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By J.D. O’Gara

The Franklin community is hungry for its annual Harvest Festival, because last year, for the first time in the celebration’s history, it rained – a lot.

“Last year it rained, so this year, we’re thinking the crowds will either be bigger. A lot of people are really missing it, says Lisa Piana, Executive Director of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, which runs the festival.

“We’re really expecting record crowds this year .”

The Franklin fall tradition will take place on Sunday, October 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Organizers expect approximately 6,000 people will visit downtown Franklin and enjoy lively entertainment, delicious food, browsing among more than 100 participating artists, crafters, businesses and community groups, and, of course, games and

activities in the Children’s Area.

neighbors they haven’t seen due to their busy schedules.

“It really is like a big block party and has stayed true to that, year after year,” says Piana. “The festival gives people an opportunity to relax, have one-on-one conversations with business owners, and take the time to learn more about our community.”

Many attendees run into

DJ Domenic Cotoia of Music Odyssey Productions will kick off the event at 11 a.m. and entertain festival goers with a mix of country, Top 40 and rock and roll hits all day long from his booth on Main Street in front of Platinum Sponsor Rockland Trust.

“Domenic has been at all of our events. He’s just great, and he knows how to get people moving,” says Piana.

Jane Curran, owner of Jane’s Frames, will be raffling off this beautifully framed mural, created by Franklin community members, young and old alike. Raffle tickets will be sold until the end of the Franklin Harvest Festival, to take place on Sunday, October 5, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. See page 18 for more details. Photo by and used courtesy of Pamela Ruby Russell. About.me/PamelaRubyRussellPhotos

Entertainment also can be found on the center island at the corner of Main and East Central streets and on the patio next to The Cake Bar. Local entertainers, including Franklin

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PARCC Or MCAS: MetroWest Towns Make Their Decisions

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It’s a truism that only death and taxes are inevitable, but Massachusetts students know there’s another inevitability: standardized tests. The question this year is which one?

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The proposed new standardized test goes by PARCC, the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers. The new test intends to use “adaptive technology”

to conform itself to a student’s performance during the test as well as to stress critical thinking skills not ordinarily challenged by more traditional standardized tests. Parts can be conducted on computers, allowing for online grading and for three-dimensional math work.

Last year, Massachusetts initiated a two-year process of testing the test. In Phase I, certain classrooms participated in the PARCC test while the rest of their schools took MCAS. This year, in Phase II, districts were allowed to choose whether to have all their students use PARCC or all their students use MCAS. Based on the results of operational testing this year, the Department of Education will make a determination in Fall, 2015 as to whether the state as a whole switches to PARCC, or whether we develop the next generation of MCAS.

Core. The Common Core standards are not without controversy, and many parents and educators have reservations about the way the standards were implemented as well as the standards themselves.

Local school districts each took a long look at all the factors before deciding whether to opt in to PARCC or remain with MCAS. The Department of Education and Superintendent Association each hosted meetings to share information to help each district make the decision.

This past July, the Framingham school committee voted 4-3 to stay with MCAS rather than move to PARCC. This was over the objection of Stacy Scott, the superintendent of schools. Medway also has voted to delay PARCC for another year.

Holliston school district made the decision in June to remain with MCAS for the current year. Dr. Sara Ahern, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, says, “I wouldn’t say it was a difficult decision, but it was one that needed careful consideration. The superintendent and I tried to present multiple aspects of the decision for the school committee to consider.”

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She adds, “One of the benefits of staying with MCAS is not creating too much change while there’s still a little uncertainty.”

Joyce Edwards, Director of Instructional Services for the Franklin school district, also highlights the change as a motivating factor – but in the other direction. Franklin has chosen PARCC for its students. “We wanted our students to have first crack at becoming proficient with the next generation of testing.” Last year’s pilot testing also helped drive Franklin’s decision. “The kids responded very well to PARCC and were very comfortable with it.”

Millis opted for MCAS. “We were on the fence,” says Lynn, “because there’s no harm in going to PARCC. We won’t be penalized. But is it worth giving up MCAS for one year if the state of Massachusetts decides in six months to stick with MCAS?” As with Holliston, the uncertainty seems to have been the driving factor for Millis.

“The school committee recommended we stick with MCAS, mostly because the state hadn’t made its definitive answer.”

No matter what the state decides, Franklin’s Joyce Edwards feels a change in testing is to everyone’s benefit. “If the test itself aligns better with what’s being taught in the classroom, that’s better. MCAS no longer measures what we’re actually

teaching. The teachers also felt that there was a tremendous benefit to assessing what students actually learn.”

Millis's Joan Lynn also is confident the process will work out in the students' best interest. "They'll go through this year and administer the tests.

They'll tabulate the results, get feedback, look at surveys from kids and teachers, and look for impacts. They'll look at the results once they're scored.

Did this assessment match our standards? Then Massachusetts will also ask if it's a match for Massachusetts."

Dumbing down education? Lowering standards? Setting a national curriculum without any advice from actual educators? These are the accusations some level against Common Core.

The Common Core Forum is a grass-roots organization protesting the Common Core standards. They have introduced legislation in Massachusetts to delay implementation of PARCC and to give parents the right to opt out of Common Core and the statisticsgathering.

In Medway, one such group is Medway Matters. They’re on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/pages/MedwayMatters-Parents-Against-Common-CorePARCC/608596772541825. Hopkinton’s group Core Concerns is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hopkintoncoreconcerns.

Common Core Forum argues that the adoption of the Common Core standards has been cloaked in transparency, as opposed to the openness surrounding the MCAS standards developed in 1993 with the passing of the Massachusetts Educational Reform Act. The thrust of Common Core is to have all fifty states adopt the same educational standards and enable curriculum analysis across

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According to a guest editorial in the Herald this June, 60% of Massachusetts school districts have voted to delay, defer or reject the PARCC test.

Common Core Forum has introduced the “Let’s Stay No. 1” legislation package.

This package includes legislation to allow parents to opt out their children from the PARCC tests. It also allows parents to stop the collection of data by CCSS if they find it unnecessary or intrusive. They are also arguing for a two-year moratorium on the PARCC test and a reversion to the pre-2010 Massachusetts educational standards.

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FPAC Presents High-Flying Musical Peter Pan Broadway’s timeless family musical Peter Pan will launch FPAC’s 24th season and premiere year in THE BLACK BOX, the company’s new home and performance venue in downtown Franklin. FPAC’s production of this soaring, magical adventure will be presented October 17-19 and 24-26 with live professional orchestra and the spectacular aerial effects of Flying By Foy. Audiences are invited to journey along with Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and the Darling children on a swashbuckling fantasy adventure to Neverland.

An adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s celebrated classic play and novel, the Tony® Award winning musical features iconic characters and memorable songs. “I’m Flying,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” “I’ve Gotta Crow” and “Never Never Land” are a few of the treasured favorites from the beloved score, with music by Morris “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne and lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

Featured roles will be performed by Franklin residents Madi Asgeirsson (Peter Pan), Nick Paone (Captain Hook/Mr. Darling), Teagan McStay (Wendy), Jason Barney (John), Gary Mandia (Michael), and Jocelyn Jones (Tiger Lily), as well as Amanda Flynn of Plainville as Mrs. Darling and Colie Vancura of Medfield as Liza.

The ensemble cast of Lost Boys, amazons, pirates and animals includes Aidan Clark, Kendra Dombroski, Aaron Frongillo, Greg Leach, Stephanie Schiavo, Lauren Szczepanowski, Katherine Waples, Melissa Wyner and Peter Wyner of Franklin; Sam Evans, Alison Mandell and Angela Salisbury of Medfield; Maddy Williams of Medway; Connor Macchi of Northborough; Susauna Wickstrom of Plainville; Mairead Nee and Griffin Wilkins of Walpole; and Jenna McDermott and Elena Rouse of Wrentham.

Evening performances on Fridays and Saturdays, October 17, 18, 24 and 25, will begin at 7:30

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Attend the United Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Taste of the Region, an event which takes place on October 28, from 6-9 p.m. at the TriCounty Regional Vocational High School, 147 Pond St. in Franklin. For an admission fee of just $10 in advance or $15 at the door, visitors to the Franklin food festival can enjoy samples of delicacies from an eclectic mix of restaurants in the local community.

Taste of the Region gives the community an opportunity to try a sample from 15-18 restaurants without incurring a bill at the end of the night. The event has taken place now for decades, and it generally attracts 600-700 visitors, although it has seen 800. Patrons of the event can enjoy music and may participate in a silent auction as well.

