TOWN CRIER February 26,, 2016 MILFORD, MASSACHUSETTS Vol. 9 No. 10 Est. 2007 • Mailed FREE to all 12,800 Milford addresses www.TownCrier.us

Books with Beane, Encouraging A Lifelong Love of Reading By Melissa Orff Beane, who lives with his owner Staff Reporter Lianne Larson, travels with his handler Man’s best friend has also become man’s Darlene Crawford to different locations best listener at the Milford Town Library throughout Massachusetts to give people with the introduction of the new “Books – both young and old – the chance to with Beane” program. spend time with a dog who was trained Children in grades 1-3 have been to be an affectionate and calming signing up to read out-loud to Beane, presence. a three-year-old Golden Retriever who After Beane completed his Reading has been a special guest at the library a Companion Certification, Crawford said number of times since December. Over that she began practicing with Beane 40 kids have already had the opportunity on his listening skills with her own to read to Beane, practicing their oral grandchildren, and quickly saw that reading skills while spending time with Beane was a natural. “He was fantastic a “non-judgmental” furry friend. with the kids,” she said. Beane has been trained though the Having a connection to the Milford non-profit program Dog B.O.N.E.S. Town Library, Crawford starting (Dogs Building Opportunities for bringing Beane to the library for Nurturing and Emotional Support). The students in Milford to have the Dog B.O.N.E.S. program is a completely opportunity to read to Beane as well. volunteer based organization whose “It’s a great way to help kids become purpose is to provide trained therapy better readers and to also help them love dogs to schools, nursing homes, and the whole reading-out-loud experience,” rehabilitation centers for a variety of Six-year-old Aolani Clayton reads to Beane, a three-year-old Golden Retriever at the Milford Town Library on February 20 as part of the “Books with Beane” program. support. LIBRARY DOG p 19 Selectmen Support Abolishing CIC Happening Now— By Kevin Rudden meeting, follows a meeting with positions on it. that’s different” from what the Staff Reporter/Columnist CIC and Finance Committee “For all intents and purposes, Finance Committee does.” Town The Board of Selectmen representatives held last month it [the CIC’s review] is rolled into Counsel Gerald Moody will be A Dance Party believes the Capital at which the Finance Committee the Finance Committee today,” asked to draft the appropriate Improvement Committee (CIC) chair and vice chair and commented Selectman William warrant article, he said. for Carlie should be abolished, and is Selectman William Kingkade Buckley. “I would like to sponsor Buckley voiced concern for placing an article on the May 23 termed the CIC’s budget review an article to abolish the CIC,” those currently serving on the Annual Town Meeting warrant process as “redundant.” Kingkade said. “I think it is time CIC, insisting that they be given asking Town Meeting Members Chairman Brian Murray for it to go.” first preference to be appointed to do so. brought up the topic, saying his Murray agreed, saying, “I don’t to any future opening on the The board’s consensus, board needed to either abolish see the [Capital Improvement] Finance Committee. reached at its February 10 the CIC or fill the vacant two committee offering a whole lot

Presidential Primary Next Tuesday

By Kevin Rudden Republican Party

PAID Staff Reporter/Columnist • President: Donald J. Trump, Ted Cruz, Ben ECRWSS Boston, MA

PRSRT STD Milford voters get their say in who they want Carson, Marco Rubio, or John R. Kasich. The U.S. Postage ermit No. 55800 P to be their party’s nominee for president in next names of eight candidates who suspended their Carlie Gonzalez Tuesday’s Presidential Primary election on Tuesday, campaigns are still on the ballot – Jim Gilmore, March 1. Candidates are listed on the ballots for George Pataki, Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul, A Dance Party for Carlie will be three parties: Democratic, Green-Rainbow and Carly Fiorina, Rick Santorum, Chris Christie held today, February 26 from 8 to 11 Republican. There are no United Independent Party and Jeb Bush. p.m. at the Portuguese Club to help candidates. • State Committee Man: Michael Potaski of Milford High School freshman Carlie Voters enrolled in a political party must use that Uxbridge or Ryan Chamberland of Blackstone Gonzalez who is battling cancer. The ballot at the primary. Unenrolled voters may choose • State Committee Woman: Kimberly Roy of dance is for grades 8 through 12 and the ballot for any political party at the primary. Sutton or Jennifer Modia of Uxbridge is hosted by Eduardo Alves. Tickets Democratic Party • Town Committee: Edward Bertorelli, Scott are $12 in advance by visiting www. • President: Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton or Harrison, Robert Mitchell, Joseph Graziano, eventbrite.com/e/dance-party- Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente. The name of Catherine Mitchell, Geraldine Kingkade, for-carlie-tickets-21281323010 Martin O’Malley, who suspended his campaign, Margaret Myatt, Thomas Myatt, Michael or $15 at the door. For more info is still on the ballot. Soares, Christopher Kivior, John Edmondson, visit https://www.facebook.com/ • State Committee Man: Francis Larkin of Stephen Golinsky, Kenneth Evans, Tomas events/1561532054166797/ Hopedale or Kevin Tagliaferri of Bellingham Reardon, Arsholous Sannicandro, Alfred • State Committee Woman: Lisa Mosczynski of Sannicandro and Edward Ross for 35 positions. Douglas Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the • Town Committee: Thirty-five positions with following locations: Find us on FACEBOOK! no candidates listed. • Precinct 1 and 6: Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior POSTAL PATRON POSTAL MA 01757 MILFORD, Green-Rainbow Party Center, 60 North Bow Street AND • President: Sedinam Kinamo Christin • Precinct 2 and 3: Italian American Veterans Check out our website Moyowasifza Curry, Jill Stein, William Kreml, Hall, 4 Hayward Field Kent Mesplay or Darryl Cherney. • Precincts 4, 5, 7 and 8: Milford Portuguese at • There are no Green-Rainbow Party candidates Club, 119 Prospect Heights www.towncrier.us for State Committee Man or Woman or for the Town Crier Publications Town Street 48 Mechanic MA 01568 Upton, 10 Town Committee positions. Garden Club Member Receives First Place at BRIAN W. MURRAY Tower Hill Botanical Garden Greenleaf Garden Club member, Hazel SELECTMAN Schroder participated in Tower Hill Botanic Garden’s recent Winter in Bloom celebration. Each designer was asked to interpret a poem with their arrangement. Schroder chose Robert Frost I would like to invite you to a as the poet and “Stopping by the woods on a Snowy Evening” as the poem to interpret. Her design Food & Bake Sale with its contrasting black and white birch, white featuring many special family recipes! cotton balls, baby’s breath and white football mums envisioned a winter scene. It portrayed a peaceful winter world-softly falling flakes and pillows of Saturday, March 5 • 8:30am -12:30pm snow on the ground contrasting with the barren Italian American Veterans Hall, branches. Schroder’s design received the First Place Greenleaf Garden Club member People’s Choice Award. She has displayed in Hayward Field, Milford Hazel Schroder stands next to her Tower Hill’s Winter Floral Celebration for several design for Winter in Bloom at Tower years, is a National Garden Club accredited flower Hill Botanic Garden show judge and has participated in flower shows throughout the state. The Greenleaf Garden Club is a member of National Garden Club, Inc. and the Garden Club Federation of MA, Inc. For information, call membership chairperson Jean DeLuzio at 508-473-7790. Assistance for Milford Residents at the Senior Center

Client Services Coordinator, Catherine Additionally she can help with G. Ziesmer, LSW, located at the Ruth Anne completing applications for services such Bleakney Senior Center provides assistance as SNAP (formerly food stamps), MA to Milford residents, specifically those aged Health, and Housing. Ziesmer provides 60 and above who are facing the challenges referrals to protective services, the food of aging and to those younger than 60 who pantry, legal assistance and to charities are dealing with a disability. including St. Vincent De Paul, Salvation If there is difficulty completing personal Army, and Catholic Charities. She is care, housework or food preparation, trained in the SMART 911 program, a Ziesmer will make a referral to the VNA system that shares vital personal and and/or Tri-Valley, Inc. Grief support and medical information with response teams referrals to support groups are offered in the event of an emergency. to help through the grieving process. Ziesmer works on Monday, Wednesday www.Facebook.com/Brian-Murray-for-Re-Election She provides home visits as well as and Friday at the Senior Center. To Paid For By The Committee To Reelect Brian Murray telephone reassurance, and will also refer contact her for an appointment or help to support groups for other issues such as call 508-473-8334 or email cziesmer@ Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, milford.ma.com strokes, etc.

The Irish & Italian Summit Saturday, March 5th at 7:30 p.m.  Irish and Italian folk and operatic favorites  Music from Lord of the Dance  Tchaikovsky’s “Capricio Itallienne”

New York based Tenors Matthew Surapine and Jim Russell return to the Grand Ballroom to perform with the CHSO after ten years, to reprise their entertaining, and amazing renditions of Irish and Italian vocal favorites such as “Danny Boy” and “A Nation Once Again” to “Funiculi, Finicula”. The CHSO offers Tchaikovsky’s “Capricio Itallienne” as well as music from Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance!

Reserved tickets: $40 ~ Student/ senior: $25.* The Grand Ballroom of The Milford Town Hall, 52 Main Street, Milford, MA Claflin Hill members take off 10% Irish & Italian Summit is Claflin Hill’s Annual Health Night at Symphony Honoring embers of the ilfor Area Health Care Community Sponsore in part by ilfor egional eical Center riCounty eical Atria Draper lace righam & Women’s Hospital Dana Farber Cancer Center an ilfor egional eical Staff

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By Michelle Sanford Individual OIN NO Staff Reporter/Columnist Memberships The Best Value in Golf The golf course at the Hopedale Starting at $957 • Unlimited play 7 days a week Country Club sits quietly untouched Adult Seniors • Private Course Conditions these days covered in snow. However, $1,436 • No Food Minimum like so many, its members and others • Men’s & Women’s Leagues Adult Individuals who love the game of golf are eagerly • Tournaments / Social Events $1,595 • Fun for the Whole Family waiting for the warmer weather to begin onl aen • Lessons from PGA Pro and the daylight hours to stretch into the lan ailale Craig Coombes evening so golf season can begin once Visit www.hopedalecc.com/memberships or contact: again. Craig Coombes (PGA Pro) • 508-473-9876 Known as a little hidden gem to many, Thomas Haynes (membership committee member), the Hopedale Country Club (HCC) is a • 508-478-5033 semi-private golf course that, for nearly 65 years, has been providing members and nonmembers a beautifully kept nine hole course as well as a relaxed club Advertise your business in atmosphere where everyone can kick the newspapers everybody back, relax, and enjoy the views. loves to read. Reach 20,000 Not only does the HCC offer golfers meticulously maintained greens to addresses for just pennies play on, but there’s also The Clubhouse per doorstep! Restaurant where golfers and the public can come and enjoy delicious casual dining and drinks and relax with friends and family. An attached deck allows for groups to sit outdoors and A beautiful view of the Hopedale Country Club’s Clubhouse enjoy the beautiful scenery on warm Restaurant from the 9th hole. days and nights. “I bring friends who’ve never golfed here and they ask me ‘How While nonmembers are encouraged to come and play at the did I not know this was here?’” said HCC President HCC, members not only enjoy the benefit of no tee times but Jeffrey Germagian. The dining area is also available for also very low membership fees. “Our yearly membership fees small functions and most recently held a breast cancer compared to some others in the area is half,” said Fritch. “We’re fundraiser. very competitive.” The HCC has some great history behind it. The course Looking to improve your swing? Or possibly you’re just starting was built by workers of the Draper Corporation on land out. PGA Pro Craig Coombes is on staff at HCC and available that was donated by Ira Draper—who was at the forefront to help golfers of all levels. In addition, Junior Golf is offered as of the cotton textile industry in the Blackstone Valley well as leagues for men and women. So come to the HCC to play, area. According to Todd Fritch, who sits on the Board of unwind, and enjoy. Directors, since the beginning, the feeling of the Country The Hopedale Country Club is located at 90 Mill St. For more Club has always been “Come and see for yourself what information call the Pro Shop at 508-473-9876 or view www. we’re about.” hopedalecc.com.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 3 Thanks from the Senior Center Popular Quilt Show The Milford Council on Aging and the staff of the Ruth Blaire House for sponsoring Dr. Gary Hylander’s Charles Dickens, Coming Back to BVT Anne Bleakney Senior Center wish to thank all the generous “A Christmas Carol” and providing a delicious lunch; individuals, businesses and organizations for their contributions Milford Regional Medical Center for sponsoring a holiday during 2015. luncheon and for being a great partner of the Senior Center; Appreciation is extended to: A special thank you to Ed Roth, Al & Patricia D’Amour, Joanne Whitcomb House for sponsoring the Salem Witch Trials with Dr; & Gerry Rosen, Joan Motuzas and Theresa Mazzarelli for Gary Hylander and providing a delicious lunch; donating their time to help serve the holiday food; UniBank for sponsoring Polka Paul at the Oktoberfest; Bob DeVita & Crew for their delicious appetizers and punch for Mike Szczepan of Republic Waste Services and Milford Board the New Year’s Eve party; of Health for the donating turkeys for the Thanksgiving Milford Board of Health for providing the Wellness Nurse; Luncheon; Salmon VNA Nurses for taking good care of the seniors who visit Joe Ozella of Jean’s Catering & Gerald & Matt O’Loughlin for them; their assistance in cooking the Thanksgiving turkeys; Hannaford Supermarket for the daily bread and pastry Brenda Needleman, Volunteer Chef, for preparing a most donation; delicious Thanksgiving feast for all; Roche Brothers for bread, and pastry donation; Carlos Benjamin; Scott Crisafulli; Chief Tom O’Loughlin; Charlie And last but not least thanks to all the volunteers that spend Skaff; Rick Villani, John Erickson, Fire Chief Bill Touhey, Chris so much of their time here at the Senior Center doing whatever Pilla, Mark Nelson, Zach Taylor, Jennifer Sclar, Liz Scher and needs to be done! Alberta Farley for graciously serving the Thanksgiving meal; The quilt, ‘O, Glorious Day, will be raffled off at the Thimble Pleasure’s Guild Guild’s show in March.

