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By Donna Lane The Norwood Senior Center has a new Executive Director. Kerri McCarthy, former Outreach Coordinator for the center. McCarthy brings a wealth of knowledge to her new position not only regarding senior issue and interests but also about the inner workings of the Norwood Senior Center. She also relays that familiarity with a positive energy and enthusiasm about the work she has chosen.

By Liz Taurasi If you’ve lived in Norwood for any amount of time you know about Norwood Light’s Broadband service. Local to Norwood and only for Norwood residents, Norwood Light Broadband offers internet, cable and telephone service to almost half the town’s residents. While there is value in what they offer at costs lower than competitors, Norwood Broadband is about as local as it can get.

McCarthy has spent the last ten years working with seniors, first as the Social Services Coordinator at Delta Health in Milton, then privately caring for patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and most recently in her role as Outreach Coordinator at the Senior Center. She will continue to juggle both this position and her director job until a replacement is found. Just prior to this interview, McCarthy had been out at a resident’s home participating as part of a three-member team in Norwood’s new “Stay Steady Norwood” initiative. The initiative is aimed at preventing falls in the home, a leading cause of injury for seniors. Being a member of that team is just one of her many job responsibilities. A very humble person, McCarthy preferred talking about the senior center and all of its wonderful programs rather than

“We try to underscore the fact we are totally local and totally devoted to the town of Norwood and that’s why the residents are loyal to us,” says Ron Re, Norwood Light Broadband’s Marketing Consultant. Norwood Light launched cable and internet service back in 2002. A few years later they added telephone service. At the time, there was just one choice for everything (AT&T before it became Comcast). “Prices were high, internet speeds were low and they didn’t have all the channels everyone wanted, but no one in town had a choice,” said Re.

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about herself. She was deeply touched by the many cards and notes she received and said she was “blown away” by the welcome party thrown by the seniors when her new job status was announced.

When asked what she liked best about the Norwood Senior Center, McCarthy proudly stated:

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7 Steps To Conquer “National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day” By Debbie Tremblay, A.K.A. The Organizing Genie Seeking a reason to declutter and clean your refrigerator before the holidays arrive? While you can’t avoid the family from catching a bad cold during the holiday season, you can keep your family safe from bacterial infections or food poisoning that could be lurking in your refrigerator. November 15th, is a national holiday for professional organizers, called “Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day.” This day conveniently offers the perfect excuse to prepare your refrigerator for the holidays ahead. To have fun with this dreaded task, grab a few gloves and trash bags, play some holiday or upbeat music, and join households around the world complete this mission by following these 7 steps to conquer your refrigerators mess. 1. Take a deep breath, face your fear and completely empty everything from your refrigerator shelves, side doors and produce bins and place these items off to the side. Pull out all the shelves and bins and soak them in a sink filled with warm soapy water.

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“The people who come here are very welcoming. There is no discrimination. If I introduce someone new to a group, they are welcomed into the group, no matter where they are from.” McCarthy said she will continue the programs that are currently established at the center, including the intergenerational lunch program initiated by her predecessor, and the many exercise, social and educational programs that are in place. She is also looking forward to continuing the Tuesday night suppers held in the summertime. “It’s very satisfying to see people

sitting down to a game of cribbage or whist, or even just to chat, after the staff has cooked for them,” McCarthy said. “It really makes me happy to see them so happy.” As for new initiatives, Kerri hopes to bring more 60-something baby boomers into the center. She says that on any given day, more than 100 people use the facility and services, but she would like to see that number increase. Some people hear the words “senior center” and conjure up images of doddering elders shuffling down corridors with their walkers. Nothing could be further from the truth, McCarthy stated. Instead, we’re more likely to see men and women zipping down the hall in

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their exercise gear on the way to an aerobics or zumba class. McCarthy would also like to start a Caregiver Support Group to help those who have taken on this very challenging role. So many caregivers feel burned out and alone or don’t know where to turn to resolve a problem. A Caregiver Support Group would go a long way in helping them cope with many of the emotions and struggles they encounter. We welcome Kerri in her new role and wish her many years of success in the position. Donna Lane is a Norwood-based writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.

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That decision proved tremendously successful. Today residents have three choices for their cable and internet: Norwood Light Broadband, Comcast and Verizon. Currently, about 40 percent of Norwood residents and 25 percent of businesses in town use Norwood Light Broadband’s services. Just like with town electricity, Norwood Light Broadband is owned by the town so any profit it makes goes back to the town to provide monetary support for town resources, like police, fire, teachers, etc. “We also price our service pretty low so we don’t make a lot of profit,” said Re. “We’re not that concerned with making a profit as long as we don’t lose money. Most

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of our customers are just loyal to the town and they love Norwood and they like the fact that any profit we make goes back to the town rather than the shareholders.” Surrounding towns have actually reached out and asked Norwood Light Broadband if they would help wire them because Norwood’s efforts have been so successful. But because Norwood Light Broadband is a town department working for the benefit of Norwood, it’s not something they can do.

How’s Does it Compare One of the ways Norwood Light Broadband is different from its competitors is in its pricing. They advertise that their prices are regular prices and not promotional ones. From time to time, like most businesses, Norwood Light Broadband increases its prices a few dollars as its programming costs increase, but they try to keep

the rate increases to a minimum, according to Re. Services customers receive from Norwood Light Broadband is comparable to Comcast and Verizon, and it’s doing its best to keep up with the ever-changing world of internet speeds. “We can’t say we have faster internet speeds, but in packages we have they were faster than what Comcast and Verizon were offering a couple years ago,” said Re. That’s a moving target as they keep increasing speeds. We will be increasing our speeds in the coming months.” Where there is a big difference is in customer service. Because Norwood Light Broadband’s focus is only on the town of Norwood, anytime a customer has a problem, Re said they get out there and fix it immediately. And there have been times they’ll go out and help a resident with something as small

as accidentally switching their television station from channel 3 to channel 4. Re stated Norwood Light Broadband gets customers to switch to this local service when they had a great price with Verizon or Comcast and then the bill went up say $50 one month and they couldn’t get the company to lower it. Others have switched over because they can’t get a hold of someone when they need service. Some of the complaints he’s heard is that they are on hold for 45 minutes trying to get through to a live person for help. Norwood Light Broadband is the only cable company servicing the town that televises the Norwood High School Mustangs hockey games. “They are exclusively on our cable system,” Re said. Norwood Light Broadband’s everyday triple play package of

digital cable television, unlimited telephone and high-speed internet service is $99 a month. Several packages and rates are offered to residents and can be found on its website www.norwoodlight.com. Right now Norwood Light Broadband is running a promotion that for any new customer who signs up, they will donate $50 to the Norwood Food Pantry in their name. They’ve done this promotion for a few years and last year gave the Norwood Food Pantry more than $5,000. And if you mention Local Town Pages, as a new customer, you can receive three months free of all 49 premium channels. Norwood Broadband is located at 206 Central St. in Norwood. For more information or to sign up, call 781-948-1150 or visit their website at www.norwoodlight.com.

Who are these guys? How do you take on two huge billion-dollar companies and survive? That’s the unenviable position that Norwood’s Light Department/Broadband division faced. But Comcast and Verizon FIOS have found out that the combination of lower prices, superior local customer service, and a sense of community are a difficult combination to compete against. “The Local Guys”, as Norwood Light Broadband likes to think of their organization, found themselves competing with two giant companies, both with multi-million dollar marketing budgets, for the hearts and minds of Norwood residents & businesses. For the past 12 years, The Town of Norwood’s Light Department provided residents & businesses with a better choice for Cable TV, Internet and Telephone service, while residents in almost every

other community in Massachusetts had no choice other than the big Cable TV Company monopoly. More than half of Norwood residents, and hundreds of Norwood businesses switched to the Town’s Broadband service and the number of customers was continually increasing. Then, about 6 years ago, another multi-billion dollar company, Verizon FIOS, entered the fray. Then the Town, for the first time, started losing customers every month, so they responded with lower-priced packages, more channels and faster internet speeds and a reminder that Norwood Light Broadband was not a big corporation based in NY or Philadelphia, but the Town’s own fiber optic network run by and for Norwood residents. They also used local promotional tactics like sending representatives around town on Segways to get the word out about their service.

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Norwood residents & businesses responded! Norwood Light Broadband now has more customers in Norwood than either Comcast or Verizon FIOS! The combination of lower everyday package prices and no contract requirements, along with the best local service in Norwood, has helped the Town of Norwood’s broadband division continue to add new customers every month.

Norwood Light Broadband Manager Darryl Hanson put it best. “After all, would you rather send your Cable TV dollars to “Corporate Headquarters” or have your dollars stay here in Norwood to help fund local services to the town’s residents and businesses?” So you can call them either Norwood Light Broadband or “The Local Guys”, but when you call them they will answer the phone in Norwood and respond to you promptly!

