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“ReACT Gives Back” to Take Place at Middle School on June 5 By J.D. O’Gara
Holliston GS Troop Makes Home for Horse; Invites Town to Meet Her June 7th By J.D. O’Gara It’s no joke. “Raven,” a beautiful dark horse the color of rich earth, was off to the proverbial glue factory if someone didn’t step in, and not only did someone step in, but 14 kind young ladies
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Shown are four members of Girl Scout Troop 65129, with “Raven,” a horse they saved from slaughter, brought to Holliston and trained for productive work at Newfound Farm as part of the their Bronze Award work. You’re invited to meet Raven, do some crafts, have some food and take a pony ride on Sunday, June 7, from 12:30-3 p.m. at Newfound Farm, 1201 Washington Street. The event is free.
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Last year, Lindsay Hecker needed to pick a mitzvah project. Ideally, it had to do with something she loved and had to be for a good cause. In no time, Lindsay decided that her project would have to do with performing arts. “I’ve always liked donating to the food pantry,” says Lindsay, 14, who had held a lemonade stand years earlier to raise money for the Holliston Pantry Shelf. “I always liked it, because it was small and helped a lot of people, and I had a friend who went there. I like to act, so I wanted to include that and give back.” Lindsay got a group of fellow performers from the
Robert Adams Middle School together, members of the drama club ReACT Players, and they held a benefit show to raise food and funds for the Pantry Shelf. Kids sang songs they’d learned and performed in their shows. “We put up flyers, and we put the announcements at our school,” says Lindsay. Although the turnout was modest, Amy Porter, who worked at the Holliston Pantry Shelf, liked the idea so much she suggested that this talented kids make the show an annual event. And so here they are, once again. The ReACT Players will
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cludes Kaylee Blake, Madelyn Fitzpatrick, Lauren Kampersal, Stella Karaptian, Julia Longee, Julia Marsell, Isabella Medeiros, Jillian Pacheco, Alex Pearl, Isabella Polny, Jocelyn Quinans, Isabela Rahim, Abbey Schellings, and Mia Schmidt, had chosen as a group to try to save an animal. Under the direction of their Girl Scout leaders, Tia Medeiros and Darlene Vittori-Marsell, they set these lofty goals as part of the Bronze Award project, the Bronze Award being the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can attain. “Since we all love animals, we decided to adopt a farm animal,” says Julia Longee, 11. Julia Marsell, also 11, adds, “We had to have a few girls call each animal shelter to see if they had horses.” When they found Raven at Camelot, the mare “was on her way to a slaughterhouse,” says Longee. “We will make a difference by adopting and rescuing a farm animal that we will care for and bring back to good health and then
it will become part of our farm community” reads the objective of their project, which began in May of 2014, when they approached Pam and Justin Brown, owners of Newfound Farm in Holliston, about the idea of bringing the horse back and involving her in the horsemanship and lesson program. The girls had completed a horsemanship badge at the farm and felt familiar enough to approach the owners. They found Raven, an 8-yearold black mare Tennessee Walker, at Camelot shelter in New Jersey, who had been abandoned, but not abused. The horse was evaluated for her safety and behavior around kids, as one other rescue had proven to be too sensitive around children. “The woman who owns Camelot in charge of adoptions was a Girl Scout leader. She had some of the high school girls that volunteer ride her and make sure she was really friendly,” says Vittori-Marsell. The girls raised money from bake sales and donations to hire “Grumpy” to transport Raven, who arrived on September 18, 2014.
In late September, the girls began their work with the horse, and it hasn’t stopped. Caring for an animal, especially a horse, is a job that you can’t forget to do – even when the winter is a tough one. “I thought the winter was a little bit harsh,” says Isabella Polny, 11, who explains, “there was so much snow, and it was pretty gross, too,” referring to horse droppings in the snow. In fact, the girls took shifts six days a week, all days except for Wednesday (when nearly all the girls are in band and one is in dance), which continues now, not only feeding Raven but also, according to Lauren Kampersal, 11, “scooping the poop, putting the shavings in the stalls, grooming her and filling the water bucket.” The latter wasn’t easy, agree the girls, when the water was frozen into a block of ice. They had help completing these tasks from parent volunteers Kathy Longee, Deb Fitzpatrick and Maria Salomao Schmidt. Through all of that, says Darlene, the girls never, ever complained about having to take care of Raven.
“For as bad a winter as we had, these girls showed up every time, and never complained,” says Vittori-Marsell. In addition to physically caring for Raven, Troop 65129 also learned how to train her for lessons and horsemanship thanks to the Newfound Farm owners. Girls say they taught Raven how to be led, to stop, to back up, give pony rides and to traverse small obstacles. Raven now is equipped to become part of the Newfound Farm community, working with children. Now, the Holliston commu-
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perform a second annual benefit show entitled ReACT Gives Back on Friday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Robert Adams Middle School at 323 Woodland Street. The show will feature popular musical numbers from past performances of Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Wizard of Oz. Admission is free, although monetary contributions and/or non-perishable food items will be collected at the door. All proceeds will benefit the Holliston Pantry. Over 70 students in grades 6-8 have participated in the ReACT program this year, led by Beth Hecker. A daytime guidance counselor at Sherborn-
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Dover high school, she moonlights as Holliston’s middle school drama club leader with a string of sold-out middle school musicals to her name since she took over the club in 2012. The Robert Adams Middle School Drama Club’s mission statement is to help students learn and grow through theater, with an emphasis on promoting diligence, teamwork and professionalism. These students participate as actors, dancers, singers, set-builders, or serve as part of the student-led stage crew. Hecker, along with her production team, has grown interest in the program by giving the students access to expert instruction in the fields of acting, dancing, set building, stage crew development and voice coaching. This event gives the young thespians even more room to grow. “We did it last year for the first time and raised over $300,”
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Last year, Lindsay Hecker, shown here in The Wizard of Oz, decided to combine her love of theatre with her mitzvah project. She created a benefit show in which she and her fellow middle school performers raised money and food for the Holliston Pantry Shelf. This year, they’ll do it again, on June 5, at 7 p.m., at the Robert Adams Middle School.
it’s also a great cause.” “Last year, I was really excited, because I was so happy that people from the food pantry really appreciated it. I knew what I was doing was good, but it was nice to hear,” says Lindsay. “Now, I think, there’s more people doing it this year, because there’s more sixth grad-
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Fatima Shrine Flea Market & Yard Sale June 6 & 7 By J.D. O’Gara A great way to kick off the summer season for a good cause (and maybe find a few great outfits on the cheap) could be to stop by The Fatima Shrine in Holliston on June 6 and 7. The Xaverian Mission League of Fatima Shrine, Holliston, is sponsoring a Giant Flea Market and Yard Sale on Sat. June 6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday June 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at its 101 Summer St. (Rte 126) Shrine location. The Yard Sale portion of
this event will be held “Rain or Shine” in Xavier Hall. Items currently being sought for donation include Spring and Summer clothing and shoes in addition to kitchen items, linens, jewelry and other accessories, knickknacks, religious items, fall and Christmas décor. For more information on requested items and drop-off times, please call Joyce Covell at (508) 533-4453. “We collect on the fourth and fifth. We can’t collect ahead of time – we don’t have the room.” says Covell, who points out that a lot of yard sales don’t take
clothing, but they do. “Most of the stuff is really very nice,” she says. Although volunteers can’t accept items such as exercise equipment or electronics, “We love jewelry, because it sells so quickly, and also hats, shoes, kitchen and linen items, as well as knick knacks,” says Covell. Flea Market Vendors are currently being sought for a 10’ x 10’ outdoor space for $25. in the front parking lot on Sat. June 6. Please call Claire at (508) 4765460 for vendor inquiries or registration. When the sale is over, volun-
teers have a couple of different places, such as the Blessings Barn in Milford and the Holliston Senior Center, to which they donate leftover items. Money raised by the Xaverian League of Fatima Shrine supports the priests and upkeep of the shrine, as well as supports missionaries for the Xaverian Mission a nonprofit organization, all over the world. The Xaverian Mission was founded by St. Guido Maria Conforte, who was inspired by the life of St. Francis Xavier to begin mission work in China.
