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Infiniti of Norwood Serves up Large Donation Norwood Food Pantry coordinator Ruth Taeger has attended numerous donation presentations, in fact, countless, in her 22-year volunteer status at the pantry. But this appearance was different. This event, in fact, did something seldom done, left Taeger speechless. The donation in February was from Infiniti of Norwood and the amount is what left Taeger at a loss for words. Proceeds from a specialty drive held at the dealership benefitted with a check made out to the Norwood Food Pantry in the amount of $4,404. "I just started to cry," Taeger said. "I had no idea it would be that large. I can't tell you what that money will do. It's absolutely fantastic." During the months of November and December, Infiniti of Norwood offered a unique promotion for food pantry donations through their service department. For customers receiving a $37 oil change, they had the option of donating $13 and Infiniti would contribute the entire $50 to the food pantry. To further their cause, Infiniti also contributed money from their corporate pocket. "We didn't know what to ex-
Infiniti of Norwood owner George Albrecht, Jr. and Service Manager Kerry Masone present Ruth Taeger a check for $4,404 for the Norwood Food Pantry. The money is from a special fundraising drive organized by Infiniti of Norwood to support a community organization.
pect, Service Manager Kerry Masone said. "It was a no brainer for people, there was no hesitation. People in this area care about the community. Some people would just give donations even if they
didn't have an oil change." Infiniti not only initiated the food drive to integrate their corporate family into the local neighborhoods, but also as a method to endorse their internal philoso-
phies outward. According to Masone, this family-owned dealership runs more like a domestic unit than a corporation and this
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The TONY Awards were initiated over 40 years ago to recognize exceptional Norwood youths for their voluntary contribution to the community. Through anonymous reviews of the student's volunteer record and a 300 work essay, the Norwood Masons, who acquired the program 16 years ago, have recently named the 2011 TONY Award winners at a banquet held January 24. The award includes a citation and plaque from the governor, a $1,000 savings bond and a gift card from Perk's coffeehouse. Two supplementary award also include an additional $500 savings bond. Local Town Pages also wants to recognize these admiral young adults with a profile of each student each month in our newspaper, beginning with Norwood High School senior William Rydzewski. Norwood High School senior William "Billy" Rydzewski has a very diverse and busy philanthropic schedule. In school, he has been the class president for the past four years, is president of the honor society, president of the student council, a member of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and a biology and math tutor. It was for these and many other volunteer activities that Ry-
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dzewski was awarded his Tony Award. As class president he not only represented his respective class in school activities and programs, he also helped organize, collect and deliver toys for needy children in the Toys for Tots program and facilitated the Annual Cystic Fibrosis Walk where members and monetary donations have doubled in size since his sophomore year, raising over $6,000 for the organization last spring. As president of the honor society, he helped raise money and collect gift cards for less fortunate families in Norwood during the holidays and on the student council worked on a can drive for a Thanksgiving donation to the Norwood Food Pantry. Aside from his scholastic contributions, Rydzewski also uses his sports skills as a volunteer for the Norwood Challenger Sports Program where he coaches young special needs children in baseball, football and basketball and is a head coach for the Spokane nineyear old Norwood Little League Team. It may be hard to believe that 18 year-old Rydzewski can fit any more into his already active schedule, but he is also a volunteer on committees for Norwood Day and the Norwood Haunted House, spends his free school periods tutoring underclassmen in biology and math and teaches CCD on Sunday mornings at St. Cather-
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There’s not a city more Irish than Boston, and St. Patrick’s Day week is the perfect time to join in all the festivities the city has to offer. From the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to dinner and road races, Boston will satisfy all your Irish cravings.
When pressed for a figure, Rydzewski estimates that since his freshman year he has volunteered approximately 1,000 hours to his school, peers, church and community.
This year’s 110th annual parade will honor the men and women of the Armed Forces and will feature marching bands and pipe bands from all over America along with colorful floats, music, and all things Irish. The parade begins at 1 p.m. at the Broadway T Station and ends at Andrew Square in South Boston. To get the best view of the parade, stake out your place anywhere on Broadway.
"It doesn't even seem like that much," Rydzewski said. "It's hard to believe."
Can’t watch the parade? Don’t worry, there are plenty of other St. Patrick’s Day activities to take
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Rydzewski is still waiting on acceptances from his college applications, but although unsure of where he will be spending his collegiate education, he is sure on one thing, he will continue to give of himself and his time in college and in his hometown. "I will definitely keep on volunteering because it was something I started when I was young," Rydzewski said. "I'm sure I'll be back all the time to find things to do. It is a good thing to do and I will continue it the rest of my life."
part in. The Landsowne Pub in downtown Boston will be celebrating with great music, authentic food, and a huge beer selection. Swing by on Friday, March 11, at 4 p.m. The Knights of Columbus in Canton is hosting Ricky’s St. Pat’s party at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Enjoy live music, food, a silent auction, and more, and all
This year Boston Party Tours has teamed up with Tenon Tours for the 3rd Annual St. Patrick’s Irish Pub Challenge on March 12th as a prelude to the International Irish Pub Challenge which takes place in Ireland each year. This year, lucky pub crawlers will win a free flight to Ireland for the main event. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and admission is $25. For a more leisurely celebration, walk along Boston’s self-guided Irish Heritage Trail. Divided into three sections and covering three miles, the trail is a guide to landmarks of Irish-American artists and heroes from the 1700s to present day and hits 20 sites in downtown Boston and Back Bay.
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Running Miles for a Milestone BY CAITLIN FROST To celebrate his 50th birthday, Norwood Bank employee Jose Da Cunha participated in Disney’s Goofy Challenge, in which he ran a half marathon one day and a full marathon on the next day; 39.3 miles total.
gram. For the goofy challenge, he didn’t train all that much. After completing the Lisbon half marathon in two hours, he felt
Da Cunha ran his first marathon at the age of 45, both in celebration of his birthday and at Disneyworld. Since then, he has ran the Boston half marathon, the Boston Run to Remember on Memorial Day, and Lisbon’s half marathon in Portugal.
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“Deciding to run my first marathon was on a whim. For the last 20 years I’ve always wanted to run a marathon. I saw on a trip that they would have one on my birthday. I made my decision. I run a lot, so I decided to give it a try. And running at Disneyworld made it magical,” Da Cunha said. What made his run so magical, and what makes Da Cunha love to run at Disneyworld, is the atmosphere. Being able to run through all four parks, seeing the characters, and watching the people helps make the running go easier.
