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Church Reorganization Impacts Local Parishes By Grace Allen Norfolk Catholics are living in interesting times. Six months ago, the parishes of St. Jude in Norfolk and St. Edward the Confessor in Medfield merged. The merger, officially known as a collaborative, has been a study in cooperation and flexibility between the two parishes.

By Patrick Coleman For most of the summer, East Street in Wrentham was a bumpy mess as it received a major facelift. Drivers were subjected to a teeth-rattling journey along the road that runs from Wrentham Center into Foxboro. But, eventually, there was a pay off with a smooth new road. That was until December 1.

Churchgoers in both towns most likely have not noticed many changes yet. Behind the scenes, however, there is ongoing work to try to integrate the two parishes. Led by their new pastor, Father John Culloty, formerly of St. Timothy in Norwood, the collaborative is a continuing effort to deal with a shortage of priests in the Boston Archdiocese. Considered part of the Archdiocese of Boston’s Phase II Collaborative, the merger of the two parishes is just one of 33 collaboratives that combine 72 former independent parishes. Struggling with both finances and attendance, collaborative plans were announced in 2013 by the Archdiocese in the hopes of strengthening the Church with shared resources. Collaboratives are seen as a less-drastic response than

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the church closings of a decade ago, which led to emotional vigils and protests at many parishes.

Church in the U.S., and Boston-area parishes are the testing ground. “Fasten your seatbelts,” said Father Culloty.

According to Father Culloty, the rest of the nation is closely watching the collaborative efforts in the Archdiocese of Boston. Like it or not, it is probably the future of the Roman Catholic

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The fire hydrant, located outside Pond Home, came off its base, quickly flooding the newly paved road.

Aiguier was transported to Norwood Hospital. Officials say he only had minor injuries, but the damage to East Street was far from minor. Officials say the flood unleashed hundreds of gallons of water that gushed underneath the roadway, quickly eroding the ground. The result was a nearly 20-foot sink hole. According to Michael Lavin, Superintendent of Wrentham Department of Public Works, typical modern fire hydrants break off above the connection to the water main preventing a water leak. In this case, the hydrant actually became dislodged from the connection at the

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Wrentham Police Chief James Anderson says Aiguier has been cited for failure to stay within marked lanes.

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“The band that tours with EY really raises the level of experience for our singer-dancers and audiences alike,” says Director Raye Lynn Mercer. “These musicians have performed with A-list entertainers, and the music is first-rate. The arranging team for Electric Youth, including several of the band members, writes custom arrangements for EY that allow the group to take classic songs and make them their own.”

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Electric Youth (EY) 2015, the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will debut at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Saturday, January 10, performing two shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, Electric Youth delivers a fun, high-energy evening of family entertainment with an extensive range of contemporary pop, classic rock, Broadway and country hits for audiences all ages. The EY shows at THE BLACK BOX will feature fully choreographed performances of Adele, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz, Frank Sinatra, Styx and more.

The King Philip Marching Band participated in the US Band Class III Open National Competition and took third place with a score of 97.688, their highest score ever in a US Bands competition. The band also captured the Best Percussion Caption for the competition. The band was led by senior drum majors Shannon Walsh and Becky Flaherty...

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Church Reorganization

a crisis suddenly,” said Father Culloty.

a reevaluation of Mass schedules down the line.

Roman Catholic. According to Father Culloty, St. Jude’s parish has 1,500 registered families, while St. Edward’s parish has 1,800 registered families. He considers both parishes vibrant and growing, with many young families.

Although people fear change, there are benefits to a collaborative. Shared resources will result in the more effective use of personnel. Cost savings will be an obvious result. For example, the religious education (CCD) programs at both parishes might share the cost of a single speaker for a combined youth group program.

Father Culloty admits changes will roll out slowly and is using the time to get to know both congregations and evaluate their needs and identify redundancies. He hopes to hold more “Town Meetings” so parishioners can give feedback on the ongoing changes. He wants both congregations to get to know him first so that any changes that may happen will be an easier transition.

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Ideally, both St. Jude and St. Edward maintain their own identities, buildings, financial assets, and obligations. Practically, however, merging parishes in two different towns presents unique challenges. At scheduled “Town Meetings” this past fall, Father Culloty hoped to address the challenges as well as listen to the questions and concerns of parishioners. According to Father Culloty, the merger of the two separate parishes should enable them to share ideas, purposes, and goals. He sees a bigger role for lay people, because “We have a lot of talented people out there.” The formation of a Parish Council in each parish, ideally linked together, will further serve to define the collaborative. Father Culloty sees them as visionaries of a sort, identifying the positive things in each parish while anticipating the challenges of the next few years. “It’s always good to plan ahead than react to

Father Culloty faces his own personal challenges in the merger of two different parishes. He must rotate between the two churches every other weekend, as well as spend several days a week at both church offices. Because of space considerations, he makes his home in the rectory at St. Edward. Both parishes have installed a phone system that rings in each church office, so Father Culloty will not miss any calls from parishioners, one of his initial worries about the collaborative. Because both parishes have resident assistant priests, the Mass schedule has not yet been altered. According to Father Culloty, “That is where people feel the most profound change.” He cautions, however, that the shortage of priests and the aging of the current priests will likely necessitate

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derstands how busy families have become, even on Sundays. He says he is open to outreach in new and novel ways, such as social media. He would like people to get to know him, and not just see him as “that person in the robes up at the front of the church.” When asked to define success, Father Culloty says he hopes more young people will get involved in the church, and the pews will be filled with active, engaged people of all ages. If people see the positive outcomes of the collaborative and find both churches welcom-

ing, they will stop fearing change and be more willing to share their talents and gifts in crafting a new church. The Phase III Collaborative starts in June, with more mergers slated to happen. In this next round, St. Mary in Wrentham and St. Martha in Plainville will merge. Likely they will be watching and learning from the efforts in Norfolk and Medfield, and will be poised to implement their own changes as they transition to a collaborative model.

