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The hall was filled with merriment; it was a day of celebration and a fa-la-la moment. Nearly 450 Friends of St. Nick attended the 24th annual charity luncheon held December 11, at the Four Points Sheraton, to honor Eddie ‘Buffalo’ Hickey as their Person of the Year. The event also raised funds for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

The Friends of St. Nick was founded by Bob Dempsey, in 1992, with the dual purpose of honoring those people who have served the town of Norwood well by their efforts, while at the same time raising funds to support the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. “All of us have been touched by cancer in some way, so donating to an organization that helps cancer patients was an

easy choice,” Dempsey said. “To date, the Friends of St. Nick has donated just short of one-half million dollars to Dana Farber.” According to Martin Sansone, a member of the Friends board of directors, “The Friends board members look for people in the community who are the unsung heroes…people who donate their time, energy, talent and heart to what they do…people who don’t look for the spotlight,” Sansone said. “Board members submit nominations for people or organizations who fit the criteria, present rationale for the nomination, and then the board votes.” He said the vote for Hickey was unanimous. So who is Eddie Hickey and why was he selected? Described as a ‘townie through and through,’ Hickey’s parents moved to Norwood when he was five years old. He attended

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The end of 2015 was a busy time for the Norwood Police Department. They investigated a series of crimes that were considered atypical in the community, but the good news is, according to police reports, the overall crime rate was down for the year. At press time, robberies were down from five in 2014 to four and forcible rape remained the same at three offenses. “As we look at our crimes against persons, which are things like sexual assaults and robbery, our [2015] numbers are down by 17 percent [compared to 2014],” Norwood Police Chief William G. Brooks III said. “Crimes against property were level compared to the previous year.” Still, the department was left investigating some unusual crimes as the year came to a close, including a string of home burglaries on November 23. During the break-ins, thieves stole items such as jewelry, electronics and cash. One firearm

was also taken from a residence. “That was an odd occurrence to have 10 house break-ins in one day,” Chief Brooks said. “The theory is they were all done by the same crew because of the consistency of the descriptions.” Brooks said the department is focusing in on three or four men in their 20s using a dark SUV as their getaway vehicle. At press time, no arrests had been made. “There was no particular pattern other than they were forced entries that took place through a rear window,” Chief Brooks said. “But to have so many in one day is very unusual. Typically, we might get 50 in a year.” While Brooks said he believes this was an isolated event, he encourages residents to be vigilant about protecting their property. “We encourage people to lock their homes and cars,” Chief Brooks said. “Even cars in your driveway should be locked, because people can go around trying door handles. Of course, we don’t

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Norwood public schools and graduated from Norwood High School (NHS) in 1972. He went on to attend Brandeis University, and graduate in 1976. While at NHS, Hickey was a member of the Mustang football, basketball and baseball teams. It is there he was given the nickname ‘Buffalo’ by his basketball coach, Ken Nolette. “I wasn’t too graceful on the basketball court,” Hickey said. “Coach said I sounded like a buffalo running up and down the court. The name stuck!” Hickey’s involvement with sports is what earned him the Friends award. Called ‘the ultimate team player,’ Hickey is credited as the driving force behind

several groups established to support Norwood sports teams. He was a co-founder of the Norwood High Gridiron Club in 1990, which has given nearly $400,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors through its pre-game and post-season functions. He is also involved with the Norwood Diamond Club, which was formed to support Mustang baseball. In a short video clip made for the occasion, a number of Hickey’s long time friends and associates sent messages of congratulations; several friends took the microphone and spoke to his accomplishments and personality. One friend described him as “stubborn, late, generous, kind, unselfish, gentle, dependable, and never at a loss for words.” No matter who spoke, the consistent theme was that Eddie

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Hickey never looks to take credit for his good deeds, but rather is content to work behind the scenes for every worthwhile cause. Friends board member John Walsh presented Hickey with a life-sized poster. “For his unwavering support to the town he loves, The Friends of St. Nick are proud to honor Eddie Hickey as our Person of the Year,” Walsh said. In his acceptance speech, Hickey honored those close to him. “My mom was involved in Campfire Girls, the United Way, Ladies Sodality and other organizations,” Hickey said. “She set the example that we should give back to our community. But I wouldn’t be standing here if it wasn’t for my wife Sharon who tended the children and our home enabling me to be involved in the sports organizations that I love in this town that I love. There’s no place like Norwood.” Asked how he felt about receiving the Person of the Year award, Hickey said:

“I’m proud but humbled, and I’m happy that the organizations I’ve worked with were recognized today,” Hickey said. “I don’t consider myself special. It’s not about me. They could get 500 people here for anyone. Each of us tries to make Norwood better in our own way. We can’t cure cancer, but we can make things better for the kids of Norwood.” So, how do you become a Friend of St. Nick? The member-

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ship requirements are simple. Join them every year as they pay tribute to those people who have contributed to the town of Norwood. Raise a glass, sing a song, or just lend a hand as they celebrate the season while supporting the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Donna Lane is a Norwoodbased writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.

