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The Medway Players’ Final Curtain Call
By Diane Mela Souvanna
What happens when you take six loyal friends, who meet once a month to play a simple table game, “Mexican Train Wreck,” and add a movie camera, or two, then send the footage to your local television network? The answer: The Domino Effect. This play, loosely based on real characters, a conglomerate of people who have been meeting at playwright Michael Legge’s house on a monthly basis for several years, was the
final play by The Medway Players. Legge, also the Artistic Director of the Medway Players, has written several plays over his twenty-year reign with the group. However, the life span of this guild has an amazing history of its own. According to a 1998 article in The Milford Daily News, titled “Let The ‘New’ Medway Players Have Fun,” the original group began in 1935. Nellie Rotzel was a key player in motivating Medway residents to form a group.
Sets were built and stored in barns and chicken coops, and performances took place predominantly at the current High Street location, originally a school. Interrupted by war, the group seized to exist in 1940, but revived again in 1944 to help raise funds for the elementary school. Motivated by the success of this production, the Medway Players
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The final cast and crew of the Medway Players. L-R: Nancy Hilliard, Liana Vincini, Michael Legge, LYNDA Slocomb, Amanda Slocomb, Suzanne Taylor, Clark Slocomb, Carolyn Caffarelli, Jiana Fougere, PHIL Fougere. Photo by Diane Mela Souvanna
This Year the Last for Millis Wonderland Meehan Family Seeks to Donate Displays to Worthy, Local Nonprofit Santa’s workshop in Millis – Millis Wonderland – will close its shutters after its several years of displaying at the Meehan family home. It began simply enough, just a few Christmas lights on After well over a decade of lighting up a 43-acre a few trees in the village on a back road in Millis, The Millis Wonderland will turn out its lights following the 2014 backyard. holiday season. The Meehan family is looking to
Today, Millis donate all of the displays to a local nonprofit that Wonderland is will continue on the giving tradition in the spirit New England’s of the holiday. largest Christmas the largest single collection site for village and one of America’s most beloved holiday The Salvation Army in Massachusetts. The Milford Salvation Army attractions. will again be present, seeking Kevin Meehan, the individual monetary donations, new coats, behind the now 43-acre village, gloves and nonperishable food estimates that this year, from 6–10 items for the needy in the greater p.m., December 5–25, upwards of Milford area. This will benefit an 22,000 cars and 77,000 passen- estimated 1,500 people. gers will wend their way through the lights, animations, and floats of 60 Causeway Street in Millis. WONDERLAND Like each year, admission will be continued on page 7 free, although The Wonderland is ERA Key Realty Services Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
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officially reorganized in 1945, and continued until they disbanded again in the late 60s. Francis Donovan, the author of the news article, sited many reasons why the Medway Players closed. But he emphasized one major reason - “The fun was gone.”
In 1985, the Medway Players resurfaced, performing again at the High Street location, which was converted into a library. Lu Sutherland, one of the founders of the 80s group, was a talented director and actress. She directed my first acting role with the Medway Players, Busy Body, in 1991. Sadly, she has recently passed away. Lu and many others, including Rosie
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Ol’ Saint Nick is making a special stop in Medway on Saturday, December 6, for his annual Santa Breakfast, presented by Medway Boy Scout Troop 367. The event will take place at St. Joseph Parish Center, 145 Holliston Street, Medway from 7:30-11 a.m., and it includes an All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet. Fare includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, coffee, cocoa, milk and juice. The cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children and $4 for seniors.
“The Medway Boy Scouts have been holding the Santa Breakfast event for almost 20 years,” says Gregory Green, Scoutmaster for Troop 367. He points out that the troop is active, with 45 boys this year, which is close to the highest participation rate the Town has had in Boy Scouts. “The Boys lead the Troop as part of the Boy-Led Troop Scouting process,” says Green, “and they are supported by 15 registered Adult Leaders and numerous other adults over the course of the year. Troop 367 coordinates with
the 2 Medway Cub Scout Packs, Pack 367 and Pack 748, to provide a full scouting experience for all boys that are interested in the program.”
tending the National Order of the Arrow Conclave in East Lansing, Michigan, which will be marking the Centennial of this Scouting Honor Society,” says Green.
Funds from the Santa Breakfast go toward the many activities of the Troop, Green says. These include 7 - 8 weekend camping trips, 1 or 2 long duration camping trips, and full year of Troop meeting activities. Just this past year, says Green, the Scouts have gone skiing, joined 5,000 other Scouts at the Mass Jam, and camped at the Rhode Island Air National Guard Air Show.