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FSPA to Present The Wizard of Oz Complimentary Tickets Available for Prospective Students

“Ding, Dong! The Witch is Dead,” “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” “If I Only Had a Heart,” and the perennial favorite, “Over the Rainbow.” Featuring FSPA students in all levels of musical theater, the colorful, fantasy show invites audiences of all ages to follow the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and Tin Man to the magical land of Oz.

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) presents an all-student production of the cherished family musical, The Wizard of Oz, on Saturday, February 7 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. The stage musical adaptation of the MGM movie classic features the film’s beloved story, iconic characters and memorable songs, including

FSPA is pleased to offer prospective students a complimentary

ticket to the enduringly popular musical as part of the school’s All Access Pass program. Students interested in learning more about the school are encouraged to see the show and experience firsthand the kinds of performing opportunities available at FSPA. To reserve a complimentary ticket for The Wizard of Oz, contact FSPA at (508) 528-8668 for more information and to schedule a free trial class or tour of the facility. With extensive programs in

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music, dance and drama, FSPA offers a hands-on, interdisciplinary musical theater program. The curriculum enables students to choose their level of involvement, with many options available. Beginning in kindergarten, FSPA musical theater classes introduce students to basic skills in acting, singing and dancing and teach progressively more challenging musical theater technique and styles, involving more advanced song repertoire and scene work, as students grow and develop. Musical theater students may also design programs tailored to their own special talents and interests,

drawing from FSPA’s wide-ranging classes in all three performing arts disciplines. Participation in FSPA’s year-round calendar of performances is optional, but encouraged as a fun and meaningful way to apply skills learned in the classroom and gain increased confidence on stage. Registration is ongoing for all FSPA programs, with tuition prorated. Visit www.fspaonline.com for more information, including class schedule, course catalogue and event calendar, as well as show and ticket information for The Wizard of Oz.

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ning of dinner and dancing. A professional photographer will be available for photos. Tickets will be sold during lunch block in the high school cafeteria, and cost $45 per person/$90 per couple. Girls in all grades are invited. For more information, contact Jean Nickerson at Jmnickerson1@comcast.net or visit www.kpparentnetwork.org.

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Junior High Girls Hockey Takes Off By Patrick Coleman In its second season, KP Junior High Girls hockey has doubled in size providing girls in grades 6 through 8 an opportunity to represent their towns and have another competitive outlet on the ice. Many of the girls play for the similarly named King Philip Walpole Youth Hockey (KPWYH) program as well as club teams. But the KP Junior High team is different. When the girls hit the ice in their gold and green uniforms, it’s a chance to play alongside classmates and neighbors. The junior high hockey program is the brainchild of Tom Connor, a longtime proponent of girls hockey. In addition to pushing for an all girls program within KPWYH three years ago, he started the junior high program last year. In the inaugural season, he was able to field one team. This year there are two, and he hopes to add a third next season. The teams only play games and are part of an unofficial league. There

isn’t a league championship or standings. It’s simply about playing hockey. “This is classic junior high hockey,” Connor says. “You will have varying levels of talent, however the girls don’t even notice it. They just cheer each other on and have a blast.” One trip to the rink when the junior high teams are on the ice and it’s clear they’re having a blast. The girls are enthusiastic to play and approach the game with determination. “As the father of a female hockey player, I can’t do anything but smile proudly when seeing all of these young athletes out there playing with such fire and skill,” says Randy Yanoshak, president of KPWYH, and an assistant coach for one of the junior high teams. “As the president of King Philip Walpole Youth Hockey, knowing our girls program is helping create opportunities such as these is tremendously fulfilling. Almost every one of those players has been a part of the KPW family over the years, and helping them move

on to play for their school teams is precisely why KPW has taken a leadership role in expanding the opportunities for girl players to play in a town hockey program.”

KP Junior High Hockey Player Abby Carr races past Walpole

On a Sunday night in December the KP Junior High Green team faced off against a team from Walpole. As the girls rolled into Norfolk Ice Arena, they would laugh when they learned who they were playing against, mostly team-

mates from their KPW team, and then lobbied the coaches to make sure they were matched up against their friends; teammates for KPW, fierce rivals now that it was a junior high game. “Some of these players are great friends, were linemates as recently as this morning and have been teammates for several seasons,” Yanoshak explains. “We definitely heard a lot of ‘Coach, can I play against her?’ requests. To come out on a Sunday evening after already being on the ice for a few hours this weekend, and to play with the energy they brought, is a tribute to how much passion these student athletes already have developed for hockey.” The KP Junior High program is not officially associated with the King Philip Regional School System, but the girls all come from KP towns. Most of the players attend either 6th grade in the elementary schools or KP Middle School. The uniforms closely resemble the KP High School Girls uniforms and

