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Norwood Firefighter Turns Soldier for Fourth Deployment Bronze Star Recipient Dennis Mawn Returns to Iraq BY CAITLIN FROST Firefighter Dennis Mawn said farewell to Norwood on Friday, December 17. Deployed for a year to Iraq, this will be Mawn’s fourth deployment in his 23 years of serving in the army reserve. Firefighters gathered around their fellow man the day before he left, slapping him on the back and wishing him a hearty goodbye.
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“I thought it was the perfect day for recognition, to let him know we support him publicly,” fellow firefighter Dan Harkins said. “When I think of [Mawn], I think of John F. Kennedy’s speech, ‘Ask not what my country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.’ He serves the people of Norwood on the fire department and he serves his country. He’s always doing fundraiser with veterans and helping out organizations and charities. He always helps everyone else out,” said George Morrice, spokesperson for the fire department.
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Firefighter Dennis Mawn was deployed Friday, December 17, to serve a year in Iraq.
bration wouldn’t be complete without Norwood’s chief firefighter Mike Howard. “The chief really set the standard for taking care of vets. I was deployed when he was instated, and when I got back he immediately approached me about what he could do for me. I give him great credit for taking care of
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opportunity and that I needed to give back,” Mawn said. A Xavarian graduate and lifelong Norwood resident, Mawn will serve his MOS as a Military Police Officer; he is a master sergeant, a senior noncommissioned
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Since its construction in 1927, the Norwood Theatre has undergone many significant changes. Originally called the Premier Theatre, it was later renamed the Guild Theatre in the early 1930s when it was extensively remodeled by William G. Upham. Located in the center of town, the theater was designed to blend in with the existing Municipal Building, and since its opening, it has housed a number of theatre companies—including the Fiddlehead Theatre Company, which used the Norwood Theatre from 1997 to 2009—and has produced a number of productions from live theatre to motion pictures. Now, the Norwood Theatre is undergoing another significant and substantial transformation. Sue Lewis, a resident of Dover, Mass., and Isle of Palms, SC, has purchased the theatre with the intention of completing a full restoration of the building. “I want to restore [the building] as much back to its original state as a compliment to what’s left,” Lewis said. After working on the building for a year, Lewis reports the restoration is slow coming, and projects
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that she is, hopefully, only one year behind schedule. When completed, the building will have a working three-story elevator and a seating capacity of 700 to 720. Lewis and Tribecca Builders architect Costas Apostolopoulos, foreman on the construction of the building, have removed all the old wiring and plumbing and are starting from scratch with the utilities. Lewis hopes to use geothermal and solar energy to try and make the building as eco-friendly as possible. Presently, they are working with the handicap accessibility board in order to ensure the building is manageable for persons with disabilities.
“We’re trying to speed it up, but it’s just the way renovation goes. It’s more complex than starting from scratch. It’s extensive mechanical and electrical, plumbing and lighting work,” Lewis said. Though the construction is going slow, Lewis has high hopes for the theatre upon its completion. She plans to not only provide a venue for motion picture and live theatre production and band performances, but a wider range of age-appropriate entertainment as well. For families, she intends to showcase magicians and puppet shows and dedicate Saturday mornings to family-friendly entertainment. Lewis is preparing for late night theater for adults ages 21-45 for after-work entertainment, and hopes to host foreign and classic
“We’ve repaired the roof systems, gutters, and the façade. We’re applying for a building permit to get into full phase construction. We were hoping to get
In this bittersweet and uplifting story, when a young man starts "paying it forward" for a social studies project, unusual things start to happen.
To ring in the New Year on a hope-filled note, our first movie will be the inspirational film Pay it Forward, starring Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osment, Jon Bon Jovi and Angie Dickinson.
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Lewis also plans on promoting educational classes for adults and children and to partner with the local schools in order to offer the theatre as practicing space for the marching band and Norwood High School’s drama department. “When my son was in fifth grade, he got involved in a class play, so as a family we got involved in community theatre. I’ve always admired the building. When it went up for sale, I thought it was my time to buy,” Lewis said. The original grand reopening date for the theatre was planned for August 31, 2011, but with the slow progression of the reconstruction, Lewis is planning on opening the same date the following year, exactly 84 years after the theatre opened its doors for the first time. In order to get the building up
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Local Financiers Offer New Year's Finance Tips BY CAITLIN FROST January is the official month for financial wellness, and with the holiday season wrapping up and the New Year rounding the corner, just how do you get back on track with your finances? Well, why not make it a New Year’s Resolution, for one?
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officer. “I’m single, so it makes it really easy for me to get up and go. I don’t know how some people leave their businesses and their wives and families. I’m fortunate to be able to just leave,” Mawn said.
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He may be single, but he’s not the only one in his family who serves in the reserves. Fellow firefighter and brother Joe Mawn also serves his country. Firefighters Kevin Romines and Jerry Mahoney are also current reservists. Mahoney won a bronze star of valor for saving an Iraqi soldier during a deployment.
When asked what honors were given to him as a soldier, Mawn’s remark was one of true humility. “You’re only as good as the soldiers surrounding you. The caliber of young soldiers is amazing. I make mistakes as a leader all the time, but I’d be nothing if it wasn’t for the young people with me,” Mawn said.
Giving Credit to Natalie McDonough In the last issue of Norwood News, we printed a lovely article on the Norwood High School’s Friendship Club. This article was incorrectly attributed to Sean Powers, but the author of the article was Natalie McDonough,
NHS Class of 2011. Please accept our sincerest apology. Also, regarding the holiday house tour, we offer our apologies for misspelling Caroline Pamis’ name.
In order to get out of debt fast, the number one rule is to start living beneath your means; an important rule should you want to establish financial independence. It will allow you to reach financial goals faster, to pay off debt, and to live with a lot less stress. “Start by opening an account,” says the Branch Manger at People’s Federal Savings Bank in Norwood. “Open an account and keep adding money to it. Just don’t withdraw. It’s as basic as that.” Once you have saved a considerable amount in your account, the People’s Branch Manager also suggests putting your money in a CD, where you lock it in and let it accrue interest for a considerable amount of time. It’s a way to save without touching your money. Some banks even offer Christmas Clubs, a savings plan that you start at the beginning of the year and save money for the end of the year’s holiday season. “Start saving money this Christmas for next Christmas,” says a Senior Personal Banker at the Bank of America in Norwood. “Start shopping early. Buy things after Christmas for next year,
things that don’t go bad like shoes and clothes.” To stay out of debt, start paying off credit cards, student loans, car payments, and any other bills you might have. Generally, credit cards are the most expensive and burdensome form of debt. By paying off balances, you end up saving enormous sums of cash. “If you ever use a credit card, you should be able to pay it off at the end of the month. You may not have the money right then, but you should always make sure you’re able to have the money at the end of the month,” People’s Branch Manager says. In making New Year’s resolutions, make sure to work out a budget. The spending plan includes everything you will spend money on, and a good budget ensures that you stay within your income. “Most people think the first step starts with the bank, but a good budget starts at home,” says Bank of America’s Banker. “Little stuff like bringing your lunch to work helps save money. Everyone is different. Find a budget that works for you.” And with most resolutions that fall by the wayside only a couple months after the start of the year, don’t let this be one of them. Resolve to track expenses, create a spending plan, save money, and stick to it. That way next year, you’re not caught in the same financial predicament.
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Local Nursing Facility Brings Norwood into Global Effort Victoria Haven’s Soap Drive for Haiti Sees Large Local Turnout Judy Dorato O’Gara
soap. The nonprofit also collects donations of unused soap. After sorting and sanitizing the soap, soap that is heavily used, about 10% of used donations, is cooked to remove impurities and reformed. Other lightly-used soaps, which comprise the majority (90%) of used donations, are soaked in a sanitizing solution and pressurized for reuse.
Every little bit counts, and Victoria Haven Nursing Facility, on Nichols Street, has helped ensure that Norwood does its part to help the people of Haiti, who face an increasing threat of cholera. The facility organized a soap drive from November 23-December 17, which yielded hundreds of bars from a combination of staff, residents’ families and Norwood residents.
By the end of November, Clean the World had distributed 300,000 bars of soap to Haiti. In all, Victoria Haven collected 317 bars, which will add to the effort.
“It basically has to do with the cholera in Haiti right now,” says Stephen Maxam, Administrator for Victoria Haven, who had read about the problem in Haiti and coordinated the drive. “Haiti’s in dire need of soap. The spread (of cholera) can be controlled by basic hand washing.” Although hand washing can significantly reduce the spread of cholera, people in Haiti must make the difficult decision of choosing to purchase food or soap, he says. Victoria Haven will ship the soap donations to Clean the World, an organization in Florida aimed at treating acute respiratory infections and diarrheal diseases by collecting and recycling soap that is generally discarded, then distributing them to areas in need. In two years, the 501 (c) (3) organization founded by Shawn Seipler and Paul Till has distributed over six million bars of soap, according to its website, www.cleantheworld. org. Clean the World collects soap from a number of partners in the hospitality industry, which would otherwise discard barely-used
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ple in Haiti), is that we have a large Haitian staff,” says Maxam. “When the earthquake hit, we had staff members that lost families.” Maxam says that the people of Norwood have been very supportive of the effort. According to Victoria Haven Administrative Assistant Kimberly Ciardi, the effort was promoted by Norwood’s local cable access channel, and many neighbors and others have stopped in following a postcard the facility sent out. “We didn’t think we’d get as much,” says Ciardi. “People have really followed through.”
