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for Babies? Ain’t Nobody Here but Us Chickens Keurig Kickstarter for Holliston Mom’s Invention, The Number of Holliston Residents Keeping Chickens on the Rise
“Moozi,” to Launch November 3
This piece was written by a Holliston High School student as part of a mixed-grade class, “Introduction to Journalism,” taught by Heidi Finnegan. The piece is used with permission. By Jacob Peck When Tony Lulek, Chairman of the Board of Agriculture, brought home ten chickens from his friend’s farm five years ago, not many people in Holliston had chickens. Five years later, he says, it’s hard to find a street where no one has a chicken. This huge increase in chicken farming is not limited to Holliston, however. All over New England, and even stretching as far as Minnesota, according to the Star Tribune, people are finding chickens to be the perfect way to try raising their own food. Just last year, 278 cases of salmonella, a harmful bacteria common in raw foods, were linked to chicken products from Foster Farms, a local food producer in the West Coast, accord-
One of Tony Lulek’s chickens peers out from behind its wire. A growing number of Holliston residents are opting to keep chickens as a way of providing healthful food for their families.
ing to CNN. And in 2010, there was a recall of over 500 million eggs due to salmonella poisoning. With eggs becoming such a risky purchase, it’s no wonder people are beginning to look towards home-grown solutions.
as much anymore.” He adds that people “want their food closer.” Because of this, it’s no wonder that locally grown food businesses are experiencing a boom as well.
“People are worried about their food,” said Lulek, “they don’t trust [store-bought] food
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When it comes to feeding your baby, says Holliston Mom Miriam Kutcher, “breast is best is a given, and there is nothing as simple as breastfeeding,” but for those Moms who need to use formula for their infants, the process of preparing formula is anything but simple. Kutcher has come up with a way to simplify mixing and adjusting the temperature of formula with her new invention, “Moozi,” to launch a Kickstarter campaign on November 3.
“The challenges that I am solving, if you are using formula, how can you make formula easier?” says Kutcher, who, along with her husband Evan, has two children, Caroline, in grade 5 and Sophie in grade three. “You pre-set it just like you would your coffee machine,” says Kutcher, referring to the Keurigtype machines popular now. The formula is prepared and ready, at a safe temperature, in under a minute. However, she says, “this is a parent-driven machine. You pick the bottle, you pick the formula, you decide how much. The pod is reusable and it comes with three. You fill the pod, load the water, and you’re all ready to go—whenever you’re ready.” Kutcher explains that the machine is designed to dispense dry formula powder and water in a manner so that they mix in the bottle, thus eliminating a lot of concern over sanitation. “You’re not creating any bacte-
“There are recommendations that warm formula that’s like body temperature is easier for babies to digest potentially, but when you have formula, you have to heat the water, and you shouldn’t microwave it, so you have to put it on the stove. You’re constantly checking, because if you leave it in there too long it overheats,” she says. Nowadays, she says, they do have bottle warmers, almost like a cup, but they “get gucky and gross,” she says. And the problem, is that formula that is mixed should not sit around, so all of this needs to be done with a hungry,
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One of the biggest appeals of raising chickens is how simple it is. “Get a little coop for them to be in, get them shavings, get them food and water, that’s about it,” says local student Benjamin Cappello, who has three chickens at home. All the maintenance involved in keeping chickens: feeding, collecting eggs, etc. only takes about half an hour in all. Most of the time spent taking care of the chickens is spent keeping an eye on them while they roam around the yard, said local student John Bush, who has six
says he’s never received a complaint about the chickens making too much noise, nor has Bush or Cappello. Most chicken farmers in Holliston don’t have roosters, though they are not unheard of. The only restriction placed on potential chicken farmers is that if they want to sell their eggs, their coop must be inspected. “I can’t have store-bought eggs, they make me sick,” says Lulek. Indeed, there’s a huge appeal for local eggs. Chicken farmers tend to agree that eggs laid by their own chickens taste remarkably better than eggs bought in a store. The difference is even visible; according to EcoWatch, home-grown
egg yolks tend to be much darker, almost orange, compared to the bright yellow store-bought yolks. All in all, it’s clear why so many Holliston residents keep chickens. They’re easy to take care of, relatively cheap, they don’t require a lot of maintenance, and the rewards are plentiful; Cappello says one chicken can lay an egg every 25 hours. A potential chicken keeper doesn’t have to be a born farmer, either. On the motives behind getting the chickens, Cappello said his family “just thought it would be cool,” and, after a moment’s thought, “and it is pretty cool.”
School, Police Express Concern to Parents Over Middle School Walkers This piece was written by a Holliston High School student as part of a mixed-grade class, “Introduction to Journalism,” taught by Heidi Finnegan. The piece is used with permission. by
Ben Rutberg
Ever since Ramsis Azir, currently employed by Central Café, began working at the Central St. Plaza 20 years ago, middle school students have been spending their Friday afternoons downtown. Their weekly pilgrimage from Woodland St. to Washington St. has become a tradition older than some countries. Now, however, the middle school administration and the police department are trying to put an end to the practice, which they see as unsafe, with a “proactive,”
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“The primary issue,” said RAMS Principal Peter Botelho in a phone interview, “is just the sheer number of kids.” The Holliston downtown area, only a couple blocks in each direction with narrow sidewalks and tightly packed businesses, is simply “a place that wasn’t built for that number of people.” This becomes a safety hazard, especially when students try to cross the street.
“Walking downtown gives us the sense of freedom” from the highly regimented daily routine of a middle schooler, Flanagan said. “The only other time we see everyone is at lunch, so walking after school is like an extension of lunch.”
With regard to possible safety risks, Mr. DiGiorgio said, “I’m a parent, and I probably wouldn’t allow my kids to linger about.”
Despite the emphasis in the e-mail on teaching students to respect businesses’ and private residents’ property, neither Mr. Botelho nor Mr. DiGiorgio pointed to student misbehavior as
On the other side, middle school student Will Flanagan, who goes downtown nearly every Friday afternoon, emphasized in an e-mail interview how much Friday afternoons mean to students.
“I think the town of Holliston is going to have to adapt to the amount of kids walking,” Flanagan said about the issues brought up by the e-mail.
