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Dancing Returns to Norwood! by

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In Norwood, if it’s Spring, dancing is in the air! On April 17, six town residents will take to the ballroom in the 7th Annual Danc-

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ing with the Norwood Stars fundraiser. This year’s contestants are Norwood Fire Chief Anthony Greeley, State Representative John Rogers, Gus Eldaya owner of Gus and Donna’s Barbershop,

Norwood Town Election, Monday, April 6

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Norwood’s 2015 Town Election will be held on Monday, April 6. Many of the positions are running unopposed, but there are a few contested races. William J. Plasko is running to hold his seat against former Selectman Denis M. Drummey; Michal F. Bergeron is running against Patrick Joseph McDonough for a three-year seat on the School Committee; and Paul J Donohue is looking to remain on the Town Planning Board against Kevin J. Pentowski.

This election will also include Town Meeting Members who will secure a position to represent their constituents for three years within their District. Seventy-six of those applicants are looking for their local vote, 66 of those residents are incumbents to the position.

Remember, every vote counts! This is your Town, assist in keeping in running smoothly with the right people in the job with your endorsement.

Selectmen: (pick one) For Three Years William J. Plasko (Candidate for Reelection) Denis M. Drummey Moderator: For One Year David Hern, Jr. (Candidate for Re-Election) Member of Board of Health For Three Years Kathleen F. Bishop (Candidate for Re-Election) Member of School Committee (pick one) For Three Years Michal F. Bergeron Patrick Joseph McDonough Member of School Committee Two Years-To Fill a Vacancy Lisa M. Igoe

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The dancers have made a substantial commitment for the past three months practicing with their professional partners from the Fred Astaire Dance studio, in Dedham. They will perform their numbers on Friday, April 17, at the Four Points by Sheraton, 1125 Boston-Providence Hgwy., in Norwood, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for the live performance through Lee Kennedy at the Civic Center or by calling 781-7623549. There will also be three satellite locations where viewers can watch the competition and submit their votes for their favorite competitor: the Old Colonial Cafe, on Nahatan St., Lewis’s Restaurant Bar & Grill, on Central St., and the Colonial House, on Savin Ave. Norwood’s independent station, NPA-TV will also be broadcast-

ing the event live on local access stations.

During the past 90 days, the dancers have also been holding their own fundraisers to raise money towards their total score.

For each dollar donated, they receive a point towards their total score. On performance night, two winners will be crowned: an Overall Winner for the person who raises the most money and the Judges Choice for the best single dance.

“The dancers raise money from people to donate, usually fundraisers, for example, dancing, raffles, auctions or a pancake breakfast,” Norwood Circle of Hope member Kathy St. Cyr said. “It’s up to their imagination.”

Last year, Susan Bunker of Norwood Bank was awarded as the overall winner and Frederick Wobrock, of Gillooly’s Funeral Home for his individual dance.

The 2014 event also set a record raising approximately $123,000 that will be donated directly into the Norwood community.

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Last year’s contestants left to right: Valerie Bishop, Brian McDonough, Frederick Wobrock (Judges’ Choice winner), Christopher Eysie, Mindy Keyes and Susan Bunker (2014 DWTNS Champion).

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Norwood Evening Garden Club Wins Blue at Boston Flower Show by

Donna Lane

After many hours spent planning, shopping, growing, tending, worrying, staging, wrapping, schlepping, unwrapping, grooming and setting up for the Boston Flower & Garden Show, the good news came! The Norwood Evening Garden Club was awarded a blue ribbon for its Plant Room entry in the Amateur Horticulture Structures class. The judges at the Seaport World Trade Center last month also gave coveted Certificates of Horticultural Excellence to three of the plants in their exhibit.

The judges commented that the exhibit was “nicely staged and had a good variety of plants that were artfully grouped.” All exhibits are judged against perfection, not against each other. Cultural Perfection earns 35 points; Suitability to Stated Exposure, Staging

& Arrangement, and Color Effect are 15 points each; and Variety & Rarity and Correct & Suitable Labeling earn 10 points each, for a total of 100 points.

“I am really excited and pleased with our win,” Norwood Flower Show Committee President Tracy Firth said. “I was a bit nervous about how the amaryllis would hold up at the show because they burst into bloom earlier than we wanted. We’ve exhibited at the show for 14 consecutive years and it’s difficult to come up with something fresh each year.”

Planning for the exhibit started in October, 2014. Committee members Sheela Venkatesh, Susan Cosman, Maureen O’Brien, Anne Heller, Firth and yours truly met to determine what exposure we would declare. That information is required. In fact, it drives the selection of plant material that will

be used in any exhibit. This proved to be a challenge for the group and the decision was delayed until late November before we went plant shopping to supplement our collections. (All plants are required to be in an exhibitor’s possession by mid-December.) An eastern exposure was decided upon.

With four master gardeners on the committee, we decided that we should do something a bit more daring than usual.

“We didn’t want to take the safe route,” Firth said. “We decided to challenge ourselves and set about researching the best way to force bulbs for spring. We had only dabbled at forcing tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, and we knew timing would be critical, so we settled on amaryllis, which most of us had grown extensively. We ordered Exotic Star, Nymph and Green Goddess, and the cybister

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varieties Evergreen, Lima and Chico.”

They proved just as challenging as spring bulbs, and perhaps more so because they have a mind of their own. Despite keeping them in a very cool place, some started blooming in the box without ever having been planted. At show time, all were in varying stages of bloom and some had actually gone by. The potted houseplants were much more predictable and far easier to manage.

The week before we were ready to stage our plants, we came across a few obstacles. We realized that the plant shelves we normally used were buried under four feet of snow and totally inaccessible, so we had to scurry to find appropriate shelving. Our old sisal rug was stained also, so we had to purchase new flooring for

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Committee members from left: Donna Lane, Susan Pearson, Tracy Firth, Lorraine Devine, Susan Cosman and Maureen O’Brien. Missing from photo: Sheela Venkatesh.

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our room. We gathered up all of our clay pots so we could “doublepot” the amaryllis and discovered they were all too small. After a couple of failed shopping trips and several calls, we finally located a garden center with the right sized pots.

