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February 1, 2011

Commuters Give Mixed Reviews on MBTA's Quiet Car

Family Has No Stomach for Cancer Genetic Testing Saves Walsh Family Further Suffering

BY J.D. O’GARA People pay tribute in a variety of ways. When a blue dumpster with pink lettering turned up at Lacroix’ s Corner in Millis, that it was a memorial to a lost loved one was clear. Franklin resident Michael Walsh, who, with his brother David, of Millis, owns Hopedale-based Metropolitan Removal, had placed the makeshift billboard to honor the memory of his beloved mother, Mary Walsh. The pink lettering on the dumpster did more than simply memorialize Mrs. Walsh, who passed in November; it directed readers to an organization called No Stomach for Cancer.

The dumpster, it turns out, was a small part of a much bigger family story.

Four years ago to the day Mary Walsh passed from colon cancer, she and her family had lost her son Steve to a terrible bout with stomach cancer. Steve was just 46, leaving a wife and three children. Walsh herself had fought cancer in the past, and with the advice of a physician, she began to explore her family’s peculiar history of gastric-related malignancy and considered genetic

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Mom, Kathy, Beth & Mike: Here, Mary Walsh, center, is shown with the three of her children who inherited the CDH1 gene mutation, which gives them a 75% chance of developing stomach cancer. When all three had their stomachs removed, cancerous cells were found in post-op biopsies. Surrounding Mary, from left, Kathy Flores, Michael Walsh and Beth Lambert.

counseling. Walsh’s own father, uncle and cousin had succumbed to stomach cancer, all at relatively young ages.

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hereditary, meaning that patients have a genetic mutation that predisposes them to the disease.

Genetic testing indeed did find that Mary had a genetic mutation called CDH1, also known as Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer Syndrome (HGDC). Accord-

ing to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), about three out of four CDH1 gene mutation carriers will go on to develop gastric cancer, with the average age of diagnosis 38.

Listen. It's the sound of the morning train rumbling into the Forge Park MBTA station, the blast of the horn as it enters the station, maybe the bell will clang. Commuters on the platform shuffle their feet, collect their bags and books, carry coffee and cell phones, and the sound of their chatter continues.

They step up into the commuter train and find their seats. They say hello to their fellow commuters.

The train conductor will eventually come along and make his or her way through the car, greeting commuters, collecting their fare and hand them their travel ticket.

Hear the thunder of the engine car pushing train and travelers toward Boston and all the stops in between.

Then it becomes quiet. Hopefully.

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QUIET CAR

The Customer Communications Dept. takes complaints and all are looked at closely, according to the MBTA. It's something people have asked for, they have studied, and finally put into reality.

Enough people have asked for it, so it will run from January 3 through April 3 on the MBTA commuter line in Franklin and in Fitchburg. It runs during the peak travel times from Forge Park to South Station at 5:40 to 7:45 a.m.

And again on the return trip from Boston's South Station from 3:55 to 6:15 p.m. After that test period, the MBTA will survey riders again and get more feedback.

Response to the Quiet Car is varied. Amanda Meisner of Bellingham said she didn't realize that she was on the Quiet Car. "I did try to look for it. I thought they would show on the side of the train which was the Quiet Car." "There's definitely a difference when I take a later train and an early train. In the afternoon there's a lot of students," reported Meisner. On her ride home one January evening: "There was a lot of people talking, I don't think it was obvious that was the Quiet Car. But I got a lot done. I try to sit at a table and get work done."

The Quiet Car is closest to the engine car.

Depending how you feel at the end of the work day, will tell how your experience is on the Quiet Car. For some it's just fine, for others, it's not so quiet.

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Welcome to the Quiet Car. It is the MBTA's pilot program in which one car is designated to be quiet for commuters during peak travel times in the morning and evening to and from Boston. The Quiet Car is a program being tested by the MBTA from January through April. It is designated in response to commuters surveyed who asked for a quiet space where one can concentrate on work, sleep, read. Whatever they want their quiet time for, that is what they get.

Other cars on the commuter train are still busy with laughter, people chatting face to face or on their cell phones. But on the Quiet Car, people are asked to respect each other's desire for peace and quiet.

All you hear are murmur of low voices, the gentle tapping of laptops – hopefully.

The rules call for customers to refrain from cell phone use; keep pagers, cell phones, laptop and PDA sounds off and speak quietly.

You can chat with your neighbor as long as you keep it low and brief. "It's a show of respect for others," says MBTA spokesperson Lydia Rivera. "People on the quiet car expect it to be quiet. If you need to talk, just go to another car."

"You won't get fined or ticketed," she said. Conductors will occasionally come by and pass out cards telling commuters to be quiet if someone's conversation or ipod is too loud, she said.

Amanda Meisner, from Bellingham, said, it was not obvious that she was the on Quiet Car because there was no sign which car it was.

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Liz Savage from Uxbridge, said if someone is too loud on the Quiet Car, the need for peace is not enforced by the conductor.

Robert Benedict from Bellingham who has been commuting for 21 years on the train says it is "awesome!"

"People on the other cars are on their cell phones a lot. I can notice a little difference (from the other cars). Most of the cars are quiet.

People are pretty quiet anyway on most of the cars. But this is the best one. "

February 1, 2011 Should they keep the Quiet Car? "I ride the Quiet Car home now, and I do like the idea," said Michael Gardenier of Franklin.

"The first couple days the conductor made an announcement in the car about no cell phones and subdued conversations. When it's quiet it's very nice."

"However on the last few rides, there have been numerous people having cell calls and normal volume conversations. The conductor has not made the announcement about the car being a quiet car on these occasions."

"I think it needs to be enforced or it will not be successful," said Gardenier.

Liz Savage from Uxbridge commutes into Boston each day. She agrees with Gardenier. "I'm a supporter of it, but I don't know if it's going to work in the long term."

She prefers a quiet ride home in the evening. "I work all day and I just want peace and quiet," she said. "Listening to personal calls and business calls is kind of irritating to me at the end of the day."

"There's not a lot of regulation I don't think by the conductor. In general it works, but if someone is on the phone it's not enforced."

“In general people I think people stay off the phone. You get people on the car telling others to be quiet.

But that's generally ignored if their ignoring the rule anyway,” “The first day or two there were little cards being handed out saying it was the quiet car. But since then they haven't been, so it's not obvious. In theory I think it is a good idea," said Sauage.

The MBTA will hand out surveys in April, once the pilot program is completed. At that time, commuters will share their opinions, and experiences on the Quiet Car. Once the MBTA gets a full rounded view from Franklin and Fitchburg travelers, they will make a final decision on whether to keep the Quiet Car, or not.

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In December 2010 a fire broke out at the Franklin Public Library.

It started in the handicapped restroom. The baby changing table caught on fire. The Franklin Fire Department responded very

quickly. The fire department is still investigating the cause of the fire.

There is no answer to what caused the fire yet. There was a lot of smoke. If it had leaked too far out of the bathroom, it would have caused damage to the library, re-

ports Vicki Buchanio, reference librarian.

The fire was successfully contained. The handicap restroom is safe and fully functioning once again.

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her stomach taken out, too. “We will ultimately get them tested, when they can play an active role … why get them worried if you’re not ready to have them deal with it at that point in time?”

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A preventative measure against the stomach cancer does exist — the removal of the stomach.

“My Mom, dynamo that she was, said, ’You should all get tested,’” says David Walsh, 53.

Michael adds that another 34year-old cousin of his who has tested positive is holding off on the surgery, because the newlywed hopes to have her children first.

All four of Steve’s remaining siblings underwent genetic testing for CDH1, knowing that, if they were found to carry the mutation, they would have their stomachs removed as a precaution. Three of them, Beth, 42, Michael, 46, and Kathy Flores, 49 were found to have the mutation. All three opted for the surgery.

“It does sound drastic,” says Lambert, “It was shocking initially that we might need to do that, but it wasn’t a difficult decision, because having watched my brother Steve go through that, we knew it was something we all needed to do. Lambert points out that she and her other two siblings with the mutation had undergone colonoscopies and endoscopies prior to their surgeries. Although nothing had shown up on those tests, cancerous cells showed up in postsurgery biopsies done on all three stomachs. In fact, says Lambert, most of the time symptoms appear for stomach cancer, the malignancy has progressed to stage four.

“The critical part of this mutation is that it doesn’t show up. No effective screening mechanism de-

“I’m so grateful that we were the ages we were at,” says Lambert, as she says she had already chosen a spouse and had her children.

Mom and Steve: Following the loss of their brother Steve and the discovery of a gene mutation that pre-disposed their Mom to cancer, the rest of the Walsh children were tested. Here, Steve is shown with his mother, Mary.

tects it,” says Beth Lambert, Mary’s daughter, who’s now on the board of directors of No Stomach for Cancer (www.NoStomachForCancer.org).

“They all did the tests and found nothing. We would never have known, you know. We were really blessed,” says Michael. “We felt so lucky that we had an option to try to deal with this that my brother Steve never had.” Walsh and Lambert went through the process together at Mass General, although their sister Kathy opted for surgery closer to home.

Mary Walsh also made sure other family members went to get tested

as well. As a result, her second cousin also had the surgery. Two of Steve’s three children were also found to be positive. Since they are still quite young, they have yet to decide on the surgery. Lambert notes that genetic counselors recommend that children wait until their late teens to be tested. None of Kathy’s, Beth’s or Michael’s children, who have a 50/50 chance of carrying the CDH1 mutation, have yet been tested. “(My children) joke about it and give me a hard time,” says Michael, who points out that his 13-year-old daughter has asked him if she’s going to have to have

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Since HGDC also raises the chances of breast cancer and colon cancer, regular testing is still necessary. Walsh and her sister, Kathy, undergo regular mammograms and breast MRIs, with more extensive testing if their results are at all questionable. Similarly, all three siblings will continue to have a colonoscopy every two years.