Da Cunha has been running for over 20 years, running track and field in high school and college. But he always wanted to run a marathon. “I enjoy running. It gives me a natural high. It puts me with nature and makes me feel free. Track and field was more sprinting, not endurance. When I got married, I got into long endurance running, doing six to ten miles on weekends,” Da Cunha said.
they went on multiple trips to the park and a cruise to the Bahamas.
pretty comfortable about being able to complete a marathon. “I was pretty skeptical of two [marathons] back to back. Especially because I had to get up at 3:30 am since the race started at six and I only got five hours of sleep in between,” Da Cunha said. In 2004, a group of co-workers and friends decided to take yearly trips to Disney, once they found they all had a mutual love for all things Disney. They celebrated Disneyland’s 50th anniversary at the park in 2005 and since then
“Disney has thousands of people that run, and with all the scenery your mind focus on what’s around you, not how many miles you’ve run,” Da Cunha said. Running his first marathon at 45, and completing the Goofy Challenge at 50, seems impossible and surprising, but Da Cunha says that anyone who enjoys running can do a marathon. “It’s always possible to do it. People think it’s impossible, but if you enjoy running, it makes it easier. The best place is Disney’s half or full marathon. They have thousands of people, it’s a magical experience. You’re running and not realizing how much you’re run-
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ning,” Da Cunha said. Though he might not have been the youngest marathoner at Disney, he definitely wasn’t the oldest. “I saw people in their sixties and seventies running. Their goal was to finish, not time. People at my
age think they can’t accomplish [a marathon]. But you’re never too old. Don’t look at age,” Da Cunha said. The Goofy Challenge won’t be Da Cunha’s last marathon. He plans to run the Boston marathon before he hangs up his running shoes.
New Pastor Arrives at the United Church of Norwood The congregation of the United Church of Norwood recently said goodbye to longtime retiring pastor Reverend William E. Christensen. Last month, however, the church began their period of transition with a welcoming reception for their new interim pastor Kevin Smith. As interim pastor, Pastor Kevin will integrate himself into the congregation and assist in coordinating, developing and supporting the congregation with new visions, direction, outreach and growth within the church and the Norwood community. "A transitional figure helps the church move forward," Pastor Kevin said. "I will help them think about what is God calling on us to be as a church and I will help them to develop a vision and begin steps to implement that vision." This interim journey is not a new
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commission for the 54-year old pastor. He has had extensive experience in assisting congregations with similar missions in Old Mystic, CT, Rehobeth, Plymouth and even planted a church in North Dighton from 1998 to 2005 where he assisted in the process of converting an old barn into a modern,
up-to-date structure and building and developing the congregation.
in focus, in his eyes, both positions contain very similar theories.
In addition to his pastoral duties, Pastor Kevin hopes to kindle and nurture personal spirituality within and outside the congregational walls. In his experience, he has witnessed church attendance figures decline, but interests in individual spirituality grow. His immediate and long-term focus in his new position will not only center around the United Church congregation, but he hopes to reach out to the entire Norwood community in more casual forums from residential group discussions to local coffee shops.
"I loved being a policeman and although it seems very different, they are very transitional," Pastor Kevin said. "Both jobs have law and both jobs have grace and deal with people at very difficult times in their lives."
Pastor Kevin received his training at the Gordon-Conwell Theological School in South Hamilton in a second phase of his life after leaving a successful career as a police officer. Although the two occupations initially appear diverse
Pastor Kevin, his wife Sharon and his three daughters have already been warmly received by the United Church congregation, but he is also looking forward to acquainting himself with the residents of Norwood. If you happen to meet Pastor Kevin over a cup of coffee somewhere in Town, be sure to say hi and welcome him to the neighborhood! The United Church of Norwood is an interdenominational church, located at 595 Washington St., Norwood, 781-762-2589.
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event substantiated their inner value system while involving as many employees as possible in the fundraising process. "The dealership is very family focused," Masone said. "We are going to make the food pantry part of our daily life, culture and business. This is how they treat their family and customers." This drive, however, was not a one-hit wonder. To stay involved throughout the year, the employees at the dealership will assist in food drives and Infiniti managers will continue to develop other options for future fundraising promotions. This continued effort by Infiniti is coming at a crucial time for the Norwood Food Pantry as they approach the typically slow donation months of March and April while accommodating a larger influx of clients. According to Taeger, the pantry now services approximately 350 local families, up from 250 just a year ago. The Boston Food Bank delivers about 50 tons of food per year to the pantry, but the bulk of the inventory and monetary donations greatly depends on donations from local organiza-
tions, such as businesses, organizations, churches, youth groups, schools, grocery stores, the spring letter carriers drive and private donations from local residents.
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Taeger is well aware of the financial stresses that lie in the near future, which further explains her initial reaction to the donation. Infiniti's contribution will go entirely to purchasing less popular donated items, such as bottled juice, canned meats, hams and spam.
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill--South Norfolk affiliate will hold its monthly meeting in Cafeteria B of the Lorusso Building at Norwood Hospital at 7 p.m. on Thursday March 3rd. Mental illness is a label for a variety of diseases of the brain. Often
it strikes in late adolescence, devastating the afflicted person and the family. The Alliance is composed of such families who find mutual support and join together to advocate for their loved ones. The Alliance welcomes all families in the South Norfolk Area
who are dealing with mental illness and their loved ones. For further information call (508) 668-2941. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be canceled if the Norwood schools close.
"When I looked at the check I was speechless, Taeger said. There wasn't anything I could say. I was really in shock, but it's a wonderful way to be shocked." The Norwood Food Pantry is located in the Grace Episcopal Church, 150 Chapel Street. All Norwood residents are eligible to utilize the panty inventory on Saturdays, 8:20 a.m. to 11 a.m. and eligibility requirements can also be obtained during these hours. If you would like to organize a can drive or fundraiser, or make a personal donation, visit the food pantry during drop-off hours on Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and on Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Out and About Cookie Monster
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BY DAWN C. FITZGERALD They say that the first step to recovery is admitting you have an addiction. Well, today I climb my first stair. I think. I’d like to consider myself a strong person. I can walk by the sample cookies being handed out at BJ’s. When I am in Shaw’s or Stop and Shop I no longer visit the bakery claiming to get that “sample” cookie for my child. But these aren’t just any cookies. They are special. From their alluring purple packaging to the picture of the cute, smiling, kid wearing the fire helmet on her head. I know that part of their draw is their availability. They are only around for a few months throughout the year. Then they disappear, leaving you alone with a half empty gallon of milk, covered in crumbs, wanting more. What am I talking about? Caramel deLites Girl Scout cook-
I can’t seem to get enough of them. As a child, I went door to door selling Tagalongs, and Do Si Do cookies with pride. But when a box of Samoas was sold, I got a bit angry, realizing this was one less box I’d get to eat.
