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Local Holocaust Survivor By Donna Lane This story is not pretty, yet there is a certain beauty in it. It is not funny in any way, shape or form. But it is inspiring. It is about a man who survived the Holocaust. A man who lost most of his family but who late in life was able to form a new one. It is a story about hope and about coming to America. It is about Aron Greenfield, who with his wife Martha, owns Brenner’s Children’s Shop in Norwood Center and who was willing to share his story with me – and with you.
Volunteerism is Alive and Well in Norwood! By Donna Lane Have you heard of the Norwood Junior Woman’s Club? They are a relatively new organization whose mission is to provide women with an opportunity to socialize, network and make a difference in our community, our environment and in the lives of others.
Greenfield lived in Poland, about 20 km. from the German border in a small town near the city of Krakow, with a population of 8,000, 2,000 of whom were Jews. He was familiar with the propaganda being broadcast into Poland and the slogan “The Jews are our misfortune.”
Co-founder and president, Angela Popalo, says the organization has been in existence for 1-1/2 years and received its charter from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) in December of 2013. She explained that the GFWC is one of the largest and oldest women’s volunteer service organizations dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer services.
He was 13 years old. His memory is still clear. At 2 a.m., his home was invaded by soldiers telling everyone to get out and clean the streets of snow to make way for the soldiers. His parents, Orthodox Jews, and their nine children were driven out into the cold. If that
The 22-member group meets at Conrad’s in the center of Norwood on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. from September through May. Angela says the only requirements for membership are that you must be a Norwood resident or business owner and have a good sense of community.
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Martha and Aron Greenfield in their store Brenner’s Children Shop.
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Although the Norwood Junior Woman’s Club has only been in existence for a short time, they have worked on a number of projects including helping out at the Abundant Table in Norwood; sponsoring local kids (in conjunction with the Heartillery Group) in making Valentine’s and Thank You cards for soldiers overseas; donating blankets and food to the Neponset Valley Animal Shelter; collecting and distributing gently used books to Norwood schools, the library and medical facilities, among others. They also deliver home-cooked meals to the Fire and Police stations once a month to say thank you for all they do for the community. Just last month they worked with Families4Christmas, donating groceries and gifts for three needy Norwood families. Some of their members also visited Victoria Haven to spread some Christmas cheer in the form of caroling for the elderly community there. “Members drive what the or-
ganization does,” Popalo said. “The club votes on all suggestions to determine what causes they will support. For example, when members learned that school art programs were in jeopardy due to budget cuts, they organized a wine tasting and art display event and donated the $1500 proceeds to the Norwood Schools Art Programs. Another fundraiser raised money to support the Norwood Police Department’s drug and alcohol awareness program directed toward the Middle School.” One of their current projects is called ‘Collections for a Greener Tomorrow.’ The group has partnered with the Norwood DPW to collect and recycle ink jet cartridges, printer cartridges, cell phones and small electronics. Collection boxes are located in the DPW lobby, Town Hall and the Winter Street Composting Site. They are also sponsoring an essay contest for Norwood High School 9th grade students. In fact, the essay has been added to the school’s spring semester curriculum. The essay question is: “What do you love about living in Norwood and what would you do
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There Is No Better Time than NOW to Replace Your Windows! The recent fluctuations in energy costs have many homeowners worried about when the next time costs will spike. Many people are looking at various ways to conserve energy, save money and contribute to a greener world. Various ideas include shutting off their air conditioners to updating to Energy Star qualified appliances and replacing existing light bulbs with modern LED units. These are all good ways to save money, but the best way to save on your energy bill is to replace the windows in your home. Did you know that at least 30% of the heat or air-conditioning in your home is lost through the windows? And, the older your windows are, the higher the percentage of heat or air-conditioning loss. Furthermore, replacing windows doesn’t just apply to people with antique homes. Even if your home was built in the 80’s or early 90’s, it’s time to replace the windows. Today there are more energy efficient windows on the market than those available 15 or 20 years ago. But is the investment really worth it? Yes. New windows will see you through at least the next 25 years, and energy cost savings will offset the cost of them. Let’s say you decide to keep the windows you have now – which are probably let-
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wasn’t enough, he watched as the soldiers beat his father and shaved his beard for sport. It was September 1, 1939. His family was put on half rations. His father and older brothers were sent to work camps. He was the oldest male left behind. By the end of the winter of 1940, he was pressed into labor, forced to carry 12 bricks on his back, up and down stairs, to assist the renovation of a building the Germans would use as their headquarters. What was left of his family lived in a ghetto, a part of the city where Jews were required to live. Three families occupied three rooms. In 194, he was sent to work in a tannery, and in 1942 sent to another concentration camp in Poland. Those who were not headed
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for a camp to work, especially women and children, were sent to Auschwitz, some to be put to work, others to be put to death. Greenfield explained that each time he was sent to a new camp he had to learn how to survive in that camp. Workers were given two slices of bread per day, barely enough to live on. If you weren’t careful, your food would be stolen. When a particular job was done at a camp, the workers would be lined up and culled according to how strong they looked. By Camp #5, Greenfield was tired and weak and could hardly walk. It was extremely cold and he had to sleep in a warehouse. “I have no idea how I survived,” he said. In 1944, he was sent to another camp where they made munitions. His job was to fill bullets with powder. Unlike the other workers, the Jews were given no gloves or masks and they were given very little food. At 17, he was moved again to a camp in Gorlitz. “It was a terrible camp,” he said. It housed about 6,000 people. “We walked seven
miles to work each day.” By the time he was 19, Greenfield was in his ninth concentration camp and was forced into a Death March, a forced rally of prisoners of war or other captives with the intent to kill, brutalize, weaken and/or demoralize as many as possible. In April of 1945, with the war over, he looked for his family. He found one sister in the town they came from. None of the others had survived. He spent the next three years in a Displaced Persons camp in Austria, near Salzburg, where, gratefully, he received three meals a day and was able to read books. His formal education in Poland had stopped at 6th grade, so he was anxious to educate himself. He read a lot about the history of the United States and decided that’s where he wanted to live. He put his name on a list of people who wished to go to America. He had a cousin in New York that guaranteed they would be responsible for him. Through the help of a Jewish agency, he arrived in New York in January of 1949, stayed several months and then settled in Boston.
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He lived in Dorchester for three years with his sister, her husband and child, taking work wherever he could and always reading, studying and learning English. In 1953, he started his own business as a “custom peddler,” selling soft goods door-to-door. In 1954 Greenfield became an American citizen. In 1969, while on the road peddling, he met Martha who was also born in Poland (and also with an incredibly interesting history). In January of 1971, they were engaged. On May 1 of that year, Greenfield was shot. What irony! He survived nine concentration camps and a Death March only to be shot in a hold-up in Roxbury. Despite his injuries, he and Martha were married in June after which he spent eight months recovering from his gunshot wounds. Two years later, Greenfield bought Brenner’s Children Shop and slowly built up the store’s inventory. It was a long time getting to Norwood, but he and Martha will have been here for 42 years this month.
“I love this country,” he said. “You can be anything you want to be here. And you can do anything you want.” He worries about the youth of today and the fact that that they want so much in the way of material things. He advises “don’t buy what you can’t afford.” He takes nothing for granted and worries about his grandchildren. His advice to the youth of today is to “Read the front page, not just the sports pages of the paper so you know what’s going on.” With everything going on in the world today, it is sage advice. No chronicle can adequately detail all of the events and indignities that Greenfield survived. Many details have been left out. This column was written in hopes that in this new year you will be aware, watchful, tolerant and kind to one another. You never know what has gone on in the lives of others. Donna Lane is a Norwoodbased writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.
