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The Results are In!

Norwood Annual Town Election Unofficial Results

2015 Dancing with the Norwood Stars Another Success!

Election Day: April 6, 2015

By Bella Caggiano The Town Election held last month had a low turnout, a little over 19%, and while there were only three contested races this year, there was one upset where Patrick Joseph McDonough was elected over incumbent Michal Bergeron for the three-year School Committee seat. Selectman Bill Plasko will retain his position on the Board of Selectmen for another three years and Paul Donohue will remain on the Planning Board for five more years.

Below is the breakdown of results by race and by district: Registered Voters: 17,244 Number of Precincts: 9 The 2015 Dancing with the Norwood Stars was another huge hit, not only as a fun, entertaining evening for the entire Norwood community, but also as a successful fundraiser for the Circle of Hope organization. While definitive numbers were not in at press time, it is estimated that the six dancers who graciously volunteered their time through dance lessons and individual events raised approximately $96,000.

Representative John Rogers was named the overall winner for raising the largest amount of money and Norwood Elementary School teacher Maura Belanger was crowned the winner for individual dance for her Jive.

A good time was had by all who danced, volunteered, attended and voted.

Cards Cast: 3,341; 19.37% Precincts Reported: 9; 100%

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May 1, 2015

Veteran run to honor fallen Norwood native

By Renee Plant Norwood police officer Diego Silva may no longer be serving in Afghanistan, but that hasn’t stopped him from wanting to help out his fellow veterans.

Silva, along with co-directors Jim Henry and Kevin Sweeney, will be hosting the “Run for a Vet” event this month to benefit local veterans who are in need.

“I see a lot of fellow veterans suffering without support,” Silva said.

Silva, who served in Afghanistan in 2012 and 2013, said the race will honor fellow Norwoodnative Keith “Doc” Benson. Benson, a 2002 graduate of Norwood High School, who died at age 27, on a tour in Afghanistan. He was serving at the time as a combat medic.

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ally goes by his grandmother’s house,” said Silva. “His family will be outside watching the racers pass by.”

The 5-mile race will begin at Norwood High School on Sunday, May 3, at 10 a.m. Participants may preregister for the event, or register the day of the race. The preregistration cost is $30, and it is $35 for those who register that day. Proceeds from the race will benefit the New England Center for Homeless Veterans.

The idea for the race came to fruition last year when Silva ran in Boston’s “Run to Remember” – an annual half marathon to honor fallen heroes.

“That was a very emotional race for me,” Silva said. “We ran by the New England Center for Homeless Veterans, and I knew then I wanted to do a road race.”

To cover the cost of the race, Silva has been going door-todoor to companies in order to gain sponsorship. He anticipates

somewhere between 300 and 400 runners will take on the 5-mile course.

The race will be broken up into three age groups: youth (19 & under); adult (20-59); and senior (60+). There will be cash awards to the top finishers, as well as medals to the top three females and males in each age group. Additionally, there will be a “fun run” for kids, as well as other familyfriendly events.

“There will be a dunk tank and face painting offered,” Silva said.

“We are also working on getting military vehicles brought in.”

This will not be Silva’s first fundraising attempt. Two years ago, he organized a car wash to benefit families of local veterans, and was encouraged by its success.

“We raised $5,000 in three hours,” Silva said. “We were able to donate to nine families. That inspired me to do something bigger.”

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The Relay For Life is a community-based event where teams and individuals set up campsites at the school and take turns walking around the track. Cancer survivors and caregivers take a celebratory first lap to begin the Opening Ceremony at 6pm.

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continued from page 1 SELECTMEN Total Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Total Votes 3272 ___________________________________________________

WILLIAM J PLASKO DENIS M DRUMMEY Write-in Votes

1735 53.03% 1532 46.82% 5 0.15%

MODERATOR Total Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Total Votes 2462 ___________________________________________________

DAVID HERN, JR Write-in Votes

2452 99.59% 10 0.41%

BOARD OF HEALTH Total Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Total Votes 2355 ___________________________________________________

KATHLEEN F BISHOP Write-in Votes

2345 99.58% 10 0.42%

SCHOOL COMM MBR 3yrs Total Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Total Votes 3193 ___________________________________________________

MICHAL F BERGERON PATRICK J MCDONOUGH Write-in Votes

1210 37.90% 1976 61.89% 7 0.22%

SCHOOL COMM MBR 2yrs Total Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Total Votes 2217 ___________________________________________________

LISA M IGOE Write-in Votes

2186 98.60% 31 1.40%

FINANCE COMM MBRS Total Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Total Votes 4065 ___________________________________________________

JOSEPH P GREELEY JOHN W HAYES Write-in Votes

2217 54.54% 1837 45.19% 11 0.27%

LIBRARY TRUSTEES Total Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Total Votes 2291 ___________________________________________________

SARAH E BEGG Write-in Votes

2219 96.86% 72 3.14%

PLANNING BOARD MBR Total Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Total Votes 3093 ___________________________________________________

PAUL J DONOHUE KEVIN J PENTOWSKI Write-in Votes

1715 55.45% 1376 44.49% 2 0.06%

HOUSING AUTH MBR Total Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Total Votes 2160 ___________________________________________________

JOHN W HAYES Write-in Votes

2152 99.63% 8 0.37%

CONSTABLE Total Precincts Reporting 9 100.0 % Total Votes 2189 ___________________________________________________

KEVIN L PERRY Write-in Votes

2180 99.59% 9 0.41%

DIST 1 MTG MBRS Total Total Votes 1790 Number of Uncast Votes 2310

MICHAL F BERGERON KEVIN M CAVANAUGH JOHN E GOVER ERIC J HENRY VICTORIA A HENRY JOAN M JACOBS WILLIAM J PLASKO Write-in Votes

266 14.86% 231 12.91% 240 13.41% 243 13.58% 229 12.79% 225 12.57% 262 14.64% 94 5.25%

DIST 2 MTG MBRS Total Total Votes 2588 Number of Uncast Votes 1752

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CATHERINE BARNICLE PAUL A BISHOP JOHN J GOONAN JOSEPH P GREELEY CHRISTOPHER GRIFFIN JOHN F LYDON SARAH N QUINN P. GRIFFIN STARR THOMAS M STARR MARION C SULLIVAN Write-in Votes

288 11.13% 265 10.24% 240 9.27% 254 9.81% 266 10.28% 257 9.93% 239 9.23% 275 10.63% 252 9.74% 251 9.70% 1 0.04%

DIST 3 MTG MBRS 3yrs Total Total Votes 2121 Number of Uncast Votes 2309

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PAUL W EYSIE ARTHUR W GEARTY BARBARA J GRIFFIN DEBORAH A HOLMWOOD JUDITH A HOWARD JOHN E MAHONEY, JR MICHAEL MCDONOUGH STEPHEN M PENTOWSKI CHRISTOPHER J ROGERS Write-in Votes

233 10.99% 245 11.55% 219 10.33% 236 11.13% 220 10.37% 221 10.42% 228 10.75% 214 10.09% 224 10.56% 81 3.82%

