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Explore the Possibilities at the 12th Annual Wellesley Kitchen Tour Kitchen Tour Fundraiser to Benefit MetroWest Charities
BY J.D. O’GARA Charles Tashjian aims to offer Wellesley residents a lot more than the premiere issue of localtownpages in their mailboxes this month; he hopes to foster a new connection to their community. Twelve thousand copies of the tabloid-sized newspaper will be produced each month, and these will be directly mailed free of charge to every household and business in the towns.
The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club (WHJWC) will hold its 12th Annual Wellesley Kitchen Tour on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. During this popular fundraiser, attendees are invited into six of Wellesley’s most stunning kitchens, highlighting a variety of styles and concepts in kitchen design. “This highly anticipated Wellesley event promises an up-close and personal look into six homes selected for their fascinating and unique kitchen innovations," according to Tour Co-Chair Patricia Thames.
“This paper is to let residents know what’s going on in their community,” says Tashjian, who envisions his publication as a way for readers to stay abreast of all their towns have to offer, including town news, nonprofit organizations, town sports and local businesses. Accompanying the news resource will be www.wellesleytownnews.com. Online visitors will be able to access the entire newspaper, as well as access community links, a calendar of events
Although kitchens are the main focus of the tour, attendees will also get a peek at other first floor living spaces, providing architectural inspiration and decorating ideas. Kati Bannish, Kitchen Tour Co-
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Chair, adds, “The Kitchen Tour is a fun-filled day, opening the door to possibilities for both easy home updates and extensive renovations. You really get to see new kitchen ideas come to life." Advance tickets cost $25, and are available online at www.whjwc. org, or as of May 1 at the Wellesley Roche Bros. The first 200 people to purchase a ticket online will also receive a free lunch at the Tour Café, to include a drink, sandwich and dessert. Tickets will also be available at each home on the day of the event for $30. Tickets are non-refundable, and the tour is held rain or shine. WHJWC is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, and all ticket purchases are fully tax deductible. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted inside tour homes
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due to insurance regulations. The addresses of tour homes will be announced on the WHJWC website, www.whjwc.org, on May 1, 2011.
Women’s Club (WHJWC), and all ticket proceeds directly benefit local charities and scholarship programs. For additional event information, please visit whjwc.org.
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HOMES: 22 Edmunds Rd 51 Longfellow Rd 15 Royalston Rd 4 Scotch Pine Circle 47 Valley Rd 11 Whittier Rd
The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club (WHJWC) is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to community service. Since its inception, WHJWC has generated $4.5 million in funding to support essential social services, making it one of the largest grantmaking organizations in the area. In addition to Wellesley Kitchen Tour, the organization sponsors Wellesley Marketplace, Luminary Night, and the Wellesley Phone Book.
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The Executive Sponsors of the event are Jarvis Appliance, Sherborn Kitchens, Woodmeister Master Home Builders, and Yale Appliance and Lighting. WHJWC is grateful for the support of these sponsors. Wellesley Kitchen Tour is presented as a community fundraiser by the Wellesley Hills Junior
For more information about the event or photo opportunities, Contact: Barbara Gordon, Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club, (804) 986-0280. bhallgordon@gmail.com
Hearing he had been selected as the new principal at Bates Elementary School was music to David Ieong’s ears. “I’m thrilled and excited about the opportunity,” said Ieong, 42. The current assistant principal at Israel Loring Elementary School in Sudbury will begin his new role at Bates in September of 2011. Ieong began his career in 1992 in Illinois working in an elementary school as a music teacher. There, he used his college education centered around music and education to teach children choral direction, and he continued teaching in the suburbs of Chicago until he was hired as Loring’s music teacher when the school opened in September of 1999. “That was very exciting for me, because it was a brand-new school,” Ieong said. “I had been there teaching music until another staff member suggested I get my certification in 2006.” After becoming state certified, which is a requirement to become an assistant principal or principal in the state of Massachusetts, Ieong went on to accept the role of assistant principal of Loring in July of 2008.
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In comparison to teaching music, Ieong said, taking on a leadership role in a school was a much different and welcomed change. “I enjoyed the opportunity to broaden my impact and influence as a school leader,” he said. “Once you
get into a leadership position, you are able to more clearly see the potential of both the students and the staff.” Ieong says his experience with elementary education, coupled with his work as assistant principal, made him feel very prepared for his upcoming role as principal. “The principal has the greatest effect in the school,” he said. “I enjoy seeing students achieve academically and also personally.” Seeing students prosper, Ieong says, has undoubtedly been the most rewarding aspect of his career. “[Children] are so authentic and excited about life,” he said. “There are no boundaries to their enthusiasm. They see what is so great about the world around us.” While he is excited to move on to his new role, Ieong admits he feels a bit of sadness to be leaving Sudbury. “I have been there for 12 years now,” he said. “I will certainly miss the staff and families. I enjoy the people here so much and it has been a great experience.” Still, Ieong says he looks forward to the new chapter ahead at Bates, and hopes to leave the same mark he has left in Sudbury here in Wellesely. “It is an honor and a privilege to be asked to come serve in a community that has such a tradition of excellence,” he said. “I hope to uphold that tradition in my new position.”
