important pieces of legislation that we address all year, and its resolution will impact programs and communities statewide,” said Ross. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on
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Electric Youth to Perform Free Summer Concert Just back from a three-week concert tour of Austria and Italy, Electric Youth (EY) will perform a free outdoor summer concert on Wednesday, July 30, from 6-8 p.m. on Franklin Town Common. Electric Youth’s 11th European tour featured shows in Vienna, Melk and Steiermark, Austria, including a performance at Ehrenhausen Castle, benefit concert at Vienna’s historic 19th century Odeon Theater and workshop with students at the Amadeus International School. Performances in Italy featured a return Fourth of July show for U.S. Troops stationed at Aviano Air Force Base, multiple shows in Lignano and Bibione along the Adriatic Coast, concerts in Todi and Montecatini within the Tuscany-Umbria region, and at Lake Como.
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Wagstaff Named Interim Principal Leadership is in place for the upcoming academic year at Wrentham Public Schools. Incoming Superintendent Allan Cameron announced to parents that kindergarten teacher Colleen Wagstaff will serve as interim principal of Delaney School while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted.
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Summer Music Returns The Wrentham Recreation and Norfolk Recreation Departments both kicked off summer concert series last month. King Philip High School started off the Wrentham Concert on the Common Series while The Inspirations and The Bill McGoldrick Acoustic Duo had the honor in Norfolk. Both towns will have concerts throughout the summer. Many familiar
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The Latest In Bathroom Design Trends 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 which 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:
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Fess Receives Music Scholarship King Philip High School’s Ryan Fess is the recipient of the 2014 William S. Nichols Music Scholarship. Fess began his music career in the 4th grade playing the electric bass and the upright bass. During his four years at King Philip High School, he was in the Jazz Band, Jazz Combo, Symphony Band, and Chorus.
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Proper Display of the American Flag By Jerry McGovern Twenty seven years ago I was a Marine stationed on an Army post. It was intended to be an “education assignment” that came in between assignments to operational units. My duties were mostly administrative and academic, but there was one other wrinkle for me. As a small detachment of Marines on the post, we were asked to participate in nearly every parade and ceremony conducted on the post. So I had to become the expert on parades and ceremonies. In particular I had to make sure I knew what ceremonial customs the Marines followed and the Army did not, and vice versa, such as saluting indoors. In doing all of this I became quite a student of the U.S Flag Code. And that part of the education became one of those things that just naturally stuck, kind of like 11th grade typing class. One of the outcomes is that I’m naturally aware of whenever the American flag is displayed incorrectly. I mentioned this to someone recently as we are preparing to celebrate Independence Day. They asked me what the most common mistakes are that I’ve seen. So in response to that, here are the top five. 1. If the American flag is flown at half-mast, there can be no other banners flown below it. The flag code says that for any other flag or banner such as the MIA flag to be flown below the American flag, the American flag must be at full mast. Oddly, I see this done incorrectly most often at public and governmental facilities. Along
with this, if the American flag is at half mast, all other flags displayed in the vicinity must also be at half-mast. Last summer I passed a Veteran’s cemetery where the American flag was at half mast, the MIA banner was below that, and the accompanying state flag was at full mast. That should never happen, but it especially shouldn’t happen at a veteran’s cemetery. 2. If the American flag is displayed on a pole attached to a building or house, and another flag is also displayed, the American flag should be on the left as you look at the building. This is the mistake I must often see on homes. If this is being done incorrectly, and the other flag is the Marine Corps colors, there is a good chance I might knock on your door. There are a couple of corollaries that go along with this. The American flag should never be smaller or displayed lower than the other flag. And a similar rule applies for indoors. Whether in an auditorium or a meeting room, the American flag should always be at the head of the room and to the audience’s left (or the speaker’s right). 3. If you display the flag by hanging it on a wall, the blue field of the flag should always be in the upper left of the display. This is the same whether the flag is displayed horizontally or vertically. 4. If you wear the flag as a pin or patch on a lapel or shirt, it should be on your left side, above you heart. Nothing should be displayed above the flag. This one always attracts my attention during March Madness. Many college
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basketball teams wear a patch of the flag on the front of their jerseys properly all season until the tournament. Then the NCAA makes them wear a blue NCAA patch on their jerseys and many of our higher institutes of learning put the NCAA patch above the American flag patch. I always root against those teams.
