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The United States Navy has awarded a four-year, fulltuition and fees scholarship at Georgetown University in Washington, DC to Ms. Genevieve “Genna” Heaps, daughter of Warren and Nadine Heaps of Ashland. Genna was contacted this past spring with the news, but her excitement during a phone interview was palpable, and she sounded just as elated as she was at graduation this past June at Ashland High School’s commencement ceremony. The scholarship will not include room and board, US Marine Capt. Zachary Johnson presents an over-sized check to Ms. Genevieve Heaps following graduation at AHS this past June. but it is worth $180,000. (Photo/submitted) Genna’s commitment is for four years of service as a Maonstrate that the Marines need events, thrice weekly, so the rine officer upon graduation. a few good women, too. She rigors of service life will start She plans a double major in will take her ROTC classes at well before her commissiongovernment and Spanish at George Washington Univering as a Second Lieutenant Georgetown. sity, about two miles away some four years hence. Genna has decided to take from Georgetown. Those nAVY scholarship the “Marine option” and dem- classes will be early morning continued on page 2
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cal home with a 5kW system would cost $16,850 to $17,450, depending on options. With credits and rebates, the price would be reduced to $8,195 to $8,615. The expected payback would be 3 to 4 years. Residents help the environment and community, while saving on electric bills. “This program is working to lower the carbon footprint of the town of Ashland and set a standard for its future,” Tricia Kendall, chair of the Sustainability Committee, said. “I am very excited about the progress of the program,” Kendall, said. “Many families are currently evaluating proposals and, hopefully, many more
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The application process included a physical and physical test, as well as two short essays, topically-driven by the prompts, “Discuss your wanting to become a Naval Officer” and “How might your background and experiences enhance the U.S. Naval Service?” The following excerpt is from Genna’s responses, in her own words:
Sitting at my Grandma’s table, with the snowy window framing a perfect family dinner, my Dad brought up something I had never seriously considered. Suddenly, I had a rush of elation, and a noticeable glow. Everything made sense: my ambition to learn, my drive to exercise, my determination to follow rules, and my motivation to be a good person. I wanted desperately to serve my country.
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“For my whole life, I have been searching for passion. The problem? I have always liked every school subject and every extracurricular activity equally. During the college process, I began to feel worried. Nothing had ever made me exceptionally excited. I wanted that feeling of exhilaration and that feeling of anticipation; I yearned for a spark. And I remember the day
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The very next day, when we returned home, my Dad and I went to the nearest recruitment office. Immediately, I felt wanted and at home. In the car ride, my Dad told me all about my grandfather, my great-grandfather, and their service in the Air Force and Marines, respectively. They were high-ranking officials, but their service meant more than their positions. For me, they represent persistence, audacity, heroism, determination, and figures I crave to emulate. Almost every day I lace up my running shoes. Be it crosscountry, track, at running camp, or on my own, I am always
running. Running has taught me motivation, courage, and the ability to withstand physical and mental pain in order to achieve my goals and improve myself. In sixth grade, I first tried out for track. On the first day, struggling desperately to mimic the elongated strides of the high school runners, I repeatedly finished far behind the team. Tears in my eyes, I almost quit. As the season wore on, though, my mind-set changed. I became committed to complete every workout with steel resolve. Running required me to disregard muscle fatigue and to push beyond my limits, establishing mental toughness and self-discipline that I have carried beyond running. Running has also taught me how to be a leader. During my first two years of cross-country, the captains did not truly care about practicing. They would take shortcuts, encourage fewer runs and cheer when our coach lessened the workout. I became captain junior year and resolved to change the team’s work ethic. Whenever teammates would complain about a hard workout, I would remind
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will get their roofs evaluated for solar as the vacation season winds down.” “In addition to this program, generous state and federal incentives make this is a great time to go solar,” Rob Moolenbeek, a Sustainability
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Ashland Has a New Doctor Kara Kuchachik, daughter of John and Cheryl Kuchachik of Ashland, recently graduated Summa cum Laude from the University of Hartford (CT), and received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. She was the recipient of the university’s Regent’s Award, and was recognized at a reception with the Academic Achievement Award. She was student president Doctor Kara Kuchachik (Photo/submitted) of the University’s chapter of the Physical Therapy Association. Kara was a 2007 graduate of Ashland High School. While at AHS, she was the starting catcher on the softball team, and played field hockey.
Ashland is on its way to meeting the Ashland Solar Challenge, the town’s group-buying program for solar power. (Photo/submitted)
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Ashland Farmers Market: A Respite from the Back-to-School, Back-to-Work Frenzy Listen to music, talk to friends; have breakfast/lunch; buy fresh, local produce; shop artisans. By Cynthia Whitty If you’re experiencing the annual back-to-school, backto-work frenzy, and need some rest, come to the Ashland Famers Market in September. Enjoy some breakfast, stay for lunch, chat with friends, and listen to music. There’s something for everyone in downtown Ashland. The market is located on the “green” diagonally across the street from the library. Every Saturday, special activities for kids are held at the Kid’s Corner, 9:30 to 10:30 am, and live music is featured on the Old North Music Stage, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Sept.6: Bluegrass Band. Food
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Ashland this summer was Tuesday, August 5th. As the thermometer climbed over 90-degrees in the afternoon, I finally gave in, and turned on the air conditioner as I drove through town. I am usually alert to something newsworthy, as I carry my camera wherever I go. On this particular day, I drove past a lemonade stand, but it didn’t immediately register in my mind as a stop I needed to make. A quarter mile more, and it hit me. What could be better than stopping for a lemonade on a hot day, and possibly a photo for the paper.
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about the heat, and the girls were off to a corner of the yard chasing a butterfly, or some other instance of nature also drawn to a vintage tradition in America. I thought about Lucy in the world of Charlie Brown, and I seemed to recall she had a road-side stand that advertised the sale of advice for five cents. I did not receive any advice here, though I did not request any, either. But the welcome was warm and hospitable, and the proprietors were just as sweet as the product. Nice things happen in little towns with little people. The advice I gave myself was to pay attention to the life of this town, the little things, because…winter is coming.
