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What’s the Buzz? In Swarming Season, Remember to Protect Beneficial Honeybees BY J.D. O’GARA
land, while they send out scouts to find a more permanent hive.
It’s late spring or early summer. You see something moving, and you realize it’s a cluster of bees. They are swarming. Why do they do it, and what do you do?
Luleck, in his second year as NCBA President, says bees get a bad rap. People commonly mistake wasps and yellow jackets for honeybees. “I’ve already had two calls this spring,” he says. “I’ve asked people to really identify that it’s a honeybee. Both of those were not honeybees, they were another type of bee.”
According to Tony Luleck, the President of the nonprofit Norfolk County Beekeepers Association (NCBA), the last thing you should do is kill them. “A natural thing that happens during the springtime is swarming,” says Luleck, who is also President of the Holliston Garden Club and Director of the Holliston Agricultural Commission. “When that happens, the bees need to take up a residence somewhere. We get a lot of calls to catch swarms.” Luleck says that swarming, which is not something to fear, is very common from about May 15 until July 15. According to the NCBA website, honeybee swarms can be found in trees, homes, barns or sheds. Honeybees, when swarming, are searching for a suitable place to build a hive. In the meantime, they will gather into a tight ball and form a temporary cluster virtually anywhere they can
Luleck says honeybees don’t usually take up residence in homes, but if it does happen, he says, “it is not advisable to kill honeybees at all.” In addition to considering the threat of colony collapse disorder to the bees, he says, “You can’t kill the bees, because the honey will start to run. It will go bad if it’s not capped off (by the bees), and all that stuff in your wall will rot, and mold will start to grow. You’re not protecting the home if you kill a honeybee while it’s in there. You have to remove it.”
BY ANNE PARKER Jefferson Elementary School teacher Barbara Mitchell was recognized by Random Smiles on May 4th for her contributions to the school and the students. The popular 5th grade teacher is celebrated as their unsung hero for many things she has done at Jefferson. The Random Smiles organization honored Mrs. Mitchell by donating a podium to the school with her name engraved on a brass plaque on the front. Random Smiles also donated balls for the children to play with during their school day.
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about the fact that life can be had without alcohol drugs and tobacco,” said Mitchell. She also started a yearly talent show for the students. “We tend not to notice the children who have few talents. We tend to look at the academic side. We have to remember to look at the whole student,” she said. The teacher of 28 years was surrounded by hundreds of students who assembled in the school’s gymnasium. “It was totally unexpected. I didn’t know anything about it. It was a total surprise,” she said about her honor. How does she keep her 5th grade students motivated? With lots of creative and energetic activities. “I tend to be very spontaneous. We do plays, we recite poetry. We do science experiments that fail or pass the test. We sing every morning in the afternoon; and yet we get the work done,” she said She values her students. “If you let them know that you care about them and are interested in them and that you truly love them, they will work with you. We work together as a community in my classroom.”
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And she values her job as a teacher. “I tend to count myself lucky every morning. Not everyone has that liberty.” Meredith Genatossio and Tracey LaRowe, whose children had Mrs. Mitchell as a teacher in 5th grade, contacted Random Smiles. “Barbara is a very special teacher. She goes above and beyond. Not only in her classroom but for the whole school. She coordinates so many extra programs for the school,” said Genatossio. She pointed out the Too Good for Drugs club. Mitchell had searched for and received funding for the program. They do field trips and she finds speakers for it. “This is all extra time that she puts in that she doesn’t get compensated for,” said Genatossio. “This is all out of the goodness of her heart that she’s doing it. That’s just the way she operates.” Genatossio saw a teacher in Norfolk recognized by the Random Smiles organization a while ago. “When I saw all that Barbara did with the kids and I thought, Barbara deserves to be recognized. I chatted with Tracey this year and said, would you mind doing this with me. She jumped right on board. She wrote a draft, and we
Nothing says "Fourth of July" like a parade through town square, fireworks or a ceremony to thank our veterans. But in recent years, many U.S. towns have had to cancel or scale back their July 4th events, when funding ran short. Jefferson Elementary 5th grade teacher Barbara Mitchell holds a bouquet of flowers that she received during her special day. Random Smiles of Franklin honored her for several special programs she initiated and attention that she gives to students at the school.
submitted it, and Random Smiles came in.” Genatossio submitted a draft to Random Smiles, and it was an extensive list of accomplishments. Random Smiles usually receives a small blurb about someone nominated to be an unsung hero. “It was a five page report,” exclaims Genatossio. “It just speaks volumes
about all that she does. She’s a wonderful person. She gives so much of herself. We’re grateful.” Random Smiles is a Franklinbased charity that helps people who need temporary assistance during a difficult time, they perform community service projects and recognize people who are a positive influence in the community.
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Bringing the Beat to Franklin BY J.D. O’GARA
Kris Russell, who runs The Drummer’s Studio in Franklin, sees the inclusion of the family in the first lesson as an integral part of his teaching process. And he expands that philosophy of inclusion by involving his students in various activities that connect them to a musical experience wider than just the town’s borders.
Part of Russell’s effort to expand that community is by bringing world-renowned drummers into his studio for drum clinics, for which anyone can sign up. On April 30, the studio featured Jovol “Bam Bam” Bell, and just recently, on May 22, the studio welcomed Trevor Lawrence, Jr., who has played for such artists as Snoop Dogg, Herbie Hancock, Alicia Keys and Dr. Dre. Russell grew up in Pasadena, Calif., one of two sons of musical parents. “Mom mastered in classical piano. Dad played trumpet and went into music management,”says Russell, who says his father contracted musicians for a number of TV shows and literally founded the concept of Sunday Jazz Brunch.
Pancake Breakfast The Federated Church of Norfolk will hold a Pancake breakfast on June 4 from 8-10 a.m. in the fellowship hall of the church. In addition to our famous homemade pancakes, ham, sausage and cinnamon rolls, we will also cook omelets or fresh eggs to order. Fresh homemade biscuits and sausage gravy are also available. All you can eat for $7, with a senior citizen cost of $5 and breakfast free for children under age 10. The Federated Church is located at the corner of Main Street and Route 115 across from the Town Common. The church vestry and restrooms are handicap accessible. For more information, contact the church office, (508) 528-0262.
music for corporate life for a period of about seven years, he says, but he had to go back to drumming because, “I love it.” “I guess I had to reexamine why I started drumming in the first place,” says Russell. “Life’s too short,” he thought, and decided to “depend on God and give this a 100% shot.”
A first-time drummer picks up her sticks. So does her Mom. And her Dad. Her brother. Even Grandma.
“The intent was to create a community,” says Russell, “So that the family and the drummers could have much more than just a simple, one-on-one lesson. That’s great, but there’s a lot more to it.”
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Russell began teaching again, became more active in JMADA and started drum “teching, ” for artists such as Franklin Vanderbilt, who drums for Lenny Kravitz, Felix D/Kat Pillard, who has toured with Taylor Hicks and Lionel Richie, as well as Trevor Lawrence Jr. Russell’s move from California to Franklin just a little over 2 years ago prompted him to put his training and equipment “to good use.”
“I designed the school after the vibrant music scene that I’d been used to,” he says, where he invites students to the studio even when they don’t have a lesson. He hosts Video Saturdays, a monthly “shred” session, drum clinics and takes the students on various field trips, such as the Modern Drummer Festival that took place on May 21 in New Jersey and trips to local drum equipment manufacturers as well as a post-concert jaunt backstage to meet the performers of Earth, Wind & Fire in Boston on June 24. At the end of June and beginning of July, the studio will also host a camp. Russell wants “a lot of different sides of music and then what they can do with music. You feel like a family here.” Find out more at www.thedrummersstudio.com.
Jovol “Bam Bam” Bell gives drummers sound advice at a clinic at The Drummer’s Studio on April 30.