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On Sunday, November 30, from 1:30-4:30 p.m., the Town Common will be bustling with activity as residents kick off the holiday season in one of Norwood’s favorite annual traditions, The Holiday Extravaganza! The fun-filled (and FREE) family event will include hayrides, entertainment, arts & crafts, holiday readings, a parade, music, the tree lighting, and of course, a special visit from the grey bearded man himself! For newcomers, this day is a must attend which will surely turn into a yearly outing and veteran attend-

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The State Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4 Here’s a look at what’s on the ballot and voter information for Norwood residents By Liz Taurasi The Nov. 4 general election is fast approaching, and voters will have lots of choices to make. From local races where current elected officials are facing a challenger, to larger races throughout Norfolk County and the state, there are a lot of names on the November ballot, as well as a few ballot questions. Here’s the breakdown: Locally, Norwood’s State Representative John Rogers (Democrat) of Norwood is facing Republican challenger Tim Hempton of Walpole. Both ran unopposed in the September primary. A lifelong Norwood resident, Rogers was first sworn into office in 1993. Hempton, a small business owner, has called Walpole home since 1995. State Senator Michael Rush is running unopposed in his Norfolk and Suffolk District Race. U.S. Representative Stephen Lynch is running unopposed for reelection to his eighth congres-

sional district seat as is Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey of Quincy, Register of Probate Patrick McDermott of Quincy and Norfolk County Treasurer Joseph A. Connolly of Weymouth. Current Norfolk County Commissioner Peter H. Collins of Milton is facing Republican challenger Michael J. Soter of Bellingham. There are six statewide contested races on the ballot, including the governor’s race:

U.S. Congress For U.S. Congress, incumbent Edward Markey is facing Republican challenger Brian J. Herr of Hopkinton.

Governor and Lieutenant Governor Democrat Martha Coakley and Lt. Governor Steve Kerrigan Republican Charlie Baker and

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito United Independent Party Falchuk and Lt. Governor candidate Angus Jennings Independent Scott Lively and Saunders Independent Jeffrey McCormick and Post

Attorney General With AG Martha Coakley running for governor of Massachusetts, there are two candidates vying for her seat: Democrat Maura Healy of Boston and Republican John B. Miller of Winchester

Secretary of State Secretary of State William Galvin (Democrat) is facing Republican challenger David D’Arcangelo of Malden and Green-Rainbow candidate Daniel L. Factor of Acton.

State Treasurer Three candidates are vying for the State Treasurer seat left vacant by Steven Grossman who ran for governor in the primary but

lost and is not seeking reelection: Democrat Deborah Goldberg of Brookline, Michael Heffernan of Wellesley and Ian Jackson of Arlington.

State Auditor Current State Auditor Suzanne Bump (Democrat) is facing Republican challenger Patricia Saint Aubin of Norfolk and GreenRainbow party candidate MK Merelice of Brookline.

Ballot Questions The November ballot also has five ballot questions coming before voters:

Question 1: Eliminating Gas Tax Indexing Question 1 asks residents if they approve a law that would eliminate the annual adjustment of the state’s gasoline tax, which was 24 cents per gallon as of September, 2013. Currently, the gas tax is adjusted every year by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index over the preceding year, but not be adjusted below 21.5 cents per gallon. A “yes” vote would

eliminate the requirement that the state’s gas tax be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. A “no” vote would make no change in the laws regarding the gas tax.

Question 2: Expanding the Beverage Container Deposit Law Question 2 asks voters if they approve a law that would expand the state’s beverage container deposit law, also known as the Bottle Bill, to require deposits on containers for all non-alcoholic, non-carbonated drinks in liquid form intended for human consumption, except beverages primarily derived from dairy products, infant formula and FDB approved medicines. A “yes” vote would expand the state’s beverage container deposit law to require deposits on containers for all nonalcoholic, non-carbonated drinks with certain exceptions, increase the associated handling fees and make other changes to the law. A “no” vote would make no change in the current laws regarding beverage container deposits.

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PROVEN LEADER! PROVEN RESULTS! MikeF Soter

Mike Soter “Mike is a dedicated colleague who works hard for all the taxpayers of Bellingham. Please join me in voting for Mike on November 4. His dedication and accomplishments in Bellingham have proven he is ready for the challenge of bringing a new vision to our Norfolk County Government” Michael Connor, Chairman Bellingham Board of Selectman “Mike is a dedicated Public Servant to our town as a Selectmen. We need Mike’s vision and bi-partisan leadership at the Norfolk County level. On November 4 please join me in voting for the only person I feel that will be able to reach across the aisle to get things done!” Dan Ranieri, Chairman Bellingham School Committee Former Democrat State Rep. Bellingham-Franklin-Blackstone

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or NorFolk CouNty CoM M iSSioNer NoveM b er 4, 2014 AS SELECTMAN MIKE HAS: • Overseen 4 budget surpluses! • Spearheaded the construction of a new Police Station without a debt exclusion or 2 ½ override to taxpayers! • Increased public safety personnel without overrides • Worked to help seniors by voting to increase tax work off program dollars • Invested $2.2 million in the education system without overrides • Voted to include Veterans in our tax work off program

AS COMMISSIONER MIKE WILL: • Make County Government accessible and relevant for all taxpayers throughout the county • Promote and utilize county resources to help all Cities and Towns in Norfolk County • Make county government more transparent and accountable • Focus on new programs like travel bureau resources to help promote Norfolk County’s abundant assets • Utilize and promote economic development in our County to spark economic growth and job creation • Work with every city and town to develop strategies to save taxpayer money through innovative regionalization programs Paid for by the Committee to Elect Mike Soter

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Question 3: Expanding Prohibitions on Gaming If approved, Question 3 would prohibit the Massachusetts Gaming Commission from issuing any license for a casino or other gaming establishment with table games and slot machines, or any license for a gaming establishment with slot machines. It would additionally prohibit any such casino or slots gaming under any such licenses that the commission might have issued before the proposed law took effect and prohibit wagering on the simulating of live greyhound races. A “yes” vote would prohibit casinos, any gaming establishment with slot machines and wagering on simulcast greyhound races. A “no” vote would make no change in the current laws regarding gaming.

Question 4: Earned Sick Time for Employees This proposed law would entitle employees in Massachusetts to earn and use sick time according to certain conditions. Employees who work for employers having eleven or more employees could earn and use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per calendar year, while employees working for smaller employers could earn and use up to 40 hours of unpaid sick time per calendar year. A “yes” vote would entitle employees in Massachusetts to earn and use sick time according to certain conditions. A “no” vote would make no change in the laws regarding earned sick time. For complete details on each of the four ballot questions, visit the Secretary of State’s web page: http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ ele14/pip14idx.htm

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Information for Voters: The polls will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Absentee Ballots: Absentee ballots are available for the upcoming election. To obtain an absentee ballot, you must apply in writing to the Town Clerk’s office. While the deadline to apply for absentee ballots is noon the day before the election, the Secretary of State’s Office recommends submitting the application as soon as possible to allow enough time for the ballot to be mailed to you and be returned before the polls close on election day.

Polling locations in town include: District 1: Oldham School, Prospect Street District 2: Oldham School, Prospect Street District 3: Civic Center, Nahatan Street District 4: Cleveland School, Nichols Street District 5: Civic Center, Nahatan Street District 6: Balch School, Washington Street District 7: Balch School, Washington Street District 8: Callahan School, Garfield Avenue District 9: Prescott School, Richland Road.

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economic activity will be generated. I will work to reduce the sales tax back to 5 percent and end automatic gas tax hikes. ✓ Improve education by allowing teachers to teach and eliminating Common Core ✓ Strengthen public safety We can work to give our law enforcement officials and fire departments the tools they need to protect our families. ✓ Stop wasteful Spending We can require public accountability of our tax dollars. ✓ Revive our economy by supporting small businesses, which create 3 out of every 4 new The question is will we allow debate to be muzzled. jobs in Massachusetts. ✓ Restore integrity to the State House by ending the practice of secret back room meetings that prevent the public from voicing their opinion. We can initiate a reasonable amount of time for public hearings on fees, taxes, and other public monies.

Join me in preventing Taxation without Representation. On November 4, 2014, vote Yes on Referendum 1, Repeal the Automatic Gasoline Tax increase. Tax increases should not be automatic; they should be voted on. Allow me to serve you. I respectfully ask for your vote for State Representative on November 4, 2014. Tim Hempton

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Trot, Trot Through Norwood Bella Caggiano Before local residents sit down to a day (and really a weekend) of feasting, they lace up their sneakers to celebrate the holiday in Norwood’s own unique Thanksgiving tradition. That’s right, the 28th Annual Turkey Trot is just around the corner. This year, the popular athletic event will be held on Sunday, November 23, 11 a.m., beginning and ending at Norwood High School, 245 Nichols St. Preregistration (before November 21) is $25 and $30 from November 22 through and including the day of the trot.