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African Artist Comes to Wellesley Taking the Mystery Out of Major Art Purchases BY PETER ZIEGELMAN OF A Z FINE ARTS
BY DAVE HALPERIN More than 400 people descended upon Wellesley College’s Davis Museum one evening last month for the opening of El Anatsui: When I Last Wrote to You about Africa, a career retrospective of the work of the Nigerian sculptor El Anatsui. Displaying over 60 examples of Anatsui‘s work, the show was organized by the Museum for African Art of New York. As the first American retrospective of the artist’s 30-year career, the show’s opening, along with the lecture that took place later that evening, generated a level of excitement many said was unparalleled for the Davis. “He’s arguably the most famous artist in the world at the moment,” said museum Director Lisa Fischman. “He’s had a long, long career, but his rise on the global art scene in the last few years has been meteoric.” Now 67, Anatsui’s work has gained international attention over the last decade. Always an artist who explored the use of found objects in his work, the art world took notice when he began creating large-scale tapestries made by weaving together thousands of discarded liquor bottle caps. During a tour of the show, led by Assistant Curator Kelley Tialiou, visitors to the museum spoke of the artist’s ability to communicate broad messages through his work, including the constancy of change and the influence of western culture in Africa. “I think it’s terrific,” said museum visitor Susan Hardy, a Providence artist who recently returned from a 10-year sojourn to Nigeria. “It’s very much African, and yet it’s very sophisticated because of the use of found objects.”
Hardy said Anatsui’s tapestries reminded her of Africa because of their vast scale and their glittering, colorful energy. Art critics and historians at the show echoed those sentiments, emphasizing that Anatsui’s art is never stagnant, as he even invites curators to reinterpret and even slightly manipulate the pieces based on the environment where they are being shown. “He let us make our own changes,” including adding creases to parts of the tapestries, said the Davis show’s curator, Lisa Binder of the Museum for African Art of New York. “There’s a lot of trust there.” At a lecture that night that saw the college’s 200-seat Jewett auditorium filled to the brim, with attendees spilling into the doorways and hallways, the artist related a story about a sculpture, currently on display in Japan, which fell over during the earthquake and tsunami. “They told me ‘we’re going to right it up,’” Anatsui said. “But I said, ‘no, don’t right it up, leave it.’ I like the element of chance.” The opening and lecture were
also attended by large numbers of Wellesley College alumni, including Pat Bakwin, representing the Bakwin family, whose Annual Ruth Morris Bakwin Lecture made the evening possible. “I’m here supporting the college and the museum,” Backwin said. “And I like to be involved because I come from a family of collectors.” With the retrospective scheduled to stay at the Davis until June 26 and the museum free and open to the public, the Wellesley community should have ample opportunity to see El Anatsui’s work. Judging from the attendance at last month’s opening and lecture, the show will continue to draw impressive attendance figures. “I’ve been here four years and I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Museum employee and Wellesley College senior Stephanie Gomez. The museum’s hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday until 8 p.m., and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. It is closed Mondays and holidays. For more information, visit davismuseum.wellesley.edu or call 781283-2051.
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You have been looking at those four empty walls in your living room and wondering what your environment is missing. The room has nice comfortable furniture and the walls are painted a restful pastel color. There just seems to be one missing element…some sort of art to give the room a little pizzaz. Now you are wondering what kind of art would look good in the room. Well, there are no steadfast rules other than that you must really love the piece of art that you choose. Art investors will buy art for the value of it, but for the average person that should not be a consideration. The first step is to start going to some of the art galleries and checking out what is available. You may not even find it your first time out but that is half the fun. The key is to enjoy the search and learn about different artists as you go along. Most galleries have seasoned professionals who can talk to you about the artists they represent. One day, you are in a gallery and a particular painting just really speaks to you. Questions start popping up in your mind such as “What if it doesn’t match the pillows in the room?” or “What if the frame doesn’t match the décor?”. The main question should be “Do I love it?” If you do, then the rest doesn’t matter. A painting in a
room becomes a focal point and it doesn’t have to match the couch or the drapes. The frame, although important to the piece, can always be changed; but it must complement both the piece of art AND the room. You decide to purchase the piece of art and get it home. Try holding it up on different walls in the room to see where it will be most appreciated. Consider such elements as lighting and height levels. You don’t want to put it up too high on the wall as sight lines are very important. You should also try and keep it out of direct sunlight as it can fade the piece over time. Now that you have your first piece of art hanging on the wall, you realize that the mystery is now gone and you have added some great color and excitement to that otherwise drab space. You have become an art collector and hopefully will want tocontinue your search for other pieces that you really love. After all, there is always a place for good art in your life! In the upcoming months other subjects of interest about art will be covered includingart investment, framing techniques, lighting choices, placing art on your walls and more. For questions about Fine art, Framing or lighting design please feel to write me at info@azfineartgallery.com. Some of your questions may appear in this article.
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New Series Warns Parents About Opiate Use BY RENEE REYNOLDS Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey has launched a new series that will inform parents in the community about how to talk to their children about the dangers of opiate use. The half-hour program, which premiered April 6th, will run twice weekly and feature a panel of experts on opiate addiction. Opiate use is the leading cause of accidental death in the nation, according to the DA.
Chase Largess, 20 months old, enjoys the good tunes at the Wellesley Recreation Department’s Tot Music class at the Warren Building. The class meets each Friday morning at 10:15 through June 10. Also pictured are Sarah Gardner, left, leading the children in song, while Luke (near right), two years old, and Thomas (far right), 10 months old, work on their drumming skills with Amanda Mahecha. Photo by Dave Halperin
The first panel featured Lyn Frano, an anti-opiate activist; Kristen Houlihan, a nurse at North Quincy High School; and Dr. John Kelly, a Harvard Medical School professor and doctor at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Programs run by the Rec. Department run the gamut from arts and crafts, music, sports, and academic and enrichment programs for children, teens, and
Kelly, who has published several book chapters and editorials on addiction, explained the importance of informing parents of the opiate epidemic that is sweeping the nation.
adults. Upcoming programs include Saturday AM Tennis, beginning May 7; a road trip to Baltimore and Philadelphia to see the Red Sox play in mid-
July; and a slew of summer programs for kids. For more information visit www.wellesleyma. gov/recreation.
