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Making a Difference in Deleting Blood Cancer Graci Family, St. Mary’s Once Again to Host Bone Marrow Registry Drive By J.D. O’Gara Last year they registered nearly 400 potential bone marrow donors, and from that group there were five potential matches, better than the odds. This year, they hope even more
people will stop at their booth for a quick swab of the cheek to register for the National Bone Marrow Registry. Registering as many potential bone marrow donors as possible is an important
mission for the Graci family, “Because we knew what it was like to wait for a donor and find a match. Without the donors, there is no cure,” says Rita Graci, who is embarking on the second year of her bone marrow registry drive at the Feast of Saint Rocco, from August 14-16. “If your loved one, your child, your husband, your brother – if your loved one is sitting there waiting for a cure, you’re hoping to God that they’re going to find a match, and the donor is willing to donate.” Although she eventually lost her battle to leukemia at age 21 in April 2010, Rita’s daughter Kristin Graci received the gift of bone marrow from a donor in England, which bought her some extra time in this world with her loved ones. She was among the minority (four in 10) of patients
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By J.D. O’Gara “You don’t have to go to the North End to enjoy a good Italian feast.” That’s what Vinny and Alma Debaggis used to say, says Feast of St. Rocco planner Peter Brunelli of the late, beloved volunteers of the event, which is celebrating its 37th year at St. Mary’s Church in Franklin, this year. The feast takes place across from the Franklin Town Common behind the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School. It features food, rides and entertainment. Visitors should bring their appetites, because the event is a feast in the true sense of the word, featuring myriad dishes often found at North Endstyle feasts. Friday night, says Brunelli, those not sure what to order can try a sampler platter, of one stuffed quahog (“stuffie”) with green pepper sauce, one
macaroni and cheese ball, two chicken wings, two chicken fingers, two mozzarella sticks and two toasted ravioli. “Friday night we sell mostly appetizers for some reason,” says volunteer Paula Coughlin. “We give them some good food and have some fun doing it,” says Brunelli. The Feast of St. Rocco has kept pace with the times. In addition to radio slots it runs on WMRC, it now has a Facebook page, with over 700 likes. Brunelli says, “We’ll start posting more stuff now, and we’re going to post through the weekend, with pictures and updates. The original calzone, featuring pepperoni, black olives, provolone cheese and a secret ingredient (come to the booth to find out) will be back this year, along with calzones featuring
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who are lucky enough to find a match and receive a transplant. Even after registering for the bone marrow registry, the odds of matching with a patient are like winning the lottery, according to Delete Blood Cancer DKMS. The donor and patient should share at least 8 HLA tissue characteristics. Therefore, every new donor increases the odds for those who need it. Donors need to be ages 18-55, and sign up merely requires a registration form and a tissue swab to assess the HLA information. If, however, by some chance a donor is a good match, donating bone marrow is a lot simpler than people think, says Graci. Most (85%) are asked to donate through peripheral blood stem cell donation. “They just do it peripherally. The hardest part is waiting there 4-8 hours,” says Graci, who says she finds that young adults are more willing to sign up than are those over 30, although mothers are quick to register, she says. Potential donors’ HLA infor-
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he was a student. Now, Justin has graduated, but he and his friends, whom Rita refers to as her other children, are equally enthusiastic about registering in Kristin’s hometown. Where St. Rocco was the saint of healing, Rita thought it would be great to hold it during the Feast of Saint Rocco. The organizers of the event thought so, too. The Feast of Saint Rocco will take place in the parking lot of the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in Franklin from August 13-16, but the Graci’s and their volunteers will be manning the booth from the 14-16, on Friday, from 6-10 p.m., Saturday, 12-10 p.m. and Sunday 12-9 p.m. Can’t make it to the booth? If you would like to find out more about signing up on the registry as a bone marrow donor, you can visit www.deletebloodcancer.org, email info@deletebloodcancer. org or call (212) 209-6779. If you would like to sign up in Kristin Graci’s name, as part of the Feast of St. Rocco blood drive, ask for a kit, and when you submit it, enter GMF002 as the drive number on the registration form.
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up to four children, Glen Ellen Country Club, 84 Orchard Street, Millis, (508) 376-2978, $1,400 for the season, through September 7, 2015, includes the use of the swimming pools, tennis, basketball, volleyball, softball, horseshoe pits, playground and miniature golf, seven days a week.
YMCA Bernon Family Branch, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, Daily swim passes, good for the indoor or outdoor pool, are available for $12 for adults, $6 for children or $18 per family. Since classes take place during the summer, please check the hours for family swim, located at hockymca.org, on the upper righthand corner of the home page under FR SCHED.
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Italian sausage, ricotta and sweet peppers and spinach and cheese. Some other culinary delights to be found at the feast include fried dough, Italian sausages (900 pounds have been ordered), Italian meatballs, manicotti, eggplant parmesan, fried clams, clam chowder and clam cakes, toasted ravioli, buffalo wings and corn, and wine biscuits, just to name a few. Those looking for a lighter treat might try Jennie Coughlin’s take on Phyllis Voccella’s recipe for tomato salad, which has tomatoes, peppers, pickling cukes, basil, olve, red wine vinegar and salt, as well as some herbs. That’s great alone or over pasta. “It’s very refreshing,” says Coughlin. “It’s made fresh. The veggies are all cut up Thursday, but we make a batch Friday and Saturday morning and before the dinner rush Saturday night.” Don’t forget dessert! The traditional Italian pastry booth will feature baba rum, lobster tails and other classic pastry delights from Montiglio’s. That includes about 6,000 canoli, to be fresh
Shown are Feast of St. Rocco volunteers Peter Brunelli, left and Paula Coughlin, right, holding up two of this year’s raffle items, New England Patriots quilts, made by Connie Camuso. The Feast will run from August 13-16 this year, behind the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School.
filled right on the field. “If you don’t fresh fill them, they get soggy,” says Brunelli.
