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A Norwood Day to Remember Norwood streets were full of hustle and bustle on September 19, where residents, merchants, town officials and civic or-
ganizations gathered to celebrate the town. Here, Norwood News has captured some highlights from the day’s events.
The police department started Norwood Day by being the first car in the Parade.
Washington Street was flooded with people walking from booth to booth up and down the street.
Meals on Wheels: Serving the Norwood Community for 35 Years
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The First Congregational Church began Norwood's Meals on Wheels program 35 years ago. The minister felt the need to deliver meals to the people in the
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town who are not able to go out and buy their own groceries. Other churches in the area felt this was such a great idea that they insisted on giving their support, and the local Meals on
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The Ellis Nursing Home provides the food, as well as the labor to cook the meals, and Meals on Wheels packages it up and delivers it to program partic-
ipants in the community. Norwood’s Meal preparers are able to cater the meal to the person’s dietary needs: foods can be cooked to be diabetic-friendly, pureed, or to any specified instructions. Meals on Wheels operates with a Board of Directors in order to crew the organization. Volun-
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teers deliver meals Monday through Friday at lunchtime to people who cannot shop or cook. The goals of Meals’ recipients are varied. Some long-term participants need ongoing meals for years, and some just need meals a few times a week. Meals on Wheels help people keep their independence while at the same time allowing them to stay at home. A great side benefit of the organization is the human contact between participants and volunteers. “We fill a nice void for the people,” Director Lisa Drummey
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Norwood Police Helps to Take Back Unused Medicines Sept. 25 Program Part of National Effort to Stem Drug Abuse
BY J.D. O’GARA The Norwood Police Department reached out to Norwood citizens on September 25, in an effort to make local households a little bit safer. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents were encouraged to take a good look in their medicine cabinets and clean out old, outdated and unwanted medication or drugs. These pharmaceutical leftovers
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program for the town of Norwood. According to Norwood Police spokesperson Kevin Grasso, the Police Department recently ran such a program at the town’s senior center. Its success prompted this further outreach to the community.
“We just hope to get as much prescription medication as we can out of people’s medicine cabinets, so it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands,” says DeThe “Take Back Initiative” is tective Sergeant Robert Rinn, a program overseen by the of the Norwood Bureau of U.S. Drug Enforcement AdCriminal Investigation. This is ministration. (DEA). Northe first time Rinn has run the
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NCTA Helps School Tennis Courts Bounce Back In 2003, tennis fan John Ratto initiated a tennis program in Norwood with an adult round robin. Four people signed up to participate. Since that pilot year in 2003, however, a lot has changed in the Norwood tennis community. Ratto has developed the Norwood Community Tennis Association (NCTA) and has worked hard to nurture, advertise and market numerous events in town. Now, his tennis programs service hundreds of Norwood residents with lessons and organized recreational tennis for children and adults. "At one time we had a lot of tennis in Norwood in the 70's and 80's," Ratto said. "I was involved in that. I wanted to see if we could build up Norwood's tennis program and get people going." With a new surge in town for tennis and the loss of available playing surfaces due to the Norwood High School during construction, the courts at the Coakley Middle School are busier than ever and have sustained a lot of use. Ratto and his board noticed this setback and quickly approached Recreation Direction Jerry Miller with a solution. With funds acquired primarily from dues, the NCTA has purchased and donated four desperately needed
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nets for the Coakley courts. That contribution saved the town approximately $600. "We had money this year and upgraded the lights, but money for new nets would be in next year's budget and now we don't have to do that," Miller said. Ratto's devotion to his favored sport has been admirable and contagious, especially because he no longer lives in Norwood and now resides in Needham. Geography, however, does not prevent him from continually evolving the association and tennis options for Norwood athletes. "There has been a lot of stuff behind the scenes that he has been involved in," Miller said. Local residents have since joined Ratto's enthusiasm and cause with their participation on the NCTA Board. Ratto serves as president, Steve Medio is vice president, Kathy Keady is secretary, Doug Wooley is treasurer and Tracey Jones and Donna Dicenzo are board members. The association is regis-
tered as a non-profit organization and meets twice per year to organize and plan local programs, and aspiring to further donations to the town. "We hope to possibly offer a scholarship in the future," Ratto said. In addition to a Monday nights women's double league and a mixed doubles round robin on Wednesday nights, past projects offered by the NCTA include a junior team tennis and adult and children's lessons. "John and his group have been very helpful with tennis in Norwood," Miller said. With the assistance of Ratto, his board and the Recreation Department, Norwood residents now have numerous local tennis options, the use of quality equipment, the chance to interact with other like athletes and an opportunity for all age ages to learn and nurture their skills in this growing sport. In tennis terms, their efforts are a Grand Slam.
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Many residents and their pets on and around the Hemlock Street area have new neighbors to check out - a family of red fox. And chances are they are here to stay. Mr. and Mrs. Fox likely showed up in the area back around mid January to late February, and devised their den while most of us were keeping warm indoors. Since then, many folks (and cats) around the neighborhood have compared notes on running into the fox. There were even several nights of blood curdling screams when the fox and neighborhood cats met head–on, and it seemed to happen in one yard after the next, but no cats taken, at least not yet. The red fox is usually recognized by its reddish coat and black “leg-stockings.� Red is the most common dominant color, but the coat, up to 3 or 4 inches long, may vary from light yellow to a deep auburn red to a frosted black. The white tip on the tail will distinguish this fox from any other species at any age. For much of the spring and summer, ‘Mr. Red’ made his
morning trek through yards looking for food. He also took a regular evening stroll, making it relatively easy to snatch this photo. And although residents with small pets would rather see fox reside elsewhere, the fact is most yards are a magnet for these critters. Henry Cerqueira, Animal Control Officer for Norwood,
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Those folks with small pets do need to take into consideration that fox are opportunistic feeders, and will view a cat as a potential meal. An adult fox weighs from 6 to 15 pounds, but appear heavier than they actually are, with typical measurements coming in at about 22 to 32 inches in head and body length, with its bushy tail adding another 14 to 16 in length. Also important to note is that fox do not hibernate and remain active year-round, and also actively maintain their territories. The territory of a fox can range anywhere from 2 to 7 square miles, putting Mr. Red and family virtually anywhere in Norwood. The greatest care should be taken for elderly cats, which are far more likely to fall victim to fox. I recall my 20 year-old cat being completely oblivious to the numerous squirrels that cruised right by her during her daily walks in the yard, so her exercise had to be supervised. So for the cat that must venture outside, the best a pet owner can do is be aware of their immediate surroundings and a keep a sly eye – like that of the fox.
