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Raymond Hospital Demolished By Patrick Coleman Since the late 1980s, Raymond Hospital on the campus of the Wrentham Developmental Center sat empty awaiting its fate. After a bidding process was conducted in the spring, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts finally closed the chapter on the 33,600 square foot hospital that was once a prominent fixture at the state run facility. “It was a 100 bed, modern hospital,” says Ingrid Grenon author of From One Century to the Next: A History of Wrentham State School and the Institutional Model in Massachusetts. “I write extensively about it in my book.” Built for $900,000, the hospital which included an operating room, was dedicated in 1957 and named after Dr. C. Stanley Raymond, who served as the superintendent of Wrentham State School from 1932 until 1955. According to Grenon, attendees at the ceremony included Raymond and his family, members of the Department of Mental Health, representatives of then Governor Foster Furcolo, and then Superintendent Dr. Karl V. Quinn. At the ceremony Raymond, along with Dr. Thomas Pugh of the Department of Mental Health, reportedly argued for more research

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money, more buildings and more help to care for the State’s children with severe developmental disabilities. Time was not kind to the three-story brick hospital. By the 1980s it fell into disrepair and according to state officials it was determined renovation would be too costly. It was replaced by the May Center in April of 1988, which is a small acute care facility, with the potential for 30 beds, and is now staffed as a 12-bed infirmary for the purpose of treating acute medical illness, diagnostic evaluation, reassessment of chronic illness, and close medical or nursing observation. Actual deconstruction of the Raymond Hospital began on

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September 29th. The building was down as of October 1st. The enormous amount of debris generated was trucked away. The area will be filled in and landscaped. The plans call for new plantings, reseeding and additional lighting and parking. To learn more about Raymond Hospital and the history of Wrentham Developmental Center, check out Grenon’s book which is available on Amazon. (This article originally appeared online in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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By Patrick Coleman It’s not very often that the coach is still an elite athlete, but for King Philip Regional High School Cross Country coach Juli Nievergelt, that’s exactly the case. The 54year old Norfolk resident is the head coach of the KP Cross Country Girls Team, works with the boys team, and still races in the biggest triathlons in the world. This fall, both the coach and the team, have put together very strong performances. Most recently, Nievergelt finished 2nd in her age group at the Ironman World Championship, a grueling triathlon held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii that covers more than 140 miles in a single day. The KP Girls Cross Country team also finished up its regular season with a record of 4-1, with the one blemish coming

from Mansfield at the last dual-meet of the season. “The girls team is great,” Nievergelt says. “Small but mighty. They are a talented, motivated and a scrappy group.” Mighty. Talented. Motivated. Words that easily can be used to describe the coach, too. Another word that can be used is inspirational. “Coach Juli’s athletic pursuits and accomplishment are truly inspiring for not just myself but the team as a whole,” says team captain Gianna Bender. “Her accomplishments have made an impact on my training and performance. When I do not think I can go any farther or push any harder, I often think of Coach Juli’s training and how much farther one’s body can go.”

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Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present Trio of Holiday Productions

The Nutcracker remains a highly anticipated and treasured part of the FPAC season – a popular holiday tradition for more than 20 years. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, the world-famous ballet delights the imaginations of audiences young and old with festive magic and colorful splendor. FPAC’s production is presented with professional orchestra, special guest artists from Boston Ballet, and more than 100 area dancers. FPAC invites audiences to fall under Drosselmeyer’s dreamy spell and join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a journey full of surprises and wonder. FPAC will present The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7 at 2 p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, in Franklin. A family favorite since debuting as part of FPAC’s 2008 season, Humbug! is an original musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. With musical hits of every genre and live accompaniment by a 10-piece band

of professional musicians, Humbug! transports audiences from Dickensian England to contempo-

rary America as the novel’s characters and storyline are cleverly reimagined with modern setting and dialogue. Newly restaged for THE BLACK BOX, Humbug! delivers a holiday gift of hilarity with a timely and timeless message. Performances of Humbug! are on December 12 at 7:30 p.m., December 13 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., and December 14 at 2 p.m. Humbug! will be staged at THE BLACK BOX, FPAC’s new home and performance venue located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. ’Tis the Season!, an original large cast musical first presented by FPAC in 1995, returns to entertain audiences with great merriment, fanfare and fun. The upbeat, jazzy extravaganza features members of the Kenny Hadley Big Band with contemporary arrangements of favorite holiday classics in musical styles ranging from R&B, gospel and Motown to rock, pop and Broadway. FPAC presents

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THE BLACK BOX to Present Live Music Series Events THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s new theater, music, and event venue, presents a wideranging lineup of live music entertainment this November. Events are slated to feature children’s programming, cabaret and a Big Band Brunch. The broad- based calendar of entertainment offers something for everyone. THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located at 15 West Central Street.

engaging mix of family-favorite songs and animated storytelling. The afternoon delivers a fun and interactive program for audiences of all ages. THE BLACK BOX Children’s Series is sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank. On November 9, BLACK BOX Jazz presents a Big Band Brunch, featuring the renowned Kenny Hadley Big Band. The criticallyacclaimed 16-piece juggernaut,

led by drummer Kenny Hadley, boasts masterful musicians with performance ties to Big Band legends Woody Herman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich and more. The Kenny Hadley Big Band has shared the stage with such notables as the Count Basie Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra and has hosted guest soloists including Clark Terry and Louie Bellson. Franklin’s Artistry Kitchen serves

up the morning’s inspired brunch. Presenting a memorable pairing of sublime Big Band music and delicious fare, the event begins at 11 a.m., with entertainment starting at noon. The inaugural evening of BLACK BOX Cabaret will be staged at 8 p.m. on November 14. Spotlighting the vocal stylings of talented FPAC performers, entertainment is presented with live

accompaniment in an intimate night-club atmosphere. As with other evening music events in the venue, BLACK BOX meals from Artistry Kitchen are available for pre-order. BLACK BOX Cabaret is sponsored by Milford National Bank and Trust. For tickets and more information, visit www.theblackboxonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.

