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Many may feel the summertime blues when Labor Day rolls around, but here in Norwood, that end of summer trademark can only mean one thing: the 13th Annual Norwood Day will soon be here! It’s a great scene to take in as downtown Norwood is transformed into a celebratory community festival filled with live, local entertainment, games, sporting events, kiddie rides, crafters, food bites from local restaurants, sidewalk sales, business and non-profit groups and town department displays. The festivities are actually launched the evening before, Friday, September 11, with a fireworks display at the Coakley Middle School. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. and before the Norwood skies light up, however, a DJ will fill the grounds with music and the Roaming Railroad will also be available with rides around the new walking path (don’t forget to bring your button for admission). On Saturday, September 12, at 9:30 a.m., a parade kicks off the spectacular main event, be-
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ginning at the Morrill Memorial Library with the marching bands and fall sports teams from Norwood High School proudly strutting their school colors and (NHS) proudly entertaining spectators. The parade will end at the town gazebo where the NHS Spirit Club will identify the King and Queen of the Court and the Ann Lydon Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented. Immediately after the parade, the spectacular street carnival begins with approximately 200 booths of local retail merchants, community organizations,
crafters, food vendors, sporting events, and much, much more. A stage at the Washington/ Walpole Sts. intersection outside Conrad’s will stand as a periphery anchor with local bands and dance groups performing throughout the day while the town gazebo lawn will serve as the second anchor with the food tent, a petting zoo, pony rides and games. A new arrival for this local event is the Pet Friendly Family
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A new era has begun at Norwood High School. Jonathan Bourn, the new Norwood High School principal succeeds George Usevich, who retired in June after serving Norwood High for 50 years, 25 as the beloved school principal. “I am honored and humbled to have been selected for this position,” Bourn said. Bourn was one of more than 50 candidates to apply for the job. He said he was not looking to find a new position until he learned of the Norwood principal’s retirement plans. He previously had some experience working with Norwood teachers while at Boston College, so he was somewhat familiar with Norwood, and he felt the position would be a good fit for him. “Norwood is a good sized school (not too big), it’s close to home and has a culture I can relate
to. Bourn said. “Also, Norwood has that small town pride combined with academic drive and a diverse population. All things I find appealing.” The new principal has already hit the ground running. Over the summer, he’s been meeting with teachers and staff to get to know them and the challenges and opportunities he will face. Prior to coming to Norwood, Bourn earned a Master’s Degree in curriculum and instruction from Boston College and an Advanced Certification in Administration from Bridgewater State College. He taught social studies in Maryland and Brockton and served as Assistant Principal in Abington and, most recently, in Needham. He is confident that this will be a smooth transition.
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Walk & Pet Fair. At the First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St. At 8:30 a.m., Saturday, September 12, there will be a two mile pet and family fun walk., through the beautiful streets of Norwood, by the high school, loop around the Cleveland School and return. The entire pet event, however, will be held 8:30 a.m.-12 noon, and will include many more pet related activities, such as animalrelated booths, a raffle, demonstrations and a hot dog lunch. Tickets for the walk are $25 online and $30 the day of the event, children under 12 and pets are free. Pets will receive a bandana and participants receive a t-shirt. To register online, visit www.racemenu.com (ATbunsrun2015). All proceeds from the walk will benefit the Abundant Table, a non-profit organization that has provided free meals for local residents for
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Event Calendar Friday September 11, 6:30 p.m.
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Norwood Firefighter Falls, Lands a TV Gig By Renee Plant The thought of falling 25 feet to the ground might evoke some scary thoughts in your mind, but for Norwood firefighter David Lazzaro, it played out like any other moment on the job. “I tried to stop myself, and when I couldn’t, I just went for the ride,” Lazzaro said. The fall happened on November 21, 2014, when Lazzaro was on the scene of a two-alarm fire at the Norwest Woods apartment complex in Norwood. While working to put out the fire on the three-story building’s roof, Lazzaro says he begin to slip, hitting the pavement and sliding through a glass door.
“I had worked as a framer and roofer before, so I did know my way around a roof - traditionally,” Lazzaro said with a laugh. Still, this was no traditional fall, as Lazzaro defied odds and escaped the fall with just three broken bones in his right foot. The untraditional fall landed Lazzaro in the middle of another out of the ordinary event. As he was medflighted from the scene to Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, he was asked by a medflight nurse if he would sign a release to be featured on a television program. “I just signed off, and the cameras were with me the entire stay,” Lazzaro said.