The Turkey Trot is a pre-holiday Norwood custom where adults,

teenagers, kids and families “trot” their way through the familiar streets of their hometown. The four-mile route is both challenging and beautiful as it follows Nichols St. from the high school, loops around the Willett Parkway neighborhood and finishes with cheering crowds at Norwood High School. Last year, over 700 participants joined in this fun, local event, many who call Norwood home and some from as far as Cape Cod and northern Massachusetts. Not a runner? Join in the fun by grabbing a lawn chair and cheering on those admirable local athletes! Who knows, you may be so motivated, you’ll find yourself

soon training for next year’s trot! Runners of all ages are welcome to participate in the race and prizes and awards are presented among age groups. Cash awards will also be given for male and female for the top three, top team, top master and top senior runners. Longsleeve t-shirts will also be given out to the first 300 registered runners and free raffles to all runners. Computerized timing for the event is provided by Harrier Race Management. For more information or to register for the Norwood Turkey Trot, visit www.millenniumreg.com.

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Norwood Public Access Takes Home Top Prizes Carissa Woolfe The ACM-NE Region 2014 Video Festival Winners have been announced, and Norwood’s own Norwood Public Access (NPATV) made an incredible example for public access television everywhere. Winning multiple awards, the town of Norwood couldn’t be prouder.

NPA won awards in multiple different categories: “Issues and Political Process,” “Table Talk w/ Tom Cummings: Public Access Episode #218 took home the first place prize. It is also produced by Tom Cummings. In “News and Magazine Format,” Norwood took home another first place prize with their “Mustang Magazine,” Episode 10. It is produced by the NHS-TV Class, and Jeb Brunt. In “Children and Youth,” Norwood resident Sarah Gardner took home second place for her program, “Sarah Gardner’s Music Hour.” It is hosted and produced by Sarah Gardner herself. “Credit should go directly to

NPA staff,” Gardner said. “I knew very little about making a video. NPA staff guided and supported me through every step and trained my 13 year old son (Tony Mosca) in video editing during their summer camp. The whole Norwood Community benefits from NPA-TV.” Another award won was in “Live Event or Programming.” Norwood’s “NHS-TV Update After Dark Halloween Edition LIVE!” took home the second place win. It is produced by Jeb Brunt. Lastly, but certainly not least, Norwood also won the Norwood Public Access TV Outstanding Achievement Video. The producers of that were Jack Tolman, Meghan Corbett, Mike Maloof, Sarah Sullivan, and Eric McLaughlin. NPA-TV is a non-profit corporation that was founded in 2003 and is run by a volunteer Board of Directors. Prior to 2003, Norwood’s Public Access Center was operated by a local cable provider, but

when Comcast stopped providing the local service, Norwood seized the opportunity for a communityrun station. NPS-TV’s funding comes from cable subscribers, however the public cable companies have no affiliation with the station and do not dictate its programming. NPA-TV bring valuable local coverage of town and government meetings, news, community announcements and sporting events as well as other locally-produced

programming. The offices and studio are located at Norwood High School, on Nichols St. Residents are invited to take a tour of the studio and the mobile broadcast vehicle many likely see at public events.

ager Sarah Sullivan and Staff Producers Mike Maloof and Erica McLaughlin. Their backgrounds and more information about the NPA-TV programming schedule and classes can be found on their website at www.npatv.org.

NPA-TV is managed by industry professionals who obviously have the skills and passion to produce quality local programming: Station Manager Jack Tolman, Assistant Station Manager Meghan Staffiere Corbett, Business Man-

Clearly, the town of Norwood can be proud of these great achievements, and residents of the town can look forward to the next year of great programming from NPA-TV.

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Out and About By Dawn C. Fitzgerald

By Dawn C. Fitzgerald

Cheer to Cheering

For the past few years, I have been a part of Norwood Youth Football and Cheer as a cheer coach. Even as I am writing this, I am chuckling to myself. I never played sports of any kind as a kid. And quite honestly, I am a klutz when it comes to catching a ball-of any kind. Sometimes I wonder how I still remain upright. But there was something about cheerleading that hooked me. Maybe it was the idea of a bunch of girls working togetherin an age of bulling and “mean girls” to ultimately create a routine showing off skills, tumbling, dance moves and spirit, all while being forced to be, at the very least, tolerant of one another and some eventually becoming friends-despite their differences.

Maybe it was the idea of prying my girls away from their cell phones, televisions and computers a few nights a week for some exercise and socialization in an otherwise impersonal, automated society. Most likely it was on a dark September eve, when I came upon my oldest child, Allison, along with six hysterically crying nine year old girls whose high school coaches decided three weeks before competition to desert them and quit. The girls were informed that “Something would be figured out,” and I ended up jumping in. The girls didn’t come in any place that year at competition. But the following year they did. And one year there was a possibility of going to Florida-but they didn’t place. When Allison left the sport, my youngest daughter Brie joined.

And once again, I became coach. Over the years, the sport has changed. As have the kids and parents. Many think that cheerleading isn’t a sport. That the girls on the field are there to look cute and cheer on the boys. But cheerleading is much more than Pom Poms and little skirts There are just as many, if not more, injuries in cheer than in football. In addition to sore, sprained muscles, oftentimes girls perform stunts in which a “Flyer” can be tossed upwards of six feet in the air. With each year that passes, stunts become more complex and with that, more dangerous. Cheerleaders work three to five nights a week to perfect routines. Many show up with elbow and ankle wraps, even knee braces, all for the love of the sport.

A few years back, and to my horror, a girl actually showed up and practiced in a neck brace. Competition was two weeks away and she didn’t want to miss a practice. She continued on to cheer in high school and I wonder if someday I’ll see her on the Patriots’ field.

But I digress. I don’t know how or when it happened, but cheer became a part of my home life. For the past few years, I knew that August meant conditioning camps and cheer practices. September and October would bring about choreography, positioning and repositioning kids, only to change everything around-all to ensure safety while showing off the skills these amazing girls have acquired. I hope along the way they have learned a few things from this old gal, like treat each other with

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Norwood Fire Station’s Annual Open House Bella Caggiano A little rain did not deter a great turnout at the Norwood Fire Station’s Annual Open House.

The event took place on October 11, marking the end of Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme was, “Working Smoke Detectors Save Lives; Test Yours Every Month!” From 10 am.-2 p.m., many families visited the Norwood Fire Station and lean about the many aspects of the job of being a Norwood Firefighter. In addition to

climbing onboard the might fire trucks, residents watched FF Joe O’Malley give an aerial ladder demonstration, watched a Jaws of Life demonstrations, fire hose practice and met Sparky the Fire Dog. FF Paul Hogan also dressed up in his turn-out gear to teach children not to be afraid of firefighters. Norwood Firefighters were also available to answer questions. Pizza, munchkins and coffee were also served by the generous support of Papa Gino’s and Dunkin Donuts.

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Norwood Police Want to Hear from its Residents Norwood Police Chief Brooks supports open communication with Norwood residents. The Norwood Police Department (NPD) is distributing these flyers to encourage residents to notify the local police with tips of past or present crimes.

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Honoring a Friend Retired firefighter Faye McDonough will be remembered. Family and friends met at the Oldham School to dedicate the flagpole in memory of Ret. Norwood Firefighter Faye McDonough. Known to all as “Firefighter Faye,” the dedication was a fitting tribute to the woman who gave so much of her time to educate the children in the town she loved. Many individuals spoke at the ceremony but the common thread was of how much “Firefighter Faye” loved the kids of Norwood. A beautiful plaque and stone now mark the flagpole to remind us that “Firefighter Faye” is missed and will not be forgotten. The family would like to thank Bob Burke, Southbridge Farm Nursery, A.J. Mazzola and Cataldo Landscape for their generous donations.