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The Little Things That Make Big Impacts When Remodeling Your Home When I am working with a client on a design or remodeling project, I take great pride in being able to suggest a little tip or trick that seems menial, but can really make a big difference in a space. It is so rewarding when a client says, “Wow, I never would have thought of that!” There are tips for every room of the house, but here are a few key kitchen design tricks to make your space look and function better. Undercabinet Lighting: If you do not have undercabinet lights in your current kitchen, I hate to say it, but you are missing out! Dur-
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The Millis Wonderland has garnered numerous accolades and significant national, state, and local attention. Viewers of NBC’s “The Today Show” voted it America’s best holiday light display, and Al Roker himself celebrated the “Al Be Home for Christmas” contest by broadcasting from the grounds. ABC’s “Good Morning America,” CNN’s “Giving in Focus,” and HGTV’s All Out Christmas have featured it. NECN and WCVB have highlighted it. In 2013, Edsel B. Ford II named it a critical factor when deciding to honor Mr. Meehan with Ford Motor Company’s Salute to Dealers Award. In 2014, the Sons of the American Revolution considered it a determining
Local Town Pages www.millismedwaynews.com Page 7 factor when granting Mr. Meehan its Outstanding Citizenship Silver Award. In mid-November, Mr. Meehan and his wife made the decision to give The Wonderland and all its assets (1,200 animations, 45 glassencased floats, 100,000 lights, and all supporting equipment) to a suitable nonprofit after this season. The critical factor in the gifting will be the charity’s pledge to use the assets for the celebration of Christmas and benefit of the community. Essential, too, will be the nonprofit’s assurance that it will operate The Wonderland annually at its chosen new site for a significant span of years.
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Charles River Chorale Presents 30th Holiday Concert December 13 By J.D. O’Gara
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The Charles River Chorale’s “30 Annual Holiday Concert,” will take place on Saturday, December 13, at Millis High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors/students and $8 for children, with family discounts available. In addition to great music (including a sing-along), the night will th
The Charles River Chorale is celebrating its 30th season. The non-audition Chorale, comprised of members from Millis, Franklin, Holliston and other surrounding towns, meets Tuesday nights to rehearse at the Church of Christ in Millis. For 30 years, they have sung under the direction of Roy Kelley, but this is Kelley’s last season, leaving a flock that will need tending after the spring concert.
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Free Dinner, Christmas Concert at Medway Community Church The Medway Community Church (MCC), 193 Main Street, Medway, MA is offering a free dinner and Christmas concert on Sunday, December 14, 2014. At 5:30 p.m., Christian songwriter and recording artist Andy Needham, his wife Bethany and concert violinist Alicia Rattin will perform “Come & Adore” an intimate program of music, stories and scripture. Enjoy delicious hot soup and bread before or after the show with choice of seatings at 4:45 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. All ages, families or singles, are warmly invited. This entire event is a gift to you, our community; no reservations or tickets are required. For further information please visit www.medwaycc.org or contact the church office at (508) 533-7032.
The Charles River Chorale, a non-audition chorale that draws from a number of different towns around Millis, will present its holiday concert on Saturday, December 13, at 7:30 p.m. at Millis High School.
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Medway Christmas Concert December 5 Medway Christmas Parade Committee will Host Navy Band Northeast at Medway HS By J.D. O’Gara The Medway Christmas Parade committee is hosting the Navy Band Northeast on December 5, 2014, to provide a Christmas Concert at the Medway High School auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. The concert is open to the public at no charge. Capacity is limited to 587 and is available on a 1st come 1st serve basis . Doors are open at 6:30 p.m. and will be closed upon reaching capacity.
Under the direction of Lieutenant Commander Carl Gerhard, the Navy Band Northeast is one of 13 official bands of the United States Navy worldwide. The ensemble is attached to the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, and serves the military and civilian communities throughout the Northeastern United States. The show band performs big band favorites by artists such as Duke Ellington, Maynard Fergu-
son, Frank Sinatra and more. The ensemble travels extensively in support of local community and educational events such as public concerts, music clinics and jazz festivals. Donations in support of Medway’s Christmas Parade are appreciated. “The Navy band Northeast performed at Medway’s Family Day this past summer and was a tremendous success,” says Richard Parrella, of the Medway Christmas Parade committee. Colonel The Medway Christmas Parade Committee will present a Christmas Matondi was instrumental in Concert by the Navy Band Northeast at Medway High School, December 5. Free admission is first-come, first-serve to capacity. bringing this to Medway.” Parrella hopes that concertgoers will also think about donating to the Medway Christmas Parade, funded entirely by private donations. “All the events of the Christmas Parade, including the fireworks, cost over $6,000,” says Parrella.