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not tear open the bag with my teeth and eat right through the box. I am proud to say, that bag made it through eight hours of work and
But my cravings took over and by the time the kids came home from school - another box was half gone. And I didn’t care. Because I knew that I had ordered more. Two boxes later, my other coworker delivered me more cookies-this time in a see through plastic bag which I again put into my work bag, away from my tastebuds. A coworker noticed my cookies within the workbag. She hinted that she was hungry. That she liked Samoas too.
As an adult, with money of my own, I have debated on clearing out cabinets-renting out storage units- just for the coconut covered cookies. This year, I was approached by a coworker. And I bought two boxes from her. I knew that others would ask me to buy there cookies. By purchasing the delightful deLites from more than one person, no one would know how many boxes that I really bought. No one but me. The first two boxes were delivered to me at work. They were in a knotted plastic bag which I immediately put into my work bag so as not to look at them for the next few hours. It took all my willpower to
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an additional thirty minute ride home. Working evenings, there is no one but me awake when I get home. I am not quite sure about what happened that night but the next morning when I woke up, there was a milk ring on my living room end table and half a box of cookies was gone. My stomach was killing me, yet I automatically went to the cabinet to find an unopened box remaining. Whew. I’d like to say that box survived.
Ha! She thought I’d share my cookies. I made up some lame excuse, “I was saving them for my kids”, “These were the only Girl Scout cookies I‘d bought,” “They are for my husband.”
didn’t share or play well with others. The other box I will try to give freely to my family. I say this because they dared to eat the other half of all the half eaten boxes, while I watched them and tried to smile through clenched teeth. I did share but not because I wanted to, because I had to. I had eaten so many I was making myself sick. I vow to not buy the cookies from the cute little Girl Scouts at random supermarkets. The ones that bat their eyes, and shout -“they are only available for a short time. ” Okay, I will at least try not to buy any more cookies. But they are for a great cause. And they are just so good. And weren’t stretch pants made for those of us with cookie waists?
Such lies I told, to keep those cookies to myself. Those two boxes are long gone and my pants seem to be getting a bit tighter.
No, I will not buy any more cookies this year. But there is always next year. And the year after. I have to start living one deLite free day at a time.
At this writing, I have two more boxes I am waiting on. I am vowing to take one box into work to make up for that terrible night I
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Keegan Jewelers Gives Back! Keegan Jewelers recently gave their support to Children’s Hospital Boston with a donation of $5000 gift certificate for their silent auction at the Champion’s for Children’s Event in November. The benefit raised $3.4 Million. In addition, Keegan Jewelers held their own community fundraiser in December. The successful effort Keegan’s made was donating 5% of all sales and 100%
of all battery purchases. The overwhelming response contributed in raising a total of $1557.43, which directly went to Pediatric Cancer Patients at Children’s Hospital Boston. “I would like to Thank Marah Thornhill and Tara Hardiman who were both very instrumental in making this possible,” comments Rachel, Store Manager. Keegan Jewelers, the area’s old-
est jewelry store, was established in Norwood in 1951. Keeegan Jewelers specializes in a wide variety of Fine Jewelry, diamonds and services. “Being a part of such powerful organization gives us great pride,” says Sean Keegan, Owner of Keegan Jewelers. Keegan goes on to say, “Thank you to our loyal customers and to our community who helped make this possible.”
Let’s Clear the Air of Dust Do you frequently have trouble breathing, problems with excessive dust, active allergies, or asthma? If so, your symptoms may be magnified by poor air quality in your home. During the winter months, people tend to stay indoors, exposing them to dust and contaminants circulating through the air ducts in their homes. Homes are built to be air tight for better energy efficiency; the downside is that this limits the fresh air
allowed into your home. Add pets or smokers to the mix, and contaminants build up in the home at an even more rapid rate, causing even more problems. The best remedy to help alleviate these problems is to have the air ducts in your home cleaned. This will eliminate any contaminants from circulating through the air you’re breathing. Because your windows are most likely closed throughout the winter, it is important to maintain the ventilation system for healthy breathing.
The process of duct cleaning helps to solve these problems by removing dust, dust mites, dirt, construction debris, pet dander, nicotine buildup, and any microbial contaminants, such as mold or mildew. Not only will this improve the quality of the air you breathe, it can also help reduce energy costs by improving the efficiency and life span of the air handler as well. For further information call East Coast Vent at (508) 567-9016.
Emergency Notification System in Use In Norwood The Town of Norwood has engaged the services of SWIFT911™ to provide emergency telephone notifications to residents and businesses within the Town of Norwood. The Emergency Notification System (ENS) will only be used for public safety emergencies. It will not be used for public service announcements. If you would like to add your unlisted telephone numbers, cell phone numbers and/or your email address, please enter the information below and click on the submit button. If you have any questions, please contact the Norwood Police Department, Officer Paul Bishop or Mary Jones at (781) 440-5151.
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Music is in the Air This Spring at the Morrill Memorial Library BY CAITLIN FROST The Morrill Memorial Library is again offering a series of free musical programs to the residents of Norwood with its Spring, 2011 Musical Sunday Series. For three Sundays in March, April and May, the library walls will no longer sustain hushed tones, but be filled with vocals and instrumentals that will awaken the senses after a very long hibernating winter. On Sunday, March 6, singing state trooper Daniel Clark will display his powerful voice with a mix of Broadway tunes, opera, Elvis, Irish, Italian and patriotic music. Clark, now retired from the force, is currently a full-time international performer continually delighting audiences with his robust talent. On Sunday, April 10, Roberto & Kathryn will take the stage with classic romantic music from the Great American Songbook. Kathryn Howell has performed at
the Wilbur and Charles Theaters in Boston and focuses her talents on musical theater, classical study and jazz and blues. Roberto Mighty is a successful radio and tv writer and music arranger and uniquely combines jazz rhythms with his signature Spanish-tinged funky guitar. On Sunday, May 22, popular jazz duo Ellen Schwartz and Roger Bruno and a guest bassist, will make their third Musical Sundays appearance for a Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon concert. Their distinctive sound and song arrangements continue to be a favorite for Norwood audiences. Check your calendars and call in to reserve a seat for any one of these delightful concerts. Registration is required to attend all events. Registration can be done in person at the library or by calling (781) 769-0200, x222 or x110. These programs are provided by generous funding from the library endowment fund.
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Willett Family Craft Night Brings Out Families’ Creativity BY DAWN C. FITZGERALD Despite the chilly temperatures, the George F. Willett School held its traditional Family Craft Night on Friday, February 11, 2011. The event was organized by co-chairs Michele Page Senotte and Kim Miller. The two gathered craft supplies from the Willett School’s PTO closet. The crafts were “created from what we had” stated Page Senotte. They then approached Barnes and Noble for discounted books that correlated with the crafts. The Willett PTO generously purchased ten books included: “The Day it Rained Hearts” authored by Felicia Bond, “Inch by Inch” written by Leo Lio, and “The Mitten” by Jan Brett. According to Miller, the craft night allowed families to “get away from screen time,” while encouraging literacy for children.