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Food Pantry is a Valuable Staple in the Community By Donna Lane Summer’s over, the kids are back in school, sugar maples and other trees are putting on a glorious show, and pumpkin displays are dotting the autumn landscape. Where does the time go? It’s nearly Thanksgiving, when holiday preparations begin in earnest. Most of us have a lot to be thankful for and open our hearts and pocketbooks during this season. Ruth Taeger, Executive Director of the Ecumenical Community Food Pantry of Norwood, says that Norwood and Westwood, the two towns served by the food pantry, are extremely generous communities all year long, not just during the holidays. But she points out that help is always needed. The food pantry opened in 1989 providing food to six clients. Today, there are about 45 local families served each week and over 350 families served in total. This number varies depending on the time of year. “We encourage clients to use the pantry as a stepping stone toward independence,” Taeger said. “We treat all clients with respect and dignity and services are confidential.” To help keep the Food Pantry stocked, postal carriers hold a food drive each year and residents donate non-perishable food each week. Over the summer, residents and members of the Norwood Community Garden donated produce from their gardens, which was most welcome. According to Ms. Taeger, approximately 70,000 to 80,000 pounds of food are donated each year to the pantry. In addition, donations of cash from various organizations and individuals allow the pantry to purchase items that

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are not donated, such as eggs, milk and hygiene products. Approximately $100,000 during a 12-month timespan is spent over and above the donated food. Local supermarkets including Roche Brothers, Shaws, Stop & Shop and Hannaford’s regularly donate bakery items and gift certificates to the pantry as well. When asked what the Food Pantry needs most right now, Taeger said they are low on soups, tuna fish (white preferred), macaroni & cheese, baked beans and cereal. During the holidays, canned vegetables, stuffing mix, canned and fresh fruit are high on the list of needed items. The food pantry cannot accept are out-of-date food products, homemade preserves, and anything that has been opened. Taeger, who has spent 20 years directing the food pantry’s efforts, pointed out that there are over 100 volunteers that keep the pantry running smoothly. “We could not offer this service without them,” Taeger said. “In addition to purchasing food, they pick up donations from local markets, sort goods by expiration dates, stock shelves, move food from the pantry storage facility to the pantry itself, provide cleaning and repair when needed, and

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handle administrative duties.” She was pleased to note that the pantry now has additional freezer and refrigeration space, which gives them valuable increased buying power. The Food Pantry is located at the Grace Episcopal Church, 150 Chapel Street, Norwood. Drop-off days are Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. Produce can only be brought on Saturday mornings. Supermarket gift cards in amounts from $15 to $20 or money donations can be sent or brought to The Ecumenical Community Food

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Saturday evening, December 6, on the Town Common. Continuing a Norwood tradition begun 14 years ago, the members of the Circle of Hope Foundation call the luminaries a symbol of Life, Hope, the Season, and Remembrance of others. Last year more than 1800 luminaries were lit on the town common. Luminaries can be purchased for $5.00 each from any Foundation board member, by calling 781.762.3549, or by mailing your check and messages to The Circle of Hope Foundation, 24 Myrtle Street, Norwood MA 02062. The purchaser can designate a short message of life, hope, the season or remembrance to be written on their luminary. The candles will

be lit beginning at 5:00 pm and the Foundation members hope that residents and friends will come out and be a part of the evening’s events which include the luminaries, music, entertainment and refreshments.

nearly everyone he meets helping to restore the Christmas spirit to believers and non-believers alike. The movie will let out just as the luminaries are lit on the common welcoming theater goers to a sparkling site on the town common.

Again this year the Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation is teaming with the Norwood Theatre to bring the original holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street, on the big screen at the beautiful Norwood Theatre on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 3:30pm. Starring Natalie Wood this movie tells the story of a young girl who doesn’t believe in Santa Claus but has her beliefs and those of her mother challenged when a stranger named Kris fills in for a misbehaving Santa at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kris quickly becomes a favorite with

All proceeds from the 3:30 showing of this classic will be generously donated to the Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation by the Norwood Theatre. Tickets are $7 students and seniors, $10 adults and are available at the Norwood Theatre box office. Encore showings will take place at 7:30 and on Sunday, December 7th at 2 PM.

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The Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization established to support Norwood residents who need assistance due to a catastrophic medical occurrence. Last year the foundation gave more than $100,000 to Norwood residents in need of assistance. The foundation was established in 1998 in memory of Michelle Kennedy, a young Norwood resident, who suffered with leukemia. During Michelle’s battle the entire Norwood community, many of whom did not know Michelle, joined together and it is in that spirit that the Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation plans to continue. For more information or to purchase luminary please call (781) 762 - 3549.

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Prepare Now for a Year-End Investment Review Contributed by Philip Swan, Norwood Financial Services at Norwood Bank

Getting organized for your yearend investment review with your financial professional may help make the review process more efficient. Here are some suggestions for making your meeting as productive as possible.

Decide what you want to know One of the benefits of a yearly investment review is that it can help you monitor your investment portfolio. A key component of most discussions is a review of how your investments have performed over the last year. Performance can mean different things to different people, depending on their individual financial goals and needs. For example, an investor who’s focused on long-term growth might define “performance” slightly differently than an investor whose primary concern isn’t overall growth but trying to maintain a portfolio that has the potential to produce current income needed to pay ordinary living expenses. Consider in advance what types

of information are most important to you and why. You may want to check on not only your portfolio’s absolute performance but also on how it fared compared to some sort of benchmark. For example, you might want to know whether any equity investments you held outperformed, matched, or underperformed a relevant index, or how your portfolio fared against a hypothetical benchmark asset allocation. (Remember that the performance of an unmanaged index is not indicative of the performance of any specific security, and indices are not available for direct investment. Also, asset allocation cannot guarantee a profit or eliminate the possibility of loss, including the loss of principal.) Almost as important as knowing how your portfolio performed is understanding why it performed as it did. Was any over performance or underperformance concentrated in a single asset class or a specific investment? If so, was that consistent with the asset’s typical behavior over time? Or was last year’s performance an anomaly that bears watching or taking action? Has any single investment

grown so much that it now represents more of your portfolio than it should? If so, should you do a little profit-taking and redirect that money into something else?

Are any changes needed? If your goals or concerns have changed over the last year, you’ll need to make that clear during your meeting. Your portfolio probably needs to evolve over time as your circumstances change. Making sure you’ve communicated any life changes will make it easier to adjust your portfolio accordingly and measure its performance appropriately next year. If a change to your portfolio is suggested based on last year’s performance--either positive or negative--don’t hesitate to ask why the change is being recommended and what you might reasonably expect in terms of performance and potential risk as a result of a shift. (However, when looking at potential returns, remember that past performance is no guarantee of future results.) Don’t be reluctant to ask questions if you don’t understand what’s being presented to you; a little clarification now

might help prevent misunderstandings and unrealistic expectations that could have a negative impact in the future. Also, before making any change, find out how it might affect your investing costs, both immediate and ongoing. Again, a few questions now may help prevent surprises later.

Think about the coming year Consider whether you would benefit next April from harvesting any investment losses before the end of the year. Selling a losing position could generate a capital loss that could potentially be used to offset either capital gains or up to $3,000 of ordinary income on your federal income tax return. If you’ve amassed substantial assets, you could explore whether you might benefit from specialized assistance in dealing with issues such as taxes, estate planning, and asset protection. Finally, give feedback on the review process itself; it can help improve next year’s session. Note: All investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal, and there can

be no guarantee that any investing strategy will be successful.

This column is made available by Philip Swan, a 2014 Five Star Professional Wealth Manager, Vice President Norwood Financial Services at Norwood Bank; Investment Executive Infinex Financial Group 11 Central St. Norwood, MA 781-440-4234 pswan@infinexgroup.com and prepared by Forefield. Investment and insurance products and services are offered through INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC. Member FINRA/ SIPC. Norwood Financial Services is a trade name of the bank. Infinex and Norwood Bank are not affiliated. Products and services made available through Infinex are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency of the United States and are not deposits or obligations of nor guaranteed or insured by any bank or bank affiliate. These products are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of value.

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PET CORNER Meet the Latest Cats for Adoption Through Bay State Animal Cooperative Meet: Raven, Sebastian, Sampson We are a group of sweet, cautious, 10 week old, black kittens who love to play and be involved with activities as we develop into confident kitties! Our entire family; mom, dad, aunts, uncles, and step siblings are a result of an outside cat colony. Groups like us exist throughout most large cities but we could exist in your own back yard. Each of us has our own personality so don’t be thrown by the similar all black color of our coat. Come meet us and figure out which one of us would fit best into your loving family. We are at the Petco Adoption Center in Norwood. We will find homes fast but our caretakers try to make sure we are placed in the best family setting they can so there is never a rush to move us along. Are you one of our matches?

Meet Hannibal and Bella: Hannibal is a long haired gorgeous orange tiger who is 10 years young. Bella is a long haired

multicolored tiger who is 8 years young. Both kitties were inhumanely declawed in their younger years. These two beautiful felines were destined to be euthanized by their owner as they felt they were not giving them enough time. Look at their photo together, do they look upset living the life together? We reached out and rescued these two from their horrible fate and will adopt them together to the best home we can find. Could you be their forever home? They can be seen at the Petco adoption center in Norwood.

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Interested in adopting from Bay State Animal Cooperative? Complete a noncommitment application at www.baystateanimals.org and email it to us at info@baystateanimals.org.

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bank products if deemed neccesary; info@baystateanimals.org We currently accept donations to this cause at the Petco store in Weymouth. However, we always take donations at our Petco adoption center in Norwood.