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You Get What You Give … or do you? By Donna Lane Have you ever heard the expression “You get what you give”? Sometimes you actually get more, volunteering at the Bay State Animal Cooperative. The Bay State Animal Cooperative was established in 2009 by Norwood resident Marsha Motta. An animal welfare advocate for many years and a fierce advocate of “no-kill” practices at shelters, Motta said the objective of her work is to decrease animal suffering. “I chose to focus on “community” (feral) cats because there are so many,” Motta said. “But we also rescue strays and surrenders, take care of their medical needs and work to place them in forever homes via adoption.” The adoption center is located within the Petco, on Route 1, in Norwood. Motta said that the Bay State Cooperative volunteers are what makes the cooperative work. She has many adults who generously volunteer their time as well as several different groups of high school and middle school students. While fulfilling for all involved, caring for the cats seems to have a very special effect on the younger volunteers. One of the groups Motta works with is the students from TEC Phoenix Academy. Located in East Walpole, TEC is a non-traditional high school for students with social and emotional disabilities. “Some of our students are extremely high achievers scholastically but cannot connect with peers or adults,” School Adjustment Counselor Amy Sulkaka said. “TEC provides non-tradi-

tional opportunities, or what I call ‘connecting points,’ for those who feel lost or lonely and don’t feel connected with society.” According to the Humane Society of the United States, animals are natural teachers. They help people of all ages learn about responsibility, loyalty, empathy, sharing and unconditional love– qualities particularly essential to a child’s healthy development. And, through helping to care for a pet, children also learn to care for their fellow human beings. They also stated that scientific studies show that caring for an animal can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment and lessen feelings of loneliness and isolation in all age groups. Virginia Connelly is a believer. Her son Liam is an 11 year-old, 5th grader with a learning disability and Tourrette’s Syndrome, with all of the involuntary movements and vocalizations that are characteristic of this disorder. For the past three months, Liam, the Cooperative’s youngest volunteer, has worked at the adoption center for two hours each Saturday evening. He gets the keys, puts on his badge, checks the log, cleans the cages, and feeds and pets the animals. He knows exactly what each one needs. “In three months, I’ve seen a huge change in my son, as well as incredible improvements in his time management and organizing skills,” Connelly said. “He really has blossomed since he’s been doing this. He exhibits a sense of responsibility and real empathy for the cats. And, I don’t know if it’s a coincidence or not, but being around the animals seems to calm

with the cats to give them a sense of wellbeing, receiving comfort in return. his Tourettes. He treats his volun“The students take their jobs teer activity like a job and proudly very seriously,” Sulkaka said. “It’s tells his friends he works at Petco. a great learning environment It’s an amazing experience watch- for them. Students who are noring him.” mally shy or nervous and closedSulkaka sees similar results. off make a connection with the Each Tuesday during the school animals that they often can’t make year, she brings five students to with other people. The students the Petco adoption center. These know that people rely on them students clean cages and socialize and that gives them a tremendous sense of pride. Working with the animals also serves as an incentive for some.” She noted that one student who participates loves animals but is not very excited about math. Being able to help at the shelter has provided a different level of motivation for her. Another student with a history of n o n - at t e n d a n c e now attends school Volunteers Liam Connolly and Bradyn Lowre

regularly in order to ensure he’ll be able to participate in the service-learning trips to the adoption center. While students receive community service hours for their work with the Cooperative, that’s not their motivation. They see themselves as protectors and want to make sure the animals are well cared for. “Not only are they making connections, they are learning job skills,” Sulkaka said. “They feed the animals, maintain the log book and generally make sure the cats’ habitat is clean and healthy. And they are genuinely happy when the cats are adopted.” Motta said the students see the impact of what they do and that she has seen their levels of self confidence rise. “I especially enjoy working with the students,” Motta said. “They are sincere, compassionate, and genuinely want to be there to help. They thrive in the environment. It’s the perfect example of a win-win situation.” Donna Lane is a Norwood-based writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.

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an armed robbery and jumped into action. He used what he had learned in his training to act appropriately while on scene. “Officer Silva ordered [the suspect] to show his hands several times, and the man taunted him,” Chief Brooks said. “He used his training and his judgment in this scenario, and showed remarkable restraint until the second officer arrived and took him into custody.” Also in December, the FBI raided a home at 109 Washington Street, though Brooks could not comment on the specifics due to it being an ongoing investigation. “I can say that no arrests were made, and it was evidence gathering as part of an ongoing investigation,” Chief Brooks said. “It is not related to terrorism or drug trafficking. The public is not at risk.” Norwood Police are also still looking for leads in a December 3 incident that involved vandals damaging nearly all of the work

vehicles for local company College Hunks, Hauling Junk. The business had to shut down completely for two days losing thousands of dollars of revenue. Owner and Navy veteran Dan Tereshko was also disappointed to have to cut down hours for his nine employees, and possibly their holiday bonuses. At press time, there were no leads, but anyone who has information on this incident can call the Norwood Police tip line at 781440-5181. Despite a busy end to the year, Brooks emphasized that Norwood remains a safe community, though residents should certainly take appropriate measures to keep themselves safe. “Norwood is a nice little quiet town, and Massachusetts itself has a fairly low crime rate, but we still encourage people to use caution and common sense,” Chief Brooks said. “Be aware of your surroundings and of who is around you. As always, if you see something, say something.”

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Ultimate Team Challenge-Not Your Average Fundraiser! Bella Caggiano Anyone over the age of 50 likely remembers the entertaining competition show ‘Battle of the Network Stars.’ For those born after the 60’s, teams of celebrities competed in various obstacle courses raising money for charities. This spring, an updated version of this contest is coming to Norwood to raise funds for a local organization. Mark your calendars for June 18, and plan for a fun afternoon at Norwood High School for the inaugural ‘The Abundant Table’s Ultimate Team Challenge!’ benefit. The timed obstacle course will by

include 20 teams of ten competing in head-to-head contests. Each team is required to raise a minimum of $5,000 from the event with all proceeds going towards The Abundant Table. The fastest team of the day will be crowned the Ultimate Challengers! While the specifics of the course will remain a secret until the day of the event, organizer and Abundant Table board member Laurie Shea did reveal that it will include 8-10 stages of physical, and often entertaining segments. “I’ve been thinking about this for a long time,” Shea said. “Kids are involved in sports for a long

time, but adults do not have as much of an opportunity to compete. It’s part of who we are.” Curious who will be maneuvering through the obstacle course? Throughout the next five months, Norwood Local Town Pages will be introducing the Ultimate Team Challenge teams. The series will also inform residents on any updates or enhancements to the challenge and the fundraiser. All money raised from the event will be donated to the Abundant Table, a non-profit, all volunteer organization that serves free weekly meals to individuals and families in the Greater Bos-