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A Norwood Day to Remember
Norwood High School’s Cheerleading Squad followed the sports teams in the parade at the beginning of Norwood Day.
Norwood High School’s Marching Band helped kickoff Norwood Day by marching in the parade down Washington Street before the vendor booths opened for business.
Alex Tashjian, age 9, tried his hardest to reach the very top of the Rockwall set at the end of Day Street.
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As we say goodbye to nostalgic feelings of summer and greet a brand new school year, the seniors of Norwood High School are anticipating a successful year filled with memorable experiences and lasting lessons, and maybe a few privileges now that we’re on top of the totem pole. However, the Class of 2011 is also preparing to be one of the most historic classes in Norwood history as we become the final class to graduate from the original School on the Hill. A tradition that started in 1926 will be coming to an end, but a new tradition will begin with the Class of 2012 at the new Norwood High. Although the school year just started, the senior class is already occupied with several activities. The fall athletic programs are looking to have winning seasons and tournament opportunities, while the marching band is hoping for high marks with Reflections of the Blue Frontier. The drama department also finished a very successful production of Sweeney Todd and is ready to satisfy Norwood’s appetite for the arts again with its winter production. Fundraising projects will also be completed by the class officers throughout the school year. This will be our fourth year raising gifts for the Toys for Tots drive. Our class promotes the drive during the winter months, and each year has been more successful than the previous. We will also be taking part in the annual Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Walk for the fourth year in a row. Our school team, Malora’s
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Treats (and some Tricks) Offered for Halloween Many town organizations will be celebrating Halloween this year with many imaginative, and for some, hair-raising, events ranging from themed entertainment to pumpkin decorating to a sinister trip to a nearby screampark. And while some may consider Halloween a holiday reserved for the young, teens and adults will also find opportunities to scare, and be scared, in true Norwood fashion. Norwood's new program recreation director, Linda Berger, has brought back some popular Halloween activities, but has also developed and reached out to residents to generate some new treats to refresh Norwood's Halloween spirit that is sure to bring
out residents' ghoulish sides. In fact, one of the new programs, a trip to Witches Woods, was inspired by a newly developed teen group, TOTY (Too Old, Too Young), that was initiated to generate new programs for Norwood teenagers. "In speaking with some of the teens, it gave us some ideas for upcoming programs and starting in October, we're hopeful to meet once a month on Mondays to go over what type of programs they want to see," Berger said.
Spooktacular The Civic's largest event, Spooktacular, was implemented to replace the Haunted House. This
event will play with the lighter side of the celebrations with themed games, such as pumpkin bowling, crafts, such as ghost balloon lollipops, face painting and more, including refreshments, music and dancing led by a DJ. In addition, participants are encouraged to enhance their Halloween spirit by wearing costumes and joining the costume parade. This event is targeted for all ages and will take place Saturday, October 23, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the Civic Center gymnasium. Cost is $4 per person. Recreation code HS23. There is a limit of 50 for this event, so signing up early is recommended.
Pumpkinfest The ever-popular Pumpkinfest is returning this year and participants of all ages will enjoy the opportunity to decorate their pumpkins in extraordinary designs. Participants will be provided all materials to create ornamental features or ghoulish designs with decorative materials
such as hair, hats, glitter and paint. There is staff available to assist younger artists as well as Jen Gregory, a recreation instructor who currently runs a number of town pre-school programs. This drop in program will take place on Thursday, October 28, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the Civic Center game room. cost is $5 per person. Register ahead of time, as there is a limit of 25 participants, but this event is drop-in between the scheduled times. Recreation code HS28.
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Witches Woods Halloween celebrations are also offered outside of Norwood with a Recreation-Department supervised trip to Witches Woods, a Halloween screampark in Nashoba Valley, that offers a jack-o-lantern jamboree, nightmare mansion, haunted hayride, castle morbid, horrorwood chamber of chills and a 3D keepers crypt. There are also carnival games and concession stands at the park. This spooky adventure is for kids in grades 6 through 8 and takes place on Friday, October 29, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and departs from the Civic Center. Cost is $20 per person which includes civic staff supervision and admission. Recreation code OD10.
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Out and About Halloween Happiness I lived in Jamaica Plain until I was nine years old. In my neighborhood, the minimum amount of kids in any family was three and every house was a triple-decker. I was the only only child for at least a five-block radius. And my mom was a bit overprotective. That meant that every Halloween until I was twenty-five, I went trick or treating with my Mum, whether I liked it or not. There were advantages to this, though. While most of the kids were ghosts made of old sheets or gypsies using their moms’ scarves and make up, I would get to go to Woolworth’s for a boxed costume. The costume would usually be made of some unbreathable fabric mix that retained so much body
heat that when you walked up three flights of stairs to get that teeny tiny Mars bar with the nuts (the one you didn’t even like) you were dehydrated and delirious. But always happy. I always picked my costume based on the coolness of the mask not the comfort of the costume. Over the years I was Barbie, a Princess. And even Scooby Doo. Back then, masks were made of plastic and usually smelled very weird. The mask itself had two small slits for your eyes. But they weren’t necessarily at eye level. Or even level at all. So one eye slit was potentially at eye level, the other towards your cheek. The fact that you
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could see at all was a farce.
mask and it was put in the bag.
In addition, there were two tiny holes that were supposed to be under your nose (but again could be near your earlobe) to breathe. That is if you were a chipmunk. No normal-sized kid could breathe out of those holes (especially at ear level).
