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The Boimilla Family of Dean Road
rence Herald of October 19, 1961 reports that the Boimilla family had arrived in that city after a “care-free” trip.
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By John Kelley Editor On July 11th, Ashland had three very special visitors from California. John, Marie and Helen Boimilla made the trip east to kindle their childhood memories, because they were born here, and consider Ashland their hometown. When they were 10, 8, and 6, respectively, their lives were altered in a significant way because their father Frank, a
machinist, lost his job at the age of 46, when the firm he was working for went out of business after 27 years. It was 1961, and the job market had an unemployment rate of 6.7%. At his age, and with seven children, Frank and his wife Helen knew they had to go where the work was, and without delay. Helen had a sister living in California, and the prospects for work there were very good. The Tor-
Before the family departed from their small home at 14 Dean Road in Ashland, Frank bought a used school bus, and outfitted it with sleeping accommodations, toilet facilities and a small kitchen. On Saturday, September 16, 1961 the family was packed and ready to depart Ashland. At 10:00 a.m. neighbors gathered and gave gifts of food, and according to the diary of Mrs. Boimilla, one neighbor named Myrna West gave her a bottle of My Sin perfume. The family station wagon followed behind the bus with Mrs. Boimilla at the wheel while her son Frank, Jr. or daughter Janice rode with her for company. The caravan had to stop twice in western Massachusetts on day one, changing three flat tires!! Instead of
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By Cynthia Whitty A subcommittee of the Ashland Redevelopment Authority (ARA), the Downtown Collaborative, with representatives from the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Open Space, Historic Commission, Design Review, Planning Board, and the downtown business community, is driving improvements to downtown.
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The collaborative has been meeting for over a year. In the fall of 2013, they held a public meeting to identify several short-term projects. Enzo Scalora, chair of the ARA and collaborative facilitator The new design for downtown signs will until recently, said enhance resident and visitor experience that after the public going to and from businesses or town hall, meeting, the collabmeeting with friends for a snack or meal, or orative considered all attending events. (Photo/submitted) the proposed project ideas from the public meetings, Wayfinding Signs narrowed them down to four, continued on page 4 and then to one. They selected
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reaching the state park at Lee, Massachusetts, they ended up with the bus inside a gas station for the first night of their journey. Not a great beginning for the trip, and the night air was cold according to the diary that Mrs. Boimilla kept for most of the journey.
Excerpts from Helen Boimilla’s Diary Sunday, 9/17/61 “…the children had breakfast. Frank and I only had coffee, as we wanted to go to Holy Communion. We made 10:00 Mass, and we all looked nice, DON’T ASK ME HOW!!! We came back and had a lunch of beans and Spam, it tasted delicious.”
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“After we got the tire changed, we started on our trip again from Pittsfield at about 10:00 a.m. We decided to take the scenic route which was beautiful, but costly. There were too many hills, and driving up and down them wrecked the bus. We got as far as Lafayette, NY and the bus broke down on the road. We were right near an apple stand and bought a bag of apples for $.75. We pulled the bus back to a farm house and the owners were very gracious. The husband is a mechanic, and he is trying to help us. Well, we bunked down in the driveway for the night, while the men worked on the bus until 11:00 p.m. CALIFORNIA HERE I COME…SOMETIME. Tuesday, 9/19/61 The first thing this morning the men went into Syracuse and bought parts for the bus, it cost $107.50 (cracked head, pistons, etc.) The bus didn’t get fixed… in fact, we stayed at the farmhouse another night. The lady has five children and so we all played ball.
(On this day, the diary reports that the family was looking for a state park, but got lost, and couldn’t find a trailer park. They ended up in the back of a garage where fruit gets loaded early in the morning, starting at 4:30 a.m. Mrs. Boimilla wrote, “WHAT A MESS.”) Thursday, 9/21/61 It is 8:00 a.m. and we are starting for heavens knows where…Going through money like mad. Spent mostly on bus gas, it’s cheap though, only $.17 a gallon.
Thursday we hit a beautiful state park in Andover, Ohio. We all went swimming. Saturday, 9/23/61 The flies are wicked everywhere you stop. We got an oil leak…MORE MONEY, very discouraging, must get to a store yet. We got as far as a truck-trailer rest stop and stayed all night. It was a noisy place, the trailer trucks keep their motors running all night.
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…we landed in Indiana at a state park…I feel terrible, we didn’t get to Mass this morning. No Catholic church for 40 miles…We had a delicious supper of hamburger mixed with a can of tomato rice soup. It made a nice tasty meal.
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Rain came in and my book got wet, such is life…78 miles from Oklahoma and we are stopping to get the brakes fixed…going on to Texas tomorrow…children are playing in a field. Thursday, 9/28/61 Drove 270 miles to the border of New Mexico. We went grocery shopping and went to bed at 7:45. Friday, 9/29/61 I just lost $.60 trying to get ice. We just throw our money away!!! We went through different stores where they sell Indian goods. We asked if we could stay by the side of this store for the night. We gave the Indian a dollar even though he didn’t want anything. He left the bathroom door opened—IT WAS A BLESSING!! Saturday, 9/30/61 …passed Gallup and on to Holebrook, 24 miles away and we got 2 flats! We had to buy a used tire and a tube. We had
to get towed back and it cost us $61.16, that included $5.16 worth of gas, very reasonable. We are now at a roadside park, thank God there are trees. We are going to Mass in Holebrook… Sunday, 10/1/61 We got up at 5:00 a.m. and went back to the gas station and got them all dressed. We went to 7:00 a.m. Mass, in a nice little church. We saw four sisters there and plenty of Indians. I lit a candle afterwards. We talked to some priests before leaving. We are now at a roadside to eat. Nice place, plenty of trees and FLIES… This is where the diary ends. Her children are not sure if some of it was lost, or Mrs. Boimilla did not continue with the task. As noted earlier, the family reached their destination on October 19. 1961. The diary was typed up by Marie E. (Boimilla) Johnson, and she noted that there was an ad placed in the South Bay Daily Breeze sometime after arrival. It read: 53-passenger school bus, excellent condition, ideal for camper. Call 375-3712. Over the years, LouAnn Hopkins (of Acton) kept in touch with her first grade classmate Helen Boimilla. LouAnn and her husband gave the trio a tour of Ashland, to include a stop at the Ashland Historical Society where Cliff Wilson brought everyone up to date on what has happened since 1961. The Boimilla’s thought the town looked beautiful and John wrote that they live in California, but Ashland will always be their home. In turn, Ashland will always treasure their story.