The community event, open to those over 21 since alcohol will be served, will present many of Franklin’s biggest restaurants. Each does something a little different.

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The event features everything from barbecue to seafood to desserts, from high end to simple fair. Some local country clubs even get involved, and each business’s presentation is unique.

The event also has featured nonprofit organizations in the past, including the Santa Foundation, the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee and the Franklin Downtown Partnership.

The school’s Culinary Club also gets involved, and the on-campus student restau-

rant, Jerry’s Place, provides a convenience for the restaurants participating, who often hand out coupons to those sampling their cuisine.

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce offers the event to its members, free of charge, as a benefit of being a member.

Food purveyors cover only the cost of the food and supplies they bring, but they are able to hand out menus and get exposure at the event.

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more than any standardized test. Lynn says, "We're looking for more real life experience for kids. Less multiple choice and more open responses. More explaining your work. More opportunities for kids to be really assessed for what they're doing in their schools."

According to the results released Friday, 94% of TriCounty tenth graders scored a proficient or higher on the test. That can be compared to the statewide average of 90%.

Tri-County was once again named a Level 1 school on the state’s 5-point accountability system, which means the school meets gap-narrowing goals.

“This is our third year as a Level 1 school,” said Principal Jean Mallon. “Our teachers work together, under the direction of the Academic Coordinator Melissa Beckmann to improve performance in identified deficiency areas. Success in MCAS is a total school effort. On test administration days, all hands are on deck.”

“With 94% of our students achieving proficient or higher in ELA, 87% achieving proficient or higher in Mathematics and 81% achieving proficient or higher in Biology, we are among the leaders in Regional Vocational Technical High Schools. Certainly, this is the result of the hard work of our teachers and the leadership of our administrative team,” said Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray.

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Fred Astaire Studio of Dance: All About Fun Eleven years ago, Michelle (Montanez) Fox, learned that teaching people to dance was a labor of love.

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Michelle and Adam Fox, married last month, met in a Manhattan bar two years ago, right after Christmas. She was an American dancer, who taught people how to dance like those in “Dancing with the Stars;” he was a British policeman who taught martial arts. Now the two have combined their dynamic teaching talents as the new owners of Fred Astaire Dance Studios, in Franklin, Mass., located at Franklin Village Plaza.

“I loved it. I loved teaching adults, loved the whole world of competing, ballroom dancing.

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New England and is one of the few to be awarded the national Monte-Brock Bronze award, among other honors. Michelle has professionally competed for over ten years in both American Smooth and Rhythm.

“With rhythm, also called Latin dancing, including the rumba, cha cha, mambo, salsa, meringue, swing, you stay in a smaller area on the floor. We teach you to move your rhythm in your body,” she says.

Smooth style, explains Fox, includes dances like the fox trot, waltz, Viennese waltz and tango. “Smooth style progresses around the floor smoothly. It’s characterized by a still dance frame, with not too much wiggling,” says Michelle.

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“Lee has been my dance partner for a couple of years. He’s been working as an instructor with Fred Astaire for five years,” says Michelle, who says instructors also often compete with a variety of student dance partners of all ages and abilities.

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“Now with “Dancing with the Stars,” they see it and think I’d like to do that,” says Fox. The beauty, she says, is there’s “no age right for it, no size right for it. If you can lift your leg on the left and not on the right, it’s okay. It’s personal. Certainly, there’s a technique to it, but I love it, because it’s so individual, so expressive.”

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tion very fluid. “Either you’re a good instructor, or you’re not.

Some people are great dancers, but awful instructors,” he says.

“It makes people happy, and it’s something fun. Two years ago, I was keeping people from getting murdered, now I’m teaching rumbas,” laughs Adam, who also works as a professional close up magician.

“We want to bring dance to everyone,” says Michelle, “You don’t need a partner; that’s why you have an instructor, although a lot of couples like to do it. We also offer group classes.”

Students also get to keep in swing each Friday night.

“Friday night is social night,” say Michelle. The studio’s three instructors are on hand to help dancers of all levels, and it’s free for first timers. “It’s a fun thing to do on a Friday night besides watch TV,” she says.

Franklin’s Fred Astaire Dance Studios will host a major social event this month, with a free grand opening on October 4, from 6-9 p.m. “We will have dance demonstrations, food, a raffle, giveaways. It’s a time for people to come and see what we do. It will be great. We’ll throw a big party, and show off,” says Michelle.

Fred Astaire Dance Studio Franklin is located at 475 Franklin Village Drive in Franklin, and it is open 12:30-9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Learn more at franklinfredastaire.com, call (508) 528-6200 or email franklin@fredastaire.com.

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Dean College Ranks Among the Top Best Regional Colleges Dean College has been ranked 26th in the U.S. News & World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, North category.

Additionally, Dean placed 2nd in this category for colleges with the least amount of debt and 8th for Best Colleges for Veterans.

This is the fourth consecutive year that Dean College has received this honor, having moved up in the rankings from the previous year.

“We are pleased to be recognized by U.S. News and our peer institutions once again this year,”

said John Marcus, Vice President of Enrollment Services and Marketing at Dean College. “Of particular note this year is our designation as a Best College for Veterans, as we continually look for ways to assist veterans in completing their undergraduate degree program.”

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This news could not have come at a better time for Dean College, as the school will celebrate its 150th Anniversary early next year. Founded in February 1865, the college has seen many transformations, always with the mission of cultivating an environment of academic and personal

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The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, October 1st, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street. Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30 p.m. The program will feature artist, William Lane who will do a cityscape in watercolor.

Meetings are free and opened to the public.

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BFCCPS 7th Graders to Hold Clothing Drive October 18

Event to Benefit the Epilepsy Foundation from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

By J.D. O’Gara Got old clothes, curtains, blankets or towels? Give them a wash and bring them on over to the parking lot of the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School on Saturday, October 18, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. The 7th Grade class at the school is collecting clothing, sheets, bedding, curtains, towels and anything else you can think of that is textilebased for The Epilepsy Foundation (www.donatenewengland.org). Donors will receive a receipt for all generous donations, which are tax deductible.

Community projects such as this are part of the school’s charter, says Assistant Head of School, Joseph Perna. “Character

education and community service are two of four benchmarks of the school.” All of the classes in the school do at least three community service projects, he explains, at the school, on a local or state level, and on a world level.

“These really range the gamut, from Kindergarten and fifth graders working on leaf raking at school to second graders partnering with the Franklin Senior Center. It all culminates with the 7th and 8th graders doing capstone projects. These take a year to do at a really high level as an individual or sometimes in pairs, a self-designed service learning that incorporates all the lessons we want them to learn.”

The 7th grade project,

says Perna, actually began last year, at the school level. With the Epilepsy Foundation, the school not only raises funds for the organization, but some of those funds are donated back to the school. Clothing collected last year generated some funds for the seventh grade trip to Quebec, something all classes eventually do, to exercise the French language skills they’ve been working on since Kindergarten.

“It’s kind a blended fundraiser/community service project,” says Perna. Sixth graders last year, he says, “partnered with the Epilepsy Foundation and had a really successful foundation last year collecting clothes and things inside school community. The

Thank you for helping your neighbors! Last year we distributed 186,000 pounds of food to 1,590 people. The need in our community continues to rise steadily. We are committed to providing immediate relief from hunger while working towards healthy sustainable solutions.

At this time we are in serious need of shampoo, hand soap/sanitizer, toothpaste, deodorant, cereal, shaped pasta, granola bars, and white tuna.

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At the end of last year, the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School became a regional charter school. Filled to capacity at its current location, the school is seeking a new dwelling that will accommodate its growing needs.

“We have not yet identified a site,” says Perna, who explains that “Our Board of Trustees are primarily responsible for identifying a site and taking the next step. They’re actively going through that process and hope to have a site identified. Their intention is to stay in Franklin to the best of their ability.

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Learn How to Grow Garlic!

Friends of Franklin Community Gardens to Hold Free Class October 4

The Friends of Franklin Community Gardens will be holding a free class on how to plant garlic on October 4th, 2014 from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at the King St. Community Garden in Franklin Massachusetts. We will be covering how and when to plant it, how to care for it in the spring, and how to harvest and cure it in the late summer. We will have organic garlic available for purchase at the event, and information for joining the waitlist for the 2015 growing season for those interested in renting a bed.

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Tri-County Grows Produce for Franklin, Medway Food Pantries Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School’s garden is in full bloom and the school has already harvested enough produce to donate to two food pantries this year.

