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A high school theatre production during the summertime? Why not? That was a question Brian Hickey, director of the Holliston High School Theatre 370 asked himself, when he decided to put the production together. He found he had no problem getting takers for the summer production of Godspell, the first major musical piece by 3-time Grammy and Academy Award win- Holliston High School Theatre370 has taken on a summer production this ner Stephen Schwartz, summer, tackling Godspell on July 31 and August 1. slated for July 31 and “All For The Best,” “All town thinking about what the August 1 at 7:30 pm in the Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O students are doing. I decided Holliston High School AudiMan” and “By My Side.” to go with (the number of torium. cast) the show calls for, which “For summer, since we Led by the international is 10.” That small number felt were only going to have 14 hit, “Day By Day” Godspell doable during the summer rehearsals, I needed a group features a parade of beloved months, says Hickey. of intensely focused people,” songs including “Prepare says Hickey, who thought Ye The Way Of The Lord,” Godspell the summertime production “Learn Your Lessons Well,” might be a way to keep “the continued on page 3

By J.D. O’Gara In conjunction with the grand opening of Cheryl Cohen Mosaics Art Center, at 360 Woodland Street, right across from the middle school, artist Cheryl Cohen is helping to help raise funds and bring awareness to an important cause. Medwaybased organization, Ben Speaks Louder than Words, aims to reduce teen suicide and other destructive behaviors with its Bigger than Bullying campaign. Cohen has conducted both a coaster-making fundraiser as well as an ongoing “I Choose Life” paper chain fundraiser to support the effort. The “I Choose Life” paper chain, says Judy Giovangelo, founder of Ben Speaks Louder than Words, “is a way to rise and bring awareness to the community as a whole. It’s a stand for life. Words have the power and vibration to link people together, to be a stand and

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stomp out teen suicide and other destructive behaviors—drunk driving, accidental overdoses, opiate abuse.” T.C. Scoops, a Medway business owned by a Holliston resident, is also hosting the “I Choose Life” chain. Giovangelo points to statistic that suicide is now the second leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds in this state, a statistic backed by the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention (masspreventssuicide.org). Statistics aside, Giovangelo speaks from personal experience. She was moved to found Ben Speaks following her son, Ben’s tragic suicide in 2009 at the age of 18. A creative soul who did not always fit in, Ben wasn’t given the tools to express his emotion or creativity, says Giovangelo, especially in the face of bullying he experienced. Giovangelo

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Godspell, explains Hickey, is loosely based on the gospel of Matthew. “It’s very free wheeling,” says the director. “The author gives a lot of freedom to do what you want with this.” Hickey was also very familiar with the play, having played the lead twice, and, he says, “It was very inexpensive. The rights and royalties for productions can run upwards to about $5,000 for three nights. For Godspell, it was only about $600 per performance.”

In the interest of pulling off the show in a short time, it also helped that the 15 songs in the play are short. “It’s something you can really pull off in a matter of a month,” says Hickey, who hoped to raise a little money for the program with the summer production. That said, the talent responded to the “feelers” Hickey put out to the students. “I said, ‘What do you think? And a group of students said definitely, absolutely, we’d love to do that.’” Hickey explains that Godspell is a family show, and it is intended to tell a story. “The author makes it clear, do not make it to be preaching a message,” says Hickey. Although the story is told in parables, says the director, the “people show up as real people. We have a doctor, a nurse, a fireman, a businessman, a maid, girl that works at a diner. They

Local Town Pages www.hollistontownnews.com come in through the audience and become sort of disciples. Then, they’re on stage the entire time throughout whole show.” All of it is done in a playful way, says Hickey. “A bed frame becomes a jail cell. An old door becomes a table. Hubcaps become the eyes of a monster,” he adds, noting that the director may interpret and present a lot of this material in his own way. “At one point, one of the characters has to do a magic trick, but it really doesn’t matter which one,” says Hickey. “We found everything we needed on the stage.” Students involved in the summer production include, Jake Barber, an incoming junior, a tenor who plays the role of Jesus and Nick Lynch, a 2014 HHS, plays the role of Judas and John the Baptist. The ensemble includes Maddy Murphy, 2014 HHS graduate, as “Robin,” junior Lanie Meyers, freshman Jeffrey Meyers, junior Nolan Murphy, sophomore Emma Milligan, senior Ben Rutberg, senior Anya Ostapovicz and freshman Amanda Willis. Recent graduate Meg Dooley is music director for this production of Godspell. “I wanted it to be completely student run,” says Hickey, who says, for the most part, that it is. “Meg, who will be attending Penn State, said she’d love to do it. We needed her to look at the music and see if we could get a pit together, a band together. We wanted it to be all students and graduates, and it is, except for one retired teacher. The piano was just too difficult to do in a short amount of time.” Assistant director Arial Holman is also a 2012 Holliston High School graduate, and stage manager Diana Waterman graduated in 2013. Hickey explains that Holliston High School Theatre 370 puts on four productions a year. “We do a fall musical, the

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state drama festival with the Mass. Educational Theatre Guild, a spring play (musical) and student directed one-acts,” says Hickey. He points out that the latter saw between four and six plays, and most recently three out of four of the 20- to 30-minute pieces were written by student playwrights. At the time of this writing, Hickey had not yet decided on a fall play. He’s hoping to find something that generates a lot of interest, as the past fall play, Guys and Dolls, didn’t do as well as he’d hoped. “One of the toughest decisions is what show to do in the fall,” says the director, who has been with Holliston Public Schools for 12 years. The fall musical is the biggest one the high school does all year. He noted that production would most likely begin soon after school starts. In the meantime, Hickey hopes to fill seats with local residents and have them walk away with a lasting impression. “Theatre is about changing lives,” he says, “making people walk away and be happier.” It’s rewarding, he says, “if you go the next step and make (the audience) think about life around them and joy that they can feel.”