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Rodman Road Art By John Kelley Editor Where is Rodman Road anyway? It is located off Pond Street/route 126, a few hundred yards before you get to the Framingham line; it is the first
‘street’ past the Market Basket plaza. There are nine homes on the ‘street’, and it is a closeknit neighborhood; they keep in touch with email, or the old fashioned way, by walking to a neighbors’ house.
One resident, whose family has lived on Rodman Road for over 60 years, pointed out that the ‘street’ has a deteriorating surface and needs some attention, as grass is growing up through cracks in the pavement. She doesn’t ever recall any ‘street’ maintenance having been performed. The message is clear because it is drawn on the pavement. Some cows are painted on the surface, and seem to be eating the grass. A crocodile is painted using the cracks in the ‘street’ for a textured skin. The artists among us will surely hope that the road improvement will not disturb the critters that inhabit Rodman Road. (Photos/John Kelley)
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chair and collaborative facilitator, said. Omloop is a planning and design firm, specializing in creative wayfinding, branding, identity, and exhibit systems, according to its website. The company is in located in Framingham. “The new design for signage will define downtown Ashland as an historical, cultural and economic center. It will create better and more visible branding for the town with a nod to our history of innovation, beautiful open space, and New England small town charm. Important amenities, such as our historic town hall and public library and our public parking areas, will be featured,” Green said. “It will be exciting to see our downtown with new, welldesigned wayfinding signs. Downtown Ashland will have a distinctive modern, yet classic look that we can all feel proud of. Downtown will have less visual clutter and a much more attractive way of displaying essential information,” Green explained.
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August 1, 2014 Scalora said that the collaborative will go before the Board of Selectmen at their first meeting in August to ask for their goahead on the Omloop designs. “The signage package proposes removal of the temporary sandwich-type signs in downtown and replacing them with a more permanent solution along Main Street,” Scalora said. The signs are designed to include large slide-in spaces for temporary advertising of town events that residents and visitors want to know about. The signs will be very durable, and meant to last for years. “The ARA’s goal is for the signage to be installed in multiple phases to align with available funding,” Scalora explained. “For a nominal investment, the downtown will get a makeover that will positively impact businesses, create safer travel, and demonstrate that the town is moving forward,” Green said. The ARA will be looking for resident support for the project at the November 2014 town meeting. For information and updates, visit www.ashlandredevelopment.com/projects/downtown.
Senate Passes Bill to Assist Individuals with Autism (BOSTON, July 8, 2014) – The Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill to expand treatment and support for individuals with autism or a developmental disability across the Commonwealth, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) announced.
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commission on autism within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services to make recommendations about how to improve the services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and to monitor the implementation of policies impacting individuals with autism spectrum disorders. It requires MassHealth to cover medically necessary treatments for individuals who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, including services for applied behavior analysis. The bill expands the types of services that are available
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through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to an individual with a developmental disability, as well as requires DDS and the Department of Mental Health to collaborate to ensure that the needs of individuals with both a developmental disability and a mental illness are met. Additionally, the bill requires programs that provide residential or day care services and treatment for persons with a developmental disability to obtain a license from DDS. It also requires DDS to provide transportation for education, day care or treatment as part of the department’s community developmental disability services. To help support a successful learning environment, the bill requires administrators and teachers to have training in strategies for effective inclusive schooling for children with autism. Additionally, the bill creates an endorsement in autism through the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education for licensed special education teachers who complete the necessary coursework and field experiences in order to address the specific educational needs of students with autism. It also authorizes the Board to issue an autism endorsement to current special education teachers who work with students with autism and effectively demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competencies to fulfill this authorization.
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Community Preservation Committee Seeks Residents’ Ideas for Projects By Beth Rosenblum, CPC Chair At each town meeting, the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) brings financing proposals to the people of Ashland for approval. However, before a project reaches town meeting, the CPC must evaluate and review it to decide if it meets the funding and merit criteria before it can move forward. The CPC will holding meetings on Wednesday, August 6 and Tuesday, September 2 at 6:30 pm at the lower level of Town Hall, 101 Main St. If you wish to tell us how you would like Ashland’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) monies to be spent, have an idea for a project, or want to hear about pending proposals, please attend one of these upcoming meetings. We very much want to hear from you.
The CPA is a legislative tool that helps communities preserve and protect open space and historic resources, create and support community-housing initiatives, and develop outdoor recreational opportunities. The CPA statute allowed Ashland to create a local Community Preservation Fund in order to finance projects within these areas through a surcharge of the tax levy against real property. Fund monies are also raised through fees collected at the Registry of Deeds and through a transfer of state surplus funds, and are distributed each year amongst CPA communities by the state. Since property taxes traditionally fund the day-to-day operating needs of public health and safety, schools, roads, maintenance, and the like, there was no steady funding source for preserving and improving a
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community’s character, history, and quality of life before the CPA was enacted. Since its adoption in 2002, Ashland’s CPA fund has collected over $12.5 million. The funds have allowed the community to finance a number of projects that include development of the high school athletic fields complex; purchase of Warren Woods; improvements to playing fields at the Middle, Mindess and Warren schools and at Stone Park; replacement of the historic clocks on top of
the Warren Telechron Building; renovation of town hall and the public library; creation of the community gardens at Stone Park; construction of a new parking area for the Town Forest; preservation of historic town documents; funding for the Affordable Housing Trust; creation of a historic home plaque program, and so much more! For more information, visit www.ashlandmass.com or email cpc@ashlandmass.com.