"It is important to alert [parents] of the dangers of having excess drugs in their medicine cabinets," Kelly said. "That is where 75 percent of people first find them." While many hold the teens of Wellesley in a high regard, with their school system ranking within the top 100 in the entire nation among public schools, Kelly said it is important to realize that anyone
can become addicted to opiates whether they are members of affluent or poorer communities. "Nobody plans on getting addicted to these drugs," Kelly said. "Don't think it can't happen to your family, because it can." Opiates include many prescription drugs, such as OxyContin, Percocet and Vicodin. "The problem is people perceive them as being safe because they were once prescribed," Kelly said. "But prescription drugs can be very addictive." Deaths reported from these drugs, which are generally prescribed as painkillers, are on the rise. The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse warns that parents need to educate themselves, keep their homes free of prescription drugs, or keep them locked about. According to its Web site, the organization says it is important to look for signs of substance abuse, which include changes in sleeping or eating habits, lack of interest in school or work and changes in temperament. In a statement issued by the DA, Michael Morrissey said, "Parents are key to stopping this from consuming their children, but parents need information to be effective." The series will run twice weekly on the Wellesley Channel.
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Youth May Calendar at Wellesley Free Library Get Your Game On! Wednesday, May 4, 1:00-3:00 pm, Wakelin Room
The new J.P. Licks is now open for business at 63 Central Street in Wellesley.
The warm weather is right around the corner, but don't sweat it: J.P. Licks has you covered.
have something to sample. Freshbrewed coffee, soft-serve frozen yogurt, ice cream, and a smoothie.
The ice cream shop, which has been around since 1981, has opened its tenth location in Wellesley. Owner Vince Petryk opened the first location in Jamaica Plain, his hometown, and has developed quite a following over the past thirty years. The newest location joins many other ice cream shops in town, such as Truly Yogurt, White Mountain Creamery and Lobelia. So, what makes this place so unique?
We first tried the soft-serve peanut butter frozen yogurt. The only thing more delightful than the smooth peanut butter taste was knowing it was fat free. Our taste buds and waistlines were thoroughly pleased.
I rounded up some friends and headed in to find out. We made our way in on a Wednesday afternoon, before the kids were out of school, and were surprised by the number of people getting their Licks fix. There is limited seating, however, all the tables were full and the line was to the door. This was to our advantage, though, considering it gave us time to review the staggering number of items on the menu. The menu is hanging on the wall, which is decorated to look like grass, and features enough tasty treats to make your head spin (and your mouth water!) Ice cream, yogurt, pies and cakes. Sorbet, smoothies, frappes and shakes. The staff was very helpful, even allowing my more indecisive friend to sample a few items before making her final decision. The four of us decided to each order something different, so we would all
The more adventurous friend ordered a surprising treat: Bailey's ice cream. The flavor was infused with actual Bailey's, and was one of the most delicious things I have eaten in a long time! One bite of that would be enough to throw Lindsay Lohan off the wagon. Never one to deny a good mixing opportunity, I then tried some of their coffee, which was surprisingly good. I'm not a big coffee drinker, but this was just right. Not too weak; not too strong. A perfect follow-up to my first bite of Bailey's.
The health conscious consumer of our group ordered a strawberry banana smoothie. The ice cream was a tough act to follow, but this smoothie held its own, clearly made from fresh fruit. This would be a great drink to sip on during a summer day. The only downside to the trip was the price, which was considerably higher than most ice cream places. Still, the customer has to understand that they are sometimes paying for the name, and ice cream is a treat - so it's worth going all out. Overall, the four of us left happy (and full!,) and J.P. Licks proved they are one of the rare food establishments that offers a variety while still doing them all justice. There is truly something on their menu for everyone. The new location is at 63 Central Street in Wellesley and is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
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The YAB is the voice of Middle School Students at the Wellesley Free Library. Come join us as we plan fun library events for the summer. The YAB is open to students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades, and as always, pizza is provided!
Feel like a winner? Come eat some pizza, and play some fun games. We’ll have a selection of old-school games, including Bananagrams, Set, and more.
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Youth Advisory Board Meeting Thursday May 19, 7:00 to 8:00 PM, Quigley Youth Room
Book discussion group for kids in grades 6 & 7. The May book will be chosen at the April 23 meeting. Copies will be available at the Children’s Desk. Read the book, then drop-in to join the discussion. Refreshments will be served.
Middle School Movie: Hairspray Friday May 27, 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Wakelin Room Pleasantly plump Tracy Turnblad wants to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corney Collins Show" and stands up for what she believes through it all. This movie is rated PG and is 117 minutes long.
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The College Column BY SUSAN WESTCOTT ALESSANDRI
tell you to look at the syllabus.
You got in and you’re going: congratulations. But how much have you really thought about how college will differ from high school? Yes, it will be the obvious things you already expect: more work and more freedom. But there are lots of myths perpetuated by the entertainment media and bad, to one-size-fits-all advice that just doesn’t help students picture what the classroom-side of college will be like. But I’m a professor, and I’m here to help.