DIST 4 MTG MBRS 3yrs Total Total Votes 2917 Number of Uncast Votes 3063

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DAVID J BUTTERS GERALD F MILLER MARIA L MULLER ALAN D SLATER GERRI S SLATER AMY E SOBCHUK GREGG J SULLIVAN AMANDA E HAYES MATTHEW T HAYES EMILY K SPENCER Write-in Votes

292 10.01% 349 11.96% 257 8.81% 308 10.56% 289 9.91% 310 10.63% 305 10.46% 255 8.74% 247 8.47% 252 8.64% 53 1.82%

DIST 5 MTG MBRS 3yrs Total Total Votes 827 Number of Uncast Votes 1003

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STEVEN J EOSCO MARK PAUL JOSEPH BARRY C KEADY KEVIN G MURPHY JANE ELLEN PHALEN JODY M SMITH CARL E SMITH, JR MATTHEW E LANE Write-in Votes

112 13.54% 105 12.70% 103 12.45% 103 12.45% 99 11.97% 101 12.21% 94 11.37% 90 10.88% 20 2.42%

DIST 6 MTG MBRS 3yrs Total Total Votes 940 Number of Uncast Votes 910

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H. ABDALLAH DONOHUE 112 11.91% JOHN E HIGGINS, JR 97 10.32% C KENEFICK MULVEHILL 109 11.60% EDMUND MULVEHILL, JR 112 11.91% CAROLE A POIRIER 105 11.17% MARK RYAN 111 11.81% KEVIN J SHAUGHNESSY 91 9.68% PATRICIA A STERRITT 90 9.57% DAVID J TUTTLE 100 10.64% Write-in Votes 13 1.38% DIST 7 MTG MBRS Total Total Votes 1880 Number of Uncast Votes 1600

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JOHN J COLAMARIA 221 11.76% MARTHA E COLAMARIA 222 11.81% CAROLE M DUFFY 207 11.01% WILLIAM J GORMAN, JR 206 10.96% JEAN M HUBBARD 202 10.74% JOHN J PARAS 202 10.74% MARK A RANO 216 11.49% CHERYL L ROGERS 214 11.38% Write-in Votes 190 10.11% DIST 8 MTG MBRS Total Total Votes 1659 Number of Uncast Votes 1901

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EDWARD J BROWN VINCENT FRUCI MARIA HENRY JUDITH A LANGONE MICHAEL J LYONS DENNIS P MAWN SANDRA L SANSONE Write-in Votes

217 13.08% 223 13.44% 224 13.50% 226 13.62% 215 12.96% 234 14.10% 227 13.68% 93 5.61%

DIST 9 MTG MBRS 3yrs Total Total Votes 1938 Number of Uncast Votes 1902

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MARIO J COSTA BRIAN P FITZSIMMONS GEORGE J HAWLEY JAMES M KEADY, JR SARAH E SULLIVAN JOSEPH M WHITE LISA M IGOE JOHN C KENNEY Write-in Votes

246 12.69% 231 11.92% 231 11.92% 226 11.66% 232 11.97% 200 10.32% 222 11.46% 211 10.89% 139 7.17%

DIST 3 MTG MBR 2yrs Total Total Votes 50 Number of Uncast Votes 393

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DIST 4 MTG MBRS 2yrs Total Total Votes 97 Number of Uncast Votes 1099

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DIST 5 MTG MBR 1yr Total Total Votes 9 Number of Uncast Votes 174

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DIST 6 MTG MBRS 2yrs Total Total Votes 11 Number of Uncast Votes 359

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DIST 9 MTG MBR 2yrs Total Total Votes 50 Number of Uncast Votes 334

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John Howard Reaches Milestone

By Donna Lane The Senior Center auditorium was full of nearly well-wishers on April 14 to celebrate a very special year for one of Norwood’s legends. Long-time friends, family, and Norwood policemen, fire fighters and town officials gathered to roast and to celebrate John Howard on his 100th birthday.

John Howard was born April 20, 1915, to Philip and Julia Howard, in Syria. In 1923, shortly after his father’s passing, Howard came to the United States via Ellis Island with his mother and four siblings.

They headed to Norwood to stay with John’s grandfather, Joseph G. Howard, who had settled in South Norwood in the 1800s.

“When they arrived in Norwood, Dad didn’t know any English; and back then there were no classes like there are now,” daughter Carolyn Ferris said. “He and other immigrants of various nationalities in the neighborhood would sit around at the Balch School listening to people speak English.”

“Within three months he had mastered the language,” daughter Jackie Saber said.

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could break through the crowd of guests to take a few photos. As I waited, I watched this gentle man take time to speak with each guest.

I watched his eyes twinkle with delight as another friend stepped in front of him to say Happy Birthday and I chuckled as he winked, whispered and laughed with his friends. There was a lot

of love and a lot of memories in that room.

Mr. John Howard, from all of us in the town you have loved and done so much for, Happy Birthday!

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At the award ceremony in September, he said one of his proudest moments was when he received a citation from President Harry Truman for serving on the local draft board during the Korean war.

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Last but not least, we would like to thank the following NHStv Students for volunteering their time on Friday night setting up and all day Saturday selling items: Anthony Zona, Brendan Hurley, Mary Erickson, Ryan Disalvo, Ronny Marshalsea, Nate Puzey, Taylor Reed, Casey Macdonald, Daniel French, Carina Santiago, Sean Briggs, Aiden Flores, Bernard Bellande, Patrick O’Donnell, Brian Curley, Erin Crowley, Danny Sullivan and Tori Giffin.!

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Norwood Trainer Takes Boston Marathon Personally by

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This was 29 year-old Joe Malinn’s first marathon. While a dedicated athlete, body builder, professional trainer and runner, he has yet to tackle a 26.2-mile course, until now. The significant influence in his decision this year is very dear to his heart.

“I decided back in February of this year to run the 2015 Boston Marathon, although it has been on my mind the past few years,” Malinn said. “I am running in memory of my grandmother Virginia Fairfield who passed away in 2006 with Alzheimer’s. My family and I have been doing the Memory Walk almost every year since for the Alzheimer’s Association, and

last year I ran a half marathon for their RunTriRide team to raise money in her memory as well.”

Malinn only found out his exception entry was approved in February so he did not have very long to prepare. Although he regularly runs four to five days per week, he altered his Sunday long run approximately eight weeks ago to 18-22 miles to prepare for the big race.

Malinn has been a runner since he competed on the wrestling team at Norwood High School (Class of 2003). He incorporated the sport into his workout routine in 2005 when he began competing in natural bodybuilding in the INBF/WNBF organization. In November, he placed fourth in the

Men’s Open HWT Class at their international WORLDS competition in Boston.

Members of the Norwood fitness center have likely witnessed Malinn’s training routine or seen him sharing his expertise as a fitness trainer where he has worked for the past six years .

Although Malinn has experienced the nerves of competition, the significance of this race both personally and in the running community, adds more elements into the situation.

“I would say I have more of an anticipation than nervousness going in,” Malinn said. “This is my second race, and I know the importance of both the Boston

Marathon and being able to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association, so I really want to go in and do my best. It means a lot to me, and I’m ready to run.

“I finished in 3 hrs 27 mins,” Malinn said. “It felt good start to finish, kept pace and was constantly moving ahead of different packs of runners.” The good news is, Malinn has more incentives to getting to that finish line.