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Section C 1 Wegmans 2 Norwood SDA Church 3 Norwood Housing Authority 4 Norwood Italian Lodge #1235 5 Norwood Evening Garden Club 6 R&D Engraving 7 Grace Episcopal Church 8 Backstage Boosters 9 NHS Girls Hockey 10 NHS Boys Hockey 11 NHS Boys Hockey 12 Victoria’s Café 13 Got styles Hair Salon 14 Conors Pediatric 15 Tupperware 16 Cub Scouts 49 17 Cub Scouts 49 18 Circle of Hope 19 NE TaeKwonDoe 20 South Suburbs Democracy Club 21 Norwood Democratic Town Committee 22 Rep John Rogers 23 DAV Chapter 90 24 Babels Paint
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“George left the school in good shape,” Bourn said. “I’m not coming into a school in crisis, so my main agenda is to meet the students to see how education is lived here in Norwood, and to prioritize what needs to be done.”
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When asked about the state of education in Massachusetts, Bourn said “We are the leading State in the country, based on how many students are attending colleges and our test scores. And our region has some of the best high schools in the State. Having said that, we can’t rest on our laurels.” When pressed about the state’s role in education, the demands placed on teachers due to MCAS and Common Core assessments, and what he thinks needs to be changed, he did not take issue with the tests or the State. Instead, he said he would like to see them “think differently about the way education is organized, looking toward what society and current culture needs for us to teach, and making room for thoughtful experimentation.” He doesn’t believe that this will happen from the top down, however. He believes it will come when a number of schools have shown that an idea
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has worked. And that will take time. Bourn and former principal Usevich are different in many ways, but the one thing both have in common is they are passionate about the kids. “Our obligation is to meet the kids where they are,” Bourn said. He is also passionate about the importance of public education and the need for a strong public school system in order to be successful. “Every kid needs to be taught the skills to function in our economy and in our democracy,” Bourn said. He also acknowledged that not all students will go on to college, he believes that “public education
is the last best chance” for many young people to gain these skills. If you think about it, that’s a huge responsibility for our public school system. And it’s a responsibility our new principal is has totally embraced. Donna Lane is a Norwood-based writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.
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Balance in the Body-the Key to Everything The Holistic Center at Bristol Square Celebrates 25th Anniversary Achieving and maintaining optimal body balance is an inspiring accomplishment, but the big question is how? Many people may think this achievement would require a team of doctors and driving miles to meet with numerous specialists. The answer, however, is right in Walpole, at the Holistic Center at Bristol Square. For the past 25 years, the Holistic Center has built an admirable reputation for providing exceptional chiropractic services, but approximately 15 years ago, owners Dr. Rochelle Bien and Dr. Michael Goldstein recognized the benefits and significance of a comprehensive health center and began incorporating holistic services into their thriving practice “We started as chiropractors only addressing symptoms and enhancing nervous system function through spinal adjustments,” Dr. Bien said. “As the years went on, we saw the need to address so many more health issues. As the demand changed, we added clinical nutrition, Applied Kinesiology and functional health through NIS (Neurological Integrative Systems). We are the only practice from Maine to North Virginia that offers the NIS work which sets us apart from other practices.” This work allows the doctors at the Holistic Center to identify the stressors to the nervous system, and by addressing these stressors (pathogen, chemical, metal, food or scars), they can guide the body back to better health and overall homeostasis. Consultations take the time to look at all facets of one’s life to determine any physical stressors as well. Whether it be the way a person sleeps, the ergonomics at work, their “work out,” or their daily chores, it is important to know any repeated posture or position to help eliminate the cause. Chemical stressors include food preservatives, food dyes, artificial sweeteners, caffeine and high fructose corn syrup just to name a few. Environmental stressors include car exhaust, tree pollens, pesticides and molds. The range of treated conditions and patient ages might surprise those new to holistic services. Drs. Bien and Goldstein have treated infants and continue to advise and heal though adulthood. In fact, over the past 25 years, they have seen generations of families
walk through their doors. Patient’s issues range from allergies and asthma, autism spectrum disorders, learning disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, digestive problems, Lyme disease and other tick borne conditions, pain and injuries from auto accidents or work ,headaches, skin issues, sleep disorders, sports injuries, weight loss, and women’s health. People’s age and health needs change throughout their life and so should their health management. Both doctors are trained and certified in Neurological Integration System (NIS), a ground breaking approach to healthcare management, and are skilled to evaluate and treat many issues through a variety of healing options. Those choices include wellness programs, chiropractic, clinical nutrition ,NIS and allergy relief. This therapeutic combination of treatment is not only progressive, but provides all-inclusive health resources right under one roof. In addition to convenience, patients at the Holistic Center have the added value and distinctive advantage of one doctor addressing and personally understanding the full scope of their past, present and future health needs. The doctors at the Holistic Center are trained in many adjusting techniques so that each patient accessing their services has a health plan that is individually tailored to their needs. They pride themselves on the fact that they have built their practice on patient referrals. They do very little advertising and to them, the ultimate compliment is when a parent brings in their child to be seen. Because they have been in practice for 25 years, they see three generations of many families and that alone speaks for itself. Dr. Bien and Dr. Goldstein are currently accepting new patients. The Holistic Center at Bristol Square is located at 1426 Main St. (Rte. 1A), Suite 6, Walpole. For more information, call 508-6602722 or visit their website at www. holisticcenteratbristolsquare.com.