It was extremely cold the day we transported the plants, so we

had to wrap and cover each one to mitigate damage. Despite our careful packing, the amaryllis didn’t travel well, but, overall, the plants looked good and we were pleased with their display after setup and final grooming.

Each year, as fewer landscape exhibits are set up and more marketplace vendors seem to take their place, we think it’s important to continue our participation in this long-standing show. A lot of

time and money goes into putting together an exhibit, even a small one such as ours. It is a true labor of love, and a tradition we hope to continue both to educate the public and hone our horticultural skills.

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Member of Finance Commission (pick two) Joseph P. Greeley (Candidate for Re-Election) John W. Hayes (Candidate for Re-Election) Morrill Memorial Library Trustee (vote for two) Sarah E. Begg (Candidate for Re-Election) Planning Board Member (vote for one) For Five Years Paul J. Donohue (Candidate for Re-Election) Kevin J. Pentowski Norwood Housing Authority Member (vote for one) For Five Years John W. Hayes (Candidate for Re-Election) Constable (vote for one) For Two Years To Fill a Vacancy Kevin L. Perry Town Meeting Members: For Three Years

District Three (vote for not more than ten) For Three Years Paul W. Eysie (Candidate for Re-Election) Authur W. Gearty (Candidate for Re-Election) Barbara J. Griffin (Candidate for Re-Election) Deborah A. Holmwood (Candidate for Re-Election) Judith A. Howard (Candidate for Re-Election) John E. Mahoney, Jr. (Candidate for Re-Election) MIchael McDonough (Candidate for Re-Election) Stephen M. Pentowski Christopher J. Rogers District Four (vote for not more than ten) For Three Years David J. Butters (Candidate for Re-Election) Gerald F. Miller (Candidate for Re-Election) Maria L. Muller (Candidate for Re-Election) Alan D. Slater (Candidate for Re-Election) Gerri S. Slater (Candidate for Re-Election) Amy E. Sobchuk (Candidate for Re-Election) Gregg J. Sullivan (Candidate for Re-Election) Amanda E. Hayes Matthew T. Hayes Emily K. Spencer

District One: (vote for not more than ten) Michal F. Bergeron (Candidate for Re-Election) Kevin M. Cavanaugh (Candidate for Re-Election) John E. Gover (Candidate for Re-Election) Eric J. Henry (Candidate for Re-Election) Victoria A. Henry (Candidate for Re-Election) Joan M. Jacobs (Candidate for Re-Election) William J. Plasko (Candidate for Re-Election)

District Five (vote for not more than ten) For Three Years Steven J. Eosco (Candidate for Re-Election) Mark Paul Joseph (Candidate for Re-Election) Barry C. Keady (Candidate for Re-Election) Kevin G. Murphy (Candidate for Re-Election) Jane Ellen Phalen (Candidate for Re-Election) Jody M. Smith (Candidate for Re-Election) Carl E. Smith, Jr. (Candidate for Re-Election) Matthew E. Lane

District Two (vote for not more than ten) For Three Years Catherine Barnicle (Candidate for Re-Election) Paul A. Bishop (Candidate for Re-Election) John J. Goonan (Candidate for Re-Election) Joseph P. Greeley (Candidate for Re-Election) Christopher P. Griffin (Candidate for Re-Election) John F. Lydon (Candidate for Re-Election) Sarah N. Quinn (Candidate for Re-Election) Patricia Griffin Starr (Candidate for Re-Election) Thomas M. Starr (Candidate for Re-Election) Marion C. Sullivan (Candidate for Re-Election)

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New Outreach Coordinator at Senior Center

By Donna Lane The Norwood Senior Center has a new outreach coordinator.

Sheila Pransky started her job on January 5, filling the position vacated by now-director, Kerri McCarthy. Pransky holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a licensed clinical social worker. She said she is one of the first people to have been licensed in the state.

Pransky has a significant background working with older adults.

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When asked what her objectives are for her new position, she didn’t hesitate. She hopes to strengthen the partnerships that already exist in the community and is committed to understanding and working with the political forces that affect the older adult population.

Whether its for one-time assistance or on-going help, Pransky’s extensive knowledge of public and private resources is available to all Norwood seniors and the challenges they face.

“Just call me. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll find out for you,” Pransky said.

That’s precisely the kind of attitude we need in this position.

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The launch of the 2015 Norwood Farmer’s Market may still be weeks away, but the market’s organizers have a few new options and opportunities in the works.

First, the market is welcoming a new main sponsor this year, Blue Hills Bank, who has generously gifted a large donation to the neighborhood weekly organic festival. Local crafters are also invited to share their unique creations with the Norwood community. Considerations are also being made to accommodate residents who cannot make it to the Town Common by 5:30 p.m., and lastly, non profits are encouraged to set up a table to publicize their causes with their fellow neighbors.

The Norwood Farmer’s Market will again be located on the Norwood Town Common, every Tuesday afternoon, 12 noon to 5:30 p.m., June 16 through October 6, 2015.

1. New Main Sponsor: The Norwood Farmer’s market welcomes Blue Hills Bank as their main sponsor this season. The company’s donation secures funding for overall management as well as providing a gateway for entertainment.

“With their sponsorship, they have given us the opportunity to grow our farmer’s

market with communitybased activities,” Norwood Farmer’s Market coordinator Laurie Shea said.

2. Crafters Welcome: The farmer’s market is currently receiving applications for local crafters to display and sell their handmade items on Tuesday afternoons. Applications can be found on the Norwood Farmer’s Market website at www.norwoodfarmersmarket.com.

3. Time Constraints? Organizers of the farmer’s market are welcoming ideas to accommodate residents who cannot make it to the Town Common between noon and 5:30 p.m. One proposal is to offer a farmer’s market bag with pre-set goods from each vendor. Customers will be able to pick up their fresh produce after the market closes at a local business.

Another thought is to have a “Dinner for Tonight” bag which would possibly include fish, salad fixings and a dessert. Have a suggestion or opinion on the idea? Email Shea at laurie@norwoodfarmersmarket.com.

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April 1, 2015

Nature Calls This Spring, Why Not Try An Herb Garden?