“My mother Lori Malinn and my aunt Christine Collins whose mother it was who passed away with Alzheimer’s will be there,” Malinn said. “They are very supportive and do just as much if not more for Alzheimer’s, and I want to make them proud.”

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Most of the garden club members consider themselves to be “dirt gardeners” rather than floral designers, so it’s sometimes difficult to convince them that they have the talent to produce a beautiful flower arrangement. They proved in this demonstration that they truly do.

Norwood Evening Garden Club designers included: Candace Colbert, Julie Costello, Ann Marie Bielenin, Vija Lincis, Vivien Bouffard, Sheela Venkatesh, Lois Walsh, Lorraine Devine, Wendy

Wilhelm, Tracy Firth, Penni Jenkins, Donna Lane, Barbara Hopcroft, Rita Russo, Nancy Costa, Debbie Schulz, Susan Cosman, Martha Emerson, Janet Taylor, Mel Dawson, Jim Schulz, Ana Puzey and Lynn Fordham. John Sexton of Village Arts & Flowers in Walpole, Judith Howard, Lynne Riley and Linda Puzey were also invited to participate.

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“Nearly 300 people viewed the displays over the weekend. …and another dimension was added this year,” Costa said.

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Two classes of sixth grade students from the middle schools viewed the art and arrangements and were asked to analyze each display and provide feedback as to which ‘spoke’ to them. They were then asked to sketch something.

“These are our future artists, and I wanted to get them excited about it so they’d want to par-

ticipate in future Art in Blooms,” Costa said.

Not only were the middle school students totally engaged, Norwood and Walpole High School artists were also fascinated by the way their art pieces were interpreted.

According to Norwood Visual Arts Department Chair Laurie Mead-McGrory, Norwood High School student artists focused on “painterly landscapes.” Student

Norwood High School artist Jordan Jaguar-Curry meets floral designer Nancy Costa. Curry plans to attend art school after graduation in 2016.

artists from Norwood included Amanda Assad, Amanda Martin, Leticia Gomes, Marissa Gillis, Jordan Jaguar-Curry, Samuel Masse, Samantha Shea, Helly Patel, Justin Kelly, Chloe Burke, Hannah Doherty, Sara Harder, Susan Quintana and Nickole Klarou.

Sandra Allison, Visual Arts Department Head of Walpole High School, said her students were challenged to create a variety of subjects using many different media. Her department chose artwork from different classroom assignments that they hoped would inspire the floral designers.

Walpole artists included: Angela Driscoll, Kianna Kaizer, Sophia Giovaniello, Ryan Barry, Amanda Pineo, Elizabeth Duseau, Mary Kate Conroy, Saoirse Keane, Natasha Chatzis, John Almeda, Francesca Bonanno, Sarah Perkins and Emma Lochhead.

Patricia Artis, former president of the Wollaston Garden Club, has attended Norwood’s Art in Bloom for the past five years and admires the hard work and creativity of both Norwood’s floral designers and young artists.

“I’m impressed by how the artwork and floral designs improve each year,” Artis said. “This year was wonderful … the best to date.”

To all who participated: “On behalf of the Norwood Evening Garden Club, I’d like to thank all of the talented students who participated, their teachers, Dale Day, Chairman of the Morse House Committee, and the Andrew and Ernest Boch Memorial Fund for their generous support of our Art in Bloom program,” Costa said. “I’d also personally like to

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May 1, 2015

When Your Child Asks for a Loan, Should You Say Yes? Contributed by Philip Swan, Norwood Financial Services at Norwood Bank You raised them, helped get them through school, and now your children are on their own.

Or are they? Even adult children

sometimes need financial help.

But if your child asks you for a loan, don’t pull out your checkbook until you’ve examined the financial and emotional costs. Start the process by considering a few key questions.

Why does your child need the money?

Lenders ask applicants to clearly state the purpose for the loan, and you should, too. Like any lender, you need to decide whether the loan purpose is rea-

sonable. If your child is a chronic borrower, frequently overspends, or wants to use the money you’re lending to pay past-due bills, watch out. You might be enabling poor financial decision making.

On the other hand, if your child is usually responsible and needs the money for a purpose you support, you may feel better about agreeing to the loan.

Will your financial assistance help your child in the long run?

It’s natural to want to help your child, but you also want to avoid jeopardizing your child’s independence. If you step in to help, will your child lean on you the next time, too? And no matter how well-intentioned you are, the flip side of protecting your child from financial struggles is that your child may never get to experience the satisfaction that comes with successfully navigating financial challenges.

Can you really afford it?

Perhaps you can afford to lend money right now, but look ahead a bit. What will happen if you find yourself in unexpected financial circumstances before the loan is repaid? If you’re loaning a significant sum and you’re close to retirement, will you have the opportunity to make up the amount?

If you decide to loan your child money, be sure it’s an amount that you could afford to lose, and don’t take money from your retirement account.

What if something goes wrong?

One potential downside to loaning your child money is the family tension it may cause. When a financial institution loans money to someone, it’s all business, and the repayment terms are clearcut. When you loan money to a relative, it’s personal, and if expectations aren’t met, both your fi-

nances and your relationship with your child may be at risk.

For example, how will you feel if your child treats the debt casually? Even the most responsible child may occasionally forget to make a payment. Will you scrutinize your child’s financial decisions and feel obligated to give advice? Will you be okay with forgiving the loan if your child is unable to pay it back? And how will other family members react?

For example, what if your spouse disagrees with your decision?

Will other children feel as though you’re playing favorites?

If you decide to say yes Think like a lender Take your responsibility, and the borrower’s, seriously. Putting loan terms in writing sounds too businesslike to some parents, but doing so can help set expectations.

You can draft a loan contract that spells out the loan amount, the interest rate, and a repayment schedule. To avoid playing the role of parent-turned-debt collector, consider asking your child to set up automatic monthly transfers from his or her financial account to yours.

Pay attention to some rules Having loan documentation may also be necessary to meet IRS requirements. If you’re lending your child a significant amount, prepare a promissory note that details the loan amount, repayment schedule, collateral, and loan terms, and includes an interest rate that is at least equal to the applicable federal rate set by the IRS. Doing so may help ensure that the IRS doesn’t deem the loan a gift and potentially subject you to gift and estate tax consequences. You or your child may need to meet

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Norwood resident members: Steven Connors, James Greer, Bobby Kelley, Joanna Miller, Christine Nadjarian, Leslie Powers and Bill Scherban. Featured tenor Mario Arevalo and soprano Kelley Hollis will be in attendance while music director Genevieve Leclair conducts the 50-piece orchestra through recognized songs, such as ‘La forza del destino’ overture, Carmen Suite No. 1, ‘O Soave Fanciulla’ from La Boheme and selections from the renowned play, ‘Phantom of the Opera.’

The Norwood Cultural Council is partly supporting this performance through a grant through the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Donations for tickets are $15 for adults and $10 fot seniors and students. Children under 12 years old can enjoy the music for free.

To purchase tickets, call 781762-0288. For more information on the orchestra, visit their website at www.parkwayconcert orchestra.org.

