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Annual Event Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Since 1998, the Holliston Auxiliary Police Department has kept 2,953 riders, traveling a total of 780 miles in Metrowest safe. On October 11, without fuss and for the 16th year, the
Holliston Auxiliary Police Department will once again donate their time and effort for the Aptalis CF Cycle for Life, formerly the Cycle for Haylee, which will begin and end at the Fatima Shrine, 101
Summer Street, Holliston. The ride, which drew about 330 participants last year, benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, created to fight the lifethreatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of approximately 30,000 people in the United States. “They come out every year in force, and they have never charged for our event,” says Holliston resident and volunteer Patty Osten, a physical therapist who has coordinated volunteers for the Aptalis CF Cycle for Life for four years, moved by her cystic fibrosis patients to do so. “We’ve rode bicycles in pouring rain and at every possible dangerous intersection, and from 7-4, the auxiliary police do their job, then they leave, never looking for thanks. It’s just phenomenal support,” Osten says. The cost savings of not having to pay
The Holliston Auxiliary Police are a big help each year in the Aptalis Cycle for Life, a fundraiser to fight Cystic Fibrosis. This year’s event will take place at 8 a.m. on Octoer 11.
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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 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 Dana Faber.”
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In 2013, 367 joined in the walk, and that number has grown, says Chisolm, from 130 in the very first year. “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..
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for that police detail has been huge to their bottom line. In March, at the Cystic Fibrosis Annual Dinner, both the Holliston Auxiliary Police Department and Patty Osten were honored for their involvement in the Aptalis CF Cycle for Life.
The event is still seeking both riders and volunteers. Riders can choose from the 12-mile beginner route, to the 30-mile route, to the 65+ mile challenge. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the ride beginning promptly at 9 a.m. The cost to register, as of October 1, is $45, with an additional minimum pledge requirement of $200 due by October 11 in order to qualify for a long-sleeved t-shirt. Other prizes are available.
For information, and to register, visit http://fightcf.cff.org/site/ TR/Cycle/74_Massachusetts_ RI?fr_id=2555&pg=entry or to volunteer, contact Patty Osten at bostonostens@verizon.net.
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By J.D. O’Gara “This disease is not for the weak. It is a never ending battle, and none of us will give into it.” That’s what Holliston resident Kristen Hedrick says about Cystic Fibrosis, something she and her sister, Kate Hedrick Johnson, have lived with their whole lives. These local volunteers were happy to join the fight against Cystic Fibrosis last year.
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Kristen and Kate’s father, Steve, began riding in the CF Cycle for Life since the event started fifteen years ago. Their team, called the 12:15 Express, consists of a core group of Steve, Kate and Kristen’s uncle Robert Hedrick, Jim Osten, Kate Hedrick Johnson and Kristen’s fiancé Noel Texeira. “We have team members come and go every year. Some years we have 20 riders, others we have 5, people ride when they can,” says Kristen. She explains that the money donated to CF research has contributed to many drug breakthroughs, one called Cayston, an inhaled antibiotic, that she and Kate have been able to use in the past five years to improve respiratory symptoms. She says there’s also hope in a new drug by Vertex, called Kalydeco, that helps the CFTR protein function more normally once it reaches cell surface. Because of a mutation in the CFTR gene, people with Cystic Fibrosis have defective or missing CFTR proteins, which the body needs to control the flow of salt and water into and out of the cell. A CTFR protein that is defective causes abnormally thick, sticky
mucus to build up in the lungs and affects the digestive tract and other organs as well. “It affects our everyday life,” says Kristen. “We have to incorporate exercise or physical therapy everyday into our routine to keep our lungs clear, and we also have multiple inhaled medications that can take hours a day, along with pills to help us absorb our food better, since our pancreas don’t function well, and vitamins, antibiotics and reflux meds.” The two sisters also spend time at the hospital during the year, sometimes weeks at a time, to get IV antibiotics if they get too sick, and the disease gets worse and infections harder to fight off as a patient gets older. “Kate and I are fortunate that we are able to work and live with our CF right now, but at some point that may not be an option for us,” says Kristen. “It definitely puts life into perspective. Whatever I am doing I want to make sure I am enjoying life, having fun. It is too short to waste time on things that we shouldn’t worry about. I know that it helped shape who I am and has shaped my entire family and how much we all appreciate each other.” To donate to Team 12:15 express, visit http://fightcf. cff.org/site/TR/Cycle/74_ Massachusetts_RI?team_ id=24132&pg=team&fr_ id=2555
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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. “He wanted to do an event there and was really excited, wanting to get involved,” says Cronin, “He offered to donate a whole day’s proceeds 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 com-
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munity is amazing. We have our banner sponsors, three local businesses that have been sponsoring for last several years.” The banner sponsors of the walk 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, which will take place 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 12th Annual Walk Breast Cander will step off on October 19, at 1:30 p.m.