By Amy Beaumont Now that Spring is within our reach, maybe a new herb garden is part of your plans. Consider for a moment that an herb garden is super easy to get going, with health benefits few are aware of.

Take parsley for example. You may be surprised to know that this particular herb is a virtual powerhouse of nutrients and has amazing healing properties. An excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and iron, parsley also contains two unusual components that provide unique health benefits. First,

there are volatile oil components including myristicin, limonene, eugenol, and alpha-thujene.

The second type is flavonoids—including apiin, apigenin, crisoeriol, and luteolin. To simplify, and not get lost in the fancy words, the combined power of the volatile oils essentially qualifies this herb as a ‘chemo-protective food, in that it helps neutralize particular types of carcinogens (like the benzopyrenes that are part of cigarette smoke and charcoal grill smoke). The flavonoids have been shown to function as antioxidants that combine with highly reactive

oxygen-containing molecules (called oxygen radicals) and help prevent oxygen-based damage to cells.

Getting back to growing your own herbs, choose a spot that is convenient to your kitchen. If not right in a kitchen window, consider an herb garden on your deck or in other areas that can accommodate a few pots. Snipping a few sprigs of your favorite herbs will likely become a favorite part of preparing dinner each night, especially if you make it convenient. Two other extremely easy herbs to grow are basil and

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Pots are a good choice for growing herbs. For example, if you have dogs, keeping your pots raised on benches can keep your delicate plants from getting trampled. Keeping potted herbs on a deck, porch or other area close to the house will also greatly reduce temptation by pests. Rabbits and other wildlife can’t resist a garden and will eat everything in sight if given the time and opportunity very frustrating for the gardener!

Should you opt for the deck-herbgarden, keep in mind that pots do tend to dry out, so watering early in the day is important in getting your plants through dry and windy days. As for whether you start your herbs from seeds or buy them in a nursery, it depends on what you choose. In almost all cases, buying young plants are the best choice given that we have a relatively short growing season here

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Selectman Plasko Announces Candidacy for Re-Election Dear Editor and Citizens of Norwood: My name is William Plasko, Sr. I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Norwood Board of Selectmen.

In my view, the biggest ongoing issue before local voters is that of leadership. In simple terms, “Who do you TRUST with the KEYS to Norwood’s FUTURE?” With 19 years of service in this capacity, I hope you will agree that I’ve continually demonstrated that I possess the experience, sound judgment, and the insight necessary to continue serving as a member of our town’s Executive Branch. I have been consistent in my willingness to listen to all sides with an open mind, before I vote in a manner that I believe to be in Norwood’s best interest.

My service to the community is both a pleasure and a privilege.

I am not motivated by any singular “hot” issues. I don’t believe in the politics of fear. I will never pit one area of town against another. We

are ONE community. If re-elected, I plan to continue listening to my friends, neighbors, and constituents, and do what I feel is the very best for the entire Town of Norwood, in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible. I will continue to put Norwood first - and lead with honesty, integrity and common sense.

Norwood residents and businesses receive excellent municipal services at a reasonable cost. Nobody likes paying taxes, but our tax bills are renowned for being the lowest in the region. We have some of the lowest electric bills in the state, our water and sewer rates are in the lower third of the MWRA system, and we continue to provide free trash and recycling pickup.

With the recent retirements of several key administrative leaders and longtime employees (and more coming), it’s important to maintain continuity. Having personally written many Town Bylaws and Town Meeting Ar-

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I’m both very proud and humbled to have played a key role in Norwood’s achievements over my 19 years on the Board of Selectmen. My philosophy is that all successes are a group effort. Municipal government is complex.

The best decisions come from a variety of viewpoints and an honest debate. No one person has all the answers, or is solely responsible for any project. However,

I am particularly proud to have played a leading role in upgrading our ambulance service to a full, state-of-the-art Advanced Life Support system, which has greatly enhanced public safety for Norwood residents. I am also proud of my work to add a Human Resources Department to our municipal operations and my role in the creation of the award-winning Norwood Public Access Television.

I hope Norwood’s voters will agree that I’ve been an active and effective member of this vital board. I pride myself on being accessible to, and respectful of, all citizens, regardless of their point of view. I have also established good working relationships with my colleagues and they have elected me Chairman on four separate occasions. They’ve also appointed me to numerous townwide committees and special study groups. Together, we’ve recently accomplished a few long-standing goals, including:

building of a new Norwood High School, completing the restoration of Town Hall, and beginning the long-overdue reconstruction of our Public Works facility. Going forward, I remain committed to finding strategic opportunities for the Town to promote and grow the commercial portion of our community’s tax base to further lessen the tax load on our residents.

I am proud of my extensive record of public service as a Selectman, Finance Commission Member, Town Moderator and longtime Town Meeting Member.

I would greatly appreciate your continued support and once again ask for your vote for Selectman on April 6th. For more information, please visit my campaign website, www.MondayApril6.com. Thank you for your support and consideration.

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PET CORNER MEET Milo aka Angelo:

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Milo is a very energetic, curious (and handsome), 3 year old kitty. He really likes people, other cats, food and to play! Give him a string, a toy mouse or even a ball of tin foil and he is a happy camper! He also likes to be held and to gives lots of kisses. Milo will nuzzle you and purr as a thank you. He had a tough past through no fault of my own, and is again seeking his forever home. Milo would prefer a kitty playmate to keep him company however, the new friend should be active and prepared for a good old fashioned wrestling match. Looking for a new best friend, Milo is your man!

Meet Joanne:

Joanne is a beautiful, longhaired calico kitty with a great personality. She, like so many other cats, was discarded by previous owners as they moved on in life without her. She was left out doors, un-spayed, living off the streets and as a result was pregnant when she surfaced a

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friendly human’s door step. Neighbors knew she had been “dumped”, she was friendly and ready to give birth to kittens any day. Joanne was brought into foster care and within a few days gave birth to 5 kittens. Sadly, one was born with a fatal deformity and did not survive.

They would have all perished if she had had them in a cold snowbank or if exposed to the crazy winds we have witnessed this winter. Joanne will be with her kittens for at least 6 more weeks. At which point she will be spayed and ready for

Check out these adopted kitties in their forever homes. All of the adopted cats live very different lives, in very different homes but all have found their forever homes and are enjoying every minute of it! Again, we thank the adoptive parents 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.