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the connection with that program is very strong. “I’m in the process of working with the High School to align both the boys and girls high school programs with the junior high programs,” Connor says. “This is a critical part of the puzzle to help continue to drive growth and sustainability.” While the relationship hasn’t been formalized, Connor has worked closely with the hockey coaches at high school. Connor was able to recruit Paul Lyons, the head coach for the girls team, and high school players to work with KPWYH programs. The success of both the KPWYH program and the KP Junior High program, is welcomed by Lyons. “This will only help build a bigger and stronger high school program,” Lyons says. (This article originally appeared online in The Wrentham Times, www.wrenthamtimes.com)

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b.Luxe Brings the Red Carpet Treatment Home Your average local hairdresser probably doesn’t have magazine covers with his or her work lining the sides of her studio, but then, b.Luxe, which recently expanded its open loft space after three years in the Medway Mill, isn’t just any salon. Its owner, Heather Cohen, and her staff have transformed not only brides for about 120 weddings a year, but photo shoot models for clients such as Self Magazine, Modern Bride, Stuff, the Improper Bostonian, Pottery Barn Kids, Reebok, Showtime’s “Dexter,” promotional materials for “The Walking Dead,” Puma

and Timberland, People Magazine’s StyleWatch and the cover of Boston Magazine’s Wedding Issue (twice). “We have four employees here who are agency represented, which is unique to the area,” says Cohen, who says b.Luxe also authors trend columns for both Massachusetts Wedding Guide and Bride and Groom magazine. The team, as Cohen refers to her eight stylists and four makeup artists, reaches this high level of expertise in one particular way – education.

Cohen. The photographer saw the images, she says, and asked her which agency she worked with.

“I schedule two to three classes a month for my stylists. I want to have the best educated stylists in the area,” says Cohen, who invests about $20,000 annually to make that happen. Cohen is so assured that her stylists are top notch that she even welcomes outside stylists to take part in the professional development, as long as there are chairs for them. “Everyone benefits from education,” says Cohen. “Our clients know they can trust any other stylist in the salon to see them,” says Cohen. The salon owner says she got started doing agency work about five years ago. “I had a client whose husband was a famous photographer. She had wanted to do a test shoot. I was excited to do it, but had no idea what I was doing,” says

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“I had no idea what he was talking about,” laughs the entrepreneur. By chance, she says, she later recanted the experience to a woman in her chair, who just happened to have a lifelong friend that ran a top Boston agency. “And then it grew from there,” says Cohen, who later brought her two stylists, Nicole and Erica, to the agency and adds that her makeup artist, Gina, is also represented by the agency. “The honest truth is, we got really lucky, but luck will only take you so far,” says Cohen, who regularly travels to New York to style for agency clients. “We’re really, really good at what we do.” Cohen, who says she wants her local clients to be able to come into her studio and really feel at home. “Every salon says they specialize in cuts and colors, but we really do.”

get Miss Greece ready for the cover of Boston Wedding Magazine,” says Cohen. “We’ll give the perfect blonde highlight, and then we’ll go do a commercial for Reebok. You’re going to get that Hollywood treatment. You’re going to get that red carpet hair. We want clients to feel like a million bucks when they leave, like it’s never looked so good,” says Cohen. Right now, the movie star treatment is extended through a referral promotion Cohen is offering. “Whoever refers us the most clients through November 1, 2015 will win a trip for four to Disney,” says Cohen, who adds that those spreading the word don’t have to be clients to win the trip. b.Luxe is located on the second floor of The Medway Mill, at 165 Main Street. For more information, visit bluxehairandmakeup. com, or to make an appointment, call (508) 321-1624.

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Scout Helps Homeless

Troop, family, and church as well as sell the idea to Northwest Woolen Mills, a company in Woonsocket, RI which manufactures wool blankets.

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The homeless problem in Massachusetts is big. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimates there are Richard worked tirelessly on an approximate 21,237 homeless fundraisers and says Northwest within the Commonwealth. Woolen Mills was key to the These are men and women that successful completion of the repeatedly end up on the streets or project. “They offered to make suffer from periods of long-term the blankets for a very reasonable homelessness. Wrentham Boy Scout Jimmy Richard wanted to do something to help. For his Eagle Scout Project, Richard with help from his family, friends, donors and his Church, The Immanuel Lutheran Church in Attleboro, raised funds and collected blankets for homeless shelters in Attleboro, Mansfield, and Taunton. “I approached the pastor at my Church, Pastor Sandra Demmler-D’Amico, and told her that I wanted my Eagle Scout Project to benefit the homeless in some way,”

(L-R) Boy Scouts Rob Adam, Jacob Brawley and Jim Richard deliver blankets to homeless shelters.

price due to the purpose of my project,” he says. “Due to their generosity, I was able to obtain 120 high-quality-wool blankets for the shelters.”

