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Celebrating the Winter Solstice in Legend and Song

Norfolk Grange Looks Toward the Future

By Marjorie Turner Hollman It was standing room only at the Fiske Library the evening of Friday, December 11, as adults and some younger folks streamed in to celebrate the coming of the winter solstice with nationally recognized storyteller Diane Edgecomb. Harpist Margot Chamberlain and multi-talented musician Tom Megan complemented Edgecomb’s stories with their music throughout the evening. An apparent glitch in the lighting left the entrance to Fiske Library dark as the hour approached for the concert. Coincidence? In legend, almost anything can happen during the winter solstice…. Norfolk resident Pamela Ruby Russell, musician and photog-

By Grace Allen After 5-plus years of renovations, the Norfolk Grange hall will be officially unveiled to the public at an open house to be held on January 9. Members of the Grange will be on hand to answer questions and educate the community about the organization and its history. Built in 1863 as the Baptist Church of North Wrentham, the building was purchased by the Norfolk Grange in 1922. Over the years, it has also been used as a temporary town hall, voting place, and library. School graduations were held in the building, and before St. Jude’s Church was built, area Catholics held their services at the Grange.

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“This Grange hall was the center of Norfolk’s life,” said Marie Simpson, the organization’s treasurer and long-time member. The National Grange was founded in 1867 to promote and protect the interests of farming communities, but over the years it has evolved to include community service and education. In Norfolk, current members are committed to bettering the town, and focus on preservation of open spaces. The Norfolk Grange is behind the community’s “Clean and Green,” initiative, held on Earth Day each April. Volunteers clean up the town’s roadways and then recycle the trash. In addition, Grange members volunteer at the town’s community garden on Union Street. Produce from the garden is then donated to both the Norfolk and Franklin food pantries. The organization also takes

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part in the “Words for Thirds” program, which provides dictionaries to third grade students at the Freeman-Kennedy School. “Words for Thirds” is part of the Dictionary Project, an initiative from the National Grange. The National Grange has provided over 100,000 dictionaries to third graders across the nation as part of its educational outreach. According to Kevin Roche,

Norfolk Grange’s president, the organization currently has about 32 members but he is hoping that number will grow. Anyone can join, and the only prerequisite is a desire to better the town through the group’s activities. No green thumb is needed, said Roche; in fact, tech-savvy new members are welcome, as the group hopes to enter the digital age with a revamped website and social media outreach. Current members range

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in age from 21 to 88, but members can be as young as 14. In the not-too-distant past, Norfolk also had a Junior Grange for members younger than 14. Roche, who was elected last June, is planning several familyfriendly events in the coming year, including a joint project with the Norfolk Lions at the former Gump’s Farm, now the home of Norfolk’s newest playground. Roche is also hoping to start a farmer’s market at the Grange this summer. Roche says the Grange is unique in that it was the first organization in the country that welcomed women as equal members from its inception. Furthermore, the National Grange was behind the women’s suffrage movement, and stipulates that at least three members of each local board must be female. As an agrarian organization, the Grange recognized that women were equal partners in farm families. This year, the National Grange elected its first female president. Norfolk Grange member Georgia Jones has been part of the organization for over 60 years, and has also served as the group’s president. Jones, who grew up on a farm on King Street, emphasized “If you are a member of a farming family, everyone has a function, equally important,” regardless of gender or age. The Grange hall itself is one of only a handful of Grange halls still standing in the state. In 1989, it was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Not unlike a barn-raising, it’s taken a community-wide effort to get the building back in shape. The renovation, started in

2009, was made possible by Norfolk’s Community Preservation funds. The project took longer than anticipated due to unforeseen setbacks, but is 90% complete. The renovation included new septic, electrical, interior painting, and handicap-accessible bathrooms. Grange members raised additional funds to refinish the floor. Future plans include a new kitchen and additional landscaping. The exterior paint job was completed by a prison work party provided by the Department of Corrections. According to Simpson, the men scraped, powerwashed, primed and painted for two straight weeks. “They did a yeoman’s job,” praised Simpson. Camger Chemicals supplied the primer, added Simpson, and Sherwin Williams donated the paint. A local businessman donated the use of a man-lift so workers could reach the roof. Grange members hope the newly-renovated building will become a community center once again. The hall has a capacity of 100 people and is also available for rent, with Norfolk residents getting a discount. The building is already in use by some local groups, notes Roche. Ivy Music has held recitals there and Norfolk Lions Soccer now holds their meetings in the hall. A vintage marketplace was held at the Grange hall on several Saturdays this past fall, and a yoga class meets there, too. Recently, a local family held a Sweet 16 party at the Grange. The Grange Open House will be held on Saturday, January 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. All ages are welcome, and refreshments will be served. For more information, or to rent the Grange, call 508-3696754.

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rapher, has worked closely with Edgecomb and her musicians, photographing them in various settings. She began working with the group by capturing the moods of the stories and songs as they performed in the spring season at the Arnold Arboretum. The storytelling/musical ensemble has used Russell’s work to enrich several of their recordings. One of her photographs, taken in Norfolk, was used as a cover for their recording, “In the Groves.” Edgecomb noted, “I’ve known Pam for a long time and wanted to bring her eye to our work. I’ve always been moved by the way Pam captures the magic and mystery of things.” The trio entered Fiske Library with penny whistles and song. “Here we come a Wassailing” set the tone for the evening of merriment, good humor, and

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friendship. Edgecomb quickly transformed herself into a poor, cockney-accented fellow by simply donning a cap, jacket, and scarf. The audience was spell-bound by her tale of “The Apple-tree man,” in search of long-buried treasure. The story had elements of both “naughty and nice” and in the end (as often happens in the best stories), the Good (the oldest) brother outwitted his brute of a Younger brother. Throughout the program Megan’s evocative piano playing alternated with Chamberlain’s spare harp music, all serving to enrich and complement the powerful, and sometimes playful stories Edgecomb shared. A short musical interlude on the harp allowed us to catch our breath after the particularly powerful story, the legend of the mistletoe. Edgecomb introduced the mistletoe legend (her own unique adaptation of several Norse myths and folklore) by distributing holly branches to the audience, then playfully waving a cluster of mistletoe over the heads of several couples in the audience. These couples gamely

kissed each other, as the tradition requires. After lightening the mood, Edgecomb then launched into a rollercoaster ride of emotions as she told the story of Baldur, whose life was going exceedingly well. BUT (Edgecomb stepped out of character to remind us that every good story needs a “but”) the mischievous Loki appears to wreak havoc. The remainder of the story detailed the struggle between good and evil. Edgecomb transformed herself in the blink of an eye with a simple stoop of her shoulders, a squint of her eye, a deepening of her voice, or raising her voice to a shrill shriek. The conclusion of the story sent a grieving mother out into the world to convince others of their need to forgive past grievances. If she succeeded, she would be given back her son, but if not…. Well, the history of our world gives little hope of being able to convince everyone of the need to forgive. Rather than leaving us on that note, the trio brought back the warm tones of the harp, then a light-hearted look at why some folks really prefer the night. Megan’s “All Praise the Night”

(l to r) Margot Chamberlain, Tom Megan, Diane Edgecomb. Photo by Pamela Ruby Russell.