Future goal The Bay State Animal Cooperative would like to provide “truly” lowcost spay/neuter services to community cats in need and their owners. To do this we feel its imperative to open a clinic within a city, like Brockton, where high volume spay/neuter assistance is vital. In addition, this clinic would be able to provide “truly” low cost spay/neuter options to towns and cities throughout Massachusetts, like Norwood. With a corporate address here in Norwood we continue to provide services and assistance to as many cases as we can. We, BSAC, are small, all volunteer and limited by our resources. We desperately seek your continued support to assist the cats we rescue with medical care, food and shelter

expenses but ask that you reach out to others you may know who might consider a LIFE CHANGING CONTRIBUTION to our organization to move in the direction of “no more unwanted, stray and abused animals in the communities we live in”. Corporate sponsorships invited! As the year comes to a close consider us for your tax deductible contributions. All funds go directly to the animals in need. No topheavy salaries, corporate expenses or frivolous spending. Know where your donations are going! All donations are tax deductible; Bay State Animal Cooperative, Inc., 47 Windsor Rd., Norwood, MA 02062

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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.

lessness. 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

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Handcrafters Needed The Senior Center is looking for volunteers to knit or crochet hats, prayer shawls, lap robes and items for wounded veterans at the VA hospital. They also cut and sew chemo hats for children and adults.

Senior Bowling Seniors bowl in a mixed league that meets every Thursday morning, at the Norwood Sports Center, at 9:30 a.m. Bowl three strings for only $6. Join in the fun! Get some exercise, get in from the chilly No-

Senior Suppers Norwood Hospital offers a senior supper program every Monday through Friday. The delicious meal consists of a soup, entree and drink in the cafeteria Monday through Friday, 4:45-6:45 p.m. Cost is $6 per person.

Regardless of the flooring material, bedrooms need at least an area rug if not wall-to-wall carpet. This provides that feeling of cozi-

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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! Nancy Werneken is the lead designer at Masters Touch, a local design build firm in Holliston, Massachusetts. For questions or comments call 508-359-5900 or email info@masterstouchweb.com.

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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 disturb-

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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 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 rest-

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

Treatment of Shin Splints: Foundations of treatment include ice and rest. An analysis of how a person walks and runs is an important part of treatment. Physical therapists will correct gait patterns and recommend footwear with shock absorbing capacity.

Physical therapy includes various stretches of the foot that will help stretch and warm up these muscles. Physical therapists may suggest alternative activities to minimize stress on the shinbones. These can include swimming and cycling. Exercises for the hip, knee, ankle and foot improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation and relieve pain. The absence or collapse of a normal foot arch can lead to shin splints. Physical therapists will recommend appropriate orthotics that can be custom made for the patient and provide the appropriate amount of arch support. Your Physical

The Recovery Phase The recovery phase varies and can take between 3 weeks to 6 months. Take it easy and work

your way back to your favorite activities under the supervision of the physical therapist. The shin splint has healed when: • The affected limb has regained strength and flexibility and is now comparable to the unaffected limb. • There is no pain while jogging, sprinting and jumping • X-rays reveal healed stress fractures Physical therapy can help you get back on your feet, and every member of our team is standing by to help you. We can help prevent further injury and pain. Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, Inc. has 2 convenient locations. Call our Norwood office (at 781-7692040) or Norfolk location (at 508384-7020) today! Go to www. ptandsr.com to learn more!

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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 the longer a person with breast cancer goes undiagnosed the less effective and the more difficult that treatment becomes. But even women who don’t find anything during selfexaminations may want to ask their physicians to conduct the following tests designed to find and diagnose breast cancer. • Biopsy: A biopsy, which is the removal of cells or tissues so they can be viewed under a microscope by a pathologist to check for signs of cancer, may be conducted to determine if breast cancer is present. When a lump in the breast is found, doctors may remove a small piece of the lump to perform a biopsy. There are four types of biopsies. An excisional biopsy is the removal of an entire lump of tissue, while an incisional biopsy removes just part of a lump or a sample of tissue. A core biopsy removes tissue using a wide needle, whereas a fineneedle aspiration, or FNA,

biopsy uses a thin needle to remove the tissue. • Blood chemistry studies: A blood chemistry study checks a blood sample to measure the amounts of certain substances released into the blood by organs and tissues in the body. An unusual amount of a substance, whether that amount is higher or lower than normal, may be indicative of disease in the organ or tissue that makes it. • 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 symp-

toms 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 cancer 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 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 yearold 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

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Obituary BARDOL, George Francis,

Norwood. Interment followed

1248 Washington St. Norwood,

Oct. 6, at the age of 90. Beloved

and the late Jenny Casharelli

88, of Norwood, Thursday,

Highland Cemetery, Norwood.

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husband of the late Mary F.

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in George’s memory to the

Cemetery Norwood. In lieu of

DiGiandomenico and his wife

Cherished grandfather of John,

1926, he was the son of the late

International Pemphigus &

flowers, donations may be made

Paula A. of Norwood. Loving

Christopher, Mary, Matthew,

Henry and Mary (Sweeney)

Pemphigoid

Foundation,

in her name to the American

brother of Marie Power and

Robert, Robin, Michael and

Bardol. George served in the US

1331 Garden Highway, #100,

Heart Assoc. 20 Speen St,

her husband Justin of Millis

Rachel. Also survived by 8 great

Navy SeaBees during WWII in

Sacramento, CA 95833 or via

Framingham, MA 01701.

and the late Louis “ Lou Dom”

grandchildren and many nieces

China and the Philippines. He

www.pemphigus.org.

DiGiandomenico and John

and nephews. Funeral from the

DiGiandomenico. Cherished

Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home,

grandfather of Anthony and

1248 Washington St., Norwood,

Maria both of Norwood. Son

Saturday October 4, followed

of the late Antonio and Julia

by a funeral Mass, 10am, in

(Poillucci) DiGiandomenico.

St. Catherine of Siena Church

For nearly 50 yrs Chuck’s Big

Norwood. Burial was held at

Band Era music served as the

Highland Cemetery Norwood.

backdrop of many Weddings,

WWII US Navy Veteran.

worked for General Motors in Framingham and was a union representative for the Local 442 UAW for many years until his retirement. He had a passion for woodworking and furniture making. Later in life, George also fell in love with the game of golf. He was the beloved husband of Ruth (Rooney) Bardol, of Norwood; the loving father of Jack Bardol and his wife Sheila of York, PA, James Bardol and his wife, Barbara of Walpole ; the cherished grandfather of Laura and her husband, Bill Stork of Wilmington, DE, Amy Bardol of Pittsburg, PA, Michael Bardol and his wife Brittan of Norwood, Kerrianne Bardol of Franklin, Sean Bardol and his fiancé, Diana Gulla of West Roxbury; great grandfather of Molly Bardol, dear brother of Claire and her husband, Albert Lewis of Franklin, Henry Bardol and wife, Barbara of Reading and the late Jack Bardol and Mary Arlene Watson, brother-in-law of Jim and Joanne Eppich of Norwood, and the uncle of several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, October 14, at the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St., Norwood, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington St.,

CARCHEDI,

was

DaCOSTA,

Laurinda

R.(Chousa), of Norwood, died

(Cullinane), of Norwood,

peacefully on Oct. 9, by her

formerly of Walpole, died

daughter’s side, in Providence,

on Oct. 18, at the age of 86.

RI. Beloved wife of the late

Beloved wife of the late Pietro

Jose P. DaCosta. Loving

F. Carchedi. Devoted mother of

daughter of the late Manuel

Paul F. Carchedi and his wife

Rodrigues Chousa and Maria

Ellen of Bellingham, David R.

(Natario) Chousa. Devoted

Carchedi and his wife Karen

mother of Rosa DaCosta Dady

of Charlestown, RI and Nancy

and her husband Jeremiah of

A. Carchedi and Richard Green

Attleboro and Linda DaCosta of

of Pelham, NH. Sister of Pearl

Providence, RI. Sister of Maria

Cullinane of Concord, Loretta

Chousa Pinto of Corsica, France

Oliva of Worcester and the late

and the late Manuel Chousa,

Edward Cullinane, Eleanor

Ana Chousa Sousa, Armindo

Adams, Nancy Cullinane and

Chousa, Maria Chousa Pinto

Clarence Cullinane. Cherished

and Jose Chousa. Cherished

grandmother

Michael,

grandmother of Adriana, Sonia

Heather, Callie and Nicholas.

and Adam. She was a devoted

Great Grandmother of Ember.

Catholic, Enjoyed gardening,

Also survived by many nieces

sewing, Portuguese music and

and nephews. Daughter of

dancing. Most of all Laurinda

the late Edward and Loretta

loved her family and adored her

(Shattuck) Cullinane. Mary

grandchildren. Funeral from

worked for 35 years as a nurse

the Kraw-Kornack Funeral

at Norwood Hospital followed

Home, 1248 Washington St.