Being the mother of an only child, my mother worried a bit more than most. I wore my costume with a giant coat over it - usually something heavy, uncomfortable, and floor length so no one knew if I actually had on a costume. This was an argument every year. One I always lost.
Sometimes you’d get two nosebreathing holes and a mouth hole. So then you were breathing in some weird plastic smell that was probably toxic through multiple holes, thinking you looked cool. The mask was supposedly held in place by elastic attached to either side of the mask by staples. So if the elastic part didn’t tear most of the hair out of your head, the staples would give your face a nice gash. Fitting for Halloween. Eventually you gave up on the
So, to give you a visual, I’d be in a floor length wool coat, with a costume underneath, walking up three flights of stairs while a zillion kids were coming down the other side. I couldn’t actually see the kids because my mask got in the way, but I could hear their screams of delight. Every Halloween I lost at least eight pounds. But I loved it just the same. The costumes, the masks, being out
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late in the cool fall breeze surrounded by other kids in creepy or cool costumes -there was nothing better than Halloween with the promise of a sweet treat at every house and a potential trick lurking around the corner. This year I will take my littlest out for trick or treating in her store bought costume with a potentially blinding, toxic smelling mask. I will pay too much money for said costume and take multiple pictures of my beaming child (in coat, gloves and possible hat). Knowing that one day, she will no longer want to trick or treat with me. Just as my two other kids are now too old and too cool to go with their mom. Dawn C. Fitzgerald is a freelance writer. Please send comments to dawncfitz@yahoo.com
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Andrea is a woman, mother, wife and for herself and her family, a true fighter. She has endured two years of medical challenges, physical and speech therapy and countless hours of around the clock care. She has achieved many goals along her road to recovery and continues to fight towards her ultimate goal of walking again. In efforts to help Andrea reach this goal, our local community gathered and rallied together to support Andrea and her family. The generosity from family, friends and strangers alike was remarkable. The Vanderbilt Club held a “Welcome Back Andrea” weekend event, full of sweat, love, support and fun! The fundraising event was launched with a Saturday morning Fun Run, 4-day Train-a-thon, and a sold out Spina-thon on Sunday. Over the weeks that Andrea’s information was posted, members began to donate, cash and checks were collected everyday and even now that our
events are over, the generosity continues to pour in. The staff of the Vanderbilt Club had high hopes for raising money for Andrea, but even their over-achieving personalities were surprised when donations were tallied. The overwhelming generosity is a true testament that there are good, kind people in this community and that Andrea is worth every penny given. As your author, former coworker, friend and admirer of Andrea, I am most pleased with the
tremendous number of people who have offered not only money, but services and information on programs that can help Andrea receive the care she needs. Our business, just like many people is solicited to support different causes everyday. There are so many people in need of help. It should be noted that every penny of donated money is reaching the Larkin family and directly supporting their goal of having a wheelchair accessible vehicle, updates to their home
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These Men They Call Knights BY JIM DRUMMEY It was in January 1897 that a group of local Catholic men gathered in Folan's Shoe Store in downtown Norwood to organize a council of the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic men's fraternal organization that had been founded fifteen years earlier in New Haven, CT, by Fr. Michael J. McGivney. Fr. McGivney, who is currently being considered for sainthood, had three reasons for starting the K of C: (1) to help Catholic men remain steadfast in their faith through mutual encouragement, (2) to promote closer ties of fraternity among them, and (3)
to set up an insurance system so that the widows and children of members who might die would not find themselves in dire straits.
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The organization was named after Christopher Columbus, the Catholic discoverer of North America, to emphasize the Catholic role in exploring and settling the continent and to signify the knightly ideals of spirituality and service to Church and country. For an overview of the Order's history, you can visit the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven, CT, just off Exit 47 on I95. The Museum, which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednes-
By the time Norwood Council 252 came into existence in 1897, the Order had spread throughout
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New England and into Canada and would soon branch out to Florida and California. Today there are more than 1.6 million Catholic men in 12,000 councils in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and other countries. They have dedicated themselves to the four principles of the Order: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. By September 1897, Norwood Council was off and running when 34 charter members traveled to Hyde Park and took their entrance degrees. The original members were John Breen, Daniel E. Callahan, Edward J. Coakley, Michael D. Creed, Richard J. Cuff, S. Joseph Curran, Daniel J. Dono-
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Cornelius M. Murphy, Dennis J. Murphy, Jeremiah F. O'Brien, Charles J. O'Connor, Timothy J. Oldham, Edward B. Pendergast, John P. Riley, Patrick J. Slattery, Daniel J. Sullivan, and Eugene M. Sullivan. At the installation of officers at Conger Hall on October 14, 1897, Thomas Houlihan became the first Grand Knight, William Macmorrow the Deputy Grand Knight, John Geary the Chancellor, and John Breen the Warden. Council 252 met first over Folan's Shoe Store, then moved to Conger Hall, then to Columbia Hall (now the site of St. Catherine's Rectory), and, in 1916, to the second floor of Callahan's Furniture Store (now a parking lot between the Mug & Muffin and Conrad's). After years of seeking their own quarters, Grand Knight Valentine “Tenna” Balutis started a building fund in 1956, land was purchased on upper Nichols Street, and the new K of C building opened in 1960. Council 252 continues to meet at their newly renovated quarters and rents out the building for a variety of social functions. What Does the K of C Do? In the year 2009, according to the Order's Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity, Knights throughout the world made donations totaling $151 million to church and community groups and activ-
ities, spent 69 million hours volunteering time and talent to a variety of causes, made more than 5.7 million visits to the sick and bereaved, and donated 413,893 pints of blood. On the local level, you may have noticed in recent weeks members of the Knight of Columbus in their yellow aprons outside the Post Office and various business establishments in Norwood and Westwood. This annual Tootsie Roll Drive raises money for children with physical and mental disabilities, and the generous people of these communities have donated nearly $200,000 for this worthy cause over the last 25 years. Donations collected locally are sent to the K of C State Charity Fund, which dispenses the money after receiving applications accompanied by a letter from a doctor. For example, Council 252 has requested and received funds for such things as hearing aids for youngsters and wheelchair ramps for homes where there is a child who has a physical handicap. Through money raised at its weekly Thursday night Bingo, Council 252 gives more than $6,000 each year to some two dozen churches, schools, and charities. It sponsors an annual blood drive and an annual scholarship essay contest for collegebound high school seniors. It hosts an annual Children's Christmas Party, a Mass and Communion Breakfast for Departed Brothers of the Council, a monthly Nocturnal Adoration Service in St. Catherine's Chapel, Respect for Life programs during the year, and weekly Bowling and Golf Leagues in their respective seasons. A key opportunity for new members of the K of C is to enroll in the Order's Insurance Program, which fulfills Fr. McGivney's dream of providing assistance for those in need. The Knights fraternal benefit society has $75 billion of insurance in force and assets of more than $15 billion. It enjoys a AAA rating from Standard & Poor and A.M. Best. The current chair officers of Norwood Council are Grand Knight Frank Connell, Deputy Grand Knight Thomas Nee Jr., Chancellor Thomas Curran, and Warden Matthew Janiak. For information about joining the Knights, call (781) 762-9871.
