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Adolescent Health Trends Show Growing Need for Education About Cyberbullying and Mental Health

By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer

Ninth graders Selma Chamine and Neha Shabeer and 11th grader Elizabeth Cahill are part of Ashland’s Decisions at Every Turn Coalition. The Coalition helps the middle and high school find innovative ways to further educate parents and students about such topics as cyberbullying and mental health. (Photo/Deborah Burke Henderson)

The newly-released findings of the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey (MWAHS) provide fresh data that is already driving improvements in the wellness programs at the Ashland Middle School (AMS) and Ashland High School (AHS). In a community meeting held last month, AMS Principal David DiGirolamo and AHS Principal Kelley St. Coeur presented highlights of the survey students took in November 2014.

Funded by the MetroWest Health Foundation since 2006, this landmark survey is administered to middle- and high school-aged youth every

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New Year, New Ashland Business Association

By Cynthia Whitty

The Ashland Business Association (ABA) is planning new meeting hours, more educational meetings and stronger connections with town government and the community for 2016. In addition, the group is redesigning its website, www.ashlandfirst.com, to be more user-friendly and provide better exposure for local businesses.

“We want the ABA to be a more visible resource and easy for local business and consumers to find,” Alex Carleton, ABA president, said. “Importantly, we want to be ‘stone soup,’ where each member adds their unique talent, and the result is more amazing than any one person or business.”

Last fall the group revamped its logo with a more contemporary look. “Graphic designer and ABA member Julie Nardone helped us think through our vision,” Carlton said. “People often cite the train

tracks that run through the town as a reason that the town can’t have a vibrant business area. We opted to embrace this challenge and look for the opportunity.

The new logo reflects something unique about Ashland, the railroad tracks that run through it, and uses the tagline, ‘Keeping business on track.’”

For 2016 the ABA will add more first Tuesday of the month business meetings (Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, May 3, June 7, July 5, Sept. 6, Oct. 4 and November 1).

These meetings will provide more opportunity to present valuable topics, Carlton said. Also, the meeting time will change from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and the ABA will add several ‘lunch and learn’ meetings that cover specific topics of interest to business owners.

The Tuesday, Jan. 5 meeting will kick off the new year with a

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two years to monitor patterns and trends in risk behaviors and identify emerging health issues at the local and regional levels.

Findings from the MWAHS are used to improve health education, inform prevention efforts and set priorities for achieving a healthier youth population. Data relates to the topics of substance use, violence, bullying and cyberbullying, unintentional injury, mental health, sexual behavior, body image, nutrition, physical activity and protective factors.

Survey Methodology A total of 537 middle school students in grades 6 through 8 took part in the 2014 MWAHS, representing 96 percent of the AMS school population, and 652 high school students in grades 9 through 12 completed the 45-minute, pencil and paper survey, representing nearly 91 percent of that student body. Participation in the survey is voluntary, and all responses are treated anonymously.

For the most part, survey questions remain consistent from year

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to year, but occasionally questions are added as issues arise. For example, 2010 was the first year the high school survey included questions on texting while driving. Questions on cyberbullying, sexting and the use of e-cigarettes were added to the 2014 survey.

Greater Focus Needed on Cyberbullying and Mental Health Highlights from the 2014 data show the schools are making important advances in some behavioral health areas and reflect decreases in tobacco and marijuana use and in physical fighting.

While school administrators agree that these issues will receive continued attention, they are learning more about certain areas of concern, including cyberbullying and mental health particularly among female students.

“Overall, we are pleased with the findings of the MetroWest survey results at Ashland Middle School,” Principal David DiGi-

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Key Trends from the MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey for High School Students • Youth smoking has declined substantially. Reports of lifetime smoking decreased from 38 percent in 2006 to 13 percent in 2014.

• Lifetime and current drinking decreased from 2006 to 2012 but are slightly higher in 2014. For example, current alcohol use decreased from 44 percent in 2006 to 31 percent in 2012; in 2014, 36 percent of youth reported current use.

• Marijuana use has declined in recent surveys. For example, lifetime marijuana use decreased from 37 percent in 2010 to 28 percent in 2014.

• Prescription drug misuse decreased from 12 percent in 2008 to 7 percent in 2014.

• School bullying has declined in recent surveys: Reports of victimization on school property decreased from a high of rolamo said. “Current use of tobacco, alcohol and marijuana all

28 percent in 2010 to 24 percent in 2014 and are now lower than 2006 levels.

• Cyberbullying victimization increased from 15 percent in 2006 to 21 percent in 2010 and is similar in 2014 at 22 percent.

• Reports of stress in 2014 (34 percent) are substantially higher than in prior years (23-27 percent).

• After declining from 2006 to 2012 (from 22 percent to 16 percent), reports of depressive symptoms are higher in 2014 at 24 percent.

• The proportion of youth exercising moderately on five or more days per week increased from a low of 30 percent in 2010 to 45 percent in 2014.

• The proportion of youth reporting lifetime sexual intercourse decreased from 33 percent in 2006 to 23 percent in 2014.

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In analytical reporting, “current” use is defined as any reported use of a specific substance in the past 30 days, and “lifetime” use indicates use of a specific substance at least once in a respondent’s life.

Although bullying at AMS saw a significant decrease, cyberbullying remained constant at 21 percent. School improvement plans now include the addition of separate daytime and evening educational presentations this spring for students and parents, respectively, to address cyberbullying and cybersafety. Guidance counselors are already delivering lessons about cyberbullying during wellness classes and as part of the school’s Second Step curriculum, according to DiGirolamo.

Second Step is a researchbased school program that teaches important life skills in age-appropriate ways.

At the high school campus, cigarette use is reported at an all-time low and lifetime marijuana use has decreased from 37 percent in 2010 to 28 percent in 2014, but 25 percent of the student population completing surveys self-reported trying e-cigarettes, which is cause for concern. Current e-cig use stands at 15 percent. Dating violence has seen a steady decrease over the last two surveys, binge drinking is down from 20 percent

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to 18 percent, and prescription drug use is down from 9 percent to 7 percent. However, drinking overall has increased 10 percent for females, and school administrators will be looking very closely at this pattern. There has been a slight rise in self-reported cyberbullying victims, from 20 percent to 22 percent, and students report that life is very stressful (34 percent up from 23 percent) and reflect an increase in depressive symptoms (16 percent to 24 percent). There are also small increases in reports of self injury and suicide ideation.

“We are pleased with the overall results of the 2014 survey and the downward trends in so many areas,” St. Coeur stated. “We will continue to use this data as part of our social norms campaign to highlight the many positive choices students at Ashland High School are making. Our priority is ongoing support of students who

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struggle with mental health needs, especially since these needs can impact all choices students make.

We will continue as a school community to build positive relationships among our students, develop a consistent wellness curriculum across grades, and teach resiliency and mindfulness skills.”

Over the past year, the STAND (Students Taking a Noble Direction) campaign at AHS has featured posters carrying messages that reinforce positive decisionmaking. According to St. Coeur, the findings from this survey are being used to inform the next iteration of the school’s social norms health awareness campaign. For example, one poster reads: “87 percent of AHS students report that parents would think it was wrong for them to smoke marijuana” (a data point from the survey). By learning that healthy choices are the norm, students will be better able to make wellinformed decisions about their health.

To address concerns over student mental health issues, both schools are examining their wellness curricula to look for other ways to increase support for student physical, social, and emotional well being. At AMS, administrators implemented “Mindful Mondays” during advisory periods starting in early December, just following the release of survey findings. During Mindful Mondays, students are encouraged to take some time out for structured activities related to stress reduction, such as mindful breathing and meditation.

Both schools will continue engaging professional development and training for faculty on anxiety, depression, suicide and other mental health issues. Additionally, the AHS will partner with Middlesex Partnerships for Youth and the District Attorney’s Office to help educate students about the dangers of sexting over social media.

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Wellness Takes a Community In addition to the school community, members of Ashland’s Decisions at Every Turn Coalition, a community resource to help prevent youth substance abuse, will continue to promote and advocate an increased awareness and knowledge about important youth issues and encourage parent-teen dialogue about making healthy choices.

According to Selma Chamine, AHS ninth grader and Coalition member, “The amount of important information that parents are not aware of is incredibly overwhelming, especially about any type of addiction that may develop into a mental health risk.”