“You could say poor me, or have whatever happens to you make you better or stronger,” says Lambert. “Don’t complain about it. So

Lambert says she can’t emphasize enough the importance of consumers being their own health advocates. She points out that family members need to closely look a their collective history, something they could do when together at Thanksgiving. Doctors, she hopes, will really listen to their patients, and if they find a family history, consider advising genetic testing. A lot of patients won’t push for it, she says, because “deep down, they don’t want to find anything.” Most who are tested, however, don’t.

“A lot of genetic counselors’ work is spent ruling out that a person has a genetic mutation. If you’re going to talk to a genetic counselor, it doesn’t mean that you have it.” She explains that she would rather undergo her regular testing than come back six months later to find she has cancer.

Lambert says all of her family experiences have led her to truly value what’s important in life. Her biggest hope for anyone who opts for the surgery is that they take advantage of the time they’ve received.

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For parents of school age children, they know that today they pay for after school clubs and activities, including athletics. These services all require a fee per participant. Folks also pay for specific town services. For example, building permits, dog licenses, and passport processing all require a fee. Some of these fees were always around, others were added as budgets tightened over the years.

Given the projected budget shortfall this year, will additional fees be added to help increase revenues?

One can argue that the ‘fee for service’ is fair because those using and benefiting from the service are the ones paying for the service.

And for those cases where the use and benefit are solely to those paying for the service, I agree. Passport permits are a good example of this. For those traveling and requiring a passport, the fee is paid and the benefit is received by the

same person.

What happens when we extend this ‘fee for service’ to other public services? The Senior Center offers a wonderful set of services and activities. Should entering the Senior Center building require a fee?

Some activities (i.e. trips) require a fee, should all services be fee based? You buy a ticket to go to a movie, why not charge an entry fee?

Should there be a separate Franklin issued license to drive on the roads? This license fee would help fund the road repairs. Franklin has over 200 miles of roads. The amount has grown over the years as the town filled farms with housing developments. The Town Council is trying to establish a regular fund for road repairs. Existing repairs have all been paid for by State grants and then combined with the water and sewer enterprise accounts to re-do the under-

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ground pipes and infrastructure at the same time. This is a practical approach but one that would not get to cover all the roads required in an appropriate time.

The library is a public service. It provides books, research, access to information to Franklin residents and others through the Minuteman collaborative service. Franklin residents benefit from the Minuteman service by obtaining items that were not immediately available within the Franklin library. Should a library card or each check out activity have a fee? Should access to the computer to research a recipe, check on ones lineage, or help in a job search be charged a fee?

Would charging the fee reduce the access to citizens by creating the cost barrier? Yes, and for how many, I wouldn’t care to speculate.

This ‘fee for service’ gets to be a slippery slope when the benefit received is not as clearly defined to

be received or enjoyed ONLY by the payer. Education is one good example of this situation. While the parents do pay the fees for their students after school activities and athletics, all of Franklin benefits from the quality education that our children get. One, the students are enabled to pursue higher education and enter the work force to serve as doctors, lawyers, accountants and other professionals providing services we will benefit from directly. Two, Franklin home owners benefit from home values being measurably better than other communities. The quality of the education system, the access to i495 and commuter rail all help to increase our home values in a competitive market place. Yes, when the economy has problems and overall home values decline, at least we still remain on top of the pile.

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The problems are deep and systemic. Will they be helped with a ‘fee for service’ government? I don’t think so but that is certainly open for discussion.

I do think that the budget problems will only be solved with creative thinking, collaborative, constructive, and respectful discussions. Be informed. Talk with your neighbors. Keep the discussion respectful. Together we can solve the problem. Divided we don’t stand a chance.

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Church Mass Open to All at Franklin Skilled Nursing

BY J.D. O’GARA There’s a new chaplain at the Franklin Skilled Nursing Facility at 130 Chestnut Street, and he’s taking a novel approach to outreach.

Reverend Robert Johnnene, of the North American Old Catholic Church, is inviting the public to attend his weekly services in an effort to both bring the public into the

nursing home and expose the residents to visitors.

“Every Sunday at 1:45 we have mass over there for residents, and it’s open to any outsider who wants to attend. Last week we had two people from outside the facility,” says Johnnene. “Part of the idea of saying mass and having it open to the public in the nursing home is

having outsiders come in and see the people in the nursing home.

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Teen Sends a Smile Worldwide Creator of Cards for Kids Spreads Positive Message

By J.D. O’Gara A few years ago, 17-year-old Haley Burgess was uplifted. Facing a difficult health and emotional struggle in her sophomore year, she had to be taken out of school.

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“I got lots of cards from people showing their support for me. One friend sent me a book of inspirational quotes,” says Burgess. “(My friends) were just like saying, ‘Haley, I support you and I want you to know that you’re a really good friend of mine, and I’ll always be there if you need me.’ It put a smile on my face. I was really touched by it.”

In November of 2009, Haley created Cards for Kids (CFK). As she puts it, “I wanted to help other kids facing a difficult struggle.” Haley began by writing to over 20 different organizations around the world to ask if the children they served would like to receive cards.

“Our mission statement is that we send handmade and painted cards to kids around the world facing poverty, homelessness or a difficult situation,” says Burgess. The goal of all of this – to simply brighten their day. Since CFK began in November 2009, over 13,000 cards have been made by

Haley Burgess: 17-year-old Franklin resident Haley Burgess has inspired thousands to spread a message of cheer to children in different areas of the world who are facing difficulty.

Cards for Kids volunteers from such places as the United States, England, Canada, and Australia.

Haley has since been featured by FOX and WCVB TV and the National Society of High School Scholars newsletter, was recognized as an Everyday Young Hero

by Youth Service America and received an honorable mention for the Build-A-Bear Huggable Heroes Award.

Haley largely runs this organization herself, with the help of her friends, her father, Brett, and her sisters, Rachel, 19 and Carly, 14.

She now receives letters from college students, artists and community groups who are interested in making cards. A requirement of Cards for Kids (CFK) is that the cards be handmade. Sometimes, says Haley, “People will send them to me. I organize them all just to make sure they’re appropriate and disperse them to the different organizations.”

Among the organizations Burgess has sent cards to are Children’s Hospital, The Starlight Children’s Foundation, the New Life Children’s Home in the Philippines, organizations in Ghana and the Ukraine. At times, says Burgess, she will send general messages, when she doesn’t have specific names. Other times she has been able to address the cards to specific children.

“I really wanted to do something.

I really want to be able to help people with a card and be able to put a smile on their face.”

The response has been heartening. Burgess has received what she says are a lot of pictures of the children, including one of children from Hearts in Unity in Tanzania, Africa, who held up their cards for the photo and a similar picture of children from An Orphan’s Bright Star in Ukraine. She has received thank-you cards from Ghana, and each child she sent cards to in the Philippines wrote back.

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Children from Hearts in Unity, in Tanzania, Africa, display their handmade letters from CFK.

“I’ve learned that there are a ton of kids out there, and I had no idea that these places were third world countries. I’ve learned a lot about their different cultures. I’ve also learned how to handle a whole organization, from organizing the cards to setting up binders to organizing all the letters I get.

Also I just like knowing that there’s community service opportunities out there.”

Although Cards for Kids is not yet a registered non-profit, Burgess says that any monetary donations “all are used to send the cards off.”

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Sending the cards can get expensive, so CFK welcomes donations.

Haley estimates that she sends about three to seven packages out every two weeks. Anyone interested in making cards, donating supplies or monetary donations can contact Haley at CardsForKids524@gmail.com. Cards for Kids can also be found online at http://www.wix.com/cardsforkids/cards-for-kids, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cards forkids and on the CFK Twitter page www.twitter.com/cardsfor kids.

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Electric Youth, the elite singingdancing troupe at Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), kicks off their 2011 season with a performance at Showcase Live,

For the March 6 performance, doors will open at 5:00 p.m., and there is a full dinner menu available at Showcase Live. Ticket information is as follows: floor seats are $25, loge seats are $15, and premium booths are $125 for four people. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of Franklin School for the Performing Arts, 38 Main Street, by phone at (508) 528-8668 or through Ticketmaster.com

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Children should bring a nut-free snack each day and wear comfortable clothes with sneakers or dance shoes. Children may attend individual sessions or register for the three-day program. Camp teachers include FSPA faculty members Tracy Lane, Kim Rezendes and Kellie Stamp.

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Out and About February Fondness I am not the warm and fuzzy type. Never have been, never will be. My husband is the same way.

We are not the picturesque couple holding hands, skipping through meadows. We don’t write each other sonnets proclaiming our love -- actually I’d bet that hubby wouldn’t know what a sonnet was, let alone how to write one -- and I’m okay with that.

We both come from Irish Catholic families where a light punch in the shoulder followed by the utterance of “You’re a great kid” was enough proclamation of love to last a few weeks.

I remember my grandmother and mother had what we called the “Flynn Flinch.” You’d go in for the kiss on the cheek and due to “the Flinch” ultimately planted one closer to the ear. It wasn’t that they weren’t receptive; it was just the way they were. And years later, the memory of my mother’s face twitching right before the big smooch was planted is one of my kids’ favorite tales.

The “Flynn Flinch” has skipped my generation. And my husband and kids are grateful for that.

When I was a kid, on Valentine’s Day, my father would present my mother with the biggest card he could find, containing all the mushy, gushy, lovey, dovey words he could say aloud. I swear every

Tickets for FPAC’s Little Women On Sale Now Tickets for the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC’s) spring musical, Little Women, are currently on sale at The Spotlight Shop, 34 Main Street, Franklin. Little Women will be performed March 11 at 8:00 p.m. with dessert buffet and March 12 at 3:00 p.m., featuring an afternoon tea beginning at 2:15 p.m. at the Franklin Country Club. For tickets call (508) 528-2887. Tickets are $35 for adults, and $30 for students/ seniors.

year the card got bigger and bigger. My mother and I would always joke about the yearly behemoth card she received and wonder - would this be the year that its mere heft would somehow crush the television set it resided upon.