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Norwood Sets Standard to Curb Overdose Deaths The number one killer of Norfolk County residents, according to the district attorney’s office is prescription drug overdose deaths. Now county, state and local officials are working together to help eliminate the rising number of prescription overdose deaths in the area. According to the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office, in 2013 alone, 64 people in Norfolk County died from a drug overdose. There have been a total of 60 overdose deaths as of early December in 2014. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey says overdose death is the number one killer of residents in Norfolk County. “We are losing on average over one person a week to a drug overdose,” Morrissey said. “We all have to step up and work together to deal with this epidemic. Norwood’s Police and Fire Departments are a great example of how first responders can work together to save lives from overdose.
The coalition is part of a new pharmacy outreach project launched in November - the Prescription Drug Safety Initiative that has local police chiefs and the DA’s office visiting all 120 pharmacies within Norfolk County. The initiative encourages pharmacists to use the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to dispensing medicine, as well as promoting the DA’s safe storage and safe disposal of medicine mission by providing instructions given to customers with new prescriptions. During the Norwood pharmacy visits, pharmacists were asked to enroll in PMP if they haven’t already done so and are encouraged to use the PMP before dispensing medication. The use of the PMP will ensure that medication is pre-
“The information can also be used to identify individuals with significant drug abuse issues,” Morrissey said. “We visited Norwood’s four pharmacies,” Norwood Police Chief William Brooks said following the Monday, Nov. 10 visit. He said in many cases, the pharmacists said they already began using some of the preventative strategies recommended by the DA’s office. “I liked what I heard,” Chief Brooks said, who has been instrumental in forming Norwood’s new substance abuse coalition. In addition to speaking with pharmacists about the goal of this initiative, pharmacists were also provided with literature to be distributed to patients at the time of pick up about the safe storage and disposal of medicine.
Chief Brooks indicated that “as most heroin users abuse prescription opiates first, working in partnership with physicians and pharmacists is vital. The collaborative approach taken by DA Morrissey and his staff ensures that everyone is on the same page, and that information is flowing in all directions. People are not the enemy here, the scourges of drug abuse and overdose death are” said Chief Brooks. “Too many good people have died because they lapsed into addiction, and learned too late that they were losing control. There are things that that doctors, pharmacists and families can do to prevent these terrible tragedies.”
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Norwood, Walpole and Westwood Fire Departments Band Together to Keep Norwood Safe The Norwood Fire Department received a call on Saturday, December 13, for a fire in a home on Prospect Street at8:28 p.m. Firefighters arrived in less than four minutes to find fire coming out of the right side of the bungalow style home. All residents were reported to have evacuated the home prior to the fire department’s arrival. Access to the fire was initially impeded by home conditions, but firefighters were able to perform a primary victim search while locating the room on fire.
Norwood Fire Lieutenant Dan Harkins stated engine company crews had the fire under control in roughly 10 minutes. A secondary search was performed and proved clear as crews proceeded to perform overhaul duties. Firefighters were able to rescue some family pets at the request of the homes residents. Fortunately no one was injured in the fire and firefighters cleared the scene approximately two hours later.
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b.Luxe Brings the Red Carpet Treatment Home Your average local hairdresser probably doesn’t have magazine covers with his or her work lining the sides of her studio, but then, b.Luxe, which recently expanded its open loft space after three years in the Medway Mill, isn’t just any salon. Its owner, Heather Cohen, and her staff have transformed not only brides for about 120 weddings a year, but photo shoot models for clients such as Self Magazine, Modern Bride, Stuff, the Improper Bostonian, Pottery Barn Kids, Reebok, Showtime’s “Dexter,” promotional materials for “The Walking Dead,” Puma and Timberland, People Magazine’s StyleWatch and the cover of Boston Magazine’s Wedding Issue (twice).
“We have four employees here who are agency represented, which is unique to the area,” says Cohen, who says b.Luxe also authors trend columns for both Massachusetts Wedding Guide and Bride and Groom magazine.
wThe team, as Cohen refers to her eight stylists and four makeup artists, reaches this high level of expertise in one particular way – education. “I schedule two to three classes a month for my stylists. I want to have the best educated stylists in the area,” says Cohen, who invests about $20,000 annually to make that happen. Cohen is so assured that her stylists are top notch that she even welcomes outside stylists to take part in the professional development, as long as there are chairs for them. “Everyone benefits from education,” says Cohen. “Our clients know they can trust any other stylist in the salon to see them,” says Cohen. The salon owner says she got started doing agency work about five years ago. “I had a client whose husband was a famous photographer. She had wanted to do a test shoot. I was excited to do it, but had
no idea what I was doing,” says Cohen. The photographer saw the images, she says, and asked her which agency she worked with. “I had no idea what he was talking about,” laughs the entrepreneur. By chance, she says, she later recanted the experience to a woman in her chair, who just happened to have a lifelong friend that ran a top Boston agency. “And then it grew from there,” says Cohen, who later brought her two stylists, Nicole and Erica, to the agency and adds that her makeup artist, Gina, is also represented by the agency. “The honest truth is, we got really lucky, but luck will only take you so far,” says Cohen, who regularly travels to New York to style for agency clients. “We’re really, really good at what we do.” Cohen, who says she wants her local clients to be able to come into her studio and really feel at home. “Every salon says they specialize in cuts and colors, but we really do.”
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Norwood Excels with Recycling Programs by
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From textiles to rigid plastics, books and more (including Christmas lights), the town of Norwood if anything is ahead of the game with its recycling efforts. While the town has curbside recycling, there are a lot of items that fall into other categories, but no worries, there are plenty of programs in town to make it easy for you to recycle what you are disposing. We broke it all down for you, just in time for you to get ready to toss all your holiday wrapping and gift packaging. Norwood’s Recycling Program Coordinator Doris Burtman says
her main priority is to continue to create pathways to zero waste in town. “What that means is it is really important to me to find and create resource recovery programs, which reduce trash and protect our environment from further degradation,” Burtman said. Here’s a look at just some of what you can recycle in town, where to properly dispose of it and more helpful information. Please note: A residential permit is required to use the Winter Street Compost Site, please call DPW at 781-762-1413 for more information.