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Each Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm, shop 25-plus tents of local farmers, bakers, specialty food makers and artisans. Join a fun, family destination in downtown Ashland through October 11, rain or shine. Use additional parking at the town hall lot. SNAP customers can take advantage of up to $20 per person SNAP match. For more information on vendors and to subscribe to the weekly eblasts of specials, visit www.ashlandfarmersmarket.org.
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Dog Days of Summer Come to the Ashland Farmers’ Market on leash, and well behaved to participate. Judges will award ribbons in two categories: small dogs 40 pounds or less, and large dogs over 40 pounds. For non-canine-loving customers, come early and shop before 10:00 am.
By Cynthia Whitty There’s something for everyone – and your dog – at the Ashland Farmers Market, located on the “green” diagonally across the street from the library. Every Saturday, the market holds special activities for kids at the Kid’s Corner, 9:30 to 10:30 am, and features live music on the Old North Music Stage, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. August 2: It’s Dog Day! Bring your four-legged friend to the market and check out the special services, events and treats just for them. Registration starts at 10:00 am at the shed for the 10:45 am Dog Parade and Dog Tricks Competition. All dogs must be crowd friendly,
Wanda Bridges of Canine Magic Grooming in Ashland will provide bandanas and feathers to perk up parading dogs. Photographer Patrick Rogers will be everywhere capturing the best moments between dogs and their owners. Certified canine massage therapist Susan Alden will be offering massages for dogs only. Best Friends Pet Care of Ashland will bring their fun prize wheel. All nail trim proceeds from Best Friends will go to BayPath Humane Society, which will be at the Community Table. AFM Premier Sponsor Ashland Animal Hospital’s Josh Robschaw, veterinarian technician, will talk about how to han-
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dle your pet in an emergency, such as a flood or fire. Healthy special treats will be sold by Liz Wilsker of Playful Pups Dog Treats, Britanny Cibotti of Gizzy Goodies, and Casey VanderValk, who will have blueberry dog treats. At the Kids Corner, kids can make a doggie craft. Hear Jesse Hanson and Friends perform At the Old North Music Stage. August 9: Members of the Pawl family of Ashland will show how their pet Nigerian dwarf goats, 1 ½ year old twins Peanut and Butter, enjoy a comfortable life in the suburbs. Did you know goats love to eat poison ivy? You’ll find the twins at the Kids Corner.
Ashland High graduate Taylor Carson is featured at the Old North Music Stage. The Open Space Committee will be at the Community Table. Ashland potter and instructor Deb Griffin will demonstrate how she makes functional, lovingly hand-crafted pottery. pants will create an art project with Ashland art teacher Suzie Meeker. At the Community Table, the Ashland Garden Club will offer their favorite recipes in a bound cookbook. Center Music House will showcase at the Old North Music Stage. Bring your dull knives, garden tools and scissors for sharpening with Patti of On the Edge Knife Sharpening, who comes to Ashland only once a month on the third Saturday of the month. Tobi Hoffman will guide Kids Corner participants to create their own collages. West End
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Ashland Cultural Council Fosters Arts, Innovation By Cynthia Whitty The Ashland Cultural Council’s (ACC) first grantee reception held at the Ashland Library in late June was a delightful ‘show and tell.’ One 2014 grant recipient, Barbara Kessler, performed a song she wrote while others described their projects.
Professional musician Barbara Kessler performed this winter at The Red Dress in downtown Ashland. (Photo/Cynthia Whitty)
Before hearing from seven of the 11 recipients, ACC chair Bonnie Mitchell welcomed the artists and nonprofit group members and supporters— town officials, legislators and residents. She gave a brief overview of the Mass Cultural Council’s Local Cultural Council program, which supports community-based projects in the arts, humanities and sciences. Activities funded this year by ACC were wide-ranging, and included Ashland Garden Club learning programs for residents, a ‘Students as Makers’ program for high school students, musicians and performers for the Ashland Farmers Market, and an American magician reenactor from the 1800s for the Ashland Historical Society. Art teacher Leah Marshquist described her ‘Students as Makers’ program. “The program will bring the ‘Maker Movement’ to Ashland High School. Combining design, craft and technology, this program enables students to create their own designs with a 3D printer and CNC router, a computer controlled cutting machine used to cut hard materials, such as wood and metal,” Marshquist said. “Instead of being passive consumers of technology, media and goods,
students will be using technology to create original designs. The Ashland Cultural Council supplied the materials for the program while the Ashland Education Foundation, Inc. provided the equipment.” The ‘Maker Movement,’ according to technopedia (www. techopedia.com), is the name given to the increasing number of people employing do-ityourself (DIY) and do-it-withothers ( DIWO) techniques and processes to develop unique technology products. Singer/songwriter Barbara Kessler performed “It is What It Is.” She held her ACC-funded performance this past winter at The Red Dress, where, she said, “The room was overflowing, with a great line up of open mic’ers once I finished my set up.” “It’s [ACC] a sign that there is a true valuing of the arts in Massachusetts for which I am very appreciative,” Kessler said. “I feel lucky to be a recipient of grants as well as a citizen in an
Sparks described the magician re-enactor, Bob Olson, who will appear at the Society in November 2014. Olson will re-enact America’s earliest traveling magician, Richard Potter, from the 19th century. Olson, who has worked at Old Sturbridge Village, has spent 30 years studying and recreating Potter’s magic. Mitchell said the Council may undertake some fundraising events and solicit contributions “to realize our many creative ideas.” She cited the Council’s many collaborations in town, such as helping to promote a photography exhibit at the Warren Conference Center as part of Rediscover Ashland and an Indian music and dance program at the Ashland Farmers’ Market. Through more activities and a new logo designed by ACC member Dana Cox, the Council aims to increase its visibility and recognition of its contributions to enriching Ashland. ACC is looking for new members to help plan and administer its activities. For more information on the Ashland Cultural Council, visit www. ashlandculturalcouncil.org or send an email using the contact form.
