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Caffrey Aims For SenseAbility Gym An Inspiration To The Community Smooth Transition In Girls Basketball
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Leo Butler, age 7, son of co-owner Alysia Butler
By Marjorie Turner Hollman Alysia Butler and Tina Perriello wanted a safe place for their children to play. Both women have children who are
on the autism spectrum, and noisy places just aren’t workable for their children, with their attendant sensory issues. The Hopedale residents, whose children both attended pre-
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Hopedale Council On Aging Seeks Individuals and Groups To Share Hobbies and Interest at Upcoming 2016 Fair
Welcome in the New Year with us! Join us for a NEW YEARS’ BREAKFAST catered by The Hopedale Sr. Center Wonderful Entertainment by: The Hopedale High Acapella Chorus
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On Friday, March 11, at 11:00 am the Hopedale Council on Aging will host a Hobby Fair for school-aged children and on Saturday March 12, at 1:00 pm we will host a Hobby Fair for the community. Both events will be held at The Hopedale Community House at 43 Hope Street in Hopedale. This event will showcase hobbies and interests of Hopedale and area citizens with the purpose of developing and promoting hobbies and past times that
can be enjoyed throughout a lifetime. We are looking for individuals, groups or clubs who are interested in sharing and demonstrating their hobbies or interests. If you, or your group, would like to participate in our Hobby Fair, stop by the Hopedale Senior Center to speak with us or call us at 508-634-2208. We are located in the Community House at 43 Hope Street in Hopedale, MA.
Student Art Show Winners Announced The Hopedale Cultural Council is pleased to announce the winners in the Student Art Show held at the Community House during “Winterfest” on Saturday, December 5. There were 68 entries from Hopedale and surrounding communities. The judges were artists and residents Sarah Alexander and Karen Pendleton who commented on the strong work and technique exhibited by the students which made their decisions difficult. In Group 1 Ages 3-5 the winner was Katheryn Aceno In Group 2 Ages 6-8 the winner was Elvin Peguero In Group 3 Ages 9-12 the winners were Kara Stewardson, Sydney Baca, Franny Fitch, and Emelie Frost In Group 4 Ages 13-15 the winners were Jabin Chen, and Kieler Langemo In Group 5 Ages 16-18 the winners were Michael DiCiaccio, Brenna Ashby, JD Waswill, and Jillian Hopkins We thank Republic Services, Bright Insurance, Milford Federal Savings Bank, Dr. Vincent Arone, and Virginia Larkin, Realtor for their generous support of the art show.
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program for special needs children, but the program lasted only a few weeks during the year. “Both Alysia and I noticed that when we brought our children to this facility, we were able to relax, to really talk with each other while our children safely played,” Perriello recalled. “We kept saying, ‘wouldn’t it be great…’ and we finally decided, we just had to do this.” The SenseAbility Gym, in Hopedale, will celebrate its third anniversary this coming February. “We target children from ages 2-13,” Butler explained, “but we have children come here who
is also a dedicated space where children can work on their fine motor skills as well. Not just for children with special needs, the SenseAbility Gym is open to children of all abilities. “We get a wonderful mix with ‘neuro-typical’ siblings as well as children with special needs,” Bulter explained. “We’ve found it works out perfectly; kids can play together and have positive experiences with each other.” Butler’s youngest two sons are on the autism spectrum. Her youngest son loves to tell people that he is the inspiration for the SenseAbility Gym. “He feels proud of that,” she said. “We didn’t want our kids to be ashamed that they were different.”
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are younger, and some who are older as well.” The gym has padded walls and floors, providing an extra level of safety for children who struggle to regulate their body’s responses to life’s uncertainties. Butler noted that, “We have a ball pit and slides. It’s a place kids can play, have fun and use the equipment, but we don’t have giant, noisy gym equipment here.” In fact, the gym also has a “quiet room” where overstimulated children can retreat to calm themselves down. There
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programs for children to get haircuts. “For many children, it’s the first time they’ve been able to get their hair cut without crying,” Butler said. “At one of our recent events we had a mom who was crying, watching her child get his hair cut for the first time without being traumatized. Think about it—a stranger approaches with buzzing clippers, or sharp scissors. This can be really difficult for some children.” The gym is funded mostly by grants, donations and corporate support. Butler explained that both she and Pierrello are volunteers, taking no salary for their work. “We’re the staff,” Butler said. “Since we’re spending others’ money, we want to spend it on our programming. We keep our prices low so everyone can participate. This entire effort has been a leap of faith, but we’ve had an unbelievable response from the community.” While the SenseAbility gym is in Hopedale, it’s only five minutes from Rt. 495 in Bellingham. The address is 8 Charlesview Road. Phone 508-381-1231 or check out their website, www. senseAbilityGym.com for more information. Their schedule of hours is listed on the website, enquire for specifics for your family.