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Meet the New Superintendent of Schools
For Jim Adams, the Students Come First By Cynthia Whitty On his first day on the job in late August as Ashland schools’ superintendant, Jim Adams was already making his mark. He converted the larger superintendent’s office into a meeting room, hung student art on the walls, and moved his desk into a smaller office nearby. “I hate offices,” he said with a grin. “I want to be with the students.” One could see just how serious he was about putting students first. “I can use my office for desk work after school hours. Maintaining relationships with the kids is priority,” Adams explained. Relationships – mentors in the form of teachers and families other than his own – made all the difference to him when he was young. One of seven children growing up in northern Vermont, he was the first in his family to attend college.
Because of supportive relationships, he was able to obtain a scholarship to play soccer at college and earn an Associate’s degree in accounting, which led him to work at a large firm in Burlington for five years.
role in the development of the students. Factors that affect student development are complex. “The demographics in Ashland, as in many communities, are changing. There are many more students whose first language is not English. There are many more students who have mental health needs, due to stress levels and over scheduling. Proper professional development for teachers is essential,” Adams said. “Teachers must better understand the students. They must develop personal relationships with them. This is critical.”
“The accounting firm was a great experience, but moving into education was a natural direction for me. I want to help kids,” Adams said. He went back to school to get a degree in history and secondary education, and then a master’s degree in education. He is now a doctoral candidate in education with a degree expected in 2016. After several years teaching in Massachusetts schools, Adams moved into administration nine years ago as assistant principal at Milbury Junior/senior High School and then as the director/dean of students in Ashland in 2009. In 2010, he became the principal of Ashland High School and, from 2011 to 2012, assistant to the acting superin-
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tendent. Because he has gotten to know key personnel in town over the past few years, he feels the transition to superintendent will be a smooth one. What he finds most enjoyable each day is working with and helping kids get the best educa-
tion possible. “By working with parents, teachers and community members, I want students to have a variety of experiences for them to grow,” he said. As superintendent, Adams wants to create “a community of learners” among the teaching staff at all school levels where the staff understand and play a
When asked what will challenge him in his new position, Adams said, “There are personnel, finance and curriculum issues to attend to, but relationships with the kids are always first. It’s the fabric of who I am; it’s my core, and I know it can be done because I’ve seen it done.” Adams is committed to Ashland schools. “The community needs and wants stability. Right here is where I want to be for the rest of my career,” Adams said.
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In our August 1st issue, on page 15 regarding the information in the article on Veteran Services representative John Givner’s schedule. He is not in Ashland on Wednesday evenings, unless an appointment is made in advance. Further, he is routinely available until 6 p.m. at the Holliston Town Hall (basement) on Tuesdays; an appointment is preferred. We regret any confusion this may have caused anyone.
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Mission: Food Rescue By John Kelley Editor The first time I heard the term “food rescueâ€?, I scratched my head, but did not come up with a good answer. It turns out, that to rescue food means to save food from the dumpster, and redistribute it to those in need. Makes perfect sense‌so what is the big deal, other than some logistics?
for volunteers who will pick up the food, and she determines the best destination in terms of shelters, half-way houses, and other group living situations for people who are under the auspices of low income regulations managed by SMOC.
When we look around and count the saints among us, I want to stand near Jeen Kniveton of Ashland, and perhaps slip through the pearly gates, as the band raps out “When the Saints Come Marching In�. Jeen is the manager of a social program called MetroWest Harvest, a part of the South Middlesex Opportunity Council, better known as SMOC. With headquarters located in Framingham, the Harvest is just one of many social service programs managed for the government by SMOC. It is, however, likely to be the least mundane.
When Jeen speaks of the mission she has undertaken, her eyes filled when she said, “But it’s the children that...� Of the things that would make it possible to expand her capability would be a refrigerated vehicle in order to transport prepared food. When TV personality Ellen offered to buy some needy person a car, hundreds of thousands of applications flooded her office. One of those letters was from Jeen. She knows she is up against some long odds in this matter, but she is trying to do something about the situation, and sitting still is not her way. And by the way, did we mention that Jeen is 82 years young? She works 11 hours per week for SMOC, and loves her work.
Jeen Kniveton has been doing this work for 20 years. Basically, she finds sources of food and picks it up, and takes it to one of 20 shelters in the area. Restaurants are a primary source of food, but there are others, such as churches/synagogues, function venues, weddings and supermarkets. Jeen arranges
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Window Treatment Trends Dressing the window is something that should always be considered when designing a space. It will complete the look, soften the edges, add sophistication or whimsy and offer function: acoustic value, added insulation, filtering of light and/ or privacy. As with all design genres, interior styling undergoes cyclical changes based on evolving trends. Window treatment styles follow along, gradually changing over time. The overall trend today is a clean, uncluttered look on windows, while addressing the desired function at the same time. With this in
mind, the window treatment should accentuate the interior space without drawing a lot of attention or creating too much “fuss” at the window. Designers will often strive for a blended overall look with the walls and windows, adding subtle decoration or color rather than large, bold statements. Styles are moving far away from swags and jabots, ruffles and overall “frilly” and heavy looks for window treatments. It should be noted that in New England, where there are so many historic homes, these styles may still apply in some cases. But generally, the more
transitional, minimalist look has gained in popularity, and the simpler lines have taken over. Window coverings fall into three basic categories: readymade, manufactured and custom. Ready-made window treatments are previously manufactured and come in several standard sizes. They can be purchased from retail stores or online. The main advantage is the cost: they are clearly the least expensive option. However, the disadvantages are: they often don’t fit properly; too long, too short, not full enough or too full. The selection is limited to the fabrics and colors offered and the level of workmanship
advantage is they can be ordered to the precise dimension needed, and they usually come with a good warranty. They are generally more expensive than ready-mades and generally less expensive than custom. The colors and fabrics are more plentiful than before, but still limited as compared to custom. With the proper measuring and installation, manufactured window products can successfully add texture and function (light control, privacy) to a second softer treatment layered over or above it. Designers know how to coordinate the use of manufactured treatments with custom treatments to compliment the décor and provide the desired function.