Now, there are over 800 Xaverian missionaries whose goal is to support the poor all over the world. The Mission has missionaries in Japan, Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, the Congo, the Philippines and other areas. “They support about 19 countries,” says Covell. “They’re all over.” Covell notes that in the past five or six years, the local league has been able to donate about $5,000 a year to the Xaverian Mission, thanks to its fundraisers.
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Local Author Releases Whimsical Children’s Book Holliston resident Jayne Rowe Jones announces the release of her first children’s picture book, Evelyn and the Peacocks, published by Maine Authors Publishing and illustrated by Maine artist, Thomas Block of Boothbay. Evelyn and the Peacocks is a whimsical story about a little girl who enjoys spending time with her brothers dressing up for Halloween, and watching July 4th fireworks together. When her brothers go to school in the fall, Evelyn is unhappy, as she is not old enough to attend. Soon, however, she encounters two unusual playmates—peacocks—and the fun continues in this engaging children’s book. “Evelyn is actualy a real person, who lives in Sherborn,
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Shown here at Fiske’s General Store, local author Jayne Rowe Jones holds her new children’s picture book, Evelyn and the Peacocks, and her young adult action adventure story, Retsbol Rises: An Abenaki Lobster Tale.
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Summer is here and everyone is ready to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. But where to go? More Easy Walks: Ashland, Dover, Easton, Foxboro, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Mansfield, Medfield, Natick, Norfolk, Sharon, Sherborn, Walpole, Westborough, is the just released companion book to Easy Walks in Massachusetts: Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Milford, Millis, Uxbridge, Wrentham and Woonsocket, RI. The two books point you to 65 very local trails in 25 surrounding communities. Written by freelance writer and Bellingham resident Marjorie Turner Hollman, it’s all about finding places nearby to spend time in the outdoors. Each chapter offers directions to a trailhead, a location map, notes distance and trail conditions, suggests points of interest and indicates where dogs (and their owners) are welcome and more.
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The Blaire House of Milford, hosted their Annual Legislative Breakfast on Monday, May fourth, at 8:30 a.m. at Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living Residence, One Railroad Street. Milford, Mass. The topic of discussion was the many challenges of Long Term Health Care in Massachusetts. Every year, skilled nursing facilities provide quality care and rehabilitation to over 100,000 frail elders and disabled individuals. Nearly 70% or 30,000 individuals rely on Mass Health, the state Medicaid program, to pay for their care. Medicaid has chronically underfunded the cost of quality nursing home care by $37 per patient, per day. This has resulted in a crisis in public funding making Massachusetts the fourth worst in the nation. President, Ned Morse of BHM-ALFretail2_Layout 1 5/7/15 Mass Senior Care, stated,
The Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living Residence held its Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living Residence, One Railroad Street. Milford, MA 01757. President and Owner, Frank Romano, welcomed all to Event. Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living Opened its doors April 23, 2015. The State of the Art, 42 apartment residence includes a spacious 19-apartment Secured Memory
From Left to Right: State Representative John Fernandes, Senator Ryan Fattman, President Massachusetts Senior Care, Ned Morse, Executive Director Blaire House, of Milford, Kyle Romano, President/Owner Blaire House Frank Romano, District Liaison for Senator Karen Spilka, Dennis Giombetti
“The Problem in Long term Care is the appropriate funding. Health Care is dependent on state and federal funds and the cost of that care and what it actually reimburses are very different.” Senator Ryan Fattman also in attendance stated he is honored to represent Mil1:24 Page 1 his attention fordPM and direct
to the Health Care Industry. State Representative, John Fernandes added that. “It is amazing how far Elder Care has traveled in the last 20 years and how transitioning through a Continuum of Care adds to the quality of life of our elderly.
Care Unit. Apartments offered are 1-Bedroom, Studio and Shared Apartments. Congressman Joseph Kennedy added, “ The Romano family’s commitment to the seniors in the town of Milford and surrounding community is remarkable.” Blaire House of Milford Assisted Living Residence is committed to providing quality Senior Care and Support to residents and their families. Left to Right: State Representative John Fernandes, Congressman Joseph Kennedy, Executive Director Blaire House of Milford Kyle Romano, President/ Owner Blaire House Assisted Living Residence Frank Romano, Senator Ryan Fattman
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2015 Community Bank Heroes Named! Maria Alves, Customer Service Manager at Milford Federal Savings and Loan, has been named a Community Bank Hero by The Warren Group and Banker & Tradesman. Community Bank Heroes is an annual award that honors the achievements, commitment and dedication of financial professionals who go above and beyond for their institution and
community. “It is a pleasure to recognize and honor the hard work and dedication of this year’s recipients of the Community Bank Heroes Award,” said Timothy M. Warren Jr., CEO of The Warren Group. “Each individual’s approach to their profession represents a true passion for their work and an admirable commitment to the communi-
ties in which they serve.” Maria has been providing exemplary customer service to our community throughout her 40+ year career at Milford Federal Savings & Loan Association. Her warm generous spirit, smile, empathy, heart of gold and exceptional customer service extend far beyond the bank building and regular banking hours, as she often makes herself available to many of our homebound, hospitalized and nursing home customers, often sitting with them long after their business is settled and lend-
ing a caring ear. Her support, both professional and personal, extends not just to her customers but to her staff and all her fellow employees. An active, trusted, and well respected member of the Portuguese community, she is also a valuable contributor to her community through her involvement and volunteer work with St. Jude’s Hospital, the Milford Area Chamber of Commerce, and St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Milford. “I feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to serve my community both in my pro-
fessional and personal life, said Maria. It is very satisfying to know that I have made a difference in the lives of my customers especially the homebound, the non- and limited-English speaking members of my community and others through my efforts on various committees throughout the years. To have my work and volunteerism recognized in this way is such an honor.”
Boston’s Largest Casting Company at Hopkinton Center for the Arts Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA) announces a new partnership with Boston Casting. Starting with an Acting for Film & Television Bootcamp for aspiring actors, ages 9-15, the partnership gives residents of the MetroWest an opportunity to learn more about auditioning and casting with one of the region’s largest casting companies. In Acting for Film
& Television Bootcamp on June 6, from 1-4 p.m., kids/teens will learn how to prepare for an audition, script breakdown, cold reading, improvised auditioning, and character development. Using scripts, each student will perform on-camera and get direction and feedback on their performance. The workshop will conclude with a Q&A session with parents, which will in-
clude topics such as marketing your child as an actor, how to find out about auditions, and the casting process at Boston Casting (www.bostoncasting.com). For more information, call the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton, at (508) 435-9222 or visit www.hopartscenter.org/ classes.