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The non-profit organization works to give back to the community with special events such as their speaker series, and an upcoming Valentines party in February, with cookie decorating and making Valentines. “Some kids have difficulty making friends, so Valentine’s day can be a difficult holiday,” Butler explained. “At our event each child makes a valentine and puts it in the box, and each child will go home with a valentine as well.” The gym also hosts special
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Alumni Announce Scholarships for 2016 By Lori J. Koller The Hopedale High School Alumni Association has announced a program for 2016 that will award nearly $80,000 in college scholarships to Class of 2016
and Class of 2015 Hopedale High students. Alumni Board member Janet Ellis of Hopedale listed Association Scholarships that come from donations; Horne Memorial Scholarships funded by a be-
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Hopedale Bancroft Library News Holiday Hours Please note that the Library will be closed for the following: The Library will be closed Friday January 1st and Saturday January 2nd. The Library will be closed on Monday January 18th for Martin Luther King day.
Inclement Weather Information If the Library needs to close because of weather we will announce the closing on the local cable channel, WMRC, the Library Facebook page and the Library webpage.
Wonderful New Resource: Commonwealth Catalog Can’t find what you are looking for in our stacks or within the Library’s C/WMars network? We have great news! The Bancroft Memorial Library has joined the Commonwealth Catalog. The Commonwealth Catalog broadens your search beyond our resources – in one easy step you can search through millions of items at participating libraries. Commonwealth Catalog provides access to books, audio books, DVDs, and CDs. Make a request and the item gets delivered right to the Bancroft Memorial Library for pickup. Be sure to go to commonwealthcatalog.org or follow the link at the bottom of the C/WMARS catalog search screen to check it out. Funding for the Commonwealth Catalog is provided by the MBLC and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The service is managed by Fenway Libraries Online with participation from the nine automated Massachusetts library networks and several public universities.
Ongoing Monthly Library Events Helen Symonds Book Group The Helen Symonds Book Group meets in the Library Program Room at 1:00 PM on the first Wednesday of every month. Everyone is welcome to join the group. Please call the Library at (508) 634-2209 to request a copy of the book. This month’s meeting will be Wednesday January 6th at 1:00 PM. The discussion book will be
The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant. The next meeting will be on Wednesday February 3rd at 1:00 PM. The discussion book will be Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins. CW/Mars Catalog Summary: “After witnessing something shocking, Rachel offers what she knows to the police, and becomes inextricably entwined in what happens next, as well as in the lives of everyone involved. Has she done more harm than good?”
Wednesday Knitting & Crocheting Group Do you want to learn how to knit or crochet? Have you been knitting for a while but want to spend time with other crafters? Join the Knovel Knitters for a knitting & crocheting round table every Wednesday night from 6:00 until 7:45 PM. Bring knitting, crocheting or other projects to the Library Program Room.
The Friends of the Hopedale Library Friends of the Hopedale Library Meeting The Friends of the Hopedale Library meetings are held on the first Tuesday morning of each month. Their next meeting will be in the Library Reference Room on Tuesday January 5th at 10:00 AM. The February meeting will be Tuesday February 2nd 2016. Anyone interested in helping the Library is welcome and encouraged to join them. Mark your calendar: on February 24th, 2016 at 6:30 PM, Kathleen DiChiara, FDN, CHC from the Weston A. Price Foundation will be our guest speaker. The Friends of the Hopedale Library was founded in 1983. They work with the Library staff and Trustees to support the Library by providing funds for equipment, materials and programs not covered by the regular operating budget. They offer adult events September- June, pay for the children’s summer reading and for other programs. New members are always welcome! More information can be found at http://www.hopedalema.gov/public_documents/ hopedalema_library/Friends or
on the Friends of the Library Facebook page at https://www. facebook.com/Friends-of-theHopedale-Library.