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chickens. “If you don’t keep an eye on them,” Bush said, “they’ll get eaten pretty fast.” Foxes are the biggest threat to chickens in Holliston. Bush has lost one chicken to a fox, as has Lulek. Hawks are also a big threat, and raccoons and fisher cats will sometimes attack chickens as well. But keeping the chickens safe isn’t a huge challenge. The biggest issue is making sure the coop is securely sealed at night.
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Pink Event to Be Held at The Grapevine November 6th Day-Long Event Will Raise Funds for Maryellen Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund What better way to follow up Holliston’s Walk Against Breast Cancer, held last month, than a fundraiser in the name of its founder, Maryellen Miller. The fundraising walk benefited the Dana Farber Cancer Research Institute, but the Pink Event benefits the Maryellen Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund, which gives college scholarships to deserving seniors from Holliston High School who have given back to their community through vol-
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ria,” she says. “Our funnel is removable and you can put it in the dishwasher, but there’s hardly any residue.” “The idea behind Moozi was there has to be something simple and easy to use,” says Kutcher. She’d thought of the idea years ago and had seen discussion about the idea, but when it came down to researching such a machine, no one had invented anything like it. “Christmas morning, two years ago, I was reading the New York Times, called “If These Moms Can’t Find It, They Invent It.” The
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whole artice was about Mom’s who know their kids, who know their babies. So I immediately thought back to this idea,” says Kutcher. A woman profiled in the article had a website that listed people who could help, and when she saw the name Justin Aiello, an industrial designer, Kutcher realized that she knew his wife, Kate. Kurcher contacted Aiello, who suggested she do more research to ensure there was no other patent on anything like the product. She worked with him to develop it, file a patent, license and market it. His wife, Kate, created the logo. Kutcher says that along the way, she’s met incredible, knowledgeable people She was able to form
Kutcher, shown here with her two daughters, Caroline and Sophie, will launch a Kickstarter campaign for “Moozi” on November 3.
an advisory board with a great team of experts
Shown is “Moozi,” an instant coffee-maker type machine that prepares formula safely in under one minute. The invention is the brainchild of Miriam Kutcher, a married Holliston mother of two.
“And now, we’re at a point where it’s time to move forward,” says Kutcher, “We’re a pregnancy away from delivery. We need funding in order to manufac-
ture, to be able to pre-sell Moozi on Kickstarter, and that paying for it first enables us to deliver in spring.” Those who know an expectant Mom, she says, could order it as a gift for the holidays, which would be delivered in May.
Although the Kickstarter campaign for Moozi won’t launch unti November 3, Kutcher has set up a Facebook page https:// www.facebook.com/pages/ Moozi/372181646283833, where people can monitor its status. She says she has received great local encouragement so far. “I’ve gotten such a lovely response and great feedback on Holliston Happy,” says Kutcher, who decided to incorporate a suggestion by one of the commenters. “Someone suggested that we donate – he wanted to be able to support the campaign, thought Moozi was a great idea. He didn’t need one, but wanted to be able to give one as a donation. Now, for a $100 dollar pledge level, you can pledge a Moozi to a family in need,” says Kutcher. “I will work with local organizations to place that Moozi in a shelter or a home where there’s a need. I thought it was such a fabulous idea that fits in with our goals and values.” To learn more, visit the Facebook page, or email miriamk@ miravanllc.com.
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Bedroom Interior Design – Basic Principles The bedroom is our place of relaxation, sleep and rejuvenation. It is the place we always return to at the end of the day to eliminate stress. It is the most personal and private space in the home. So, when thinking about the design of this special room, much thought and reflection should go into it. As one would expect, the space should look and feel peaceful and uncluttered. It should provide an instant feeling of relaxation. The first things we see when entering the bedroom are the bed, walls and flooring. Therefore, these all need to be done in predominantly soothing colors and tones. Neutrals, earth tones, warm colors and pastels are the best choices for the largest areas of the bedroom. If your personality craves bright colors, by all means add some in. However, it is best to merely “punch” the space with the brighter colors rather than use
them as the entire background or field of color, as a lot of bright color variation will create restlessness. Remember, the space is designed to stimulate relaxation! Choose the active areas of the house for bright colors. Also, the color scheme must be complementary so the colors naturally blend. The bed is the focal point of all bedrooms. It is therefore the most important element both visually and functionally. First, make sure you select the right size bed in proportion to the space. A huge California King may dwarf a small bedroom, whereas a queen may retain the scale and balance. A double may be too small which would also appear juvenile in a large space. So, the choice of bed size is very important! Make sure the covering is tasteful, stylish and sophisticated.
of the room. Soft, neutral textures are great for adding depth and sophistication while maintaining a clean look.
Regardless of the flooring material, bedrooms need at least an area rug if not wall-to-wall carpet. This provides that feeling of coziness, warmth and security as well as a soft place to step with bare feet! The (adult) bedroom must also have an air of sophistication. This means the finishes should be at least somewhat elegant and neatly appointed which will further the restful feeling as well as pay off the fact that this is the bedroom of an adult (too often it’s hard to tell). Again, the color and pattern should be somewhat understated and blend with the rest
Finally, the walls should also be generally neutral. This means a soft paint color or wallpaper with texture or a subtle pattern that adds a bit of personality. Nicely framed artwork that is neatly positioned will provide balance and style. This is not a space where bold, geometric and optic wallpaper patterns are appropriate. However, color in the artwork will brighten the room without disturbing the overall restful atmosphere. These basic principles will get the space started. If you want to be certain you are creating the perfect bedroom space for you, a professional interior designer will know how to put it all together for you! Let us know if your bedroom is in need of a makeover!
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Local Author Aims Combines Natural Beauty with Healing Spirit Last month was Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and local author Barbara Stinson, of Medway, commemorated that month with the release of her book, Pink Petals, A Focus on Healing through a Gallery of Flowers. The event was held at the Holliston home of Nancy O’Neill.