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Rep. Dykema, Sen. Spilka Welcome Holliston Football Team to State House On Tuesday, April 28th, Representative Carolyn Dykema and Senator Karen Spilka welcomed the Holliston High School Panthers Football Team and coaching staff, under the leadership of Head Coach Todd Kiley and
Athletic Director Craig Najarian, to the State House for a special tour and recognition. The Holliston High School Panthers Football team was recognized during the formal House session for their award-winning
season which culminated in being named Super Bowl Champions after winning the 2014 MIAA Division 4 Football State Championship at Gillette Stadium last December.
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Relay for Life of Ashland & Holliston June 13-14 By J.D. O’Gara This year’s American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston will take place at between noon on June 13 through 6 a.m. on June 14, 2015 at Ashland Middle School, 87 W Union St in Ashland. “Holliston is a wonderful community, and Ashland is equally as wonderful, says Holliston resident and volunteer Linda Ahronian, a survivor who will be participating for her ninth year. Not only are teams welcome, she says, but the atmosphere relies on visitors to cheer on the participants as well. “We may get 400 participants
on teams, but we’re hoping to have thousands of people there cheering us on participating helping us fight cancer by participating in our fundraising actives as well,” says Ahronian, who chaired the event last year. Onlookers are welcome to join in on the fun from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, while only registered participants may stay on school grounds after that. Opening ceremonies, says Ahronian, usually consist of a color guard led by the local police and fire departments. “They come and start us out and take the first lap with survivors and caregivers,” says Ahro-
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Diamond Country band, as well as the band Flashback, which plays music from the 50s, 60s and 70s (three members are actually cancer survivors), and another band called Reason, which plays 70s and 80s tunes. A “Spirit of Relay” celebration will replace the Miss Relay contest this year, and of course, the Remember Ceremony will take place, a time when candles, in decorated paper bags, are lit. “The luminaries get lit around the track, and that takes place,” says Ahronian. “You can hear a pin drop on a grass field, people are so respectful at that time. It’s a solemn respectful atmosphere. We walk around with bagpipes, and people are looking at the names on the bags, some of them are people who are going through cancer and some who’ve survived, but the majority candles are for people who have died.”
As of mid-may, the Relay of Life of Ashland and Holliston had 24 teams with 258 participants, who had raised about $41,627. Although in past years, 2012 and 2013, this particular Relay for Life event was recognized nationally for its per capita fundraising, last year the local Relay fell short of its goal at $126,000. “We’re hoping for $130,000 this year,” says Ahronian. Registration is still ongoing for the Relay for Life of Ashland and Holliston, says Ahronian, who explains that participants needn’t be from one of the two towns to participate. Two important dates, she says, are coming up this month before the event. T-shirt pickup and camp selection night will be taking place on June 2, at St. Mary’s Church in Holliston, at 6:30 p.m. “If team captains can’t make that meeting,” says Ahronian, “they should try to send someone so they can pick out a campsite, pick up t-shirts and drop off paperwork.” On June 9 will be a mandatory youth team/chaperone meeting, which will also take place at St. Mary’s Church in Holliston at 6:30 p.m. For information about either meeting, or about the American Cancer Society or Relay For Life, please contact Brittany MacLeod at (508) 270-4670 or visit relayforlife.org/ashlandhollistonma. For updates, find Relay for Life of Ashland and Holliston on Facebook.
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Creative Storage Solutions For Kitchens and Baths By Alex Yavarow One of the most common questions I get as a designer is regarding clever organizational options and creative storage solutions for kitchens and baths. People want to take advantage of as much space as possible, especially space that would otherwise be wasted. This is particularly true in the kitchen and bathroom, where there are often several items that need to be stored, but at times, limited space to do so. Here are some of my favorite space saving storage solutions in cabinet design. When I am putting a kitchen layout together, one storage solution I always try to incorporate is the toekick drawer. I think this feature is my favorite hidden storage solution because it takes advantage of space that is otherwise ALWAYS wasted. The toekick drawer is a drawer underneath the cabinets in the kick space (where your toes go when you stand close to your cabinets). Though the drawer is short and located at the ground
(and therefore, not super convenient to access), it still can serve a mighty purpose. I have seen the toekick drawer used as a place for flat baking sheets, a place for batteries and flashlights and the like, and a place for placemats and table linens. One client even used it as a junk drawer but liked that it was on the ground and slightly inconvenient to access, which made her have less junk in her junk drawer! The toekick drawer is the ultimate way to make “dead space” usable! Another hidden solution in the kitchen is the Wall Message Center. This 3” wide cabinet is meant to go on the end of a cabinet run. Instead of using a 3” wide filler piece somewhere along the cabinet run, this 3” wide cabinet end piece makes up the extra inches needed to complete the run, while also providing a very functional purpose. When you open the cabinet, the Wall Message Center features a white board, a place to hold pens and pencils, key
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hooks, and slots for the mail and other miscellaneous items. This can keep clutter off of the counters and make the kitchen organized and clutter-free! Another culprit for wasted space in the kitchen is in drawers. Take a look at your silverware drawer at your house. Most likely, you have a cutlery divider of some kind, but take a look at how much space there is above the cutlery to the top of the inside of the drawer. Often, standard kitchen door/ drawer base cabinets in kitchen cabinetry have a drawer that is deeper than what needs to be stored. A solution? The Wood Tiered Cutlery Divider Drawer. This drawer insert takes advantage of the unused space in standard drawers by allowing for 2 levels of storage for silverware. The
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My favorite solution in the bathroom is the brand new Mirror with Pull Out Storage, from Decora Cabinetry, a brand of Masterbrand. This is an answer to many issues in the bathroom when it comes to storage. While medicine cabinets certainly serve a purpose, some are bulky and lack style. With this mirror, you can coordinate the stain or finish to match your vanity. On either side of the mirror, there are pull outs so you can store many of your bathroom needs without taking up precious space on the counters or in the vanity. Genius! For more information contact (508) 359-5900, e-mail info@MastersTouchWeb.com or visit www.MastersTouchWeb.com.
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Managing Cash Flow in Retirement Courtesy of Ryland Hanstad Detailed budgeting, frequent monitoring of income and expenses, and prompt action to address potential cash flow problems are essential elements of financial planning for retirees. Despite careful planning and reasonable assumptions about investment returns, inflation, living costs, and other variables, retirees are likely to face many developments affecting their cash flow over the years. Expenses vary depending on individual lifestyles and health. Income may be affected by changes in investment performance and interest rates. Other factors bearing on cash flow include changes in tax rates and rules and alterations to Medicare, Social Security, and employer-provided retiree benefits. Except for the fortunate few who don’t have to worry about money, the ultimate goal for most retirees is making sure their assets last as long as they live. Once a person or household no longer can rely on earned income to pay the bills and save for the future, balancing income and expenses becomes the primary focus of financial planning. And because of increasing longevity, managing cash flow is more critical than ever. A typical American electing to retire in his or her mid-60s may expect to live 20 or more years after retirement. While many variables come into play depending on each person’s mix of income, lifestyle, and health, there are a number of planning moves that can help retirees live within their means and make appropriate adjust-
ments in response to changes in income and expenses.