School administrators and faculty encourage parents to have regular conversations with their children about the topics covered by the survey and to reach out to them or to the Coalition for ideas on how to best communicate with young people about these issues.

“There is a lot to learn and things are constantly changing,” DiGirolamo remarked. “There has to be a constant conversation, but if we can keep it up as a group, as a community, we will be making progress.”

View the full survey data online, http://ahs.ashland.k12.ma.us/ and http://ams.ashland.k12.ma.us. For information about Ashland’s Decisions at Every Turn Coalition, visit www.AshlandDecisions.org.

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Staying Youthful, Keeping Fit With Joni

By Deborah Burke Henderson, Contributing Writer Some of the regulars attending Joni LeBov’s exercise class three days a week say they feel ageless. Everyone is wearing a smile as they work out to music on a CD player, and all agree they are having fun. LeBov has combined dance and exercise for 14 years as the fitness instructor for seniors on staff at the Ashland Community Center. She keeps the workouts fresh, entertaining, interesting and educational.

LeBov knows every person’s LeBov (second from right, first row) is passionate about helping others stay fit and enjoy movement, exercise and dance. (Photo/Deborah Burke name in both the 9 a.m. and 10 Henderson) a.m. classes and encourages social then combine into a kind of fitinteraction among the 15 to 20 ness dance, moving nonstop to participants in each session. She a variety of lively tunes. While calls this the “Vitamin F” factor, demonstrating moves, LeBov exwith “F” standing for friendship. plains the --name of each muscle Seventy-five-year-old Ashbeing used and how those musland resident and fitness enthucles support one’s body. “I put a siast Marcia Wiles has attended big emphasis on core strengthenLeBov’s classes for a decade. ing, spinal alignment, and fitness “Joni’s great,” Wiles said. “I’ve moves that promote balance,” been working out with her three LeBov said. Some work is done days a week, and there’s a great using chair props or floor mats, side benefita group of us have depending on a person’s abilformed a club and we get together ity and comfort level, and other for lunch once a month.” Wiles moves incorporate the use of light also enjoys how LeBov weaves hand weights. personal stories and humor nonAshland residents Bob and stop into the workout while eduIrene Fiorentino, both in their cating the participants.

80s, have taken LeBov’s morning LeBov has enjoyed ballet, tap During a typical 60-minute fitand jazz movement since she classes for 10 years. “She’s very ness workout, participants learn was 4. (Photo/ submitted) capable.

She teaches you about different movement patterns they each muscle group, challenges your mind and focuses on balance work. It’s good all-around exercise, and my doctor agrees that this has contributed to my overall health,” Bob Fiorentino said.

A 1983 graduate majoring in dance from the Boston Conservatory of Music, LeBov has been dancing as long as she can remember. During her childhood years in Framingham, her parents remodeled the lower level of their home to create a dance studio for their daughter. Her teaching career started while she was a senior at Framingham South High School, teaching dance to 20 or more girls. During and after college, LeBov danced professionally as part of a song and dance act, known as The Cheaters, Joni LeBov and fitness enthusiasts Irene and Bob Fiorentino take a break from their weekly class at the Community Center. (Photo/ Deborah Burke Henderson)

a lip-synch group, performing at county fairs, night clubs and social events. Married and the mother of two college-age sons, LeBov has enjoyed raising her family in Ashland for the past 24 years.

LeBov also teaches Pilates at Encompass Fitness Ashland (formerly Gold’s Gym); fitness for seniors (her 30th year of teaching) and “Twinkle Toes” ballet and “Jumpin’ Gym with Joni” classes

for young children at the Weston Community Center; and ballet, tap and jazz at Brandi Rae’s School of Dance in Framingham.

LeBov’s advice: “Keep moving.

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Ashland Clocker Club Needs Your Help The Ashland All Sports Boosters or “Clocker Club” is looking for volunteers to support fundraising activities and the Ashland High School Clocker Store and Clocker Cafe Concessions. Student Athletes and their parents receive credit towards their team when volunteering at the store or cafe. Please visit www.clockerclub.org for more information or use this link to sign-up today: http://vols.pt/ZwtWkK. The Clocker Club has a 2016 Boston Marathon number and is looking to partner with a local marathon runner to raise money for Ashland High School Athletic Programs.

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For the Love of Gardens Do you love plants and gardening? If so, check out the Ashland Garden Club (AGC), a friendly group of all ages and backgrounds that loves nature and all kinds of gardening.

AGC maintains civic plantings, such as at the Clock Tower, the library, Mill Pond, and the Cherry Street raised bed, and

several pots and planters around Ashland. In addition, throughout the year, the club sponsors programs related to horticulture, holds a plant sale and garden tour/luncheon, and takes group trips to visit area gardens and other garden club programs to further members’ learning.

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Garden club members hold a plant sale at Montenegro Square each May. The club sells large, healthy plants from members’ gardens, plus special Mother’s Day arrangements created by members, to help fund plantings around town. (Photo/submitted)

At AGC’s annual wreathmaking workshop in December, participants learn to make a 22-inch wreath with fresh seasonal greens and an assortment of decorations.

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bish the post office beds. They are looking for interested residents to help with this project.

Anyone interested in beautifying Ashland is welcome to participate.

If you don’t feel up to the physical side of gardening—no problem! There are many other ways to participate: bring goodies for programs, help with publicity, write articles to publicize the club, plan an educational program or just be present with your ideas.

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Art in the Library DOWNSTAIRS GALLERY & FIREPLACE AREA DOWNSTAIRS GALLERY “Senior Watercolor Exhibit”

by Ashland Senior Citizens Through Jan. 16 Paintings for the 10th annual Senior Watercolor Exhibit were created in Suzanne Meeker’s Ashland Senior Center Tuesday class.

This exhibit features the best work done during this past year.

“Mindscapes” Paintings by Pamela DeJong Jan. 21 to Feb. 27 DeJong’s “mindscapes” are mental or psychological scenes of the imagination. These works represent a tumultuous state of mind and the meditative landscapes where solace was sought. The exhibit begins upstairs adjacent to the display case and responds to individual sculptures in the display

Landscape by Mary Deschenes, from the Senior Watercolor Exhibit.

case. Downstairs, the landscapes depict quiet, restful memories of the seasons: Nottingham, England, in spring and Maine and Massachusetts in summer, autumn and the winter of 2015.

UPSTAIRS DISPLAY CASE “Walls, Bridges & Other Landscapes” Clay Sculptures by L. DeJong Jan. 21 to Feb. 27

Flowers by Esther Godek, from the Senior Watercolor Exhibit.

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If you are a collector and would like to share your collection with the library community by exhibiting all or part of it in the locked display case near the main circulation desk, contact exhibit coordinator Larry DeJong, leftaris@gmail.com.

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Zoning Matters

By Julie Nardone, Contributing Writer Surprisingly, most residents find zoning to be a dull, unimportant topic. They don’t think it pertains to them, so they don’t take the time to learn it. That all changes the day a notice arrives in the mail inviting them to a Planning Board meeting to discuss the massive development slated to replace the woods behind their homes. Then it’s usually too late to have any meaningful impact.

The time to understand and question Ashland’s zoning is now. Since zoning constantly evolves and shifts, it is always up for public debate. Our zoning codes states: “This By-Law may from time to time be changed by amendment, addition, or repeal by the Town Meeting in the manner provided in G.L. c. 40A, s.5, and any amendments thereto.”

In order to determine what citizens might want to change, it’s important to study Ashland’s zoning code, which you can find on the town website, www. ashlandmass.com, under Boards and Committees, Town Bylaws, Chapter 282, Zoning.

Ashland’s Zoning Code Ashland looks the way it does because of its municipal zoning code. Similar to the heating zones in your house, Ashland divides the town into different zones, reflected in different colors on the Town of Ashland Zoning Map. Our zoning laws currently restrict the way land can be used in Residential, Commercial, and Special Districts like the Rail Transit District, the soon-tobe 400 apartments off Rt. 135 scheduled to be built in 2016, followed by another over 250 over 55 units.

According to our zoning code, “These regulations are enacted to promote the general welfare of the Town of Ashland, to protect the health and safety of its inhabitants, to encourage the most appropriate use of land throughout the town, and to increase the amenities of the town, all as authorized by, but not limited by, the provisions of the Zoning Act, G.L. c. 40A, as amended, and Section 2A of 1975 Mass. Acts 808.”

The concept of zoning as we know it in the United State origi-

nated in the early 20th century as a way to insulate residential neighborhoods from certain activities.