Stinson, described as a “grateful cancer survivor,” is an educator, musician, photographer and gardener. She combined some of her loves with the book, which pairs a collection of beautiful photographs of flowers with introspective writings. The journey moves forward with positive thinking,
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A Family with Heart You don’t have to be a grown-up to do your part for a good cause. Nine-year old Benjamin Bausch, a Holliston fourth grader, got down to business making these breast cancer awareness keychains to sell locally, at The Grapevine. “Me, my sister, my brother and my Mom and Dad are
doing it,” says Benjamin, “because two people in our family died from it and someone in our family has got it, my Dad’s Mom, but she survived.” The family’s effort to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation is in memory of Benjamin’s maternal grandmother Patty Bradshaw.
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Get a Head Start on Holiday Shopping at Your Local Craft Fair Looking to buy some handmade gifts for your loved ones this upcoming holiday—or simply looking to support some local causes? Check out some of the following local craft fairs:
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Millis welcomes the return of the Bayberry Fair. This event will be held on November 22, 2014 from 9-4 at Large Hall, Main Street, Millis.
Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club Craft Fair
Holliston Craft Fair
This event will highlight the traditional celebration of Christmas and provide an amazing array of holiday gift ideas include handmade items, holiday greens, baked goods, gift baskets and a raffle table with many unique items. There will be a few outside vendors to provide even more shopping options.
The Franklin Newcomers’ 41st annual Craft Fair, held at TriCounty, will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014.
The Holliston Newcomers Association holds its annual Craft Fair on November 23, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Holliston High School, 370 Hollis Street, Holliston
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and are looking forward to college.” The process of discovering, researching, applying, and deciding is a long and complicated one.
Many Students Stressed by Mounting Pressure of College Applications (This piece was written by a Holliston High School student as part of a mixed-grade class, “Introduction to Journalism,” taught by Heidi Finnegan. The piece is used with permission.) By Ben Kaplan The days may be getting cooler, but for students, the college process is just heating up. As deadlines grow closer, students, teachers, and guidance counselors are rushing to check and double check to make sure applications
are sent in on time and correctly.
Fall becomes the climax of the process because students are winding down their college tours and eliminating choices, as well as the fact that early action and early decision deadlines are nearing. “They [students] are anxious to get the college application behind them so they look to the fall to solidify their college selections and work through their college application,” said Mrs. Mont.
There are around 4,600 different colleges, universities, and higher learning institutions in the United States, and only 180 seniors in the Holliston High School senior class of 2015. In the next few months, these students will be spending a lot of time preparing their applications and finalizing their decisions. Marybeth Mont, a guidance counselor for the school, stated in an email interview “there is a lot riding on this time of year. Many seniors have been on college tours
By now, most students are very well acquainted with terms such as the Common Application (an online form that colleges can choose to use for their applications), Naviance, and most importantly, the word “deadline.”
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stressed the idea of college makes them, all students usually answer with is “extremely.” The reasons for the stress vary from not being prepared, to not knowing where they want to go. Senior Sarah Kosian is feeling the pressure. Even though she is about to apply, and has most of her work done, she said, “I just feel like I’m behind with all the paperwork.” As well as the basic applications, students can be faced with additional essays, supplemental questions, and portfolios depending on where they want to go and what they want to major in. Art, theatre, and English majors normally have to include credentials and examples of their work. “Colleges will see what students are capable of doing through their transcripts, teacher recommendations, and essays,” said Mont. Of course, there is also the underlying question, “what if I don’t get in?” “I know it is completely irrational, I just worry that I won’t get into any of the schools I want to go to,” Kosian said. Mont’s advice to seniors, or any stressing about college, is to “breathe through the process.” The earlier the start, the better. All of those interviewed said how they first started thinking about colleges their junior year. Mont agrees and said, “When students space the college search and application process down, it tends to be less stressful.” While college is not a required part of life, the benefits are hard to deny. When asked what she might want to get out of a college education, Ferland said, “Well I hope to get a job at the very least.” The process is a rewarding one. Students get to travel to new places to visit schools, create bonds with friends and family over the stress, and discover more about themselves as a person.
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Newcomers Expect High Need for Thanksgiving Baskets Donations of Food Items, Monetary Gifts Sought - Food Drive at Shaw’s Nov. 15 by
Melissa Beers
Thanksgiving is my favorite time of year. There is no stress of what present should I give or lots of decorating to do. The day is about family and food. Spending time together. What would Thanksgiving dinner be without mashed potatoes and butternut
squash? Without warm apple pie or pumpkin pie for dessert? Many deserving families in our town depend on the generous donations of these items to help complete their holiday meal. The Holliston Newcomers Club in collaboration with the Holliston Pantry Shelf work to make this possible for these families through the Thanksgiving Baskets Project. Last year we put together 140 baskets so that all of our Holliston families could enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal. This year we anticipate a similar or higher number of basket requests. The Food Pantry handles the sign up and distribution of baskets to maintain the anonymity of the customers while the Newcomers handle the rest.
generous donations from our community - local businesses and individuals. Holliston Brownie and Girl Scout troops help with our food drive, local children hold their own food drives in their neighborhoods to donate to the project, after school programs make cards, local private schools and religious organizations collect food donations. The Newcomers are very grateful this year to the Holliston Historical Society donating the use of the Barn for our basket packing day. The large number of baskets requires a big space for organization and packing. This is a big undertaking and the Newcomers could use your help! If you are short on time, we ac-
cept monetary donations through our website https://sites.google. com/site/hollistonnewcomersclub/thanksgiving-baskets where you can choose to donate $10 to purchase produce and a fresh pie, $20 to purchase a turkey or $75 to help us put together an entire Thanksgiving Basket. If you prefer to send a check please make it out to Holliston Newcomers Club
and send to Holliston Newcomers Club, c/o Melissa Beers, 117 Westfield Dr., Holliston, MA 01746. Or, if you prefer to shop yourself, we will be holding a food drive at Shaws in Ashland on
Saturday, November 15th from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. All donations received that day go directly to the Thanksgiving Basket Project. I feel privileged to live in such a wonderful community. We take care of our neighbors in so many
ways. The success of the Thanksgiving Basket Project depends on all of us. The stack of boxes in the Food Pantry waiting to be picked up by the patrons is a very moving sight to see. My Thanksgiving dinner tastes better knowing that all the families who wanted a Thanksgiving meal could enjoy one on Thanksgiving Day.