Ashland Cultural Council members (l to r): KG Narayana, Karen McGee, Bonnie Mitchell, Yurima Guilarte Murphy, and Dana Cox. Missing are: Rajashree Ghosh and Connie Mannal. (Photo/Cynthia Whitty)
ACC 2014 Grant Recipients and their Programs: Alexa Fuller, Mindess International Club Ashland Historical Society, Magician Richard Potter Re-enactor Ashland K-12 PTO, Bucket Filling Initiative Barbara Kessler, Winter Concert David Bates, Celebrating New England Performance Janet Applefield, Combating Hate and Prejudice John Crowley, Summer Concert Katherine Hanson, Live Music at the Ashland Farmers Market Leah Marshquist, Students as Makers Lois Bennett, Ashland Garden Club Programs Metrowest Symphony Orchestra, a concert in Metrowest
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arts-appreciating culture here in Massachusetts. I also so appreciate the folks who volunteer their time to make the arts a priority.” Musicians and other performers at the ever-expanding Ashland Farmers Market are supported in part this year by ACC. “The funding has allowed us to keep up the quality of players,” said Tom Hanson, one of the volunteer music organizers. On behalf of the Ashland Historical Society, volunteer Joe
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The Reality of Home Improvements By Doug Masters I often encounter clients who, not by their own fault, believe in the “reality” of HGTV and the home improvement shows that are all the rage right now. On television, it’s a world of four-day kitchen remodels, two thousand dollar bathroom remodels, and complex additions that appear to take only a few weeks to finish, instead of several months in reality. On the
other hand, television can also show a plethora of nightmare scenarios, including homeowners getting hit with massive unforeseen costs and dealing with constant battles with the contractor. Of course, there is a bit of truth to the shows, but they wouldn’t be very entertaining or sexy if they portrayed the way remodeling and construction really happen. In reality, our in-
dustry has a slogan of sorts that says when faced with a choice of “good, fast, and cheap,” you can only pick two. For example, if you want something done well (good) and completed quickly (fast), then it will probably not be cheap. If you want something cheap and fast, it will probably not be the best quality. With that, we’ll have a look at these 3 components and what you actually need to consider when undergoing a remodel in real life—mainly the delicate balance of time, quality, and budget.
Time: Everyone (myself included) would love to be able to build a home or remodel a kitchen in just a few short days; but that’s not reality. If you are willing to spend a premium for your project, you may be able to reduce construction time by a few weeks. Stacking the schedule with overtime labor, paying subcontractors extra to make your project a priority over somebody already in their schedule, and paying extra to the different trades so that they are willing work together in often crowded confines (thus slowing them down), are some ways to do this. In the end, it is almost always a bad idea to put unrealistic expectations on a contractor to finish a job in earlier than normal time. It leads to undue stress for all parties,
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Quality: Everyone knows that you get what you pay for. The bigger the budget, the better the quality. Broken down, quality equals two parts; materials and labor. Better materials and plenty of time to put them together equals best possible quality! Skimping on either the materials or the labor almost always shows up in the finished product, and always shows up over the course of time.
Budget: A generous budget can help pay for less time to completion, more bells and whistles, better quality products, and more qualified labor. There is nothing wrong with a conservative budget, however, understand that if your project is primarily budget driven, you’ll have to sacrifice a bit of quality and time. In the
end, you typically get what you pay for. Doug Masters is the owner of Masters Touch, a local design and build firm. Send comments, questions, or suggestions for future articles to Doug@masterstouchweb.com P. 508-359-5900 x 201 F. 508-359-4042 Building | Remodeling | Design | Exterior Home Care Design Showroom by Appointment 24 Water St | Holliston
The Documentary Film & Discussion Life-Changing “Food and Health” Series The Documentary Film & Discussion Series meets at the Ashland Library, Community Room every 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00-9:00 pm, for an in-depth look at important topics of our day. The moderated discussions are often lively and thought provoking. All points of view are welcome. Admission is free. The series is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library. For more information, call the Library at 508-881-0134, or visit www.friendsoftheapl.com. The summer films are co-sponsored by the Ashland Farmers Market. Attendees are invited to bring recipes and tips to share at this supportive, inspirational, life-changing series! Thursday, August 14 – At the McDougall Live-in Program. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn presents his experience reversing heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. It is unknown among the few indigenous people who follow traditional diet and lifestyle. Tuesday, August 26 – Fast Food Shopping School. How do you know which products to buy at your local grocery store? Jeff Novick is prepared to guide you through the treacherous grocery aisles and show you how to really read labels, and find the healthiest products available. Learn what to look for, and most importantly -- what to watch out for!
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The fun, congenial class will be limited to 12 participants. All supplies will be included. A variety of painting prompts will be used to get your imaginations flowing onto paper. The fee is $59 for new participants to Giulietta’s programs, and $54 for returning participants or senior citizens over 65. Light refreshments will be provided. Each session is limited to 10 participants.