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The Mighty Mules Slow and Athletic but will stay the Course! Bella Caggiano The team captain for the Mighty Mules is Kristen McDonnell. Norwood parents and students may already be familiar with her in her role as head of the guidance department at Norwood High School. She is originally from West Roxbury and has been a Norwood resident for the past two years. She is also the girls varsity basketball coach at Braintree High School, and hopes that experience, couples with a team leader for a Relay for Life team will transition into a win for the Abundant Table’s Ultimate Team Challenge. “I have a team of highly competitive people (at times probably too high), so this team approach is a perfect fit for us,” McDonnell said. “Individual fundraising is great but it doesn’t build as much of a continuum as the team apby

proach will and hopefully be able to do for The Abundant Table.” Apparently her friends and associates feel the same way about team challenges and fundraisers because it hardly took any time for McDonnell to find nine other contestants to join in the competition. “I literally sent out one email to nine of my friends and in a matter of two hours I had heard back from all of them letting me know they’re on board,” McDonnell said. “It was very easy to find participants because it’s for such a great cause.”

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NATURE CALLS – Go Ahead – Wine a Little By Amy Beaumont That’s right, wine a little. Why wine? Because nature gets it right, again, when it comes to wine and its health benefits. Red wine in particular has a lengthy list of health benefits that really are hard to ignore. Countless studies have been carried out in many countries over the years to better understand the benefits of red wine. While many studies have looked at the resveratrol found in grape skins, it is the tannins that provide the health benefits. There is simply not enough resveratrol present in red wine to provide much of a health benefit. Grapes and blueberries are actually better at providing this. Red wine tannins are polyphenols and are produced by grapevines. Aside from preserving wine and providing structure in how it tastes, it is the tannins that provide health benefits to the

heart. Tests have shown that tannins, the compounds that impart bitterness to young red wines; actually suppress production of the peptide responsible for the hardening of arteries. There, now that we’ve gotten the health reasons out on the table, let’s get into how best to enjoy and preserve our wines. Once we open a bottle of wine, how it holds up and how it tastes has much to do with the age of the wine. Young wine (five years aged) will benefit from the exposure to air at first. Decanting the wine into a suitable container helps soften the tannins and allows for all the flavors to develop. Older wines are far more fragile and can rapidly lose much of their flavor. Older wines are best enjoyed without storing; even overnight storage of older wines can greatly affect how they taste the very next day.

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Back to the younger wines. It is a popular misconception that vacuuming helps to preserve the wine. According to the winedoctor.com, these inexpensive vacuum devices (found in many supermarkets and liquor stores) provide only a partial vacuum at best, and it actually detrimental to the wine. The wine doctor points to two reasons for the vacuum pump doing more harm than good. First, when using the hand pump, it’s common to see a steady stream of bubbles rising up to the surface of the wine. Essentially this is dissolved gas, mostly carbon dioxide. This change in the composition of the wine likely results in duller wine. Secondly, it may not be just carbon dioxide that is lost, but storing the wine under partial vacuum can also evaporate its flavors. Should you find that you can’t finish your young bottle of wine and you must store it, there are a few options. Simply shoving the cork back into a half bottle and refrigerating it can slow the degradation somewhat. It is an okay choice if you plan to finish the wine the next day. But a far better option is to figure ahead of time how much wine you plan to drink and decant that amount from the full bottle (750 ml) into a spare 375ml half-bottle. Then re-cork and refrigerate that smaller bottle–

no need to vacuum, and the wine will be nicely preserved for several days. The wine doctor does note there is no evidence either way and admits his finding is based on personal preference. But having enjoyed the very same vintage wine that tasted totally different now has this wine lover looking more carefully at the whole decanting thing. It seems those that experiment, like the wine doctor, really knows how to best enjoy finer wines without ruining it.

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It’s A Wrap Holiday Storage Simplified By Debbie Tremblay, A.K.A. The Organizing Genie Christmas Season of 2015 has come to an end and as our thoughts begin to focus on our New Year’s Resolutions, we’re still left with the chore of the post-holiday cleanup. My top 10 “Pack and Store” tips will help you bundle your holiday decorations with care for easy retrieval next year. 1. Designate an area of your home for Christmas storage. 2. Be sure to have ample storage containers/boxes for all your decorations.

Color coordinate the holidays, if you wish, by purchasing green and red totes for Christmas storage, or simply use any available bins (clear bins work best) or sturdy boxes, preferably of the same size for easy stacking.

3. Label or attach a Christmas card on the outside of all storage containers or boxes to easily locate them next season. Visual hints such as specified colors and tags help you to get exactly what you’re looking when preparing for each holiday. 4. As you begin to take down and pack away your decorations, now is the perfect time to eliminate any that are broken, have missing pieces or have simply lost their charm. Remember “Less is More”. 5. Go through the home to gather and pack all like miscellaneous items together, such as holiday linens, cookbooks, music, etc. Do a complete De-Holiday sweep throughout your home. 6. Love your decorating theme but worry you won’t remember how to create the same magic next year? Simply photograph each room fully decorated and store each rooms’ items in its own storage container with the photo attached. Next year, set-up will be a breeze.