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says she was divinely inspired, through Ben, to stomp out bullying and equip young people with a tool set to “slay the inner and outer bully.” Giovangelo’s organization strives to empower children to not only not bully others, but to embrace and hone a number of skills to increase emotional resiliency, self esteem and expression of feelings. Some of these skills involve self expression, yoga, visualization, relaxation, nutrition, brain balance and connection, and they reinforce in these young people the power of choice. Giovangelo recently received the Be the Change Award by the Annual Massachusetts Conference for Women and the Hero Among Us award on July 28 at

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the Boston TD North Garden. With a grant from the Ben Cohen Foundation, she will pilot her middle school Bigger than Bullying program to students at Franklin’s Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School. Cohen’s effort to support Ben Speaks yielded a several hundred dollar donation, so far, to the cause. The artist offers ongoing Tuesday and Thursday evening classes from 7-9:30, for $140 for four sessions, materials included – or for the month of August, you can try individual classes on those nights for $35. (For a fee, children may accompany their parents on those nights for parent/child art time.) In addition, specialty drop-off children’s classes for ages 8 and up are also offered. Cohen also offers weekend workshops from October through April, and she will offer after-school classes for children and teens this fall. Cohen, who spent 25 years as an occupational therapist for children, had expressed herself through a number of mediums before she found mosaics, including stained glass. When Shown here is Judy Giovangelo, founder of Ben Speaks Louder than Words, receiving collected donations from artist Cheryl Cohen, who recently moved her Cheryl Cohen Mosaics Art Center to Woodland Street in Holliston. Cohen is participating in an ongoing fundraiser for Ben Speaks to help reduce bullying and teen suicide.

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Nowadays, she creates mixed media mosaics, using seeds, rocks, sticks, shells, jewelry, broken jewelry, beads, and even broken china plates. “To me, it makes it more fun. I’m upcycling. Stuff people would throw away, I repurpose it,” says Cohen, who has incorporated all of her craft stuff from previous endeavors into her current art form, as well as scours yard sales for great finds. “I combine everything, and it’s just really fun. It’s very freeing. Everyone has a drawer in their house with a broken plate, (or something) meaningful to them, or a family artifact, but they don’t know what to do

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Holliston Newcomers Accepting Crafter Applications for 37th Annual Craft Fair Nov. 23 Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Holliston High School, 370 Hollis Street, Holliston, MA. Holliston Craft Fair runs from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Note: jewelry is full for 2014 Craft Fair; no additional jewelers will be accepted.

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Holliston Police Department to Host “National Night Out” August 5th Outreach Program to Take Place at Goodwill Park, 6 p.m. The Holliston Police Department hopes that residents will join them on August 5th as they once again participate in “National Night Out” at Goodwill Park on Green Street. The event will take place from 6-9 p.m. National Night Out is a national program with one-of-a-kind neighborhood outreach that brings people together in support of safer communities. In recent years, NNO has grown to join more than 35 million people together in more than 13,000 neighborhoods across the country. We hope to see you down at Goodwill Park on the 5th!

Holliston Police to Offer Free Self-Defense Class for Women The Holliston Police Department will once again be offering a FREE self-defense “RAD” class on August 18, 19, & 21. This three-day class is open to local residents and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Attendance at all three classes is required. Those interested in attending the class should call e-mail Detective Ciara Ryan at (508) 429-1212 of Ryan@hollistonpolice.com.

What is RAD? THE RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE (R.A.D.) SYSTEM is a program of realistic selfdefense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. Course is a FREE comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk education, and risk avoidance. After this, the system progresses to the basics of hands-on defense training. However, R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Our courses are taught by Holliston Police Officers who are nationallycertified R.A.D. instructors. This would be a great course for a female student headed off to college in the fall or any woman wanting to build up their confidence and skill set to keep themselves safe. Sign up today!

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Senate Passes Sales Tax Holiday for August 9 BOSTON – The Senate voted on Tuesday to authorize a sales tax holiday to be held on August 9th. The 6.25 percent sales tax will not be applied to certain purchases up to $2,500. The holiday will save Massachusetts consumers nearly $25 million. “The sales tax holiday always provides an incredible relief to our hardworking taxpayers in the summer months,” said Senator Ross. “I’m glad the Senate was able to pass this amendment to drive economic growth, stimulate small businesses, and especially help Massachusetts.” The sales tax holiday does not apply to certain purchases, including: restaurant meals, tobacco, telecommunications, gas, steam, electricity, motor vehicles or boats. As previously mentioned, it also does not apply to a single product that costs more than $2,500. Please contact the office of Senator Ross with any questions or concerns at (617) 722-1555 or Richard.Ross@ masenate.gov.

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Don’t Be Fooled by Home Improvement Shows, Do the Job Right By Doug Masters I often encounter clients who, not by their own fault, believe in the “reality” of HGTV and

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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 industry 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.

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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, including the customer, contractor, and the production staff.