It also signified the beginnings of what folks call NIMBYism (not in my back yard). Prior to modern zoning laws, we had Nuisance Laws. If neighbors tried to do something you didn’t want them to do, you could take them to nuisance court and a judge would decide. Eventually, these hearings became unable to handle the growing complexity

Zoning changes tend to be introduced by business interests based on predictions of where the market is headed. of residential complaints.

The first documented zoning laws emerged in NYC where escalating building heights threatened to permanently darken the city and stifle airflow. In 1915 the Equitable Building, a 42-story office building in New York City, located in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, pushed angry residents living in its 7-acre shadow over the complacent edge. They demanded the city regulate the skyscrapers erupting all over its neighborhoods. In 1916, the first comprehensive zoning law passed in NYC (www.nyc.gov/

html/dcp/html/zone/zonehis. shtml). Developers could build up to the lot line on the lower stories.

But as the building ascended, the upper stories had to be set back several times, creating a wedding cake effect. Notable examples of this architectural style include the Chrysler and New York Telephone buildings.

Thanks to that landmark ruling, zoning laws exist in cities and towns across the United States, including Ashland. If we didn’t have zoning regulations, a slaughterhouse could open up in the middle of a neighborhood, an adult books store could open up next to the elementary school and a fertilizer plant could open up next to our water supply— activities many of us closeted NIMBYs would find unacceptable in “our backyards.”

The zoning code may look intimidating but for the most part covers just a few key areas, “the construction, alteration, reconstruction, height, number of stories, and size of buildings and structures, the size and width of lots, the percentage of lot area that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land in the Town are regulated as hereinafter provided.”

In the code, you can find use regulation charts that show what may or may not be allowed in your neighborhood. For example, in Residential A, the minimum lot area is 30,000 square feet. A front yard must have at least 150 feet of frontage facing a street, and the footprint of the house must be a minimum of 40 feet from the street, a minimum of 10 feet from the neighbor’s yard on each side, and a minimum of 30 feet from the neighbor’s yard behind the house. The maximum height allowed is 35 feet.

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If a development decides to slice through your neighborhood or your neighbor starts to erect a misguided addition, you are in a better position to protect your property if you know the zoning.

If you don’t know your rights, you will not know when they have been violated. And violations do happen in an attempt to make plans fit into an area it doesn’t belong in, kind of like trying to jam big feet into small shoes.

Landowners have another way to make plans fit. They can file an application with the Ashland Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). If the ZBA believes that a hardship exists, they can grant a waiver to the Town’s zoning code. If you are the landowner, that might increase your property values. If you are the neighbor of the landowner it might decrease your property values. This is a situation where you have to know your rights if you don’t want to be subjected to wrongs.

Try to think of the Ashland Zoning Code as an investment guide for individual homeowners and the community at large.

It sets certain rules that you the homeowner and developers

must abide by. It provides assurance to those around you that the neighborhood will continue to conform to those rules moving forward, thus maintaining its character and desirability. Your home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. It behooves you as a homeowner to protect that investment by understanding the zoning that surrounds your home as well as the overall zoning that dictates the look and feel of the town and, ultimately, the worth of your property.

Zoning changes tend to be introduced by business interests based on predictions of where the market is headed. However, homeowners or entire neighborhoods may also take steps to influence the zoning. They need to: • Know the zoning by-laws.

• Discuss possible zoning improvements with other residents.

• Attend Planning Board Meetings to make suggestions for warrant articles.

• Vote at Town Meeting.

When it comes to zoning, what you don’t know can hurt you and your community.

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Ashland Travels

Stepping Outside the Culinary Box

By Howard Axelrod, Contributing Writer Having travelled to 73 countries, many in Africa and Asia, I am extremely cautious as to what and where I eat. As a result, I have only been sick one time; that being the result of eating dried Mopani worms in Zimbabwe at an outdoor festival. These three-inch long creatures are considered a delicacy by the locals. They have a rather revolting look as they are in fact caterpillars and look the part. A group of colorfully dressed tribal teenage girls cordially offered some worms to me and my wife, Nancy. My wife, the smarter of the two of us, politely declined. This is the local version of caviar, and not wanting to insult, I grabbed a few, chewed and swallowed them. For the next 24 hours, my digestive track staged a revolt. No need for further details.

So much for “When in Rome do as the Romans do.”

Tarantulas, Crickets and Land Mines Last year when visiting Cambodia with Overseas Adventure Travel (www.oattravel.com , 800955-1925), our guide Luv Soeng (real name) took us to Chheur Teal Village, known for its tasty tarantulas. Although Cambodians have used spiders, frogs, bugs and snakes for food and traditional medicine for generations, in the mid-1970s when the starva-

who is in fact her apprentice. On to the next nest we went. Within 15 minutes, we had six nice-sized tarantulas, which was enough for lunch. On the way back to her home, we stopped to grab a few crickets to add to the meal. In the jungles of Cambodia, the cricket bears no resemblance to the crickets back home in your yard.

These critters are about an inch and a half long, and resemble a large Florida-esque Cockroach!

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tion brought on by the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime left people with limited food options, these became a widespread source of sustenance. Today, many of these options are considered a delicacy, especially tarantulas.

In an effort to make us aware of the entire “farm to table” process, we were introduced to a woman and her family who make their living by providing these not-so-little spiders to the local restaurants. After introductions, our group of four was accompanied by the woman

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and her eight-year-old daughter into the forest. Although an expert at her trade, she indicated that this remains a dangerous business, as tarantula nests look similar to those of scorpions or snakes. Hey–not my problem; I was not the one who would be doing the actual hunting. She further indicated that as the result of decades of civil war, there remains between four and six million unexploded land mines in the country. That is a different story. Definitely my problem. My hair stood straight up! Sensing my discomfort, Soeng assured me that this area was safe. Having already travelled to places that most Americans would not, I choose to operate as I always have, under the theory that “when God wants me, he will take me.” Like the man who fell off the 40-story building, upon passing the 5th floor, he remarked “so far, so good.” So, into the forest we went.

The woman was an expert hunter and pointed out areas of raised earth amongst the tall grass. These are tarantula nests.

She dipped a small twig into gasoline and gently inserted it a few inches into the hole. Within seconds out marched an average size tarantula. The average size is about the size of an adult man’s palm! These large hairy, prehistoric-looking creatures bear no resemblance to the spiders you find in your garage or

attic. Rolling the tarantula onto its back, she artfully “de-fanged” it with her fingernails (a tricky procedure with little room for error), and placed it into a plastic bucket carried by her daughter,

Back at her house, she heated palm oil in a wok. When it began to sizzle, she added local herbs and spices, including fresh garlic, basil and chilies. She added the tarantulas and crickets one at a time to the hot oil. A skillful chef, she never took her eyes of the sizzling bugs, and knew exactly when to remove them. Apparently, there is nothing worse than an overcooked taran-

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Holiday Show Raises Funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital The Patricia Brosnihan Dance Center of Hopkinton and South Grafton had their annual St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Benefit Holiday Show on Saturday, December 12 at the Grafton Municipal Center. The show featured performances by dancers from both locations and included a bake sale that reached a total of over $2,700.00.

“I enjoy the Holiday Show the most because students and parents alike are helping out a great cause which makes for a spirited, fun, event. The Re-

search Center not only helps the children in their facility, they also share new findings without fees to other hospitals around the world” said Director Patty Ledoux.

Over the ten years the Dance Center has been putting on this event they have raised over $25,700 for the research hospital. If you would like to contribute, please go to https://www.stjude.org and click the Donate button.

citement and happiness that an item costing a few cents could bring them. As we left the village, the sight of happy children waving goodbye and blowing their whistles as the woman’s daughter finished the last of the fried crickets is something I will never forget.

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tula or giant cricket. She placed them on a paper napkin to drain.

Best eaten warm, she passed the plate around along with lettuce and tomato slices. You guessed it–I grabbed a tarantula and a cricket.

Protocol for eating a tarantula is similar to eating a crab. Following her lead, I removed one leg at a time and ate it. As I chewed on the large crunchy leg, I realized that they were quite tasty, resembling potato chips. Although the center of the spider (about the size of a quarter) is considered the best part, being allergic to certain insect venoms (this is where the spider stores it), I decided to pass. I hope I didn’t offend her. My wife, to my surprise, joined in and ate four crunchy tarantula legs. As she held the rest of the creature in her hand, the woman’s daughter realized that Nancy would not be finishing her meal, and politely signaled that she would like the rest. As Nancy passed it across the table, the child’s eyes lit up and a beautiful smile appeared. Everyone passed on the giant crickets, including me. I just couldn’t “man up” and try one. This was not a problem as the daughter took over, eating and enjoying every last one.