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Business Advice for Women by Women Owning a business can be chaotic. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes. Smart entrepreneurs know the best way to run a business is to focus on what you know and find qualified professionals to support those financial challenges. Maria Levin, CPA of Maria C. Levin PC, is just the resource many people turn to, especially women looking to open or are currently running their own business. “As a small business owner, I rely heavily on my bookkeeper and accountant,” Julie Vecchio, owner of Custom Art Framing said. “They are always available when I need them.” Ms. Levin has built a successful accounting firm in Norwood and has expertise in the area of consulting for women-owned businesses. Almost half of Levin’s clientele are women launching, expanding or currently running a company. As a business owner herself, Ms. Levin has a staff of knowledgeable women employees with the unique advantage to share their expertise and personal experiences with businesswomen. “Women like to deal with other women,” Levin said. “Whenever we go to events, there is always interest in our services.” At Maria C. Levin PC, you will find specialty services such as small business accounting and consulting, tax return preparation and advisory services. This practice, established by Levin in 1992, focuses on building a long-term, vested relationship with their cli-

ents. Ms. Levin will enthusiastically consult and advise on when or how to establish a business, and then takes that idea and concept throughout the entire life of the business through the services they offer (i.e. bookkeeping, payroll, budget analysis, tax planning, tax preparation and retirement planning). “We view every client relationship as a partnership,” Levin said. “We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients.” That collaboration can begin long before a storefront is rented or website created. Women may have an idea or interest in a business or field, but often stumble on the first question, ‘how and where do I begin?’ This is where Levin’s services expand far beyond other traditional accounting firms. Her objective is to consult, analyze and assist with all areas required to start a business. Again, this is a firm where the goal is to initiate, nurture and grow a business that will be both fulfilling and profitable for the long term. “I am so grateful to have found Maria,” Kim Ritchie, owner of Lisbeth’s Custom Draperies said. “Buying a business was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done, but Maria and her team of

women have been so supportive, knowledgeable, and professional through the whole process. They are indispensable to my success.” Ms. Levin feels that women especially relate to this individual and long-term approach. This personal element, however, is just the initial building block that draws such a tremendous amount of businesses to her firm. Another advantage at Maria C. Levin PC is its flexibility. Today, people juggle many activities, especially women,

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Out and About By Dawn C. Fitzgerald

Buh Bye 2015 I am glad this year is over. Vamoose 2015, and let a new year with new beginnings, well, begin. I’m not going to miss 2015, not even a little bit. It was a crazy year. Too crazy for this old gal anyway. I’ll start with the small stuff-thanks to a blizzard (or seven), I have night terrors of sleeping at work. I swear since the blizzard that left me having a work sleepover, one in which I slept on the patients’ physical therapy bed surrounded by MRSA, VRE, R2D2, ASAP, and who knows what else, I now panic at the mere potential of a snow storm. This year, I hope I get a really big tax return so I can buy myself a bulldozer to drive to work on snowy days. I officially started my nursing career, then had to restart it because my “dream job” working normal hours in a pediatric office turned into a nightmare with no normal people. Who knew that dusting kitchen cabinets, on top of and underneath, as well as scrubbing counter tops was in the job description? Oh wait, it wasn’t. We bought a new house this year. My idea. Love the house, love the hood, but honestly, I now wonder- what were we thinking? I know I’m lucky to have my new home and it has everything I’ve always wanted. Plus a few things we didn’t. For example, asbestos. As I write this, our recently asbestos free bathroom, currently containing a tub and a hole in the floor, has caused more than a few arguments between me and the mister. All I wanted to do was move in and pick out

pretty colors for the walls. I wanted to shop for pictures and new towels for the bathrooms. Instead I’m picking out tiles and sinks. On any weekend you can find the hubby and I on a romantic date to Lowe’s and/or Home Depot. Yup, gotta keep that magic alive. Thank goodness the guy is handy. He’s not happy about it, but he is handy-just don’t tell him I said that. Someday when we finish fixing things up we have to find our stuff. It’s been three months and I still am finding boxes full of stuff, and not a clue as to where this stuff should go. Well, I suppose I have a lifetime to figure it out. This year is the youngest’ last in grammar school. I’m truly trying to appreciate the pasta dinners and school store experiences knowing they will be my lasts. I’m excited for her and sad for me, knowing my baby is gone and an alien tween that likes both Shopkins and lip gloss has taken her place. We had many losses in our lives this year. Too many wakes were attended and too many tears shed. I want a new year filled with weddings, babies, and surprise birthdays. For all of you, I hope your new year is merry and bright. I hope you have health and happiness. Actually, I’d like that for my family as well. I’d also like a little less of me, maybe this will be the year I lose some, if not all, of the weight I’m carrying. The good news is, I’ll have 365 days to think about it. Dawn C. Fitzgerald is a freelance writer. She’d love to hear from you at dawncfitz@yahoo.com

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15 Tips for A Healthy New Year Contributed by John Vacovec, CEO and Physical Therapist, Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, Inc. It’s the New Year. You’re probably thinking about how you can become healthier, be more painfree, and move better than you do right now.

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This was the 15th year for Luminary Night on the Town Common and local residents generously showed their support with record-breaking numbers. Last month, a total of 1,822 luminaries were purchased raising an impressive $9,110 for the Circle of Hope foundation. On the first Saturday in December, these beautiful luminaries magically light up the Town Common and residents casually stroll throughout the walkways to remember loved ones or those who have experienced unfortunate circumstances. The luminary bags are engraved with an individual

name, message, prayer or date as a symbol of Life, Hope, the Season or in Remembrance of others. The Circle of Hope Foundation in return donates all proceeds from their fundraisers to support local families who need assistance due to a catastrophic medical illness. Perhaps it was the beautiful, clear night, or maybe an indication of Norwood’s continued endorsement on the value of community. In all likelihood, a combination of both. For many local families facing financial crisis, however, that generosity will always be remembered and appreciated.