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If you have serious reservations about making the loan, don’t. Remember, your financial stability is just as important as your child’s, and a healthy relationship is something that money can’t buy.

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If you decide to say no Consider offering other types of help Your support matters to your child, even if it doesn’t come in the form of a loan. For example, you might consider making a smaller, no-strings-attached gift to your child that doesn’t have to be repaid, or offer to pay a bill or two for a short period of time.

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Norwood Actors to Perform in “Kiss Me Kate” When The Walpole Footlighters open their spring musical “Kiss Me Kate” at their theater at 2 Scout Road in East Walpole on May 1, Norwood’s Peter Bradley,

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May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8:00 PM May 3, 10, 17 at 2:00 PM Tickets: $23 per person Combine Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” with Porter’s music and lyrics to get KISS ME, KATE an instant success with every cast and audience. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member’s on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage. Musical numbers include Why Can’t You Behave, So In Love Am I, Wunderbar, Tom, Dick or Harry, Were Thine That Special Face, Too Darn Hot, Brush Up Your Shakespeare, I Hate Men, Always True to You (In My Fashion) and Another Op’nin’, Another Show. KISS ME, KATE is fun, melodious and sophisticated.

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Peter Bradley has appeared in numerous roles at Footlighters since 1971. He recently directed “It’s a Wonderful Life” at their theater. Bradley has performed in many Shakespearean plays and will be directing “Julius Caesar” for the Gazebo Players this summer.

Jennifer Kuzmeskas made her on-stage debut at Footlighters in this production, but has been contributing in other capacities to the group. She currently serves as publications manager. Kuzmeskas has performance credits with many musical organizations in the area.

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mer and Smoke” in February. He played the role of Gangster#1 in “The Drowsy Chaperone a year ago and was the villain the previous season’s performance of “The Foreigner”.

“Kiss Me Kate” is a musical delight that spotlights some of Cole Porter’s most memorable music and lyrics in a play-withina-play. A traveling troupe of players is presenting Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew”. Each of the cast member’s on-stage life is complicated by their offstage antics. The troupe’s leading pair were once husband and wife in a tumultuous marriage, and continue the relationship on stage.

Add in a secondary romance; she is a compulsive flirt, and he

Out and About

By Dawn C. Fitzgerald Dare to be Different I was brought up in an era where couples stayed together and had loads of kids. Divorce was a rarity.

Most moms stayed home, cooked, cleaned, and kept their kids alive.

Dads were at work providing for their families, after work coaching their kids, raking their lawns, and readying themselves for the next work day. The Cunninghams and the Cleavers were the families to be emulated.

My upbringing was different; fun, wonderful, crazy, but different.

Then and now I am grateful for being different.

For the first 13 years of my life (until my mother re-met and married her one true love -just an awesome story for another column) it was just the two of us. My grandmother lived with us on weekends, I’m sure giving my mother a well needed, well deserved break.

As a kid, your mother is your mother. She is there when you skin your knee to wipe away the tears, bandage the wound and send you on your way. She helps as best she can with homework, friend issues, and more. She makes dinner, cleans up, puts it away, cleans and folds laundry. And does it all again the next day. And the next.

But my mother was different, brave, tough, honest, unafraid to break rules and cross boundaries. We hung out together, chatted together, shared experiences together. She was my Mum, but oftentimes my sounding board, my bud.

And because of that, my upbringing and our relationship was awesome. Crazy, complicated, sometimes argumentative and wonderfully different.

Almost ten years later, there is not a day that goes by, that I don’t miss her.

When I was in kindergarten, she worked full time evenings as a secretary at Boston Children’s Hospital in the emergency room.

There were nights she’d come home from work mentally and physically exhausted. She saw things, heard things, it was a tough job but she loved it.

Many nights, I’d sneak out of bed to chat with her about her day. She was never annoyed despite how tired she was. We’d just chat, have tea, a snack. She’d often bring me home a Barbie outfit or small trinket from the gift shop- just because. She’d eat dinner at midnight get up early the next morning and drive me to the bus stop.

Busing in Boston had made the city crazy, so my mother worked her finger to the bone so I could get an education at a private Catholic School.

I am still amazed at how she somehow managed to work all night, sleep little, and afford me the opportunity of a private education.

But like all mothers, she wanted better for her child.

She made herself available for field trips and occasionally played ball in the street with me and some of the other kids. She taught me how to ride a bike, roller skate, got me a dog for company.

When I finally went into grammar school, she left her evening job and worked days; still managing to pay for private school, dance lessons, and groceries.

She decided to get her college degree while managing to keep me alive and out of trouble, first earning an Associates’ Degree from Bunker Hill, later a Bachelors’ Degree from Suffolk University.

Again, all while working, keeping a roof over our heads and food on the table. And keeping me in line.

a compulsive gambler, plus a pair of gangsters come to collect a bet, and you have the recipe for a delightfully lyrical theatre experience.

Tickets may be obtained by calling 508-668-8446 or on the Footlighters website at www.footlighters.com.

Colleen Lavery directs, with musical direction by Danielle Clougher and choreography by Lisa Kelleher.

Show dates are May1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinees May 3, 10, 17. Footlighters are now open for orders and information at (508) 668-8446 or on the web at http://www.footlighters.com Tickets are $23.

Don’t get me wrong, our relationship was far from perfect. We had battles that could clear a room.

When we fought, it was never pretty.

But we were also fiercely protective of one another. Because for so very long it was just us two.

My mother didn’t do it all perfectly, or easily. And I was far from perfect too. There were bumps in the road, but she always managed to either plow through them or move around them.

She had an amazing drive to do better-to work hard, to never give up, and always reach for the stars.

She instilled in me so very many things, including an incredible work ethic, and a true belief that I could accomplish anything I put my mind to. She was always my biggest cheerleader, and biggest fan.

She was amazing.

And I wish I could tell her that, have one more argument, one more conversation, just one more anything.

Just one more.

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I hope that those of you that still have your mother (and those of you that are mothers) recognize that she (like you) is just doing the best she can.

Let’s face it, kids don’t come with directions, road maps, instructions or books. There are no official rules to raising kids, just the ultimate goal of having them grow up to become good, productive, human beings.

We basically are winging it every day-just like our mothers did. Most days merely trying to keep our kids alive, clean, fed, and out of trouble.

As for me, I hope I am as different as my mother was. And maybe one day my kids will grow up to tolerate, maybe like, possibly appreciate mebut that is a very, very, long way off.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mas, Mums, Mothers, and Moms out there. Have a great day, let the laundry pile up, the dust gather. Dare to be different and enjoy!

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Spring Fling Guide For An Organized Linen Closet

By Debbie Tremblay, A.K.A. The Organizing Genie After a long harsh winter, the first signs of spring has finally arrived. Households around New England are looking forward to swapping out those heavy flannel sheets and blankets to lighter sheets and quilts, if you can find them. If you dread having to dig through a jumbled pile of towels, sheets, pillowcases, tablecloths, etc. to locate your spring sheets, then it’s time to give this cluttered area a much needed intervention.

As a general rule, keeping only two sets of sheets for each bed as well as two towels for each family member is considered sufficient.

More than two sets are considered clutter.