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An Interview with State Senator Richard Ross By Nick Sammarco, Political Columnist for KP’s The Metacomet The state of Massachusetts is fortunate to have a state senator as dedicated to his constituents as is State Senator Richard Ross. I had the great opportunity of interviewing the Senator, who graciously took time out of his busy day to answer some questions regarding politics (of course) for The Metacomet. 1. With the opening of Plainridge Park Casino this past summer, Massachusetts officially opened up its doors to gambling. With full scale casinos slated to be built in Everett, Taunton and Springfield, do you believe that the state must allow the slot parlor in Plainville to become another full scale casino in order to survive? Plainridge Park Casino was a big win for the area and as of right now they are off to a good start, bringing in visitors from all across Massachusetts. I think this is definitely an important topic that should be revisited, but right now the facility is proving to be an asset for the town and the Commonwealth. 2. Governor Baker announced an $83.7 million MBTA Winter Resiliency Plan to prevent disastrous delays, breakdowns, and

cancellations that happened on the T this past winter from happening once again this coming winter. Will this spending plan fix the crumbling T and prevent those problems, or will streamlining the managerial process and cutting bureaucracy save the T from another terrible winter? What Baker has done is a solid start. It will take many years to bring the transportation system to where it needs to be. I believe that enough new measures have been put in place, including the suspension of the Pacheco Law for three years, which will help to rein in spending and prevent a repeat of last year. However, much more still needs to be done to guarantee that the appropriate management team and process is in place to address any future issues, as well as usher in the major renovations that are necessary in the years to come. 3. What candidate are you supporting in the upcoming Presidential election, are you still undecided, and why? Rubio. I like his measured, disciplined approach to governing. As a former state legislator and U.S. Senator, he understands the need to compromise and get things done for all the people. 4. As I’m certain you’re aware, a heroin overdose epidemic has swept the state. The Governor has announced a $27 million

spending plan to try to combat the problem through better education, treatment, and making Narcan (the drug that is used to reverse the effects of an overdose) available for all police departments across the state. He and his Attorney General Maura Healy have stressed that this problem can’t be solved through incarceration and that the solution to eradicating opioids will require all of us to rethink the way we treat addiction. Do you agree with both Governor Baker and his Attorney General, or do you think that increased penalties and policing will help to end this terrible epidemic? I agree with the Governor that we need to get serious about this epidemic and we need to take a multifaceted approach. We need to look at involuntarily detaining those who are a danger to themselves and others, as well as placing broad oversights on prescriptions and the authority of doctors in this instance. 5. The U.S. House of Representatives has elected Paul Ryan as the Speaker of the House. This nomination process showcased the growing division happening within the Republican Party. The two sides being the more “Tea Party”-like conservatives and the “establishment” Republicans.

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Library Announces New Service Norfolk Public Library has joined hundreds of Massachusetts libraries to provide a new service called the Commonwealth Catalog that makes it easy for residents to get the resources they need from libraries across the entire state. “It gives our residents access to millions of items beyond our local collection,” said Norfolk Public Library Director, Sarina Bluhm. “It also helps us save money. We couldn’t possibly afford to own every book our patrons need.” When Norfolk Public Library’s network, SAILS, doesn’t have an item, residents can use the Commonwealth Catalog (commonwealthcatalog.org) to search through all participating libraries in one easy step and sort results by books, audiobooks, or DVDs. Next, they simply request the item and it’s delivered right to the Norfolk Library for pickup, usually within a few days. Last year, residents borrowed 6.5 million items from libraries outside their own community. “Commonwealth Catalog is part of our strong statewide system of sharing library resources,” said Dianne Carty, Director of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. “No matter where a resident lives, resource sharing gives everyone the same access to the vast resources available at libraries throughout the Commonwealth.” It includes items from unique public library collections such as the Boston Public Library, as well as academic collections from institutions like the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Bridgewater State University and many other public and special libraries. Funding for the Commonwealth Catalog is provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners 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. While Commonwealth Catalog provides books, audio books, DVDs, and CDs, Massachusetts libraries also provide a wide array of digital resources including eBooks, research databases with information not available through standard online searches, language courses, streaming music and video, and more. Digital and material resources combine to give residents access to over 52.5 million items.

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KP High School News Briefs KPHS Principal Dr. Lisa Oliveira announced that graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2016 will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Stonehill College in Easton, MA. According to Oliveira, the move to Stonehill was necessary due to the large number of students in the graduating class... DECA students Lauren Chandler and Jennifer Hutynan are selling tumbler cups with the logo “Strike out ALS.” The project is part of DECA’s Learn and Earn component, which focuses on creating a business plan for a new product to support an organization. The cups will be sold in the KP DECA store, as well as at KP events throughout the year. The cups cost $7, and proceeds will be donated to Curt’s Pitch for ALS and the ALS Association Massachusetts chapter... Two KP Drama & GAPS theatre tech students were recently awarded medals at the 2015 New England Theatre Conference Theatre Olympiad. Senior Lily Winer received a silver medal for her scenic design in the play Three Monkeys, while senior Eli Lavin received a gold medal for the stage management portfolio he created for the same play... Devon Cortellessa (Class of 2017); John DeLuca (Class of 2017); John DeWitt (Class of 2017); Nora Johnson (Class of 2017); Kyle McCarthy (Class of 2016); Ryan Nee (Class of 2016); Lauren Ostby (Class of 2017); Margaret Pickard (Class of 2017); and Julia Tupper (Class of 2017) are the newest members of the Key Club. Members have earned high honors for six terms, and receive

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2016 Election Information from Wrentham Town Clerk The Town Clerk’s office has announced guidelines and information for residents planning to vote in the local, state, and presidential elections this year. The first election will be the presidential primary on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, with a voter registration deadline of Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Residents can register to vote online: www.sec.state.ma.us/ovr/ To apply for an absentee ballot: www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ eleabsentee/absidx.htm To check your voter registration status: www.sec.state.ma.us/ VoterRegistrationSearch/MyVoterRegStatus.aspx Wrentham elections are held at the Roderick Elementary School, 120 Taunton Street, Wrentham. For more information, as well as additional election deadlines, contact the Wrentham Town Clerk’s office at 508-384-5415, email cthompson@wrentham.ma.us, or visit the Town Clerk’s website at www.wrentham.ma.us.