Re-Elect PAUL PELLEGRINI, MILFORD PARKS COMMISSION CHAIR By Michelle Sanford Staff Reporter/Columnist Dedicated to and vested in the town of Milford, I am committed to maintaining and improving our parks, facilities and Once again it’s time for the Thimble services that enhance the quality of life for all ages. My wife, Shenan, and I look forward to a thriving local park system not Pleasures Quilt Guild’s popular Quilt Show. only for our two small children but for the residents and visitors of the Town of Milford. I ask for your vote on April 5. This year, the biennial show will take place on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 Paul Pellegrini and daughter Cae from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blackstone Valley Technical School in Upton. EXPERIENCE Spearheading plans for future Town Park Throughout the two day show, more than Over the last three years I have been improvements including new fencing, 200 types of quilts and other quilt projects instrumental in: new basketball court and new period will be on display for attendees to view. In  The design and acquisition of funding for lighting throughout the park addition to raffle baskets, a silent auction, 2014 Plains Park renovation. This project  Building relationships with community and a boutique, a beautiful quilt made by was completed within budget and leaders such as school committee members, members of the Guild and titled ‘O, Glorious time-frame school faculty, youth organizations, coaches, Day will also be raffled off.  Raising funds and installing new and much parents and local town administrations Joyce Gilmore, the “Founding Mother” improved playground equipment at Town of the Thimble Pleasures Guild, couldn’t Park as a member of the playground COMMITMENT TO say enough good things about her quilters. subcommittee COMMUNITY SERVICE “These women are so talented. I consider  Collaborating with landscape architects to  Town Meeting Member what they do to be fabric art,” she said. The plan and design The Fino Field Renovation  President of Milford Youth Softball Guild began in Mendon in 1992 with eight members but over the years has expanded Project  Milford Youth Baseball Committee member and now has 85 members of all ages.  Working as a liaison on behalf of the  Serve on the Shining Star Preschool, Gilmore said what’s great about having Parks Department for holiday tree lighting Brookside and Woodland School Councils different ages in the group is seeing the way at Draper Park with future intention on  Organize and run clinics for Milford each generation creates their art. “It’s all expansion at Draper Park Community Use Program about the way you learned and who you are. Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Paul Pellegrini I’m a nurse and also an engineer, so I follow my patterns in a very structured way. Some of our younger members are more artsy and tend to go more off into their own patterns Visit www.towncrier.us for Breaking News, Ad Club Introduces, and it’s just beautiful,” she said. Since its formation, one of the Guild’s Calendar Items, Photo Galleries, Feature Stories, and more! goals has been to share their quilts and other quilting projects with people in need. And LIKE us on Facebook at Town Crier Publications! Over the years, the members have donated their quilts to local families and children, Hurricane Katrina victims, as well as to patients in hospitals. Part of the proceeds from each quilting show has also gone to a special cause that typically affects women. “This year we’re giving to the American Autoimmune Disorder and Related Disease Association,” said Gilmore. “For the most part, autoimmune disorders, which include colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and MS, affect woman more than men. Several women in our group suffer from some type of autoimmune disease.” In past years, the Guild has raised funds for breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and heart disease. Many of the quilts on display at the March show will tell a personal story related to the artist. This year, Gilmore said her quilt is a remembrance of her grandmother who also quilted. Admission to the show is $7, with children 18 years and under are free. Blackstone Valley Tech is located at 65 Pleasant St. There is ample parking and handicapped parking available.

4 MILFORD TOWN CRIER FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Garden Club Federations of MA Scholarship Celebrate Milford’s Co-Ed Adult The Advertiser’s Club Opportunities Kickball Tournament The Greenleaf Garden Club announces that 11scholarships are available A favorite playground sport is making a comeback at Directory from the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts to local students who Celebrate Milford on Saturday May 14! The Advertiser’s Club Directory is a listing are majoring in one of the ‘green’ sciences- horticulture, environmental A red ball, a baseball diamond and a swift kick of the foot studies, botany or biology. of those businesses that have contracted will take participants right back to childhood when they sign The deadline for applying for these scholarships is March 1. The up for Celebrate Milford’s Co-Ed Adult Kickball Tournament to advertising at least 12 times a year in basic requirements are that the student has been a legal resident of The Milford Town Crier. Features include Massachusetts for at least one year, have maintained a minimum “B’ at Milford Town Park. Adult kickball leagues are popping up a listing in this directory, discounts and average in school, have good character and have financial need. Each everywhere. WAKA Kickball and Social Sports specialize in scholarship has a specific set of requirements, which are described in bringing adults together with organized recreational sports a feature article about your business (size detail on the GCFM website. All necessary forms are available on the like volleyball, softball, ultimate Frisbee and kickball. and frequency requirements apply). GCFM website. “In everything we do at WAKA Kickball & Social Sports, Eligibility for the scholarships is determined by the GCFM Scholarship we believe in having fun. Life should be fun, and people Business Name...... Ad on Page committee and is determined based on the completed application package. should be happy. 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FEBRUARY 26, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 5 Opinion

BLOSSOM DO-GOOD Milford Candidates Featured RUMINATIONS by Marilyn Holman In honor of Ben Franklin, who wrote a column in a Boston By Kevin Rudden publication in the 1770s called Silence DoGood, Marilyn Holman, 30 Minutes Owner/Manager of Town Crier Publications writes this column By Kevin Rudden If You Build It, They using the pen name Blossom Do-Good Staff Reporter/Columnist Candidates in the April 5 Milford Town Election are Will Come So what’s happening in your world right now? being featured on new episodes of 30 Minutes with The It’s 5 pm on Tuesday, February 23, and Al is off As I’ve traveled around Town Crier in February and March. Instead of the usual to Milford to tape "30 Minutes With the Town Milford during the past few new episode every two weeks, a new show featuring Crier". Since Al is still taking care of business in weeks, I’ve listened to people a candidate in a contested race will air every Friday Milford and won't be home for a few hours, we making arguments both for and against bringing through April 1. The episodes also will be available for decided that I should write the column today because the paper has to bus transportation to Milford. viewing on the 30 Minutes with The Town Crier channel go to press tonight. So here's what's on my mind these days. The arguments that I’ve heard in favor of it are on YouTube. It’s election season in Milford, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, basically, “We need it” and “We’ll use it.” The current schedule is: and the country. Make sure that you are registered as soon as possible The arguments that I’ve heard against it are: • Today: Joseph Morais, candidate for re-election to and be ready to vote in your town election ..... which is Tuesday, April the cost is too high, not enough people will use it, the School Committee 5 in Milford; Monday, May 2 in Upton; and Tuesday, May 17 in Men- and the route through town is too long. I’ve also • March 4: Brian Murray, candidate for re-election to don, as well as Super Tuesday, March 1, for the Presidential Election. heard people say that they are waiting for a final the Board of Selectmen But, before you vote, please make sure you are informed about the proposed route and cost before they make up their • March 11: Scott Vecchiolla, candidate for School candidates. Read all the ads the candidates place in this paper, look minds. Committee them up on-line, call them, attend their bake sales and ask questions, A healthy discussion of something new to the • March 18: Michael Visconti, candidate for School or invite them in when they come to your door. town is always a good idea. My problem with the Committee This is where my husband and I disagree. He keeps saying everybody “against-its” is that they most likely have never • March 25: Paul Pellegrini, candidate for re-election needs to come out and vote, that our military fought and sacrificed used bus transportation on a regular basis. I did, to the Park Commission their lives for us to have the right to vote. And I say, although that is and therefore am biased toward it. • April 1: Cesare Comolli, candidate for Park true ... if you are not informed, please DON’T VOTE. Because a mis- I grew up in a small town next to Newark, New Commission informed voter will skew the results and perhaps put a less than quali- Jersey. My family frequently took public buses for The following interviews already have aired and are fied person in the position. the 30-minute ride to nearby New York City. I took now available on YouTube: So, before we even get to local elections, comes Super Tuesday, March them every day to get to and from high school. As • February 12: James Ligor, candidate for School 1, NEXT WEEK, when Massachusetts votes in the primary elec- teenagers, my friends and I took them to and from Committee tions for a Democrat or Republican presidential candidate. Are you New York City and the Jersey shore (the real one, • February 19: Patrick Holland, candidate for Board informed? Have you listened to all the candidates, besides just the not that horrible TV show). I commuted to and of Selectmen bickering and mud slinging on the stages of the debates. Have you from college in Providence by taking buses. No Each new show will air at 6:30 p.m. on Friday on paid attention to the "talking heads" on several different channels so one minded walking to the bus stop. Following the Milford TV – Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon Channel you can get several different viewpoints? Have you listened to all of the bus schedules were second nature to us. 38 – and will be repeated several times the following candidate's town halls? Once I got my first real job after college, week. You better be informed, because this is a watershed election for the however, I bought a car. It was easier to drive 30 Minutes with The Town Crier is produced by Town United States and will shape the America we live in for a long time to a car than stick to a bus schedule that didn’t Crier Publications, Inc. – publishers of The Milford Town come. With terrorists, national debt and illegal immigrants nipping at always match my work hours. When I came to Crier and The Upton & Mendon Town Crier newspapers our heels, we need a Commander in Chief who can take care of these Massachusetts in the late 1970s, there was no local – and focuses on Milford’s government, culture and issues. Make sure you are voting for the person you REALLY think is bus transportation in this area and I began driving history, news, businesses and charitable organizations. best for the job. everywhere. The show is co-hosted by Town Crier Publisher Al So please BE INFORMED - OR DON’T VOTE. It is my right to say But, if there were local bus transportation, I’d Holman and Town Crier columnist Kevin Rudden. this, believe this and I am sticking to it. I still have quite a bit of home- take it in a minute. The time during the rides work to do before Super Tuesday which is next week ... how are you would give me a chance to meet new people, read going to spend your weekend? I have some reading to do! my online newspapers and magazines, and not Namaste MYSTERY PHOTO FOR have to deal with parking at my destination. If I could no longer own a car or no longer drive FEBRUARY 12 one, I would still have the sense of “freedom” that having a car gives you. It’s horrible to have to Classified depend on family or friends for a ride. We’re all Classified Ads are $25 for 25 Words, 25¢ for each additional word. Must headed that way as we age. be prepaid and in writing. Email: [email protected] Snailmail: 48 Most of all, I wouldn’t be riding the bus for free. Mechanic Street, Upton, Ma 01568 In addition to what the Town of Milford would have to pay to be part of the MetroWest Regional SANDRA'S HOUSECLEANING: I have worked as a house cleaner for 12 years Transit Authority (MWRTA), riders would still and as a house keeper for four years. Many references. Call 508-282-0545. have to pay for each ride. 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Call Joan at 508-520-2626. waiting for the bus service to acknowledge the HIRING CHEMICAL OPERATORS - SECOND & THIRD SHIFTS: Specialty Alas no one offered any names to go with the need that exists. chemical manufacturing in Ashland. Duties include following batch records faces in our February 12 Mystery Photo. The picture I also believe the estimated $250,000 annual to produce products while operating reactors, dryers and other plant was taken by Paul Curran about 50 years ago and price tag is not a “budget buster” – in fact, it would equipment and various processes including pumping, drying, filtration, shows an Americanization Class being held in be a quarter of one percent of a $100-million packaging, etc. Perform basic laboratory testing, evaluating and recording Milford. results, and preparing, packaging and documenting chemical products for budget. Milford has spent a lot more money on a shipment. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. All safety lot of things over the years. It’s a small price to pay gear and training are provided. Excellent benefits package including health, to enable people to get around. dental, 401K. Email resume Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc. at HR@nyacol. com, mail to PO Box 349, Ashland, MA 01721 or fax to 508-881-1855.