Tools for the Task If you are retired, or about to retire, you will need to gather and organize key information before you can tackle the ongoing tasks of monitoring and managing your cash flow in retirement. The purpose is to give you a clear and complete picture of your current financial situation, as well as of any significant changes you expect. Two sources will provide this information: • An up-to-date net-worth statement, which provides a snapshot of your assets, debt, and cash reserves. • Your monthly or annual budget, with itemized breakdowns of your income and expenses. If you haven’t retired yet, it’s a good idea to prepare a projected budget of your retirement income and expenses. Be sure to account for all expenses, including those that occur infrequently, such as insurance bills, college tuition, membership fees, and investment mantagement fees. They should be reflected in your monthly budget on a prorated basis. If you need assistance creating your net-worth statement and budget, you may want to consult a financial advisor, a book on the subject, or resources that might be available online. Analyzing this information will reveal any major problems that you need to overcome, such as insufficient cash reserves for an emergency or an income shortfall compared with current or projected expenses. It may
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Regular Monitoring Plans and projections are always subject to change. Even with reasonable assumptions about investment returns, inflation, and retirement living costs, it’s likely you will encounter numerous changes to your cash flow over time. Frequent monitoring of your income and expenses will detect changes that you can address in a timely fashion to prevent significant problems down the road. Experts often recommend a monthly review of your budget, as well as a comprehensive annual review of your financial situation and goals. While you can keep track of your situation with paper and pen, specialized software may make the task easier, especially if your finances are relatively complex.
What to Look For What should you look for as you monitor your finances? Following are potential developments that could affect your cash flow and require adjustments to your plan. • Interest rate trends and market moves may result in an increase or decrease in income from your savings and investments. For example, if interest rates decline, you may have to reduce your expenses if you are periodically withdrawing a fixed percentage from your investment assets. Alternatively, you might consider altering your investment mix to pursue other sources of income, aside from traditional fixed-income investments - equity dividend income investments, for instance. • You may also encounter
changes in federal, state, and local tax rates and regulations. This factor may come into play if you relocate after retiring. The state you move to may impose higher income or property taxes, for example. Other factors that could have a bearing on your retirement cash flow include changes in Social Security and Medicare benefits or eligibility, as well as those affecting employer-provided retiree benefits and private insurance coverage. • Inflation and health care costs are two other variables that can have an impact on living costs and, hence, your retirement planning assumptions. • Life events - such as marriage, the death of a spouse, and the addition or loss of a dependent - may also affect your cash flow. Cash flow is also a matter of personal preferences and decisions, and here you will be in control of the many small and large choices likely to be made over the course of retirement. How much you spend on travel, entertainment and recreation and whether you live in a lower or higher cost locale are examples of factors that can have a significant effect on cash flow - and how long your retirement assets are likely to last. That’s why it’s worth paying close attention to cash flow, making sure you budget carefully, monitor income and expenses frequently, and take action whenever you see significant changes in income and expenses. Ryland Hanstad is President and Financial Advisor of Hanstad Wealth Management in Holliston, MA. He can be reached at (508) 429-3400 or ryland.hanstad@lpl.com. Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Private
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Exsultet! A Celebration of Voices, Receives First Grant The Board of Directors of Exsultet! A Celebration of Voices is excited to announce that they have been granted funds from the Holliston Arts Council, part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, to help with the costs of producing a concert. “I think it’s fair to say that we’re all excited for the possibilities,” says Jennifer Bihuniak, president of the Exsultet Board of Directors. “The grant is tremendously helpful and helps us present concerts to Holliston and the surrounding communities.
We’re here to serve Holliston and our neighboring towns, and every bit of support is certainly appreciated!” Exsultet planned a spring concert, “A Live Well Lived: A Tribute to Ann Talbot” for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at First Congregational Church, 725 Washington Street, Holliston. This performance focused on the power of love to overcome hardship, rejoice in the little things, and transcend death – it celebrated moments humorous, heartwarming, and profound.
For more information, visit www.exsultet.us or call Jenn Bihuniak at (508) 429-3202 About Exsultet! A Celebration of Voices Exsultet is an all-women’s choral ensemble dedicated to adding to the cultural life of Holliston by offering performances in the unique format of a novel-in-a-concert, incorporating music, poetry, and drama. These performers have come together to create a harmonium of song and performance, raising the bar for suburban entertainment.
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Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy Holds Presentation On May 6, the Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy program in Sudbury held their Grant Defense Presentation at The Grange, 326 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA. Fifteen high school students from Sudbury, Lincoln, Wayland, Lexington, Framingham, Holliston, and Needham have worked hard this semester to learn about philanthropy, nonprofits, and the needs in our communities. After reading nine grant applications, making site visits, and deliberating, students shared with guests the
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the importance of philanthropy and the needs that exist in our backyard. YIP students also develop a number of valuable 21st century skills: critical thinking, understanding budgets, decision making, leadership, case-making, public speaking, building consensus, teamwork, and asking quality questions.
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Holliston Resident Named Officer at Middlesex Savings Bank Mary Trifero has 34 years of bank operations experience with Middlesex Savings Bank, primarily managing the item processing department. In December of 2013, Trifero, in a new role as payment operations manager, assumed the additional responsibility for management of the ATM department. Payment operations provide check, ATM and debit card services to Bank customers. Trifero is enrolled in the Bank’s Management and Leadership Program. She resides in Holliston, Mass.
Congratulations Andy Porter! In early May, Holliston Lion Andy Porter was elected Second Vice District Governor of The Massachusetts Lions District 33K, which oversees Lions activities in 48 cities and towns.
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The Public Health Crisis in Our Backyard That Everyone is Ignoring We have a major public health crisis on our hands in Massachusetts but it has been mostly ignored. Opioid overdose related deaths have spiked in recent years, hitting 1,008 deaths in 2014, topping the previous record deaths set the year before of 908 overdose deaths (Department of Public Health Report, Massachusetts, 2015). Many point to over-prescription by doctors, the high availability of pure heroin as well as spiked causing fatal overdoses. Most municipalities have first responders now carrying Nalexone (Narcan), which is a drug that can reverse overdoses. Nalexone does not contain any opioid or other potentially abused drug. Thanks to this development, police departments have successfully reversed many opioid overdoses, saving many lives in the process (DPH report, Massachusetts, 2015). Many first responders recognize the sign of addiction and try to offer help to those individu-
als. Police departments use jail diversion programs to send individuals to treatment for addiction instead of jail, and the Chief in Gloucester recently stated that addicted individuals who come to the police station will be sent for treatment, not arrested. Here lies our crisis however: there are not enough beds for the treatment of opioid dependence. In this state, we do not even have enough beds for addiction treatment. The current number most recently cited is 3,772 beds (Boston Globe, March 15, 2014). No state agency monitors
the number of calls for detoxification bed at any facility, but many complain of the wait list. With so many addicted, how do they get help when they are ready? The answer is they don’t. They continue to use in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms. And then they are judged by the ones they love as not wanting the help. We need more treatment beds or this crisis will continue and the numbers will continue to climb. Steve Bisson, LMHC
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HOME & GARDEN Welcoming the Warm Weather! The Holliston Annual Spring Festival (formerly Holliston Spring Stroll), sponsored by the Holliston Business Association, took place on May 16, with happenings around town. Here are a few glimpses of the day:
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Local parent Leslie Dooley manned the booth for the Holliston Music and Arts Parents Association (hollistonmusicandarts. org), which has only about $5,000 to go on its goal of funding the Music Technology Project. On May 17th, the Holliston Newcomers (hollistonnewcomers.org) donated $2,000 to the project. According to Dooley, the final elements of the project to be funded include software and recording equipment.
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HOME & GARDEN Kara, 4 and her sister Jillian, 2, worked with their friend, Mia on this fairy garden on the Holliston Rail Trail (hollistontrails. org), which was a fundraiser for Holliston in Bloom. (hollistoninbloom. org). Their creation won a prize for “Best Use of Marigold.”