Meep: Meep had a deformity and grim chance of walking properly when she was first recued. She beat the odds with her determination to play and frolic like other cats and her new family helped her flourish both physically and emotionally. Thank you, Vercellini Family!

Smokey: Smokey struggled through outdoor life and met many tough times. She had a suspected obstruction upon rescue costing BSAC over $1,600 but luckily was fine and has recovered and since been adopted to a grateful family! She’s thriving in her new home.

her own forever home along with her kittens. She is very sweet, extremely affectionate and enjoys the company of humans, dogs and other cats. A very appreciative creature she is and is awaiting YOU to call her your own. She can be seen by appointment only.

All of our cats for adoption can be seen by appointment at the Petco Adoption Center in Norwood or in their foster homes. All adoption inquiries can be made by completing our non-commitment adoption application on our website at www.baystateanimals.org and submitting the application to info@baystateanimals.org. You can also see our cats for adoption through the petfinder link on our website.

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Textile Recycling Program Generates More than $1,700 for Norwood Schools Norwood in Top Ten in State Textile Recycling Program Liz Taurasi

Norwood Public Schools have been extremely successful with Since the fall, Norwood’s efthe program out of the gate. Each forts to help reduce the hundreds school in Norwood contains a of millions of textiles that end up container where residents can in landfills and incinerators across drop off their unwanted and no that state is proving to be a suclonger needed textiles.

Containcess. ers are located in the parking lot of each school Norwood Public Schools in town, as well as at the Savage Center and the town’s Winter Street Composting Facility on The School’s combined have to collect 25,000 Winter Street. pounds to receive an additional $700 More than 500 1st place $300 - 2nd place $150 - 3rd place $100 million pounds $25 to the remaining school’s for participating of textiles end up in landfills and incinerators in Massachusetts Please bag your donations every year, of Contest runs now through June 15th which 95 percent Contest money is on top of $100 per ton rebate can be recycled.

Contest is done on a per student capita basis The town of NorClothing—Shoes—Linens—Pocketbooks—Accessories wood teamed up and Stuffed Animals with Bay State accepted in any condition as long as it’s clean and dry Textiles of Pemby

broke to help solve the problem of textile waste, launching the textile recycling program in town in October, 2014.

“Since the program started, more people are aware and allowing us to recapture these products that would otherwise be discarded, like the one shoe, or the belt and so many other items people don’t think of as textiles,” Norwood Recycling Program Coordinator Doris Burtman said.

And when it comes to what you plan on recycling, Burtman says don’t judge it, just divert it from your trash.

“The recycling chief at the Department of Environmental Protection says we really need to get people to not judge their textiles,” Burtman said. “Many people think if it doesn’t fit right or if it’s missing a button they should just throw it in the trash. Same if it has stains on it or if it’s out of style. Don’t judge. As long as it doesn’t smell and is not moldy, donate it. We have to divert, divert, divert from our trash.”

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tiles generating more than $1,700 to help defray costs of school programs. The schools receive $100 for every ton of textiles they collect.

According to Kathryn Larsen, Recycling Development Coordinator for Bay State Textiles, since the program began, Norwood has been in the top 10 of the 38 districts in the program with the highest average per box weight.

“A little over a year ago, the Mass DEP launched a website strictly on textile recycling,” Larsen said. “The program is a win-win-win; [it] generates revenue for the schools, keeps the trash tipping fees down in Norwood and has a positive impact on the environment.

“Recycling is such an important process for our children as we teach them to live in and respect their environment,” Norwood Schools Superintendent James Hayden said. “The habits that children form follow them to adulthood and this textile recycling program will teach students that what they no longer need can be used by someone else and not discarded.”

Hayden said the money received from the program has helped principals in all of the town’s elementary schools pay for field trip fees for needy students, replace damaged books and pay for materials for science or craft activities.

Norwood elementary school principals are also working with the local PTOs to get the word out.

Brianne Killion, principal of the Prescott School said the collection receptacle at her school is in a good location to allow parents to easily add items during drop off each morning and has received a lot of support from the PTO. At the Prescott, Killion plans to use money raised to sup-

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port buses for the all-school field trip they do once a year.

“I think it is a great program and hope it continues, I know I have used the bin myself to recycle textiles I normally would have thrown away,” Killion said.

Callahan School Principal Bob Griffin said he steers the funds raised into a PTA account so it can be used to pay for field trips, after school programs and other fees that some students are unable to afford.

Spring Closet Clean Out Contest

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By Dawn C. Fitzgerald Dog gone?

First there was Raindrops aka Rainy (I was seven, we got him on a rainy day, at the time it made sense). A miniature toy poodle that thought he was a killer attack dog. He barked at the wind, the rain, and anything else that went bump in the night, or during the day.

We had him for ten years, then had to give him away because the apartment we were moving to didn’t allow dogs. He went to my friend Bobby’s house, with the stipulation that we had visitation rights. Until he ran away.

Just thinking about the day Rainy was given up breaks my heart. Years after he was gone, my mother admitted it was one of her biggest regrets.

While away at college, my parents adopted who they referred to as “my new sister”, Tinker. She was a medium sized constantly shedding furball that didn’t like to be patted or touched and would rather be outside than in. She always smelled of fish and I just never took to her. I’m sure in part because she was my replacement.

Two years after the hubby and I got married, I somehow managed to con him into getting a dog.

I had been trying to convince him for weeks when a coworker called me stating, “we found this poor puppy on the train tracks by our house, do you want her?”

We took in Casey- knowing nothing about puppies or the destruction they were capable of. But we learned quickly as she ate my living room rug, all the corners of my bedroom furniture, and at one point a full bottle of white out.

Frustrated, both of us working full time, we decided to put the dog in the basement and barricade the stairs. But she hopped the stairs and actually ate through the basement door. We were greeted with wood chips in the kitchen and a very guilty looking dog when we both returned home that night.

People thought we were crazy. Why did we keep this dog, who wreaked havoc in our home?

There were times we questioned keeping her too.

But the reality was, she was a part of our family.