Richard said. “She told me that blankets were vital for homeless people. I began researching ways I could obtain or make blankets.” The project on the surface might sound simple. Go out, collect blankets, and deliver them to the appropriate organizations, but it was far more complicated. The scout, a junior at King Philip Regional High School, needed to raise funds, rally his Boy Scout

Once the blankets were collected, Richard worked with his church to hold two blessing services and then delivered them to the shelters. He even recruited a few scouts to help with the deliveries and then work at the shelter. “When we

delivered blankets to the shelter in Taunton, [Boy Scouts] Rob Adam, Jacob Brawley and I volunteered to serve lunch to the homeless that day.” Richard says. “It was an experience I will always remember.” The Wrentham teenager’s eyes have been forever opened to the plight of the homeless he says. He always knew it was a problem but didn’t realize how pervasive it was so close to home. “The most shocking thing I learned while doing this project was the number of homeless in the area,” Richard says. “We really don’t see them and we really don’t hear about the problem.” After Richard completed the project, a man approached him at his church to say how important his work was, and how meaningful it would be to people living on the street. “A gentleman at church who had been homeless also told me after the project was completed just how important a

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simple blanket was. It was actually a homeless person’s ‘home.’ This really struck me.” In addition to the service project, for a Boy Scout to reach the rank of Eagle, he has several other requirements to accomplish including earning 21 merit badges which signify the mastery of scout related skills. A scout must also take on increasingly more responsible service positions and show good leadership skills, including organizing, leading and managing an extensive service project that benefits the

community. On a national basis, approximately 6 % of boys entering scouting reach Eagle status. The road to Eagle Scout started for Richard in second grade and he was able to complete all his requirements by the age of 16. Along the way he attended summer camp, went on campouts with his Troop, and honed his leadership skills. (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www. wrenthamtimes.com)

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• Check that the window has a good quality lock mechanism. • As always, make sure you hire a reliable company with great local references that will stand behind their work, so you can rest assured that the job will be done well. So why wait? The sooner you replace your windows the sooner you will reap the benefits. Doug Masters is the owner of Masters Touch, located at 24 Water St., Holliston. For more information contact (508) 359-5900, e-mail info@MastersTouchWeb. com or visit www.MastersTouchWeb.com

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Christmas Tree Tradition Continues (With a Twist)

Wrentham’s Boy Scout Troop 131 will be collecting Christmas trees on Saturday January 10, and once again requesting a $10 donation. To have your tree picked up put a $10 donation in an envelope, seal the envelope and place it around the bottom of the tree with a rubber band. Make checks payable to “Troop 131” and place the tree on the curb near the street before 8:00 a.m. For safety reasons, they cannot accept trees with tin-

sel, flocked trees, trees with nails, artificial trees, wreaths with metal shape wires, or trees with any other metal attached. The $10 donation helps to offset the cost of operating the troop whose programs have assisted our youths in topping 4000-foot peaks, hit the road for 30 mile bike rides on “The Vineyard” and 50 mile hikes through the wilderness. The Boy Scouts provide countless hours of service to the community, and the

Needles & Sharps Disposal Kiosk Wrentham residents are encouraged to dispose of their used syringes & needles in the new sharps disposal kiosk in the Wrentham Public Safety Building lobby. Residents are asked to collect their syringes & needles in hard plastic detergent or bleach bottles, no larger than 1 gallon size with screw on tops, to deposit into the kiosk. Red biohazard sharps containers no larger than 1 gallon are also acceptable.

Two liter soda bottles, clear plastic containers, and plastic bags or baggies are not allowed in the kiosk. Improper disposal of needles can pose a health risk to the public and waste workers, as well as transmit disease. Wrentham Public Health Nurses have a small quantity of 1.4 qt. sharps containers available. Please call the Nurses Office for more information (508-384-5485)

Troop’s Eagle program has provided landscaping for town property including Fiske Public library, the creation of the 9/11 memorial, built and marked a number of the town’s hiking trails-and much more.

Along with the trees the scouts will pick up bikes for Bikes not Bombs on January 10th. Bikes not Bombs, a Boston-based nonprofit which collects retired bikes and supplies them to overseas

missions which are developing micro-economies based on bikes (Ghana), relief workers for medical personnel (Uganda), an operation in Guatemala which then re-engineers the bikes to drive pumps and various machinery which assist their agrarian communities, as well as other operations in Sierra Leone, Nevis. St. Kitts, and San Salvador, as well as Boston-based classes in bicycle programs geared towards youth

and women. Discover more about them at www.bikesnotbombs.org. This is a great opportunity to clean up after Christmas by having the Scouts pick up your tree and to pass along a retired bike. (This article originally appeared in The Wrentham Times, www. wrenthamtimes.com)

Town of Norfolk Open Space and Recreation Survey The Norfolk Community Preservation Committee is conducting a survey of Norfolk residents as a key step toward updating the Town’s Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). Completing an OSRP that gains approval from the Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services (DCS) provides two primary benefits: (1) It provides a document to guide future Town decisions pertaining to open space and recreation, and (2) It makes the Town eligible for grants that can be used to purchase open space and develop

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The survey can be accessed through the Town web site, virtualnorfolk.org, or directly at the following link: https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/NorfolkOSRP. If you prefer to fill out a paper copy of the survey, you may obtain one at Norfolk Town Hall in the Planning Board or Recreation Department offices. Completed surveys can be returned to the Planning Board Office. Responses will be accepted until January 31, 2015

