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Lots of Giving This Year
Above,
students from the Hopkins, Elmwood and Middle schools who
participated. Left to right are Sarah Durr, Dylan Johnson, Declan
Curry, Danny Merzel, Aidan Curry, John Buday, Ryan Durr, Jonathan
DeMarco, Peter DeMarco, Ryan DiNicola, Drew Johnson, and Matt Johnson. November 22, 2009 — On Friday, November 20, 2009, the student-run Turkey Drive handed off 150 turkeys to the Salvation Army of Framingham, which guaranteed a meal for every person who has asked. Dan Merzel started the program when he was in sixth grade. The Hopkinton Public School Department assisted by providing drop off areas and refrigeration, and the help from the staff at each school were invaluable. As a result of these combined efforts, close to 200 families can be thankful of a turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Please read more in Drew Johnson's Letter. |
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Did the Deer have Any Doe?
November 22, 2009 — A young buck paused on Aiken Road in Hopkinton State Park and looked at the people hiking before getting their scent and high-tailing it into the woods. The deer was captured with a fairly wide angle lens, as opposed to a zoom, which would have brought the animal closer. Deer are in the rut now as the females are in estrus and the males are driven wild their scent. NOTE: Please remember that double-clicking any word on this page will bring you to the definition. |
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Sleigh Bells Jingling...
November 22, 2009 — Weston Nurseries employee Madison McKenna provides some scale for this photo inside the nursery's Garden Center, which has become a marvelous seasonal display of traditional and modern holiday ornaments, figurines, trees and more. |
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Annual Wreath Sale
Above, William Huebner, 8, Jack McCabe, 10, Kenny Rhodes, 11, Tyler Rhodes, 8, Michael McCabe, 8. November 22, 2009 — Pack 4 Cub Scouts pose above with their scout sign — Kenny Rhodes helped with a little photographic creativity — outside of Colella's Market during their first day selling wreaths as they do each year. They are scheduled to do so again on Monday, 4-6:00 p.m. |
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Fatal One-Car Crash in Sumner Tunnel Victims not wearing seat belts — ejected UPDATE: Victims ID'd
On Sunday November 22, 2009 at
1:23 a.m., Troopers from the Ted Williams Tunnel Barracks responded
to multiple calls of a one-car crash in the Sumner Tunnel on the ramp
to
Boston EMS assisted at the scene
and transported the victims to area hospitals. Sharlene O. Bautista,
age 34 of Roslindale, was pronounced deceased at
The facts and circumstances of this crash remain under investigation by Troop E of the Massachusetts State Police. Information regarding the identities of the occupants is being withheld pending proper family notifications.
Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Massachusetts Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Services, Troopers from the Suffolk District Attorney’s office, and Boston Fire/EMS.
The ramp from the Sumner Tunnel to
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Senior Center Sale
November 21, 2009 — A shopper picks up some items at the gift sale at the Senior Center today, the second day of their special sale. |
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Treasure Our Troops
November 21, 2009 — Marine Captain Michael Krozy, with his son Nathaniel, and Art Brooks, a Civil War Private, attended the November Pack meeting for Cub Scout Pack 97. Michael and Art talked to the boys about the life of a soldier and brought equipment and stories to share with the Scouts. The Pack, now in their 7th year of the "Treasure our Troops" campaign, spent time leading up to the Pack meeting, preparing letters and care packages for soldiers who are overseas. |
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Veterans' Annual Dinner
November 21, 2009 — Richard "Dick" Pockwinse wearing his army uniform, checks in with Peg Zilembo and Joyce Plucker at the Senior Center for the Veteran's Dinner last week. |
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Middlesex County Crime and Justice
Boston Man Indicted In Connection With 1996 Cambridge Home Invasion and Rape Defendant identified after DNA match in CODIS database
November 21, 2009 — A Manson Brown, 51, of Mattapan, was indicted late yesterday by a Middlesex Superior Court Grand Jury on charges of home invasion, aggravated rape (2 counts), and larceny over $250. An arraignment date has not yet been set. “We allege that Manson Brown broke into the victim’s house, ambushed the victim as she slept next to her infant son, and brutally raped her,” District Attorney Leone said. “This arrest is the result of outstanding work by the Cambridge Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab who were able to identify this defendant through the CODIS DNA profile system. This was a very disturbing case which, thanks to the CODIS DNA profile system, we intend to prosecute fully and bring the alleged perpetrator to justice.”
According to authorities, at approximately
12:45am on September 7, 1996, the defendant broke into a residence on
The defendant also stole cash and jewelry from the home, including the victim’s wedding ring. He also threatened the victim that he would kill her entire family if she called the police.