unserviceable flag or you can conduct your own retirement ceremony which includes respectfully placing a tri-cornered folded flag in a fire and then burying the ashes In the course of my career I’ve
5. If the flag becomes torn, tattered or faded, it is unserviceable. It should be taken down from display and properly retired. Most American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War posts conduct formal retirement ceremonies on Flag Day of each year (June 14). You can check with them about collecting your
served in dozens of countries. No other country I’ve been to and I dare say no other country on earth displays its national flag as prominently and proudly as we do. It’s a very special thing. Jerry McGovern is a Wrentham resident and active member of town government.
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Tickets Now On Sale for Kennedy Announces National Non-Equity Premiere Service Academy of “American Idiot” Appointments
Winbourne will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy and Oullette is heading to the U.S. Military Academy. Kennedy, with the guidance of an advisory committee, nominated these students for an appointment earlier this year. “I know they will not only excel at our service academies, but will proudly wear their uniform in defense of our great nation,”said Kennedy of all eight students.
current, cutting-edge theatre to our community and features a cast of high school and college students. Tickets may be purchased by calling (800) 838-3006 or online at www. brownpapertickets.com/ event/741181.
The show is set to open at the Orpheum Theatre, Foxboro on July 17-20. This production marks Un-Common’s Young Adult Company’s tenth year of offering
Based on the rock band Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, “American Idiot” chronicles the journey of a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. Lieberthal’s character, Whatsername, is a rebellious activist.
Front Row, left to right: Alexa Lieberthal (From Wrentham, Whatshername), Olivia Pickard (From Norfolk, Featured Dancer) Back Row, left toright: Holden Cooper (From Norfolk,Ensemble), Rebecca Schild (From Wrentham, Ensemble), Ian Simpson (FromFranklin, St. Jimmy), Casey Capobianco (From Franklin, Ensemble)
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Tickets are now available for Un-Common Theatre Company’s performance of “American Idiot”, featuring Wrentham’s Alexa Lieberthal as Whatshername. Also in the cast are Wrentham’s Rebecca Schild and Norfolk’s Holden Cooper and Olivia Pickard.
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Octopus’s Garden Makes Home in Wrentham The entrance to Wrentham Developmental Center is now home to a giant trash octopus, its baby, and several fish. The Octopus’s Garden, the creation of the Third Annual Trash Mob, consists of recycled plastic bags, water jugs and other plastics which all found new life in a beautiful creative sculpture that would make Ringo Starr proud. The art and recycling event was originally scheduled for June 14th, but the weather forced it to this weekend. Despite Saturday’s perfect conditions, several people originally planning to attend the event were unable to participate. “I think the rain date threw people’s schedules off,” said Andrea Tooker, organizer of the Trash Mob. “I know of eight who could not make it.” But the creative group that did make it were able to create a unique piece of art that should be on display for several days if it’s able to withstand the conditions. “How long it will remain depends on its weather hardiness--last year the installation was up 2 weeks,” Tooker says. “We’re not sure how the octopus’s head and eyes will
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Stony Brook Announces Its July Programming! Summer is in full bloom at Stony Brook Tiny Trekkers: Saturdays, July 5th and 19st, from 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s themes: Our Webfooted Friends/ Fabulous Flowers. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session The Bog at Poutwater Pond: Saturday, July 5th, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 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
er 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 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 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. In the early summer you can always count on fireflies and frogs. Fireflies are fun to watch zipping around the field. We will catch them and take a clos-
Family Canoe Trip on the Charles: Saturday, July 19th, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 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. What lies beyond the next bend? Join us to find out! 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