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Norwood Hospital Becomes For Profit,
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Facility Will See No Change to Staff, Quality of Care
In addition to investing in a new lab, renovations in the lobby have already begun to upgrade the hospital to a nicer environment. The IT system will undergo a complete restructure in order to better equip physicians and cut down on redundancies in patient care. The new electronic medical record will allow physicians and specialists to communicate with each other to ensure no incidents of drug interactions and no unnecessary medical testing be performed.
BY CAITLIN FROST It’s no secret by now that the Caritas Christi Healthcare System has been sold. The six-hospital system, which includes Norwood’s Hospital, was suffering under bond debt, pension liability, and the facilities had become seriously outdated. After an eightmonth sale progression, the Caritas Healthcare was purchased by Steward Healthcare and will now be run as a for-profit entity. It was a long search to find a buyer, since the hospital system was declared an independent nonprofit healthcare system after being run by the Archdiocese for several years. In order to stay afloat, Caritas had to join with a larger system or find a buyer. Non-Profit Catholic entities weren’t interested in taking on the project, because of the large amount of debt Caritas had accrued. Instead, they worked with Cerebrus Capital Management and made a deal with Steward Healthcare. “As a system, we weren’t viable even as a capital,” spokesperson
for Steward Healthcare Chris Murphy said. In 1902, Dr. Eben C. Norton began the first functioning hospital in Norwood before it was even considered a town. He operated out of two small buildings in the near center of town that contained an operating room and two beds for emergency care. It wasn’t until 1913 that George Willet moved another building to the site and expanded the “cottage” hospital to 23 beds that the leaders in Norwood began to realize the need for a great healthcare center. The Willett Cottage Hospital became the Norwood Hospital in 1917. Since then, the hospital has continued to expand and to improve in order to keep pace with the changing medical sciences and technologies. Patient care has always been the utmost priority and the hospital has strived to meet patient’s needs and expectations. In 1997, the Norwood Hospital became Caritas Norwood after an acquisition by Caritas Christi Health Care, and became part of
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“There is a fair amount of initial investment in improving the facilities. People are more inclined to choose newer facilities. Patients will receive the same experience in Norwood with high-quality world class physicians as they would in newer hospitals downtown,” Murphy said. But how will Norwood be effected by this sale? In March 1919, plans to build a modern hospital were drawn up. The structure was completed in 1926.
range of patient care services— from the Small Miracles Family Birthing Center to its modern emergency department. The goal
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“Management and employees stay the same. There will be no change,” Murphy said. Patients shouldn’t expect any major change in their treatment, their doctors or the hospital itself, except for cosmetic structural changes. The only difference in how the hospital will run is that it is no longer non-profit, meaning the healthcare system will be paying a property tax to the town of Norwood beginning in 2011. Chairman of the Board of Assessors Paul F. Wanecek informs that the property tax will go straight to fund a variety of programs and organizations in the town such as the police and fire station, schools, and the local town government. The town has just started the budget for the next fiscal year and the tax received by the hospital will be appropriated accordingly.
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BY CAITLIN FROST Norwood Urgent Care works hard to keep people out of the hospital by providing convenient quality healthcare a tenth of the cost of a visit to the emergency room. “What we’ve found is that a majority of the time patients in the ER don’t need to be there. Their primary care doctor is unreachable or out of hours, etc. We try to keep patients out of the hospital,” Urgent Care’s Dr. Paul said, a physician that has spent 18 years working in medicine and 12 years in an Emergency Room. Urgent Care is a private, forprofit organization that began four years ago in Wooksocket, RI. It currently employees 36 physicians and nurses which work on a rotating schedule between each of the facilities located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Open seven days a week, Urgent Care serves patients on a no-appointment basis. They work with all insurance plans and offer a selfpay plan for those without insurance. Urgent Care offers services
such as fracture care, physicals, and IV hydration and has the ability to perform x-ray, CT Scans, and lab services on site. Urgent Care is fully equipped to handle any non-life threatening medical condition that may arise. They are affiliated with many Physician Specialists including surgeons, orthopedics, cardiology, dermatology, and pulmonary and will assist patients with the appropriate medical follow up if necessary. The staff at Urgent Care urges patients to remember that the facility does not replace the Emergency Room, is not equated with a doctor’s office, nor should it replace a Primary Care Physician. Instead, Urgent Care should be used in times of urgent or emergent care as an excellent alternative to an ER for substantial cost savings. Located at 1210 Providence Highway, Suite E, you can find more information on Norwood Urgent Care, by visiting www.norwoodurgentcare.com.
Location, location, location – this is the most important aspect of any ‘dwelling’ when birds consider where they will nest and raise their family. And winter is actually a great time of year to set out birdhouses. Hole-nesting birds, such as wrens, chickadees, woodpeckers and bluebirds will readily move into a new nest box if placed properly. Ideally, the ‘house’ should be placed at least five feet above the ground and out of direct sunlight. After settling on location, the true selling point for birds will be the entrance dimensions. As fussy as it sounds, birds will shun a wellplaced house if these dimensions are incorrect. For years I’ve watched the common house sparrows occupy one nest box at the corner of my yard. No offense to the sparrows, but there are so many other more interesting birds I would rather host. With that said, the same nest box got a facelift last year along with a new smaller entrance – 1 1/8” to be exact. Sure enough, as soon
as spring rolled around a pair of house wrens took notice and booted the sparrows. The house wren is a tiny, yet slick little bird that hops around like a mouse. It is also known to nest in odd
places such as flower pots, mailboxes and in the pockets of jackets left out on the line. To have one nest in the updated house was a real treat. He and Mrs. Wren went on to raise a large brood as well. Chances are they will return next spring. So effective was the update in attracting the wrens so quickly, the ‘owl’ house now set out in the yard will also be getting a facelift over the winter. For the past five or so years, no one but squirrels has
come for owl open house – and even they don’t stay. Now that should be a big red flag that an overhaul is in order. The idea has been to attract the eastern screech owl, which I have heard in the area on several occasions. There are also other birdhouses in the yard that have gone unoccupied for years. A second look at the entrances and locations of these houses will be looked at over the winter. With an update of the owl house and a bit of luck, screech will be happily highlighted in an upcoming version of “Nature Calls.” If building your own birdhouses is your choice, you’re in luck. Check out this great website that offers free plans: www.freebirdhouseplans.net. If you’d rather order a birdhouse ready for occupancy check out this informative website as well: www.thebirdshed.com. Amy Beaumont is a portrait photographer and freelance writer. She can be reached at amy@ beaumontphotography.com.
Norwood Police Apprehend/ Charge Local Vandals A 17-year-old male will be summoned into Dedham District Court and 3 male juveniles will be summoned into Dedham Juvenile Court for the November 8 acts of vandalism at Norwood High School in Norwood. Eric A. Anderson, and three other males who
cannot be named, will be summoned for trespass and malicious destruction of property. The four are students of Norwood Senior High School. The School Department has been made aware of these results.
Once suspects were identified, Detective David Eysie, assigned to the case, stated all suspects and their families were cooperative with the investigation. It comes down to bad judgment by four youths.