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WEEI Producer Has Last Laugh With Weight Loss Radio listeners hear it all the time. Innovative bits and ribbing between the anchors and their producers. For one producer on the Dennis Callahan Morning Show, 93.7 WEEI FM, that perpetual joking turned into a lifechanging event. Craig Sawisch and a fellow producer were often
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NATURE CALLS – Calling All Dogs - Norwood Dog Park By Amy Beaumont While the idea of a dog park has been floating around since 2006, Norwood is finally one step closer to actually having one, thanks to efforts of several thoughtful residents. With the Board of Selectman’s recent approval for a Dog Park, the newly formed Norwood Dog Park Committee can now move forward to make the park a reality. It comes as great news to many owners of the more than 1200 registered dogs in Norwood who do not have the privilege of a dedicated dog park. While five sites had been considered for development into a Dog Park, discussions with the town have led to the two most feasible
sites. The preferred site is at the end of Ellis Avenue, which has approximately 85 acres. The second site being considered is at the end of Vanderbilt Avenue. In the coming weeks, the Norwood Dog Park Committee will reach out to residents in the Ellis Avenue area with a simple door to door poll to gather support for the park, and address any concerns. Across Ellis Avenue there is an existing parking area, which has access to a field there. The committee is proposing to expand upon that existing parking area, for residents who have to drive to the park with their dog. One such Norwood resident who is gathering support for the park and also on the Norwood Dog Park Committee is Mark Rano.
“We as dog owners are forced to use non-designated areas in Norwood to run our dogs, or go to surrounding towns to get our dogs exercise.” Rano said. “We have to walk our dogs illegally throughout the town, and we don’t feel it’s fair to dogs because most dogs like to run and they can’t do that on a leash”. The committee began looking around to see what they could do about getting a dog park for Norwood and discovered The Stanton Foundation. The Stanton Foundation was created by Frank Stanton (1908-2006), an American broadcasting executive who served as the president of CBS. One main purpose of the foundation is providing funds to Massachusetts towns solely for the development of dog parks. In fact, The Stanton Committee will pay up to $240,000 for the design and construction of a dog park. They will also pay 5% per year for three years for capital improvements after the park is built. Additionally, The Stanton Foundation provides K9 Unit Grants-currently, only Massachusetts municipal police departments are eligible for these grants.
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Out and About By Dawn C. Fitzgerald
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I am and will always be a city kid, despite the fact that I have lived in suburbia for the past 20some odd years. Twice in my life I have gone camping; once as a Girl Scout and once as a grown gal. The first time was in a cabin with a bunch of screaming nine and ten year olds. It was loud. It was chaotic. To me, it was comfortable. The second time was with my husband and about six other couple friends. We were so loud, that we were asked to leave the next day. Apparently, the owners of the campground did not appreciate our outdoor voices in the great outdoors. But I sure did. So when a nurse buddy asked to cover her vacation, at a camp, on an island, in the middle of a lake in New Hampshire, I thought, “Why not?” What an awesome opportunity for me and my youngest to bondwhile she still likes me, before the teen years strike. We arrived at our cabin early in the afternoon. It was picture perfect, not a cloud in the sky. As we unpacked, I heard the lake lapping against the rocks outside our cabin window. I thought to myself, this is heaven.
