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Remembering a Community Leader By Donna Lane “If there was one word to describe Jeanne Babel, it is Joyful. She loved life and celebrated every chance she got,” her sister Kathy Kelliher said. Those sentiments were echoed by many people in one way or another as they remembered Jeanne and all of her interactions with family, friends and the Norwood business community. Vic Babel, Jeanne’s devoted husband of 40 years and her business partner, said “The three things that were most important to Jeanne were family, that was always number one, work, and a sense of community. I’m not sure how she did it, but she always managed to balance the three.” In her early career, Jeanne was the international controller for Prime Computer and a world traveler. After her first child was born, she decided to work with her husband in the family business, Babel’s Paint & Decorating Store, and helped to expand it from a single store in Norwood that sold paint and wallpaper supplies, to a full-service decorating center with additional stores in Needham, Foxboro, Canton and Brockton. Concerned about the vitality of downtown Norwood, Jeanne became the first president of the Friends of Norwood Center, seeding the organization with $10,000. She also played a key role in the Norwood Economic Development Committee.

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In 2004, Norwood Public Access Television (NPA-TV) invited Jeanne to host a program called “Let’s Talk Business.” The idea was to interview local businesses, learn how they came to be in Norwood, and explain their trade, service or inventory.

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Educational centers, from public schools to colleges, unfortunately find themselves in need of expanding their procedures from the conventional fire drill. Norwood Public Schools has partnered with the Norwood Police Department and state and local agencies, to implement a program to protect the welfare of students and faculty during an emergency event. The Norwood Public School Crisis Response Plan involves a series of options designed to protect middle and high school students, as well as staff, in the event of an emergency in a school building. “The thinking behind past pro-

cedures has changed,” Norwood Police Chief William G. Brooks III, said. “This program trains faculty to think beyond just a standard lockdown. There should be more decision-making based on the type of emergency situation.” The outline of the plan is based around the phrase “run, hide, fight,” according to the safety video on the Norwood Public School’s website. “It’s not always going to go in that sequence,” Norwood Schools Superintendent Jim Hayden said. “The idea is to assess the situation and decide on the best op-

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Jack Tolman, Executive Director of NPA-TV, said: “Jeanne was a natural. She did 54 episodes, interviewing the owners of small and large businesses. She always did her research, was always prepared, and didn’t take herself too seriously. She was a lot of fun to work with.” “One of our most fun episodes was when we turned the tables on Jeanne, and Scott Murphy interviewed she and Vic about their business. We still get feedback on that episode and a number of others. Jeanne touched the lives of everyone here at NPA-TV. She was a very classy lady and she will be missed.”

Those sentiments reverberate throughout the Norwood business district and organizations. “Jeanne was the first person I met before opening my business downtown,” Charlotte Walsh, owner of Charles River Running said “At that time, she was President of the Friends of Norwood Center. She invited me for coffee and was very helpful in answering many of my questions. Two years after opening, she interviewed me for her Let’s Talk Business show which helped to increase visibility for my business. She was a classy woman and a wonderful spokesman for Norwood.” “Jeanne Babel never sought the spotlight herself and always put the needs of the business community above her own, Neponset

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The outpouring of love and support for the Babel family continues as word spreads throughout North America of Jeanne’s passing. “Jeanne made everyone feel special. She really cared about people,” Vic said.

Jeanne’s voice has been silenced, but her influence, generosity, kindness and joyful spirit will live on in the hearts of all of the people she touched. Donna Lane is a Norwoodbased writer, lecturer and designer. You can reach her at addictedgardener@verizon.net.

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Norfolk County Registry Annual Food Drive Another Success Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reached out to thank those who contributed to the Registry’s 2015 Annual Food Drive. The food drive, an annual event that runs through the holiday season, concluded this past New Year’s Eve, December 31st. “I want to express my appreciation to all who contributed to the Registry’s Annual Food Drive,” Registrar O’Donnell said. “While the economy, particularly in eastern Massachusetts, shows continuing signs of growth, many of our fellow citizens face economic