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Unique, Affordable Fashion in Franklin Looking for the perfect way to accessorize your look? This year, Jennifer Solimine opened her fourth Be Dazzled store in the Franklin Village Plaza, offering everything from Fashion Jewelry to Scarves, Handbags, Evening Clutches, Ponchos, Texting Gloves and even Sparkling Slippers. This woman knows fashion. The Buffalo, NY native, transplanted to Boston from New York in 2006,
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Solimine started her concept in 2009 at the Wrentham outlets, presenting her Jewelry Collections at a kiosk. “Women liked what we were offering,” says Solimine. “I design most of the Collections, and I still do. Since we have Factory Direct contacts in China we are able to offer all Jewelry from $4.00 to $24.00”
When she saw the great response to her Collections, Solimine was inspired to open her Newport, RI location in April of 2010. “With a Brick and Mortar store we could display a lot more merchandise, and begin our “Themed Store Model” which displays our Jewelry and Accessories by Color and Style” says Solimine. After this, she opened a location on the Brockton/Easton line in 2012, before expanding to Franklin this year, with the thought that Be Dazzled would compliment the other businesses in the Franklin Village Plaza. Solimine has a special connection to her Overseas suppliers. “Part of my experience, before Be Dazzled, was designing textiles for home furnishings which included Fabrics for Upholstery, Pil-
“Most people who come into Be Dazzled do not realize we do our own Design and Importing,” says Solimine. This, however, allows Be Dazzled to offer very unique items at Fantastic Values. “The Factory Direct price Saving we pass onto the consumer,” she says. “This allows us to give Customers a very good value for the product, and secondly, we provide excellent Customer Service and Fashion advise.” Our Sales Staff are well trained to offer advice to customers who are looking to coordinate their outfits with the right finishing touches. “I really pride myself on the fact that my staff are all trained. This is very important to me. A lot of times, women will bring their dresses in and need help to accessorize,” says Solimine. This past May, for example, Be Dazzled as-
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Local Business Professionals Celebrate the Holidays Together Local business professionals are invited to join in celebrating the holidays at the Medway Business Council Annual Holiday Party and Networking event. Open to members and nonmembers, the event will be held on Wednesday, December 10th at Restaurant 45 in Medway from 5:30 p.m.– 8 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to meet and build relationships with others in the local business com-
munity. Hors d’oeuvres and dinner will be served with a dinner choice of sirloin, haddock or chicken parmesan. Singer songwriter, Chris Carter, who performs solo acoustic guitar, will provide entertainment. Chris is an accomplished musician, who has taught and performed across the region at local hotels, restaurants and private events. The holiday party and networking event is open to all area busi-
ness representatives and other interested community members. Registration for event is $25/ members and $30/non-members. To register and reserve your spot, please email info@medwaybusinesscouncil.org by December 4th with your dinner selection and send your check to MBC, P.O. Box 45, Medway, MA 02053. For more information about MBC visit medwaybusinesscouncil.org.
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Medway Library Gingerbread Festival December 13 Friends of the Medway Library will be holding their fifth annual Gingerbread Festival on Saturday, December 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to show off their creativity by decorating their very own mini gingerbread houses that Friends will provide. Admission is a bag of candy to share. Space is limited for this very popular event so you must sign up at the library between December 1-9 for either a 10:30 or 11:30 shift. Last year 125 children had a wonderful time creating delightful houses choosing from an abundance of candies, ranging from licorice to snowcaps, gumdrops to candy canes, and chocolate to peppermints. The biggest challenge is to avoid eating the decorations! The event will be held in the Cole Room at Medway Public Library, 26 High Street, Medway. For more information check the Friends website at friendsofthemedwaylibrary.blogspot.com or call (508) 533-3217.
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Medway Lions to Sell Christmas Trees The Medway Lions Christmas Trees Sale is here! Christmas Trees and wreaths will be on sale at the Route 109 Mall next to the Shell Gas Station in Medway starting November 29th and will continue into December on Sundays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays - Fridays, 3 - 8 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. into December until the last tree and wreath are sold. For a complete sales schedule, please visit www.medwaylions.org. The Lions thank everyone for their continued support!
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LIVING HEALTHY Eye Care Facts and Myths By: Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D. Milford Franklin Eye Center
“Reading in dim light is harmful to your eyes.”
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False. Difficulties with reading, mathematics, and other learning problems in children are often referred to as learning disabilities. There is no strong evidence that vision problems cause learning disabilities. Children with learning difficulties often need help from teachers and people with special training. Before such treatment begins, make certain your child is seeing as well as possible.