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PET CORNER Happy New Year to every two-legged and four-legged family member of your family from Bay State Animal Cooperative Please make 2016 the year that you do something extraordinary for animals. Whether it be to rescue a stray off the dangerous street or offer supplies to a local animal rescue organization. Make a difference in one animal’s life and you will feel great about it. Like letting the Norwood selectman know how wrong it is to promote the abuse of baby animals on Norwood Day each year….save these poor animals from this life. Ask us more! New Year’s Resolutions bring about a desire for all of us to do something we might not otherwise do. Consider taking in a special needs cat, a cat that needs long or short-term foster care or volunteer with animals.

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THEY NEED YOU! Meet Jasper: Jasper is an adult female, 2 ½ years old, black and white cat who currently resides at the Petco Adoption Center. She is not Jasper very happy about her new temporary home and does not show her true colors while living amongst the other kitties. She wants a forever home that will let her hang out and enjoy the life she once had before her owner died. Jasper has lived with other cats and dogs. She was described as a playful indoor hunter by the family that took her in for the family member that had passed away. They were not allowed to have pets where they resided. Jasper would not be a good fit for a busy home with young children. Ask us more about her. Meet Nyxa: Nyxa is a beautiful cat that appears to have a Russian Blue look to her. She was found living among a colony of outdoor cats but surely did not belong. Once she was brought in to foster and scanned for a micro-chip one was found. Her owner was located in London. The

owner had placed Nyxa Nyxa with an irresponsible pet owner who opted to dump her outside when times got tough. The “new” owners never claimed her and she is now available for adoption. She is playful and very curious. You can meet Nyxa at the Petco Adoption Center also. Meet Basket: Basket is a cat we are proud to have been able to help. Her destiny was not a good one in the situation she was existing in. Basket was pregnant, injured and part of a home where she was not a priority. At any given time it was not clear where she would sleep or eat. She had her litter of kittens and was semi-supervised in this risky environment. Residence moved in and out with other animals. Stress was very prominent in her life. She lost one of her kittens after a short battle with a neurological condition. Bay State Animal Cooperative spent hundreds of dollars to care for this kitten in hopes that he would live a long Basket life. His life was cut very short. Basket however, is doing great. Her kittens have been adopted to great homes and now it’s her turn. Make Baskets New Year! She too is at the Petco Adoption Center. Meet Dame Margot and Miss Piggy. These sweet 10 year-old sisters came to our adoption center last month after both their parents passed away. Dame Margot After two moves this and year, they are settling Miss Piggy in with us nicely, but just one look at them and you can tell they are looking for a new family to love them. Their names may be a little unusual, but their parents were both very active in the theater community and we can only assume they were named after characters in a play. They were adopted together when they were kittens and have never lived apart, so we would love if a new family could adopt them together.

KNOW OF ANY UN-USED SPACE THAT COULD BE THE HOME FOR FELINE LEUKEMIA KITTIES? We are always searching for the opportunity for donated space where these wonderful creatures can live safely among each other in a “homelike” environment. SEEKING INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN DEDICATE TIME TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE NEEDS OF THE BAY STATE ANIMAL COOPERATIVE, COORDINATION OF THE PETCO ADOPTION CENTER, COORDINATION OF TRAPPING AND SPAY/NEUTER EFFORTS AND MUCH MORE. PLEASE INQUIRE IF YOU HAVE TIME TO GIVE. YOUR TIME CAN INDIRECTLY HELP RESCUE MORE CATS. ALSO SEEKING A QUALIFIED VOLUNTEER ACCOUNTANT TO ASSIST WITH BOOKKEEPING EFFORTS. Reach out us via email at info@baystateanimals.org To adopt one of our cats it’s best to submit a non-commitment application through our website at www.baystateanimals.org. The application can be printed and scanned back to us at info@baystateanimals.org. We are anxious to hear from you! Follow us on facebook…Facebook.com/ BSAC09!

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Norfolk County Register of Deeds Delivers Toys for Tots The Ninth Annual Marine Corp Reserve Toys for Tots Drive at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds was a great success, according to Register Bill O’Donnell. “Every year people come by, and are so generous in their giving,” Register O’Donnell said. “This year, we had a great bunch of gifts ranging from stuffed animals to footballs to board games.” Register O’Donnell said that there were a lot of wonderful people dropping by the Registry who wanted to help out by donating presents. On hand to deliver the toys with Register O’Donnell were Norfolk County Commissioners Joe Shea of Quincy and Fran O’Brien of Dedham. Register O’Donnell expressed his gratitude for the generosity of Registry of Deeds employees, title examiners, attorneys and many Norfolk County residents for contributing to the Toys for Tots Drive.

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Norwood Sports Chris Bell - Norwood Basketball by

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Its one thing for a freshman to earn a spot on the varsity team, but it’s an amazing feat when that said first-year player is able to say they’ve started every game. Norwood’s Chris Bell can say just that entering his fourth and final year with the Mustang basketball team. “As a fourth year varsity starter, he has started every game since he entered high school,” Norwood Coach Rich Cormier said. “To come in as a freshman on a senior laden team and do so is rather impressive. He’s one of the most athletic players that I have ever coached; he’s not only quick, but can jump too.” Growing up, the Norwood resident found it to be quite an accomplishment to play for his town. In addition to his love for the sport of basketball, he also loved the competition amongst his friends. “I started playing basketball in the third grade,” Bell said. “My Dad had always been a coach so I would go with him and just shoot around. Making the varsity team as a freshman was a surprise to me. When the coach brought me up for a tryout with the older kids, I figured the junior varsity, I never thought I make the varsity team.” Although Bell was sure he was going to end up playing with the JV squad, he hoped in the back of his mind that there was a possibility that he could actually make the jump to the big team as an incoming freshman.