In the past, the school has donated all of its bounty to Franklin Food Pantry, which hosts a farmer’s market for its clients once a week in the summer. With the addition of an 8’x20’ greenhouse, as well as 15 more Earthboxes and three 15’x4’ raised beds, Tri-County has also been able to donate to Medway Food Pantry.

“With both the expansions on our garden and the addition of the greenhouse, we have been able to grow a lot more produce to give to the community,” Culinary Arts Instructor and Garden Coordinator Nancy Haney said.

“Students love getting involved and working in the garden and really enjoy being able to give the produce to people in need.”

Vegetables planted this past spring included several varieties of tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, green onions, green beans, cauliflower, peppers and autumn vegetables such as pumpkins and butternut squash.

In the first year, Tri-County donated 480 pounds of produce. That amount grew to 600 pounds in its second year, totaling over 1,000 pounds in just two years. With the expansion of the garden, Haney expects to have an even larger yield by the end of the fall season. The school has already harvested about 800 pounds with more to come.

The garden is used as both a

Pictured above are Tri-County RVTHS senior Christian Murphy of Wrentham and sophomore Miranda Way of Medway with some of the produce harvested and donated to Franklin and Medway Food Pantries. The school has donated almost 800 pounds of produce so far this year thanks to the recent expansion of the garden and addition of the greenhouse.

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The Culinary Arts Program uses it to teach students how to grow vegetables and how to use fresh vegetables in their cooking.

They are also taught how to use “seconds,” which are the bruised or split vegetables that many throw away. Instead, the students learn how to salvage “seconds” and cut away the bruises. This year, Haney plans to teach her students how to remove the seeds from plants, dry them out and then use them to plant the new garden in the spring.

Students taking Environmental Science arrange the garden and put down the fertilizer after all the vegetables have been planted. The Early Childhood Careers Program uses the garden to introduce its preschoolers to gardening. Haney also taught culinary classes during a summer camp held at the high

school for 7th and 8th graders and used the garden to teach the students about growing, tending, harvesting and cooking the vegetables grown.

Students volunteered to water and harvest the plants during the summer under the supervision of Tri-County faculty.

They also helped transport the produce to the food pantries.

Everything is donated or purchased with money raised specifically for the garden, which still needs new hoses, shelving, pots, and dirt to top off the beds and grow plants in the greenhouse. Members of the community who would like to make donations can call Haney at (508) 528-5400.

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Berry Insurance Kicks Off 8th Annual Halloween Costume Drive Effort Supports Patients of Children’s Hospital It’s that time of year again! Berry Insurance is participating in the 8th Annual Halloween Costume Drive along with Four Points by Sheraton located in Norwood, Massachusetts. All donations are to benefit patients at Children’s Hospital Boston and their annual Halloween parade. Last year,we had a great turn out of donations from the local community, and we are once again hoping to top that this year!

We are accepting NEW Halloween costumes, accessories, and other Halloween “treats.” The possibilities are endless, from make-up, to props, coloring books, stickers, puzzles or games. Please, nothing scary or violent and no food/candy items.

The donated items are collected for all age groups, from infant to teen sizes. Costumes and accessories for both girls and boys are welcome and appreciated!

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Franklin Federated Church to Host Giant Yard Sale Oct. 18 The Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main Street, will hold its annual yard sale on Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This important fundraiser helps to support the works of the church.

Buyers can find bargains galore as they browse through books, toys, clothes, household items, jewelry, electronics, sporting goods, antiques, and holiday decor. Many items are brand new with others priced to sell. Items half off last hour of sale, so come early and then come back! Rain or shine, this is a fun event for the whole family. Much of the sale is held inside the church. All items not sold will be donated to charity. No early birds please.

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October Programs at the Franklin Public Library No registration required for these Regularly Scheduled Programs:

Mondays

Krafty Mondays for ages 6 to 12 at 4 p.m.

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Wednesdays

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“Scarecrow Door Hanger” Move Along for ages 0 – 5

years old at 10:30 a.m.

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“Spooky Halloween Tree”

Monday, October 20th

Turn a paper bag into a spooky tree to add to your Halloween decorations.

Get Ready for Kindergarten

This 45 minute program featuring stories, rhymes, songs, and activities will help prepare your children for preschool and kindergarten. Parents and caregivers should attend with their child.

Story and Craft for ages 4, 5,

and 6 at 4 p.m.

Stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 4, 5, and 6 who are able to attend “on their own.” This program lasts around 45 minutes.

Terrific Toddlers for ages 18

Enjoy thirty minutes of interactive stories, songs, and activities for families and children from 18 months to age 3.

Toddler Playgroup at 11 a.m.

Take a break and enjoy some playtime at this informal morning playgroup. The library will provide toys, music, and books for children accompanied by an adult. Connect with other parents and let little ones interact with one another.

“Halloween Banner”

Monday, October 27th Come in and make a HUGE Halloween banner to welcome all your ghosts and goblins.

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and 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Stories, activities, and a craft for children ages 4, 5, and 6 who are able to attend “on their own.” This program lasts around 45 minutes. This is a repeat of the program held on Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 16 at 3:30 p.m.

Use your imagination and build anything you like with our tubs of Legos! We have new Lego sets to put together and lots of regular blocks to use.

Special Programs (Registration Required) “Doggie Tales” Read to Dogs Program – Third Wednesday of Month

For Students in Grade 2 & Up, Wednesday, October 15 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Improve reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a therapy dog! Bring your favorite book or pick out one of ours to read. Dogs and their handlers are from Pawsitive Touch and are trained for one-on-one sessions. Beginning October 1st, readers may sign up for a 15 minute slot at the Circulation Desk or call (508) 520-4940.

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Science Friday

For Students in 1st - 4th Grade Friday, October 3 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Science Friday monthly programs will be presented by Gina McGarrigle from Self Help, Inc. Community Partnerships for Children. Participate in different experiments and answer a new question each month following the scientific method.

“Make and Take” Halloween Craft

Sunday, October 5 from 2-4 p.m.

Drop by the library as you enjoy the Harvest Festival to put together a Halloween spider or pumpkin that you can hang in your room! Free hot cider will be offered to help keep you warm as you enjoy the day.

Students Assistance Center

Homework help for students in grades 2-8 resumes on Monday, October 6th.

Students and volunteers can pick up application forms at the main desk on the first floor.

Ed the Wizard’s Halloween Magic Show

Sunday, October 26 at 2:30 p.m.

Author Sue Berard-Goldberg

Tuesday, October 28 at 4 p.m.

Sue Berard-Goldberg will read from her new book A Pumpkin for Thanksgiving. Children will also make a craft for Halloween and Thanksgiving.

This is a family story time for all ages.

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Library Book Sale

Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Stop by the library to explore our book sale going on all day with great deals on titles for everyone. Also, music by Betty Kushner from 9-10 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.

Bag Sale

Sunday, October 19th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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October 4: Bon Jersey October 10: The Amazing Kreskin October 19: North Sea Gas October 25: The British Invasion Tribute November 8: Comedy Night with Steve Sweeney November 16: Debbie and Friends

November 22: Livingston Taylor November 23: The Country Jamboree November 29: Ornament November 30: Elska December 14: Holiday Variety Show

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Circle of Friends Coffeehouse to Feature Cosy Sheridan and David Roth The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse presents two excellent award winning singer songwriters, Cosy Sheridan and David Roth, on Saturday, October 11th at 8 p.m.

Cosy Sheridan has been called “one of the era’s finest and most thoughtful singer-songwriters.”

She has released ten CDs and continually tours throughout the US. Her concerts are wideranging explorations of modern

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his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, a sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing. A singer, songwriter, and recording artist, David has earned top honors at both Kerrville and Falcon Ridge songwriter competitions and taken his music, experience, and expertise to a wide variety of venues in this and other countries full-time for more than two decades.

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Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society’s handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission is $20.

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Charlie’s Tire: All in the Family – And in Great Service here in New England, landscape work is very seasonal. “I would end up working in the garage in the winter when we closed,� he says.

Glenn Gerrior knew the business well when he and his wife, Jeanne, took, over Charlie’s Tire and Service Center, Inc. from his father, Charlie, who, at the time, semi-retired in 1996. “We’re definitely family-owned and family-operated,� says Gerrior, “A true small business and true statement of what small business America is.� He explains that his father, Charlie was the third owner of the garage at 825 South Main Street in Bellingham, which has stood since 1928.

At this point, Gerrior says, he’s owned the business nearly as long as his Dad, something that, as a young man, he hadn’t planned. “Actually, I have a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture,� says Gerrior who ran a landscape construction company until purchasing the business. Gerrior explains that,

Gerrior is not the only one who’s been with Charlie’s Tire for decades. “We have eight full-time employees in here,� says Gerrior, referring to mechanics. “One that’s been here for over 30 years, my brother, one for almost 12 and one for almost five.� He adds that the Service Manager in the garage has also been with the company for almost 10 years.