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tion based on what you’ve seen. [Students and faculty] are being trained to decide if they should get out of the building, hunker down or, if all else fails, to counter the attack as best they can.” Parents of middle and high school students received a letter in December regarding the program, which included a link to view the video. Faculty and high school students had viewed the video as of press time, and have practiced drills, while middle school students were set to view it in the near future. The safety plan is non-applicable to elementary schools, Brooks stated, as students in those situations would rely more on the faculty’s lead in an emergency. “Middle school and high school students are more involved in making decisions on their own,” Chief Brooks said. Another issue outlined in the plan is that of communication in the event of the emergency. Chief Brooks noted that changes have been made in terms of identifying areas, such as numbered doors in the schools and designated reunion spots for parents to meet their children, while Hayden em-

hardships, such as rent payments, medical bills, heating costs and food bills. I am thankful that so many Norfolk County residents remembered to help those less fortunate. I am also appreciative of the Registry’s employees who helped make the food drive a great success. The non-perishable food collected during the food drive will help designated Norfolk County food pantries feed their clients. “While the holiday food drive has ended, it does not stop hunger from affecting many of our neighbors,” Registrar O’Donnell continued. “I urge residents to

phasized that many mediums exist for staff to communicate with students and parents. “We have our intercom system, fire alarms and walkie-talkie systems in case the power is not working,” Hayden said. “We have an emergency channel that everyone is keyed into. Also, there is our telephone and email system called ‘Connect-Ed’ that can be used to communicate on a quick basis with one another and also to inform parents of any updates.” While Hayden noted the importance of preparedness in order to ensure safety for all in the event of emergency, he also emphasized that the ideal situation is for students and faculty to identify any issues they may encounter and report them immediately. “Prevention is the most important part of any safety plan,” Hayden said. “If we can help our students, we can take care of small problems before they become big problems. We want everyone to work together, and for our children to be safe.” For more information on the safety plan and to view the video, visit the Norwood Public Schools website at www.norwood.k12. ma.us.

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Winter Skate Outdoor choices may be few at this time of year, but Winter Skate at Patriot’s Place, in Foxborough, offers a great opportunity to enjoy one of New England’s time-honored winter traditions! Rates are reasonable and lots to do after post skating to make a day of it for the entire family! The rink is a 60 x 140 foot refrigerated ice surface designed for recreational skating and is the perfect size to accommodate beginner and experienced skaters. There is even an observation deck for those who wish to watch the action. Do not own a pair of skates? No problem. Winter Skate provides on-site skate rentals, and also includes concessions...and parking is free! Adults: $8 Children (12 and under): $6 Seniors (65 and older): $6 *$2 off admission price with a coat donation to Cradles to Crayons

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Fun at the Morrill Memorial Library Tuesday, February 16 Pop Up Art School 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Pop Up Art School is presenting a class about Peter Max, an artist known for his bright 1960’s paintings. Watercolor paints and markers will be used to create a finished drawing showing simple shapes projected into the foreground from a point on the horizon. For ages 8-12 years old. To sign up, email norchild@minlib. net, call 781-769-0200, x225 or visit the library children’s desk. Wednesday, February 17

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My Valentine ally. I’m sure it had nothing to do with the fact that he was her boyfriend’s best bud. Or the fact that he was from Hyde Park as were all his friends’ girlfriends, and I’d be the only other one from her neck of the hood. She eventually convinced me. So the first long weekend I was home from school, I agreed to meet him-along with her and her boyfriend for pizza. I walked in and there he was –so I thought. He was short, stocky, and he was really goofy. I gave my girlfriend the death stare as I quickly (and gently) grabbed her arm and dragged her into the ladies’ room where she hastily explained, “That’s not him.” Apparently, my “date,” my “Mr. Wonderful” decided to go to the track with his friends instead of coming out and meeting me. I got through the night and swore she’d never try and hook me up again. But when November rolled around she managed to once again to come out and meet my “Mr. Right.” Doubtful that he’d show, I went anyway.

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February 1 Norwood High School Early Dismissal

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February 11 NHS Jazz Classic

Norwood High School, Paul Alberta Performing Arts Center 3:30 p.m. Jazz bands from several Massachusetts towns will perform. Awards will be given.

Annual Father/Daughter Dance

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Civic Center 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Create a fleece blanket from start to finish1 All materials will be provided. For ages 7-10 years old. Cost is $30. Must sign up in advance at the Civic Center. February 19 Toe Jam Puppet Band

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Civic Center 7 p.m. Should you consider selling your home, retire? Is your home under water? Find out how to sell your home in today’s market. Receive a Home Seller’s Handbook. Free for residents, $5 for non residents. Sign up at the Civic Center. February 27 Marathan Prep Run

Charles River Running, 679 Washington St. 7 a.m. The Boston Marathon is just around the corner! This event is a 16 mile supported run from Charles River Running. They supply the route, water and GU every 3 miles, post run massage and breakfast afterwards. $10 per runner. RSVP by calling the store at 781 349 8341. METG MA High School Drama Festival Preliminaries

Norwood High School, Paul Alberta Performing Arts Center 9 a.m. Several area high schools will be performing.