Howard Axelrod is an Ashland resident, travel photographer, some-

A Warm and Musical Farewell After lunch my wife gave the daughter a straw whistle as a gift.

She was delighted by the sound it made. As she blew the whistle,

young boys and girls from the village began appearing out of nowhere. We gave each a whistle and a symphony by 12 young musicians ensued. It was a joy to interact with these young boys and girls and see how much ex-

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Ponds on My Mind: Vernal Pools and the Food Chain at Warren Woods

Through the Ashland Open Space Committee, Greg Wands leads educational walks for interested residents through Warren Woods.

(Photo/Florence Seidell)

By Gregory Wands, Contributing Writer

Wands finds spotted salamander egg masses from a vernal pool during a Warren Woods fall walk. (Photo/Greg Wands)

My move to Ashland in the early 1990s, to a house that abuts what is now known as Warren Woods, presented an opportunity to revisit a dream I had since the 4th grade. Ever since I rescued a bucket full of frogs that were trapped in a deep basement window well at my elementary school, I have had ponds on my mind. In

1998 my dream came to fruition and I constructed a 1,800-squarefoot backyard pond over a threeyear period, thoroughly planned and permitted through the Ashland Conservation Commission.

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salamanders and frogs returning every spring to use the water to complete a critical phase in their unique life cycles. It is difficult to imagine a better place to build a pond than near Warren Woods.

Why is that so?

Warren Woods: A Fantastic Amphibian Habitat Basically all of Warren Woods is fantastic amphibian habitat.

Much of the undeveloped 140 acres of Warren Woods sits upon sloping glacial till left behind from the last ice age that receded around 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. Onethird wetlands, Warren Woods has within it boarders, streams, swampy low lying regions, a wet meadow and vernal pools. Glacial till provides poor drainage, which means upland areas can remain wet from early spring through late fall. Upland interlocking surface root systems from the mature trees trap small pockets of water and in combination with extensive upland fern growth provide the hydration and cover in which frogs, toads and salamanders thrive.

The amphibians familiar to New England reached their current form over 180 million years ago. The different species of frogs, toads and salamanders evolved in a way to share limited habitat resources by staggering their breeding times during the aqueous stage of their life cycles. Wood

frogs and spotted salamanders are the earliest breeders and are fully dependent on the vernal pools that arise from shallow depressions that fill with snow melt and rain water in early spring, then dry up for a period of time in the summer. Since these two amphibian species cannot tolerate water bodies that contain fish, the seasonality of water in vernal pools insures that competition with fish cannot occur while eggs hatch and develop into tadpoles.

Spring peepers and grey tree frogs, as well as the American toad and Fowler’s toad, will also use vernal pools for breeding; however they may use other wetland habitat areas that hold water longer than vernal pools, and can tolerate the presence of fish.

Green, bull, leopard and pickerel frogs are also present in Warren Woods and they prefer to breed in the deeper wetland areas that hold water year round.

Vernal Pools: Essential for Life It is remarkable how a standing body of water with decaying vegetation and the spark of life from amphibians can generate large quantities of readily accessible protein that can quickly move up the food web and help sustain a diverse and healthy ecosystem. Each stage of their life cycle presents a potential meal. Amphibian eggs, gill breathing tadpoles and the air breathing mature adults are actively hunted and provide suste-

nance to just about every carnivore that inhabits the woods. Not only are they a food sources for larger animals, but they are also superb predators as well. The smaller species are rapacious insect consumers, while the larger ones such as the bull frog will eat anything they can stuff into their mouths. Bull frogs are known to ambush and consume small snakes, birds, bats and rodents.

As central as they are to local ecosystems, amphibians have strict habitat requirements that depend on the combination of large tracts of forested uplands and wet lands.

Forest clear cutting and/or the inadvertent filling and draining of wetland habitats are the greatest threat to their existence. Land conservation is the most effective means to keep these habitats together in an undisturbed state.

Thanks to the grass-roots efforts from the citizens of Ashland, Warren Woods, in partnership with Mass Audubon, will remain in perpetuity a place for all to enjoy the natural flora and fauna of Southern New England.

Next spring, in late March when the first stretch of weather goes above the 40 degree mark, vernal pools come to life and are easy to find. All you have to do is follow your ears and listen for the unmistakable duck-like quacking of the wood frogs.

Greg Wands is a member of the Ashland Open Space and Recreation Committee and the Land Stewardship Committee.

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the first competition of the year.

Luckily, the first Acadec competition only includes the seven core events of the Decathlon—eliminating the Essay, Interview and Speech rounds.

November 21. Competition day at Natick High School. And Ashland absolutely rocked it.

Six students from Ashland took home 22 medals. High school senior Eric Zhou, captain of the Acadec team, won Silver and Gold medals in every subject but Literature, placing 1st overall in the Honors division. Co-captain, senior Gahl Efroni, won Silver and Gold medals in all seven subjects, placing 2nd overall in the Varsity division. Sophomore Arthur Wang won Silver and Bronze medals in Economics, Science, Literature and Art, placing 3rd overall in the Scholastics division while sophomore Richie Abbott won Silver and Bronze medals in Math, Economics and Social Science, placing 4th overall. Meanwhile, Swathi Gorantla was the first freshman in Acadec’s history to win a medal: she and sophomore James Lee won their first Silver medal in

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of incredible, knowledgeable people, I switched into a growth mindset with a can-do attitude. I studied, I learned, I laughed, but I was right—I didn’t have what it takes. I didn’t learn all 10 subjects and, although I didn’t completely tank at the competition like the Titanic, I was pretty close. But what led up to the competition day is what really counts.

Weekly meetings in Mrs. Bodell’s room with presentations, improv games, yoga, Ted Talk marathons and debates planned by the incredible Eric Zhou gave Acadec a new light. On the weekends, we had printing/study parties (yes, I still cannot get over how incredibly lame it sounds), which were surprisingly fun. We got together in the basement of brave and willing souls where we mostly ate food, made PowerPoints, got off topic and watched SNL skits, and listened to Indian trap music. For Diwali, we even lit firecrackers (which might or might not have been legal) to embrace the Indian culture we are learning about. After two and a half months of rigorous but fun study, we were on the verge of

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Now, before you sell us off as the “nerd herd,” Academic Decathlon is not for proving how smart you are; it is daring you to test your limits as a learner.

There are 10 events in competitions: Art, Science, Interview, Language/Literature, Music, Mathematics, Social Science, Essay, Speech, and Economics— which is quite grueling to say the least. Although this sounds like extended school, it isn’t. Acadec is for kids who love learning and aren’t doing it for the sake of college applications. It is for the joy of learning and sharing that experience with the rest of your teammates. Acadec is 100 percent student-driven as we selflearn all of the topics. We are each other’s teachers. Academic Decathlon classifies students into three levels: Honors (A students), Scholastic (B students), and Varsity (C students), using its specific GPA calculator. When competing for medals, to create an even playing field, students can only go against those at the same level. In fact, schools must have three students in each level on their competing team of nine people, otherwise they cannot participate.

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The victorious Acadec team after the November competition: (left to right) Richie Abbott, James Lee, Tom Rice, Wilson Lin, Arthur Wang, Gahl Efroni, Andrew Dunn, Alon Efroni, Swathi Gorantla, Neha Shabeer, Eric Zhou. (Photo/submitted)

support each other at the end of the day. I never feel jealous of my teammates’ success because they always 100 percent deserve it with all their hard work, and it only pushes me to try harder. I would walk through fire for these wonderful nerds. Well if not fire, at least through a super-humid room. But not too humid because of my hair. You get my point.

So join Acadec, or try to learn something new, since you never know where it might take you.

I sure didn’t. For more about the happenings at Ashland High School, keep reading my monthly column :)

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I didn’t know much about the Academic Decathlon (Acadec) at the start of this year. All my prior knowledge of Decathlons stemmed from my Disney Channel years of watching Gabriella Montez (played by Vanessa Hudgens) in High School Musical.