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September 20, 1986. The intent of the day was to emphasize the spirit and pride of the Ashland community, and to be entertaining for all. Money raised beyond expenses was targeted to support youth, and funded several recreational facilities in Ashland. Ashland Day with the help of many friends and sponsors built the Gazebo and the first Community building at Stone Park, which sits on the site of the old community swimming pool, donating these structures to the Town of Ashland for all to enjoy. The spirit and pride have continued and abound in Ashland all year long. The proceeds raised during Ashland Day help support other yearly sponsored programs such as, Ashland’s Annual Tuesday
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Not the “Old” Church You Might Expect Rev. Larry Iannetti, Pastor If you have lived in Ashland any length of time, you’ve probably driven by the big white clapboard church across from the Ashland Town Hall. The Federated Church of Ashland, as it is now known, has stood there since 1835 as a prominent landmark on Main Street. While the building is historic, the Christian congregation that worships there bears little resemblance to the church of its forbearers. In fact the Federated Church bears little resemblance to the kind of church that it was 30 years ago! As its newest minister, having come on board as its pastor just two years ago, it would be an understatement to say that the congregation of Christians who
gather there, do not fit the mold of what people would expect from such an “old” church. Today, the people who call this church their own, have made a successful transition from the mid-20th century model of church, which might have been described as inwardly focused, to a church which is now focused on the needs of the world around us. You are likely to find that the Christians who worship here will be engaged in activities and ministries which both identify and respond to the needs in Ashland, and around our wider community If you drove past the church on Main Street last October, you could not have missed the Pumpkin Patch with hundreds of pumpkins for sale, scattered across the church’s front lawn and raised almost $5,000 in
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on their feet after incarceration, or recovering from addictions. The church brought together a group of volunteers who raised money and labored together on a Habitat for Humanity Project to help build a duplex house for two homeless families. Currently, the church makes space available for five different AAtype support groups. Of note and with pride, the congregation has departed from what some might have been viewed as the exclusivity of the past, and now publicly embraces a spirit of welcome to all who seek something more. The Federated Church welcomes diversity, and proclaims at the beginning of its 9:30 AM Sunday Worship service, that it
is the “All Are Welcome-HereChurch”. For this church, it means that regardless of where others are on life’s journey, without regard to age, socioeconomic status, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, or any other distinctiveness, this church invites all to come along on the journey. In my two years here as pastor, I have often found myself feeling both humbled and inspired by the people who call the Federated Church their spiritual home. The Ashland community is blessed to have in its midst such a congregation of people who call this church home. www.federatedchurchofashland.org
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Local Artist, Local Advocate Cheryl Cohen Mosaics Raises Funds for Ben Speaks 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.
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
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
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 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
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.
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 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 she tried mosaics, she had an epiphany. “I said, ‘ahhh this is
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Page 11 it,’� she says. 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 with it, so when you come to my place, you make art out of it.� These, say Cohen, can turn into profound and thoughtful gifts. “The stuff people make is mind-blowing,� says the artist. “I have a Facebook page which shows some of it.� August first, Cheryl Cohen Mosaics Art Center will hold a ladies’ night out, an event that will repeat monthly. To learn more about Cheryl Cohen, or to get more information on upcoming classes at Cheryl Cohen Mosaics Art Center, visit www.cherylcohenmosaics.com, find Cheryl Cohen Mosaics on Facebook, or visit the studio at 360 Woodland Street in Holliston. To learn more about Ben Speaks Louder than Words, visit www.benspeaks.org.
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AEFI Gearing up for Another Great Year! The Ashland Education Foundation, Inc. (AEFI) serves as a conduit for foundations, businesses and individual donors to fund innovative education programs for the Ashland Public Schools. We are a group of volunteers dedicated to providing enhanced educational opportunities for our students. Last year, as a result of your support through our GIFTS program, Annual Gala, Marathon Challenge, and iNnovate for iPads campaign, the Ashland Education Foundation has: Provided funding for the purchase of 100 iPads for Ashland High School. Awarded a record number of
teacher grants for innovative teaching within the classroom 23 in all amounting to $60,000. These grants have provided iPads, interactive whiteboards, Chromebooks, a MakerBot printer, electronic music carts, as well as many other items for the classrooms of all of our schools – from the Pittaway pre-school up through Ashland High. Gave over $3,000 to the school principals to fund small projects at their respective schools. Our events included: Collaboration with the PTO to organize the Metrowest College and Career Fair that brought 80
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colleges, over 80 career professionals, a keynote speaker and discussion panels to Ashland. This year’s fair is planned for Saturday, March 21,2015.
The Ashland Business Association (ABA) will hold a fall social, Tuesday, September 2, 6 to 8 pm at Abbey Carpet & Floor, 78 Union Street. ABA members and their guests are invited to attend free of charge. Beer, wine and refreshments will be served. Guests are asked to RSVP by calling Abbey Carpet at 508-8815700.
The Annual Gala and Teacher Grants Awards night. Last years event had a record turnout of 380 guests comprised of parents, educators, town leaders and local businesses. The 2015 Gala will be on Friday, March 28th at the Framingham Sheraton. Our Marathon Challenge which supported three local women in their 26.2-mile journey in the Boston Marathon.
Get involved and join in on the fun! We are looking for volunteers to help with the College and Career Fair, the Annual Gala and other possible events! We will be the Open House nights at each school – stop by and say hello! For more information, contact us at aefi.ma@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook. Sign up for our newsletters at www. ashlandeducationfoundation. org to keep up with the latest AEFI news and events.
The ABA will once again participate in Ashland Day, Stone Park, Saturday, September 20, 9 am Craig Bogardus, owner of Abbey Carpet to 2 pm. Activities & Floor of Ashland, will host the ABA will include face September social. (Photo/submitted) painting, mini golf and a play-dough table provided by Di’s Little Friends Playcare, an educational, home-based early childhood program in Ashland. A free playdough recipe will be available for pick up at the ABA booth.