“We were just real fortunate to see so many great artists ever since we were little,” says Russell. Russell got his first drum set at about age 9, when he was already involved in a marching for a drum and bugle corps, an activity that has fueled his passion. “I loved sound and artistry of it,” says Russell, who went on to become head drummer in the John Muir High School while also playing viola. He would later found the John Muir Alumni Drummers Association (JMADA), in which he
is still active. At Pasadena City College, Russell marched in the Tournament of Roses Band, later studying percussion at Cal State Los Angeles. While he played in a jazz band on the side, he started teaching drumline in the 1980s. In 1990, he went to the legendary Grove School of Music in 1990, co-founding the International Percussion Academy. Hired later by Tom Hixon as tour director for Velvet Knights, he co-founded the Velvet Knights B Drum Line. Russell did leave the world of
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Growing Community Spirit in Franklin Franklin Community Gardens Open in King Street Memorial Park BY J.D. O’GARA
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The Franklin Community Gardens broke ground on Saturday, May 7, on Build Day, with the construction of the majority of its 46 raised beds at the King St. Memorial Park, finishing the job the following week. Thirty beds were available for $40 to individuals on a lottery basis; eight went to local organizations; four went to the local food pantry and the remaining four were accessible and reserved for people with disabilities.
(The community garden) is on town land,” says Acevedo, who credits Jeff Nutting and explains that the Franklin Recreation Department oversees it, but that there is a nonprofit arm of the gardens, called the Friends of Franklin Community Gardens, Inc. www.franklingcommunitygardens.org. The town has actually provided a water line, says Acevedo, and the $40 membership fee is going to cover the cost of the water. Plans are in the works, however, for rain barrels, a compost bin and a shed.
Each plot in the garden is a 4’x10’ section raised approximately 24” high and filled with a mix of organic compost and screened loam. Sides are made of untreated spruce. The Franklin Community Gardens officially opened on May 28. Volunteer Amy Acevedo, member of the Franklin Community Gardens Town Committee, explains that the seeds of the community garden were actually planted last year, when the local YMCA raised 15 garden beds at various locations throughout town in conjunction with Mass in Mo-
Other members of the FCG Town Committee include Chris Clay, Nicole Harter, Deb Schwab and Teresa Triana. For more information or questions, please email franklincommunitygardens@gma il.com.
Volunteers raise a garden bed at King Street Memorial Park for the Franklin Community Gardens. The community garden officially opened on May 28. Donna Stone and her son Matt Anderson prepare a garden bed on Saturday, May 7, when raised beds were constructed for the Franklin Community Garden at King Street Memorial Park.
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Franklin Newcomers Club Donates to Three Local Organizations BY ANNE PARKER The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club recently recognized several organizations in town with a monetary donation. The Random Smiles Project received $500; Franklin Food Pantry received $1,000; the club's scholarship committee awarded two $750 scholarships to High School students. They also are sponsoring two library passes at the Franklin Public Library. The Random Smiles organization received $500 from the club. Random Smiles is a Franklinbased, non-profit organization that provides temporary assistance to individuals or families who are going through difficult circumstances. They offer resources such as food, clothing and temporary daycare. Receiving the gift at the Newcomers' May meeting, co-founder Matt Souza said they build wheelchair ramps at public places such as the Food Pantry. They do light construction for people's homes who need a wheelchair ramp or need a bathroom to be re-fitted for handicap access. They also recognize "unsung heroes" -- people who have a positive influence in the community. The Franklin Newcomers also donated $1,000 to the Franklin Food Pantry. Anne Marie Bellavance, Executive Director of the Food Pantry, received the gift at the meeting. The money goes to many projects that the food pantry offers the Franklin community. They have been offering a free farmers market to clients of the food
pantry. Clients can go to a local farm and pick fresh produce.
“The money goes to many projects that the food pantry offers the Franklin community.” Bellavance saw a lot of opportunity at the Franklin Food Pantry, when she started working as Executive Director. "The best way to build community is around food. We believe people should have healthy and fresh food," she said. They had been going through Tangerini's Farm for their Community
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June Calendar of Events June 1 Friends of Franklin Library (FOFL) monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Franklin Public Library Community Room, lower level, 118 Main Street Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting, 6:30-9 p.m., New Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., a large new building located diagonally across from the town common and across from St. Mary's Church (directions), visit www.franklinart.org June 3 Cornerstone Christian Academy Open House, 9:30-11 a.m., For more information, please call the school at (508) 520-2272 or visit our new website at www.ccama.org. June 4 Franklin Chargers Host Casino Night, Franklin Lodge of Elks, 1077 Pond Street, 7-11 p.m., $45 pp or $80 per couple includes appetizers and funny money to gamble with, music, dancing. Silent and live auctions and raffles will also take place. To purchase tickets ahead, go to the Shopping Cart button on www.franklinchargers.net to pay with PayPal. Contact: fundraising@franklin-
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ing Arts at (508) 528-8668. Tickets are $25 for reserved seats and $15 for general seating. June 14 Franklin Citizens Rail Trail Committee Meeting, Franklin YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, Ask front desk for room location. June 16 Franklin Downtown Partnership’s ninth annual Strawberry Stroll, 4-7 p.m., rain or shine. Downtown sidewalks will fill with music, children’s activities, food, and special store give-aways and discounts. Dean College will donate and prepare famous strawberry shortcakes on Main Street in front of Dean Bank. For information contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at (774) 571-3109 or downtown.franklin @yahoo.com. Open Rehearsal for Electric Youth, Franklin School of Performing Art’s Recital Hall, 38 Main Street, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Community may come and observe the group. Takes place during FSPA open house, from 47 p.m. June 21 Permanent Make-Up Informational Evening 7:00 p.m. at Self Aesthetics, 37 E. Central St. June 22 Dean College Children’s Center Open House 10-2 p.m. 144 School Street, Franklin.
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“The bees are disappearing,” says Howard Crawford, of Franklin, owner of Akin Bak Farm, who started tending bees 45 years ago and won Massachusetts Beekeeper of the Year in 2009. “The fact is if you’ve got a garden here, and you don’t have a beekeeper near you, you aren’t going to get any fruit.”
look for to tell insects commonly mistaken for honeybees: • Honey Bees: The most often encountered bee and most beneficial. Fuzzy, golden-brown to dark, with stripes. Can be defensive around hive, so use caution. • Yellow Jacket: Bright yellow and shiny black common stinging insect, which has ground nests and small aerial nests. Use extreme caution. • Bumble Bee: Common, large, fuzzy, usually yellow and black. Has small underground nests. Gentle. • Carpenter Bee: Large, fuzzy, yellow with a black abdomen. Bores into and lives in wood. Gentle. • Paper Wasp: Thin-waisted, elongated, usually black to reddishbrown with long legs. Non-aggressive, but don’t push it. • Bald faced hornet: Black and white, shiny, larger than a honeybee. Large paper nests by late summer, usually in trees. Aggressive and easily provoked. Use extreme caution. Honeybees are hardly pests. In fact, they are a vital part of our world, providing the majority of pollination, and they are threatened by a
According to the NCBA, which meets from September through May at the Norfolk Agricultural School, honeybees provide a whopping 80% of all insect pollination. As bees will travel up to three miles from a hive to find pollen, a single hive can serve almost eight acres. Crawford touts a number of other benefits bees, and particularly their honey, provide. A natural cough suppressant, honey has a tranquilizing effect if taken at bedtime by boosting serotonin. Crawford also advises the use of local honey for to build up a defense against allergies and weakened immune systems. Honey, he says, was also used in WWI and WWII to keep wounds moist while inhibiting bacterial growth. Besides the honey, beeswax is useful in making clean burning candles, soaps and skin balms. “These days, bees need to be tended,” as they are susceptible to so many threats, says Will Cote, a
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he says. The insecticides that Crawford has seen do the most damage to bees are those that contain carbaryl, he says. Education is the key to awareness, and the NCBA is seeing steady growth in the number of people interested in attending its “Bee School,” from which Cote benefited a few years ago, and which Howard Crawford taught for a number of years. The program runs for twohours, once a week, from February until April. “When I started we had 18 people,” says Luleck. “We had over 100 this year.” Crawford says the exact number this year was 115 students, with a growing number of them women, something he didn’t see when he first began decades ago. “The Norfolk County Beekeepers puts on a wonderful program,” says Jeffrey Mushnick, owner of Medway Oil, who went to Bee School a few years ago with his son, Eric. Mushnick started with four hives, moving up to 10 the next year. Feeding off his son’s ambition, Mushnick increased to 20 hives, but then Eric “kind of fell out of it,” Mushnick laughs. Mushnick is back down to 10 hives, after having trouble maintaining so many himself. He encoun-
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Franklin’s Strawberry Stroll to be June 16th The weather should be warm and the strawberries will be ripe and flavorful for the Franklin Downtown Partnership’s ninth annual Strawberry Stroll on Thursday, June 16. Plans are currently underway for the event, to be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., rain or shine.