The winter season can really throw off sleep patterns and can have a great impact on our health...more than you realize. Shorter days often transition into too much sleep, however, busy schedules can also result in too little sleep. How to achieve the right balance? Here are a few suggestions. YOUR MATTRESS Most mattresses last 7-10 years and must be turned HEAD TO TOE every 3-4 months to maximize its wear. YOUR PILLOW Side sleepers need a pillow large enough in width to equal the distance from your shoulder to your ear. Back sleepers require a flat pillow. Side/back sleepers require a pillow that will accommodate both positions. A Chiropractic pillow, water pillow, gel pillow or memory foam will offer a great night’s sleep. SLEEP POSITION Side or back sleeping are the best positions for sleeping. Stomach sleeping is a big NO-NO!! Stomach sleeping puts stress on the lower back and especially the neck. LENGTH OF SLEEP Sleeping 6-8 hours per night is ideal to maximize your health potential. Sleeping less than 6 hours or more than 8 hours will contribute to many health issues, such as short-term memory loss, behavioral problems, diabetes, weight gain, heart issues and headaches, including migraines. Still experiencing irregular sleep patterns? Dr. Rochelle Bien or Dr. Michael Goldstein at the Holistic Center at Bristol Square, can assist in maximizing your optimal ZZZ’s. Call today to schedule a consultation at 508-660-2722. The Holistic Center at Bristol Square is located at 1426 Main St., in Walpole.

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Too Late for 2015 Tax Planning? Guess again. an extension of time to file your tax return. Not only will making a deductible contribution lower your tax bill, but your investment will compound tax-deferred.

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2015 is done, so 2015 tax planning is done too, right? Guess again. Although it’s true that most tax planning strategies are limited after December 31st, there is still a lot you can do to make the taxfiling season cheaper and easier.

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If you haven’t already funded your retirement account for 2015, you still have time. Contributions to a Traditional IRA (whether deductible or not) and to a Roth IRA are available until April 15th, 2016 (***See paragraph below for more info on actual 2015 Due Dates). If you are self employed and have a Keogh or SEP-IRA, you have until October 15th, 2016, if you submit

If you don’t pay enough to the IRS during the year, you may be looking at a hefty tax bill come April. It is possible that you might even owe penalties and interest on top of the tax. You could avoid any 2015 fourth quarter penalties on underpayment of tax if you submit a payment by January 15th 2016. Try not to over pay the tax however, because the IRS does not pay you any interest on the borrowed money called your refund.

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Having your records organized may not save tax dollars, but will make your tax season less stressful. Start by keeping your prior year returns and tax documents in the same place. Collect all of your receipts and documents that may have piled up during the year (hopefully you already have a folder or file called “Taxes” to get you started). When your W2s, 1099s or other tax documents start arriving in the mail, put them all in the same folder and group them

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Take Every Deduction You Are Entitled To

Often, taxpayers overlook deductions or decide not to take certain deductions because they feel too they are being too aggressive. In order to minimize the amount of tax liability, take every deduction you are entitled to. If your qualified itemized deductions exceed your standard deduction, file with the higher amount. Some well known items that you can itemize are home mortgage interest, real estate taxes and charitable deductions. Other lesser known itemized deductions that you may be entitled to include job hunting expenses, unreimbursed employee expenses, and out of pocket medical expenses. If you are self employed, make sure you write off all of your expenses, and be prepared to back these with receipts. One of the items self-employed individuals may be eligible for is the Office-InHome Deduction. If you conduct business exclusively out of your home office, you may be eligible.

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If you can’t finish your return on time, make sure you file Form

4868 by April 16th, 2015. You will get automatic six-month extension of the filing deadline until October 15th, 2016. On the form, you need to make a reasonable estimate of your tax liability for 2015 and pay any balance due with your request. Requesting an extension in a timely manner is especially important if you end up owing tax to the IRS. If you file and pay late, the IRS can slap you with a latefiling penalty of 4.5 percent per month of the tax owed and a latepayment penalty of 0.5 percent a month of the tax due. The maximum late filing penalty is 22.5 percent and the penalty tops out at 25 percent. By filing Form 4868, you stop the clock running on the costly late-filing penalty.

In Massachusetts & Maine, Patriots’ Day is observed on April 18, 2016. Patriots’ Day is a civic holiday commemorating the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. It is observed on the third Monday in April in Massachusetts and Maine, and is a public school observance day in Wisconsin. So.... Tax Day will be pushed back to April 19, 2016 in Massachusetts & Maine.

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You get three extra days to gather your paperwork and file your federal tax return in 2016. The tax deadline is April 18, 2016. You can thank Washington, D.C., for the gift. Washington will celebrate Emancipation Day on April 15. The day is treated as a federal holiday, so federal offices – read IRS – will be closed. That doesn’t mean you have to wait until April 18 to visit our office, though.

Tri-County Students Receive Scholarship Wrentham residents Dylan Burke, Mollie MacDonald, and Riley Silva, and Norfolk resident Dalia Flanagan, were among 65 Tri-County students from the Class of 2016 receiving the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for their performance on the

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Franklin School for the Performing Arts Presents Grease Complimentary Tickets Available for Prospective Students Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) presents an all-student production of the hit musical GREASE on February 5-7 at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. Written by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs, the powerhouse Broadway musical became a Hollywood movie classic starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. With iconic characters, ‘50s pop culture, and electrifying rock ‘n roll style, the original high school musical includes high energy dance numbers and the hit songs “We Go Together,” “Summer Nights, “Greased Lightnin’” and “Born to Hand Jive.” The production features FSPA students in all levels of musical theater as the memorable teens of Rydell High, including greaser Danny, girlnext-door Sandy, the T-Birds and Pink Ladies. FSPA’s production of GREASE is directed by Raye Lynn Mercer, with music direction by Hallie Wetzell. FSPA is pleased to offer prospective students a complimentary ticket to the enduringly popular musical as part of the school’s All Access Pass program. Students interested in learning

more about FSPA programs in music, dance and drama are encouraged to see the show and experience firsthand the kinds of performing opportunities available at FSPA. An extensive musical theater curriculum enables students to choose their level of involvement, with many options available for once-a-week enjoyment. To reserve a complimentary ticket for GREASE, contact FSPA at (508) 528-8668 for more information and to schedule a free trial class or tour of the facility, located at 38 Main Street in Franklin. GREASE is one of several FSPA all-student productions that will be staged at THE BLACK BOX from February through May. Others include the acclaimed drama Mother Courage and Her Children; the classic play Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves; the ballets Class Concert, Graduation Ball and Western Revelries; and a program of Opera Scenes and Arias. Registration is ongoing for all FSPA programs, with tuition prorated. Visit www.FSPAonline.com for more information, including class schedule and course catalogue, as well as show and ticket information for GREASE.