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
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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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Porter Runs for 2nd Vice District Governor of Lions 33K Raffle tickets to Win Autographed NFL Football Still Available By Judy O’Gara Not just anyone can lead a Lion, especially members of the charitable organization, The Lions Club, but Holliston Lion Andy Porter is aiming for the seat of Second Vice District Governor of The Massachusetts Lions District 33K, which oversees Lions activities in 48 cities and towns. Hank Tamagno, who manned Andy’s fundraising booth at Celebrate Holliston (that sold raffle tickets for a football signed by Tom Brady and Gronk), has full faith that Andy can do it. He should know. A Lion for over 30 years, Hank is a past District Governor for 33K. (1997-1998). “The raffle is to raise money to help Andy get elected,” said Hank, at the booth.
Asked why he aspired to such a goal, Andy, a former Holliston Selectman and Holliston Citizen of the Year, replied,” There’s a progression to being a Lion. For 15 years, I did nothing but flip burgers and make pancakes,” he says. “But I’m interested in the charities Lions donates to, and I’m very interested in the community work. I’m a former selectman, and I’m always doing something to keep myself busy. Sometimes the rewards are not evident, but they are in Lions.” If you are interested in donating to Andy’s campaign (separate from Lions charitable fundraising events), or even if you simply want to win the NFL autographed football, which will be raffled off in November, call Hank Tamagno at (508) 429-5759.
Local Lion Andy Porter is running for Second Vice District Governor of Lions 33K, and he and his supporters are raising funds for his campaign by raffling an NFL football autographed by Tom Brady and Gronk. Shown here, from left, past District Governor Hank Tamagno, Lisa Nelson, of Lunenberg, Andy Porter, and Sharon Audette, of Bridgewater. The two ladies are also running for the same seat in their own districts.
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Washington Street Players Plan a Whodunnit Dinner Theatre Middlesex Murder at The Glen, Oct. 17,18, 24 & 25 By J.D. O’Gara Although Don Oliver, original playwright, donated the script he wrote 20 years ago, he allowed the Washington Street Players, a Holliston community theatre organization, free reign to make it their own, and make it their own they did. Middlesex Murder, a dinner theatre murder mystery, will take place on October 17, 18, 24, and 25 at the Glen, in Millis, and it’s rife with delicious references to WSJ’s hometown of Holliston. “He gave it to us and said we could edit it and do what we wanted,” says Julie Murphy, Holliston resident and director of the production. “We added characters with a lot of Holliston references, beefed up the plot and had a lot of fun with it.” The plot circles around an annual dinner meeting of the Middlesex County Players, where talk arises regarding the sale of the theatre to a New York producer. “During the evening, somebody is murdered,” says Murphy, “and the audience will have an opportunity to ask questions of the characters, to help them determine the murderer and motive.” Members of the audience from Holliston will appreciate some tailored references in the script. To begin with, the fictional Massachusetts town setting is called “Hollyrock,” and characters include Sylvia Stricknine, Bobby Bleary, Officer Cesh Fiske, and Lt. Griffin Ward, among others. Even the summer theatre group featured in the plot is called The Washington Street Curtain Timers. “It’s really an ensemble piece,” says Julie Murphy, who will direct the play. “The actors are pretty much on stage or in the room almost the entire time.” Larry Weiss and Sue Ann Czotter are co-producers, and the stage director is Nate Callahan.
Typical to dinner theatre, actors will roam among the audience, who will get to enjoy a fine buffet dinner of chicken marsala, although a vegetarian option is available by calling in advance. Because of the dinner, tickets must be purchased in advance, so that The Glen can prepare enough meals. A cash bar will be available. Murphy says the Washington Street Players was looking for a dinner theatre script, because they wanted to reach out to some people who might not be theatergoers, but who might like the interactive experience. “This would make a great date night or girlfriends’ night out,” says Murphy, who says she gives the show a PG rating. Tables seat 8, she says. In addition to the show, several local businesses have donated prizes for the best audience sleuths (with a few joke prizes). Local businesses donating include: Ross Church, of Nerium Enterprises (Holliston) Donna Cady, of the Candy Cottage John Paltrineri from Fiske’s Holliston Superette Holliston Grill Coffee Haven Nine West Jewelers Jasper Hill Café The night will also include a raffle to benefit the nonprofit theatre group that relies heavily on membership and donations from the community in order to continue. To purchase tickets in advance (required) for Middlesex Murder, which will be performed October 17, 18, 24, and 25 at the Glen, 84 Orchard St., Millis at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:15), visit Wsplayers.net or call Alicia Thomas (508) 4291168. Each $40 ticket includes a $25 meal.
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The Washington Street Players will perform Middlesex Murder, an interactive dinner theatre murder mystery, on October 17, 18, 24, and 25 at the Glen, in Millis. From left, back row, Karen Dinehart, Doug Hardy, Bill Novakowski, Randy Divinski, Sharon Kivnick, Nate Callahan, Bob Maibor; middle row, from left, Sue Ann Czotter, Cindy Bell, Chris Baer and Julie Murphy; front row, from left, Jim Parr, Carol Myers and Joseph Duda
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Peter Pan to Fly at Adams Middle School Oct. 23, 24, 25 Prana Center Fall Production Has Cast of 80
The Prana Center will present Peter Pan, Jr., based on the play by J.M. Barrie and the 1953 Disney film and presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International on October 23, at 6 p.m., October 24 at 7 p.m. and on October 25 at 4 and 7 p.m., at the Adams Middle School, 323
Woodland Street, Holliston. The cast includes about 80 local children, and the play will be directed by Roberta Weiner. Music Director for this production is Joanne Hines, with Anna Damigella as student music director. Visit pranacenter.com. for ticket information.