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LIVING HEALTHY Weight Loss through New Technology Explained by Milford Doctor Resonance Frequency Technology (RFT)- is a scientific breakthrough that allows the body to communicate its needs without any guessing. Baseline comparisons allow for detailed accurate analysis to determine many factors including specific biological preferences, out of range biomarkers, and areas in which the body may be deficient or unbalanced. Dr. Dirk Johns, of New England Fat Loss is now using this breakthrough technology in his Milford, Ma office. Dr. Johns recently explained the technology this way, “It is taking a Hormonal fingerprint which we use to determine the exact blueprint any individual needs to bring their body into an optimal state of fat-burning or health. Resonance Frequency technology is so specific it can detect any
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A cornea transplant is a surgical procedure to replace part of the cornea with corneal tissue from a donor. The cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped, window surface of the eye that accounts for a large part of the eye’s focusing power. This surgery can restore vision, reduce pain and improve the appearance of a damaged or diseased cornea. Also called keratoplasty, a transplant is typically performed as an outpatient procedure. Corneal transplants are very common in the United States; about 40,000 are performed each year. The chances of success of this operation have risen dramatically because of technological advances, such as less irritating sutures, or threads, which are often finer than a human hair; and the surgical microscope. Corneal transplantation has restored sight to many, who a generation ago would have been blinded permanently by corneal injury, infection, or inherited corneal disease or degeneration. Most cornea transplant procedures are successful. But cornea transplant carries a small risk of complications, such as rejection of the donor cornea. A number of conditions can be treated with a cornea transplant, including: A cornea that bulges outward (keratoconus), thinning of the cornea, cornea scarring caused by infection or injury, clouding of the cornea, swelling of the cornea, corneal ulcers,
including those caused by infections and complications caused by previous eye surgery. Cornea transplant is a relatively safe procedure. Still, a cornea transplant does carry a small risk of serious complications, such as: Eye infection, increased risk of clouding of the eye’s lens (cataracts), pressure increase within the eyeball (glaucoma), problems with the stitches used to secure the donor cornea and rejection of the donor cornea. In this case, the body’s immune system may mistakenly attack the donor cornea. This requires treatment 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 prob-
lems, a full-thickness cornea transplant isn’t always the best treatment. Partial-thickness, lamellar or DSEK transplants may be used in certain situations. The newest type of transplant surgery (DSEK) includes replacing the innermost layer of the cornea’s five layers. A small incision is made in the side of the eyeball to allow for removal of the diseased cornea’s inner layer without damaging the outer layers. A donor graft replaces the removed portion. With this delicate procedure, fewer stitches are used, healing is quick and vision is much better. Once the cornea transplant is completed, patients can expect to receive eye drops and, occasionally, oral medications immediately after cornea transplant and continuing during the recovery to help control infection, swelling and pain. Most people who receive a cornea transplant will have their vision at least partially restored. But what to expect after a cornea transplant depends on the reason for the surgery and the previous health of the eye. Many options exit with modern corneal transplantation surgery… Our surgeons were the first in the area to start a transplant service at local hospitals and our center includes a full time corneal specialist. With world class DSEK surgery available locally, restoring the gift of sight to local patients without the need to travel is now possible. For more details, see our ad on the front page.
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LIVING HEALTHY Students Raise over $17,000 for Diabetes Research During the month of April, students in the Wrentham Public Schools raised $17,711.07 in the JDRF Kids Walk fundraiser, coordinated by the school nurses: Julie Cashman, Kerry Richardson, and Karen Prew. The JDRF Kids Walk program is an educational, in-school fundraising program with two goals; to educate students about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and the importance of a healthy
lifestyle; and, to provide them with an opportunity to make a difference by raising money for Type 1 diabetes research.
finding a cure. Some of their fellow classmates with Type 1 shared what it was like living with diabetes.