In addition to the billboard-sized card my mom received. My dad would present, “his girls” with earrings. Always symbolizing what was not often said. One year there were gold Claddaghs, which for Irish folk symbolize love, friendship, and loyalty - qualities “his girl’s had.” Another year, heart shaped earrings - saying what he always thought and we always knew. I still have those earrings tucked away. I wear them every year on Valentine’s Day - missing him while secretly showing everyone how he “hearted” me.

On the very rare occasion that my husband and I display a tiny amount of P.D.A. (public display of affection) it's to the “eews” and “ughs” of my three kids. God forbid we actually kissed in public; my kids would probably be traumatized for life.

Because hubby and I are not squishy, romantic, P.D.A. people, Valentine’s Day can present quite the conundrum. The cards line the shelves dripping with sentiment about “lovers for life” and “forever, always and true” which for a gal like me, sends my gag reflex into overdrive.

Usually I’ll get the hubby two cards, one with a bit of squishy

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sentiment, the other funny. He’ll also get something with Reese’s because that’s what he loves.

Don’t get me wrong. Cards gushing with sappy sentiment are great for some. But for this gal, it’s not just the words on the paper but the day to day actions that speak even louder.

The warning to drive safely on the snow covered road. The run to the store for ginger ale and popsicles in the middle of the night because after a nasty flu bug that was what I could hold down. Offering to let my sick mother move in with her smelly dog in an already very cramped chaotic house. To methis is what love is all about. And it can’t be summed up in a squishy card.

The year I was pregnant with our first child-hubby and I were working full time jobs while decorating the baby’s room and running around picking out furniture. I remember Tommy kept the baby’s room door closed declaring “he didn’t want the paint fumes affecting me.”

On Valentine’s Day, he opened the door to present me with a beautiful rocker. One he had lovingly chosen, sanded and finished himself. The thought that he picked this out for our baby, had worked so hard on it -secretly in our basement. Well, between the raging hormones and the sentiment I think I cried for a week. Note, in addition to not being warm and fuzzy, I’m not normally a crier either.

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That rocker now sits in my hallway, covered in clothes. Dust bunnies surround its legs, cobwebs entwined within its spindles. Always a reminder of what love is to me.

normally something filled with tons of squishy sentiment. And I’m okay with that, as long as I see the “Love Tommy” signature.

And that proclamation will keep me for a long while.

Every year my husband gives me flowers for Valentine’s Day. And there is always a card, not billboard sized, but just right. It isn’t

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February Calendar of Events ONGOING the rotary Club of Franklin meets weekly for fellowship, dinner, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. Meeting Time: Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Meeting Location: 3 Restaurant, 461 W. Central St, Franklin, MA 02038. the Friends of the Franklin library sponsors a monthly Book Discussion group. All are welcome and it is not necessary to register in advance.

Books can be picked up at the adult circulation desk. Books that are checked out will be due at the next meeting. We meet the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room on the first floor of the Library.

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February 2 Dean Bank to host free financial workshop Free educational workshop entitled: “Women & Investing - How to Protect Your Money in this Environment” will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the bank’s Main Office, 21 Main Street in Franklin. Contact Kathy Doura at (508)-528-0088 or e-mail at info@deanbank.com. Seating is limited to the first 25 attendees so it is important to pre-register. the Franklin art association will host a meeting from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street. Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a short business meeting. The

February meeting will feature a demonstration by photographer Richard Morton, sharing his insights into composition and more. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information, please email the FAA secretary at faasecretary@gmail. com.

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We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at The Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School, 147 Pond Street, Franklin.

February 4 Dean College Choreographer’s Showcase Performance, Dean College Multi-Purpose Room, Campus Center, 7:30 p.m., $15 general admission.

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February 5 "For the love of art,"A Fine Art Exhibition by Members of the Franklin Art Association, Opening Reception 2-4 p.m., Franklin Public Library 118 Main Street. Call (508) 533-1917 or check out www.franklinart.org. youth Baseball registration 8:00 a.m. – Noon at Franklin Elks Club.

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Quilts, quilted pillows, quilted handbags, much more cost: $35:00 first year-$25.00 yearly February 10th Franklin lion's Monthly Meeting 6:30 p.m. at the Alumni Restaurant, 391 East Central St.(Rt 140), Franklin. The Franklin Lions Club is a group of men and women who are committed to serving the Town of Franklin.

February 12 Brother Sun (Pat Wictor, Joe Jencks, Greg Greenway) with Ellen Bukstel, Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 7:30 p.m. (508) 528-2541 www.circlefolk.org Democrats to Hold Caucus in Franklin Registered Democrats in Franklin will be holding a caucus in the Franklin Room at the Alumni Restaurant at 9:30 a.m. to elect 14 delegates and 3 alternates to the 2011 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. For caucus information please contact Chair Jeffrey N. Roy at 617-312-5816.

February 13 Sunday afternoon Blues, Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) offers second concert in winter Family Concert Series, 3 p.m., Franklin School

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February 16th Franklin’s Historical Museum & luncheon at gerry’s Place for $10 per person including lunch and transportation.

Thursday, February 17th Dean College to Host reading Festival The Reading Festival is designed to enhance the pleasure of reading and promote literacy in the Franklin community, according to the Festival’s organizers. Location: Dean College Campus Center Atrium at 135 Emmons St, Franklin. Check-in is 2-2:30 p.m. with events from 3:00-4:30 p.m., including reading, art, face-painting and storyteller Elaine Kessler from Boston Party Makers. Stories, arts & crafts, face-painting, snacks. Free w/donation for Franklin Food Pantry. Registration is requested, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Deadline is February 15. To register call Michael at (508) 541-1842.

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Looking Back: World War II Men of Faith Provide Ultimate Sacrifice

BY TED CANNON As the frozen waters of the North Atlantic off of Greenland pounded the U.S. Army transport ship Dorchester in early February 1943, four men worked their way through the 900 troops and crew members on board to ease their fears and help them manage what had been a rocky voyage from the beginning.

The Dorchester was accompanied by two other transport ships and three U.S. Coast Guard cutters in an attempt to increase the chances that the ships would make it through German U-boat infested waters. The Dorchester was one of the older ships in the convoy so it did not handle the winter swells provided by the North Atlantic very well.

Despite the rough seas, those on the Dorchester were fortunate to have on board four chaplains.

George L. Fox was born on a farm in Altoona, Pennsylvania, lied about his age to enlist early in World War I and was highly decorated during that conflict as a medical corps assistant. After the First World War he settled in Vermont as Methodist Minister.

Alexander D. Goode was born in Brooklyn, New York. The eldest son of Rabbi and Mrs. Goode, Alex attended high school in Washington, D.C. where he was a good athlete. When the body of the Unknown Soldier was brought

to Arlington National Cemetery after World War I, he attended the ceremonies. He chose to walk to the occasion from his home, thirty miles roundtrip, as a show of respect. Alex became a Rabbi in York, Pennsylvania. When World War II broke out, he attended chaplain’s training at Harvard where he met George Fox. Clark V. Poling from Columbus, Ohio was raised in the Auburndale section of Newton, Mass. During World War I, Clark, the youngest of the four chaplains, wrote to his father, Rev. Dr. Poling who was in a dugout on the Western Front in Europe, “Dear Daddy: Gee, I wish I was where you are. Love, Clark.” Clark attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan. In college Clark decided to become a Minister in the Dutch Reformed Church and in so doing became the seventh generation in succession in his family’s line of ministers.

John P. Washington was born the son of poor Irish Catholic immigrants in Newark, New Jersey. He was a tough kid growing up, but became an altar boy in the 6th grade. During the next few years he believed God was calling him to the priesthood. After graduating from Seton Hall University, John was ordained a priest. The young people of his parish loved Father John as he organized parish baseball and football teams as well as the glee club. He enlisted in the

Army after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Throughout the voyage of the Dorchester, the four chaplains worked well together. They put on floor shows each night and held regular religious services. Attendance increased the closer they became to their destination.

On the evening of February 2, 1943 one of the Coast Guard cutters picked up a sonar signal for an enemy sub. The cutter alerted the other ships by blinking, “we are being followed.” An urgent call went out for anti-submarine air support, but the convoy was informed it would have to make the final 150 mile stretch to Greenland on its own.

In the early morning of February 3, the German submarine U-223 torpedoed the Dorchester striking the right side of the hull near the engine room. Many men were killed from the blast and those that could make it scrambled on deck.

The ship began to take on water quickly and the Captain called out the order to abandon ship.

Chaos ensued onboard. Only two lifeboats out of 14 were successfully launched, as several drafted away from the ship before anyone could make it in.

However, the four chaplains remained calm, offering prayers to the wounded and giving courage to the frightened. They were able to open a storage locker and began

handing out life jackets, but they soon ran out. A young soldier called out “Padre, I’ve lost my life jacket and I can’t swim!” One of the four chaplains, no one knows who, assured the boy, “Here, take mine. I won’t be needing it. I’m staying.” The other chaplains followed his example. “It was,” an eyewitness later recalled, “the finest thing I have ever seen or hope to see this side of heaven.”

Just one half hour after being hit, the Dorchester was about to go down. The four chaplains locked arms and braced themselves while praying together in the manner of their own faith. Wave after wave then swept over the ship as it plunged to the bottom of the sea.