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False. Medical science has no way to transplant whole eyes. Our eyes are connected to the brain by the optic nerve. Because of this, the eye is never removed from its socket during surgery. The cornea, the clear front part of the eye, has been successfully transplanted for many years. Corneal transplant is sometimes confused with an eye transplant.
“A cataract must be ‘ripe’ before it is removed.” False. With older surgical techniques, it was thought to be safer to remove a cataract when it was “ripe.” With today’s modern surgical procedures, a cataract can be removed whenever it begins to interfere with a person’s lifestyle.
“Contact lenses can prevent nearsightedness from getting worse.” False. Some people have been led to believe that wearing contact lenses will permanently correct nearsightedness so that eventually they won’t need either contacts or eyeglasses. There is no evidence that wearing contact lenses produces an improvement in vision.
“All ‘eye doctors’ are the same.” False. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (M.D. or D.O.) with special training to diagnose and treat all diseases of the eye. To become an ophthalmologist requires a minimum of eight years of medical school and hospital training after college. An ophthalmologist is qualified to provide all aspects of eye care, including cataract, laser, and other
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Charles River Bank Holds Dinner, Presents Awards Charles River Bank recently hosted its annual dinner meeting at Lake Pearl Luciano’s Restaurant in Wrentham, MA. Chairman
of the Board Robert J. Parrella welcomed Charles River Bank staff, directors, honorary directors and invited guests. He reviewed
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Medway Library to Offer Program on Coyotes By J.D. O’Gara Perhaps you’ve had a cat disappear. Perhaps you’ve heard some yipping and howling in the woods. Maybe you’ve even seen one run past. There’s no doubt that coyotes are living among us, and with the loss of natural habitat, they’ll likely be more visible. The Medway Public Library is offering a free program on coyotes by Project Coyote Massachusetts Representative John Maguranis. The program, “Living with Coyotes” will take place on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 7 p.m.
was built, there was a very large pack she thinks might now be split up. “We had quite the pack of coyotes along the high tension wire. They were chasing a deer. We stopped counting at 30 sets of eyes.” The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife points out that coyotes are virtually inhabitants of every single town and city in Massachusetts, outside of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Coyotes are the size of a mediumsize dog, but with longer, thicker fur. Coyotes have a long, bushy, black-tipped tail that is usually carried pointing down. A coyote is typically 4-5 feet in length, from snout to tip of tail. Their snout is long and slender, and their ears are pointed and erect. The pelts of coyotes in Massachusetts range from grayishblack to blondes, light tan, dark tan, red or even all black. Females weigh an average of 33-40 lbs and males are slightly larger (average 34-47 lbs). Coyotes can attain weights of 50-60 lbs. Because of their thick fur, weights of coyotes can easily be over-estimated.
“We have a large population in Medway,” says Brenda Hamlin, Medway & Millis’ animal control officer. “Unfortunately for coyotes, we’ve had several hit by a car, about five or six up by the high school and on Milford Street, and that’s in a month.” To put that into perspective, Hamlin adds, “In 18 and a half years in doing this job, I’ve probably had five total between the two towns.”
“The biggest thing to remember,” says Hamlin, “is that coyotes
are animals of opportunity. They have really lost their fear of humans – they know when trash day is, and they will go after cats, unfortunately.” Hamlin explains that their mating season takes place from January through March, after which you’ll see “more lone coyotes.” In fact, she says, it’s a misconception that coyotes are merely nocturnal. “They are out 24/7. They are hunting all the time, especially in spring, when they have little mouths to feed.” In the fall, Hamlin says, coyotes will be teaching pups to hunt, and that’s when people might hear them being more vocal, hunting in a bigger pack and yipping and howling when dinner’s ready. Despite misconception and fear, the Division’s website lists benefits of the ecological balance that predation by coyotes offers in controlling populations of small animals, such as rodents. Coyotes in this area are nothing new, says Hamlin. “Definitely, they have been here a long time,” she says. “They don’t have a natural predator themselves.” According to its website, “Project Coyote is a North American coalition of wildlife scientists,
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Sports Adams New Boys Basketball Coach At Millis By KEN HAMWEY There’ll be a new head coach on board when Millis opens its boys basketball season on Dec. 12 at Bellingham, but his face will be very familiar to Mohawk fans. Paul Adams, who coached the Mohawks’ girls varsity squad for 10 years and spent the last two seasons as the boys junior varsity coach, has replaced Tom Ingraham.