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Norwood Public Schools Willett Early Childhood Center 100 Westover Parkway Norwood, MA 02062 781-440-5902 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION 2016-2017

Mr. James Hayden, Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce that the Norwood Public Schools is beginning its Kindergarten registration. During the week of Monday, February 1– Friday, February 5, 2016 kindergarten registration will be held at the George F. Willett Early Childhood Center 100 Westover Parkway from 8:00am to 3:00pm. And the evening of Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 5:00pm- 7:00pm. It is very important that parent/ guardian register their child at this time. In order to be eligible for kindergarten in September 2016, a child must be five (5) years old on, or before, August 31, 2016. You will need to bring the following: • A copy of the child’s Birth certificate or original passport or visa • Proof of residency: see attached • Parent/Guardian valid photo Identification. • Copy of immunization record and proof of physical exam in the last year.

There are specific legal requirements that must be met before a kindergarten child may enter school next September. The Massachusetts General Laws provides as follows: - No child shall be admitted to school without the presentation of a physician’s certificate that the child has been: • Screened for LEAD POISONING; • Successfully immunized against DIPHTHERIA, PERTUSSIS, TETANUS (5 doses DTP, unless a 4th dose was given after the 4th birthday, then only 4 doses) • POLIOMYELITIS (4 doses, unless a 3rd dose was given after the 4th birthday, then only 3 doses); • MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA (2 doses – 1 dose mumps, 1 dose rubella) • HEPATITIS B (3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine is required for all children born on, or after January 1, 1992); and • VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX) (2 doses or a Physician certified reliable history).

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The Bay State Animal Cooperative Wishes You and Your Beloved Pets A Very Happy Valentines Day! Unfortunately during these cold winter months many kitties are not as lucky as our owned cats to have a safe warm home. These free-roaming, community cats are treated differently than our owned cats but can be helped by community citizens too! If you are feeding, caring for or know of an existing cat or cats within your community that may need assistance, let us know! There are many resources available to help you assist these creatures. Don’t ignore them, let’s work together to care for them with food and shelter, alter them so they do not reproduce, fight, and become un-wanted neighbors before just a few cats becomes a group that is out of control. “Community Cats” and the responsibility of all of us. Many semi-feral cats come from outdoor free-roaming cats that can become great house cats if given the chance. However, many cannot and should not be made into house cats unless the outdoor environment they exist in is one that represents abuse and inadequate living conditions. Knowing the difference between adoptable cats and those that should remain in the great outdoors is not an easy one but a very important one.

with BSAC since he was 6 months old and only recently was deemed ready for the big “A”-Adoption. He was found on the streets and taken in when he was very young. Since he never had an aggressive bone in his body it seemed socialization would be a breeze. It took 2 and half long years for him to truly allow his human fosters to treat him like the other felines in the home. Balto has been sleeping on the beds, hanging out with other cats and lived alongside the family dogs. He would sleep on the bed at night like a log and would refuse to get up when requested. His black fur line above his eyes gives him that “grumpy cat” look. It will take him a while to adjust in a new home for sure but once he does he will be a part of the family dynamics. He would not do well with a meek cat as he chooses to pick on the meek felines, Balto is insecure. To adopt one of our cats it’s best to submit a non-commitment application through our website at www.baystateanimals.org. The application can be printed and scanned back to us at info@ baystateanimals.org. We are anxious to hear from you! Follow us on facebook…Facebook.com/ BSAC09!

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Bay State Animal Cooperative finds itself in the wonderful position to offer surrendered cats a new beginning. This stands true for this month and will not necessarily hold true next month. We always try and remind owners that you need to prepare ahead for your pets in the case of difficult situations. Don’t wait until the dreadful “kitten season” to think about giving up your beloved pet or an elderly family member’s pet. Be diligent and prepare ahead. What to do when dreadful circumstances require you to let go of your family cat. We request you contact us via email at info@ baystateanimals.org with as much advance notice as possible. Give us as much information about your pet as possible; age, gender, color, name and personality, include medical history. We request an honest reason why you need to give up your pet. As a 100% no-kill rescue organization we do not euthanize regardless of the situation unless of