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Page 8 TANGLED (PG) - Starring the talented voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy, Ron Perlman, M.C. Gainey, Jeffrey Tambor, and Brad Garrett. Rapunzel (Moore), a princess stolen from the palace nursery while an infant and raised by the dastardly Mother Gothel (Murphy) is imprisoned in the gilded cage of a tower because her hair has the power to continuously restore Mother Gothel's youth. Rapunzel dreams of the day when she will be allowed to roam free alongside her faithful chameleon companion. Her chance comes on the occasion of her 18th birthday, while Mother Gothel is away. The rogue Flynn Ryder (Levi), seeking escape from a variety of pursuers, climbs Rapunzel's tower with the goal of finding a hiding place. Instead, he encounters a determined young woman with an iron frying pan who knocks him out and ties him up. Then she bargains with him - if he acts as her guide for a visit in the world below, she'll return to him the contents of a satchel he had when he invaded her room. All the "Disney elements" are in place: a plucky princess; a chaste, starcrossed romance; a cute animal sidekick; songs by Alan Menken, a diabolical villain; and, of course, a happy ending. This is secondary fare - entertaining and enjoyable, but not groundbreaking. Rapunzel, although likeable and energetic, is not as memorable as Snow White, Ariel, or Belle. RATING: C+ THE BLACK SWAN (R) - Starring Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, and Winona Ryder. Portman plays an aspiring top ballerina. The role she
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tions. I really didn’t care about answers; I just wanted it to be over. Portman was definitely prepared for her role, but it’s tough to appreciate an actor’s work when you don’t care for the film. RATING: CTHE FIGHTER (R) - Starring Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Melissa Leo, Amy Adams, Jack McGee, and Mickey O’Keefe. This film tells the true story of boxer “Irish” Mickey Ward (Wahlberg). The film opens in the early 1990s on the streets of Lowell, Massachusetts. An HBO documentary crew is shadowing Mickey’s older brother, Dicky Eklund (Bale), as he goes about his daily routines. Although the filmmakers are open about their project a look at how cocaine destroys lives addict Dicky believes they are chronicling his “comeback.” After a middling career, he left the ring behind, but he dreams of a glorious return. For now, he trains Mickey and spends hours in an infamous coke house, getting high. The combination of Dicky’s ineffective training and the incompetent management of his mother, Alice (Leo), result in Mickey fighting a man 20 pounds heavier and getting pummeled. Soon thereafter, when Dicky’s criminal activities lead to a jail term, Mickey breaks with his mother and brother. His new support crew includes his father, George (McGee); his girlfriend, Charlene
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January 1, 2011 Aron encounters a pair of lost female hikers (Tamblyn and Mara), and helps them find their way to their destination before he continues on his own. It's not long, however, before a mishap results in him tumbling down a shaft and becoming trapped at the bottom when a boulder crushes his arm against a tunnel wall and becomes lodged there. He tries everything within his power to free himself but the tools at his disposal are limited. As his supply of water dwindles, Aron realizes he may die there. There are a few brief flashbacks early during Aron's ordeal and, as dehydration and fatigue begin to take their toll on his mental state, he experiences dreams and hallucinations. The film, attempting to get into the character's mindset, represents these as parts of a half-crazed reality. Aron, who has a camcorder with him, records a video diary of some of his thoughts and experiences, with the hope that whoever finds his body will return it to his parents. (In real life, the videotape exists. Although it has never been shown publicly, Ralston allowed Boyle and Franco to view it as part of their preparation for making the movie. That, along with interviews and his autobiographical book about the experience, provides the narrative's basis.) Franco, who is on screen for nearly every frame of the film, gives the performance of a lifetime. He carries the movie. For more than an hour, we're down in a hole with Aron, and the tautness and intensity of Franco's performance keeps us engaged. It's his interpretation of the character that gets us to the point where we understand why Aron chose the path of self-amputation as the sole route of survival. Franco is co-hosting the OSCARS this year, and he'll undoubtedly be nominated for his exceptional performance. RATING: A-
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Out and About January Blues I am not a big fan of January. Actually, it’s my least favorite month. There’s about thirty seconds of total sunshine in the entire month of January. A snowstorm is inevitable, and it’s always cold. Always. In January, you realize what was okay in November and December is now frowned upon. For example, it is no longer okay or expected to eat cookies for breakfast, and chocolate cake for lunch. There aren’t any cookies left anyways, because you ate them all. And if you are like me, from Halloween until New Year’s Day, you justify that chocolate is made from beans, beans are a vegetable, and therefore chocolate is good for you. Come January, the scale will tell you otherwise. Your fridge is barren come January. Gone are the containers of leftovers. The pumpkin pies and whipped cream long since de-
voured. The only things left are one lowly stick of butter, a petrified turkey carcass (at least you think it’s a turkey), some fancy French cheese (there are no crackers because you ate them, too) and a fruitcake that your aunt gave you (which will be thrown out because no one actually eats the stuff). Because of all the treats of the previous months, your clothes are a bit “snug.” In other words, you’d have to jump off a building to get into your jeans. And need the Jaws of Life to get out of them. These are the “bigger sized” jeans that you got for Christmas. Not the ones you wore, dozens of cookies ago in October. Determined to fit back into your October jeans, you head to the store and replace the cookies and chocolates with celery stalks and carrot sticks proclaiming this is the month you will start your diet. January has arrived; time to start the New Year by eating right. But boy do you miss the chips and dips of last year. By January, the kiddies are going stir crazy. And they are driv-
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ing you crazy. They want to go out. And you want them out. If they do decide to venture outside, it takes forty five minutes to get them ready. You have to find two gloves, or in my case a glove and a mitten, or a glove and a sock. Whatever works. A scarf and hat are always needed -- in New England they are worn well into July. But they have to be found first. In my house, we have a wheeled plastic container for hats and scarves. Yet they end up in the bathroom, the toybox, kitchen cabinets, and other locations through out the house. So yet another fifteen minutes is spent finding a hat -even if it’s an Easter bonnet- and a scarf. We’re almost ready to go out. One last step - the zippering of the coat. Somehow, I always manage to snag either a chunk of my kid’s hair or piece of chin in the zipper’s teeth. If anyone needs a Fitzgerald child’s DNA sample, forget the hairbrush, head for the coat’s zipper. Following the zippering, there are usually tears involved -- sometimes out of frustration. They
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February of 2013.
After all the preparation, the kids finally head outside -- for about twelve seconds. Then zoom back in complaining that it’s cold out. Really? Well, that’s news. Considering it’s January.
In the cold weather, we do a lot of snuggling on the couch, watching movies. The only downside to this is, the “touching factor.” With three kids and one couch, all it takes is a small foot to “accidentally brush” against another child or even a tired cranky adult and well, things can get a bit hairy. Last year, thanks to the “touching factor” and the fact that we were all in lock down due to yet another January snow storm-I watched The Shining and actually sympathized with the dad- ”Here’s Dawnny!!”
Thank goodness for all those toys my kids got for Christmas. Maybe they can play a game? Last year Santa brought my kids Monopoly. Come January they played using a safety pin, a dime, a mint I found at the bottom of my pocketbook and a piece of lint in lieu of actual pieces –those were mysteriously lost once the game’s box was opened. When the Monopoly board is brought out this January, as in real life, the money will be gone. And then there are the post holiday bills. Ah, the bills. In January you realize that the words “just throw it on the charge card” have come back to bite you. Potentially even gnaw off an arm. And depending on your Christmas bonus in this economy you may be eating macaroni and cheese and baloney sandwiches well into
Thank goodness that January is only one long, cold month and I’m pretty sure I can survive thirty-one days out of a three-hundred-and-sixty-five. I hope this January, it’s not too cold and snowy, so I can send my kids outside for maybe a half hour or stretch it out to forty-five minutes. On next year’s Christmas list, I’m asking Santa for stretch pants, kids’ coats that Velcro shut and a copy of The Shining, just in case I’m in the mood for a comedy.
Norwood Cooperative Nursery School to Hold Open House Norwood Cooperative Nursery School will be having an Open House on Saturday, January 8th, 10 to 12am, and Wednesday, January 5th 6:30 to 8p.m. Parents interested in learning more about the school and its programs, are invited along with their children to come and meet the teachers and the director. Norwood Cooperative Nursery School was established in 1962 as a non-profit non- sectarian school. Parent involvement is a key part of the schools education program. Parents serve on the Board of Directors or on one of the functioning committees, and volunteer about every six weeks in the classrooms. The school serves children ages 2.9 through 5 and offers a two- day program (children must be 2.9 by September 1st) a three day program (must be three by September 1st) and a four day four year old program(must be 4 by September 1st) Norwood Cooperative Nursery School is located at 24 Berwick Street downstairs from the Em-
manuel Lutheran Church. Anyone interested in learning more about the school may contact
the director, Tina French at (781) 769-3376 or visit the website www.ncn.org
The The Rev. R. John Brockmann, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church accepted a food donation from the students of Norwood Cooperative Nursery School who had collected food for the holidays to give to the Norwood Food Pantry .
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A Christmas Carol Dances into the Twenty First Century BY DAWN C. FITZGERALD
Seven years after Scrooge’s business partner, Mr. Marley passes away – his haunted and doomed spirit visits Scrooge forewarning him of the same fate lest he changing his miserly, uncaring ways. During the course of the play, three more apparitions appear, the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future to show Scrooge that if he doesn’t change now, his future looks bleak eventually dying the way he lived, alone. In addition Scrooge is shown how his behavior affects those around him including Tiny Tim the sickly youngest child of Bob Cratchit, Scrooge’s ever loyal employee.
What had singing, acting, and a bit of disco dancing just in time for the holidays? - Norwood High School’s rendition of A Christmas Carol, performed at the Savage Educational Center the weekend of December 17 as well as December 21. Due to the creativity and forward thinking of director John Quinn, the classic A Christmas Carol was modernized for the enjoyment of all ages. The show began with John Lennon’s, “And So This Is Christmas” playing as cast members slowly emerged on stage. The lyrics “And so this is Christmas, For weak and for strong, For rich and the poor ones, The world is so wrong,” a song fitting for Charles Dickens’ play about a miserly man who eventually finds redemption. Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is mainly about Ebenezer Scrooge- a lonely workaholic that is most happy spending time counting his cash and berating his clerk -hard working family man Bob Cratchit, for wanting a bit more warmth in the office and an occasional raise in pay.