THE BLACK BOX Children’s Series kicks off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 8. Franklin’s Jamie Barrett, singer-songwriter, guitarist and music teacher, and Nick Paone, actor, writer and director, join forces to present an

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Focus and Impacts of the Proposed Wrentham Town Charter Submitted by Town Government Study Committee After a two and half years, the process to provide Wrentham voters the opportunity to cast their ballot and decide whether or not they would like to enact a Town Charter is nearing its culmination point. On November 4, 2014, Massachusetts will conduct its General Election. Within that election, Wrentham will conduct a Special Election to adopt or reject a town charter for Wrentham. The purpose of the charter is to clarify the organization of the Town in a single comprehensive document. It provides an overarching means to guide by-laws, organization and operations and modernizes responsibilities within Wrentham’s town government to meet the increasing complexity of municipal government services.

While a Charter would be new to Wrentham, many cities and towns in Massachusetts have already enacted a Charter. Of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts, approximately 100 are too small to enact a Charter. Of the remaining 251 cities and towns, over 130 have enacted a Charter. This is better than 50%. One of the primary reasons towns have enacted a Charter is to move to a more professional administration of local government. This is the thrust of Wrentham’s proposed Charter. The focal point of the proposal is to provide the town administrator the authorities and responsibilities necessary to professionally manage the day to day operations of the Town. Under the Charter, the town administrator would have the authority to select for appointment department heads, thus providing a more centralized and

consistent management framework for the town. It also provides elected and appointed boards and committees that normally meet once or twice a month a greater opportunity to focus on policy and strategic goals instead of the day to day logistics and administrative requirements of Town Hall. The Charter establishes the police chief as a “strong chief”. This is a distinction based on Massachusetts General Law that gives the chief greater ability to manage his department than he currently has as a “weak chief”. The Fire Chief is already a strong chief and this would put the two chiefs on equal footing. The proposed charter keeps intact the legislative branch of the town government, which is open town meeting. It makes no changes to composition, terms of

office, or responsibilities of any elected boards or committees. It does not change any elected position to an appointed position. The major changes that it does make are summarized as follows: provides appointing authority for the Town Administrator including the power to appoint department heads for police, fire, public works, finance, building inspection, recreation, senior center, conservation agent, appraiser, planner, health agents and inspectors, library director, all such appointments being subject to rejection by the elected board or officer under whom such department heads will serve; limits the number of elected offices that any one individual may serve on so that no resident may serve on more than one of the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Board of Health,

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Senior Abby Seaberg agrees. “Her athletic pursuits definitely inspire everyone on the team and I think it is nice to know that she’s not telling us to do anything she can’t do herself,” she said. “It gives us a whole new level of respect for her and trust in her training.” That thought process is exactly the message Nievergelt is trying to impart to the high school runners. “I think the lesson I try to convey with my own athletic pursuits is that we are capable of so much more than we think,” she says. “The human body is an amazing thing and I like to think of my training as a giant science project which gives me some good insight on how to train my team both physically and mentally.” It’s this type of knowledge that Seaberg values. “[Nievergelt] has helped me on a personal level with some of my running issues and her knowledge about training and running in general is hard to beat since she’s acquired it on such a an intense experience,” she says. “She’s given me advice on everything from eating right to racing strategy and I can’t thank her enough for it.” In her Ironman race, Nievergelt had the goal of setting a record for the 50-54 age group, but it wasn’t meant to be that day. “The conditions were very difficult,” she said. During the swimming portion of the race the water was rough with big swells and a chop. Back on land, the wind had an impact on the cycling portion and run. Nievergelt remembers the wind

freshman Nina Sitarski. “Emily Sullivan is a consistent standout and great team leader and we have a spectacular freshman girl,” Nievergelt says. “I am very proud of them and love working with both the boys and girls teams.”

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being so strong it blew people sideways off the road. “There were some good tailwinds but very short lived. Much more head winds and cross winds. The bike ride was very hot as well,” she said. “The beginning of the run was hot and humid but it did sprinkle at mile 17 for a brief relief.”

minutes slower than my last race there in 2008.”

She was placed in the medical tent after the race to receive an IV to replenish fluids and was administered anti nausea medicine. “The nausea continued throughout the night but I am fine now and was really pleased to finish second and under 11 hours in those conditions,” she says. “It is an unforgiving race and very humbling. My time was only 6

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Her performance was remarkable also because she was nursing an injury. “I had trouble with my left hip toward the end of my training and was not sure if I was going to be able to run the marathon,” she says. “Three days before the race it really flared up so I was advised to take ibuprofen to be able to run. In the end I was nauseous for the last 5 miles of the run and started vomiting 10 minutes after the finish.”

And the team is very proud of its coach. “She sets such a strong picture of what one can accomplish at any age and continues to motivate us to become better and better,” Bender said.

While Nievergelt pushed her body to its limits in Hawaii, her team was tracking her progress online, and the performance was thrilling her athletes. “Coach Juli’s finish at the Ironman was exhilarating,” Bender said. “The whole team was following her progress throughout the day, and we could not believe how well our Coach from the small town of Norfolk was doing. To see her incredible results proved what extreme dedication and hard work can bring. I have been lucky enough to hear about her intense training throughout the past year, and to see her hard work come to fruition was incredible.” Bender pointed to an example at this year’s Twilight Invitational in Barnstable held last month in how the team draws strength from their coach. “My teammates and I stood in a huddle before the gun went off before our race,” Bender said. “We told each other that what we were about to do was Coach Juli’s kick in the Ironman, her final stretch; if we felt pain, we needed to remember that the pain really was not that much in comparison

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Ira Proctor to Headline NCL Comedy Night The Norfolk Community League's Comedy Night is set for November 15 at the Italian American Club, 109 Stone St., Walpole. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $30 per person and includes appetizers and snacks (cash bar). There will be three great comedians - Gary Petersen, Mike Whitman, and Ira Proctor as the headliner. Check Proctor out at www.iraproctor.com and www.capecodcomedy.com Purchase your tickets today online at www.norfolkcommunityleague.org.