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Franklin Matters Going with the Flow Some people have said that I am all wet, or wet behind the ears, or worse. On one hand that doesn’t bother me. I have long had an affinity for water. I grew up in Pawtucket, RI. Pawtucket is the name that the native Indian’s would translate as “place of falling waters.” The Blackstone River ran through the city, down into Narragansett Bay, which in turn emptied into the Atlantic. Walking over the Division Street Bridge headed to the Boy’s Club for swim lessons or ‘free’ swim after our paper route duties, the gang would pick up stones to drop over the railing. The stones would fall a long ways down into the polluted water and break up the suds. The game we played was to create a big space and see how long it would last. Alas, it usually did not last long. The river is cleaner now. No suds cover the surface. You can even fish and go go boating on the river. After high school, I selected to go to Assumption College instead Providence College. Assumption provided enough financial aid that I could live on campus, where as I would have to commute into Providence. I missed being close to the Friars. They had a great basketball program. However, it was a choice I have never regretted. Once in Worcester, I learned that the
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BY STEVE SHERLOCK mill. He is credited with founding Pawtucket. I am now living here in Franklin about one mile from the downtown MBTA station. I walk around town often crossing the bridge over the railroad tracks. On the bridge at the triangle, of West Central, East Central, and Main St there is a water trough. A treasure from the horse and buggy days, it still stands in white paint and green trim. It serves as a planter these days. The plaque on the trough indicates it was crafted by Henry F Jenks of Pawtucket, RI “Patented June 8, 1880.” Yes, they are related. I guess this why Franklin matters to me. Franklin is a classic New England town with history around every corner. Traditions struggling to survive in changing times. People with stories they have lived to tell. Do you have a Franklin story to share?
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Leaving the blueprints physically behind, Samuel came over with them in his head. Obtaining some funding from the Brown family, he was able to build the machines to operate the mill. Slater Mill was the first of many in the textile industry that grew throughout New England. Joseph Jenks Jr, crafted much of the ironwork used in the mill. Joseph had come over from England to join his father who had established an ironworks in Saugus, MA. Joseph, Jr. ventured further south to Pawtucket where the falling waters would power his
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Franklin Downtown Partnership Strawberry Stroll Thursday, June 16th 4:00 - 7:00pm THANK YOU SPONSORS
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FSPA To Host Open House During Strawberry Stroll
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A Spring Open House will be held at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) at 38 Main Street on Thursday, June 16th during Franklin’s annual Strawberry Stroll from 4-7 p.m. The community is invited to meet FSPA’s faculty, tour the facility and learn about the school’s Summer and Fall 2011 programs in Music, Dance and Drama. FSPA’s classes are designed for all ages and levels of ability, and beginners are welcome.
In addition to the one-week camps, FSPA will conduct an eightweek session of weekly classes in the Music and Dance Departments. The Drama Department offers the school’s annual SummerStage musical theater program featuring an all-student, full-length production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in August 2011. Registration is ongoing for summer and fall classes at FSPA and can be done in person or over the phone. For more information, please call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline. com.
Electric Youth (EY), the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at FSPA, will hold an Open Rehearsal in FSPA’s Recital Hall on June 16th from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., so that the community may come and observe the group. Electric Youth embarks on a cruise to entertain audiences aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, sailing from June 25 – July 2 to the Western Caribbean. EY will perform in four concerts during the week-long cruise in the ship’s
There will also be a “sweet giveaway” at FSPA during the Open House, in accordance with the strawberry theme. FSPA will offer a new program of one-week camps for the school’s summer session.
Franklin’s BSA Troop 99 Holds Court of Honor for Five Eagle Scouts Franklin’s BSA Troop 99 held a Court of Honor on Saturday March 12, 2011 for five Eagle Scouts. The scouts honored were David Coullahan, David Field, Christopher Gerber, Kurt Gleichauf and Gregory Mouradian, all of Franklin. The Eagle is the highest recognition that BSA offers scouts, and only a small percentage of boys who begin in scouting achieve this honor. One of the requirements of becoming an Eagle Scout is that each candidate must independently identify and coordinate a community service project. The Eagle Scout project entails soliciting permission to carry out the project from authorities in charge of the location, donation of supplies, recruiting volunteers and generally managing the task from start to finish. These five Eagles from Troop 99 chose varying and valuable ways of giving back to their communities. David Field’s Eagle Scout project benefited the Wrentham Developmental Center’s residents. Managing a large group of volunteers, David coordinated the laying of a 20 by 30 foot brick patio on the grounds of the center, located in Wrentham, MA. David is 18 and a senior at Franklin High School. Also a senior at Franklin High, Kurt Gleichauf, 17, identified some maintenance needs at Annie Sullivan Middle School in Franklin. He and his crew stripped and repainted over 90 feet of unsightly exterior metal railing and painted a storage
Eagle Scout Court of Honor applauded Troop 99 Eagle Scouts: Congratulations on the achievement of Eagle Scouts from Franklin BSA Troop 99. Shown from left to right, David Coullahan, David Field, Christopher Gerber, Gregory Mouradian, and Kurt Gleichauf. Photo courtesy of Susan Mouradian.
shed on the property. Gregory Mouradian, 17, currently a junior at Moses Brown School in Providence, RI, also came to the aid of his former middle school, creating a digital database to record and track all of the sheet music and instruments at Remington Middle School in Franklin. This intensive project was conducted with the supervision of Nancy Schoen, director of music for Franklin Public Schools and director of instrumental music at Remington. David Coullahan, 18, a 2010 graduate of Franklin High School, renovated and brightened the appearance of the weight room used by Franklin High School’s Alternative Learning Program's for his Eagle Scout project. Amongst
other tasks, this project entailed installation of drywall and painting colorful stripes on the walls to create a more inviting and inspirational place for the students to work out. The weight room is located in the Recreation Center at 150 Emmons Street in Franklin. Christopher Gerber, 16, a sophomore at Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI, restored and renovated the Lady Bug Trail in Franklin for his project. Requiring approval from Franklin’s Conservation Committee, Christopher’s project involved not only clearing the path but also removing fallen trees from the stream adjacent to the path. The Ladybug Trail is owned by the Metacomet Land Trust and it is used by Franklin’s Kennedy Elementary School and the community.
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Cornerstone Christian Academy Students Go For Math Gold
These students from Franklin's Cornerstone Christian Academy participated in the Association of Christian Schools International's (ACSI) Math Olympics. In all, four students placed in the highest rankings.
On March 31st, middle-school students from Cornerstone Christian Academy of Franklin participated in the Association of Christian Schools International’s (ACSI) Math Olympics, a mathematics competition held this year in Barrington, RI. With nearly three hundred students in attendance from Christian schools located throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Cornerstone's students took home many of the top awards. Competing for just fifteen awards, Cornerstone took home four of those awards. This is a great achievement considering the intense competition and total numbers competing.
Evan Wotton, a fifth grader from Franklin, placed 1st for mathematical reasoning, Cameron Rivera, a sixth grader from Franklin, placed 2nd for mathematical reasoning, Heather Cornwell, a sixth grader from Milford, tied for 2nd for mathematical reasoning, and Raymond Wilschek, a seventh grader from Franklin, placed 4th for mathematical reasoning. Congratulations! Please consider joining us for an Open House on Friday, June 3rd from 9:30-11 a.m. For more information, please call the school at (508) 520-2272 or visit our new website at www.ccama.org.