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course, the animal is suffering and cannot be helped with veterinary care. We, however, are limited to our resources and may require you to hold your pet for a period of time until we have space at an adoption site or a foster care home is available. How can you better prepare your pet for surrender? First and foremost make sure your pet is current on its required rabies vaccine. Most Petco stores run regular vaccination clinics or your regular veterinarian can help you. Before adoption we require current distemper vaccines, FIV/Felv testing, deworming and flea treatment in addition to altering any pet over 12 weeks of age. If you can have any or all of these items done prior to requesting assistance the quicker we can assist you. These are not required but again speed up the process. We can recommend resources to assist with these things. Please contact us if you find yourself in this position so we can assist you and your feline friend. Info@baystateanimals.org What if you find a pet cat or dog? If you have rescued a friendly cat or dog from the streets, first and foremost try to find its rightful owner. Post a found pet notice on your Facebook page and to all rescue groups you can find on line. Do not give all the pet’s details as a real owner should be able to tell you everything about their missing pet. Seek assistance through the Mass Animal Coalition at www.massanimalcoalition. com. Send emails to all rescue groups you can find on line. These groups have a great network and word can spread fast. NEVER post on craigslist. Call the local animal control, local vets, emergency vet centers within 25 miles, and post signs all around the area where they were found. Immediate action can result in securing the pet’s original home. Do not just assume it’s dumped and unwanted. Keep the pet away from your house pets if possible as not to spread any ailments or disrupt your pets lives. But thank you, in advance, for caring enough to take it in, feed it and seek an option for it. Contact us at info@baystateanimals for more ideas of what to do and then we can discuss additional options once it is clear no home exists any longer. :-( There are “open admission” shelters that will receive your pet

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Dedicated Volunteers Needed: BSAC, Inc. is seeking individuals who can dedicate time to the administrative needs of the Bay State Animal Cooperative, coordination of the Petco adoption center, coordination of trapping and spay/neuter efforts and much more. Please inquire if you have time to give. Your time can indirectly help rescue more cats. Can you create a new website for us? If so we would love to meet with you. Unfortunately we are seeking talented volunteers for this role. However, this could serve as a great college project.

Experience necessary as this is a self-guided task. We are also seeking a qualified volunteer accountant to assist with bookkeeping efforts. Requires 2-4 hours per month! BSAC is currently accepting applications for qualified, dedicated board members who are experienced with both administration duties and have a clear grasping of animal rescue and share the BSAC mission. Reach out us via email at info@baystateanimals.org IMMEDIATE FOSTER CARE NEEDED FOR A SWEET OLDER OUTDOOR FRIENDLY STRAY

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Norwood Actress Plays Major Role in Footlighters’ “Incorruptible” When the Walpole Footlighters open their winter production of the comedy “Incorruptible” on February 5th, Norwood’s Ninette Pantano Cummings will be playing a key role. The show will be performed February 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees February 14, 21 at 2 p.m., at the Footlighters Playhouse, 2 Scout Rd., East Walpole. Pantano Cummings is a veteran Footlighter whose recent performances include roles in “Summer and Smoke,” “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Fox

on the Fairway.” She is secretary for the Footlighters and has been Assistant Director, Producer, and Props Chair for many of their productions. A little about “Incorruptible.” Welcome to Priseaux, France, c.1250 AD. The river flooded again last week and Ste. Foy, the patron of the local monastery, hasn’t worked a miracle in 13 years. The Dark Ages still look dark. The Pope’s promised visit will surely restore the abbey to its former glory. Until a rival church claims to possess he relics of Ste. Foy. All