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Federated Church Holly Fair The Women’s Fellowship of the Federated Church of Norfolk will hold their annual Holly Fair on Saturday, November 15th from 9: a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church. Children are invited to visit with Santa from 10 a.m. to noon. The Heavenly Chefs will be serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year’s Holly Fair will include more crafters and vendors than previous years, and many handmade items from church crafters. Also planned is the traditional church’s annual cookie walk, a wide selection of other delicious homemade baked goods for sale, and the popular “Children Only”

shopping area. Children will be able to purchase Christmas gifts for their friends and family at very nominal prices. Members of the youth group will be available to help the children with their gift choices and gift-wrapping and also help them make some Christmas crafts while you do you shopping. The Federated Church of Norfolk is located at the corner of Route 115 and Main Street in the center of Norfolk, across from the Town Common. Adequate parking is located at the back of the church and the fellowship hall and restrooms are handicap accessible.

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Record Numbers at 2nd Annual Donut Dash By Patrick Coleman The 2nd Annual Donut Dash was a big success according to the event's organizers with a record number of runners/ walkers/eaters and $12,000 raised for local charities including the Random Smile Project and The Tim Gemelli Family Fund. While the race had over 500 participants, the Donut Dash had a small town feel with friends and families heading out on the 3.1 mile course dotted with three donut stations. The morning was filled with hugs and smiles as people shared their strategies for donut consumption and surviving the course which started with a

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symbolic of how small towns pull together," Ross said and he was impressed how time and time again people try and help. "That's what communities do." Donut Dash veteran, Mike McGuire, had such a good time last year he signed up right away once registration opened. "I was the first person to sign up," he said. "I did it last year, and it was a lot of fun." McGuire planned to walk the course while others needed to decide whether to run hard, stop and eat donuts to receive a time savings or some combination of run, eat and walk. Wrentham's Kathleen McDonald skipped the donuts on the course saying the first mile was pretty hard going up hill and eating a donut was the last thing on her mind. Despite the hard first mile, she said the whole event was "super fun." McDonald's daughter Mary Kate ran the race and did try one donut on the course but wasn't sure it was the best idea. "I"m starting to regret it," she said after the race. King Philip High School sophomore Jack Angelo consumed two donuts on the race. He found the type of donut made a difference. The cross country runner struggled with

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an old fashion donut but found the glazed went down much easier. "I needed a lot of water," he added. Wrentham's Collin Stergis just ran as fast as he could and skipped the donuts all together. "I wouldn't have been able to finish," he explained. While many runners were saying they had a couple of donuts, it was Wrentham's Andrew Sprague who took home the honor of Donut King setting a race record by eating 12 donuts. That beat last year's record of 10. Also, Nick Brady took home honors as the top runner to finish the race. Race director Sheila Malacaria was very happy with the race results. Asked if there was going to be a Donut Dash 3, Malacaria answered with a big, "Oh yes!" (From The W r e n t h a m Times, www. wrenthamtimes. com)

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4-H Members Collect Items for the Food Pantry Members of the Tiny Teacups 4-H Club of Wrentham collected canned goods and other food items for the local food pantry as party of the statewide 4-H Community Service Project which is going on right now during the month of October. The project, which is held each fall, is an important way to demonstrate the impact of 4-H community service efforts across the state.

Wrentham Food Pantry Needs The push for soup in September was a grand success according to the people at the Wrentham Food Pantry. While the donations were a “bit less than last year”

people’s generosity will keep the soup shelf filled until the big holiday donations start to flow in. Currently the Wrentham Food Pantry is in need of sandwich ingredients such as tuna, mayo, deviled ham, spam, peanut butter, jelly, Fluff, and boxed hot and cold Cereals. One hundred percent of the donations go right onto the shelf and assist ourNeighbors in Need. Drop Offs are St Mary’s Church, Original Congregational Church, Trinity Church, Fiske Public Library and Wrentham Senior Center.

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Stony Brook Announces Its November Programming! We have wild turkeys and much much more. Come see!

Whoo’s Out There Owl Prowl: Friday, Nov. 14th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Explore the fascinating world of owls at Stony Brook. We’ll take a look at what makes these critters so special, practice our owl hoots and then head out on the trail to look and listen. Although we’ll be searching for owls and we may hear, or even see, Saw-whet, Great Horned, Barred or Eastern Screech Owls, we will be on the prowl for other nocturnal creatures as well. After the walk we’ll head back to the Nature Center to share our discoveries and warm up with some hot chocolate. Fee: $8m/ $11nm per person

Tiny Trekkers: Saturdays, November 1st and 15th, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s themes: Animals of the

Night/ Turkey Talk. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session Nature in Art-3 modules: Saturdays, Nov. 8th, 15th, 22nd, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Capture the beauty of nature in autumn with a variety of art activities, including paper making, printing making, origami birds and butterflies; collage, paste paper and handmade books. The activities will be offered

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to attract them. In November we will check out birds, migration and bird feeding. In December we will talk about how animals get ready for winter (think chipmunks and squirrels). During each session we will look for creatures and more as we explore every nook and niche at Stony Brook. Fall and winter can be busy times for some of the wildlife at Stony Brook. Bring a friend and make a few more exploring the forest, fields and wetlands. Fee: $8m/ $10nm per person Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at 508528-3140. Register by phone, email (stonybrook@massaudubon.org), fax (508-553-3864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.

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Bedroom Interior Design – Basic Principles 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.

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

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 of the room. Soft, neutral textures are great for adding depth and sophistication while maintaining a clean look.

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Dean College Presents Urinetown: the Musical November 19-23, 2014 The School of the Arts at Dean College will perform Urinetown: the musical beginning Wednesday, November 19, 2014 through Sunday, November 23, 2014.

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Students Take on Childhood Cancer The KP Cares Community Service club, a student group at King Philip Regional High School held an event was to raise awareness for childhood cancer and raise funds for The Jimmy Fund and a local family. Called “Chop to Stop/ Shave to Save”, local hair stylists, and over 60 students, faculty, and administration participated.

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Jake Ducharme, Up for the Challenge of Tri-County Golf By Christopher Tremblay Senior Jake Ducharme has been teeing off for Franklin’s Tri-County for four years now and is currently sporting a masterful 86 win percentage, having won 37 times while falling to his opponents only four times and tying twice in 43 matches. He has never started lower than third during his high school career and is now the Cougar’s top golfer during his senior campaign.