The employees are not the only ones sticking around. “We have a lot of loyal customers,� says Gerrior. Most of his business comes from repeat customers, who turn to his shop for all vehicle repairs on their passenger cars and light trucks (outside of engines and transmissions).

Gerrior enjoys working with his customers.

“Dealing with the customers has always been a great thing.

I know a lot of people over the decades,� says Gerrior. The Bellingham location draws from towns all around, including Franklin, Millis, Medway, Blackstone, Hopkinton, Holliston, Wrentham and Woonsocket. “We do a customer base all over the place,� says Gerrior.

One customer, in fact, who had moved to Florida, made sure to go to Charlie’s Tire to buy his tires before he left. Glenn’s tire

business goes back three generations, he says, as his grandfather ran Milford Tire Products in Hopedale, Mass. “We sell all tires, Hankook, Michelin, BFGoodrich, Uniroyal,� says Gerrior.

What’s most important, he says, is that his customers know they can trust his business for a great product and great service. “We’re small business America; we’re not big, corporate America. Here, you’re talking

to the owners.,� says Gerrior. “We’re a reputable business.

We stake our business on our reputation of being upfront and honest with the customer. You can always buy product, but you can’t buy service.

We stand behind what we install or sell, that’s for sure.�

Charlie’s Tire is located at 825 South Main Street in Bellingham. Find them online at www.charlietire.com or call (508) 883-1211.

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Stony Brook Announces Its October Programming!

Fall is spectacular at Stony Brook. Come see for yourself what’s going on.

Tiny Trekkers: Saturdays,

October 4th and 18th, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature.

Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world.

There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s themes: Backyard Geology/ We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt.

Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent.

Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session

Nature in Art-3 modules: Saturdays, Oct. 4th, 11th, 18th, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Capture the beauty of nature in autumn with a variety of art activities, including paper making, printing making, origami birds and butterflies; collage, paste paper and handmade books. The activities will be offered in three modules of three classes each. Module 1: Paper making 1: printing without a press; origami birds and butterflies decorated with pastels.

Module 2 (Nov): Paper making 2, gelatin prints; handmade paper cards with stenciled designs. Module 3 (Dec): collage; paste paper; handmade books with Japanese sewn bindings containing completed class work. Fee: $95m/ $114nm per module

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Are you a parent with limited time for yourself or perhaps someone who works from home who’d like to get out for an hour of exercise to benefit the mind and body?

This weekly All Levels Yoga class may be just right for you! Come to stretch and strengthen your body and mind as well as take time to relax.

No yoga experience is necessary. Whether you’re new to yoga or a more advanced yogi, the class will flow with modifications and possibilities for more challenging postures as needed. Participants will leave the class feeling more balanced and refreshed, ready to take on the rest of the day and week.

Fee: $65m/ $78nm for 4-week session

Early Morning Birds: Tuesdays in October, from 7 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Intro to Essential Oils: Sunday, October 12th, from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Introduce organic and

Take an early morning walk in search of fall migrants. Birders of all levels are welcome to come explore with us as we enjoy fall in all its splendor.

Fee: $6m/ $9nm per person

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Free Dental Screening for Seniors NORWOOD -- A free dental screening clinic for senior citizens will be held in Norwood on Saturday, October 18th from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Norwood Senior Center, 275 Prospect St. in Norwood.

To schedule your free appointment at the screening, call the Norwood Senior Center at (781) 762-1201. Appointments are open to any older adult, age 60 or over, from any town.

gums, and dentures. Specialty dentists will screen participants for oral cancer. Participants have the opportunity to receive free denture cleaning and labeling, performed by students from the Massasoit Community College’s Dental Assisting program, under the supervision of their faculty.

A nutritionist from HESSCO will be available to discuss the role of nutrition in oral health and will give advice on food choices to those experiencing chewing problems, dry mouth, medication interactions, and other concerns. HESSCO elder services’ SHINE counselor will provide information about health insurance, assistance, and counseling about public benefit programs.

At the free screening clinic, participants will receive a dental screening exam and an oral cancer screening and will also have the opportunity to discuss the findings with the dentist in the clinic’s informal, friendly setting. Dentists from the Norwood area, including Dr. Mark Stone, have volunteered to examine patients for problems with their teeth,

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volatile (evaporating rapidly) aromatic substances which naturally occur within certain plants. This class will cover the ten most versatile essential oils as antibiotics, antiseptics, and many more of their uses.

Expand your natural pharmacy through essential oils. Handout included. Fee: $25m/ $30nm per person Get Outside in October: Saturday, October 25th, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join us

at Stony Brook to enjoy nature and outdoor fun. In October we will focus on butterflies in the garden and how to attract them.

In November we will check out birds, migration and bird feeding. In December we will talk about how animals get ready for winter (think chipmunks and squirrels). During each session we will look for creatures and more as we explore every nook and niche at Stony Brook.

Fall and winter can be busy times for some of the wildlife at Stony Brook. Bring a friend and make a few more exploring the forest, fields and wetlands.

Fee: $8m/ $10nm per person Yoga & Meditation Workshop: Saturday, Oct. 25th,

from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Yoga

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challenges of life become less taxing and we are better able to relax and be at peace. We will go through a yoga practice, emphasizing the idea of “your mat - your practice” which simply means honoring your body and doing what feels right for you to do during the time that

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Fr a n k l i n H a r v e s t Fe s t i v a l

Jane’s Frames Celebrates 20 Years

By J.D. O’Gara The 12th Annual Franklin Harvest Festival wouldn’t be the same without Jane’s Frames, an institution downtown that just turned 20 on September 23. Jamie Barrett will perform at the location on the day of the Harvest Festival, and Jane Curran, owner of the store, will be selling raffle tickets for a mural created by community members. Curran beautifully framed the large piece, which would make a nice addition to a community space. She hopes to raise $1,000 for the Franklin Food Pantry.

“It’s been a year-long project. Hundreds of people worked on it,” says Curran, who introduced the endeavor at last year’s Harvest Festival. “The winner of the raffle decides where it will go. It’s

all about the Food Pantry, basically.”

Curran, who has lived in Franklin for 37 years, began framing professionally about 22 years ago, two years before she opened the location. Her desire to learn new things had brought her to pottery, then to quilting, and to a beloved art of calligraphy, but when she took a workshop with Helen Sampsonis, in Burlington, on framing, she was hooked.

Over the years, she continues to refine her skills and take classes in her profession.

Not only does Curran frame artwork, but she purchases it – and she’s got a wealth of it.

After 20 years, however, she has decided to take one half of her shop in a new direction, incorporating a new line of home décor and gift items.

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This is not a completely new endeavor for Curran, who often advises her customers on interior design. In the 1980s, as a calligrapher, her artwork was featured Franklin shop called Lavender and Lace, which incorporated the types of items she plans to feature.

With a new counter having been installed at her shop, Curran will need to make room. She’s made the emotional decision to part with much of her art collection, and this month, she’ll be selling her inventory for 30% to 90% off. That includes museum prints priced at just $1 “It’s been here awhile, and I have to let it go,” says Curran,

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High students, will perform, along with perennial favorite Jamie Barrett, sponsored by Jane’s Frames. Fred Astaire Dance Studio dancers will show off their ballroom skills, and The Cake Bar will feature balloon artist Dick Moberg of Fun Faces With a Twist from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Franklin School for the Performing Arts plans special events on its Main Street stage throughout the day.

Food options will cater to a variety of tastes. The FDP food tent on Main Street in front of Dean Bank will satisfy cravings for hot dogs, popcorn, snacks and water. The food truck outside of Century 21 will tempt with steak tips, burgers, Italian sausages, chicken, freshsqueezed lemonade and lime rickeys.

Several downtown restaurants

will serve signature snacks, and many food-based businesses will hand out free samples.

Outside the Food Pantry, local farmers will sell fresh seasonal produce.

The Children’s Area behind Rockland Trust will be staffed by energetic volunteers from the Bernon Family Branch YMCA. Carnival games like the ring toss, balloon darts, corn hole and sink it, along with a bounce house, face painting and fallthemed crafts will keep children entertained. “Shoot, Kick and Tumble” will challenge kids to show off their basketball, soccer and gymnastic skills.

The area will feature many child-oriented businesses, such as Franklin Martial Arts, which plans board-breaking seminars.