The Delaney and Roderick Elementary schools are home to 1154 students and seven have Type 1 diabetes.
Throughout the two week fundraiser, students collected money and hung colorful paper sneakers in the hallways at school to represent those who donated. The fundraiser concluded with students taking a celebratory walk around the bus circle.
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Young KP Softball Team Has Winning Season By Christopher Tremblay Over the past four seasons the King Philip High School softball team has made it to the Division 1 South Championship three times, winning it twice before capturing back-to-back state titles. In addition to the three trips to the finals, the Warriors made it to the quarter finals the fourth year, where they lost to Milford in 9 innings. For the second straight year King Philip wrapped up the regular season with a 16-4 record earning a seven seed in the tournament. Unfortunately, for the second straight season King Philip did not make it through the tournament and was eliminated before the one game that mattered the most. In fact, for the first time in many a year the Warriors were ousted in the first round losing to Weymouth 4-2.
Having opened the season 4-0, KP quickly found themselves in a rough stretch where North Attleboro, Coyle Cassidy, Taunton and Bishop Feehan all added blemishes to their record, but things all turned around after a 1-0 10 inning win over league foe Franklin. Before they knew it, the Warriors were riding an 11 game winning streak as they entered a tournament they not too long ago owned. “We had come together as a team at the right time, entering the tournament. Earlier in the season we were leaving runners on because we just couldn’t get that timely hit,” said KP Coach Norm Beauchemin. “The Franklin win was the turning point of our season; there were a lot of one run games so things could have gone either way. I believe that winning / losing streaks are contagious.”
Despite not making it through the tournament King Philip’s regular season was nothing to sneeze at. The pitching duo of sophomore Kali Magane (10-0 with a .75 ERA) and junior Renee Poirier (1.8 ERA) guided the squad to a 16-4 record and into the Division 1 South Tournament. “Both hurlers have been very strong in the circle and have recorded a lot of strikeouts, while the team was playing errorless ball for the most part behind them,” the coach said. In addition to the pitchers, King Philip got leadership from its co-captains Jordan Shaffer and Shannon Jones. According to the skipper, both captains helped to turn the season around, but it was Jones who provided the big hit, an RBI single in the 10th inning of the Franklin game.
Age wise this year’s Warriors team was inexperienced, but in terms of playing ability a majority of the team had already seen varsity action prior. Experienced play came from the likes of Casey Hotnyan, who played first or second base; shortstop Ashley Hession, left fielder Maddie O’Gryzek and right fielder Brianna Sebio. “Coming into this season we definitely had lost a lot of offense, but I knew our defense would carry this team,” Beauchemin said. “We have no one big time hitter, but we do have a team where everyone contributes in some capacity or another.” As a team, KP was batting .305, roughly about the same as last season; the only difference was the power numbers were significantly down. Last spring, 25 % of King Philip’s hits went for extra bases, while
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Former King Philip CrossCountry/Track & Field will hold its summer track and field series for families and individuals. Ages “1 to 100” are encouraged to join us at the King Philip Track & Field Complex for five evenings of running, jumping, and throwing events. The goal of the Summer Series is to allow young and “older”, as well as those brand new and experienced to track & field to have fun enjoying the sport. Whether someone
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is simply interested in trying some of the events for the first time or training to stay in shape for an upcoming season, you’ll find this series enjoyable and encouraging for individuals and families. WHO: Former Head Coaches and current volunteers of KPXC/T& F WHAT: A variety of Track and Field events WHEN: Wednesday Nights, July 9, 16, 23, 30, and August 6
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that number was only 10 % this season. The Warriors top two hitters were Magane (.488) and Sebio (.422), second and fourth respectively in the Hockomock League. Magane, a first year starter as a sophomore, also led the squad with 30 hits. As a first year varsity starter, sophomore centerfielder Christa Wagner found herself batting in the ninth spot of the lineup. Wagner had a big three-run homerun in the North Attleboro game, giving KP a comfortable 4-0 lead. Hession, another sophomore, had three homeruns batting right before Wagner in the eighth spot. With a good number of underclassmen coming back next year with experience, Beauchemin firmly believes that his team should be able to return to the Warriors of a few years ago – the ones everyone was afraid to take the field against. are both a very good possibility of being added.) T-Shirts will be awarded on the final evening to those that have participated in 4 or more of the five evenings. Any remaining t-shirts will be distributed accordingly. This Summer Track Series is a great way to enjoy the summer evenings and experience Track & Field with friends and family. Track and Field offers a fun event for everyone; come join Wrentham Recreation along with old and new KP Track personnel to see how much fun running, jumping, and throwing can be during the summer.