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November Calendar of Events October 2 9 a.m., Registration 8 a.m. Norwood Ecumenical Food Pantry Walk, Three-mile fundraiser walk begins at Grace Episcopal Church, 150 Chapel St., Collect pledge money before race and submit with sponsor sheet morning of walk. 100% of proceeds benefit the pantry. October 2, 12-2 p.m. Rabies/heartworm clinic run on first Saturday of each month, Countryside Veterinary Clinic, 92 Ellery St., Wrentham October 3, 10 a.m. 9 a.m. check-in, Walk to Defeat ALS, Patriot Place, One- to threemile walk to raise money for Mas-
sachusetts Chapter of the ALS Association. Visit www.walktodefeatals.com. October 4, 2:30-7:30 Norwood Community Blood Drive (in memory of Michelle Kennedy), Norwood Civic Center, 165 Nahatan Street. All donors receive coupon for 6” Subway sub at participating locations. Call 1 (800) RED-CROSS or visit www. newenglandblood.org for an appointment. Positive ID required at drive October 4 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free skin cancer screening by plastic surgeon John Fattore, Norwood Hospital Day Surgery De-
partment, 800 Washington Street, Norwood. To register, call Caritas DoctorFinder at (800) 488-5959, x47. October 6, 13, 20, 27 5:30-6:30 p.m. The Open Door: Meals from the Heart, Free hot meals at the United Church of Norwood on Washington Street October 6, 20 Norwood Conservation Commission open meeting, Norwood Town Hall, Room 12, Ground Floor October 7, 14, 21, 28 7-9 p.m. Gregory Peck Film Festival, Morrill Memorial Library, Simoni
Room, Feature 10/7: To Kill a Mockingbird, Feature 10/14: Moby Dick, Feature 10/21: The Yearling, Feature 10/28: Cape Fear, Free popcorn. Sign up at information desk or call (781) 7690200, x222
Gina Mark, Norwood Elks Hall, Benefits Norwood Scholarship Foundation. $30 per person or tables of 10 may be purchased. Contact Rosie West (781) 762-0344, Patty Starr (781) 551-0509 or Ginny Lenhart (781) 278-0985.
October 19 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free breast cancer screening with surgeon Peter Lydon and radiologist Al Interrante, Caritas Foxborough, 70 Walnut Street, Foxboro. To register, call Caritas DoctorFinder at (800) 488-5959, x47.
October 23 2:30-4:30 p.m. Halloween Spooktacular, Family event with parade, games, dancing, crafts & refreshments. $4 pp.
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October 28 3:30-5:30 p.m. Halloween Pumpkinfest, Norwood Civic Center, $5 pp. October 31 HALLOWEEN
Register of Deeds O'Donnell interviewed on QATV Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell has recently appeared on QATV as a guest of Sheriff Michael Bellotti on his show “Law & Politics.” Register O'Donnell discussed with Sheriff Bellotti a number of issues important to Norfolk residents in-
cluding the homeowner's right to record a Declaration of Homestead, how the Registry's customer service department can be of service to the residents of Norfolk County and how not to fall victim to a deed copy scam. A full viewing of the interview is
available on the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds website at www.norfolkdeeds.org. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is the basic resource
for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. The Registry land records, back to the founding of Norfolk County in 1793, are available for online viewing. The Reg-
istry's online index is available from 1920 forward and continues to expand to include earlier records. The Registry of Deeds can be contacted via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or on the Internet at www.norfolkdeeds.org.
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NPA-TV to Produce Signups Still Available for Children's Storytimes New Veterans Show Sign-up is underway for Children's Fall Storytimes at the Morrill Memorial Library, 33 Walpole St., Norwood. The programs began the week of September 20 and run for 9 weeks. Weekly storytimes are offered for children, from infants through age 5. New
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Join us on a Tuesday evening and three Thursday evenings in October at the Morrill Memorial Library for another popular film fest, this time featuring the handsome and debonair Gregory Peck. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the publication of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, we will be kicking off our film series on Tuesday, October 5 with the movie by the same title (1962). On Thursday, October 14 we will show Moby Dick (1956), the movie version of the classic by Herman Melville, followed by The Yearling (1946) on Thursday, October 21, based on the Pulitzer prize novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Our final film will be the thriller Cape Fear (1962,) starring Robert De Niro and directed by Martin Scorsese, on Thursday, October 28.
All movies are free and will begin promptly at 7 p.m. in the Simoni Room. This series is made possible by the Friends of the Library. Please sign up for any or all of these films at the library or call (781) 769-0200, x222. The library is accessible to people with disabilities.
