Vol. 1 No. 12
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A Farewell to Norwood High School As the 2011 Norwood High School senior class, underclassmen, faculty, alumni and Norwood residents prepare to say goodbye to the statuesque 'School on the Hill,' The Norwood High School Alumni Association has organized a number of activities to bid a final farewell to the beloved structure. The events, appropriately titled, 'The Last Hurrah,' will occur on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7-11:30 p.m., at the present high school, at 245 Nichols St. The daytime events are free of charge and open to guests of all ages. The family celebration will include, tours and a walk-through of the 85 year-old building, free trolley transportation to and from the high school from various sites around town, merchandise on sale from town organizations (cash or check only), a memorabilia room, cookout, Veterans memorial, multiple vintage sports and school footage on various tv screens and photographers for group shots. The evening festival will consist of the above events in addition to music from two disc jockeys, finger foods, a cash bar, party and a commemorative book. Tickets
June 1, 2011
Gillooly Funeral Home Receives a Makeover Gillooly Funeral Home in Norwood has been assisting local residents with quality, experienced care assisting families with the difficult task of settling a loved one's death for the past 119 years. The success of the organization is credited with the skilled, compassionate personnel, but its expertise also extends to more behind the scene factors. With that in mind, environment is recognized as a significant share in the comfort of the grieving process, and a complete interior renovation was performed to make this final chapter a little less intimidating and a lot more calming for the family and mourners.
for the night gala are $40 per person and must be purchased prior to June 11; no tickets will be available at the door. Admission is limited to participants 21 years of age and older. Proceeds from
the ticketed event and sales of memorabilia will go towards building the concession stand/field house. To purchase tickets, go to the Norwood High School alumni Association web-
site at www.norwoodhighschoolalumniassociation.org. The Norwood High School
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illooly Funeral Home
126 Walpole Street, Norwood, MA 02062 Phone: (781) 762-0174 • Fax: (781) 762-2818 Gilloolyfuneralhome@gmail.com
www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com
Frederick J. Wobrock • James G. Higgins • William G. Crowley A Service Family Affiliate of AFFS and Service Corporation International 206 Winter Street, Fall River, MA 02720 • 508-676-2454
"We upgraded everything," Managing Director Frederick Wobrock said. "It had been close to 14 years without much done. We did everything from the wallpaper coming off, new paint, fixtures and rugs." Gone are the overcast reflections of a traditional funeral home. The completed four-month renewal now projects earthy tones, textures and communal accessories that resemble the ascetics of a personal residence with hues of browns, beige and burgundy, light sheers on the windows, complimentary copper and off-white leaf flooring and clear glass doors that brighten the foyer with natural sunlight. "We wanted to have colors and
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