My friend dragged me to the first Ashland High Acadec meeting, and the fact they were serving free ice cream at the meeting only made his case more convincing. At this meeting, I fell in love with the enthusiasm of the co-captains, Eric Zhou and Gahl Efroni!

Music. Due to these amazing wracking up of points, Ashland won 1st place overall out of 23 other schools! To celebrate, we had dinner at the Mandarin Café in Natick (owned by the family of our teammate, Wilson Lin), which serves some of the best Chinese food in the area!

As we move forward to our February regional competition with personalized sweatshirts in sight, I’m going to work even harder for my Acadec family.

I see a possible medal if I push myself a little harder to help the team reach Nationals in Alaska.

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New Earth Club Wants to Reduce High School Energy Use

By Olivia White, Student Writer, Sophomore, Ashland High School Starting this December, the newly founded Earth Club will be stealing the spotlight at Ashland High School. The club is held in Mrs. Graham’s room every Monday after school at 2 p.m., and any high school student interested in making a direct impact to the environment and expanding his or her knowledge of current global conditions and possible treatments is welcome. Using a generous grant of $500 from the Boston Athletic Association (BAA), the club’s goal is to significantly lessen the impact of energy use at the high school throughout the year.

For their first project, the club will focus on the school cafeteria where they intend to get everyone involved in improving recycling and waste disposal. Christine Graham, one of nine science teachers, explained that when decomposable waste is thrown in the trash and transferred to large landfills it sits and degrades, which produces harmful greenhouse gases. These greenhouse gases, specifically methane gas, can be 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide and is a

Christine Graham, biology and environmental science teacher, is advisor to the new high school Earth Club. (Photo/Olivia White)

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Conveniently adding compost bins would both expedite and streamline the disposal process.

The compost bins are easily accessible cylinder receptacles and are just one product of the BAA’s funding.

The second step of the three-part system will be disposing of plastics and other recyclable materials into recycling bins provided. Finally, the third—and the simplest step— would be to dispose of the remaining trash into the familiar trash cans, largely minimizing the amount of overall waste and achieving the club’s goal.

In an effort to educate their peers, the members of the Earth Club will distribute posters around the high school with earth and energy waste facts.

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Facing the New Year With Hope

By Rev. Larry Iannetti, Pastor, Federated Church of Ashland Have you ever wondered why we proclaim “Happy New Year” as we transition from the year that has gone by to the year that is ahead? Studies have shown that we are more likely to look back at the year that has passed and remember our struggles, disappointments and heart aches than we are to remember the good times, our good fortune and our accomplishments. As a result, we tend to look ahead to the new year as a time of new opportunities,

a fresh start and a time of hope for something better. Thus we are “happy” that a new year has arrived.

This year we may be less likely to look ahead with the same optimism that we have had in years gone by. We will have to endure the political rhetoric of the presidential campaign, in the hope of gaining our votes, with its incessant critique of all that is wrong in the land. We will have to listen as the media fans the flames of fear of a potential terrorist attack while it ignoring the fact that the odds of being killed in a car crash are 1 in 112, by a lightning strike, 1 in 164,968, according to the National Safety Council, while the odds of being killed by a terrorist are astronomically against it. Yet despite the data, we will get in our cars and drive without fear and lose sleep over exaggerated terrorist threats to our personal safety, meanwhile embracing suspicion and fear of foreigners and Muslims. We will respond in fear to news of the next outbreak of Ebola or some other

Pore Facts disease, ready to quarantine anyone, even those who have been medically cleared, as the flames of fear are fanned in order to serve a more politically expedient purpose. The list of ways to induce fear and anxiety in us all is endless, as it serves to distract us from more pressing problems and blinds us to that which is truly worth celebrating.

As we approach the New Year, perhaps we can buck the trend of looking back with disappointment, in the hope that the coming year will be better. Perhaps we also can avoid looking ahead in anticipation of claims of danger or calamity that leave us hobbled and fearful. There is much more to be gained by celebrating a new year that is as rich as the past year, filled with at least as many blessings and with a perspective that shields us from the naysayers and doomsday prophets, confident that right will overcome evil, and that our Creator still watches over us.

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By Lisa Massimiano, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Acne Specialist Owner, Skin Smart Salon and Acne Clinic Many of my clients ask me how they can improve the appearance of large pores. The truth is; most contributing factors to pore appearance are genetic.

What are pores? What are commonly referred to as “pores” are the follicles in the skin which allow the sebum (oil) from our sebaceous glands to pass through onto the skin’s surface. The size and amount of sebaceous glands in our bodies, as well as the amount of oil they produce is genetic. When a lot of oil is produced the follicles expand to allow the oil to pass through.

That’s why oilier skin types generally have larger pores than dry skins.

What causes clogged pores?

Oily skin on its own does not cause clogged pores. Sebum is an important factor in good skin health. It coats the skin protecting it from dehydration and the elements. Pores become clogged when the follicles become impacted with dead skin cells. Peo-

ple prone to clogged pores and acne often have retention hyperkeratosis, a genetic tendency where the skin cells inside the follicles shed excessively causing a buildup and a narrowing of the follicle walls. The sebum, unable to flow through freely, combines with the dead cells resulting in impacted pores.

Can I shrink my pores? Although pore size is genetic and can’t be permanently changed, pores can appear smaller and less noticeable when the follicles are kept clear.

How to treat clogged pores.

Minimizing dead cell and sebum buildup inside the follicles is key to controlling acne and clogged pores. I put my acne clients on a combined program, professional treatments to extract impacted pores as they surface, and an appropriate home care regimen to keep the follicles clear.

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Mosaic Art on Display at Needham Bank

January 2016

Scouts Learn Science and Have Fun Ashland Cub Scouts Pack 1 enjoyed hosting Mike the Bubble Man at their meeting in December. The show was a combination of science, magic, bubbles and fun! Other recent scouting adventures included learning to program computer gaming code. The Scouts are now busy preparing for the beloved Pinewood Derby Race in January. The race includes an opportunity for former scouts to bring and race an old favorite derby car. For more information, visit www. pack1-ashlandma.org.

Webelo Scout Dylan Mitchell stands inside a bubble created by Mike the Bubble Man at a recent Pack Meeting.

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Cheryl Cohen’s mosaics will be on display at Needham Bank, 41 Front St., through January.

As an artist, Cohen uses nature as a fundamental theme. She loves watching how water makes impressions in sand, how weeds work their way around and through rocks and how flowers appear in the least expected places. She strives to depict these moments in her pieces. Color, contrast and texture are the hallmarks of her work. The exhibit is cosponsored by Arts! Ashland Alliance. (Photos/submitted)

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Saturday, March 19, 5 p.m, the Ashland Emergency Fund’s 2nd Annual Auction, American Legion, 40 Summer St. To donate to the auction or for more information, visit www.AshlandEmergencyFund.org or email secretary@AshlandEmergencyFund.org.

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Local Celebrity Chef to Give Cooking Demonstration and Unveil Line of Handcrafted Sauces

“The Yama Mama,” Anna Bouphavichith, owner of the award-winning restaurant, Yama Zakura, will share cooking secrets and her new, handcrafted line of Yama Mama’s Sauces at Williams-Sonoma in the Natick Mall for the Martin Luther King Holiday, Monday, Jan. 18, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

As part of their Culinary Event’s program, WilliamsSonoma is pleased to have Bouphavichith share her love of cooking and her Pad Thai, Lemon Cream and Fried Rice Yama Mama’s Sauces created at Yama Zakura. Bouphavich-

ith will demonstrate recipes and cooking tips on how to incorporate these special sauces into both traditional and fusion-style meals at the upper-level store in the Natick Mall. Food samples, coupons for a free appetizer at Yama Zakura and discounts on Yama Mama’s Sauces will be given to all who attend.

Winner of Worcester’s Best Chef ’s People’s Choice Award in 2010, Worcester’s Best Chef in 2009, and Judges’ Choice Award in 2008, Bouphavichith has created an entertainment hotspot at Yama Zakura. Patrons travel far and wide to enjoy

the Thai- and Japanese-inspired dishes and Bouphavichith’s company.

Known as “The Yama Mama” because of her propensity to mingle with and watch over guests at Yama Zakura, Bouphavichith was inspired by her loyal customers to share her handcrafted sauces. “I have clients who have grown up at Yama, the tastes and smells have become part of their life. I want these friends to be able to take the memories and flavors with them, into their own kitchens, to share with their friends and loved ones,” Bouphavichith said.