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Morrill Memorial Library Musical Sundays Series Kicks Off in October While fall Sundays are typically reserved for raking leaves or watching the Patriots, why not substitute your rake, watch highlights and start a new autumn tradition with the soothing sounds of music. The Morrill Memorial Library is again offering their Musical Sundays Series with three unique events that will surely transform an ordinary Sunday afternoon into a rhythmic paradise. The first event will be held on Sunday, October 17, and features a young Norwood resident who is more than willing to share her extraordinary musical talents with her neighbors. Sixteen-year-old violinist Gergana Haralampieva will move and amaze her audience with her graceful strings of the violin. Haralampieva, who is a na-
tive of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, relocated to Boston in 2005, and recently to Norwood, began playing the violin at five and half and has won several musical competitions, most recently, the New England Conservatory's Preparatory School Concerto Competition. She is currently a student at the Walnut Hill School in Natick. On November 14, vocalist Beth Purcell and pianist Anthony Healy with jazz up your Sunday afternoon with standards and show tunes by classic American Songbook composers. In addition to her impressive vocal expertise, Purcell brings her broad background in musical theatre to the performance and enhances her interpretations with her vast experiences from New England cafes and perform-
ance halls. Pianist Alfred Watson will return to the library on December 5, and will enhance your holiday spirit with the legendary music from Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker.' As a seasoned classical pianist and composer, Watson will engage his audience with his magical performance and accompanying commentary. Watson is a graduate of the Julliard School of Music in New York City. All performances will be held at 3 p.m., free of charge. Seating is limited and registration is required for these events. To register, call the library at (781) 769-0200, x222. These events are provided by the generosity of the Morrill Memorial Library Endowment Fund.
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Norwood Literary Corner She called me her little oleander in sweet hibernation She said, ‘Come out to play little one.’ I couldn’t help it. So I said: ‘Please, honey, don’t you know? Oleanders are meant to be poisonous.’ -Shivangi Shah
In my day when we didn’t like people We told them to go drink some tap water. -Courtney Schick Women are supposed to wear triangle dresses And men are supposed to be tall and thin Why are public bathrooms so stereotypical? -Jen Sobol
Finally a chapter closed. 365 pages of wasted time. If only I had known it then, That I wouldn’t want to call you mine. -Alex Carey The boat broke down In the middle of the lake This will be my last text -Mike Kearns I guess I’ll never really know… I can’t put myself in her shoes. She’s never tried to put herself in yours. I don’t blame her. My feet are too small. -Carly Blais
Young Violinist to Perform at Library Sixteen-year-old Gergana Haralampieva will kick off our Musical Sundays at the Library series this fall by performing on violin at the Morrill Memorial Library on Sunday, October 17 at 3 p.m. Born in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Gergana began playing the violin at age 5. She moved with her family to Boston in 2005 and now lives in Norwood. Gergana has won several musi-
cal competitions, most recently New England Conservatory’s Preparatory School Concerto Competition. She is currently studying at the Walnut Hill School in Natick. This free concert is funded by the Morrill Memorial Library Endowment Fund. Sign up at the library Information Desk or call (781) 769-0200, x222. The library is accessible to people with disabilities.
Gina Mark to Sing Tribute to Celine Dion Event to benefit Norwood Scholarship Foundation The Norwood Scholarship Foundation proudly presents Gina Mark in "The Celine Dion Tribute Show" on Friday, October 22 at the Norwood Elks Hall. The doors open at 6 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be available at 7 p.m. A $30 donation is requested. All proceeds go to the students of Norwood, as scholarships to help further their education.
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T H E P E T PA G E Outdoor vs. Indoor Cats
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The fact is there are risks outdoors far greater than indoor risks. Does it mean it will affect your pet no but a risk is a risk and it is a HIGH risk these days? The Bay State Animal Cooperative has the opportunity to prevent this risk for the cats we adopt and it is our mission to do just that to the best of our ability. • Potential outdoor risks include but are not limited to: • Being hit by a car, truck or snowplow • Attacked by another animal, wild or domestic • Diseases from other animals, including rabies, feline aids, feline leukemia, flea induced allergies and anemia to name a few • Abuse by humans who do not respect your animal the same way you or I do • Getting lost and never re-united with their owners • Financial burdens resulting from injuries, accidents and diseases • You may then ask why people still feel outdoors is the best option:
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time will be a pleasant addition to a new family. Sassy is a female "tortie" (a cat term) which describes her dark tone multi-colored distinctly marked fur coloring. She is a cat's cat. Sassy would be a great friend to your existing cat or cats. She is very shy and skiddish to humans and as a result was not adopted in her kitten months. She is just under a year old. Sassy has been living at our Petsmart adoption
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to be quite easy going. He is about 11 months of age. He would enjoy the company of another cat if possible as he has been with others since birth. He and his siblings are referred to as the "swimming pool kitties" as their stray outdoor mom chose a neighborhood pool to be their birthing place. He is anxious to find his forever home where he can be held and petted by his new owners. He is expected to be quite adaptive to a new home and over
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center with her brother and other adoptable cats. She was removed from the wild at a young age and like many had already developed a slight weariness for humans. She has since trusted her caretakers and will learn to trust and love her new forever home if given that opportunity. She is altered, vaccinated and healthy. Sassy would like to live with other cats. Please consider given Sassy her chance at a home of her own with your cats and family. Both female dogs are spayed and come from a home in which the owner couldn’t keep them. They are both house broken, and are better suited for an all-adult household to adopt them. Though the dogs spent years living together, they are available for separate adoption. The Norwood animal shelter also has Kitty, an orange tabby cat that was dropped off and is now looking for a home. The Norwood Animal Shelter is located on Providence Highway.