News from the Marjorie Hattersley Children’s Room Winter Session Story Times Winter session story times will start the week of January 4th and continue through the week of February 9th. Registration is requested. Please call Mrs. Kraimer at (508) 634-2209 for further information or to sign up. Tell Me a Story: for children ages 3-5 years, will be on Tuesdays at 3:15 PM. This 45 minute program will include stories, music, puppets and crafts. Registration is requested. Parents are welcome to attend. Tot Time: for children 18 months through 3 years, will be on Thursdays from 11 to 11:30 AM. Children will enjoy music, stories, puppets, nursery rhymes and finger plays. Registration is requested. Parents are expected to remain with their child.
Owl Moon Children Ages 3 to 6 years are invited to the Library’s annual “Owl Moon” hunt, on Wednesday, January 20th at 6:30 p.m. We will enjoy a variety of owl stories, hunt the elusive Snowy owl throughout the dark wilds of the Marjorie Hattersley Children’s Room, then warm up with a snack of cocoa and cookies. Remember to bring a flash light! Parents are urged to call (508-634-2209) or e-mail Mrs. Kraimer (ekraimer@cwmars. org) with questions or to register for this event.
Annual Mitten Tree Thank you to everyone who helped us decorate our Annual Mitten Tree! We were able to bring many much needed items to the Milford Food Pantry.
Weekly Teen Time Looking for time after school to relax and socialize? We are opening our program room each week to teens and pre-teens, grade 6 and older. Come on Wednesdays from 2:30-4 PM and enjoy the new coloring craze!
We’ll provide all the materials, as well as a snack. Bring a CD and a friend – and enjoy! For information regarding all children’s programs please call Mrs. Kraimer at (508) 634-2209 or e-mail her at ekraimer@cwmars.org. Patrons are urged to register for programs – snacks and craft materials need to be planned, so we need to know how many children to expect.
The Bancroft Memorial Library is located at 50 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747. Call the Library at (508) 6342209 for program information. For updates throughout the month, Friend us on Facebook or check the library website linked from www.hopedale-ma.gov – and be sure to add the Mobile App to your phone for up-t0-date reminders.
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Health Nurse Services to begin at Hopedale Sr. Center in January 2015 First Clinic: Wednesday January 13th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Beginning in January of 2016, The Hopedale Council on Aging will offer adults sixty (60) and older the opportunity to meet with registered nurse, Mary Watson at a weekly Health Nurse Clinic. All meetings are confidential and free of charge. You may seek Health Nurse services to: • Check Vital Signs
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• No appointment is required for this first clinic. Individuals will be seen on a “first come” basis. Appointments may be required for future clinics. The clinics are funded by The Hopedale Board of Health. Please check the Hopedale Sr. Informer Newsletter for dates and times of future clinics.
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week of February 8, 2016. Sign up ends January 22, 2016. Must have a minimum of 10 people registered by that date in order to have the class and the two step classes will have a maximum of 15 in the class. Week of Feb 1-6 will be make up week for classes missed during first session. Note Hatha Yoga time for this week only will be 6pm – 7pm Next session will begin Feb 8. Line Dancing with Marc Mancini Wednesday Feb 3, 7:15pm – 815pm Great cardio workout and lots of fun, get some friends and come try it out. Womens Self Defense 4 week program Jan 6 – 27 Wednesday 11:00am – 12:00pm. Kids Yoga 6 week program Jan 7 – Feb 11 Thursday 4:00pm – 5:00pm ages 6 – 12 class size will be limited sign up early don’t miss out. Call Community House for more information at 508-4730820.
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Stony Brook Announces Its January Programming Winter Programs are Cool at Stony Brook! Tiny Trekkers: Saturdays, January 2nd and January 16th, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s themes: Tracks: Who’s Been Here/ Winter Wonderland. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session Stony Brook Story Time, Wednesdays in January, from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Jessica Watson invites you to explore a variety of nature themes and discovery with some picture
books, games and interactive play. Similar to our “We Are Nature” children’s program, minus the outdoor exploration, you and your children will have a chance to explore, connect and ponder our relationship with nature in the comfort of the indoors. Ages 2.0 to 6 with a care-giver. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session
We Are Nature, Thursdays in January, from 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. (no class Jan 14). Join Ms. Jessica for a developmental nature program that encourages toddlers to discover the wonders of nature as they learn more about themselves. How do bats hear? Do we communicate like bees? What do birds do in the winter? Explore these questions through an interactive program utilizing discovery tables, crafts, music, story time and short trail walks on the property. Each week offers different themes and ques-
in the trees. We will explore the forest and wetlands stopping to look more carefully at whatever catches our interest. This session: Learn the different ways animals spend the winter. Find out why some animals hibernate while other stay active throughout the winter season. Fee: $6adult, $4childmember/$7adult, $5childnon-member Pre-registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For more details, visit the Mass Audubon webpage at www.massaudubon.org or contact us at 508-528-3140. Register by phone, email (stonybrook@massaudubon.org), fax (508-553-3864) or in person. Stony Brook is located at 108 North Street in Norfolk.