Of the 902 men on board only 227 survived. News of the tragedy and the heroic exploits of the four

chaplains made headlines across the country. In 1944 the four chaplains were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for “extraordinary heroism” and the Purple Heart. In 1961 Congress authorized a Special Medal for Heroism to honor the four chaplains. An eagle spreads its wings on the front and the names of the four chaplains are inscribed on the back. Congress had not awarded such a medal previously and has not awarded one since.

Research and background information provided by "The Four Chaplains." http://www.thehistoryplace.com Ted Cannon is a Partner at the Franklin law firm of Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, P.C.

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Can You Help Fulfill the Pet Pantry’s Wish List?

Metrowest Pet Pantry, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization is based in Millis, MA. Our mission is to keep pets and their families together through times of economic difficulties.

We will temporarily provide low/no cost food and supplies to pet owners in need, and encourage them to volunteer their time or skills to the pantry in order to help other owners in need.

We're now open for pick up and drop off at 376 Village Street in

Millis on Sundays from 10 a.m.

- 12 p.m. Food and supplies may also be dropped off at The Dog Barn, 1363 Main Street in Millis Monday - Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturdays from 12-5 p.m., and Sundays from 12-2 p.m.

for more information.

The following is what we're currently in need of. Thank you!

Wish List • Stamps

Here at Metrowest Pet Pantry, we're an all volunteer organization and rely on donations of products and items to keep us going.

• Cat/Kitten Food (dry and canned)

Call (617) 719-9593 or visit www.metrowestpetpantry.org

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Meeting for Friends of The British Have Come to Franklin the Franklin Library The Friends of the Franklin Library (FOFL) will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the library, lower level. Members and the public are welcome to attend the meetings. Come meet the Board of Directors and hear about the exciting events planned for the library.

FOFL is always looking for new ideas, opinions and comments to help make its efforts more successful. The Friends of the Franklin Library is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of the nation’s

In Great Britain, Ireland and across Europe, the pub or “local” is the center of town life: a place to relax, refuel the body and spirit, share news and be entertained. The British Beer Company is excited to bring this same atmosphere and service to the community of Franklin.

Massachusetts owned and operated, the BBC is a refreshing alter-

first public library. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month, September through June.

Membership is open to everyone.

For information, call (508) 5286624.

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native to the surrounding cookie cutter chain restaurants. It’s easy to see why they’re growing so fast - with Franklin being the tenth BBC location to open in Massachusetts since being founded in 1997. Each location has a unique vibe and personality all its own, yet shares its best features with its other siblings – for example, the carefully crafted mahogany bars shipped in from the UK. The BBC

in Franklin boasts 36 tap lines of imported brews and specialty craft beers, 91 bottled beers from around the World and Franklin’s first cask conditioned ale. Live entertainment at the BBC is always free with live bands Friday and Saturday nights. Unique lunch and dinner specials are available daily (a couple weeks after the opening).

Dean Bank to host Free Financial Workshop

• All material presented by Carl Scheinman, Financial Services Manager at Dean Bank & Beth Hammond, Regional Vice President at Fidelity Investments

Wayne A. Cottle, President and CEO of Dean Bank announced that an upcoming free educational workshop entitled: “Women & Investing - How to Protect Your Money in this Environment” will be held on Wednesday, February 2 from 5- 7 p.m. at the bank’s Main Office, 21 Main Street in Franklin.

This session will provide women valuable insight into the following topics:

To register, contact Kathy Doura at (508)-528-0088 or e-mail at info@deanbank.com. Although there is no cost to attend this event, seating is limited to the first 25 attendees so it is important to pre-register. This complimentary workshop is not a sales presentation. Dean Bank is committed serving our communities through educational programs such as this. Light refreshments will be provided.

• Protecting your money in today’s economy.

• Workforce issues affecting women: Investing strategies for those who are returning to the workforce after childbirth and child-raising.

• Living longer: How investing and saving must fulfill the changing needs and goals of the surviving spouse.

Come on Down to the Franklin Historical Museum The Franklin Historical museum located at 80 West Central Street in downtown Franklin is operated and maintained by the Franklin Historical Commission. It is open and free to the public on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

The Neo-Classical style museum building was constructed in 1842 to serve as the town hall. Several changes and improvements were made early in the twentieth century. When the municipal functions as a town hall were relocated to another building it became a town senior center in 1981. In 2007, a new senior center was completed and this historic building became available for use as a town museum.

The building exterior was basically retained, but many changes and improvements were made to the interior. Museum quality heating and air-conditioning equipment was installed along with necessary insulation and interior finishes. Windows were replaced with identically configured units

that provided double pane thermal protection as well as ultra violet ray protection for items on display.

Suitable lighting for exhibits, handicap access, and visitor necessities are provided.

The museum opened on May 15, 2010, after improvements to the building were completed and after historical item displays were set up. The several thousand items had been on display at the Horace Mann Museum located at 162 Washington Street in Franklin for over thirty years and now enjoy a larger and better viewing space.

Many new glass cases have been added. Base units for display cases that provide storage and pull out displays had been made by TriCounty students in their shop classes. Additionally these students also made shelving for the library room where many historical books and documents are available. The library also has three computers for use to do research about history and genealogy.

Local memorabilia on display include a 1912 pump organ, an 1890 Towbridge piano made in

Franklin, Red Brick School scrapbooks, an operating crank Victrola, documents and books about Franklin's native son Horace Mann, town reports, Civil War, World War I and II items, agrarian tools and utensils, period clothing and accessories from the nineteenth century, a Golding printing press made in Franklin, old photos and newspaper articles, an 1879 fire engine, and much more. Donations of pictures and other historical items are made to the museum to be added to the displays. Museum resources are available for research and book preparation.

An additional feature is the presentation of films of Franklin taken

by Stanley Chilson from 1935 to 1963 and projected on a large screen.

Members of the Historical Commission and interested citizens serve as volunteers to host museum openings. Additional volunteers are needed to help to continue to provide the public with this free access to Franklin's history.

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New Association Hopes to Sway Public Opinion Before It Comes to a Vote Franklin Schools Advocacy Association Hopes for a Prop. 2.5 Override for Schools

BY J.D. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;GARA Kava notes that Franklin is par- go until the Federal Government ticularly struggling with funding bestowed $1.4 million in stimulus Jonathan Kava, founder of the because the town has experienced funds in late summer, when the new Franklin Schools Advocacy very fast growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That did not teachers were able to be hired Association, has had it with cuts to help revenue of Franklin,â&#x20AC;? he says, back. the school budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Schools were falling further beâ&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bill was designed to preâ&#x20AC;&#x153;For the last five years, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve hind.â&#x20AC;? The eleven schools in vent teacher layoffs. The money had cuts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; teachers being cut, pro- Franklin serve 6,200 students, acwas divided, state-by-state, towngrams being cut, languages being cording to the Franklin School by-town.

Our school system is livcut, music being cut.

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ENTERTAINMENT Section: to class sizes, 18 teachers were let trouble.â&#x20AC;? says Kava.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why Kava has worked to put together the Franklin Schools Advocacy Association. Its members hope to spread the word to fellow Franklin residents that a Proposition 2.5 override to fund schools is a wise investment for the town. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, Massachusetts will

be cutting back money that it gives to the town, and Franklin gets close to 50% of its budget from the state.â&#x20AC;? According to the Franklin School Committee Blog, Franklin actually receives more than half (56%) of its total school budget ($50,297,820 is the total budget) from State Chapter 70 funding.

Kava notes that town council members have indicated that there will be an estimated $4 to $6 million shortfall in next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This past spring,â&#x20AC;? says Kava, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the hope was for $2 million for the schools (of a proposed $3 million town wide override), but the town voted no.â&#x20AC;? In fact, 40% of Franklin turned out for that vote, and the measure lost by 323 votes.

Each year for a number of years weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been having these over-

February 1, 2011 ridesâ&#x20AC;Śand theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all been failing.

This year we know thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be a big shortfall in the budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My group is going to be campaigning for the override,â&#x20AC;? says Kava, who would like to â&#x20AC;&#x153;get out the vote.â&#x20AC;? His group generally meets the first Wednesday of each month on the third floor of town hall. The group can be contacted online in a few different ways, including a Facebook page, which currently has 96 members (https:// www.facebook.com/group.php?gi d=134487099927290), a blog for the group (feed://franklin-schoolsadvocacy.blogspot.com) or on Google groups at http://groups. google.com/group/franklinschools-advocacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If it happens the way it has in the last 10 years, there will be a vote in the late spring for an override,â&#x20AC;? says Kava, who says that group members are set to the task of researching important questions and hope to approach the February meeting with an action plan for turning Franklin opinion in their favor.

Shades In Place Becomes Incorporated Roger Magalhaes, Owner and Managing Director of Shades-INPlace in Franklin, announced the incorporation of his company as of January 1, 2011. The move from sole proprietorship to an incorporated company comes after experiencing four consecutive years of solid growth, with continued growth from new business already secured through 2011.

"Incorporation is a large part of our overall growth strategy for 2011," stated Mr. Magalhaes.

"In 2010, Shades-IN-Place went though a very detailed analysis of our current business model, business plan, marketing plan, and financial obligations. As a result, we were able to get a very clear understanding of how to move the

company forward while maintaining the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction. I'm very grateful to all the business professionals who worked so hard on my behalf to make this happen."

Shades-IN-Place, Inc., is a premium window treatment company specializing in the services end of the industry.

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Local residents were in In addition to authoring good supply at Borders Beautiful Disaster, Spinella Books in Mansfield on is a freelance writer with January 8. They came to Community Newspapers support and receive and has contributed to sevsigned copies of Beautiful eral non-fiction books. The Disaster, written by Laura Long Island native has Spinella, who lives in resided in Franklin for the Franklin. The book was past eight years. She is a recently released nationgraduate of the University ally, via Penguin Group, of Georgia, where she studand is the authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debut Writer Laura Spinella, a resident of Franklin, shares a ied journalism and creative novel. The novel, which smile with a fan at a Borders book signing event for writing. A number of features a Southern set- her debut novel Beautiful Disaster.