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6 MILFORD TOWN CRIER FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Calendar A list of calendar events of community groups, fundraising events of local charities and free Brookside’s Got Talent!! Book Fair Donations Needed events of local businesses. Maximum 150 words. Published the 1st & 3rd Friday of every MILFORD-The Brookside Parent Teacher month. Deadline 10 days prior to publication date. Email to [email protected] MENDON-Making plans for spring cleaning? Organization is hosting the first ever Brookside’s We want your gently used books, DVD’s and Got Talent!, a Hollywood-themed talent puzzles for the Friends’ of Mendon Elders MEETINGS Planning Your Organic Vegetable show featuring students attending Brookside Annual Book Fair slated for April 8 - 10. Feel Elementary School on Saturday, March 19, at 1 free to drop items off at the Mendon Senior Unless otherwise noted, the activities take Garden And More p.m.in the Stacy Middle School Auditorium. Center, 62 Providence St., Mendon Monday – place at Town Hall. Official meeting notices HOPEDALE-Join the Friends of the Hopedale The show will be hosted by WMRC Radio Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are are posted on Town Clerk’s Bulletin Board. For Library on Wednesday March 2 at 6:30 p.m. in host, Ray Auger and will take on a true also needed to help sort. If you have an hour or additional information, contact the appropriate the Bancroft Public Library for a multimedia Hollywood feel with red carpet, spotlights, two to spare please contact Friends President Board or official. presentation and discussion on Planning Your paparazzi and glitter and glam. Milford TV Sue Carlson at friendsofmendonelders@verizon. Tuesday, March 1 Organic Vegetable Garden and More. Farmer will be taping the entire performance as well as net or 508-473-6614 for more information. Planning Board, Room 03, 7 p.m. Sam from Crystal Spring Farm in Plainville interviewing the acting participants and fans Sewer Commission, Room 14, 6 p.m. explains how he creates successful gardens and on the red carpet and back stage for a future Monday, March 7 how you can do the same! From soil preparation broadcast. DVDs of the show will be available Class of 1976 Reunion Board of Selectmen, Room 03, 7 p.m. and bed planning to appropriate technology and for sale with pre-ordering available the day of MILFORD-The Milford High School Class of Wednesday, March 9 troubleshooting, attendees should expect to be the show. 1976 will be celebrating their 40th reunion this Finance Subcommittee, Room 03, 5:30 p.m. more efficient in their garden work throughout Tickets are available for $3 each at WMRC year. It will be held Saturday, September 24, Finance Committee, Room 03, 7 p.m. the year. There will be a Q & A section at the end First Class Radio, 258 Main St. Milford. All at Scioli’s in Milford. Further information will Thursday, March 10 of the presentation. proceeds benefit Brookside Elementary Parent/ follow in the coming months. Zoning Board of Appeals, Room 03, 7 p.m. Please register for this free event by Monday, Teacher Organization. If anyone has any questions, please contact Tuesday, March 15 February 29 by calling the library at 508-634- Ann Robichaud at 508-473-8239 or 508-473- Planning Board, Room 03, 7 p.m. 2209 or by stopping at the upstairs desk during Little Women- the Broadway Musical 0422. She can also be reached at anr33@ normal operating hours. You do not have to be a yahoo.com. Also, please send any new contact WOONSOCKET-Students from Mount Saint member of the Friends of the Hopedale Library to information to the above email address. SENIOR CENTER attend this event but new members are always Charles Academy’s senior drama group are The Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, located welcome. The Friends meet on the first Tuesday bringing Little Women- the Broadway Musical at 60 North Bow St., is open Monday through of the month at 10 am. to the stage of Woonsocket’s historic Stadium Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays 8:30 Theatre, 28 Monument Square, on February 26. Greenleaf Garden Club Workshop a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Based on the novel, Little Women, by Louisa MILFORD-The Greenleaf Garden Club will be Contact the center by calling 508-473-8334 or Maximizing a Business’ Social Media May Alcott, Little Women- the Broadway hosting a terrarium workshop on March 21 at Musical follows the lives of four daughters and the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, 60 N. emailing [email protected]. Sue Trotta Impact Clark is the director. their mother while the family patriarch is away Bow St., Milford. The meeting will start with MEDWAY-Consumers are bombarded by Friday, February 26 serving in the United States Civil War. refreshments at 6:30 p.m. and the program will messages and advertising at every turn. When it 12:30 p.m. Movie, The Second Best Exotic A performance will be Friday, February 26 at start at 7 p.m. comes to making buying decisions, the process Marigold Hotel, Rated PG, Bring Your own 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12, $15, or $18 and can be Jean Anderson, a gardener and lecturer from often starts online researching a product or Lunch, Free purchased at the Stadium Theatre Box Office or Wakefield will lead the group in creating a company. Is your business doing all it can to March Date to be Determined StadiumTheatre.com. natural planting inside a glass container. There engage and capture attention online? Trip to Captain Jack’s Lobster Bake & Foxwoods will be a fee for participation. For information, Medway Business Council is pleased to present Resort Casino, Detail to Come call membership chairperson Jean DeLuzio at a crash course in social media marketing best Monday Free Pasta Dinner 508-473-7790. Anderson has been gardening practices on Wednesday, March 16 at 5 p.m. at 8:30 a.m. Game Room HOPKINTON-A free community pasta supper for over 37 years, has presented at the Boston Charles River Bank in Medway. 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet. is being held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 61 Flower and Garden Show for five years and has Jillian Guzinski, Social Media Manager, and 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment Wood St. (Rte. 135) at 5:30 p.m. on February presented many programs for groups and garden Max Rielly, Digital Marketing Specialist, from 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services 24. All are welcome to this event, which is being clubs. Nowspeed, an online marketing agency based 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers supported by the churches of the Hopkinton The Greenleaf Garden Club is a member of in Westborough, will share tips and strategies 9:30 a.m. Cribbage Christian Service Connection. National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Garden to help businesses evaluate and enhance their 10 a.m. Gift Shop The meal will feature pasta (gluten free Club Federation of MA, Inc. social media marketing efforts. From situation 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold available), vegetarian tomato sauce, meat balls analysis, defining strategy and setting objectives 1 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos on the side, green salad, bread, beverages, Free Educational Seminar for New to increasing engagement and understanding 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise and dessert. The pasta supper is free, Homebuyers what types of content can be most appealing, although donations will be accepted. Anyone Tuesday MILFORD-On Wednesday, March 16, Michael attendees will take away ideas for creating an interested in donating food items is welcome 8:30 a.m. Game Room Shain, Senior Loan Originator with Village impactful social media presence. to go to http://www.signupgenius.com/ 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet Mortgage in Milford, will be offering a free Registration fee for the meeting is $15/ go/20f0d4ca4a82ea20-community1 to sign up. 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment Home Buying Boot Camp in conjunction with members and $20/non-members. Register More information is available by clicking on 9 a.m. Morning Stretch & Balance the Milford Community Use Program at the and reserve your spot online at www. www.stpaulhopkinton.org. 10 a.m. Gift Shop Milford High School, West Fountain St. from medwaybusinesscouncil.org by March 9. 10 a.m. Tai Chi 6:30 to 8 p.m. Appetizers and beverages will be available. The 11 a.m. Whist Attendees will learn about the mortgage event is open to all businesses in Medway and 12:30 p.m. Turkey Foot Dominos The Moonlighters-An Evening of process so they can get a better understanding surrounding communities. 1 p.m. Mah Jongg Celtic Music of how a loan is approved, about the roles the Wednesday MILFORD-Eion McQuinn and Frank Woulfe, Realtor, lender, attorney and home inspector 8:30 a.m. Game Room Musical Event for Thanks To Yanks The Moonlighters, will present an Evening of play in the home buying process, and the 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet HOLLISTON-Thanks To Yanks will host Celtic Music at the Milford Town Library on importance of credit and how to determine 8:30 a.m. SHINE by appointment Nashville recording artist, Shanna Jackman at Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in the Granite how much home one can afford to buy before 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services Jasper Hill Café and Bistro, 770 Washington & Quarry Rooms. This duo offers a relaxed searching for a new home. 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers St., Holliston, on Sunday March 13, from and casual night of Irish culture, focusing on A complimentary pizza dinner will be 9 a.m. Zumba Gold 2 to 5 p.m. Cost is $20/person and includes the music from the country’s southwest. Along provided to all who attend. Space is limited and 10 a.m. Watercolor Art Classes appetizers. Tickets may be purchased at Jasper with performances of the very best of reels, jigs, advance reservations are required. To register, 10 a.m. Gift Shop Hill Café and Bistro or reserved by emailing polkas and slides, both musicians explain a little visit mcs.milford.ma.us/registration-page. 10:15 a.m. Fall Prevention [email protected] Seating is limited. If about their chosen instruments, the origins of Select “Adult Winter” then scroll to “One Night 1 p.m. Bingo space allows, tickets will be available at the door. their songs and an insight into the style of Irish Workshop” or call 508-478-1119 for additional 1 p.m. Chess Thanks To Yanks is a 501(c)(3) organization traditional music. information. Thursday that provides support and resources to military The Moonlighters promise an evening 8:30 a.m. Game Room members, veterans and their families. where they return to their roots with a unique 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet approach, and bring a new fire to the hearth of Milford High School Prom/Semi 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment Practical Nursing Open House at Irish music. Their debut album ‘On The Quiet’ 9 a.m. Knitting and Sewing Class Formal Dress Drive Valley Tech (available on the night) is both a tribute to 9:30 a.m. Senior Yoga tradition and a celebration of discovery. MILFORD-Milford High School Cinderella’s UPTON –A Practical Nursing Open House 10 a.m. Gift Shop Performance, sponsored by the Friends of the Closet is now collecting new and gently used will be he held at Blackstone Valley Regional 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing Milford Town Library, made possible through prom, semi formal dresses and accessories for Vocational Technical High School, 65 Pleasant 1:15 p.m. Safe Exercise a generous donation by Karen Mullen and their 2016 Prom Dress Drive that runs through St., Upton on March 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Friday Frederick Boehm, Jr. of Signs Plus in Milford. April 13. The 2016 drive is designed to help 8:30 a.m. Game Room open house will include tours of the program’s offset the high cost of attending a high school 8:30 a.m. Fitness Equipment & Internet laboratories, informational presentations, and prom and semi formal for Milford High School 8:30 a.m. SHINE by Appointment the chance to speak directly with students and students. In addition to dresses, gently used 8:30 a.m. Outreach Services staff. Enrollment is now open for the Practical Friends of Milford Upper Charles Trail donations of costume jewelry, purses and shoes 9 a.m. Silver Sneakers Nursing class beginning in August 2016. MILFORD- The Friend of the Milford Upper are welcome! 9 a.m. Hairdresser/Barber (by Appointment) Applications can be downloaded online at Charles Trail, a non-profit all-volunteer If you have a prom dress that you no longer 9:15 a.m. Fall Prevention [www.valleytech.k12.ma.us] and will be available organization helping promote the use of the need, don’t let it hang in the back of your closet 10 a.m. Gift Shop during the open house. trail and supporting its maintenance, meets and gather dust for another day. Instead, donate 10:30 a.m. Zumba Gold Classes meet for 6.5 hours a night on it! Drop off locations, open Monday through Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and one on the first Tuesday of the month at the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center, 60 North Bow St., Friday are: Milford High School Main Lobby, 31 weekend per month for a total of 60 weeks. West Fountain St., 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Milford Daddy-Daughter Dance Graduates of the BVT program have maintained Milford at 7 p.m. All meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcomed. Sports Center, 132 Central St., 3 to 9 p.m. A nd a pass rate of 100 percent on the National MILFORD-The 2 Annual Milford Lion’s Upcoming meetings are Tuesday, March 1, special collection date will be held on March 19 Daddy-Daughter Dance will be held on Sunday, Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) for Practical in the Milford High School cafeteria lobby from Nurses. and Tuesday, April 5. A special meeting has February 28 in the Milford High School been scheduled for March 15 offering all the 9 to 11 a.m. Cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m. Petite treats and For more information, contact the Blackstone For more information please contact Cheryl Valley Tech Practical Nursing program by email opportunity to meet trail sponsors and adopters Princess Punch will be served. A special Guest along with discussing enhancements to the trail. Shea - [email protected] or call 508-478- Princess will also visit. Tickets are $20 per Dad at [[email protected]] or by phone at 1110 ext. 2172 at the door. 508-529-7758 ext. 3122.

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Milford Regional Medical Center Calling all Singers! Blackstone Valley Chamber of Quite the Character Pancake Auxiliary Meeting DOUGLAS-The Blackstone Valley Community Commerce Breakfast MILFORD-The Milford Regional Medical Chorus- Open Call will be held on Sunday, BLACKSTONE VALLEY- The Blackstone MILFORD-The Second Annual Quite the Center Auxiliary March will meet March 8 March 6 at 6 p.m. in the Douglas Municipal Valley Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Character Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the MRMC Conference Center Resource Room, 29 Depot St., Douglas. the following events. For more information MHS Parents for Music will be Sunday March Room A, 14 Prospect St., Milford. The Auxiliary Please come join the fun and get ready to or to register call 508-234-9090, x 100, email 13 at Milford High School Cafeteria from 8 to 11 conducts many fundraisers throughout make beautiful music together! Membership [email protected], or visit a.m. Tickets, which are $5.00 per person may be the year, which provide support to MRMC is $30, which is due at the open call. For more BlackstoneValley.org. purchased in advance or at the door. Proceeds departments. The public is welcome; men and information visit, www.bvcchorus.org. The 18th Annual Blackstone Valley Home & benefit the Milford High School music program. women are encouraged to consider joining this Business Expo will be held Saturday, March 5 For more information contact Ann Hobart, successful organization. If you would like more Bake your own Challah! from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Northbridge High [email protected]. information about the Auxiliary, please call 508- MILFORD-Calling all kids, join us on Sunday, School Field House, Linwood Ave., Whitinsville. 422-2099. February 28 at 3 p.m. to knead, shape and Enjoy visiting hundreds of local vendors, braid your very own Challah at Chabad Jewish entertainment, contests and the Best of the Milford Community School Use Women’s Shabbat Service and Community Center, 34 Cedar St., Milford. Have fun Valley Chowder competition. Sponsorship and Children’s Programs learning new twists on an old tradition and enjoy Luncheon vendor opportunities are available. MILFORD-The Milford Community School the fun, entertainment and snacks. This program Use Program has registration available in the WESTBOROUGH-On Saturday, February is geared to children ages 2-13. Children must be Be Refreshed – Building Meaningful following upcoming programs for children: 27, Beth Tikvah Synagogue 45 Oak St., accompanied by an adult; reservation required! Lego Builders Club for students in grades Westborough, will have a very special Women’s Relationships that Thrive Admission is $10 per child through February 20, Kindergarten through 4 starting on March Shabbat service at 9:30 a.m. led by the women in HOPKINTON-Be Refreshed is a seminar $15 after February 21 and $18 at the door. 16; Sewing by Hand for students in grades 3 our community. Men are welcome to attend as for women, which includes dessert followed through 5 starting on March 5; and Scarlet well. The Service will be followed by a potluck by an engaging presentation will be held on Hawks Morning Fitness for students attending luncheon featuring Rita Matraia speaking Sunday, February 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Twice Blessed Thrift Shop Woodland Elementary School starting May 2. on women’s health. In accordance with this at the Faith Community Church, 146 Main HOPEDALE-Twice Blessed Thrift Shop at Additional program information, such as theme, please try to bring heart healthy items St., Hopkinton. Whether you’re at home, at Sacred Heart of Church of Hopedale will offer descriptions, times, costs and locations may to the potluck luncheon. RSVP at http://www. work, or in your community, life is really all the following February Specials –half off all be found on the Milford Community Program signupgenius.com/go/8050c49a5a92ba13- about relationships. So much of our happiness, glassware, curtains, comforters, pillowcases, website at www.mcs.milford.ma.us. For womens or send an email to EJ Dotts at ejdotts@ success, purpose, impact, and legacy depends towels, linens and all boys and girls clothing. The additional questions, call the office at 508- gmail.com. More information can be found at on our ability to intentionally build and sustain shop is open every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 478-1119. All registrations and fees must be www.bethtikvahsynagogue.org. p.m. and every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. healthy relationships. In this presentation, Dr. Rob Stadolnik, clinical psychologist, will provide submitted to the Milford Community Program Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild Bi- The Easter Basket Project five simple relationship building keys that are office located at 31 West Fountain Street, Milford guaranteed to open opportunities that will guide MA 01757 prior to the start of the program. Annual Show HOPEDALE-Hopedale non-profit, The Easter Registrations are accepted on a first-come first- Basket Project, is partnering with Project you toward building or re-building connections MENDON-The Thimble Pleasures Quilt Guild that thrive. Register for the program at FCCH. serve basis, and there are no refunds unless a will be having their bi annual Quilt Show on Just Because of Hopkinton to provide Easter program is cancelled or filled. Baskets for 650 local youngsters along with org and click on events. For more information Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13, call 508-435-5900. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Blackstone Valley 110 for a Boston hospital. Project Just Because, ProjectJustBecause.org, is a non-profit that helps Musical Event for Thanks To Yanks Technical School, in Upton. Be sure to check HOLLISTON-Thanks To Yanks will host out the over 200 quilts on display, raffle quilt, local families in need of basic items such as Community Meals clothing, school supplies and holiday gifts as well AREA-A number of local churches are offering Nashville recording artist, Shanna Jackman at raffle baskets, silent auction, quilt boutique, and Jasper Hill Café and Bistro, 770 Washington vendors. This year the guild is helping to raise as serving as Hopkinton’s food pantry. free, nourishing meals to the local community. This year the group is accepting monetary All are welcome to these meals. St., Holliston, on Sunday March 13, from money for American Autoimmune Disorder 2 to 5 p.m. Cost is $20/person and includes and Related Disease Association with a Good donations, gift cards in denominations of $5, ear Trinity Episcopal Church, 17 Congress St., buds, art supplies, sport trading cards and card Milford, with sponsorship from volunteers of the appetizers. Tickets may be purchased at Jasper Foods to Go booth, selling a variety of lunch Hill Café and Bistro or reserved by emailing bags, and casserole carriers, handmade by guild games for the Easter Baskets. Arrangements for First Methodist Church of Milford, offers dinner donations should be made by contacting The including an entrée, soup, salad, bread, dessert [email protected] Seating is limited. If members. For more information, check out space allows, tickets will be available at the door. ThimblePleasures.org. Easter Basket Project coordinator Pam Berman and beverage on the last Wednesday, Thursday by emailing [email protected] or and Friday of the month from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thanks To Yanks is a 501(c)(3) organization calling 617-571-5896. Donations must be received For more information contact the parish office that provides support and resources to military by Monday, March 7. Baskets will be assembled at 508-473-8464 or office@trinitychurchmilford. members, veterans and their families. the afternoon of Saturday, March 19. Contact org. Volunteers to help prepare and serve meals Berman for the location if you want to help. are always needed and most welcome. The Irish & Italian Summit at Community Brown Bag lunch / dinner is Claflin Hill offered on the last Saturday of each month from MACC Events MILFORD-The Irish & Italian Summit, the 6 to 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, AREA- The Milford Area Chamber of fourth concert performed during the 2015/16 23 Pine St., Milford. Please enter by the side Season by The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra Commerce (MACC) will be holding door, next to the Laundromat. Sacred Heart of will be presented on Saturday, March 5 at 7:30 the following events. To reserve your Jesus Parish of Milford sponsors the meal. p.m. in the Milford Town Hall Grand Ballroom. place call 508-473-6700 or email United Parish Church members are offering The concert will feature The Two Tenors. The [email protected]. For more monthly Community Suppers the third New York-based Matthew Surapine and Jim Thursday of each month to bring local residents information about the chamber visit www. Russell return after their last performance 10 together at 5:30 p.m. at the church, 1 Church milfordchamber.org. years ago to perform Irish and Italian favorites St., Upton. Please call 508-529-3192 to reserve a Business After Hours on Wednesday, such as “Danny Boy” and “Finiculi, Finicula.” spot. There is no fee, but donations are gratefully March 16 at 5 p.m. at Scioli’s Pizza Bar Tchaikovsky’s “Franscesca Do Rimini” based on accepted. A Full 46 South Main St. Milford. WMRC will a character from Dante’s Divine Comedy will Food with Friends Meals program at St. Mary Service also be performed. Tree Removal present its 2016 Butch Moore You Touched of the Assumption Parish, 27 Pearl St., Milford, Tickets for all this concert and all 2015/16 Company Upon My Life Award to Tony Khoury. offers lunch every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to STEVE concerts are now on sale at ClafinHill.com, by Since 1980 STRATTON The Home & Garden Show will be held 12:30 p.m. and dinner the second Tuesday of calling 508-478-5924, or by mailing at Claflin Owner on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the month from 4:45 to 7 p.m. The full course Hill Symphony Orchestra, 54 Claflin St., Fully Insured 508-366-7693 at Blackstone Valley Tech High School, 65 dinners are open to all in the diverse Milford 508-839-5961 Milford MA 01757 FREE Estimates Pleasant St., Upton. Exhibitors can contact community. Meals are offered in the Parish www.templemantree.com the chamber for more information. Center’s Small Hall.