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Franklin 10-Year Old Granted Trip from My One Wish Foundation BY J.D. O’GARA There’s no doubt Naomi Johnson is a loved child. Michelle Johnson’s eyes light up as she talks about her and her husband, Billy’s only child’s personality and accomplishments. Loving and caring for 10-year-old Naomi, however, is a full-time job in itself, as Naomi is one in 10,000 children who are affected by a developmental disorder called Rett Syndrome. “She is severely disabled,” explains Johnson. “She can’t talk. She can finger feed with snacks, but she does it as a whole raking motion…we’re working on utensils. She needs help,” says Johnson, who points out how well she is walking after heel-chord surgery on April 15. Prior to that, Naomi had a lot of trouble walking. Help for Naomi comes in the form of a Personal Care Assistant, Michelle’s niece Nicole, who works with her at her home. In addition, Naomi goes to Parmenter Elementary School, but she is in a “substantially separate” thirdgrade class with nearly a one-on-
one teacher ratio. The school does try to include Naomi as much as possible, and music class is one of her favorites. Naomi’s high level of need means that Michelle and Billy, who’s often on the road, get virtually no down time. Thanks to My One Wish Foundation, of Milford, however, that changed in December, when Naomi received a trip to Disneyworld from the My One Wish Foundation. “I had nominated the family for the trip,” says Cheri Hardiman, a social worker who runs an intensive family support program through the department of developmental services and the HMEA. “I nominated them because, when I met the family, I was struck how the sun rose and set on Naomi. Everything, everything, everything was around Naomi, and neither of them as a couple did anything for themselves. They were selfless,” says Hardiman. “I just felt they needed to have a good and powerful experience.” The Johnsons, who have never
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Putting Empty Greenhouses to Work to Extend the Growing Season BY MARJORIE TURNER HOLLMAN With the increasing emphasis on eating locally-grown produce, there is still the problem of providing plants with a hospitable environment in which to grow, especially in this fickle New England climate. Greenhouses are an age-old solution, but creative farmers in the area are seeking new ways to put old ideas to work. Fairmount Fruit Farm, which straddles the Franklin-Medway line on Lincoln Street, has turned one of their green houses into a hydroponic wonderland of square planters stacked floor to ceiling. Strawberry plants are tucked into the four corners of each box in the vast greenhouse. The building usually stands empty during the summer. “We have 13,000 strawberry plants right here,” said Charles Koshivas, patriarch of the family farm, indicating rows of planters in the greenhouse. “The greenhouse required a few modifications to allow for air circulation in the summer. With this system, we get an early jump on the growing season. Usually you have to let the strawberry plants grow for a year before you get fruit. We started with bare root plants this spring, and we’ll get berries from the end of June on through August. Once the plants are worn out, we’ll put something else in their place.”
The Koshivas family’s efforts have just extended the strawberry season in the Franklin area. Throughout the summer, rainy days will still be good days to head to the farm to visit and fill up a basket with local strawberries. And into the fall, there will be additional fresh produce growing in the greenhouse, regardless of when that first frost chooses to arrive. For more information: www.fairmount fruit.com
Charles Koshivas, right, patriarch of the Fairmont Fruit Farm on the Franklin-Medway line, is shown here with son Chuck Koshivas. The farmers are growing their strawberries in hydroponic planters to extend their local growing season.
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Franklin Middle Schoolers Chosen to Perform in Central District Music Festival This year, all three of Franklin middle schools were represented at the 2011 Central District Music Festival. Eighteen students in total were chosen from Annie Sullivan, Remington, and Horace Mann middle schools. Cassidy Peters, Haley Dupont and Andrew Purdy were chosen to be members of the Central District Chorus. Sophia Addi, Jon Turinese, Katelyn Davenport, Kim Hamlin, Monica Hardesty, Amanda Chang and Ajey Pandy were chosen to be in the
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Living Healthy Ask the Anytime Guy | Fitness Matters Expert answers to your health and wellness questions BY CHRISTOPHER CHARRON QUESTION: I keep hearing great things about these antioxidant superfruit juices, and I even have a few friends that decided to become distributors. Am I missing out on something? Should I be adding these juices to my daily regimen? ANSWER: These products are definitely popular these days, but here’s the scoop. Most of these products are exotic fruit juices marketed as super antioxidants, which supposedly have beneficial effects on the body. Unfortunately, many of these claims come from distributors or the elaborate marketing materials developed by the companies themselves. Research is often touted too, but most of the studies that are referenced have been done on a specific fruit or an extract of that fruit, not the actual juice being sold to you. Plus, many of the manufacturers add other juice concentrates as well, so you have no idea how much of the supposed active ingredients are actually in the final product. This is pretty standard, though there may be a few exceptions. The other issue with these juices is the cost. Many of them sell for $20-$35 per bottle, with a typical serving being only a few ounces per day. The high cost is usually attributed to highly paid consultants and the distribution network itself, since everyone involved gets a piece of the monetary pie. Bottom line…
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St. Vincent DePaul Food Collection The Society of St. Vincent DePaul of St. Mary’s Church in Franklin will hold its monthly food collection at all Masses this weekend, Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5, 2011. Items may be may be left in the donation boxes at both entrances to the church after the 4 pm Mass on Saturday and after the 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Masses on Sunday. Suggested items for donation are peanut butter and jelly, cereal, ground coffee, tea, canned meat and tuna, boxed macaroni and cheese, pasta, spaghetti sauce, canned tomatoes and other canned vegetables, rice and rice mixes, baked beans, soups, canned fruit, cranberry sauce, cookies, all paper products, laundry detergent and soap. We cannot accept dented cans, anything perishable or beyond its expiration date. All food donations must be in the original packaging.
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Electric Youth to Perform at Showcase Live June 12th Concert Will Be a “Bon Voyage� for Caribbean Cruise Electric Youth (EY), the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will return to perform at Showcase Live in Foxboro on June 12th at 7:00 p.m.
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The concert allows Electric Youth’s fans to wish them “bon voyage� before they embark on a cruise to entertain audiences aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, sailing from June 25 – July 2 to the Western Caribbean. Oasis of the Sea is among the world’s largest cruise ships. In addition to performing in large venues onboard, Electric Youth will participate in acting classes, dance workshops, and student showcases on the cruise, plus have time for relaxation and fun during shore excursions. Backed by an eight-piece band of Boston’s finest musicians, Electric Youth performances offer exciting family entertainment with an extensive range of pop, rock and Broadway music choreographed to entertain and delight audiences of all ages. EY’s musical repertoire includes audience favorites “Somebody to Love,� “Mercy,� and their signature Eighties Medley. These numbers are featured on EY’s new 2011 CD All Amped Up, available for purchase onboard the cruise. Electric Youth has toured Europe seven times, released six professional CDs and has twice been featured on Fox 25 television. Most recently, EY’s 2011 show debuted at Showcase Live in March. They also played to an enthusiastic audience at Mechanics Hall in May, their third year performing at the renowned Worcester venue. Elec-
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Environmentally-Friendly Lawn Practices Are Worth the Effort BY JEFF BUTENSKY Perfect lawns are dependent on an array of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers that can be harmful to our environment and health. There are many simple techniques that support a great landscape while reducing the need for lawn chemicals. A great lawn begins with seeds. In our cold weather region, three types grow the best – fescue, bluegrass, and ryegrass, available eiindividually or in ther combinations. It is best to mix together different types and brands of seeds, and product labels are required to indicate the amount of each type of seed in the package. Grass seed that is encapsulated, contains ingredients other than seeds, or appears unnatural may grow very fast but adds unnecessary chemicals that can destroy the soil organisms that are essential for an environmentally friendly lawn. Avoid “annual” grass seed because it will not grow back next
year. Early autumn and late spring are the best time to plant new sections of lawn, and natural seeding requires more later in the season. For established lawns, spreading 50 pounds of seed per quarter acre each year can reduce weed infestations and help combat problems associated with insects. The best food for any plant is itself, meaning that grass clippings are the best fertilizer for any lawn. Most lawn mowers produced over the last decade pulverize the clippings into dust and feed it back into the lawn while mowing. This encourages the breakdown of thatch and supports beneficial soil organisms such as earthworms. This process is better than any fertilizer available in stores, so it never makes sense to bag lawn clippings. For excessively tall grass or older mowers, the clumps of grass left behind on the lawn will break down quickly, or can be collected and used as a great fertilizer elsewhere. Increasing the average height of
the grass by an inch or two over the course of the entire season could benefit both the quality of the lawn and its impact on the environment by reducing chemical and water needs. Taller grass helps the soil retain moisture as it blocks the sun from hitting and drying out the ground. In addition, taller grass allows each blade to have more surface area to absorb sunlight and conduct photosynthesis, which improves disease resistance and strengthens the turf root system. Taller grass also helps to out-compete weeds. In addition, mowing less frequently or raising the mower blade reduces gasoline usage. Dull lawn mower blades leave behind a damaging cut to the grass, making the lawn more susceptible to diseases. In areas where grass will not grow effectively, consider alternative types of ground cover plants. Another option is replacing grass with an area of mulch or shrubs, which is easier to maintain and more environmentally friendly
than grass. A reputable garden center should know what plants work best in Massachusetts or a yard microenvironment. Newly established chemical free lawns need water every other day for a few weeks to encourage seed germination, best done in the morning. Established lawns need 1.5 inches a water each week. Rain gauges are an easy way to keep track of rainfall each week, and checking them is a fun task for kids. Water for seeded areas during dry stretches is critical, but observe local outdoor watering regulations. There are many techniques and products designed to produce thick and full grass in a matter of days. Many of these methods use an array of dyes, additives, and other unnecessary material designed for unnaturally fast results. An environmentally friendly lawn can only be a slow and continually evolving process.