Getting to Know Your Professors. Television shows and movies always depict professors who think of students “as just a number.” I have taught at large public and private universities, and I now teach at a mid-size private university. Thinking of students as numbers has been true – nowhere. In fact, most professors I know, love getting to know their students, and yes, they learn all of their names. (What we don’t commit to memory is an individual student’s grades, so don’t be the student who expects us to remember that you earned a 72 on the last exam).
First and foremost, I’m here to tell you that, unlike on television, there are no bells to signal the start or end to a college class. This is just one of the many new things you’ll get used to. Others include: Calling Teachers “Professors.” Please, please, please don’t call us “Mr.” or “Mrs.” This makes us think our parents or in-laws have begun teaching at the university. In general, it’s always safe to address college-level teachers as “professor,” but many will also prefer the more technically accurate “Dr.” if they have earned a Ph.D. If a professor does not announce to the class how she would like to be addressed, it’s perfectly appropriate to ask. In fact, I always appreciate when a student asks this question: it lets me know the students are wondering. Consulting the Syllabus: A syllabus is the most important document you will receive in any course: it documents important classroom policies and due dates. It also holds both student and professor accountable. We hand out syllabi so students have an advance record of what is due and when. Be forewarned: if you ask us a question that can be answered by looking at the syllabus, we will
When my first child starts college in 13 years, I will share with him then what I share with you today. During any given semester, you will have only four or five professors. But each of those same professors might have more than a hundred students, plus their own research to conduct, plus student advising and other departmental responsibilities. As a result, we take a “no news must be good news” approach with students. So if you need some help, use those college smarts and just ask. Dr. Alessandri is a native Bostonian and lives in Medway. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism at Suffolk University. Previously, she taught for six years at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, before earning her Ph.D. in mass communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. If you have a question about college you’d like to see covered – from application to graduation – please drop me a line at salessandri@suffolk.edu.
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BY Dave HalPerin
Who: Jeff Birchler, owner, Birchler Automotive.
Where spotted: on Washington St.
What’s he up to: Assisting Municipal Light Plant on steel grate sidewalk repair. “We’re hired for [Municipal Light Plant’s] fleet repair and welding. They call us in to do odd jobs.”
Who: Adam Wheeler, Parks Department Employee
Who:
Where spotted:
Erin Donato, new Church Administrator at Wellesley Congregational Church
The Wellesley High School softball field
Where spotted:
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Who: Nathan Nast Where spotted: Next to the Wellesley High School tennis courts after a match against Newton North
What’s he up to?
In the church offices
What’s he up to:
“We’re getting the girls softball field ready for JV and Varsity games.”
What’s she up to?
“We started off slow but my partner (Dylan Ironside) and I just pulled away. We won 6-2, 6-2.”
How long have you been working for the Parks Department: “11 years.” ________________________
“We’re getting ready for Easter – printing bulletins and setting up the sanctuary.”
What’s next:
How’s it going?
“We’re waiting for everyone to finish and then we’ll cheer on the JV, then maybe get something to eat.” ________________________
“We’ve been busy for a few weeks and it’s crunch time now, but we’ll get it done – we always do.” ________________________
Where spotted: Washington Street
What are they up to? Cedar: “My cousin is in town from Seattle, so we’re just hanging around.” You’re shopping? Cedar: “She’s doing the shopping.” Zoe: “And he’s doing the watching.”
and John Regan
Where spotted: Grove Street Barber Shop
Where spotted:
Outside the Rugged Bear’s going-out-of-business sale, just after getting flowers at Winston Flowers.
On a bench outside Peet’s Coffee and Tea
What’s she up to:
Chiapperini, the new owner of the shop, is giving Regan, of Needham, a trim. How’s the new job going so far: Chiapperini: “It’s going well. Everybody’s receptive, and I’m getting to know every head and every name.”
Babson College students Miriam Khorakiwala (left) and Anastasia Hardin
Cedar Banks (left) and his cousin, Zoe Kirby
Who: Rich Chiapperini (left)
Who: Patty Bovie Where spotted:
Who:
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“I’m getting all my Easter and Passover stuff. We have 28 people coming, and in our house we celebrate Passover and Easter, so it gets very complicated.” _________________________
What are they up to? Anastasia: “We’re catching up on life stories.” ________________________
What are they up to:
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Local Ice Cream Shop Celebrates 25th Anniversary BY RENEE REYNOLDS May marks a landmark month for White Mountain Creamery, as the store celebrate 25 years in business, making it the longest running ice cream shop in town. Craig Ramos, who co-owns the shop with his brother, Glen, says they plan to host a customer appreciation day this month to celebrate. “We are so grateful for our customers,” said Ramos. “Making them happy and making them realize they are appreciated is really our goal.” White Mountain Creamery has been a staple in the town for the past 25 years. The company, which was originally a franchise with 180 locations, now consists of
all singly-owned stores. Glen Ramos, who was the district manager for the original White Mountain Creamery, took the store over with his brother Craig 18 years ago. Since then, the shop has developed a very loyal following – something Craig attributes to the quality of their products. “We are the only ice cream shop in town that makes its own ice cream on the premises,” he said. “We also use a higher butterfat percentage than the other shops: 16 percent. That’s what makes our ice cream taste so good.” Ramos explained that the costs of products have increased over the years, causing some ice cream shops to downgrade the quality of
the ice cream, or even resort to using outside venders. “That has never been an option for us,” said Ramos. “The day I’m getting ice cream shipped in through the backdoor is the day I don’t want to do this anymore.” While White Mountain Creamery continues to use the same products, Ramos says they were not immune to the financial increases, which ultimately resulted in an evolution of the business. In addition to serving the ice cream and cakes as before, the shop now offers catering, both for corporate and private events. “Customers were asking us, ‘Can you come do a work event for us’ or ‘Can you come cater a wedding?’,” said Ramos. “Adding
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Vinyl Siding Vinyl siding has come a long way. The new colors and styles are far superior to the products of the past 20 or 30 years. There are now many heavy-duty products with much better fade resistance and terrific color palettes to choose from. One of my
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Fiber Cement Board Siding Cement board siding has been increasing in popularity in our area in recent years. Most people don't realize that versions of products like this have been around for over 100 years. Unfortunately the older versions contained asbestos and continue to pose health hazards to this day. There are still many older homes with the striated shingles and they continue to hold up well. Just remember, don't break them or remove them on your own because of possible asbestos. Thankfully, the newer versions of fiber cement siding are made with safer products and can be a great choice for your home. They are available primed or pre-painted so you'll have a lot of color options to choose from. One draw back with fiber cement board is that it is difficult to install. Many contractors are accustomed to working with cedar siding, and the switch to cement board isn't easy. If the product isn't installed exactly as described by the manufacturer's guidelines the warranty can be voided. Another thing to watch out for is the pre-painted product. These products hit the market a few years ago, so they haven't been around long enough to "stand the test of time." If you opt for fiber cement board, I would recommend the pre-primed product and then hire a professional painter to field apply the finish paint. I've personally seen these results look great for 15 years or more. However, I've also seen a few problems as of late with the "pre-finished" products.