When we brought Allison home from the hospital, Casey lay beside her crib making sure she was safe.

Sean tormented the dog. The second he learned how to crawl he immediately made his way to Casey’s food bowl, dumping it into the water dish.

He constantly chased her around in his walker, laughing and giggling. She never once nipped at

either of them. And when they were old enough to go out in the yard she was right there making sure they were safe. No one dared go near my kids with Casey at the watch.

Then one afternoon after just returning from the groomer, she just wouldn’t -or couldn’t get out of the car. Something was wrong. We rushed her to the animal hospital and they informed us, Casey was internally bleeding and had to be put down.

I packed up all three kids in the car, Allison, Sean and I crying while Brie quietly sleeping in her car seat. Tommy stayed with her until the end... and vowed we’d never get a dog again. What he saw was traumatic and that memory stuck with him for many years.

Years went by. The kids wanted a dog. And so did I. And now Brie was old enough to share the responsibilities of a pet that was bigger and more fun than a goldfish.

I promised them after I graduated nursing school and got a job (and convinced the hubby), we’d get another dog.

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So, we brought Rylee in. According to her “doggy bio” she was mellow just like our boy. She was also potty trained, and over a year old.

But she wasn’t. Rylee was mellow until we signed her paperwork making things official. Now the dog jumps from couch to couch like one of Santa’s flying reindeer. And she is so not potty trained but we are working on it. We reviewed her papers and found out she was not 12 months plus old but merely 10 months-a mere puppy. Which explains why she has been crazy, nippy, barky, et al.

But here’s the thing, we love her. We love them.

They are a part of our family. All families have some craziness and quirkiness to them. In ours it isn’t just the flesh and blood kids that we love but the furry ones too.

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LIVING HEALTHY Toothbrush Care, Cleaning, and Replacement

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Bacteria and Toothbrushes You may have heard talk about

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age. However, the human body is constantly exposed to potentially harmful microbes, and it usually can defend itself against germs and prevent infections. Although studies have shown that various microorganisms can grow on toothbrushes after use, evidence is lacking that bacterial growth on toothbrushes will lead to specific health problems. There is no clinical evidence that soaking a toothbrush in an antibacterial mouth

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By Debbie Tremblay, A.K.A. The Organizing Genie

While I was at the grocery store the other day, I stood in line behind a women who seemed so flustered as she kept rummaging through her huge purse in search of her debit card. The line built up behind me as she kept apologizing to the cashier until she finally discovered it amongst the many items she carried. This reminded me of a time when a good friend of mind was brave enough to open her purse and expose what a disaster lay within its depths.

It was stuffed to the brim with crinkled receipts, notes, tissues, and so many odds and ends, I asked her how she managed to find anything in that disaster zone.

These incidents are not uncommon. I was astonished to learn that Kelley Stryring, author of the book, “In Your Purse,” shared that the average bag weighs 3.4 pounds and contains 67 objects. It gives a whole new meaning to car-

rying the weight on our shoulders.

Most common pocketbook clutter culprits include receipts, coupons, ATM statements, tattered tissues, candy, and makeup.

Whether your purse is a big as a suitcase or a small tiny clutch, there are a few steps you can take to keep it neat and organized enabling you to find what you need in a cinch.

Step One: Spill the entire contents of your purse out on a table.

That also means emptying out any little compartments that you managed to stuff with items as well.

Step Two: Take a moment to amaze yourself of what you discover and make a promise to yourself that you will never let it get this way again.

Step Three: Toss the easy stuff including, used tissues, receipts so old that the ink is no longer visible, expired coupons, candy, gum and mints that you can’t remember how they got there, broken lipstick, etc. You know the drill by now. When it doubt, toss it out.

Step Four: Keep most of the loose change away for a rainy day.

Separate and place receipts into their respective piles to file away for tax purposes and returns and toss the rest.

After this initial sort, you should be left with the only the pertinent items that you need to carry on a daily basis, including your keys, wallet, cell phone, notepad, sunglasses, a few pens, medications, etc. If you love to have carry hand sanitizers, hand lotions and hairspray on hand as well, leave the full bottles behind and purchase travel size options that will fit nice and snug in your purse without taking up too much room.

Step Five: Assign a specific spot to hold your cell phone, keys, wallet within your purse.

Keep a small envelope in your purse to keep receipts neat and organized until you can empty it out once a week.

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Step Seven: Do this process once a week. Every weekend I go through my purse and dump out my loose change. I only carry a

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Contributed by Kristi Paradis, Physical Therapist Assistant Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, Inc. “I’m a ‘runner’ so I don’t need to strength train, right?”

“Running strengthens my legs!”

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“Stretching isn’t that important.”

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Norwood Sports Norwood Girls Hoop by

Christopher Tremblay

After falling to Sharon 47-45 in the Division 2 South Girl’s Basketball Tournament a year ago, Norwood was looking to get back into the state tournament this winter. The Mustangs didn’t want to play the tournament on the road this year; they wanted a home contest in front of their own fans.

Under Coach Alex DaLuz, the Mustangs secured a home game going 16-6 during the regular season, but unfortunately, the squad couldn’t overcome Hingham and fell in another nail bitter 53-50.

“This was not the ideal way to end the season, but it was a positive year,” Coach Daluz said. “The ending was bitter sweet as we had the skill and talent to make a run in the tournament. We didn’t play well and just fell short. It was what we wanted, a home game with a lot of support, we just couldn’t get it done. We’ve lost two tournament games by 5 points; we’re right in front of the door, a door we are going to knock down next year.”

Coach DaLuz and the Mustangs have made progress over the last few years, but are extremely excited about next year’s campaign as they’ll be bringing back

just about everyone. The squad’s lone senior is Julia Copponi, the teams off guard that has the extreme honor of shutting down the opposition’s best player on the court. Although the only one to vacate the team, her defensive talents will be surely be missed.

“As a coach, it’s nice knowing that we can do this again next year,” Coach DaLuz said. “We dressed 15 for the tournament and 14 will be back fighting for positions. It’s not a rebuilding year, it’s a reloading year.”