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Ashland painter, writer, and karaoke singer Giulietta “Julie” Nardone will guide the class. “Many painting classes invite you to ‘copy’ something else—a photograph, a still life, a model. Copying can be really helpful on your artistic journey,” Nardone said. “Unfortunately, the copy method can also render artists hesitate to paint something original. This program will encourage artists to dive into their own imaginations and pull up what’s there.”
To save a seat, register online at http:// giuliettathemuse.com/life-shops/lifeshopswild-painting or send a check to Giulietta Nardone, PO Box 360, Ashland, MA 01721. Registration closes at noon on Sunday, August 17. For more information, e-mail giulietta@giuliettathemuse.com or call 508-380-8799.
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Pet Corner Mink Our pretty girl, Mink, is just about the best - what a lovebug! Mink has so much to give a family - she is super sweet, a very content and quiet girl and did we mention how adorable she is? Mink is about eight years old, and does have a thyroid condition that is very much under control with medication that is inexpensive. The great thing is she just loves her pill pockets so giving her the meds is a piece of cake. Mink gets along just great with other cats so, if you have a kitty at home looking for a friend, Mink would be perfect. Come meet this wonderful girl - she is a favorite at the shelter. MORE ABOUT MINK House trained • Spayed/Neutered • Shots Current
Greylock This hunky guy showed up at one of our volunteer’s home as a stray - he certainly found the right place to make himself at home. He is now at the shelter and ready to move on. Greylock is certainly Mr. Cool - a striking gray cat with soulful gold eyes, and is super, super friendly. Greylock is about two years old and is anxious to be out of his condo and find a home where he can enjoy the good life. We feel a home with lots of room to run around and older, gentle children would be best for Greylock.
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The Power of Our Words By Rabbi Margie Klein Ronkin
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In one of the Torah portions this month, Parashat Matot, the Torah prescribes rules for oaths and vows. The Torah teaches that oaths between people and God cannot be broken, and generally discourages people from making hard-to-keep vows in the first place. In Talmudic times, the sages realized that there needed to be some mechanism to absolve people from vows that became impossible to fulfill, and permitted annulment by a Beit Din (rabbinic court) of three rabbis. And, ever since the Middle Ages, Jews have chanted the Kol Nidre prayer on Yom Kippur night, asking that we be absolved from any vows we make during Yom Kippur or in the coming year that we cannot keep.
This week is the one-year anniversary of my marriage to Jeremy and, besides counting my blessings, the occasion has gotten me to think once again about the place of vows and commitments within Judaism. While there’s a great deal to the subject, one generalization is that our tradition has always accorded extraordinary power to the spoken word, especially when the name of God is invoked. One early illustration of this is in Genesis 27 when Jacob, with his mother Rebekah’s help, dresses up as his brother Esau, and tricks their father Isaac into giving Jacob the blessing Isaac intended for Esau. When Esau and Jacob realize what has happened, they weep together. Ever since I read the story as a little girl, I wondered: Why couldn’t Isaac just say he made a mistake, that his words were intended for Esau, and that he was taking back the blessing? Apparently, at least in biblical times, the words were deemed to have an almost magical authority of their own. Once uttered, the speaker lost the power
We have certainly come a long way from the days when using the name of God always involved an unbreakable commitment. Today, “I swear to God” is more likely to begin such sentences as: (a) “Mom, I didn’t eat the extra chocolatechip cookie,” (b) “No officer, I wasn’t speeding,” or (c) “The check is already in the mail!” Even if we don’t want to go back to the old days when words had a supernatural power
of their own, our tradition has something important to teach us about taking ourselves, and our promises seriously. I know that there are times – like my marriage vows – where I want my words to have the power to create a sacred, lifelong bond, knowing that in the Jewish tradition our words help create our reality. We want to be (or become) people with enough faith in ourselves and God to make very serious commitments. Yet, most of the time, though I want to set ambitious goals and intentions, I try not to make hard promises when I am not sure I can fulfill them. I invite you to do the same. Next time you feel inclined to promise or swear, if you aren’t sure you can deliver, perhaps instead share your hope as a goal or an intention. When we are careful with our words, we have more integrity. My blessing this month for us is this: When we make commitments, may we be both courageous and realistic, motivating ourselves to do our best, but also letting each other know when we are not sure if we can follow through. Finally, when we use our words for prayer, let us give
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State Rep Tom Sannicandro By John Kelley Editor On Thursday, June 12 State Representative Tom Sannicandro spent time talking to citizens at Bodacious Bagel restaurant in the Pond Street Plaza. Accompanying Tom was his legislative aide Rebecca Miller.
tion. The constituent noted the 18 states that do not have an estate tax. Tom thought he would be able to ascertain how much revenue the state gains from this tax, but thought that it is not a significant source of funds for the state. Rebecca will do research
on Waverly Street for most of his life. Before becoming a legislator ten years ago, Tom was a lawyer. In the State House, Tom is Chairman of the Joint Committee on Higher Education. He
has pushed legislation that offers young people with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to take post-high school classes in an environment tailored to their abilities and potential. He
The following is Tom’s personal profile, in his own words.
Letter from Rep Tom Sannicandro As your state representative my staff and I are here to represent and assist Ashland residents wherever possible. I grew up in Framingham and moved to Ashland 27 years ago with my wife Mary Ann Sannicandro where we raised our four children: Dave, Laura, Zach, and Jesse. The district I represent is the 7th Middlesex District which consists of south Framingham and all of the town of Ashland.