Ebenezer Scrooge was played by sixteen-year-old Jimmy Flaherty. High school student Flaherty has been involved with Norwood productions since his Middle School days. He really enjoyed playing Scrooge; the story was always one of his favorites and brought back fond childhood memories of enjoying the story each year with his family. “I wanted to be Scrooge, (playing him) was so much fun…I never thought this would happen.” What Flaherty enjoyed most was, “the depth of the character. He was
Pictured on left: Jimmy Flaherty as Scrooge. Pictured on right: Andrew Gustafson as Tiny Tim.
old and cranky and changed to really nice at the end, that can teach a lot of lessons.” There was a traditional dance number performed with the full cast as well as Donna Summer’s recording of “Last Dance” to a number choreographed by seventeen-year-old Norwood High School Senior and actress Katie Keefe. Keefe has also been involved with Norwood productions since her Middle School Days. In the play she portrayed the “Ghost of Christmas Present,” an ethereal fun loving ghost that shows Scrooge he needs to change his personality before it is too late. “She had so much energy she’s not human and so much fun and entertaining.” Keefe said of her part. Her favorite part of the show? After Scrooge’s transformation, “when he orders the goose at the end (for the destitute Cratchit family) and everyone is really happy.” Dickens would have enjoyed this new take on his old classic as much as the audience did. Nine-year-old Tiana Hartgrove enjoyed the show with her mother continued on next page
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2011 and 2012 years. You don’t have to be Norwood resident to join but you must be at least 60 and retired or semi-retired. Plenty of parking. Just walk in and someone will greet you.
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January Calendar of Events January 3 Norwood Public Schools resume classes after the Christmas Break. January 6 Norwood Health Department’s Blood Pressure Clinic from 1-3 p.m. at the Health Office in the town Municipal Building. January 12 Movie at the Month at Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m.
Pictured from left to right: Ghost Narrator A: Daniel Allen, Mr. Fezziwig: Alexander Hartgrove and Poor Husband: Matt Noonan
and thirteen-year-old brother Anthony. Her eldest brother, Alexander played Mr. Fezziwig. When the production finished and the lights went up, Anthony was asked what his favorite part was. “That my brother was in it," he proudly proclaimed. Sister Tiana exclaimed “I loved it when they danced.” Director Quinn opted for a “storytelling style” having all the cast on the stage at the same time. This
gave an opportunity for all cast members to play additional parts and be involved in scenes throughout the play. Rehearsals for the play began in Thanksgiving and according to Quinn became “more intense.” The total production of the show involved two sets of entire cast ensembles with many of the main characters remaining the same. Of the theme to A Christmas Carol, Quinn stated, “We care about the message…redemption is possible.”
The library will be showing the highly acclaimed film The Great Debaters in honor of Black History Month. Starring Denzel Washington and Oprah Winfrey, the film depicts the story of Melvin Tolson, a Professor at Wiley College, who inspired students to form the school’s first debate team in 1935. Sign up for this free movie at the library’s information desk or call (781) 769-0200 ext 222. January 13 Fireside Reads at Morrill Memorial Library, 10-11:30
a.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. An entertaining book review session with Beth Goldman and Margot Sullivan. January 14 Eating Disorders Support Group at Caritas Norwood Hospital, 7-8:30 p.m. A support group for parents and caregivers of children with eating disorders. January 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No School January 26 The Friends of the Library present Hank Phillippi Ryan, Boston’s Channel 7 Investigative Reporter and mystery author. Author of Drive Time, Face Time, Air Time, and Prime Time, Ryan will be speaking at the Morrill Memorial Library from 7:30-9 p.m. January 29 The Appalachian Mountain Club’s Annual Meeting at the Four Points by Sheraton Members and non-members
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alike are welcome to attend the club’s annual meeting. The Appalachian Mountain Club is the oldest non-profit organization that promotes the protection, enjoyment and stewardship of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. The event will include the 135th Business Meeting, volunteer recognition awards, and several workshops throughout the day. Workshops highlights include: an AMC historical film fest, edible wild plants and mushrooms of New England, cold weather hiking, and much more! The keynote speaker is Dr. Char Miller, historian, award-winning author, and forest service history expert. Dr. Miller will be speaking on the 100th anniversary of the Weeks Act and how AMC played a leading role in the passing of this pivotal law. To register or obtain more information about Dr. Miller or this event, plea se visit www.outdoors.org/annualmeeting or call (617) 391-6603.
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Dual New Year's Resolutions: Nurture Yourself and the Town The opening of the year is characteristically a time for new beginnings. New beginnings, and yes, the ever popular New Year's resolutions. While individual pledges do vary, many would agree that the most popular resolution would be becoming more physically active.
adults; 12 visits for $30 and college students; 40 visits for $36. One-time fees are also provided for adults; $3, college students; $1, youth; $.50.
Fitness centers are very tuned in to this New Year's trend, which is why during December and January, people are typically inundated with advertisements and direct mail pamphlets marketing gym membership promotions. If getting physically active is at the top of your resolution list this year, your best choice may be in your own This New Year, head down to the Norwood Civic Center's fully-equipped, neighborhood. For a more civic, 3,000 square-foot co-ed fitness area. financial and convenient alternative, considering enrolling in an athletic membership through the Norwood Recreation Department.
Approximately 5,000 savvy residents already take advantage of this hidden Norwood jewel and with the ongoing economic turmoil, many are catching on
Norwood's local athletic center also offers what many commercial gyms do not; evolving programs and personalized service. New classes are offered throughout the year, many from suggestions from its patrons. "We try to meet the needs of the community and gear our programs for what people ask for, and if there is something people want we welcome suggestions," Berger said. That personalized service goes way beyond client recommendations. The communal environment is a recurring factor typically not found in busy, bustling fitness centers.
The Norwood Civic Center boasts a 3,000 square feet co-ed fitness area with a multitude of circuits and free weights, numerous options of cardio equipment and even personal fitness trainers. It also offers a gymnasium that accommodates many athletic activities and a studio that houses dance, yoga, fitness and self defense classes. "A variety of people from the town use it [Civic] and look to us for their fitness," Recreation Program Director Linda Berger said.
"We are very flexible, so people can pay by the day or for the whole year for a family or an individual," Berger said.
quickly. "We see an influx because they know they can get better programs at a much lower rate," Recreation Director Gerry Miller said. The Civic offers variable memberships options to appeal to fi-
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"We are local and community based," Berger said. "When they walk in the door they are greeted by someone who knows who they are. Many gyms don't offer that community feeling, and many don't offer that personal touch." According to the American Heart Association, physical inactivity raises the risk of coronary artery disease while regular physical activity can lower the threat as well as help control and prevent many ailments such as, diabetes, high
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blood pressure and obesity. While consulting a doctor is advised before beginning an exercise program, 30 minutes per day, in as little as 10 or 15 minutes sessions most days of the week, is recommended to experience these health benefits. The first step to a healthy self can start easily with a tour of the facility at 165 Nahatan St. There is free parking along the building as well as the municipal lot across the street. To learn more, visit their website at www.norwoodrecreation.com, on Facebook at Norwood Recreation Department and look for the Spring/Summer Program Guide published in mid February. During a season of new beginnings, why not try a group class, join a team or begin an individual exercise program. A membership at the Norwood Civic Center is the ideal personal and financial method to launching a new and active lifestyle.
Norwood Recreation Classes Beat those winter blues with a class at the Norwood Recreation Department. Upcoming offerings include Kids Yoga Party Ages 3-7 Saturday, January 22nd 10:30-12:00pm Cost $20 per child Shop and Drop Ages 2.5-5 years Friday, January 14th 10:00-12:00pm $18 per child Father Daughter Dance Saturday, February 12th, 6:008:00pm Dance the night away at the Civic. Calling all dads, uncles, grandpas and more... bring your special one for a magical evening. This semi-formal event will be a great time for all to enjoy. Don't miss out. Tickets will be available after January 10th. Fee: $10/couple $5 each additional guest Please call (781) 762-0466 for more information.