Norwood’s 16 wins came from a group of unselfish individuals that took to the court for DaLuz. Playing a high tempo game, the Mustangs averaged 60 points a contest. Leading the way on the offensive side of the ball was point guard Meghan Reen. The sophomore, who was the team’s MVP last season, lead Norwood in just about every offensive category–16 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds and 5 steals a game.

“Coming into the season we knew that we could count on Meghan to have a good year,” Coach DaLuz said. “We also knew that teams would try to take her out of the game. She was still able to get her points, but when she couldn’t, we had others that

really stepped it up this year.”

One of those athletes that took their game to the next level was junior Maura O’Neill who emerged as the team’s second leading scorer behind Reen, averaging 10.5 points per contest. Coach DaLuz was ecstatic about the junior’s new found ability to put the ball in the net.

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“This year, Maura stepped it up and became our bona fide number two; she really worked hard to improve her shooting.”

One other offensive threat contributing for the Mustangs this winter was freshman Kaylin Reen, who came off the bench to knock down 57 3-point shots on the season while averaging three a game.

The younger sister gave Norwood a formidable outside shooter that could shoot if her older sister was covered. Bay State Conference teams had to respect the first year player, not only because was she not afraid to take the shot from anywhere on the court, more times than not, she converted.

In addition to senior Copponi, the defensive stalwart, Norwood had two other role players that

were keys to their success. Sophomores Ally Copponi and Krista Bradley, the team’s top rebounder, both improved their shooting skills. Although both impressed the coach with their scoring prowess, he was even more impressed with Bradley’s engagement and rebounding.

Also coming back next season to fight for a spot will be a trio of high energy juniors in Hannah Benson, Amber Chisholm and Alyssa Chamberlain. According to the coach, these three not only focus on playing shut-down defense, but will score when the opportunity presents itself.

Despite the tough ending of the season, Coach DaLuz is anxiously awaiting next year’s campaign to begin, hoping that his team is ready to make a serious run through the Division 2 South Tournament.

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Norwood Sports Erin Garczynski - Norwood Softball by

Christopher Tremblay

Growing up in a household where both parents were collegiate athletes (dad played football and mom field hockey), it was inevitable that Erin Garczynski would become a well polished athlete herself. Having grown up in Philly, Garczynski found herself playing t-ball and little league with the boys, but upon moving to Massachusetts, she gravitated away from baseball and toward softball. Today, she is Norwood High School’s starting catcher, a position she’s held since her freshman campaign.

“Not only is she a very likeable player, but she definitely has the talent,” Norwood Softball Coach Carol Savino said. “She is one of the best athletes that I have seen since I’ve been in Norwood (six years now). She loves the competition of the game and wants to win all the time.”

Entering her senior season, the Mustang catcher has been named to the Bay State Conference All Star squad three times in her first three seasons, while also leading the league in batting last year at a .573 clip. As a freshman, she batted .370 and bumped that average over .400 during her next two seasons before eclipsing the .500 mark last spring.

Garczynski picked up playing catcher as it was a position that was continually involved in the play of the game. At the age of 12 she started playing for the Drifters, a softball travel team. It was here

that she got her first taste of calling the game on her own.

“I love calling my own game as the coach can’t do everything and doesn’t have the same perspective that I have,” Garczynski said. “Playing catcher is like being the quarterback of a football team; everyone relies on you and the pitcher throughout the game.”

In addition to calling her own game with the Drifters, Garczynski also began working on throwing out base runners as well as picking them off base; something she not only perfected but enjoyed doing.

According to Coach Savino the Norwood catcher has picked some 50 plus runners off third base in her three-year high school career.

“They don’t think that she can get it down there that fast, but she has a hell of an arm on her,” Coach Savino said. “Now that she’s known for her arm, not too many will attempt to steal on her in the league and coaches tell their players not to get off that bag when at third because she will pick you off.”

Garczynski echoes the BSC coach’s sentiments.

“As a freshman, I thought it was fun, especially since they didn’t expect it,” Garczynski said.

“If you move an inch off the bag, I’m going to get you. It was a lot of practice and I use a sidearm throw so that I don’t have to get up and it goes around the batter and allows me to sneak it down there.”

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catcher to prepare for the high school season that takes place in the spring. The travel team consists of playing games on a level that are much more intense than on the high school level. In addition to playing for the Drifters, to improve her game, she has also worked with a physical trainer, taking hitting lessons and works hard with catching Coach Tierney Marceau on her skills behind the plate.

“During high school games I usually see pitches around 54 mph, while playing for the Drifters pitchers throw in the mid 60’s,” Garczynski said. “I get walked a lot playing for Norwood and while I like hitting, when I’m intention-

ally walked I am honored.”

Garczynski had played basketball, softball and field hockey as a freshman, dropped basketball in her sophomore year and then field hockey in her junior season, leaving only softball on her pallet.

The cutback paid off as Southern New Hampshire University, the Northeast 10 Conference Champion, offered the Norwood catcher a scholarship to play for the Penmen. During the upcoming summer while her friends are spending time on the beach, she’ll be working hard to stay in shape while improving her hitting and catching skills to get ready for college softball. Although college is on the

horizon, her senior year with the Mustangs is now and she still has a lot she wants to accomplish.

“It’s my senior year so I want to have fun, but I also want to record a much higher batting average, be named to the All Star team again and hopefully be named the league MVP,” Garczynski said.

In each of her first three years with Norwood, the Mustangs (3919) have improved in record as well as what they’ve accomplished in the state tournament, losing in the Quarter Finals to BridgewaterRaynham last year. Garczynski would like nothing better that to get Norwood to the Division 2 South State Championship.

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Calendar of Events April 2 First Thursday Book Discussion Group Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m.

The selection for this month’s First Thursday Book Discussion is “Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress,” by Dai Sijie. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Margot Sullivan at 781-769-0200, x110 or email msullivan@minlib.net.

A $3 donation to the Friends of the Library is requested for partially funding the book group all year.

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3:30 p.m.

Each participant will dye six eggs to enjoy at home for the holiday. For all ages. Sign up at Civic Center. Cost is $10 per person.

First Thursday Book Discussion Group Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m.