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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:
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The Holliston Arts Council has set an October 15 postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. According to Council President Rachel Kagno, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in and around Holliston -- including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, musical performances, workshops and lectures.
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Over the years, the Council has supported a variety of organizations and programs such as: the Placentino and Miller School’s Culture Connection, Holliston Early Childhood Council, Holliston Senior Center, Holliston Public Library, among others. This year, approximately $4,300 will be distributed locally. The Holliston Arts Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the
largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. Grant application forms and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at http://www.mass-culture. org/lcc_public.aspx. Please send grant applications to: Rachel Kagno, Holliston Arts Council, Town Hall, 703 Washington Street, Holliston, MA 01746
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PARCC Or MCAS: MetroWest Towns Make Their Decisions by Jane
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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?
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.
Massachusetts has made the decision that the MCAS test, developed after the passing of the Massachusetts Educational Reform Act in 1993, is no longer applicable to the material being taught in Massachusetts schools. The Department of Education has therefore explored two options: to revamp the MCAS test so it more adequately reflects what students are being taught, or to switch to a new test entirely.
Joan Lynn, Millis’s Director of Curriculum K through 12, believes a change was necessary. “When the state of Massachusetts rewrote their curriculum framework, it became obvious that the current MCAS testing didn’t match what our standards were.” In her view, the dialogue about the different tests is in and of itself a benefit to students. “This is not a bad conversation to be having in Massachusetts.”
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.
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.”
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. PARCC is part of Common 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.
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
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state lines. To date, Common Core has been adopted by forty-three states.
Dumbing down education? Lowering standards? Setting a national curriculum without any advice from actual educators? These are the accusations some level against Common Core.
Critics of Common Core argue, among other things, that the English literature standards remove classical literature in favor of newspaper and magazine articles, and that the Algebra II section (with calculus optional) is too weak for STEM college requirements.
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 statistics-gathering.
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.
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 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.” In the end, the students matter 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.”
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. You can read about Common Core and the Common Core Standards at http://www.corestandards.org where they address many of the accusations of their critics. For more information about the Common Core Forum, visit http://www.commoncoreforum.org.
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Feed me, Seymour! Theatre 370 will be performing Little Shop of Horrors November 21 & 22. Shown here, Paige Bagley, Erika Bridges, Danielle Lamb and Mai Hartwich stir some interest in the play.
On the left, Shelby McGee’s face and Izzy Ferretti’s sign (on right) pretty much speak for themselves.
Officers Dan Griffin and Donavan Seay patrol the grounds at Celebrate Holliston 2014.
Children enjoyed meeting residents of Lil’ Folk Farm.
Austin Moloney, of Cotuit (formerly of Holliston) whose grandfathers were both firefighters in Holliston, represents the Fire Explorers for the day.
James Gallagher, Beth Radcliffe and Becca Hamilton are all buddies in the Best Buddies program at Holliston High School. The program cultivates friendships between kids of differing abilities and needs. Says Becca, who’s been a Best Buddy for four years, “It’s so rewarding to see kids’ faces and give them a chance to do things they might not have the opportunity to do. I thought I would be helping them, but it’s changed me.”
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He’s a little young, but 2 1/2-year-old Hao Tran does a pretty good job of driving the fire truck at Celebrate Holliston. Sarah Stebbins, Emma Ryan and Cindy Snow have an interest in helping women across the world in their microfinance club KIVA. To learn more, visit kiva.org and find Holliston High School under “teams.” Ryan Cahill, Jack O’Neill and PJ Donnelly raise funds for the HHS Class of 2016.
Bennett Medeiros (Beast) and Lorena Pessotes (Glinda) donned costumes for Celebrate Holliston to draw some attention to the Holliston Music Program.
The Holliston Knights of Columbus donated $5,000 to the Holliston Pantry Shelf and $5,000 to the Holliston Senior Center. Said Sylvia Stickney, accepting the donation on behalf of the Pantry Shelf, “Volunteering is the gift you give yourself.”
Boy Scout Troop 76 is currently holding its popcorn sale. From left, Noah Brown, Joseph Mark, Curtis Lim and Theo Businger. Miss the event? You can still contact (765) 276-7616 or troop76holliston@gmail.com to order these treats and support the troop.
Zack Porter, Lee Mugren and Lisa Zais tend to the chili cookoff at the 2014 Celebrate Holliston.