tions for these little explorers to ponder. Leave with a tired toddler, some “homework” and new enthusiasm for our natural world. Ages 2.5 to 5 with a care-giver. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session
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Winter Hike at Quabbin: Saturday, January 23rd, from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The ‘dead of winter’ is not a good description when referring to the Quabbin! This pristine 18-mile long reservoir is secluded in almost 55,000 acres of uninhabited woodland. We will explore the area in search of Bald Eagles, Porcupines, Coyotes, River Otters, Common Ravens, and Pileated Woodpeckers. We will be driving and hiking. Adequate winter gear is a must. Bring lunch, water snacks, binoculars, cameras and your enthusiasm for discovery. We really never know what we will find. Fee: $45m/$54nm per person. Winter Adaptations: Saturday, January 23rd, from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Have you ever wondered where all the animals go in the winter? Come explore Stony Brook with one of our naturalist and learn how animals use special adaptations to survive the winter. After our walk, we’ll return to the Nature Center to warm up with a cup of hot chocolate. All ages welcome. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person. Wonder Walks: Winter Adventures for Families: Saturday, January 30th, from 10:00 –12:00 p.m. Walk with us through the woods and along the wetlands at Stony Brook, touch the tree bark, check for animal tracks along the trail, and listen for the sounds of birds
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Living Healthy Glaucoma: What It Is and How to Treat It By: Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D., Milford Franklin Eye Center Glaucoma is a progressive disease of the optic nerve caused when the pressure inside the eye is higher than the optic nerve can withstand. The most common form of glaucoma is silent in the beginning, but can cause a patient to slowly lose the vision if left untreated, starting with the peripheral vision. The most frustrating characteristic of glaucoma is that for many years, the loss of vision will go unnoticed by a patient. Although anyone can get glaucoma, some people are at higher risk than others. Some of the most common risk factors include: African Americans, over age 40, people with a family history of glaucoma and patients with diabetes. Almost 2% of Americans have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Approximately 1/4th of those diagnosed with glaucoma are African Americans. Worldwide, 2.4 million people per year are diagnosed with glaucoma. The prevalence of glaucoma increases with age. By the year 2020, it is estimated that the number of patients diagnosed
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Get a Head-Start On Tax Season The dawn of a new calendar year often marks the end of the sometimes hectic holiday season. This time of year marks a return to normalcy for many families, as the kids go back to school and parents return to work. The beginning of January also serves as a great time to start preparing for tax season. While the deadline to file returns may be several months away, getting a head-start allows men and women the chance to organize their tax documents so they aren’t racing against a deadline come April. The following are a handful of ways to start preparing for your returns now. • Find last year’s return. You will need information from last year’s return in order to file this year, so find last year’s return and print it out if you plan to hire a professional to work on your return.