Franklin book clubs have ting and is romantic ficadded Beautiful Disaster to sion. It sold almost immediately to tion, was a six-year effort on Berkley Publishing, which is an their winter reading lists. The Spinellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part, from rough draft to imprint of Penguin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Publishing is Franklin Library has a signed copy publication. It ultimately ended up a precarious business,â&#x20AC;? says to loan and several more on order. in the hands of literary agent Susan Spinella, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are no guarantees, For more information on the book Ginsburg of Writers House. From but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m grateful for the support and additional signing dates, visit there, Spinella spent another year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received along the way from Spinellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at on revisions, until the two felt the people in the industry, as well as www.lauraspinella.net. manuscript was ready for submis- family and friends.â&#x20AC;?

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FHS Chemistry Students Get a Dose of Real-Life Planning Experience

BY J.D. O’GARA Students in the Chemistry in the Community course at Franklin High School got to test their ideas with real world professionals this past month when they were asked to come up with proposals for incorporating Green Chemistry into the anticipated renovation of the Franklin High School.

Architect Brian Solywoda and Intern Gregory Joynt of Kaestle Boos Associates worked with students, assessing and giving feedback on their project ideas. Both building professionals discussed the LEED and MA CHPS expectations for incorporating green technology into the design of the high school renovation.

“I learned that there needs to be a reachable budget for planning,” said Ginger Therien, Senior, “and there needs to be a lot of research into what would be the most efficient way.”

Therien’s group, “The Green Machine,” had lofty goals with green technology, but found that some items would cost too much to main-

tain. “The flooring we had would cost too much to maintain,” she says.

Some of the proposals include installing solar panels as a source of electricity, incorporating large glass windows to bring in natural sunlight and utilizing radiant panels for more effective heating/cooling, building a green roof, using geothermal energy for heating and cooling, and designing bathrooms that are eco-friendly.

Eight groups of three to five students gave the final presentations of their ideas on January 14 in the Tech Center of Franklin High School, with additional attendees including Principal Peter Light, Principal and Maureen Sabolinski, as well as distinguished guests from the Building Committee.

“It was a very open-ended experience for the students,” says Brenda Redding, teacher at Franklin High School. “The students controlled the learning, and we just helped facilitate. The fact that we brought these people in made this project much more meaningful.”

This group of students, “The Green Machine,” presented their green ideas for the upcoming renovation of Franklin High School. From left: Mike Latshaw, Luke Murphy, Ginger Therien, Caroline D’Errico, and Gianna Colson.

Does your child like to CLIMB on your furniture, JUMP off your stairs and BOUNCE on your bed?

Democrats To Hold Caucus In Franklin on February 12th Registered Democrats in Franklin will be holding a caucus in the Franklin Room at the Alumni Restaurant on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. to elect 14 delegates and 3 alternates to the 2011 Massachusetts Democratic Convention.

Delegates will be divided equally between men and women.

This year’s Action Agenda Convention will be held on Saturday, June 4 at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell. All Massachusetts Democrats chosen at their caucuses

will gather to adopt a new Action Agenda outlining grassroots and party building initiatives to build on our successes this year to prepare us for the elections in 2012.

race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, disability, religion, ethnic identity, sexual orientation or economic status in the conduct of the caucus is strictly prohibited.

The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Franklin. All ballots will be written and secret.

Challenges to the delegate selection process can be filed with the Massachusetts Democratic Party, 56 Roland Street, Suite 203, Boston, MA 02129 no later than ten days after the caucus date.

Those not elected as Delegate and/or Alternate, who meet the qualifications, may apply to be add-on delegates in the following categories: youth, minority, and disabled.

For caucus information please contact Chair Jeffrey N. Roy at (617) 312-5816.

Bring them in for FUN at FLIPSIDE Gymnastics! A safe environment to Climb, Jump and Bounce on our equipment and learn from our instructors.

Session 3 runs Feb. 1 - April 25 • Tumble Tots for 18 months - 3 Years with an adult • Pre-School & School Age Gymnastics • Team, Pre-Team & Tumbling • Open Gym Mon. - Friday 12 - 1 pm $6.00 per child (special times for mom’s clubs too!)

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LEAGUE: Next session starts Feb. 15 th runs (2 times a week for 6 weeks) Tues. 7-8:30 PM and Sun. 2-3:30 PM (30 minutes of technique and drills and 1 hour of live playing time) $150.00 per player.

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Feb. 14th 4 nights a week for 2 hours each night with 1 on 1 instruction with Scott Blake (Mon, Tues, Thurs. 8-10 PM and Sundays 6-8 PM) all ages and abilities welcome.

Improve every aspect of your game before the season starts.

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Feb. Vacation Camps: Feb. 21, 22, 23, 24 (baseball, softball and wrestling

1st - 8th grades) visit our website for full details. Registration is open now until Feb. 14th $100 per camp for all 4 days.

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Nation's Oldest Public Library Keeps Ahead of the Times

programs to offer." That middle age is where you lose kids, she observed. "If you're not already a library lover, how do you get them interested?"

Franklin Public Library Offers New and Old Media

People can download books to their MP3 Players, Nook, Kindle,

By Anne Parker Looking for some good books for your new Kindle or Nook? Still using your MP3 player? You don't have to buy new books and re-invest in a new library of stories, you can simply download a good book at the Franklin Public Library â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for free. Check out the database of downloadable audiobooks from the library via your home computer. Or, visit the Franklin Public Library to search from hundreds of best-selling titles.

"Downloadable audiobooks are the hot new thing," said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Head of Reference Services Vicki Buchanio.

The library has so much to offer people of all ages. For adults, there are, of course, books - large print, audio books, audio CDs. You can also access music CDs, DVDs, video games and subscriptions to 220 magazines and newspapers.

Starting with a gift of books from Benjamin Franklin in 1790, The Franklin Public Library became our country's first library for the public. Franklin's collection of books on philosophy, religion and history has since grown into a collection of 87,000 resources for adults, teens and children. You can

still view the original collection enclosed in a glass bookcase at the library. Come through the library's grand front entrance into the lobby, then the main reading room.

"We do our best to keep up with the times," said Buchanio. "We have ongoing programs like story times and crafts for children. We have special programs like Science Wednesday." Recently a group of children built a Lego monstrosity in the meeting room, she said. "We have an art association show coming in February."

"We are very busy. Saturdays are our busiest day," said Buchanio.

But if you can't get to the library, go to your computer. "You still have your 24-hour library with the Internet," she said.

Since the library became part of the Minuteman Library network, people have access constantly to books, newspapers and magazines.

The network allows you to search for and reserve books and so much more. Go to http://library.minlib. net/search/ to access the Minuteman Library network.

For teenagers, the library offers a blog. The library uses a blog to post everything. Young Adult li-

Some friends play at the train table in the Children's Room.

brarian, Denise Coughlin posts everything going on and coming up on this space. Visit http:// franklinpl.blogspot.com/ if you want to make a comment. Comments are monitored by the library, but only the Franklin Library can actually post something for public view.

A teen advisory board is at the library for young adults (grades 6 to 12), run by Coughlin.

"She really loves her kids," said Buchanio. "They have a lot of fun.

Anyone can join any time. The kids meet to discuss what kids want to read, what to buy and what

Smart Phones, and other devices.

It's as simple as checking out an actual book. Either visit the library, or access the library website from your computer. Visit the Minuteman Network or go to http://digital. minlib.net. Put in your library card number and search for books by author, title, etc. You can check out a book for 7 or 14 days. You can reserve a book. No need to return a book; once the lending period is over, the book is automatically "returned."

Whether you're reading for pleasure or doing research, the Minuteman Network connects its

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visitors to as many as 43 libraries, said Children's librarian Janice Roddy. When you search for a book, if it's not available in Franklin, you can access many other towns.

"Teachers sometimes limit student researches to 1 or 2 Internet resources. They have to have a hard copy of reference books," noted Roddy. The library is able to track what books are used often and which are not, she said. "Space is limited, so books must earn their keep," she said.

For anyone doing research, the Franklin Library has 27 databases covering all kinds of topics. Some of the databases include: Ancestry.com for geneaology searches.

Biography in Context has information on the world's most influential people. Contemporary Literary Criticism is an extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors. The Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias, almanacs and specialized reference sources. Mango Languages equips people for conversation in a variety of foreign languages.

For preschool children, there is always story time each day, which often is complemented by a craft or activity, or a puppet show.

Thoughtful and quiet games keep children busy in the children's section of the library. Children can check out books, puppets, movies, music and magazines. For those

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ArtTri-County Exhibition to Open at Library Medical Associates 2010 Specialists

Franklin “ForPublication the LoveFranklin of Art” Town Pages

Public Library, 118 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038 A Fine Art3Exhibition by(6” MemSize column x 10 x 10”) Black and White The Franklin Art Association is the Franklin Art Associabers ofCreated 1/18/11 501(c)3 organization, and has a tion. been offering opportunities for artists and photographers, both February 5-12 amateur and professional, to exOpening Reception: Saturday, hibit their work and to attend programs offered monthly at the February 5, 2-4 p.m.

Franklin Senior Center. This year, the 100-member Franklin Art Association celebrates its 40th anniversary.

For more information call Sue Sheridan at (508) 533-1917, or check out www.franklinart.org.

Specialty Care Services, Right Around the Corner Tri-County Medical Associates provides a full range of clinical and specialty services, ranging from women’s health to ear, nose and throat surgery. In addition to providing acute and primary care, you can also visit at Tri-County specialist to meet all of the health care needs of you and your family. To learn more about a speciality service, please call one of the offices listed below to make an appointment.