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Goldberg’s 600th Victory An Amazing Feat In KP Sports History By Ken Hamwey Staff Sports Writer Six hundred victories in a coaching career is almost unheard of but Bob Goldberg reached that milestone on May 13 when his King Philip girls tennis team defeated Franklin, 3-2. Goldberg has coached the girls squad for 42 years, taking the reins in 1972 when Richard Nixon was president and gasoline was selling for 35 cents a gallon. During his four-plus decades with the Warriors, KP has won seven Hockomock League KP Tennis Coached Bob Goldberg championships, qualified for serves up history with 600 career the state tourney 36 times and wins. advanced to the South Sectional rolled to seven victories,’’ Goldon four occasions. berg said. “They won matches Goldberg, who also directed in three different venues and the Dean College women’s they were simply remarkable. team to six New England titles, Winning 61 matches in a row was humbled by achieving his was exciting. When we finally 600th career triumph. lost, we played without two of our best kids who were dealing “Longevity has something to with injuries.’’ do with 600 wins but it’s the kids who hit the balls and make Not entertaining any definite the big serves,’’ Goldberg said. thoughts about retiring from “They deserve all the credit his coaching post, Goldberg, because of their commitment, who still gives lessons and runs their drive to succeed and their camps, admits that his style of work ethic. What I do really is stressing “team-first’’ is why minimal. The success we’ve he’s enjoyed success in tennis. had at KP is a result of our “I am somewhat of a disciplayers paying the price for plinarian and I preach comsuccess.’’ mitment,’’ he said. “But, I also Goldberg, who taught hisstress equality. We win as a tory at the Middle School for team and lose as a team. And, 39 years at KP before retiring my 18th player is as important in 2006, rates his 600 victories as my No. 1 player.’’ as a thrill but he’s quick to acLaurie Puddester, who’s been knowledge two other achievethe KP boys tennis coach for ments. The 71-year-old coach is the last 14 years, said that proud of KP’s winning streak of working alongside Goldberg 61 matches that began in 2007 has been rewarding because and ended in 2010, and he’s “he’s so cooperative, gracious, extremely proud of his doubles understanding and helpful.’’ teams of Sarah Shipley and Alex Embree that finished as She added that “it would the second-best tandem in the be hard to find another coach state in 2010. who is more dedicated, who has more passion for the sport “I rarely use the word ‘aweand who genuinely cares more some’ but that’s what I told about his players.’’ Sarah and Alex when they
Goldberg’s philosophy of coaching has been another factor in KP’s ability to average a 14-6 record during his 42 years on the job. “Winning, having fun and reaching one’s potential are all part of my view on coaching,’’ Goldberg emphasized. “I think of myself as a teacher of the game first. And, I stress commitment and etiquette.’’