The selection for this month’s First Thursday Book Discussion is “Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress,” by Dai Sijie. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Margot Sullivan at 781-769-0200, x110 or email msullivan@minlib.net.

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of the Library is requested for partially funding the book group all year.

National Alliance for Mentally Ill Monthly Meeting Norwood Hospital, Lorusso Bldg.

7 p.m.

The South Norfolk Alliance, a subsidiary of the National Alliance for Mentally Ill, is composed of families who find mutual support to advocate for their loved ones affected with a variety of diseases of the brain.

All families in the South Norfolk area are welcome. For more information, call Ray at 508-6682941.

April 3 Good Friday Norwood schools closed.

April 6 Voting Day! Civic Center and Norwood elementary schools 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

This election will also include Town Meeting Members who will secure a position to represent their constituents for three years within their District. Remember, every vote counts! This is your Town, assist in keeping in running smoothly with the right people in the job with your endorsement.

See the article in this paper for District voting locations.

April 8 Norwood High School Early Dismissal Norwood High School will have early dismissal at 1 p.m., for curriculum development.

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Total Access (Chicago Tribute) Saturday, April 11, 8:00pm

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Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson Tribute) Saturday, April 18, 8:00pm

Who’s Bad’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. Their power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has ignited crowds on every continent.

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May 16 Chris MacDonald (Tribute to Elvis)

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May 29-31 Cabaret (1998 Version)

First Time Homebuyer Seminar Norwood Bank 6 p.m.

New homebuyers will learn about mortgage programs, insurance, the attorney’s role and why their credit score matters. Register online at www. norwoodbank.com. Free.

Friends of Norwood Center Meeting Civic Center 6:30 p.m.

Norwood Center merchants, businesses, residents and leaders are invited to a Community Open Meeting of the Friends of Norwood Center. Learn about FNC, and offer your ideas on how to raise awareness of the shopping, eating and drinking, and entertainment opportunities in Norwood Center. Anyone interest in helping to revitalize Norwood’s downtown, RSVP to norwoodcenter@gmail.com.

Marcia Estabrook Portrays Civil War Slave Ellen Craft Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m.

Actress Marcia Estabrook will portray the fascinating experiences of Civil War slave Ellen Craft who escaped to the North by pretending to be a man accompanied by his slave, who was actually her husband. To register, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, email norprograms@

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April 10 Parent’s Night Out Norwood Civic Center 6-9 p.m.

Parents can go out for the evening and leave the babysitting to the Civic Center staff! The evening will include large group games, crafts, BINGO and more. Pizza and juice provided.

For grades 1-5. Sign up at Civic Center. Cost is $10 per child, $20 for non residents.

April 11 Lego Learning Party Norwood Civic Center 10 a.m.

Children will learn simple math concepts while building bridges, vehicles, tunnels, gardens and more! For ages 3-10 years old. Sign up at Civic Center. Cost is $15 for adult and child, $25 for non residents.

Art in Bloom Morse House, 1285 Washington St., South Norwood 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

A collaboration of student art and floral interpretations. Art by Norwood and Walpole students, floral designs by the Norwood Evening Garden Club members.

Total Access (Chicago Tribute) Norwood Theatre 8 p.m.

Total Access is a ten-member band that performs an explosive show dedicated to Chicago’s musical catalog that spans over 45 years. Tickets are $32 – $35 for adults, $29 – $32 for seniors, and $40 for premium seats.

To purchase tickets, visit their website at www.norwoodstage. com, call 781-551-9000 or visit the box office hours Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3–5 p.m.

April 12 Art in Bloom Morse House, 1285 Washington St., South Norwood 1-5 p.m.

A collaboration of student art and floral interpretations. Art by Norwood and Walpole students, floral designs by the Norwood Evening Garden Club members.

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Spring Musical Sundays: Aoife Clancy Morrill Memorial Library 3 p.m.

This afternoon’s concert will be performed by Irish singer/musician Aoife Clancy.

Clancy’s folk music ranges from traditional Irish songs to ballads and contemporary folk. Sign up by stopping by the Reference or Information Desk, calling 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or emailing norprograms@minlib. net.

Individual Geology Session Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Joe Petrie is available for individual genealogy help. To make an appointment, call 781769-0200, x110 or 222 or email norprograms@minlib.net.

Culinary N o r wo o d Film: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m.

The Culinary Norwood Program Series continues with this 1971 film starring Gene Wilder. Bellingham Regal Cinemas donates the popcorn.

To sign up, stop by the Reference or Information Desk, call 781769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@minlib.net.

April 14 Norwood Retired Men’s Club Meeting Norwood Elks, 152 Winslow Ave. 9:30 a.m.

Tickets for the May breakfast meeting, and the guest speaker will be the new Senior Center Director Keri McCarthy. This will also be the last chance to sign up for summer activities, such as golf, bocce, horseshoes, etc. The guest speaker will discuss hearing loss. You don’t have to be a Norwood resident to join, just at least 60 years of age and retired or semi-retired.

If interested in joining, just show up at the meeting.

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The local cat rescue group, the Bay State Animal

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Culinary Norwood is a series of events an on-going book group with a different title each month, a movie showing each month, and even cooking presentations from local chefs!

In the second meeting of the Culinary Norwood Book Group, the discussion will be “Heat: an Amateur’s Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta Maker, and Apprentice to a DanteQuoting Butcher in Tuscany,”

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April 18 Who’s Bad (Michael Jackson Tribute) Norwood Theatre 8 p.m.

This powerful performance is filled with Michael Jackson’s expansive musical catalog.

This is the longest running Michael Jackson tribute band and the only one to predate his passing. Tickets are $38 – $40 for adults, $36 – $38 for seniors, and $44 for premium seats.

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Assisted Living, The Musical Norwood Theatre 2 p.m.

This ain’t your Grandma’s assisted living! It’s Pelican Roost, an active retirement community of characters. The main character, Naomi Lipshitz-YamamotoMurphy, is friends with the dozen-and-a-half residents who live in the home played by the two actors. Tickets are $27 – $30 for adults, $25 – $27 for seniors, and $38 for premium seats.

To purchase tickets, visit their website at www.norwoodstage. com, call 781-551-9000 or visit the box office hours Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3–5 p.m.