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British Beer Company Takes Royal Wedding to Franklin To celebrate the union of Kate Middleton and Prince William the British Beer Company (BBC) opened its doors to all fans of pomp and circumstance for a day of revelry. No need to wait patiently for that invitation to arrive – everyone was invited to this wedding ceremony. The glorious day of April 29th at the BBC included a light English Banquet complete with tiered wedding cake created by BBC chef James Gibney of Essex England who studied at Windsor Castle with the Royal Household Brigade of Chefs. The BBC asked attendees to sign a guest book, which will be sent to the Queen of England herself. And as Queens are wont to do, she is obligated to respond to the BBC’s humble request. Who knows, maybe she’ll show up for a pint of Fullers. The BBC also invited married couples to renew their vows on this day: for love, for fun, for life… for any reason what-so-ever. The ceremony was performed for any and all at 6 p.m. and concluded with a champagne toast. Not something you’re going to see every day.
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Dean Bank to Host Educational Seminar Wayne A. Cottle, President and CEO of Dean Bank announced that the bank will be hosting the fourth in a series of free, educational seminars entitled Credit Score Essentials, at its 21 Main Street, Franklin Main Office branch on Wednesday, June 8th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
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Moving Tribute to WWII Soldiers This the letter was written by Franklin resident James Hosford, the nephew of 2nd Lt. William G. Hosford, U.S. Air Corp, one of the Fallen 23 Heroes honored on the 15th of May, 2011. Letter to the Editor: My name is Jim Hosford and I along with my friend Judy, my brother Dave and his wife Diane and (I'm guessing) a hundred or more family and friends of the 23 Fallen Heroes of World War II attended the Dedication Ceremony held in their honor on Sunday May 15th at the Franklin Senior Center. It was one of the most impressive ceremonies I have ever attended. Co-chaired by Rose Turco and Tina Powderly who tirelessly worked to make this event memorable, they completely outdid themselves and deserve the accolades, thanks and congratulations of every Franklin resident. Throughout the entire program I found myself choking up and fighting back tears as I'm sure many of the attendees did. Many thanks also go out to Reverend Charlie Eastman, Town
Council Chairman Scott Mason, Franklin Veteran Agent Robert Fahey and State Rep. Jim Vallee for their participation. Franklin's VFW Post 3402 is to be commended for their effort and participation. Thanks to Lawrence Bederian, Commander, Joseph Collins, Howard Crawford, Frederick Dacey, Cal Ratcliffe, John Reitinger and Daniel Spiegel. But perhaps the most emotional and heartwarming part of the event was the singing of our National Anthem by Franklin High School's Sincerely Seven: Kelsey Baker, Leah Canoncico, Merrie Cook, Leah Helgerson, Kayla Higgins Maria Kangas and Courtnay Schwartz. Their rendition simply left us speechless. The closing song was an original composition by Mike Dakota entitled "Do it Anyway" that again had me struggling to keep from blubbering like a baby. It was a very powerful and fitting tribute to our Heroes. Thanks Mike. Many, many thanks to all who participated by word or deed. Jim Hosford, Franklin
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Franklin High Spring Musical
The Franklin High School spring musical, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a satire of big business with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, and was performed on April 1st and 2nd at the Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin. It centers on a young window-cleaner, J. Pierrepont Finch, who begins a meteoric rise from the mail room to Vice
President of Advertising at the World-Wide Wicket Company. Finch's unorthodox and morally questionable business practices jeopardize not only his career but also his romance with Secretary Rosemary Pilkington. Heading the cast of forty-five students were senior Mitch Scuzzarella as J. Pierrepont Finch, junior Leah Canonico as
Rosemary Pilkington, senior Ben Balon as J.B. Biggley, junior Aaron Gosch as Bud Frump, junior Sarah Addi as Hedy LaRue, junior Sarah MacClellan as Smitty, and freshman Chris Rich as Mr. Bratt. The show was directed by Rick Grenier with music direction by Holly Krafka and choreography by Michaela Murphy.
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What Are All Those Animals Doing on the Front Lawn? Franklin Federated is Helping to Change the World, Two by Two The Bible does not specifically say how long it took Noah to build the ark and fill it with animals, but The Franklin Federated Church can tell you it will take a little less than a year to build and fill theirs. Two members of the Missions Team and two members of the Christian Education Team formed a committee dedicated to buying an Ark for Heifer International. Heifer's mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. According to their website, with gifts of livestock and training, they help families improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways. They refer to the animals as "living loans" because in exchange for their livestock and training, families agree to give one of its animal's offspring to another family in need. It's called Passing on the Gift - a cornerstone of its mission that creates an ever-expanding network of hope and peace. Nancy Ross, Chair of the Missions Team, explained that the Ark Committee set a goal of two years to raise enough money to purchase an Ark for Heifer - which costs $5,000. Although Heifer's animals can be 'purchased' for as little as $20, by donating the $5,000, members of Franklin Federated will provide 15 pairs of animals,
including cows, sheep, camels, alpacas, oxen, water buffalos, llamas, goats, pigs, rabbits, angora rabbits, flocks of geese, ducks, chicks, and honeybees.
them - realistically or not - and place the wooden animals by the standing ark structure that Goddard also built and placed on the church's lawn.
The Ark project was jumpstarted last summer with a Read to Feed® project. The church school children asked church members, family members, and friends to sponsor them in their fundraising. Some people donated a certain amount of money per book read, while others donated a flat fee. Over $1,500 was raised. Other programs included collecting quarters in a Heifer cardboard bank, selling t-shirts, and taking a fun and educational field trip to Overlook Farm, in Rutland, Massachusetts, which features a Heifer Global Village, gardens, and animals.
"This got a lot of people involved," said Ross. "Animals were purchased by individuals, families, and groups of people who combined their donations so they could purchase a specific animal. The Ark Team donated a heifer, the Missions Team donated a water buffalo, and the Women's Group bought a water buffalo as well." Some people even purchased ani- Noah, age 7, is helping to end hunger by donating a beehive to mals as Christmas gifts. Helfer International. Peggy Maxwell, an active mem- just a few of the eye-catching ani- keep their animals, or putting them ber and part of the Ark Committee, mals grazing on the church lawn. in the church playground, or even said the wooden ark program is a "We heard from many people in leaving a few on the front lawn as very concrete way to show people, the community who wondered a reminder of Heifer's message. including young children, how to what the scene was all about," said Wherever they end up, those help hungry people. "My grand- Ross. Heifer animals have made quite an son bought a chicken, and with his "It is very visual," said Maxwell. impression. Whether it's meat for mother's help, painted it and "And it was a constant reminder of eating, strength to plow fields, milk placed it in front of the ark on the what we are trying to do as Chris- for nutrients, wool for warmth, or lawn. The menagerie makes quite tians. Children love animals, and goods to sell and sustain life, the a scene out there, but it has also my grandson responded to the members of Franklin Federated made an impression on the whole whole message." have given gifts that will change family. It shows how you can help the lives of hardworking poor famThe Committee is planning to people in the world help themilies, who can then pass on the gift, selves. It's a contagious idea and I have a wrap up celebration on changing even more lives forever. enjoyed the enthusiasm of the chil- Children's Day, and they are still taking suggestions as to what to do You can contact anyone from the dren and the adults." with the wooden animals when the Ark Team at the church office at The rainbow-painted cow, aniark has been completed. Some (508) 528-3803 or office@franklin mals covered in colorful handhave suggested having the donors federated.org. prints, and the 'hippy' goat were
However, the biggest source of revenue was raised through the purchase of wooden animals. The Ark Committee approached Don Goddard, a member who was known for his woodworking skills, and asked for his help. Goddard cut out of plywood somewhat smaller than life-sized animals representing the 15 pairs of animals needed to fill the Heifer ark. People were then invited to purchase the wooden animals (at Heifer's suggested donation cost), decorate
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Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center Announces Summer Camp Programs Imagine the excitement of twirling and dancing in Princess Costumes, while learning to dance! Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center has planned several dance camp programs for the upcoming summer, including an exciting new Princess Dance Camp, in addition to the popular Recreational Camp and the Intensive Dance Camp programs.