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Claflin Hill Symphony – Hopedale’s “Hometown Orchestra” The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra recently arrived at the midpoint of its 2015-16 season of professional orchestral concerts with a sold-out performance of its annual “Holiday Pops” concert on Saturday, December 12th at the Milford Town Hall. It was the first time in its 16-year history that a concert was totally sold out and residents from throughout the region reveled in the celebratory performance. “From its founding, Claflin Hill was envisioned as a regional cultural effort,” stated Founding Executive & Artistic Director Paul Surapine. As such, Claflin Hill enjoys strong and deep ties to the Hopedale community. One of the founding Presidents of the Board of Directors of the CHSO was Hopedale resident and Fantasy Big Band founder, Kent Kochon, who served for several years on the Board, along with his wife, former Hopedale Town Clerk Barbara Kochon. The present Board President is Hopedale Town Selectman Thomas Wesley, who is in the midst of a two-year term as CHSO Board Chair, and is set to be succeeded by Attorney Stephen Chaplin, a lifelong
Hopedalian. Renowned local Realtor, Virginia Larkin has served on the CHSO Board for over twelve years, and now holds an Honorary Board Member Emeritus Chair. Larkin, together with her husband, The Honorable Francis Larkin have been CHSO season ticket holders and major donors from the beginning. Hopedale has also been “home” to some of the orchestra’s musicians, including Violinist Gordon Strick – who has been a member of the CHSO Violin section for well over ten years, and the CHSO’s longtime Flute and Piccolo player, Amy Carroll, recently joined the Hopedale Public School music faculty, teaching general music at the Memorial School. Claflin Hill’s ties to Hopedale run even deeper when one considers its Youth Orchestra program. This season, the Claflin Hill Youth Symphonies boast 5 student musicians from Hopedale – one of the largest demographic percentiles of any single community in the 30-plus communities that comprise the youth orchestra’s region. Finally, the Hopedale Cultural Council has consistently provided
funding to the CHSO in support of its symphony concerts and the enrichment the arts, particularly music, can provide to a community. “Although the orchestra’s home performance venue is the Milford Town Hall, it draws audience, support and musicians from an ever increasing region, radiating out from Milford and Hopedale. Hopedale ranks in the top three communities in the Claflin Hill “catchment” region, with Milford being first, and Medway and Hopedale running side by side in terms of audience and supporters. We thank ALL of our supporters who appreciate and value the cultural edifice that we have created, and look forward to seeing them all as our season continues after the Holidays.” The CHSO season continues on February 6, 2016 with “From the Heart”—a concert of “romantic” symphony music, including Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Overture”, Prokofiev’s ballet music from “Romeo and Juliet” and the Howard Hanson Symphony No. 2 – “The Romantic Symphony”. More information and tickets can be found at www.claflinhill.org
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Sports jayvee coach in volleyball and softball. “Now that I’m coaching basketball at Hopedale, my ultimate goal is to coach in one system for an entire career,’’ Caffrey said. “I was a player and coach at Uxbridge when Mark Donahue was boys basketball coach and athletic director. He was the A.D. for 35 years and coached for about the same period of time. He’s a role model and he showed you can stay in one venue for a long time and be successful. I don’t want to jump from one system to another.’’ And, living in Uxbridge and teaching in Franklin make her commute to Hopedale close and convenient. Stephanie Caffrey hopes her future in basketball at Hopedale is long-lasting. She’s adjusting quickly and effectively and she’s enjoying her new environment. “The girls have been awesome,’’ she said. “They’re a good group with lots of competitive spirit.’’
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build a foundation for the program that will give Hopedale title-contending status in the DVL and strive for the district tourney every year. “Qualifying for tournament should be every coach’s goal every year,’’ Caffrey said. “The team I’ve inherited came close last season. Our schedule is by no means easy but we’ll work for a berth in post-season play. I also want to build a foundation that’s strong — one that will make opponents view Hopedale as a respected team in the DVL. When I coached at Uxbridge, we played Sutton and Whitinsville-Christian, so I’m somewhat aware of the highly competitive nature of the league. I also want the transition to a new coach to go smooth for the players and myself.’’ Caffrey currently coaches junior varsity volleyball and softball at Tri County and was Uxbridge’s girls varsity basketball coach for the last two seasons. Her varsity record was mixed, going 11-9 and qualifying for the districts in her rookie season then dropping to 3-17 in what was definitely a rebuilding year. “We qualified my first year at Uxbridge, then lost in the tourney opener to Gardner,’’ Caffrey recalled. “In my second year, we lost four senior starters and my one returning starter tore her ACL and was lost for the year. When we qualified in 2013-14, it was Uxbridge’s first trip to the districts in three years.’’ Caffrey indicated that having success one year and being a los-