Goldberg, who played at Deering High in Portland, Me., and also in college at the University of Maine, was a professional tennis umpire for 10 years. An all-league player in high school, Goldberg was inducted into Dean College’s Hall of Fame in 1995 after nine years as the Bulldogs coach. Living in Medway with his wife Susan, the couple has four children and two grandchildren. Revered as a coach with 600 career victories, Goldberg insists that his fondest memory of his days as KP’s coach involves the players and their parents. “It’s the quality of the studentathletes and their parents that give me my greatest memories,’’ Goldberg said. “I’ve been blessed with family members providing tremendous support.’’ Goldberg reveals how sensitive he is to student-athletes when he has to pare his team down to the maximum players he can keep on his roster. He usually works with 18 girls. “The one negative aspect of coaching is when I have to cut players,’’ he said. “I usually keep 18 and we can have 25-40 girls try out. I hate it when I have to tell a girl who wants to play that she can’t. It’s the most difficult part of the job.’’ But, there are also positives — like 61 consecutive wins, a doubles team that was ranked No. 2 in the state and 600 career triumphs. Bob Goldberg has been a terrific ambassador for interscholastic and intercollegiate tennis. His work at KP has been glorious. But, he’ll be the first to call it “enriching and rewarding.’’
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Congratulations to the Saint Catherine of Siena Class of 2014 A very special class to remember
ous High School Placement Test. Nine students will attend XBHS in September. Also of special note, was the fact that all graduates planning to attend public high schools in September were placed in Honors level courses.
Saint Catherine of Siena School’s 8th grade students, the Class of 2014, concluded their Graduation Mass and Commencement Ceremony on a beautiful Friday evening, June 6th, in St. Catherine of Siena Church. The Graduation Mass was concelebrated by Monsignor Paul Garrity, Monsignor Paul Ryan, and Father Jean
Pierre Aubin. Serving as Class Valedictorian and Class Salutatorian respectively were Fiona Powers-Ozyurt of Dedham and Kevin Costello of Norwood who earned the highest grade point averages in the class over a three year period. Our current graduates received close to $500,000 in
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The Graduates of the 8th Grade Class of 2014 George Aharonian Walpole
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Dominic Thomas Carciero Dedham
Daniel Joseph Goggin E. Walpole
Emily Lynn Rooney Norwood
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Lauren Maureen Goggin E. Walpole
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Daniel Michael Gunning Norwood
Nectaria Savvidis W. Roxbury
Andrew John Cobuccio Norwood
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Kevin Stephen Costello Norwood
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Kenneth Allen Cox III Norwood
Kevin Mitchell Matthews Wrentham
Amelia Toomey E. Bridgewater
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Calendar of Events July 3 Fourth of July Bike Parade Fiske Public Library to hold its annual bike decorating party to celebrate the 4th of July. Bikes, scooters, baby buggies, doll carriages and wagons are welcome and Fiske Public Library will supply the red, white and blue decorations. Bring along a toy horn or musical instrument and enjoy a few minutes of being loud in the library. Bring your camera to take pictures of our parade. No registration required. Starts at 2 p.m. 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. Four Roses bourbon tasting, Norfolk Wine and Spirits, 206 Dedham St., Norfolk, 6 to 8 p.m. July 7 Sparky’s Puppets: The Time Machine - With help from the audience, a scientist builds a time machine. In his search for some strange and wonderful stories, he sets a dial for the past...and then the future! What will he discover? Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, MA. Starts at 3 p.m. July 10 Norfolk Recreation Summer Concert Series - Reminisants – Oldies Fun, Norfolk Town Hill, 6:30 p.m. July 11 Plantation Rums tasting, Norfolk Wine and Spirits, 206 Dedham St., Norfolk, 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 13 Wrentham Concert on the Common - Siobhan Magnus – American Idol finalist, Wrentham Common,6:30 p.m. July 17 Visit to the Fire Station - Fire Truck enthusiasts meet at the
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The play lasts 50 minutes and is performed by two actors in full period costume, each playing several roles with emphasis on audience participation. If time allows a question and answer session is included. Tickets available at the circulation desk. Program is free but canned-good donations gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. “This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wrentham cultural council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency” and The Friends of the Fiske Library. 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. 4 p.m. Norfolk Recreation Summer Concert Series - Jumpin’ Jaba - Mix of Rock & Roll, Blues, & Americana Rock, Norfolk Town Hill, 6:30 p.m.