mosphere. The Recreation Dance Camp, an instructional camp offering less intensive lessons and many fun activities, is also being offered for ages 4 to 6. For the Beginner and the Advanced Beginner, the hours are 9-11:30 a.m.; for ages 7 to 9, the camp hours are noon to 2:30 p.m. and for ages 10 and up, the hours are 9:30- 3:30 p.m. This camp offers ballet, jazz, tap, tumbling, musical theater, make up, crafts and more.
All programs will run July 25 to 29 and again on August 1 to August 5, 2011. Registration is now open.
The Intensive Dance Camp is being offered again this summer. This camp is designed for the serious dancer to work on technique and has a strong emphasis on ballet, under the direction of Russian Ballet Master Zhanat Baidaralin. The camp is offered for dancers ages 4 and up. The Summer Intensive Camp is a rigorous pro-
The Princess Camp is for dancers ages two to five years. The program will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. This fun camp includes ballet, jazz, gymnastics, tap, arts and crafts, princess dressup and much more. The camp is designed to introduce dance to the young ones in a fun, playful at-
gram designed to train students who are serious about becoming the best technical dancer he or she can be. The staff, at their discretion, makes placement. The Advanced Beginner Intensive Camp is for ages five to eight and will run from 10 AM to 1 PM. The Intermediate Level is for ages 9 to 12 and will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Advanced/Pre-professional level is for ages 12 and up and also runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register, please call or visit Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center, located at 31 Hayward Street in Franklin, MA. For more information, call (508) 520-7873 or email: pedcnews@gmail.com Visit www.pedancecenter.com or become a fan on Facebook.
August Summer Camp Programs for Junior High Schoolers Tri-County RVTHS has planned an expanded Summer Camp Program during the week of August 812 for students entering 7th and 8th grade. Featuring seven themed programs, the Summer Camps offer an opportunity to explore careers and exercise the mind through hands on, interactive learning and fun. • In Auto Collision Camp (8 a.m.12 p.m.), participants will create vanity plates and learn how industry experts overhaul a car’s exterior into a fancy ride. • Beginning Carpentry Camp (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) teaches Campers construction skills and how to use professional machinery, including hand and power tools, to design and craft a wooden sign. • Beginning Plumbing Camp (12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.) allows students to create a take-home project while learning about plumbing
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technology using hands-on problem-solving skills. • Cosmetology Camp (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) introduces all aspects of the beauty industry through activities related to hair, nail, and skin care. • CyberCamp (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) focuses on technology, allowing Campers to create a Web site, build a computer and a network, and learn the basics of robotics using Legos. • Electrical Camp (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) teaches how electricity works through hands-on activities including making a magnet and wiring buzzers, lights, motors, and switches, allowing Campers to create a l a.m.p. • Engineering Camp (12:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.) introduces Campers to the many concepts of engineering in a stimulating, entertaining environment that couples learning with competitions. Each of the 2011 Summer Camp progr a.m.s will be held from Monday, August 8 through Friday, August 12 during the times listed above. The cost of one camp is $200 and the cost of two camps is $350. Registration forms must be submitted by Friday, June 10, 2011 with payment in full. Students in the Tri-County School District are given enrollment preference. Registration forms will be distributed to 6th and 7th grade students in district middle schools and are also available by visiting the school Web site at www.tricounty.tc and clicking the “Summer Camps” link. For more information, please contact TriCounty at (508) 528-5400.
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Camp Develops Youth’s Potential Six Franklin Schools Registration now open for YMCA in Franklin Camps Ensembles Compete in MICCA Festival
Instead of spending the summer at home and indoors, the Bernon Family Branch of the Hockomock YMCA is encouraging parents to give their kids a chance to explore nature at the Y’s camp. YMCA campers gain new experiences, develop essential social skills and create lifelong friendships, while enjoying camp adventures along the way. Franklin YMCA reminds parents that camp is among the best options for engaging kids in activities that will help develop their spirit, mind and body, while getting them outdoors in a safe environment. “Camping is synonymous with personal development,” says Jim Downs, vice president of youth & community development of the Hockomock Area YMCA. “Kids come to camp to develop friendships, learn skills in a new environment, and make memories that will last a lifetime.” YMCA Camp provides exciting and educational summer camp options for school-age children, teens, and options for children with spe-
cial needs. Attending summer camp at the YMCA can impact youth and teens in several important ways: • Kids learn when given a break from their daily routine. Camp offers kids and teens productive “time away” from the troubling economic news they hear every day, as well as an independence they do not typically experience at home or in school. • Lifelong memories are made at camp. Camp Wigwanawan is the ideal environment for developing new skills, learning from other campers and counselors, and making new friends to share it all with. • Decision-making skills are learned through experience. At camp, kids and teens learn and practice how to make smart choices, solve problems, and work as a team toward common goals. These skills are essential to character development. • At camp, kids and teens develop confidence by trying and learning new things, including adventurous
outdoor activities that can lead to healthy, life-long habits. • Camp is the perfect environment for increasing kids’ and teens’ awareness and appreciation of nature and the great outdoors. Collectively, the nation’s largest providers of camping programs, YMCAs have operated summer camps for more than 100 years. Each year, YMCAs operate more than 2,000 community and regional YMCA day camps that serve 600,000 individual campers each summer, which includes about 120 specialty camps for kids with disabilities. An additional 1.5 million individuals participate in camp programs throughout the balance of the year in family camps, weekend retreats, and school camping. Please visit www.hockymca.org or call the Franklin branch at (508) 528-8708, the Foxboro branch at (508) 772-1353, or the North Attleboro branch at (508) 695-7001 to learn more.
On Saturday, April 9th, seven musical ensembles performed in the Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductor's Association MICCA festival. At this festival each ensemble performed three musical selections for a panel of nationally recognized judges. The judges listened and rated each group using a set of national standards. After the performance each ensemble attended a clinic directed by one of the judges. At the clinics students received feedback about their performance. This is a list of the ensembles that performed and the medals that they received: Horace Mann Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Band, under the di-
rection of Vicki Garino, silver medal Franklin Middle School String Orchestra, under the direction of Diane Plouffe, silver medal Franklin Repertory Orchestra, under the direction of Diane Plouffe, silver medal Franklin High School Chorus, under the direction of Holly Krafka, bronze medal Franklin High School Concert Band, under the direction of Leighanne Rudsit, silver medal Franklin High School Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Leighanne Rudsit, silver medal Franklin High School Orchestra, under the direction of Leighanne Rudsit, silver medal
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Franklin Sports Franklin High School’s Jared Kuzio Pitches His Way to Win BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Ever since he was a little boy, Franklin’s Jared Kuzio wanted to play baseball. At the age of five he was swinging the bat in his backyard with his father and when he turned seven he began playing in the Franklin Little League system. While playing in little league, one gets ample opportunity to play and learn all nine positions, but when he was on the mound pitching Kuzio felt the most comfortable. It was here he began to hone his skills. “To me, pitching was the most fun, it was where I belonged,” the Franklin athlete said. “The more I pitched, the more I learned and eventually the better I got.” It was in a Hockomock summer league when Kuzio realized that he had something special when he stepped on the mound, but it was in high school that he knew that he was actually good. Upon entering high school he was a three sport athlete (baseball, basketball and soccer), but found his time too consumed so he stopped playing soccer after his sophomore season.