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“I usually ask for my leftovers to be wrapped in foil,” Burtman said. “Since I order from Amazon, I know my packaging will consist of the inflatable plastic bags, which are recyclable (plasticfilmrecycling.org) at the grocery stores.” Plastic Bag Recycling - Did you know you can recycle all your plastic bags? This includes: • Retail bags • Newspaper bags • Wrap from cases of water and other products • Napkin, paper, town, bath tissue and diaper wrap
• Dry cleaning bags • Air pillows (they come with packages you have shipped) • Bread bags • Produce bags Recycled plastic bags and wraps can become new packaging or durable home building products. Plastic bags for recycling can be dropped off at Shaw’s, 134 Nahatan St., Hannaford Supermarkets, 434 Walpole St, as well as at local dry cleaners and various other businesses in the area. You can find recycling locations at plasticfilmrecycling.org. Keys, Dog Licenses and Pet Name Tags - Through a partnership with Key for Hope (www. keyforhope.com), there are several locations in town where you can recycle these items and all proceeds benefit the Norwood Food Pantry. If you’d like to add a Key for Hope recycling bucket to your business, email dburtman@norwoodma.gov. Key for Hope recycling buckets
can be found at the following locations in town: • Town Clerk’s Office - drop off your old dog license(s) when registering your dog(s) with the town for 2015. The Town Clerk’s office is located on the second floor of the Town Hall in Room 32 • Town Hall lobby, 566 Washington St. • DPW Administrative Lobby, 1 Lyman Place Prescription Drugs and Overthe-Counter Medications - The Norwood Police Station is a drop off location for free disposal of drugs of expired or unwanted drugs to help get addictive, unused drugs out of medicine cabinets. Norwood is one of 25 local police stations that offer free drug disposal, no questions asked. While opiates and psychoactive drugs are urgent priori-
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ties, examples of accepted drugs include: • Prescription medicines • Over-the-counter medicines • Pet medications • Prescription liquids in unbreakable, leak-proof containers • Pills, capsules and patches • Prescription ointments • Vitamins • No sharps Rigid Plastics - Residents are reminded that curbside collection is only for bottles and containers, but what do you do with other plastics you have in your home that you need to toss out? The Norwood DPW has a “Rigid Plastics” roll off container at the Winter Street composting site for collection and recycling of bulky, rigid plastics. There is no cost to drop them off and you can call the DPW if you have any questions at 781-762-1413. If it’s hard plastic, it’s a rigid plastic. This includes: plastic coat hangers, plastic carts, milk crates, book crates, plastic buckets (5 gallon buckets, kitty litter
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buckets, trash buckets), plastic baskets (hampers), plastic toys (metal found in toys or bucket handles should be removed when possible), plastic lawn furniture, plastic lawn hoses. What Goes in Your Curbside Recycling Bin? - Plastic, narrow neck containers. Be sure to empty and rinse all containers before tossing in the recycling cart. Recycle Your Books - Norwood works with the organization More Than Words, which has a book donation container at the town’s compost facility located at 95 Winter St. More Than Words is now not only collecting books, but you can also drop off your CDs, DVDs and video games in the containers. The organization empowers youth in the state’s foster care system, court involved, homeless, or out of school to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business. All collected donations support More Than Word’s hands-on job training program which empowers youth to work as a team to manage their own retail and online bookstore and café, allowing them to develop real-life skills and self confidence as they transition to adulthood.
solve the problem of textile waste, with a textile recycling program launched in October. Unwanted textiles can be dropped off in containers located in the parking lot of each school in town, as well as at the Savage Center and the town’s Composting Facility on Winter St. Accepted items include: • Shoes (Shoes, boots, heels, sandals, flip flops, sneakers, cleats, slippers, etc.) • Clothing - (Coats, shirts, pants, sweatshirts, skirts, shorts, pajamas, etc.) • Accessories - Hats, gloves, scarves, pocketbooks, duffle bags, totes, belts, ties, bathrobes, etc.)
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• One ton of recycled paper saves 17 trees and more than 100 gallons of oil. Recycling a single run of the New York Times would save 75,000 trees.
• One recycled glass bottle saves enough electricity to light a 100 watt bulb for four hours or a CFL bulb for 20 hours. Each month, Americans throw out enough glass to fill up a giant skyscraper, all of which are recyclable.
• Plastic bags are being recycled into containers, furniture and many other consumer goods. Discarded plastics kill more than 1 million sea creatures each year.
Sources: EPA, NAPCOR (National Association for PET containers), RecyclingRevolution. com and Recyclingit.com
• One recycled aluminum can saves enough energy to run a television for three hours. Americans use more than 80 billion aluminum cans a year.
For more information on recycling programs throughout the town, visit the recycling department’s page on the town website at recycling.norwoodma.gov
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The benefits of physical activity are many. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), boosting levels of activity is one of the most important things one can do to improve their overall health. Some of the profits include, controlling weight, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, reducing the risk for type 2 diabetes, reducing the risk of some cancers, strengthening bones and muscles and improving mental health and mood. The key is, get moving. Even moderate-intensity aerobic activity is safe and a good choice for most people. The good news for Norwood residents, is that there are so many choices in town that
will appeal to all ages, genders and conditioning levels. The best advice is, find what interests you and it will not feel like just another errand on that to do list!
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As stated by the CDC, swimming is the fourth most popular sports activity in the United States. Water-based activities can be enjoyed at any age level. It induces limited stress on joints and muscles allowing people to exercise well into later years. The Vanderbilt Club offers one of the only
year-round pools in Norwood. According to co-owner Susan Young, their full-service club attracts exercisers of all ages and in addition to their variety of aerobic machines, weights and fitness classes, they are known for their exceptional water programs. “We welcome families,” Young said. “We have a terrific swim program for kids, right up to senior citizens who enjoy the pool.”
of-the-art open turf field provides the distinct advantage of real game simulation and the tools to give their well-educated staff a very unique training environment. “The open turf allows us to do a lot of things a lot of places cannot do, owner Chris Perry said. “Our coaching staff has a minimum of an undergrad degree in exercise science or related field and some have masters.”
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Overall Fitness Facility Norwood Civic Center
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2014 Norwood TONY Award Recipient: Blake Fitzgerald by
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The Norwood TONY (Ten Outstanding Norwood Youths) Awards were initiated over 40 years ago to recognize exceptional Norwood youths in grades 10-12 for their significant contributions that included their time, effort and talent with voluntary contributions to their church, community and other worthy causes. To be eligible, the students must be Norwood residents but can attend schools outside of town. A panel of five judges, one from the business community, one from the town clergy, one from town officers, one from the Women’s Community committee and one from the Masons, review their individual nomination where they must answer five questions and a 300-word essay on what community services means to them. Through blind judging, each nominee is given a score and the top ten result in a TONY Award. The Norwood Masons, who acquired the program 18 years ago, hosts an annual awards banquet
in honor of the award winners. The award includes a citation from Governor Patrick, a plaque from the lodge, a $1,000 savings bond and a gift card from Perk’s coffeehouse. Two supplementary awards include an additional $500 savings bond and a commemorative plaque. Local Town Pages is proud to recognize and commend these admirable young adults with a profile of each student in our monthly newspaper. Norwood High School graduate Blake Fitzgerald is the sixth student profile in our 2014 TONY Award series. Blake Fitzgerald assumed a great deal of responsibility from a very young age. Since he was in 7th grade, he assisted his family in the care of his elderly grandmother who was stricken with dementia. Her presence in the house was not new as she resided at his home his entire life, but her illness took a different turn in their relationship. Throughout his childhood he secured great memories with the elder, her cooking for him, watch-
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Fitzgerald is now a freshman at UMass Amherst and is currently
pursuing a major in journalism, but also has an interest n physical therapy. He has, however, already had some experience in front and behind the camera. In his junior year at Norwood High School (NHS), he would update students on school news every morning on NHS Update. Drawing from his personal experience on the fields and a love for high school sports, in his senior year, he assumed the position as sports director, putting together sports clips, connecting with team captains and coordinating students to film games.
“I am really into sports, especially high school sports,” Fitzgerald said. “I played one year of lacrosse and track and then took care of my grandmother sophomore year, but I loved going to the games. I found I loved being in the crowd and cheering them on. Whether it be journalism or physical therapy, if the past is any indication of his future, Fitzgerald will be involved in supporting, helping and educating people.
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Norwood Hospital Physicians Named to Boston Magazine “Top Doctors” List specialist James Macek, MD; and psychiatrist Norman Tabroff, MD.