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siding. Whether it's clapboards or shakes, there is nothing like authentic cedar siding for your home. Peeling issues on cedar siding are a thing of the past with today's premium, pre-primed products. Most of the peeling issues you see on older wood homes are due to structural moisture issues along with the failure of old paint that has built up over the years. The pre-primed clap boards and cedar shakes available today are every bit as good as cement board and they have a more natural look. In addition, they are much easier to install than cement board. Alongside the premium composite trim for the rakes, corner boards, and casing for your home (indiscernible from pine trim boards), pre-primed cedar is an excellent choice. Today's high performance acrylic coatings applied over primed wood look amazing and will last for many years. Other options with cedar include a natural weathered look or a stained look. The classic "cape and islands" look it the weathered gray cedar shingles. Certainly a great look, but not easily achieved inland. There are considerations to take into account, such as white or red cedar and whether the shingles will turn black or gray. I've had many calls over the years from homeowners who were terribly disappointed that their expensive cedar shingles were turning black instead of gray. (But that's a whole other column right there!). Also very popular in recent years is a translucent stain over a cedar shingle. This has been especially popular on high-end homes in Wellesley, Needham, and Dover. While this is a terrific look it requires much more maintenance than a painted or solid stain finish, so make sure you consult a professional painter before you hire a contractor to install this option.
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Wellesley Library May Events Concert: Arneis Quartet Thursday May 5, 2011 7:00 PM Wakelin Room Formed in 2007 at Boston University, the Arneis Quartet has been in residence at the Banff Centre in Canada, and has twice attended the Juilliard String Quartet Seminar in New York City, culminating in performances at Lincoln Center. As prizewinners in the 2010 ICMEC Competition, Arneis recently performed in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Free and open to the public. Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries. Lecture: Overcoming Obstacles to Effective Job Hunting Wednesday, May 11, 2011 10:00 AM Arnold Room Career expert Dr. Paul Powers explains how to make the search for employment more productive and less stressful by learning to recognize and overcome "the deadly dozen" totally predictable obstacles to job hunting success. Lecture: City of Dreams Thursday May 12, 2011 7:00 PM Wakelin Room Renowned local author William
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Free Kayak Clinic for Against the Tide Participants DCR's Hopkinton State Park 12:00pm - 2:00pm Saturday, May 21, 2011 268 Cedar Street, Hopkinton, MA The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition will again be partnering with Outdoor Recreation to hold a free kayak clinic for those who have already registered themselves for the Against The Tide event and are participating in one, two, or three of the five components of the event to support breast cancer prevention. The Outdoor Recreation will also be offering a 2-hour kayak clinic from 12pm to 2pm on May 21st. After the clinic, Outdoor Recreation will offer a free one-hour kayak rental for registered participants in the Against The Tide events.
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To participate in the free kayak clinic, you must first register online for one of MBCC's annual statewide Against The Tide events, which consists of a onemile recreational or competitive swim, two-mile kayak, threemile fitness walk, and/or 5k fun run to benefit the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition. This fun and inspirational event brings swimmers, kayakers, walkers, and runners of all ages and abilities together. Against The Tide will be held at DCR's Hopkinton State Park on June 18th, 2011 and again at DCR's Nickerson State Park in Brewster on August 20th, 2011. All proceeds from these events will go towards the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition's goal of breast cancer prevention. Please go to www.mbcc.org/ swim to register for Against The Tide, and then visit www.outdoorrec.com to register for the free kayak clinic.