DeROSE, Philip F. Sr., of

ones that she held most dear.

by 20 years volunteering, also

Norwood, followed by a funeral

Norwood, died on Oct. 1, at the

A devoted mother she leaves

at Norwood Hospital. Mary

Mass, in St. Catherine of Siena

age of 91. Beloved husband of

behind her children Robert J

leaves many, many friends in

Church Norwood. Burial was at

Frances M. (Carchedi) DeRose.

Joseph Jr of Braintree, Jeannette

both Massachusetts and Florida

Highland Cemetery Norwood.

Devoted father of Philip F.

S Wassmuth of Somers CT

where she vacationed for the

Donations may be made in her

DeRose Jr. and his wife Marilyn

and Juliette E Petrillo and her

winters for the last 30 years.

name to the Home Hospice

of MD, Robert P. DeRose and

husband Steven of Foxboro.

Mary loved her crafts and often

Care of Rhode Island at 1085

his partner Dianne Fancy of

Cherished grandmother of

donated her time and talent to

North Main St. Providence, RI.

Norwood and Frank V. DeRose

Brittanni, Amber, Austin, Ryan

make Chemo hats and baby

02904.

and his wife Jill of Sharon.

and Steven. Loving sister of

Father In Law of the late Patricia

Joseph Johnson of NH, Leo

(Cahillane) DeRose and the late

Johnson of Attleboro, Thomas

Carol Ann (Maher) DeRose.

Johnson of FL and Neil Johnson

Mary

blankets for new Moms. Her friendship and warmth will be missed by those whose life’s she touched. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home

DiGIANDOMENICO, Domenic A., also known as “Chuck Domenico,” a lifelong resident of Norwood, died on

Anniversary’s and Celebrations. He was a former member of the Norwood Musician’s Union. Domenic was a retired shipper/ receiver for Rust Craft Greeting Card Co. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood, followed by a funeral mass at 10am in St. Catherine of Siena Church Norwood. Burial was at Highland Cemetery Norwood. WWII US Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Gentiva Hospice 406 Hemenway St. Marlborough, MA. 01752.

JOSEPH, (Hamilton),

Lucille

of Walpole,

formally of Norwood, died on Oct 1, at the age of 73, surrounded by her children. Beloved wife of the late Robert J Joseph Sr., she was born on Aug 15, 1941 in Roslindale Ma. Lucille graduated from Norwood High School in 1959 and married Robert J. Joseph Sr. They began their life together in 1963 and celebrated 50 years of marriage prior to his passing. She held various jobs through her life but the job of mother and housewife were the

Loving brother of Lena G. Morrissey of Norwood

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Calendar of Events 1 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Explore Norwood’s history of “Murder and Mayhem” Sale through a guided tour of the Morrill Memorial Library cemetery’s most notorious 9 a.m.-5 p.m. occupants. Tour led by Patricia Sewing and Craft StashShare Fanning. November 2 Civic Center/Willett Room 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friends of the Library Book If you sew, knit, crochet or Sale craft, you likely have a “stash” Morrill Memorial Library you may want to purge. Bring 9 a.m.-5 p.m. it down to the Together Yes, 1st Annual StashShare and Good Art Series Musical share your unwanted items. Entertainment You can also add to your St. Susanna’s Church, 262 creative with items other Needham St., Dedham people have donated. The 3 p.m. event will include, fabrics, Maurizio Barboro will be sewing notions, equipment and performing on the piano. tools, yard and fiber supplies The concert will include, and small crafting tools. Why R.Schumann: Papill ons op.2, buy new when you can share F.Chopin: Preludio in do diesis with another? No businesses minore op.45, C.Debussy: please. Drop in. “Pour le Piano” (Prélude November 1

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November 3 Sublime Flowers: How to Pastel Paint Like the Masters Morrill Memorial Library 6:30-8:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Greg Maichack will guide beginners through advanced painters to create their own sunflower pastel painting. Greg will provide insights into the lives of the old masters who painted the sunflower: Vincent van Gogh, Monet, and Georgia O’Keeffe. The essentials of pastel painting will be demonstrated as participants follow along. Professionalgrade pastel supplies will be provided, and participants can keep their paintings. Sign up at the Reference or Information Desk or call 781-769-0200 x110 or 222. Free. November 4 State Election Day Poles open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. November 5

p.m.; Willet Early Childhood Center: 12 noon. Middle School Dance Norwood Civic Center 7-9:30 p.m. Soft drinks available for purchase. Norwood ID must be presented at the door to enter. $5 per person. November 8 Pirate Party Norwood Civic Center 10-11:30 a.m. Kids will enjoy themed crafts, a treasure hunt and pirate snacks! For ages 3-8 years old. Cost is $15 for adult and child, $25 for non-resident adult and child. Comedy Night with Steve Sweeney Norwood Theatre 8 p.m. Steve Sweeney grew up in Charlestown, and is the undisputed king of Boston comedy. His Boston accent and idiosyncratic mannerisms are trademarks of his stand-up act, headlining at comedy clubs across the country. Tickets are $27 for adults, $24 for seniors. To purchase, visit the box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.12 noon and 3-5 p.m., call 781551-9000 or visit their website at www norwoodstage.com.

Together Yes Sustainability Film Series: ‘Symphony of the Soil’ Morrill Memorial Library 7-9 p.m. This 2013 film by Deborah Kooks Garcia is an investigation and celebration of what is rightly called the interface between geology and biology. A discussion will follow the film, and is November 9 sponsored by Together Yes. Please sign up at the Reference Fall Musical Series: Swing Fever Trio or Information Desk or call Morrill Memorial Library 781-769-0200 x110 or 222. 3-4 p.m. November 6 The Swing Fever Trio featuring Norwood’s First Thursday Book keyboardist/vocalist Steve Discussion Rudolph returns to the Morrill Memorial Library Norwood library. This trio 10-11:30 a.m./7:30-9 p.m. applies its distinctive jazz The second title selected for stylings to the music of George the Fall 2014 First Thursday Gershwin, Cole Porter, Duke Book Discussion Group is “An American Childhood” by Ellington, and many more. It’s a joyous sampling of the best Annie Dillard. A contribution of American popular music of $3 is requested by the over the past 100 years. Steve Friends of the Library as they is accompanied by Ralph Pepe support. on bass and Gary Spellissey November 7 on drums. Sign up at the CMS and Elementary Reference or Information Desk Parent/Teacher Conferences or call 781-769-0200, x110 or Coakley Middle School/ 222. Norwood Elementary Schools November 10 1/2 day AM session only. Patriotic Rosary Dismissals: CMS: 11 a.m.; St. Catherine of Siena Elementary Schools: 12:30

Church 12 noon Pray the Patriotic Rosary, for the country and the veterans who defend its citizens. NHS Professional Development Day AM session only, dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Author David Epstein: From Weather to Plants Morrill Memorial Library 7:30-9 p.m. In his presentation, “From Weather to Plants,” Epstein will prepare the audience for winter with advice on how to keep plants healthy with a sneak peak forecast into what the upcoming season holds. Visit his website, growingwisdom. com. Sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. November 11 Veteran’s Day Municipal offices, schools and Civic Center closed. November 12 Norwood Retired Men’s Club Monthly Meeting Norwood Elks, 152 Winslow Ave. 8:30 a.m. This month’s speaker is Dr. Gary Hylander. You must have a ticket and be a paidup member. For tickets, call George Wallace at 781-3269273. Cost is $3.00. Teen Family Movie Night: ‘Maleficent’ Morrill Memorial Library 6-8 p.m. The 2014 movie “Maleficent” is the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the 1959 classic, “Sleeping Beauty.” The film stars Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, and Sam Riley and is directed by Robert Stromberg. Complimentary popcorn will be provided by the Bellingham Regal Cinema Theatre. “Maleficent” is rated PG and runs 97 minutes. Register by calling the Information or Reference Desk at 781-769-0200 x110 or 222.

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Calendar of Events (cont.) November 13 Alzheimer’s Awareness Program: Know the 10 Signs Morrill Memorial Library 7-9 p.m. Jennifer Hoadley from the Southeastern Mass. chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will present an interactive workshop on the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, learn the facts to begin planning for the future. To register, call the library at 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. November 14 Parents Night Out Norwood Civic Center 6-9 p.m. Parents, enjoy a night out while the kids are having fun at Norwood’s Playcamp. They will participate in games, crafts, BINGO and more. For grades 1-5. Pizza dinner and juice provided. Cost is $10 per child. November 15 Dads and Donuts Morrill Memorial Library 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children 2 and up are invited to attend these special story times with their dads! Although fathers are in the majority at this program, moms and other relatives are invited to attend. Drop-in program. Norwood Street Parking Ban Takes Effect Parking from November 15, 2014-April 1, 2015, limited to two hours between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. Vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. November 16 Debbie and Friends Norwood Theatre 2 p.m. A Debbie and Friends show is a great time for the entire audience. The music comes from a variety of venues, a joyful jaunt through a variety of styles, from pop, to country, to rock, to reggae. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for children.