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Ashland Author Adds Her Ingredients to “Chicken Soup” Local author Giulietta Nardone, of Ashland, Mass. contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life recently held a book-signing at The Red Dress in Ashland, MA on Sunday, October 12. Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life, published by Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC, aims to empower readers with 101 inspiring personal stories. It offers tools and advice you need to solve your problems, use positive thinking, find
your purpose, follow your dreams and start over. Nardone lives with her husband and two cats. Her stories have been published in books, newspapers and broadcast on the radio. In addition to writing, Giulietta paints, sings, acts, hikes, bikes, travels and saves historic buildings. Her story, “The Life of the Party,” is on page 99 of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Reboot Your Life.
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Theatre 370 to Perform What Do Olaf and Elsa Have to Do Little Shop of Horrors with The Holliston Holiday Stroll? 13 Annual HBA Holiday Stroll to Take November 21 & 22 th
Holliston High School’s Theatre 370 will perform its fall play, Little Shop of Horrors, Friday November 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 22 at 2 & 7:30 p.m., A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatergoers for over 30 years. Howard Ashman and Alan Menken are the creative geniuses behind what has become one of the most popular shows in the world. The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names “Audrey II,” after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeling it – blood. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world origins and intent toward global domination! Tickets for Theatre 370’s Little Shop of Horrors, $15 and go on sale 10/31/14. Get them at www.ticketstage.com/HOLLISTON.
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By J.D. O’Gara It will still have the business specials, the great deals, the free business giveaways. The 13th Annual HBA Holiday Stroll, set for the last Saturday in the month, November 29, from 12-7 p.m., from will still feature beautiful wreaths decorated by local businesses, with tickets being sold at The Grapevine and Fiske’s for a chance to win one and benefit the Holliston Pantry Shelf in the process. But what does any of this have to do with the characters from Frozen?
“What we’re doing, because Frozen is such a big thing, is we’re hiding 10 “Olaf’s” and distributing them among different merchants,” says Diane Marrazzo, owner of The Grapevine. Strollers will be able to write their numbers on corresponding business squares on a contest sheet. And there’s more. “Elsa” will also be hiding at one of the participating businesses of the stroll. Find all 10 Olaf’s and Elsa, and submit your completed form for a chance to win one of eight $25 gift certificates, good at stroll-participating businesses, or the grand prize, a $100 gift cer-
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Charles River Chorale Celebrates 30th Season Group Prepares to Say Farewell to Beloved Director By J.D. O’Gara When the Charles River Chorale gathers to sing for the upcoming holiday season on December 13, it will be celebrating its 30th season. The non-audition Chorale, comprised of members from Millis, Franklin, Holliston and other surrounding towns, meets Tuesday nights to rehearse at the Church of Christ in Millis. For 30 years, they have sung under the direction of Roy Kelley, but this is Kelley’s last season, leaving a flock that will need tending after the spring concert. “Roy is the best music teacher, very willing to share any knowledge he has,” says Kathy Stevens, who joined up years ago after hearing them sing at Millis’ bicentennial. She points out that he is not afraid to let chorale members know when they could do better. Kelley brings a wealth of music training, having studied music at the University of Vermont, the New England Conservatory and as a past president of the New England chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association, a member of MENC (National Association for Music Education) and past member of the American
Guild of Organists. Having taught music education in public schools for 31 years, Kelley is an organist/ choirmaster for Parish of St. John the Evangelist in Duxbury and has directed the Duxbury’s Snug Harbor Community Chorus for many years. He recently joined a 15-piece big band called “The Old Kids on the Block.” “Our director works magic with all of us, says another original member Mary-Lou Northgraves. “We are not an organization that you have to audition for, so he lets anyone that wants to sing sing. Some read music, some don’t read music, some have sung and some have not.” Northgraves explains that those who don’t read music get CD’s of their parts to rehearse at home. “He wants us to perform well, and we do,” she says. “As a group, there’s a camaraderie going on as well as the singing.” Helen Daly, of Millis, agrees. She started singing with Roy in 1975 when he was Choir Director/ Church organist at the Church of Christ. “He got together a group to sing at bicentennial, and we went to Washington and the Springfield exposition,” she says. “I can’t say
The Charles River Chorale, a non-audition chorale that draws from a number of different towns around Millis, rehearses under the direction of Roy Kelley. The chorale, in its 30th season, will say goodbye to Kelley, who has directed the group for all of those years, in May. Their holiday concert will take place on Saturday, December 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Millis High School.
enough about his directing skills,” says Daly, “and I have never been, and probably wouldn’t have been, exposed to that breadth of music.” Chorale members all agree about Roy’s passion for perfection, with more than one describing what they call “fits of pique,” in which Roy would insist the group work harder. “He’s mellowed a lot through the years,” says Daly, who can’t remember the last time Roy
missed a rehearsal, despite not living close, “but he’s still a perfectionist, and a showman. He’s very aware that a lot of people who sing in the chorale are not trained musicians, but he pushes you to a level beyond what you think you could get to. I never thought I would be able to sing some of the pieces he brought to us, and for that I am very grateful. His dedication to the group has been phenomenal. How we are going to replace Roy Kelley I do not know. Personally, I will miss him a great deal.” Meaghan Quilop joined the group just three years ago after her husband, Greg, thought the Chorale would be healing for her. “Sometimes,” says the mother of two and cancer survivor, “I’m tired, and I don’t want to go out, but once I get here, it feels good.” Quilop says she enjoys the music, the people, and “being able to sing and get better at something. There is no intimidation here.” Kelley, she says, makes it work. Roy Kelley addresses how he meets the needs of both ends of the musical spectrum. “Part of the process is that you pick music that challenges, and by challenging, you satisfy the people that read and want to keep learning, and you bring others out of their comfort zone,” says Kelley. “Sitting next to people who are stronger than they are, it just brings everybody up. By the end of the season, they come out of the concert saying, ‘Gee, I didn’t know I could do that.’”