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LIVING HEALTHY Glorification of Busyness … Do you find yourself busy these days? Really busy? If so, you are not alone. There seems to be such a demand on our time, and the convenience of always being “connected” has taken what little time we had away. And yet, in some ways, it has become a badge of honor, a way of life. “I am sooooo busy.” My question is simply are you busy doing things that fill your soul with joy? You are only given 24 hours each day ~ what are you doing with it? You do have a choice with how you spend your time. After all it is your time. Yes lives are filled with jobs, and schools and kids and kids activities and volunteer work and and and … whew, I get tired simply thinking of it. I have been there and admittedly go in and out of that state. Yet last year was one of those years, one where we lost 3 people who we loved dearly in a short period of time. That stopped me in my tracks, and I began to extract myself from activities that didn’t really make me happy. I realized my time was precious, and I wanted to make each moment count. I began to slow down, way down. Try it. Right now. Stop and take a deep breath in. Hold it, and then slowly let it out. Now take another one in,
fill your stomach and hold it and slowly let it out. Feel free to continue. Simply breathing in and out, slowly and purposely. One minute. Five Minutes. Ten minutes. It is your decision after all it is your life. Simply breathing and slowing down can help rid the body of anxiety. There are a lot of anxious people out there, and sadly we are passing on some of this anxiety to our kids. I find myself working with kids younger and younger these days with anxiety. How can we help them?
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LIVING HEALTHY Senator Spilka Announces 2014 Senior Health & Wellness Fair Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) will host her annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Satur-
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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.
Seniors in the MetroWest area are encouraged to contact Puja Mehta, Senator Spilka’s District Director, at (617) 722-1640 or Puja.Mehta@masenate.gov for more information and to RSVP. WHAT: Senator Karen Spilka’s annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Joseph P. Keefe Technical School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA NOTE: This event is free, but RSVP is required by October 11. To RSVP, contact Senator Spilka’s District Director, Puja Mehta at (617) 722-1640 or puja.mehta@ masenate.gov.
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LIVING HEALTHY Adult Acne- There is hope By Lisa Massimiano, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Acne Specialist Owner Skin Smart Salon
Hormonal fluctuations caused by pregnancy, menstrual periods and menopause can cause acne flare-ups in women.
According to a recent study by the American Academy of Dermatology, 50% of adults continue to suffer from acne into adulthood. It is difficult enough to deal with acne as a teenager, but to have it as an adult can be humiliating, effecting a person’s social life and career.
Medical conditions like PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) or thyroid disorder can affect the skin. Medications which contain lithium, steroids, and high androgen birth control pills can worsen acne.
What causes adult acne? Like teen acne, most adult acne is an inherited tendency of the pores to clog up with dead skin cells too quickly leading to acne forming events. Some people never “outgrow “their acne. Other people, particularly women, can have adult onset acne. They never had it in their teen years but started breaking out in their twenties and thirties. Why their acne remained dormant in their adolescence is a mystery, but many things can contribute to the onset of adult acne.
Pore-clogging makeup, skin care products and hair products can aggravate acne. Daily use of inappropriate moisturizers, sunscreens, foundation and blush can lead to breakouts. Loose powder mineral makeup is best because it contains no pore clogging oils. Stress plays a role in adult acne. While stress itself doesn’t cause acne flare-ups, it can aggravate hormones that do. The higher your stress level, the more prone you are to break out.
Treating adult acne The challenge of treating adult acne is that skin is generally
drier and more sensitive. Acne products that work well on teen skin may be too drying on adult skin or cause irritation. It is important to use the right strength of acne- clearing products on older skin, and to start slowly with a home care regimen, allowing the skin to gradually adapt to strong products. The good news is that because of their exfoliating properties, some acne products can be beneficial for anti-aging, smoothing skin texture and lightening dark spots. At Skin Smart Salon I work with adult acne sufferers to help them achieve a lifetime of clear skin. There is no need for anyone, teen or adult to be embarrassed by acne and the scars it can leave behind. Questions about acne? Email me at skinsmartsalon@ aol.com or call me at (508) 881-1180. Visit my salon website skinsmartsalon.com for information on Skin Smart’s Acne Clinic.
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A Trip to the Holliston Historical Society Annual Harvest Fair Despite an early touch of rain, weather was just dandy at the Holliston Historical Society’s Annual Harvest Fair. The event was a draw for all, with great food, fun stuff to do and lots of unique vendors.
No Historical Society Harvest Fair would be complete without the pie—baked by volunteers.
The acoustic bluegrass/folk/country ensemble Always in Season provided entertainment. Visit them on Facebook!
Signs encouraged visitors to “Please Touch!” these wind chimes, made by Your Old Silver. These cute knit hats by Moon Baby Gifts added a colorful splash.
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Nancy Lamb, dressed for the part, welcomed visitors to the Asa Whiting house for a selfguided tour.
These little ones were enthralled by Steven DiNoia’s birdhouses.