HELP WANTED General Laborer / Jack-of-all-Trades.

Some vehicle cleaning, yard cleaning, and house painting. (knowledge of carpentry a plus). Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record. Winter duties will include snow removal, shoveling, cleaning o vehicles and plowing. Must be able to take direction and work alone. Call Mark's Transportation at 508-473-3600 and ask for Rene or Jan

8 MILFORD TOWN CRIER FEBRUARY 26, 2016 An Immigrant’s Story—Perseverance, Optimism and Generosity

passport after paying an old man to claim him as a son. Posing as a beginnings. He currently serves as a director and secretary professional soccer player, he secured a visa from the South Korean of the nonprofit group, which seeks to bring innovative and embassy to travel to Seoul. Restrictions on him by several countries, comprehensive health care to Ghana, and serves also on the however, necessitated that he travel to South Korea by way of Niger, board of the Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco in a rather convoluted parody of his Inc. life. In Seoul, he studied at Konkuk University, paying his way by An inspiration to all, the newly-minted, American citizen teaching English. Later, he worked in Japan. Asonganyi is far from finished. Achieving his long-sought-after Six years after leaving Cameroon he called his family and learned education was really only the beginning, for there is much still his father had been persecuted, accused of witchcraft, for not being to be accomplished—most of it in service to others and more able to produce his son. Asonganyi traveled back to Cameroon, personally in finally seeing Spain. For these reasons, Salem where he cleared his father’s name and married. State University selected Asonganyi for its alumni 2016 Martin A chance to finally earn his degree came when he attended a Luther King Jr. Leadership Award. wedding in his wife’s family in Ohio. He arrived in 2006, seeking political asylum, and enrolled at Salem State University. His wife joined him in 2011, in time for his graduation. In his senior year, Asonganyi and his lab partners developed an alternative, greener method for the preparation of alkenes from alcohol using clay, which was recognized by the American Cesare Comolli for Chemical Society in 2012. A dean’s list chemistry student, Parks Commissioner Asonganyi achieved his lifelong dream in May 2011, when he I have lived in Milford all of my life. received his bachelor’s degree. I have two children and six Emmanuel Asonganyi grandchildren. I want them to Bachelor’s degree in hand, he enrolled at Mass. College of experience the fun outdoor Pharmacy in Worcester, but circumstances intervened. His wife opportunities I had growing up. had become pregnant and was experiencing difficulties, so the Let’s work together and get our Submitted by Salem State University kids back outside! couple brought her mother from Africa to help. The same month During the 2016 Martin Luther King his wife delivered twin girls, they learned her mother had lumbar If elected, I will institute the following: Jr. Convocation, Emmanuel Asonganyi of lymphoma that had metastasized. Caring for his wife and baby • Parks Clean-Up Project: Milford was recognized on January 25 with Our parks need to be cleaned daughters while driving his mother-in-law to chemotherapy for up and we need to improve and ensure park safety. Salem State University’s MLK Leadership several months forced him to drop out of school. “There were two • Lights for Milford: We need to bring back lights at Award for his outstanding contributions ways I could look at it,” he said. “I could view it as a challenge or I Draper Park to boost holiday spirit and increase town to the cause of freedom, justice, peace, and pride. Let Draper Park speak for Milford. could give up.” equality. A 2011 graduate with a degree in • Playground Instructors: Let’s encourage the children of Asonganyi never gives up. Instead of returning to his pharmacy chemistry, Asonganyi has spent much of Milford to play outside at the town parks with the support of studies, he decided to send his wife to school. She received her LPN volunteer playground instructors who will introduce children his life overcoming insurmountable odds and is currently working as a nurse in Worcester. to new hobbies, games, and skills. working to right wrongs, and assisting Asonganyi is now enrolled in classes to become an LPN; when he • Community Gardens: Our community can come others in achieving their dreams. together to design, build, and maintain a shared graduates in August 2016, he hopes to pursue a nurse practitioner’s His nomination noted, “Few have garden space that will provide fresh plants, improve degree at Massachusetts General Hospital. the neighborhood, and strengthen connections within faced the adversity he has faced, and He works hard to give back, describing himself as “a bit of our community and environment. demonstrated the leadership, strength of an entrepreneur, and a philanthropist without the millions who character and resolve that has defined his I care about the Town of Milford and does what he can.” Ironically, it was while talking to his nurse life. His greatest wish is to give back—and I can make a difference. practitioner about his desire to effect change in people’s lives I have no doubt he will do that in ways that that his own NGO—Boston Medical Services-Ghana—had its we cannot even begin to imagine” PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT A native of Cameroon, he led an Odysseus-like existence as a young man, wandering around Saharan Africa for years to make a better life. The son of a coca farmer, he was forced in November 1993 to drop out of his freshman year at university because of strikes and unrest. Ill from recurring bouts of malaria and typhoid fever, Asonganyi decided he would rather die struggling to find a future elsewhere than die with nothing in Cameroon. On December 3, 1993, with $400, he looked at an atlas and vowed to make a future for himself in Spain, planning to be there by Christmas. For the next six years, Asonganyi was smuggled by human traffickers and traveled by truck, immigrant transport, foot, and train between Nigeria, Algeria, Libya, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, Morocco, Liberia, Tunisia, and other North African countries in his quest to reach Spain. Working menial labor, he was deceived by employers, defrauded by those who said they could help him, hunted by police, and deported over and over again by many governments. Asonganyi, who is a Christian and speaks English, lived in graveyards and abandoned barnyards hiding at night, sleeping fitfully in his only pair of jeans and sneakers, ready to run if discovered. He never gave up, believing that a better life was just over the horizon. Posing as a Liberian, he eventually sought refuge in Algeria. Here he was arrested for having false papers and sent to a refugee camp in the Ivory Coast via Burkina Faso. Because he spoke English, other Liberians asked him to speak on their behalf as refugees to the Burkina Faso president. His life was changed when he met with a member of the president’s inner circle, who believed in Asonganyi’s future, giving him $1,000. With the money, Asonganyi traveled to a Mali village and obtained a Malian

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Staff Reporter Center on 132 Central Street from With the goal of ensuring that 3-9 p.m. Shea said that there will every girl feels special on her Prom also be a one-time drop off spot for Support the day, Milford High School will once students on March 19 from 9-11 again be opening their Cinderella’s a.m. in the MHS Cafeteria. Closet and are asking for help from But the Prom Dress Drive is not businesses the local community. the only plan for Cinderella’s Closet For the past ten years, Milford to be brought up to date. in your High School’s (MHS) Cinderella’s “There are a lot of kids out there Closet has been available to that can’t afford to spend hundreds students who were looking to of dollars on a dress, but every community. reduce the high cost of attending one of them should be able to feel the Prom or Semi-Formal Dances special while getting ready for the by offering a variety of dresses, Prom,” said Shea. shoes, and accessories for loan or That is where the idea of turning Voted trade. the “closet” into a “boutique” came Top Restaurant Students can make an from. “I don’t want [Cinderella’s in Metrowest! appointment to view the dresses Closet] just to be a location where Featured Dishes available and choose one to borrow kids can go pick up a dress,” for the dance, thus saving hundreds said Shea, who commented she of dollars on what can be a cost wanted the girls to have the “whole Veal Saltimbocca Specialty Pizzas prohibitive event for many. experience” of picking out a dress Sautéed veal scallopinis BBQ Chicken Pizza topped with fresh sage, prosciutto, Fresh homemade pizza dough brushed with olive This year, Cinderella’s Closet with a parent or family member. mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and spinach in a lemon oil and garlic topped with our four cheese blend, coordinator and House B Knowing first-hand how the cost of butter sauce grilled chicken BBQ sauce and Bermuda onions Administrative Assistant Cheryl dresses can add up when she and The Goose’s Favorite Pizza Shea felt that it was time for a spring her daughter were dress shopping a Chicken La Donna Fresh homemade pizza dough topped with pepperoni, sau cleaning of the closet to weed out number of years ago, Shea said that Sautéed chicken fillets with artichoke hearts, sun-dried sage,mushrooms,onions,greenpeppers,pizzasauce and our tomatoes and broccoli in a gorgonzola cheese cream four cheese blend the older-style dresses. Yet with a she hopes that Cinderella’s Closet sauce tossed with pennemushrooms, mozzarella cheese Greek Pizza high need for dresses because the becomes a location where girls and and a white wine demi glaze Fresh homemade pizza dough topped with spinach, Prom season is approaching, Shea their parents come to first when tomatoes, grilled eggplant, roasted garlic cloves, feta said that they decided to organize looking for a dress. “We want the cheese, pizza sauce and our four cheese blend Haddock Debbie a Prom Dress Drive to get “new” boutique to be appealing to students Fresh pan seared haddock served over mixed greens Anna’s Choice Pizza topped with a roasted summer corn and seasoned Fresh homemade pizza dough topped with grilled chicken, inventory into the closet. and their parents,” she said. grape tomato salad drizzled with a balsamic glaze bacon, roasted red peppers, onions, goat cheese and our Their first step, according to Shea said that along with dresses four cheese blend Shea, was to reach out to the local and accessories, she is also currently community and recent alumni, looking for donations for items to whose prom dresses may be turn the closet into the boutique sitting in the back of their closets such as paint, mirrors, and display Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts collecting dust. racks. “We will be collecting new or A Facebook page has also been gently used Prom and Semi-Formal set up to update the community Family and Corporate Function/Catering Dresses and accessories such as on the transformation and to post Full Off -site Catering • Family Reunions • Christenings & costume jewelry, purses, and shoes,” pictures of the dresses that have • Showers • Rehearsal Dinners On-site Function Rooms Available said Shea. been donated. “We want everyone The Prom Dress Drive will to see the progress,” said Shea. be going on from February 24 For more information about the Proud Supporter through April 13, and dresses can MHS Cinderella’s Closet, please be dropped off at two different contact Cheryl Shea via email at 45 MilfordRestaurant Street, Medway (at corner of Routes45 126 & 109) locations – at the Main Lobby of [email protected] or phone at 508-533-8171 • www.45restaurant.com Milford High school from 7 a.m. 508-478-1110 x2172. until 2 p.m. Monday through

10 MILFORD TOWN CRIER FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Connecting Around the Globe on World Thinking Day Benoit Named Homefield Credit Union Vice President Having invested her time and talents to the credit union since 1998, Kelly Benoit has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Retail Banking and Marketing. Lloyd Hamm, President and CEO of Homefield, praised Benoit and the positive impact she has made over the last 18 years saying, “Kelly has been a model of growth from within, having grown from a purely administrative position to the enormously important role she has played over the last decade and most recently, in the area of the branding and marketing of the Credit Union. Kelly is now the point person for all of our branding efforts, including advertising communications, member services and internal support for all business line heads. Her breadth of experience and team-oriented approach make her the perfect choice as we enter the next decade of challenges of the Credit Union.” Every year on February 22, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from 146 countries celebrate World Thinking Day (WTD). To celebrate the 2016 In her expanded role, Benoit will work theme, Connect, Milford Girl Scout Cadette Troop 30402 invited Kristin Grauer-Gray, a returned Peace Corps volunteer, to come speak to with the Executive Team in an effort their troop about her experience in Tanzania where she was a teacher. She talked about how life is different for girls their age in that country. to hone the image of Homefield Credit Show in the photo, l-r, are: Front row- Gianna Cacciola, Abigail Sullivan, Olivia Morelli, Jillian Araujo, Fiona Jordan and Aislinn Bennett. Union through an even closer, more Back row-Sadie Desmond, Madeline Austin, Kristin Grauer-Gray, Kate Pease, Katie Blackwell, Heather Phillips, Julia Cacciola, Emma relevant connection to members and Zarrella and Ashley Haley. Contributed photo the community by providing essential and evolving products, services and technologies that will aid in continuing to AARP Tax-Aide make Homefield the obvious choice within AARP Tax-Aide is available free to book an appointment. note there is a form to be filled out at the the local banking environment. Based on taxpayers with low and moderate income, AARP will be assisting senior and low- Library Information Desk before clients the important priority of the task ahead, with special attention to those 60 and older. income citizens with their Federal and go down to have their taxes prepared. she will report directly to Hamm. Through a cadre of trained volunteers, State Income Tax Returns at the Milford The forms may be filled out when an In addition to her daily duties at the AARP Tax-Aide has helped low- to Town Library. Appointments are Saturdays appointment is made or in 10 or 15 Credit Union, Benoit and her husband live moderate-income individuals prepare tax now through Saturday, April 2. Hourly minutes before the scheduled time with the in Grafton and have three children. She is returns. This service will be available at appointments begin at 9:30 a.m., with the Tax preparer. Call the Library Reference an active member of Cub Scout Pack 106, the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center last appointment at 1:30 p.m. Desk at 508-473-2145 X219 to schedule currently serving as a Den Leader and the beginning the first week of February. Please Only simple tax returns can be your appointment. Pack Treasurer. call the Senior Center at 508-473-8334 to completed through this program. Please