Here’s a list of our speciality services offices & providers.

These are some of the original books from Benjamin Franklin in the main reference room at the Franklin Public Library.

who enjoy video games, there are many games to check out for the Wii, Xbox, and Playstation.

Movies on DVD and cassette are available.

The library's museum pass program has also been a continually busy component offering passes at reduced prices to the public. People can reserve a pass to places such as the Boston Museum of Science, New England Aquarium, Providence Children's Museum, Plimoth Plantation, Mystic Aquarium Institute for Exploration, Davis Farmland and Tower Hill

Botanic Garden.

The Friends of the Franklin Public Library are always busy. They are responsible for the library's semi-annual book sale. They finance and manage programs.

They also run the library's book group which is open to the public.

It runs the first Tuesday of every month. The library selects the book, and anyone can show up and enjoy the discussion.

You can find what you want at the Franklin Public Library. And it's all free!

We publish the 1st of every month.

Advertisement and editorial deadline is the 15th of each month.

Breast Health

Infectious Diseases

Sleep Medicine

Renée L. Quarterman, MD

Ranjan Chowdhry, MD

Kathleen Aras-Richard, MD

Tri-County Breast Surgery Milford, MAÊUÊ508-482-5439

Bellingham Medical Associates Bellingham, MAÊUÊ508-883-0600

Tri-County Sleep Center MIlford, MAÊUÊ508-381-6590

Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery

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Mark Wallace, DO Joseph Wilson, MD

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Tri-County Rheumatology Franklin, MAÊUÊ508-541-2199

Tri-County Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery Milford, MAÊUÊ508-478-0555

Endocrinology

Blackstone Valley OB/GYN Whitinsville, MAÊUÊ508-234-6260

Brenda Coutinho, MD

Thomas Conley, MD

Thoracic Surgery

Tri-County OB/GYN Milford, MAÊUÊ508-482-5405 Hopkinton, MAÊUÊ508-482-5405

Ciaran McNamee, MD

Pulmonary, Critical Care & Allergy

Urology

Tri-County Thoracic Surgery Milford, MAÊUÊ508-634-0345

Samir Malkani, MD Tri-County Endocrinology Milford, MAÊUÊ508-473-6320

Jane Curl, MD Frederick Curley, MD Theresa Glidden, MD Michael McCormick, MD Kathleen Richard, MD

Mitchell Bamberger, MD Sanjaya Kumar, MD Tri-County Urology Milford, MAÊUÊ508-482-5411

Lung, Allergy & Sleep Specialists Hopedale, MAÊUÊ508-482-5401

For a complete guide to all of our fine primary care physicians and specialists, contact us at 508-528-5392 x105 or visit tricountymedical.org Tri-County Medical Associates, Inc. is affiliated with Milford Regional Medical Center

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February 1, 2011

Living Healthy Ask the Anytime Guy | Fitness Matters Expert answers to your health and wellness questions

BY CHRISTOPHER CHARRON QUeStiOn: I have a simple question for you—how many calories does one need to eat to lose weight? anSwer: That does sound like a simple question, and I could give you a simple answer, but it might not be all that accurate. It would be easy to say that the average female should take in about 1200-1500 calories to lose weight, and maybe 1800-2100 for males, but that doesn’t mean that these numbers will necessarily work for you! The ability to lose weight depends on a number of variables, including your resting metabolic rate, your activity level (both general daily activities

and exercise), and even the calories you burn while digesting food.

These all factor into the expenditure side of the energy balance equation, which then helps to determine the intake side as well. If you want the best and most accurate calorie estimate, you need to take a personal inventory. Talk to a trainer about getting your resting metabolic rate tested, and then have him/ her determine how many calories you expend each day. This will go a long way to establishing a recommended calorie level for weight loss. Good luck!

QUeStiOn: I’m smack-dab in the middle of menopause and, as expected, I seem to be gaining weight. However, the weight seems

to be finding its way to my mid-section, which is odd for me personally. Any logical explanation? anSwer: You might not want to hear this, but yes, there is a logical explanation. As you’re probably aware, many women seem prone to gaining weight in their hip and butt areas. Part of the reason that weight accumulates in these areas is because of the effect that estrogen has on the body. However, as you reach your menopausal years, your estrogen levels drop. As a result, the ratio of estrogen to testosterone drops as well, and, low and behold, you end up storing that extra weight where men tend to gain their weight— specifically the mid-section. I’m sure you’re not all that thrilled to

hear this, but it’s just a fact of life.

Naturally, most women want to know what they can do about it, but aside from preventing weight gain in the first place (which can be difficult), there isn’t much you can do.

Just be diligent with your diet and exercise as you approach menopause, and try to accept the age-related changes that all of our bodies go through.

QUeStiOn: My wife thinks she’ll get big and bulky if she starts lifting weights with me. How do I convince her otherwise? anSwer: This comes up all the time, and it’s one of the biggest myths out there. First of all, women simply don’t have the proper hormonal balance to put on large amounts of muscle tissue. Secondly, even if they did have the right physiology, it would take some se-

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Picking up a few weights here and there isn’t a recipe for building mass—it’s what you do and how you do it that really makes the difference. Remind your wife that weight training programs can always be tailored to specific goals, so if she doesn’t want to put on large amounts of muscle, that’s just fine.

Generally speaking, a full-body circuit with higher repetition ranges a few days per week would work well if she’s just looking to tone up or maintain her current level of muscle tissue. If she wants to get an individualized program based on her goals, look for a qualified personal trainer in your area.

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Residents Bring Smile to Troops Candy Shipment a Community Effort

BY J.D. O’GARA It was a family effort, says Katie Loder. Her friends, members of Pat Davis’ family, had called upon her for help in putting together packages for some soldiers in Afghanistan. A member of their family, Danielle Parlow, had a connection to a soldier, Shea Goodnature, and wanted to send some items to lift his outfit’s spirits.

Loder went to the Franklin Shaw’s looking for items to send to the troops. When she came upon discounted Halloween candy, she approached Jim Burns, the manager, about further discounting the sweets for her cause. Burns turned and donated 50 bags of candy.

Later, for an additional shipping, he donated 30 more.

Loder then says the family effort included a number of volunteers donating various items. She donated dice and cards. Others donated soups and energy drinks.

Phillip Loder put together CD’s of patriotic music for the troops, and the youngest member of the Davis family, Madeline, added labels and pictures her class had drawn into the packages.

“To just see people gathering to do that…it was neighborhood, it was family, it was children, it was adults…to see them doing this for the soldiers who are out there for us, was heartwarming,” says Loder. “It wasn’t the money; it was the effort. It was heartwarming. It touched you.”

Loder says that she was later met with others eager to help. Janet Bederian, of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Franklin VFW stepped up to

help Loder pack the items in the most efficient way and properly address the items. The group even donated shipping for two of the sets of four boxes. (In all, three shipments would be sent, with the Davis family picking up the cost of the final shipment) Janet met Kathy over at the U.S. Post Office in Franklin. Eventually, even the Post Office donated some packing items. “(The Ladies’ Auxiliary) had advertised that we were going to have a postal night and we had nobody,” says Janet, who was happy to be able to assist in a way that the Ladies’ Auxiliary had hoped. “I told her how to package them, and we got it down to four boxes.

When my son was over there, that’s what I was doing.”

Janet didn’t think twice about her involvement or the Auxiliary’s donation, noting that groups like the Elks do this on a much bigger scale. “It was good for Shaw’s; it was good for us; and it was good

Kathy Loder and Pat Davis load boxes with treats for soldiers in Afghanistan. The three shipments that were sent were a group effort.

for the troops,” she says. She thought donating the postage “was at least something” her group could do.

One shipment got to the troops around Veteran’s Day, another the day before Thanksgiving. The soldiers received the third group of boxes the Monday after Christmas.

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“So You Think You Can Dance” Dean College dance students will have an opportunity to have their choreography critiqued by four nationally known choreographers during the College’s annual Choreographer’s Showcase on February 4. The adjudicating choreographers will also offer Master Classes to dancers from around the region on February 5.

• Sonya Tayeh has been a choreographer for the last four seasons of “So You Think You Can Dance,” and was named as one of Dance Magazine’s “24 to Watch.”

She has instructed dance at the Edge Performing Arts Center, the Millenium Dance Complex and the Tayeh Dance Company in Los Angeles, specializing in contemporary funk and progressive contact.

• Jaquel Knight, an award winning choreographer behind Beyonce’s hit Single Ladies, and has worked on Britney Spears’ Circus

tour, Hannah Montana: The Movie; and Beyonce’s “I Am” tour.

• Joey Dowling is currently Associate Choreographer for the Tony Award winning Broadway hit In the Heights, and has recently been featured as a choreographer on “So You Think You Can Dance.” She has danced on Mariah Carey’s “Butterfly” world tour, and appeared on Broadway as “Elaine” in Sweet Charity, as well as other television, movie and Broadway productions.

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She has appeared as a guest choreographer on “So You Think You Can Dance.”

“Our students recognize this for the extraordinary opportunity that it is,” said Joan Palladino, Dean of the College’s School of Dance.

“The student choreographers work with their classmates, developing a performance that will be judged by this panel,” she explained.

“Each choreographer will receive a videotape of his or her performance and the critique by the judges.”

Following the Showcase, Dean dancers and other dancers from the region can take master classes with the four adjudicators – Mr. Knight, Ms. Dowling, Ms. Torres and Ms. Tayeh. Registration for the master classes on Saturday, February 5, is required. Information can be found on the Dean College website at www.dean.edu/.

The showcase performance on February 4 begins at 7:30 p.m. in the College’s Multi Purpose Room in the Campus Center. Tickets are $15 for general admission.