“I think I was 14 when I was named the number one pitcher on our Hockomock summer team,” Kuzio said. “But I knew that I was good once I made the varsity team.” It was in his junior season when Kuzio made the jump from the junior varsity squad. His first start was a win against Westboro, a complete game victory in which he had 10 strikeouts. Although the Westboro start may be a memory that Kuzio will never forget, but it was a year earlier as a sophomore that his career took a turn for the better. Following his sophomore season, Kuzio tried out for and made the Franklin Legion team. “I was basically a bullpen pitcher that was used to eat up a lot of innings,” he said. “I was still young facing a lot older kids so I was able to grow as a pitcher. As a freshman and sophomore I was just blowing people away with my fastball, but in legion in was a different story.” Since then Kuzio has grown into the pitcher he is today, a leader on the Franklin staff. Prior to his start against Westboro (May 10) Kuzio
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was 3-2 with 27 strikeouts and 10 walks in 30 innings with a 3.30 ERA. “Jared has a good fastball and splitter with good location, he can spot the ball well,” Franklin High Coach Dave Niro said. “His mannerism and the way he plays the game are great. He has been a big leader for us.” While Niro is praising his pitcher, Kuzio is crediting the defense behind him for doing a lot of the hard work. “I have a two seam fastball that moves a lot, but I rely heavily on my defense,” the Panther pitcher said. “My pitches force a lot of ground balls and it’s my defense that keeps my pitch count down.” Last spring the Panthers finished 12-9 and earned a 12 seed in the MIAA Division 1 South Baseball Tournament. With the aid of Kuzio’s arm the Panthers were able to make it to the semi-finals, where they lost to CatholicMemorial 6-3. The then junior did his part in winning the team’s first two contests by defeating Marshfield (7-0) and Quincy (7-3).
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team, the Franklin athlete will take his pitching to Worcester State. “They’ve been very impressed with Jared so far and have a great baseball program,” said Niro. “It’s the right choice for him and he’ll do very well on that next level.” Despite having not even entered college, Kuzio is hoping to continue to play baseball following his four years at Worcester State. “I would definitely love to play baseball in the near future,” Kuzio said. “I love the sport and I’m going to be the best that I can be and if there is a chance I’ll be playing.”
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Franklin Sports Verrochi Put Lacrosse On The Map In Franklin
Tri-County’s Matt Killoy--Ready, Willing and Able
BY KEN HAMWAY, SPORTS WRITER Boys lacrosse at Franklin High is enjoying another high-quality season and much of the credit should go to Lou Verrochi.
BY CHRISTOPHER TREMBLAY Although having begun his high school lacrosse career at TriCountry Regional Vocational High School on the defensive side of the ball, senior Matt Killoy has shown he has the ability to put the ball in the net.
The 59-year-old coach, who started both the boys and girls lacrosse programs 11 years ago, has guided the boys to three Hockomock League championships and has never experienced a conference finish lower than second place. There’s no magic or gimmicks associated with Verrochi’s success. What there is is a plethora of lacrosse knowledge and experience. Verrochi not only played and coached the sport at the collegiate level, but he also was inducted into UMass-Boston’s hall of fame. Verrochi was the right man at the right place when Franklin opted to add lacrosse to its varsity sports menu. The sport is intricate and has its share of complexities. “Lacrosse has many offensive and defensive sets,’’ Verrochi said. “Lots of situations need to be covered, like face-offs and man-up and man-down matchups. Kids love the game for the same reason I was attracted to it. It’s aggressive and fast-paced.’’ Verrochi, who taught and coached at Tri County Vocational before joining the Franklin High staff, is a dynamic force for the Panthers’ squad. He doesn’t consider himself special, but he’s in an elite class of lacrosse coaches. “A good lacrosse coach has to know technique and teach it, must be adept at technical preparation, understand how to attack and defend and be able to quickly adjust offensively and defensively,’’ Verrochi noted. “Other keys include knowing your opponents’ strengths and weaknesses and setting up effective game plans.’’ Verrochi’s Panthers have listened and heeded their coach’s instruction in a big way this season. Franklin has a 10-3 record and has clinched the Kelley-Rex Division title. The squad already has qualified for tournament play. Verrochi’s athletic lineage can be traced to Walpole where he played soccer and wrestled in high school.
Franklin High lacrosse Coach Lou Verrochi enjoys building character as much as coaching.
“I was only 5-4 and 125 pounds,’’ he recalled. “I relied on hustle and pursuing the ball.’’ After high school, Verrochi enrolled at Dean Junior College where he played soccer and lacrosse. A top-notch role player, Verrochi helped Dean get to the Region 21 playoffs in both sports. “Our teams at Dean were competitive and always above .500,’’ said Verrochi who’s lived in Franklin for 15 years. “I continued playing soccer and lacrosse at Boston State where we had lots of success.’’ Verrochi, who majored in physical education, earned his share of success in college. A midfielder, he was a two-time captain and MVP in soccer. His 17 assists his junior year was a school record that held up for 15 years. As an attack man in lacrosse, he garnered his share of goals and helped the Warriors go to the national tourney, where they were beaten by Adelphi. “After college, I worked in construction before joining the faculty at Tri County,’’ Verrochi said. “I coached wrestling and soccer and we had some success. While at Tri County, I coached Bryant College’s soccer team.’’ Verrochi took a sub-.500 program at Bryant and built a tradition. His 1986 team went 15-3-1, his teams rolled into the Northeast8 Tournament finals annually, and he coached four all-Americans and was coach of the year twice. “A reduction in force ended my 14 years at Tri County,’’ Verrochi
said. “I moved on to coach Franklin High’s wrestling team before catching on as a physical education instructor at Dean. I coached soccer at Dean for six years and was an assistant in lacrosse for five seasons.’’ Staff cuts again cut Verrochi’s career short at Dean. But, a health and phys-ed position opened at Franklin and he was hired in 1998. He assisted Fran Bositis’ soccer team for two years and started both the boys and girls lacrosse programs. When he’s not coaching lacrosse, Verrochi currently is the varsity boys soccer coach at Bridgewater State. “I like to win, but that’s not the most important aspect of coaching,’’ Verrochi emphasized. “I like building character in my players, and I want to impact their lives in a positive way. If my players want to get to the college level, I want to help guide and prepare them so they’re not overwhelmed. I think of myself as an old school guy. I’m tough but fair. And, my players know I’ll always be honest with them.’’ Verrochi, who is married and has five grandchildren, plans on teaching and coaching for another three years. When he retires, he’s not sure if he’ll continue to coach. “I love coaching and being around quality kids,’’ says Franklin High’s father of lacrosse Lou Verrochi. ‘I’ve had success at all levels and everywhere I’ve worked. But, what’s been rewarding is seeing players become good citizens.’’
In his sophomore season, Killoy was uprooted from the defense and inserted into an attacker position. Having begun playing lacrosse for the Franklin Youth Lacrosse League since he was eight years old, Killoy basically found himself playing offense until eighth grade.
but it’s not something I’m concerned with,” Killoy said. “I try to be humble with myself. I play the game hard because I love the sport.” Coach Murphy begs to differ with his attacker. “If we win out our last four games he will have amassed 50 wins in his high school career and he has been a big part of our success,” the coach said. “Not many kids can say that.”
“We had a very solid offense my freshman year so the coach put me in on defense,” Killoy said. It wasn’t long after that initial season on the varsity squad when the coach moved him to the offensive line. Since Coach Matt Murphy made the move, the now senior has averaged close to 40 goals a season for the Cougars. Killoy netted 41 in each of his first two seasons and could reach the 50 plateau this spring. “He always seems to be in the right place at the right time,” the coach said. “He also knows how to beat a defense no matter what they’re playing.” Despite scoring 40 plus goals a season since becoming an attacker Killoy is not all that impressed with his goal scoring ability. “Scoring goals are nice, but I’m more concerned with winning,” he said. “If I score a goal that helps us win then it works for me. If we’re not winning, my scoring doesn’t mean all that much.” Another impressive statistic that jumps out at you regarding Killoy’s varsity career at Tri-County is the fact that he’s closing in on 50 wins during his four seasons. An impressive stat to most, but once again something that really doesn’t impress the senior. “It would be nice to get 50 wins,
Killoy, a two time Mayflower League All Star, would much rather his team advance through the state tournament than receive all the individual recognition. Over the past three seasons in which the Cougars have advanced into the Division 3 East Lacrosse Tournament their success has not been all that glamorous. In all three years Tri-County has been eliminated in the first round; Westwood took them out in 2008, Manchester Essex in 2009 and Martha’s Vineyard last spring. “We’ve had some tough opponents that beat us in the first round over the last few years,” he said. “I think our lack of experience hurt us in the past, but this year I think we’re ready.” Tri-County fans are hoping that Killoy is right and that 2010 could be the year that the Cougars win a tournament game and advance into the second round – now that would be the icing on the cake for an already illustrious high school career.