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Fire and Ice: Norwood Fire Prepares for All Emergencies BY J.D. O’GARA At the Norwood Fire Department, firefighters and EMTs don’t just train for fires; they need to be prepared for all types of emergencies. The busy department responds to over 5,000 calls a year. These sometimes include those emergencies specific to cold weather, emergencies where low temperatures can heighten the urgency of the call. January means ice cold weather here in New England, and with the advent of this weather comes a number of recreational activities, skating, ice fishing and hockey, to name a few, that take place on ice. The Norwood Fire Department regularly prepares to ensure appropriate response if any of these activities results in an emergency in ice-cold water. “We train a couple times a year, in warm weather and cold weather, usually on New Pond,” says Firefighter Dara O’Malley, member of Group Four and Boat Technician for the Department. “We need to be available as the need arises.” The department is equipped with special gear for the job. Exposure suits prepare them to survive for four hours in 40 degree tempera-
tures, and Mustang suits, known as cold water rescue or dry suits, will keep the rescuer dry and able to survive the cold water for up to 14 hours. Norwood is equipped with a number of these suits, with two for each engine, two for the ladder truck, two at the station, and two in the BLS ambulance. In addition to a boat, the station also has an ice/water rescue sled, which has pontoons to float on water if the ice suddenly breaks. “Everyone has a special role,” says Firefighter George Morrice, who adds, “One individual may be called to don the suit and go on the sled, but another’s will be to connect ropes to the firefighter on the ice. Other people will be setting up a landing zone for Medflight, while the paramedics are getting ready on the scene also. There’s also an incident commander.” Morrice recounts an incident last year that illustrated the importance of each rescue team member’s specific role. A firefighter, he says, was pulled under the water by the victim, but thanks to the forethought, other firefighters were able to pull him out to safety. “The way we have it set up is so we can get the victim out of the
Norwood Firefighter/EMT Scott St. Cyr is shown here wearing one of the town’s exposure suits. Wearing one of these, a rescuer can survive up to four hours in 40° temperatures.
water quickly and to appropriate medical care right away,” says Morrice. The State Fire Marshal gives these tips for ice and cold-water safety: • If you fall into cold water, get into the Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP)—Bring your knees to your chest, hold your arms to your sides and clasp your hands, and cover your head if possible to protect your body
from heat loss. Do NOT try to swim, which will further cool your body. • When boating, always wear a personal floatation device (pfd). • Dress properly. Clothing made from man-made fibers does not protect the wearer for long when wet. Wool is a better choice, and keep your head covered. • No one can declare ice to be absolutely safe, unless it is in a skat-
ing arena. Due to daily climate changes, ice can expand and contract. Ice on moving water, such as a stream, river or brook, is never safe. • Cold water drains away body heat 25-30 times faster than air. • If someone falls through ice, act quickly to call 911. Do NOT go out onto the ice, as you could also become a victim. Reach, throw or row—extend a branch, pole, or ladder to the victim. • Hypothermia is an excessive lowering of the body temperature. A temperature below 95 degrees will cause shivering, confusion, loss of muscle strength and can lead to unconsciousness and death. Safety experts estimate half of drowning victims die from the fatal effects of cold water rather than waterfilled lungs. Morrice advises that anyone who has been submerged in extremely low temperatures to “absolutely call 911” rather than assume that they are okay. “Let the medical professionals evaluate and treat you. Someone may think they’re okay, but their body temperature needs to get checked out,” he says.
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T H E P E T PA G E Foster Care and What it Entails: Many cats are surrendered, abandoned on the streets, woods or peoples yards every day. The Bay State Animal Cooperative and many other groups seek to rescue these animals from the cruel,
lonely dangerous life on the streets or in the wild. Many organizations like ours do not have a sheltering facility and rely solely on foster care to get these animals into a safe haven and available for adoption.
A foster parents takes in a cat, kitten or in some cases pregnant cats and cares for their basic needs including food and shelter. The organization, BSAC, in this case will provide the cat with necesary med-
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Meet Slick: Slick is a very confident male kitty who is only about 1 year old. He like so many cats are taken by people as FREE kittens and once they grow up are discarded like trash by their "families." We remind people that cute lovable kittens do grow into cats and their personalities develop as they grow up. Most people think that a kittens playful, instinctive behaviors indicate their future personalities. We try and educate adopters that that is not the case. Most all kittens are playful, cute and enjoy being handled. Adopters need to realize that the kitten will become a cat and that they need the same love, attention and tolerance as they grow and throughout their long lives. Slick was a cute. lovable kitten
and is NOW a handsome, confident male kitty who wants a home he can call his own forever. His first home kicked him to the curb because he had grown up and required real responsible care, like neutering and vaccinations. Even though, Slick is still willing to give another human family the opportunity to enjoy him for the cat he has become. Consider him in your family!
Meet Chester: Chester a beautiful large teenage male kitty needs a new home. Chester has long black shiny fur. He is about 10 months old and young at heart. He is in foster care and has come so far since he was rescued. He is still shy but loves the attention he gets and shows you his love back. He will need caring people to take
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him into their lives as he is cautious of us humans. His fur is long, and silky as he maintains himself very well. He would prefer to be with other cats as he enjoys his feline friends. He currently resides with his sisters Veronica and Violet both black kitties though they have short hair. Consider making Chester your new pet!
Meet Misty: Misty is a lovable, female, tortie with long colorful fur. She is friendly, playful and responds very well to human interaction. She likes to be brushed gently and will purr loudly as she cuddles on your lap or in your arms. She would be a fabulous house kitten for someone who wants a furry companion.
ical care prior to going to the foster home though in some cases it is addressed after the cat is safely indoors. A foster home is a temporary residence for the cat. The duration of time is truly variable as we can never truly predict how long it will take for an animal to be adopted. The foster home can select the age, sex and even behavior of the cat they wish to foster though we may be limited to what we can provide. During the "kitten" season, early April through September, kittens are unfortunately abundant. These animals usually come in groups of 3-6, with or without their nursing mothers. Early Spring many pregnant cats are found roaming the streets of all communities. These cats need to be fostered providing them with a safe place to have their young before being spayed themselves. The Bay State Animal Cooperative does not support the spaying and subsequent aborting of pregnant felines in their third trimester of pregnancy. We support spaying to prevent more unwanted cats but do not opt to use spaying as a form of conscientious "killing of kittens." Foster care of pregnant friendly and feral kitties is an option. There are always old, sick, injured and badly behaved kitties who need foster care also. These cats require special families to take them in and give them specific care, medical treatments, and in some case special adaptations to allow them to live their lives to the fullest extent we can provide.
The organization will take responsibility for the cats medical care, adoption and be available for the foster parent. The foster parent has the option to adopt at any time or can be directly involved in the placement of the foster pet. Longterm foster care is needed for the special needs cats and there are cats that because of their age or attitude become long-term care. Foster families allow groups like the BSAC to effectively save more animals from un-safe situations without resorting to euthanasia. WE NEED YOU! We need a steady stream of foster parents so please consider this option and inquire with us regarding which foster option would work best for you. Through fostering a cat in need many skills, lessons and charitable experiences can be experienced. Immediate needs: Socialization of Peter, Paul, Violet, Veronica and Amy! Each of these cats need to be socialized in a caged or small room environment to help them become ready for adoption! Are you ready for this very rewarding task? Elderly/Medical long-term care for Joanie, Reed, KJ and Wonder Kitty Foster care cats: Peter Paul Veronica Violet Amy KJ Wonder Kitty Reed Joanie
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January is National Blood Donor Month The first month of the year marks a national awareness month for blood donation. According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, with over 38,000 blood donations needed every day. The American Red Cross notes that in most states, donors must be 17 years old, healthy and weigh at least 110 lbs. In fact, less than 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood. Type O-negative blood can
be transfused to patients of all blood types. It is always in demand and often in short supply. Donors must wait 56 days before each blood donation There are plenty of opportunities for local residents to give blood. In Dedham, the American Red Cross has a Blood Donation Center at 180 Rustcraft Road, and in Braintree, at 170 Forbes Road. Nearly every day, these centers accept donations. Some other local upcoming drives include:
Orient Masonic Lodge Names T.O.N.Y. Nominees Orient Masonic Lodge in Norwood is proud to announce the list of nominees for this year’s Ten Outstanding Norwood Youth awards for 2010. Now in its 41st year, the T.O.N.Y. awards has continued to annually recognize Norwood residents in grades 10-12 who make significant contributions of time, effort, and talent to volunteerism, church, and other charitable causes. This marks the 16th year the Norwood Masons have been involved in running the program and hosting an annual awards banquet in honor of the nominees. The banquet will be held on January 24, 2011, 6:30 p.m., at the Apollo Function Facility, 615 Washington St, Norwood.