The defendant then fled and the victim
subsequently called police and was transported to The defendant was identified after his information was matched on the CODIS system, which is a is a DNA database funded by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that stores DNA profiles created by federal, state, and local crime laboratories in the United States, with the ability to search the database to assist in the identification of suspects in crimes. A record in the CODIS database, known as a CODIS DNA profile, consists of an individual's DNA profile together with the sample's identifier and an identifier of the laboratory responsible for the profile. CODIS works by searching the various indexes it has available against one another according to strict rules that protect personal privacy. In this case, forensic DNA was matched by CODIS to an offender, the defendant, in the database. These charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Assistant District Attorney assigned to this case is Adrienne Lynch. The Victim Witness Advocate is Patrice Provitola. The investigation was conducted by Cambridge Police Department. |
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On North Mill
November 21, 2009 — The Pond at North Mill looks a little golden in this photo taken by Bob Richards from North Mill Street earlier this month. |
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Live Nativity December 5th Community Covenant Church 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Featuring live animals, people
November
20, 2009 — The Live Nativity features volunteers playing the roles of the holy family, wise men, shepherds, and angels. Real live sheep, goats, donkeys, horses, and rabbits will be grazing nearby, and children will be singing carols intermittently throughout the event. Complimentary cocoa, coffee, and cookies will be offered in the fellowship hall. A collection for “Project Just Because” will occur that evening as well. Donations of canned food items, winter hats, scarves, mittens, and jackets may be placed in the wooden sleigh in the church’s yard. All donations will benefit the need for food and warm clothing as winter approaches. Please come experience the true meaning of Christmas. For more information, please visit our church web site at comcovhop.org, or call the church office at 508/435-3723. File photo. |
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November 20, 2009 — Hopkinton's HCAM Television and Massachusetts Medical Society have teamed up for another of their monthly shows, this one featuring facts about the H1N1 virus. What is the difference between this and other flu? Who is vulnerable? At risk? Are underlying conditions a factor in getting it? Learn more by choosing to play the 30 minute video provided by HCAM Television. |
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Cuts could cost $2.18 million Search for Two Principals to be Conducted In-house
by Heather Kelley November 20, 2009 — “Is it a message, or is it a mandate?” queried Superintendent Jack Phelan, referring to the budget message issued last month by the Town’s Board of Selectmen. Last night the School Committee grappled with the budget, the budget message, and what could be in store for the schools as a result. Phelan suggested that the requested 2.65% cut could come with a price tag of $2.18 million.
“Are we abdicating our responsibility to advocate for the schools?” was Committee Chair Nancy Burdick’s question. At issue is how to follow the piece of the budget message that asks for a 2.65% cut in all town budgets for FY 2011, while at the same time maintaining level services despite those reductions. “That is not feasible,” said Phelan, referring to the task of cutting out that amount of the budget without cutting services.
Troy Mick suggested that it would actually be closer to a 10% cut in the school district’s operating budget once federally mandated Special Education pieces of the budget were exempted from the cutting.
In the end, the Committee agreed to consider two budgets, one keeping level services and the other showing a 2.65% cut, not only to highlight any differences between the two concepts, but also to protect the morale of school staff. Committee member Rebecca Robak expressed concern, shared by others on the Committee, that producing budgets that included layoffs could cause the best teachers in the district to go on the market.
Superintendent Phelan announced that the school district would be
conducting in-house its twin searches for principals, both for the High
School as well as
“Our reputation precedes us,” Burdick also noted, referring to all the venues in which Hopkinton collaborates and presents information to other school districts. Burdick went on to cite HopNews as another potential source of candidates, noting that this story would be published in the morning, announcing the open job positions.
Dr. Mary Colombo, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and
Instruction, presented the updated District Crisis Prevention,
Preparation, and Response Resource Guide. All teachers have this binder
within reach, so that during a crisis they would have, close to hand,
appropriate actions which they should take. Simulations and crisis
drills have been taking place in the schools for the past eight years,
according to Phelan.
The Committee discussed Wellness Policy, with the main focus on food in the schools. Some members took exception with proposed changes which sought to assert the safety and healthfulness of food available in the schools. Mick was concerned with the potential exposure to liability, questioning how the district could guarantee the safety of food brought in by students and parents, for example for bake sales. Burdick was also concerned, but for preserving the ability of students and parents to make their own choices, for instance in what to pack in a student’s lunch, and to not be subject to the policy as to the food’s healthfulness. The policy was sent back for reworking. However, an important change left intact was a new, district-wide directive that will forbid the withholding of recess as a punishment for students.
The Committee also considered changes to the Late Night and Overnight
Student Travel Policy. The reworking of the policy centered on creating
district-wide eligibility criteria for financial aid for grade-wide
student trips such as Nature’s Classroom and
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The Pipes Are Callin'
November 20, 2009 — Framingham Firefighter Steve Shea, center of photo, got a hero's send-off Thursday night at Cornell's, as fellow firefighters, including his Chief, Hopkinton resident Gary Daugherty, gathered to wish him well a month before he is deployed to the Middle East. Above, he watches the piper pay tribute to him, a tradition at firefighter ceremonies. To hear the piper, also a Framingham Firefighter, play, and to hear him explain the ancient tradition, check the video below.