Greg Lee has been with the chorale since 1997. Now a member with his wife, Fran, Lee chairs the committee looking to find a new director for the Charles River Chorale. “It’s a non audition chorus, so that means that people are not necessarily musically trained, so there has to be some teaching of the music. We’re looking for somebody who has an ability to choose music we like, not necessarily the same we have sung each year, but we’re not looking to change our basic style, such as looking to become only heavily classical,” says Lee, who hopes to have found the right person by summertime. “We’re looking for somebody who will guide us.” Kelley says the dedication of the chorus has kept him going for 30 years. “It’s a pleasure to work with them,” he says. “I try to keep the more musically trained happy, and the ones that have to work harder, work harder,” says Kelley, … and accomplish a goal of their own.” The Charles River Chorale’s “30th Annual Holiday Concert,” will take place on Saturday, December 13, at Millis High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors/students and $8 for children, with family discounts available. In addition to great music (including a sing-along), the night will feature a silent auction and holiday raffle. For more information, call Brooks at (508) 376-9492 or visit charlesriverchorale.net.
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Best in Massachusetts: Holliston Craft Fair
By Cathy Snyder
When I moved to Holliston four years ago, I was surprised a small town like Holliston hosts one of Massachusetts’ best fairs. I heard it straight from a crafter who has been coming to the Holliston Craft Fair for over 20 years: “The Holliston Craft Fair is the best in Massachusetts. Holliston still juries crafters to make sure that everything is handmade. Not all fairs take the time to jury. Other fairs have lots of things made in China and commercial products.” I was blown away by the quality of workmanship and beautiful products. I understand why folks mark their calendars for Craft Fair---always held the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Lines of eager shoppers stretch around the corner waiting for the doors to open at 9am. And kids have a blast too. My kids took their picture with Santa and decorated their own cupcakes. There was a storybook illustrator to watch and they got their caricatures drawn. Sitting for those cartoon portraits is still one of their favorite memories. It’s a whole day of fun for the family. This year’s Craft Fair promises to be the biggest and best with 20% more booths. That’s 150 vendors showcasing New England’s finest handicrafts. A listing of vendors for 2014 is sure to please:
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LIVING HEALTHY Acne Scars and Dark Spots By Lisa Massimiano, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Acne Specialist Owner Skin Smart Salon Acne is a devastating disorder. Not only can you have active acne in the form of bumps, redness and pustules, these lesions can leave their mark with scars and dark spots.
Why do some people scar? Although acne sufferers often refer to dark spots as scars, there is a difference. Actual scarring is when the skin is pitted or depressed. This type of scarring is very difficult to remove, even with medical treatments. Whether a person scars from acne is not necessarily dependent on how severe their acne is. It is geneti-
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LIVING HEALTHY Quick Weight Loss Results That Will Last A Lifetime Paul Baldassari initially needed some coaxing from his wife Janice Parisi to explore the possibility of joining New England Fat Loss (NEFL). As many people experience, past efforts with weight loss programs were unsuccessful. He had tried Jennie Craig, Weight Watchers and the South Beach Diet, all with disappointing results. But Baldassari was open to a solution. Weighing 250 pounds and entering pre-diabetic stage, he needed a change that would help his overall health. The
answer came with NEFL. Less than five months since he began the program, Baldassari has lost over 54 pounds and through the guidance of Dr. Dirk Johns, Clinical Director of NEFL, has developed a healthy diet and lifestyle. “I feel absolutely fantastic!” Baldassari exclaimed. “It’s a shame I got myself that bad, but it’s a wonderful thing I found them.” Results came quickly for both 64 year-old Baldassari and
56 year-old Parisi. They first visited New England Weight Loss on June 9 and started the program June 10. In just 40 days, Baldassari shed 40 pounds and his wife lost 20 pounds. Although they have completed the formal plan, the Ashland residents continued to implement their good eating habits throughout the summer. With New England Weight Loss, participants are educated not just on healthy food choices, but also following guidelines
designed specifically for their body type and makeup, how to read food labels and how to prepare delicious meals without adding calories. “The beauty of this program is that you can continue your lifestyle to a point,” Baldassari said. “They teach you simple common sense things and encourage you every day.” As Baldassari explained, New England Fat Loss is not your typical weight loss program. People looking to lose weight want immediate results to stay motivated to continue the program. NEFL does just that. It also does something unlike other plans; a guarantee of shedding 20-45 pounds in just 40 days! Their unique process starts with a full body scan, a body medical analysis and an information session explaining
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LIVING HEALTHY Tests to Find and Diagnose Breast Cancer Self-examination is often the first step toward discovering the presence of breast cancer. The importance of self-examinations is immeasurable, and many women are taught from a very young age to conduct such inspections to protect themselves from breast cancer. Breast cancer that is detected early is very treatable, but
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• Clinical breast exam: A clinical breast exam, or CBE, is an examination of the breast that is conducted by a doctor or another health professional. The person conducting the examination will carefully feel the breasts and under the arms for lumps or anything else that seems unusual. • Magnetic resonance imaging test: Commonly referred to as an MRI or a nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, or NMRI, this procedure employs a magnet, radio waves and a computer to produce a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body. • Mammogram: A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast that can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. Mammograms also may be used to check for breast cancer after a lump or other sign or symptom of the disease has been found. According to the National Cancer Institute, a mammogram performed on a pregnant woman may appear negative even if can-
cer is present. The NCI also notes that mammograms miss roughly 20 percent of breast cancers that are present at the time of screening. • Physical exam: Women should get a routine physical examination of their bodies once a year. Physicians conducting such exams will check for general signs of health while also checking for signs of disease, including breast cancer. Breast cancer symptoms may include swelling and lumps on the breast or under the arms. During a routine physical, a doctor also will request the patient provide a history of her health habits and past illnesses, and women with a family history of breast cancer should make note of that history when discussing their own medical histories. • Ultrasound exam: During an ultrasound exam, high-energy sound waves are bounced off internal tissues or organs to make echoes, which form a picture of body tissues called a sonogram.
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LIVING HEALTHY The Relationship Between Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes is a disease that makes it difficult for the body to manage its blood-glucose levels. Diabetes is broken down into two types: type 1 diabetes, which occurs when the pancreas cannot adequately produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar; and type 2 diabetes, which occurs when the body either resists the effects of insulin or does not produce enough to maintain a normal blood sugar level. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports type 2 diabetes has been occurring with increasing frequency among American children and adolescents over the past 20 years. The Mayo Clinic says 90 percent of diabetes cases are type 2, and 80 percent of these people are overweight.