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

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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

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Washington Street Players Call for Auditions August 10 & 11

Local Businesses Encouraged to Sponsor the Festivities Scheduled for Saturday September 20, 2014. Celebrate Holliston is offering sponsorship opportunities to local businesses and organizations for its annual event, to take place this year on Saturday, September 20. This is a great way to show dedication to and support for the town of Holliston and its residents. The events that make up Celebrate Holliston are a cornerstone of town pride and spirit and the largest gathering for our community residents. Each year, these events attract over 6,000 residents and have something for everyone. This year is full of activities and great exposure opportunities for each sponsoring organization. Each sponsor will chose

from four levels of exposure: Bronze, Gold, Silver and Platinum. Please visit www. celebrateholliston.com for a list of sponsorship benefits by level. The Celebrate Holliston Committee encourages all businesses and organization to help make this year’s celebration a rousing success by making this essential contribution to our community. This opportunity will provide exposure for local businesses to this large community gathering and celebration. The Celebrate Holliston Sponsorship team is happy to work with all businesses of varying size and background to maximize the

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The Washington Street Players invite you to audition for Middlesex Murder (Dinner Theater Show) on August 10 at 3 p.m. and August 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Holliston Upper Town Hall 703 Washington Street Holliston, Mass.

Those interested, please visit www.celebrateholliston.com or contact Steve Apesos at steveapesos@aol.com or (617) 435-0100 to take advantage of this great opportunity and help Celebrate Holliston.

The auditions will consist of cold readings from this original script and improv. There are approximately 10 characters for adult male and females.

Celebrate Holliston was established as a non-profit organization in 1991 to promote civic pride and to improve and preserve the character of the community. Proceeds from our annual events are used to benefit the town. Information about Celebrate Holliston 2014 can be found at www. celebrateholliston.com.

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Selectman Kevin Conley Talks about the New DPW By Paul Saulnier July 15, 2014 Selectman Kevin Conley sat down with HollistonReporter. com Friday afternoon to answer residents’ questions about the Department of Public Works, the Water Department and the Selectmen’s vision of how the two separate entities will work together for a more efficient government. Conley had all the facts and figures up on his computer rather than trust his memory regarding some of the older town meeting votes. Conley was a member of both DPW study committees and has been a DPW advocate since the concept was first advanced several years ago. “It just makes sense to put the highway and water departments together under one director. The director will oversee both departments and put the resources where they are most needed,” Kevin said. In response to critics who worry that the Selectmen just want to get their hands on the Water Department’s Surplus Fund, Kevin pointed to the town meeting vote to form an

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Enterprise Fund in the Water Department. This has strict legal requirements for expenditures and record keeping which will prevent any misappropriation of the funds. A check of the current surplus on his computer indicated that it had only $86,000 in it last year, a far cry from the more than one million dollars in past years. So why do the Selectmen think that they are capable of hiring a DPW director capable of setting up and running an efficient department from scratch? Conley points to the two study committees which reviewed the organizations of successful DPWs in towns similar to Holliston. They spoke to the directors of those towns to glean the best parts from each. The result, according to Conley, is the best possible organization. Of the fifteen applicants for the job, nine remain to be interviewed, three per day later this month. Those interviews will be open to the public. Applicants include current DPW directors and assistant directors, including one female. But the Selectmen aren’t going at this hiring alone. They have asked three

current DPW directors from the towns in the study to be part of the interview process. To those who criticized the Selectmen for cutting Doug Valovcin’s salary as acting Water Superintendant, Conley said that they had no choice because the raise was illegally given by the Water Commissioners in this case. Although it is standard procedure to pay the person on temporary assignment the same rate as the previous position holder, all wages have been frozen since the water and highway departments began discussions on forming a union. Conley said that the Selectmen are very excited about hiring a DPW Director who will bring the efficiencies of a DPW to both water and highway departments. The director will determine how many positions are required to run both departments. Conley expects that the salary for the director will be offset by the elimination of the Water Superintendent’s salary and the elimination of the water department’s backhoe contract which the Water Commissioners did not renew for FY15.

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Holliston Senior Center Fall Fair Slated for September 6 Center Says Farewell to Director Arena-DeRosa By J.D. O’Gara Didn’t get around to having that yard sale? Bring that great stuff over to the Holliston Senior Center, 150 Goulding Street, Holliston. Its annual Fall

breakfast and lunch on the day of the fair at the center “This is a huge community event. We get 4,000 –6,000 people, and it’s all volunteerbased,” says DeRosa. What’s

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, however, ArenaDeRosa, who has been director at the senior center for nine years, will not be in attendance. She has left to pursue a Council

on Aging Director position for the town of Westwood. “It’s been a pleasure to work here. It really has,” says Arena DeRosa. “I have loved working here, and we went from four programs weekly to 18 programs. Our budget has grown.

Our staff has grown, and I think the next director can take it to the next level.” Arena DeRosa notes that she is sad to leave Holliston, but that “it’s a good time” for her to take on the “different challenges” of her new position.

This year’s Holliston Senior Center Fall Fair will take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, rain or shine. The event raises money for health and nutrition programs, and it relies on volunteers.