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TrI-CouNTY reGIoNAL H.S. NeWS & eVeNTS Carpentry Sophomores Volunteer at Adams Farm

Tri-County RVTHS Carpentry sophomores recently completed a two-part community service project at the Adams Farm in North Walpole. Back row, from left: Cole Grassey of Franklin, P.J. Alberta of Walpole, Danny Shea of Walpole, David MacDonald of Millis, Joe Nevells of Franklin, and Greg Metrick of Franklin. Front row, from left: Cody DesBiens of North Attleboro and Chris Dull of Norfolk. Not pictured: Patrick Brady and Steve Riggott of Walpole

A group of Tri-County RVTHS 10th Grade Carpentry students recently used their talents to complete a two-part community service project at Adams Farm in North Walpole. For the first part of their community service, the student volunteers built a hiking bridge that spans the bed of a seasonal stream located along the northern border of the Adams Farm property. The bridge is 20 feet long and 4 feet wide with a railing on one side and is constructed of pressure-treated lumber and Trex-like composite decking which requires little to no maintenance.

Tri-County students also lent a hand to clear a drainage channel filled with leaves and undergrowth that runs along the Adams Farm main trail. Their volunteer efforts

will ensure that this winter’s melting snow will drain off the trail and will prevent safety hazards such as ice or erosion.

“The work that my students completed at Adams Farm will count towards part of the 10th grade community service requirement we have at Tri-County,” explained Mark Spillane, Carpentry Instructor. The Tri-County Community Service Learning Experience requires students in grades 9 through 11 to reach out to help others by performing service learning that involves their personal abilities and interests.

The Carpentry sophomores who completed the service projects at Adams Farm were P.J. Alberta of Walpole, Patrick Brady of Walpole, Cody DesBiens of North Attleboro, Chris Dull of Norfolk,

Cole Grassey of Franklin, David MacDonald of Millis, Greg Metrick of Franklin, Joe Nevells of Franklin, Steve Riggott of Walpole, and Danny Shea of Walpole.

Tri-County Auto Technology seniors Eric Sorenson of North Attleboro and Patrick Brown of Seekonk worked as a team to win the first place trophy at the Massachusetts State Auto Dealers Technology Student Competition.

“Their computer scan tool is very different so the visit to Mastria was beneficial,” noted Sorenson.

Held at the Massachusetts Bay Community College Automotive Technology Center in Ashland on Wednesday, December 15, the competition tested the troubleshooting and bench testing skills of Auto Tech career technical

“The entire experience was great, and I really learned a lot,” added Brown.

Competing as Team GM, the TriCounty team was sponsored by Steve Ferreira of Mastria Auto Group of Raynham. Before the competition, Sorenson and Brown

Registration for the Tri-County Children’s Center Preschool and Toddler Programs for 2011-2012 will be held on Friday, February 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main lobby of the school at 147 Pond Street, Franklin.

Registration is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County district. To register, bring the child’s birth certificate and a $25 non-refundable registration fee. Admission will be decided through a random drawing of names on Friday, February 11, 2011 in the lobby outside of the preschool classroom. The public is welcome to attend. The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available in the program, so the lottery system was established to determine enrollment. Those names not selected in the drawing are placed on a waiting list.

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from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. Tuition is $30 per week and class size is limited to 30 children. Preschool Program enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years, as long as the child is age eligible.

Registration for the Toddler Program is open to children at least 18 months old by October 1, 2011 and no older than 30 months by October 1, 2011. Toddler sessions are held on Mondays from 9:15 am to 10:45 am. Tuition is $6 per session and parents or caregivers are required to stay for the entire session. Children may attend the Toddler Program for two years if age appropriate.

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The funding for the bridge project was provided by the Friends of Adams Farm and the Walpole Trails Committee. The design of the bridge and the construction was led by Gary Riggott, chairman of the Trails Committee. The drainage channel work was developed and led by Scott Martin, a member of the Adams Farm Committee.

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“It was a tough competition and I feel very accomplished that we came in first place,” said Sorenson.

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This marks the second time that Tri-County students have donated their time to the Adams Farm. Last year, Carpentry students built two bridges over wet areas on a hiking trail.

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As the first place winners, Sorenson and Brown received individual trophies as well as a $2,000 scholarship to Massachusetts Bay Community College. Additionally, Tri-County received a trophy to display until the competition is held again next year. The team will now move on to compete at the national competition in New York City in mid-April 2011.

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Obituaries erneSt a. BUSSaglia Sr. 83, a lifelong Franklin resident, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday January 10, 2011. He was the husband of the late Florence D. (Carlucci) Bussaglia who died in 1993.

Born in Franklin, February 24, 1927 a son of the late Crescentino and Assunta (DeLucchi) Bussaglia, he was raised and educated in Franklin.

Mr. Bussaglia was a retired self employed paving and landscaping contractor. He owned Ernie’s Asphalt & Paving Company of Franklin.

He left high school before graduation to join the United States Navy during World War II. He served honorably until his discharge in 1946. He attained the rank of seaman first class, and was awarded the American Campaign Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. He also received his high school diploma from Franklin High School some 45 years following the end of WWII in a group ceremony held at the high school.

Mr. Bussaglia loved to spend time with his family, and was a longtime summer resident of Oakland Beach in Warwick, and a winter resident of Venice, Florida. He also enjoyed flea markets and antiques.

He is survived by 3 sons; Ernest A. Bussaglia Jr., and Brian A. Bussaglia of Franklin, Richard P. Bussaglia of Bellingham, 2 daughters; Sandra Girard of Franklin, and Susan M. Corr of Minneapolis, MN, 2 sisters; Eileen Bourgery and Norma Dunton of Franklin, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

He was the brother of the late Francis Bussaglia, Mary Padula and Adelaide Vaillancourt.

Relatives and friends attend his funeral with military honors with a funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church. Interment followed at the family lot at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

JaMeS F. DOwD Jr., 62, of Medway died December 31 in the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester. He was the husband of Carleen R. (Scott) Dowd.

Born in Framingham, January 25, 1948, the son of the late James F. Dowd Sr. and Dorothy (Slavin) Dowd, Mr. Dowd was raised in Framingham and had been a resident of Medway for the past 31 years.

Mr. Dowd was a graduate of Marian High School and the Ward School of Business in Worcester.

Mr. Dowd had been a salesman at Nissan 24 in Brockton for many years. He had previously worked in the sales department of Long Cadillac in Framingham for 17 years.

Mr. Dowd served in the Army during the Viet Nam War. Jim loved to play golf, work in his yard and to play with his grandsons.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his daughters, Allison R. White and her husband Charles of North Brookfield and Cherilyn Dowd of Medway.

He is also survived by his sisters, Colleen Moore of Maynard and Paula Lewis of Framingham.

Mr. Dowd also is survived by his grandsons, Brodie James, and Cullan Francis White, and many nieces and nephews.

His funeral was held oat the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cemetery in Medway.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Medway Fire /EMS Department, 44 Milford St., Medway, MA 02053 or to the charity of one’s

choice.

Helen M. (SHaw) griFFin, 87, of Westborough, died, Saturday, January 8, 2011 at her home. She was the wife of Gerald J. Griffin who died in 1990 and Joseph W. Yelle who died in 1952.

Born in Buckland, MA on November 17, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Carrie E. (Pratt) Shaw. Mrs. Griffin was a recent resident of Westborough, lived in Shrewsbury for the previous five years and formerly resided in Fairhaven and Medway.

She graduated from ARMS Academy in Shelburne Falls and the New England Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Boston.

She worked as a registered nurse for many years and later for New England Telephone Co. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Sansotta of Irvine, CA and Maureen Bennett of Westborough and three grandchildren, Matthew Sansotta of Glendora, CA and Lane and Griffin Bennett, both of Westborough.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend her funeral Mass on at St. Joseph’s Church, .

Burial followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Medway.

In lieu of flowers, her family requests that donations be made in her memory to the Friends of Maiti Nepal, 63-6 Commercial Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 or online @ www.networkforgood.org.

Jane M. (griFFitHS) HOll, 63, of Medway died Monday, January 3, 2011 at the Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of Timothy Holl whom she married in 1967.

Born England on August 9, 1947, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Evelyn (Carter) Griffiths.

Mrs. Holl was a resident of England until coming to the United States in 1976 where she resided in Franklin for several years until moving to Medway in 1985.

Mrs. Holl was a Mary Kay consultant for many years and was active in the Franklin Girl Scouts during the 70s and 80s.

Mrs. Holl adored the seaside and enjoyed spending time at her summer home on Bailey Island, Maine. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and cooking.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters Jenni Holl of Medway and Emma Holl Lam of Jersey City, NJ, her son Christopher Holl of Torrington, CT, two grandchildren Nathan and Lola Grace, and two sisters Greta Taylor and Elizabeth Granger, both of England.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in Mrs. Holl’s memory with floral arrangements or a donation to Medway EMS & Fire Department, 44 Milford St., Medway, MA 02053. geOrge B. lOUlaCHe of Franklin, formerly of Brookline, passed away on January 6, 2011. He was 79 years old.

George was the dear and devoted husband of Helen (Kenaan). Loving father of Paula Mahoney and her husband Kevin of NH and Rachel Loulache of Franklin. Beloved grandfather “Giddoo” of Brendan and Keira Mahoney. Dear brother of Fouad Loulache and his wife Helen of Franklin, Faiz Loulache of Wrentham, Deborah L. (Woodward) Kasindorf 56 of Franklin died January 11 suddenly at home. She was the wife of Barry Kasindorf.

Born in Maryland, March 18, 1954, the daughter of Almon and Dorothy (Nichols) Woodward of Fairfax, Vermont, Mrs. Wagner

was raised in Vermont and had lived in Franklin since 1992.