St. Mary’s parishioner Connie Camuso once again has donated beautiful quilts to be
raffled off, one full-sized and one lap-sized that feature New England Patriots patterns. Tick-
August 1, 2015 ets for this raffle will cost $3 a chance and 4 for $10 for the larger quilt, and $2 each or 3 for $5 for the smaller quilt, with raffle winners to be chosen on Sunday night. Another volunteer who comes through each year for the Feast of St. Rocco is Phyllis Ciannavei, says Brunelli. For 37 years, she has donated a hand-painted ceramic Christmas tree and ceramic nativity scene. This year, she’s added two ceramic pumpkins and two ceramic turkeys for the raffle. The North-End style Feast celebrates Saint Rocco, the patron saint of the sick and impoverished, who was born (with a red cross birthmark) in Montpelier, France toward the end of the 13th century. Saint Rocco is said to have inherited great wealth, but gave up his material possessions. A man of great faith, he is said to have devoted his time and effort to the infirm, healing the sick. A statue of St. Rocco, donated by Nick Verna in 1959, stands on the grounds where the annual Feast is held. As a child, Nick had been very ill. His mother took him to a shrine of St. Rocco,
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and when he recovered, she believed that Verna had the patron saint to thank for his life. The St. Rocco statue, in fact, is featured as part of the festival on the final day, when, after a 10:30 a.m. mass, a procession will carry the statue back to the festival grounds. Opening Mass for the celebration will be held at 10:30 a.m. on August 9th, the Sunday prior to the feast, followed a Mass for the Sacrament of the Sick on Saturday at 10 a.m., and the closing Mass is on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Parish runs all the food booths, along with the help of nearly 600 volunteers, before, during and after the feast each year. Some volunteers work as few as three hours, while others might work the entire feast. St. Mary’s, over
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10 a.m. Anointing Mass and Sacrament of the Sick (under tent on Festival grounds, light refreshments after Mass. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. All rides and food booths open, displays of Italian culture, children’s booths and games 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ride all rides for $25 (bracelet) 3-5 p.m. Kizzy the Clown 6-10 p.m. Sea Breeze (on the bandstand). Sunday, August 16
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cardboard creations with the organizers until the following Saturday when they could visit the SNETT to find their owls, which would be hiding along the trail. Goody bags were waiting for the children at the trailhead after their hunt, courtesy of the Franklin/Bellingham Railtrail Committee. My granddaughter was only concerned that she might not be able to figure out which owl was hers. No problem—each child’s name was written on the back of their cardboard owl. But in fact, they all looked quite distinctive. Once the owls were created, I then heard from the same granddaughter, “How long is it till Saturday?” It was hard to wait! On the Saturday of the owl prowl, Jen Duncan, of Frankln,
If you took a walk along the Southern New England Railtrail (SNETT) in Franklin on a recent Saturday morning, you might have thought you were experiencing Christmas in July. Numerous little cardboard owls, complete with googly eyes, reminiscent of homemade Christmas ornaments, dangled on strings from pine branches along the trail in Franklin, near the Grove Street entrance to this proposed railtrail. Franklin is the trail head of the approximately 22 mile trail system that runs from Franklin to Douglas. Franklin/Bellingham railtrail committee members teamed up with the Franklin Library to create a program to entice children and their families onto the local proposed trail. The idea? Create small cardboard owls as a craft project during one of the Franklin Library’s weekly drop in craft sessions (Mondays, 1-2 p.m.). After children created their owls, they left their
L-R Anna, David and Nicole Rogers of Bellingham found Nicole’s owl along the SNETT Nicole made a second owl for her little brother, which he found on a tree, the day of the owl prowl.
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came about in a brainstorming session with Franklin/Bellingham railtrail committee members. Owls are so popular right now.” The path of the SNETT was originally a rail line that connected central Massachusetts with Connecticut. The first section, from Franklin to Blackstone, was completed in 1849; the Blackstone to the Connecticut border in Douglas section was finished in 1854. A bridge collapse in Blackstone in 1969 ended use of the rail line. Quite recently several of the bridges in Blackstone have been David Rogers 2, of Bellingham, son of Anna and Michael Rogers, restored, moving the dream of points out the owl he wants on the SNETT Railtrail. having a completed railtrail in this area closer to reality. Presently the SNETT is still ham railtrail committee (www. ing for a spot to take their dogs, very small portions of trail that franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org) take their children, friends, famare disconnected, but the towns meet regularly at the Hocko- ily out for a walk in the woods. through which the proposed mock YMCA Bernon Branch in Parking is directly off Grove nd trail runs have signed a notice Franklin, typically the 2 Tues- Street in Franklin. Look for the SNETT signs, near the Washof intent, indicating that they day each month, 7:30 p.m. Whether there are owls on ington Street end of Grove want to see this DCR –owned the trail (cardboard or Page Street.http://www.snett.org/ property developed into a mod-1 3/28/14 NGCC_OpenHouse_May13_FN_BW_Layout 1 3/28/14 4:21 PM 1 NGCC_OpenHouse_May13_FN_BW_Layout 4:21 or PMnot Page 1 ern railtrail. Community groups real), the SNETT is becoming such as the Franklin/Belling- a place for folks who are look-
Big Y Debuts Shopping Carts for Special Needs Children Big Y Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that they have installed Caroline’s Carts in 44 of their supermarkets as of July 1. Caroline’s Cart is a shopping cart for special needs older children and some adults. It provides parents and caregivers a viable option for transporting a child through a store while grocery shopping, without having the impossible task of maneuvering a wheelchair and a traditional grocery cart at the same time. Caroline’s Cart is named after Caroline, the special needs daughter of Drew Ann and David Long of Alabama. According to their web site, www.carolinescart.com, Drew Ann Long saw the need for Caroline’s Cart after realizing that her daughter would outgrow a typical shopping cart. She designed the cart and worked with the world’s largest cart manufacturer, Technibilt to produce and distribute these carts. Big Y is the first retailer in Western New England to provide Caroline’s Carts for their shoppers. Their program is in collaboration with Proctor and Gamble. Big Y management will continue to monitor cart usage and add to their list of stores providing these carts since space constraints make it difficult to have them in every store.
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FSPA Summer Theater Presents High School Musical
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Franklin, MA – Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Summer Theater presents the Disney mega-hit High School Musical at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14. The culmination of FSPA’s annual two-week musical theater program, the production features students in grades 8-12 and will be staged at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. A record-breaking, charttopping pop culture phenomenon, High School Musical is family friendly and full of fun. Based on the wildly popular 2006 Disney Chanel original movie musical written by Peter Barsocchini, the stage version features the hit songs “We’re All in This Together,” “Bop to the Top,” “Start of
You are invited to run, walk or just have fun at the 13th Annual “Runaways Runaround Road Race” on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the race and raffle benefit Community VNA Hospice and Palliative Care serving twelve area communities. Registration is $25 or on race day $30. The race starts in front of Town Hall, 43 South Washington St., North Attleboro, MA. This is a 5K USATF-NE sanctioned and certified course which loops through town. Cash prizes and medals will be awarded. Individuals and families are welcomed to come and show support. Raffles and refreshments donated by generous local businesses will add to the enjoyment. Registration is online at http://www.signmeup.com/105324 or call (508) 339-0147.
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Something New,” and “Get’cha Head in the Game.” With high energy and winning style, the movie’s memorable characters come to life, as star athlete, Troy, falls for brainy beauty, Gabriella, the new girl at fictional East High. When the two audition for lead roles in their high school musical, they threaten the status quo and divide the school’s social cliques. Along the way, these jocks, brainiacs, thespians, and skater dudes teach us about first love, peer pressure, and the importance of breaking free of others’ expectations and learning to be true to yourself. The stage adaptation of High School Musical features book by David Simpatico and songs by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil, Ray Cham, Greg Cham, Andrew Seeley, Randy Petersen, Kevin Quinn, Andy Dodd, Adam Watts, Bryan Louiselle, David N. Lawrence, Faye Greenberg, and Jamie Houston, with music adapted, arranged, and produced by Bryan Louiselle. FSPA’s production is directed by Raye Lynn Mercer and Nick Paone, with musical direction by Hallie Wetzell and choreography by Mercer and Kellie Stamp.