The Tuesday, October 7 ABA meeting for members and their guests will include a presentation by publisher Charlie Russo Golden Pond Assisted Living from “The Little Green Phone Book,” a print and online green pages business. According to Russo, local businesses that adSaturday, September 6 vertise in the book “reach new clients and build referrals; retain Senior Care Considerations loyal customers; and strengthen 9 - 11am Presenter Russ Swallow their brand identify.” Charlie This seminar will answer many common and Susan Russo distribute the questions like how much does Senior Care cost? phone book free to every postal What about Medicare and Medicaid? What about self insurance, long term care address, residence and business insurance and life settlements? in town. They can be reached by phone, 508-429-5588, 508Saturday, September 13 330-8688, or by email, susanOpen House russo2004@aol.com.
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Finding the Peace from Within: A Rabbi’s Reflections on the Middle East By Rabbi Margie Klein Ronkin Congregation Sha’arei Shalom, Ashland. In trying to think how to write about the conflict in Israel and Gaza , I read a beautiful dvar Torah written by my friend Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman. I thank her for her insights and invitation to compassion, which influence all I share here. In Jewish ritual time, we find ourselves in the Three Weeks, the period of mourning leading up to Tisha B’av, a fast day when we mourn the destruction of the Temple and other Jewish tragedies. In Jewish real-world time, we find our people embroiled in a deadly conflict between Israel and Gaza. Missiles are flying into Israel. While our kids go to camp, Israeli children are huddled in bomb shelters. Israeli soldiers – some of them our relatives – are putting their lives at risk every day. Watching the news and read-
ing my Facebook post, one instinct is to attribute blame. If the Palestinians would just stop the terror attacks…If Israel would just stop building settlements…If the leaders would have more courage in the peace process…This all would be easier to witness if there were clear good guys and bad guys. Now, like Rabbi KippleyOgman, instead of seeing justifications for war, what I keep seeing are mothers. In the images on the news and on Facebook, I see Israeli mothers holding their terrified children, Israeli mothers of soldiers waiting by the telephone for news. I see Palestinian mothers carrying wounded children in Gaza. I see the limp body of a child on the Gaza beach, killed in an Israeli airstrike with three of his young cousins. And I imagine the horrified and devastated faces of their mothers, who will never see their children grow up. I imagine that their children are our children. The Rabbis attributed the
To grieve for both sides requires imagination and empathy. It demands that we imagine ourselves as Israeli families in bomb shelters and as Palestinian families with nowhere to hide. We who are thousands of miles away and care deeply about Israel have a critical role to play. We are not soldiers on the front lines, or generals, or politicians. We are witnesses to the terrifying consequences of war.
destruction of the Second Temple to baseless hatred. Of course, there are many reasons each side could find to hate in the current conflict. And yet, we are called to remain loving. As Rabbi Kippley-Ogman teaches, though we are tempted toward triumphalism or cynicism, we must “allow ourselves to be shocked, to grieve for the grave losses we inflict as much as the grave losses inflicted on us, for that is what allows us to be human.”
There is a time for political calculation and strategy. But right now, in the Three Weeks, our national time of mourning, I ask us all to be shocked by — not numb to — the deaths of our fellow human beings. We must resist the slippery slope of shrugging our shoulders at the intolerable until it becomes acceptable or even inevitable. Rather, we need now our human capacities for sorrow, responsi-
Please join with us in High Holiday worship at the Federated Church located at 118 Main Street in Ashland Center. Schedule of Services for Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday September 24th, 7:00pm – Erev Rosh Hashanah Thursday, September 25th, 9:30am – Rosh Hashanah Day 1 Friday, September 26th, 9:30am – Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Schedule of Services for Yom Kippur
Friday, October 3rd, 6:00pm – Kol Nidre Saturday, October 4th, 9:30am – Yom Kippur Morning Service Saturday, October 4th, 6:00pm – Neilah Sercvce There will be a Children’s Service oriented to children ages 5-9 during the Torah Service on Rosh Hashanah Day 1 and Yom Kippur (approximate time: 10:45-11:30) For High Holiday information, email hh@ shaareishalom.org or call (508) 231-4700
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As we move toward Tisha B’av, let this be a time of self-reflection, mourning, and increasing our capacity for empathy. May we be kinder to one another, to help ourselves and our people through this painful time. And may the One who brings peace on high, bring peace upon us, on Israel, and on all creation. Rabbi Margie If anyone would like to talk more about the situation and/ or your feelings and reactions, I would be glad to hear from you. If you are interested in finding out more about Congregation Sha’arei Shalom, please visit the website at www.shaareishalom.org or call 508-231-4700.