State Representative Tom Sannicandro and his legislative aide Rebecca Miller at Bodacious Bagel in Ashland on June 12th. (Photo/John Kelley)
Tom spoke at length with one constituent who felt the Mass estate tax was a burden for many citizens. As it now stands, the tax rate of 18% begins for assets of one million dollars or more. The tax rate increases step-wise as collective assets increase. New homes in the area are often in the half-million dollar range, so the tax can readily affect a large part of the popula-
recently attended a graduation for some of these beneficiaries with the Governor.
to determine what proposals are in the pipeline with regard to this tax. Tom understood the citizen’s plea that the tax should be applied on an amount higher than one million dollars in assets. Tom Sannicandro makes his home in Ashland, and is a native son of Framingham. His father operated a corner market
At the State House I serve as Chair of the Committee of Higher Education which I have held since 2011. Prior to being elected state representative in 2004, I served on the Ashland School Committee for 5 years and served as chair of the committee in 2004. As a father of an autistic son,” that should be changed to “As a father of a son with Down syndrome, I have worked to advocate for disability rights in our schools and in higher education. Many residents are unaware of how their state representative can help them, so in an attempt to encourage residents to reach out to me, below are some of the requests for assistance I receive and some of the services my office can provide for you and your family. If you are unsure if I can assist you, give my office a call at (617) 722-2013. Help with state assistance and state level cases regarding:
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Higher Education: As the Chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education I am here as a resource for our community when it comes to college. I am happy to connect you to financial aid
resources or speak to a group of students or parents about higher education from a legislative perspective.
Advocating for an issue: I am always interested in hearing your position on legislative issues. Contact my office and we can discuss ideas you have to improve our community or state. We can discuss ways to take your ideas from the brainstorm phase into a bill that I can file on your behalf that we can advocate for together.
Visiting you and your neighbors: I’m available to meet you and your neighbors where you are – at your favorite coffee shop or your organization’s monthly meeting. I also hold regular public office hours in Ashland, which I post on www.tomworksforus.com or you can call my office. If there is a commemoration or celebration in which you would like an official citation from the House of Representatives in recognition of an event or person please reach out to my office and we can make one for you which I am also happy to present in person at your event.
Visit the State House: Come to the State House and I can bring your group into the House Chamber and discuss the details of the job of being a state representative in the People’s House. My office is also happy to set up a State House tour for your family or group. And of course, I’m here to represent and serve you, so if there is anything else you think I might be able to do, please call and ask. Sincerely, Tom
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Ashland Veteran Services By John Kelley Massachusetts is the only state in the Union that provides funding for Veteran Services at the town level. This includes a dedicated, full-time agent, a Veterans Services Officer (VSO), whose responsibility it is to provide information and assistance to veterans and their widows. The basis for this benefit is a law that goes back to the days of the Civil War, and is found in the Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 115. The regulatory provisions of benefits is detailed on the web at www.mass.gov/veterans
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Catherine Bruno of Leland Farm Road is one of the winners of the Sustainability Committee’s environmental survey which was co-sponsored by Transition Ashland, and funded by a Boston Athletic Association marathon grant from the Ashland Board of Selectmen. Catherine won an American Standard dual flush toilet and an informative plaque designed by Leah Marshquist that instructs guests on how to properly use a dual flush toilet. Catherine recently installed a new low flow toilet in her downstairs bathroom and was planning to upgrade her upstairs toilet. She is thrilled to be the winner! Catherine is an environmentalist at heart, and had a Mass Save audit performed on her condo. She hired an Ashland company to complete their recommendations. She is a retired Business Manager from the Respiratory Care Department at
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LIVING HEALTHY Ponying Up for Children with Hair Loss By Cece Doucette Laura Bartolini, owner of The Best Little Hair House in Ashland at 81 Main Street, custom fits wigs and other hair prosthetics as 25 percent of her salon business. Several years ago, at an annual medical hair loss convention in Florida, she joined up with Regina Villemure, the founder of Helping Children with Hair Loss.
be different; it may be a full cap wig, a top-of-the-head piece, extensions, or a ponytail in a ball cap. Each looks and feels like the child’s own hair and is designed to stay on during play, sports and sleepovers.” Bartolini said.
If a child is dealing with cancer, alopecia, burns, trichotillomania or other disorders that lead to full or partial hair loss, and the family cannot afford to pay the $1,800 average cost for a wig, Helping Children with Hair Loss will help at no charge.
Local residents can help too by donating their hair. Cece Doucette and her teen daughters, Zoe and Julia, have donated every couple of years since the girls were little. “We have sent our ponytails to Locks of Love and Pantene’s Beautiful Lengths in the past but given that Laura donates her time to do the wig customizations locally, we wanted to support her efforts with Helping Children with Hair Loss,” Doucette said.
“Regina finances the hair prosthetic through fundraising, and I donate the fitting and delivery services locally,” Bartolini explained. “Each child’s need will
While eight inches is the minimum, longer is preferred. Any hair in good condition is acceptable, including gray and treated. To prepare a donation, Bartolini
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Julia and Cece Doucette before donation. (Photo/ submitted) Zoe Doucette before donation. (Photo/submitted)
segments the donor’s clean hair into many small braids so each contains an even length. She confirms how many inches the client wishes to donate, measures accordingly and begins cutting. She finishes by styling the donor’s remaining locks. At Children with Hair Loss, as noted on their website, “Volunteers open the packages and separate the donation slips from the hair. The hair is separated into colors and lengths by another set of volunteers. Once there is enough to fill up a box, the
After: Julia, Cece and Zoe Doucette after donation. (Photo/submitted)
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“Getting a hair piece or a wig will change your life,” Bartolini said. Helping Children with Hair Loss agrees: “While some people are fortunate enough to have medical insurance to cover the costs to physically heal a sick or injured child, they do not cover the cost to emotionally heal them. For a child who has lost their hair, the experience can be traumatic.” Doucette recalled, “Once when we were mailing our ponytails the post office clerk commented on our package to Locks of Love. Another patron
overheard the comment and thanked us for donating our hair. She was a teacher, and one of her young students had lost her hair to cancer. The little girl was very depressed, but when she received a pink ball cap with a real ponytail attached to it, it lifted her spirits and brought back her self-esteem.” Doucette added, “When you donate your hair you never know who it goes to or what impact it may have, so hearing that story lifted our spirits too!” Bartolini plans to hold a cuta-thon at The Best Little Hair House in Ashland this fall. For details, or to learn more about hair prosthetics, call 508-8814359.