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Stony Brook Announces Its January Programming Start off the New Year with a visit to Stony Brook Tiny Trekkers: Saturdays, January 3rd and 17th, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Start your weekend off right with a fun and knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic created to excite your child about the natural world. There will be crafts, activities and lots of laughter. So come and join the fun. This month’s themes: Who’s Been Here?/ Winter Wonderland. Ages 2.9 to 6 with a parent. Fee: $5m/$6nm per person per session Products of the Hive: Sunday, January 11th, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Honey, beeswax, propolis, pollen, and royal jelly! Believe it or not, these are all products of the honeybees. Tony Lulek, owner of Little Beehive Farm and current president of the Norfolk County Beekeepers Association, will share his knowledge of these products with you, as well as discuss the many health benefits and homeopathic remedies of using these products. There will be a honey tasting, a sampling of beeswax and other products of the hive. You will get to see the many uses of these products in the making of hand-made soaps, hand creams, candles, food products and more. Fee: $6m/ $8nm per person

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LIVING HEALTHY Cataract Surgery- The Catalys Revolution By: Roger M. Kaldawy, M.D., Milford Franklin Eye Center

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not be able to afford to contribute the maximum annual amount — which in 2015 is $18,000, or $24,000 if you’re 50 or older — but if you increase your contributions every year, you can greatly speed your progress toward your retirement savings goals. You can put this New Year’s resolution into effect by contacting your human resources or benefits department as soon as you get back to work in 2015. • Eliminate “unhealthy” investment habits. As part of your general New Year’s resolutions, you may have decided to cut back on “carbs” and sugar-laced soft drinks, with the expectation that these moves could help your overall health. But you can also make “unhealthy” financial moves, such as chasing after “hot” stocks (which may already have cooled off by the time you find them) or selling quality investments just because their price has temporarily dropped. Strive to focus more intently on your long-term investment strategy, as opposed to reacting to short-term stimuli. • Review your estate strategy. During any given year, you might experience major changes in your life — marriage (or remarriage), new child, new home, etc. — and these changes will have profound

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Too Late for 2014 Tax Planning? Guess again. your receipts and documents that may have piled up during the year (hopefully you already have a folder or file called “Taxes” to get you started). When your W2s, 1099s or other tax documents start arriving in the mail, put them all in the same folder and group them together in like categories. When beginning to prepare your return, work off a checklist or worksheet so you don’t overlook anything. Take Every Deduction You Are Entitled To 2014 is done, so 2014 tax planning is done too, right? Guess again. Although it’s true that most tax planning strategies are limited after December 31st, there is still a lot you can do to make the taxfiling season cheaper and easier. Maximize Your Retirement Contributions If you haven’t already funded your retirement account for 2014, you still have time. Contributions to a Traditional IRA (whether deductible or not) and to a Roth IRA are available until April 15th, 2015. If you are self employed and have a Keogh or SEP-IRA, you have until October 15th, 2015, if you submit an extension of time to file your tax return. Not only will making a deductible contribution lower your tax bill, but your investment will compound tax-deferred. There are specific requirements and limits for each type of account so check with a qualified tax advisor on your specific situation.

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defensive pressure that creates offensive opportunities. Crowley likes his squad’s athleticism, experience, depth and versatility. “Where we can keep improving is on our rebounding and shooting,’’ he said. “I like to build depth and we did that last year with about 11 players getting into the lineup.’’ This season’s goals aren’t much different than last year’s. Crowley, who directed Burrillville High (R.I.) to a state title in girls basketball in 2003, says “focusing on one game at a time is the key.’’ “We always list a tournament berth as a goal,’’ said the 54-yearold Crowley. “And, we always want to chase the Hockomock League’s Kelly-Rex Division title. But, if we just think one game at a time, the other things will follow. The years change but our goals don’t.’’ A trio of senior captains — Grace Davis, Brianna Miccile and Emily Sullivan — are quality leaders who no doubt will put a

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stamp on the program. “Grace is a guard who averaged nine points last year,’’ Crowley noted. “She’s tough and plays with desire and passion. Brianna is a forward who averaged nine rebounds. She works hard and has really improved. Emily, who averaged 10 points last year, can play guard or forward. She’s versatile.’’ Two juniors who’ll be counted on heavily are guard Maddi Purdue and forward Rylie Dalzell. “Maddi averaged five assists a game last year and is tenacious on defense,’’ said Crowley. “Rylie is like the energizer bunny. Her motor never stops running.’’

Junior guards Olivia Dort and Samantha Madden saw limited action last year as sophomores but Crowley believes they’ll play larger roles this time around. “They were in the rotation last year and they bring a lot of desire and dedication to practice,’’ he said. Two other junior guards, who played a majority of time on the jayvee squad last year, could earn varsity jobs. They include Caroline Molla and Jen Lacroix. “They saw some varsity action but spent much of their time with the jayvees,’’ Crowley said. “They’re tough, strong on defense and play with an edge.’’ Junior forward Clara Forbes displayed a strong inside game last season on the junior varsity and could be in KP’s varsity mix.