“Tom put a lot of effort into the program,’’ said Millis Athletic Director Chuck Grant. “He poured his heart and soul into his teams and he represented Millis High with great pride. But, it’s time to try a different philosophy and a new outlook.’’ Millis finished the last two seasons with 4-16 records but qualified for the Division 4 playoffs by posting .500 or better records against teams in Division 4. Ingraham’s departure ends a coaching
career that spanned 27 years at Millis. “I learned a lot about coaching from Tom,’’ said Adams, who has worked as a Millis policeman for 26 years. “We came up together and my hope is to continue with the passion he had for the program. He truly cares about the kids he coached.’’ Because of Adams’ dedication, the Mohawk girls became Division Four state basketball champs in 2009. Dave Fallon coached that squad to the crown but he’d be the first to tip his hat to the 44-yearold Adams for his nurturing spirit. What Adams endured during his 10-year stint was remarkable. He was able to persevere and cope with what seemed like a hopeless situation. Westwood beat Millis, 96-18, in his first year (1997), a 0-20 season in 2002-03 was the ultimate embarrassment and 2-18 records often were the norm.
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Adams spent the next seven years in the youth league — five as the director of the boys travel team and two as the organization’s president. After two years as the boys jayvee coach, he decided to throw his hat into the ring when the varsity post opened. “I didn’t apply until three days before the deadline,’’ Adams said. “I wasn’t sure about making the jump. I was interviewed three times and got the job, beating out 13 other applicants. I never thought I’d coach the boys, but it’s a thrill to coach my alma mater.’’ Adams was born and raised in Millis and played two varsity seasons of basketball. A co-captain in 1988, he averaged 12 points from his forward slot. A quality threepoint shooter, he helped Millis get to the tourney his junior year after a 12-8 regular season. “My strength was defense,” Adams said. “My best game on offense was an 18-point effort in a win over Hopkinton my senior year.’’ After graduating, Adams enrolled in a technical school for six
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Adams’ love for coaching basketball started with the boys squad. He was an assistant for nine years for the late Jack Burns and Ingraham before taking the girls post. “I won’t put a number or suggest how many games we might win in my first year,’’ Adams said. “My goal is for us to work hard every day, improve daily and make sure no one outworks us. I’ve told our seniors that if we don’t improve on the four wins of the last two years, I will seriously consider passing on a tourney bid if we qualify under the Division 4 rule. I don’t want the boys to focus strictly on getting to the playoffs by winning one or two games. We can’t accept winning four games and going to the tourney.’’ Adams prefers an up-tempo style with defense in the forefront. “We’ll adjust to our personnel but we want to run and use multiple players,’’ he said. Millis’ nucleus will include five seniors — Kevin Quersio, a 6-3 center; Ivan Arkhipov, a 6-1 guard-forward; Jackson Vara, a 5-9 guard; Justin Wong, a 6-1 forward; and Ben Luker, a 6-foot guard. “I coached these kids in travel basketball and they’ve worked hard and matured,’’ Adams said. “Kevin will be our rebounding and scoring threat inside and Ivan is a good scorer from the point. Jackson is our best defender, Justin is one of our better scorers and Ben loves the game and handles the ball well.’’
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Sports Medway-Ashland Girls Hockey Aims High Again Despite Losing Key Players by
Christopher Tremblay
Entering their sixth year as a girl’s ice hockey program, Medway-Ashland is looking to improve upon last year’s performance come this winter. The squad went an impressive 13-5-2 playing in the South Eastern Massachusetts Girls Hockey League (SEMGHL) and had two wins in the Division 2 State Tournament defeating Mansfield-OA (2-0) and Pembroke-WH (1-0) before falling in overtime (3-2) to Sandwich in the Quarter Finals. Coach Curt Carter knows that playing in the SEMGHL is no easy task, but firmly believes that participation in this league is truly an asset. “The Division 1 and 2 State Champions seem to continually come out of this league. It is definitely a tough league to play in, but it allows you to play on a competitive level year after year, and this year will be no different,” Carter said. “This year we’re hoping to make a deep run into the playoffs and follow up on last year’s success and hopefully end up involved in the state title game.” Medway-Ashland, which draws athletes from its namesake also incorporates skaters from Holliston as well, is looking at some big skates to fill this season with the graduation of their two defensive captains; Rose Muise and Katie Peters.