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FPAC’s 25th Season Features Othello & Disney’s The Little Mermaid Franklin Performing Arts Company’s 25th anniversary season, which opened last September with Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Lost in Yonkers, continues in the New Year with Shakespeare’s legendary tragedy Othello and the enchanting blockbuster musical Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Both productions will be staged at THE BLACK BOX, the company’s home and performance venue in downtown Franklin. Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of the Moorish warrior Othello, his beloved Desdemona, and the insidious villain Iago is a gripping masterpiece that ranks among his greatest works. The edge-of-your-seat thriller is a passionate and powerful drama full of jealousy, betrayal and heartbreak. Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) proudly presents a contemporary adaptation of

Othello, directed by and starring Aaron Andrade in the title role. Performances are on Friday, January 22 and Saturday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on January 24. On March 12-13 and March 19-20, FPAC stages the under-the-sea spectacular Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Based on the beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen and the classic animated film, the musical brings audiences into a magical ocean kingdom – home to mermaid Ariel, King Triton and a host of memorable characters, including Founder the fish and Sebastian the crab. When the beautiful and curious young mermaid falls for a handsome human, Prince Eric, in the world above, she bargains with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. With music by

Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright, Disney’s The Little Mermaid features the irresistible songs “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.” FPAC will hold open auditions for Disney’s The Little Mermaid on Wednesday, January 20 at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street. Please prepare 16 measures of a musical theater song. For more information, including a character breakdown and audition times by age group, please visit www.FPAConline.com or call (508) 528-3370. Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is FPAC’s 25th Season Premier Sponsor. To purchase tickets to Othello and Disney’s The Little Mermaid, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline. com or call (508) 528-3370.

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Let’s face it-- the kitchen is the heart of the home and the area we spend the most time in. It’s In-Law Suite or a worthy investment on multiple Apartment fronts. One-- you’ll love to gather More than ever, families are with family and friends in your taking care of their elders at Mudroom remodeled kitchen and spend home instead of spending a lifeNot until recently did new time of savings on assisted living home builders start incorporat- countless hours cooking and livor nursing homes. By building ing mudrooms into their designs. ing life. Two-- a kitchen remodel an addition or upgrading por- Many homes built prior 1995 is a worthy investment as this is tions of your home, you’ll be able have no mudroom or entry area a critical room in the house in to have your loved ones close by for coats, shoes, sport equipment terms of resale. Three-- the techand know they are being cared and miscellaneous odds and ends nology available for your kitchen, for appropriately. Remember we tend to accumulate and throw from appliances to lighting, along to plan a project like this care- down as we enter our homes. with modern features and benfully and employ universal design While many homes have a de- efits of cabinets, counters, and principles, which consider every- cent-sized dining room (that gets flooring will make your project thing needed for aging in place. used a maximum of three times a an efficient dream kitchen that Handicapped accessible bath- year) or large formal living rooms, will be enjoyed for years to come. rooms and kitchens, one story the lack of useable storage is glar- Family Room Addition ing. Often times, a mudroom can Similar to mudrooms, many be incorporated by using existing homes lack a large family room space in the garage or portions area. It’s hard to entertain if of existing rooms. Make sure your home is cut up into many you hire an experienced design smaller rooms, and there is nothbuild firm for this, as the design ing like a large room with vaulted will make or break this project. ceilings for entertaining big Benches, lockers, storage baskets, groups. When pursuing an ad508-384-7450 and clever use of space is a must dition, be sure to consider how a for any mudroom! Luxury item family room addition will affect 48 South Street Wrentham, MA 02093 recommendation: Radiant heat the adjacent areas of your home under the tile is a great touch and and whether this might allow will help dry out wet boots and existing space to be repurposed, Linda Moore ✽ Owner

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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.

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Holiday Season Filled with Cheer in Norfolk By Alison Osborne With several events throughout the month of December, the Norfolk community was full of holiday spirit and generosity. The season kicked off with the annual Jingle Bell 5k. Participating runners got a workout while helping families in need. Other events in December included a holiday parade, Santa breakfast, and gingerbread house workshop. These events were made possible through the hard work and generosity of volunteers from the Norfolk Community League, Norfolk Lions, and Norfolk Recreation.

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The Norfolk Community League’s Jingle Bell 5k Walk/ Run took place on Saturday, December 5. The event benefited the Santa Foundation, with 100% of the proceeds going to the organization, which provides for families in need around the holidays. This year, 190 people signed n Norfolk up to participate, c in downtow rade stops traffi Pa and NCL raised approximately $4,000 Guckian were pleased with the for the charity. turnout. “The happiness and Racers were in festive spir- good vibes were infectious and its, decked out in holiday colors knowing all the hard work would and costumes. NCL members really be helping others… it just and race organizers Beth Lefleur, felt right,” said McGuckian. Marissa Keleher, and Tanja McThe top three finishers were

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Living Healthy Fuel Assistance Available for Norfolk Residents Fuel assistance is a federally funded program that assists income-eligible households with the cost of home heating fuel. Eligible participants (whether a homeowner or renter paying their own heating bills), irrespective of age, can receive financial aid, advice, and assistance regardless of the heating system or type of heating fuel used. Call the Norfolk Senior Center for further information or to make an appointment with the Senior Center’s Outreach Worker, Maggie Gundersen. She will be glad to answer your questions regarding this special program (and assist with

the application process) as well as the full network of community programs, agencies, and providers for a variety of issues faced by seniors. Norfolk residents are encouraged to contact friends, loved ones, relatives, or neighbors who are unaware of this program and can benefit from fuel assistance during the winter months. The Norfolk Senior Center is located at 28 Medway Branch Road and is open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a full schedule of all Senior Center programs and activities, call 508-528-4430.

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Safely Dispose of Needles and Medication in Wrentham Wrentham residents are encouraged to dispose of their used syringes and needles, as well as unused medication, in the disposal kiosks located in the Wrentham Public Safety Building lobby. Residents are asked to collect their syringes & needles in hard plastic detergent or bleach bottles, no

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Enjoying a No Guilt Holiday Dinner! Adhering to a diet on special occasions has always proved challenging for Roy DeGrandpre. He was enthused when he joined New England Fat Loss (NEFL) on October 1, 2015 however, Thanksgiving Day loomed in the near future. When the big day arrived the 54 year-old had already lost 43 pounds and gratefully approached the event with a totally new outlook. “In the past, every time I’ve dieted, I’ve dreaded the holidays,” DeGrandpre said. “The holidays are about great family, great food and letting go, but this year was completely different. When I woke up on Thanksgiving, I told myself I was not going to go overboard, but if I saw something I wanted, I was going to try it and enjoy every bite.” Armed with a successful diet plan and a personal nutritional menu from NEFL, DeGrandpre allowed himself to enjoy a truly satisfying Thanksgiving knowing he had a clear direction for the

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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