Banned Book Week September 25 to October 2nd The first couple of days in October still mark Banned Books Week. Book banning is nothing new, but censorship in many forms has been challenged as an infringement of the rights of U.S. citizens as stated in the first Constitutional Amendment. Classics such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Great Gatsby, The Grapes of Wrath, 1984, A Farewell to Arms and even Winnie the Pooh have been banned or restricted in certain parts of the United States at one time or another. Even today, books continue to be challenged. According to the American Library Association, American libraries
faced 4,312 challenges to material in the past nine years. Most challenges occur as an effort to try to protect others from material deemed offensive. The ALA notes that the majority of objections (1,413) were due to “sexually explicit” material, followed by “offensive language” (1,125), “unsuited to age group” (897), “violence” (514) and “homosexuality” (344). In recent years, the following books have been challenged in Massachusetts: A Prayer for Owen Meany, by John Irving, Ballantine, Morrow:
Removed from the Pelham, Mass. school district recommended summer reading list (2009) after a parent complained about the novel’s objectionable language and sexuality. The Lovely Bones, by Alice Sebold. Little: Moved to the faculty section of the John W. McDevitt Middle School library in Waltham, Mass. (2008) because its content was too frightening for middle school students. King & King, by Linda deHaan, Tricycle Press: Parents of a Lexington, Mass. (2006) second-grader protested that their son’s teacher read the fairy tale about gay mar-
riage to the class without warning parents first. Abduction!, by Peg Kehret, Dutton: Challenged but retained at the two Apple Valley, Mass. Middle- and eight-elementary school libraries in 2006 despite the complaint that the book was too violent. So Far from the Bamboo Grove, by Yoko Kawashima Watkins, HarperTeen: Temporarily removed from the sixth-grade English curriculum at Dover-Sherborn, MA Middle School in 2006 due to scenes hinting at rape, violence against women by Korean men, and a distorted presentation of history. It is part o f the states recommended reading list
for the grade level. Banned Books Week is sponsored by the American Booksellers Association; American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression; the American Library Association (ALA); American Society of Journalists and Authors; Association of American Publishers; and the National Association of College Stores. It is endorsed by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. For more information, contact the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 4220, or bbw@ala.org.
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Saint Catherine’s Recycling Event a Win-Win for All Successful Event to Be Held Again in Spring
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Recycling the old to help pay for the new - St. Catherine’s of Siena School worked with CRT Recycling to raise money for the school’s technology program. Volunteers, from left, include Philip Baptista, of CRT Recycling in Brockton, Mikaela Fallon, Jean Harr, Ava Ekberg, Lauren Fallon and Joe Slattery.
BY J.D. O’GARA The Saint Catherine of Siena School held its Electronic Waste Recycling Event Friday, September 17th from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, September 18th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Schoolyard. The school holds this recycling fundraiser twice a year, once in the fall and again in the spring. St. Catherine’s works with CRT Recycling, of Brockton, the company Norwood uses for its own recycling, for the event. Local residents were encouraged to bring in their old computer equipment, monitors, televisions, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, stereos,
vcr's, speakers, radios, and game players. Computer monitors, televisions, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers were recycled for $10 per item, while all other equipment was recycled for $5 per item. The school receives a percentage for each item recycled. “This is the fifth time we’ve done it,” says Jean Harr, the computer lab instructor at the Saint Catherine’s School. “All proceeds go toward upgrading technology in the school.” According to Harr, this year’s proceeds will help pay for such upgrades as a new Smartboard and new computers for the Saint Catherine School’s library and the art room.
Gathering for a good cause: Volunteers for St. Catherine’s of Siena’s Third Annual Yard Sale pose for a picture. From left, top: Kristen MacNeil, Alexandra Shule, Jared Getgano, Sam Foilb, John Paul Bettinelli, Eileen Kelly, John Gunning, Kate Cahill, Anne Spellman, Nanci Kelleher, Nancy Stebbins, Kathy Ekberg, Julie Carciero, School Principal Mary Russo, Joan Sullivan, Laura Yofre Bottom, from left: Axel Ekberg, Daniel Gunning, Oliver Wales, Janelle Kelleher, Liam Slattery, Mary Kate Gunning
“Who doesn’t love a yard sale?” laughs Kathy Ekberg, volunteer for the St. Catherine of Siena’s third annual yard sale.
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Caritas Foxboro Collects Cell Phones for Soldiers Caritas Foxboro Radiation Oncology with the Caritas Mission Committee is now an official drop off location for Cell Phones for Soldiers. Cell Phones may be dropped off during business hours at Caritas Norwood Hospital Radiology Department, Lorusso building or at the Foxboro Radiation Oncology Department in Foxboro. ALL cell phones with or without batteries, as well as pagers, Blackberries, and chargers are wanted and recycled. Proceeds are used to purchase calling cards for soldiers.
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Norwood Recreation Events Halloween Events at the Civic: Halloween Pumpkinfest, Thursday, October 28, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $5 per person Halloween Spooktacular Join us for games, dancing, crafts, refreshments, face painting and more at our Halloween Spooktacular. We will have a costume parade, so dress up and join this fun filled family event. Cost is $4 per person. Saturday, October 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Fun for all ages.
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Gillooly Funeral Home to Hold Free Planning Workshop You are invited to attend a free informational workshop entitled Planning Ahead For All The Right Reasons, presented local Dignity Memorial Provider – Gillooly Funeral Home Home. Planning ahead for funeral and cemetery arrangements is a subject we all think about from time to time, but few of us actually do anything about it. The death of a spouse or family member is considered one of life’s most stressful events that each of us will one day face. Many of us regularly con-
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NAMI Meeting to Hold Monthly Meeting The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill--South Norfolk affiliate, will hold its monthly meeting in Cafeteria B of the Lorusso Building at Caritas Norwood Hospital at 7p.m. on Thursday October 7. 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 meeting will host Liam Seward, DMH Manager of Program
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Norwood Sports Norwood Fire Loses One More Game to Police, for a Good Cause BY CAITLIN FROST Little Liam, who suffers from muscular dystrophy, got to throw the opening pitch in the 8th annual Fire vs. Police Softball game that benefited the Norwood Circle of Hope Foundation. “Firefighters lose again. That’s going to be headlines,” the police team said, joking around when the game ended with a score of 15 to 9 in favor of the police. Brian Riley hit a grand slam for the police team, helping them on the way to victory. “I didn’t watch the whole game, but I hear the police always win this thing,” Fitzy’s Franks vendor said. Though the fire team lost once again, there were no hard feelings between the two teams. One firefighter made the comment that it’s almost become tradition at this point for the police team to win. Yet the firefighters continue to come out year after year in hopes of pulling in the winning score. The Norwood Circle of Hope
Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1998, in memory of Michelle Kennedy. It benefits children and adults facing catastrophic diseases; such as leukemia, cerebral palsy, or muscular dystrophy, much like the condition Liam deals with. The organization helps them out financially, giving money to help out with hospital bills and other treatments people might face. The annual softball game not only features a face-off between two Norwood civil services, but also a silent auction and a raffle, and all proceeds go to benefit the Circle of Hope. This year, the Friends of St. Nick, a Boston-based non-profit organization, honored Norwood’s Circle of Hope. “It’s a huge thing,” Circle of Hope Director Lee Kennedy said. “The Friends of St. Nick are huge, so it’s a big deal to receive an honor from them.” And hopefully at the 9th annual softball game, the firefighters will pull out a victory.