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The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition is proud to be working with Michael Aghajanian of Outdoor Recreation on the upcoming Against The Tide event and clinic. Outdoor Recreation will be hosting the clinic as well as donating kayaks the day of the event. Cheryl Osimo, MBCC's Director of Events and Communications, says, "Michael is a true humanitarian and a credit to his community for being so generous in helping the state's largest breast cancer organization work towards our goal of breast cancer prevention". Michael and Outdoor Recreation have been supporting the kayak component of the Against The Tide events for years now and have
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New Pizza Shop Keeps it ‘Old School’ BY RENEE REYNOLDS Picture this: The Who is blasting through the speakers. That infamous Farrah Fawcett poster is hanging on the wall. Quick, where are you? If you answered the 1970s, you are wrong. You are at Old School, the newest pizza shop to open in Wellesley, and are likely feeling a bit of nostalgia. "The decor in here is all mine that I have collected over the years," said Joe Perdoni Jr., 34, who owns the newest pizza shop in town. "Our atmosphere is what sets us apart." Old School opened its doors on March 18th - a bold move in a town cluttered with pizza joints. Yet, there is a different feel about this restaurant, and that difference is written all over the walls. The atmosphere is without a doubt unique: walls plastered with classic movie posters, classic rock records, and a classic menu with delicious Italian recipes that extend beyond the typical fare. "The recipes make our restaurant
different [from the other places in town,]" said Perdoni. "These are all family recipes."
worked out. "Time will tell," he said. "There is always that immediate rush when a place opens, then it either does great or it fizzles out."
While the menu does offer the basic pizza, salads and sandwiches, there are also several Italian staples like eggplant, meatballs and veal. Additionally, Perdoni said, he plans to run weekend specials that residents might not be able to find just anywhere.
Though Perdoni admitted that running a restaurant can be stressful, he is clearly not intimidated by the pressure, as he said he is already looking to open more locations.
"We want to bring in families and create a family atmosphere, and we plan to do that through our food," said Perdoni. "You can have a good looking place with friendly people and bad food. We put out a good product." Perdoni, a life-long Wellesley resident, says he has been frequenting pizza shops in town since he was a kid and knows what the residents want. Though this is his first restaurant, it is co-owned by Bobby Palizzolo, who owns the highly regarded Tutto Italiano in town.
"I've always wanted to have a restaurant," said Perdoni. "I am actually shopping around right now to see where we can open another [Old School.]"
This sort of ambition and willingness to please the customer is exactly what Perdoni believes will keep people coming in for more.
"So far, the response has been good," he said. "Seeing the reactions on the customers faces, especially the children, has been the most gratifying part so far." Old School Pizza is located at 552 Washington Street in Wellesley. They are open 7 days a week.
While the restaurant seems to be off to a great start, Perdoni understands the business, and realizes there are still a few kinks to be
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Sustainable Energy Committee Seeks Awareness BY DAVE HALPERIN Fresh off the Sustainable Energy Committee’s victory at Town Meeting, where the group gained approval for the Stretch Energy Code, the committee met April 15 to discuss how the town can follow through on a 2008 measure passed by Town Meeting: reducing the entire town’s energy consumption by 10 percent by 2013. Members fear the 10 percent reduction measure is suffering from a lack of awareness, including within Wellesley’s municipal buildings, where the stated goal is to reduce energy use by 20 percent as a means to bolster the townwide effort. Dick Joyce, Director of Municipal Light Plant (MLP), proposed scheduling all the department heads for visits to the Sustainable Energy Committee’s meetings, on a rotating basis. MLP is the town’s energy company, providing electricity to households and businesses. “We could set aside 15-20 minutes at the end of each meeting [to meet with department heads], because I don’t know if they know that they’re supposed to reduce their consumption by 20 percent,”
Joyce said, later adding that scheduling meetings with town boards might also be necessary. “I’d invite boards too because I don’t think communicated well we’ve enough, the 20 percent by 2013.” “I agree. It’s not flowing through their bloodstreams yet,” said Deputy Town Director Christopher Ketchen. Still, the town has already seen success, having reduced its energy usage by 1.6 percent in 2008, compared to the previous year, after an overall increase of 27 percent in the decade before that. Another means of increasing awareness of usage reduction are the committee’s “power downs,” which are meant to demonstrate how much power is being used by various categories of machinery and electronics in any given building so that users of the building will become more aware of their own energy usage. Following a power down at Town Hall last year, a recent planned power down at the middle school was prevented by technical difficulties. Additional measures and programs discussed by the committee included a possible story-sharing component to the group’s web site,
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May 1st Chamber Music Society The Wellesley College Chamber Music Society (CMS), led by director David Russell and assistant director Jenny Tang, offers the opportunity to explore and perform the classical repertoire for small ensembles—including strings, winds, guitar, harp, piano, harpsichord, and voice—and to be coached weekly by members of the music department faculty. Each semester culminates in a series of concerts given by participants. This year, the CMS is home to some 20 student ensembles. May 7th Wellesley Teen Center Purpose: Teen Center is to provide Wellesley Middle School age youth with a safe, recreational environment supervised by an experienced staff. James David Christie, organ, 8:00 pm Wellesley’s organ, built by the late Charles Brenton Fisk, is considered one of the three most important historic organs in America, and was designed specifically for the performance of north German organ music of the 17th century. To celebrate this magnificent instrument’s 30 years at the college and C.B. Fisk Organ Builder’s 50th anniversary as a company, Wellesley per-
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New Season for Little League and Girls’ Softball BY DAVE HALPERIN
The Wedding Night
A Popular History
JANE MERRILL AND CHRIS FILSTRUP
In the late 1960’s a Harvard graduate student and a "townie" Wellesley student met at a laundromat on Cambridge Street, married, had twins, traveled to western Asia, divorced, and then wrote a book together, The Wedding Night: A Popular History (Praeger, 2011). Of a generation that disparaged "the white wedding" along with many rituals, they wondered what they had missed.