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LIVING HEALTHY Building Trust, Effort & Discipline, One Athlete at a Time Business Spotlight: APECS There’s a reason athletes from all over, including league MVPs, all-Americans and All-Stars from multiple state title teams and league championship teams come to APECS (Athlete Performance Enhancement Centers). The athletes who come out of APECS, one of the longest running athletic sports performance, team training and adult cross training venues in the Metrowest, are consistently lauded not only for the mastery of their sport and physical condition, but also for their positive attitudes and leadership outside their field of play. “We build a foundation of trust, effort, and discipline. Include some underlying physical ability and you have success,” says Jason Shea, owner of APECS at 276 Village Street in
Medway, who says it’s the athletes who put in the work and should take credit for their own successes. Shea builds trust among his athletes with a focus on safety as a constant consideration within a rigorous program combining Olympic weightlifting instruction, speed and agility sandpit training on their private 40’ X 100’ sandpit, conventional technique-focused weight training, modified Strongman training, Vertimax training, structural balance/injury prevention work and metabolic conditioning. “We practice a need to have versus nice to have approach toward all adult, youth, and athlete strength and conditioning and cross-training,” says the trainer. “What that means is we put a
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ing what he’s found in his work with local high schools and club teams. “I’ve had the opportunity to learn elements of culture, discipline, effort, trust, respect, and team building from some of the best high school coaches from around the country” says Shea. “Prior to the book’s release, we are starting to work with schools in the implementation of building winning cultures throughout their entire high school athletic programs based on this information,” says Shea. For more information on APECS, check out their website at http://www.apec-s.com/ or find APECS on Facebook. For more information, or to register for classes, call (508) 533-9005.
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does this, but does the duct sealing really do much to guard a home against allergens? Local Town Pages consulted Dr. Michael McCormick, a Hopedale allergist who belongs to Tri-County Medical Associates, a physician’s group associated with Milford Regional Medical Center. “Because the weather has been warm, and there have not been a lot of rainy days, it is probably a bad year for allergies,” says Dr. McCormick. “Rain tends to eliminate some of the pollen in the air. When you have a long period without rain, there tends to be a higher pollen count.” In spring, through early June, says McCormick, the biggest irritant is going to be tree pollen. “Of the three seasons, tree, grass and weed, tree tends to have the most sufferers and cause the most significant symptoms,” says Dr. McCormick. From mid-May to the first part of July, grass pollen is prevalent, and weeds, especially ragweed, will start pollinating in the middle of August through
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Rep. Dykema & Sen. Eldridge Named New MetroWest Caucus Chairs Representative Carolyn Dykema (D-Holliston) and Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) are introduced as new co-chairs of the MetroWest Caucus at 495/ MetroWest Partnership State House Day. Representative Carolyn Dykema and Senator Jamie Eldridge are pleased to announce they have been named by their colleagues as Co-Chairs of the MetroWest Caucus. The caucus is comprised of legislators who represent communities located in the MetroWest region west of Boston. Specifically, the Caucus seeks to work in a bipartisan fashion to advance a legislative agenda that supports regional interests and bolsters the area’s economic potential and quality of life for all MetroWest residents. “I’m excited for the opportunity to help lead the MetroWest Caucus in the upcoming legislative session,” said Representative Carolyn Dykema. “Our region has so much to offer and has tremendous potential for the future. I look forward to working with my colleagues and our towns to harness that potential by advocating for initiatives that support our common goals in the region including public transit which is essential to our residents and local employers.” “With the MetroWest region positioning itself as an economic engine for innovation, arts and culture, this is an important opportunity for the region to be heard and prosper,” Senator Eldridge said. “As co-chair of the MetroWest Caucus, I will work
alongside Representative Dykema and the MetroWest delegation to ensure that the residents of MetroWest, and the issues important to them, are an integral part of the overall legislative agenda and budget process.” The MetroWest Caucus provides an opportunity to make sure the major needs of the region are heard on Beacon Hill and addressed in the state budget and the legislative process. The Caucus’s priorities include public transportation, infrastructure improvements, and collaboration with the 495 MetroWest Partnership and local chambers of commerce to expand regional economic opportunities. The region covered by the Caucus includes communities west of Boston, on or within the area bordered by Route 495 to the
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Sports Zach Elkinson – A Strong Leader on the Lacrosse Field By Christopher Tremblay For the past two seasons, Zach Elkinson has led the Holliston lacrosse team into the State Tournament, and Panther Coach Chris Collins is hoping that his now senior can do it once again before leaving the school for greener lacrosse fields. Holliston went 11-7 in 2013 and defeated Wilmington in the first round of the Division 2 East Tournament before bowing out to Winchester in the next round. Last spring the Panthers improved to 13-5, grabbed a five seed in the Division 2 Central/ East Tournament only to lose to Walpole 9-8 in the Quarter Finals. “As one of our captains, I am hoping that he can once again lead this team into the State Tournament,” Coach Collins said. Nine years ago, when Elkinson was just a young lad roaming the third grade, his parents thought it would be a good idea for their son to try out the new lacrosse program that was starting up in town. The young Elkinson did, found it to his liking and now he has become a superior player for the Panthers and will soon be taking his talents to Hartford too play collegiately. As he began playing the new found sport Elkinson was tabbed as a midfielder by his then coaches because of his speed, he has been there ever since. “Most kids hated midfield, but I embraced it,” he said. “You basically do what you want from offense to defense and change it up on the fly. I found lacrosse intriguing, because it was different than football and soccer; you get
to run with the balls and hit kids somewhat.” During the beginning stages of his lacrosse career, it was just a sport to him, but by the time he got to Middle School things began to change. Lacrosse had seemed to move up a notch in his priorities and soon after he began attending camps and by his freshman year in high school he joined the Top Gun Fighting Clams club team out of Acton Mass. All of the extra play on the lacrosse field eventually paid off. As a freshman he was automatically put onto the junior varsity
on the JV team, being a freshman a lot of my friends were there too,” Elkinson said. “When I got to the Varsity, I knew a couple of people, but for the most part it was mostly older players who immediately took us under their wings.” Prior to Coach Collins taking over the Panther team Holliston was not a team that struck fear into anyone on the lacrosse field. “As a member of the JV team, we watched the varsity games and let me tell you, it was not a pretty sight,” he said. “But once we got moved up and Coach Collins took over the program, you could see
Senior Zach Elkinson will hopefully lead his Holliston lacrosse team into the State Tournament again this year. He’ll head to Hartford next year.
squad, as the then coach didn’t believe that freshman should play on the varsity squad regardless of their talent. Upon the coaches firing Elkinson, along with two of his friends (AJ Schneeloch and Caleb Mahoney) were moved up to the varsity team. And although he eventually was placed where he belonged, the then freshman didn’t mind putting in his dues. “I really didn’t mind playing
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from the likes of Boston University, Vermont, Bentley, UMASS and Ithaca he decided to go with a school that really wasn’t on his radar. “Clams’ President Justin Walker, whom I consider a good evaluator of talent and where they belong, suggested that I pursue Hartford,” Elkinson said. “Once I got to Hartford, I loved the coaches and players who all treated me like family. The campus was close enough to come home if I wanted a decent meal and far enough away from my family.” The closeness of the campus also allows family members and friends to take a relatively short ride to Connecticut if they want to take in a game or two. And if Coach Collins is right, the Elkinson family will want to see the Hawks’ newest star perform his magic on the lacrosse field at the next level.