Patrick and Paige McBrien with mom Kristen head home with their bag of completed crafts.
Books were prominently displayed tableside to encourage eager children to either read the story or just peruse the illustrations.
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There were five different family friendly crafts the children could make. At one craft station, children made their own Valentines using foam hearts, doilies, markers, and jewels. Seahorses and starfish were
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Miller thought of each craft. Her favorite? “The mitten bookmark.” “In addition she helped choose the books for the event, “I picked out books based on my library at home.” Approximately one hundred and fifty families attended the Willett’s
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Calendar of Events March 5 Spring Mass and Breakfast Forum. Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 8:30 a.m. The Pro-Life Office of the Archdiocese of Boston and Women Affirming Life is hosting speaker Erika Bachiochi on Women, Sex & the Church: A Pro-Woman Defense of Catholic Teaching. Tickets $30, student tickets $15. Call (508) 651-1900 or e-mail ProLife Office@rcab.org for more information. March 7 Monday Night at the Movies. Morrill Memorial Library, 7 p.m. In celebration of Women's History Month, the library will be showing Iron Jawed Angels, starring Hilary Swank, Julia Ormon and Anjelica Huston. Sign up for the free movie at the library reference desk or call, (781) 769-0200, x222. March 7 Bereavement Support Group. St. Timothy's Parish, 11 a.m. There will be a new Bereavement Support Group beginning Monday, March 7. The group will meet every Monday from March 7 until April 11. If you plan to attend, please call the Parish nurse office, (781) 7692522, x 34. March 10 Zelda: Musings from the First American Flapper. Morrill Memorial Library, 7-9 p.m. This original performance will
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Norwood Recreation Dept. Children's Programs The Spring/Summer Norwood Recreation Department program guide has recently been released, and there are many Spring activities offered for children of all ages. Don't miss plugging in one or any of these fun events into your child's March schedule. Home Alone Safety This program will prepare and educate your child in home safety. They will learn telephone and door answering techniques, internet safety, accident and fire protection and first aid techniques. The class will include a video and role playing. For children ages 9-11. The cost is $42, code OD61. Friday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. B.L.A.S.T. (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) This is a program for young teens who are entering the babysitting field and covers the basics of infant and childcare, how to react to medical emergencies and injuries and perform basic first aid. The course will
also guide them how to set up their own babysitting business. This course was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Bring a snack and drink. For pre teens and teens ages 11-13. The cost is $48, code OD62. Friday, March 11, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Kid's Yoga Party Wild animals is the theme for this introductury exercise program geared for children. The party will include poses, breathing, relaxation, games, crafts and snacks. For children ages 3-7 years old. The cost is $20, code OD70. Saturday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Touch A Truck This is an opportunity for the young ones to get up close and personal to a variety of the mighty trucks they gawk and shriek from the back seat of your car. Vehicles will be available from the Norwood Police and Fire Departments, the Norwood Airport and the Norwood DPW. Children have a chance to climb on and act
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Page 12 SANCTUM 3D (R) - Starring Alice Parkinson, Richard Roxburgh, Rhys Wakefield, Dan Wylie, Alice Parkinson, and Ioan Gruffudd. This is loosely based on an experience of co-screenwriter Andrew Wight, although the details have been amplified to fit the movie experience. It's about the survival struggle of five characters who become trapped by a flood deep beneath the earth in New Guinea's Esa-ala caves while exploring deep underwater pockets and trenches. They are master cave explorer (Roxburgh); his estranged 17-year old son (Wakefield); and his longtime partner (Wyllie). Also in the group is the multi-millionaire adventurer funding the exploration (Gruffudd), and his mountain climber girlfriend (Parkinson). Interpersonal conflicts, of which there are many, become secondary to finding an escape route before rising waters cut off any chance of cheating death. Sanctum is a harrowing survival yarn whose stock characters and formulaic plot are alleviated by sequences of agonizing claustrophobia. The film is in many ways a generic horror movie, but it's done with enough talent to help the viewer overlook some of its shortcomings. As a 3D experience, there are just a handful of sequences that truly stand out; otherwise, it'd probably be just as effective in 2D. RATING: C THE EAGLE (PG-13) - Starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Bell, Mark Strong, Tahar Rahim, and Donald Sutherland. The narrative focuses on the tribal brutality of an occupied Britain and the goal of one dedicated Roman soldier to preserve the empire and his family dignity. When the famed Eagle of the Roman Legion goes missing, decorated soldier Marcus Aquila (Tatum) requests a post just outside the most savage of England's territories. When he is wounded defeating a marauding band of angry locals, rescuing many of his imprisoned men in the process, he is given an honorable discharge and the luxury of spending his days in retirement with his uncle/former Senator Aquila (Sutherland). But Marcus wants to travel deep into the forbidden region, beyond the boundaries of Roman rule and into the No Man's Land located north of Hadrian's Wall. He wants to bring back the Eagle, especially since it was his father who supposedly lost it. With the help of Esca (Bell) a British slave with knowledge of the province and his own indomitable will, Marcus hopes to restore his faded family name and find a pur-
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MoVIe reVIeWS pose beyond being a former member of the mightiest army in the then known world. The plot moves forward at a decent rate, punctuated by some genuinely thrilling and brutally executed action sequences, and although it’s all fairly predictable stuff, with a plot double-twist easily spotted from a mile off, the story is never less than solidly entertaining. RATING: BTHE RITE (PG-13) - Starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O'Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jones. The movie is supposedly based on the actual experiences of Father Gary Thomas, a California priest who was assigned by his bishop to study exorcism at the Vatican. In the film he becomes Father Michael Kovak (O'Donoghue) from Chicago, the son of an undertaker who decides to enter the priesthood as a means of staying out of the family business. Toward the end of his seminary training, his mentor, Father Matthew (Jones), recommends him for a special program in Italy. Father Matthew thinks Michael has what's necessary to be an exorcist and Father Xavier (Hinds), the priest who runs the program, agrees. But Michael is having a crisis of faith. He doesn't believe in God, the Devil, or the demons that supposedly possess the unwary and unfortunate. So Father Xavier sends Michael to spend time with Master Exorcist Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins). Shadowed by a journalist (Braga) seeking "the truth," Michael learns that some of Father Lucas' methods are little more than parlor tricks, but there may be darker things than are dreamt of in his philosophies. Hopkins performance is engaging at times and other times it feels silly. RATING: C THE ROOMMATE (PG-13) - Starring Leighton Meester, Minka Kelly, Alyson Michalka, Cam Gigandet, Danneel Harris, Matt Lanter, Frances Fisher, and Billy Zane. Kelly plays an Iowa girl who has moved to Los Angeles to study fashion at college. She's assigned a roommate, a wealthy Pasadena art student (Meester). At first, they seem like they're going to be BFFs. But quicker than you can say Single White Female, Meester soon starts to show her crazy true