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It’s Really ok to Let Go of Greeting Cards By Debbie Tremblay, A.K.A. The Organizing Genie Every store you walk into today, you can’t miss the numerous displays of vibrant colors of pink and red items reminding us that Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. It is estimated that an astounding 180 Million number of Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually. After reading that fact, it reminded that I, for one, used to be very guilty of hoarding greeting cards. It started when I first got married. I would keep every greeting card my husband or family members gave me. Then it led to keeping all the cards my children gave me. I also kept the greeting cards that my children received during their childhood and placed them in photo albums thinking they would want to see them later when they got older. As they got older, they asked me, “Mom, what are you doing? I don’t want those cards when I get older.” Although they were right, it took years and a real life example for me to acknowledge that greeting cards was one area I really had a hard time letting go of. After my mother passed away, my sister and I were spending time clearing out her home when we discovered a shoebox filled with cards we had given our parents as children. Yes, it was an unexpected surprise and we did spend a few moments going through them, but in the end they were tossed without a second thought. That’s when I had my “Aha” moment. If I didn’t want these cards, why would my own children ever want the ones that I had been holding onto for them? I went home, took out all the greeting cards from their photo albums, and like I had done at my mother’s, they had a chuckle over them and let them go. It sure made each photo album so much lighter. So what is it that makes our relationship with cards so complicated? I have heard clients say that they feel if they throw them out that they are disrespecting the person who initially gave them the card. Even though they have read the card and they don’t necessarily want to keep it, they just don’t know what to do with it. Today, I know that every card I receive is one out of love. I don’t need to hold on to that card as proof to know that this person loves me. While I kept a few cards that contain special messages written in them, the remaining 98% of them were placed in the recycling bin. I’m not saying that you need to toss them all out. It’s all about moderation and digging out the few gems from the mine that hold a significant meaning to you. Make a display of the few that hold a special meaning to you or place a handful in a special box that can be easily reached when you want to see them. If you still have a hard time letting go of your greeting cards, why not consider donating them to the kids at St.JudesRanch. org. They will transform your used greeting cards into brand new greeting cards to sell. Proceeds from these cards are then used to help battered and neglected children. Please note, however, that they cannot accept cards from Hallmark, Disney, or American Greetings. Just remember, no card will ever replace the memories of a loved one. It’s the photos and stories of that person that we hold dear to our hearts that keeps their memories alive. www.OrganizingGenie.com

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Plan Your Spring Garden Now By Donna Lane It’s winter. Most people aren’t thinking about gardening right now, but avid gardeners are. Gardeners know that if they wait too long, the seeds and plants they want for spring planting could be out of stock. Growing plants from seed is both economical and fun. If you haven’t tried it and have simply run to the garden center to pick up a plant or three, you’ve been missing out on one of the most satisfying elements of gardening. Whether you grow vegetables, herbs or flowers, growing from seed allows you to try new varieties at a fraction of the cost of purchasing plants. It also provides many more varieties than garden centers can carry. Garden catalogs are helpful tools for garden planning. In addition to feeding your dream garden fantasies, they give you real-world data allowing you to make plant comparisons based on height, light, water and soil requirements. And reading the descriptions is always entertaining; the marketing folks who write them extol the virtues of each vegetable, flower or herb in flowery prose. For example, “You will fall in love with these glossy dark eggplants for their rich, nutty succulence and total lack of bitterness.” That got my attention and a broad smile as I conjured up an image of having a love affair with an eggplant. Seriously? What held my attention was the important information I needed to make a decision: “Spineless 3-foot plant is heavy bearing, delivering masses of 5- by 8-inch oval fruit early in the season.” The descriptor is for Amadeo, a new eggplant variety that I was enticed to try. And so it goes. I mark many more varieties than I will purchase, culling the final orders to the seeds I most need, which requires that I check the packets left from previous years

– alas, some not yet open. In my exuberance to get growing, I always order too many seeds. Most seed catalogs list the quantity of seeds in a packet, either at the beginning of a section or as part of the description. This helps to determine how much seed to order as well as making price comparisons. If you are new to growing from seed, start small. Begin with one or two varieties of flowers or vegetables. Marigolds and zinnias are good flowers for beginners; tomatoes and basil are easy as well. Photos of vegetables and flowers are extremely helpful in making decisions, so I prefer catalogs with color photos to those that have graphic or no illustrations. One of my favorites is Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Full of beautiful photographs of vegetables and flowers, printed on glossy recycled paper stock, it has well-written descriptions that eschew marketing hype. Baker Creek offers 1,400 varieties of heirloom vegetables, flowers and herbs, including many Asian and European varieties. The photographs and descriptions helped me to identify unfamiliar squash varieties I saw in the market last year. Baker Creek is located in Mansfield, MO. For more information, go to www.rareseeds.com. Johnny’s Selected Seeds is one of my go-to resources for vegetables that do well in the Northeast. Located in Albion, ME, Johnny’s is an employee-owned company that has a breeding program geared to the small farmer and serious home gardener. Their catalog is chock full of information about growing, germination, direct seeding and transplanting times. Plant descriptions focus on facts, leaving out the flowery prose. Their website www. johnnyseeds.com has videos, growing guides and even more information on vegetables and farm/ garden tools than their comprehensive catalog.