Being overweight or obese is a significant risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but many people do not know why. There is some evidence that fat cells are more resistant to insulin than muscle cells. In addition, being overweight taxes the body in other ways and can put more pressure on the body’s ability to properly control blood sugar and use insulin. Carbohydrate-rich diets full of simple sugars and refined foods can cause unhealthy spikes in blood-glucose readings. Individuals who overeat and lead sedentary lifestyles may not burn enough energy, and excess calories are then stored as fat, compounding the problem. The Obesity Society says type 2 diabetes is largely preventable,
and research shows that lifestyle changes that include small amounts of weight loss (between 5 and 10 percent of body weight) can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. In fact, managing weight is the best thing a person can do to reduce their risk for diabetes. Losing as few as 10 pounds can markedly improve insulin resistance and make it much easier to manage blood sugar levels. In addition to losing weight, eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can reduce a person’s risk of developing diabetes. Lean proteins, leafy green vegetables and complex carbohydrates will not spike blood sugar levels. Exercise helps burn calories and boost metabolism, and may even help the body use insulin more effectively.
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Holliston: What’s going on? A state election! When? Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
Secretary of State:
Who is entitled to vote? You must be a US citizen, a resident of Massachusetts, and at least eighteen years old. You must also have registered to vote.
William Francis Galvin, Democrat
David D’Archangelo, Republican
What do I need to do so I can register to vote? You can register in person at the RMV or a local election office. You can register by mail as well, following the instructions at www.dmv.org/ma-massachusetts/voter-registration.php.
Daniel L. Factor, Green-Rainbow
Please remember to vote on both sides of your ballot. What are the elections we can vote for that have more than one candidate?
Treasurer:
Deborah B. Goldberg, Democrat
Michael James Heffernan, Republican
Ian T. Jackson, Green-Rainbow
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Senator in Congress:
Suzanne M. Bump, Democrat
Edward Markey, Democrat
Patricia S. Saint Aubin, Republican
Brian Herr, Republican
MK Merelice, Green-Rainbow
Governor and Lieutenant Governor:
Representative In General Court:
Baker and Polito, Republican
Carolyn C. Dykema, Democrat
Coakley and Kerrigan, Democrat
Patricia M. Vanaria, Republican
Falchuck and Jennings, United Independent Party
Register of Probate
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Tara DeCristofaro, Democrat
McCormick and Post, Independent
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Calendar of Events November 1 High Heels & Hard Hats Gala, Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester, 6 p.m., Dinner & Dancing, features Dale LePage & The Manhattans, Open Bar, Silent & Live Auction, $125 per person ($50 tax deductible) November 2 Community Breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Mount Hollis Lodge, 657 Washington St., Holliston, Adults $7, kids under 8 free November 5 Hopkinton Drug’s 4th annual Free Health & Wellness lecture series, discussion with Dr. Ken Blanchard on the diagnosis and treatment options for Hypothyroidism and its debilitating symptoms. Lectures start at 7pm at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street Hopkinton. For more information and RSVP (508) 435-4441 x111 or www.rxandhealth. com
November 6 The Pink Event, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., The Grapevine, 21 B. Charles Street, fundraiser for the Maryellen Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund November 7 Holliston Garden Club Presents Holiday Flowers with Global Appeal, with Kirsten Vandijk, 7:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish Hall, $10 advance tickets; $12 at door November 9 The 2nd Annual Mattress Fundraiser Sale to benefit Holliston Music Technology Project, 10 a.m. –5 p.m. November 11 Veteran’s Day Services, Wreath-laying at Blair Square 10:15 a.m., proceed to Town Hall, services at 11 a.m. 8th Annual Veterans Day Dinner, Upper Town Hall, 11:30 a.m., Contact Bobby Blair @ mudvillemayor@ gmail.com
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November 18 ART OF ZENTANGLE FOR BEGINNERS, with Sarah Del Maestro, at 7 p.m., Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington Street, Holliston, Zentangle is an easy to learn art form, which promotes relaxation through precision drawing. No previous art experience or talent is needed and all materials are provided. For teens and adults. No charge but registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of Holliston Public Library. November 19 Hopkinton Drug’s 4th annual Free Health & Wellness lecture series, discussion with Dr. Patricia Jay on the Bio-
Identical Hormone Replacement therapy. Discover how BHRT is used to treat symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain and loss of libido. Lectures start at 7pm at the Hopkinton Senior Center, 28 Mayhew Street Hopkinton. For more information and RSVP cover (508) 435-4441 x111 or www.rxandhealth.com November 20 Foreign Film Night, Holliston Public Library, 752 Washington St., Holliston, For a Woman (French): After her mother’s death, a young woman takes a closer look at the lives of her parents who met in a concentration camp during WWII, Free, open to
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Organization Finds a Way to Thank New England Veterans
By J.D. O’Gara
Franklin resident Albert Goodrow was a pharmacist mate in the Navy during World War II. He’s also a veteran of the Korean War, and this year, accompanied by his son, Fr. David Goodrow, of Millis, he got the chance to fly to Washington, D.C. to see “his” memorials. Thanks to Honor Flight New England, Goodrow is one of the nearly 1,100 WWII veterans, the oldest being 101 years old, who have been flown free of charge to the nation’s capitol.
“It was a very emotional type of thing,” says Albert Goodrow, 88, of the flight he took with 85 other World War II brethren.
“It hadn’t been in our minds for so long, the experience we had, and here we were being recognized,” says Albert Goodrow.
“Everybody was amazed,” says Goodrow. “We thought we were going down for a quick tour, and that would be great, but to see all these people, my heaven. It was a real outpouring of goodwill.”
Two years ago, Millis native Edwin “Bud” Waite, a member and past commander of the Millis American Legion Post 208 who served in France, Germany and Austria in the Army Infantry in WWII, had an equally amazing experience. He contacted Honor Flight New England after hearing about it at a reunion and was surprised to go sooner than he’d anticipated due to a cancellation.