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Calendar of Events October 4 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, providing positive channels for expression for youth to reduce teen suicide, bullying, and substance abuse while providing creative resources for self empowerment. Visit www.benspeaks.org. October 5 Community Breakfast, Mount Hollis Lodge, 657 Washington Street, Holliston, 8-11 a.m., adults $7 and kids 8 and under free. October 9 Metrowest Brewfest, sponsored by Holliston Business Association and Fifth Avenue Liquors, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Holliston Historical Society, 547 Washington St., Holliston, $30, features over 40 craft breweries, live music and local food. Tickets available at Fifth Avenue Liquors, Fiske’s General Store, proceeds benefit Holliston Community Action Fund. October 11 CF Cycle for Life (formerly Cycle for Haylee), 9 a.m., begins and ends at Fatima Shrine, bike ride to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis science. For more information and to register, visit http://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/ Cycle/74_Massachusetts_ RI?fr_id=2555&pg=entry or to volunteer contact Patty Osten at bostonostens@verizon.net October 12 Hit the Trail for Charity, a scenic walk to benefit the community, Fino Field, Milford, Mass., 9 a.m. registration and pre-walk activities, 10 a.m. 5-, 3- and 2-mile walk along Milford Upper Charles Trail, Proceeds to Roger William Pageau Charitable Foundation, Inc. to benefit local 501 ( c) 3 charities, visit www. HitTheTrailForCharity.org ,
call (508)59TRAIL or email info@HitTheTrailForCharity.org October 13 Holliston High School Class of 2015 Auction & Bazaar, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Silent Auction and giant “yard sale” featuring furniture, housewares, sporting equipment, books, games and toys donated by residents townwide. Money raised helps defray costs for Senior Prom, the class trip, the yearbook, the graduation party, and the class gift. Admission $5—or opt for Early Bird Entry at 8 a.m. for an hour of shopping before doors open to general public ($20). October 17 Moe’s Southwest Grill, Bellingham, fundraiser for Holliston Walk Against Breast Cancer, all proceeds from the day go to fund the Walk. Middlesex Murder, 7 p.m., dinner theatre by Holliston’s Washington Street Players, to be performed at The Glen, 84 Orchard St., on October 17, 18, 24, and 25. $40 a ticket includes meal, tickets must be purchased in advance, so that The Glen can prepare enough meals. Buy tickets at Wsplayers.net or call (508) 429-1168 October 18 Mount Hollis Lodge Open House, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 657 Washington Street, Holliston, followed by Pork Dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., adults $10, children 8 and under free. 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. Middlesex Murder, 7 p.m., dinner theatre by Holliston’s Washington Street Players, to
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October 24 Peter Pan, presented by the Prana Center at Adams Middle School, 323 Woodland Street, Holliston, 7 p.m., visit pranacenter.com for ticket information Middlesex Murder, 7 p.m., dinner theatre by Holliston’s Washington Street Players, to be performed at The Glen, 84 Orchard St., on October 17, 18, 24, and 25. $40 a ticket includes meal, tickets must be purchased in advance, so that The Glen can prepare enough meals. Buy tickets at Wsplayers.net or call (508) 429-1168 October 25 Middlesex Murder, 7 p.m., dinner theatre by Holliston’s Washington Street Players, to be performed at The Glen, 84 Orchard St., on October 17, 18, 24, and 25. $40 a ticket includes meal, tickets must be purchased in advance, so that The Glen can prepare enough meals. Buy tickets at Wsplayers.net or call (508) 429-1168 Peter Pan, presented by the Prana Center at Adams Middle School, 323 Woodland Street, Holliston, 4 and 7 p.m., visit pranacenter.com for ticket information
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Together at Southwick’s Zoo: Uniting Our Jewish Families in Community, 12:30-5 p.m., Register at: https://cjpsouthwickszoo.wufoo.com/forms/ together-at-southwicks-zoo for discounted rate of $5 a person age 3 +, children age 2 and under FREE. Group promotes Jewish values and sense of unity for Jewish families. Funded by CJP Metrowest Community Fun Grant and Supported by Temple Etz Chaim, Franklin, Temple Beth Shalom, Milford, & Temple Beth Torah, Holliston October 30 The Great Pumpkin Flashlight Hunt! 6:15 p.m., Flagg Building, 100 Linden St., Holliston, sponsored by Holliston Recreation Dept., features Magician Extraordinaire Fran Flynn, followed by Great Pumpkin Hunt. Bring bags and flashlights, space limited, so advance registration required, $10 per family, contact Holliston Recreation at (508) 4292149 October 31 Senator Spilka Holliston Office Hours, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Jasper Hill Café & Bistro, 770 Washington St., Holliston
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Mount Hollis Lodge of Masons October Events The Mount Hollis Lodge of Freemasons in Holliston dates back to February 14, 1865, and it’s still going strong. On the first Sunday of each month, the lodge holds a community breakfast, from 8-11 a.m. This month, that will take place on October 5th. The cost for adults is $7 and kids 8 and
under eat free. On October 18, the Mount Hollis Lodge will hold an Open House and Pork Dinner. The Open House will take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., followed by the pork dinner, from 4:30-7 p.m. Adults eat for $10 and kids under 8 eat for free. This month, the 15th Masonic
District Activities Committee is now embarking on a goal to substantially increase and expand its charitable giving to local tax-exempt organizations. The event is a Walk-A-Thon, which is scheduled for Sunday morning on October 12, 2014 on the Upper Charles River Trail System in Milford Ma. You can learn more about how
you can participate in this event if you go to “Hit the Trail for Charity.org.” It promises to be a fun-filled, invigorating, scenic walk in the woods that will fill your heart will the joy of giving while you are getting. Freemasonry is one of the world’s largest and oldest fraternal organizations. Potential members must be male adults, of good character and
recommended by a Mason, who believe in a Supreme Being, have a favorable opinion of the organization and are interested in becoming a Mason of their own free will. The lodge is located at 657 Washington Street and can be found at www.mounthollislodge.org or on Facebook, or interested parties may call (508) 429-1621.