Fair is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. “We have everything. This is a huge yard sale. We have all kinds of quality craft goods – knitting and quilts – jewelry, a bake sale, books, and inside, we have an antique area,” says Lina Arena-DeRosa. She adds that folks can get

most important, she says, is that “100% of proceeds to health and nutrition programs at the Senior Center.” People can bring their goods, everything except for electronics, clothing, upholstered furniture and really large exercise equipment, to the Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays,

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Iris Godes Named Assistant VP Enrollment/Dean of Admissions at Dean College Franklin, Mass. - Dean College, a private, residential college located in Franklin, Massachusetts, welcomes Iris Godes as Assistant Vice President for Enrollment/Dean of Admissions. Godes has over 25 years of experience in higher education. Her new role will focus on setting the enrollment strategy for Dean College. Prior to her new position at Dean, Godes served as the Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management at Quinsigamond Community College, where she oversaw the admissions office, created

and implemented recruitment strategies, established admission acceptance policies and managed application processing. During her tenure, Godes also managed the Financial Aid Office, supervising, evaluating and training staff members. Additionally, Iris has also worked at Boston University, Seattle University, and Arizona State University. “I am really looking forward to working with the admissions team at Dean,” said Godes. “I believe in having a collaborative approach to the recruitment and enrollment process, one that maximizes each

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LIVING HEALTHY Hot Temperatures Are Back, So Be Careful! The CDC reports that in conditions with high humidity, the body has a harder time releasing heat, as sweat doesn’t evaporate as quickly. These high temperatures can take a toll on your health, if you don’t take certain precautions. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that from 1973 to 2003, heat exposure was the cause of 8,015 deaths in the United States. Factors that contribute to heat-related illness include age, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation and prescription alcohol or drug use. Although those most likely to succumb to the heat include the elderly or very young, and people with mental and chronic diseases, anyone who has been working or exercising in high heat can experience the following conditions: Heatstroke - a life-threatening illness in which body temperature may rise above 106° F in

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Allergies Can Strike in Autumn as Well People often mistakenly associate seasonal allergies with the spring. But allergies can still appear even long after the final flower buds of spring have stopped blooming. Ragweed is the most common culprit with regard to autumn allergies. According to Bruce Gordon, MD, a professor at Harvard University and an ear, nose and throat allergy specialist, ragweed has a distinct season. Its pollen is produced in abundance between latesummer and mid-fall. In warmer climates, ragweed may continue to cause allergy symp-

toms into the winter. A single ragweed plant can produce one billion grains of pollen per season. The weed grows prolifically through many areas of the country. Lightweight pollen on ragweed can travel on the wind up to 400 miles, so even if ragweed isn't abundant where you live, you still may be affected. In addition to ragweed, pigweed, sheep sorrel, curly dock, and goldenrod also may contribute to autumn allergies. Mold is another potential foe

come the fall. Mold can thrive in compost piles and leaves that cover the ground during this time of year. In some climates, mold allergy season begins in mid- to late-fall, right after ragweed season, potentially making mold and ragweed a one-two punch for those susceptible to these allergens. When battling fall allergies, consider using antihistamines and special nasal sprays, which may help to mitigate the symptoms of these seasonal allergies.

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LIVING HEALTHY Knowing and Recognizing the Signs of Breast Cancer May Save your Life As with many types of cancer, breast cancer is most successfully treated when it is detected early. Over the previous quarter century, death rates for breast cancer have been on the decline, a positive development that Breastcancer.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing reliable, complete and up-to-date information about breast cancer, suggests is a byproduct of the heightened awareness of breast cancer over the last 25 years and the increasing emphasis placed on breast cancer screening. Understanding the symptoms of breast cancer also can help women battle and defeat this potentially deadly disease. While the presence of any of

the following symptoms does not necessarily mean breast cancer is present, the appearance of the following should be enough to inspire women and even men to visit their physicians for thorough examinations and screenings. • Changes in the feeling of the breast or nipple: A change in how the breast or nipple feels could be indicative of a larger problem. If the nipple is especially tender and this persists for an extended period of time, exercise caution and discuss this change with your physician. Similarly, if a lump or thickening develops on or near the breast or underarms, speak with your physician.

• Changes in appearance of the breast: A lump or thickening in the breast may affect the appearance of the breast. Another visible symptom of breast cancer is a change in the skin texture or an enlargement of pores in the skin of the breast, which may appear similar to dimpling, not unlike an orange peel. Swelling or shrinking of the breast, especially when such symptoms appear on just one breast, may also indicate breast cancer. In addition, some women with breast cancer notice a sudden asymmetry with their breasts despite their breasts previously being symmetrical, and such a development should

immediately be brought to the attention of a physician. • Changes in the appearance of the nipple: A nipple that appears different also may be a sign of breast cancer. Some women with breast cancer have noticed a nipple turned slightly inward or inverted prior to their breast cancer diagnosis. Skin of the nipple, as well as that of the breast and areola, which is the dark circle of skin around the nipple, may also become red, scaly or swollen when breast cancer is present. • Clear or bloody discharge from the nipple: Women who are breastfeeding often notice a milky discharge from their

nipple after breastfeeding. Such discharges are normal. However, when a woman who is not breastfeeding notices the presence of a clear or bloody discharge from her nipple, such a development should be brought to the attention of a physician. Any of the aforementioned signs and symptoms may be a sign of infection or the presence of a cyst, both of which are less severe than the presence of breast cancer. But the success rates of treating cancers that are detected early is such that any potential symptom of breast cancer warrants an immediate discussion with a physician.