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box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m., call 781-551-9000 or visit their website at www norwoodstage.com. November 23 The Country Jamboree Norwood Theatre 2 p.m. The Country Jamboree features an incredible cast who have performed with some of country music‘s most popular artists. This performance will include the music of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn and more. Spend a night at The Grand Ole Opry, right here in Norwood! Tickets are $25. To purchase, visit the box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m., call 781551-9000 or visit their website at www norwoodstage.com. November 23 Fall Musical Sundays: Hungrytown Morrill Memorial Library 3-4 p.m. The Fall Musical Sundays concert series continues with a performance by the highly acclaimed folk music duo, Hungrytown. Sign up for this concert, made possible by the library Endowment Fund, at the Reference or Information Desk or call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222. November 25 Lucy the R.E.A.D. Dog Morrill Memorial Library 4-4:30 p.m. Lucy is a certified R.E.A.D. who helps children feel more comfortable with the reading

process. Come listen to Pat speak about Lucy’s training and a typical day for a therapy dog. Children will be able to read to Lucy during the program. Beginning readers and up. Registration required. Stitch Therapy Morrill Memorial Library 6:30-9 p.m. Join stitchers of all types for an enjoyable and informal monthly gathering in the Trustees’ Room. Bring your project to work on or motivate yourself to start or learn a new craft by watching others. Sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk or call 781769-0200, x110 or 222. November 26 Norwood Schools Begin Thanksgiving Recess Dismissal Times: Coakley Middle School: 11 a.m.; Norwood High School: 11:30 a.m.; Willett Early Childhood Center: 11:30 a.m.; Elementary Schools: 12 noon. No lunch served today. November 28 Family Movie: ‘The Lego Movie!’ Morrill Memorial Library 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Looking for an escape from the craziness of Black Friday? How about a screening of The Lego Movie! Ages 5 and up. Registration required. November 29 Performance by Ornament Norwood Theatre 8 p.m. Ornament is an 11-piece rock orchestra that tells an inspiring

tale of Christmas wishes and miracles. Ornament’s musical production is completed by a rock and roll sound system and a marvelous light show of over 60 lights, strobes, fog, and snow machines, with traditional carols and holiday music set to rock, gospel, and blues. Tickets are $29 for adults, $26 for seniors. To purchase, visit the box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m., call 781551-9000 or visit their website at www norwoodstage.com. November 30 Holiday Extravaganza Dempsey Memorial Bandstand/Town Common 1:30-4:30 p.m. Kick off the holiday season with an afternoon of face painting, holiday crafts, hayrides, barnyard animals, music, holiday readings and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus for the annual tree lighting! FREE. Performance by Elska Norwood Theatre 2 p.m. A children’s artist unlike any other, Elska’s modern pop music takes audiences to exotic places filled with magical creatures. Her debut album, “Middle of Nowhere” has been awarded both a Parents’ Choice Foundation and NAPPA Honors Award. Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for children. To purchase, visit the box office MondayFriday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m., call 781-551-9000 or visit their website at www norwoodstage.com.

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Norwood Sports Norwood Golf Chris Tremblay For the past two seasons, the Norwood golf team has had the tournament door slammed in its face and the Mustangs were sent home without the opportunity to extend its season. This season, Norwood was hoping to kick down the door and enter the Division 2 South Sectional tournament. On October 2, the Mustang golfers did just that defeating Weymouth 80-73 to finally qualify.

“We’ve missed the tournament by one match win over the last two years,”Norwood Coach Jim Sweeney said. “All you want to do is get in, but last year we were eliminated in the last match of the season against Newton North by 2 points, the kids were ‘chomping’

at the bit to get in. This is the first time that Norwood has qualified for the tournament in six or seven years and I am so happy for them as they’ve worked so hard.” Now that they are in the Division 2 South Tournament where 7 or 8 individuals will get to move on as well as two or three teams, Norwood is hoping to extend their season just a little longer. Representing the Mustangs in the tournament will be senior captains Mike Murphy and Chris Ciriello; juniors David Saad, Paul Galvin and Nick Naumann as well as sophomore Mike Saad. Sitting at 5-4 only two wins away from punching their ticket to tournament play, the team buckled down and put their minds to getting into the year-end rally. Norwood had been phenomenal at home going 5-0, but has been equally disappointing on the road going 0-4. “We’ve got a lot of kids with experience and they know how to channel that energy in the right direction and will work hard to get those final two wins,” the coach said. “They are confident that it is going to happen, but in order to do that we’re taking it one match at a time. We are not worried about who we can and cannot beat.” Of the 13 athletes on this year’s squad, eight of them are returners and seven have played each and every match thus far this season. The eighth and final slot has been split between a number of golfers.

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Norwood has given up on the head to head competition of scoring and has picked up the Modified Stableford System, which is more common among high schools as of late. Points are basically scored by the golfers and accumulated as a team throughout the match. “I like it as it simplifies things and allows the golfers to focus

more on their shots,” the Coach said. “If you have a bad hole, it’s easier to put that behind you and move on.” Senior captains Murphy and Ciriello have found themselves teeing off in the upper tier of the Norwood golfers, while David Saad has battled Murphy for the number one spot. The two possess a very similar game, but when it comes to the longer hit ball, Saad owns that stat. “Both Mike and David are very knowledgeable golfers and strategize well on the course,” Sweeney said. “Neither compounds their mistakes and while David has the longer hit balls, Mike can shape shots and be very creative.” Sweeney has three juniors who have been teeing off for the Mustangs for the last three years. Those juniors are Galvin, who usually finds himself around the fourth position; Brian Curley and Naumann. Another junior who is improving daily and could see some competitive action is Ryan Cannon. Second year player sophomore Michael Saad has been playing good thus far, while first year

sophomores Owen Kelly (one match and five as an alternate)and Sean Briggs (six matches), both were cut by the coach last year, but put in the necessary work to make the squad this fall. “They were both close last year, but their nerves got to them during the tryouts,” said Sweeney. “I could see potential and knew they could play better than they showed last year. I told them to keep on working on their game and they’d probably make it this year.” Rounding out the team that is hoping to earn a tournament berth for the first time in three years is senior Andrew Bernazzani, who missed a handful of games during the beginning of the season. Ryan Giffin and Deklan Tolman are considered to be in a developmental phase and may see some time as alternates. If they continue to keep practicing, they may be members Sweeney looks to next fall. At the conclusion of the regular season Norwood was notified that they will be awarded the MIAA Division 2 South team sportsmanship award.

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Norwood Sports Kacie Smith Norwood FH Having played soccer as long as she could remember, Norwood’s Kacie Smith decided to give the sport up prior to her junior season. In place of the void she went out for the field hockey team and Coach Alison Doliner has never been happier. “I had played soccer since I was three years old and after playing high school soccer for a few years, the team wasn’t as good as I had hoped it would be,” Smith said. “Last year I decided to drop soccer for field hockey as I had lot of friends already playing.” Coach Doliner saw it as a blessing in disguise. “Last year she picked up a field hockey stick for the first time in August, so she’s only been playing the game for a little over a year,” the Mustang Coach said. “As a first year player, to score 20 goals is pretty remarkable. What she has accomplished thus far this season has gone above and beyond our expectations.” Midway through this season Smith is on pace to eclipse last year’s totals. The Mustang’s leading scorer currently has netted 16 goals while adding 5 assists. Obvi-

ously, the transition from playing soccer to field hockey was not an issue for Smith. “I had never played field hockey, but as a hockey player I figured it would easy to pick up the stick skills,” Smith said. “My friends were all playing field hockey so it was easy to make the transition and they really helped me with the things I needed to do to improve.” Smith, who plays lacrosse in addition to field hockey and ice hockey, realized about half way through that first season that she was special. While the athletic skills came naturally being a threesport athlete, she also believes that her hard work paid off. “I realized that I could play this game and I wanted to get better,” she said. “I worked hard all summer to improve my game by playing in the Bay State Game as well as a field hockey showcase at UNH.” Doliner agrees with her left center forward in terms of her athletic ability being a catalyst to her success on the field. “As an all around athlete, Kacie is one that any coach would be happy to have,” the Norwood

Coach said. “She sets the bar high and her unselfishness makes everyone around her better. She has a vision, something that you just can’t teach. Although a soft spoken individual, she has extreme passion, heart and dedication for the sport.”

self, I’m hoping to get my teammates involved in the scoring as well,” she said. “I want to help my teammates get involved with the scoring as well, but if I can get the goal and it helps the team I’m all for that too. The end result is all about the team.”

Having scored 36 goals in a year and a half is not what she set out to do, but if she has to, she will.