“The defense definitely took a hit, especially with the loss of Katie, who to girls hockey is the equivalent of beast mode,” the coach said. “Those loses are important, but the biggest loss will be that of Melissa Alexander, who left to go to Prep School; it’s certainly good for them, but really bad for us.” Although Alexander was a key cog in the Medway-Ashland offensive scheme on the ice the entire focus on opposition’s game planning was not just on her ability to put the puck n the net. “We didn’t rely just on one person to score for us last year, we spread it out, but losing her is really big,” Carter said. Returning to get Medway-Ashland further into the state tournament will be senior captains Kerryann Goode(Medway) and Ellen Strang(Holliston). Strang will patrol the blue line, while Goode is looking to improve upon her scoring. Last winter Goode, along with Alexander gave the squad a formidable one-two scoring punch on their top two lines. Senior winger Meaghan Croke (Holliston)will return to play on the same line as Goode once again and provide some solid leadership to the younger forwards. Bridget Fagan(Medway), who according to the coach is a smart hockey player that just gets it, worked extremely hard during the summer to get stronger so that she’s
not pushed off the puck as easily. Carter is also hoping that the hard work translates to more goals scoring from Fagan. Following this trio of scorers Medway-Ashland will be looking for a lot of the younger forwards, who have shown upside, to pick up the slack and find the back of the oppositions’ net.
bert) came out of the blue as a freshman,” the coach said. “I had never heard anything about her. Her play reminds me of Boston defenseman Torey Krug, a small player with good puck movement.” Although a varsity program for six years, Carter believes Med-
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Defensively, things begin with senior goalie Kathryn Hamer(Medway), who according to the coach was one of the best, if not the best goaltender in the state. Through the past six years of the program the squad has always lost high quality talent year after year on the defensive side of the ice; however the coach doesn’t see it as a problem. “We are always losing some important players on defense, but we seem to have enough talent in the wings and someone always steps up for us,” Carter said. “Rose and Katie have graduated and moved on, but again we have players ready to take over. We also have a lot of incoming freshmen who are good, at least on paper, and come from good lineage club play.”
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The lights are on every day from 5 to 9 p.m., the Shrine Gift and Book Shop open until 9 p.m. and the cafeteria open until 8 p.m. Every day, the hall will be opened for people who come to visit the Christmas lights, with goodies for everyone, young and old: hot chocolate, pastries, cookies, munchkins, etc. Fatima Shrine celebrates the Christmas Vigil Mass on Dec. 24th, at 8 p.m., while Christmas Day Solemn Mass will be on Dec. 25th at 11 a.m.
Millis Winter Wonderland December 5-25, 60 Causeway Street, opens, 6-10 p.m. nightly, donations to the Salvation Army are encourage in lieu of admission to the drive-through Christmas fantasy land of lights and mechanical scenes, courtesy of the Meehan family. This is the final year the Meehans will host this event. www.milliswonderland.com
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December 4 Project Coyote Massachusetts Representative John Maguranis will present a free program, “Living with Coyotes,” 7 p.m., at the Medway Public Library, 26 High Street, Medway, MA. Please call the Library at (508) 533-3217 or email mperkins@minlib.net to register. Project coyote M.E.R.I.T. Holiday Shopping Fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., Kamala Boutique, 763 Washington St., Holliston (across from Fiske’s), shopping, fun, refreshments and free raffle
December 5 Navy Band Northeast Christmas Concert, hosted by Medway Christmas Parade Committee, 7 p.m. (doors open 6:30 p.m.) Medway High School Auditorium, Admission free, but capacity is limited, so get there early! Millis High School’s Terpsichore Dance Club presents The Nutcracker on Friday, 7 p.m. Millis High School Auditorium, 245 Plain Street, Millis. $7 for adults, $6 for students and seniors and free for those 5 and under. December 6 Medway Boy Troop 367 Scouts Santa Breakfast, 7:30-11 a.m., all you can eat breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham and more, pictures with Santa, silent auction, St. Joseph Parish Center, 145 Holliston Street, Medway, Suggested donation adults $6, children and seniors $4 Millis Garden Club Holiday Greens Sale, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., features holiday centerpieces, wreaths and swags, gift items, decorations and Celtic tickets raffle, proceeds to civic beautification, scholarships and public educational programs. Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St., Rte. 115, Millis, www.millisgardenclub.org Jolly Holly Fair, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., features needle crafts, jewelry, snack bar, attic treasures, fancy foods & confections, gift baskets & auctions, Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St., Millis, www. millisucc.org Medfield Garden Club Greens’ Sale, 10 a.m. until noon, First Parish UU Church, 26 North St.,