KPHS Girls Basketball Coach Marty Crowley

A pair of sophs, guard Meghan Wagner and forward Courtney Kelleher, and freshman Hadley Zolak should provide depth and gain playing time as the season moves along. “We were 10-6 in the Hockomock League and finished fifth in our division,’’ Crowley said. “We’re preparing for another grind. Teams like Franklin, North Attleboro, Mansfield, Attleboro and Taunton are all strong.’’ Crowley has the same assistants on hand for his second year with one new addition. Lindsay Ratchlow is back as a varsity assistant, Tara LeBlanc returns as junior varsity coach, and Liz Hathway is the freshman coach. Krystin

Hickey has joined the staff as a volunteer coach. KP lost four senior captains from last year’s squad — guards Alicia Cuoco and McKenzie Richardson and forwards Amanda Johnson and Ellen Wagner. Johnson is playing basketball at Westfield State and Wagner is competing at Roanoke College in Virginia. They played key roles and helped Crowley’s transition go smoothly. His second year at KP should be another positive experience. Especially when Marty Crowley emphasizes that “developing student-athletes as good people comes first.’’

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KPHS Girls Hockey Hoping for Tournament Return By Christopher Tremblay Staff Sports Writer

“In my seven year coaching career I have never had a second line that could possibly produce as much as the first line,” the coach said. “This could become a very interesting year.”

For the first time in the history of the King Philip girls iced hockey program the squad advanced into the Division 2 State Tournament. After compiling a 10-9-1 regular season record the Warriors made it into the tournament where they unfortunately fell to Cohasset 5-3 in the preliminary round.

The last line of defense will be split between two senior goalies in Molly Potts and Nicole Lyons. Potts, who is the more experienced keeper, will see the vast majority of work throughout the season. Lyons is quick, but smaller.

While the Warriors are looking to return to the state tournament this winter it’s going to have to be at the expense of two very important athletes that have moved onto college. Vacant from this year’s squad will be Danielle Hamilton, who was a 125 point scorer during her four year KP career, and Hailey Anchuckatis, a big physical defensive body who could also carry the puck while logging a lot of ice minutes. During her career Hamilton really didn’t have anyone to pass to who could put the puck in the net, but this year Coach Paul Lyons has a first line who should be just as effective scoring as any line he’s ever had during his eight year stint with King Philip. The top line this winter will have junior captain Casey Curtin centering eighth grader Katie Holmes

While the Coach is not sure of what is forthcoming from the rest of the league this season he is optimistic that his team will once again make it back to the tournament.

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and freshmen Liz Furfari. “Thus far the three have looked really good together,” said Lyons. “They’re all hockey players, something that we haven’t had in the past. Two years ago we started a youth program and now we’re beginning to reap the benefits.”

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King Philip will open the season with seven freshman and 2 eighth graders on the team. In addition to Curtin, the Warriors will also be captained by center Kat Jacobson and defender Molly Alfond, who will be the only upper classman patrolling the blue lines as the rest of her battery mates are freshmen.

Jacobson will center the second line, where freshman Olivia McCarthy will be on one win with the other unknown as of right now. Senior Jamie Olean currently has the inside track to tying up the other win position. This second line could be just as powerful as the first line, something that makes Lyons giddy.

“My vision is to make it back into the tournament and go deeper than we did a year ago,” Lyons said. “I’m not exactly sure who is coming back for the other Hockomock League teams, but I do know that during the past few years’ teams have been getting better.”

Norfolk Baseball Opens Spring Registration It’s time to register for the 2015 baseball season in Norfolk. Registration for T-Ball and Little League will be online only, according to the Norfolk Baseball Association. To register, go to the organization’s website at www.norfolkbaseball.com. Payment is due at the time of registration. In addition, players will be required to provide a copy of their birth certificate, which can be uploaded during registration, or submitted before the season begins.

Players will also have the option to upload a photo to be displayed on the team roster page. Tryouts are required for all Little League players, with the exception of 2014 Major League players, and players age 8 and below or ages 13 and above. Tryouts will be held at Extra Innings in Wrentham on February 8th and 22nd. Only one tryout is necessary.

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Norfolk Historical Commission Publishes Book By Grace Allen They say it was a labor of love. The recently-published Norfolk Stories II, Recollections of Norfolk is the culmination of 30 years of work by The Norfolk Historical Commission, and the second of their two books about Norfolk. Years of tape recording, note-taking, and transcribing result in this fascinating oral history of Norfolk in the 20th century. Long-time residents will recognize names. Newer residents will recognize their street or area of town. Compiling and sharing this oral history, the members hope to preserve the past that shaped the town. The recorded memories and perceptions of long-ago Norfolk shine an intriguing light on the community. People may not remember the actual dates things happened, but they can remember how they felt and the impact of certain events. It is in the dayto-day, ordinary lives described within the book that we learn what it meant to live, work, and die in a small town like Norfolk. According to Betsy Pyne, Chairman of the Norfolk Historical Commission, Norfolk Stories II is

the continuation of their first book, Norfolk Stories, Recollections of Our Century, published in 1995 for Norfolk’s centennial celebration. The Commission had gathered so many interviews for the first book that they knew they had the makings of a second volume. “We realized our work wasn’t done,” said Pyne. Associate Historical Commission member and Town Historian Thelma Ravinski described the process of interviewing and compiling the recollections of residents, admitting to a sense of urgency. “People were getting older and their memories would soon be lost,” said Ravinski. She tells how some residents were hesitant to open up to her, while others thought their memories were insignificant. As a longtime resident and former Assistant Town Clerk, Ravinski knew who to approach and who could be persuaded to share their stories. She knew the past is best brought to life by the stories of people who actually lived through the time. Details that may not be available in photos or written sources were illuminated in conversations about the past.