With that in mind, the first step is to ruthlessly sort through all your sheets, bath towels, hand towels, and wash clothes. Eliminate all that are worn, torn, tattered looking and have no further use, including duplicates and the Bar-

ney sheets and towels your college student used as a child. Repeat after me: “These are not worthy of taking up valuable space in my linen closet.” Hopefully you have put aside a big pile of sheets and towels that can now be turned into cleaning rags or distributed to a new home. If any are still in good condition, consider donating to your local animal shelter. They are always looking for used sheets and towels.

The next step is to devise a plan to store the remaining towels, sheets, and blankets in an organized fashion.

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Create more storage space by installing bars on the back of the linen closet door to hang towels.

Organized Solutions for Storing Sheets: Group all remaining sheets with their matching pillowcases and eliminate the remaining unmatched pieces. I do allow myself to keep an extra few pillow cases on hand for the cold and flu season to constantly switch out to keep the sheets germ free.

Once you know which sets you will be keeping, place the sheet(s) inside the matching pillow case for easy storage.

Separate, stack and store each set by size on a labeled section of

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For donators, the process is effortless, the result incredibly powerful. On May 9, Norwood residents simply leave their contribution by their mailbox and letter carriers will pick up the food during the regular routes. To ensure deliveries are made, it is recommended to leave items earlier than normal delivery schedules, however, due to the strenuous nature of the event, mail may come a little later than normal.

Looking to make a large donation? There will also be bins at the Norwood Post Office for residents to drop off their contribution.

Many Americans face hunger every day in America. This is a great opportunity to help local neighbors in need in and around Norwood. Any contribution, large or small, can and will make a difference.

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Nature Calls

Butterflies - A Short, Yet Profound Life Part 1 of a 3-Part Series In part 1 of this 3 part series, we’ll take a look at the life stages of the butterfly - and how each one of us can learn more about living our own lives from them. There are four distinct life stages of a butterfly, and with each one brings a complete metamorphosis.

The four stages are clearly defined, and include the egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult stages. Before we dive into the stages and what they entail, where do

butterflies come from, you might ask, how does it all start?

The first butterflies we see of the season undoubtedly come from the eggs laid from adults in the fall.

Depending upon the species, a butterfly will choose a host plant to lay its eggs on, which comes complete with a glue that adheres it most securely to those plants. Not a whole lot is known about this glue, but that more research needs to be done to understand the strength it

brings. This egg stage lasts a few weeks, but if the eggs are laid late in the fall in regions such as ours, the winter forces them into a resting stage.

Once spring rolls around, nature does its thing and finds the eggs hatching to give us the first butterflies of the season. The egg is an oval, or cylindrical object, usually with fine ribs and other microscopic structures. The female butterfly attaches the egg to leaves, stems, or other objects, usually on or near the intended caterpillar food. From this egg, the caterpillar (or larva) emerges. This is the long, worm-like stage of the butterfly. It usually has an interesting pattern of stripes or patches, and it may have spine-like hairs. This is the feeding and growth stage, and as it grows, it sheds its

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Next comes a more change, the chrysalis (or pupa), and is the transformation stage within which the caterpillar tissues are broken down and the adult insect’s structures are formed. The chrysalis of most species is brown or green and blends quite nicely into the background. Many species will overwinter in this stage. The adult is the colorful butterfly or moth usually seen after this stage. It is also the reproductive and mobile stage for the species. The adults will now undergo courtship, mating, and egg-laying. The adult butterfly or moth is also the stage that migrates or colonizes new habitats. While most of us miss the amazing transformation that

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There is a wide range of how long an adult butterfly actually lives. some will be as short as a week, while others may live up to a year.

What makes a butterfly the perfect creature to learn from is all the tremendous changes it goes through in such a short amount of time, and it does so without pause. It pushes forward through each stage, and gracefully flies out into the world seeking what comes naturally to all of us-a mate. Since butterflies are actually poor pollinators and better appreciated for their beauty, it becomes all the more important for them to find a mate to keep things rolling.

Since it is still very early in the growing season here in New England, jot down a few of these plants to add to your yard to help attract these beauties: • Butterfly Bush (Buddleia) • Lantana • Zinnias • Bee balm • Purple coneflowers • Pentas • Sage • Butterfly Weed • Lilac • Sunflower • Marjoram • Hebe These are all easy to grow, and by adding these to your landscape you will not only attract one of nature’s beauties but you will also enjoy the return of these plants each year. And more importantly, consider this about butterflies and how it relates to how you are living your life: The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough. - Rabindranath Tagore. Are you living your life ‘in the now’, and if not-can you? We are all here for such a short time, like the butterfly-make the most of it!

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Join the Food Pantry Team in Walk for Hunger by

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The Annual Project Bread Walk for Hunger brings thousands of Massachusetts residents to the state capital to raise money and awareness about the hunger fac-

ing many Americans each day.

The Norwood community is well represented in this cause with their own team and Norwood neighbors are invited to walk or donate at this year’s event.

This year’s 47th Annual Walk will be held on Sunday, May 3, and will provide funding to over 400 emergency food programs in 125 Massachusetts communities.

Last year, the Norwood team beat their goal by $2,000 raising over $8,000 for the project. As of press date, Norwood has already raised nearly $4,000.

Project Bread supports a wide variety of programs across Massachusetts, including community-based meal programs, early childhood and school nutrition

initiatives, creating better access to fresh local food resources, and more.

Feeding the Norwood community is a year-long mission. Donations are accepted each week at the Norwood Food Pantry located at the rear entrance of Grace Episcopal Church, 150 Chapel St., Thursday mornings, 8:30-9:30 a.m. or Saturday mornings, 7:3011 a.m. Parking is available and volunteers are on hand to assist in carrying bags and boxes.

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LIVING HEALTHY Don’t Stress Out About Stress Fractures Contributed by John Vacovec, CEO and PT of Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, Inc. A stress fracture, also known as a fatigue-induced fracture, consists of one or more small cracks in the bone. Repetitive motion commonly causes a stress fracture.

The muscles become fatigued and are unable to absorb ground force, which is transmitted to the bone.

This overload results in stress fractures over a period.

The main symptom is pain in the extremities which worsens with activity and subsides with rest.

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Stress Fracture Injury Prevention Tips If something is tingling, numb or hurting, it is time to stop what you are doing and seek medical attention. If a stress fracture is ignored, the condition can get worse and escalate to a more serious injury. Ignoring a stress fracture will lead to further bone deterioration and can result in long-term con-

sequences ranging from increased recovery time to joint deformity.

If you are participating in ongoing, repetitive activity or a high impact sport, it is important to rest periodically and do the following: • Massage the limbs and joints • Stretch the muscles • Relieve the pressure by reducing weight-bearing on the affected joints Anti-inflammatory and analgesic medication can help with pain relief. A physician may refer patients to physical therapy.

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Norwood Sports Norwood Baseball by

Christopher Tremblay

Over the past three seasons, the Norwood baseball team has compiled an overall record of 50-21 (42-18 during the regular campaign and 8-3 in tournament play).