I grabbed our EZ-go buggy and Brie and I headed to the main house for a group dinner with other camp staffers. We were bonding and making new friends, she and I. What an adventure we would have that week! After dinner we went to the Lodge where there was a dance. Grown-ups and kids alike danced side by side doing the Hustle and the Cotton Eyed Joe. We were having a grand time. Until we headed home. The buggy started easily enough, I put on the headlights and we headed to our cabin by the lake. But we got lost. Apparently we took a left at the tree, when we should’ve taken a right by the tree, or the bush or some random pinecone. I started to wonder how big the island actually was. And it wasn’t just big, it was dark. Pitch black actually. I couldn’t see anything. I tried to turn the buggy around but we got stuck between two trees. Why were there so many trees? And why did they all look alike? I acted like I knew what I was doing. I didn’t want to scare my child. But I was freaking out. Who knew what lurked out in
the woods? How did the pioneers survive? More importantly, would we? Somehow we made it back to our cabin. I shut the buggy’s lights off and realized I forgot something. For about ten seconds I had to turn the lights back on. Big mistake. Huge. There they were, two of the biggest spiders I have ever seen in my life on this earth (and I’ve been here for a long while now). I shut those lights off as quickly as I could, and ran at top speed into our cabin. Where I thought we were safe. I was wrong. Brie went to get her clothes in the other room. Apparently, she wasn’t alone. At first it was a scratch, a tiny one. But then that scratch turned into digging and clawing. Something was living in the walls in the room next door to us. Something I didn’t want to meet-ever. I grabbed the first thing I could find, a hanger, with a yellow checkered curtain attached, and I, very bravely, threw the hanger (with gingham curtain attached) at the scary thing living in ceiling. And it stopped scratching. For a while. Brie and I backed out of the
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loud smashing at night. Sleep finally came and a new day arrived. Exhausted, I decided to start fresh. I’d jump in the shower and rinsed off the memories of the previous night. I ran the water, got undressed and entered the shower; along with a family of mosquitos! At home, I don’t want anyone talking to me outside the bathroom door. There was no way I was going to let something bathe with me inside the shower. I killed as many bugs as I could. Until I realized, there were more of them than me. So I gave into their attack and will soon be tested for West Nile Virus. The trees, the scratching noises, the big bugs, and the smashing wave sounds lasted for seven days. On the eighth day, I went home, took a long bug-free shower, and listened to my kids loudly yelling at one another. I watched the news while having a few glasses of wine and realized I’m more afraid of animals than criminals and I’ll take a darkened street corner over a dark wooded area any day. Dawn C. Fitzgerald is a freelance writer. You can reach her at dawncfitz@yahoo.com
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We recently rescued an at risk group of kittens from a large feral cat colony where we were doing Trap-Neuter-Return. Several pregnant cats were fostered, many tom cats neutered and kittens removed with the intent to adopt when old enough. Sadly, 5 kittens tested positive for feline leukemia. A fabulous adoptive parent has one and will keep him for the remainder of his life!!! At just about the same time an ANGEL appeared. A woman wanted to adopt one of the kittens and in turn took all of the remaining 4 into foster care. These sweet hearts have been doing great. Though we cannot predict the length of their lives, we are sure, will be lived to the fullest! Their attitudes, behaviors and personalities do not reflect any ailments though they all appear a bit smaller than one would expect for kitties 4 months of age. There is always the possibility that these kitties will go into remission, regardless they need forever homes either with other feline leukemia cats or in a home with no other cats. This disease is breed specific and cannot be transmitted to dogs or humans. Please inquire about how you can help these kitties! We will accept financial donations to offset their expenses, long-term foster care sponsors or providers and of course seek adopters who feel like we do that every animal deserves a forever home!
Milkshake is an adorable gray and white 8 week-old tuxedo kitten with some special needs who needs a long term foster or even better a forever home. He is very playful, sweet and loves to be held and petted. Milkshake, has a condition called cerebellum hypoplasia. This condition is present at birth and is caused from an underdeveloped part of the brain called the cerebellum. He does everything any curious kitten does and when he focuses on a fun toy or human to play with, he starts to shake. These movements are called intentional tremors. This condition does not hamper his enthusiasm to play and interact. He eats, drinks and uses a litterboxeverything takes a little longer but he is a fun and loving little guy. Set up a meet and greet today! Donation Needed: kitten food (wet and dry), Petco brand litter, paper towels, sponges, bowls that attach to the cages, kitten and cat collars (must be breakaway). Financial donations can be made to: BSAC, 47 Windsor Rd., Norwood, MA. 02062. We are still seeking newer couches, chairs, end tables, book shelves and even a patio table or dining room table with chairs for the Petco Adoption Center. However, there is a catch, all of the items we put into the center need to be plastic, plexi-glass, glass or metal. Can you help!