Gary Mirliss Memorial Blood Drive The 12 annual Gary Mirliss Memorial Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, January 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the King Philip Middle School in Norfolk. The drive honors the memory of Gary Mirliss, who died of leukemia in 2001. Organizers hope to collect at least 200 units of blood for patients stricken with cancer at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Children’s Hospital Boston. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. To schedule an appointment, email GM.Memorial. Drive@gmail.com. th

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they see things clearly in front of them, they miss objects to the side and out of the corner of their eye. It may seem as though they are

looking through a tunnel. Over time, the remaining vision may decrease until there is no vision left. Optic nerve damage caused by glaucoma is permanent; therefore, it is important to seek treatment in the early stages of the disease. Most people think that they have glaucoma if the pressure in their eye is high. This is not always true. High pressure puts you at a higher risk for glaucoma; however, an elevated pressure by itself does not make the diagnosis of glaucoma. Whether or not you get glaucoma depends

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Living Healthy How To Select a Health Insurance Plan for the New Year Employers and individuals may begin to shop around for new health insurance plans as the fiscal year comes to a close. Cost and the proximity of doctors and medical services often motivate consumers to switch their insurance plans. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation and the National Conference of State Legislatures, the average family plan in the United States costs almost $16,000 per year, with employees enrolled in a company plan paying around $4,000 of their own money. Finding a new health insurance plan can be challenging. With so many offerings, it can be difficult to find the best available option for you and your family. When open enrollment season arrives, understanding health insurance terminology and your own needs as a policy holder can help make your decision that much easier. • Verify network doctors.

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offset costs. You can seek plans that offer the lowest out-of-pocket expenses or ones that have higher copayments and deductibles so that your overall insurance bill each month is lower. • Look for annual limits. Some plans will put a cap on how many visits you can make to a specific provider in a given calendar year. If you must visit specific doctors many times per year, look for plans that do not set limits on visits. • Don’t forget prescription drugs. Health insurance plans often include prescription drug plans. Check that medications you take are covered by a plan you are considering before buying the plan. Health insurance can be a tricky subject. Investigating all of the options and basing your decision on need, and not necessarily price, can ensure you get the plan that is right for you.

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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. • Gather dependents’ information. While you might know your own Social Security number by heart, if you have dependents, you’re going to need their information as well. New parents or adults who started serving as their elderly parents’ primary caretakers over the last year will need their kids’ and

their folks’ social security numbers. If you do not have these numbers upon filing, your return will likely be delayed and you might even be denied potentially substantial tax credits. • Gather your year-end financial statements. If you spent the last year investing, then you will have to pay taxes on any interest

earned. Interest earned on the majority of savings accounts is also taxable, so gather all of your year-end financial statements from your assorted accounts in one place. Doing so will make filing your return, whether you do it yourself or work with a professional, go more quickly. • Speak with your mortgage

Senator Ross Announces Spring Semester Internship Opportunities Senator Richard J. Ross (RWrentham) announced that internships in his State House office are currently available for college students for the spring semester. All interested students are encouraged to apply. “For students eager for professional experience and an understanding of the workings of state government, interning in my State House office is an invaluable opportunity. On Beacon Hill no two days are the same and my office is looking for responsible

individuals who are seeking to grow professionally and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment,” said Senator Ross. Intern duties include drafting correspondence with constituents, gathering news clips, legislative research and general administrative tasks. Internships are unpaid, but present a chance to learn about state government firsthand. Senator Ross and his staff will work with students to gain credit where applicable. Preference will be given to

candidates from Senator Ross’ district, which includes Attleboro, Franklin, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Sherborn, Wayland, Wellesley, and Wrentham. If a college student is interested, they are encouraged to send their resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to Richard.Ross@ masenate.gov. Contact the office of Senator Ross with any questions or concerns at (617) 722-1555 or email Richard.Ross@masenate.gov.

lender. Homeowners should receive forms documenting their mortgage interest payments for the last year, as the money paid in interest on your home or homes is tax deductible. If these forms are not received in a timely manner, speak with your

lender. You might even be able to download them from your lender’s secure website. • Make a list of your charitable contributions. Charitable contributions, no matter how small, are tax deductible. While it’s easiest to maintain a list of all charitable donations you make as the year goes on, if you have not done that, then you can make one now. Look for receipts of all contributions, contacting any charities you donated to if you misplaced any receipts. • Book an appointment with your tax preparation specialist now. As April 15 draws closer, tax preparers’ schedules get busier and busier. The earlier you book your appointment, the more likely you are to get a favorable time for that meeting. In addition, if you have gathered all of the information you need by early February, then booking your appointment early means you can file earlier and receive any return you might be eligible for that much quicker. Tax season might not be right around the corner, but it’s never too early to start preparing your return.

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King Philip Middle School Announces Honor Roll for Term 1 Grade 8 Highest Honors (All A’s in major subjects) Angelone, Lilia; Aubin, Dayna; Bonin, Ainsley; Burke, Kaylee; Butler, Taylor; Cahoon, Erin; Campbell, Colleen; Cannon, John; Ciavattone, Thomas; Claypoole, Connor; Coulter, Jack; Covell, James; Crump, Katherine; Daniels, Christopher; DeLorenzo, Eric; Denmead, Kayleigh; Denmead, Kiryn; Doughty, John; Duffy, Shea; Dumas, Cole; Gamboli, James; Gaulin, Alexis; Gee, Elizabeth; Griffin, Makayla; Hastry, John; Hjort, Robert; Holmes, Emily; Johnston, Maura; Kennedy, Brenna; Kennedy, Lindsay; Lacy, Ryan; Laplante, Ava; Layne, Chloe; Linde, Marion; Longmoore, Hailee; MacDonald, Liliana; MacLeod, Abigail; Manzi, Wyatt; May, Virginia; McCarthy, Brian; McDonald, Karly; McManus, Mollie; Moore, Braedyn; Moore, Evelyn; Mullin, Raymond; Natan, Sarah; Nelson, Halle; Norton, Allison; Norton, Kathryn; O’Keefe, Audrey; O’Reilly, Kayla; Paradis, Annabelle; Pierro, Elly; Poirier, Garrett; Puorro, Ryan; Reilly, Owen; Richardson, Winthrop; Robison, Samantha; Rolfe, Liliana; Rouse, Marina; Sanderson, Laura; Sanderson, Olivia; Sanislow, James; Senthil Kumar, Keerthana; Sheeran, Isabella; Smith, Leah; Snead, Avery; Stetter, Matthew; Sullivan, Grace; Summers, Mary; Tang, Aileen; Vierkant, Dylan; Wassersug, Brian; Welch, Katherine; Wickstrom, Susana; Wimer, Caroline