July 23 through July 26 The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents the 2014 Whatever Theater Festival, running from Wednesday, July 23 to Saturday, July 26 at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) and Franklin Town Common. The 7th annual festival features Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and a presentation of One Acts, an eclectic series of one-act plays. All performances are free of charge, with donations to FPAC gratefully accepted. See write up on page??? For more details. July 25 Bourbon, Scotch, Rye Tasting, Norfolk Wine and Spirits, 206 Dedham St., Norfolk, 6 to 8 p.m. July 27 Wrentham Concert on the Common - Leeds – Classic
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her own car registered a temperature of 129.5 degrees after sitting outside on a 74 degree day. In a separate post Cohen wrote, “Even at 72 degrees it is TOO hot to leave your dog in your car unattended…Dogs end up in distress at approximately 2 degrees above normal body temperature and brain damage and/or death starts at 5 degrees above normal. Keep them safe and keep them home.” In addition to dealing with hot cars, Cohen described a recent 48 hour period where she responded to 17 separate incidents dealing with a suspected rabid cat, lost dogs, raccoons, a duck in distress, a pigeon problem, fox and turtle calls, help with guinea pigs, and a recuse of a great horned owl.
The great horned owl was a somewhat unusual incident. In an average year, Cohen responds to about five big bird calls. “Most of my large bird calls come from the prison as they tend to either get caught in razor wire or they nest inside the prison yard and become a nuisance,” she says. The great horned owl call was on Cleveland St. The owl was hopping around quickly but wasn’t able to fly. With the use of a weighted net, a running Cohen was able to capture the grounded bird. “Once he was in the net I covered him with a towel to visually destress him,” she says. “The throw net is a great tool but can cause stress to the animal if they are in them for an extended period of time.” Once the bird was under control, Cohen took him to Acorn Animal Hospital in Franklin
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to sedate him for the long trip to Tufts Wildlife Hospital in Grafton. The great horned own was lucky to be found by the ACO. The juvenile owl had fractured tail features and was very emaciated. It remains to be seen if the owl can be rehabilitated. If he can, he’ll stay at Tufts. “If he makes it through rehab, I’ll go pick him back up and release him in his neighborhood,” Cohen says. Stories like the dog rescue at the mall and the adventures of Cohen are regularly posted on the Wrentham Police Department Facebook page and on Norfolk Massachusetts Animal Control and Shelter facebook page.
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Protecting Your Financial Records From Disaster fication documents such as your Social Security card, driver’s license, marriage license, birth certificate, passport and any citizenship papers will help you quickly establish your identity and speed up the co-ordination of your efforts with insurance companies, construction contractors, bankers and other entities involved in rebuilding and recovery.
By Jeffrey Schweitzer Among other worthy causes, July is Bioterrorism/Disaster Education and Awareness Month. With all of the unexpected happenings in the world, it is important that we are prepared for an emergency disaster. Take this time to educate yourself and your whole family on what to do in any type of disaster. Get a plan ready and have needed supplies handy if you ever need them. Identification. If you suddenly find yourself standing in a pile of rubble that was once your home and your worldly possessions, establishing your identity will be of paramount importance. Access to personal identi-
Create a Backup Set of Records Electronically. Individuals and businesses should keep a set of backup records in a safe place. The backup should be stored away from the original set. Keeping a backup set of records - including, for example, bank statements, tax returns, insurance policies, etc. - is easier now that many financial institutions provide statements and documents electronically, and much financial information is available on the Internet. Even if the original records are provided only on paper, they can be scanned, which converts them to a digital format. Once documents are in electronic form, taxpayers can download them to a backup storage device, like an external hard drive, or burn them onto a CD or DVD.