Featured roles will be played by Michael Fajardo (Troy) of Hopkinton, Madison Asgeirsson (Gabriella) of Franklin, Katharine Waples (Sharpay) of Franklin, Sam Evans (Ryan) of Medfield, Aaron Frongillo (Chad) of Franklin, Katie Gray (Taylor) of Milford, Jason Barney (Zeke) of Franklin, and Brooke Collins (Kelsi) of Franklin. The cast also includes Ashley Reichert of Bellingham; Brian Barrett of Foxboro; Aidan Clark, Kelly Irwin, Lauren Szcepanowski, Lindsey Wyner, and Melissa Wyner of Franklin; Joey Soares and Valerie Tapanainen of Hopedale; and Susauna Wickstrom of Wrentham. FSPA’s newly expanded Summer Theater program debuted this summer, with opportunities for hands-on immersion in a cabaret show, concert musical, behind-the-scenes theater design, straight play, or musical theater production. Summer programming runs through August 21 and also features one-week performing arts camps, 3-day workshops, and music and dance classes. For tickets to High School Musical and more information, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline.com.
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Addiction Expert Dr. John Francis Kelly to Speak in Franklin August 12 Community Coalition on Opioid Abuse Draws Volunteers, Momentum By J.D. O’Gara At the end of June, Franklin held its first Community Coalition on Opioid Abuse. This month, Franklin Boy Scout Ben Waters, 17, is keeping the momentum going, helping to bring Dr. John Francis Kelly, Ph.D, to Franklin High School to give a presentation on addiction. Dr. Kelly will speak at Franklin High School on August 12, at 7 p.m. Dr. Kelly is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, the founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), the Program Director of the Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS) and the Associate Director of the Center for Addiction Medicine at MGH. Dr. Kelly is President Elect of the American Psychological Association (APA) Society of Addiction Psychology, and is also a Fellow of APA. He has served as a consultant to U.S. federal and the national Institutes of Health (NIH); to non-Federal institutions and internationally. He is currently an Associate Editor for the journals, Addiction, and the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment and has published more than 100 peer-
reviewed articles, reviews, and chapters in the field of addiction. “He had a lot of impressive background in the subject, but part of his presentation was about this need to treat it as a brain disease and a public health crisis than as a drug problem. For people who are addicted, it’s not a choice, and he talked about the words ‘dirty’ and ‘clean’ and using words in a certain way to treat it like a public health issue,” says Waters, who has chosen this effort, under the guidance of Rep. Jeff Roy and Town Councilman Peter Padula, as the focus of his work toward earning Eagle Scout. Waters reached out to Dr. Kelly after hearing his presentation to the Needham Coalition. “Ben Waters has been very instrumental in putting (this talk) together. I’m very proud of the work he’s done in his approach to Eagle Scout,” says Rep. Roy. He wanted to do something that is going to impact lives, and he’s done a really good job.” Ben hopes that people who didn’t go the Community Coalition meeting on June 30 will come to the presentation by Dr. Kelly. “I want people who might not be convinced this is their problem. At every meeting I’ve
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gone to, I’ve either been fired up, or depressed that this is such an issue. I’m 17. I’m the demographic, from a suburb of Boston, fairly affluent community. It’s not the same problem it was 30 years ago. I want people to understand it’s something that’s affecting the community, and as part as the community, it’s affecting them.” Rep. Roy has been actively working to make the Community Coalition a successful reality in Franklin. “The community forum on June 30 was fantastic,” Roy says. He estimates that about 209 people came. “It was very telling and clearly demonstrated that there is a need and a desire in the community to have this type of conversation. I was glad to see the tremendous turnout,” says Roy. As a result of the initial meeting, says Roy, a commitment was made to doing some type of large group meeting on a
monthly basis. In addition, two support groups developed from the first meeting, one called “Franklin Hope” that meets on Monday nights at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Chestnut Street at 7 p.m., and another, “Healing Hearts,” that meets on Thursdays. In Franklin, two support groups were already meeting on Tuesdays and Fridays, but at the Community Coalition meeting it was determined that there is a need for more support and meetings. “I think the goal is to have meetings seven nights a week,” says Roy. Rep. Roy was impressed with the number of people who were interested in becoming involved, from all perspectives of the problem. Smaller sub-groups have formed to hone the organization’s, create the group’s Web and social media presence, gather more data from the town by developing a survey, and providing more programming and speakers.
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Others have volunteered to be liaisons to other groups, says Roy. DA Morrissey’s office holds a meeting for all of the Community Coalitions in Norfolk County, Ellen Freedman chairs a CHNA group at Milford Regional, and Learn to Cope meetings are offered in Taunton and Framingham. Volunteers will attend these meetings with the goal of bringing what they’ve learned back to the Franklin Coalition. “I just have to say that I’ve been deeply motivated by a number of people that have reached out who have been looking for this type of group in the community. It’s had a tremendous impact on me in addressing the need. I’m so encouraged that we have so many people who have stepped up to the plate who want to lend a hand from all walks of life. It’s a tremendous outpouring, and I’m grateful to live in a community that has the type of people who want to do that,” says Roy.
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A Berry Bonanza at Local Farms By Grace Allen Local u-pick farms are harvesting blueberries right about now, and apples are not far behind. The area is lucky to have several farms with u-pick operations. If you don’t mind working in the sun and getting your hands dirty, u-pick farms are a great way to get up-close and personal with your food, as well as teach your kids where food really comes from. The growing “eat local” and farm-to-table movement has spurred interest in u-pick farms. All farmers say they are busy with a steady stream of people willing to work a bit for their food. Despite the record-breaking snowy winter, crops are doing well, said area growers. According to Peg Morse, co-owner of The Big Apple in Wrentham,
the snow acted as good insulation for the berry plants. And the consistent cold was better than fluctuating temperatures, added Morse. Laura Tangerini, of Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm in Millis, agreed. “This year’s blueberry crop is the best we’ve ever had, and the apple crop looks to be fabulous, too,” said Tangerini. The local farms grow many varieties of highbush blueberries, such as Patriot, Jersey, Bluecrop, and Blueray. Aside from their differing harvest times and sizes, each berry has a slightly different flavor, said Paul Newton, owner of Jane and Paul’s Farm in Norfolk. According to Tangerini, “If you have a refined palate, you can definitely taste the difference” between the varieties of blueberries.
While July and August are typically the months to pick blueberries, some early apples are available by the end of this month, and definitely after Labor Day. If you’re looking for an activity to do with the kids, or maybe just want some extra-fresh produce in your summer meals, check out the following local farms and enjoy nature’s bounty while you can.
Jane and Paul’s Farm, Norfolk This friendly, family-owned farm features an indoor farmstand with fresh eggs, produce, and plants for sale. Pack a lunch and let the goats, chickens, and rabbits entertain the kids after picking. U-pick strawberries are available in June, followed by blueberries in July and August. Apple picking starts around Labor Day, and be sure to visit the pumpkin patch and corn maze later in the fall. Open 9-6 every day, cash or checks only. 33 Fruit Street, Norfolk, (508) 528-0812.