colors. Meester has developed an obsession with Kelly, and begins to target those people -- other friends, love interests, professors - she feels are taking Kelly away from her. Needless to say, the situation ultimately deteriorates from the uncomfortable to the dangerous. The film's been labeled a psychological thriller, but it's more like a watered down genre flick made for college kids who just want to see something for and about them. The director manages to create a certain uncomfortable tone for the film. It feels like something you'd watch on the CW network instead of on the big screen. Meester's performance is effective enough to be creepy at times, but the rest of the cast is just there. RATING: C+ THE MECHANIC (R) - Starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Donald Sutherland, and Christa Campbell. This is a loose remake of the 1972 film starring Charles Bronson. Statham plays a paid assassin who hires out his unique services to a shadowy "Company." He's a perfectionist who loves developing scenarios. He never simply kills - he devises a complex scheme to rid the world of that person. Statham's mentor (Sutherland), has fallen under suspicion by the Company's top ranking official (Goldwyn) of leaking sensitive information. Statham is assigned to eliminate Sutherland, a task he carries out with cool regret. At the cemetery, he encounters Sutherland's son (Foster) and, on a whim, takes the younger man under his wing. Foster proves to be an adept pupil and he is soon accompanying Statham on jobs, even though his apprenticeship has not been sanctioned by the Company. It doesn't take much to recognize that Jason Statham has become typecast. It's hard to imagine him playing any other role; although he seems to do it well. The film runs like a well-oiled machine, without significant pauses or lags between high octane sequences. None of the action scenes are exceptionally unique, but they are competently choreographed and won't bore most viewers. Warning to viewers: The film earns its rating. It tends to be a little graphic with all of the bloody violence. RATING: B
THE COMPANY MEN (R) Starring Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones, Chris Cooper, Craig T. Nelson, Maria Bello, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kevin Costner, and Eamonn Walker. This is about middle- and upper-class men and their families who bought into the American dream and the greed-is-good mentality only to have a corporate run pulled from under them. Some react with denial such as hot-shot sales agent (Affleck). He doesn't even want to cancel his golf club membership. His boss (Jones), reacts with rage over these layoffs behind his back only to get sharply rebuked by longtime friend and corporate head (Nelson): It's not his call. A second wave of layoffs at this large manufacturing conglomerate sweeps Cooper overboard. He is too old to land any job better than a school-crossing guard. His experience counts for nothing. Dying his hair isn't going to help. The ripple effect moves out to their families. Affleck's wife (DeWitt) is the levelheaded one, but she must manage not only the family's dwindling finances but also her husband's ugly mood swings. Her brother (Costner) offers Affleck a job with his construction business but that falls drastically short of Affleck's selfimage. Jones clearly sees the company he helped to build now focuses less on what it manufactures than keeping the share prices up. And he watches his old friend turn into a cowardly, self-interested owner/executive who has lost any feelings for his employees. With all the upheavals in everyone's life, Jones even leaves his wife for, of all people, the conglomerate's hit lady (Bello). Another great performance by Affleck. Jones and supporting cast all make this an engaging film to watch. RATING: B+ NO STRINGS ATTACHED (R) - Starring Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Greta Gerwig, Kevin Kline, Ophelia Lovibond, Ben Lawson, and Lake Bell. Kutcher plays a TV series production assistant with aspirations of writing a script, and Portman, a doctor struggling through her residency. Their paths, which have briefly intersected several times in the past, collide when Kutcher's girlfriend dumps him for his famous father (Kline). After getting
March 1, 2011 drunk, he starts calling every number stored in his cell phone and this leads him inevitably to Portman. The next morning, after he has recovered from being passed out in an apartment she shares with three roommates, they have sex and form a pact: each will be available whenever the other wants sex, no strings attached. If emotions become involved, however, they will have to terminate the agreement. The film boasts an interesting supporting cast. The spotlight-stealer is Kevin Kline who, despite being in only a handful of scenes, is the most memorable character in the movie. Romantic comedies are good when they work, but you have to believe that the leads have chemistry. Even though the film has some poorly written dialogue, there are some genuinely amusing lines in the movie. RATING: BTHE GREEN HORNET (PG13) - Starring Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz, Tom Wilkinson, Christoph Waltz, David Harbour and Edward James Olmos. After going through the motions of telling how rich kid Britt Reid (Rogen) and his sidekick Kato (Chou) decide to become masked super heroes posing as criminals, the film sets up a simple confrontation: Reid and Kato against dirty District Attorney Scanlon (Harbour) and criminal boss Chudnofsky (Waltz). Of course, since the police believe The Green Hornet is a villain, they're out to get him, as well. Aside from Kato, Reid's only ally is his secretary, Lenore Case (Diaz), who is unaware of his secret until late in the proceedings. Eventually, Reid and Chudnofsky square off with predictable results. Most of the film feels recycled. Despite having co-written the screenplay with himself in mind, Rogen is miscast. It's probably stating the obvious to observe that the actor's range is limited and this appears to be outside of his comfort zone. There's no attempt to bring out a character; we're watching Seth Rogen in a mask. It is perhaps no surprise, therefore (especially given the January release date), that the film doesn't impress. Even as a mindless diversion, it's weak and very forgettable. There's no reason this needed to be filmed in 3-D. Significant portions of the film can be watched without the glasses (there are only little things going on in the background) and, when the 3-D is fully employed, the film looks strange. The only plausible explanation for releasing this in 3-D is greed. RATING: C-
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Fundraiser for Brady Family: What People in Norwood Do BY JUDITH DORATO O’GARA
at the event. ““I think it’s excellent,” she said. Boyle described both Brady boys as “wonderful boys – humorous—typical boys.”