“I knew that there was no point guard (Bell’s position) on the team. My whole (basketball) life I had been playing with kids three or four years older than I was so it would be no different playing varsity basketball as a freshman,” he said. “The only thing that I had to do was go out there and show them that I could play.” It was in the sixth grade at St Catherine’s Parochial School that Bell first came to realize that he had the talent to play basketball. Here he was going up against eighth graders who were much taller than he was, but he could still hand with them as well as beat them to the basket. The Mustang basketball star also runs the 400 and participates in the high jump for the track team and was a part of the football squad until he hurt his right shoulder and had to have surgery. The surgery kept him off the football field last year as well as putting his training for the upcoming basketball season on hold. Despite the inability to get ready for the season the way he could have liked, Bell was still confident and put together a decent year for the Mustangs, averaging 11.7 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Coach Cormier thinks his scoring was deterred because of the injury. “I believe the shoulder surgery affected his shooting last year,” the coach said. “It wasn’t bad, but it was inconsistent and if he wants

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to play on the collegiate level he’s going to need to improve that this year.” When it comes to his inconsistency with his shooting, Bell knows that he has to get better, but in terms of getting the ball to the hoop, he believes that his strength is his ability to break down the opposition’s defense with his quickness . Others may disagree with him and say it is his jumping that gets more response, especially from the crowds. “He is very quick, but he surprises people with how high he can jump,” Cormier said. “At 5’11,’’ many don’t consider him short, but he can bring the crowd to their feet when he throws one down effortlessly.” Bell says his jumping ability comes from genetics, but one he realized that he could do so with relative ease he began working on getting his legs stronger. “While doing layups before a scrimmage, kids on the team were trying to dunk the ball and when I came so close it kind of surprised me,” Bell recalled. “That closeness motivated me to get better at it. Last year during the second game of the season at Braintree was the first time that I dunked in a game. Being away, it stunned Braintree, but the Norwood fans were going crazy and my teammates chimed

in; no one expected it.” Playing for a team that only managed to win 5 games last season and 6 the year before, Bell is hoping that the eight returning players can get the Mustangs into the tournament one time before they graduate and head off to college. Bell can and probably will play collegiate basketball, but at

this point he doesn’t know where. “He’s primarily been recruited by Division 3 colleges (which Bell believes to be a good fit with his academic choice),” Cormier said. “With his athleticism and his IQ of the game, everything will translate to the college level of the game just fine.”

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Norwood Sports Norwood Wrestling by

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Two thousand and two Norwood graduate and now returning wrestling coach Billy McDermott looks to start a new tradition with the Mustang grapplers. The fouryear wrestler for Norwood High School was helping out the team after graduating and was actually the head coach for the 2009-10 season before he had to step down due to an outside situation. Returning for a second stint, McDermott is looking to take the team back to the basics. “We have a rather young squad, where we’re still looking to fill some gaps, but we have talent,” the Mustang Coach said.

“I’m looking to take these young athletes and start a new tradition here at Norwood.” McDermott will have only two seniors on this year’s roster in Greg Williams (132) and Jacob Wilson (wants to be a 138, but 145 looks more realistic of a weight class). Williams has wrestled great, but unfortunately has continually found himself in a tough weight class, while Wilson needs to shy away from being passive aggressive and take control on the mat instead of sitting back and waiting for his opponent. “Greg needs to get back to the basics of wrestling and he should be successful,” McDermott said. “You have to remember, he’s had

four coaches in four years each with a different style. I want to take him back to the basics; I had Greg in junior high school where he was a little tree that was beginning to grow.” Despite only having two seniors, McDermott believes his young team should not have captains, but instead have leaders. Williams and Wilson will be the team leaders for this young, inexperienced team and whoever is having a good week will be named as a honorary leader. McDermott believes it will give the young wrestlers motivation to improve their game. A couple of other grapplers that the coach is looking to have a competitive season will be junior heavyweight Garfield Sales and junior Christian Farris (126). According to McDermott, Farris wrestled tough last winter and made a name for himself, while Sales put a Sectional Champion on his back last year as a sophomore. The team will also see a lot of younger kids taking to the mat this season.

second season, McDermott likes his assistant’s background. “Having been cut from the hockey team in his senior year, Scotty tried out for the wrestling team,” McDermott said. “Wrestling soon took over and he was named a captain during his senior year in college. It’s a real good story for the guys to let them know that anything is possible if they work at it.” Playing in the Hergett Division of the Bay State League the Norwood Coach knows that it’s not going to be easy, but if the Mustangs can fill the open weight classes they should be competitive.

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“We will be hearing a lot from the younger kids,” McDermott said. “I don’t want to mention them by name at this time and put too much pressure on them.” Another thing McDermott has noticed is that the team needs conditioning. “Last year as I watched the Norwood team wrestling I noticed that they were getting tired,” he said. “So this year I want to get back to conditioning so they can get through the entire match without getting winded.” Also returning from last year’s team will be Assistant Coach Scott MacLean. Coaching in his

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Calendar of Events January 1 Back on my Feet 5K Knights of Columbus, 572 Nichols St. 10 a.m. Start 2016 in your sneakers! This is a challenging 3.12 mile course. Cash awards for top finishers, medal award to top 3 male and female in each age group. Post race pancake breakfast for all runners. Free long sleeve tee shirt to first 200 registered runners. To register, visit www. runsignup.com. For more information, contact Race Director Jim Henry, wingedfootrunning@comcast.net or at 617-610-0084.