Renee’s Garden no longer produces print catalogs, but her on-line catalog gives a full description and photo of each variety, complete seed starting information and great growing tips. The site also contains fabulous recipes and “how-to” photo essays. One of the things I like about the way the seeds are packaged is that many varieties are sold as a bundle. For example, a packet of Italian Trio Eggplant contains equal portions of color-coded seeds of three different varieties of Italian eggplants. This gives me an opportunity to try all three varieties without having to buy three separate packets of seeds. Renee’s seeds are selected from growers in the US, China, Europe, Mexico and New Zealand. All seeds are trialed and evaluated in test gardens across the US. To view the catalog and learn more about the company, visit www.reneesgarden.com. Select Seeds sells an array of organic flower seed varieties that grow well here in New England. They specialize in untreated, nonGMO, open-pollinated heirloom flowers that benefit bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and songbirds. For those who prefer to purchase plants, they offer them as well. For more information, go to www.selectseeds.com. Not into seeds? There are plenty of companies that offer plants as well. My favorite is Plant Delights Nursery, written by Tony Avent, plant explorer, horticulturist and self-professed hosta and fern addict. Every year, I read this catalog from cover to cover. The price of a catalog is “10 stamps or a box of chocolates.” I attended a lecture Tony gave in Boston several years ago and asked if people really sent chocolates. His reply was, “Hell, yes! And some really tasty ones, too.” Each plant description contains the botanical and common name, sun requirement,

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Norwood Sports Norwood Girls Track By Christopher Tremblay It’s been a long time coming, some five plus years to be exact, but the Norwood girls indoor track team finally broke into the win column. The Mustangs defeated Dedham 54-46 to grab their first victory, but didn’t make things easy of Coach Jessica Long. “We had played Dedham tough last year and I knew that if

we had a few events go our way we could get that first win,” the Coach said. “With that said, the 4 x 100 team got disqualified and that gave me a little scare, but we were able to hold on and get the win. The girls are all fired up and excited.” In previous seasons, the number of girls going out for indoor track was rather bleak and mini-

mal to say the least. The girls on the team were determined to boost those numbers and put a lot of effort into recruiting to get the numbers up into the high 40’s, more than double last year’s squad. “In the past, our numbers were so low that it was mathematically impossible to come away with a win,” Long said. “I’m proud of the way the girls went out and recruited this off season. Not only did we have a good group of freshmen coming in, but were got a lot of athletes to switch their previous sport to track this winter and some others picked it up to stay in shape.” Having now established themselves as winners, the Norwood girls now feel that they can compete on a higher level with the rest of the Bay State Conference. “We are no longer last in our division and it shows the other teams that we are making our move,” Long said. “The moral has improved, especially with the upperclassmen that have been

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tance runners). In past years, Long and her Mustang team had no real chance with the numbers being so low, but now that they have increased, the coach has the ability to move girls around and try them in different events. What used to be an individual effort on the athlete’s part is now becoming a team effort, one in which they are looking for the win. Leading the Mustangs this winter are senior tri-captains Sinead O’Brien, who is the team’s top sprinter and has qualified to participate in the 55 meter dash in the State Tournament with a time of 7.60; Val Quinlan (1000) and Amber Chisholm, who take part in the 600, the shot-put, the high jump and the 4 x 400 relay. Chisholm and her 4 x 400 relay teammates of freshman Tegan Bartlett, sophomore Rachel Sagan and junior Fiona Jordan have also qualified for the States with a time of 4:29. In addition to qualifying for the State Tournament in the 4 x 400 relay, Sagan has also qualified in the long jump with a leap of 15 feet 1 inch. The quartette of freshman Dagney Overbey, junior Haffy McCloud, freshman Lily Cronin and O’Brien running the anchor for the 4 x 200 relay team have also punched their ticket to the State Tournament. Tegan and Kelly Blake, have both had put up personal best type numbers in their respective events. Blake has run her fastest mile this season posting a 6:02 and is looking to get that time below the six minute mark, while Tegan has posted a 3:27 in the 1000.