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Where Are They Now? Padula And Franklin Sports: A Great Partnership BY KEN HAMWAY, SPORTS WRITER When Franklin High’s football game with Stoughton concluded last year on Nov. 12, it marked the end of an era. That’s when John Padula called it a career as the Panthers’ public address announcer, a labor of love he performed for 45 years. The 79-year-old Padula was around for the highs and lows of Franklin football. He called games during the famous 32-game winning streak that started in 1969 and ended in 1971. He also experienced the tough times — like seeing Scott Hayden suffer an injury that left him paralyzed for life. Padula was far more than just a football fan who liked to sit behind a microphone and hear his voice. He was a former Panther halfback who played four varsity years, graduating in 1950. He also coached freshman football at Franklin, and he’s volunteered for countless civic organizations. John Padula has never been called “Mr. Franklin,” but he has often been referred to as Franklin’s “mayor.’’ “I enjoyed calling the football games, and I’m also pleased I was able to get involved with so many civic groups in town,’’ Padula said. “Watching the kids play football has kept me young and it’s so gratifying to see them become part of the community.’’ Padula was one of 13 children, the first in his family to graduate from Franklin High. He played football for Anthony Pisini, for whom Franklin’s field is named. A 5-foot7, 145-pound halfback, Padula had speed and was called “a shifty back.’’ He never played on a losing football team. Padula was voted runner-up MVP in football as a senior, an honor he calls “a thrill.’’ “I was happy to get the recognition,’’ Padula said. “But, I had great
John Padula, public address announcer for the Panthers for 45 years, was himself an exceptional athlete.
teammates in Jack Gentili at end, Charlie Borroso at tackle, John Morrissey at halfback and Ed Picard at quarterback. And, coach Pisini was a role model. He taught us to fight for what was right and to be honest at all times.’’ Padula was the basketball team’s manager for four years and also a three-year starter in centerfield in baseball. He hit .286 his senior year but he was better known for his defense. “My best game came in a victory over Bellingham,’’ he said. “I had a triple, scored once and save two home runs by chasing down long fly balls.’’ Padula played semipro football for three years after graduating. He scored 72 points from his halfback slot for the Burrillville (R.I.) Mules. He was scouted and had offers to play at Brown, UMass, UConn and Dean. “I couldn’t afford the cost of books and I was working two jobs to help my mother take care of the rest of the family,’’ Padula said. “I worked in construction and started Padula Contractors in 1958. We designed and built commercial and industrial buildings.’’
Padula, who was a Navy reservist for three years, was approached by former football coach Jerry Leone to announce football games in 1965. “We started by standing on staging at the old high school field,’’ Padula said. “It was fun watching the players and calling out their efforts. One of the best games I saw was the Mansfield game in 2009. We were down by 12 points with about five minutes to go and pulled it out. That sparked Franklin to an unbeaten regular season and the Hockomock title.’’ Padula also was on hand for the 32-game winning streak that featured players like Fred Baglioni, Ernie Miller, Bill Lampasona, George Joanides, Tim Geromini, Paul Cheli and Peter Pasquarosa. “It was a great thrill to be part of that,’’ Padula said. “We knew it would end but it was fun for everyone.’’ During his time in the press box, which is named for him, Padula sang the National Anthem for 35 of his 45 years behind the microphone. “John sang the National Anthem in his finale against Stoughton,’’ said Brad Sidwell, the Franklin athletic director and football coach. “We honored John that night, and we’re just glad that he’s been so involved in Franklin athletics over the years. He’s been a big plus and he will be missed.’’ Retired for the last 10 years, Padula, enjoys his leisure time by playing golf and being with his three daughters and three grandchildren. His wife, Sheila, died in 1987. “When I played and coached, I always focused on improving one’s ability and learning life’s lessons,’’ Padula said. “Winning was important, but so was building character.’’ And, John Padula had his share of fun during an extraordinary career as a player, coach, announcer and civic leader.
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TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL H.S. NEWS & EVENTS Tri-County Math Team Wins 1st Place for Second Time in a Row
Student Leaders Honored at Tri-County
Members of the Tri-County Chapter of the National Honor Society gather at the close of the Annual Leadership Breakfast on Tuesday, April 26.
The Tri-County RVTHS Math Team has won the 1st Place Massachusetts Vocational Mathematics League Trophy for the second year in a row. Tri-County Math Team members competed against 13 other vocational technical school teams during the Annual Vocational Math Meet on Thursday, May 5, which was hosted by Tri-County in the school’s Ken Custy Gymnasium. The members of the Tri-County Math Team are Kath Bukis, Timothy Delsignore, Anna Hall, Richard Hinrichs, Kendall Sarapas, Ryan Sharp, and Jacqueline Tedesco of Franklin, Shannon Croatto of Medfield, Ian Boyce, Harley Keith, Adam Lawton and
Maggie McHugh of Medway, Colleen Mistler and Eddie Purtell of Norfolk, Corrie Desilets, Eric Sorenson, Olivia Vieira, and Corey Waple of North Attleboro, Douglas Connell and Brendan McGuire of Plainville, Morgan Adamonis of Seekonk, Brian Chermely, James Glennon, Kayla Hoyt, Kory Hoyt, and Jessica Neves of Walpole, and Mike Lennon of Wrentham. Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street, Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.
Tri-County’s exceptional student leaders were honored for their dedication to school service at the Annual Leadership Breakfast on Tuesday, April 26 at Gerry’s Place. Each year, the Tri-County Chapter of the National Honor Society organizes and hosts the Leadership Breakfast to recognize students of all grade levels who have made significant contributions to school clubs, events, extracurricular activities, and community service. During the breakfast, Tri-County welcomed special guest speaker Erin Palmer, Development Manager of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Natick. Palmer addressed student leaders about the importance of volunteer work and community involvement as well as opportunities to participate in the
national Great Strides initiative, the foundation’s largest fundraising effort. The students honored during the breakfast were seniors Kath Bukis, Claire Buttkis, and Richard Hinrichs of Franklin, Heidi Anderson, Ian Boyce, and Carsten Shaw of Medway, Kelly Young of Millis, Victoria Fair, Caitlin Fontneau, Caitlin Isom, Victoria Loring, and Eric Sorenson of North Attleboro, Will DaSilva, Kelsey Easterbrooks, and Brendan McGuire of Plainville, Stephanie Medeiros and Evan Paine of Seekonk, and Kory Hoyt of Walpole. Juniors recognized were Cristina DeGaetano, Jourdan McKenna, Mike Rebello, and Haley Switzer of Franklin, Nicole Cafarella of Attleboro, Kevin Daggett, Michael Onofrio, Benjamin Plantz, Olivia Vieira,
Corey Waple, and Molly Ziino of North Attleboro, Maureen Spillane of Plainville, Samantha Meerbot of Seekonk, Sara Jones, Jessica Neves, Samantha Richard, and Tom Whearty of Walpole, Emily Bishop, Benjamin Kent, Logan McCarthy, and Jacqueline Tenaglia of Wrentham. Sophomores honored were Christian McCormick, Erika Pollack, and Jacqueline Tedesco of Franklin, Jasmine Nurse of Attleboro, Shannon Croatto of Medfield, Johanna Leazott and Bridget McHugh of Medway, and Kayla McCarthy of North Attleboro. Freshmen recognized were Drew Zaiter of Attleboro, Sara Fernberg, Kelsey Michaud, and Brianna Patton of North Attleboro, Morgan Adamonis of Seekonk, and Brian Chermely of Walpole.
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