New this year is the ChildID booth where children, teens and young adults can be finger-

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Fr a n k l i n H a r v e s t Fe s t i v a l DEAN COLLEGE

“The Harvest Festival shows what a tight-knit community Franklin is. In a relatively small downtown area we include more than 100 non-profit organizations, businesses, churches, banks, community groups, restaurants and cultural attractions.

The festival continues to attract more vendors and visitors but

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The Harvest Festival is made possible by the generous support of sponsors who will have booths in “Sponsorship Row” on Main Street. This year’s Platinum Sponsors are Big Y World Class Market and Rockland Trust. Silver Sponsors are Digital Credit Union and Middlesex Savings Bank.

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The festival is not just for kids. Throughout town visitors can find a variety of art, informational, gift, business and organizational booths, which will include, among others, the Franklin Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. The Franklin Cultural Council’s painted ladybugs will be on display at the corner of East Central and Summer streets. On Main, volunteers will answer questions and hand out information about the Franklin Solar Challenge.

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The fun continues with tours at the Historical Museum, and the Franklin Public Library plans to host a “Make and Take” Halloween craft. Kids are invited to drop in between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. and sip hot cider while they create a Halloween spider or pumpkin.

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who admits that deep down, she really wants to create art full-time. “I love (art). I want to create it, but I don’t have the time to create it, so I buy it from people who can spend their full time creating art.”

Curran says that whatever she doesn’t sell, she plans to donate, and that she’s looking forward to working with various artisans to bring their new products to market in her shop. The new area will not only have new lines of products, but it will also feature items on consignment from area crafters and artisans.

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Franklin Brochure to be Distributed The new Franklin brochure has been printed and will be distributed to businesses and residents in Franklin and surrounding communities in the next several weeks.

Created by the Franklin Downtown Partnership, the piece details many of the entertainment, dining, shopping, business, and recreation options available in Franklin. It also highlight’s the town’s notable cultural and historic sites such as the Historical Museum, the bronze sculptures, and the Franklin Public Library.

Included in the brochure are two maps and a comprehensive listing of nearly 150 Partnership member businesses and organizations to make finding what you’re looking for easy and convenient.

“We have talked about producing a town brochure for years. With support from the town Planning Department and the MetroWest Visitors Bureau, we were able to make it a priority this summer,” says Nicole Fortier, Partnership president.

The brochure will be distributed to Franklin Downtown Partnership members in October.

Copies of the brochure have been included in the Dean College new student welcome packets, and local realtors plan to use the piece as a tool to help new residents get to know their surroundings.

Wider distribution to all residences in Franklin, Wrentham, Millis, Medway, Norfolk and Bellingham will be on October 1 as an insert in each town’s newspaper. Copies also will be available at the October 5 Harvest Festival at the FDP information table.

“This brochure gives our member businesses excellent exposure in nearby towns and with visitors to the area. Franklin continues to

Left to Right — Nicole Fortier, FDP President; Terri Frank, FDP Communications Coordinator; Lisa Piana, FDP Executive Director.

change and grow, and more changes are on the way. This piece tells our residents and the surrounding communities that Franklin is open for business and has options galore,” says Lisa Piana, Downtown Partnership executive director.

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to revitalizing downtown Franklin. Interested in membership or volunteer opportunities? For more information please go to our website, www. franklindowntownpartnership.org/, or contact the executive director at downtown.franklin@ yahoo.com.

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to fund events like the Harvest Festival, the Holiday Stroll and the Strawberry Stroll. The FDP works year-round on Beautification and greenspace efforts, and is actively involved in streetscape design and development issues involving the downtown. For more information please visit the FDP website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/, or contact the Executive Director at downtown.franklin@yahoo. com.

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essentially has stayed true to its origins by bringing the community together for a fun, affordable day out,” says Terri Frank, Harvest Festival booth chair.

Pumpkins, apples, winter squash, honey and crafts! The Franklin Historical Museum is pleased to partner with Akin Bak Farm at this year’s annual Harvest Festival on Sunday October fifth.

Akin Bak will set up a farm stand on the Museum’s front lawn and will sell their fresh local harvest to festival visitors.

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization made up of businesses, community leaders and residents working together to revitalize downtown Franklin. The Partnership relies on donations and sponsorship

“We’ll also have some greens and maybe some tomatoes”, said Seth Rousseau of Akin Bak. The display will also include the farm’s famous local honey. “Dad wants to sell his honey, so he’ll be there,” said Bette Rousseau of her 90 year old father, beekeeper, Howard Crawford.

The Museum will be open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and will serve apple cider and donuts to all visitors. People can enjoy the opportunity to purchase fresh produce, crafts and honey from Akin Bak Farm as well as visiting the Museum’s many displays and exhibits during the extended Sunday hours. The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, two doors down from the fire station.

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Area Youth Rehearse Anything Goes at the Xfinity Center Hockomock Area YMCA Theatre Group receives VIP tour and experience On August 6th, the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Youth Theatre Group was welcomed to the Xfinity Center for a tour of the facility and a chance to rehearse on the same stage graced by some of the world’s greatest and legendary entertainers. The Xfinity Center, owned and operated by Live Nation Entertainment, and General Manager Bruce Montgomery have been longtime friends and supporters of the Hockomock Area YMCA and the community at large.

This was the 2nd year the Xfinity Center has provided this exciting opportunity to the Hockomock Y’s Theatre program and performers – all of whom participated this summer in the Camp Theatre program.

Jim McKenna, the Xfinity Center’s production manager, led the VIP tour, beginning with a backstage trip behind the scenes and ending with a special opportunity to perform musical numbers on the same stage graced by some of the world’s

Live Nation has the opportunity to contribute to the local community in a thoughtful and impactful way, helping area youth and families,” remarked Mongtomery.

Michael Olah, Gina Schratz, Talyn Hughes – all of Franklin, MA – performed as part of the Youth Camp Theatre Group at the Hockomock Area YMCA on stage at the Xfinity Center on August 6th.

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Additionally, 15 youth from the Hockomock Y’s Camp New Horizons and LeadersIn-Training program received a special tour of the Xfinity Center on July 24th. Camp New Horizons is a branch of the Y’s traditional camp and provides

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Michael Fishbein Named VP of Academic Affairs at Dean College Dean College, a private, residential college located in Franklin, Massachusetts, welcomes Michael Fishbein, Ph.D. as Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Dr. Fishbein has a long-standing history of creating student success, working collaboratively with faculty and the community to build programs and devise models to support retention and academic achievement.

Prior to his position at Dean, Dr. Fishbein served as the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Mitchell College in New London, CT. He has also served as President of Antioch University, Midwest; Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Daniel Webster College; Chief Academic and Student Affairs Officer at Lyndon State College; and Dean of Cazenovia College.

Dr. Fishbein said, “I am honored to join the Dean community, engage with Dr. Rooney and my new colleagues, and do what I can to ensure the future for our students and the College.”

of the Board of the Academy of Science and Design Charter School; Treasurer of Temple Beth Abraham; Board of the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union, the Northeast Kingdom Collaborative Education Committee, and the Inter-Religious Council of Central New York.

“I am excited about the oppor-

Dr. Fishbein received his Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology from Bernard M. Baruch College, and his Master’s Degree and Doctorate in Psychology from Clark University. He is also a graduate of the Institute for Educational Management, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard University.

tunities that having Dr. Fishbein join the Dean Community represents,” said Dean College President Dr. Paula M. Rooney.

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Let’s Laugh Today in Franklin Monday, October 27 Experience the health benefits of joyful laughter on Monday, October 27th from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for wellbeing that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety. Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle, because laughing is dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. If you have any questions, just call them at (508) 660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.

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St. Vincent DePaul Monthly Food Collection, Oct. 4 & 5 The Society of St. Vincent dePaul of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin will hold its monthly food collection at all Masses the weekend of October 4 and 5, 2014. Donations may be left in the marked boxes at the doors of the church.

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Franklin Residents Running for Cancer Care and Research Part of Dana-Farber team in the 14th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon® On October 12, Doha Anoubakr, Nathan Carlucci, Alison Ciccariello, Christina Flynn, Danielle Longobardi, and Kimberly Luccini from Franklin, will be running in the 14th annual B.A.A. Half Marathon® presented by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund, as members of the official Dana-Farber team.

More than 570 Dana-Farber team members will raise awareness and at least $750 to support adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at DanaFarber. Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund have partnered with the B.A.A. in the Half Marathon for twelve years. During this time, runners on the Dana-Farber team have raised more than $4 million to fuel lifesaving discoveries.