The Big Apple, Wrentham Since 1950 the Big Apple has been a mainstay in the area, offering farm-fresh produce to residents and visitors. In addition to u-pick blueberries, raspberries, and apples, visitors can shop the farm store for fresh produce, baked goods, and other treats. Open daily 9-5, cash or checks only. 207 Arnold Street, Wrentham (508) 384-3055.
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Although established in 1995, the farm currently known as Tangerini’s has been around since the 1800s. Boasting a farmstand with organic produce, ice cream, and space for special events, Tangerini’s has grown quickly. Upick options include blueberries, apples, tomatoes, and eggplant. Check out the walking trail, too. Open daily at 9 a.m. with various closing times, so it’s best to check their website or follow them on Facebook for updated information. Cash, checks, and credit cards welcome. 139 Spring Street, Millis, (508) 376-5024.
This Franklin institution has been around for 40 years, and is a favorite with residents. Open only two days a week, this farm is all about the blueberries. Like the other farms, their blueberry varieties ripen at different times, so a steady supply should be available through the end of the month. Call ahead or check their Facebook page for updates, and bring your own containers. Open 8-4 on Fridays and Saturdays, cash or checks only. 557 Union Street, Franklin, (508) 528-9430.
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Gables continued on programs. in executing the ashes They’re opwork150 were private, residentialDean, p.m. at the Millis Public library’s Roche CONNECT community response to make it will feature College days as an academy, asked others see a nuisance week period opening The Common a blend of should here,” and the had children in highDean Famous 2007, this new and area residents it all his friends, but when you really project was to nature and learn accumulated contact business. to. that I was rightits Bros. Community The Residential see a unique on page 5 Room. 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SVdP Backpack Drive August 21-23 Annual Drive at St. Mary’s Church Helps Students in Need By J.D. O’Gara Going back to school can get pricey these days. Gone are the days where one package of number two pencils and a five-subject notebook would do the trick in back-to-school supplies. These days, filling one backpack with pencils, pens, highlighters, post-its, binders, composition notebooks and more as required by each grade can set a family back by $50 or more per child. For those not making ends meet, sending a child back to school with the necessary supplies may be a formidable task. Thankfully for area residents, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin conducts a backpack collection each year. “The comments we receive from the people who get these backpacks are just incredible,” says Mary Hazlett, SVdP volunteer, who says that not only are people in need grateful to get
them, but that some donors are very generous. “Some of them are L.L. Bean backpacks, some with five bucks in it that say ‘the first lunch is on me.’” Last year, says Hazlett, the group gave out somewhere between 80 to 100 backpacks, for all different grades. “Students help put them together,” she says, “the get service credits for that.” Hazlett says that the kids will think of things to put in the backpacks that adults might not, such as a magnetic locker mirror for a teenage girl’s backpack. This year’s collection will take place the weekend of August 21, 22, and 23. “We ask (donors) to bring completed backpacks down to the lower church. We have tables set up for them,” says Hazlett, who adds that volunteers group them by grade. “We distribute them on August 24 and 25. They come right in and they go right out,” she says, not-
ing, “People have already actually started to call us to make sure that they’re on a list to get one.” The charitable group of St. Vincent de Paul does not ask where callers come from. “It’s open to anyone who’s in need,” says Hazlett. “We also will give food to everybody,” referring to the food pantry the society operates from St. Mary’s. Usually, says Hazlett, there are no backpacks left over, but in the case that there is, “we distribute them to the school nurses,” she
In particular, items for the high school backpacks are always in need, she says. “A lot of thought goes into this,” says Hazlett. “I think some parents, when they are buying their children a backpack, might think to buy an extra one.” The Society of St. Vincent de Paul also holds a Friends of the Poor Walk each year. This year, that walk is slated for 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on September 26. Look for more information in our next issue.
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Medical Savings Plan Used for Weight Loss Program Having the advantage of his medical savings plan to cover the costs to join New England Fat Loss (NEFL) was a great bonus but not the primary influence for John Ford joining the weight loss program. With his first grandchild due in November, and warnings from his doctor of the dangerous
physical consequences of excess pounds, Ford felt an urgency for a healthier life. In a physical the week before he joined NEFL, Ford’s doctor suggested medications to regulate his cholesterol and blood sugar levels to add to his blood pressure prescription. He was extremely
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and he took me off. My cholesterol levels were now well within range and I am no longer pre-diabetic.” Ford’s commitment to his health, as well as the support of the NEFL program and staff all contributed to his successful weight loss. During Phase I, he was in daily contact with Dr. John to guide him through obstacles and plateaus and received a tremendous education on his personal metabolism. “I would text the doctor every day and within a half hour he would respond with encouragement or adjustments,” Ford said. I am thrilled I did it, and kicking myself that I did not find it earlier.” Don’t look back, look forward and visit one of New England Fat Loss’ two convenient locations: 22 South Street, Suite 204, Hopkinton and 188 Needham Street, Suite 255, Newton. To learn more, visit their website at www. newenglandfatloss.com, or call 1 (844) 437-8446.
Dean College to Offer 3 New B.S. Degrees Starting 2016 Dean College, a private, residential college located in Franklin, Massachusetts, has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer new stand-alone B.S. degrees, adding to the B.A. programs already offered by the College. Beginning in fall 2016, students at Dean College will be able to complete a Bachelor of Science in Management, Security Management, and Sport Management. These new B.S. programs prepare students for the world of work or graduate school. “Today’s employers are seeking graduates who have depth of preparation in these specific fields backed by the knowledge and skills that management degrees provide; inquiry and analysis, critical thinking, written and oral
communication, quantitative and information literacy, teamwork and problem solving,” said Dr. Michael Fishbein, Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dean College now proudly offers 11 Bachelor Degree programs, including Arts and Entertainment Management, Dance, English, History, Liberal Arts and Studies, Management, Psychology, Security Management, Sociology, Sport Management, or Theatre. Additionally, Dean College offers 21 Associate Degree programs, as well as a robust schedule of part-time continuing and professional education credit and certificate programs throughout the calendar year. For more information on Dean College, visit our website www.dean.edu.
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Exsultet! Seeks a Few Great Sopranos By J.D. O’Gara Are you a soprano singer looking for a musical challenge beyond the traditional lineup of a community chorus? Would you like to sing with and learn from other talented singers, collaborating on musically-infused artistic presentations? Exsultet! may be just for you, and they’re holding open auditions on August 31 and September 14, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Holliston, 725 Washington Street, Holliston. Exsultet!, a chamber choir of 12 singers, aspires to be the premier women’s ensemble of the Metrowest area. Entering its third season, it seeks vocally experienced singers who have an aptitude and the skill level to learn musically challenging pieces. “They must be able to learn their music on their own before rehearsal,” says Richard Larraga, artistic director. “Typical for the average community group is that you learn the notes in rehearsal. We’re expecting them to learn the notes before rehearsal. We’re looking for women who want a musical challenge.” Although Exsultet! has residence in a church, the group is not otherwise affiliated with any church or church group. In fact, singers come from a variety of faiths and backgrounds. “We are not a church choir. We do perform a mixture of sacred
and secular music of many different centuries and styles,” says Larraga. “We are musically flexible, eclectic and diverse.” In addition, Exsultet!’s performances fuse dramatic prose with eclectic, yet artistically vibrant musical selections. Exsultet!’s last performance, for example included “Ride on
King Jesus” and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” “Our musical fare runs a large gamut of musical styles. We do a mix at every concert.” The group presents two concerts a year, one in January and one in May, with occasional smaller performances at local events, as permitted. Upcoming concerts include an “Around the World” themed concert on January 23, 2016, featuring lullabies from around the world as well as a spring concert dedicated to first responders on May 21, 2016.