And although last year’s 11-9 season was their worse record of the three, it was by far the best in terms of accomplishments. Over the last two years, the Mustangs were sent home in the Semi-Finals

by Xaverian and the Quarter Finals by Dartmouth, however, once in the Division 1 South Tournament last spring, Norwood took out Mansfield, Brockton, Attleboro and New Bedford en route to the Championship. The Mustangs then got past the first round of the State Tournament, but lost to Leominster in the title game.

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the Division 1 South Champion as well as capturing the State Championship that eluded them a year earlier.

“We, once again, have a very tough schedule ahead of us, but we can absolutely repeat,” Igoe said. “Norwood is a baseball town and its championship or bust. We have the full potential to do so and anything short of that is unacceptable. If we couldn’t compete for a championship every year, I would be here.”

Having lost some quality pitchers from last year’s championship team, Norwood still has 12 players returning with varsity experience, including six starters, giving Igoe more than enough to get his squad back to the State Championship game.

One of the biggest factors that allow the Mustangs to chase their goals is the pitching staff that the coach has at his disposal. Junior lefty Sean Mellon looks to be the team’s ace, while senior Johnny Ryan and another junior lefty Cam Ryan will be two and three in the rotation respectively. Shortstop Paul Galvin was originally slated as the fourth pitcher, but Igoe really wanted to keep him off the mound as much as her could, but with the season being pushed back and the team probably play-

ing four games a week for the majority of the season it doesn’t look like the coach is going to get his wish.

As a sophomore, Mellon only went 2-0 last spring, but has shown he has the stuff to be the team’s number on pitcher.

“Sean has an 85-88 m.p.h. fast ball with a decent curve and changeup,” Igoe said. “He can also spot that fast ball and it moves. If we can score three or four runs a game, he should win. Last year, he didn’t get a lot of playing time due to the quality starters we had ahead of him, but we’re banking on him to help us reload this year.

As Mellon looks to be the team’s go-to pitcher, both Ryans (no relation) will also look to have an impact on the mound for the Mustangs. Johnny Ryan has a live fast ball and brings a lot of energy when he takes to the hill for Norwood, while Cam Ryan has only 15 innings of varsity experience.

“Both Johnny and Cam are untested for the most park,” Igoe said. “Cam will surprise a lot of people as he has a very good pickoff move and has done the work in the off season. Team’s will be looking past him as the third pitcher, but he will surprise them.”

Igoe is lucky to not only have the three pitchers, but Galvin as

his number four and now with the season starting so late because of the extensive snow, he is quite comfortable giving the ball top any his four hurlers.

Offensively, the Mustangs are hoping that Captain Jake O’Rourke continues to be the team’s top hitter at the plate. The Mustangs will also look to get production from Denny Drumey and catcher Kevin Hines; the trio should provide the squad with the bulk of Norwood’s offense. Galvin will get things started for the team in the leadoff spot.

“In the past, we’ve relied on our pitching and defense, but I’m looking to add to that this year and hope that we can hit a lot more than in the past, the coach said.

“I want this team to be good in all three facets.”

Norwood’s season was set to open in early April, but the winter weather has squashed that opening and Norwood will not open until the 25th playing four games a week, hoping to squeeze in all 20 games before the early June cutoff date. If Mother Nature decides to throw a little rain on any of those games, the Mustangs, as well as every other spring sport, could be in trouble.

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Norwood Sports Nicole Marchant - Norwood Track by

Christopher Tremblay

Much like many high school athletes, Norwood’s Nicole Marchant, an avid soccer player, was looking for something to do in the off-season to keep herself from getting lazy. It was here as a freshman that she came across winter track, and after having found track she had no intention of giving it up.

“As a freshman I was playing soccer and once the season ended I wanted to stay in shape, so I went out for winter track,” Marchant said. “Right from the start it was something that I fell in love with. I loved the whole team atmosphere, while still being an individual.”

As a first-time track runner, Marchant was looking to take part in the sprinting events, but in order to do that she would have to learn how to run. According to the now senior, when she first began run-

ning track she was running like a soccer player and had to work on her form and consistency, but it was all worth it as she loved her newfound sport.

Marchant has run the 100 meter dash with a best time of 13:00, has participated in the long jump where she leaped a best 14’ 1” and also runs the anchor of the 4 100 relay with teammates Sinead O’Brien, Fiona Jordan and Bella Astinwall. This winter, she took on a new challenge–the hurdles.

“I’ve always wanted to try it (the hurdles) and knowing that we only had two hurdlers during the winter season I figured that it would be a good time to give it a try,” Marchant said. “It was something new that would allow me to help the team out. It took me two weeks to get my form and steps down, but now I’m ok with it and have everything down.”

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“We needed hurdlers so Nicole took it upon herself to try it out and amazingly, she took to it naturally,” Coach Long said. “If you’ve never done it before, it’s tough to get your strides down right away, but it seemed to come quickly for her.”

This year as a senior Marchant was named one of the team’s captains, something she has taken very seriously.

“When I was a freshman, I was shy and didn’t interact too well with the upper classmen,” Marchant said. “As a two-year captain, it has not only made me grown up, but I tend to help the younger girls who are in my shoes with their shyness.”

This past winter season, Marchant was awarded as the team’s Unsung Hero. According to Coach Long, the senior is willing to do whatever is needed to help the team, and usually does it quite well.

“Getting the Unsung Hero was great,” she said. “Ms Long, in her second year with us, has an enthusiasm that she brings to practice and it makes me want to work harder and be the very best that I can be.”

In addition to working hard to be the best, Marchant really wants to win as well as get back to the states with her 4 x 100 relay teammates.

“This team hasn’t won a meet in such a long time, I really want to win and be a part of it,” Marchant said. “My goal this spring is to get back to the states where we finished 10th last year, a couple seconds out of medal contention.”

Following graduation this summer, Marchant will take her talents to Stonehill College, in Easton, where she plans on walking onto the track team and attempt to earn a spot on the squad. While Coach Long believes that Marchant should be able to make the team, but if for some reason she doesn’t, the Norwood senior plans on continuing to run for a club team.

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May 1 Rummage Sale Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Berwick St. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Burgers, Center Cut Pork Chops, Whole Chicken or Cut Chicken, Ground Sirloin Burgers, Chicken Wings, and many more offerings. The Drawings also include 50/50 Money Raffles. Price is $2 per drawing and eight drawings are held. The raffle is open to the public. You do not need to Mother’s Day Sweethearts Dance be present to win.

Civic Center 6:30-8 p.m.