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individual's quality of life. Muscle soreness often appears the morning after a workout and can make something as simple as getting out of bed feel as difficult as climbing Mount Everest. The frequency and severity of muscle soreness depends on a host of factors, including how old someone is, how often a person exercises and how well that person performs certain exercises. While muscle soreness may seem like another unfortunate side effect of the aging process, there are ways to prevent such soreness. â&#x20AC;˘ Stay hydrated. Many people forget to drink water when working out, and such

forgetfulness can lead to muscle soreness. Roughly 50 to 60 percent of a person's total body mass is water, but the body loses a lot of water during exercise, especially when that exercise is vigorous and causes lots of sweating. Losing a substantial amount of water can be debilitating and lead to muscle soreness, as muscle cells need water to recover fully from a workout. So it's important that men and women stay hydrated both during a workout and throughout the rest of the day. Carry a bottle of water with

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LIVING HEALTHY Defining Poor I just got back from spending a week Appalachia working on a house in West Virginia though I got to eat and sleep in Kentucky. A group of 16 of us from St Michael’s Episcopal went down to help through the Appalachia Service Project which is a Christian Ministry, open to all people, that inspires hope and service through volunteer home repairs in Central Appalachia. I was nervous, very nervous about what I would find there. Turns out they weren’t so poor after all. Don’t get me wrong, the house was in no doubt in need of major repairs and major clean up. You could see daylight

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you when working out. You will be more inclined to drink water and stay hydrated during a workout if you have water with you as opposed to relying on repeated trips to the water fountain. One way to determine if you're drinking enough water during a workout is to make note of the color of your urine in the hours following the workout. If your urine is light yellow or clear, then you're probablydrinking enough water to stay hydrated during and after the workout. If your urine is dark yellow or has an orange tint, then you need to make a stronger effort to stay hydrated during and after your workout. • Get some sleep. Sleep is another way to prevent or reduce the likelihood of developing muscle soreness. The body needs time to recover from exercise, and sleep is an integral part of that recovery process. Adults typically need between seven and eight hours of sleep per night, so be sure to get enough rest so your muscles can recover before your next workout. Muscle soreness may be your body telling you it was not given enough time to

through many of the walls but as we spent time together with the family, I was reminded time and time again that we really weren’t that different in some ways but so different in others. It was hot, really hot while we were there. One day the kids (Lilly age 5 and William age 3) decided to jump in the little creek in front of their house. They spent the morning making dirt cupcakes, and “fishing” and chasing water bugs. We worked with the sounds of pure delight in the background. I was brought back to my childhood memories of playing at the park and crossing creeks. But somehow I didn’t pass that

fully recover from a previous workout. • Cool down after a workout. If weight training is part of your workout routine, then it helps to cool down with some easy cardiovascular activity and light stretching after the weight training portion of your regimen is over. This can improve blood flow throughout your body, and improved blood flow can speed your recovery time and reduce post-workout muscle soreness by bringing fresh oxygen and healing nutrients to the parts of your body that may feel sore after a workout.

onto my kids. I always wanted better for my children than what I had, but don’t we all? Yes I was pretty poor growing up, so maybe that helped with using the imagination since we didn’t have a lot of anything else, but was that necessarily bad? I sang all the time about everything and anything (yes that has not changed much). We rode our bikes and played Kick the Can until it dark, and then it switched to Flashlight tag. These days I have to kick my kids outside to play. I often see the tops of their heads buried in their video games or imes-

nate side effect of any active lifestyle. But such active men and women can take various preventive measures to reduce their likelihood of developing sore muscles after workouts.

saging. I worry whether they are happy and have enough. I try to protect them from the world and its hurts but isn’t that often where we learn our life lessons? Maybe the more we have the more we fear of losing ~ but when you have little there is nothing to worry about? While in a little home in West Virginia, I would see the kids playing barefoot while we stomped around in our steel toe boots and gear. Every day their father would say to me “ Help yourself, whatever I have, you have.” Yes they may have lacked money and needed help putting a house back together but they

certainly were not “poor”. They laughed and played and they loved. They found gratitude in everything and participated in life fully. They have inspired me to find the riches in my life a little differently ~ to go barefoot, to play and get dirty and to accept help when needed. To learn more about ASP go to ASPHome.org. Pamela PinterParsons is the owner and operator of Soul Spirit Studios, a holistic creative healing art center for people of all ages.

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LIVING HEALTHY Explore natural sleep remedies Sleep is a natural process designed to recharge the body and mind. Although some people find no difficulty in settling down for the night, many others profess to have periodic or chronic sleep problems. But before asking doctors to reach for their prescription pads, men and women struggling to fall asleep at night may want to consider some all-natural remedies to help them get a good night's rest. Delta Sleep Labs says between 20 and 40 percent of all adults have insomnia in the course of any year, and more than 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders and wakefulness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognize insufficient sleep as a public health epidemic that can result in difficulty performing daily tasks, hypertension, depression, and even obesity. While sleeping pills can be effective, they pose the risk of

a program that isn't stimulating to distract yourself from anything that is causing distress. Doing so can create a state of relaxation that makes it easier to fall asleep. Use the sleep timer on the television to automatically turn of the TV after a set number of minutes, so you are not woken from sleep by a loud show after drifting off.

dependence and also may carry with them dangerous side effects. Some individuals have driven or engaged in other potentially dangerous activities while under the influence of sleeping pills. No such side effects have been associated with natural remedies. When lifestyle changes, such as limiting caffeine intake or creating a sleep hygiene program, fail to produce the desired results, the following natural remedies, when used as directed, may help men and women get a better night's rest. • Meditation: Focusing on

breathing and employing visualization may help relax the body into a state where it can drift off to sleep. In addition to calming the mind, meditation can reduce stress and hormone levels. Picturing a relaxing

scene and focusing on all the senses involved in that scene may put you in a peaceful state of mind that makes it easier to fall asleep. • Distraction: Although there are conflicting reports as to whether reading or watching television before going to be can be a help or a hindrance, some people with insomnia do find these actions can help induce sleep. Choose a book or