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Obituaries AMATO, John F., of Norwood, Sept 9. Beloved husband of Marlene (Cusner). Devoted father of Gina and Craig Jones and Matthew and Megan Amato. Loving brother of Beverly Folts and Lorelei Durkott. Remembrances may be made to The American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Diabetes Assoc. 330 Congress St, Suite 501, Boston, MA 02210. Funeral arrangements by Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, www.brezniakrodman.com. BYRNES, Joyce (Mawhinney), of Norwood, Sept. 3, age 82. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Francis Byrnes. Loving sister of Ruth M. Somerville of Waltham, Walter D. Mawhinney and his wife Marilyn of FL., Rev. William R. Mawhinney and his wife Jacquelyn of Waltham, Diane S. Porfert and her husband Frederic of Belmont, NH and the late Harry Mawhinney, Margaret M. LaVallee and John F. Mawhinney and his wife Ann of FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Reverend William R. Mawhinney Scholarship c/o The Friends of the Waltham Public Library 735 Main St. Waltham, MA. 02451. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. www.kraw-kornackfuneralhome.com. DANAHER, Thomas J., of Norwood, Sept. 14, age 89. WWII US Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Margaret M. (Cahill) Danaher. Devoted father of Sean T. and his wife Tobey of Norwood, William M. of Burlington, VT, Joan Cofsky and her husband Mike of E. Walpole and Mary Kate Danaher of Norfolk. Brother of Mary Lutz of MD, Cass Danaher Rickard of PA, Patsy Plummer Manning of PA and the late Joseph, John, Edward Daniel and Peggy. Cherished grandfather of Erin and Liam Danaher, Katie and Michael Danaher, and Samantha, Kesley, Michael and Seana Cofsky. Son of the late Thomas J. and Catherine (Kirley) Danaher. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his
name to the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood.www.krawkornackfuneralhome.com.
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DONNELLY, Marian Claire (Barton), of Norwood, and Chester NY, Sept. 17. A graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School, Marion was also a graduate of Lowell State Teachers' College and a fourth grade teacher at St. Catherine of Siena School, Norwood for many, many years.Beloved wife of the late Landy Francis Donnelly. Loving mother of Christine Donnelly of New York, NY and her partner Bernard Gallagher of Pearl River, NY, Daniel Donnelly and his wife Jean Higgins of Rochester, NY, Mary Lou Lewis and her husband James Lewis of Chester, NY, John Donnelly and his wife June Donnelly of Castro Valley, CA and Caroline Donnelly and her husband LaUrence Reid of Bedford. Cherished grandmother of Jill Donnelly of Los Angeles, CA, Michael Donnelly of Washington DC, Jasmine Donnelly of Castro Valley CA, Conor Donnelly of Castro Valley, Patrick Donnelly of Worcester, Adam Reid of Bedford, Noelle Donnelly of Castro Valley CA, Jack Reid of Bedford and Catherine Gallagher of Pearl River, NY. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Donations can be made in Marion's name to your favorite charity. Funeral arrangements by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com.
HINDS, Jean N. (Steeves), of Norwood, Sept. 4. Beloved wife of the late Caryl E. Dear mother of Earl and his partner Jill Janoff of California, David and his wife Carole of Plainville, and Claire Lauzon and her husband Raymond of Norwood. Also survived by her grandson Matthew Lauzon and his wife Erika of North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Norwood Hospital Auxillary, 800 Washington St., Norwood, MA 02062 would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements by May Funeral Home, Norwood. www.folsomfuneral.com.
FIORINE, Ethel E., in her 99th year, formerly of Dover and Norwood, in West Roxbury, Sept. 6. Ethel was a pioneer in the clothing industry. Loving sister of the late Alfred "Fred" Fiorine, Margaret Pitasi, Eleanor Coyne, and Irene Cameron. Beloved aunt of many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and great grandnieces and great grandnephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Mary's Church, 22 Seton Way, Randolph, MA 02368 or Edelweiss Village, Employee Sunshine Fund, Attn.
KAZANIS, Susan Marie (Cushing), of Norwood, Aug. 23. Beloved wife of Takis Kazanis. Devoted mother of Dino Kazanis and his fiancee Anastasia Kyridis. Daughter of Helen Cushing and the late Clarence Cushing. Sister of Lawrence and Steven Cushing. Sister-inlaw of Laki and Maria Kazanis. Also survived by nieces and cousins. Funeral arrangements by The P.E. MurrayGeorge F. Doherty and Sons Funeral Home, West Roxbury. pemurrayfuneral.com. KING, Joseph P., Jr. of Norwood, Sept. 15. Norwood High School graduate, Class of 1977 and letter carrier Norwood Post Office for 24 years. Devoted husband of Lisa Contrino. Loving brother of Susan Pandolfo and her husband Larry of Norwood, Karen Sprague and her husband Wade of Londonderry NH. Also survived by three loving aunts, many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral arrangements by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com. MAHONEY, H. Marie, of Norwood, Sept. 11, age 79. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Joseph and Helen (Reilly) Mahoney.