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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 bio-markers, 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
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Sports Ashland Boy’s Tennis
later that he knew that he had a special talent on the courts.
Tennis Phenom at AHS By Christopher Tremblay
“It’s been about eight years since I’ve seen a freshman play singles, and I’ve never seen one go undefeated playing the position.”
Luckily for Mike Roman, the Ashland boy’s tennis coach, he had an incoming freshman this past season whose father not only played tennis, but also taught the game. Roman was ecstatic about the incoming freshman, but never in his wildest dreams did he expect the athlete he got with Max Freeman. “He is the most dominant athlete that I have ever seen. He possesses tremendous natural power and is a very smart tennis player,” Roman proclaimed.
Playing in the top singles spot for the Clockers, Freeman went 17-0 during the regular season, won the North Sectionals, and made it all the way to the semifinals of the State Tournament in his inaugural varsity tennis season. Although it seemed as though the freshman was in control, he did admit that there were a few times that he had wasn’t sure of what was going to happen on the court.
“My very first match was probably one of the toughest all year. Medfield’s Joe Arthur was a worthy opponent, and I was pretty excited to be 1-0 after my first varsity match,” Freeman said. “I try to take things match by match; just go out there and do what I need to do.” Obviously, Freeman’s technique worked to perfection. At the tender age of six, the high school phenom picked up a racket for the first time and decided to give the sport a whirl, since his father was continually talking about the sport. However, it wasn’t until three years
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“I was about nine years old when I won my first tournament,” he said. “When you win your first tournament at the age of nine, there is obviously a great feeling of pride. It was there that I knew I could play the sport with the best of them.” Entering high school, the Ashland native was rather confident in his ability to make the varsity team, but wasn’t sure if he could pull off being number one. Max Freeman (Photo/submitted) He had the hope that he might possibly be That is three more years to not able to secure the number one only improve upon his individusingles spot, but was not fully al game, but to raise the play of sure of the talent already on the his teammates and the reputaClocker roster. tion of the program. Coming As the season moved along into next season Freeman is Freeman proved to his teamsure to have a giant bull’s-eye mates that Roman had made on his back, having gone undethe right decision. After being feated, while knocking off some knocked out of the State Tourtalented upperclassmen. nament, Freeman reflected back “Next year, my expectations upon his first opportunity in will obviously be higher, but tournament play. that’s good, as it will keep “In the North Sectionals, I was me motivated,” he said. “My matched up with Ray Boppana ultimate goal is to go further in the third round. I lost the first in the tournament, and possiset, but was able to come back bly win my first state title. Let and walk away with a win in a them come after me; I’ll have a very close match; at that point, year of experience and a huge I was very confident, but prior psychological advantage.” to the win I was nervous that it The Coach likes Freeman’s wasn’t going to happen playing cockiness, but firmly believes in my first sectional,” Freeman the soon-to-be-sophomore has said. “I did okay in my semithe skills to back it up 100-perfinal match, but I could have cent. played better, but that’s not to take anything away from my “No doubt about it, they’ll be opponent who played well.” gunning for him next year, but it’s not going to be an issue,” Coach Roman has been pleased with the freshman’s first Roman said. “He’s used to playing in pressure situations trip to the State Tournament. against ranked players. He’s “As I watched him play at the beaten a lot of top quality athtournament, I kept hearing his letes; I have no doubt that he’ll opponents say ‘I can’t believe be ready to go next spring.” he just did that,” the Coach He was undefeated during the said. “He is a dream player for season, captured a North Seca coach; he’s not only a talented tionals Championship, and made athlete, but he’s a fantastic kid. it to the semi-finals of the State He makes my life so much Tournament all as a freshman. easier having an undisputed number one, and the best part is Things are about to get even that I have him for another three better for Max Freeman, and the Ashland boy’s tennis program in years.” the coming years.