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Sports Holliston Lacrosse Captain Pain Fails To Diminish Bubello’s Fierce Competitive Spirit By Ken Hamwey The girls’ lacrosse team at Holliston High finished 2-16 last year and has a 1-12 record this season with five games remaining. Winning records and tournament berths have not been part of the Panthers profile. Some may think that the Holliston girls’ lacrosse program isn’t much to write home about, but nothing could be further from the truth. The reason — Alyssa Bubello, the team’s two time captain who’s been a four-year competitor. The 5-foot-2 senior started playing lacrosse at age 10, and she competed at the club level for four years starting in the eighth grade. As a sophomore, she was selected a Tri Valley League honorablemention all-star after a season in which she scored 17 goals and assisted on 13 others. On the surface, it appeared that Bubello’s career was all progress and smooth sailing. Quite the contrary. Bubello experienced shin pain when she ran cross-country and played soccer in middle school. When she started playing lacrosse as a freshman, the pain persisted. She later was diagnosed with Compartment Syndrome, an internal medical condition where pressure mounts on muscles in the lower leg. “No stress fractures were found, but testing revealed pressure on the muscles in my legs,’’ Bubello said. “I wanted to deal with it, so I had surgery in December, 2012, just before my sophomore season. I had a good year, but the pain returned in my junior season, not as bad as before but still very noticeable. The success rate of the surgery is about 50
percent.’’ Rehab involved eight weeks of physical therapy. “I could walk right away but I had to use crutches for two weeks,’’ she said. “I jogged early, but couldn’t run for a month.’’ Bubello was told that the unusual condition, which is linked more to older males, is becoming more common with young female athletes. In spite of the malady, Bubello still competes at a high level as an attack for new coach Tanner Guarino, and she continues to display superb leadership. She has 12 goals and 3 assists through 13 games. “Alyssa is respected by all our players,’’ Guarino said. “She displays skilled stick-work, she communicates well, and she’s unselfish. She drives effectively to the net, and she’s adept at passing to open teammates.’’ When Holliston practices, Bubello has to pick her spots and perform drills gingerly, so her condition isn’t aggravated. Before games, she stretches and warms her leg muscles and after each contest she applies lots of ice. “When I’m in games, I just don’t think about the problem,’’ Bubello said. A versatile player, Bubello strengths are knowing when to pass or go to the net, field awareness, timing her passes, a quick release and an aggressive nature. “I still can work on being less hesitant going to the goal,’’ she said. “I can be more confident in that area.’’
Bubello’s goal at the start of the season was to top last year’s two-win season. “Even though our scores have been similar to last year, the girls have improved their skills and we play more effectively,’’ Bubello said. “Coach Guarino stresses basics, especially on defense, and she’s told us to focus on being positive. After a disappointing loss, we move on quickly. Our team has lots of trust in her.’’ Bubello is quick to laud the Panthers other two captains — midfielder Emilee Shaney and attack Lindsay Pisapio. “Emilee leads by being vocal and Lindsay leads by example. Emilee works hard and is skilled and Lindsay cuts to the net well and has good footwork.’’ A National Honor Society student, Bubello will attend the University of Alabama in the fall. She received an academic scholarship, and she hopes she can play club lacrosse at the university where she’ll major in biology. Bubello rates last year’s 13-9 loss to Ashland as the best game of her career. “It was a home game and I had three goals and three assists,’’ she recalled. “One of the goals came near the end and was from about 12 yards out. It was an exciting and close match.’’ Relying on a competitive philosophy that stresses “going all out at all times,’’ Bubello is sure Holliston’s lacrosse program will improve in the years ahead. “More confidence and improved skills are evident,’’ Bubello said. “We’re definitely a program with an upside.’’ Those words come from a fierce competitor who played most of her career in pain but never complained.
Alyssa Bubello, Holliston’s two-time captain who has faced shin surgery and pain during play, will take her grit to the University of Alabama in the fall.
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Stony Brook Announces Its June Programming! Tiny Trekkers: Saturdays, June 6th and 20th, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world, with crafts, activities and lots of laughter. This month’s themes: Around the Pond/ Forest Floors and Rotting Logs. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session Early Morning Explorations: First and Third Tuesdays in June, from 7 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Summer mornings at Stony Brook can bring many surprises. Take a morning stroll with a Naturalist and discover the wonderful creatures of the area. Nature lovers of all levels are welcome! Fee: $6m/$9nm per person per day Summer Hike at Quabbin Reservoir: Saturday, June 6th,
from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Quab-
bin Reservoir is a pristine 18mile long reservoir, secluded in almost 55,000 acres of uninhabited woodland.We will explore the area around Soap stone Hill in North Quabbin in search of Bald Eagles, Porcupines, Coyotes, River Otters, Common Ravens, and Pileated Woodpeckers along with views and/or evidence of all 3 Mass. Mega-mammals (Moose, Black bear, Deer). Dress for the weather including good walking/ hiking shoes. Bring Lunch. Fee: $32m/$39nm per person
gives way to night. Sunset is a glorious time to be out in the wetlands, and there is no better way to get close to the action than from a canoe. We’ll provide the canoes and equipment. Minimum age 6. Fee: $22m/$27nm per person Wonder Walks for FamiliesExplore the Magic: Saturday, June 27th, from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Every exploration outside
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from 7:45 – 9:15 p.m. Explore the fascinating world of Stony Brook after dark. You never know what you will find on a walk around the trails after sunset. We’ll start each program with an illustrated discussion of a few of the many creatures that roam the wetlands, fields and forest around sunset. We’ll practice our owl hoots and frog calls and take a look at
what makes theses critters so special, then head out on the trail to look and listen. We might hear, or even see owls, beavers, frogs, otters, bats or other nocturnal animals (we never know what we will find!). Minimum age: 6. Fee: $9adm-$6chm/$11ad-$7ch per person
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Learn the Ferns: Saturday, June 13th, from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Ferns have been an important component of the landscape since before dinosaurs roamed the earth. They predate the pines, spruces, hemlocks and all the beautiful flowering plants. There are fewer than 100 kinds of ferns in our landscapes; we will focus on recognizing the key characteristics for identifying the common and not so common species. Fee: $20m/$24nm per person. Twilight Canoe Trip: Friday, June 19th, from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Spend a lovely Saturday evening gliding around the Stony Brook wetlands; listening and exploring the ponds and marshes as day
brings a new experience. Walk with us through the woods and along the wetlands at Stony Brook. Touch the tree bark, check for animal tracks in the mud, and listen for the sounds of birds in the trees. We will explore whatever catches our interest. In this session we will venture along the trails in search of patterns made by animals, plants, and rocks. This program is designed for children ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Fee: $5adm-$4cm/$6ad-$5ch per person Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www. massaudubon.org or contact us at (508) 528-3140. Register by phone, email (stonybrook@massaudubon.org), fax (508-5533864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.
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Calendar of Events June 1 Morning Book Club, Holliston Public Library, The Orphan Master’s Son, by Adam Johnson, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. June 2 Relay for Life of Ashland and Holliston T-shirt pickup and camp selection night, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, Holliston, paperwork may be submitted on this night. (Relay June 13-14) June 5 ReACT Gives Back to benefit Holliston Pantry Shelf on Friday, 7 p.m., Robert Adams Middle School, 323 Woodland Street. The show will feature popular musical numbers from past performances of Annie, Fiddler on the Roof, and The Wizard of Oz. Admission is free, although monetary contributions and/or non-perishable food items will be collected at the door. June 6 Fatima Shrine Giant Flea Market & Yard Sale, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 101 Summer St. (Rte 126) Shrine location. Items currently being sought for donation include Spring and Summer clothing and shoes in addition to kitchen items, linens, jewelry and other accessories, knick-knacks, religious items, fall and Christmas décor. For more information on requested items and drop-off times, please call Joyce at (508) 533-4453.