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The group hopes to draw singers who not only sing well and know music, but whose voice blends well with other singers of the same caliber. “I’m not listening to you as a soloist, I’m listening to you as a choral member, and that group is going to be no larger than 12 women. A fit is very important to us, on a personal level as well as on a musical level,” says Larraga, who explains that potential singers will be able to download and review the audition piece on the group’s website at www.exsultet. us. The group’s active season runs from September through May, with rehearsals on Monday evenings, from 7-9 p.m. including holidays except for Labor Day. Larraga also invites high school singers to come intern with the group. For more information, please visit www.exsultet.us, find them on Facebook (Exsultet), or contact Malinda Teague at malindateague@gmail.com.
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Franklin Cultural Arts Festival Continues in August Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting is pleased to announce that the Franklin Cultural Council is hosting the inaugural Franklin Cultural Festival into August, featuring local talent and entertainment. Through Aug. 2, residents are encouraged to head into town to continue to enjoy a variety of festivities. “The town council and I are in full support of the effort to expand cultural activities in Franklin, and we want to thank the Cultural Council for their hard work in organizing and putting on this festival and its series of wonderful events,” Town Administrator Nutting said. “I hope that this is the start of a long tradition in Franklin as we work toward our goal of earning a state cultural district ranking for our downtown.”
Events will take place at a number of places around town, including the Franklin Performing Arts Company, a 200-seat theater located at 15 W Central St., The Black Box, 15 West Central St., the Franklin Town Common and Dean College, 99 Main St. Saturday, August 1
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12 - 4 p.m. Franklin Art Association and Dean College • Watercolor painting and mural painting for adults and children • Fashion design with newspapers and dance for children and adults Franklin Methodist Church Art and photography by the Franklin Art Association and Robots and Magical Machines by Joe Markee. Sunday, August 2
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Art and Dance At Franklin Sculpture Park Franklin Art Center and Dean College Palladino School of Dance will be at the Franklin Sculpture Park Saturday August 1st from 12-3 p.m., during the Franklin Cultural Festival, for a combination of Art and Dance in the park. Performances by the Palladino School of Dance will begin at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Come join the dancers and musicians as they perform at the sculptures in the park. After their performance, children can join Franklin Art Center in a community sculpture project. Students will paint wooden fish that will be installed on a fence as a permanent piece at the Sculpture Park. Come participate in the festivities and visit Franklin Art Center’s exhibit , Photographer Pamela Ruby Russell at 391 East Central St, Monday – Thursday 9:30-3:30. For more information, visit FranklinArtCenter. com or call (508) 887-2797.
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New Director for Charles River Chorale The Charles River Chorale is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley F. Nelson as its new Chorale Director. With the retirement of Roy Kelley, Founding Director and Director Emeritus, who served as the Charles River Chorale’s Director for 30 years, the Chorale had mighty big shoes to fill. After an extensive search, Ashley was the clear choice given her experience, credentials and vision for the future of the chorale. “I am thrilled to begin this new chapter with Charles River Chorale as their music director. I look forward to a successful season filled with new relationships and wonderful music,” says Ashley. During her tenure as choral director at Hopkinton Middle School and Norwood High School, these choirs consistently achieved superior ratings at festi-
vals and a record number of students were accepted into District, MMEA All-State, and NAfME All-Eastern choirs. Along with her private music studio, she will begin a new position as choral director at King Philip Regional High School. Ashley, an accomplished composer, arranger, choral conductor/clinician, music educator and vocalist has both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Education (vocal emphasis) from Boston University’s School for the Arts. She sang with the Boston University’s Chamber Choir and Symphonic Choir and was the music director and primary arranger for Terpsichore, BU’s premier all-female a cappella group. She was a member of, and did the arranging for Undertone, a Boston-based semi-
in music educator journals, frequently presides and presents clinics at MMEA Conferences, and is a hired choral clinician & adjudicator. For the last 15 years, Ashley has been composing and arranging music. In 2004, she independently produced her own album, In My Room, showcasing her songwriting, piano, and vocal skills. Ashley has recently become interested in choral arranging and has several pieces published with Santa Barbara Music Publishing, Inc. professional a cappella group. She has spent more than a decade on the MICCA Executive Board as Choral Festival Chairperson, and served as manager for the MMEA All-State Chorus. Ashley has published articles
Come Join Us! Formed in 1985, the Charles River Chorale is a non-audition group of adult singers. The Chorale attracts members throughout the Charles River watershed area, and from as far as Boston and Attleboro. Two concerts are
Franklin Art Association Featured at Franklin Cultural Festival Art Creating Opportunities for Children and Adults Franklin Art Association members will be bring lots of local color to the summer arts festival happening in downtown Franklin through August 2nd. The festival will feature music, dance, theater, food, and local art and photography. On Saturday, August 2nd from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the Franklin Town Common, children and adults are invited to have fun creating their own paintings under the guidance of art association members. Among the activities featured will be watercolor painting and card making. The public will also be invited to become part of a unique interactive mural project featuring many well-known Franklin sites. Another interesting event will be a costume design project, using just newspaper and masking tape. Dance students from Dean College will be “decorated” in costumes, and entertain and interpret in dance. The Franklin Cultural Festival Committee sponsored the making of bowls which will be sold by the Franklin Food Pantry. Over one hundred bowls were handmade by art association members. The glazing and firing
took place in the Franklin High School with the help of FHS ce-
ramics teacher Brenna Johnson. Throughout the festival, member artists will have art and photography on display at Dean Bank, Jane’s Frames, the Franklin Methodist Church, Pisini Shoes,
10 Main Street, Hair $ Nail It, My Optics, and THE BLACK BOX. For more information, please visit www.franklinsculturaldistrict.org, or www.facebook.com/ FranklinCulturalFestival.
performed each year, a Holiday Concert in December and Spring Concert in May. The Chorale has also participated in Millis’ Memorial Day celebrations, Tree Lighting ceremonies, as well as Medway Pride Day and many other civic occasions. Additionally, the group has performed with the Greater Marlboro Symphony Orchestra, the Claflin Hill Symphony, as well as participated in “A Community Chorus Festival” at the New England Conservatory along with many other groups from Massachusetts. The Charles River Chorale 2015 winter season officially begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday night from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall located on Route 115, just north of the intersection of Route 109 in Millis, Massachusetts. Coffee and small edibles are generally available. New members are encouraged to attend—the first few rehearsals are free. High School students are also encouraged to join. For more information or to contact the Chorale, please visit our website at www.charlesriverchorale.net, or visit and like us on Facebook. Additional information on Ashley Nelson can be found at www.ashleynelsonmusic.com.