Five Norwood Hospital physicians were named to Boston Magazine’s 2014 annual Top Doctors list. The Norwood Hospital physicians are: obstetrician/gynecologist John Al-Jamal, MD; pediatrician Jonathan Caine, MD; general surgeon Peter Lydon, MD; family medicine
The list, which is part of the magazine’s December, 2014 issue and expanded online feature, is developed in partnership with Castle Connelly Medical Ltd, a
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Parkway Concert Orchestra Holding Open Rehearsals Openings for all positions with emphasis on violin, viola, bass, bassoon and tuba Norwood orchestra members Steven Connors, James Greer, Bobby Kelley, Joanna Miller, Christine Nadjarian, Leslie Powers and Bill Scherban invite experienced volunteer musicians to attend open rehearsals on January 12 and 19. Please call 781-444-5041 or email parkwayconcertorchestra@gmail.com to schedule.
The Parkway Concert Orchestra, is a 50 piece community orchestra under the musical direction of Geneviève Leclair. It performs classical and pops selections six times per year in multiple locations around the southwest suburbs of Boston. The orchestra rehearses on Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 100 Winter Street, Norwood.
The spring season begins on January 12, preparing for concerts on March 8, March 15 and May 3. Possibility of soloist opportunities for members who are so inclined. There are openings for all positions with emphasis on violin, viola, bass, bassoon and tuba. For more information about the orchestra, visit the orchestra’s web site at www.parkwayconcertorchestra.org.
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Nature Calls By Amy Beaumont
The Symbolism of the Sand Dollar Given the holiday season is still fresh in our minds, it’s only fitting we take a look at the legend of the sand dollar and it’s symbolism. First off, the sand dollar is actually a sea urchin, with several different species found in many different places in the world. There are also several other names for the sand dollar, such as sea cookie or snapper biscuit, found in New Zealand, and the pansy shell, found in South Africa.
The name sand dollar comes from beachcombers of early times. Although they are purple when still alive, sand dollars that die and wash ashore become bleached out and resemble large silver coins, like the old Spanish or American dollars. As for what the sand dollar symbolizes, there are several theories. I gravitate towards the relationship to the story of Christ. It has been theorized that the sand dollar contains many symbols that tell the story of the birth, crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. I’ve looked closely at them, and also broken open several over the years and the detail and designs are truly
fascinating. On the top of the sand dollar, you will see the outline of an Easter Lily. At the center of the lily, a five pointed star can also be seen. It is believed that this symbol represents the Star of Bethlehem that led the wise men to the manger where Jesus was born. The five holes in the sand dollar are believed to represent the four nail holes in the feet of Jesus, with the fifth representing the spear wound to his side when He was crucified. On the underside of the sand dollar, one can find the outline of a Poinsettia, the symbolic Christmas flower. Clearly, one can quickly recognize this popular plant that many of us have in our homes during the holiday season. And finally, if one breaks open a sand dollar, five dove-like structures are found. I’ve broken open several over the years, and every time I did, these doves were there. It really is hard to ignore all of these symbols in their relation to Christ. It seems far too coincidental. Whether you believe the popular Christian relationship of the sand dollar to the story of Christ or not, this sea creature is truly fascinating. Here is a popular poem, poet unknown - which effectively transcends the story.
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The legend of the Sand dollar That I would like to tell Of the birth and death of Jesus Christ Found in this lowly shell. If you will examine closely, You’ll see that you find here Four nail holes and a fifth one Made by a Roman’s spear. On one side the Easter Lily, It’s center is the star That appeared unto the shepherds And led them from afar. The Christmas Poinsettia Etched on the other side Reminds us of His birthday, Our joyous Christmas tide. Now break the center open And here you will release The five white doves awaiting To spread good will and peace. This simple little symbol, Christ left for you and me. To help to spread His Message Through all eternity.
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Unflinching in the Fight Against Fraud By Kristen Alberino
Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Norwood If you’re like most people, you protect what’s valuable to you. To protect your family financially, you buy health and life insurance. To protect your home, you get homeowner’s insurance, a security alarm, or perhaps a large dog. To protect your jewelry, you hide it in a safe place or buy insurance in case you need to replace it. To protect your money, you invest it, perhaps in a bank that offers FDIC coverage. Social Security is much the same. We value the people we serve, our employees who work hard to provide world-class customer service, and the integrity of our programs. We protect these by using many tools to identify, prevent, and stop fraud, and we seek the maximum punishment for those who commit it. The tools we use help us predict where fraud may occur, and, by monitoring cases closely, we
identify fraud sooner rather than later. We also have stiff penalties that discourage people from committing fraud.
Jr. spoke about his dream of an America where equality was more than a concept—where it was an everyday reality.
Social Security has a zero-tolerance policy for fraud. While we cannot prevent every instance of fraud any more than law enforcement can prevent all crime, we aggressively investigate and pursue prosecution of those who try to cheat the system. Our message to those who would defraud Social Security is clear: We will find you; we will prosecute you; we will seek the maximum punishment allowable under the law; and we will fight to restore to the American public the money you’ve stolen.
I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be selfevident: that all men are created equal.”
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PET CORNER Bay State Animal Cooperative Thanks this local pet page for its dedication to the importance of educating and informing the public throughout 2014 regarding animals and their needs. First and foremost “THANK YOU” to all who have donated Gift Cards, Money and Supplies to our cause. Thank you to all adoptive families for giving the cats we rescue their “forever homes”. Thank you to all of our valued and dedicated volunteers, and all those “Animal Friendly” humans that make our animals lives mean something.
Choral Fundraiser Support the Bay State Animal Cooperative by attending the Benefit Concert presented by Calliope, February 7th. We hope each of you will extend this open invitation to others and share on facebook! Volunteers and Directors of BSAC will be in attendance. Calliope is a nonprofit volunteer music organization, serving the Boston community. Their auditioned volunteer membership includes approximately 40 singers, 30 instrumentalists, and several nonperforming members. Currently, they perform two full ensemble concerts and one Ensemble-in-Residence performance each year.
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Where are They Now? Check our kitties in their forever homes. Many adoptive parents have sent us their photos of the cats they have adopted from us in
their new homes. We thank you for keeping in touch. As always if any of our adoptive parents need to reach to us for advice and assistance we are there. Contact us at info@baystateanimals.org.
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Afa is an all-black, male, large 4 year old COOL Cat. He was surrendered by his family as the human mom was ready to deliver a baby and he was deemed too rough to co-exist with a baby. After a few weeks of evaluation we do agree he would do best in a family without little kids we feel he would be a fun addition to an understanding home. Afa was very angry after being dumped and quite aggressive, scared, anxious and confused. He is quite “charismatic” and now gives kisses on the nose and an occasional “love” swat. We have grown fond of him. Afa seems afraid of towels and ob-
jects that surprise him, makes us wonder what was used to shoooo him away in his previous home. Afa can be seen by appointment at the Petco Adoption Center in Norwood. Send us an email at info@ baystateanimals.org
Meet Pretty Pretty: Pretty Pretty is a gorgeous tortie almost 4 years young who was going to be euthanized by her owners because she did not like the NEW cat that was brought in and acted negatively in response. Luckily the conscientious veterinarian who was asked to end her life would not euthanize this healthy young kitty and recommended they call BSAC. Without a second thought we removed Pretty Pretty from the home and welcomed her to our family. She has been reserved, scared and unsure of what she did wrong to deserve this new change but will not have to fear for her life any longer. We assume she would prefer to be an only cat but we have been wrong before. We will continue to evaluate her before she reaches her final home. Pretty Pretty can be seen by appointment at the Petco Adoption Center in Norwood. Send us an email at info@ baystateanimals.org All adoption inquiries can be made by completing the noncommitment adoption application on the website at www.baystateanimals.org and submitting the application to info@baystateanimals.org
Like us on Facebook! facebook.com/BSAC09 We continue to need items to help sustain the cats in our care and subsidize medical care. Over the past 3 months alone we have subsidized over 90 spay/neuter surgeries, flea control, vaccines and spent over $2,000 in emergency and urgent medical care.