SAY NO TO THE BARN BABIES Please join BSAC in letting the Norwood Day Committee know you too disapprove of the Barn Babies being present at our Norwood Day Festivities. Yes they are cute and we all love to snuggle them BUT animal exploitation for the sole purpose of bringing entertainment is UNACCEPTABLE. Did you ever wonder what happens to these “babies” when they are no longer babies? We have asked and have never had a response. Let the committee know we do not need such entertainment from a company from southern Massachusetts that costs $1000, at our Norwood Day! Feel free to email BSAC at info@baystateanimals.org with your disapproval and we will be sure to pass this along. Include your name and local address please or contact the committee through the Civic Center yourself.. facebook.com/ BSAC09
Where are they now? Remember LUNA: Hello From Luna, Just wanted to give you an update on Luna. She is doing great. She is the perfect addition to my home. She is so sweet and loving. She adjusted so quickly. I’m so happy I found her! Thank You So Much, Roberta & Luna Luna
Could anyone ever forget Peggy! No one at the adoption can. We were all so happy for our dear friend Peggy when her perfect forever home became available to her. She lives in the lap of luxury now. Peggy
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Local Pets Join Norwood Day Celebrations by
Bella Caggiano
Norwood pets will be hosting their own Norwood Day celebration this year. As a fundraiser for The Abundant Table, their festivities will also be held on Saturday, September 12, but begin at 8:30 a.m. (our four-legged friends must be early risers), at the First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St. First on their agenda will be a two mile pet and family fun walk., at 8:30 a.m. The route will take families through the beautiful streets of Norwood, by the high school, loop around the Cleveland School and return. The entire pet event, however, will be held 8:30 a.m.-12 noon, and will include many more pet related activities. In addition to the walk, there will be a number of animal-related booths, a raffle, demonstrations and a hot dog lunch. Tickets for the walk are $25 online and $30 the day of the event, children under 12 and pets are free. Pets will receive a bandana and participants receive a t-shirt. To register online, visit www.racemenu. com (ATbunsrun2015). All proceeds from the
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walk will benefit the Abundant Table, a non-profit organization that has provided free meals for local residents for the past 12 years. “Partnering with Norwood Day is a great opportunity to connect The Abundant Table with the community,” founder and president Aislynn Rodeghiero said. “Because pets are not encouraged to be a part of Norwood Day, we wanted to offer a pet friendly option for individual and families and Norwood pet businesses the chance to market themselves at the event.” This is The Abundant Table’s third annual fall fundraiser. For the past two years, they have organized a 5k run, but participating in Norwood Day with families and their pets is a great way to partner and include the full Norwood community (two and four-legged residents). The fall fundraiser is also the foundation’s most successful resource to raise money to help sustain their valuable services throughout the year. For more information on the Abundant Table, visit their website at www.abundant-table.org.
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Norwood Sports Norwood Cheerleading by
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After grabbing the South Regional Co-Ed Division Championship and then finishing third in the state, one could say the Norwood Cheerleading squad had themselves a fantastic season last fall. As the new season starts to take form, Coach Lisa Verrochi is even more optimistic about this
year’s group of cheerleaders. “We will be very competitive this year, Verrochi said. “Having won the Regionals last fall, I feel this team is far more talented. We’re looking to be a real contender for the State Title this season and earn ourselves a national bid.” Of the 14 members of the squad, 10 will
Past NHS Cheerleading Accomplishments • 2015 Varsity Winter Cheerleading Team placed 3rd at Regional’s & had to withdraw from States due an injury. • 2014 Varsity Fall Cheerleading Team placed 1st at Regional’s & 3rd at States. • 2013 Varsity Fall Cheerleading Team placed 6th at Regional’s & 12th at States. • 2013 Varsity Winter Cheerleading Team received the 1st Community Service Award for a Cheerleading Team in the State of Massachusetts. This award was from the (Massachusetts Secondary Schools Athletic Association) for our outstanding community service in the Town of Norwood. • 2013 Varsity Winter Cheerleading Team placed 1st at Regional’s & 3rd in the State. Qualified for the New England Cheerleading Competition and placed 4th in all of New England. • 2012 Varsity Fall Cheerleading Team placed 2nd at Regional’s & 3rd in the State. • 2012 Varsity Winter Cheerleading Team placed 2nd at Regional’s & 4th in the State. • 2011 Varsity Fall Cheerleading Team was invited to the State House and each cheerleader received a citation for their efforts for becoming State Champions. • 2011 Varsity Fall Cheerleading Team placed 1st at Regional’s & 1st in the State. • By placing 1st in the State this earned us a National Bid to Orlando, FL and we placed • 25th in the Nation and 9th in the World. • 2011 Varsity Winter Cheerleading Team placed 1st at Regional’s & 4th in the State • 2010 Varsity Fall Cheerleading Team placed 1st at Regional’s & 5th in the State.