The book is filled with compelling recollections. The area was mostly agricultural and entertainment consisted of fishing, walking to the movies in Franklin, and dances at the Grange Hall. There was no high school, and the elementary schools had outhouses. The King Philip Ball Room, now known as Lake Pearl Luciano’s, was the site of Big Band performances by entertainers like Tommy Dorsey. Pondville Hospital was used as a teaching hospital by Mass General, and treated cancer patients. Historical Commission board member and research specialist Barbara Bartholomew described the process of transcribing and editing the information on the tapes. Along with Pyne, Bartholomew led a group of volunteers that worked through the tapes to eventually put everything in writing. Extensive reviewing and editing was necessary at that point, and Ravinski was called upon to translate the sometimes difficultto-understand conversations she had taped years ago. According to Bartholomew, it was a sensitive process to keep the memories but edit out the superfluous information.

Holiday Snapshots The holiday spirit was alive and well in Norfolk and Wrentham last month. Both towns had numerous celebrations to welcome in the season. Wrentham Tree Lighting

The Wrentham Tree Lighting kicked off the holidays at the tail end of Thanksgiving weekend. After a cold and snowy Thanksgiving Day, the weekend ended on a warm and dry note, perfect for the crowds on hand to view the lights and hear the music of the KP Band. Conducted by former KP music teacher Peter Tileston, the band served to get the crowd into the holiday spirit as the town common trees were lit. The grand finale was Santa arriving on

the back of a Wrentham fire truck, much to the enjoyment of the children and their parents. Local girl scouts also entertained the crowd with carols. Jingle Bell Fun Run

Winter Pops Concert The King Philip Music Association held their annual Winter Pops Concert on December 6th at KP High School. With the theme An Old World Holiday, the popular event featured dinner and music from the KP Symphony Band, Concert Band, Marching Band, and Chorus. Over 500 people enjoyed a night of top-notch performances, food, and raffles. Norfolk Santa Parade and Tree Lighting

Even rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of the participants in the Jingle Bell Run 5K. Held in Norfolk on December 6th, the Norfolk Community League’s annual event benefitted the Santa Foundation, which assists local families during the holiday season.

The Norfolk Lions held their annual Santa Parade from Hillcrest Village to the Town Hill on December 7th. Accompanied by the KP Marching Band, the parade ended with the Tree Lighting as well as pictures with Santa. The H. Olive Day Grade 2 singers performed around the gazebo as residents were invited to hang handmade ornaments on the Christmas tree in remembrance of someone special.

When it was time to actually print the book, Bartholomew contacted Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in Franklin, the owners of a new top-of-the-line digital printing press. The Tri-County Class of 2014 Graphic Communications students helped print the book, the very first book from their press. The Historical Commission is justifiably proud of their work. Pyne says the spoken word rarely gets turned into an actual book; most oral histories languish on tapes. To have turned the histories into actual books is an important accomplishment and adjunct to historical records. “What people remember is memories and memories are not always accurate. That’s what oral history is…what people remember” said Ravinski. “Oral history is taken with a grain of salt” said Bartholomew. “They are someone’s recollections. They contain a grain of truth, but there is also misinformation, exaggeration, mistakes…. You cannot rely upon it” for factual accuracy. Pyne said, however, that it’s a valid source of history because what finally gets written down is the essence of the past and

January 1, 2015 the feelings that occurred. Norfolk Stories II is available at the Town Clerk’s office for $15. Pyne said it would make a interesting read for any resident, as well as a fitting gift for people moving from town. Profits from the sale of the book benefit the Gift Fund of the Historical Commission. The Gift Fund is used to procure items like plaques for designated Historic homes or areas around town. The Historical Commission, comprised of seven appointed board members, meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Historical Commission Office in Norfolk Town Hall. All meetings are open to the public and they welcome residents to join them as they work to preserve and promote Norfolk history.

(L-R) Historical Commission members Thelma Ravinski and Betsy Pyne.

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Calendar of Events January 1 Eagle Brook Saloon New Year’s 5K – The Wrentham Lions Club will hold its annual New Year’s Classic 5K at Eagle Brook Saloon. The entry fee is $30.00 and includes an all-youcan-eat breakfast buffet and racing gloves to the first 100 entrants. Non-runner buffet tickets are $10. All net proceeds to benefit the Wrentham Lions Club Charities. Eagle Brook Saloon, 258 Dedham St., Norfolk. Race starts at 10:00 a.m. (registration starts at 8:30 a.m.) rain, snow, or shine. January 2 Baby/Toddler Playgroup – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meets on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Toddlers (walkers) to age 2 1/2 with Mom, Dad or caregiver meets on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske. No registration required…just drop in. If arriving before 10 a.m., ring doorbell. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. January 6 Ed Morgan Sing-Along – Join Ed for a great time with singing and dancing. Fun for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with adult caregiver. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Book Discussion Group – Spend an enjoyable afternoon with people who are passionate about reading. This is a general book discussion group that explores a variety of contemporary and retrospective fiction as well as selected non-fiction titles. This group meets at 1:30 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of each month and is facilitated by Library Director Robin Glasser. New members are always welcome. January 2015 title: Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Schoolhouse Room, Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. January 8 Paws to Read – Children in grades 2-6 are invited to come and meet special therapy dogs once a month to practice their reading with a furry friend.