BSAC Wish List: • Paper Towels • Petco Brand Cat Scoopable Litter • GC to Home Depot • GC to Petco • GC to Norfolk County Veterinary Services • GC to BJs • Dry and wet cat food always welcomed All material donations accepted at the Petco Adoption Center, 1210 Boston Providence Highway, in Norwood. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to our corporate address: BSAC, Inc., 47 Windsor Rd., Norwood, Ma. 02062. We thank you in advance. Winter warnings: Do not use toxic, paw-burning ice melt products (go animal friendly). Lastly, protect your pets from outside risks including but not limited to; cars, snow plows, frost bite for outdoor pets. And accidental escapes to the great outdoors for your indoor pets.
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PET CORNER Breast Cancer Walk A Success Bella Caggiano
The Soggie Doggie held their 2nd Annual Breast in Show Walk late fall and was again met with many eager two and four-legged friends to join in the cause.
ears, tail, paws, etc.), pink feather extensions or pink nail pawlish were also directed to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), where $.99 of every dollar goes into the fund.
In total, 84 people and 59 dogs attended the three-mile walk throughout the Norwood streets. They also raised just shy of $4,000, an impressive total, that will go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Norwood residents have been extremely generous with their time and money with this fundraiser and will hopefully will continue to use the Soggie Doggie and their services each year as a conduit to raise awareness and do-
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Co owners Rebecca Collins and Meghan Terwilliger were inspired to initiate the walk in 2012 after seeing football players wearing pink in October, the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Both women have unfortunately experienced the effects of breast cancer within their families and knew they were not alone and there were others who would welcome the opportunity to help. In addition to the walk, funds were also raised throughout the month of October, at the Soggie Doggie through enhanced and creative dog and cat grooming. All the proceeds from the purchase of any pink creative color (dye the
nations for breast cancer research. Look for notifications and flyers next fall for the 3rd Annual Walk. And remember, pets are always welcome to join in the fun!
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Out and About By Dawn C. Fitzgerald
A Look Back Every New Year, I have the same resolutions-to lose the weight I’ve found, to be more organized, more patient. But because of 2014, I find these resolutions cliché and somehow a part of a past life. There were so very many changes for my family and I this year that last year’s resolutions seem like such small potatoes in comparison. Don’t get me wrong, the extra poundage hasn’t gone away, and quite honestly, it takes at least fifteen minutes to find a pen within the confines of my very disorganized home. And don’t get me started on the patience problem-this column does have a maximum of characters after all. But this year there was a learning curve, life experiences, big changes-some welcome and others part of a greater plan. My daughter graduated high school, was accepted to multiple colleges, and became an adult (according to age not Fitzgerald rule-which is another
column in and of itself). And although I am obviously still her parent, somehow I feel my role has lessened. I have to loosen the reigns, whether I want to or not. She’s out there, living on her own. I no longer know her daily routine, her schoolmates, what she had for breakfast, if she even got up for breakfast. It was so scary letting her go. I couldn’t get the words out to say “Goodbye” on that crazy day in August because I was too busy choking back tears. Tears of sadness for me but happiness for her; her choices, and the adventure she would soon be embarking on. I also realized that we had come full circle, with one kid anyway. It is kind of ironic. We do all the work, the midnight feedings, mending of broken friendships, broken hearts, and eventually (hopefully, they learn to stand alone. And call you (hopefully) because they miss you, and actually want to talk to you (and not because they ran out of money).
And although your job isn’t quite done yet, you know your role. The one you played for over 18 years has changed.
What a wonderful feeling knowing that your family has faith in you. Especially when the faith in yourself waivers.
We joke that Allison was replaced by Chip, although Allison does not find this amusing at all.
It took a few months for me to adjust to my new role, but quite honestly, I am enjoying the adult my daughter is becoming and once again watching her grow, but now from afar. Don’t get me wrong, every goodbye feels like my heart is once again being ripped out, but I know that she will be returning soon enough. This is her journey to make and the sadness is quickly replaced with pride.
I promised my kids (the hubby was on board even though he fought it for a while), that when I finally graduated and got a job we would get a dog. And I never break a promise.
I look back to a year of big changes for my family and not the typical year of needing to lose weight or organizing bills into boxes (which I ’m sure I have around here somewhere), but life changing events.
She wasn’t the only one that grew this year. I accomplished a goal I thought I’d never achieve, I became a nurse. Even now as I sign work documents, I smile a little smile as I end my signature with the two little letters, R.N. I never thought I’d make it. There were times that I just wanted to quit. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. But I did it, with the help and support of my family, who all believed in me even when I didn’t believe in myself.
So a few months after things settled down, we added “Chip” to our crazy family. And this fur ball of energy fits right in. It was love from the start. An abandoned dog originally from Arkansas, he was shipped here, living with a foster family (yes, you read right, a doggy foster family is a real thing). He was thin, he was scared, but he was adorable. We debated over him for less than an hour before the paperwork was signed at the home visit (yes a home visit is required for a rescue dogagain, this is a real thing). And then our newest furriest family member was home. And again our family dynamic changed.
And as I reflect on 2014, I realize how blessed and lucky I truly am that with all the changes my family, thrived and survived. I hope 2015 brings us all love, luck and happiness. Oh and vegetables, lots of vegetables and frozen yogurt in lieu of ice cream, because I still need to lose that weight. As I hope 2015 brings the same to all of you, thank you for reading. Happy New Year, may it be one filled with wonder, growth, health, and prosperity. Dawn C. Fitzgerald is a freelance writer. She’d love to hear from you at dawncfitz@yahoo. com
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Singers, Songwriters and Musicians at Local Venues By Amy Beaumont
January Spotlight – KIDS THAT ROCK! Live music still reigns supreme here in Norwood - and it doesn’t matter the age of the performers. A very spirited group of students from Norwood’s SCHOOL OF ROCK (SOR) was on hand recently at Limey’s Pub in downtown Norwood. A big crowd of all ages were on hand to see the kids
perform, and were treated to many different songs - including some great performances of several Nirvana tunes. The youngsters had everyone on their feet, with most sporting phones and cameras trying to grab a shot or some video of the performance. The venue provided something for everyone - music, football and good food, and most importantly, the experience of performing for friends and families. Such experience does wonders for building confidence.
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Farewell to Two of Norwood’s Finest Officers By Renee Plant The new year will bring new changes to the Norwood Police Department as two veteran officers set to retire from the force. Detective Sergeant Robert Rinn and Patrol Officer Milton Vega notified Police Chief William G. Brooks III in December of their plans to retire from the department. Vega has served 32 years in law enforcement, the last 24 of which were in Norwood, and Rinn has served just under 38 years. “I hate to lose them both,” said Chief Brooks “They are veteran officers, and we will basically be losing 70 years of experience in one month.” Rinn served in Dedham prior to joining the Norwood Police Department, and has served as the lead detective for the department over the past 14 years. As detective sergeant, Rinn worked as the head of all criminal investigations, a position where Chief Brooks says Rinn excelled.