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Medfield. The sale features fresh greens in wreaths, swags, large and small table and gift type arrangements as well as boxwood trees and kissing balls. For best selections customers should shop early since the sale is often a sell out of favorite items. Acorn Alpaca annual Holiday Open House and Boutique, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features alpacas, alpaca products, 99 Acorn Street in Millis. www.AcornAlpacaRanch.com or call us at (508) 294-7085 Millis High School’s Terpsichore Dance Club presents The Nutcracker on Friday, 3 p.m. Millis High School Auditorium, 245 Plain Street, Millis. $7 for adults, $6 for students and seniors and free for those 5 and under. The Saturday performance is Girl Scout Day at the Nutcracker. Girl Scouts who come in uniform receive a discount of $1 off admission for a cost of $4. St. John’s Episcopal Church annual Christmas Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin Fatima Shrine Annual Christmas Concert, 3 p.m. 13th Annual Jingle Bell 5k Run/ Walk 11 a.m. The professionallytimed road race begins at H. Olive Day School, 232 Main Street, Norfolk. 100% of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Santa Foundation. The Santa Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides charitable assistance to local families in need during the holiday season and throughout the year. Last year the Santa Foundation provided assistance to nearly 70 Norfolk families. (www.thesantafoundationinc.org) Register online here: https:// r a c ew i r e . c o m / r e g i s t e r. php?id=4583 Exsultet presents choral concert “A Gift in the Snow,” concert, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 725 Washington Street, Holliston, Admission $15, Seniors & Youth $12, under 12 free. Acorn Alpaca annual Holiday Open House and Boutique, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features alpacas, alpaca products, 99 Acorn Street in Millis. www.AcornAlpacaRanch.com or call us at (508) 294-7085
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December 10 Medway Business Council Annual Holiday Party and Networking event. Open to members and nonmembers, Restaurant 45 in Medway from 5:30 p.m.– 8 p.m., Hors d’oeuvres and dinner will be served with a dinner choice of sirloin, haddock or chicken parmesan. Singer songwriter, Chris Carter, who performs solo acoustic guitar, will provide entertainment. Registration $25/members and $30/non-members. To register, email info@medwaybusinesscouncil.org by December 4th with your dinner selection and send your check to MBC, P.O. Box 45, Medway, MA 02053. Visit medwaybusinesscouncil. org for more info. December 13 Breakfast with Santa, 930 a.m., British Beer Company, Franklin Village Plaza, Reservations at franklinpub@britishbeer.com or (508) 440-5190. All proceeds benefit the Santa Foundation. Advance purchase available, and cash and checks made out to “The Santa Foundation” Accepted. Friends of the Medway Library fifth annual Gingerbread Festival, Cole Room, Medway Public Library, 26 High St., Medway, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children of all ages are invited to show off their creativity by decorating their very own mini gingerbread houses that Friends will provide. Admission is a bag of candy to share. Space limited for this very popular event so you must sign up at the library between December 1-9. For more information visit friendsofthemedwaylibrary. blogspot.com or call (508) 5333217. The Copley Cats, all-female a cappella group holiday concert,
2 p.m., Roche Bros. Community Room, The Millis Public Library, 961 Main St, Millis. sponsored by the Friends of the Millis Public Library. Call (508) 376-8282, or visit www.millislibrary.org for more information. Charles River Chorale’s “30th Annual Holiday Concert,” Millis High School auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors/students and $8 for children, with family discounts available. In addition to great music (including a sing-along), the night will feature a silent auction and holiday raffle. For more information, call Brooks at (508) 376-9492 or visit charlesriverchorale.net.
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Obituary MILLIS: John Edmond Goodrich died Thursday October, 23, 2014 at Metro West Medical Center in Natick surrounded by his loving family. He was 91. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of John and Lillian (Esmond) Goodrich. John enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1942 and was later employed as head Custodian for West Roxbury High School for 44 years. He is survived by his loving wife Nadia Goodrich, his children, Kathleen Thibault of Florida, Donna Peter of California and John K. Goodrich of New Hampshire. He is also survived by six Grandchildren. Please see www.robertsmitchell.com for guest book and additional information. MILLIS: Michael David Smith, age 58, of Millis where he has been a lifelong resident, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 16, 2014 at his home. Born in Natick, he is the son of Arline E. (O’Gorman) Smith of Millis and the late Robert E. Smith Sr. He was educated in the Millis Public Schools with the class of 1974. An automotive mechanic by trade, he had been employed for many years by Millis Foreign Auto Repair and also worked as a carpenter with Ben Keene construction of Dover. Mike enjoyed playing the guitar, was an avid darts player at the Sportsman’s Lounge, a member of the Boggestow Fish and Game Club and “King of the Rock.” In addition to his mother, he leaves 5 brothers: Robert E. Smith, Jr.