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Norwood Sports Meg Reen-Norwood Basketball By Christopher Tremblay Norwood junior point guard Meg Reen grew up with basketball all around her, but it wasn’t until the sixth grade when she truly fell in love with the game. “I’ve been playing basketball as long as I can remember.,” Reen said. “With five siblings, all who played, we were a very competitive bunch, in fact it was crazy at our house. Playing AAU basketball I knew that I was good, but it wasn’t until the sixth grade that I realized that I loved the sport, and in eighth grade I came to the conclusion that I wanted to play basketball on the collegiate level.” As only a junior, Reen has already committed to Assumption College in Worcester to play basketball for the Greyhounds when her high school career comes to an end. “Meg knew what she wanted and when Assumption approached her, she figured why put it off,” Norwood Coach Amy Lepley said. “Assumption saw the leadership potential in her. Playing for a Division 2 school is the perfect level for her to step into and make an impact.” Reen echoed her coach’s remarks about her early commitment to Assumption. “They started recruiting me and following me around since my freshman year and then in July of last year they offered me a chance to play for them,” Reen said. “I had already come to the conclusion that I liked the school because of its business classes, but to also play a sport was even better. Academics in college come first and since I knew that I wanted to go there when they offered me the chance I took it. Why wait, now

I can concentrate on my schoolwork and basketball without any disturbances.” Unlike soccer, which she played until she got hurt, and volleyball, the sport of basketball brings something different to Reen. “I’m very competitive in all sports, but there is a feeling in basketball that doesn’t come close to the others,” she said. “I don’t know why, but in basketball there is a feeling of not wanting to lose. I don’t want to lose in the other sports, but in basketball it’s very intense. ” Upon entering Norwood High School as a freshman, Reen was not as vocal as a point guard should be, but two years later Coach Lepley likes what she is seeing from the seasoned player. “As a freshman she had all the skills to be a great player, she just needed a little tweaking here and there,” the coach said. “Meg was much quieter then; now as a junior, the vocals I was looking for are coming out. As a point guard, you need those vocals. I have all the confidence in her ability to run the plays on the floor and she has stepped up her game with the leadership to go with it.” The then freshman didn’t think it was her place to be overly vocal to her teammates. “I think as underclassmen it was very intimidating looking up to the junior and senior players and telling them what to do,” Reen said. “I knew that I should be, but I didn’t want to yell at them. This year, it’s easier for me to yell at them because I understand that I have to and they feel the same way.” In addition to telling people what they should and shouldn’t be doing on the court, Reen knows that she herself has to step up her game if Norwood is to be successful. “As a point guard, I love to pass the ball, but I can also score if I have to,” she said. “This year I have to pick up my

scoring for the better of the team, but I have to do so with balance. I don’t want to be a ball hog.” Coach Lepley does not see her junior point guard as one that would prevent her teammates from scoring given the opportunity. “She knows how to manage the court and get the ball where it needs to be,” Lepley said. “She is a great ball handler that can control the tempo of the game and knows that if she can score to benefit the team she will.” During the previous two years, the Mustangs have been able to

make it into the Division 2 South Tournament only to lose in the first round to Hingham and Sharon by 3 and 2 points respectively. Reen and her teammates are looking to break that string of first round losses and push Norwood toward a championship this season. On an individual note, the junior point guard is looking to top the 1000 point mark in her career. “I’ve scored around 750 points in my career so far and it would be an honor to get that 1000th

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their commercial and residential properties. Those numbers were determined by Vision Appraisals, a company hired by the town, based on 2014 housing sales. According to Board of Assessors Chairman Timothy McDonough, there are many factors taken into consideration to determine the appraisals, including land, property size, description and neighborhood. The company presents their findings, the state comes in and accepts or declines the values. Norwood’s values were accepted and from that report, many accessed values went up. While many of Norwood’s neighbors also decreased their residential and commercial tax rates, the town can still claim the lowest residential property rates in the immediate area.

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Although 2015 started out with brutal weather, a sure negative for real estate showings, according to the Norfolk Registry of Deeds, the year ended on a sunny note with positive results for both residential and commercial transactions . “When it came to the Norfolk County real estate market in 2015, the sun was shining brightly over most indicators,” Registrar William P. O’Donnell said.” Last year, we saw healthy increases in the number of commercial and residential properties sold. A total of 17,819 properties were purchased in 2015 compared to 16,718 in 2014, resulting in a solid 7% growth rate.” In addition to the number of transactions, total volume also saw experienced warm numbers.