The Brady boys are tough. Of course they are. They’re Marines, agree their Mom, Diane and Dad, Bob. That their sons, Carl, 25, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in Iraq and Craig, 23, who suffered a foot injury in Afghanistan resulting in an amputation, shunned a lot of recent media fanfare came as no surprise. Both young men knew serving their country came with risks, risks they understood. Their parents say they feel lucky, because their sons are alive. “They’re typical Marines. They just don’t like the attention. They would say ‘It’s my job, why are they thanking me?’” says Bob Brady, “They joined with their eyes wide open. They were aware.” Brady jokes that down at Walter Reed Medical Center, Craig’s amputation, a decision Craig opted to make, is considered among injured Marines to be “a paper cut.” Brady, who, like his sons, is an avid hockey fan, proudly shows pictures of Craig, outfitted with a lightweight sled, playing hockey alongside similarly injured teammates. On January 22, hordes of Norwood residents turned out to Concannon’s Village on Lenox Street to support Bob and Diane, who had incurred huge expenses traveling back and forth, at different times, to hospitals in Washington, D.C., Bethesda, MD, North Carolina and Texas to be with their recovering sons. In fact, Bob, who receives social security due to injury and a triple-bypass he underwent a few years ago, served as the boys’ primary caregiver. Diane had to head back to Norwood to work to support the family, and to avoid the effects of additional stress on her M.S. Ted Mulvehill and his Norwood Military Families Support Group convinced the Brady’s to let the group throw the fundraiser to help defray their travel expenses. “It took me six months to convince them to allow us to do this,” said Mulvehill, who handles Veteran’s affairs for the town. “There is a financial burden they’ve incurred from traveling to see their boys.” Mulvehill added a sentiment often echoed throughout Concannon’s on this night. “This is what people in Norwood do. This is not charity. This is appreciation and recognition by a grateful community.” A half-hour into the event, planners
“You could tell he was going to be a Marine, because everything we asked him to do, he did,” said Daniel Vitt, who coached Craig Brady’s little league baseball team. Diane Brady says her sons were very different boys, and each entered the Marine Corps. for his own reason. “Carl, I think, wanted to be a Marine from the time he was two, and Craig had a respect for his brother, but he didn’t go in because of his brother. He had more respect for the Marines than he did for the other services. Both of the really wanted to serve our country. Both did their homework.” Bob and Diane Brady, of Norwood, stretched their resources to support Marine Corps. sons Carl and Craig, who were both injured while serving tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, respectively. Norwood’s Military Families Support Group held a fundraiser for the parents at Concannon’s to help defray some of these expenses.
licity for their sacrifice, feeling they were doing their job. “Obviously,” says Walton, “the community feels differently about that and wants to show their support.” “I’m proud I’m from Norwood,” says Diane Brady, a native of Norwood who says she and her family were overwhelmed by all of the support, and that she felt it was wonderful. “Norwood has been very good to me.”
Attending to show their support of the Brady family are members of the Norfolk County Marine Detachment Corps League. From left, Bonnie Cox, Bill Hart, Russ Walton, Diane Walton, Phill Cuff, Guter Muth and Chris Cook.
had sold over 500 tickets, and they were still going. “Here’s one family with two sons both seriously injured fighting for our freedom,” says Russ Walton,
Mary Boyle, retired Kindergarten teacher who taught both boys at the Oldham School, and their mother at the Prescott School was another one of the supporters
The Brady’s say they have great respect for the military and feel parents need to be supportive of their children’s decisions as adults. “When my oldest one was going to join, I had a hard time with that,” says Diane, “but I have a great deal of respect for him doing it.” A couple years later, Craig explained to his Dad, not Diane, that he would enter the military instead of heading to college. “I would strongly suggest, let them decide,” says Diane, who with Bob, honored their sons’ choices. “Give them their wings,” says Bob. “You’ve taken them and taught them life all the way through, and you’re going to hold a lot of regret if you deny them what they want to do.”
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Auto Theft Suspect Arrested on Allen Road Dedham District Court issued an arrest warrant for Michael O’Neill of 15 Allen Road Norwood. This warrant was issued based on an investigation that began on Monday February 14th when Norwood Police received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from Washington Street. Police were on lookout all day for Michael. Sergeant Michael Benedetti along with his patrol officers did periodic surveillance at his home on Allen Road and an apartment building on Sturtevant Avenue. This location is where O’Neill’s girlfriend resides. Sergeant Benedetti observed the suspect walking to a vehicle outside this apartment at 5 Sturtevant Avenue. Once the suspect ob-
served Sergeant Benedetti, he turned and retreated back into the apartment building. Patrol Officers Flanagan, Kascavitch, E.J.Farioli, Jurewich and Lopes assisted with setting up a perimeter in attempts to locate and arrest Michael O’Neill. While this incident was taking place the suspect’s girlfriend, Hanan McGuire exited the apartment building. She repeatedly told Police that Michael was not inside her apartment; even after Sergeant Benedetti advised her he witnessed him go inside. During this conversation Patrol Officers were knocking on the apartment door and identifying themselves asking Michael to come to the door.
O’Neill then began to yell from inside the apartment to the Officers. He yelled that he had a gun and a juvenile hostage. Sergeant Benedetti had patrol officers step back and take cover using a ballistic shield. Officers negotiated with O’Neill in attempts to end this peacefully. The suspect repeated he had a gun and would shoot any police officer and himself. After short time O’Neill was no longer responding to the Officers. Officers then forced entry into the rear hallway of the apartment building and located O’Neill on a landing on the 3rd floor. O’Neill then threatened to jump out the 3rd floor window. He opened the window and had one leg out. Officers Lopes, Kascavitch and Sergeant Benedetti were able to pull O’Neill back into the building, while Officer Farioli engaged him in conversation. O’Neill was taken into police custody, but not
Arrested at the scene also was Hanan McGuire 42 years old from 5 Sturtevant Avenue Norwood for Obstruction of Justice
O'Neill never had a gun or a hostage. McGuire's thirteen year old child was present it a bedroom.
after being combative and resisting arrest. The suspect stated he hurt himself while attemting to evade arrest. He was brought directly to Caritas Norwood Hospital and was treated and released.
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T H E P E T PA G E the Shelter... ASKAskTHE SHELTER Send your question to baystateanimalcooperative@yahoo.com QUESTION: Is it true that all calico cats are females? (great question) ANSWER: Most all calico cats are females. This is due to the high probability of their genetic makeup resulting in female chromosomes. However based on some sources, about 1 in every 3,000 calico cats may be male. Not only is it very rare to have a male calico cat, male calico cats are sterile due to their genetics. Since it is highly unlikely to see a male calico cats they are sometimes referred to as “Money Cat.” QUESTION: What does it mean to “socialize” a cat? And how do you do it? ANSWER: Though there are domesticated cats that live indoors and outdoors not all cats are adoptable when rescued. According to Alley Cat Allies even “feral” (wild) cats are domestic but they are fearful of humans and cannot be adopted. To socialize a cat means to create an environment for that cat to develop a liking to humans and interact with humans. To do this, the cat needs to be restricted in some way to a small space. This can be done in a cage or in some cases a small room. The animal must be approached and handle on a regular and frequent basis. Food and toys can be used to encourage human interaction. Over time the cat will learn to trust the care giver and then the cat’s exposure to other people, animals and surroundings can begin. This process can take from 1 week to several months to accomplish. In some cases it can take years before a cat is deemed adoptable. Bay State Animal Cooperative’s goal is to determine which cats we can socialize for adoption and those that are better off left outdoors in secure locations after being spayed or neutered where they are provided food, water, shelter and medical attention by caregivers.