Johnny Contardo Moms and sons now have a spe- (Sha Na Na) cial night. This semi-formal event is Norwood Theatre for moms, aunts, grandmothers or any 8 p.m. other women who Norwood’s young Johnny Contardo is not only male residents hold dear. For ages known as the lead singer from Sha 3 and up. Cost is $15 per couple (1 Na Na, he also famous for his platiadult/1 child), $5 for each additional num album and Grammy nomination guest. Sign up at the Civic Center. for the soundtrack of the hit movie ‘Grease.’ Tickets are $36-$38 for ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Production adults, $34-$36 for seniors and $43 Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., for premium seating. To purchase Walpole tickets, visit the Norwood Theatre 8 p.m. website at www.norwoodstage.com, Combine Shakespeare’s ‘Tam- call 781-551-9000 or at their box ofing of the Shrew’ with Cole Porter’s fice Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon fantastic music and lyrics and what and 3-5 p.m. you get is the successful production ‘Kiss Me, Kate.’ The plot of the per- ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Production formance is actually a play-within-aWalpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., play that shows the complications of Walpole the cast members’ on-stage perfor8 p.m. mance and off stage activities. TickCombine Shakespeare’s ‘Tamets are $23. To purchase tickets, visit ing of the Shrew’ with Cole Porter’s their website at www.footlighters. fantastic music and lyrics and what com or call 508-668-8446. you get is the successful production ‘Kiss Me, Kate.’ The plot of the perMay 2 formance is actually a play-within-aFriends of the Library Book Sale play that shows the complications of Morrill Memorial Library the cast members’ on-stage perfor9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. mance and off stage activities. Tickets are $23. To purchase tickets, visit Rummage Sale their website at www.footlighters.

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The Semi-Annual Rummage Sale Run For A Vet Road Race will include clothing, linens, toys, Norwood High School dishes, books and small household 10 a.m. items.

This inaugural five-mile race will honor fellow Norwood native and American Red Cross Blood veteran Keith ‘Doc’ Benson who was Drive fatally injured on a tour in AfghaniFirst Congregational Church, 100 stan. Pre registration is $30, $35 the Winter St. day of the race. Online registration at 9 a.m.-2 p.m. www.runreg.com. For more information, visit wingedfootrunning@comcast.net or call 617-610-0084.

Mother/Daughter Princess Tea Civic Center Friend of the Library Book Sale 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Morrill Memorial Library Guests are invited to wear their 2-4:45 p.m. most beautiful princess gowns to Norwood’s royal tea party. Refreshments include lunch, games and projects for ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Production the young princesses. For ages 3-8 Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., years old. Cost is $20 (child/adult), Walpole non-residents $30 (child/adult), $5 2 p.m. each additional guest. Sign up at the Combine Shakespeare’s ‘TamCivic Center. ing of the Shrew’ with Cole Porter’s fantastic music and lyrics and what you get is the successful production VFW Meat Raffle Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 ‘Kiss Me, Kate.’ The plot of the performance is actually a play-within-aDean St. play that shows the complications of 1-4 p.m.

The prizes are delectable, deli- the cast members’ on-stage perforcious, and generous portions of meat mance and off stage activities. Tickand chicken. An example of the sam- ets are $23. To purchase tickets, visit pling of the prizes include: Sirloin their website at www.footlighters.

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Music Director Genevieve Leclair and the 50-piece orchestra will celebrate their 70th anniversary with Broadway & Opera Favorites. Donation of $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students and free for children 12 years old and under. To reserve tickets, call 781-762-0288 and for more information, visit their website at www.parkwayconcertorchestra.org.

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Local Holocaust survivor Janet Applefield will give a lecture and PowerPoint presentation about her family’s experiences in Nazi Germany during World War II. To register, stop by the Reference or Information Desk, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@ minlib.net.

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Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 8 p.m.

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Clean out the basement and gaMay 5 rage at Norwood Household HazardSurgical Weight Loss Informa- ous Waste Day. Examples of collected items are: cleaners, paints, vehicle tion Session Norwood Hospital Weight Loss fluids, electronics, tires, appliances, Center, 289 Union St., East Walpole batteries, scrap metal, styrafoam and many others. Proof of residency is 7 p.m.

This FREE session is for anyone required. interested in learning more about surgical weight loss options. It includes a Children’s Hospital Blood Drive presentation by surgeon and program St. Timothy’s Church, Nichols St. director Dr. Adam Glasgow, listening 8 a.m.-2 p.m. from previous patients and a question Schedule an appointment at www. and answer session. To register, call halfpints.childrenshospital.org or call 508-668-4400 or email info@mass- the church at 781-769-2522. weightloss.com.

Throughout Norwood All day While delivering mail to Norwood residents, today is the day that letter carriers do their part to Stamp out Hunger. To participate, simply leave a non-perishable item well before your typical mail drop time. When your letter carrier delivers your mail, he/she will retrieve the item. Please note that mail may be slightly delayed today with collecting donations.

‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Production

Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 8 p.m.

Combine Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ with Cole Porter’s fantastic music and lyrics and what you get is the successful production ‘Kiss Me, Kate.’ The plot of the performance is actually a play-within-aplay that shows the complications of the cast members’ on-stage performance and off stage activities. Tickets are $23. To purchase tickets, visit their website at www.footlighters. com or call 508-668-8446.

May 10 Spring Musical Sundays: Too Human Concert

Morrill Memorial Library 3 p.m.

The Spring Musical Sundays series concludes with a concert by Too Human. Ellen Schwartz and Roger Bruno will present an encore performance of “good music with a lot of heart.” To sign up, stop by the Reference or Information Desk, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@minlib.net.

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Ellis Pond and catch some fish! For ets are $23. To purchase tickets, visit The program will include a brief ages 15 and up. This event is FREE. their website at www.footlighters. presentation complete with reference com or call 508-668-8446. materials and hands-on exercises. VFW Meat Raffle May 11 There will also be opportunities to Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 ask both basic and advanced ques- Dean St. Robert Hoppenheimer: Tritions. The seminar is intended for 1-4 p.m. umph & Tragedy both real estate professionals and the The prizes are delectable, deliMorrill Memorial Library general public. cious, and generous portions of meat 7 p.m. and chicken. An example of the samLocal historian and professor Dr. May 7 pling of the prizes include: Sirloin Gary Hylander will talk about the creFirst Thursday Book Club Steak Tips, Sausage, Ground Sirloin ator of the atomic bomb, “Robert OpMorrill Memorial Library Burgers, Center Cut Pork Chops, penheimer: Triumph and Tragedy.”

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Whole Chicken or Cut Chicken, To sign up for this program, stop by This month’s selection is “Abide Ground Sirloin Burgers, Chicken the Reference or Information Desk, with Me,” by Elizabeth Strout. Cop- Wings, and many more offerings. The call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or ies will be available at the Circulation Drawings also include 50/50 Money email norprograms@minlib.net.

Desk. No registration is necessary. Raffles. Price is $2 per drawing and For more information, contact Mar- eight drawings are held. The raffle is CALENDAR got Sullivan at 781-769-0200, x110 open to the public. You do not need to or email msullivan@minlib.net. A $3 be present to win. continued on page 21

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Calendar of Events (cont.)

Annual Town Meeting

Norwood High School, Auditorium 7:30 p.m.

May 12 Norwood Retired Men’s Club

Norwood Elks, 152 Winslow Ave. 8:30 a.m.

Keri McCarthy, the new Senior Center Director, will be a speaker at the close of breakfast. The regular business meeting will follow and Phil Sullivan will present the trip for June. Breakfast is open only to members in good standing. You don’t have to be a Norwood resident, but you must be 60 or over and retired or semi retired to join. The Norwood Elks is handicapped accessible.

May 13 Together Yes: ‘Seeds of Time’ Documentary Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m.

Together Yes will sponsor a screening of the film “Seeds of Time,” which connects the dots between global warming and agricultural sustainability. To sign up, stop by the library Reference or Information Desk, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@minlib.net.