The story of Anna Bouphavichith is a classic example of the American dream. A Laotian refugee who escaped communist forces at a young age, Bouphavichith has found opportunity in the United States beyond her wildest imagination. An educated engineer and patented inventor, Bouphavichith’s story is an inspiration to everyone chasing a dream.

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Sports Ashland Indoor Track Strives for High Performance and Fun

By Chris Tremblay, Staff Sports Writer When it comes to winter sports at Ashland High School, track is not one the student athletes have at the top of their list in terms of joining. Having no track facility has led to both the boys’ and girls’ programs having limited numbers coming out for their teams, which really does not bode well in terms of winning.

“I absolutely believe that having nowhere to properly train is a big drawback. We have to run through a nearby cemetery, use the turf field when available, run the stairs in the school and whatever else we can find to make do,” Ashland girls track coach Christine Avery said. “You’d work out differently in your own gym. Having to take to the road for each meet, also, is not only a challenge to the athletes, but limits the fans as well.”

Having no home facility for home meets, Ashland is force to take to the road where meets could take place at the Holliston or Hopkinton high schools as well as Wheaton College when there are openings. Avery, along with boys’ Coach Lou Mancini, will venture to one of the three venues for Tri-Valley Meets, in terms of tri-meets to clear up schedules, and will head to the Reggie Lewis Center for nonleague matchups.

With the inability to actually

compete on a high level, team wise, with the rest of the league, Ashland is looking toward more individual results from its athletes; focusing more on improving their times as well as qualifying for the states in their particular event(s).

Coach Avery sees a team with a good quality of veteran athletes returning with a mix of newcomers to the program.

Looking to lead the female Clockers into battle are senior captain Maddie Zeliff, a distance runner (mile and 1000) and junior captain Alyssa Zee, a sprinter and high jumper. Avery is flirting with the possibility of moving her junior captain into

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Ashland has a group of sophomores who are looking to take the next step up in the sport.

Natalie Gillis will throw the shot-put along with Abby and Kate Kane; Isha Parsnis, who is a good cross country runner for Ashland, will be slotted in the mile aside Maggie Marsh, who Coach Avery is hoping to also talk into running the 2 mile.

Newcomer Nina Gigiliotti is slated to run distance for the Clockers this winter and, although she has never stepped on a track, Coach Avery is optimistic about Gigiliotti’s skill set.

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the 600 and testing the waters in a few other events.

“I’m basically looking for Maddie and Alyssa as captains to motivate the rest of the team to be the best that they can be,” the coach said. “Alyssa is another story on her own. We’re hoping that she can get back to the State Tournament and then improve her 10th place finish in the 300 meters at the New Englands.”

Emily Finnegan, a junior who usually participates in the 600, may be the Clockers utility athlete this winter with the small number of girls on the squad. Avery is looking to move Finnegan around and hopefully find a few events the junior will

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looked very strong,” Avery said.

“But practice is one thing so I really have no idea how she’ll handle an actual meet.”

Julia Mahoney is another runner Ashland will be looking to for points in the dash.

While the girls are struggling with numbers, the boy’s team is a little better off although nothing like some of the other schools in the Tri-Valley League.

Senior Captains Nick Davis and Ian McAuliffe will lead the male athletes. Davis will run the mile and 1000, while McAuliffe will participate in the 300.

Junior Nicholas Massauro will be entering his second season as a shot-put thrower and hoping to improve upon his first year.

“Massauro came out of nowhere last year and, after coming in 10th at the freshman/ sophomore Meet, we’re hoping he can qualify for the States this year,” the coach said. “Last year was his first year and he was just learning the event, so we are very hopeful that he’ll make some big strides this year.”

Another male athlete that the coaching staff will be looking at closely this year is junior Alex Mariona, a distance runner who is coming off a very good cross country season this fall. Avery believes that Mariona, who is much stronger than last year and one of the team’s fastest runners along with Massauro, will continue what he did on the cross country tracks this winter.

While the numbers are not like those of other schools, Ashland is looking to go out and perform at a high rate; win or lose, the Clockers are hoping to at least better their individual performance.

“With our teams being relatively small, we are hoping to win, but competing in the TriValley League, it’s going to be tough,” Avery said. “We’re in a difficult situation trying to get kids to come out for a losing program, but, for those that do, we’re going to try to make it as much fun as possible.”

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Sports Riordan is the Total Package for Ashland Matmen

By Ken Hamwey, Staff Sports Writer Nick Riordan was a co-captain last year as a sophomore for the Ashland-Keefe Tech wrestling team and he is fulfilling that role again this season.

One reason why the Ashland junior is in a position of leadership is his refreshing, mature outlook on athletics and academics.

He is all about old-fashioned values—like working hard to achieve goals, overcoming adversity, being accountable and contributing to help his team.

The 5-foot-11, 205-pound junior was a sectional finalist who advanced to the state tourney in only his second season of wrestling last year. He started as a sophomore as a long-stick defender in lacrosse and was a two-way starter at center and linebacker on the Clockers’ playoff squad in football last year.

Nick Riordan is the real deal.

“When I compete, my philosophy is to give my best at all times,’’ Riordan said. “I also compete with a sense of enjoyment. With those two elements in place, winning will occur along the way.’’

Last year on the mat, Riordan posted a 15-8 record, then managed a fourth-place finish at the sectional tourney before bowing out in the states. The Ashland native is acutely aware that his life as a three-sport athlete is enhanced by the real-life lessons learned in sports.

“When I dislocated my knee in football with the jayvees, I pushed myself to get better,’’ Riordan noted. “That was about overcoming adversity. In wrestling, I had a below-average preseason last year, so I worked to improve for the regular season.

At a young age I’ve tried to get

It is easy to understand why Nick Riordan was a captain as a sophomore. He is the total package.

hold of situations and react appropriately. Being accountable is important. Athletics help me with real-life lessons more than I can count.’’

Pete Zacchilli, a co-coach in wrestling and an assistant for the Ashland football team, admires Riordan’s desire and approach in all sports. “Nick’s work ethic is a huge plus,’’ Zacchilli said.

“He’s in the weight room yearround, he’s very competitive, and he’s always finding ways to stretch his potential to reach new levels.’’

The attributes that make Riordan a top-caliber wrestler are his physical and mental toughness, quickness and his

technical skills. He is relying on them to place high in the sectionals in February and advance to the state tourney. “I’m aiming for a first-place sectional finish in the 195-pound class,’’ Riordan said. “And, if I stay focused and committed, I want to do well in the states. It’s like climbing a ladder. If you excel, you move up, maybe to the all-state and New England tourneys.’’

Two of Riordan’s best bouts last year came in the Framingham Holiday Tournament and the sectional playoffs. He defeated a Methuen wrestler, 4-3, in a grueling six-minute match.

In the sectionals, he bounced back to defeat Milford’s Ryan

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Gray, who had beaten Riordan in the Framingham tourney.

“Defeating Ryan, 5-2, showed how much I had progressed from my earlier defeat,’’ Riordan said.

“He’s a highly-respected wrestler and to beat him was a plus.’’

Riordan, who was a Tri Valley League honorable-mention all-star in lacrosse, believes the Ashland-Keefe Tech matmen can compete for the TVL title this year and perform well in the post-season. “We’ve got kids who can compete and we’ve got good chemistry,’’ he emphasized. “We can finish high in the sectionals and hopefully do well in the states.’’

Riordan credits teammates like Mike Crupi (120) and Matt Pinski (195) as key components for the Clockers this year. “Mike is a co-captain who’s a hardworker and great leader,’’ Riordan notes. “Matt goes full speed and always holds himself accountable.’’

A fan of Zacchilli, Riordan rates his coach highly. “Coach Zacchilli is a motivator who pushes his wrestlers to excel,’’ Riordan said. “He knows the

sport well and he promotes team spirit and chemistry.’’

A good student who plans on a career in civil engineering or construction management, Riordan relies on a variety of holds and maneuvers. He is adept at escapes and knows how to scramble. He is comfortable going from a cradle move to a half-nelson.

A captain who leads by example and by being vocal, Riordan is quick to help a young wrestler with any questions or doubts.

“It’s important to ensure our future by helping those following behind us,’’ he said.