After heavy rains on Saturday that delayed the start of the Wellesley Little League and Wellesley Girls’ Softball 2011 spring seasons, teams were off and running on Monday, April 25. This year’s league has the participation of between 1,200 and 1,300 athletes, Kindergarten-age to 14 years old, spread across seven baseball leagues and four softball leagues. League president George Eldridge said the goals each and every year are the same. “It’s first and foremost about our kids learning the game and having fun,” he said. “It’s not about how
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Last summer the Wellesley Little League’s Under 8 team won the Foxboro Tournament. This year’s spring season got underway on April 25, and includes about 1,300 players spread across seven baseball leagues and four softball leagues.
Of course, making all this happen – games, practices, clinics, registration, etc. – is no small task, and the work is accomplished, Eldridge said, through the efforts of the league’s 25 board members, as well as coaches and other volunteers who put in work throughout the year. It’s a form of teamwork not unlike what the coaches want from the players themselves.
Chris Filstrup, now a dean at the State University of New York and Jane Merrill a veteran freelance writer and daughter of the Russell O. Merrills, both deceased, of Wellesley, visit their son, a scientist at MIT's Lincoln Labs, in Cambridge and will be together at Jane's June wedding reception, celebrating her marriage to David Arnheim, esq., a Boston attorney who lives in Weston, at The Ele-
in Cambridge. phant Walk The book results from Jane and Chris's delving Pinto wedding nights in all mystique, joyfulness, their fun, ex haustion, once-up-a-time terror and customs.
unThis is an uncommon book, commonly and after you good too, read it you'll want to give some extra thought to the fireman's carry, your nuptial bed and what the first night "of forever" has signified.
But all the work becomes worthwhile, Eldridge said, when he receives emails from parents about the experiences their children have had. The Wellesley Little League’s Under 10 team celebrated after winning the Walpole Tournament last summer. The spring league started on April 25 after rain postponed the scheduled April 23 Opening Day.
many wins and losses our kids have. It’s more about our girls and boys performing at a higher level than they did at the beginning of the season. And that’s part of our philosophy, so they feel more confident.” Working towards those goals means not only running the traditional spring youth baseball program, but providing clinics during the offseason. “We offer a pretty extensive winter clinic program that ranges from young kids in first grade all the way to our senior program, and it’s broken down by age group,” Eldridge said, adding that some clinics are run by certified teachers, including Babson College head coach Matt Noone and some of Babson’s players. “It’s for the kids to see what it’s like, what level you can get to if you dedicated the time to figuring out how to play the
right way at the start.”
“After all the hours you put in, with 25 people, each responsible for some aspect of making this work, getting one of those emails makes you feel good,” he said.
Additional programs include clinics and lectures for the coaches themselves, including several lectures just prior to the start of the spring season. Also part of the league’s philosophy is to spread the playing time around, which is why in the younger divisions the idea is to not only make sure that everyone gets in on defense, but to make sure they play a position where they will see some action. According to Eldridge, there’s no reason to have players in those younger divisions covering the outfield positions, because the ball is rarely hit there. “We’re trying to get a team roster where everyone’s getting a lot of playing time,” he said. “On the younger teams they’re just covering the infield positions.”
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Shooting for Australia BY DAVID HALPERIN A group of 8-11 year olds met on Saturday, April 9 for a Basketball Shootout to raise money for one boy’s journey to Australia with the organization People to People, and for the National Brain Tumor Society. Marcus Chalmers, a fifth grader at Bates Elementary School, has organized a number of events in support of his upcoming travels, including a Christmas tree sale that sent 10 percent of its proceeds to
and learning different things other than American history,” he said. “We decided to see what he could do on his own,” Marcus’s father, Lavell Chalmers, said of his son’s fundraising efforts. “We just told him that the events had to help the community and it had to bring his friends together.” One competitor, Harry Grosso, said he was there to help his friend and classmate. “I just really want him to go to
A group of students from Bates Elementary School took part in a Basketball Shootout at the Wellesley Recreation Center on April 9. The Shootout helped raise money for People to People Student Ambassador Marcus Chalmers' trip to Australia this summer, and for the National Brain Tumor Society.
In the 8-9 year olds’ Free Throw Contest, Matthew Miona, sporting a Ray Allen jersey, did his hero proud with some clutch shooting to claim the win. Meanwhile, among the older players, the smooth shooting of Brandaen Levine and Luke Jordan put them in the lead and forced a 5-shot playoff round between the two contestants.
Nolan Burke takes a warm-up shot before the Basketball Shootout at the Wellesley Recreation Center on April 9. Waiting their turn, from left to right, are Harry Grosso, Brandaen Levine, and Luke Jordan. John Garvey, far left, is making his way back onto the court.
the American Cancer Society. His trip to Australia is part of his new role as a Student Ambassador for People to People, the national organization that works to foster cultural understanding by sending groups of Americans abroad. It was started in 1956 by President Dwight Eisenhower. Chalmers’ reasons for going are in the spirit of Eisenhower’s original vision. “I think I like the idea of being able to go to a different country
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Australia. I’m really proud of him for getting into [People to People],” the fifth grader said. The event took place at the Wellesley Recreation Center and drew primarily from a pool of Marcus’s, and his brother, Derek’s, classmates at Bates Elementary. The approximately 20 participants were split into two groups: 8-9 year olds and 10-11 year olds. Each group competed in both a Free Throw Contest and an Around-the-Key Shootout.