Milford Regional’s Patient Advisory Council Needs New Members Milford Regional Medical Center is seeking Whitinsville, Bellingham, Franklin, Douglas, community members from their 19-town Grafton, Upton, Hopkinton, Holliston, service area to serve on the hospital’s Patient Millis, Medfield, Wrentham and Millville. and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). Now Members commit to a two-year term and in its sixth year of operation, the PFAC have the opportunity to participate on is dedicated to promoting a partnership various committees, task forces and advisory between the patients, families, and working boards. professionals affiliated with the Medical Those interested in becoming a member Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Center to promote and foster patient- of Milford Regional’s Patient Family centered care. Advisory Council must complete and Relaxed Friendly Atmosphere The PFAC at Milford Regional, which submit an application form by Tuesday, meets monthly, includes staff from the March 29. For more information on the Medical Center’s administration and PFAC at Milford Regional and/or to obtain departments, and former patients or those an application, go to the Medical Center’s Welcoming ew Patient who have had family members receive care website at www.milfordregional.org and at the hospital. Community members must click on “About MRMC” (in the upper right reside within Milford Regional’s service corner), then click on PFAC or contact area which comprises the following towns: Cathy O’Connell by phone at 508-422-2202 Cleaning Eams Milford, Hopedale, Mendon, Blackstone, or email at [email protected]. Medway, Uxbridge, Northbridge, eriodontal Care Root Canals THE 888 Cedar Street Milford Cron Bridge CRYSTAL ROOM CrystalRoomMAcom A First Class, Full Service Event Venue InfoCrystalRoomMacom Implants Children entures Welcome OOPPEENN HHOOUUSSEESS EasterEaster LuncheonLuncheon Oral Surgery March 5 and 19 March 27 • 12 - 4pm $19.95/person Reserve 10 am - 1 pm Now! $9.95/kids John C. Park, DMD Sunday Brunch Buffet 508-473-6500 First Sunday of eery month wwwarklacedentalmacom Next Brunch Dates: March and April Hoedale t uite Hoedale 1 per person am 1pm Additional Location in Hopkinton

FEBRUARY 26, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 11 Shouldn’t this be Senior Living O N Powerful Tools for O Still In Love after 65 Wonderful Years Discover Caregivers the Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a free Submitted by Janis Joudrey We invite you to Golden six-week program, will be offered at the Blaire House in Milford come and experience Pond Mendon Senior Center, 62 Providence St., During the day that marks romance and love, Blaire House in Milford celebrates its Di erence on Wednesdays March 30 through April 27 Valentine Couple, Fay and Harold Goldstein who have been married for 65 years. our a ordable, and May 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. The program Fay, the former Frances Stein, who is now 85 years old, grew up and lived her whole independent, and is designed to help you take care of yourself life in Milford. She worked for New England Telephone Company as an operator and assisted living options while caring for an older adult. Get the later became the business office manager doing clerical work, both jobs she enjoyed. A at the Communities at tools you need to: kind-hearted woman, she had many friends and liked spending time with them and her Golden Pond. • reduce stress family. She is now a resident at Blaire House of Milford and her husband Harold visits • communicate effectively her every day where their love still grows. Ask about our respected memory care program, • reduce guilt, anger and depression Harold, age 93 years, grew up and lived in Worcester until he met Fay. A Navy veteran, fun-filled activities and trips, renowned dining • make tough decisions he worked as a machinist until he retired at the age of 70. He always enjoyed woodwork- • set goals ing and made many pieces of furniture for his family and friends over the years, most services, and the many other benefits Golden • problem-solve notably a grandfather clock, which is still in his home today, and a French provincial Pond has to o er. The program is sponsored by Tri-Valley bedroom set. He also made a replica of the ship he was on in the Navy along with other Inc. and the Mendon Senior Center. To sailing vessels, all hand made with exquisite details. Come take a tour and enjoy lunch with us! register contact Laura Black Silver, LICSW, Fay and Harold met through Harold’s Aunt Rose, a Milfordian, who knew Fay. En- Contact Kris Leardi at 508-435-1250 x44 Caregiver Specialist, Tri-Valley Inc. at gaged for six-months, the couple married on June 4, 1951 in Brookline. After a New or [email protected] [email protected] 1-800-286-6640, Ext. 3079 York City honeymoon, they settled in Milford to raise their two children, Jan and Jeffrey. or Amy Wilson Kent, Mendon Senior Their family now includes daughter-in-law, Sharon, and three grandchildren. Through 50-60 West Main Street Center Director, at [email protected] or the years Fay and Harold enjoyed having friends and family over for dinners and holi- Hopkinton, MA 01748 508-478-6175. days, eating at their favorite haunts, day trips with family and taking care of their Milford www.goldenpondal.com home.

Navigating Your Hearing Loss Navigating Your Hearing Loss, a three- part series, sponsored by the Hearing Loss Association-Central Massachusetts chapter. Each session will involve a presentation and a discussion. The first You’ll love what part, For You as an Individual, will be Saturday, February 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. Family Owned & Operated and offer basic information on hearing loss to provide context for discussions about Blaire House Assisted Living Residence is everything can do for you! technology and coping strategies to improve you want an Assisted Living to be – caring, experienced your ability to interact in everyday activities. staff, beautiful facilities, a thriving activities program, and a Part two, For You and Your Family, is Integrated Care Community that means you never have to April 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. and provides pack up and move again. Our 42-Apartment Assisted Living a context on communication issues, Residence includes a Specialized Memory Care Unit consisting challenges and strategies as our hearing loss of 19 apartments. impacts everyone we live with, work with, and socialize with. Part three, For You and Family Owned & Operated represents a team that understands the business, Your Environment, is June 4 from 10 a.m. knows how to succeed, and works together for the common good of our residents. to 12 noon and provides context on how At Blaire House, your not just a resident – here you are family! to use technology to be aware of sounds in your environment and to participate in the Now Accepting Reservations world around you. Call to schedule your tour TODAY! There is ample free parking at the For more information, call Alissa Suitum, Northborough Library behind the LSW, Director of Community Relations building, accessed via Patty Lane. at 508.958.0301 or [email protected] For more information: http://www. One Railroad Street, Milford, MA 01757 northboroughlibrary.org/hours.asp. www.elderservices.com • Family Owned & Operated Refreshments and CART provided. First timers are welcome. For more information email, [email protected]. LOVE IS WHEN THE OTHER PERSON’S HAPPINESS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR OWN. — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

The only Residential Care Facility in the Greater Milford Area. O ering medical and social support to elders 24/7. St. Camillus Health Center St. Camillus Health Center We are the only non-pro t Healthcare has been the premier Organization in the Blackstone Valley, and are provider of Elder Care in governed by a local, volunteer Board of Directors. the Blackstone Valley Those two factors help to make St. Camillus the since 1963. Our goal has FIRST choice in Elder Care. always been to provide the best possible Quality of Care, 508-234-7306 AND Quality of Life to each person that comes 447 Hill Street, Whitinsville 289 East Street through our doors. That care is always provided on an individualized basis, taking the unique needs of Compassionate Care Committed Wrentham, MA 02093 each person into account. to the Dignity of Life

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12 MILFORD TOWN CRIER FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Senior Living Still In Love after 65 Wonderful Years When to consider Assisted Living? MNB Wealth Management, a division life insurance as a funding source, features Submitted by Janis Joudrey of The Milford National Bank and Trust plus benefits of P.A.C.E. (Program for all- Blaire House in Milford Company and Milford’s Assisted Living inclusive care for elderly), veteran’s benefits During the day that marks romance and love, Blaire House in Milford celebrates its Communities are sponsoring a series of and legal and estate planning issues will be Valentine Couple, Fay and Harold Goldstein who have been married for 65 years. panel discussions to help individuals and discussed. Fay, the former Frances Stein, who is now 85 years old, grew up and lived her whole their families better understand the assisted Assisted Living, If not Now, When on life in Milford. She worked for New England Telephone Company as an operator and living process. This program will feature Wednesday, March 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. later became the business office manager doing clerical work, both jobs she enjoyed. A guest presenters, along with a representative at Cornerstone of Milford, 11 Birch St., kind-hearted woman, she had many friends and liked spending time with them and her of MNB Wealth Management and an elder Milford. A packaged complimentary dinner family. She is now a resident at Blaire House of Milford and her husband Harold visits care attorney. will be offered. RSVP: Beth Patras, 508- her every day where their love still grows. The Continuum of Care of Senior 473-0035 or bpatras@cornerstonemilford. Harold, age 93 years, grew up and lived in Worcester until he met Fay. A Navy veteran, Services on Saturday, February. 27 from 1:30 com Real life scenarios and dealing with he worked as a machinist until he retired at the age of 70. He always enjoyed woodwork- to 3:30 p.m. at Blaire House of Milford, 1 life changes, navigating within the complex ing and made many pieces of furniture for his family and friends over the years, most Railroad St., Milford. RSVP: Alissa Suitum, health care system – both public and private notably a grandfather clock, which is still in his home today, and a French provincial 508-958-0301 or suituma@elderservices. social services plus legal and estate planning bedroom set. He also made a replica of the ship he was on in the Navy along with other com. Adult day health care, private home issues and concerns will be discussed. sailing vessels, all hand made with exquisite details. care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, All programs are complimentary. Fay and Harold met through Harold’s Aunt Rose, a Milfordian, who knew Fay. En- assisted living plus legal and estate planning Refreshments will be served. Cancellations gaged for six-months, the couple married on June 4, 1951 in Brookline. After a New issues will be discussed. will be announced on WMRC. To register, York City honeymoon, they settled in Milford to raise their two children, Jan and Jeffrey. Alternative Ways to Afford Assisted please call the contact for the panel Their family now includes daughter-in-law, Sharon, and three grandchildren. Through Living on Saturday, March 12 from 1:30 to discussion you would like to attend. the years Fay and Harold enjoyed having friends and family over for dinners and holi- 3:30 p.m. at Whitcomb House 245 West St., For additional information on these days, eating at their favorite haunts, day trips with family and taking care of their Milford Harold and Fay Goldstein Milford. RSVP: Paul Jones, 508-634-2440 programs, please contact Tony Chinappi, home. or [email protected] ·Use of MNB Wealth Management at 508-735-7272

New England Tenors and Greater Milford Alzheimer’s Support Group Community Chorus Concert Golden Pond Assisted Living and Memory Care, 50 West Main St., Hopkinton, is hosting an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group every third Thursday of the month from 5 to 6 p.m. in The Lodge. The group is free, open to the public, and focuses on individuals who care for people in the mid to late stages of Alzheimer’s and related Dementias. This support group is an Alzheimer’s Association Approved Support Group in New England. Light refreshments will be served. Please call Liz Kemp, LCSW at 508-435- 125- ext. 29 to register.

The New England Tenors and the Greater Milford Community Chorus will appear together in Hopedale on March 13.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 13 Government May 23rd Set for Two Candidate Forums Town Continues to Recent Actions by Annual Town Meeting Scheduled Consider Buying Water Milford Town Boards By Kevin Rudden Two public forums featuring the By Kevin Rudden Staff Reporter/Columnist candidates for Milford’s Annual Town Company Staff Reporter/Columnist The Milford Board of Selectmen voted on Election have been scheduled: By Kevin Rudden Board of Selectmen February 10 to adopt Town Administrator • At 7 p.m. on Monday, February 29, Staff Reporter/Columnist • Presented a citation to Nicholas Richard Villani’s recommended schedule Milford TV – the town’s non-profit The Town of Milford is continuing to Antonellis for his award-winning for the Annual Town Meeting: cable television access station – will looking into whether it makes financial “My Vision for America” essay that • February 8 through March 3: warrant be sponsoring a live, hour-long sense to purchase the privately-owned he wrote for the Veterans of Foreign open for submission of articles session with the candidates for Board Milford Water Company and run it as an Wars “Voice of Democracy” contest. • March 14: Town Counsel begins of Selectmen. The show will air on agency or department within the town (February 10) preparation of official warrant Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon government. • Transferred the Class I new car dealer • March 21: Board of Selectmen approve Channel 38 and then will be rebroadcast Town Counsel Gerald Moody told the license held by IRA Toyota at 300 final warrant up until the election. The debate Town Crier this month that he does not plan Fortune Blvd. to Lithia Motors of • March 22: Warrant goes to printer for will be moderated by Milford TV’s to ask Town Meeting Members for more Oregon, doing business as Milford reproduction News Director, Tim Caouette, with funds for consultants at this coming’s May’s DCH, Inc. of Oregon. (February 10) • March 14-May 23: Finance Committee, questioning by hosts of the station’s Annual Town Meeting beyond the $200,000 • Heard a report from Town Capital Improvement Committee, locally produced shows that cover local already appropriated. He was tight-lipped Administrator Richard Villani that Personnel Board and Board of politics: John Tehan of All Politics is about making any other comments about repairs to the former Purchase Street Selectmen schedule meetings to review Local, Alberto Correia of That Milford the issue. School building – funded at last warrant articles as necessary Show and Kevin Rudden of 30 Minutes “We’re negotiating with the water October’s Special Town Meeting – have • May 9: Warrant is posted as required with The Town Crier. company and that continues on,” Moody been completed. (February 10) and mailed to all Town Meeting • On March 16, Citizens for Milford and told the Finance Committee last September, • Heard a report from Villani that new Members The Town Crier will be sponsoring a in preparation for last’s fall’s Special metal signs to mark “squares” around • May 23: Annual Town Meeting Candidates’ Forum in St. Mary’s Parish Town Meeting. “The best result will be town honoring veterans have been convenes at 7:30 p.m. in Upper Town Hall, Winter St., for the candidates in all a supportable amount that we can bring received and their installation will Hall four contested races to take questions to Town Meeting,” he continued. “We’re be coordinated with the Highway from the public. continuing to negotiate. The water company Department. (February 10) recognizes its obligation to negotiate and • Took no action on Police Chief the discussions that are ongoing are in good Thomas O’Loughlin’s recommendation Four Races in April Town Election faith,” Moody told the Finance Committee that a loading zone could be By Kevin Rudden Vecchiolla, and Michael Visconti are last September. At that time, he voiced established in front of 164 Main St. Staff Reporter/Columnist vying with incumbent Joseph Morais hopes that the negotiations would result in Selectmen Chairman Brian Murray With the February 16 deadline for for the two, three-year seats open on a purchase price for the utility coming to had sought the recommendation turning in nomination papers having the School Committee. Town Meeting Members this year. due to FedEx and UPS trucks double passed, there are four contested races in the • Park Commission: Cesare Comolli “If we don’t reach agreement [on the parking along Main St. (February 10) April 5 Milford Annual Town Election: is challenging incumbent Paul price], then we go to the DPU [the state • Briefly reviewed the proposed new • Board of Selectmen: Instead of Pellegrini for a three-year seat. Department of Public Utilities] and the sign by-law amendment to the running for a third term on the • Board of Library Trustees: Christine DPU sets the price,” Moody told the town’s Zoning By-laws sent to it by School Committee, Patrick Holland Crean, Rory D’Alessandro and Jessica Finance Committee members last year. the Planning Board and sent the is challenging incumbent Selectman Espinoza are vying with incumbent The town began looking into whether proposal back to the Planning Board Brian Murray for a three-year seat. John Byrnes for the two, three-year it made financial sense to buy the Milford so that board could hold the legally • School Committee: James Ligor, Scott seats available. Water Company after the DPU’s 2013 required public hearing on it. “The decision to grant the utility a 54 percent rate Planning Board has done a lot of work hike. According to Moody, the idea would on this by-law,” Murray said. “I find be used use the current water uses revenues it encouraging.” Added Selectman to pay for a 20-year or 30-year bond – William Buckley, “I think they’ve done www.towncrier.us essentially, acquiring the company without a phenomenal job.” spending additional taxpayer revenues. • Approved giving Sage Cannabis – formerly known as Milford Medicinals – a letter of non-opposition to its opening a medical marijuana dispensary in town. The clinic is now under construction on Commerce Way. (February 10) • Approved O’Loughlin’s request to erect a “Stop” sign on Roland Way at the intersection with Beaver St. The chief said developer Dominic Afonso would erect a similar sign across the street, where his Beaver Pond Rd. intersects with Beaver St. (February 10) • Agreed to name Buckley as the board’s liaison to the Citizens for Milford- sponsored committee that is studying how to improve the Town Meeting process. (February 10) • At Buckley’s suggestion, voted to have Villani create an annual review process for all department heads under the Board of Selectmen’s jurisdiction. (February 10) • Agreed with Selectman William Kingkade’s request to have O’Loughlin look at how parking by parents of students at Milford Catholic Elementary School is causing issues for residents of the adjacent Jason Circle. (February 10)

