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Page 2 Local Town Pages www.franklintownnews.com June 2016 Published Monthly Mailed FREE to the Community of Franklin Circulation: 13,000 households Publisher Chuck Tashjian Editor J.D. O’Gara Advertising Sales Manager Lori Koller Franklin - Millis - Medway (508) 934-9608 Advertising Sales Assistant Kyle Koller Production & Layout Susan Dunne Michael McDaniel Michelle McSherry Dawna Shackley Advertising Department 508-934-9608 lorikoller@localtownpages.com Ad Deadline is the 15th of each month. Localtownpages assumes no financial liability for errors or omissions in printed advertising and reserves the right to reject/edit advertising or editorial submissions. Send Editorial to: editor@franklintownnews.com © Copyright 2016 LocalTownPages RELAY FOR LIFE continued from page 1 bers take turns walking around the school’s track through the night because “cancer never sleeps.” The family-friendly event, free and open to the public, will include activities, themed laps, music, food trucks, and more. There will be multiple opportunities to donate to the American Cancer Society during the night. The event is all-volunteer run. Louise Fonteyne, the New England Division’s Community Manager for Relay for Life, said that as of mid-May, 30 teams had registered and over $13,000 dollars had been raised. This is the second year in a row the event will be held at KP. According to Franklin resident Teresa Fernald, the high school is a perfect venue for Relay. “We love King Philip,” said Fernald, one of the organizers. “They are very accommodating. The school really participates and the students are really involved. It’s easy to get on and off the field, especially for the survivors.” Each year, several traditional ceremonies take place at Relay for Life. The event begins at 6 p.m. with an opening ceremony, followed by the Survivor Lap and Caregiver Lap. Survivors are then invited into the school for the Survivor Reception. The moving luminaria ceremony takes place at 9 p.m. Bags lining the track are lit with glow sticks and then participants walk a lap in silence. The bags symbolize people fighting cancer, and those lost to cancer. In 2012, Fernald was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lymphoma. Her treatment included a drug right off a clinical trial, and she has been in remission for four years. “I did extraordinarily well,” said Fernald. “So I decided that maybe I was given a chance to do something for someone else. The American Cancer Society funds so many clinical trials and research. That’s why I put my whole heart and soul into Relay. I am fighting for every single person who comes behind me.” Also on the Relay committee with Fernald is Cheryl Rowe, the Faculty Advisor for KP Cares, a community service organization. KP Cares was started several years ago by a student to support a teacher at KP Middle School who was battling cancer. Since then, several KP students themselves were diagnosed with the disease. “It means a lot to have Relay at KP again,” said Rowe. “The cancer diagnoses here at KP really hit hard. It made the kids much more aware that cancer can hit anybody. They really feel impacted by it. They get it.” Members of KP Cares, added Rowe, helped spearhead the drive to bring Relay to the high school. Three of KP Cares’ board members—students Kerry Morgan, Maggie Smith, and Krista Cepkauskas—are on the Relay for Life committee, and attend meetings with ACS representatives and other organizers. Organizers emphasize that anyone can come to Relay and enjoy the events, walk a lap, and participate in the family-friendly activities. Themed laps include Dr. Seuss, Scrabble, Decades, Country, Cotton Eye Joe, and Boston Pride. Local band Co-Pilot will perform, as well as several area dance studios. Cancer survivors are encouraged to attend the Survivor Reception, with food generously donated by Commonwealth BBQ, the Rome Restaurant, Cole’s Tavern, Whole Foods Market, PJ’s Bar and Grill, and Noodles Company. Floral centerpieces will be donated by Moore’s Flowers. Survivors attending the free dinner can register the night of the event. “Come on down and see what we’re about,” said Fernald. “There’s absolutely no obligation to do anything. We are really just honoring the survivors and remembering those who have passed. Anybody can come who’s been affected by cancer… patients, survivors, caregivers, friends and family.” To enter a team in Relay or to donate, visit www.relayforlife. org/franklinma, or register the night of the event. There are no fundraising minimums, but participants who raise $100 receive a t-shirt. Relay for Life is open to the public all night, but those under 18 must have a chaperone after 11 p.m. For more information about the event, contact Louise Fonteyne at (508) 270- 4668 or email Louise.Fonteyne@ cancer.org. Discover Moseley Mills and Save featured business from the mill: Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center announces… “OPEN HOUSE/REGISTRATION” FOR 2016-2017 CLASSES. Come in and see classes in progress. Tuesdays-Thursdays, June 7-9, 14-16, & 21-23. Hours between 4:00-8:00 Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center is a state-of the art Dance Center offering recreational and competition classes in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop and Acrobatic/Tumbling classes. In addition, we offer summer camp programs. Classes available for each age group from pre-school and older. The center offers air conditioning and spring flooring for injury prevention. Entering into its 36th year of service, Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center is a leader in dance education for young dancers in the Franklin area. Now Accepting New Patients (508) 528-8594 www.TheAcuWorks.com For more information, email: pedcnews@gmail.com, visit our website www.pattieisenhauerdancecenter.com become a fan on Facebook PEDC ~ 31 Hayward Street ~ Franklin, MA 02038 ~ 508-520-7873