The 2010 T.O.N.Y Nominees Nicolette Anderson Nicole Breen Abby Brown John Colamaria Kristin Donnelly Sarah Eckhardt Peter Fiske Stephanie Fogg Alejandra Garcia-Pletsch Heather Jones Michael Kearns Shannen Kelley Peter Kelly Harriet Kiwanuka Christopher McCarthy Natalie McDonough Addie Miller Rasika Murali Barry Nicholson Ryan Plasko
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Ask the Anytime Guy | Fitness Matters New Full Service Salon Expert answers to your health and wellness questions and Spa Opens in January BY CHRISTOPHER CHARRON QUESTION: Do you have any thoughts on some of the new functional training equipment on the market—things like TRX bands for example? ANSWER: Generally speaking, I’m a fan of TRX bands and other pieces of functional training equipment. Things like TRX, the ViPR, and the Rip-Core FX are taking the fitness industry by storm, and for good reason. They’re new, innovative, and fun to use. But best of all, they’re functional, which means that using them allows you to mimic traditional daily activities, thereby improving movement, balance, coordination, and strength all at the same time. That’s pretty cool! The only real concern here is that people may not know how to use these pieces of equipment properly, which could potentially result in injury. There’s definitely a learning curve with these products, so it’s best to watch the experts first. I strongly recommend working with a trainer. As always, the goal is to educate yourself so you can get the most out of whatever training you decide to do! QUESTION: How do I manage my food intake during the holidays, especially with all the cakes, cookies, and other goodies seemingly everywhere? Help! ANSWER: The answer depends almost entirely on you. Assuming you’re susceptible to sweets and other treats, you really only have three options—go all-out and worry about the ramifications later, avoid them at all costs, or take a reasoned approach and indulge to a modest degree.
I think most people would argue that the third idea is the best one. After all, why not treat yourself to a few holiday goodies, especially if you can limit yourself to one or two here and there. And don’t forget to continue with your workouts during this time as well. Restricting foods that you truly enjoy will only increase your cravings for them and make for an unhappy holiday. Bottom line—it comes down to choice, and you can choose to make healthy decisions or not, but you have to be realistic. Keep variety, moderation, and balance in mind, and reward yourself for being active all year long! QUESTION: What should I eat or drink if I only have an hour before a workout? ANSWER: What to eat before you exercise should be largely determined by timing and personal preference. Generally speaking, a large meal takes 4-5 hours to digest, a smaller meal takes 2-3 hours, and a large snack takes 1-2 hours. If you don’t digest food well enough prior to an activity, you can
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Tricia Murphy will be opening a new full-service salon and spa next door to the Vanderbilt Club. A stylist and owner of Shear Illusions in Westwood for 22 years, Murphy has decided to open up a sister salon one town over. Last year, Sue Young, manager of the Vanderbilt Club, approached Murphy with the idea of utilizing the space within the complex for a salon/spa. Conveniently, Murphy’s husband Richard Hollis/RT Hollis Corp is a building contractor and is responsible for the construction build-out of the new salon. With a laugh Murphy said, “We’re a real family business aren’t we?” When asked about the location, Murphy said, “Some of my favorite memories are actually when I was in high school working the front desk for the racquetball courts. I loved the fun and friendly atmosphere and not much has changed in that regard.” In addition to cuts, colors, skincare and manicures, Shear Illusions 2 will also offer massages, a new feature that will be headed by Mari Siedler. “We are looking to attract clients that are heading to the Van-
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Norwood Sports Registration Deadlines Approach for Norwood Youth Soccer Norwood Youth Soccer announces that registration for the Spring 2011 season is now open at www.norwoodsoccer.com for both the in town. Intramural Program and the Travel Program. December 31st is the registration deadline for the Travel Program. The in-town Intramural Program registration deadline is February 19th, 2011. NYS reserves the right to close any age
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Norwood High School Cheerleaders Score Big In Fall Season By Dawn C. Fitzgerald
Salisbury, a Broderick employee and gymnastics instructor “helped out immensely,” according to Verochi. She, too, has been working with the squad for three years.
The Norwood High School Varsity Cheerleaders had an extremely successful fall season. In October, the team consisting of eighteen girls and two boys competed in the Bay State League Championship, where they came in first place in the Co-Ed Division.
The team was very close to a national bid, just 8.5 points short of the required 160 to qualify. “(Our) next goal is to make it to Nationals.”
This year’s team was made up of nine freshmen, four sophomores, six juniors and one senior. With regard to a team consisting mainly of freshmen, Head Coach Lisa Verochi stated, “It didn’t matter what grade the kids were in. Therir work ethic was impeccable. They had to be willing to try things and work hard. These kids worked their butts off.” Verochi, has been with the team for three years, and she has experience in the ever changing sport of cheerleading. Her career began as a Cheer Captain at NHS, which eventually led to cheering for the New England Patriots for a couple of years. Employed as a personal trainer, she decided that coaching High School Cheerleading was something she "may want to try.” At the time, her daughter Nicole was not attending NHS, and “had nothing to do with cheerleading,” playing other organized sports within the community. For Verochi, the decision to try coaching was “an opportunity to give back to my town, my school.” Daughter Nicole decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps, and now, she too, is part of the team. Head Coach Verochi credited Assistant Coaches Meredith Kiy and Caroline Vuilleumier for their tireless work with the team- recreating dance and stunt routines to propel them into first place at the Bay State Competition, thus qualifying the team to move onto the NE Regional Competition held on November 21, 2010 The Cheer Coaching Staff reviewed the judges’ scores and “redid the routine to make it better…we were really taking the criticism seriously," stated Verochi. And their additional retooling paid off. During the NE Regional Competition the team placed fourth in the state. “It was a surprise to beat Natick -- we’ve never beat Natick before.” said Verochi. In addition, it has been about fifteen years since the cheerleading team has placed in the top five. “Our goal was to be in the top five,
Currently, Norwood High School has a winter cheerleading squad. Many will continue to cheer in fall along with “a few new freshmen,” stated Verochi. In addition, plans are in place for a Junior Varsity Squad, and there is an ongoing search for its coach. And as for next year? Verochi’s goals are set “to be first in BayState, go on to Regionals, and there is no reason why we can’t go to Nationals.”
we made it to the top 4…which I was just thrilled about,” says a proud Verochi. In addition to her coaching staff,
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Adherence to Codes Crucial in Preventing Fires, CO Poisoning Norwood Fire Department Gives Tips on Winter Heating/Safety BY J.D. O’GARA With the high price of oil and natural gas, homeowners are going to increase the use of alternative means to heat their homes,” says Lt. Anthony J. Greeley, of the Town of Norwood Fire Department. Greeley explains that the use of space heaters, wood stoves, pellet stoves and quartz heaters can increase a risk of fire as well as an increase in exposure to carbon monoxide.
“With any space heater, it’s important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions (for that specific model),” says Greeley. “Typically, you should keep a space heater clear from combustibles, including upholstered furniture, bedding and drapes. Typically, it’s three feet,” he says, but adds that recommendations may differ according to model of heater. He strongly adds, “You don’t want to leave these portable
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“What carbon monoxide does is it blocks your body’s ability to
“A common mistake people make is putting the CO detector in the boiler room. Devices in the heating area often give off CO, but that amount usually dissipates,” he says. According to the office of the Massachusetts Fire Marshal, follow these tips in addition to properly installing and maintaining CO detectors in your home:
Along with any woodstove, or any house with a chimney, carbon monoxide alarms are now required. Greeley explains that CO, a colorless, odorless gas, is produced upon combustion of any fossil fuel, paper or wood. Most of the early warning devices on the market will warn residents of high levels of CO before they feel the effects. Incorrect installation or appliances that are not working properly are big causes of CO poisoning. Greeley adds that many people also leave their cars running too long in their attached garages.”
and that if a home has a finished basement, the detectors should be place in the finished area.
Proper installation of CO detectors is the key to preventing CO poisoning, insists Greeley. The detectors, he says, “have to be on every habitable level of the home, and specifically on the level where the bedrooms are located, CO detectors should be within 10 feet of the bedroom doors.” Greeley adds that in main living areas, CO detectors should be where the family spends most of its time,
• Never use a charcoal grill indoors. • Do not use a gas oven to heat your home. • Don’t leave a vehicle running inside a garage, even if the door is open. Fumes build up quickly. • Never use gasoline-powered engines indoors or near doors and windows.