Zoning Board of Appeals • Continued until May 12 a request by Alfred Scioli for variances to divide an 18,763 square-lot at 23 Iadarola Ave. into two building lots. (February 11)

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 15 School News Tomaso Recognized by Valley Tech School Committee Task Force Service “Incredible Honor” for BVT Superintendent

Submitted by Andrew Morrison Blackstone Valley Tech Calling his service on Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s task force an “eye opening” look at the employment challenges facing underserved populations, Blackstone Valley Tech Superintendent- Director Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick now hopes At the Blackstone Valley Tech School Committee’s January 2016 meeting, school officials to see legislative At a June 2015 meeting of the Governor’s Task Force congratulated Nancy Tomaso on her retirement after 41 years of dedicated service to Milford Regional action on the group’s on Economic Opportunity for Populations Facing Medical Center (MRMC). As liaison for the MRMC’s School Based Health Center located inside the recommendations to Chronically High Rates of Unemployment, Blackstone school, Tomaso had a longstanding partnership with Blackstone Valley Tech. Seen here (left to right) assist the chronically Valley Tech Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael are: BVT Assistant Superintendent-Director/Principal Anthony Steele; Director of Student Services unemployed. Fitzpatrick (left) spoke with Massachusetts Association Yvette Whitesell; Nancy Tomaso, retiring Milford Regional Medical Center VP of Patient Care Fitzpatrick was of Vocational Administrators Executive Director David Services and Chief Nursing Officer; and Superintendent-Director Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick. BVT photo appointed to the study Ferreira (center) and Massachusetts Secretary of group by Baker, who Education James Peyser (right). Appointed to the study signed an Executive group by Governor Charlie Baker, Fitzpatrick called Special Education Transitions for Those age 18 and 22 Order last March the experience an “incredible honor” and hopes to see creating the Governor’s legislative action on the task force’s recommendations to Task Force on address chronic unemployment. Contributed photo The Northbridge Special Education Parent successful and satisfying lives in the community Economic Opportunity Advisory Council is hosting a presentation – lives that include real homes, real jobs, and for Populations Facing Chronically High Rates of Unemployment. Fitzpatrick on Thursday, March 10, at Northbridge real relationships. The organization offers said the group comprised of state officials, business leaders, community High School Media Center, Second Floor, residential, employment, day and outpatient organizers, economists, and educators worked cohesively under the leadership of 427 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, from 7 to 9 counseling services through its network its chair, Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald L. Walker, II, and p.m. The Special Education Parent Advisory of more than 55 programs across Central received crucial assistance from Workforce Development Undersecretary Ronald Councils of Douglas, Uxbridge, Sutton, Massachusetts and sponsors community G. Marlow. Hopedale, Milford, Blackstone-Millville activities that people of all abilities can enjoy “The incredible honor of working alongside numerous key state policymakers Regional, and Blackstone Valley Regional together. For more information, visit their provided many firsthand observations of Gov. Baker’s impressive collaborative Technical High Schools will be co-hosting the website at www.alternativesnet.org . leadership,” Fitzpatrick remarked. presentation. Kennedy-Donovan Center supports people The task force’s recently released report calls for the creation of a The Department of Developmental Services with developmental delays, disabilities or family Massachusetts-based public workforce system that will enhance the existing will be presenting information regarding challenges to pursue their personal potential federal system and administer grants aimed at increasing job training and ages 18 and 22 transitions. The information and success in the community. They provide a employment opportunities. The Baker-Polito Administration’s proposed budget will include timelines and the roles of school wide range of effective supports to individuals includes $5 million for implementation of the task force’s plan, which Fitzpatrick personnel, family members, and service and families through prevention, advocacy, and expects to have far-reaching effects. providers. Also community supports/services intervention services that are person-centered, “As the task force learned through research and public hearings, many and post-secondary options will be explored. innovative, and compassionate. For more individuals experiencing chronic unemployment are eager to work and are The presentation will be held in collaboration information, visit their website at www.kdc.org. actively seeking employment, yet they run into barriers such as a lack of with Alternatives Unlimited of Whitinsville, The goal of ASPiRE! is to provide opportunities workforce skills or fair access to opportunity,” Fitzpatrick said. “If implemented, Kennedy-Donovan Center of Milford, for people with disabilities to develop skills the task force recommendations will assist in removing those barriers by and Seven Hills Aspire Milford/Worcester necessary to pursue interests in employment, investing in organizations that provide demand-driven training and foster programs. There will be handouts and a recreation, and social interaction to enrich productive relationships with business and industry.” question and answer time. lives, broaden core competencies, and enjoy As an expert in his field, Fitzpatrick advised the task force on career technical The Department of Developmental Services a full range of activities while cultivating a education’s potential role in providing industry-relevant training to the is dedicated to creating, in partnership with network of relationships in and around their chronically unemployed. When the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce others, innovative and genuine opportunities communities. For more information, visit their Development released the task force’s final report, Fitzpatrick was pleased to for individuals with intellectual disabilities website at www.sevenhills.org/programs/aspire- see recommendations calling for the expansion of training programs offered to participate fully and meaningfully in, and innovative-lifelong-learning. through the Commonwealth’s vocational technical systems. contribute to, their communities as valued For more information on this free parent “The return on the proposed investment will be maximized by the required members. For more information, visit their workshop or to learn more about the documentation of employment needs, placement potential, opportunities within website at www.mass.gov/dds. Northbridge Special Education Parent Advisory job markets, and employment outcomes,” Fitzpatrick said. Alternatives Unlimited helps individuals with Council, please contact Kathy Lyons at The task force’s proposal entitled “Report and Recommendations to Improve psychiatric or developmental disabilities build [email protected] . Employment Outcomes Among Populations Facing Chronically High Rates of Unemployment” can be found online by visiting www.mass.gov/lwd.

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16 MILFORD TOWN CRIER FEBRUARY 26, 2016 School News Working to Find the Right Balance for Homework over the past 100 years,” said McIntyre that it can be a challenging to find a period of time. “Students have to schedule By Melissa Orff expounding on the idea that homework was reasonable balance. Consigli said that their time accordingly, which helps them Staff Reporter being used purposely as a learning tool. homework at the 3rd and 4th grade levels to develop their executive function skills; Say the word “homework,” and more than In the Milford Public Schools, McIntyre should be focused on reading fluency and a very important element of what we likely a chorus of groans will be heard in said that they are in the process of “critically practicing math facts. “After that I am instruct,” she said. many households across the nation – from examining” homework, including its not sure what we are sending home that Banach also said that when they talk to students and parents alike. purpose, amount, and timing. couldn’t be accomplished in class,” he said. students about the time it takes them to School Officials in the Milford Public After McIntyre’s presentation, he turned Assistant Principal Noah Collins for Stacy complete homework assignments, they Schools have started to tackle this the forum over to a four administrators Middle School said that although it can have found that a number of distractions controversial topic by beginning a series who held a panel discussion on homework fluctuate, they also follow the general including social media and texting can be a of forums meant to outline homework expectations in each of the different schools. rule of 10 minutes per grade level, where contributing factor to how long it takes. expectations at each grade level and engage At Memorial Elementary School, Principal 5th graders would have approximately 50 After the panel discussions, a number of parents and teachers on the topic. Lisa Burns said that the general rule on minutes of homework per night; 6th graders, parents spoke out about concerns they had “I see this as a first step in an ongoing homework for students in grades K-2 is 60 minutes; and so on. The difference with over homework including making sure that conversation with a goal of continuous approximately 10 minutes per night per the elementary schools, said Collins, was the tasks are individualized for students improvement,” said Assistant grade level. Students are also encouraged that homework in the middle school starts and questioning the reasons for giving Superintendent Dr. Kevin McIntyre during to read or be read-to on a nightly basis. to come into play with students’ grades. homework over weekends and vacations. the forum held on February 22, which “We don’t have a formal homework “Homework is a huge part of success in “When do they get a break?” commented brought out over 100 parents, students, policy at Memorial, it’s more of a general middle school,” said Collins. one parent. “When a kid gets homework teachers, and administrators. philosophy,” said Burns. At the high school level, Principal Carolyn every night, they should get weekends and McIntyre opened with a presentation At Woodland Elementary School, Banach said that the “fair amount” of vacations off.” about the theories educators have had on Principal Craig Consigli said that although homework is one of the ways the school is homework over the past century. “We have homework is a time to reflect on what is preparing students for college and careers, seen the pendulum swing back and forth happening in the classroom, he understands especially homework that is given over a

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Seizo Kee, Omar Felipe Lema, Vivian Lin, Charles Daniel Litynski, Emily Hospitality & Tourism Management High Honors: Selah Harper, Julia Honors: Helena Campos and Jada Rose Maddock, Maxwell Roy Manor, Neha Mathew, Kathleen Dennise students, along with Atlas Travel of Milford. Kilroy and Liam Smith – Upton. Leung – Mendon. Mendoza, Nuno Miguel Mestre, Mikayla Lee Michelson, Victoria Lindsay You will have the opportunity to meet and Honors: Reagan Masters – Grade 11 Monica, Ashlyn Faith Oliveri, Emily Parke, Giovanna Hughes Paterno, speak with representatives from many Mendon. Joshua Ahrens – Milford. High Honors: Emily Cutler and Angela Merenda Pillarella, Emily Claire Rane, Abigail Dorothy Reichert, different vacation companies, as well as Olivia Toothman – Upton. Jonathan Leduc-Mendon. Heather Julia Christine Riordan, Michael Maher Sargius, Kara Marie Schmitt, Atlas Travel (www.atlastravel.com). Vacation Grade 9 Cornwell – Milford. Michael Norman Schmitt, Elizabeth Jane Scrimgeour, Dominic Joseph companies in attendance include: Royal High Honors: Nadiya Chalak – Grade 12 Sepulveda, Melissa Dias Vieira and Erin Roberta Wheeler. Upton Honors: Devin Morrill – Mendon. Caribbean Cruise Lines; Norwegian Cruise Honors: Christina Leduc and Honorable Mention List, achieving 85 percent or better in all subject Lines; Disney; Classic Vacations; Celebrity areas with 1 or 2 in conduct and effort: Alexander Frank Abramo, Cruises, plus many more. They will be Suhabia Amir, Jonathan Arevalo Vicuna, Christine Brianna Ballan, offering vacation packages at a discounted Worcester Academy Honor Roll Mariana Figueiredo Moreira Carmo, Olivia Marie Cheschi, Bruna Richelle rate. Worcester Academy proudly announces its Second Semester Honor Quintina Costa, Jada Marion Yu-meng Crowley, Luiza Franco Da Silva, If you have any questions, please email Roll and Headmaster’s List for the 2014-2015 School Year. The honors Jacob Eric Desmond, Brandon Robert Dulak, Juliana Marie France, Emily [email protected] or call Atlas Travel at represent the achievements that each student has earned through Nicole Frye, Reese Deena Gavlik, Cassandra Rose DeMoura Guyette, academic excellence, challenge, and personal growth. 800-878-8626. Timothy Joseph Haarstick, Brooke Jacquelyn Hill, Phoebe Elizabeth Among the students is Nathaniel Sadlier, Grade 8, of Upton, who was Hosley, Matthew Charles Jarek, Derek Thomas Jordan, Caroline Ann named to the Headmaster’s List, and Christopher Consigli, Grade 7, of Kimball, Jason Patrick Luchini, Theodore Joseph Lucier, Michael Francis Milford was named to the Honor Roll. Lynch, Rachel Elizabeth Macklow, Olivia Jane Marshall, Tatiana Liseth Martinez, Treyvon James McConnico, Lucas Joseph McFetridge, Tanyikeh Our Lady of the Valley Awungnkeng Muanya, Jillian Mary Paccico, Sydney Rhiannon Phillips, Grace Ellen Prevelige, Paige Fleming Reisman, Lucas John Rosa, Victoria Honor Roll Our Lady of the Valley School in Uxbridge Milford Adapted PE Teacher to be Lee Russian, James Patrick Ryan, Amelia Maria Skiba, Ted Michael has released the names of local students Stearns, April Elizabeth Swain, Carolina Barroso Tavares, Joseph Thomas, named to the honor roll for the 2nd Quarter of Honored Nathalia Araujo Viana, Kathryn Ann Watson, Alyssa Marie Williamson the 2015/16 School Year. Roselle Viegas of Milford, and an Adapted Physical and Hannah Katherine Winship. High Honors Education teacher in the Milford Public Schools, has received Grade 6-Avery Consigli, Mendon and Matthew the Amelia Riou Award by the Massachusetts Association of Dean’s List Rizoli, Hopedale Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD). The following Milford students have been named to dean’s list at their Grade 5-Olaf Minnich, Mendon The Amelia Riou Award is given to a member who has made respective college or university for the fall 2015 semester. Grade 4-Jackson Richie, Upton significant contributions in the field of Adapted Physical Education Bridgewater State University: Lucas L. Bentes, Katherine M. Blackburn, Honors by demonstrating a dedication to the Health, Physical Education, Victoria L. Chiarelli, Emily A. Cotter, Brian P. Curran, Brian C. Daudelin, Grade 7-Maria Trettel, Milford Recreation and Dance profession, as shown by the leadership and Grade 6-John Newman, Milford Kathryn M. Davis, Tabitha L. Freeman, Marisa L. Gilliatt, Michael J. contributions offered to students. The award will be presented Grade 5-Mark and Michael Younes, Mendon Giurleo, Emily R. LaVergne, Anthony F. Lombardo, Amanda A. Manion, Viegas at MAHPERD’s Honors/Awards Banquet on Sunday, April John R. McGowan, Matthew J. Nilan, Kelsey P. Roy, and Adriana M. Grade 4-Michael Rizoli, Hopedale 10, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 11 Beaver Street, Milford. The Sousa. Merrimack College, North Andover: Reba Barrows and Alexandra reception and banquet will be held at 10:15 a.m. Harrington Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Conn.: Kellie Cooper, Jacqueline Gray and Christine Montani Visit www. UMass Dartmouth, Dartmouth: Chancellor’s list for a GPA of 3.8 or higher- Carina Filosa and Jeremiah Shyne. 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FEBRUARY 26, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 17 School News Milford Schools Celebrate Its Connection to the World