According to both father and son, each airport was packed with scouts, policemen, firemen and lay people, all gathered to wish the veterans well and to thank them.
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Shown is veteran Albert Goodrow, of Franklin, with his son, Fr. David Goodrow, of Millis. Goodrow is one of 1,093 New England veterans who have been flown, free of charge thanks to Honor Flight New England, to Washington, D. C. to see its war memorials
honorable time this was going to be for the veterans,” says Fr. Goodrow, who accompanied his father as a guardian. “We had a police escort through Logan to get to the plane, and at 6:30 a.m., hundreds of people were at the airport to welcome them … it was just astounding.” When the flight landed in Baltimore, say both Goodrows, the honor continued with a water salute to the plane and even Senator Bob Dole and his wife at the WWII Memorial to greet the veterans. The group visited all the war memorials, saw the changing of the guard at Arlington National
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New Commission Will Advance Equality and Opportunities for MetroWest Women Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill creating a new MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women, Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) announced.
communities and work at the local level to promote equal access to health care, employment, education and economic development opportunities for women and girls.
Modeled after the state-wide Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW), the MetroWest regional commission will study and report on the status of women and girls in the region and report findings annually to MCSW. The MetroWest women’s commission will identify and address the challenges that women face in MetroWest
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charter flights for us,” says Byron, estimating the cost of each flight to be about $60,000.
Although Honor Flight New England has completed its final flight for the year, “If I can encourage people or groups to get on our Facebook page, they can come to our sendoff at the airports when we leave or when we arrive home,” says Byron. “It’s very moving for them to be greeted by so many people.”
“It gives you hope for humanity, that there are people out there, all kinds of volunteers,” says Fr. Goodrow. “It’s never a day of work,” says Byron. “It’s 100% absolute honor and privilege and pleasure to build up to the day of their flight, to hear their excitement, and on the day
Those who know of area veterans who would benefit from
female leaders in the Commonwealth.” There are currently five county and regional women’s commissions operating under the umbrella of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women in Berkshire County, Bristol County, Cape and Islands, Essex County and Worcester County. The new law fills a gap in commission coverage to ensure that women and girls of MetroWest also have their voices heard. The MetroWest Commission
an Honor Flight are encouraged to call 1 (603) 518-5368. Those wishing to donate could make checks payable to: Honor Flight New England
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Sports Keeping Studies a Priority Can Be a Challenge for High School Athletes This piece was written by a Holliston High School student as part of a mixed-grade class, “Introduction to Journalism,” taught by Heidi Finnegan. The piece is used with permission. By Thomas Murphy Waking up in the morning is easy for some freshman. Going to classes isn’t too hard either. For freshman football players, the hard part of the day comes soon after school, practice. To prepare for games, players attend practice every day. They warm up, work on their hitting, and run drills for hours after school. This balance between classes and sports can be tough to maintain. Though some team sports have been shown to RonsTire.com
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work, which isn’t always enough to complete homework for four classes. Most players don’t have much time for any sort of entertainment after school. Players who complete all their homework every night almost certainly stay up to eleven o’clock sometimes. Experts say that teenagers should get at least eight and a half hours of sleep every night. Being tired in school can cause students to become irritable and unfocused. “I get eight hours of sleep on a good day,” said Evan Rezendes, a freshman football player. “On days when I have homework in every subject, though, I’m lucky to get seven. On those days, I’m up until 11 o’clock doing school assignments.” There are regulations to keep kids from falling behind, though. They can go to their teachers for extra help or to make up work
after school. They are also required to have a 65% average in all classes to continue playing. If a teacher thinks a student is falling behind, they will contact a coach or parent. Coaches do not stand for misbehavior or bad grades, according to Thomas. “Coaches and most players put school before football, but I think some players may find football more important and put the priority on that,” he said. According to Ms. Lasher, Students who focus on football more may use it as a distraction if school isn’t their thing. When players have to stay after for extra help or to make up work, teachers write a late note to excuse players from practice. The coaches do not punish players and are very understanding, Teachers agree with the 65 average requirement set in place. “I
think having 65 as the cut off is logical, it fits in with the academic requirements and I think students should absolutely be held accountable to that,” said Ms. Lasher. Not only does having practice every day affect homework and grades, but head injuries can too. According to brainline.org, the leading cause of concussions for high school boys is football and football accounts for more than 60% of competitive sports concussions. Concussions can affect study habits, classroom behavior, focus, and ultimately test grades. Studies done in past years have shown that team sports can be beneficial to student’s grades, improving concentration and behavior in classrooms. Unfortunately, frequent practices, decreased time for homework and studying, and head injuries may make football an exception to these studies.
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Sports Elite Eight A Catalyst For Holliston Girls Soccer Squad By KEN HAMWEY There’s been movies made that feature numbers — like “The Magnificent Seven’’ and “The Dirty Dozen.’’ The girls soccer team at Holliston High can easily match those numerical titles with “The Elite Eight.’’ Co-head coaches Amanda Sirianni and Kerri Kern, who are in their first year directing the Panthers since the departure of former coach Kristina Kern, are very emphatic when discussing the value and impact of their eight seniors who’ve led Holliston to a 6-5-2 record that has kept them in the mix for a berth in the playoffs. “The senior class recognizes that the team is something larger and greater than any one individual,’’ said Sirianni, who starred in soccer at Holliston and Bates College. “The seniors are a special group and they’re the heart and soul of our team. Our team motto is ‘Family’ and that came from the seniors. That’s what we yell before we take the field for every game.’’ The Panthers, who’ve been tourney participants for seven of the last nine years, were eliminated last year in the semifinals of the South Sectional. Besides the eight seniors, the squad is comprised of five freshmen, five sophomores and eight juniors. “Our mix of players makes us capable of getting to the tourney,’’ Sirianni said. If the Panthers are to advance in post-season play, they’ll need solid efforts from their seniors. Here’s a capsule look at the Elite Eight with comments from coaches Sirianni and Kern: Kylie Lorenzen (captain and starting forward) — Epitomizes the phrase, “to lead by example,” but does so in a selfless and humble manor; first team Tri-Valley all-star; a tremendous athlete who makes an impact every time she steps onto the field; looked up to as a mentor to many of our younger players.