January 1, 2011 BASSILE, Michael Albert, Dec. 9, age 89. Michael was the son of the late Jack and Rose (Camberlange) Bassile. Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY, March 6, 1921 and was educated in New York Public Schools. He proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard during WWII. He was a combat veteran who participated in five invasions including the invasion of Normandy on D-Day. He has been a Norwood resident for the past 26 years and was a former Foxboro resident. Michael was a mechanic and foreman for Cadillac of Norwood and Brockton. He was an active member at the Norwood Senior Center and was known as Mr. Fixit at the senior center. He enjoyed attending his Coast Guard reunions throughout the United States and enjoyed creating videos of his family. Beloved husband of Rose P. (Richman) Bassile and the late Inez B. (Corsini) Bassile. Loving father of Sandra Meyer and her husband Hollis of Foxboro, Curtis Gluck and his wife Paula of East Bridgewater, Reva Schneider of NY and the late Michelle Bassile. Devoted grandfather of Kimberly Bernstein, Holly Meyer, Justin, Sarah and Alyson Gluck and Jesse Schneider. Great grandfather of Alexandra Bernstein. Brother of James Basile and Joseph Bassile of NY. Funeral arrangements by Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, Foxboro. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Foxboro. To light a candle in Michael’s memory, please visit www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com. CARCHEDI, Peter E., of Norwood, Dec. 10, age 85. Peter was born in Norwood on August 4, 1925. He attended Norwood schools and graduated from Wentworth Institute and Blue Hills Regional. He was a member of the Norwood Elks, the Norwood Retired Men's club and the Norwood Council on Aging. He was an avid sports fan, golfer and was a member of the 1942 State Champion American Legion Baseball Team. WWII US Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Jessie (Colageo) Carchedi. Father of Anne Hasenfus and her husband William of Norfolk, Jean Mosman of Mansfield, Robert and his wife Paula of Mansfield, Richard and his wife Maura of Foxboro, Michael and his wife Patti of Mansfield and the late John Carchedi. Brother of Barbara Carchedi of Norwood, Joseph of Norwood, Domenic of Quincy, Francis of Norwood and Lucille Rezudlo of Westwood. Grandfather of Kristen Laviolette and her husband Peter, William Hasenfus Jr. and his wife Christy, Paul Hasenfus, Richard Carchedi Jr., Jenna Carchedi, Amanda Carchedi, Robert Carchedi, Brian Carchedi, Michael Carchedi and Jaclyn Carchedi. Great grandfather of Peter, Jack, Elisabeth, Isabella, Gulianna, Cameron and Collin. Brother-in-law of Pio and his wife Madelyn Colageo of FL. son of the late Francesco and Laura (Carchedi) Carchedi). Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment with military honors Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. CROWLEy, David C., of Norwood, Nov. 23, age 85. WWII US Army Air Corp. Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Curran) Crowley. Devoted father of Paul and his wife June of Attleboro, Brian of Norwood and Maryalice Chutjian and her husband mark of North Attleboro. Brother of Claire Patton of FL and the late Anne Dennison and Marie Hegarty. Loving grandfather of Sean, William, Paul and Michael Crowley and David and Caroleen Chutjian. Funeral arrangements by KrawKornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment St. Francis Cemetery, Walpole. CUGGINO, Jennie M. (Puopolo), of Walpole, formerly of Norwood, Nov. 19, age 82. Beloved wife of Loreto Cuggino. Devoted mother of Robert and his wife Ann Marie of Dedham and Nancy Cuggino of Walpole. Sister of Pat Puopolo of Medway, Grace Jordan of Walpole and Dana Sabatino of Waltham. Cherished grandmother of Andrea Stone of Norwood, Stephen Cuggino of Dedham, Stephanie Habib of Walpole and Michael Habib of Walpole. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Donations may be made in her name to Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. DiFRANCIA, Sarah E. "Sally" (Cosenza), of Norwood, Dec. 3, age 82. . Sally was a retired Secretary for Olyn Roofing Company, Norwood. Wife of the late Peter A. Strano and Gaetano "Tom" DiFrancia. Loving mother of Nanci and her husband Jerry Townsend of California, Linda and her husband Michael Olen of Canton, Peter and his wife Margaret Strano of Norwood, Thomas DiFrancia of Wrentham and Marc and his husband Michael Cooper-DiFrancia of England. Sister of Anthony Cosenza of Roslindale and Robert Cosenza of Raynham. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter and nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by Alexander F. 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Obituaries Rev. William Doherty MS, Mary Frances Scannell and Walter Doherty. Cherished aunt of Joyce Stolitzka of Los Altos, CA, Mary Ann Graham of Uxbridge, Joan Giffels of Mansfield, Catherine Doherty of Hingham, Barbara Doherty of Norwood and Elizabeth Doherty of Boston. Also survived by 11 grandnieces and grandnephews. Daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Joyce) Doherty. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. IN lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Amyloyd Program Fund, 72 East Concord St., K503, Boston, MA 02118. DONNELLy, John, of Norwood, Dec. 7. Devoted husband of Claire (Rogers) Donnelly. Loving father of John Donnelly and his wife Suzanne of Newport Center, VT, Paula Donnelly and Scott Davis of Marina ,CA and Mark Donnelly and his wife Lynda of East Walpole. Cherished grandfather of Brendan, Conor, Garrett and Lily. Dear brother of the late Mary Donnelly. Funeral arrangements by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Donations in memory of John may be made to St. Timothy Parish, Norwood. DONOVAN, Francis, M. Sr., of Norwood, Nov. 26. Francis was an employee of Hollingsworth and Vose for over 50 years. Devoted husband of the late Frieda (Petrovick) Donovan. Loving father of John Donovan and his wife Michelle of Medfield and the late Francis Donovan Jr. Grandfather of Patrick Donovan and Casey Donovan of Medfield. Brother of Margaret Frates of Beverly, Helen Donovan of Norwood and the late John Donovan Jr. and James Donovan. Son of the late Dr. John Donovan and Helen (McCarthy) Donovan. Francis is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Francis may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. ELCHUCK, Frank S. Sr., of Norwood, formerly of Hyde Park and Mansfield, Dec. 14, age 73. Late member of the Norwood Elks, Hyde Park Knights of Columbus and an Army Veteran. Former husband of Jeanette (Frangioso) of Attleboro. Devoted father of Frank Jr. and his wife Tanya of CA, Michael of Milford, MaryBeth Carney and her husband Mark of Westport and the late Cynthia Elchuck. Cherished brother of the late John, James, Loretta Piela and Josephine Linowsky. Loving "Papa" of Kayla, Erin, Jessica, Sarah, Tawny and Frank. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements by Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, Hyde Park. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Hyde Park. thomasfuneralhomes.com. ESTELLA, Eileen F. (Lanigan), 73, of Norwood, formerly of Roxbury, Dec. 1, age 73. Eileen was raised in Roxbury and was a graduate of Girls High School in Boston. She was a resident of Norwood for over 20 years, before moving to West Acres Nursing Home in 2001. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide in several nursing homes in Norwood for over 20 years. In her free time, she enjoyed taking cruises, traveling to Foxwoods and Twin River, taking road trips and vacationing in New Hampshire. Wife of the late Donald F. Estella and longtime companion of Joseph “Sonny” Estella of Randolph. Survived by children, Robert Estella and Kathleen Estella, both of Norwood. She was the sister of Mary Sheehan of Carver and the late Robert Lanigan. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by Farley Funeral Home, Stoughton. Interment Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree. GOLDEN, Thomas F., of Norwood, Dec. 9, age 79. Member of Norwood K of C nd the Local #12 Plumbers Union. Beloved husband of Helen (Pelletier) Golden. Devoted father of Mihael of Medfield and his wife
Cheryl, Paul of Norwood, Christopher and his wife Lynn of CA and Patricia Olen and her husband John of Mansfield. Brother of Charles "Buddy" golden of Norwood, Harold Golden of East Walpole, Margaret Fournier of NJ, Marie DeMayo of Norwood, Eleanor Wenstrom of Norwood and the late Joseph Golden, William Golden and Dorothy Murphy. Cherished grandfather of Nichole, Jonathan, Jessica, Tucker and Daniel. Son of the late Charles and Mary (Burke) Golden. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. JACOBS, Mary Theresa (Gillis) of Braintree, formerly of Norwood, Dec. 7, age 85.Loving sister of Louise Gilis, Ruth Ryan and Rev. Edward Francis Gillis. Daughter of the late Edward and Loretto (Birne) Gillis. Wife of the late Harry Jacobs. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. KENNEy, Francis E. ‘Bud’ Jr., of Norwood, formerly of Hyde Park and Jamaica Plain, age 89. Born in Boston, May 20, 1921, son of the late Francis E., Sr. and Grace (Livingston) Kenney. 1937 graduate of Boston Commerce High School and the Boston School of Anatomy and Embalming, 1947. WWII US Marine Veteran, recipient of Purple Heart. 34-year employee of the US Postal Service and owner of Francis E. Kenney & Sons Funeral Home, Hyde Park. Husband of Claire Kenney. Father of Frank and his wife, Jean of Walpole, Anne and her husband Ralph Archer of Middletown, CT, Carl and his wife Patricia of Westwood and Jeanne and her husband Jim Barbieri of Peabody. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, siblings, Lawrence Sr. and his wife, Joan of Hyde Park and Sr. Colette Kenney, C.S.J., of Bethany in Framingham and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by siblings, Walter and Malcolm Kenney and his sisters, Bernice Fermano, Dorothy Hennessey and Alice Anusewicz. Funeral arrangements by Francis E. Kenney & Sons Funeral Home, Hyde Park. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Memorial donations may be made to the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, 97 Bethany Road, Framingham, MA 01702 or to Caritas Hospice, 3 Edgewater Drive, Norwood, MA 02062. LAAKSO, Ina I. (Klemola), of Norwood, Dec. 14, age 100. Ina was born February 4, 1910 in Maynard, a daughter of Finnish immigrants, John and Aida (Rusu) Klemola. Ina was the wife of the late Vaino Laakso, mother of the late Roger Laakso and sister of the late Lauri Klemola, William Klemola, Tynne Glad, Laina Walsh and Saimi Hiruonen. Ina is survived by daughter-in-law, Catherine Laakso of Medfield, grandchildren, Linda Sullivan, Brian Laakso, and Allan Laakso and great grandchildren, Andrew, Eric, Brandon, Skylar, Matthew, David and Dylan. Funeral arrangements by May Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Highland Cemetery in Norwood. LAWLER, Ellen M. (Campisano), of Attleboro, formerly of Norwood, Dec. 11, age 52. Mother of James of North Attleboro and Kristy Lawler of Norwood. Grandmother of Jayson, jared and Elliot "EJ." Daughter of Francis of Norwood and the late Helen (Mondor) Campisano. Sister of Stephen of VA, Kevin of Scituate, Michael of AZ, Donna Towne of Franklin, Frank and Richard, both of FL and the late Edward Campisano. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. MACAULAy, Mary J. (Donovan), of Norwood, Nov. 21. Devoted wife of the late Francis V. Macaulay Jr. Loving mother of Francis Macaulay and his wife Nancy of Norwood, Elizabeth Vincent and her husband Jay of Norwood, Robert Macaulay and his wife Ann of No. Attleborough, Christopher Macaulay and his wife
Olivia of CA and John Macaulay and his wife Beverly of Norwood. Devoted grandmother of Christiana, Kerstin, Sean, Steven, Shawna, Kerriann, Brett, Kelly, Brian and Patrick and great grandmother of Timmy, Johnny, Samantha and Amelia. Dear sister of the late John F, Joseph P, James B, Dr. Edward L., Anna Tobin, Margaret, Helen and William. Funeral arrangements by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary may be made to Circle of Hope, 24 Myrtle St., Norwood, MA 02062. MARINELLI, Victor J., of Norwood, formerly of Roslindale and Walpole, Nov. 17, age 89. Victor was born in Boston on July 4, 1921 and graduated from Hyde park High School, Class of 1939. He was a retired service technician for Boston Gas for 37 years. He also a WWII US Navy Veteran and served on PT boats during the war from 1942 to 1945. He was a member of the PT boat organization, the Dedham VFW Post, Norwood Senior Center and former member of St. Angela's CYO baseball team and an avid Atlanta Braves and Red Sox fan. Victor loved dancing and was a member of bowling and cribbage teams. Beloved husband of 67 years to Dorothy (Fitzgerald) Marinelli. Devoted father of Dorothy Adam and her husband Peter of Norwood and Maureen Drew and her husband Kenneth of Millis. Loving grandfather of Krista Adam. Brother of the late Peter, Louis and Anna Marinelli. Cousin of George Noris of FL and the late Irene Baldini. Son of the late Giacomo and Teresa (Maffei) Marinelli. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment with military honors Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. NICHOLAS, Eleanor M. (Wyllie), of Norwood, Nov. 22. Devoted wife of 60 years of John Nicholas. Loving mother of Lorrie McGillveary and her husband David of Bristol, NH, Christine Sacco and her husband John of Wakefield and Charles Nicholas and his wife Sharon of North Attleboro. Also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Sister of the late George, Walter, James, Bruce, Bob and Barbara Wyllie. Funeral arrangements by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. SLAUENWHITE, William, R., of Norwood, Dec. 3, age 85. William was a WWII US Navy Veteran and a retired lineman for Boston Edison Compamy. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Harrington) Slauenwhite. Devoted father of Dorothy Webber and her husband Scott of Norwood, Ann Slauenwhite of Norwood and the late Mary Mistler. Brother of the late Phyllis DePinto, cherished grandfather of Alexander, Meghan and Benjamin Webber and Eric and Keith Mistler and great grandfather of Addison Mistler. Son of the late William and Helena Mae (Wagner) Slauenwhite. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norwood Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 112, Norwood, MA 02062. SODERLUND, Helen Mary (Mills), lifelong Norwood resident, Dec. 7, age 81. . Helen was a Norwood High
School graduate, Class of 1947 and a graduate of Pondville Hospital School of Nursing. She was a 0past chair of the Norwood Commission on Disability and vice president of the Norwood Women's Club, of which she was a life member. She was also a 32 year member of the Norwood Historical Society and was very active in the Norwood Catholic Women's Club, St. George R.C. Church Sodality, the Norwood Art Association and Friends of the Morrill Memorial Library. Helen was also a former volunteer with the Norfolk Agricultural School Council and volunteered at the Wrentham Development Center (former state school). Devoted wife of 47 years of the late Paul Alfred Soderlund. Beloved mother of Cindy Ellen Alexandra Soderlund. Daughter of the late Victor F. and Stacia (Paulauskas) Mills of Norwood Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. SULFARO, Francis "Frank" Jr., Jr., of Norwood, Dec. 6, age 74. US Maine Corps Veteran, Korean Conflict. Beloved husband of 52 years to Barbara (Brabazon) Sulfaro. Devoted father of Frank III of HI, John and his wife Cindy of Norton, Anne Fitzgerald of Norwood and Gail Hasenfus of Maynard. Brother of Capt. John Sulfaro, retired US Navy and his wife Marcia of VA. Nephew of Sister Mary Prudence McCarthy. Grandfather of Kevin Lowe, the late Robert "Robbie" Lowe, Michael Hasenfus, Kathleen Fitzgerald, John Sulfaro, Heather Sulfaro, James Sulfaro, Cassandra Sulfaro, Alexandria Sulfaro and Leandra Sulfaro. Son of the late Frank and Helen (McCarthy) Sulfaro. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment with military honors New Westwood Cemetery, Westwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to KTDAQ-Westwood Dialysis patient Assistance Fund, 90 Glacier Dr., Westwood, MAS 02090. TAyLOR, Lloyd C., Sr., of Norwood, Nov. 30, age 74. Lloyd was a Crescent Ridge milkman for 43 years. Loving husband of 47 years to Linda (Stanovitch) Taylor. Devoted father of Lloyd C., Jr. and his wife Michele of South Dennis, Larry Taylor and his wife Mary Ellen of Plainville and Leon and his wife Amy of Sandwich. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Brother of Earl Taylor of Bellingham, Marge Babcock of NH and the late Robert and Donald Taylor. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 2 Willow St., Suite 102, Southborough, MA 01745. WARD, Jean (Napoli), of Norwood, Dec. 2, age 85. Beloved wife of George of 60 years. Devoted mother of Bonita Ward of Walpole, Patricia Cavanaugh and her husband Jeff of Norton, Barbara Benway of Norwood, Teresa Ward of Norfolk, Mary Casinelli and her husband Arthur of Medway and Donna Ward of Millis. Cherished sister of Kay Abate of NH and Nora Fiore of Everett. Loving "Grandma" of Stephen Benway, Toby Cavanaugh, Paul Casinelli, Angela Cavanaugh, Jacleen Casinelli and Peter Casinelli. Great grandmother of Alexis Cavanaugh. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Funeral arrangements by Alexander Thomas & Sons Funeral Home, Walpole. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. For guest book, visit thomasfuneralhomes.com.
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home M A R K E T P L A C E “Consultative, Big Picture Approach” Leads to Expert Lending BY MEGAN E. SMITH When it comes to finding a residential loan professional, we all know there are a multitude of options in the mortgage industry to choose from. As our economy seems to begin recovering, the right kind of dedicated, hardworking loan professional becomes a valuable resource to have on your side. Meet Eric Douglas, Sr. Loan Officer with Prospect Mortgage. With seven years of experience in the mortgage/financial industry, Douglas specializes in building long-standing, sustainable relationships. Although a newcomer to the Norwood community, he is working quickly to plant his roots by focusing first and foremost on his clients. “I’ve shared my expertise to personally assist numerous home-financing dreams,” Douglas said of his past experiences. “I have an extensive background in assisting everyone from the first-time homebuyer to sophisticated real estate investors; whether a client has high or low income we can find the right fit.” Douglas is confident in the mort-
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Weddings • Holiday Parties • Family Gatherings • Corporate Outings Owner and Chef Steve Butters Jr. brings over a decade of professional chef experience to Butter Cafe & Bakery/Butter Event Catering. His tenure includes work at some of the premier restaurants in Boston. He most recently served as the chef de Cuisine at Metropolis Cafe and Flat Iron Tapas. His experience also includes stints at Aquitaine and Union Bar and Grille. Steve is a graduate of the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in Cambridge, MA, and grew up in Norwood. He is married to Rebecca Newell. Rebecca is the Executive Chef at the Beehive Restaurant in Boston. She is well-known for her many appearances with Billy Costa on TV Diner. She was also awarded top honors for her fantastic culinary creations on “Chopped” which appears on The Food Network. Please drop by and say hello to Steve and Rebecca and let them help you plan your special catering event.
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