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Sports Meet Traci Sipniewski
New Coach for AHS Girls Soccer By Ken Hamwey Staff Sports Writer Experience is usually a plus, and that’s what Ashland High is hoping for with its new girls varsity soccer coach. Traci Sipniewski, who has inherited a team that was winless last year, has all the attributes and background to turn the Clockers’ program into a winning contingent. The 33-year-old mother of three boys played soccer in high school and college, then worked as a private coach. She’s also tutored players in youth leagues and at the YMCA level. Sipniewski was a midfielder as a player, and twice was selected as an all-star in high school and college. “At Germantown High School in Tennessee, I was a four-year starter,’’ said Sipniewski, who is only 4-foot10. “I played on the right side and relied on speed, passing and defense. I scored on occasion, but got my share of assists.’’ Recruited by the University of Memphis and several other colleges, Sipniewski opted to attend a small school--Earlham College--in Richmond, Ind. The Division 2 school’s enrollment was 1,600 students. “I got a scholarship to play at Earlham,’’
Sipniewski said. “I had a good high school career and also had played eight years of club soccer. I played center midfield in college, and twice was an honorable-mention on the Heartland Conference all-star team. What I relied on in college were endurance, quickness, field awareness and mental toughness.’’ Sipniewski graduated in 2002 with a degree in human development and social relations. But, during her time as an undergraduate, she gave private lessons in Memphis, and also coached at the YMCA level. When she and her husband Matt moved to Fayetteville, Ark., youth soccer became a venue where she offered instruction.’’ At Ashland, Sipniewski will be directing her first high school team. She’s excited about the opportunity and she’s ready for the challenge. “My first goal is to build confidence,’’ she said. “I’ve met the girls and I know we’ve got some experienced players, some girls who play other sports and girls who are in good shape. When we get to pre-season camp, I’ll be looking for players who are versatile, players with positive attitudes, and players who are fundamentally sound. It’s important to be
able to play a variety of positions and fill various roles.’’ Sipniewski isn’t about to set objectives that deal with numbers, like projecting victories. Nor is she even thinking about contending for the Tri-Valley League title or a post-season tournament berth. She’s a dayby-day kind of coach. “Down the road, after we get settled and learn more about our opposition, we’ll definitely want to set goals, like challenging for the league championship and getting into a tournament,’’ Sipniewski said. “But, right now, I’m in a one-game-at-atime frame of mind. When I played, I didn’t know much about my opponents. The best thing I can do for Ashland is to prepare the girls to play well every day. As time goes on, we’ll have to devise strategy where I match my best kids on defense against our opposition’s best offensive players.’’ A native of Memphis, Sipniewski, who earned her masters degree in social work at the University of Michigan and has worked extensively in counseling, will be very flexible in her coaching style. She says she prefers to be “organic’’ in her style. “It’s best to let the game be free-flowing,’’ she
emphasized. “I don’t want to stick with a 4-4-2 set all the time. The game is played best when it flows freely. I do want our players to be physically fit, aggressive and fundamentally sound.’’ Hired in March, Sipniewski and her family lived in Watertown for a year before moving to Ashland in January. As the Clockers’ new girls coach, she’s hoping to elevate soccer. “I’ve
received lots of support from the school administration, the community and many parents,’’ Sipniewski said. “I’m ready to face the challenge.’’ Traci Sipniewski is passionate and enthusiastic about her new role. If her enthusiasm becomes contagious, then the girls soccer team at Ashland will bounce back quickly.
On Saturday, July 19, 2014, Boy Scout Troop 23 held a Court of Honor to recognize the latest Scouts from Troop 23 to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout: Connor Donovan, Justin Maher, and Josh Rice. Selectman Steven Mitchell presented Town of Ashland coins on behalf of the Board of Selectman and Town Manager Anthony Schiavi. Pictured are Scouts who have advanced to the rank of Eagle this past school year from Troop 23: (l-r) Craig Barrett, Justin Maher, Scoutmaster David Barrett, Keith Zontini, Connor Donovan, Sumner Cushman, Josh Rice. (Photo/submitted)
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Ashland Community Theater By John Kelley Editor The Ashland Community Theater (ACT) is gearing up for their second production, according to co-founder Joe White. The company is hard at work preparing for two performances on the following evenings at the Ashland Middle School: November 7 & 8 at 7:30 p.m. The show will have a mix of comedy and drama featuring a Halloween/Twilight Zone theme for a series of stand-alone short scenes and vignettes. The title of the show is “Daymares on Oak Street.” The ACT will hold an open call for actors on Saturday, September 6th at Annemarie’s Dance Center from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. While everyone is welcome, Joe does say that he “needs a few good men.” Additionally, he is looking for support staff and logistics assistance. Further information can be obtained by emailing Joe at ashlandcommunitytheater@gmail.com
Lions Eyemobile Visits Ashland Day Participating in the Ashland Day activities at Stone Park on Saturday, September 15, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. will be the District 33K Lions Eyemobile. The Eyemobile is a modern self-powered vehicle with state of art medical equipment that provides free health screenings to anyone over the age of ten. It is not handicap accessible, but volunteers are available to assist those who need it. Over 30,000 children and adults have been screened for vision, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, hearing and blood pressure. The Eyemobile is used at local health fairs, school functions, parades, county fairs, community functions and other Lion sponsored activities. Emphasis is directed towards the elderly, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and children; most are high-risk groups for eye-related diseases such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. In many cases, the local Lions clubs fund the next level of treatment, or help find low cost treatment when screenings indicate possible health problems. Local Lions Clubs sponsor the screenings in their communities. Volunteers provide all the necessary medical and administrative staffing. Any costs such as utilities and publicity are borne by the sponsoring club. There is no cost to the public whatsoever. Operating expenses and maintenance costs of the Eyemobile are offset by donations from local Lions Clubs. For further information, please stop by the Eyemobile or their Food Trailer at Ashland Day.
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Ashland Business Association Meets August 5 Dianna Hopper, owner of Di’s Little Friends Playcare in Ashland for 19 years, will share her expertise interacting with young children at the Ashland Business Association’s Tuesday, August 5 meeting at the Ashland Library, 66 Front St. Early networking starts at 6:30 pm; the meeting starts at 7 pm. Meetings are open to ABA members and their guests. A mother of four “healthy, well-adjusted” children (three are teens) and a licensed professional, Hopper will help business owners who have customers with children better understand young children. “I
want people to feel confident and good with children,” Hopper said.
is Chris Bond, who will present, “How to Get Recommended by Trusted Advisors.”
She said she never says no but emphasizes the positive. In her Playcare program, she helps children develop thinking and social skills and mutual respect. Committed to continued education in the field of child growth and development, Hopper enjoys teaching children how to ask for what they want in life.
“My sole mission is to be seen as valuable by key business advisors who’ll in turn reward me by recommending my services,” Bond said. “The talk will help you build or enhance that type of network.” Chris said he receives about a referral a day from his network and the quality of those opportunities is improving all the time.
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