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August Programs at the Franklin Public Library Children and teens may register for the reading portion of the Summer Reading Program up until August 17! They may register in the library, or online at: http:// iread.evanced.info/franklin/sr/ homepage.asp.
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Mondays, August 3, 17, and 24 Move Along for ages 0 – 5 years old at 10:30 a.m. Mondays, August 3, 10, 17, and 24 Drop-In Craft at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18, and 25 Get Ready for Kindergarten for ages 3 – 5 at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, August 5, 19, and 26
Children’s Summer Reading Programs Completed children’s reading logs are due by Monday, August 24. This is the last day for children to claim prizes. Family Drum-Fun Circle, Saturday, August 1 at 1 p.m. Tony Fonseca will bring drums
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Science, Friday, August 21 at 1 p.m. Learn the science behind magic tricks, including how to lie down on a bed of nails. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library. Whalemobile for grades K-6, Tuesday, August 25 at 1 p.m. Step inside Nile, the 43 foot long inflatable whale. Learn about the habitat, conservation and behavior of whales. Registration Required. Call the library (508) 520.4940 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library. End of Summer Party with Barn Babies, Wednesday, August 26 from 1:00-2:30 PM Barn Babies Traveling Petting Zoo will be visiting the Franklin Library. There will be corrals and touch tanks full of furry farm friends for you to meet on the library lawn. Face painting too! Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library. Back to School Fun, Pony Rides at the Library Friday, August 28th from 10:30 AM at the Library Parking Lot Bring a smile to your child’s face with guided pony rides from the experiences staff of Ridge Valley Stables. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
Teen/Adult Summer Reading Programs Completed teen logs are due by Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Teen End of Summer Party. Teens will draw for prizes at the Teen End of Summer.
Make a Wall/Desk Organizer for grades 5-12, Monday, August 3 at 7 p.m. Outdoor Concert: Classic Rock with MidLife Crisis , Tuesday, August 4, 6-8 p.m. MLC is a six piece Rock & Roll band with an extensive song list from Motown to Maroon 5; Stevie to Southern Rock; The Beatles to the Boss. Come dance and sing along! Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library. Drawing Super Heroes, Manga and Other Heroes in Comics for grades 5-12 Tuesday, August 11 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Develop a three frame comic strip based with artist Theresa Monteith. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library. Stories of the Night Sky with Kevin Kopchynski, Wednesday, August 12 at 1 p.m. Learn about the stars, constellations, and planets in your night sky. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library. Wii Club Thursday, August 13 at 1 p.m. Wii, Karaoke, board games, Chromebooks. Giant Games on the Lawn Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Giant Scrabble, Chess, HiTower, 4-in-a-Line, and Snakes and Ladders. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
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Mosquito Control Applications in Area on Monday Nights Norfolk County Mosquito Control District Also Offering Free Tire Recycling The Norfolk County Mosquito Control District (NCMCD) conducts weekly, ground-based, area-wide mosquito control applications. The NCMCD conducts these applications in Franklin, Medway and Millis, on Monday evenings after sunset until midnight. Areas to be treated are based on mosquito surveillance and resident requests. The applications are conducted weather permitting; low temperatures and rain preclude applications. NCMCD uses a product called Zenivex. The active ingredient in Zenivex has been tested and approved through the EPA for use in outdoor residential and recreation areas. It is the only mosquito adulticide on the market today that has received a reduced risk classification from
the EPA. The product has a low toxicity profile for mammals, avians and plants. Residents who wish to request that the District spray their area should fill out an online request form at the District’s website, www.norfolkcountymosquito. org (click on the menu link at the top of the home page), or call the office at (781) 762-3681 any day, but before 10 a.m. on the day of the application, to be included in that week’s application. If any resident wishes to know where the District may spray in their town, they can visit the District’s website where an interactive map is available after 3:30 p.m. on that day showing locations where applications are scheduled to take place. Residents may also call
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an after-hours hotline (617-5826216) after 3:30 p.m. on the day of spraying to find out if their street is to be included in the application for that evening. If a resident wishes to be excluded from these area-wide applications, they must follow state regulations, which include sending a request for exclusion to the Town Clerk’s office. A request for exclusion must be made each year. More detailed instructions and a link to the state law are available on the District’s website. In an effort to reduce the mosquito population, NCMCD is also recycling used tires (off the rim, please) for residents of member communities at no cost. Tires must be passenger and light-truck tires (again, OFF the rim), and up to 10 tires may be recycled per household per year. A Used Tire Recycling form is available at the website www. norfolkcountymosquito.org.
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Test Optional Admissions Policy Begins at Dean College in Fall 2016 Dean College has joined the growing list of colleges to become SAT/ACT Test Optional. After years of requiring these tests for admission to the college and after careful consideration, Dean has decided to embrace the emerging policy beginning with students enrolling in the fall of 2016. “The test-optional policy will better align the College with its commitment to a student-centered education. We do not want to put any barrier to enrollment at Dean. We value applications from students of all backgrounds and all academic experiences,” said John Marcus, Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing at Dean. The Office of Admissions will evaluate each prospective student based on the high school (and college if any) transcripts, personal essay, extracurricular and leadership activities and letters of recommendation. While students who take either or both tests are encouraged to send them to the college to supplement their
application, the tests will not be required. Students without test scores will receive the same consideration for merit scholarships based on their submitted application materials. As a result of this new policy, admissions officials hope motivated students who did not take the test or have more modest test scores will be encouraged to apply. “We approach our decisions in a very holistic manner, considering the entire experience the student has had over their four years of high school. We are looking for student’s potential for success based on their experiences both in and out of the classroom,” said Iris Godes, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment and Dean of Admission. To learn more about Dean College’s new test-optional policy, please contact the Office of Admissions by calling 1-877-TRYDEAN or email admissions@ dean.edu.
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Star Players, Dean College Announce Cast for The Wiz Production to Be in Franklin August 20-23
To order tickets, call at 774226-5130, or visit our box office located at 8 Trescott Street in Taunton, MA, (Trescott Street Gallery) weekdays 1pm-4pm. Tickets are also available online at: www. StarPlayersma.org.
Toni Graca of Taunton (Dorothy), Nicholas Maturo of Middletown, CT (Scarecrow), Mickey White of Duxbury (Tin Man), and Jarryd Blanchard of North Dartmouth (Lion) star in Star Players of Massachusetts and Dean College’s upcoming performance of The Wiz. Performance dates include August 6-9 at the Gerald A. Croteau Theatre in Taunton, MA and August 20-23 at the Dean College Main Stage Theater in Franklin, MA.