Coming into the season Smith had hoped to be the team’s leading scorer once again in addition to earning another Bay State

“I’m not looking to score my-

League All Star nomination. Next fall Smith, who will have only two full years of field hockey experience under her belt, will be attending Stonehill College where she will be playing field hockey. If Smith can continue her impressive field play, the Skyhawks will have found themselves one hell of a field hockey player, despite having only been playing the sport for only a couple of years.

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of Westwood. A funeral home service was held on Tuesday

name to Parkinson’s Disease

and his wife Barbie of Cape

cousins. Patricia was a member

MA 02118.

Cod. Cherished grandfather of

of the Red Hat Society. Funeral

and formerly of Norwood,

Christian, Brittney and Caitlin.

Service was held at the Kraw-

suddenly Weds. Oct. 15. Son

Great grandfather of Ayden,

Kornack Funeral Home, 1248

of the late William J. and

Zackary and Bentley. Son of

Washington St., Norwood.

Frances (Mandarano) Walker;

the late Ernest and Margaret

Interment Knollwood Memorial

beloved husband of Patricia

(Donohue) Soderlund. John

Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers,

“Trisha” (Harvey), loving

was a member of the Norwood

donations may be made to St.

father of William James and

Elks,

Anthony’s Guild, 100 Arch St.,

Brittney Marie Walker, both

Boston, Ma. 02110-1111.

of E. Walpole; brother of

ROCHE,

Margaret

Kornack Funeral Home, 1248

on Oct. 2, at the age of 87.

Washington St. Norwood. Burial

Beloved wife of 68 years to

was at Highland Cemetery

Richard M. Roche. Devoted

Norwood. In lieu of flowers,

mother of Maureen C. Roche

donations may be made in her

of Norwood, Richard M. Roche

name to St. Jude Children’s

Jr. and his wife Phyllis of

Research Hospital 262 Danny

Norwood, Kathleen Roche of

Thomas Place Memphis, TN

Centerville, John J. Roche and

38105.

his wife Marisa of Franklin,

the age of 68. Beloved husband of Marilyn C. (Ray) Lovecchio. Loving son of Lillian J. (Borgasano) Lovecchio of Dedham and the late Paul P. Lovecchio. Devoted father of Michael J. Lovecchio and his wife Anja of Duxbury, Brenda

WALKER, William “Bill”

Assoc. 72 E Concord St, Boston,

(McGee), of Norwood, died

of Norwood, died on Oct. 19, at

many nieces, nephews and

Anthony 56, of E. Walpole

October 7, at 10am at Kraw-

LOVECCHIO, Michael P.,

Brother of Edward Soderlund

Christine M. Gagnon and her husband Gary of Sandwich and the late Thomas Roche. Loving sister of Gertrude Delaney and her husband Gerard of Quincy and the late John, Evelyn, George, James, Alice and Arthur. Cherished grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Daughter of the

Norwood American

Legion and the Norwood Sportsman Club. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington St. Norwood, followed by a funeral

THIBEAULT, Nicholas Jay, of New Britain, CT, passed away suddenly at the age of 28. Born and raised in Norwood, he

Madge Franco and her husband James of Hanson, and Anne Marie Walker-Schmidt and her husband Paul of Bellevue, WA; also survived by many

Mass, in St. Catherine of Siena

was a graduate of Norwood High

Church Norwood. Burial was

School, Class of 2004. Nicholas

at Knollwood Memorial Park

was an avid and loyal fan of the

Canton with Military Honors.

Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins

US Navy Veteran. In lieu of

and New England Patriots.

flowers, donations may be made

a Mechanical Engineer for

His greatest love of all was his

in his name to St. Anthony’s

Raytheon in Andover. He was

daughter, Alexis. Beloved fiancé

Guild 100 Arch St. Boston MA

involved in youth baseball and

of Melissa Ruggeiro and loving

02110-1111.

basketball in Walpole, and was

father of Alexis Thibeault, both

a member of the Mass. Baseball

nieces and nephews. Bill was a 1976 graduate of Norwood HS, 1981, graduate of Northeastern University and worked as

late John J. and Mary (Hudson)

SODERLUND, Patricia Lee

of CT; Son of Sandy and Paul

Umpires Association and the

McGee. A funeral mass was

(Bernardo), Of Norwood,

Thibeault of Norwood; brother

Norwood Elks. Funeral was

held on October 7, 10am, at

died October 12, at age 77.

of Christopher and Courtney

held Saturday October 18,

of Valerie A. Hall of Plainville

St. Catherine of Siena Church,

Beloved wife of the late John

Thibeault, both of Norwood

Gillooly Funeral Home, 126

and Paula A. Ray and her

Norwood. In lieu of flowers,

T. Soderlund. Devoted mother

and the late Timothy Thibeault;

Walpole St. Norwood, followed

husband Joseph of Norwood.

donations may be made in her

of John T. Soderlund Jr. and his

grandson of Cathy and Paul

by a Mass of Christian Burial,

Cherished grandfather of Jack,

name to Autism Speaks - New

wife Margaret of Norfolk, Sandy

Thibeault of Norwood, the late

Blessed Sacrament Church,

Sam, Grady, Adeline and

England Chapter 85 Devonshire

Krushenick and her husband

Barbara Carlow of Norwood

10 Diamond St. Walpole.

Kellan. Also survived by many

Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA

Jevon of Reading and Susanne

and the late Ronald J. Carlow

Interment followed Highland

nieces and nephews. Michael

02109. Funeral arrangements by

Lambert and her husband

of Quincy. He is also survived

Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,

was a member of the Norwood

Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home.

Michael of Cumberland, R.I.

by many loving aunts, uncles,

expressions of sympathy in

Sister of Ronald Bernardo and

cousins and friends. A funeral

Bill’s memory may be directed

his wife Linda of Norwood and

service was held on Friday,

to the Floating Hospital for

Donald Bernardo of Franklin.

October 3, in the Gillooly

Children for pediatric oncology

Survived by brother-in-law

Funeral Home, 126 Walpole

and hematology at New England

Edward Soderlund and his wife

Street (Rte. 1A), Norwood.

Medical Center, 800 Washington

Barbie of Falmouth. Cherished

Interment

followed

St. Boston, MA 02111 or by

grandmother of Christian,

Highland Cemetery, Norwood.

visiting www.floatinghospital.

Brittney and Caitlin. Great

Memorial contributions in

org.

grandmother of Ayden, Zackary

memory of Nicholas Jay

and Bentley. Daughter of the

Thibeault may be made to Dana-

Gillooly Funeral Home and

late Frank and Geneva MacLean

Farber Cancer Institute and the

Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home,

Bernardo. Also survived by

Jimmy Fund, P.O. Box 849168,

Norwood.

L. Miles and her husband Gavin of Walpole and Danielle M. Lovecchio of Norwood. Brother

Sportsman Club and enjoyed

SODERLUND, John T., a

restoring antique Cars and Jeeps.

lifelong resident of Norwood,

His greatest joy was spending

died on Oct. 8, at the age of 77.

time with his grandchildren.

Beloved husband of Patricia

Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack

Funeral Home 1248 Washington

Devoted father of John T.

St., Norwood, followed by a funeral Mass, in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood. Burial was at Highland Cemetery Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his

(Bernardo)

Soderlund.

Soderlund Jr. and his wife Margaret of Norfolk, Sandy Krushenick and her husband Jevon of Reading and Susanne Lambert and her husband Michael of Cumberland, RI.

will

Boston, MA 02284-9168.

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Real Estate Corner Norfolk County Experiences Growth in Housing Sales & Prices Citing both solid 3rd quarter growth in the dollar volume of real estate sales and double digit increases in the average sale price of a transaction, Norfolk County Register of Deeds Bill O’Donnell is hopeful that the worst of economic downturn is behind us and that the result will lead to improvements in both the real estate and mortgage markets. Register O’Donnell noted, “At the end of 3 quarters the dollar volume of total sales increased from $1.9 billion to $2.1 billion, an 11% increase from the same time last year. Another promising indicator during the same period of time was that the average sales transaction (including both residential and commercial real estate sales) was $636,736, an increase of 16%. This solid increase is further evidence that Norfolk County is a very desirable place to live, to

work and to raise a family.” However, the Register noted that there are some concerning indicators which reveal a decrease in real estate activity both for sales and refinancing. He noted, “Even with an increase in volume dollar sales, we are down 6% in the 3rd quarter. Mortgage recording activity continues to struggle with a 21% decrease (9,147 to 7,257) during the same period.” Another benchmark being carefully watched by the Register is mortgage foreclosures, which fell by a modest 2% in the third quarter. The Register also noted that Homestead filings were down by 9% compared to last year’s 3rd quarter. “One reason for the reduced filings stems from legislation passed into law by the Legislature in 2011 which clarifies that there is no need to refile

a Homestead after refinancing a mortgage,” noted Register O’Donnell. The Norfolk Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. It is an invaluable resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others to secure accurate and accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101 or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O’Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: www.norfolkdeeds.org

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