• Aromatherapy: Calming scents can relax the body. Preliminary research suggests that lavender essential oil may lengthen total sleep time, increase deep sleep and help people feel refreshed in the morning, particularly for women who have a more acute sense of smell than men. Put a few drops of lavender on a pillow before retiring to bed, or take a relaxing bath with the oil mixed into the bath water. • Magnesium: Magnesium is a

natural sedative. Foods rich in

magnesium include dark green, leafy vegetables, almonds, whole grains, and legumes. Magnesium supplements also are available, and these are usually taken in a specific ratio with calcium to be the most effective. • Valerian: Valerian is a natural herbal remedy that grows in the form of a tall, flowering grassland plant. The roots are ground to produce the supplement that could assist with sleep. The Mayo Clinic notes that several small studies indicate that valerian may reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and help you sleep better. Other studies have shown valerian to be no more effective than a placebo. However, with relatively few side effects, valerian may be worth a try. • Lemon balm: This herbal supplement and tea works in a similar method to valerian. It is said to relieve anxiety and calm nerves, which could be infringing on your ability to fall asleep. • Acupuncture: A study from

researchers at the University of Pittsburgh concluded that acupuncture may be an effective treatment for insomnia. The study found that five weeks of acupuncture increased melatonin secretion in the evening and improved total sleep time.

• Melatonin supplements: A naturally occurring hormone that regulates your sleep-wake cycle in the brain, melatonin is produced when darkness falls. According to a Journal of Sleep Research study, time-release melatonin supplementation was effective in reducing sleep latency and improving sleep quality. Lower doses of melatonin have been shown to be as effective as higher doses, so less is often more with melatonin.

Insomnia can often be traced to anxiety and an overactive mind. However, it also may be a side effect of medication or a symptom of a larger condition. Speak with a doctor if insomnia becomes chronic or problematic.

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Tickets now available online www.ticketstage.com/ HOLLISTON LOIS GRECO BAND, Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Winner “Best Blues Act” - 2014 WMRC Local Music Awards, Presented by Jasper Hill Cafe & Skyworks Productions, www. loisgreco.com, Admission $10 , all ages welcome August 2 ACOUSTIC HEAVYWEIGHTS, Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., www.reverbnation.com/TheHeavyweights, Free show, all ages welcome

August 4 Morning Book Club, Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington Street 11 a.m., New members are always warmly welcomed. Bring a friend. Refreshments are courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Discussion leaders are Tammy Page and Leslie McDonnell. Discussions last 1 hour. Nothing Daunted by Dorothy Wickenden August 5 National Night Out with Holliston Police Department, Goodwill Park, 6-9 p.m. August 9 ERRON GEER CD-RELEASE SHOW, Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., Nominee “Best Acoustic Artist” and “Best Original Song” - 2013 WMRC Local Music Awards News, www. reverbnation.com/errongeermusic, Free show, all ages welcome

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August 15 TRAVIS CAUDLE, Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., Australian singer/songwriter and touring artist, www.traviscaudle.com, Free show, all ages welcome August 19 History Book Club, Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington Street, 6:30-8 p.m., Membership in the book club is free and open to everyone. For more information, call the library at (508) 429-0617 or email Mary at mmiley@ prac.com. Lawrence in Arabia, by Scott Anderson.

Lake Winthrop Testing Concerned about the bacteria count in the water? The Holliston Board of Health makes sure to test the water at Lake Winthrop on Mondays during the swimming season to ensure safety. To find out the most recent results, visit the town website at townofholliston.us, go to the Health Department page and look for the link on the left-hand side.

August 22 Ice Cream Social, Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington Street, 1-3 p.m., ages 3-12, Bring your reading log and enjoy ice cream and prizes provided by the Friends of the Library. Everyone gets a small prize for participating. Drawings for bigger prizes based on age. RAY MASON, Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., www.raymason.com, Free show, all ages welcome

August 23 BACK PAGES, Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston, 8 p.m.-11 p.m., Inky Fair and Doug Betschart make up the acoustic duo Back Pages, featuring an eclectic mix of rock music spanning five decades. Free show, all ages welcome August 26 Foreign Film Night, Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington Street, 7-8:30 p.m., We provide beverages. Feel free to bring popcorn or a snack. Free and open to all.

Mosquito Complaints Complaints about mosquitoes may be registered by calling the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project office at (508) 393-3055, Monday through Friday between 7 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Mosquito investigations in Holliston will be on August 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2014. These dates are very tentative, and this program is suspended when cool night time temperature becomes predominant in this area. A notice about the spray schedule is posted on the CMMCP phone system after 3:30 p.m. each day or on the website www.cmmcp.org. If you have any questions, please email or call us at (508) 429-0605.

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Holliston Students Consistently Bring Beauty to the Schools By Pat Montain Placentino and Miller students continue to hone their gardening skills during the summer months. These students worked diligently to fill two flower boxes and three large flower vases with magnificent plants. This summer’s plantings provided the most variety of flowers used to date. Flowers consisted of zinnias, petunias, begonias, as well as a variety of other plants. Placentino students prepared a flower box and two large flower vases. The flowers will grace Placentino’s front doors and kindergarten doors. The Miller students prepared a flower box and one large flower vase. These flowers will grace Miller’s front doors. These students will continue to water and maintain these flowers throughout the summer months. These gardening projects are possible through a generous grant from the Holliston Garden Club. Annie Hale, a member of the Holliston Garden Club, provides guidance and instruction to the Holliston students and staff regarding planting and caring for the flowers. Holliston’s Arcadian Farms provides generous support for these school gardening projects. The next gardening project will be mums to welcome the new academic school year. Until then, enjoy the summer. Come by to see the variety of flowers gracing the doors of the Placentino and Miller schools.