The total dollar volume of commercial and residential real estate rose 10% from 2014 at $8.1 billion with average sale prices showing a 2% increase at $719,679. Recorded land documents also demonstrated a positive jump with 157,817 land documents recorded during 2015, a 12% increase from the previous year. “These numbers clearly indicate that despite a rough beginning, the Norfolk County real estate market weathered the storm and rebounded nicely, particularly in the summer and fall months,” noted Register O’Donnell. There were a few mixed results, however, in 2015. Despite a significant 21% increase in the number of mortgages recorded, the overall amount of mortgage financing actually fell 9%, closing at $18.4

billion. This decrease is partly explained by a large mortgage that was recorded on commercial retail properties in Dedham, Canton and Medfield during the 3rd quarter of 2014. Last year, property owners were also active on the consumer front, signing up for protections accorded to them under the Homestead Act. A total of 12,077 Homesteads were recorded in 2015, an 8% increase from the previous year. O’Donnell stated, “A Homestead provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual’s primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. I urge homeowners who have not recorded a Homestead against their primary residence to consider this valuable consumer protection tool.”

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Some of Jill’s 2015 SOLDS in Norwood and beyond..... 379 Winter Street 35 Elm Street 18 Manchester Road 12 Carpenter Street 37 Silver Street 373 Nichols Street 46 Garden Parkway 32 Phillips Ave 73 Hoyle Street 47 Phillips Ave 16 Talbot Farm Road 216 Winter Street 47 Needham Street 111 Mass Ave 11 Laurel Street

1147 Washington Street 1238 Washington Street 460 Westfield Street 16 Park Street 9 Willow Street 55 Running River Road 6 Vane Street 211 Sherman Street 58 Everett Street 47 Village Ave 567 Chestnut Street 233 Hartford Street 44 Wycliffe Road 389 North Street 84 Walpole Street

“Jill is professional, yet compassionate and understanding... always upbeat and encouraging. We are pleased that we chose her to represent us.” - AC “We truly couldn’t have found anyone better - I don’t think there is anyone better.” - AM “Jill is a true professional. She knows the market, is thorough, responsible, and a pleasure to work with.” - JG “Jill literally never stops working for her clients; she goes above and beyond what is expected of a Realtor, is honest and extremely professional.” - ES

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Lock it in: the Importance of Rate Locks!

No One Knows the Neighborhood Better than Your Neighbor The Norwood Group at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Interest rates fluctuate on a daily basis for a variety of reasons. They can go down, but they can also go up. Even the change of a few basis points (hundredths of a percentage point), can make quite a difference when you’re talking about a loan transaction in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Rate locks are the tool that allows you to lead the bull to the corral and pen it in. Here’s how rate locks work.

The Deal with Rate Locks Rate locks are just what they sound like: you’re locking in your interest rate. The rate lock agreement lasts for a certain amount of time. You have until the end of the rate lock period to close on your home. A rate lock provides protection from rate spikes. It allows you to have the time to get everything finalized with your appraisal, inspection and documentation.

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There are some situations in which borrowers have a problem closing the loan by the end of the rate lock. The first thing to be aware of is that appraisers often get busy. Most home loans require an appraisal, regardless of whether it’s a purchase or refinance. In the current low rate environment, people are in a better situation to do both of those things, therefore increasing the number of appraisal appointments. The other pitfall is the fact that certain processes take longer in different states, as some states have different regulations.

The good news is you can often get an extension to your lock by talking to your lender. Ask your lender what their policy is when you apply so you have the right expectations up front. You can also save yourself some of the headache by getting documents in promptly. The sooner your lender receives the necessary information from you, the sooner they can put your loan file together and wrap it up in a tidy little package to be underwritten efficiently. Remember, your lender will more than likely require three things from you: 1. Two pay stubs 2. Two recent bank statements 3. Two years of W2s These are just the basics and more information is likely necessary, but your lender can walk you through the additional requirements specific to your loan. The important thing is to get everything done in a timely manner so your rate lock doesn’t expire.

Why Lock in? Again, locking in protects you from market volatility. The Federal Reserve has indicated its intention to raise short-term interest rates. When it does, mortgage interest rates are likely to go up. As of this writing, we’re in a very consumer-friendly environment to borrow money. Rates are near historic lows, which makes it that much more imperative to lock in that super low rate now. Contributed by John Sullivan, Omega Financial, Inc. 7 Vernon St., Norwood 781-762-2928, x100 jsullivan@omegafin.com www.omegafin.com

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was garage). This is a real charmer that needs a little TLC to make it complete. For more information on this property, contact Paul Keady, Re/Max Real Estate Center, 781-7621945, PaulKeady@verizon.net, www.PaulKeady.com.

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Julie DiSangro Gross, r e a l t o r ® Direct (781) 769-0400 Email: julieghomes@gmail.com 91A Central Street Norwood, MA 02062

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