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Sports Outlook Is Positive For Holliston’s Field Hockey Squad By KEN HAMWEY
When Alyssa Wesoly was selected as Holliston High’s new field hockey coach, two players from last year’s team immediately contacted her. Those players - seniors Maggie Hamrie and Emilee Schaney - were named captains at the start of the season and their leadership qualities and skills will be key ingredients as the Panthers try to nudge their way into tournament contention. A berth in the post-season playoffs will be no easy task for a rookie head coach who inherited a squad that lost 11 players to graduation. Hamrie, a center back on defense, and Schaney, a right midfielder, are key assets who should help Holliston’s transition to its third coach in three years go smoothly. “When I got the job in July, Maggie and Emily contacted me right away,’’ said Wesoly, who previously was an assistant at DoverSherborn. “I was impressed with their desire to get involved and I could see how invested they were in the team.’’ So far, the new coach, her captains and the rest of Holliston’s squad have had an interesting start, bowing to Dover-Sherborn and Wellesley by 2-0 scores, tying Hopkinton, 0-0, and defeating Medfield, 1-0. With key players having graduated, Coach Alyssa Wesoly looks to seasoned players, Seniors Maggie Hamrie and Emilee Schaney, to lead their teammates to the top in Field Hockey this year.
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“Our mission is to qualify for tourney play, but before we even think that far along, my top priority is to take care of the little things,’’ said Wesoly, who teaches health and physical education at Dover-Sherborn. “We’ve got to focus on fundamentals, capitalize
on offensive opportunities, turn would-be ties into victories and build interest in the program by developing talent and offering instruction in the youth league.’’ Hamrie and Schaney are a good place to start to achieve Wesoly’s objectives. Both are solid role models, have an exceptional work ethic and set the tone at practice. “Maggie is so sound with basics,’’ Wesoly said. “She clears well and plays aggressively. Emilee is our fastest player and she’s excellent in transition. Her stick-work is outstanding.’’ Junior goalie Catherine “Cat’’ Berg is another building block for the future. Wesoly likes her overall style. “She’s vocal and she’s very instinctive,’’ Wesoly said. “She clears effectively and has quick reflexes.’’ Two other players Wesoly is counting on are Megan Burke, a sophomore midfielder, and junior Genevieve Kent, who’s been a utility player.”Megan has good field vision and can distribute the ball,’’ Wesoly said. “Hopefully, she can generate some offense. Genevieve is a fearless competitor who can play forward.’’ The need to build a forward line is important. Wesoly lost promising freshman Caroline Werner who suffered a fractured hand just before the season got under way. Sophs Betsy Hamrie and Addie Datz are capable of being offensive threats at forward as the season moves along because of their speed. “When Betsy and Addie get the basics down, they can be a big help offensively,’’ Wesoly said. “Last year, the girls scored only eight goals and missed the tourney
by one game. This year, however, we’re a brand new team.’’ The 25-year-old Wesoly has valuable experience in state tournament competition, both as a player and as an assistant coach. Wesoly played on a state championship team in high school (Burlington, Conn.) and last year she was an assistant at D-S, which won the Sectional Tournament before losing in the State semifinals to Watertown. She had been the Raiders’ jayvee coach for four years before taking the reins in Holliston. Wesoly’s style of coaching field hockey is refreshing. Instead of a deliberate, patient attack, she favors an up-tempo offense that emphasizes crisp and accurate passing. “I want us to play with finesse but I also want to apply pressure on defense,’’ she said. “What that creates are more offensive opportunities.’’ At Westfield State, Wesoly started for four seasons on defense in field hockey, was a captain and also an all-star in the MASCAC. A phys-ed major, she graduated in 2010, and later earned a masters degree from Cambridge College in health education. “Dover looks like the odds-on choice to repeat as Tri Valley League champs,’’ Wesoly noted. “They’re a big favorite to finish first. Medfield and Medway also will be strong.’’ For Holliston, competing with the TVL’s elite may take awhile. Transitions to new coaches are never easy but the Panthers and Alyssa Wesoly look like a good mix.