Elizabeth Regan (captain and starting midfielder and defender) — has a wonderful personality and brings a positive spirit to all the activities, which we are engaged; her strengths are grounded in her quiet determination and desire to be the best player and leader that she can be. Alaina Fierro (captain and starting goal keeper) — we admire Alaina’s tireless quest to improve her technical ability and to take on every challenge with great enthusiasm; we feel very confident having Alaina as our last line of defense; her continuous development of skills is a testimony to her individual efforts that extend beyond the times we train together as a team. Through 13 games, she had six shutouts. Madison Savas (captain and starting attacking central midfielder) — ability to trigger action; Madison is a play-maker who is tops in assists; great leader; her appreciation and commitment to her team displays a confidence and maturity that is well-beyond her years of age. Cassandra Kelly (starting defensive central midfielder) — plays alongside Madison; Cass is our unsung hero –she displays a determination and commitment to excellence in every activity that she assumes; Tri-Valley all-star. Allison Keast (starting left-outside defender) — very well-liked member of our team; versatile, team player; it is not unusual for Allie to move from playing defense to forward in the middle of the game; Allie brings a burst of energy no matter where she is on the field that is fueled by her passion for soccer. Vanessa Whittington (starting right-outside defender) — very well-respected member of our team; overall great athlete and player; tough and determined; nothing gets by Vanessa without a fight; we look to Vanessa to shut down impact opposing players; Tri-Valley all-star.
Holliston’s coaches and senior players, back row from left, Assistant Coach Amy Green, Laura McKechnie, Kylie Lorenzen (Captain), Alaina Fierro (Captain), Elizabeth Regan (Captain), Co-Head Coach Kerri Kern, and Co-Head Coach Amanda Sirianni. Front row from left, Cassandra Kelly, Allison Keast, Vanessa Whittington, and Madison Savas.
Laura McKechnie (defender) — recovering from what could have been a career-ending injury, but instead worked hard to get herself healthy and back on the field for her senior year, which speaks volume about her character; ability to prevail when faced with great adversity; on the field, she trains with passion and takes great pride in improving her game. Because of Holliston’s seniors, both Sirianni and Kern believe the entire team “works hard for each other, not for themselves or their coaches.’’ The coaches also are convinced that, generally speaking, “there will always be a team that is technically better than us but we will not be out-worked by our opponent.’’ “That concept has been ingrained by the seniors,’’ Sirianni said. The Elite Eight has been a very dependable nucleus for Holliston.
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Filmed in Holliston, Cleave Explores Emotional Truths By J.D. O’Gara
ferent points of view, and then edited into one single film, so it’s actually three films,” says Bailey, who teaches acting at the New England Actor’s Workshop in Boston. “The male characters (Aidan) and the female character (Nadia) experience the same event, but they’re experiencing it in very different ways. Because two people cleaving to this toxic thing, they also fantasize about two different things.”
Cleave. The word has two definitions, and they couldn’t be more different. One means to remain faithful or adhere to something, and the other means to divide. A new short film, Cleave, shot right here in Holliston at Casey’s Crossing, explores how human beings cleave in their lives, in both senses of the word, and what the end result of that is.
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Dancing Arts Center Presents Holiday Classic on Big Stage Dancing Arts Center is thrilled to announce that this year’s production of The Nutcracker will be held at the beautifully restored Norwood Theater in Norwood, Massachusetts. DAC will perform the full-length version of this classic ballet, and will include both Dancing Arts Center Students as well as professional dancers. Special student shows reserved for school groups will be held Friday December 19, and regular performances will be held Saturday, December 20 and Saturday December 21. “This is a new and exciting experience for the Dancing Arts Center staff and students as we join with the Norwood Theater for this wonderful holiday classic,” says DAC Co-Director Gregg Saulnier. “Not only will DAC students enjoy a new experience of performing in Norwood’s newly restored theater, but its location also provides the opportunity for families from many towns to enjoy an affordable production of
the full-length Nutcracker story.” The Friday, December 19 shows will offer two student matinee performances, which are already nearly sold out. Saturday’s performance will be at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s performance will be at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at www. norwoodstage.com. The Norwood Theater is located at 109 Central Street. For more information call the theater at (781) 551-9000 or contact Dancing Arts Center Directors, Patrick Notaro and Gregg Saulnier at (508) 429-7577 or dancingartscenter@gmail.com.
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home MARKETPLACE It’s a Sign of the Times… When tragedy strikes, the true worth of friends, family and even strangers surfaces. This is not a sign of the times, it’s a sign of people helping people. It’s a way of thinking that runs rampant throughout our real estate office. It’s an understanding that we as an office and we as a community will be there to help.
Bill Wright, the Broker/Owner of RE/ MAX Executive Realty writes a Monday morning Motivation, Inspiration and Direction for the Week Ahead, and he focused on “Family” for the week following an office member’s family tragedy.
Excerpts as written by Bill Wright: Something to As in any family, there are many unwritten rules. These unwritten rules are often the true guiding light in a family. I want to share some of the unwritten rules as something to think about as we move forward this week and the rest of this year: Laugh a lot, smile, share good things, do “I’m sorry”, play nice, play fair, do your best, say thank you, say please, be honest with one another, keep your promises, be truthful, be positive, be grateful and be humble.” “As we keep these unwritten rules at the forefront of our minds, we will continue to have something special and unique that separates us from the rest of the crowd. Is this something that can be contagious?”
Wisdom, compassion and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men. Confucius Family is not an important thing. It is everything. – Michael J. Fox Every minute of every hour of every day you are making the world, just as you are making yourself, you might as well do it with generosity and kindness and style. – Rebecca Soinit It’s a Sign of The Times…..as we at RE/MAX Executive Realty know and practice every day. About the Author:
Words of Wisdom:
Barbara Todaro is themanager 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+ Goodness is about character – integrity, honesty, and several real estate websites. She can be kindness, generosity, moral courage and the like. reached at (508) 520-9881 for further discusMore than anything else, it is about how we treat sion about this or any other topic. other people. – Dennis Prager A successful person is one who has tasted the joy in giving, who has understood the joy in giving, and goes on giving. This is the sign of success. – Sri Sri
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