Spring Recess All Norwood schools will be closed for Spring Recess.

Norwood Farmer’s Market Car Wash Municipal Parking Lot 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Get those vehicles clean for the Spring! All proceeds will benefit the Norwood Farmer’s Market!

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April 22-24

Behn Basketball Clinic Norwood Civic Center 9 a.m.-12 noon This camp is for boys and girls of all skill levels to improve their basketball skills and gain confidence in the game. Players will be divided by age and gender and will learn shooting technique, ball handling, passing, rebounding, boxing out, offensive and defensive skills and team play. For grades 1-5. Sign up at Civic Center. Cost is $25 per player, $35 for non residents.

FAST VacationMultisport Norwood Civic Center 9 a.m.-12 noon During these fun and active mornings, kids will participate in a variety of activities, including soccer, basketball, flag football and kickball. For grades 1-5.

Sign up at Civic Center. Cost is $70, $90 for non residents.

Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training (BLAST) Norwood Civic Center 1-4 p.m.

This course will cover how to handle the basics of infant and childcare, react responsibly to medical emergencies and injuries, perform first aid and setting up a babysitting business.

For ages 11-13 years old. Sign up at Civic Center. Cost is $48 per person, $58 for non residents.

April 22 Earth Day 2015: A Together Yes Sustainable Series Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m.

In celebration of Earth Day, the Neponset River Watershed Association will present a program about the water gardens, street drains, and ways we can make a difference in the life of the Neponset River Watershed.

Sign up at the library Reference or Information Desk, call 781769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@minlib.net

April 23 Up, Up and Away! by Mad Science of Greater Boston Morrill Memorial Library 1 p.m.

This spellbinding special event introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. Hot air balloons, vortex generators and even a hovercraft will help children understand the power of air. Ages 5-12. Registration required. Email norchild@ minlib.net or call 781-769-0200 ext 225

Fishing Derby & Rubber Duck Race Hawes Pool 3-5 p.m.

This annual tradition is a fun day by all! The fishing derby will include 300 stocked fish.

Winners of the Fishing Derby and Rubber Duck Race will receive a prize. Registration at the event. Ducks on sale at the Civic Center beginning April 20.

Rubber duck race will begin at 4:30 p.m. For ages 15 years old and under. Cost is $5 for Fishing Derby and $5 per rubber duck.

April 26 Spring Musical Sundays: Matt Daniel Band Morrill Memorial Library 3 p.m.

This keyboardist and drummer duet will perform a variety of ragtime, swing, boogie-woogie, rock ‘n roll, and blues music.

Sign up by stopping by the Reference or Information Desk, calling 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or emailing norprograms@ minlib.net.\ April 27 Individual Geology Session Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Joe Petrie is available for individual genealogy help. To make an appointment, call 781769-0200, x110 or 222 or email norprograms@minlib.net.

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Real Estate Corner Ready for the Spring Market?

Let me assist you with Selling or Buying a home.

“Paul has helped me successfully buy and sell several properties. Paul really understands the local market.. and what you may have to do or not do in terms of improvements to sell a property... I have followed his advice and it works everytime... in good markets and in bad. Paul is honest and realistic when it comes to pricing, and works well with everyone. Paul works hard and was there every step of the way for me. I would highly recommend him.“ Carrie

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Re/Max Agent Paul Keady Earns Top Producer Award Paul Keady with RE/MAX Real Estate Center, has been named the #1 Top Producer by Gross Commission in RE/MAX of New England for October 2014.

Paul has been working in the real estate industry for more than 30 years and has built his business by focusing on hard work, enthusiasm, integrity, and results. Among Paul’s achievements are 10 100% Club awards, 6 Platinum Club awards, the RE/MAX Hall of Fame award, and RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement award.

RE/MAX RealEstate Center 781-762-1945 Office • 781-799-5099 Cell paulkeady@verizon.net • www.paulkeady.com

“Paul Keady is an integral member of our team and his hard work is exemplary,” said Mike Gallagher, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Real Estate Center.

“Throughout Paul’s career at our company he has made tremendous accomplishments, and this award is well-deserved. Paul continues to raise the bar in real estate, making our team, and this community proud.”

In addition, Paul Keady is an active member of the community, acting as a Board of Director for the Norwood Bank, and has coached multiple youth sports teams, dedicating his time to building a stronger Norfolk County.

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A Home Buyer Seminar Event Details:

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Location: Jake n’ Joe’s Sports Grille 475 Providence Hwy., Norwood, MA 02062 RSVP by Monday, April 13, 2015 to Eric Douglas, Loan Officer, NMLS #342586 Register online at: seminar.ericwdouglas.com OR Register by email: Eric.Douglas@prospectmtg.com, or call 617-785-3727 Experienced.

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Real Estate Corner Home of the Month 8 Chickering Road Once the home of well-to-do Norwood Industrialist Walter Berwick, 8 Chickering is architecturally significant as one of Norwood’s half dozen mansion scale residences, it is situated on land that was once a part of the Chickering farmlands. This house’s main facade is dominated by a Tuscan columned portico. Inside shows the gracious living of older days. A large entrance governs the 1st floor with french doors leading to a huge fireplace living room, a library with a large fireplace and pocket doors. Formal dining room With swing doors to a butlers pantry. Beautiful detail and character throughout these rooms. A sweep-

ing paneled staircase leads to the 2nd floor lit by a large multi-pane window. Master bedroom is dominated by an oversized window, 2 back stairs. Home retains the setting of rustic suburban estate with old trees, white picket fence and

circular drive. A grand olde dame waiting to be lovingly restored!

Listed by Anne Fahy, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 617-257-8088, anne.fahy@ nemoves.com.

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Join Julie Gross as she fundraises for Circle of Hope’s Dancing with the Norwood Stars!

Friday, April 10, 8:00 p.m.

The Colonial House at Savin Avenue $10 Donation at the door includes Pizza & lots of fun for a great cause! **********************

Any new Seller or Buyer contract signed with Julie

by April 17th Mention this ad and she will donate $500 in YOUR NAME to the Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation.

Please inquire for additional details.

36 Fulton Street, Norwood $350,000

COMING SOON, Norwood $469,900

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