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Sports Holliston High School Panthers See Ups and Downs Panthers Volleyball beat Millis on September 12, 3-1, following a week of one win over Bellingham and one loss to Ashland. By the end of the fourth game Co-captain and setter Maddie Hammond (#13) had five kills, five aces, and eight assists. Libero and co-captain Heather Leger (#10) had five aces and thirteen digs. Setter Shannon Regan (#14) delivered five aces. With renewed determination to pick up the pace from last year’s disappointing 4-12 ranking, Panthers Volleyball is off to a fresh start this fall with new head coach Brian Lehtinen. The team has been working hard and, only a few weeks into practice, the results were already showing with more aces, better placed offense, and tighter action. The team started strong with a decisive win against Bellingham 3-0, then
encountered humbling losses to Ashland, and later Wellesley, Westwood, and Hopkinton. With growing strength by the whole team, which has been working hard at strategic defense as well as a more organized offense, hopes remain high. Holliston’s varsity roster this year includes seniors Bailey Dupont (LS/RS), Maddie Hammond (RS/S), and Heather Leger (LS/L), co-captains; juniors Beth Cronin (DS), Samantha Devens (LS), Brooke Iarussi (LS), Madison Porter (MH/S), Shannon Regan (S/ RS), Julia Sirriani (MH), Kristina Silvestro (S/MH), and Jessica Williams (LS/MH/S); sophomores Julia Dykema (RS/S) and Maggie McCallum (LS); and freshman Lara Cunningham (MH).
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Sports Holliston Cross Country Athletes Get a Leg Up on Nutrition By Christopher Tremblay There was no overwhelming evidence that arose causing Holliston Cross Country Coach Mike Kelley to react. Instead, the coach secured sports nutritionist Nancy Clark to speak to his team about proper nutrition, as it is an often overlooked part of athletic performance. “I brought her in, not because I noticed something wrong with the girls on the team, I just wanted to lay a good foundation with the girls,” the Holliston Coach said. “I was thinking food is fuel and you never know, but I just wanted to make sure that we’re preventing any possible problems. I was looking to take the girls to the next level where food helps their performance.” Clark, who is based out of New-
ton Massachusetts, went to Simmons College where she received a degree in nutrition and then got her masters in sports nutrition from Boston University. Clark teaches clients how to have more energy, lose undesired body fat while enjoying a winning sports diet. An author of numerous nutrition books, her clients include members of the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics, Boston College as well as many other collegiate, elite and Olympic athletes in a variety of sports. The Sports Nutritionist started by telling the crowd of Holliston girls cross country athletes and their parents that so many athletes are not putting the pieces together, and it is her job to help steer them in the right direction so that they can perform at a top level.
“Performance starts with eating properly by paying attention to what you eat,” Clark told the audience. “If you do this then you’ll perform at your best and have a great season. It’s believed that thin makes better runners, but that’s not true – it’s the best fueled athletes that run better.” Clark continued by saying that she is not the food police, and that if you’re starving, you are not hungry – you are abusing your body. According to Clark the lifestyle of the vast majority of Americans is totally backwards, where dinner is the biggest meal of the day. However, breakfast should be the biggest with the following three meals being smaller. She went on to say when it comes to breakfast, anything is better than nothing at all. You should eat four meals a day, roughly every four hours, where you should have buckets that allow you to fuel up and refuel throughout the day. Each bucket should consist of four items: grains to fuel the muscles; protein to build the muscles; fruits and vegetables and calcium for your bones.
Girls of the Holliston cross country team with their parents listening to Nancy Clark talk.
To figure out the amount of calories athletes should intake Clark told the cross country runners to take their weight and multiply it by 10 that will give you the amount of calories that is needed on a daily basis to do absolutely
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nothing outside of breathing. Then take half of that number and add to the previous number to survive as a normal student, while adding 100 calories per mile ran. The average student runner will need between 2000-2400 calories per day or 500-600 per each bucket. “If you’re responsible enough to show up for the team, then you need to properly feed your body,” she said. “Your third bucket should contain the four items totaling 200-300 calories to fuel you for your run. If you cannot handle eating before you run, then you need to eat a bigger lunch.” Clark then told her audience that running on an empty stomach is not fun. In fact, it makes you slower, as the sugars are not fueling your muscles nor your brain, and it’s your brain that controls your body, where you can become light-headed and possibly faint. When asked how many athletes engaged in drinking coffee, just about every athlete’s hand went up. Clark then told the crowd that although elite runners use it as a stimulant, it is not necessarily good for younger runners to get into. While caffeine does not cause dehydration, as many have thought, Clark suggested students lay off the coffee and instead get a good night’s sleep. One final suggestion the nutritionist gave to the runners was
that peanut butter is one of the best foods around for runners. Peanut butter is great, especially for athletes. It’s full of protein and fiber and no refrigerator is needed,” Clark said. “You don’t need the perfect diet – you just need to have a good diet. If you’re not eating properly you’re going to tend to be hungry a lot and when you’re hungry you’re going to eat sugary items to fuel your craving and these types of items are not great for your body.” At the time of this writing, the Holliston girls have participated in two cross country meets. In the season opener Holliston defeated Franklin, but then lost to the defending TVL Champion Hopkinton. The Panthers are currently ranked 4th in the Division 2 (small schools) State Coaches Poll and had a runner do something that hasn’t happened in seven years. Senior Katie Salley posted a time of 19:44 at Hopkinton, the fastest time recorded there on by a Holliston athlete. So far, it looks as though the Holliston girls cross country team has put Clark’s words of wisdom to good use, and coach Kelley believes that the Panthers plan on making some noise in the postseason.