Teeing off third as a freshman for Coach Walter Lourenco, Ducharme went 9-3 as the team’s number three golfer, as a sophomore and junior he moved up to second, where he posted back-to-back undefeated seasons going 11-0-1 each season and as the number one golfer this fall, he’s currently 6-1. “I would have liked to continue my undefeated streak this year, but unfortunately that went out the window during our

second match. I played poorly while my opponent shot under 35,” the Norfolk resident said. “I was devastated at first, but the team comes first, and I needed to get over it and move on for the rest of the team. Now I’m looking to lead the team into the tournament.” Although his mother and father have been a big influence on his success and push him to be great, it was his uncle (Ken Nado) who is not only his motivator behind his game, but the one who originally introduced him and his brother George to the game of golf. A game, the nine-year old Ducharme thought was a rather strange sport. “When I first started playing the game of golf, it was just weird to me,” Ducharme recalls. “The whole idea about hitting a stationary ball from the ground just didn’t make sense.” Luckily for Coach Lourenco, the now senior decided to stick with the weird sport and improved each and every year. “He’s a hard working individual that plays as much golf

Senior Jake Ducharme is a weapon for Tri-County’s golf team, with an 86% win percentage.

as he possible can to get better,” the TC Coach said. “His demeanor and work ethic is one of his high points. He’ll help his teammates any way that he can, and if things are not going his way, he doesn’t give up, but instead works harder to improve.” While he has only been playing the game for just about nine years, he’s always known that he belongs on the fairways and greens.

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“I was about 10 ½ years old when the game came to me and everything clicked. I was loving it at that time,” Ducharme said. “Then around 13 I began entering New England Professional Golf Tournaments, my swing was becoming a natural and I knew that this is what I was supposed to be doing.” In addition to golf, Ducharme is an attacker for the TC lacrosse team and a center on the hockey team and believes the laid back approach of golf has helped him with his other sports. “All three games are different. While hockey and lacrosse are fast paced sports, golf is played at a leisurely pace,” he said.

“Golf has helped me to be calm and cool when I go into the corners for a loose puck.” His swing off the tee may come naturally now, but it wasn’t always that way. Through his uncle he was introduced to Steve Riggs, a swing coach out of Rhode Island who has proctored Ducharme for the last five years. Ducharme credits Riggs with teaching him a lot about the positioning of his back swing, which has made him the successful golfer he is today. Ducharme may have been playing hockey since he could skate, golf is definitely his love, and he plans on swinging the clubs in college. He is hoping to attend a Southern school so that he can continue to play golf, but that’s still a year away. For now, he’s focused on keeping his winning streak alive and helping the Cougars get into the tournament. “Golf is a game that can change from day to day,” he said. “If it wasn’t different, then it would be easy, and no one would play it. I love the sport for the challenge.”

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Hockomock Area YMCA Announces New England Patriot Nate Solder 2014 Legends Ball Honoree The offensive lineman has emerged as a champion for the Hockomock YMCA’s Integration Initiative The Hockomock Area YMCA announced that Nate Solder, offensive tackle for the New England Patriots, as the recipient of 2014 Legends Award at the 9th annual Legends Ball. The announcement was made at the YMCA’s Invensys Foxboro Branch Kraft Family Center. Solder was on hand to acknowledge the honor that will recognize his commitment and passion to the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Integration Initiative. Ed Hurley, President of the Hockomock Area YMCA, said, “Nate is one of the most caring and genuine individuals I have ever met. He is a champion of our Y and its programs and we are proud to honor him with this award.” Ed continued, “Nate always takes time out of his busy schedule to support our programs and the kids light up when he is around.” On receiving this recognition Solder remarked, “The Hockomock Area YMCA means a great deal to me and my wife. One of my mottos is be the change you’d like to see in the world and the Y helps me to do that.” Former Legends Award Honoree and New England Patriot Hall of Famer Steve Grogan was part of the announcement and his presence meant a lot to Solder. “Steve’s

here just the same reason as I’m here, to serve the community. I am honored and humbled to be associated the past honorees,” said Solder. Past honorees have been Peter Brock, Rick and Dick Hoyt, Matt Light, Joe Andruzzi, Steve Grogan and Andre Tippett. Nate was surrounded by members of the Y’s Unified Flag Football team and he and Grogan participated in their practice. Commented Solder, “The Integration Initiative has a great mission and philosophy. The program provides a great opportunity for kids to be kids.” The 9th Annual Legends Ball will take place on November 18, 2014 at Lake Pearl Luciano’s in Wrentham, MA. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Integration Initiative, established in 2004, which provides opportunities for children with special needs to participate in YMCA programs and activities alongside their typicallydeveloping peers. The program improves social skills, builds selfesteem, increases physical activity and independence, and enhances mutual respect among people of all abilities. Since its inception, the Integration Initiative served over 700 families by connecting children with special needs and their families to the community at large by removing barriers to inclusion. Nate, after a distinguished career at the University of Colorado

Hockomock Area YMCA Photo 2: Former Legends Ball Honoree Steve Grogan congratulates and shakes hands with the 2014 Legends Award Honoree Nate Solder as Hockomock Area YMCA President Ed Hurley looks on.

was drafted in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. Throughout his life he has been involved in many community service projects including; coaching youth basketball, serving as a student aide and mentor at Buena Vista Elementary School, volunteering in Guatemala at an orphanage, rebuilding a town in Italy after a devastating earthquake, and in college he was a part of the “Read with the Buffs” and “Buffalo Hugs” programs. Sports fans and friends of the Hockomock Area YMCA who are interested in attending the 2014 Legends Ball may contact Peter Waisgerber at (508) 6435251, or can purchase tickets online at: www.Hockymca.org.

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Wrentham Scout Gives Back to his Old School improvements. «I had to overcome the fear of going door-to-door coldcalling,» he explained. «I had to find a way to get 120 cubic yards of mulch that was delivered to the parking lot moved and spread onto the playground.