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Although the Blue Raiders lost their opener to Milford, 44-21, Caffrey believes she’s got players who’ll be good contributors. Senior guard-forward Lea Hyland, junior point guard Katie Koller, freshman forward Taylor Goldstein and junior guard-forward Jordan Wilson provide a solid nucleus. “Lea, Katie and Jordan are captains,’’ Caffrey said. “Lea can play inside or on the perimeter. She’s a good shooter and a good leader. Katie is a smart player and a good leader who does a great job distributing the ball and executing plays. Jordan, who’s recovering from a tendon injury, is a player for whom we have high expectations. Taylor is only a freshman but she’s impressive. She works hard and she can score.’’ Caffrey played field hockey, basketball and softball at Uxbridge High and was a captain in field hockey and basketball. After graduation in 2006, she enrolled at Springfield College where she majored in phys-ed and health. She did not compete in athletics because she underwent surgery after her senior year at Uxbridge. She had suffered a torn ACL. Caffrey was hired in 2010 at Tri County immediately after graduating from Springfield and a year later became the Cougars
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Sports Hopedale Boys Looking To Take It To The Next Level By Christopher Tremblay
Raiders. Cordani is hoping that Espanet can improve his scoring (10 points per contest) while pulling down more rebounds (he averaged 6 per game last year). “Being the only returner we will be looking for Brian to increase his number from a year ago, but he doesn’t have to carry the whole load,” the Hopedale Coach said. Unlike in the past Hopedale seems to be some height on their side this upcoming season. Senior Chris Carron is 6’ 6” and pro-
Getting into the State Tournament and advancing round by round has not been an issue for the Hopedale boy’s basketball team the past four years; capturing the Sectional Championship however has been an issue of concern. The Blue Raiders have not only earned a spot in either the Division 3 or 4 Central Basketball Tournament, but have pretty much breezed through it. After falling in the Quarter Finals in 2012, Hopedale has found themselves in the Sectional Championship for the past three years. Throughout the three campaigns Hopedale has not only recorded an astonishing 48-13 won/loss record during the regular season, but has controlled their opponents in the tournament, defeating their challengers by an average of 17 points over the three seasons. Unfortunately, when it comes to the Championship contest, Hopedale has been turned away three straight times. After losing to Littleton 74-64 in 2013, Hopedale fell victim to Sutton the following two years each by a mere two points (51-49 in 2014 and 37-35 last year). Despite losing a majority of last year’s starters from the team that went 19-1, Hopedale Coach Tony Cordani believes his squad will once again be amongst the elite. “We may have lost four of our five starters from last year, but we have a good mix of kids coming back as well as some junior varsity kids who will be looking to step it up,” the coach said. “I believe that we will defiantly be competitive once again. As it is every year our goal will be to win the (Dual Valley Conference) league, capture the Clarke University Tournament in February and win the Division 4 Central Championship.” With 80% of the Blue Raiders starting lineup from a year ago having moved on senior Brian Espanet will be the only starting returner. The Hopedale center, who was a DVC All Star last winter, will be looked upon to be a scoring threat for the Blue
In addition to the starters Cordani will be looking for a handful of athletes to make a name for themselves off the bench. Hoping to take their game to the next level this season will be guard James D’Urso, back-up point guard Robbie Sieffring and his brother Mitch (Sieffring) at either the 2 or 3 guard. Playing in an exceptionally strong league, battling the likes of Sutton, Nipmuc, Douglas and Whitinsville Christian on a regular basis, Hopedale is going
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vides the Blue Raiders with an inside presence who can also put the ball in the basket. Tyler Miller stands at 6’2” and is an excellent rebounder who can keep the opposition off the board. Point guard Steve Stuppiello saw significant minutes off the bench for Hopedale last year and Cordani is looking for the senior to provide the squad with a spark. Shooting guard Trevor Kovac provides the Blue Raiders with a strong outside shot, can drive to the hoop with the best of them and also defend on the defensive side of the ball.
to have to rely on its bread and butter. “In the past we’ve relied on our defense first so we’re not that high of a scoring team because we don’t have to be,” the coach said. “With that said, we may try to move up the tempo of the game this year as we have a much deeper bench with some athletes who can score.” Hopedale is not only looking to continue their success through the regular season and into the tournament, but is hoping to take that next step and capture a Sectional Title.