You should also consider online backup, which is the only way to ensure data is fully protected. With online backup, files are stored in another region of the country - so if a hurricane or other natural disaster occurs in your area, documents remain safe. Document Valuables. Another step you can take to prepare for disaster is to photograph or videotape the contents of your home, especially items of higher value. A photographic record can help prove the market value of items for insurance and casualty loss claims. Photos should be stored with a friend or family member who lives outside the area, or in the above mentioned online backup solution. Such proof can include photographs or videos of personal possessions; remember, digital cameras and camcorders make it possible to quickly and easily create a complete home inventory record. Update Emergency Plans. Emergency plans should be reviewed annually. Personal and business situations change over time, as do preparedness needs. When employers hire new employees or when a company or organization changes functions,
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Seventh graders at King Philip Middle School recently raised $13,604.60 for the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by participating in the Math-A-Thon. Every seventh grader completed the 250 problems in the Math-A-Thon booklet, and 238 of the students also collected sponsors. The money raised will help St. Jude in its ongoing fight against childhood catastrophic diseases. Much of the work done by St. Jude supports children with cancer and their families. Ryan DeFlaminis was the school’s top fundraiser; he raised $520. Alex Hixson collected $481 and Lauren Anderson brought back $400. Aanthony Cappuccino raised $300. Simone Bargerwas able to raise $277. Since 2007, KPMS has raised over $102,000 for St. Jude’s through the Math-A-Thon.
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What Can Vacations Teach You About Investing? ed moves that you may want to transfer to the investment and financial arenas:
By Mike Kerrigan Summer is almost here — which means it’s officially vacation season. You may be looking forward to “getting away from it all,” but, as you know, vacations actually require a fair amount of planning. And it might surprise you to learn that some of the efforts required for successful vacations can impart some valuable lessons in other areas of your life — such as investing. Here are some vacation-relat-
• Secure your home. If you’re going on vacation for a week or so, you may need to take some steps to safeguard your home: stopping your mail and newspaper, putting on a timer to turn on lights, alerting your neighbors that you’ll be out of town, and so on. But while it’s important to secure your home today, you will also want to help ensure it will be there for your family in the future, should anything happen to you. That’s why you’ll want to maintain adequate life and disability insurance. • Know your route. If you are driving to your vacation destination, you will want to plan your route beforehand, so that you can avoid
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you could lose ground to inflation and potentially fall short of your objectives — so, over time, you may need to “refuel” by reviewing your portfolio and rebalancing if necessary. • Protect yourself from getting burned. If your vacation plans include a stay at the beach, you’ll need to protect yourself and your family from the hot sun — so make sure you’re all using sunscreen. When you invest, you can also get “burned” if you are not careful — especially if you are inclined to chase after “hot” investments. By the time you hear about these so-called sizzlers, they may already be cooling off, and, even more importantly, they just might not be appropriate for your goals and risk tolerance. Instead of becoming a “heatseeking” investor, focus your efforts on building a diversified array of quality investments appropriate for your needs. If you only own
July 1, 2014 one type of financial asset, and a downturn hits that asset class, your portfolio could take a big hit. But by diversifying your holdings, you can help reduce the effects of volatility. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss. As we’ve seen, some of the same principles that apply to creating a vacation may also be applicable to your investing habits. So, put these principles to work to enjoy a pleasant vacation — and a potentially rewarding investment experience. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones is headquartered in St. Louis. The Edward Jones website is located atwww. edwardjones.com, and its recruiting website is www.careers. edwardjones.com. Member SIPC.
Scouts Earn Light of Christ Award Fr. Bill Schmidt, pastor of St. Mary’s parish in Wrentham, awarded boys from Wrentham Cub Scout Pack 131 the Light of Christ award at a special mass on May 18th. The award is given to Catholic scouts that meet individualized requirements with the goal of strengthening their faith. According to the Boy Scouts of America web site, the purpose of the award is “to help the Cub Scout develop a personal relationship with Jesus.”
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