(L to R) Richard Ross, will Sanislow, and Shawn Dooley celerated the newly renovated playground

By Patrick Coleman When school started this fall, the students at Wrentham Elementary were able to enjoy a renovated playground thanks to one of its alumni, Will Sanislow. The Wrentham Boy Scout, who is a member of Franklin Troop 112, noticed the playground at his alma mater needed some TLC. “I have fond memories of my years at Wrentham Elementary School and I spent many hours playing on this playground,” Sanislow said. “I noticed the playground was in need of some help.” He decided to fix the playground up as a service project which is a

requirement to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouts. Specifically, he wanted to improve the landscaping and fence. Once completed, Sanislow felt it would have an impact with the town›s children as well as others. This project will not only benefit hundreds of children who attend Wrentham Elementary School but children from the whole town,» he said. «There are always kids from other communities who might be visiting for a sibling›s ball game.» The project was big and had several challenges such as raising money and getting some of the needed materials for the

While the prospect of walking up to a business owner and asking for help was one of the hardest parts of the project, Sanislow was relieved at how willing people were to work with him. «One of the greatest things about doing this project was meeting so many nice people who were enthusiastic to help,» he said. «The largest donor of time and resources was definitely Tim Konowitz, owner of Miles of Excavating. He came with his helper, Paul Connolly, and their heavy equipment. They were instrumental in helping to get the mulch spread.» Other groups and businesses chipping in with donations included Wrentham PTO, Capstan Atlantic, Franklin Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Wrentham Lions Club, Wrentham Youth Baseball and Softball Association and Wrentham Cooperative Bank. «We had 22 donors in total,» Sanislow said. In addition to local businesses, boys from his troop were on hand to

help too. «I was very fortunate that many members of my Scout troop 112 were willing to come out on one of the hottest days of the summer to help spread the mulch,» he said. «I provided cold drinks, but it was hard to keep them motivated. I had to remember that they were giving up a day of their summer vacation to help me with my project and they were volunteers, not paid workers.»

In addition to the service project, for a Boy Scout to reach the rank he has several other requirements to accomplish including earning 21 merit badges which signify the mastery of scout related skills. A scout must also demonstrate participation in increasingly more responsible service positions and show good leadership skills, including organizing, leading and managing an extensive service project that benefits the community. On a national basis, approximately 7 % of boys entering scouting reach Eagle status. Sanislow’s scouting career started in first grade as a Cub Scout with Wrentham Pack 131. He later joined Troop 112 in Franklin because some close friends were members. Throughout his time in Scouts, he was able to kayak to an island in Boston Harbor and camp there, as well as go to Battleship Cove and

sleep on the U.S.S. Massachusetts. He also needed to earn merit badges to advance in rank and one in particular helped with the playground project. «I really got to utilize the skills I learned from my Salesmanship Merit Badge,» he said.

Once the project was completed, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held with speeches from State Senator Richard Ross, Representative Shawn Dooley, Superintendent Alan Cameron, Town Administrator William Ketcham, School Committee Chair Ed Goddard, and Sanislow. Reflecting on his experience, Sanislow believes he learned about moving an idea forward to completion and leadership. “I learned a great deal about project management and taking an idea and creating the necessary steps to implement action to bring the idea to fruition,” he says. “Another thing I learned was that being a leader takes a great deal of responsibility.” To see Sanislow’s hard work, visit the fenced in playground next to the Vogel School at Wrentham Public Schools on Taunton St. (This article originally appeared online, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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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

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LIVING HEALTHY Physical Therapy for Shin Splints Physical Therapy for Shin Splints Contributed by John Vacovec, Physical Therapist and CEO of Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, Inc.

The shinbone or the tibia is the front surface of the lower leg. This part of the body is under constant stress and strain when we walk, jump and run. An overuse injury happens when a certain threshold of tolerance is crossed. This is a condition called shin splints. Physical therapy plays an important role in the treatment of shin splints.

Visit your physical therapist if: 1 There is a lingering pain after exercising or physical activity. The pain does not subside after 3-4 days of resting and icing

the joint or limb. 2 There is a dull pain, which recurs with activity. 3 Pain does not resolve with over the counter pain relief medication. 4 The lower leg is swollen or shows signs of bruising after activities.

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Soccer Players Raise Funds to Fight Breast Cancer Members of King Philip Youth Soccer (KPSA) girls Team Fire worked with Salon Sorella of Franklin to raise funds for breast cancer at their practice this week. The girls, who are in grades 6 to 8, had pink hair extentions put in their hair and donated $10 each to the cause.The fundraiser is sponsored by the owners of the salon, Carol Colella and Jean Carmignani. Pictured (left to right) Salon Sorella owner Carol Colella, Team Fire members Nicole Trapani and Molly Smith, and Salon Sorella owner Jean Carmignani showing off pink hair extensions for the breast cancer awareness fundraiser. Salon Sorella owner Carol Colella puts a pink hair extension in KPSA Team Fire member Maria Fabianoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hair during a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness.

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New KP Boys Hoop Coach Prefers Pass-Oriented Offense By KEN HAMWEY Staff Sports Writer King Philip’s new boys basketball coach is no stranger to winning. Matt Coute was varsity basketball coach at his alma mater, Bishop Connolly, for the last three years and he compiled a 61-16 record during that stretch, which included a Division 4 state championship two years ago and a state semifinal appearance last season. The 30-year-old Coute, who teaches history at the Friedman Middle School in Taunton, first coached Apponoquet’s jayvee boys team before taking the freshmen boys post at Taunton where he coached that program for four years. “We played twice at TD Garden,’’ Coute said, referring to his last two years at Bishop Connolly. “We had great success at the Division 4 level, which is like a small pressurecooker. I wanted to coach at a higher level and when the KP job opened, I viewed it as a terrific challenge in Division 1. I’d rate the Hockomock League and the Bay State League as the two best conferences in the state. They’re the cream of the crop.’’ Coute, who lives in Taunton with his wife Danielle, is about 25 minutes from KP, hardly a difficult commute. And, the program he’s taking over was 9-11 last year, one game shy of qualifying for tournament play. “KP lost five games by less than five points in Hockomock League action last year,’’ Coute noted. “But the school was only 2-8 in the Kelly-Rex Division. There will be seven seniors on hand, so it’ll be a team with promise, experience and height. My job will be to help the players learn how to compete and help them deal with late-game situations when the outcome is in doubt.’’ Three key returnees include Ryan Layman (6-4 guard), Erich Ryan (6-7 center) and James O’Brien (6-5 forward). “Layman is a dynamic athlete who can shoot, Ryan can rebound and block shots and O’Brien is athletic and can play inside or outside,’’ Coute said. “My goal is to qualify for the tourney. And, if that’s achieved, then we’ll alter our goal with an eye towards getting