May 14 Culinary Book Club

Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m.

In the third and final meeting of the Culinary Norwood Book Group, the discussion will be “Yes, Chef,”

by Marcus Samuelsson. Regular print copies will be available to pick up at the Reference Desk, and copies of the audiobook on CD are available to request from Minuteman Libraries. Ebook and e-audiobook copies are also available through the library.

Sign up for this group and other Culinary Norwood programs by emailing norprograms@minlib.net, calling 781-769-0200 x110, or visiting the Information or Reference desks.

May 15 ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Production Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 8 p.m.

Combine Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ with Cole Porter’s fantastic music and lyrics and what you get is the successful production ‘Kiss Me, Kate.’ The plot of the performance is actually a play-within-aplay that shows the complications of the cast members’ on-stage performance and off stage activities. Tickets are $23. To purchase tickets, visit their website at www.footlighters. com or call 508-668-8446.

May 16 Touch-A-Truck

Municipal Parking Lot 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert

Norwood Theatre 8 p.m.

Chris MacDonald’s performance is not an overdone impersonation of Elvis, but a heartfelt tribute to the legendary artist. The production will include many costume changes and music representing the different stages of Elvis’ career. Tickets are $36-$38 for adults, $34-$36 for seniors and $43 for premium seating.

To purchase tickets, visit the Norwood Theatre website at www.norwoodstage.com, call 781-551-9000 or at their box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m.

‘Kiss Me, Kate’ Production

Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 8 p.m.

Combine Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ with Cole Porter’s fantastic music and lyrics and what you get is the successful production ‘Kiss Me, Kate.’ The plot of the performance is actually a play-within-aplay that shows the complications of the cast members’ on-stage performance and off stage activities. Tickets are $23. To purchase tickets, visit their website at www.footlighters. com or call 508-668-8446.

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Walpole Footlighters, 2 Scout Rd., Walpole 8 p.m.

Combine Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ with Cole Porter’s fantastic music and lyrics and what you get is the successful production ‘Kiss Me, Kate.’ The plot of the performance is actually a play-within-aplay that shows the complications of the cast members’ on-stage performance and off stage activities. Tickets are $23. To purchase tickets, visit their website at www.footlighters. com or call 508-668-8446.

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Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 Dean St. 1-4 p.m.

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May 18 Culinary Norwood: Taste of Morocco Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m.

The Culinary Norwood Program Series continues with a taste of Morocco. Larson, owner of Cafe Paprika, will serve up samples of traditional Moroccan celebration cuisine in several courses. Space is limited, sign up by emailing norprograms@minlib.net or by calling 781769-0200 x110 or 222.

May 19 Surgical Weight Loss Information Session

Norwood Hospital Weight Loss Center, 289 Union St., East Walpole 7 p.m.

This FREE session is for anyone interested in learning more about surgical weight loss options. It includes a presentation by surgeon and program director Dr. Adam Glasgow, listening from previous patients and a question and answer session. To register, call 508-668-4400 or email info@massweightloss.com.

Culinary Film: ‘The Hundred Foot Journey’

Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m.

‘The Hundred Foot Journey’ stars Manish Dayal and Helen Mirren.

Bellingham Regal Cinemas donates the popcorn. To sign up, stop by the Reference or Information Desk, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or email norprograms@minlib.net.

May 21 Chris Trapper (Singer/Songwriter) with Martyn Joseph

Norwood Theatre 8 p.m.

Chris is known for his song ‘This Time,’ on the Grammy nominated soundtrack for ‘August Rush,’ with Robin Williams. Martyn Joseph, often referred to as ‘The Welsh Springsteen,’ contributes shades of John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn Dave Matthews. Tickets are $25 in advance, $27 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit the Norwood Theatre website at www.norwoodstage.com, call 781-551-9000 or at their box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m.

May 23 VFW Meat Raffle

Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 Dean St. 1-4 p.m.

The prizes are delectable, delicious, and generous portions of meat and chicken. An example of the sampling of the prizes include: Sirloin Steak Tips, Sausage, Ground Sirloin Burgers, Center Cut Pork Chops, Whole Chicken or Cut Chicken, Ground Sirloin Burgers, Chicken Wings, and many more offerings.

The Drawings also include 50/50 Money Raffles. Price is $2 per drawing and eight drawings are held. The raffle is open to the public. You do not need to be present to win.

May 27 American Red Cross Blood Drive

Norwood Airport, 125 Access Rd., Gate 1 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

May 29 Cabaret Norwood Theatre 8 p.m.

The 1920’ are drawing to a close, it’s Berlin and the show takes place at the Kit Kat Klub. The Master of Ceremonies, onstage with the orchestra, assures the audience their troubles will be forgotten, at least for a little while. Tickets are $38-$40 for adults, $36-$38 for seniors and $45 for premium seating. To purchase tickets, visit the Norwood Theatre website at www.norwoodstage.com, call 781-551-9000 or at their box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m.

May 30 VFW Meat Raffle Norwood V.F.W. Post 2452, 193 Dean St. 1-4 p.m.

The prizes are delectable, delicious, and generous portions of meat and chicken. An example of the sampling of the prizes include: Sirloin Steak Tips, Sausage, Ground Sirloin Burgers, Center Cut Pork Chops, Whole Chicken or Cut Chicken, Ground Sirloin Burgers, Chicken Wings, and many more offerings.

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May 30 Cabaret

Norwood Theatre 8 p.m.

The 1920’ are drawing to a close, it’s Berlin and the show takes place at the Kit Kat Klub. The Master of Ceremonies, onstage with the orchestra, assures the audience their troubles will be forgotten, at least for a little while. Tickets are $38-$40 for adults, $36-$38 for seniors and $45 for premium seating. To purchase tickets, visit the Norwood Theatre website at www.norwoodstage.com, call 781-551-9000 or at their box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m.

May 31 Cabaret

Norwood Theatre 2 p.m.

The 1920’ are drawing to a close, it’s Berlin and the show takes place at the Kit Kat Klub. The Master of Ceremonies, onstage with the orchestra, assures the audience their troubles will be forgotten, at least for a little while. Tickets are $38-$40 for adults, $36-$38 for seniors and $45 for premium seating. To purchase tickets, visit the Norwood Theatre website at www.norwoodstage.com, call 781-551-9000 or at their box office Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-12 noon and 3-5 p.m.

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With more than 20 years of experience, Fahy has been successfully meeting the needs of homebuyers and sellers in Norwood and surrounding towns.

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Real Estate Corner Home of the Month Welcome home to this center entrance Colonial with 4-5 Bedrooms and lots of charm. This home features a front to back living room with fireplace, built-ins and French style glass doors to deck; a year round, front to back sunroom, dining room with built in china closet; recent updated kitchen with cozy breakfast nook; all good size bedrooms with ceiling fans; Finished third floor walkup (great for a teen suite); first floor laundry with basement laundry hookup too; 2 Baths and a 2 car garage; hardwood floors nearly throughout; 2 additional finished rooms in basement with full bath, perfect for huge game room and office; exposed aggregate driveway and nice size yard. This home has so much to offer with updates

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I’d like to thank the Circle of Hope for asking me to dance in this year’s Dancing with the Norwood Stars.

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