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Will Your Money Last? Risks to Retirement Income Courtesy of Ryland Hanstad A sound retirement income plan takes into account several financial risks, including the potential for the retiree to outlive his or her assets, the effects of inflation on future income, rising health care costs, and the uncertain future of the Social Security system. For example, inflation increases the future cost of goods and services; inflation can also erode the value of assets set aside to meet future costs if the assets earn less than the rate of inflation. In addition to these considerations, a plan should take care to avoid excessive withdrawals in the early years of retirement that could lead to premature depletion of assets. The overall objective of planning should be to create a sustainable stream of income that also has the potential to increase over time.
Will Your Money Last? Risks to Retirement Income With so much at stake when planning a retirement income stream, it pays to take a step back and see whether your plan takes into account the major obstacles to retirement income adequacy.
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Examining the Issues Longevity. While most people look forward to living a long life, they also want to make sure their longevity is supported by a comfortable financial cushion. As the average life span has steadily lengthened due to advances in medicine and sanitation, the chance of prematurely depleting one’s retirement assets has become a matter of great concern. Consider a few numbers: According to the latest government data, average life expectancy in the United States climbed to 77.9 years for a child born in 2007, compared to 47.3 years in 1900.
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Perspectives on Longevity: Probabilities of Reaching Specific Ages Inflation, or the tendency of prices to increase, varies over time as well as from region to region and according to personal lifestyle. Through many ups and downs, U.S. consumer inflation averaged about 4% over the 50 years ended December 31, 2012. If inflation were to continue increasing at a 4% annual rate, a dollar would be worth 46 cents in just 20 years. Conversely, the price of an automobile that costs $23,000 today would rise to more than $50,000 within two decades. For retirees who no longer fund their living expenses out of wages, inflation affects retirement planning in two ways: It increases the future cost of goods and services, and it potentially erodes the value of assets set aside to meet those costs -- if those assets earn less than the rate of inflation. Health care. The cost of medical care has emerged as a more important element of retirement planning in recent years. That’s primarily due to three reasons: health care expenses have increased at a faster pace than the overall inflation rate; many employers have reduced or eliminated medical coverage for retired employees; and life expectancy has lengthened. In addition, the nation’s aging population has placed a heavier burden on Medicare, the federal medical insurance program for those aged 65 and older, in turn forcing Medicare recipients to contribute more toward their benefits and to purchase supplemental insurance policies. The Employee Benefit Research Institute has estimated that if recent trends continue, a typical retiree who is age 65 now and lives to age 90 will need to allocate about $180,000 of his or her nest egg just for medical costs, including
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Holliston Mill Open Studios to Take Place Final Weekend of October Artist Event on Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. By J.D. O’Gara It might be 123 years old, but Holliston Mill, located at 24 Water Street in Holliston, doesn’t harbor any ghosts. Instead, it’s alive with art and expression. The space, home to commercial and fine artists, as well as small businesses, will open its doors on October 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., for its 2014 Open Studios event. “The point of Open Studios is to give people in the community sort of an open window into what it’s like at the studios. Artists open themselves up, what their talents are and where they work, to the community, and share their work. It’s an opportunity for the community to see works on sale and for display,” says Michelle Mercier, from Turnaround Now Communications. Mercier rents a space not only for her PR firm, but she is also one of the artists whose work, in watercolor, ink and acrylics, will be on display. In fact, she plans to reach out to the community with watercolor classes geared toward teaching intuitive painting for beginners. Art Studio 360 is a group of artists that share a space at Holliston Mill, notes Mercier. “They paint together, collage, stamp, draw, do scrapbooking, all kinds of stuff,” she says. Their space is among several that will be open that final October weekend. In all, 12 resident artists will participate in Open Studios, and nine guest artists will come in on that day to join them. The artists work in a variety of mediums, says Mercier, including sculpture, we have oil and acrylic paint, we have mixed media, photography, watercolor, “The Mills has been there a long time. It’s a special building and a special community,” says Mercier. The event, she says, will allow great two-way conversations, “beyond what you’d expect if you went into a gallery. This is a direct experience of the artists themselves, and the work is a communication itself. It’s unique in Holliston that we have that sort of vehicle, that ink between artwork and the viewer.”
Artists’ work will be available for sale that day, and viewers can take a peek at works in progress. “Some artists might have works they’re working on, and they’ll be happy to share what their process is,” says Mercier. The event will also include refreshments and some music, possibly live. The manufacturing building on Water Street was built for $22,000, contributed by shareholders in 1891. It was designed to attract those in the shoemaking industry, and its design included
lack of obstructions and windows for workers. Its longest and most successful tenant was Arthur A. Williams, with his Goodwill Shoe Company. Since the building is over a century old, it is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, although the event is open to all ages.
These photos, taken at the 2013 Open Studios at Holliston Mill, depict just a small percentage of the artwork being crafted at the century-old building at 24 Water Street. The Artists of Holliston Mill will once again open their studios up to the public this month, on October 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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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-theroad 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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