The Star Players of Massachusetts and Dean College proudly announce the cast for their magical, musical production of The Wiz running August 6-9 in Taunton, MA and August 20-23 in Franklin, MA. You will be dancing in your seat to ground breaking hits including “Ease on Down the Road”, “Can You Feel a Brand New Day”, and the heartfelt anthem “Home.” This high energy, family friendly musical will leave you speechless. The Wiz is a seven-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical retelling the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz. This electrifying show follows the story of Dorothy, a simple farm girl who wishes to see more than just Kansas. Through her adventures in the magical Land of Oz, she encounters the impossible, which assures her that home is where the heart is. As The Wiz celebrates its 40th anniversary since its Broadway premiere, we are more than excited to honor its legacy on the Star Players stage. Cast members include from Taunton; Haylei Conte, Miranda Coutts, Toni Graca, Arianna O’Brien, from Ashland;
John McHugh, from Athol; Michelle Carrasquillo, from Berkley; Elizabeth Larabee, from Bridgewater; Katia Greene, Emma Quinn, from Brockton; John Keets, Jose Merlo, from Duxbury; Mickey White, from Franklin; Ameline Eastman,
Phoebe Eastman, from Hopkinton; Alexandria Hassan, from North Attleboro; Alexa Maxcy, Ava McKeon, Zoe McKeon, from North Dartmouth; Jarryd Blanchard, from North Dighton; Michael Bruzzi, Nicholas Poirier, Cameron Ready, Gabrielle Ready, from North Easton; Anna Galer, from Raynham; Mane Kennerly, from West Barnstable; Molly Shanahan, from San Juan Capistrano, CA; Tara DiGiovacchino, from Middletown, CT; Nicholas Maturo, from Meredith, NH; Allie Dennis, from Greene, ME; Brandi Lavigne,
Watch Dorothy (Toni Graca of Taunton), Tin Man (Mickey White of Duxbury), and the rest of the famous gang Ease on Down the Road to the Emerald City at the Star Players of Massachusetts and Dean College’s upcoming production of The Wiz. Performance dates include August 6-9 at the Gerald A. Croteau Theatre at the Friedman School in Taunton, MA and August 2023 at the Dean College Main Stage Theater in Franklin, MA.
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FSPA Slates August Open Houses FRANKLIN, MA – The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold summer Open Houses for prospective students and families on Tuesday, August 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., on Wednesday, August 26 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and on Saturday, August 29 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. The community is invited to tour the facilities, observe classes and rehearsals, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance, and drama, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. Prospective students are also encouraged to try a complimentary class during
the summer session, which runs through August 21. Celebrating a milestone 30th anniversary season, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer and built upon the notion that arts experiences are an integral part of a well-rounded education, FSPA offers an extensive roster of classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction. FSPA is also the home of the Little Music School, an innovative program teaching children as young as
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By Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D., Milford Franklin Eye Center Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a deterioration or breakdown of the eye’s macula. The macula is a small area in the retina that is responsible for your central vision, allowing you to see fine details clearly. There are two main types of age-related macular degeneration: The “dry” form of macular degeneration is characterized by the presence of yellow deposits, called drusen, in the macula. The “wet” form is caused by the growth of abnormal blood vessels from the choroid underneath the macula. Those can leak blood and fluid into the retina, causing distortion of vision. If you have an advanced form of macular degeneration, you are probably taking vitamins and antioxidants supplements to help slow down the progression of this disease. More than a decade after the first Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) showed that taking daily high doses of vitamins
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McLaughlin Continued a Family Legacy in Tri-County Lacrosse By Christopher Tremblay He had begun playing lacrosse with the Franklin Youth Program nearly a decade ago as a midfielder, and by the time he stepped off the Tri County field for the final time, he was a prolific goaltender for the Cougars. “When I originally began playing lacrosse for the youth league, I just went out and played because I enjoyed the sport,” Tri-County midfielder Dan McLaughlin said. “In high school, I continued to play midfield for the junior varsity and varsity team before the coach tuned me into a goalie.” The team currently had a Mayflower League All Star in TJ McLaughlin (Dan’s older brother) but Coach Matt Murphy knew that come the following season, the team would once again be without a goalie so he approached the younger McLaughlin to be the predecessor. “Dan was the fourth of seven kids where his older brother was a goalie for us back in 2009 and his third brother, who was originally an attacker, became an all star goalie,” the Cougar head coach said. “I was once again going to run out of goalies, so I said the same thing to him; your
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Franklin Sports Franklin High’s Star Goaltender Shea’s Dream Comes True — He’ll Play Hockey At Norwich By KEN HAMWEY Ryan Shea’s dream to play college hockey seemed miles away, but the former Franklin High goalie turned freshman at Norwich University will be listed on the Cadets’ roster when the season opens in October. The 6-foot-3 Shea played at Franklin for three years, but didn’t get the nod to be the starting goalie until his senior season. Shea made the most of his limited opportunity, leading the Panthers to a 17-3 regular season record and a 10-0 mark in the Hockomock League’s Kelly-Rex Division that gave Franklin the crown. In tournament action, the 18-year-old net-minder guided Franklin to a 3-2 overtime victory against Xaverian in the Super 8 Tournament before bowing out after a pair of losses to secondseeded Malden Catholic. The Super 8 appearance was the first time a Franklin hockey team was invited to play in what is considered the post-season’s elite playoff. For one season in goal, the ride was magical and Shea’s statistics were eye-opening. He had four shutouts, a goals-against av-
erage of 1.55 and a save percentage of .932. “I hadn’t decided if I was going to college or if I was going to play junior hockey,’’ Shea said. “I had been accepted to eight colleges, including Stonehill and St. Anselm’s, but when Norwich inquired about my future, everything changed. I was shocked the school was interested. I never expected it, but playing there will be a dream come true.’’ Norwich, located in Northfield, Vt., is a traditional hockey power in Division 3 and there aren’t enough trophy cases to display the number of championships the Cadets have amassed, both in ECAC regular season play and the playoffs. The university has won three Division 3 crowns since 2000. Shea’s eventual journey to Norwich began with a phone call to Franklin coach Chris Spillane after the Super 8 Tournament. A scout called the veteran coach and was curious about Shea’s plans. “Coach Spillane gave the scout my phone number, and I soon got a call,’’ Shea noted. “I went for a visit, met head coach Mike McShane and watched the team defeat Plymouth State in
Although Ryan Shea wasn’t a starting goalie for Franklin until his senior year, he snagged a scholarship to Norwich University and a spot on the Cadets’ hockey team for this fall.