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“The position is extremely challenging,” said Chief Brooks. “He has just been a stellar officer.” As part of his position, Rinn oversaw six detectives. Officer Kevin Grasso echoed the chief’s praises of Rinn’s work. “He is very contentious,” said Grasso. “In addition to supervising, he also makes calls himself, and does his own investigating. He has also been a top investigator in our war on drugs.” As for Vega, who worked the day shift patrol uptown, he just celebrated 24 years with the department this past September. Vega previously worked as a corrections officer, and worked in Weymouth prior to joining the Norwood Police Department. “He was someone who came to work every day and enjoyed his work,” said Grasso. “He re-
ally loved what he was doing, and was always very thorough. He had no problems dealing with the public.” Chief Brooks explained that Vega is very popular in Norwood, and that his presence on the force will be missed by more than just his fellow officers. “He is very well-liked,” said Chief Brooks. “Everyone knows him here. I know that residents, as well as merchants with shops in the area, all will be sad to see him go.” Still, according to Grasso, Vega will stay on the force as what is referred to as a special officer, meaning he will still be able to do various jobs for the department such as working details. “He will still be able to wear his uniform,” said Grasso. Vega himself confirms his time with the Norwood Police Department was as enjoyable as his colleagues say, and that he got far more out of his job than just work. “I found my time here to be unbelievably well,” said Vega. “I’ve made friendships with people that I know will last a lifetime.” As for the future, Vega says he is hesitant to make any concrete plans, and will instead be focusing on enjoying his retirement. “I’m just going to take it easy,” he said. “Later on, I will come up with phase two.” While their retirement plans may not be etched in stone, one thing is certainly clear, which is that the officers have both left a lasting impression on the force. “These guys came in and did their jobs, and they did them very well,” said Grasso. “They’re both wonderful officers. They will be sorely missed.”
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LIVING HEALTHY Be Safe When Shoveling Snow Contributed by John Puntieri, Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, Inc. Winter is upon us and with that comes snow and the dreaded chore of shoveling. Following a few tips on safe shoveling techniques can prevent injury and save you from a lot of pain later. • Most importantly… let your body work for you and not against you. Use your legs as much as possible, not your back. • Keeping your back straight as you move from the squat or lunge position to the upright position will help protect your back. • Whenever possible, try to push the snow instead of lifting. Start from the center and push to the edges. • When you must lift, tighten your stomach muscles first by pulling your stomach in and keeping one hand close to the shovel blade for better leverage.
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Calendar of Events January 1
Wednesday session starts today. For more informaNew Year’s Day tion, contact Norwood Civic Center and all town Hospital Community and municipal offices Benefits at 781-278-6024 closed. or follow their Facebook page. Registration is January 5 limited. School Reopens January 10 Winter II Norwood Recreation sessions begin January 7 Together Yes Film Series: ‘DamNation’ Morrill Memorial Library 6 p.m. DamNation” is a film that explores the change in the national attitude from pride in large dams as remarkable feats of engineering to a call for removal of dams that interfere with the Earth’s ecosystems, such as the damage they can cause to wildlife, soil, and plant life. Sign up by visiting the Reference or Information Desks or by calling 781-769-0200 x110 or 222, or email norprograms@minlib.net.
Friends & Family CPR Course Norwood Public Safety Building Community Room 9-11:30 a.m. The Family & Friends CPR Course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only™ CPR, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR and relief of choking in an adult, child or infant. To register, contact John Shea of the Norwood Fire Department at 781-7621313. This course if FREE to Norwood residents. Kids’ Yoga Party Norwood Civic Center 10-11:30 a.m.
Wild animals is the theme for this yoga party. Quit Smoking Seminar The morning will include Norwood Hospital, Abra- poses, breathing, relaxing, ham Sieracki Conference games, crafts and snacks. Cost is $20 for residents, Room $30 for non residents. For 6-7 p.m. ages 3-10 years old. Sign up at the Civic Center. Norwood Hospital is sponsoring a FREE fourJanuary 12 week smoking cessation Resume Workshop program facilitated by a Freshstart® instructor. Morrill Memorial LiThis American Cancer brary Society’s program offers 7 p.m. support and guidance to start a new life withCareer Counselor Debbie out cigarettes. The first Lipton will be teaching
how to create or update a resume that gets results and composing a cover letter that will help to get that all-important interview. Sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk or call 781769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@ minlib.net.
will be held on February 10, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Nichols St. Those interested in buying tickets may do so at the this meeting or you call George Wallace at 781-326-9273 or email at leftywally@aol.com. The cost is $30 per person for members and their guests.
Parkway Concert Orchestra Open Rehearsals
January 14
First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St. 7:30 p.m. Volunteer musicians are invited to attend open rehearsals. The Parkway Concert Orchestra is a 50pice community orchestra and performs classical and pops selections. Openings for all positions with emphasis on violin, viola, bass, bassoon and tuba. Please call 781-444-5041 or email parkwayconcertorchestra@gmail.com to schedule. January 13 Norwood Retired Men’s Club Meeting Norwood Elks, 152 Winslow Ave. 10 a.m. The first meeting of the 30th year for the Norwood Retired Men’s Club will meet today. President, Paul Henneberry will take over for the 2015 year. All the new officers will be sworn in at this meeting. You don’t have to be Norwood resident to join but you must be at least 60 and retired or semi retired. The 15th annual Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance
Fireside Reads Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m./7:30 p.m.
norprograms@minlib.net. January 16 1/2 Day for CMS/Elementary/High Schools Norwood students at the Coakley Middle School and elementary schools will be let out early for parent/teacher conferences and curriculum development. CMS dismissal at 11 a.m.; Willett Early Childhood Center dismissal at 12 noon; elementary school dismissal at 12:30 p.m.; NHS dismissal at 1 p.m.
Librarians Margot SulJanuary 18 livan and Beth Goldman for a morning of book ‘LIGHTS OUT’ reviews. The pair will rec- (Frankie Valli Tribute) ommend approximately Norwood Theatre two dozen titles, ranging 2 p.m. from mysteries, fiction, cookbooks, biographies or LIGHTS OUT is a art. No registration neces- four part vocal tribute to sary. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The performance January 15 incorporates a capella, a Nutritional Myths Dis- Journey Through Musicussion cal Time (hits from the 50’s through the 90’s), Morrill Memorial Liand, of course, the sounds brary of Frankie Valli. Tickets 7 p.m. are $27-$30 for adults, Holistic Health Coun$25-$27 for seniors, $38 selor Robin Cervantes for premium seating. To will speak on the topic, “5 purchase tickets, call 781Allegedly Healthy Foods 551-9000, visit the box That Could Be Ruining office Monday-Friday, 10 Your Health.” She will a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m. talk about specific foods or visit their website at that are touted as being www.norwoodstage.com. good for you but could acJanuary 19 tually be harmful to your health and produce the Martin Luther King very symptoms you are Day trying to resolve. Register Norwood Schools Closed by stopping by the Reference or Information Desk, Parkway Concert Orchestra Open Rehearsals calling 781-769-0200 x110 or 222, or emailing First Congregational
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Church, 100 Winter St. 7:30 p.m. Volunteer musicians are invited to attend open rehearsals. The Parkway Concert Orchestra is a 50pice community orchestra and performs classical and pops selections. Openings for all positions with emphasis on violin, viola, bass, bassoon and tuba. Please call 781-444-5041 or email parkwayconcertorchestra@gmail.com to schedule.