be returning giving the Norwood coaching staff a good foundation based on last year’s performance. In addition to knowing the strengths of the returners, Verrochi noted the team has been taking part in the Marathon Fitness conditioning program the school had set up. Three times a week for seven weeks, Marathon Fitness runs the conditioning program for any athlete looking to get ready for the season. While the team is working on conditioning, the coach and a choreographer are working on this year’s routine, a routine that Verrochi will tweak here and there as the squad masters it throughout the season. When practice officially opened on August 27, the squad was put through an intense four days of practice with the new choreographed routine. After that, they’ll practice five days a week to get ready for the season. The season will begin with cheering at football games and continue into the basketball season, but competition cheering will not begin until October when the team participates in the Invitational Tournament. In addition to cheering at sporting events throughout the season, the squad will be involved in community projects and take part in the Challenger Program every Friday night 6-7 p.m., giving children with disabilities a chance to learn about cheering and football. “There is so much more than the one hour that they [team] put in each week,” the coach said. “Having a perfect routine is fun, but exposing them to events like the Challenger Program shows them how to give back to the community.” This year’s co-ed team is captained by seniors Kelli Gillis, Jeanna Gaetani and Aiden Lee, the team’s only male member. Other squad member’s returning from last year’s South Regional Co-Ed Championship team are juniors Sarah Depoutot, Keri Augunstene, Grace Appleyard and Allison Johnston in addition to sophomores Ali Harkins, Keri McCarthy and Katie Mulholland. Newcomers to this year team are freshmen Amanda Obrys, Charlotte Kelly,
Pictured left to right: three captain: Kelli Gillis, Aidan Lee, Jeanna Gaetani
Alli Kelleher and Skylar Lundblad. Assisting Verrochi with the coaching duties will be her assistants, Scott McGowan and Hannah Depoutot. Having been to the top of one mountain has allowed the team to reap the benefits of success and now they’re looking to go further. According to the coach, the team has a phenomenal work ethic as they know what it feels like to have success so they strive to work harder at getting the job at hand done. One of the things that makes Norwood unique and successful is the strength in their tumbling and stunts, while having versatility amongst the squad. “I believe our strengths lie within our tumbling and stunts, and with the addition of the freshman I feel we are a much stronger team than last year,” Verrochi said. “Along with the 10 seasoned veterans who participate in both fall and winter cheering, we have an exceptional team. In general, we are a tumbling team with a lot of kids having to take on multiple positions. You may have been a base in the past, but we may use you as a flyer this year. Versatility equals success.” The Norwood coaching staff is hoping that versatility allows them to ride the wave all the way to a National Tournament.