The 13.1-mile rolling course is an outand-back loop that runs along the Emerald Necklace park system. It will begin and end in White Stadium in Boston’s

Franklin Park. The event attracts a field of more than 8,000 runners, including world-class athletes.

The race is one of three annual fundraising events that are part of the longstanding partnership between the Boston Athletic Association and Dana-Farber.

The Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk is the only walk sanctioned to take place along the historic Boston Marathon® route, and the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge (DFMC) fields a team of Dana-Farber runners who participate in the Boston Marathon each April.

To learn more about running for DanaFarber or to support a runner, please visit www.rundanafarber.org. If you have registered to run the B.A.A. Half Marathon and would like to fundraise for Dana-Farber, please call the Dana-Farber Running Programs office at (617) 6321970 or (800) 551-7036.

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Milford Regional Welcomes New Physician to the Cancer Center Cancer Center Services expand at Dana-Farber/ Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center with the appointment of Humberto Rossi, MD to Milford Regional’s active medical staff.

Dr. Rossi earned his medical degree from Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, RI in 1993. He performed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Dr. Rossi continued his training with a fellowship in hematology/oncology at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. He

is board certified in hematology and medical oncology. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Humberto Rossi to Milford Regional’s medical staff,” states Edward J. Kelly, president, Milford Regional Medical Center. “Our community will benefit greatly from the expansion of cancer care with the addition of such a highly experienced oncologist.”

Prior to joining The Cancer Center at Milford Regional, Dr. Rossi was the Division Chief of Hematology and Oncology at Emerson Hospital, Concord, MA. He can be reached by calling Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center at Milford Regional at (508) 488-3700.

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Fitness, Finance, Fun… Franklin Adult Education and Community Learning has it all How many times have you thought “I’d like to take a class, participate in a workshop, have some fun?” Well, here’s your chance. Franklin Adult Education and Community Learning, a program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at the Franklin Public Schools, is rolling out its fall programs……AND you can get started now by going to www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and clicking on “Adult Education.”

“Whether you are looking for fitness, finance, food, fun, sports, language or art, there is something for you. We are absolutely delighted to offer these opportunities to our residents through our public school system,” says Maureen Sabolinski, Franklin’s Superintendent of Schools.

Area residents can find diverse and enriched education and experiences in the Franklin Adult Education and Community Learning programs and partner-

ships. Whether you are a working professional, senior citizen, person with special needs or in transition, there’s a program for you. Last year more than 1,200 individuals visited Adult Education.

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We have exciting new offerings and we are in a brand new building” says Pandora Carlucci, executive director for Franklin Lifelong Learning Institute, the umbrella under which the Adult Education program operates. She goes on to say,“We are fortunate to have many of our classes operating in the new state-of-the-art Franklin High School. It’s an amazing facility that will increase our ability to provide new and innovate offerings now and in the years ahead.”

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In addition, you can take advantage of online Learning Classes and Online Career Training Programs, courses conducted in partnership with Ed2go and Gatlin Education Services. These career-focused online courses give you the latest in learning, and skills that can help you to acquire professional caliber positions in many in-demand occupations.

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One–Day Boating Safety Course Saturday November 8, 2014, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Our local United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Tri-State Flotilla 1002 will be instructing a one day ABOUT BOATING SAFELY course developed to provide the skills and confidence needed to explore the coast and inland waters by boat.

Basic knowledge and skills are needed to have safe and enjoyable boating experiences, and this course is perfect for families that have just purchased a boat or are planning to in the future; and also for the boater keeping up with changes to boating regulations and laws.

Successful completion of the course will also certify a minor, from 12 to 16 years of age, to operate a powerboat, including a Personal Water Craft / Jet Ski

for 16 & 17 year old operators, on Massachusetts waters.

Certification is in conjunction with the Mass. Environmental Police. Rhode Island residents born after 1985 can also take the “Challenge Exam” for certification to operate motor vessels over 10 HP along with anyone, any age, from any state, wanting to operate a PWC on RI waters. ABS also meets the requirements to operate a vessel in many other states & most countries where boating safety education is mandatory.

Several of the boating insurance companies offer a discount on premiums on successful completion of this course.

is sent out by mail to the surrounding community, online at http://www.mcs.milford.ma.us (under Adult Ed/Rec-WinterBoating) or call the MCSU at (508) 478-1119.

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Home Buyer Boot Camp October 8 For those thinking about buying a home, there can be many concerns and questions regarding the process, “who does what and when.” What role does the Realtor, lender, attorney, and home inspector play and when do they get involved.?The role of these key players will be reviewed and explained at a Home Buyer Boot Camp.

The Home Buyer Boot Camp will be taking place on Wednesday, October 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Franklin Tri-County Adult Education Program. To register contact Elaine Murphy at the Continuing Education Office at (508) 528-5400 x126 or visit www.Tri-County.tc and click on the Continuing Education link to register on line.

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Apps for the Interior Design World

By Alex Yavarow What was life like before smart phones? I have only had a smart phone for three years, but now that I have one, I don’t know what I would do without it. It has a camera so I can snap a quick picture, a calculator so I can quickly figure the 35% discount on a pair of shoes, and a GPS in case I get lost. I can check my email, keep up with my friends on social media, and play games when I am bored in a waiting room. It seems as though there is an app for just about everything. There are even apps that make my job as an interior designer a little bit easier, and can also be very helpful for people looking to remodel or redecorate. Here are a few of my favorites: Houzz – There was once a time when gathering design inspiration meant flipping through design magazines and putting paper clips on the pages that caught your eye. Or, you’d

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tear these pages out and stick them all in a bulky folder, but inevitably, you’d lose that one image that really spoke to your vision. Called “the Wikipedia of interior and exterior design”

by CNN, Houzz is the new way to organize your design inspiration images and ideas. The app, which features over 2 million high resolution photos, is a wonderful on-the-go resource for finding, saving, and sharing inspirational images in “Ideabooks”, so that you always have them handy. I highly recommend that all my clients start an Ideabook for any project we work on together so I can get a better sense of their style and their desires for the space.

As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, so having a plethora of inspirational images is invaluable.

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• Where will the surgery be performed? Different centers have different equipment and resources. For instance, Massachusetts has only two centers offering bladeless cataract surgery, one of which is located in Waltham, MA and offering free door to door transportation service. Bladeless laser assisted surgery should be an option if you want to reduce dependence on glasses at the same time as your cataract surgery is being performed.

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Franklin Sports FHS Field Hockey Coach Played For U.S. In Masters World Cup

By KEN HAMWEY Lisa Cropper hasn’t played competitive field hockey for 25 years but the 51-year-old Franklin High coach proved she’s still got “the right stuff.’’

Cropper, whose Panthers have been Kelly-Rex Division champs for the last three years, tried out for the U.S. Over-50 Masters team and was selected to play in The Netherlands at the Masters World Cup Field Hockey Tournament. She was one of 17 players to compete in Rotterdam during the twoweek-long competition in June.

Cropper, a three-time allAmerican midfielder at the University of Connecticut, twice was a national champion — once as a UConn player in 1981 and again in 1985 as an assistant coach. She may have been low on competitive experience for the World Cup Masters but she was high on athleticism and conditioning — two attributes that no doubt earned her a roster spot.

“There were tryouts throughout the country,’’ Cropper said, “and I went to one in Washington, D.C. I later attended a practice at Yale before being chosen. I was really proud to be selected. What helped me was

coaching club field hockey, still playing ice hockey and keeping myself in good condition for running.’’

The U.S. squad played six matches, facing Ireland, Wales, England, Holland, New Zealand and Australia. Unfortunately, the women failed to win a match and scored only two goals in the six contests. Playing at midfield, Cropper tallied one assist.

“We played well for a half in all our matches but had little or no momentum in the second half,’’ Cropper said. “One problem was a lack of team chemistry and being unfamiliar with one another. Our team was put together quickly and we rarely got to play much before the World Cup. The other teams play year-round. Against Ireland, we were tied at the half, then lost, 5-1. We were ahead of Wales, 1-0, but lost, 4-1.’’

The next Over-50 Masters Tournament will be played in Australia in 2016 and Cropper intends to try out again. “The USA will get more involved leading up to the tourney,’’ Cropper noted. “There will be more competitions.’’

Cropper labeled her experience in Holland as “fantastic.’’

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“When you say ‘hockey’ in Europe, it’s understood as field hockey, not ice hockey,’’ she emphasized. “It’s the second most popular sport behind soccer in Europe. We stayed at a plaza in Rotterdam. We rode bikes to the fields and to the stadium. I expected our competition to be rough because the rest of the world is ahead of us in the sport.’’