High Honors (All A’s & B’s in major subjects) Abrams, Riley; Andrews, Mark; Angerame, Isabella; Armour, Lucy; Ball, Zachary; Beatty, John; Behling, Alex; Berry, Olivia; Blakely, Kolbie; Boissonneault, Nicole; Boselli, Joseph; Bowen, Ashleigh; Boynton, Shaeleigh; Brothers, Andie; Buchanan, Ali; Buckman, Kurt; Burke, Daniel; Bush, Nicholas; Butts, Matthew; Callanan, Sam; Campanella, Benjamin; Canning, Peter; Clarke, Matthew; Colella, Charlotte; Coleman, Cristina; Collentro, Jack; Collins, Joseph; Colvin, Annakate; Colvin, Aspen; Connor, Henry; Corcoran,

Andrew; Cordero, Diego; Cyr, Thomas; Dadasis, Nicholas; Dalton, Grace; Dionis, John; Donahue, Thomas; Downey, Lauren; DuBois, David; Edgerly, Kyra; Ely, Grace; Farkash, Nathan; Faust, Lauren; Feeney, Tyler; Fiske, Jonah; Foley, Brinn; Foley, Gianna; Franz, Eric; Freeley, Jillian; Freese, Whitney; Fritz, Alexander; Gable, Grace; Garabedian, Grace; Genewicz, Allen; Giancioppo, Nicholas; Gilchrist, Angelia; Goslin, Samantha; Griffin, Michael; Gundersen, Ian; Halliday, Ryan; Hamilton, Luke; Hepburn, Roxanne; Hickey, Christopher; Hitchen, Alison; Hurd, Nicholas; Hurley, Kyle; Ihley, Nathaniel; Ireland, Rebecca; Johnston, Harry; Kelley, Grace; Kelley, Madison; King, Adam; Klein, Jackson; Kosh, Ryan; Lengel, Emily; Leon, Ella; Lewicki, Thaddeus; Luce, Haley; Lucic, Francesca; Lussier, Alec; Lydon, Alana; MacKay, Griffin; MacMeans, Isabelle; Marland, Ian; Matta, Sophie; McDonald, Mary Kate; McDonough, Emily; McLaughlin, Sophia; McNulty, Colin; Medeiros, Madison; Melanson, Emily; Meyer, Grady; Minkwitz, Matthew; Moore, Hailey; Mullen, Daniel; Munn, James; Nineve, Alexander; O’Neill, Brandon; Orzell, Wesley; Pappas, Emily; Parker, Audrey; Patel, Stephen; Piller, Sean; Poletynski, Kate; Porter, Julia; Puttre, Alexander; Radford, Michael; Rainone, Courtney; Ray, Alison; Ray, Noah; Reed, Mason; Regnier, Erin; Rhines, Ian; Riar, Noor; Richard, Brooke; Richardson, Prentiss; Riggs, Kevin; Rivera, Rebecca; Robinson, Andrew; Rose, Annalise; Roy, Christopher; Roy, Faith; Saad, Ramez; Sabatini, Jack; Sachleben, Morgan; Sawyer, Christopher; Schuberth, Kayla; Scibilia, Sean; Shandley, Makenzie; Shaw, Ryker; Silcox, Kerrin; Simeone, Raegan; Simmons, Abigail; Smith, Molly; Smith, Sarah; Sorel, Nicholas; Stagg, Ryann; Stanton, Allyson; Stephani, Tristan; Sullivan, Jessica; Sullivan, Kiley; Swezey, Megan; Tagerman, Jack; Taylor, Tia; Teixeira, Owen; Torres, Ashley; Traboulssi, Grace; Veilleux, Faye; Veilleux, Melanie; Veno, John; Waldeck, Catherine; Weihrauch, Amanda; Wilkinson, Aaron; Wolf, Sarah; Ziolkowski, Bailee

Honors (All B’s in major subjects) Bernhard, Alexander; Burr, Madison; Campbell, Jackson; Clifford, Shealyn; Collins, Emily; Colvin, Meaghan; Dugan, John; Frommer, Casey; Frommer, Jordan; Gifun, Gianna; Goreham, Maximus; Gray, Kyle; Gunning, Nolan; Hitchen, Jenna; Lane, Taylor; Lewis, Elizabeth; Meroski, Owen; Mirabile, Melissa; Norberg, John; O’Toole, Bronwyn; Orzell, Grant; Reardon, Sarah; Seifart, Skylar; Tebo, Kevin; Walsh, Trevor; Weir, Thomas

King Philip Middle School Announces Honor Roll for Term 1 Grade 7 Highest Honors (All A’s in major subjects) Ahern, Patrick; Anderson, Erick; Anderson, Jaclyn; Baker, Rachel; Beattie, Ashlyn; Behn, Ethan; Beltramini, Allison; Boucher, Alyssa; Boucher, Ryan; Boutilier, Adam; Boutilier, Emily; Bradley, Anna; Brady, Nicole; Brawley, Jacob; Breen, Cole; Brooks, Emma; Brown, Harry; Burhart, Colby; Burns, Jacob; Burns, Lia; Butts, Julianne; Campbell, Carter; Campbell, Megan; Carey, Abigail; Cloutier, Maiya; Conlon, Kristina; Cooke, Conor; Cox, Erin; Crowley, Madeline; DePietro, Bella; Derfler-Murphy, Declan; Doherty, Harper; Donovan, Olivia; Dumais, Daniel; Edgerly, Meiju; Elpus, Matthew; Evans, Brenna; Ezuma-Ngwu, Chidi; Fisher, Jason; Fletcher, Jackson; Foster, Seth; Fusco, Lauren; Glaser, Emma; Gray, Sarah; Greenberg, Taryn; Hessler, Frederick; Hoitt, Julianna; Hom, Emily; Imbaro, Courtney; Jacobs, Carter; Johnson, Tyler; Jones, Quinlin; Jussaume, Lindsey; Keller, Tadhg; Kelly, Emily; Keswick, Courtney; Kinney, Will; Kitsis, Russell; LaPointe, Payton; Lawrence, Grayden; LeClair, Benjamin; Leonardi, Joseph; Liberti, Domenic; Lindmark, Aidan; Lindmark, Kiera; Lynch, Brooke; Lynn, Tristan; MacDonald, Molly; Maguire, Brenna; Majer, Charlotte; Mango, Shayna; Manning, Makenzie; Maxwell, Avari; McCue, Sam; McDonagh, Maya;