Each child is given a specific 15-minute time slot for a “one on one” with their reading dog. Children must be able to read by themselves and be comfortable with dogs. Caregivers may remain in the building but are asked to remain outside the reading area. Sponsored by Therapy Dogs International. To register, contact Marissa Antosh at 508-528-3380 x5 or email at mantosh@sailsinc. org. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. January 9 Baby/Toddler Playgroup – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meets on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Toddlers (walkers) to age 2 1/2 with Mom, Dad or caregiver meets on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske. No registration required…just drop in. If arriving before 10 a.m., ring doorbell. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham. January 14 Book Discussion Group – Spend an enjoyable evening with people who are passionate about reading. Formerly the History Book Discussion Group, this group now reads a variety of non-fiction titles and meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. New members are always welcome. The current title may be obtained by calling the Circulation Desk at 508-528-3380 x.2. NPL Lounge, Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk.

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January 16 Baby/Toddler Playgroup – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meets on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Toddlers (walkers) to age 2 1/2 with Mom, Dad or caregiver meets on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske. No registration required…just drop in. If arriving before 10 a.m., ring doorbell. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham.

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Baby/Toddler Playgroup – Birth to pre-walkers with Mom, Dad or caregiver meets on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Toddlers (walkers) to age 2 1/2 with Mom, Dad or caregiver meets on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Meet new friends, play with the toys and gym equipment purchased with funds from the Friends of Fiske. No registration required…just drop in. If arriving before 10 a.m., ring doorbell. Fiske Public Library, 110 Randall Rd., Wrentham.

January 15 Art Adventures – The Norfolk Public Library is sponsoring this interactive visual arts program that focuses on a particular artist and their style of painting. Children will learn about the artist, and then have the opportunity to create a painting based on that artist’s style. Children do not need to have any special artistic ability, just a desire to learn and paint. Fun for Grades K-4. Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main St., Norfolk. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (This is an early release day for Norfolk students.)

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Local Kids Eager to Build a Better Robot A.L.A.R.M. 2079 Robotics Team Gears Up for FIRST Robotics Competition By J.D. O’Gara The first Saturday of the month, they get their assignment. The team of 14 high school kids, power-tool wielding and tinkering with parts such as gears, motors and pulleys, not to mention the cool plastic pieces they generate in the 3D printer they won as a prize, will get their assignment for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), a national competition held locally at Northeastern University. Then, the 4H A.L.A.R.M. (A Lot of Amazing Robot Makers) 2079 Robotics team will go back to its rented space at the old Thomson Press Building on Dean Ave. in Franklin and embark on what they call their “build season” to meet a six-week deadline to

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school. Now under the auspices of 4H, A.L.A.R.M. 2079 Robotics was originally sponsored by Millis High School, started by Matt Haggarty and his son, Andrew in 2007, but its members also hail from Medway High School and King Philip (KP) Regional High School. They are open to any local teens who want to join. “I found out about the team through one of my friends, and he said it was a really fun club and you learn all about robotics,” says sophomore Kevin Yu, of Plainville, who goes to KP. “I went, and it was, like, awesome,” he says. Harris Taube, a Medway sophomore, is in his third year with the group. He also found out about it through a friend. He says he went and “got hooked, and I’m a captain now. It’s been a lot of fun, the people and the learning experience – it was a lot of really nice people doing things I enjoyed,” he says. This year, Taube is working hard to master making CAD file to design pieces in the Replicator 2, the 3D printer the team won in a FIRST lottery. Molly Doherty, 15, of Plainville, also a KP student, came back this year after a great experience last year. One of two girls last year, she enjoys “the mechanical stuff and the building of the robots.” This year, more girls have become involved, including freshmen Abby Farkash and Brynn Yarbrough, first timers this year drawn by their love of robots and interest in building. Farkash admits feeling a little intimidated by the dangerous tools she’ll learn to work with, but that “it seems like it’s worth the risk.” “It’s fun,” says Millis student Peter Koistinen, 17, whose summer reading led him to a book on robotics, which led him to

This year’s A.L.A.R.M. (A Lot of Awesome Robot Makers) 2079 Robotics Team will get its assignment for the FIRST Robotics Competition on Saturday, January 3. The group will have six-weeks to build a robot to beat the competition in this national event, in which they will compete locally at Northeastern University.

the team four years ago. “The competition is always different every year,” says Koistinen. “Last year’s was we had to put these metal balls through big holes in walls. We usually start with brainstorming in the first week or two, then we vote on the best design.” Koistinen says that the team often finds it more fun to build an offensive robot, which scores points, over a defensive robot, which prevents others from scoring. Kids in the group learn all kinds of new things, from the mundane to complex. Alex Hagen, 14, of Wrentham was inspired by his brother Will, now a mechanical captain and their older brother, who participated in the Tri-County Robotics team, to try robotics. Alex likes learning the mechanical aspects, although right now, he says, “the only thing I know how to do well is tapping,” explaining that the process is an important part of making a grip. He’s also pretty proud of his sanding and of his skills wrapping the robot, and

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