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and his wife Linda of Franklin, Mark S. Smith and his wife Jeanmarie of Medway, Barry A. Smith and his wife Cheryl of Palm City, FL, Terrence D. Smith of Holliston and Paul M. Smith and his wife Kelly of Holliston. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces. If desired, contributions in Mike’s memory may be made to the charity of your own choice.
Millis High School’s Terpsichore Dance Club will present The Nutcracker on Friday, December 5, at 7 p.m. and Saturday December 6, at 3 p.m. at Millis High School Auditorium, 245 Plain Street, Millis.
WATERBURY, CT: Robert Downs Wilson: Oct. 15, 1928 - Nov. 12, 2014. Born in San Diego, CA, Dad/ Grandpa/ Great-Grandpa passed away peacefully in Waterbury, CT, surrounded by loving family. He was a proud graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, a member of the academy’s national champion rowing team and served in the U.S. Navy as a Gunnery Officer (LTJG) on the USS Hyman. He was married to Elizabeth C. Wilson (née Cappers) for 58 years before her death in 2010. Dad was a gentle, generous person, a problem-solver who used diplomacy and humor in any situation that needed it. He enjoyed a long career as a sales engineer for the Torrington Co. and Kaman Co., and was active in the Minneapolis chapter of SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers). He is survived by his three children Laure (Gordon), Kathleen and Robert (Judi), his grand-children; Emily (Natalia) Neish, Catherine (Shawn), Elizabeth, Robert, Sarah and Nicole and his great-granddaughter Penelope.
Between the two shows, 110 different students will perform from grades pre -K - 12. “This is the 6th year of the production and it is a fun, family -friendly show that is meant to include all students and encourage a love of dance and performance,” says Stephanie Copice, the Millis High School teacher
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Festive Holiday Music at the Millis Library Come get into the holiday spirit and join us for a fabulous musical performance! Returning by popular demand, The Copley Cats, the all female a cappella singing sensation, will perform on Saturday, December 13, at 2 p.m. in the Roche Bros. Community Room. They will beautifully harmonize your favorite holiday songs and put some twists on some new ones. This program is free and no reservations are necessary. All ages are welcome. The Copley Cats began in 1985 by a group of Mount Holyoke graduates who missed the close harmony singing they had in college as members of the V-8s, the oldest collegiate women’s a
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Toys for Tots Drive at Murphy Insurance through Dec. 8 Agency To Donate $1 for Each “Like” of Its Facebook Page through December 11 Murphy Insurance Agency is proud to be collecting toys for Toys for Tots this holiday season and reaching out to the community for support to help kids and families in need. “We know that most people want to make a difference, but, with hectic lives, the challenge is figuring out how to help.” said Wayne Texeira, Murphy Insurance Agency Marketing Director. “Toys for Tots is a simple way for even the busiest person to get involved. By simply donating a toy, you are helping children in our community and participating in a nationwide effort. It’s an easy way
to be a participator, not a spectator.” Donations of new, unwrapped toys are needed for children ages newborn to 12 years. Toys are especially needed for the older children. “Our goal is to make it easy for people to participate with seven convenient drop-off locations,” said Texeira. “Last year, we collected over 700 toys through the generosity of our staff, customers and the general public. We also were particularly excited to have several organizations conduct mini-toy drives and use us as their drop-off point. We encourage that again.”
Greetings, With the Holidays upon us, I reflect upon another great year and just how blessed I am to have clients and friends like you! Your continued support is the keystone to my success. I hope your celebration of the season is filled with peace and laughter with the ones you love. May the New Year bring you health, happiness and good times. Warmest wishes, Joleen Rose Realtor, LMC, CBR • Multi-Million Dollar Producer ERA KEY Realty-The Bay State Group 707 Main Street, Millis Cell: 509-951-5909 • E Mail: joleenjrose@gmail.com www.joleensellshomes.com
“And, this year Murphy Insurance is adding a new element to their drive by pledging to donate $1 for each new ‘Like’ that the Agency receives on its Facebook page by December 11th, up to $500,” he said. “All someone has to do is visit www.facebook.com/ murphyinsurance and ‘Like’ our page. We hope to get lots of toys and ‘Likes’ to make it a very successful drive.” Donations can be made at 133 Milford Street in Medway or at any other Murphy Insurance location in Bolton, Groton, Harvard, Hudson, Marlborough and Mendon. For Toys for Tots gift guidelines and location directions. visit dfmurphy.com/toys. Deadline for donations is December 8th.
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home MARKETPLACE Jodi Johnson
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28 Spencer Street, Millis - $349K
29 Stacey Street, Natick, New Construction - $569,900
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS & BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR! Our Sincerest Thanks & Appreciation for Your Business this Year Our Warmest Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!