a playoff game. Everyone was friendly, the setting is beautiful, and it’s small. I was offered an academic scholarship, and I’ll be majoring in political science. They’ve already guaranteed me a roster spot, and my first year will be mostly a developmental season. There’s a junior and sophomore goalie ahead of me.’’ During his frosh season, Shea
will be working mostly with assistant coach Cap Raeder, a former National Hockey League goaltender. “Ryan made the most of his opportunity at Franklin,’’ Spillane said. “He had to wait for two years to start, but he put in a lot of time, worked year-round and paid the price for the success he had as a senior. He’s very capable. He plays the angles well and he’s aggressive and instinctive.” Reflecting on his Franklin career, Shea, who was selected as a Hockomock League first-team all-star, is quick to point to teammates like defenseman Mason Saunders and forwards Ryan Spillane and Alex Campbell for the Panthers’ success. “Mason always played solid defense and he bailed me out
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August 4
Franklin Cultural Festival: The Town Common, 12 - 2 p.m. Kevin T. Wolfe Band, 2:30 - 3 p.m. Dean College and Star Players preview The Wiz, 3:15 3:45 p.m. Franklin Library, 1 p.m. All Hands Drumming
Outdoor Concert: Classic Rock with MidLife Crisis, 6 to 8 p.m., Franklin Public Library, MLC is a six-piece Rock & Roll band with an extensive song list from Motown to Maroon 5; Stevie to Southern Rock; The Beatles to the Boss. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
Events on the Town Common, 12 - 4 p.m. Franklin Art Association and Dean College, Watercolor painting and mural painting for adults and children & Fashion design with newspapers and dance for children and adults Sculpture Park, 12-3 p.m. Dean College Palladino School of Dance and the Franklin Art Center Following each performance, (at 12 and 1), children can join in a community sculpture project. THE BLACK BOX, 8:30 p.m. Franklin Performing Arts Company: One Acts August 2 Franklin Cultural Festival: 125 p.m. Circle of Friends Stage at The Black Box, featuring Dear Prudence, Lydia Warren, Jamie Barrett, Jesse Hanson, Kim Jennings, Stefilia’s Stone and Carolyn Waters, 12 - 4 p.m. at the Franklin Historical Museum: wool spinning, rug and straw braiding, historical film showing, 5 p.m. Closing ceremony at THE BLACK BOX 13th Annual “Runaways Runaround Road Race” 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Community VNA Hospice and Palliative Care serving twelve area communities. Registration $25 or race day $30. The race starts in front of Town Hall, 43 South Washington St., North Attleboro, MA. This is a 5K USATF-NE sanctioned and certified course which loops through town. Cash prizes and medals will be awarded. Raffles and refreshments donated by generous local businesses.. Registration is online at http://www. signmeup.com/105324 or call (508) 339-0147.
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Family Concert with David Polansky, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Every Hero Has a Story and a Song! Lively show with audience involvement. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
Incredible Insects with Kevin Kopchynski, 10:30 a.m. Learn how to identify a variety of insects and details of their weird and wonderful lives. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
August 6
Dr. John Francis Kelly, Ph.D., from Massachusetts General Hospital, will give a presentation on addiction, part of the Franklin Community Coalition on Opioid Abuse, Franklin High School, 7 p.m.
Feast of St. Rocco, behind BFCCPS, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. All rides and food booths open, displays of Italian culture, children’s booths and games, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ride all rides for $25 (bracelet), 3-5 p.m. Kizzy the Clown, 6-10 p.m. Sea Breeze (on the bandstand).
Animal World Experience – Wild Heroes, Wednesday, 4 p.m. Franklin Public Library Just like many superheroes have animal powers, every animal has the power to be a superhero. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
August 5
Teddy Bear Picnic, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Bring a bag lunch & blanket to the library lawn for stories & songs. Teddy Bears invited! Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library. August 7 Family Sing-Along with Jamie Barrett, 1 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Franklin musician Jamie Barrett. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library. August 10 Mike the Hatman, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library, Music, dancing, and silly balloon hats! Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library. August 11 FSPA Open House,10 a.m. – 6 p.m., at 38 Main Street, Franklin. Drawing Super Heroes, Manga and Other Heroes in Comics for grades 5-12, Franklin Public Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Develop a three-frame comic strip based with artist Theresa Monteith. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
August 13 Feast of St. Rocco, behind BFCCPS, 6-10 p.m. all rides open, ride all rides $25 (bracelet), hamburgers, pizza, soda August 14 Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Summer Theater presents the Disney mega-hit High School Musical at 7:30 p.m. The culmination of FSPA’s annual two-week musical theater program, the production features students in grades 8-12 and will be staged at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. For tickets to High School Musical and more information, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline.com. Feast of St. Rocco, behind BFCCPS, 6-11 p.m., All rides and food booths open, displays of Italian culture, children’s booths and games, 6-8 p.m. Kizzy the Clown, 6-10 p.m. The Reminiscents (on the bandstand)
Giant Games on the Lawn, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Giant Scrabble, Chess, Hi-Tower, 4-in-aLine, and Snakes and Ladders. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library. Library Book sale and DPW Touch a Truck, 9 a.m., Franklin Public Library from 9-10 a.m. Betty Kushner will play classical music. August 16 Feast of St. Rocco, behind BFCCPS, Closing Mass of St. Rocco 10:30 a.m. in the church (no noon Mass), All rides and booths open 12 p.m.-9 p.m., 12-4 p.m. Bob Costello, D.J. (on the bandstand), 12-4 p.m. Ride all rides for $25 (bracelet), 3-5 p.m. Kizzy the Clown, 4-7 p.m. Jerry Seeco Band (on the bandstand), 7-9 pm. Bob Costello, D.J., Raffle drawing at 8:30 p.m.
August 21 Science Magic, Museum of Science, Friday, 1 p.m., Learn the science behind magic tricks, including how to lie down on a bed of nails. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library. Society of St. Vincent de Paul backpack collection, collecting new backpacks and school supplies for area children in need. Please bring items to lower church at St. Mary’s in Franklin during daytime hours. August 22 Society of St. Vincent de Paul backpack collection, collecting new backpacks and school supplies for area children in need. Please bring items to lower church at St. Mary’s in Franklin during daytime hours. The Wiz at 2 p.m. presented by the Star Players and Dean College, at the Dean College Main Stage Theater in Franklin, MA. To order tickets, call anytime at 774-226-5130, or visit our box office located at 8 Trescott Street in Taunton, MA, (Trescott Street Gallery) weekdays 1-4 p.m. Tickets are also available anytime online at: www.StarPlayersma.org.
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August 23 Society of St. Vincent de Paul backpack collection, collecting new backpacks and school supplies for area children in need. Please bring items to lower church at St. Mary’s in Franklin during daytime hours. The Wiz at 2 p.m., presented by the Star Players and Dean College, at the Dean College Main Stage Theater in Franklin, MA. To order tickets, call anytime at 774-226-5130, or visit our box office located at 8 Trescott Street in Taunton, MA, (Trescott Street Gallery)
music, refreshments and lots of great booths! If you are not quite up to walking the route you are still welcome to come with or without the dog and enjoy the day with other supporters and animal lovers. Stop by the registration booth with your personal donation and come on in and join the fun! It’s a day for families, friends, co-workers (and of course the dog!) to enjoy. So come walk, visit the booths, move to the music and have fun at the PCS PetWalk! Click for the Walker Sponsor Form! Interested in being an Exhibitor? Call the Shelter Message Center at (508) 533-5855 or email us at purrfectcatshelter@yahoo. com for information.
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weekdays 1pm-4pm. Tickets are also available anytime online at: www.StarPlayersma.org.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
August 25
Back to School Fun, Pony Rides at the Library, 10:30 a.m., Franklin Public Library Parking Lot Bring a smile to your child’s face with guided pony rides from the experiences staff of Ridge Valley Stables. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
Teen End of Summer Party, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Enjoy pizza and subs, and draw for great prizes! August 26 FSPA Open House, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., at 38 Main Street, Franklin. End of Summer Party with Barn Babies, 1-2:30 p.m., Franklin Public Library, Barn Babies Traveling Petting Zoo,
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August 29 FSPA Open House, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., 38 Main Street, Franklin.
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