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Enjoy Life Leadership Academy By Lexi Levine Student Contributor, AHS Class of 2014
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“You can affect others, simply with your attitude” -Evren Gunduz, the director and founder of the Enjoy Life Leadership Academy. This quote is the briefest way to describe what goes on at this weeklong leadership camp for high school students. Evren refers to these quotes as starred thoughts, and throughout the week he gives about 100 of these little ideas on how to live a positive life. As a rising junior, my guidance counselor at Ashland High School, asked me to go to this academy as a representative as the school. I said yes mainly because it was being held at Boston College and I really wanted to go there. Then as the summer went on I forgot about this commitment I had made. I had just got back from two weeks in Europe and it was time to go to the academy. I wasn’t looking forward to it at first, I thought it would be boring and I was still on European time! Then I arrived late, to find pairs of students trying to step on each other’s toes. My first instinct was to run right back
out that door and flag down my mom to come back and get me. Although I was pretty skeptical about what I was getting myself into, I convinced myself to go in with an open mind, because everyone did appear to be having fun. After this “toe massacre challenge” we went into lecture, run by Evren. I assumed that since Evren is a teacher, that this was going to be like school. But boy!, was I wrong. Evren was initially running around the room because he was so excited this was his first time having an academy quite like this. He is so inspiring, he speaks in a way that makes you yearn to be like him, and
lead by example. By the time it reached 4:00 p.m., I was not ready to go home, but luckily, I still had four more days with this amazing group of people. The whole leadership academy is fueled on the power of positive thinking. It teaches students how to appreciate everything they have, empower others, and lead by example. Throughout the week, students hear Evren, and guest speakers, teach incredibly valuable lessons on how to accomplish these things. The academy class is broken up into small groups, called squads. Each squad has an ELT (enjoy life teacher) and an ELF (enjoy life fellow, or an
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From being a student for two years, and now becoming an ELF I have seen first hand how the academy can truly change a person, for the better. My first year at the academy I remember this one girl who was the only girl from her school, so she really didn’t know anyone, and she also seemed pretty shy. I noticed that the academy was outside of her comfort zone, and she seemed to be hesitant to becoming a positive leader. But then when I saw her six months later at the reunion it was like she was a new girl. She told us how the academy had pushed her to take public speaking classes, and run for leadership positions, but I could see the change just in her personality. She had a clear confidence that she did not have when she started at the academy. The academy is truly beneficial to every type of student. No matter what kind of leader you maybe, I truly believe the academy can make you better. To learn more, go to www. enjoylifeleadership.com
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LIVING HEALTHY Hopkinton Drug’s 4th Annual Free Lecture Series Hopkinton Drug is proud to announce its upcoming 4th Annual Lecture Series which will consist of four different lectures; topics will include Low Back Pain, Emergency Preparedness for Pets and the Humane Society’s Role in the Community, Hypothyroidism and Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. “We are so excited to bring this series of free, public events to the town of Hopkinton and surrounding communities,” commented Michael Macione, Director of Sales and Marketing for the store. “We feel we are providing a valuable service to our customers by bringing doctors and patients together, in a comfortable setting, to learn about a variety of health topics and get important questions answered by the experts,” he added. The Boston Spine Group (Jessica Aidlen MD, Louis Jenis MD, Sameer Kapasi MD, and Sarah Koonce MD) will kick
off the lecture series with a discussion on Low Back Pain on September 24. On October 22, David Schwarz, DVM from the Ashland Animal Hospital and Liz Jefferis, Director of the Baypath Animal Shelter, will discuss Emergency Preparedness for Pets and the Humane Society’s Role in the Community. Ken Blanchard MD will speak about Hypothyroidism on November 5. Patricia Jay MD from Visions Healthcare, will wrap up the series on November 19, with a discussion on Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. “We host these events because we care about the health of our community members and appreciate their business.” Dennis Katz, Hopkinton Drug President said. Adding, “As trusted advisors, we want to differentiate ourselves from the chain pharmacies by offering additional services that you won’t find at the big box stores.” Hopkinton
Drug is an integrative, community pharmacy and compounding facility in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. We are a multi-faceted store dedicated to providing clients with an array of healthcare options, serving the community since 1954. Each lecture will be held from 7-9pm at the Hopkinton Senior Center located at 28 Mayhew St., Hopkinton. Speakers will present during the first hour with the second hour reserved for questions. Please RSVP by contacting Michael Macione at 508-435-4441 x111 or at mmacione@rxandhealth.com. We encourage you to reserve a seat, but it is not required. For more information, you can visit Hopkinton Drug’s website at www.rxandhealth.com, or come visit our store at 52 Main St., Hopkinton, MA 01748.
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LIVING HEALTHY Local Man Finds Weight Loss Answer My name is Ray Auger of Milford, Mass. Until recently, I was on my way to becoming a very large short guy. I felt 5’ 7” was average, however, 225 lbs. wasn›t faring well for my body structure. I turned 42 this year and started to feel it physically. I was becoming tired, out of breath, and sluggish. Resting beverages on my gut was becoming somewhat of an embarrassment. Was this my fate? I come from a family of “stocky” men. I wondered, should I just embrace my destiny and learn to live with it? Luckily the answer that Dr. Johns helped me realize is NO! My introduction to New England Fat Loss was met with understandable hesitation. All this talk about losing over 20 lbs in just 40 days, left me skeptical. But then I watched the newenglandfatloss.com video a few times. After speaking to the doctor and his staff I was left feeling that I needed to try. What did I have to lose? Well, in the end it was 35 lbs in 40 days, that’s what I had to lose! On top of the weight loss, the program balanced my hormones which produced other great health benefits like
relieving my allergy suffering, my complexion became clearer, and now people say I look younger than ever. I am moving quicker, have more energy and eat well. All the hesitation I had originally was quickly alleviated after a few days of stepping on the scale and seeing the pounds drop off while still feeling full all day! My program is now complete and I am down 35 lbs. Interestingly, I no longer desire to eat poorly. I am not giving up everything. I allow myself to indulge occasionally for special occasions. I am now very careful about what and when I put something in my body that is not necessarily healthy. It is comforting to know when I have an “off” day that I can simply go back to the list of foods that Dr. Johns provided. A list that is specific to my body and which contains foods that cause my body to burn the unwanted fat. New England Fat Loss truly changed my life. I now manage my weight with pride. I found the program very easy, and would recommend it to anyone that wants to get healthier.
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Golden Pond to Host Free Elder Health Self-Management Class
Golden Pond Assisted Living has announced it will host My Life, My Health Self-Management Education in collaboration with BayPath Elder Services. This is a free 6-week class that will be on held on Thursdays October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13 and 20 from 9:00 to 11:30am at Golden Pond. This workshop helps participants develop strategies to improve overall health and quality of life. Participants will learn disease related problemsolving, practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and stress as well as better nutrition and exercise choices. Anyone living with a long-term health condition, such as arthritis, back pain, cardiac failure, depression, lung disease, diabetes, asthma, migraine headache and high blood pressure or with any other long-term condition is welcome to attend with their family, friends, and caregivers. To register call Jen Belesi at 508-435-1250. Participants must attend at least 4 of 6 the classes. Contact: Shelley Ryan, Golden Pond, 50 West Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748, 508-435-1250 sryan@goldenpondal.com, www.assistedlivingatgoldenpond.com.
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Jewels Jewels came to us a stray older kitten and exceptionally shy, but it is amazing the progress she has made over the last couple of months. And isn’t she just the prettiest girl! Jewels is just over a year now and is a petite young lady - although still somewhat shy, we are sure that, once in a home and time to build her confidence, she will be a welcome and loving little girl. And she absolutely loves the company of other cats so a furry friend in her new home would make her very happy.