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Norwood Sports Norwood Floor Hockey by
Christopher Tremblay
During the mid 1970’s, Norwood created an adult floor hockey league for the residents, however, the program only lasted a few years. While the adult league disbanded, kids began picking up the sport through the Recreation Department. In the early 80’s, teams were formed by elementary schools with the kids themselves coaching the teams. When the Recreation Department moved into the former armory in 1984, former Supervisor Minty Kuporatz took the league to the next level dividing the league into two divisions: Mites (grade K-2) and Pee Wees (grade 3-6). According to Norwood’s Recreation Administrator Howard Weinstein, in addition to the two divisions, names and logos were designed for each team and end of year awards were given out. This was also the year the adult coaches started to guide the teams. Today, some 40 years after its inception, the Norwood Floor Hockey League is still going strong. The league includes approxi-
mately 300 players, with 22 teams divided among three different divisions: Squirts (kindergarten and first graders), Mites (second and third grades) and Pee Wee (fourth and fifth grades). “Through the years the numbers have been pretty consistent around 300,” Weinstein said. “I believe the program’s success is due to the fact that the parents of the kids were former players in the league. It is part of growing up, like a tradition. It’s all about the kids; we stress fun and the outcome doesn’t really matter as long as the kids are having fun.” Everyone who signs up for the league will get a chance to play no matter what their skill level. There is an eight team maximum limit in each division and the number of games each team will play throughout the four month season will depend upon how many teams register. Only the Squirt Division will have children drafted at random by the registration system onto a team, while the Mites and Pee Wees will be able to form their own teams with a minimum of 12
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Calendar of Events September 1 Norwood Farmer’s Market Norwood Town Common 12-5:30 p.m. Music by Ibby Sings today! Drop by the Town Common and pick up some fresh fruit and vegetables, or homemade goods or even tonight’s complete dinner with seafood, pasta and bread! September 2 Grades 1-2 Begin School Today! September 3 Kindergarten and PreSchool Orientation American Red Cross Blood Drive Central Auto Team, 56 Bos.-Prov. Hgwy. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Women Artists Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Beth Knaus from ArtMatters, in Walpole, will give a two-part presentation called “Women Artists.” The first part is about women artists up until the 20th century (1500 - 1900), and the second part, held the following Thursday, Sept.10, will focus on women artists of the 20th century (1900 - approx. 1990). To sign up for this event, email norprograms@minlib.net, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or stop by the library reference or information desk. September 4 Labor Day Long Weekend No school in session. September 6 Summer Concerts on the Common Town Common 7 p.m. The Suburbanaires Big Band will be closing out the season! September 7 Labor Day No school, Civic Center and all municipal offices closed.
September 8 Kindergarten and PreSchool Begins Norwood Retired Men’s Club Meeting Norwood Elks, 152 Winslow Ave. 10 a.m. The Club meets every second Tuesday of the month. Coffee and donuts are available before the meeting. All are welcome and there is plenty of parking. You don’t have to be a Norwood resident but you must be 60 or older and be retired or semi retired. The dues are $10.00 yearly and there is no initiation or initiation fee. Just walk in and say “Hello.” Norwood Farmer’s Market Norwood Town Common 12-5:30 p.m. It’s Senior Citizen’s Day! Dancing at the Gazebo! Drop by the Town Common and pick up some fresh fruit and vegetables, or homemade goods or even tonight’s complete dinner with seafood, pasta and bread! September 9 Youth Video Club Registration Opens NPA-TV, Norwood High School Registration opens at 8 a.m. and will close when classes are filled. Classes as follows: 6th grade, Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m.; 7th grade, Mondays, 5:30-7 p.m.; 8th grade, Mondays, 3:30-5 p.m. To register, call Sarah Sullivan, at 781-551-0338 or email sarah@ npatv.org. September 10 Women Artists (Part 2) Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Beth Knaus from ArtMatters, in Walpole, will give the second part of her presentation, “Women Artists.” Tonight’s presentation will focus on women artists of the 20th century (1900-approx. 1990). To sign up for this program, email norprograms@minlib.net, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or stop by the library reference or information desk.