The Dutch women won at the Masters and the Australia won the men’s division.

Croppers endurance was a key asset and gave her a competitive edge in the selection process.

She’s 5-foot-4 and 125 pounds.

“I’ll be playing in over-30 tourneys and at the Atlantic Cup,’’ she said. “Ice hockey will keep me in shape, and it’ll build my endurance.’’

No stranger to a variety of sports, Cropper played field hockey, basketball, golf, track and softball at Walpole High.

A four-year starter at UConn in field hockey, she later was an assistant for the Huskies. For 10 years, she, her husband and two sons lived in California where she taught outside of San Diego at West Hills High School in Santee, Calif. She coached tennis, basketball, softball and started a field hockey program.

Franklin field hockey coach Lisa Cropper had been away from the sport as a player for a quarter century but still was able to earn a select roster spot to play for the U.S. Over-50 Masters team at the Masters World Cup Field Hockey Tournament in The Netherlands. Above, she is shown her riding a bicycle to the World Cup stadium, and in the team photo of the U.S. and New Zealand, Lisa is second from the right in the first row.

“We returned to the East Coast and settled in Franklin,’’ Cropper said. “I taught at Tri County and coached softball there before joining the Franklin High staff. I was freshman field hockey coach and later the jayvee coach.’’

Cropper now is in her fifth year as the Panthers varsity field hockey chief. She’s also an assistant coach for the girls ice hockey squad.

Her Panthers were 3-0-1 to start the season and hope to repeat as Kelly-Rex Division champs. “I like using an up-tempo style that focuses on attacking offensively,’’ she said.

“We lost eight starters from last

year but we’re off to a good start.’’

Cropper is a tremendous ambassador for field hockey. Starting in college, she played in tourneys in Vancouver, started a high school team in California, worked in the Futures Program and instructed players at private clubs.

“Our style in the U.S. is

more free-wheeling with less control,’’ Cropper noted. “In Europe, it’s more possession and patience. Of course, they play all the time on turf.’’

Two years from now, Cropper no doubt will be packing her bags for the 2016 World Cup in Australia.

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Franklin Sports Laura Auerbach Does the Job, Despite Her Unassuming Stature TC Soccer

Auerbach, herself, doesn’t pay attention to the size difference between her and the opposition she lines up against.

Approximately 10 year ago as a second grader, a young Laura Auerbach made a decision to follow in her older sister’s footsteps and give soccer a try.

Now as a Tri-County senior, she is leading her fellow Cougars into battle on the field.

“I may be smaller, but it really doesn’t cross my mind,” she said. “I am here to do a job, and once I steal the ball from them, that’s when I realize how much taller they are, but it doesn’t affect me one bit.”

“I had some friends who were going to join the Franklin Youth Soccer program,” Auerbach said. “But it wasn’t until my sister was going to join that I decided to tag along, and now, 10 years later, I am still participating.”

For the most part, the two sport athlete has always favored her track career over soccer, but last year something clicked inside of her head and she realized that soccer may be more important.

In addition to being a two-year captain on the girls soccer team, Auerbach also runs track for the Cougars taking part in the mile and two-mile, where she captured the 2013 spring State Vocational Champion.

Although a successful runner in the individual sport of track, soccer became appealing to the now Tri-County senior because of its team atmosphere. However, she really didn’t know that she possessed a skill on the soccer field much like the one she encountered on the track.

“I really didn’t know how good I was until the head coach of the Franklin Youth Soccer program recruited me for his team --a rag tag bunch of fifth graders beating up on seventh and eighth graders,” she said.

Once she got to Tri-County, it was evident that her track skills were aiding her on the soccer field.

“My freshman year I spent a mere three days on the Junior Varsity team when Coach (Mark) Spillane asked me to come to a varsity scrimmage,” Auerbach said. “The scrimmage was eventually rained out, and after the Coach had handed all the players their jerseys and gave me one as well. I was totally shocked and did not expect it at all; I was both excited and nervous at the same time.”

Getting a spot on the varsity team was an honor for the

“On the field, I constantly hear girls from the other teams saying I got this girl beat,” Spillane said. “Next thing you know they’re wondering what happened as Laura goes out and takes care of business.”

“My junior year I was coming off an injury and I had no intention of giving it (track) up, as

I loved it so much,” Auerbach said. “I was running despite my doctor telling me not to.

Eventually, I realized that I had to stop running, as soccer was much more important to me.”

Spillane believes that his captain made the right decision.

“She is a very smart individual who can read the plays in front of her with ease. She’s a very meticulous and intelligent soccer player,” the coach said. “She could possibly play soccer on the college level if she wanted to. The only thing that may stand in her way is her size, it may deter some colleges.”

With the outlook of entering college less than a year away, Auerbach is not even contemplating whether she wants to play soccer in college at this moment. She’s focused on the tasks at hand; leading her soccer team into the playoffs and trying to recapture the state title in the two-mile as well as enjoying her senior year at Tri-County.

Timeless Barbershop Tri-County Senior Laura Auerbach leads her teammates on the soccer field. A former track star, she realized last year that her heart lay in the team sport.

young soccer player, but what would be coming would be even more praiseworthy for the freshman.

“My first varsity practice was awesome. The girls on the team made me feel welcomed, it didn’t matter to them that I was only a freshman,” she said.

“That first game was extremely nerve racking, but once I got onto the field and began playing, things clicked.”

“Laura runs like the wind, and the cross country team kept trying to get her to join them, but she has stuck with soccer, “the TC varsity Coach said. “She may be small in size, but she is a fearless defender who puts it all out on the field. Her actions speak louder than words.”

Despite her diminutive size Auerbach doesn’t let it bother her; she lets her defense speak for her.

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Senator Spilka Announces 2014 Senior Health & Wellness Fair Senator Karen Spilka (DAshland) will host her annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 18th at the Joseph P. Keefe Technical School in Framingham. All MetroWest seniors are invited to learn about ways to continue to lead healthy and active lifestyles. “Staying happy, healthy and active is important for everyone in our community,� said Senator Spilka. “Each year I am honored to host this terrific day of health and wellness presentations, screenings and educational opportunities, and I always look forward to seeing friends and neighbors from across MetroWest.�

Seniors will participate in a variety of workshops and presentations about senior health programs, benefits and wellness activities. Representatives from a variety of health care and elder services organizations will also be available to share information on services in MetroWest. The Fair will include a continental breakfast, a hot lunch and health screenings for attendees.

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Calendar of Events October 1 Franklin Art Association meeting, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

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Meetings are free and opened to the public. For more information, please email faasecretary@gmail.comor or visit www.franklinart.org.

October 2 Franklin Rotary Club Meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, 461 West Central St., Franklin October 4 The Friends of Franklin Community Gardens free class on how to plant garlic, 10-11a.m. at the King St. Community Garden in Franklin, will cover how and when to plant it, how to care for it in the spring, and how to harvest and cure it in the late summer. Organic garlic available for purchase at event, and information for joining the waitlist for the 2015 growing season for those interested in renting a bed.

Fred Astaire Dance Studios Open House, 6-9 p.m., 475 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, includes dance demonstrations, social and ballroom dancing, hors d’oeuvres, raffle, giveaways and more. For more information call (508) 528-6200, email franklin@fredastaire. com or visit franklinfredastaire.com Ben Speaks 5th Annual - A Concert to Remember at Medway High School, 88 Summer Street in Medway, 7 – 10 p.m. Suggested donation $25. Proceeds to Ben Speaks Louder than Words. Visit www.benspeaks.org.

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St. Vincent de Paul monthly food collection, needs pet food, canned hearty soups, single-serve fruit cups, canned chicken, Ritz & saltine crackers, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, canned vegetables, baked beans, diapers-sizes 3,4,5,6 and baby wipes, please nothing opened, damaged or expired, bring items to marked boxes at door of church. (October 4th and October 5th) October 5 12th Annual Harvest Festival, an event by Franklin Downtown Partnership, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., local businesses, entertainment, children’s activities Franklin Wine Club Meetup, focus on Grady Vineyards, 7-9 p.m., Franklin Liquors, 363 East Central Street, Franklin, information at http://www.meetup.com/ Franklin-Wine-Club/ October 8 Home Buyer Boot Camp, 6-7:30 p.m. in conjunction with the Franklin Tri-County Adult Education Program. To register, contact Elaine Murphy at Continuing Education Office, (508) 528-5400 x126 or visit www.Tri-County.tc and click on the Continuing Education.