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Our beautiful girl, Dancer, came to the shelter after her owner became very ill and unable to take care of her. She definitely misses the only person she knew for 5 years and is having such a difficult time adjusting to being in a shelter. Dancer can be super sweet showing her affection by doing pushy paws, but sometimes has a bit of catitude - we truly think that, once in a home and given time to adjust, she will settle in and start enjoying life again. Dancer has always lived in a quiet home so this is what we want for her again. Won’t someone give this girl a chance - she so wants a forever home.
Our senior (and magnificent) boy Sully may be 14 years old, but, boy, does he have the energy and spirit of a teenager. Sully came to us after his owner passed away and the neighbors were feeding him. When he arrived, his ears were so terribly infected, but our amazing vets helped get him all fixed up - his ears are permanently curled up from the infection but they certainly add to his character. Don’t anyone dare call Sully a senior in front of him - he proves that age is just a number - just watch him run around the shelter, jump up on the window, romp and play with his younger furry friends - this guy is amazing and has a special place in all of our hearts at the shelter.
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If you are looking for a gentle, sweetheart of a cat, you have to meet Willa. She is a 4-year-old girl who came to us as a stray. Willa is an absolute love bug who craves attention from our volunteers - just give her lots of cuddle time, petting and she rolls over in delight a happy girl with a big heart.
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Contact Cheryl Merchant, president of the MetroWest Humane Society for more information on these cats. E-mail mwhspaw@yahoo.com, call 508-875-3776, or visit metrowesthumanesociety.org. The MetroWest Humane Society is located at 30 Pond Street, Ashland.
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Meet Coach Jay Warren By Chris Tremblay Entering his second season as the Ashland girl’s volleyball coach, Jay Warren is hoping that his unique style of mentoring will bring the Clockers closer to a tournament berth. “My style of coaching is a blend of weird, scary, enthusiastic and crazy,” the second year coach said. “I find my job is to get the best I can out of everybody, and to do that you need to a have a blend to reach everyone.” Warren had neither volleyball experience, nor any knowledge of the sport prior to meeting his wife, Diane, back in their high school days at Norfolk Aggie. One might even say she is the reasoning behind his madness on the volleyball court.
AHS Volleyball Coach Jay Warren
“It was my wife who got me involved in volleyball back in high school, where she played and I was the water-boy,” Warren recalls. “When she got out of college, she coached Natick and Dana Hall, a private prep school in Wellesley. I had the opportunity to help her at both these programs and the fun began.”
Prior to hanging out with his wife, who is now a volleyball official, Warren had never played the sport in high school or college, but once he selftaught himself the setter position, he figured he could teach others. The new-found volleyball enthusiast got his first coaching job at Millis (200205) and then at Westwood in 2010 before being named the Ashland instructor last fall. “I really did not base success or failure on the first year by our record, but more on our energy and passion to get better,” Warren said. “We did not qualify for the tournament, but we did win on many other levels.” As a team under the first year Clocker coach, each and every athlete had their opportunity to
lead the team in some way. This year, Warren is looking to have senior co-captains Libbie Farrell (setter) and Dalia Marmash (outside hitter) lead Ashland; hoping that both will continue to raise the level of all those who make the varsity squad. Others returning from last year’s team who should give the Clockers an edge on the court are Haley Zee, Brittney Raymond, Madi Frye and Molly Kurriss. In addition to those who put on the Clocker uniform last season, there will be plenty of up and coming athletes that could challenge for a position. “Everyone has their opportunities. (Last year) we had great captains, great supporting members and just a great group of kids who bought into my
system,” Warren said. “We lost quite a few to graduation, and that is part of the fun of being a coach…build, train and go again.” Most coaches enter each year with the same dreams, do the best that they can, and hopefully make it into the tournament; Jay Warren is no different. “All contests are important. We play in the Tri-Valley League, where all the teams are good, real good,” he said. “If I were to pick one (important contest) it would be every chance we have to practice, that will make the difference in our season.” Ashland looks to take the road to the tournament as it opens the season on Friday, September 5th against Holliston.
MacKay In 4th Year As Clockers’ Coach
Cautious Optimism Surrounds Ashland Grid Team By Ken Hamwey Staff Sports Writer High school football is just around the corner, and that’s good news for Ashland grid fans. Since Andrew MacKay took the Clockers’ coaching reins in 2011, Ashland has gradually been climbing the ladder. Three seasons ago, Ashland went 3-8, then upped its record to 4-7 in 2012. Last year, MacKay’s third at the helm, resulted in a winning season as the Clockers posted a 6-5 mark. Before the 30-year-old MacKay became Ashland’s coach, the football team was at rock bottom with a pair of winless seasons. When MacKay took command, he had no magic formula, no timetable for a turn-around, and certainly no quick-fix. What he did to change the culture was to adopt a common-sense approach. “There was no doubt that we needed to change Ashland’s perception,’’ MacKay said. “I
give the credit for our forward movement to the players and assistant coaches. All I did was create a level of expectations. I brought in assistants who worked hard, had a blue-collar approach, and were quality role models. The players bought into our style, and demonstrated how much they wanted to change things. They knew they’d be successful, if they adopted a team-first approach.’’ MacKay cited aides like Matt Messer (defensive coordinator), Pete Zacchilli (offensive coordinator), Dan Norton (special teams), Brian Richards (offensive line), his father, Mark MacKay (offensive and defensive lines), and Zach Botehlo (junior varsity). “We’ve developed a family atmosphere with a common goal,’’ MacKay emphasized. “It’s not all about wins and losses. It’s about sending young men out into the real world who’ll be successful. We’re proud to develop good young men.’’ Playoff berths and Super
Bowls haven’t been in Ashland’s mix lately. MacKay wants his forces to strive for those goals, but he labels them “long-range.’’ “Super Bowls and playoffs will come in time,’’ said MacKay, a 2002 graduate of Ashland High. “Our goals will be to show up every day, work hard in practice, and take each game one at a time. Last year, we broke some of Ashland’s football records. I’m cautiously optimistic about our future, and all I want is to see where we are at the end of the day.’’ MacKay enjoys competing in the Tri Valley League’s Small Division and rates Millis and Norton as the teams to beat in the conference. “The squads have good athletes, good coaches and they’re competitive,’’ MacKay said. “We’re all about the same size. Norton won the division last year, and we lost to them in overtime.’’ Three players who’ll be major contributors for the Clockers in 2014 are seniors Brian Mahan
(defensive back), Eric Wallace (linebacker) and Derek Nash (running back, receiver). “Brian is one of our captains; he has a great work ethic and is very coachable,’’ MacKay said. “He was a TVL all-star, just like Eric who’s a tough, hardworking kid. Derek is a utility guy who is extremely versatile, running or catching the ball.’’ MacKay’s journey to the Ashland helm is interesting. After graduating from Ashland, he enrolled at Nichols College, getting his degree in business while playing football. After a few months in the business world, he realized coaching and football were in his blood. “My first coaching post was as an assistant at Mass Maritime,’’ MacKay noted. “Then, I coached a year at Assumption as its quarterbacks coach, before going to Norwich as a running backs coach.’’ His next stop, Framingham State, was where his Midas touch started to shine. As defensive coordinator for three
years and associate head coach for two, the Rams finished 9-2 and won the MASCAC title in 2009. “The head coaching job opened in Ashland in 2011, and I got the job,’’ MacKay said. Having earned a masters in administration at Framingham State, MacKay was able to join the teaching faculty at Ashland, where he is a health and wellness instructor. His first three years have dealt with building a strong foundation. Now, MacKay is eager to see more progress. “I’m excited about our fourth year,’’ he said. “We’re going in the right direction and we have the potential to keep going forward. I’m not sure we reached our potential in my three previous years. We can get better.’’ Ashland will open its grid season on Sept. 5 at home against Blackstone Valley Tech, face Weston on the road on Sept. 12, enjoy a bye week, then conclude the first month with a home clash against Millis on Sept. 26. All three games begin at 7 p.m.