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January 5 Make Your Own Green Products: Hand Salve Morrill Memorial Library 10:30 a.m. In this hands-on workshop, you will be able to make your own hand salve to take home, learn do’s and don’ts and discover some great resources. Sign up by calling 781-769-0200, x 110 or 222, email norprograms@minlib. net or visit the reference or information desk. For ages 14 and up.

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Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Come to a fun workshop with crafter Lynda Bassett and create your own personalized vision board, or collage, using old magazines, images, ads, and other printed material. It can have a theme or it can simply be a collection of eye-catching images and inspirational words. The idea is to have fun and tap into your creative energy! There is a $2 charge per person for

materials. To sign up, call 781-769-0200, x110 or 222, email norprograms@minlib. net, or visit the reference or information desk. Class size is limited to 12, For ages 13 and up.

January 8 Parents’ Night Out Norwood Civic Center 6-9 p.m. This evening is a great opportunity for the parents and children to have a fun night out! For a small fee, the kids will enjoy group games, crafts, BINGO and more while adults spend an evening, well, doing whatever they want! Pizza dinner is provided. Price is $10 per child. For grades 1-5. Register at the Civic Center. Friends of Jim Maroney Fundraiser

Four Points Sheraton 7 p.m. DJ and raffles! Tickets $25 per person. Purchase tickets at Norwood Police Station and Town Hall. To donate raffle and auction items, call Det. Ryan at 781-727-5321. Like and share on Facebook.

January 11 Together Yes Sustainability Film Series: ‘Arise’

Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. A documentary by Lori Joyce and Candice Orlando and narrated by Daryl Hannah, “Arise” captures the portraits and stories of extraordinary women around the world who are coming together to heal injustices against the earth. The film weaves together poetry, music, art, and stunning scenery to created a hopeful story that inspires us to try to better our planet. To sign up for the film and discussion, call 781-7690200, x110 or 222, email norprograms@minlib.net, or stop by the library reference or information desk.

January 12 Norwood Retired Men’s Club Meeting Norwood Elks, 152 Winslow Ave. 10 a.m. President, Paul Henneberry will take over for the 2016 year. Ed DiMartino is looking for ideas to pep up the club. He will be speaking at the meeting and will be taking a survey that might require some time. A REALLY big turnout is needed for this meeting. You don’t have to be Norwood resident to join but you must be at least 60 and retired or semi retired. Plenty of parking. Just walk in and someone will greet you.

January 13 American Red Cross Blood Drive

Central Auto Team, 56 Bos.Prov. Hgwy. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. SERIAL Podcast Listen & Discussion Group

Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Calling all mystery-lovers! Each Wednesday evening in early 2016 listen to an episode of the wildly popular podcast, “Serial.” Produced by NPR’s This American Life, “Serial” investigates a real-life crime case, sifting through witness testimony, evidence, the time line, and expert theories. Each short episode is similar to a radioshow segment. The group will listen together then discuss what they’ve just heard. No registration is required. Feel free to bring your own quiet activities, such as knitting and coloring books, to work on while you listen. Call 781-769-0200 x110 or email norprograms@minlib.net if you have any questions.

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January 21 Make Your Own Green Products: Hand Salve

Morrill Memorial Library 6:30 p.m. In this hands-on workshop, you will be able to make your own hand salve to take home, learn do’s and don’ts and discover some great resources. Sign up by calling 781-769-0200, x 110 or 222, email norprograms@minlib. net or visit the reference or information desk. For ages 14 and up.

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January 23 Norwood High School Dining Hall 9-11 a.m. Join some of your favorite fairly tale characters at a “Breakfast With The Stars”. Enjoy a light breakfast and get an autograph with your favorite “stars!”. Tickets are $5.00 each for children and adults. Children under 2 are free! Don’t forget to bring your camera! Please contact Linda McCarthy at 781-769-5021 with any questions. Sponsored by the Backstage Boosters. Care Cloth Work Party Charitable Event

Morrill Memorial Library 10 a.m. Together Yes/Sewstainability is hosting a work party to construct small care cloth containing toiletries and hygienic supplies for the homeless. Come when you can and stay as long as you can. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. No sewing experience necessary. All materials will be provided, and refreshments will be served. With your help, the Sewstability group hopes to create between 50-75 care cloths. All are welcome. Comedy Night with Dave

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January 25 Hail to the Chief: the Creation of the American Presidency Morrill Memorial Library 7 p.m. Join popular historian Dr. Gary Hylander for the first of four presentations on the presidency during the upcoming election year: “Hail to the Chief: the Creation of the American Presidency.” The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was, in the words of Connecticut Governor Samuel Huntington, a “new event” in human history. In the midst of this new event, nothing was newer than the creation of the office of the President and the Electoral College. To sign up for this program, call 781-769-0200 x110, email norprograms@minlib.net, or visit the reference or information desk.