Holliston Newcomers annual Touch-a-Truck event, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sam Placentino Elementary School. Local companies will donate trucks and equipment of all sizes for children to come explore. The event will be hornfree for the first hour (9:30am – 10:30am), and a variety of family-friendly vendors will be onsite. $5 per person, or the whole family may attend for a flat rate of $20. Free admission will be granted to children under one. June 7 “Horse Rescue Farm Day with Troop 65129,” a free event, Newfound Farm, 1201 Washington Street, Holliston, 10:30noon, Girl Scouts only, 12:30-3 p.m., general public, will include free food, crafts, fun activities and pony rides and a chance to meet “Raven,” a rescued horse and new addition to the Holliston community. Fatima Shrine Giant Flea Market & Yard Sale, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 101 Summer St. (Rte 126) Shrine location. Fatima Shrine Giant Flea Market & Yard Sale, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 101 Summer St. (Rte 126) Shrine location. Items currently being sought for donation include Spring and Summer clothing and shoes in addition to kitchen items, linens, jewelry and other accessories, knick-knacks,
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religious items, fall and Christmas décor. For more information on requested items and drop-off times, please call Joyce at (508) 533-4453. June 9 Relay for Life of Ashland and Holliston mandatory youth team/ chaperone meeting, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Church, Holliston. (Relay June 13-14) June 11 Holliston Special Education Parent Advisory Council Family Fun Night, 6-9 p.m. (raindate June 18), Goodwill Park (at the Playground Picnic Benches), 416 Green St., Holliston, Join other Holliston SEPAC families and enjoy and evening of socializing and fun. Meet other local families and children. Feel free to bring your own dinner, relax and watch the kids play.
June 13 Summer Opening Day with Holliston Recreation! 12-3 p.m., Stoddard Park, counselors from our summer programming on hand for face painting, games and art activities and more! The magician will be there at 12:30 p.m. Program supervisors will be on hand to answer summer program questions, and you can buy your beach stickers! American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Ashland and Holliston, noon on June 13 through 6 a.m. on June 14, 2015 at Ashland Middle School, 87 W Union St in Ashland. Public welcome until 11 p.m.
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June 16 Community Seminar: Increase Your Medicare IQ. Presented by TheMedicareAdvisors. com, 6-7 p.m., Golden Pond Assisted Living at 50 West Main Street, Hopkinton, RSVP to Jen Belesi (508) 435-1250, jbelesi@ goldenpondal.com June 26 Paul LeBeau retirement farewell event, 1-4 p.m., Anthony’s on the Green, tickets $25 available from Town Clerk’s office
Milford Regional Announces Summer Wellness Programs Milford Regional Medical Center has extended its wellness program through the summer with a line-up that includes a new class as well as returning favorites. New this summer is Body Blast, a class that is a combination of cardio exercise and targeted strength training, switching between muscle-focused exercises, energy bursts and rests. The class burns calories, builds muscle, and ends with a soothing and relaxing stretch session. Ideal for anyone who wants to make the most of their workout and designed for all fitness levels.
The summer session will begin the week of June 29 and run through the week of Sept. 3. Classes are offered at the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, 60 North Bow St., Milford; or Milford Regional in the Blackstone Valley, 898 Church St. Extension, Northbridge. Class descriptions and registration can be found online at www.milfordregional.org under “Classes & Events.” Registration begins June 1. The summer session schedule is as follows:
Mondays, June 29-Aug. 31
Body Blast! 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Milford Regional in the Blackstone Valley Qi Gong & T’ai Chi Combo Class, 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center Tuesdays, June 30-Sept. 1
Zumba, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center Yo-Chi, 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Milford Regional in the Black-
stone Valley
Thursdays, June 2-Sept. 3
Wednesdays, July 1-Sept. 2
Super Strength & Sculpt, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center
Pilates Flex and Tone, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center
Aerobic Fusion, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center
20-20-20, 7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Milford Regional in the Blackstone Valley
Kundalini Yoga, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center
Yogalates, 7:15p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Milford Regional in the Blackstone Valley
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Holliston Recreation Summer 2015 Great Get-A-Ways Designed especially with those more independent 8th & 9th graders in mind! Individual sessions are offered with many choices for all different interests! Price includes admission, transportation and general supervision for all activities. Participants will be responsible for bringing a lunch or buying lunch, unless otherwise specified. Additional waivers are required for some trips and will be provided in advance. Exact departure and return times will be finalized in June and sent home with a confirmation email. Time: 9:00 - 5:00
Cost: $ 48
Session 1b: July 2
Kimball Farm Time: 9:00 - 2:00 Cost: $ 46 Includes: Mini golf, bumper boats, kiddie kone, $12 food voucher and $5 arcade card
Session 2a: July 7 Water Wizz Please bring lunch or money for lunch. Session 2b: July 9
Time: 9:15 - 4:45
Cost: $ 48
Sky Zone*
Time: 9:30-1:00 Cost: $ 33 There is a snack bar you can bring money for, no outside food or drink. Session 3a: July 14 Water Country Please bring lunch or money for lunch.
Time: 8:45-5:00
Cost: $ 48
Session 3b: July 16 Starland
Time: 9:00 - 2:00 Cost: $ 42 Includes: mini golf, go carts, bumper cars, laser tag and lunch(hot dog, chips and soda) Session 4a: July 21
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Session 5b: July 30 Kimball Farm Time: 9:00-2:00 Cost: $ 46 Includes: Mini golf, bumper boats, kiddie kone, $12 Food voucher $5 arcade card Session 6a: Aug 4 Water Country Please bring lunch or money for lunch.
Time: 8:45– 5:00
Cost: $ 48
Session 6b: Aug 6 Sky Zone* Time: 9:30 - 1:00 Cost: $ 33 There is a snack bar you can bring money for, no outside food or drink. Session 7a: Aug 11 Canobie Please bring lunch or money for lunch.
We will have counselors from our summer programming on hand for face painting, games and art activities and more! The magician will be there at 12:30. All of our program supervisors will be on hand to answer any questions about our summer programs and you can buy your beach stickers!
2015 Lake Winthrop Beach Sticker Application Purchase your annual beach sticker via mail-in (send your check along with this completed form and a self- addressed envelope to Holliston Recreation, 100 Linden St., Holliston, MA 01746) or online (at www.townofholliston.us, click on payments). Beginning June 1st resident beach stickers can be purchased at the Treasurer’s Office, 703 Washington St. Resident and non-resident stickers can be purchased at the Recreation Department temporary office located at 100 Central Street. Day passes ($10 Resident/$20 Non-Resident) are sold at the Stoddard Park and Pleasure Point gates. For Resident’s ONLY: two day pass receipts can be credited toward the purchase of a resident sticker. Receipts must be brought directly to the Recreation Dept. temporary office at 100 Central St. Name_____________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________
Phone # ________________________________________ Email address ____________________________________________________
License Plate # __________________ License Plate # 2nd car __________________
Session 4b: July 23 United Skates Time: 9:00 - 2:00 Cost: $ 42 Please bring socks. Includes: Skate rental, laser tag, rock climbing and lunch (pizza or hot dog and soda). Session 5a: July 28 Water Wizz Please bring lunch or money for lunch.