Calling his father (Tim) his role model for his support and encouragement, Riordan put his passion for wrestling in perspective when he labels it a team and individual sport. “When you go one-on-one and win, you’ve done your job as an individual, but you’ve also scored points for your team,’’ he said. “I love wrestling because you know what you have to do to win and improve. It incorporates a lot of attributes to be successful.’’

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“V”   

   





“V”   



   

  

    



“V”   



 “V”

    

  

   

  





“V”

    



“V”   



   “V” 



   





“V”   

   

    

   





  

        

Ashland Secondary Schools

 



“V” is or can be made vegetarian











    

    

    







   



   



  

“V”   



   



   

“V”   



“V”   



“V”   

   

 



  







“V”

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of a Healthier Today”

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Community Events Fourth Tuesday 7 p.m: The Front Street Readers book discussion group meets.

The next meeting is Jan. 5 to discuss Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson. Ashland Library Third Wednesday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m: The Residence at Valley Farm, 369 Pond Street, Ashland, offers Dementia Caregiver Support Groups.

Free memory screenings, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Contact Emily Beauchemin, 508-532-3197, ebeauchemin@residencevalleyfarm.com.

Fridays 7 p.m: Friends’ Friday Night Films Series, shows predominantly independent or foreign films. Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www. friendsoftheapl.com Through January 16 10th Annual Senior Watercolor Exhibition, Ashland Library, Downstairs Gallery, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl.com Through January 31 Mosaics by Cheryl Cohen on display at Needham Bank, 41 Front St. Co-sponsored by Arts!

Ashland Alliance. www.artsashland.org Tuesday, January 5 5:30 to 7:30 p.m: Ashland Business Association (ABA) members meeting. Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. info@ashlandbusinessassociation.com, www.AshlandFirst. com, 508-735-9473 7 p.m: Ashland Parents Advisory Council (ASHPAC) meeting.

Learn how to get involved. All are welcome. Ashland Middle School, Activity Room. www. ashpac.org

Thursday, January 7 7 to 8:30 p.m: “Mindfulness and Meditation” led by Lisa Campbell, a certified holistic health teacher. Campbell will guide you through a meditation designed for relaxation and teach you how to cultivate your own daily practice. Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. For adults and kids (12+). Sponsored by Decisions at Every Turn Coalition and the Friends of the Library. 508881-0134 Tuesday, January 12 6:30 to 8:30 p.m: “Mindfulness Playshop for Kids” (during the Community Book Read) led

by Pamela Pinter Parsons of A Soul Spirit Studio. For ages 5 to 12. Ashland Library, Children’s Activity Room, 66 Front St. The program is free; space is limited to 25 children. Registration is required. 508-881-0134 6:30 to 8:30 pm: Community Book Read Discussion on Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck led

by Superintendent Jim Adams.

Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. 508-8810134 Thursday, January 14 7 to 9 p.m: Ashland Documentary Film & Discussion Series presents Microwaves, Science and Lies. Journalist Nancy Meritens and film director Jean Hèches show how the mobile industry creates doubt about harmful radiofrequency waves through the manipulation of science. Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl. com (film rescheduled from November)

Sunday, January 17 2 p.m: Actress and educator Judith Kalaora presents “I Now Pronounce You: Lucy Stone” at the Ashland Historical Society, 2 Myrtle St. Lucy Stone was the first woman from Massachusetts to earn a college degree. In her fiery presentation, Kalaora presents Lucy, describing the tension of Antebellum Boston, the gender caste system, the use of the bible to oppress and objectify women and the fierce abolitionist movement. www. ashlandhistsociety.com, www. facebook.com/ashlandhistsociety January 21 through February 27 “Mindscapes,” paintings

by Pamela DeJong and “Wall, Bridges & Other Landscapes,” clay sculptures by L. DeJong, Ashland Library, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl.com Thursday, January 21 7 to 8:30 pm: “So Much to Worry About: What is Causing Anxiety in Our Youth, Why We Should Be Concerned, and What We Can Do.” Anxiety is among the most diagnosed struggles of our youth today.

Learn to tell the difference between anxiety and stress, the signs are of an anxiety disorder in our youth and some tools we can all use to fight anxiety.

Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. For adults and children of all ages. Sponsored by Decisions at Every Turn Coalition and the Friends of the Library. 508-881-0134

Friday, January 22 7 p.m: Friends of the Ashland PTO Present “Murder at the Masquerade,” interactive dinner theater catered by the Foodie Café. $40 pp, cash bar, 50/50 Raffle. American Legion Post 77, 40 Summer St., Ashland. Buy tickets here: https:// squareup.com/market/ashlandpto/murder-mystery-dinner Saturday, January 23 10 a.m. to 12 p.m: Public Meeting, Charter Review Committee at the Ashland Public Library. http://ecode360. com/13018275, charterreview2015@ashlandmass.com Tuesday, January 26 7 to 9 p.m: Ashland Documentary Film & Discussion Series presents Mobilize: A Film About Cell Phone Radiation, which explores the potential long-term health effects, including cancer and infertility, from cell phone radiation. The film examines the most recent scientific research, follows national legislative efforts, and illuminates the influence that technology companies have on public health. Ashland Library, Community Room, 66 Front St. www.friendsoftheapl.com (film rescheduled from November) 7 to 9 p.m: Public Meeting, Charter Review Committee at the Ashland High School Cafeteria. http://ecode360. com/13018275, charterreview2015@ashlandmass.com

Sunday, January 31 1 to 3 p.m: Public Meeting, Charter Review Committee at the Ashland Public Library. http://ecode360. com/13018275, charterreview2015@ashlandmass.com Saturday, February 6 4 p.m: Registration for A Capella Workshop (4:30 to 6:30 p.m) for grades 8-12 with UMass Lowell’s all-male Hawkapella and the all-female Hawkettes followed by a concert fundraiser. Price for workshop, $12, includes dinner and concert. For more information or to preregister, contact Marilyn Marsh, Marilyna618@gmail. com. Ashland High School 7 p.m: A Capella Concert fundraiser. Adults, $10; students, $5.

Ashland High School Town Committees and Boards For times and dates, visit the town website, www.ashlandmass. com, and click “Public Meeting Calendar.”

Email your event, with “CALENDAR” in the subject line, by the 15th of every month to editor@ ashlandtownnews.com.

Events will be included as space permits.

Thursday, January 28 6:30 to 8 pm: An informational meeting for incoming kindergarten families in the Warren School Dining Room.

Our Ad & Editorial Deadline is the 15th of each month, for the following month’s issue.

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5 Hot Remodeling Projects for 2016 If you are planning a home remodeling project for 2016, it would be smart to hire a contractor now, as 2016 is already booking for most companies.

This will also ensure you allow enough time for design and permitting, which can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months depending on the size and scope of the job. Here’s a look at some popular projects for 2016.

tions of your home, you’ll be able to have your loved ones close by and know they are being cared for appropriately.

Remember to plan a project like this carefully and employ universal design principles, which consider everything needed for aging in place. Handicapped accessible bathrooms and kitchens, one story living, wide doors, and easy entry and egress are just a

Mudroom

Kitchen Remodel

Not until recently did new home builders start incorporating mudrooms into their designs.

Many homes built prior 1995 have no mudroom or entry area for coats, shoes, sport equipment and miscellaneous odds and ends we tend to accumulate and throw down as we enter our homes.

While many homes have a decent-sized dining room (that gets

Let’s face it-- the kitchen is the heart of the home and the area we spend the most time in. It’s a worthy investment on multiple fronts. One-- you’ll love to gather with family and friends in your remodeled kitchen and spend countless hours cooking and living life. Two-- a kitchen remodel is a worthy investment as this is a critical room in the house in terms of resale. Three-- the technology available for your kitchen, from appliances to lighting, along with modern features and benefits of cabinets, counters, and flooring will make your project an efficient dream kitchen that will be enjoyed for years to come.

Family Room Addition

In-Law Suite or Apartment More than ever, families are taking care of their elders at home instead of spending a lifetime of savings on assisted living or nursing homes. By building an addition or upgrading por-

few ways to make the transition easier. In addition to helping family, this can help build equity in your home and may also become a place for YOU to age in place some day!

Top Pay and Excellent Benefits

VEHICLE MECHANIC

Responsibilities include major overhaul of engines, repairs and replacement of all vehicle components including transmissions, rear axles, clutches, brakes, electrical systems, radio and GPS systems. Also, maintain bulk-plant equipment including meters, pumps and hoses as well as various electrical equipment as well as generators and other building equipment. Prepare and maintain vehicle repair records. Maintain yard and shop, and other duties as assigned.