By Melissa Orff The idea for the World Language and International Staff Reporter Exchange Program Celebration came out of a wish to draw As a way to shine a spotlight on the different World attention to the availability of those programs in the Milford Language and International Exchange Programs offered in Schools said Tremblay after the event. “We wanted to the district, Milford Public Schools held their first annual highlight the World Languages that we offer, and showcase informational and celebratory event on February 6. our exchange programs,” he said. Hosted by Milford High School’s Hospitality and Tourism Tremblay added they also wanted to encourage families Management Program, over 90 people attended the evening to host an exchange student in their home, an experience which featured presentations, food, music, and information he said is invaluable. “It is a great way to experience another about the different exchange countries that Milford has culture; to gain an appreciation for another culture,” he said. partnered with over the years. Although the focus of the event was on the World Attendees included current and previous exchange Language and Exchange Programs, the Hospitality and students, past and present host families, teachers, Tourism Management (HTM) Program also took center administrators, and School Committee Members. Potential stage as the planners and organizers of the celebration. HTM host families were also invited to the event to hear about Program Coordinator Katie Maloney said that the second the benefits of becoming a host family to an international year HTM students took charge of the entire event, from exchange student. creating the invitation, to securing the venue, to planning Held at the Imperial Room in Mendon, guests arrived to the menu, to selecting the music to play in the background. a room decked out with an array of international flags on “They did a great job,” said Maloney. “They really worked the walls and tables. Attendees were invited to walk around hard to organize this event,” she said. and view different presentations that focused on the four Overall, the event was a success according to the countries that Milford Public Schools currently have partner administration team. “It went very, very well,” said Tremblay. exchange programs with – Spain, China, France, and Italy. “The HTM students did a great job organizing the event World Language students and teachers created colorful and the World Language Department was displays and spoke about their experiences in the classroom honored and excited to have their programs and during exchange trips. showcased.” After a welcome speech by Superintendent Dr. Robert Assistant Superintendent Dr. Kevin Tremblay, the evening continued with a buffet dinner McIntyre said that they hope to make this featuring international cuisine. Offerings included event an annual one going forward. “Every bruschetta, Chinese dumplings, empanadas, roast turkey, day the world is becoming a smaller place. pasta, cannoli, and even churros. The menu was developed Any opportunities we have to show our not only with the idea of exposing the attendees to different students what we are doing to prepare them international foods, but also with the idea of celebrating for the future are positive ones,” he said. Chinese New Year with the exchange students who had just arrived from China a few days earlier.

Milford Public Schools held their first annual World Language and Exchange Program Celebration on February 6 at the Imperial Room in Mendon. Hosted by Milford High School’s Hospitality and Tourism Management Program, the evening featured presentations from the World Languages Department and an international buffet dinner for exchange students and host families. Contributed photo.

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Most importantly, many vehicle manual that demystifies the latest, most the left or right when the vehicle is in first time. technologies today are designed with safety cutting-edge vehicle features. reverse “I love dogs,” said Aolani while lamenting in mind and have the potential to save The campaign’s website, www. • Adaptive cruise control that maintains that her mom wouldn’t let her have one at lives. MyCarDoesWhat.org, highlights the speed set by the driver and a pre- home. Aolani said she loved to read as well The trouble is, too many drivers do not technologies such as: set following distance which was why she signed up to read to realize these features exist, or know how to • Back-up cameras that provide a view • Lane departure warnings that alert Beane at the library that morning. Aolani use them to their full potential. of the blind zone directly behind the drivers if they drift into another lane chose Dr. Seuss’ One Fish Two Fish to read A recent University of Iowa study found car when the vehicle is in reverse when the turn signal is not activated. to Beane “because it is so funny,” she said. 40 percent of drivers have been startled or • Blind spot monitors that alert drivers For a full list of vehicle safety Crawford stressed that kids should know surprised by something their vehicle has when something is in their blind spot technologies, explanatory videos, graphics that the whole experience of reading to done -- a troubling finding given that car • Forward collision warnings that warn and articles, visit MyCarDoesWhat.org. Beane is stress-free, and even struggling crashes are a leading cause of preventable drivers when they are closing in on the “The driver will always be a car’s best readers would find enjoyment in spending death in the United States. vehicle ahead too quickly safety feature; no technology today will time with the “non-judgmental,” four- “Technology can be a game-changer • Automatic emergency braking systems change that,” Hersman said. “But these legged listener. “I tell the kids that they when it comes to safety,” said Deborah that apply the brakes if the system features can help mitigate errors before shouldn’t worry if they get the words A.P. Hersman, president and CEO of the detects an imminent collision they result in deaths and injuries. wrong. No one is going to correct them and National Safety Council (NSC). “In order • Anti-lock braking systems that prevent Beane won’t even know!” she laughed. A retired English teacher, Crawford said understands the importance of getting Calling All Trail Lovers kids hooked on reading at an early age. Valley Tech Goes Red for “Anything that encourages students to Join the Friends of the Milford Upper Charles Trail for become life-long readers is wonderful,” she an opportunity to meet the Sponsors, Adopters & Friends said. supporting the Milford portion of the Upper Charles Trail at a Heart Health To be able to take part in the “Books meeting on Tuesday, March 15 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Ruth with Beane” program, families of children Anne Bleakney Senior Center, 60 North Bow St., Milford. in grades 1-3 must sign up for a 15-minute No matter how you enjoy the trail, there are many ways that session with the Library by stopping by everyone in the community can help support the longevity of in person or by calling the Youth Services the trail. The entire greater Milford-area community is invited Department at 508-473-2145, ext 216. to learn more as the Friends recognize current and future Registration is required. sponsors and adopters At the March 15 meeting the agenda will include the Community Connection presented by Milford Selectman Brian Murray, upcoming enhancements designed with the HeartSong Spiritual disabled community in mind, some new ideas and proposals for community input and hearing from the trail sponsors and Wellness Community adopters on what the trail means to their organizations. Current sponsors supporting the Friends efforts through Center The First Unitarian Universalist Church their financial contributions include businesses and of Milford is pleased to announce the organizations such as Milford Bicycle, Milford Pizza Palace, launch of HeartSong Spiritual Wellness Consigli Construction, Planet Aid, The Vineyard Church, Although a snowstorm closed the school during National Wear Red Community Center! According to Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home, Signs Plus, DQ Chill & Day on February 5, the wintry weather didn’t stop students and staff director, Donna Morin the purpose of Grill, Dunkin Donuts, Honey Dew Donuts, Bright Insurance at Blackstone Valley Tech and its School Based Health Center from Heart Song is to change the feelings of Agency, Boucher Energy Systems, Whitcomb House, Miss celebrating the heart-healthy event on Wednesday, February 10. It disconnectedness and pessimism in Mendon Diner, ImperialCars.com, Buma Funeral Homes, featured an informational display on heart disease and its remedies, today’s society. She writes, “We want to Carnivores, Milford Hardwood Floors, Royal Thermal a heart-healthy lunch special for teachers, and a raffle for several help you feel the power of community View, RJM Custom AutoBody, Cahill Electric, The Garden handmade Go Red-themed scarves. The annual Go Red for Women again, to recognize the beauty in the Restaurant, MA Real Estate Group, Stephen Pepe JD, Sam festivities are organized by employees of the Milford Regional Medical person you are right now, and to Hanna DMD and more. Center’s School Based Health Center located inside Valley Tech. Seen understand that you are never alone and To learn more about sponsorship visit MilfordTrail.org/ here are (left to right): Valley Tech Health Services junior Kyle Martell that there is, indeed, much beauty in this sponsors.htm or Facebook.com/MilfordUpperCharlesTrail. of Mendon, who signed his mother up for the red-scarf raffle; School w or l d .” Current adopters are comprised of organizations and Based Health Center Outpatient Clinician Robin Brown; Nutrition Located inside the First Unitarian businesses who actively assist with the maintenance and Educator Martha Pellegrino; and Office Coordinator Tina Caruso. Not Universalist Church of Milford, Pine St., enhancements of the trail including Montgomery Lodge of pictured but instrumental in organizing the event is Office Coordinator HeartSong is a community of compassion Masons, Alternatives Inc, PlanetAid, The Vineyard Church, Michele Dafonte. BVT photo seekers with a mission to transform lives Consigli Construction, Friends of Walden Woods, Italian through holistic healing, spiritual growth, Vets, Compassion NE, Brundrett Family, Staupe Family, and empowering experiences. A variety of Many Trail Hands, You Inc, Wegmans, Zain Ridge Condo classes and workshops are being offered Assn, Crossfit and EMC. Learn more by visiting the adopt-a- with all proceeds going to help to feed trail map at MilfordTrail.org/adoptatrail.htm. Community Legal Aid hungry neighbors in Milford through The Friends usually meet on the first Tuesday of the month Community Legal Aid provides free legal services to elders and the Community Supper program. Visit at 7 p.m. at the Ruth Anne Bleakney Senior Center in Milford. low-income individuals who qualify for services. To apply for www.firstuumilford.org to see a complete Other upcoming meetings are March 1 and April 5. services, dial 1-855-CLA-LEGAL (1-855-252-5342) during the listing of classes and workshops. Or The Friends of the Milford Upper Charles Trail are looking following hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 follow them on Facebook at HeartSong for new members. The Friends are a non-profit all-volunteer am to 12:15 pm or Wednesday from 1:30 to 4:15 pm. You can also Spiritual Wellness Milford organization looking to promote the use and support the apply online at CommunityLegal.org. maintenance of the Upper Charles Trail in Milford. Anyone who enjoys trail, is invited to become a member. The Friends of the Trail are currently looking for someone to fill the Secretary position. 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FEBRUARY 26, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 19 Sports Riding for Charity Milford Boys Basketball Back in Tournament

By Chris Villani Senior forward Dwight Anderson Veronica Tenerowicz, who has Sports Reporter/Columnist averaged nearly 13 points and six rebounds been riding since age two, will be For the first time since winning the per game and Seaver called him the Hawks’ using her talent with horses to raise Central Mass Division 1 crown in 2013, the most consistent threat. Junior point guard money for charity. The 17-year-old Milford High boys basketball program is Zack Tamagni rounded out the triple threat Blackstone Valley Tech High School back in the postseason. The Scarlet Hawks offensively, scoring more than 10 points per junior in culinary arts and Mendon punched their playoff ticket Monday night game. Milford also received a lift down the resident along with her horse, Tigger, with a 71-48 win over Canton on senior stretch from 6’4” sophomore Kayden Kelley, a 12-year old American Saddlebred, night. who pulled down north of nine rebounds have recently been accepted to “It’s incredible,” said head coach Paul per game. participate in the UPHA Ribbons of Seaver after leading MHS to its first district Senior Jack DeSantis scored a career- Service program. The two also plan tournament as head coach. “It’s a testament high 10 points against Canton, and fellow to participate this year in the New to all these kids, their buy in level, and how senior Josh Andonian added five points to England Saddlebred Circuit. much they improved over the course of the the winning effort. Leading by only two at According to the y e ar.” halftime, Milford was able to pull away in Association website, Ribbons The playoff berth comes one season after the second half in front of a packed home for Service “is designed to Milford went just 2-18. The Hawks wrapped gym. Veronica Tenerowicz and her horse Tigger encourage, challenge, and up this regular season 10-10 and will begin “We came out getting a feel for the are helping raise funds for veterans. tournament play next week. environment and a sense of the magnitude Contributed photo reward saddle seat equitation “We knew it would be a rebuilding step a of the game,” the head coach said. “In the and performance riders/drivers year ago we had most of the guys back from second half, we got a couple shots to fall and who participate in horse show last years team, they were hungry, they used our confidence went up.” competitions in order to raise funds for a charitable organization that it as motivation,” Seaver said. “They wanted Seaver expects Milford to be seeded near helps those less fortunate.” to got the tournament ever since our season the bottom of what might be either an ended a year ago. We were 3-8 less than a eight or nine team field. He said playing an Veronica will be riding for Heroes and Horses in Manhattan, Montana. It is an month ago. They never gave up, they kept Eastern Mass Hockomock League schedule organization, which utilizes horses and riding as therapy for veterans, especially those the door open and were able to get it done.” will be beneficial to help prepare the squad dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and recent amputees. Coming into Monday’s game 9-10 meant for postseason play, and said he and his staff As stated on the charity’s website, HeroesandHorses.com, “Heroes Milford needed a win to get to .500 and have been scouting the top teams in Central and Horses is a unique program that uses the remote wilderness and qualify for postseason play. Playing in what Mass who could be potential tournament the horse/human connection to challenge and inspire personal growth could have been their final game had it been foes. in veterans suffering from mental and physical scars. The Heroes and a loss, the MHS senior class combined to Despite playing in an Eastern Mass Horses program re-galvanizes our nation’s veterans, challenging them to score 53 of the team’s 71 points. league, Milford is one of two Hockomock “They didn’t want to see their careers teams — Franklin being the other — that rediscover who they are and what they can be moving forward. Heroes end,” Seaver said. plays in the Central Mass tournament. If and Horses’ focus is not about what happened, but what can happen Senior guard Dimitry Torres lead the the Scarlet Hawks are able to advance to when one chooses to press on.” team with 23 points against Canton, the semifinals, they will play at WPI, site Veronica wrote in an email, “I picked this charity because my family has veterans following up on 18 and 22 point of many a memorable moment in program who have helped our country. PTSD is a [terrible] disability and any soldier, who performances in the previous two games. history. fought for our country and has it should be given help.” Torres finished the regular season averaging “When I was in high school, we went four To help her raise funds for Heroes and Horses, Veronica needs sponsors or 14.3 points per game. years in a row,” Seaver said. “Looking at individuals to pledge a specific amount per class. “He’s a senior captain and he is our the history and tradition of Milford, it was To assist Veronica visit her Facebook page, UPHA ROS-Veronica and Tigger, and catalyst,” Seaver said. “He makes key shots always a staple to get into the tournament, send her a message for more information. Donor information will only be used by to keep us going and Monday night was a have your shot, and get to WPI. This group Veronica and not passed on to any other site. The Facebook page will also be updated prime example of that.” has put Milford back where it belongs.” regularly with information about her progress and other fundraisers.