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A Business Born of Love By John Kelley Editor When Jim Giammarinaro and his wife Marion thought about a future for their son Nick who has conventional learning challenges, they felt a need to take action. There were others considering the same future for their children, and their common solution would come in the form of a business partnership formed over an unlikely enterprise. Jim and his business partner Neil Henderson own Freedom Printing located in the industrial complex at the end of Butterfield Drive, off Pond Street in Ashland. He is also an Ashland resident. Jim knows the printing business, and he also knew that his son needed something different than the printing business for a life work. A job placement from Minuteman ARC (created by Rebecca Lynch who currently works at The Price Center) provided an opportunity for Nick to begin work. He is working at a convenience store/gas station owned by the Leo Verc Enterprises, where 25% of the company’s employees have special needs considerations. He had attended high school at the Eagleton School in Great Barrington, MA. After graduation, he entered the Accept Collaborative program at Ashland High School. Nick has very good mechanical aptitude and really enjoys doing yard work. He joined a basketball team called the Heated Lions (originally created by Rebecca Lynch). The court time is donated by the Rivers School in Weston. It was his connections at this sport that brought his future to a new juncture. Jim and Marion began to meet many parents through the sports scene in MetroWest. They met the Banks family at Flag Football, as both Nick and Alan Banks Jr. played
together on a team sponsored by Harvard University. Alan Jr. is the son of Alan and Rhonda Banks, and has a high aptitude for music and is an excellent drummer. Alan Jr. had also been playing hockey for the East Coast Jumbos. Nick joined the Jumbos team and this is when the Jim, Marion & Nick met the LeBlancs. Ray and Stephane LeBlanc live in Hopkinton. Ray is heavily involved in another sport—ice hockey—and is the founder, along with his Waltham firefighting co-worker Jim Perry, of the East Coast Jumbos. The Jumbos are a team made up of special needs young adults, and travel for tournament games from Washington, DC to Maine and upstate New York. The LeBlanc’s son Shane is one of the team’s best skaters, and Shane, Alan Jr. and Nick are now teammates on the Jumbos. Jim and Marion realized that there were many parents struggling with the issue of life work for their children. They began to think about finding a business that would meet the needs for Nick and possibly create job opportunities for other special needs young adults. One thing led to another, and through Jim’s connections in the business community, Marlene Aron (a friend and commercial realtor) suggested that he consider buying The Water Hazard miniature golf course in Holliston on route 126, just across the Ashland line. Jim and Marion considered the possibilities of the business that had lain dormant for a couple of years. They decided that the landscaping needs for this course would be a great match for Nick’s interests. They moved forward with the purchase of the course. They began considering families to form a partnership in running the course. Jim & Marion approached the LeBlanc’s and the Banks’ about a joint venture for the three families. Both families
thought the course offered opportunities for their son’s skills, so the three families came together and decided to operate the course as a team. The group used their variety of skills to do everything they could to get the course ready for the summer of 2014, and they made it. One of the sources for workers at the course is the Price Center in Newton, a facility for adults who have special needs associated with learning and other activities. They now work at the golf course for three hours each day, and the young adults are paid for their work. They have a job coach who comes with each group and supervises the maintenance and upkeep tasks. This opportunity is meaningful work, fitting the skills of each worker. They do everything, from customer interaction to landscaping, and keeping the fairways free of water and leaves. With such a family-oriented operation, this business demonstrates the possibilities that exist when people see a need and use their initiative to look into all pathways of opportunity. While it is primarily a May through October operation, there is plenty of off-season maintenance work and landscaping to be done. The course will be
open through October, so don’t miss the opportunity to stop by and enjoy a round of mini-golf. You will find the staff friendly and the course challenging, even for the better players. In
fact, one hole is probably the longest around, measuring some fifty feet in length, and it’s all downhill. Like life, the ball rolls readily when it is all downhill.