McDonnell, Ben; McNamara, Allison; McSwiney, Celia; Meader, Abigail; Medeiros, Haley; Megna, Casey; Mellman, Peyton; Mick, Clell; Miller, Caroline; Mollor, Annika; Morreale, Lucas; Moskal, Lindsey; Mullen, John; Mullen, Nicholas; Murphy, Brianna; Narvaez, Izabella; Nee, Lauren; Nixon, Abigail; O’Neill, Connor; Ocepek, Ella; Olsen, Ajae; Outlaw, Riley; Pacheco, Olivia; Panetta, Nicholas; Paradis, Madeleine; Pasquantonio, Caroline; Pearson, Mitchell; Penny, Olivia; Peterson, Dylan; Peterson, Lauren; Pham, Andrew; Pierro, Kevin; Powers, Meghan; Provencher, Margaret; Putney, Nicholas; Redlitz, Veronica; Riedel, Noah; Romsey, Maria; Saintilus, Joshua; Sawyer, Alex; Sayers, Keelin; Schneider, Katarina; Schweitzer, Camden; Sedam, Theodore; Smith, Michael; Smith, Sophia; Soares, Madison; Sobande, Felicia; Stahl, Zachary; Steele, Zachary; Sunkara, Neha; Sylvestre, Sara; Tang, Emily; Teague, Hannah; Titus, Olivia; Tyo, Laura; Valencia, Mia; Vine, Mikayla; Wesley, Colin; White, Jeremy; Williams, Caroline; Willson, Karly; Wimer, Elise; Wood, Alyson; Yatsuhashi, Justin; Zappala, Anthony

High Honors (All A’s & B’s in major subjects) Aaron, Caroline; Agricola, Charles; Anderson, Jillian; Andoni, Teodor; Baccari, Olivia; Barriero, Dylan; Basile, Nicolas; Bekele, Tirhake; Benner, Hannah; Blumer, Zackary; Bowes, Geoffrey; Brabazon, Max; Brady, Samuel; Breen, Charles; Bruce, Kaylee; Buckley, Camryn; Butler, Rubi; Cardner, Ava; Carlow, Lillian; Carreiro, Jarrid; Chamberlain, Sarah; Champagne, Quinton; Chicoye, Randy; Claypoole, Victoria; Clement, Holly; Cochran, Emily; Connolly, Tyler; Conti, Dylan; Cormier, Marin; Coughlan, Nicole; Crivello, Nicole; Crocker, Grace; Crocker, Isabelle; Crowley, Michael; Cullen, Joseph; Cunningham, Shea; Curran, Elizabeth; Dalton, Thomas; Dalzell, Bryce; Dalzell, William; D’Ambrosia, Ann; Darling, Rachel; Day, Jared; Denson, Julian; Desprez, Nicolas; Dhillon, Owen; Dickinson, Valerie; Dorcena, Sebastian; Douglas, Connor; Dow,

Summer; Duggan, Liam; Eaton, Connor; Eldred, Colin; Evans, Samuel; Ferraiuolo, Brice; Ferraiuolo, Jackson; Flanagan, Nicholas; Foster, Susannah; Fouracre, Elsa; Frangiamone, Nicholas; Fruci, Giovanna; Fusco, Andrew; Galvez, Matias; Gately, Molly; Giesler, Madeline; Gill, Lucas; Gomes, Jaren; Grabner, Katherine; Granese, Anna; Grzesiak, James; Gundersen, Katherine; Hagen, Liam; Harrington, Patrick; Hayes, Jamie; Hayes, Mitchell; Holst, Luke; Holster, Hayden; Howells, Eric; Hurwitz, Ethan; Huzco-Hall, Benjamin; Iantosca, Kira; James, Brianna; James, Sarah; JeanClaude, Anastasie; Kannally, Paige; Kearns, Emily; Keefe, Jason; Kennedy, Noelle; Krupwich, Madelyn; Kulesza, Nicholas; Kulesza, Olivia; Lawler, David; Lawrence, Camron; Lefebvre, Julia; Lemieux, Jillian; Leon, Alexander; Leonard, Aidan; Lopez, Nathalia; Lotfi, Yousef; Lotito, Owen; Lucas, Brady; Lusk, David; Lutfy, Nicholas; Lydon, Stephen; Malatesta, Michael; Mangion, Morgan; Mattson, Tyler; McCarthy, Ryan; McCombs, Sean; McDonald, Paul; McEvoy, Evan; McGhehey, Riley; McWhinnie, Kara; Mohamed, Sumayah; Molloy, Addison; Montville, Jennifer; Murray, Clare; Nelson, Micah; Noke, Andrew; Noke, Liam; O’Brien, Kayla; O’Reilly, Sean; Page, Emma; Park, Ezra; Parker, Aiden; Pavao, Brynn; Pena Pope, Antonio; Pisani, Ava; Plumb, Matthew; Potts, Liam; Pyne, William; Redfearn, Lily; Remmes, Jordyn; Ross, Jacob; Schollmeyer, Laura; Schworer, Lillian; Simmons, Milan; Smith, Christiana; Smith, Jacob; Spencer, Mason; St. Aubin, Julie; Stephens, Evan; Stringfellow, Cameron; Thompson, Taylor; Tormey, Ava; Towner, Emmanuel; Tuohy, Peter; Varvarigos, Madison; Viola, Marissa; Wheeler, Catherina; Whyte, Derek; Williams, Emma; Yanoshak, Annika; Zarba, Patrick

Honors (All B’s in major subjects) Berdos, Paige; Campbell, Liam; Devellis, Katelyn; Johnson, Caroline; Joseph, Jovan; McKeown, Jessica; Quartarone, Robert; Spellman, Catherine; Troiano, Dylan

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Gingerbread House Workshop a Sweet Success The Norfolk Community League and Annie Dries of Annie’s Just Desserts held a Gingerbread House Workshop on December 12 at the Federated Church in Norfolk. Over 50 parents and children attended. Participants received a homemade gingerbread house baked by Annie’s Just Desserts, along with all the necessary decorating supplies including royal icing, colorful sprinkles, candies, gumdrops, peppermints and more. The event was organized and coordinated by NCL members Stephanie Richard, Melissa Dugas, and Tricia Frazier. (l to r) Lila Marino (5), Jenn Marino, Chase Troutman (6), and Cooper Marino (7) enjoy building gingerbread houses together.

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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 questions 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 Products of the Hive: Sunday, January 10th, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Honey, beeswax, propolis, pollen, and royal jelly! All products of the honeybees. Tony Lulek, owner of Little Beehive Farm and current president of the Norfolk County Beekeepers Association, will share his knowledge of these products with you, as well as discuss the many

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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, Por-

cupines, 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.

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 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.