Foster parents are always needed to socialize cats. No experience needed, we will provide training and equipment. Currently the Bay State Animal Cooperative and its affiliate CAT Canton have several cats needing socialization. A few of these cats are shown here. Meet Abner: Abner is a beautiful DSH black and white and brown tiger male. He is about 6 months old and a little shy, but loves attention and gets along well with other cats. Please consider giving him a new, permanent home. Meet Amy:Amy is a young female short haired shy kitty. She was rescued after giving birth to kittens outdoors. She trusted her caretaker enough to allow her babies to live in a cage outdoors where she came in and out. When she was brought indoors the health of kittens was deemed guarded and she lost one of her young. Her other babies were adopted but she never learned to trust humans very well. She currently lives with other skiddish kitties but has shown interest in human interaction. In foster care, where she can be worked with, it is believed she could be adoptable before we know it. Meet Erin: Erin has very little history….she came to foster during a busy kitten season a year or so ago and got lost in the shuffle. In a confined space she LOVES to be petted, purrs and even rolls over. She needs a one-on-one foster home to give her opportunity to be adopted. She is a silky short haired small cat who is estimated to be about 2-3 years old.
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Nature Calls Oh Deer! BY AMY BEAUMONT Well, I got my wish this time around, the opportunity to feature one of Norwood’s resident deer. In fact, a group of about sixteen deer made their way through the Neponset and Westview Street areas on a recent Saturday morning. I was fortunate enough to have neighbors that remembered my affection for nature and called me with the tip. The group appeared to include an adult doe and fawns and stuck around long enough for plenty of pictures. Once the task of pictures was complete, I could relax a bit and just enjoy watching the deer move about. It was about this time it occurred to me what I knew about deer – very little. Here’s what I found out. It is typical that a group of does (females) will all stay together on what has been described as a ‘maternal range.’ That range will be a familiar one, an area consisting of 1-2 square miles. Around the time males reach the one year mark, they leave this maternal range and may lead a solitary life, or more often will form ‘bachelor groups,’ which include two to five individuals. The maternal groups will travel about no more than 5-15 miles, but bucks will regularly cover larger areas. I also learned a groovy new word – crepuscular,
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The Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation is proud to announce the 2011 Dancing with the Norwood Stars contestants are: owner of popular Norwood eatery Murph’s Place, Carolyn Murphy; former owner of the Town Square Diner, Paulette Alty; former member of the Board of Selectmen and Director of Development for the League School Sue McQuaid; Director of Public Works and Town Engineer, Mark Ryan; local businessman Lenny Sansone and architect Jack Perry. Each contestant will take 10 weeks of dance lessons at the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Norwood leading up to the competition on Friday, May 6th. This is the third year the Circle of Hope Foundation has held this fundraiser featuring well known local “stars” in a night of friendly dance competition. Commentary on the dancing is provided by a panel of local notable “judges”; and co-hosts Tim McDonough, Circle of Hope President and Norwood Senior High School Principal, George Usevich. The winners are chosen by a combination of judges’; score and votes cast by those in attendance. For the second year in a row Norwood Bank is the lead sponsor of this event which will be held at Concannon’s Village and broadcast by NPA-TV. Funds raised are used to assist residents of Norwood who find themselves in need due to a catastrophic medical event. Since its founding in 1998 the Circle of Hope Foundation has provided over $230,000 of assistance to Norwood residents. Ticket information will be available at a later date.
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High School News Foreign Language Dept. The Foreign Language Department of the Norwood Public Schools proudly presents the 7th annual Celebration of Languages and Cultures on Thursday, March 10, 2011 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Norwood High School Cafeteria.
NHS Music News The N.H.S. Jazz Ensemble will be performing at the Berklee Jazz Festival in Boston on Saturday, March 5th at 11:45 a.m. and the Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education Southeast District High School Jazz Festival at Stoughton High School on March 10th at 7:05 p.m. The Choral Classic, featuring choirs system-wide, is at 7 p.m. at Coakley Middle School on Tuesday, March 22nd.
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High School News High School Varsity- Winter Cheer Team Wins First Place On Thursday, February 10, 2011, the Norwood High School Varsity Cheerleading Team won First Place in Co-Ed Division of the Baystate All Star Cheering Competition. On March 6, 2011 they will compete in the South Regional Cheerleading Competition. At Baystate, the team was mere points away from a national bid. If Regionals go their
way, they will head to the Mass State Cheering Competition to be held March, 13, 2011. Based on past scoring they have a great chance to head to National High School Cheering Competition being held on April 18, 2011. If you would like to track the team’s progress, please visit our website at www.norwoodtownnews.com.
Currently the Winter Cheerleading Squad is non-funded. If you would like to make a donation please contact Joan Briggs at (781) 769-3763 or via email at jlbriggs11@verizon.net. If you would prefer to send a check make it out to Friends of Norwood Cheerleading and send to Joan Briggs Treasurer, 21 Hemlock Street, Norwood, MA.