September 11 Guinness Book of World Records Norwood is looking to enter into the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest HIGH FIVE! Current record is 1,667, looking to make it 2,000 participants! Norwood Day Fireworks Coakley Middle School 6:30 p.m. A DJ and Roaming Railroad will be at the school before the fireworks start! September 12 Pet Friendly Family Walk & Pet Fair First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St. 9:30 a.m. This is the first year for the this pet-friendly event. There will be a vendor fair, raffles, pet demonstrations and more. Preregistration is $25 per person, day of fair is $30 per person. All proceeds go to the Abundant Table. To volunteer, visit www. abundant-table.org or email aislynn@abundant-table.org. Norwood Day! Downtown Norwood & Town Common 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. This yearly event cannot be missed. There will be live, local entertainment, games, prizes, rafters, food, sidewalk sales, business groups an town department displays. Norwood Day Buttons are $3 in advance and can be purchased at the Civic Center or any committee member. Buttons are $5 the day of the event. American Red Cross Blood Drive Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. September 14 Fall Recreation Department Season Begins September 15 Norwood Farmer’s Market Norwood Town Common 12-5:30 p.m. Music by Chuck Burgess, The Unbuttoned Band! Drop by the
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Norwood Farmer’s Market Stitch Therapy Norwood Town Common Morrill Memorial Library 12-5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Music by Junko Ogawa. Join stitchers of all types for an Drop by the Town Common enjoyable and informal monthly and pick up some fresh fruit and gathering in the Simoni Room. vegetables, or homemade goods Bring your project to work on or or even tonight’s complete dinner motivate yourself to start or learn with seafood, pasta and bread! a new craft by watching others. There is no formal instruction stitchers help other stitchers. Sign September 23 up at the library reference or Land Records Research information desk or call 781-769Computer Seminar 0200, x110 or 222. Norfolk Registry of Deeds, 649 High St. September 17 4:30 p.m. There is no charge for the Secrets to Healing seminar, but anyone planning Chronic Illness to attend is asked to register Morrill Memorial Library by calling Alicia Gardner at 7 p.m. 781-461-6104 or by email Interested in increasing to agardner@norfolkdeeds. your energy and relieving org. Please include your name, pain caused by chronic health concerns? Christene Lee Gerardi, address, email and a daytime Integrative Health and Healing phone number when you register. Consultant, will talk about how those with chronic illness can find A Revolution of her Own: relief using integrative medicine. Deborah Samson Gannett She will address topics that Morrill Memorial Library include reasons why medications 7 p.m. may not work, and the simplest Judith Kalaora, character ways to be more productive and actress and owner of History active in 30 days. To sign up, At Play, will portray the life of stop by the library reference or Deborah Samson Gannett, information desk, call 781-7690200, x110 or 222, or email the first woman to enlist and norprograms@minlib.net. fight in the American military. Impersonating a man, she fought in the Revolutionary September 19 War for a year and a half before Casey’s 5k Race being honorably discharged. Willett School, 100 Westover Experience Mrs. Deborah Pkwy. Samson Gannett’s arduous 9 a.m. upbringing, her active combat Join this 5k race through service, and her success as scenic Norwood neighborhoods. the first female professional Cash awards to top male and soldier through this dramatic, female runners and age group one-woman performance. To awards. Free t-shirt to the first sign up for this event, email 100 registered runners. For norprograms@minlib.net, call more information, contact Jim 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, or Henry, wingedfootrunning@ stop by the library reference or comcast.net, 617-610-0084. All information desk. proceeds to benefit Friends of Maddie Walter. September 26 Circle of Hope Oktoberfest Household Hazardous Olde Colonial Cafe Waste & Recycle Day 7 p.m. 370 Winter St. Tickets are only $20 per 8-11 a.m. person, which includes appetizers and authentic music from the Oberlaendler Hofbrau Band. CALENDAR Tickets can be purchased by continued on page 21 calling 781-762-3549. All
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Calendar (continued) Jeanne Jolly Norwood Theatre 7:30 p.m. Award-winning singersongwriter Jeanne Jolly will perform her heartfelt lyricism, heavenly range and soulful folkpop beats tinged in Americana. Imagine Joni Mitchell meets Billy Holiday. Tickets are $27– $30 for adults, $25–$27 for seniors, and $38 for premium seats. To purchase tickets, visit www.norwoodstage.com, call 781-551-9000 or visit the box office Monday–Friday 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3–5.p.m. September 29 Norwood Farmer’s Market Norwood Town Common 12-5:30 p.m.
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31 Short St. 1329 Washington St. 26 Andrews 175 Gay St. 143 Cameron Rd. 58 Eliot St. 39 Sturtevant Ave. 18 Margaret St. 49 North Ave. 238 Ridgewood Drive 56 Prospect Ave. 145 Rock St. 91 Saunders Rd. 7 Sherwood Drive 4 Inverness Rd. 83 Westover Pkwy. 12 Windsor Rd. 181 Dean St. 3 Sylvan Cir. 116 Berwick Pl. 62 Earle St. __________________
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$280,000 $300,000 $325,000 $339,000 $384,190 $400,000 $407,500 $430,000 $439,000 $441,000 $450,000 $443,007 $440,000 $460,000 $490,000 $480,000 $565,000 $525,000 $570,000 $570,000 $622,000 _______________________
Total Listings: 21
Ave. Sale/Sq. Ft.: $264
Ave. Sale Price: $445,747
Address
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Sale Price
226 Rock ST., U: D9 409 Neponset St. U:B 389 Neponset St. U:A 391 Neponset St. U:E 391 Neponset St. U:F 102 Walpole St. U:102 __________________
1 88 5 25 19 31 _____________________
$145,000 $297,000 $314,000 $310,000 $325,000 $376,000 _______________________
Total Listings: 6
Ave. Sale/Sq. Ft.: $230
Ave Sale Price: $294,500
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