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January 3 Eagle Brook Saloon New Year’s 5K – The Wrentham Lions Club will hold its annual New Year’s Classic 5K starting and ending at Eagle Brook Saloon. The entry fee is $25 or $30 the day of the race and includes an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and racing gloves to the first 100 entrants. Non-runner buffet tickets are $10. All net proceeds to benefit the Wrentham Lions Club Charities. Eagle Brook Saloon, 258 Dedham St., Norfolk. Race starts at 9 a.m. (registration at 7:30 a.m.) rain, snow, or shine. Dave Zobel at An Unlikely Story – The author and science enthusiast will host an interactive presentation for fans of the TV show Big Bang Theory. For all ages. Event is free but participants must pre-register at www.anunlikelystory.com. An Unlikely Story, 111 South St., Plainville. 1 p.m. January 7 Public Safety Project Information Meeting – Town

Norfolk Boy Scouts Offer Tree Pickup Norfolk Boy Scout Troop 80 is organizing a Christmas tree pickup service for Norfolk residents. The deadline to register for the collection is January 6, 2016 and the pickup is slated for Saturday, January 9, 2016. Participants should leave their tree next to the street by 9 a.m. The fee is $10 for trees up to 10 feet tall and $15 for taller trees; senior citizens will be charged $5. Checks should be mailed to Troop 80, Norfolk Boy Scouts, P.O. Box 523, Norfolk. To sign up for the collection, provide your name, address, and phone number via email at treestroop80@gmail.com.

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By Christopher Tremblay Staff Sports Writer The King Philip girl’s hockey team put together a remarkable season last year going undefeated during the regular season, but unfortunately hit a brick wall in the Division 2 State Tournament. After being awarded the number one seed in the 2015 tournament, the Warriors fell in the first round 4-1 to the 16th seeded Winchester, showing that anything can happen once the tournament starts. In order to duplicate what they accomplished during the regular season last year, King Philip is going to have to take full advantage of its returning athletes, having lost five players, including 4 seniors. The squad’s top scoring line will return two-thirds of its players in senior captains Casie Curtin and winger Liz Furfari, while losing an eighth grader who played for the team last winter to a private school. “We’ll be looking for that top line to once again put the puck in the net and lead this team in scoring,” Warrior Coach Jack Unger said. “Casie and Liz will be back, but who the third player on that line is has not yet been determined.” The team’s other co-captain will be Molly Alfond, who will anchor the defense along with

two bright and upcoming stars in freshman Nicole Connor and sophomore Jessica Daniels. While Connor is playing varsity hockey for the first time, Daniels is no stranger to the program, having been named to the South Eastern Massachusetts Girls Hockey League All Star team. According to the Coach, the team’s strength starts in their own end with their defense. “Defense is a strong part of our team,” Unger said. “We are a very strong and capable group when we have the puck, moving it up the ice to our forwards. However, we play in the West Division of the league with the likes of Franklin, Medfield, MansfieldOA and Medway-Ashland – it’s a seriously strong division and will not be easy.” Unger will open up the season with a mere 4 seniors, 0 juniors, 11 sophomores and 14 incoming freshmen, somewhat of a tall task if King Philip is looking to repeat last year’s performance on the ice. In addition to the senior captains in Curtin and Alfond, the Warriors will also have Sarah Glass and Abby Ray, both senior forwards, lacing up the skates this winter. The two will find themselves somewhere on either the second or third line for King Philip.

One glaring hole could be the loss of senior goaltender Molly Potts, but her replacement may be a blessing in disguise. Freshman Lilly Potts, Molly’s younger sister, will take over the position between the pipes this season with sophomore Abby Campbell as her back-up. According to the coach, despite actual varsity experience, Potts is a well-rounded keeper with hockey experience and Campbell is a very athletic athlete in terms of ability, giving the Warriors a solid one-two punch in the net. Looking at the other 13 freshmen making their way onto the King Philip roster, Unger doesn’t see any one standout individual. “There is no one girl who is head and shoulders above the rest in regards to the incoming freshmen,” he said. “Every single one of them is practically even, it’s amazing; hopefully leaving us with a very bright future.” Despite having a lot of inexperienced and young athletes on this year’s team, Unger feels thus far they have all shown they can help this program advance into the tournament, once again becoming a top team. However, with that said they do have a serious challenge within their own division.

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Sports KP Hoop Captain Dalzell Copes Admirably With Setbacks By Ken Hamwey Staff Sports Writer Some basketball players set goals that may focus on achieving a specific number of points or rebounds and some might simply aim for a winning season. In the case of King Philip Regional’s Rylie Dalzell, it’s all about health. The 5-foot-9 senior forward, who played only three games as a junior, is dealing with the nagging effects of torn cartilage, a condition that caused her to undergo two surgeries last year and likely face a third operation after the 2015-16 campaign. A promising player and one of the Warriors captains, the determined Dalzell intends to suit up this winter, manage her pain and play her final season. “My goal is to try and stay healthy, enjoy competing and hopefully help lead the team on a journey to the sectional tournament,’’ Dalzell said. “I sat out almost all of last year and it was difficult not being able to contribute. As long as I’ve got a medical okay, I’ll play through pain and work to improve my game.’’ Dalzell was injured in a summer tournament just before starting her junior year. She underwent surgery to repair torn meniscus cartilage in her right knee, returned for three games but was forced to undergo a second operation after more torn cartilage was discovered. Physical therapy followed but this fall she reinjured her knee and doctors found additional torn cartilage. When Dalzell played regularly as a sophomore as the first or second Warrior off the bench, KP rolled to a 16-win season and advanced to the second round of the tourney where it bowed to Braintree after a victory over Marshfield. She had averaged six points a game. Last year, the Warriors started their season without four graduated starters. Dalzell played only three games and KP ended its season with only five triumphs. “We had hoped Rylie would have been able to fill some of the void left by our graduated players but that didn’t happen,’’ said coach Marty Crowley. “She was a big part of our success

strong defense and the ball was falling.’’ An honor student who plans on a career as an elementary, special-education teacher, Dalzell enjoys art when she’s not studying or playing sports. “I like to draw and paint,’’ she said. On the competitive front, she has an admirable philosophy. “I strive to improve every day and enjoy the sport I’m playing,’’ Dalzell noted. “If you work to reach your potential and have fun, then winning

will follow.’’ Well aware that athletics are a microcosm of real-life issues, Dalzell cherishes what competition teaches. She’s acutely aware that setting goals and working as a team are great lessons to learn from sports. But, because of her injury, she’s also learned how to overcome adversity and cope with negative situations. That quality makes Rylie Dalzell a breed apart and a competitor who is the total package.

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proach. “Maddie is intense as our point guard,’’ Dalzell said. “She works hard and never quits while Olivia is positive, boosts morale and leads by example. Both are quality players. Coach Crowley is a terrific motivator who gives great pre-game pep talks. He knows the game and his attitude is always positive.’’ A captain who leads by example and by being vocal when the situation calls for that approach, Dalzell relies on court awareness, rebounding, quickness and defense. “Knowing where your teammates are and being quick help with both offense and defense,’’ she emphasized. “Where I can improve is being better as a ball-handler and outside shooter.’’ An aggressive, hard-nosed competitor who isn’t afraid to drive to the hoop, battle for a rebound or set a pick, Dalzell, who also plays lacrosse, showed a glimpse of just how capable she can be when she faced Canton last year in one of her three games. “I scored 14 points and had 8 rebounds,’’ she recalled. “My knee felt good, I played

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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.

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