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What To Do If You Find Radon at Home Radon can be a very real threat to public health in homes all across the country. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as well as the Surgeon General’s Office have estimated that as many as 20,000 lung cancer deaths are attributed to radon. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. Radon cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, making it very difficult to detect in homes and other buildings. In most cases the source of radon in structures is formed from the normal decay of the elements uranium, thorium and radium in rocks and soil upon which homes are built. Homes act as chimneys, helping gases, including radon, rise from the ground level through foundations. Although no level of radon is completely harmless, The American Society of Heating, Refrig-
eration and Air Conditioning Engineers suggests radon levels do not exceed 2 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L). The Environmental Protection Agency allows a slightly higher top level of 4 pCi/L. Outdoors, radon levels average 0.4 pCi/L. Certain areas of North America have higher levels of radon than others. On the EPA’s radon zone map, those residing in red areas (zone 1) on the map can expect to encounter radon levels above the recommended level. Only a radon test can determine if radon levels inside a home are unsafe. Tests can be purchased for around $20 at many home supply retailers. Radon testing often is required when individuals purchase a home as well. If high levels of radon are detected, it’s important not to panic, as there are ways to mitigate the problem effectively. First
of all, you may want to retest, which can confirm if your initial test was a fluke or caused by unusual weather. Short-term tests can measure radon over the period of a week, but longer assessments lasting about a month or more may paint a more accurate picture of your home’s average radon concentration. If high levels of radon are discovered, one of the first things to do is to ventilate the home to bring more fresh air in and dilute radon concentrations. You may then want to consult with a radon removal contractor. You may need to use a heat recovery ventilator to introduce more fresh air or ventilate the home using a fan. Contractors may use suction to vent air from below the foundation of the house, through a pipe and above the roof. This way the radon does not leach into the home. This method ven-
Tackle Wardrobe Organization Cooler weather keeps many people indoors. Although this may cause a bit of cabin fever, time spent inside gives people a chance to tackle some muchneeded organization projects without the distractions of outdoor activities. One task to tackle as winter settles in is sorting through wardrobes and making room for new clothes, as extra clothing can quickly take over a home. In fact, according to the National Association of Professional Organizers, too much clutter, general disorganization and difficulty determining what to keep and/or discard are the primary reasons individuals reach out to professional organizers. If clearing away closet clutter is on the top of your winter to-do list, consider the following tips. • Know what you have. It’s easier to determine what you can keep and what you can donate or discard when you have an idea of what’s in your closet. Take all of your clothes out of closets and drawers and place them on the
Unruly closets need periodic cleaning and sorting. The beginning of the new year is as good a time as any to take on such organizational tasks.
bed or floor. • Clean the closets thoroughly. The closet organization company Closets by Design suggests a yearly and thorough cleaning of closets. This includes dusting shelving and vacuuming the floor of the closet. You can do the same with armoires and dresser drawers. • Take inventory of your clothing. Create three main sorting piles. Label one “keep,” another “do-
nate” and the third one “sell.” As you look at your clothing, keep only those items that fit you well and suit both your tastes and your lifestyle. If a piece is high-quality and worth the cost of repair, bring it to a tailor or make the modifications yourself. Let go of items you never wear or those you bought on a whim because you wanted to try something trendy. In addition, figure out which type of
Radon is drawn out of the ground from under the foundation of a home. It can compromise air quality and cause cancer if left untreated.
tilates radon well out of the way of human breathing spaces. You also may want to have your water tested for radon, as homes that rely on well water may have radon in the water source, too. Do-it-yourself radon mitigation resources also are available.
Radon is a concern but nothing to panic over. With radon tests and treatment methods readily available, it’s relatively easy to live in a home within a zone of high radon measurements.
clothing best suits your lifestyle. If you have 10 pairs of yoga pants but never hit the gym, you can thin out that collection. • I mmediately bag donation items. Move items you will be donating out of the room. Place them by the front door and make a plan to drop them off at a thrift store or in a nearby clothing bin. • Don’t overlook sales opportunities. An easy way to make a little extra money is to sell used belongings at consignment stores. Such stores are popular in towns all across the country as more people attempt to conserve and cut back on their spending. Consignment shops typically do most of the work, including marketing the items, which can be less hec-
tic and safer than selling things on your own. Only bring in items that are clean and in good condition. Opt to have clothing donated after the consignment period is over if items haven’t sold so they don’t end up back in your closet. • G roup remaining “keep” clothes in the closet by category. Organize the clothing you keep by color or style (i.e., casual, formal, exercise, etc.). Arrange the clothes in a way that makes most sense to you. • Consider moving off-season clothes. Sturdy storage containers and bags can be used to keep off-season clothing out of the closet until it’s needed. This frees up more space.
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