January 26 Gardening with Native Plants

First Baptist Church, Carriage House, 71 Bond St. 6:45 p.m. The Norwood Evening Garden Club will host environmentalist Claudia Thompson who will speak about ‘Gardening with Native Plants-Why

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The show, will play in the orchestra pit, although due to the complexity of with music and lyrics written prehensive Assessment System, By Grace allen by the music, “we have hired some By Grace allen Jim Jacobs and WarrenaCasey, the MCAS test. toughiswinter, After Do you know what tests your or professional musicians as well,” full of energy and includes Norfolk resident Patrick look forward to community cancomsays Christie. child is taking this spring? One edy, romance, and the great sounds Touhey would like to put the immersion that a week of nature local resident thinks parents are Lead roles were chosen by autest and of the 1950’s. The popular PARCC the rockon King The brakes snow. educadoesn’t involve uninformed about the new dition, and these cast members inn-roll musical numbers, including force discussion of the new stanNational Honor Philip Science tion standards and the accompanyboth experienced and novice “Greased Lightning,” “We To- clude naturalist dards and whether or not the be hosting Society will Go ing tests being considered by the gether” and “Shaken’Nixon High theplayers. week of Norfolk and King Philip schools Brent at theduring state of Massachusetts. He hopes “I’ve School Hop” will have should implement them. Touhey audiSeveral eventsonly ever done acting at to 24. March 17the to bring the polarizing issue to the Medway ence moving toare andHigh School,” says Cam theplanned will be placing an article on the beat. for the schools forefront at Norfolk Town MeetSwan, cast in the role as “Danny.” “I’m really the Norfolk Town Meeting warrant excited to put area.on tri-town By renee ing and on the town election bal“I’ve never taken any voice lessons Common this production. It Nixon, Plant Core and to remove was something a renowned science lot. testing from the schools the students hadeducator, his life like that.” been angling for or anything has dedicated That is The United States is embark- PARCCWhile food vote. He is also The role, says Swan, is differin a anon-binding a number of years,” says director Turn, a where A Place To species research. basic need, and clothing to endangered ing on an unprecedented journey signa-are choice food ent fromin-anything he’s done in to get enough to residents many individuattempting and MHS English teacherforSpencer located in als struggle his high energy, pantry Known to unify education standards for all on the to question the past. community. in the MetroWest Danny is “kind of commake ends to place the tures Christie. “When terpretive Nixon help. The Natick, steps in the music science thereby director shows, meet, students in kindergarten through relying this to townonelection plicated, for the he puts on this show for ballot “The organization the kindness was foundedorganization, which (Kendra Nutting) promote of others and I extensively sat down to travels 12th grade. Known as the Comto in 1979 by started by all his friends, spring. In but when you really their most help them through residents over the summer, was we thought iteducation. environmental mon Core State Standards Initiatrying times. these actions committedJoe and Edna Natick had just a Natick couple Touhey hopes was the perfectaddition who fit, the to returned Gillis, perfect his research work tive, these standards set common from a will send a message to local school emergency to helping provideis tion in the score.” education benchmarks across the Caribbean,” vacaand publications, Nixon has apDepartfood and State the and committees said clothing Each spring the MHSonMusical GrEaSE TV, radio, and in print country in order to prepare stupeared Lambert believes that when a PlaCe ment of Education: “We don’t for his work, “His passion presents a full-scale musical comto turn continued dents for college and the workscientists on page 2 media. his topics, students actually meet agree with the PARCC testing and continued on force. The Naturalist-in-Residence knowledge about page 3 interact with them, science Core curriculum.” He Lam- and vivacious, entertaining, and Annsuccess The Common Core uses the Common local schools to return to the idea of Real Estate week was is our passion, your is our goal!! presentation becomes interesting and fun. wants the Partnership for Assessment of bert, a science teacher at KP and informational me think it Nixon’s expertise on wildlife and Massachusetts eduthe pre-2009CELEBRATIN for style was what made G Readiness for College and CaHigh School and the advisor Home inventoryaisgreat opportunity for field research should prove eyecational state standards. would be reers, or the PARCC exam, to test the school’s Science National to students who spend at a record low ! Touhey is part of a group KP students and community opening how well students have learned the Honor Society. 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Norfolk County Register of Deeds Announces 2016 Winter Community Outreach Schedule The Norfolk County Register of Deeds has announced its 2016 Winter Community Outreach Schedule. The Registry of Deeds Speaking Engagements and Of-

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1 Lenox Street #116 15 Sherwood Drive 815 Neponset Street, Norwood 30 Ryan Drive, Norwood 34 Arcadia Road, Norwood 26 Andrews, Norwood 4 Rockhill St, Norwood 64 Cameron Rd, Norwood 35 Fifth St, Norwood 30 Saint Joseph Ave, Norwood 71 Chapel St, Norwood 786 Neponset St, Norwood 48 Florence Ave, Norwood 52 Prospect St , Norwood 208 Winter St, Norwood

7 Sherwood Dr, Norwood 120 Cottage St, Norwood 66 Lincoln St, Norwood 56 Albemarle Rd, Norwood 16 Hamilton Cir, Norwood 120 Fisher St, Norwood 123 Fisher St, Norwood 346 Nichols St, Norwood 129 Vernon St, Norwood 20 Hoyle St, Norwood 909 Washington St, Norwood 51 Cedar St, Norwood 4-6 Washington St, Norwood 55 Prospect Ave, Norwood

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The Registry aims at providing a convenient resource for residents to learn more about how the Registry serves them as it conducts business closer to their homes, saving them time and money. Although, Registry staff cannot provide legal advice, they will be on hand along with the Register, to answer basic questions, transport documents for recording and assist in the filling out of a Declaration of Homestead form that provides for limited protection against the forced sale of an individual’s primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. They will also assist a person in signing- up for the new Consumer Notification Program that alerts a homeowner when a transaction has been made against their property to alert them against potential cases of fraud. There will be on-site work stations that can provide real-time status of your mortgage discharge, print out a copy of your deed and provide a demonstration on how the Registry’s On-Line Land Records Database works. No appointment is necessary to attend these Office Hours.

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