Position requires: • Class B license with a CDL “X” endorsement and current medical, working towards • High school diploma or GED. • Must supply own tools.

• Pre and post drug tests and background checks.

Top pay, up to $28/hour, excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, pension, uniform, paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays. This is a full-time, year round position.

Please contact Fred Crossman at 800-262-6462. Please visit our web site, www.coanoil.com for more information about our company.

Call Fred Crossman at 800-262-6462 Coan Heating and Cooling 196 W Central St., Natick, MA 01760

used a maximum of three times a year) or large formal living rooms, the lack of useable storage is glaring. Often times, a mudroom can be incorporated by using existing space in the garage or portions of existing rooms. Make sure you hire an experienced design build firm for this, as the design will make or break this project.

Benches, lockers, storage baskets, and clever use of space is a must for any mudroom! Luxury item recommendation: Radiant heat under the tile is a great touch and will help dry out wet boots and mittens in the winter!

Similar to mudrooms, many homes lack a large family room area. It’s hard to entertain if your home is cut up into many smaller rooms, and there is nothing like a large room with vaulted ceilings for entertaining big groups. When pursuing an addition, be sure to consider how a family room addition will affect the adjacent areas of your home and whether this might allow existing space to be repurposed, perhaps for that mudroom you need! The bottom line, make sure your designer provides a cohesive plan for the entire first floor of your home before adding on to ensure you are getting the best bang for your buck and a good plan for future projects down the line.

Doug Masters

Master Suite Whether it’s a modest upgrade to your bed, bath, and closet or a more comprehensive addition, a master suite will add value and comfort to your home. Popular projects include adding a second floor over an existing garage for a master suite, or adding a full new garage and second floor suite at the same time. Also not to be overlooked is a first floor suite, which will allow for aging in place and ensure your investment will stand the test of time. Trends are towards smaller, more modest bedroom areas with more of a focus on better closets and higher end, spa-like master bathroom retreats.

Doug Masters is the owner of Masters Touch, located at 24 Water St., Holliston. For more information contact (508) 359-5900, e-mail info@ MastersTouchWeb.com or visit www.

MastersTouchWeb.com.

Free Events at The Residence The following events are free and open to the public and will be held at The Residence at Valley Farm, 369 Pond Street, Ashland. For all events, please sign up in advance by calling 508532-3197.

Blood Pressure Clinic Monday, January 4, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Tai Chi Class If you are looking for a new way to exercise, join us every Friday starting Jan. 8 at 10 am for a Tai Chi class. Experts agree that this form of exercise has value in treating or preventing many health problems.

A Revolution of Her Own!

By Judith Kalaora Join us for this captivating performance of “A Revolution of Her Own! The Story of the American Heroine: Deborah Samson Gannett.” This one-woman show tells the life story of the first woman to enlist, fight in and be honorably discharged from the military.

Prepare to be mesmerized! Friday, Jan. 8, 2 pm.

Singer and Tap Dancer Ted Powers Enjoy the afternoon with singer and tap dancer, Ted Powers. Ted will sing all of your favorite tunes and tap dance to some oldies but goodies. We promise that you will have a toe-

tapping good time. Join us on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2 pm.

Broadway Singer Renee Legendre Greatest Ladies of Song Back by popular demand, Broadway singer Renee Legendre will sing all of your favorite songs, from Judy Garland to Julie Andrews and more. You don’t want to miss this one! Sunday, Jan. 17, 2 pm.

Fall Prevention and Screening Do you think you are at risk for a fall? Then join us for this very informative presentation on Fall Prevention and a free screening.

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 10 am.

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REAL ESTATE Corner Todd Zukowski

at Prospect Mortgage

The Right Move.

Branch Manager NMLS #20384 www.ToddZukowski.com Todd.Zukowski@prospectmtgcom

(508) 543-5281 30 Mechanic Street Foxboro, MA 02035 Branch NMLS #320399 Todd Zukowski has been a strong member of the mortgage industry since 2000. He serves Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire and can originate a variety of loans including: FHA, VA, 203(K), conventional, jumbo, and refinance.

He was recently named, in Mortgage Executive Magazine, as one of the Top 1% of Mortgage Originators in the nation for 2014!

Todd loves being a Loan Officer because it is a win-win situation for him. He gets to be an instrumental and helpful part of one of the most important transactions in his clients’ lifetime. He truly enjoys his work helping buyers to get a home that they want.

He works with a team of local underwriters and closers who are extremely responsive and efficient. He and his team are very enthusiastic about what they do, and they are happy to help clients find a perfect loan for their unique financial situation.

He consistently remains in the list of Top 25 Mortgage Originators at Prospect Mortgage, and his dedicated team closes loans within 30 days on average.

Headquartered in Sherman Oaks, CA, Prospect Mortgage is one of the largest independent residential retail mortgage lenders in the United States. It is backed by Sterling Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm with approximately $5 billion in assets under management and offices in Chicago, Baltimore and Miami.

In 2011, Prospect Mortgage was ranked number 2 on Mortgage –Executive Magazine’s list of the Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America and was a top 10 national home purchase lender in 2012.

What are his clients saying?

“Very easy to reach. Responds quickly and does a great job explaining all the details. Has kept process moving forward.” — Garth F., Holliston

“Working with Todd is always a great experience. The process is smooth, clear and expectations are met.

Thanks for all of the efforts!” — Aaron B., Hopkinton

“We were kept informed throughout the loan process. Todd made it very easy to get the forms done and into the risk department on time. Adjusted the criteria of the loan to fit our circumstances.”

— David L., Raynham

“Todd Zukowski went out of his way to come to my home to retrieve documents from me and to get my signature. He was extremely responsive and made the transaction go very smoothly.”

— Beth W., Natick

I am licensed to originate mortgage loans in the following state(s): MA, NH, RI. Loan inquiries and applications in states where I am not licensed will be referred to a Loan Officer who is licensed in the property state. Equal Housing Lender.

Prospect Mortgage is located at 15301 Ventura Blvd., Suite D300, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Prospect Mortgage, LLC (NMLS Identifier #3296, www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) is a Delaware limited liability company licensed by MA Mortgage Lender/Broker License #MC3296; licensed by the NH Banking Dept.; and licensed by RI Licensed Lender #20021343LL, Loan Broker #20041643LB. This is not an offer for extension of credit or a commitment to lend. Rev 4.15.15 (0415-2055) LR 2015-229

508.309.3538 158 Pond Street, Suite A Ashland, MA 01721 OakRealtyMA.com

Recent Sales in Ashland, MA

SINGLE FAMILY SALE PRICE 8 Adams Rd . . . . . . . . $295,000 2 Prospect St. . . . . . . . $305,000 101 Pine Hill Rd . . . . . $319,900 81 Green St . . . . . . . . $460,000 185 Myrtle St . . . . . . . $585,000 23 Frankland Rd . . . . . $621,000 8 Wilson Circle . . . . . . $800,000

CONDOMINIUMS SALE PRICE 330 Trailside Way . . . . $215,000 84 Meeting House Path $262,000 124 Algonquin Trl . . . . $290,000 107 Metropolitan Ave . . $302,000 26 Haven Way . . . . . . $355,000 19 Haven Way . . . . . . $360,000 445 America Blvd . . . . $373,500 451 America Blvd . . . . $376,000

A Grateful New Year

So the decorations are packed and your home is back in order after all of the holiday festivities. Done are the shopping, cards, baking, and wrapping. The party’s over, so to speak, and everyone can breathe a little sigh of relief. Time for a new year, a clean slate, and maybe a resolution or two. But how to guarantee success?

We considered what made the past year such a successful one for us here at Oak Realty: support. The right people in the right places doing all the right things. So we’d like to start this new year by toasting the partners who help us keep our biggest resolution: to enthusiastically serve the community that we love.

Thanks to MARTY LAMB and CHRIS REESOR who make our legal paperwork easy and painless for our clients. TODD ZUKOWSKI ensures that every loan is handled with professionalism and care.

PATRICK BROSNAN’S photography makes us all look even more fabulous than we are in real life. KERSTI SLOWIK and GEORGE ABBOTT help us tell our story so well that you’re still reading this.

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Garzon adds, “Through Carol (Haggerty), an art teacher at Millis High School, we’ve been able to partner with Danielle Manion at the school, and that’s where a lot of these films are coming out of.

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