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Sports Summer Means Legion Baseball for Varsity Outfielder Mahoney By Christopher Tremblay Playing for the Holliston baseball team, Steve Mahoney patrols all three outfield positions for the Panthers, but during the summer he suits up for the Ashland American Legion Post 775, where he tends to play right field. As a three-year varsity outfielder on the high school level, Mahoney’s defense in the field has been consistent in which ever position he has been placed in. “There is a noticeable difference in all three outfield positions. Centerfield is not only my favorite, but also the most difficult to play,” Mahoney said. “As a centerfield, you’re the leader, the communicator and the one who’s in charge. You’re the centerpiece of the outfield.” While he played all three outfield positions for Holliston, he’s bunkered down in right field for Post 775, but he’ll play wherever Legion Coach Dan Sullivan wants him to play.

Legion, Mahoney has already impressed the coach and made an impact on the team. “Steve has been a very solid player for us over the two years and will only get better,” Coach Sullivan said. “He always plays hard, is by far the fastest kid on the team and becomes our biggest threat when he gets on the bases.” Thus far this summer Mahoney is 8-22 with a .363 batting average; he’s scored 5 runs, has 6 RBI with a .462 on base percentage, while also stealing 3 bases.

“He has been a very key part to our success over the Three-year Holliston varsity outfielder Steve Mahoney wears an Ashland jersey when he plays for Ashland American past two seasons. Legion Post 775 in the summertime. His speed is probably his greatest “I really don’t care where I asset and allows am playing, as long as I’m in not one to send the ball out of down the line, it gives me a we get together throughout the the field playing,” the outfielder him to be a weapon the park when he steps up to the chance of beating it out and year off the field; this has been said. “Right field is not as much in both the outfield and on the base paths,” Sullivan said. plate, Mahoney does believe forces the fielders to rush their some of the best chemistry I’ve fun, as there is not as much “Players like Steve, make it fun he can turn on the jets when he throws.” ever been involved with,” he action as the other two outfield to coach legion ball. I would needs to. said. “Playing baseball for the positions, but to be playing is While this will be his final take 9 Steve Mahoney’s in my past 13-14 years it will be weird all I ask for.” “I am definitely not a power year playing baseball on the lineup every day of the week.” not to take the field come next hitter, and my teammates are high school or American Legion Playing in his second season spring, unless of course I decide Although he knows that he is always reminding me by crack- level, Mahoney has enjoyed his with Sullivan and the Ashland to play in college.” ing jokes that I can’t even get time on the diamond for Holit out of the infield,” Mahoney liston and Ashland, but will find Heading to Keene State Colsaid. “My strength is my speed. it very odd come next spring. lege in the fall, Mahoney has Once I get on the bases, the not decided if he will play any “It’s been a great experience coach trusts my ability to steal. sports once he gets there. Affordable and Effective! Grades K-12 playing legion baseball. I’ve I always give it 150% running meet a lot of new guys here and “I love playing baseball and Reading, Math, Writing, Study Skills, basketball (both sports he Homework Help, PSAT, SAT, ACT, ISEE, SSAT played for Holliston), but I am not planning on any sports as of We can help your child. Call us. right now,” Mahoney said. “It’s a wait and see thing, but who Kitchens • Baths • Decks • Additions • Roofing • Siding knows? Things may change.”

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Lehtinen Will Set High Expectations For Holliston Volleyball Brian Lehtinen doesn’t believe in lengthy rebuilding plans. What he does believe in is setting high expectations and employing a work ethic that leads to success. The 33-year-old Lehtinen, who was hired in June, is Holliston’s new volleyball coach, and he arrives with credentials that just might transform the Panthers’ program into a winning venture. For the last seven years, Holliston has had only one plus-.500 season in girls’ volleyball, and that was in 2010 when the team managed a 9-8 record. Lehtinen, who has taught math at Blackstone Valley Tech for the last 10 years, coached the boys’ volleyball team for seven seasons (2006-12) and guided the Beavers to five straight Colonial Athletic League championships. During his tenure, BVT qualified for the Division 1 Tournament six times and in 2011 the Mass. Interscholastic Athletic Association selected his squad for its sportsmanship award.

“The reason I stopped coaching volleyball was because my wife had a child, born last year, and I decided to cut back on my coaching,’’ said Lehtinen, who also is the varsity ice hockey coach for the Grafton-BVT coop team that was Central Mass. champs last year. “I got assurance that Barbara King would take my position in volleyball. She’s does an excellent job as the girls volleyball coach.’’ Lehtinen’s primary objective for Holliston in his first year is to finish above .500 and qualify for tourney play. “We can get to the level of a Medfield (defending champ) or a Hopkinton through hard work and commitment,’’ he said. “We’ve got some players who are talented and athletic. Seniors Maddie Hammond and Heather Leger and juniors Maggie McCallum and Julia Dykema give us a good starting point.’’ Lehtinen achieved success in volleyball without the benefit of playing the sport in high school. He played ice hockey and golf (all Mid-Wach League choice) at North Middlesex High and strictly competed in golf at Worcester Poly Tech where he majored in match and also earned his masters degree. “I love to compete in lots of sports and I played volleyball informally,’’ Lehtinen said. “I did play at the club level when I was at WPI. At Valley Tech, some of the boys in my class urged me to see some games. I did and the coach asked me

Holliston Volleyball will welcome new coach Brian Lehtinen as the new school year starts this month.