January 22 Lucy the R.E.A.D. Dog Morrill Memorial Library 4 p.m. Miss Pat and Lucy share their love of reading with you! For beginning readers and up. Registration required. The Norwood Arena Morrill Memorial Library 7:30 p.m. Norwood native Jerry Kelleher, co-creator of the new feature-length documentary “Norwood Arena Speedway,” will speak about the making of the film. Mr. Kelleher will show some film clips and talk about his cinematic project to commemorate the Norwood Arena Speedway. Nicknamed “The Little Daytona,” the quarter-mile oval track was once one of the most revered short tracks in auto racing history. To
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7-9 p.m. This night is a combination of tag and hide & seek, with a little Star Trek thrown in! Players compete in teams using high tech lasers, but much maneuver around battlefield obstacles. Price is $14 for residents, $24 for non residents. For grades 5-7. Advanced registration is required. Sign up at the Civic Center. January 24 Fairytale Breakfast with the Stars Norwood High School 9-11 a.m. Enjoy a light breakfast and get an autograph and picture with your favorite fairy tale character!. Tickets are $5 each for children and adults. Children under 2 are free! Pictures are available to purchase at $1 each, but feel free to bring your camera. Please contact Linda McCarthy at 781-769-5021 with any questions. Sponsored by the Backstage Boosters. LEGO Movie Playland Norwood Civic Center 9 1.m.-12 noon Create your own scene from the LEGO movie!
Build the double decker couch, construction site, police station, school and more. As a keepsake, each participant will take home a framed picture of themselves with their creation. Cost is $45 for residents, $55 for non residents. For ages 5-9 years old. Sign up at the Civic Center. American Girl Doll Create & Play Norwood Civic Center 1-4 p.m. The theme today is Pop Star! Bring your special friend (doesn’t have to be an AGD). Each participant will create a concert stage, guitar and more! Cost is $50 for residents, $60 for non residents. For ages 5-9 years old. Sign up at the Civic Center. Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra Norwood Theatre 8 p.m. The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra performs jaw-dropping, electrifying, dynamically diverse renditions of classic ’60s and ’70s British Rock. For those who cannot get enough
of The Who, David Bowie, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Queen, you can’t get closer to the rock experience than seeing and hearing the Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra. Tickets are $32-$35 for adults, $29-$32 for seniors and $40 for premium seating. To purchase tickets, call 781551-9000, visit the box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m. or visit their website at www.norwoodstage.com. January 26 Winter Film Series: British Women Who Rule Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. The Winter 2015 Film Fest, British Women Who Ruled, begins with “The Iron Lady.” This film stars Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher and is rated PG13. Sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@minlib.net. January 27 ‘Three Secrets to Healing Chronic Disease’
Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Christene Lee Gerardi, Integrative Health and Healing Consultant, will talk about how those with chronic illness can find relief using integrative medicine. Sign up at the Reference or Information Desk or call 781769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@ minlib.net. January 29 Jon Stetson-America’s Master Mentalist Norwood Theatre 7:30 p.m. Mind-reading has never been this much fun! Stetson was the inspiration for the CBS Television series “The Mentalist”, and has appeared worldwide in 23 countries for royal families, casino crowds, and celebrity audiences. Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, and $45 for premium seating. To purchase tickets, call 781551-9000, visit the box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m. or visit their website at www.norwoodstage.com.
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Norwood Sports Julia Copponi - Norwood Girls Hoop by
Christopher Tremblay
Having played under head coach Alex DaLuz for her entire Norwood High School career, senior Julia Copponi has learned to play whatever position the coach asks of her. She led the team in scoring one year and was the defensive stalwart the team looked to during the next season.
tremely hard in the offseason joining an AAU team and attending a seven-week camp because I felt that I didn’t play all that well my freshman year. The next year we had a girl who could play the one, so I slid back to play more defense. It didn’t bother me, I knew what I could do and as long as I was playing to help the team I
“Having come in together (DeLuz took over the Mustang squad during Copponi’s freshman season) and gone through this journey, I know what Julia is capable of doing on the court,” the now fourth year coach said. “She’s a versatile wing (2-3) player, but her role seems to switch just about every year; she’s our leading scorer and then morphs into our best defender.”
was especially gratifying to do it before my senior year. This year the team has the potential to go further if it steps it up.” Advancing into the tournament is just a small part of Copponi’s goals this season. The lone senior on the Mustang squad is hoping that they can go undefeated as a team. “We have some girls, who I feel can really score and if they do that then I’m not opposed to continue to do what I do best–shut down the opposition’s best player,” she said. “Being the oldest, most experience player on the team, it’s crucial that I step up my game and take over when things are on the line by letting the rest of the team know what needs to be done.” While Copponi is directing her teammates on the court, DaLuz is thrilled at his lone senior’s take charge attitude.
While some athletes may not be open to the consistent switching of positions from year to year, Copponi embraces it and does what is best for her team’s success. As a freshman, she was rather nervous when she became a starter midway the season, but rebounded rather impressively the next year. “My sophomore year I played guard and small forward, leading the team in scoring with 13-14 points per game, with 7-8 assists,” Copponi said. “I had worked ex-
didn’t really care where I played.” During her sophomore campaign, the Mustangs just missed out on the tournament, but last year finished the season with a 13-9 record and advanced into the Division 2 South Tournament, where unfortunately they lost in the first round. “Despite losing in the tournament, it was an awesome feeling to realize that all your hard work had paid off, Copponi said. “It
“Julia is a very versatile player that picks her spots and doesn’t force anything,” DaLuz said. “She lets it come to her and this shows the other players what it’s like to be a captain. We have a lot of underclassmen this year, so I know she’s sacrificing her scoring and puts the effort into her defense. That tells you a lot about her unselfish play.” Being the lone senior doesn’t bother Copponi, it’s been that way all four years she’s been on the team. None of her classmates play
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on the basketball team and that’s just fine, she’s comfortable going it alone. Although away from her classmates, she does get to play one more season with her younger sister Ally, who is a sophomore on the team this year. Hoping to show she has the talent to be named to the Bay State Conference All Stat team, she is also hoping to continue to play basketball on the college level once she graduates from Norwood. “I’m looking at a bunch of schools; some are too big that I
wouldn’t be able to play basketball, but some of the Division 2 or 3 schools may give me the opportunity to play there,” Copponi said. “Deep down inside I want to find a school that will allow me to continue to play, but it’s not a deal breaker if I don’t.” With five months of high school still on the horizon before she has to figure out where she wants to go to school, Copponi has a task at hand here in Norwood–get the Mustangs back into the Division 2 South State Tournament and make some noise once they are there.
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Norwood Sports Norwood Wrestling by
Christopher Tremblay
After having been a head coach at Beaver Country Day School, an assist coach at Catholic Memorial and Needham High School, Phil Mastro is taking over the reigns as the Norwood wrestling coach this year. The first-year Mustang coach is looking to improve the grapplers positioning in the tournament while bringing a new style of wrestling to the Bay State Conference. “I believe that this squad is going to be a force to be reckoned with in the league,” Mastro said. “We will be wrestling with an entirely different mentality that Massachusetts wrestlers will not be used to. We may not necessarily have the studs, but we will wrestle aggressively, pouncing on our opponent’s right from the first whistle. It’s a different approach, a Michigan state style of wrestling.” Norwood will take to the mats this year with five seniors with senior captain JJ O’Donnell leading the way. O’Donnell ventured into the Division 2 State Tournament where he eventually fell in the second round of the 145 pound weight class to Steve Giampapa of Burlington. “Being new to the Norwood program, I’m looking for JJ to provide leadership to this team,” Mastro said. “I’ll be looking for him heavily to earn us points as well.” The other four seniors coming back this season, which Mastro is also looking for to supply a leadership role to the younger wrestlers, will be Nathan Buchanan, Mike
McDonough, Mario Sabha and Peter Giambanco. In addition to the seniors, Mastro has been impressed in the early parts of tryouts with first-year wrestler, sophomore Garfield Sears. Being in his first season with Norwood, Mastro is still getting used to his new team and is unaware of their abilities and at what
weight they’ll wrestle at this season. “At this point things are still up in the air as to where everyone is going to wrestle,” the coach said. “We have a lot of different guys on this team that could find themselves in a variety of weight classes that they are not accustomed to.”