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Learn How to Turn Soil into Black Gold By Cynthia Whitty The secret behind a green thumbthe soil we use to plant inis often the most overlooked aspect of gardening. Few of us start with great soil, but we can all build it by using gardening methods, such as turning kitchen and garden waste into compost, the Black Gold of gardens. Master Gardener Betty Sanders will show how to create great gardens from the ground up at her talk, “Dirt on Your Hands, Soil in the Garden,” Saturday, September 13, 10:15 am to noon, at the Ashland Public Library, 66 Front Street. Doors open at 10 am. The public is invited to attend free of charge. After a career as a chemist, Sanders returned to her first love, gardening. She is a nationally accredited flower show judge, and has designed awardwinning roadside gardens in her hometown of Medfield, a memorial garden for a police and fire station, and award-winning Master Gardener exhibits for several New England/Boston flower shows. Sanders lectures and writes about horticulture and gardening for Tower Hill Botanic Garden, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, garden clubs, and civic and corporate
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The Documentary Film & Discussion 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 September films are co-sponsored by the Ashland Farmers Market. Thursday, Sept. 11 – How Food Fueled Human Origins. In this short public lecture before an audience at Univ. of Cal. San Diego, Prof. Margaret Schoeninger outlines what anthropology has discovered about the role of food in the origins of Homo sapiens. She also discusses the development of agriculture and modern industrial food production. Master Gardener, lecturer and writer Betty Sanders will show how to turn soil into “Black Gold” at the Ashland Library, Saturday, September 13. (Photo/submitted.)
groups. She maintains her own two-acre garden, which was selected as part of the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program and featured in the Wall Street Journal. Sanders focuses on techniques to reduce the use of chemicals in gardening and landscaping. She looks for ways to limit the need for water and prefers the use of native plants in landscapes. Sanders also believes that you can’t have a great garden without great soil. In this
talk, she tells how to transform “the dirt you have into the soil you need.” Light refreshments will be served. The Ashland Garden Club suggests you “lug-a-mug” for coffee to help with the environment. For more information, contact the Ashland Garden Club at info@ashlandgardenclub.org or visit www.ashlandgardenclub. org.
Ashland Community Gardens Season’s Bounty Ashland Community Gardens (ACG) at Stone Park contains 56 garden beds with many wonderful surprises. Among the tomatoes, zucchini, beans and eggplant, giant sunflowers occasionally sprout up. The garden also contains a certified butterfly habitat and an Asian pear tree and guild plantings. The gardens are open to the public on Ashland Day. To sign up for a garden bed, to volunteer, or for more information, send an email to info@ashlandcommunitygardens. org. Find ACG on Facebook: www.facebook. com/AshlandCommunityGardens. (Photo/Florence Seidell)
Tuesday, Sept. 23 – The Evolution of Human Nutrition (Part 1). This fascinating University of California San Diego
symposium discusses what is known about the evolution of human nutrition. In this first part, three speakers present brief but provocative talks. Leslie Aiello provides some background and defines the overall goal, which is to highlight the evolution of human nutrition from our earliest ancestors to the modern day and to draw attention to the diversity in the human diet and its consequences. Unlike all other free-living animals, human populations need to eat much of their food cooked.
From an evolutionary perspective, Richard Wrangham contends that the special feature of the human diet is not so much its ingredients, as how we prepare them. Steven Leigh explores the nature of the primate microbiome with the goal of understanding the impacts of microbiomes on human evolution. His results point to important contributions of microbial ecosystems to the evolution of human diet. He also sees implications for human brain evolution through energy and micronutrients that are produced by microbial taxa.
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Perhaps a student would like to research the life of someone special.
On the evening of July 28th, Ashland was chosen as best community on earth, and a sign was planted over the entire center of town‌in splendid color. One student was heard to exclaim, “A parabola!!!â€? and then he went back to some preoccupation on his cell phone.
The management and employees of Market Basket are of one accord: bring back the leadership of founder Arthur T. Demoulas.
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Both the Middle School and the Warren Schools have new roofing for the start of classes.
A group from the in Michael Lisnow Respite Center in Hopkinton stopped for a cone after a day trip in Boston.
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Green-Up Your Exterior Many people would be shocked to realize just how much money they can unlock from their homes by performing some simple landscaping tasks. Enhancing the curb appeal of your home will also help increase its resale value. This can be accomplished by simply getting your hands dirty planting a flower garden or by hiring a professional landscape contractor. The investment put into your yard will be reflected in your homes listing price. In order to inspire a potential home buyer to make an appointment to view your home, you need to have them like what they see on the outside first. Working on the exterior of your home and making sure that your yard is well kept will only work to your advantage. Your home needs to stand out, especially if it’s facing other competition in your neighborhood. A professional landscape contractor can also be hired to regularly cut your lawn, trim your shrubbery, and tend to your flower gardens. When taking on a landscape project, you should consider how long before you plan to sell your home and recapture your investment. If you aren’t planning on selling for five or more years, putting in a vegetable garden or planting your favorite perennials would be fine. These projects would benefit your family and make your yard more appealing and enjoyable. However, if you are landscaping your property close to the sale, you should just focus on projects that increase the aesthetic appeal of your home. Keep your choice of plants, flowers and stone work very neutral to attract a wider range of potential buyers. Your main goal is to have your home not only be a house a buyer wants to live in, but also a home your neighbors want to live next to!
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Introducing The Village Collection Boutique Homes
Buying? Selling? Not sure, but need to know more? Call us anytime. Collectively, Steven Greenberg, Pamela Bathen, Bob Zakrzewski and Stephanie Fair of Metrowest Oak Realty have over 60 years’ experience in the Metrowest Real Estate market. They welcome your questions at 508 309 3538 or pamela.bathen@metrowestoakrealty.com
Call us at 508-848-2127 to find out more!
Holliston | Carriage House Estates
$700’000’s
Our premier development with new plans and amenities including libraries, 3 car garages, 4 full baths and More! Open House 172 Mohawk Path, Holliston Saturdays 11-2 & Sundays 10-5 (please call to confirm open house hours first)
Metrowest Oak Realty
Ashland | Village of the Americas
Our famous townhomes are conveniently located off of Route 135. Open airy floor plans, 2 bedrooms, fireplace, sitting rooms, 2 car garage.
158 Pond Street, Suite A Ashland, MA 01721 508-309-3538 - office
Open House at 324 America Blvd. Saturdays & Sundays 10-5:30 (please call to confirm open house hours first)
Mid $300’000’s
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Exclusive Agent | 508-881-6662 | FafardRealEstate.com
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