an opening-round win, then maybe another victory. As we progress, our goals will change.’’ Coute, who is the all-time scoring leader at Bishop Connolly with 1,460 points, is a firm believer that winning will take care of itself. His philosophy is about taking pride in the tasks at hand. “Those tasks may be working as a team, accepting criticism or accepting losing, or overcoming adversity,’’ he said. “Once a player handles the small tasks, then the big ones will be completed. Also, I don’t want players quitting on themselves. When that occurs, you drag others down who were counting on you.’’ Coute takes the reins from Tim Clifford, who resigned after two years as head coach. Hired in June, the new coach will assess his personnel before employing definite offensive and defensive sets. His style in the past, however, has stressed pressure defense that mixes man-to-man and zone presses. Offensively, Coute is a proponent of passing and cutting. “My offensive style won’t be deliberate,’’ he emphasized. “My teams will be adept at passing. Assists are a statistic that I consider very important. We’ll focus on equal opportunity on offense with lots of movement — cutting, passing and back-door plays.’’ A point guard at Bishop Connolly, Coute was a four-year starter who broke Ryan Phelan’s scoring record his senior year in 2002. Averaging 20-plus points for three seasons, he managed seven assists a game. Those numbers earned him allstar berths in the Eastern Athletic Conference for three years. He also was the recipient of the Dave Cowens Achievement Award as a senior. That award, which is given to a player from one of 25 schools in Southeastern Massachusetts, is for academics, community service and athletic ability. Coute earned his college degree at Salve Regina in Newport, R.I., where he played off-guard and finished as the university’s No. 3 alltime scorer with 1,365 points. He was a three-time Commonwealth Coast Conference all-star and was the school’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2006.

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“I played for Billy Shea at Connolly and for Sean Foster at Salve,’’ Coute said. “Both were quality teachers with different

styles. But, both were tremendous motivators.’’ Matt Coute appears to have all the credentials to be a motivating factor

for the KP boys squad, which last qualified for the playoffs in 2011.

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Captains Provide Leadership During Tough Season By Christopher Tremblay After past visits to the state tournament and previous success on the field this was not the way that the King Philip field hockey team wanted their season to go, especially the seniors. With only three wins this season the Warriors were originally looking to go out with a bang, unfortunately things didn’t go their way.

Arnold echoed Jacobson’s sentiments and noted that although winning is great it’s not always everything.

KP Coach Liz Hathaway knows this has been a tough season for her three captains, but despite the lack of W’s on their record, she knows the team has put a lot of hard work into pushing this program into the future.

“This team had a lot of heart and as captains we tried to pull everything together despite not winning. To us the record hasn’t really mattered, we were using field hockey as a stress outlet once we get on the field,” Arnold said. “As captains in our last year with the program we tried to pull everyone together and keep that chemistry going. When you’re in the middle of a losing season a lot of team fall apart, drift away and begin to argue. We didn’t want that.”

“We were Hockomock League Champions in 2008 and have been to the tournament three times in seven years, just missing the other three times by a win or less,” the coach said. “This year was more focused on developing the program and these three were the main reason behind it, they set the tone.”

Although winning didn’t seem to register on the KP radar this fall the captains were not going to let it affect the team. As a team, Warriors all have a passion for the sport of field hockey and wanted to represent the team as well as the school in the best possible light whether that be out in public or on the field.

Putting the program on their backs this and leading them into the future were senior tri-captains Alyssa DeLuca (defender), Kat Jasobson (attack) and Caroline Arnold (attack/mid).

“Not once did we think about giving up, instead we were looking toward getting together for practice. I couldn’t imagine my life without field hockey, even though I had never picked up a stick until my freshman year,” Arnold said.

All three athletes have been part of the Warrior field hockey program for four years and have been through the good times as well as the bad. “The only difference this year was that we were not winning, but I believe that it actually brought us closer as we pushed each other even more,” Jacobson said. “It has been frustrating at times, but it has given us a reason to give it our all and try to make something out of this season.”

King Philip’s third captain spent a good four weeks on the sidelines cheering her team on with a wrist injury while itching to get onto the field. “It was tough for me, all I could do was support my team from the side. Even if I was on the field I don’t think I would have been able to help, but it would have been nice to be out there,” DeLuca said. “It was good to see the girls

all come together on the field and while we may have been losing it was not a reflection of our team, we never gave up.” Having been together for four seasons the captains have seen the good and the bad; they have also seen how Coach Hathaway has brought success to this program. “I don’t think that any of us had played field hockey prior to our freshman year. Now the freshmen coming in have gone through the youth program and it’s starting to get stronger,” Jacobson said. “Despite our bad season, the JV team has had a good season and we want to keep things positive for the future of this program.”

Not making the tournament was disappointing, but still the captains looked to the future. “It’s kind of sad, seeing all the progression that we made over the past few years growing, then to have it come to this year,” DeLuca said. “A lot of players got to share playing time and find their identity. It was difficult not to make the tournament, but we stayed together as a team and I’d take a losing record any day to stay cohesive as a team with my friends.” “A couple of times I found myself breaking down, but in the grand scheme of things you’re playing for your high school and that’s everything,” Arnold said. “It was more important to learn life’s

lessons than pick up a few more wins.” Although the Warriors did qualify for the state tournament this fall, Coach Hathaway couldn’t be more proud of her team and what they showed on and off the field. “This team, which was led by the three captains, did what it took for the program to be successful in the future,” the coach said. “They were great role models for the rest of the team and although we were involved in a losing streak they never gave up, it could have been real easy for them to fold, but they held the program to a high standard.”