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Have the Time, Now What to Read? by
Bella Caggiano
Fiction:
Miss Anne in Harlem, by Carla Kaplan
The cold days of winter are here and what better time to discover or rediscover the wonderful world of books than through the Morrill Memorial Library. The local library not only provides a great (and FREE) selection of literary materials, from books, to magazines, to audio and visual materials, it is a great resource to expand and learn about the vast number of quality books available, not just newly released, but classic and educational choices as well.
Along the Watchtower, by David Litwack
Vatican Waltz, by Roland Merullo
Inside the Splintered Wood, by Myles Gordon
The year may be 2015, but before readers reach out to those newly published titles, here are some ideas and suggestions to catch up on from 2014’s great list of recommended books.
Non-Fiction:
Strange Borderlands, by Ben Berman
Must-Read Books of 2014 Recommend Through the Massachusetts Book Award
The Celestials, by Karen Shepard The Hanging Judge, by Michael Ponsor News from Heaven, by Jennifer Haigh Together Tea, by Marjan Kamali
Book of Ages, by Jill Lepore Breach of Trust, by Andrew Bacevich
Poetry: Belmont, by Stephen Burt Boy Singing to Cattle, by Mark D. Hart Frost in the Low Areas, by Karen Skolfield Grass Whistle, by Amy Dryansky
Children/Young Adult: The Extra, by Kathryn Lasky
A Fort of Nine Towers, by Qais Akbar Omar,
The First Drawing, by Mordical Gerstein
The Last Train to Zona Verde, by Paul Theroux
Garden Princess, by Kristin Kladstrup
Margaret Fuller, by Megan Marshall
White Fur Flying, by Patricia MacLachlan Journey, by Aaron Becker A Place for Turtles, by Melissa Stewart Fireside Reads A great opportunity to obtain personal recommendations from the people who know best, is to attend Fireside Reads on January 14. This entertaining and enlightening annual book review is hosted by Norwood librarians Beth Goldman and Margot Sullivan. The pair will review an eclectic mix of books ranging from mysteries, fiction, cookbooks, biographies, art and much more. There is also a “sharing session” at the end where the audience will contribute their own selections of must reads. No registration is necessary, simply attend one of the two sessions on Wednesday, January 14, at 10 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.
Hoopla Digital If digital is your preference for reading and entertainment, consider looking into Hoopla, a new resources that provides free access to thousands of movies, tv shows, music albums and audio books. The big advantages to this choice is that there is no waiting list or reservation process, and no late fees! A “How To Video” and written directions to access this resource are on the Morrill Memorial Library website. All you need is a valid library card and an email address. For more information, contact technology librarian Allison Palmgren or adult services librarian Liz Reed at 781-769-0200, visit the library website at www. norwoodlibrary.org, www.hoopladigital.com.
Norfolk Residents Donated Generously The Eighth Annual U.S. Marine Corp Reserve Toys for Tots Drive at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds was a great success, according to Register Bill O’Donnell. “Every year people from all walks of life come by the Registry and are so generous. This year we had a great bunch of gifts ranging from stuffed animals to footballs to board games”
Register O’Donnell stated there were a lot of wonderful people dropping by the Registry who wanted to help out by donating presents. The Register said he was especially impressed by two young boys accompanied by their mother who said they were Santa’s helpers and wanted to help Santa by donating some wonderful toys.
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On hand to deliver the toys with Register O’Donnell were Norfolk County Commissioners John M. Gillis of Quincy and Peter H. Collins of Milton. Register O’Donnell expressed his gratitude for the generosity of Registry of Deeds employees, title examiners, attorney’s and many Norfolk County residents for contributing to the Toys for Tots Drive. “I would like to thank everyone for making the event such a wonderful success. Additionally, we are truly honored to partner with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in their annual toy drive which helps makes the holiday brighter for millions of children each year,” said Register O’Donnell. To learn more about this and other Registry of Deeds services, events and initiatives “Like” us at Facebook.com/Norfolk Deeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners,
mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Regis-
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Real Estate Corner Michele DeFazio Taranto Joins Keller Williams Realty Michele DeFazio Taranto, a real estate sales professional in Norwood, has joined the Keller Williams Boston Southwest Market Center. Michele has an extensive background in real estate in the local area and specializes in all areas, including buyers, sellers, first-time homebuyers, downsizing and rentals. She is also very involved in the Norwood community volunteering in many civic and non-profit organizations, such as the Bay State Animal Cooperative, a local cat rescue group.
Dollars and Sense A Home Buyer Seminar Event Details:
“I chose Keller Williams because of its reputation for integrity and its agent-centric business model,” says Michele. “I want to continue to grow my real estate business, and Keller Williams provides the training and technology to provide the ultimate customer service to my clients.”
Date: Starts: Tuesday, February 10th, 2015 Thereafter: 2nd Tuesday of Every Month Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Jake n’ Joe’s Sports Grille 475 Providence Hwy., Norwood, MA 02062
The Boston Southwest Market Center is located at 680 High St., Westwood. To reach Michele for any real estate questions or needs, call 781-799-7068.
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Varied Results for Norfolk County Real Estate in November, 2014 by
Bella Caggiano
Figures were mixed in the Norfolk County real estate market in November, 2014. According to Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell, there was a reduction in transactions but growth in realty financing. “November, 2014 saw reduced real estate transactional activities such as deeds recording, however it was balanced off by a small but encouraging growth in mortgage financing,” O’Donnell said. November, 2014 saw an 11% decline in the total number of deeds recorded with 1,208 compared to 1,352 during the same time period in 2013. This decrease continues 2014’s pattern of modest gains and decreases which sellers and buyers experienced throughout the year. Volume of commercial and residential realty prices this past November, conversely, showed a dramatic increase compared to November, 2013. There was one sale, however, that influenced that figure and skewed those numbers with the $265 million sale of the Fore River Energy Center in Weymouth. In terms of pricing, the news is good in Norfolk County. According to the MA Multiple Listing Service, the median sales price rose 3.1 percent to $430,000 and the av-
erage sales price rose 5.6 percent to $585,032. The percentage of the price received compared to asking stayed relatively the same at 96.6 percent, however, it is taking a little longer for those sales to close up 17.7 percent to an average of 59 days on the market. In Norwood, the median sales price was up 8.5 percent to $402,000 but those homes are staying on the active market longer at 71 days, up 66.1 percent. “While I am surprised at the reduction in commercial and residential sales, I am nevertheless somewhat cautiously optimistic that an improving economy spurred by reduced energy prices will create a more inviting real estate market for buyers,” O’Donnell said. “It is encouraging to see an uptick in first mortgages and mortgage refinancing.” To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like them on facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street, Dedham, and is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a valuable resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others in need of land record
313 Washington Street., Suite 221. Newton, MA 02458 Loan inquiries and applications will be referred to a Loan Officer who is licensed in the property’s state. Equal Housing Lender. Prospect Mortgage is located at 15301 Ventura Blvd., Suite D300, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Prospect Mortgage, LLC (NMLS Identifier #3296, www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) is a Delaware limited liability company licensed MA Mortgage Lender/Broker License #MC3296. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. Rev 11.5.14 (1114-1723B) LR 2014-927B
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