While both shooters fared well, Jordan coolly drained all five shots, barely edging Levine for the win.
Not wanting to leave anything on the table – such as any extra trophies – Jordan once again pulled away with the win. In spite of the hard-fought shootouts, competitors were seen cheering for each other all afternoon, high-fiving their friends after shots made and shots missed, and congratulating the winners no matter where they themselves finished in the standings. “We all cheer for everybody else,” Jordan said. “It’s good
“My Dad taught me,” the victor said when asked the secret to his success.
sportsmanship, and it’s the right thing to do.” Marcus Chalmers’ plane to Australia takes off this summer. If he has even half the support he received at the Wellesley Recreation Center on April 9, it should be a successful trip down under. “It’s good for him to be independent, to grow up a little bit, and see how he fends on his own,” Lavell Chalmers said, quickly adding, “but he does have a cell phone.”
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Following the free throw competitions, the contestants gathered for the Around-the-Key Shootout. In the younger age bracket, Matt Morris set himself apart with a strong performance – “I was just taking my time, lining up my shot,” Morris said – while, across the gym, the older players’ contest once again came down to a playoff, this time between top shooters Chalmers, Jordan, and Grosso.
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Re-Elected Wellesley Selectmen Face Town Budget Concerns BY DEREK MCLEAN Wellesley selectmen Barbara Searle and Katherine Babson were re-elected last month at the Wellesley Town Election. Both received more votes than first time nominee and Wellesley resident Andrew Peronakis. Both Selectmen bring several years of experience in the Wellesley government. That experience could help while facing the town’s budget problems. Katherine Babson brings nearly 40 years of experience to the table. Her first run in Wellesley politics began in 1972 as a Town Meeting Member. “She has been continuously active since she graduated college,” said Wellesley Town
Clerk Kathleen Nagle. She believes Babson is the youngest Town Meeting member before Peronakis ran last month. “She is the most committed, active person in town,” Nagle said. This will be Babson’s third term as Selectman. Throughout her career, Babson has been on the Wellesley High School building committee, the Advisory Committee, Community Preservation Committee, Town Meeting Moderator, Capital Budgets and Investments Committee, and the Town Bylaw Committee. “I’m very excited about her reelection,” said Wellesley Executive Director Hans Laren. “She is a hard worker and there is no more of a committed public servant than
Mrs. Babson.” Babson was unresponsive in attempts to contact her. Barbara Searle will be serving her second term as Selectman. She has been in Wellesley politics since 2001, serving on the Historical Commission until 2004. She then became a member of the Advisory Committee, before running for the Board of Selectmen in 2007. While on the Board, Searle has been on the Board of Selectmen Study Committee. “She is a pleasure to work with. She works hard, is straight forward, and she is always prepared in dealing with the issues,” said Larsen. “You can rely on Barbara to see things through to conclu-
sion. She is a delight to work with.” Both Selectmen will need to use their experience, when facing Wellesley’s budget issues in 2011. According to Searle, the Town has implemented a new Town Wide Financial plan. She says the plan won’t help solve the town’s problems in the upcoming term, but rather is a multi- year project. “The biggest issue facing the Town is the expected deficits for the year 2013 and beyond. The new Town Wide Financial Plan is a good step toward evaluating this issue and potentially finding solutions,” said Searle. “We will need to re-look at how we deliver service and determine if there are better and less expensive options available for the delivery of those services.”
The Board will need to make some hard decisions on the Dept Exclusion Override question in preparation of the Town Meeting in May. So far there has been no definitive call for an operating budget override, as of yet, for next year. “The Board will continue to work hard on the town’s long term financial plan. They will be planning for the potential override next year,” said Larsen. Searle said the Board will consider all options before making a decision. “We will look at increasing income where possible, we will look at the potential of an override and we will look where we could cut costs,” said Searle.
The Wellesley Cancer Prevention Project Presents: Prostate Cancer: Hype and Hope The Wellesley Cancer Prevention Project invites the public to a lecture at the Wellesley Free Library’s Wakelin Room, May 11th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., by Dr. Richard Lee, Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and physician at Mass General Hospital (MGH). Dr. Lee will discuss lifestyle recommendations, early detection and treatment of prostate cancer. This free event is open to the public and includes informational resources. Coffee and dessert will be served. Dr. Lee has established himself as a leader in the study of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in prostate cancer. His CTC research involves translational and clinical applications of a novel technology developed by collaborators in engineering and cancer biology at
MGH. Dr Lee has been recognized by membership on two expert panels for the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), whose work includes the development of NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prostate Cancer. Dr. Lee also provides educational outreach to the public about prostate cancer through activities with local support groups and at the Boston Health and Fitness Expo. The Wellesley Cancer Prevention Project is a nonprofit, nonpartisan group that studies the relationship between cancer and the environment with the goal of reducing health risk factors for residents of Wellesley and surrounding communities. More information about WCPP can be found at http://wcpponline.org/
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the homes. 4. When buyers find a home they want to purchase, the real estate agent will help them come up with a fair market price and write up the contract to present to the seller. 5. The agent will help the buyer negotiate on the final price with the seller. 6. In some states, the agent will accept a down payment to place in trust or work with a real estate attorney on behalf of the buyer. 7. The agent may be present during a home inspection, which is recommended. 8. The agent will then schedule the home appraisal. 9. He or she will then confirm the closing and be present at closing with the buyer and the attorney, if necessary. Selling a Home 1. The real estate agent will meet with the sellers and evaluate the home and property. 2. He or she will do a market analysis to figure out the best price
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