Visual Arts Dept. Names Winners of Scholastic Awards The Norwood Public School’s Visual Arts Department is pleased to announce that our Boston Globe Scholastic winners. From across the state, there were about 12,000 entries this year to the state wide art competition with approximately 3,000 winners. Students can win a Gold Key, the top honor, Silver Key, or Honorable mention. All Gold Key winners then compete on the national level. All Gold and Silver Key winning pieces of artwork are display at the Transportation Building in Downtown Boston from February 14 to April 7th. From the Philip O. Coakley Middle School, the winners are: Isabella Aspinwall, grade 8, Printmaking, Self-Portrait; Honorable Mention
James Hatchett, grade 12, Printmaking, Worthless8; Honorable Mention
John Blake, grade 8, Drawing, Self-Portrait; Honorable Mention
Samantha Hess, grade 11, Digital Art, My International Origins; Honorable Mention
Shannon Geary, grade 8, Printmaking, Brookie; Honorable Mention Deepti Kamma, grade 8, Printmaking, Self-Portrait; Honorable Mention
Steven LaGrant, grade 12, Design, Anger; Silver Key Daniel Lasalvia, grade 11, Digital Art, Motion; Silver Key
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Komal Patel, grade 8, Printmaking, Vibrant Flower; Honorable Mention
Jennie Marinucci, grade 11, Sculpture, Self-Portrait; Honorable Mention
Nency Sangani, grade 8, Printmaking, Color Blind Cat; Honorable Mention
Sandra Mastinggal, grade 12, Painting, Peaking Out; Honorable Mention
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Katie Creag, grade 9, Drawing, Flower; Honorable Mention
Gianna Pugliano, grade 10, Drawing, Self-Portrait; Honorable Mention
Stephanie Creag, grade 12, Sculpture, March 8th; Honorable Mention Michael Epstein, grade 11, Architecture, Fortune Teller; Gold Key Michael Epstein, grade 11, Sculpture, How many pencils?; Honorable Mention
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Norwood Sports NHS Fans “Shoot For A Cure” On Friday February 11th, the NHS Athletic Department, Health and Physical Education Department, and Student Council partnered together to host “Shoot for the Cure” to raise money for cancer research. This event was held at the Jr. Savage Education Center during the Boys Varsity basketball game (Norwood vs. Wellesley). Reebok generously outfitted players and coaches on both teams with t-shirts that advertised the event and donated additional tshirts and an autographed John Wall basketball to be raffled off during half time. All proceeds from these items were donated to melanoma research in hopes of finding a cure to the disease that kills over 8,700 people in the United States each year (National Cancer Institute). Mr. Rich Cormier, the boys Varsity Coach, had his players wear their t-shirts to school on game day to advertise the event and increase awareness about cancer prevention. The Athletic Department also donated various sporting equipment and clothing to be raffled off during the game. Recognizing that education is a large part of prevention, Ms. Ann Keegan, the department chair for the health and physical education department, set up a face screening booth where fans could view sun damage to their face and learn about skin cancer prevention. During half time, fans were treated to a moving talk by Kathryn Staffiere, an NHS graduate and stage-3 melanoma survivor. Staffiere, an admitted tanner in the years leading up to her diagnosis, warned students
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Obituaries natOli DealMeiDa, Joyce O., of Norwood, died February 8, 2011 at home. She was 78 years old. She was the beloved mother of Brenda Tringone and her husband John of Miller Place, NY, Cheryl Haynes of Walton, NY, and Lynda G. DeAlmeida of Norwood; proud grandmother of Jason, John, and Brian Tringone, and Michael and Craig Haynes; loving great-grandmother of Madison, Jake, and John Lucas Tringone; former wife of George M. DeAlmeida. Relatives and friends were invited to Joyce's funeral service on Saturday, February 12, in the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street, Norwood. Interment in Highland Cemetery, Norwood. FOlan, Francis M. 95, Friday, Jan 21. Veteran, U.S. Army, WWII and life member of the Norwood Council, Knights of Columbus #252. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary (Grady), children, Francis and his wife, Mary Lou, Kathleen, and Kevin and his wife Geraldine Folan, grandchildren, Kevin, Francis and Ryan Folan, all of Norwood, and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Mary Barry and John "Jackie" Folan. Funeral services were held on January 24, at the Gillooly Funeral Home, then in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood, where a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated.
leMieux, Ruth Valerie (Furkart) a resident of Westwood for over 30 years, and formerly of Jamaica Plain, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Golden View Nursing Home in Meredith New Hampshire after a brief illness. She was 94. Ruth was born August 12, 1916 in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the four children of Alfred and Fannie (Blake) Furkart. She worked for 15 years as a secretary for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company until her retirement in 1981. According to her son, Ruth was a social butterfly. In her “younger days” she enjoyed square dancing, and camping, and had been a member of the Family Motorcoach Association. She also enjoyed knitting, card games, Jigsaw and crossword puzzles, and eating out. Ruth was the wife of the late Wilbrod Joseph Lemieux. She is survived by her two sons, Richard Lemieux of Brockton, and Robert Lemieux of Meredith, New Hampshire; her three daughters, Janet Crowley of Quincy, Judith Yeatman of Florida, and Barbara Harold of Hyde Park; as well as 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren. Private burial was in Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton.
Norwood. She was 86. Mrs. Mikulski was born in Boston. She was the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Elizabeth J. (Norton) Minehan. Mary graduated from the Dorchester School for Girls and was a clerk for the John Hancock Insurance Company for over 15 years. She was a self taught seamstress who loved to knit and sew. She smiled all the time and loved her family whole heartedly. She is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Albie Anthony Mikulski of Dedham, her son Daniel F. Linnell and his wife Lorraine of Dedham, her daughters Mary E. Wells and her husband Perry J. of Norwood, Kathleen A. Cyr and her husband Michael of Randolph. She is also survived by her grandchildren Daniel F, Todd D., Sherrianne, Erin M., Perry J., Michael C., Joseph A. and one Great grandchild, Delilah. Visiting hours were held Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., Dedham. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, 420 High Street, Dedham. Burial in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN. 381019929
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and his wife Debbie, of Yarmouth, Maine; her brother Eric Olson, of Bourne, MA; and two grandsons, Gregg Molander of Washington, DC and Eric Molander of New York City, New York. A Memorial Service will be held at Allin Congregational Church, 683 High Street, Dedham, MA at a time to be announced. After cremation Gloria will be buried with her husband Frederick in Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham. Donations in Gloria’s memory to the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA 02465 would be appreciated. susi, Andreana E. "Diana" (Donaruma) of Norwood, Feb. 1, 2011. Devoted wife of the late Joseph A. Susi. Loving mother of Joseph R. "Richard" Susi his wife Barbara of Norwood, Joanne Susi of Walpole, Robert Susi and his wife Susan of Norwood and Paula Anselone and her husband Charles of Plainville. Devoted grandmother of Anthony, Nicholas, Andrea Susi, Michael and his wife Kelly Susi, Christopher, Michelle and Brian Kelly, Charlie and Gina Anselone and great grandmother of Darren Kelly and Emma Susi born on Feb. 1, 2011. Funeral was held at the Gillooly Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. wilsOn, Christina Thompson, a resident of Walpole for 10 years and formerly of Dedham for 80 years, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 after a long illness. She was 94. Mrs. Wilson was born in Dedham. She was the daughter of the late David and Christina Thompson Cook Shewan. She was a graduate of Dedham High School and worked as a store clerk for Geishecker’s Department Store in Dedham for over 20 years. She was predeceased by her husband the late John A. Wilson. She is survived by her son John A. Wilson of Walpole, her daughters Marsha J. Wilson of Plymouth, Jean C. Goguen of Walpole and Margaret M. “Meg” O’Neil of Wrentham. She is also survived by 10 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Visitation was held at Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton St., Dedham. Burial in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Donations in Christina’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern MA., 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. 02472.
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Get Involved with the American Cancer Society Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Norwood gives everyone in the community a chance to help the Society save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Register your team today by visiting our website, RelayForLife.org/gtrnorwoodma, or by calling (781) 762-3026. Former and current cancer patients, those who have lost a loved one to cancer, families, businesses, faith-based and civic organizations, and anyone wanting to make a difference in the fight against cancer are invited to take part in this exciting team event. This year’s Relay For Life event will take place June 17th into 18th, 2011, at Walpole High School.
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