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Milford Girls Basketball Finishes Season Strong

By Chris Villani offensively.” game like this, it says a lot about Sports Reporter/Columnist Throughout the year, Dolliver has y ou .” The Milford High School girls said he wanted the Hawks primary Milford graduates one senior basketball team finished one win focus to be improvement in the from this year’s team, second- away from qualifying for the fundamentals. He said he saw big leading scorer Jill Powers who postseason, but the near miss did strides in that department and the returned to the program after little to dampen the excitement for numbers back him up. Milford taking last year off. its head coach at seeing his team improved markedly from the free “She really brought an offensive improve down the stretch. throw line and turned the ball over, spark, can shoot the ball well and “We finished very strong,” said on average, five fewer times per also rebounded well,” Dolliver said. first year coach T.J. Dolliver after game. Milford scored 13 to 15 more He added praise for Irwin, who will the Scarlet Hawks wrapped up the points per game over the final five, return for her junior season. season 9-11. “We were 5-10 and Dolliver said. “She has really developed as a needed to win the last five to make “It was a struggle to watch the really good point guard over the the tournament. We won three season end knowing how well course of the season, developing straight, lost a tough one on the we started to play at the end of both her offense and working on road in Foxboro, then won Monday the season,” Dolliver said. “We how to be a point guard,” he said. night. We won four of our last five.” didn’t have the chance to play “It is really gonna help her next year Milford capped off the season extra basketball and make the and the year after.” by beating Canton 62-47 behind a tournament but I am definitely Junior Nichole Dalgren bounced season-high 23-point performance proud of all my girls.” back from a concussion earlier in by sophomore guard Kate Irwin. Dolliver was especially pleased the season and averaged 10 points Dolliver was able to point to a to see his team rebound Monday per game over the last five contests number of statistics to highlight the in the season finale after having its of the year. Emma Liskov and Jill team’s improvement over the last postseason hopes dashed against Burley are two players who will several games. Foxboro. return and give Milford a lift on “We were averaging in the mid “I told them before the game, both ends of the floor. Liskov led to high 50s (points) for each of ‘this is the type of game that tells the team in shooting percentage those games, which is great,” he you a lot about who you are as a through the first half of the year, Celebrating said. “Until then we were averaging person and as a team,’” he said. “If and Burley become one of the Being in you can gain the motivation for a team’s top defensive threats. low 40s, so we turned a corner Business Since 1972

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016 MILFORD TOWN CRIER 21 Sports SPORTS FLASH BVT Boys Healthy and in Position By Chris Villani for Tourney Run Milford Special Olympics Lives By Chris Villani to have other players “open his eyes” and NBA Dream Sports Reporter/Columnist make their case for added playing time. For the first time in awhile, Blackstone Senior Matt Marchant, who averaged 10 Valley Tech boys basketball coach Jim points in back-to-back victories over Keefe Kahler has a healthy squad, and it’s just Tech and Parker Charter, was one such in time for his team to make a final push breakout player. towards the league title and the district “He was our leading scorer last game,” tournament. Kahler said of Marchant’s 12-point effort “We have been playing decent ball right against Parker. “He is a real hustle guy and now, but we need to put together a little has been a nice surprise for us.” run,” he said as his squad started the week For the rest of the season, however long 8-9 with three games to play. “Three games that may be, Beavers’ ability to control the left, we need to play good ball, and try to glass will be key to their success, Kahler get in.” said. Even if the Beavers came out on the “We are big, we need to win the rebound wrong end of their two games this week, a battle,” he said. “When we do, it allows us win Monday night against Nashoba Tech to get out and move a little bit. We are not would give BVT a share of the Colonial the best shooting team, so getting points Athletic League championship, and in transition has been a good way for us to land the team an automatic spot in the generate offense.” postseason. The head coach added that he would like “It’s nice because it gives us a couple to see his team move the ball a little better. options to get in,” Kahler said. “We “We get dribble happy sometimes,” he said. Matthew Grimes was part of the Special Olympics team taking part in the NBA All Star will have some tough ones coming in, “We need to move better away from the ball game. He is shown second from the left in the front row wearing number 32. Contributed Whitinsville Christian, Bethany Christian, and help each other out in the half court.” photo Nashoba Tech. If we play well, we win, if we Even as a postseason team, Valley Tech is don’t, we lose.” likely to be a low seed. Even so, Kahler said Matthew Grimes was in Toronto, grabbing a drink in a store during NBA All-Star The Beavers hit the home stretch health his team can be dangerous if they are in the weekend when someone shouted “Hey Grimsey.” for the first time in weeks. After missing tournament. The Milford native turned around to see the person calling to him was none other than some time, freshman swingman John “A lot depends on the draw. But we eight-time All-Star Steve Nash. “I didn’t know what to say,” Grimes said, recalling the Adams is back on the court and leading the are probably one of the biggest teams in celebrity shout out. team in scoring at just under 12 points per Division 4 so a lot of teams won’t want to Grimes, an intellectually disabled 29-year-old basketball junky, lived out his dream game. Big man Antonio Sullo and guard deal with our size,” he said. “I think, on a of playing the NBA as one of a dozen Special Olympics athletes from around the world Teddy Floyd have also been chipping in in good night where we are shooting well, selected to take part in the league’s All-Star festivities. He filled out an application, put the scoring column with 10 and nine points playing D, rebounding well, we can beat together a video, and ended being one of only three Americans on the team. per night, respectively. anybody.” “We went to the All-Star practice, we went to the all star game and met some of the If there was a bright side to having players,” Grimes said, adding that he was able to get selfies with Nash, Tracy McGrady, players hurt, Kahler said it was chance Steph Curry, among others. Grimes said his love for basketball comes from his dad and his late grandfather, who are also huge fans of the sport. Valley Tech Girls Hoops, Boys Hockey “I found out I got picked for the game on January 22, my birthday,” Grimes said. “My dad was so happy for me, he almost cried when I got picked.” Tournament Bound Making it to the All-Star game was something he promised his grandfather he would do. Even though he passed away, Grimes said, “He was looking down on me.” By Chris Villani balanced attack with no player averaging And he undoubtedly liked what he saw. Grimes scored 14 points in the game, which Sports Reporter/Columnist in double figures. Emily Muscatell leads was coached by Andre Drummond and Dikembe Mutombo. The Blackstone Valley Tech girls the team at 9.9 points per game. Isabelle “The way the NBA treated the athletes was unbelievable,” said Coordinator for basketball team and hockey team are both Angelini is second at nine points per night Special Programs for the Milford School Community Youth Program, Jen Walsh, who heading back to the district tournament and McCarty is third at just north of seven accompanied Grimes on the trip. “They went to the All-Star practice, the Rising Stars and they both have strong defenses to points per game. game, the All-Star game, they stayed in the hotel with the legends. They had them there thank. The Beavers sit second in the CAL for five days. They showed them a great time and everyone was so kind.” The girls basketball squad punched its standings, two games behind Main South. Grimes said he enjoyed meeting the past and current All-Stars as well as getting the ticket to the postseason after a win last The league-leader from Worcester is 13-1 chance to see the NBA greats practice, but his favorite part of the experience was playing Saturday at Parker Charter pushed the in league play, Valley Tech started the week in the game with his own teammates. Beavers to 10 wins on the year. 10-3. “It was great, I made a new a lot of new friends,” he said. “I was a little nervous, but I BVT held off Parker in a defensive The Grafton/BVT hockey co-op started got over it once the game started. I couldn’t believe how many people were at the game. struggle, pulling out a 36-34 win behind the week 11-4-3 overall and second in the “I worked really hard to get there, and I proved people wrong,” he said. “They told me I 14 points from Janel McCarty. Valley Tech Coughlin Conference with a 7-2-1 mark. wouldn’t be able to go anywhere and I did.” came into the final week of the season with The team is riding the wave of a three Grimes works as a landscaper and keeps active playing sports, including basketball, games at home Wednesday against Monty game winning streak, holding Holliston, flag football, and softball. Even after living his dream, he still has his sights set on his next Tech and against Assbet next Tuesday. Lunenberg, and Garner to one goal each. big goal. A suffocating defensive effort like the After a Wednesday home game against “I want to get to the Special Olympics Hall of Fame,” he said. “I don’t know if I am one BVT used to beat Parker has been Littleton, the Indians visit Burncoat on going to get there, but I am going to try my hardest.” the norm for head coach Britt Kahler’s Monday to close out the regular season. team over the past several weeks. Valley Grafton senior Nick Hart leads the team Tech has held 12 straight opponents to 40 with 25 points on the year, but the Beavers’ points or less. On two occasions — a 50-14 contingent has also supplied plenty of drubbing of Nashoba Valley Tech and a 38- firepower. 12 win over Worcester Tech — the Beavers Junior Cam Thomas has 16 points surrendered fewer than 20 points. The 33 thanks to four goals and 12 assists on the points per game allowed by BVT marks year. Sophomore Noah Charron has four the stingiest total in the Colonial Athletic goals and 10 helpers and senior captain Joe League. Corsi, another Valley Tech students has On offense, Valley Tech has sported a chipped in with 13 points.

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22 MILFORD TOWN CRIER FEBRUARY 26, 2016 Sports Milford Girls Track Hopes Milford Boys Track American Red Cross Swimming Lower Times Means Higher Exceeds Expectations Lessons By Chris Villani Classes for ages 2 and 3, Tiny Tonkers, are held at 10 a.m. and Numbers Sports Reporter/Columnist for ages 4 and 5, Min Wheats, at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, February By Chris Villani First year head coach Derek Rose was pleasantly 27, March 12, 19 and 26 and April 2. Classes for ages 6 and older Sports Reporter/Columnist surprised with the performance of his boys track (Levels 1 – 6), lessons are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 The Milford High girls track team set records, finished team this season. The Milford High coach said the to 7 p.m. from March 1 through March 31. strong at the Hockomock League Meet, and was well squad was stronger than expected, with a talented Non-Milford residents are welcome if space is available on the represented at states. The only thing keeping the Scarlet mix of upperclassmen and talented youngsters. day following Milford registration, with level openings being Hawks from winning more meets this year was probably “They definitely exceeded my expectations in posted on the message board of www.mcs.milford.ma.us or by a lack of depth. dedication and overall effort,” Rose said. “We felt calling the office 508-478-1119. “It’s a small team, we have 23 girls on the team, so we like we could have taken a couple more wins in the Any parents with any specific questions regarding Swim Lessons are one of the smaller ones in the league,” head coach dual meet season if not for a lot of factors.” may call the Milford Community School Use Program Office or Derek Rose said. “We had so many meets where we had Rose pointed to injuries and illnesses during visit the website. the winner of the 300, the 600, the hurdles, the shot put, the year that set the squad back en route to a 1-4 but we lost because we lacked the depth.” record in Hockomock League dual meets. MHS finished 1-4 in dual meets, but scored 14 points “We missed out on some wins that could have Swim Stroke Development Clinic at the league meet to finish eighth of the 12 teams in the been there,” Rose said. “It was definitely not for The Milford Community School Use Program will soon be of- Hock. Last year, Milford managed just two points at the lack of effort. The overall effort was outstanding. fering two sessions of the Swim Stroke Development Clinic at the league meet. They worked hard, and that’s all you can ask for.” Milford High School Pool. Both sessions, which consist of eight “We are a better team than it seems if you look at our The effort produced plenty of positive results. meetings each, are held on Mondays and Wednesdays, with the record,” Rose said. “The way they worked together and Louis Goncalves qualified for the Division 3 state first session March 21 to April 13 and the second May 9 to June 6 the way the core group really gelled. These are girls from meet in the hurdles and ran a time of 8.52 seconds. from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Children aged 6 to 19 years may participate, different backgrounds. Some were doing winter track Cam Clark qualified in the hurdles, the 300, and as as long as they are familiar in swimming the basic four strokes: or track of the first time, but they bought into working a member of the 4x200 relay team. Another well- freestyle/crawl, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Starts and together and training hard.” rounded athlete, Gerson Migliorini, participated turns will also be covered. This program is a great conditioning Milford capped off the season by setting a school in the long jump, qualified in the 300 and as the program for the upcoming Summer Stingrays Swim Team season. record in the 4x800 relay. The combination of Jess anchor on the 4x200 relay team. Visit www.mcs.milford.ma.us for additional details and the Palmer, Alexis Carron, Jenise Madden and Gabriella Migliorini also smashed the school’s indoor registration form for the program. Registration is on a first-come, Chong set the mark they had been chasing throughout record in the long jump, leaping 19’11” — well first-serve basis and refunds are not available. Please be aware of the season. Aleye Momodu placed sixth in the shot put beyond the previous record of 18’8”. the deadlines and maximum program limits. All registrations and with a heave of 31’9”, scoring Milford’s only three points Rose also hyped the success of a freshman on the fees must be submitted to the Milford Community Program office of the meet. squad, Joey Madden. The youngster qualified for located at 31 West Fountain St., Milford MA 01757 prior to the Gabby O’Neil qualified for states in the 300 and the states in the 1,000 and the 600. He ran a 1:30.08 start of the program. Any questions, please call the office at 508- also ran the 4x400 relay. Palmer qualified in the 600, in the latter event, the fastest time for a freshman 478-1119. and Madden ran the two-mile in 12:15. Sophomore in program history. Christina Speliakos placed ninth in the hurdles, running Rounding out the strong state meet contingent a personal best of 9.24. Carina Thompson also ran the was Chris Cicciu, who ran the 600, along with the high hurdles in a time of 9.81. 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams. The 4x400 lineup “I think the highlight for our year was our relays,” of Cicciu, Madden, Jared Luce, and Leo Moronta, Rose said, looking back on the season “The 4x800 broke came within three seconds of a school record. the school record and the 4x400 came within as second “That was pretty big for a group we basically just and a half of breaking the school record.” threw together,” Rose said. Rose also highlighted Speliakos, who set a league The head coach said his team was very record in the hurdles for a freshman or sophomore and competitive during the dual meet schedule. They finished the season with the third-best time in the event. came within 22 points of the eventual Davenport The head coach described his team, which will Division champion from Sharon and lost by a relay graduate nine seniors, as a “really likable group. Very to Foxboro. fun, and very hard working.” “That’s substantial growth from the way we He would like to see the success this season translate started the year,” Rose said. “The overall growth in into better numbers for next year. the kids was great, especially from the kids who “We are hoping to get the numbers up,” he said. “I came out for track from the first time. think there is a buzz around the school, different records “As a first year coach, coming from Mansfield, going down, kids having a good time. I think kids will not knowing what to expect, I was very happy maybe see that winter track isn’t just for getting ready to see how hard they worked,” the coach added. for your other sport.” “The came out, showed up every day, and never Rose said he has already had kids express interest complained about having to come in at 8 a.m. on a about getting involved next winter. Saturday or workout over vacation.” “Kids that don’t have a winter sport, that want to get The Scarlet Hawks will graduate 12 seniors from ready for softball or be a part of a fun team,” he said. the 42-athlete roster, Rose said. “We are hoping to get some of the younger kids out there into the program.”

Members of the Milford High School Boys and Girls Winter Track Teams along with coach Derek Rose at the sectionals. Contributed photo

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