if I’d like to help out. I did and when he left, I applied for the job, got it and gave it a shot. I then spent lots of time reading about volleyball, going to clinics and seminars and asking Barbara King for suggestions.’’ In Lehtinen’s first year at BVT, his squad went 3-6. After that, the Beavers finished above .500 the next six campaigns. “My top thrill during my seven years coaching the boys was winning five straight league titles,’’ Lehtinen said. “To keep winning was rewarding because it’s hard to stay at the top for a long time. That streak helped us build tradition and became a catalyst in helping us to recruit players.’’ Besides BVT, the Colonial Athletic League is composed of Monty Tech, Worcester Tech, Keefe Tech and Assabet. Lehtinen, who lives in Boxboro, doesn’t think he’ll face a difficult transition in coaching girls. “It’s a similar game to boys volleyball,’’ he said. “I’ll stay with the same style

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“We are very pleased to be able to add Brian to our staff,’’ Najarian said. “He’s got a proven track record at Blackstone Valley Tech and we’re excited for him to bring that experience, knowledge and leadership to Holliston.’’

“I’ll use the same style and philosophy at Holliston and that means setting high expectations,’’ Lehtinen said. “We’ll work hard, sharpen our skills, communicate, work on game situations in practice and push to excel with offensive and defensive strategies. Teams and individuals can always be better. We’ll focus on improving our serving, spiking and blocking and obviously try to put the right kids in the right positions. At Valley Tech I was fortunate

Besides success in winning titles and qualifying for tourneys, Lehtinen finished his career at BVT with an 82-42 record (his best season came in 2009 when his squad was 16-4).

Lehtinen plans to reverse Holliston’s fortunes as quickly as he turned around the program at BVT, which had won a maximum of two matches in its history before Lehtinen took the job.

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Downtown Vision Forum #2 Held July 16, 2014 By Paul Saulnier

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Residents met at the Middle School auditorium to participate in the forum on the future of downtown Holliston. July 16, 2014. Mary Greendale announced that to date, 435 surveys have been completed and turned in for tabulation. She said that this was enough

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Aug. 25 - Opening Day for Teachers and Paraprofessionals Aug. 26 - Opening Day for Students Aug. 29 - Staff Professional Devel.

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T 2 9 16 23

W 3 10 17 24

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

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W 3 10 17 24

TH 4 11 18 25

FEBRUARY F 5 12 19 26

M 2 9 16 23

T 3 10 17 24

TH 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

F 3 10 17 24 31

M 2 9 16 23 30

T 3 10 17 24 31

TH 5 12 19 26

F 6 13 20 27

March 13 - Staff Professional Development

F 7 14 21 28

TH 2 9 16 23 30

F 3 10 17 24

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

April 3 - Good Friday April 20 - Patriots' Day April 21-24 Vacation

5 12 19

6 13 20

7 14 21

F 1 8 15 22

4 11 18 25

May 25 - Memorial Day

M 1 8 15 22

T 2 9 16 23

TH 4 11 18 25

F 5 12 19 26

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TH 2 9 16 23 30

TH 6 13 20 27

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MAY F 5 12 19 26

JANUARY TH 1 8 15 22 29

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MARCH

NOVEMBER W 5 12 19 26

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Opinion: Parents Are Needed to Volunteer Dear Fellow Holliston School Parent:

Dear Community Member: Ten (10) years ago, when Holliston first appeared on my “radar” during my search for my first Superintendency, I remember that one of the major factors that attracted me to Holliston and ultimately led to my decision to apply here was the significant amount of parental involvement in the schools. After my arrival, I was astounded to learn just how deep that involvement ran and how important and integral it was to the success of our school district. Over the past decade, however, that participation level has fallen off significantly and now stands at an alarmingly-low level, compared to where it was just a decade before. During the past three years, one parent organization (the Holliston Education Foundation (HEF)) has gone on hiatus due to a lack of interest in serving on the Board and now our primary volunteer parent organization, the Holliston PTSA, finds itself at a critical juncture. The following letter from the outgoing Board of Directors of the Holliston PTSA describes the organization’s current status. Parents often ask me the question: “What is the one thing I can do as a parent to help my child be more successful in school?” The answer to that question is easy: volunteer in your child’s school! Study after study links high levels of parental involvement with individual student success. Moreover, those same studies also say that the older the student, the more important it is for parents to volunteer in their child’s school. In order for our schools to remain successful, we MUST maintain an energetic, viable and self-sustaining level of parental volunteers here in Holliston. Don’t wait for someone else to step up to the plate! Please make the commitment to do more – your children’s education will benefit and you will benefit as well.

A lack of volunteers and individuals willing to take on leadership roles in the organization have led to stagnation and PTSA is in danger of dissolution. Holliston PTSA is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that is run by a Board of Directors at the town-wide level. Each school complex has its own dedicated group: High School: HSPTSA; Adams: MSPTSA; Elementary: HEPTSA. Volunteerism remains robust at the elementary level; however, it has been on the decline at all levels for several years. The organizations biggest fundraiser of the year, the auction, did not take place this year for lack of volunteers. As such, next year PTSA-sponsored programs – such as the ones below - will not be fully funded and may not continue: • Culture Connection • Teacher Grant Appropriations • Parent Education Forums • Reflections Art Competition • Ski and Snowboard Program • Graduating Senior Scholarships Board members are needed at the town-wide Board level, and all school complex levels. In the event that Boards are not seated for the next academic year, Holliston PTSA will be unable to fulfill its responsibilities under the national charter which threatens our taxexempt status. Please consider answering this call and being part of the solution. As always, volunteer forms can be filled out at www.hollistonptsa.org. Questions or ideas? Contact Joan Sousa at joansousa@yahoo.com.

Respectfully, Bradford L. Jackson, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

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