June 2016 Local Town Pages www.franklintownnews.com Page 3 SCHOLARSHIP RUN continued from page 1 Come and run for a cause! Franklin and Medway American Legion Posts 75 and 367 are hosting a Scholarship Run on June 25 to benefit students from Medway High School, Franklin High School and Tri-County. Photo courtesy of Doug Wahl. year, turnout was good despite a conflict with a large race taking place in Hopkinton. “We’re trying to get the word out to everyone, so we can make it a success again,” says Wahl, who says his post’s efforts currently focus on the scholarship fund, helping local Boy Scouts and helping Christ Church, that hosts the Legion Post’s meetings. “Rep. Jeff Roy will be racing with us. We’re pretty positive. We’ve had a lot of help through local businesses.” “We have about 13 or 14 different sponsors from local businesses in the Franklin and Medway area, and those are just the financial sponsors. We have another 14 or so who donate for the raffle,” says Leone. “Quite a few companies that help us each year. They’re very generous, and we’re very thankful to them. It’s good to see people take an interest each year.” Currently, the Franklin American Legion Post 75 has about 60 or so members, says Leone, who says both her post often works together with Medway on different initiatives. Post 75 recently participated in the Franklin Memorial Day Parade. Some of their initiatives, says Leone, include visiting the Brockton VA Hospital to do outreach with veterans about twice a year. In addition, some Legionnaires visit nursing homes weekly to do outreach with veterans, and the Post is active in providing rides to hospital appointments for veterans who need them. Leone explains that looking toward family events is one way the American Legion is courting younger veterans who might want to help their community. “I think it’s hard, for people who work,” she says. “But we don’t ask for people to do much, just come to a meeting, stop by and visit. We try not to pressure anybody.” Right now, Leone says, Post 75 is “a group of people very committed to seeing the post grow, and I think that’s apparent. They take it to heart. It’s a good group of guys,” says Leone, who is one of just two women in the Post. If you a veteran who has served in a time of active war or conflict, and you’d like to help your community, you can find out more about Franklin’s American Legion Post 75 by visiting www.mapost75.com. Meetings in Franklin are held on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Franklin TV headquarters at 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin. Post 367, of Medway, doesn’t meet a whole lot at Christ Church, but it still has about 40 members. If you’re a veteran interested in joining, contact Doug Wahl at (508) 246-6528, or send an inquiry to Medway Post, No 367, The American Legion, Department of Mass., Inc., P.O. Box 37, Medway, Massachusetts 02053. Can’t qualify for a conventional first-time mortgage? John’s family owned and operated for 45 years Birkenstock repair center Superior Shoe & Boot Repair 21E CharlEs strEEt, holliston, Ma 01746 839a Main strEEt (rt. 20), WalthaM, Ma CErtifiED in PEDorthiCs/orthoPEDiC shoE MoDs sPECializing in laDiEs high hEEl tiP rEPlaCEMEnt tall Horse riding Boot Zipper specialist www.superiorshoerepair.com John ElhiloW, C.PED, o.s.t. (508) 429-2038 We aren’t just car batteries - we have batteries for all your needs. Up to $15,000 in grant money* is available for first-time homebuyers. As an approved Federal Home Loan Bank Equity Builder Program participant, Dean Bank has been awarded grant money for income-eligible firsttime homebuyers. Funds can be used to assist with down payment or closing costs. Qualified buyers can get a $750 credit toward your closing costs.** PROBLEM SOLVED. For more information and to see if you qualify,* contact: Tina M. Rogers Mortgage Originator NMLS# 1213604 trogers@deanbank.com (508) 803-7846 Visit Us at Our New Location! 20% Member FDIC Member SIF NMLS# 412095 www.deanbank.com • (508) 803-7846 FRANKLIN BELLINGHAM BLACKSTONE MENDON 781-647-7973 235 E. Main St., Milford ALL ACCESSORIES Present this ad at time of purchase. ad expires: 6/30/16 * Equity Builder grant funds are eligible for the purchase of a primary residence located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island on the Bank’s First-Time Homebuyer, MassHousing loans and other fixed-rate loans as long as the borrower does not exceed 80% of HUD Area Median Income in those counties. Recipients must attend homebuyer education/ course. **$750 toward closing costs credited at closing provided customer has or opens a Dean Bank checking account with direct deposit and payment is made via an auto debit. Not all consumers will qualify. Offer subject to change without notice.
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