Summer Opening Day with Holliston Recreation! Saturday June 13th from 12-3 p.m. at Stoddard Park
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Time: 9:00 - 5:00
Cost: $ 48
Session 7b: Aug 13 United Skates Time: 9:00 - 2:00 Cost: $ 42 Please bring socks. Includes: Skate rental, laser tag, rock climbing and lunch (pizza or hot dog and soda). Where: Drop off and pick up are at Stoddard Park For outdoor activities please bring a towel, sunscreen, an extra water bottle and bathing suit when necessary. *Additional Waiver Required Field Trips subject to change depending on availability.
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Holliston Household Hazordous Waste Day SATURDAY, July 11, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Adams Middle School, Woodland St.
Below is a listing of typical household hazardous wastes collected: Aerosol Cans Engine degreaser Oil filters Ammonia Epoxy resin Oven cleaners Antifreeze Fiberglass Paint thinner Arts and crafts supplies Floor cleaners
Pesticides Batteries Furnace Cement Photo chemicals Bleach Furniture Polish Pool chemicals Brake fluid Gasoline/Kerosene Radiator cleaners Car wax Herbicides Resins Carburetor cleaner
Insect Sprays Rodent killers Caulking Lighter fluid Roof Cement Cesspool cleaners Mercury products Rust preventatives Chemistry sets Metal polish Sealants Creosote Moth balls Solvents Drain cleaners Motor oil Spot removers Driveway Sealant Muriatic acid
Transmission fluid Dry cleaning fluids No-pest strips Weed Killers Engine and radiator flushes Oil based paint Wood preservatives Wood Stripper For more detailed information, visit the Town of Holliston website at www.townofholliston.us.
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Holliston Recreation Department Swim Lessons 2015 www.townofholliston.us/parks-recreation 508-429-2149 You MUST purchase a beach sticker ($40 resident, $80 non-resident) in order to participate in this program. All lessons are held at Stoddard Park Beach. Mommy & Me Swim
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3-5 year olds
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-Learn to ask for permission before entering the water -Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner -feel comfortable in the water -Explore submerging to mouth, nose, eyes, and completely -Explore buoyancy on front and back position -Change body position in the water -Learn how to play safely -Establish expectation for adult supervision -Glide on front and back -Perform combined stroke on front -Change body positon in the water
-Learn to ask for permission before entering the water -Learn how to enter and exit the water in a safe manner -feel comfortable in the water -Explore submerging to mouth, nose, eyes, and completely -Explore buoyancy on front and back position -Change body position in the water -Learn how to play safely -Establish expectation for adult supervision -Glide on front and back -Perform combined stroke on front -Change body positon in the water
Who: 18 months– 3 years old When: Session 1A: June 15-26 Time: 1-1:20 pm Session 1B: June 15-26 Time 1:40-2:00 pm Session 2A: July 6-17 Time 10:30 - 10:50 am Session 3A:July 20-31 Time: 10:30 - 10:50 Cost: $30 Where: Stoddard Park Beach
Who: 3-5 year old When: Session 1A: June 15-26 Time: 1-1:30 pm Session 1B: June 15-26 Time: 1:40-2:10 Session 2A: July 6-17 Time 3:30-4:00 Session 2B: July 6-17 Time: 4:10-4:40 Session 3A:July 20-31 Time: 3:30-4:00 Session 3B: July 20-31 Time 4:10-4:40 Cost: $50 Where: Stoddard Park Beach
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6-8 year olds
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Level 3
Swim classes will be held if it is raining , but not if there is a thunderstorm. We will not make-up the first missed class due to weather but will make up any additional missed classes due to weather. You MUST purchase a beach sticker ($40 resident, $80 nonresident in order to participate in this program. There are no exceptions to this policy.
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-Enter and exit water safely -blow bubbles through nose and mouth -bobbing -Front and back glides and floats -Recover to vertical position -Roll from front to back and back to front -Tread water using arm and leg actions -Alternating and simultaneous leg actions on front -Combined arm and leg actions on front and back -Water safety topics Who: 6-8 year olds When: Session 2A: July 6-17 Time: 3:30-4:00 Session 2B: July 6-17 Time: 4:10-4:40 Session 3A:July 20-31 Time: 3:30-4:00 Session 3B July 20– 31 Time: 4:10-4:40 Cost: $50 Where: Stoddard Park Beach
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-Enter and exit water safely -Fully submerge and hold breath -Bobbing -Front, jellyfish and tuck floats -Recover to vertical position -Roll from front to back and back to front -Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back -Tread water using arm and leg actions -Combined arm and leg actions on front and back -Finning arm and leg action -Rotary breathing -Survival float -Back float -Flutter, scissor, dolphin and breast stroke kick on front -Water safety topics
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How to Navigate an Open House so it Doesn’t Feel Like a Tough Mudder Event By John Szolomayer Are you currently in the market for a new house? Believe it or not, the good, old fashioned open house can be a great way to
find the best home in your budget. This is especially true in the spring, when weekends are typically packed with open houses; many debuting fresh properties to a market currently experiencing
low inventory. Many homes are currently not available for showing until an open house. Unless you are prepared for the crowds and confident of your purpose, spending a weekend open
house hopping can feel more like a tough mudder event than a useful way to find your dream home. However, if you do a little advanced training, you can beat out your competition and score a great price on the freshest home on the market. Here are some tips: • Make a plan – Select a day and pick a target area you’re interested in. Most open houses occur between 11-4 p.m. Check with your real estate agent to recommend four to six homes you would be interested in. Visiting any more than six in one day can simulate the feeling of crawling through mud on your belly to get under barbed wire. A good agent will inform seller agents at the open houses you’re coming, or accompany you on your tours. If you are going it alone, use a mapping app to program addresses so you don’t get lost, something like the SIR mobile app. • Crunch the numbers before hand - Chances are if a home is new to the market, it is being listed at its highest possible asking price and therefore up for negotiation. If a home is a few thousand dollars above your price range, it’s ok. Pack your mortgage preapproval letter, and add the home to your list. Double check to see how long each house has been on the market; this can tell you a lot
about how each house is fairing in the market, and also creates room for negotiation. • Know what to look for and who to talk to – When the listing agent greets you at an open house, let them know who your real estate agent is, hand them a business card from the stack your agent gave you, and then feel free to ask all the questions you can think of: What are the utility costs? How old are the appliances and heating system? Where are the closest amenities? Use the selling agent’s knowledge of the home and ask for marketing materials to take notes. Send a text or email to your agent while you are at each open house to share your thoughts on each home. Open House hopping can be a fun, fast, and easy way to hunt for your dream house so long as you hop in prepared. Enjoy the process by working with your local agent on the above tips, and you will be positioned to take full advantage of the exciting, and fast moving, spring market. Information provided by John Szolomayer from Hallmark Sotheby’s International Realty in Hopkinton. Each office is independently owned and operated. John can be reached for more information at (508) 2594788 or JohnSzolomayer.com
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DEREK’S
Maria's
Steak & Seafood
Italian Villa
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$12.95 Features
Dinner Served Daily
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Best KENO Bar Around!
112 Main Street, Medway
67 Medway Road, Milford
Dinner Served Daily 5 pm - 9 pm Closed Sunday & Monday
Open Mon-Tues 3 pm - 9 pm Wed-Sun 11:30 am - 9 pm
508-478-5616
Maria's DEREK’S
June 1, 2015
22 South Street, Hopkinton Lunch and Dinner Served Daily Hours: 11:30am-9pm Daily
508-435-4300
508-533-0823
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