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She was a graduate of Mission High School, Roxbury, and then the Laboure School of Nursing, Dorchester. Marie worked over 20 years as a registered nurse in orthopedics for Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, retiring in 1996. She was a world traveler and avid reader. She is survived by five sons, Daniel Doyle of Blackstone, Timothy Doyle of No. Smithfield, RI, William Doyle of Dedham, Michael and Robert Doyle, both of Burrillville, RI, two daughters, Kelley Barrett of Burrillville, RI and Marilyn Lynch of Norwood, with whom she lived, brother, Thomas Mahoney of Holliston, sister, Noreen Muscarella of Charlestown, 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Thomas Doyle and sister of the late John Mahoney, Sr. and Dorothy Hanbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Division of Development & The Jimmy Fund, Brookline, MA 02445-9924. Funeral arrangements by Holt Funeral Home, Woonsocket, RI. www.holtfuneralhome.com. O'DONNELL, Francis P., Of Merritt Island, FL, formerly of Norwood, Aug. 31. Francis was a letter carrier, Norwood Post Office and an employee of the Norfolk Golf Club for 35 years, ten years as food and beverage manager. Devoted husband of Mary E. "Betty" Kremmell. Loving father of Bill O'Donnell of Winthrop and Marybeth O'Donnell and her fiancĂŠ Todd Waite of East Providence. Dear brother of Robert O'Donnell of Norwood, Margaret Mitchell of Westford, Marian Kavolius of Norwood and the late Dorothy Bunker and John O'Donnell. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Donations in memory of Francis may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of MA, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Funeral arrangements by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com. PELLETIER, Roger M., of Norwood, formerly of Woonsocket, RI, Sept. 15. Roger was a longtime resident of Norwood. He was a Navy Veteran and member of the Boston Power Squadron. He was a longtime member of the Norwood Permanent Bldg. Comm., the Norwood School Comm., the Lions Club and the Norwood K of C. He was a former employee of Polaroid Corp for over 25 years. Devoted husband of Margaret (O'Gorman) Pelletier. Loving father of Judith McElroy and her husband Charles of Sandwich, Roger C. Pelletier and his wife Catherine of Merion Station, PA and Karen Wells and her husband Stephen of Milton. Dear grandfather of Henry and Daniel Wells, Lydon, Sydney and Avery Pelletier. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Roger may be made to Lotsa Helping Hands, 2 Clock Tower Place, Maynard, MA 01754 or to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Funeral arrangements by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com. SAARINEN, Laila (Ahola), Aug. 24, age 87. Long-time Norwood resident. Laila was born in 1923 in Wareham, and moved to NYC as a young girl where she was employed as a billing supervisor in the Empire State Building. She met her husband in New York City and later moved to Norwood, which was his hometown. She worked as a treasurer for many years at The Trinity Community Church of Norwood and in her later
years was a volunteer at the Norwood Senior Center where she spent many happy hours. Laila loved to cook and had a wonderful gift of hospitality. She was active in church and blessed many around her young and old alike. She will be deeply missed by all the lives that she touched. She is survived by her beloved son, Arthur, and preceded in death by her husband, Seelem, and daughter, Elaine, who went to be with the Lord at the age of six. Laila is also survived by her grandson, Timothy. She is survived by her brother Henry and his wife Mildred. She is also survived by her sister Ethel Manuel and her husband Tom, and their three daughters whom Laila adored. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to VNA Hospice, 120 Thomas St. Worcester, MA. 016081280. The family wishes to thank Hospice for all their love and support. Funeral arrangements by Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, Norwood. kraw-kornackfuneralhome.com. SMITH, Richard J., of Norwood, Aug. 31, age 77. Born in Norwood, he was the son of the late James C. and Mary Ellen (Welch) Smith. A proud graduate of Boston College, he founded the R.J. Smith Insurance Agency in Norwood and operated his business for 50 years. He was the president of the Chamber of Commerce, a town meeting member and a member of the Lions Club. Beloved husband of Nancy (Pelletier) Smith of Norwood. Father of Kerry Smith and spouse Dena Wessler of Norwood, Kimberly Smith and spouse Paula Stanton of Norwood, Richard J. Smith Jr. and wife Chieko of FL and Dineen (Smith) Digiacomo and husband Daniel of North Attleboro. Stepfather of Laura (DelRossi) Roan and husband James of Weston, Linda (DelRossi) Hollander and husband Alan of NJ and Christopher S. Gulla and wife April of Franklin. Grandfather of Tyler, Justin and Zachary Smith, Nicholas, Julia and Gianna Digiacomo, Christopher, Avery, Mack and Jay Gulla, Jimmy, Evan, Matthew and Amanda Roan and Noah and Cameron Hollander. Brother of Chauncey Smith of Plainville, William Smith and wife Polly of Lexington, Margie Upton of Walpole, Mary Foley and husband Chuck of Norwood and Kathy Weber and husband Phil of Norwood. Brother-in-law of the late Dorothy Smith and Stan Upton. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions in memory of Richard Smith may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Hematology/Oncology Dept, 44 Binnney St., Boston, MA 02115 or online at www.dana-farber.org. Funeral arrangements by Gillooly Funeral Home, Norwood. www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com. STEVENS, June C. (Saville), of Norwood, Sept. 2, age 78. Korean Conflict US Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved wife of the late John W. Stevens. Devoted mother of Keith Anderson of Norwood, John Anderson of Easton and Tracy Awley of Mansfield. Sister of Rena Weeks of Rockland, Virginia Krohn of Millis and the late Flora Lane, Marilyn Nolan, Shirley Belding and Lorraine Lindfors. Also survived by six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA. 02472. Funeral arrangements by KrawKornack Funeral Home, Norwood. www.kraw-kornackfuneralhome.com.
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Old House Secrets – Chaining a Deed, Part 2 BY MARIAN PIERRE-LOUIS Last month I described the process of chaining a deed at the Registry office. To quickly recap, chaining involves searching deeds for the current grantee to discover the grantor, then using that name as grantee to find the previous grantor. This month I’ll describe how easy it is to conduct research online at the Norfolk County Reg-
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