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November 5 Multi-Age Storytime - An interactive drop-in story time with songs, games, and a hands-on activity. For children age 2 and up with a caregiver. 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, MA. On My Own Storytime - An independent story time experience with books, songs, and a hands-on activity. Children are encouraged to attend this program alone, but caregivers must remain in the building. Age 3 and up. 1:30 to 2 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, MA. Henry Beston’s Cape Cod - Don Wilding, author of Henry Beston’s Cape Cod: How “The Outermost House” Inspired a National Seashore, will give a visual presentation about how Henry Beston came to write his Cape Cod nature classic and how it came to influence the establishment of the Cape Cod National Seashore. Beston, a World War I ambulance driver turned naturalist’s book became an inspiration behind the creation of one of the crown jewels of New England National Parks – the Cape Cod National Seashore. 7 to 9 p.m., Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, MA.

November 8 THE BLACK BOX Children’s Series kicks off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 8. Franklin’s Jamie Barrett, singer-songwriter, guitarist and music teacher, and Nick Paone, actor, writer and director, join forces to present an engaging mix of family-favorite songs and animated storytelling. The afternoon delivers a fun and interactive program for audiences of all ages. THE BLACK BOX Children’s Series is sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank. For tickets and more information, visit www.theblackboxonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.

November 9 On November 9, BLACK BOX Jazz presents a Big Band Brunch, featuring the renowned Kenny Hadley Big Band. The criticallyacclaimed 16-piece juggernaut, led by drummer Kenny Hadley, boasts masterful musicians with

performance ties to Big Band legends Woody Herman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich and more. The event begins at 11 a.m., with entertainment starting at noon. For tickets and more information, visit www.theblackboxonline.com or call (508) 528-3370. Young Performers Variety Show Tickets on Sale Now- Tickets for the Norfolk Lions’ 2nd annual Young Performers Variety Show are now on sale. This show will be held on Sunday, November 9th at 6 p.m. at the King Philip Middle School, 18 King Street, Norfolk. We have a great line up of young performers, ages 8 to 18, who are eager to show you their special talents.

November 10 Wrentham Special Town Meeting, King Philip Regional High School, Franklin St., Wrentham, 7:30 p.m.

November 12 Beyond the Cornucopia presented by Maureen Christmas Thinking of ways to get ready for the holidays, then please come join us for what promises to be an informative meeting with Maureen Christmas. She will demonstrate arrangements to welcome the fall and winter holiday season including design tips and some history about the origins of some common customs. Maureen is a member of the Acton Garden Club and is an award-winning designer and a flower show life judge for the National Garden Clubs, Inc. November 12, 2014, 7 p.m., Norfolk Public Library, Community Room, 139 Main St., Norfolk Multi-Age Storytime - An interactive drop-in story time with songs, games, and a hands-on activity. For children age 2 and up with a caregiver. 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, MA. On My Own Storytime - An independent story time experience with books, songs, and a hands-on activity. Children are encouraged to attend this program alone, but caregivers must remain in the building. Age 3 and up. 1:30 to 2 p.m. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk, MA.

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November 13 Science Smorgasbord - Science Smorgasbord is a visual program with entertaining experiments on water, air, and electricity- three things we rely on everyday. Drinking water is first explored using games, role playing, and experiments. Air pressure may not be able to be seen but we will do some experiments to detect its presence- some that you can try again at home. In the end, it is a shocking good time with electricity and a Van de Graaff generator. How do electricity and air relate? Come to this program to find out that answer AND important steps to YOU can take to take better care of all of these valuable resources., 3:30 p.m. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham.

November 14 The inaugural evening of BLACK BOX Cabaret will be staged at 8 p.m. on November 14. Spotlighting the vocal stylings of talented FPAC performers, entertainment is presented with live accompaniment in an intimate night-club atmosphere. As with other evening music events in the venue, BLACK BOX meals from Artistry Kitchen are available for

pre-order. BLACK BOX Cabaret is sponsored by Milford National Bank and Trust. For tickets and more information, visit www. theblackboxonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.

November 15 The Norfolk Community League’s Comedy Night is set for November 15 at the Italian American Club, 109 Stone St., Walpole. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $30 per person and includes appetizers and snacks (cash bar). There will be three great comedians - Gary Petersen, Mike Whitman, and Ira Proctor as the headliner. Check Proctor out atwww.iraproctor.com and www. capecodcomedy.comPurchase your tickets today online atwww. norfolkcommunityleague.org.

November 18 Author Leo J. Maloney Special Appearance by the former Wrentham resident who was a deep cover BLACK OPS CONTRACTOR and carried out highly secretive missions throughout the world. He operated several “cover” businesses during that time. Leo went on to become a police officer and was assigned to the New England Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau. This led him to put his experiences into a number of thrillers. You’ll have a chance to hear about his covert operations and narrow escapes. Leo Maloney is the real deal! Signed books will be available after the program. Signup required. 384-5440, November 18, 7 p.m. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. Norfolk Special Town Meeting, King Philip Regional Junior High School, King St., Norfolk, MA 7 p.m.

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November 22 Star Wars Symposium with Jedi Peter Struzziero- Meet a“Jedi Knight” Peter Struzziero, Star Wars Geek Extraordinaire, in person. This special event includes: Costume Contest, Trivia Contest, Show-&-Tell, video presentation & more. Bring your Star Wars questions, anything you’ve always wondered, something you need explained, and Peter Struzziero, the Star Wars expert will be happy to chat with you about it. Program is free but cannedgood donations will be gratefully accepted for the Wrentham Food Pantry. This program is sponsored by The Friends of Fiske. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. 11 a.m.

November 23 Green Reel Collaborative concludes its fall film at the newly remodeled Boyden Library, 10 Bird St., Foxboro with a showing of Wisdom to Survive. The film is free to the public and will be shown on November 23, at 1:30 pm at the Boyden Library on the Foxboro Common.

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Circle of Friends to Present Ellis Paul, Chris Trapper November 8 The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, the non-profit venue that exists through the efforts of a group of dedicated volunteers who share a strong desire to bring the finest acoustic music to the Franklin area will present Folk/Acoustic/Singer Songwriter Ellis Paul with Singer/ Songwriter Chris Trapper on Saturday, November 8, at 8 p.m.