Mrs. Wagner was a graduate of the Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, Class of 1972 and the New England Deaconess School of Nursing. She later attended Northeastern University where she received her BSN. A Registered Nurse, Mrs. Wagner had worked in the ICU of New England Deaconess Hospital, Emerson Hospital and most recently had been Nurse Interviewer for the Boston University Sloan School of Medicine.

Mrs. Wagner was a member of the New England Society of Open Salt Collectors.

In addition to her husband and parents she is survived by her sons Evan Kasindorf of Franklin and Alan Kasindorf of Cupertain, California. She is also survived by her siblings. Bruce Woodward and his wife Debbie of Fairfax, Nancy Gross and her husband Dan of Fairfax, Mary Hathaway and her husband Bruce of Fairfax, David Woodward and his wife Kelly of Fairfax and Linda Woodward and Art Vigil of Westfield , Vermont. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Her memorial service were held at the First Universalists Society in Franklin.

In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory the Aspergers Association of New England 85 Main St. Suite 101. Watertown, Ma 02472.

PHylliS MaCDOnalD, 83, of Walpole, died, Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Norwood Hospital. Born in Norwood on November 22, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Charles H. and Bessie (Thayer) MacDonald.

Miss MacDonald graduated from Norwood High School in 1947 and was a resident of Walpole since 1948.

Miss MacDonald was a telephone operator at the former New England Telephone Co. for over 30 years until her retirement and was a member of the Pioneers.

She is survived by two brothers, Charles MacDonald Jr. and his wife Nancy of Blackstone and Ralph Peckham and his wife Louise of Walpole, her brother–in-law Frank Dietzel of Dedham and several nieces and nephews.

She was sister of the late F. Pearl Dietzel.

Relatives and friends attended her funeral service in the Ginley Funeral Home, Walpole.

Burial followed at Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Walpole VNA, P.O. Box 252 Walpole, MA 02081 antHOny “Hank” P. MeSSere, 90, of Franklin died January 3 in the Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wrentham. He was the husband of Eleanor J. (Geromini) Messere.

Born in Franklin, April 19, 1920, the son of the late Ottavio and Filomena (Sacco) Messere, Mr. Messere was a lifelong Franklin resident.

He had been a textile worker and truck driver for the Clark Cutler McDermott Company in Franklin for many years.

Mr. Messere enjoyed gardening, television westerns, card games and was a fan of the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Carol A. Kautz and her husband Fred of Cape Elizabeth, Maine and Judith M. Albright and her husband Barry of Cranston, Rhode Island. He was the brother of the late Philip Messere. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Catherine Kautz, Elizabeth

Kautz and Michael Albright.

His funeral was held on at the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin, followed by a funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church. Burial was at the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.

DaviD F. MOrriSSey, 91, of Franklin, died peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the Franklin Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Helen M. (Mucciarone) Morrissey whom he married in 1954.

Born in Boston on May 30, 1919, he was a son of the late Francis J. and Alice (Sullivan) Morrissey.

Mr. Morrissey was a resident of Franklin since 1954 and formerly resided in Hyde Park. He graduated from Boston College High School in 1936 and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps for one year.

Mr. Morrissey was a WWII Army veteran, attaining the rank of Technician 3rd Grade.

He served for three years and received the Good Conduct Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon and the American Theater Campaign Ribbon.

Mr. Morrissey worked for the US Navy at the Charlestown Navy Yard for most of his life as a ship fitter. He was a jack-of-all-trades and enjoyed working around his home and loved spending time with his family.

He was the brother of the late Francis, Henry, Robert and Jeanne Morrissey and is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Mary, Edith, Midge and Jeanne. He was the beloved “Uncle David” of many nieces and nephews including Philip Gregoire, many great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend his funeral at the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin, followed by a funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church in Franklin. Burial with military honors followed in the parish cemetery.

Mr. Morrissey was a true patriot who loved his country.

BarBara a. (geMelli) naDO 94 of Walpole died January 13 in the Harrington House in Walpole. She was the wife of the late Frank Nado.

Born in Bluefield, West Virginia, June 16, 1916 the daughter of the late Foch and Veronica (Caruso) Gemelli, Mrs. Nado had lived in Walpole for many years.

Mrs. Nado had been a payroll clerk at Factory Mutual Company in Norwood for 10 years before retiring.

She loved to sew and to knit.

She is survived by her children Frank Nado and his wife Marjorie of Walpole and Barbara A. O’Brien and her husband Andrew of Wakefield, New Hampshire.

She is also survived by her brother Dominic Jemella of Fort Meyers, Florida.

She was the sister of the late Frank Gemelli of Acton, Maine, Joseph Gemelli of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Theresa Anello of Ellicott City, Maryland and Mary Corso of Hingham.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, David Nado of Foxboro, Marjorie Ducharme and her husband George of Norfolk, Barbara Parsons and her husband Scott of Wakefield, New Hampshire, Andrew O’Brien and his wife Dianne of North Andover and Thomas O’Brien of Charlestown, and 9 great-grandchildren.

Her funeral mass was celebrated in the

Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial was at the Highland Cemetery Norwood.

In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Tufts Medical Center Macular Degeneration Research, Dr. Johanna M. Seddon 800 Washington St. Boston, Ma 02111. gilDa v. (MOntanarO) yaSi, 93, of Franklin, died, Friday, January 7, 2011 at the Forge Hill Senior Living Community where she resided for the past 1 ½ years. She was the beloved wife of Francis X. Yasi whom she married in 1947.

Born in Providence, RI on April 28, 1917, she was a daughter of the late Serafino and Concetta (Sardiello) Montanaro. Mrs. Yasi formerly resided in Venice, FL for 29 years and also in Marshfield and Lynn, MA. She graduated from Hope High School in Providence and worked at Quonset Point Naval Air Station where she met her husband.

She later worked as a secretary in the Lynn and Pembroke School Systems for many years until her retirement.

Mrs. Yasi enjoyed doing arts and crafts and was a member of the Venice Arts Center. She was well known for Teddy Bears that she made from old fur coats.

Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Ken Yasi and his wife Cheryl of Hull and Dan Yasi and his wife Judy of Medway and four grandchildren, Paul, Katherine, Emily and Lauren Yasi, all of Medway.

She was the sister of the late Dorothy Del Sesto, Anna Miale and Anthony Montanaro.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend her funeral Mass at the St. Mary’s Church, Franklin.

In lieu of flowers, her family requests that donations be made in her memory to Seasons Hospice, 275 Grove St., Suite 3-102, Newton, MA 02466.

DeBOraH e. (JOHnSOn) wagner 63 of Bellingham, formerly of Walpole died January 11 in the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester. She was the wife of Douglas Wagner.

Born in South Weymouth, June 22, 1947, the daughter of the late John and Jean (Dunlop) Johnson, Mrs. Wagner was raised and had lived in Walpole for many years before moving to Bellingham five years ago.

Mrs. Wagner was 1965 graduate of Walpole High School.

She had worked for many years at the Stop & Shop stores in Walpole and Franklin and most recently at the Wal-Mart Store in Bellingham.

Deb was all about her family.

In addition to her husband she is also survived by her children, Dennis and Nicole Wagner of Bellingham and Brian Wagner of Watertown.

She is also survived by her siblings, Sandra Auld of Braintree, John Wendell Johnson of Mansfield, Dennis Johnson of Florida. Donna Orlando of Walpole, Judith Holt of Walpole, Audrey Armitage of New Hampshire, Laury Johnson of Walpole and Tracey Bartucca of Walpole.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Shelli and Derek Wagner.

Her funeral service were held in the Ginley Funeral Home, Walpole.

In lieu of flowers expotreessions of sympathy may be made in her memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Way, Memphis, TN 38105.

Local Town Pages www.franklintownnews.com

Old House Secrets – Inventory Forms New England’s small-town charm is thanks in great part, due to iconic white churches and numerous historic homes. According to public record Franklin has over 475 single family homes built before 1900. The town has 42 homes built before 1800.

If you own one of those historic homes, have you thought about its historical significance, its previous owners, its construction date, its architectural period?

time the survey was completed), as well as information on the approximate date built, a list of architectural details, and a description of its historical significance. Recently completed forms contain more detailed information and are often the work of professional consultants.

Less detailed earlier forms were frequently done by local volunteers. Also, not all historic homes have been surveyed.

Getting Started

It takes just two minutes to determine that answer. The Massachusetts Historical Commission maintains an online database called the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System (MACRIS). By searching this database you can determine if your house has already been surveyed.

Go to http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ mhc/ and choose the link "Search MACRIS database." Enter your town name and street name where appropriate. Next, select “Building” under “Resource Types.”

Press “Next” one final time and you will be given a list of surveyed

One of the best ways to explore your home’s history is to look for previously completed research.

The Franklin Historical commission has inventory forms on file for historical homes and other types of structures in their respective towns.

Prepared for the Massachusetts State Historical Commission as part of their inventory of historic homes in the Bay State, the forms are often used as part of an application for a National Register designation.

Each survey form contains a photo of the historic home (at the

Has My House Been Surveyed?

historical homes on your street.

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Finding the Inventory Form

Currently MACRIS is just an index and does not yet contain the actual inventory forms. MHC is currently engaged in a multi-year project to scan and put online all inventory forms and National Register nominations. Photos and inventory forms should start to appear in the redesigned MACRIS database in the next several months. In the meantime, however, if you have identified that an inventory form for your house exists, you will likely find a copy of the actual form in your local library or town hall. If for some reason you can’t find it in either location, you can contact your local historical commission. The Massachusetts Historical Commission can also be contacted for copies by calling (617) 727-8470 or email at mhc@sec.state.ma.us.

Marian Pierre-Louis is the New England House Historian. Follow on her blog http://NEHouseHistorian.blogspot.com

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