October 9 Franklin Rotary Club Meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, 461 West Central St., Franklin October 11 Cosy Sheridan and David Roth, 8 p.m., Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin, Admission $20. Please call (508) 528-2541 or visit http://www. circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

October 16 Franklin Rotary Club Meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, 461 West Central St., Franklin

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Calendar of Events October 17 FPAC’s Peter Pan, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 15 West Central St., Franklin, Ticket are $34 and may be purchased at www.fpaconline. com. For more information, call (508) 528-8668.

October 18 FPAC’s Peter Pan, 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 15 West Central St., Franklin, Ticket are $34 and may be purchased at www.fpaconline. com. For more information, call (508) 528-8668.

Franklin Public Library Book Sale, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., great deals on titles for everyone. Also, music by Betty Kushner from 9-10 a.m. and 2-3 p.m.

Giant Yard Sale, 9 a.m.2 p.m., Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main Street, no early birds please. Great deals on books, jewelry, toys, electronics, furniture, clothing, holiday decor, household items, sporting goods and antiques.

Items half price last hour of sale! Held rain or shine.

Clothing and Textile Drive for Epilepsy Foundation, Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School parking lot, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Senator Karen Spilka’s annual Senior Health &

Wellness Fair, 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Joseph P. Keefe Technical School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA, Event is free, but RSVP required by Oct. 11. Contact Senator Spilka’s District Director, Puja Mehta at (617) 722-1640 or puja.mehta@ masenate.gov.

October 19 FPAC’s Peter Pan, 2 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 15 West Central St., Franklin, Ticket are $34 and may be purchased at www.fpaconline. com. For more information, call (508) 528-8668.

Walk Against Breast Cancer, 1:30 p.m., starts and ends at First Congregational Church, Holliston, walk-ins welcome, 100% of proceeds to Dana Farber Cancer Institute for breast cancer research, visit hollistonwalks.org Technology and Your Child, 5:30-7 p.m., Medway Community Church, 196 Main Street, Medway, Heather Fox, a technology instructor with over 20 years’ experience educating children in the Massachusetts public schools, will walk through steps you can take to guide your children at each stage of development as they become exposed to social media and the internet through today’s tools and platforms.

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October 23 Franklin Rotary Club Meeting, 6 p.m., 3 Restaurant, 461 West Central St., Franklin October 24 FPAC’s Peter Pan, Black Box Theatre, 7:30 p.m., 15 West Central St., Franklin, Ticket are $34 and may be purchased at www.fpaconline. com. For more information, call (508) 528-8668.

Franklin Public Library Bag Sale, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Come fill up a brown paper bag with all the books you can fit in it for only $5!

Deadline for NEW costumes, accessories and treats for Berry Insurance 8th Annual Halloween Costume Drive, drop items to Berry Insurance, 31 Hayward Street, Suite J, Franklin, MA 02038

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Flea Market at the Federated Church of Norfolk, corner of Main Street and Route 115, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., includes furniture, glassware, tools, coffee, pastry and lunch available, Sale will be held in church vestry, which is handicapped accessible, with entrance and parking lot behind the church and entered from Main Street.

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October 26 FPAC’s Peter Pan, 2 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 15 West Central St., Franklin, Ticket are $34 and may be purchased at www.fpaconline.com. For more information, call (508) 528-8668.

12th Annual Walk Against Breast Cancer October 19th

By J.D. O’Gara Plans are underway for the 12th Annual Walk Against Breast Cancer to step off from the First Congregational Church, 725 Washington Street, Holliston, at 1:30 p.m. (check in from 12:15-1) on Sunday, October 19 this year. The annual walk, which draws just under 400, was begun by and is completed in memory of Maryellen Miller, who lived in Holliston.

100% of proceeds benefit the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Since the walk began, “We have donated more than $500,000 to DF,” says Kathy Chisolm, one of the original

grown, says Chisolm from 130 in the very first year.

members who started the walk who is now volunteer coordinator, treasurer and Dana Farber liaison. “Because of the generosity of our sponsors, we are able as a group to donate 100% of all our proceeds to Dana Farber, and Dana Farber

has commended us on being exceptionally lean in terms of our expenses. We’re able to take every dollar walkers raise and give that right back to DF.” In 2013, 367 joined in the walk, and that number has

“One thing that jumps out is that of those 367 walkers, we span many generations of participants. You’ve got everyone from babies in strollers to grandmothers and great grandmothers participating,” says Chisolm.

“That’s really heartwarming, to see that so many generations are participating in this event and toward this cause.

The walk has two major sponsors, says Denise Cronin, who is in charge of sponsorship for the walk. The Walking Company has been a part of the effort for three years now. The store,

based in California, with a shop in Natick, called out of the blue at that time to donate its services. It generously donates all the t-shirts, says Cronin, which has to amount to at least $5,000.

This year, another donor emerged out of the blue, says Cronin.

Moe’s Southwest Grill, in Bellingham’s Market Basket Plaza called and said that the walk’s mission was really in line with what he wanted to do, but he wanted to contribute more.

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there and was really excited, wanting to get involved,” says Cronin, “He offered to donate a whole day’s proceeds (October 17) to the walk. Having this at Moe’s is going to bring awareness to our walk in a different community we’ve been wanting to reach out to, a really great base of young people, since so many people are affected by breast cancer.”

Even aside from the major sponsors, says Cronin, “The support we get from the business community is amazing.

We have our banner sponsors, three local businesses that have been sponsoring for last several years.” The banner sponsors include Dr. Edmon Jacobson, Main Efforts Financial (located above Fiske’s) and New England Coffee Company, which has its roots in Holliston.

Cronin adds that there are seven pink ribbon sponsors, donors of $300, and 21 Walk Partner Sponsors ($175). Annmarie’s Dance Centre supports the walk, as does The Grapevine, with its pink event, this year on November 6.

“We have such a wide range of sponsors, it’s just so awesome, it really is, and we have

all kinds of local people who’ve come forward, businesses locally who donate time and money and goods and services.

We’re very, very lucky,” says Cronin.

It helps that the group organizing the event, many original members who were friends with Maryellen, runs like, as Chisolm says, “a well oiled machine. We’ve all been working together for years, very, very dedicated women who really care about this cause, really cared about Maryellen.”

The day will also include an opportunity drawing and silent auction, both of which feature, thanks to Dana Farber, a pair of American airlines tickets.

There’s even a New England Patriots ticket package among the auction items.

Every participant is automatically entered in the opportunity drawing, although tickets are sold before and at the event. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, contact Katy Connors at Connors.kate@gmail.com.

For more information on the walk, or how to get involved, visit www.hollistonwalks. org. Although pre-registration is preferred, says Chisolm, “People can walk in. We love walk-ins, we love our pre-registered, we love them all.”

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home MARKETPLACE It’s a Sign of the Times…

The town of Franklin is experiencing an extreme sellers’ market with only 1.5 months (6 ½ weeks) of resale inventory remaining for sale. When there is an absorption rate of less than 5 months, that’s indicative of a seller’s market; with 5 or 6 months, it’s a level market; and with more than 6 months, it’s considered a buyer’s market. What does this mean to a homeowner?

What this means is that the homeowner needs to be very careful when selecting a real estate agent to market their home. As with any task, there is a right way and a wrong way to approach this important step. Hiring a Realtor requires an “interview process” and there should be more than one Realtor interviewed.

All Realtors are not created equally. “Marketing” is the main function of every listing agent, and this should be the main focus of the interview. There are a series of questions that are often overlooked, and I’ve provided a small sample of what a homeowner might want to consider asking.

The Internet is a critical tool for selling a home. How will you market my property online? Do you have your own personal Real Estate website for marketing homes? Will you be using video and virtual tours to market my home? Do you use social media marketing in your business such as Google+?

Since people want to do business with successful people, another important question is this: As far as production is concerned, if I called the owner of your company would he/she tell me you were one of the top producing agents in the company or a middle-of-the-road agent?

Another very important question to ask of every agent you will be interviewing is: “Will you allow me to terminate the listing contract if I am not completely satisfied?” A Realtor who is confident that he/she will get the job done should have no problem putting this clause in writing!

Listing property is a major responsibility for the Realtor, and a seasoned agent will understand what is required to provide the best exposure to secure the most money in the shortest period of time. Asking the right questions during an interview will provide the homeowner with a clear picture of whom to select.

About the Author: Barbara Todaro is the manager of RE/MAX Executive Realty in Franklin and a team leader for The Kuney-Todaro Team. She’s been in the real estate business for 36 years and is the marketing agent for her team. Barbara blogs daily on ActiveRain, Google+ and several real estate websites. She can be reached at (508) 520-9881 for further discussion about this or any other topic.

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