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8 Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid By Jeffrey N. Schweitzer Estate planning can be complicated, and it’s not uncommon for people to make mistakes with their plans. But financial advisors make errors, too, so here are the most common mistakes I have encountered from other financial and estate planners. 1. Improper designations

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client’s main goal is to save estate taxes, for example. However, when really connecting with a client, we might find that taxes are only a small aspect of their objectives. Sometimes, in listening to the client, we realize that their fears are more about their heirs’ ability to manage the inheritance as well as decisions such as trustees, etc.

I frequently see advisors improperly completing beneficiary designations. Examples: not changing the beneficiary due to divorce or a death, or listing a special needs child or grandchild directly as a beneficiary, rather than a trust FBO (for benefit of), thereby affecting their eligibility for Social Security disability benefits.

4. Naming minor children as account beneficiaries

2. Not changing asset titles to trusts

5. Wrong choice of executors and trustees

Incorporating revocable living trusts into a client’s estate plan but forgetting to update all the account titling to the name of the trust. Not changing titles creates problems that include having to pay additional probate costs, losing the private nature of settling the estate, etc.

Naming a financial institution as successor executor/trustee after surviving spouse or instead of surviving spouse. In some cases, this is to the detriment of the spouse and other beneficiaries because large institutions usually follow their fiduciary responsibilities with a less personable approach than another trustee could provide.

3. Incorrectly assuming clients’ goals Many advisors assume a

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6. Failure to address medical directives Many attorneys will draft a

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home MARKETPLACE RE/MAX Real Estate Center Merges with Wrentham Real Estate Company RE/MAX Real Estate Center is pleased to announce its merger with Century 21 O’Neil & Associates, owned and operated by Lynne Ferencik and Patrice O’Neil, located at 686 South St. RE/MAX Real Estate Center, owned by Broker/Owner Mike Gallagher. With the merger, RE/MAX Real Estate Center will have six office locations through Massachusetts with more than 100 combined agents. Century 21 O’Neil & Associates has been owned and operated by Ferencik and O’Neil since 2008. O’Neil was the winner of the prestigious Centurion Award, honoring the top 5% of Century 21 sales associates nationwide,

from 1997 – 2007. In 2013 she received the President's Award based on production and top quality service. She is also a member of the Centurion Honor Roll for her sustained success within the CENTURY 21 system. “I am pleased to bring our two seasoned offices together,” said Gallagher. “Our goal is to continue to offer our clients the same level of high touch/relevant information that allows us to be a top selling real estate company, and with the addition of Lynne and Patrice’s team we will increase our market share in many of the surrounding communities.” “We are looking forward to starting a new chapter with an established company that consistently

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What’s Smarter — Paying Off Debts or Investing? It probably doesn’t happen as much as you’d like, but from time to time, you have some extra disposable income. When this happens, how should you use the funds? Assuming you have adequate emergency savings — typically, three to six months’ worth of living expenses — should you pay off debts, or fund your IRA or another investment account? There’s no one “correct” answer — and the priority of these options may change, depending on your financial goals. However, your first step may be to consider what type of debt you’re thinking of paying down with your extra money. For example, if you have a consumer loan that charges a high rate of interest — and you can’t deduct the interest payments from your taxes — you might conclude that it’s a good idea to get rid of this loan as quickly as possible. Still, if the loan is relatively small, and the payments aren’t really impinging on your monthly cash flow that much, you might want to consider putting any extra money you have into an investment that has the potential to offer longer-term benefits. For instance, you might decide to fully fund your IRA for the year before tackling minor debts. (In 2014, you can contribute up to $5,500 to a traditional or Roth IRA, or $6,500 if you’re 50 or older.) When it comes to making extra mortgage payments, however, the picture is more complicated. In the first place, mortgage interest is typically tax deductible, which makes your loan less “expensive.” Even beyond the issue of deductibility, you may instinctively feel that it’s best to whittle away your mortgage and build as much equity as possible in your home. But

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“As we keep these unwritten rules at the forefront of our minds, we will continue to have Bill Wright, the Broker/ something special and unique that Owner of RE/MAX separates us from the rest of the Executive Realty writes a Mon- crowd. Is this something that can day morning Motivation, Inspira- be contagious?” tion and Direction for the Week Ahead, and he focused on “Fam- Words of Wisdom: ily” for the week following an of- A successful person is one who fice member’s family tragedy. has tasted the joy in giving, who has understood the joy in giving, Excerpts as written by Bill and goes on giving. This is the sign

of success. – Sri Sri Goodness is about character – integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people. – Dennis Prager

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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.

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.”

Danielle Rochefort Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Page Realty Medfield, September 23, 2014 – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Page Realty announced today that Danielle Rochefort has joined the company’s Medfield office as a Realtor. Michael McQuillan, manager of the 50 year old real estate firm, made the announcement. Ms. Rochefort comes to the company from another local agency and will work closely with clients in the sale and purchase of residential and commercial properties in the Metrowest and Greater Boston areas. “Danielle brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and energy to our new brand,” said McQuillan “We look forward to having her as a valuable member of our organization!” Danielle has lived in Norfolk for 18 years with her family. As a former member of the Norfolk School Committee and Co-°©‐chair of the Norfolk School Building Task Force, Danielle worked closely with her legislative representatives, state organizations and community on a number of educational and

green initiatives. Danielle is also a strong supporter of the arts and is an active member of the King Philip Music Association. Ms. Rochefort graduated from Boston College with a degree in Economics. Before taking some time to be with her family, Danielle spent over 15 years working at MFS Investment Management in Boston. In her position as Assistant Vice President and Senior Marketing Manager with the Trust Group, she worked closely with institutional clients and bank trust departments. Danielle is a member of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. If you would like to speak with Danielle about your real estate needs, she can be reached by phone or text at 508-954-7690 or by email at danielle@BhhsPageRealty. com. Please join us in welcoming Danielle to the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Page Realty team!

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Danielle Rochefort, Realtor®

Danielle Rochefort, a Realtor® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Page Realty and a proud supporter of the KP Music Program, congratulates the award-winning King Philip Warriors Marching Band on their amazing 2014 show, “On the Town.”

Between now and Dec. 31, 2014, when you LIST or BUY a property with Danielle, she will donate $350 at closing to the King Philip Music Association. Danielle@BHHSPageRealty.com • 508-954-7690

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November 1, 2014

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