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Hopkinton Film Selected for Film Festival
Green Grass, a short narrative film shot in Hopkinton & Framingham, has been chosen as an official selection in the 2009 Boston Latino International Film Festival. In Green Grass, an illegal immigrant and an Irish-American, two competing landscapers, face a moral dilemma as they fight to do the right thing for their families. The film will be shown on Friday, November 20th, at 6:00 PM, at Cambridge College, 1000 Mass Ave, Cambridge. More information on the BLIFF can be found at: http://www.bliff.org/schedule.html and more information on the film, as well as a trailer, can be found at: www.greengrassfilm.com. |
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Hopkinton Democrats Gather to Set Goals November 19, 2009 — Massachusetts State Representative Carolyn Dykema joined the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee and local supporters for a “Friend-raising” get-together hosted by Sandra (file photo) and Carl Altamura last weekend.
Representative Dykema detailed recent successes in the legislature including recent legislation to form and fund a Water Infrastructure Finance Commission that is tasked to develop a comprehensive, long-range water infrastructure finance plan for the commonwealth. In a letter of support for the legislation, MMA Executive Director Geoffrey Beckwith says, “The commission would be charged with evaluating the public health and public safety issues associated with water and wastewater infrastructure in the Commonwealth and recommending possible avenues to increase the investment in this important infrastructure. The Commonwealth and its municipalities are facing a water and wastewater crisis created by antiquated infrastructure and a failure to properly invest in maintaining the existing infrastructure.” The commission will target ways to invest in existing infrastructure, make repairs to address the problem of Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) and look to innovative techniques to conserve water while providing this necessary service.
Representative Dykema also spoke about the need for job creation and streamlining regulations for all businesses. “Small businesses are especially hard hit by the recent economic situation, and Massachusetts needs to do a better job supporting small business growth. Representative Dykema then spent time answering questions and joining in on discussions ranging from health care reform to environmental concerns.
Registered Democrats are invited to join the Democratic Town Committee at its next regular meeting December 16th at 7:00 PM at Ciao Time Catering, Main Street, Hopkinton; for more information or to be added to the email list contact Dick Duggan, dduggan47@gmail.com
Upcoming events: November 24, 2009: Congressman James McGovern on Health Care Reform at 9AM at the Hopkinton Senior Center. Call (508)497-9730 to reserve a spot. December 14, 2009: Special Town Meeting at the Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium, 7 pm |
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Samaritans Seek Volunteers
November
19, 2009 — Samaritans, Inc. is a non-denominational, not-for-profit
volunteer organization serving greater Boston & MetroWest communities.
We are dedicated to reducing the incidence of suicide by befriending
individuals in crisis and educating the community about effective
prevention strategies. We reach more than 100,000 people each year with
the help of more than 400 volunteers - 100 of them teens. |
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Golden Pond Gets the Gold Unanimous approval from Board of Appeals of all variances and Special Permits
Above, Board of Appeals members, Vice-Chairman Robert Foster, Chairman Thomas Garabedian and Clerk Tina Rose look over some drawings submitted by the applicant, Golden Pond before the start of last night's hearing.
November 19, 2009 — The Board of Appeals granted Golden Pond Resident Care Corporation a total of four variances and seven special permits on Wednesday evening, giving them the green light to expand their operation, concluding a months-long public hearing. During a public hearing, as opposed to a public meeting, abutters are invited to weigh in, and specialists are asked their opinions. The plan calls for two new buildings totaling over 55,000 square feet built in two phases, as well as a 960 square-foot expansion of the existing dining area. One of the findings the applicant, represented by former Board of Appeals Chairman, attorney Wayne Davies, needed, was that the expansion was not more than the 25% statutory limit increase of the existing use. Mr. Davies has claimed, since his original presentation to the board several meetings ago, that the board has never set a benchmark on what the 25% refers to. Mr. Davies also claimed at other meetings, as he did this evening, that if the area is the measure, then the entire 10 acre site, not just the building, must be counted, because people fish there, walk there and use the pond. Associate Member of the Board of Appeals Stephen Goldstein, an attorney who argued against many of the points others made Wednesday evening, topped it off toward the end of the meeting by refusing to agree with Mr. Davies' main claim. "I continue to find that an incredible stretch of the imagination," he said. Board of Appeals Full Member Rory Warren countered with an emotional story, talking to the entire board and looking at Mr. Goldstein, of his late grandfather being cared for at the facility and how he enjoyed taking walks around the pond. He said that there was no way you could put a fence around the building and say that was the only place where the use existed. The board agreed in essence with Mr. Warren. Parking was another point of contention. Planning Director Elaine Lazarus appeared at the first hearing, as did Planning Board member and project opponent, Sandy Altamura, who will step down from any Planning Board deliberations because she is an abutter to the facility. Ms. Altamura argued against the expansion, saying it was more than 25%, and Ms. Lazarus argued against the applicant's claim that only 101 parking spaces were necessary in Phase III of the project. The board used the figure of 107 that Ms. Lazarus said were necessary, and granted relief for the six-space difference. They granted similar relief for Phase II parking requirements. In most instances, variances have a one-year expiration, and special permits, two years. Mr. Davies requested a minimum of a five year life for the special permits, which the board granted. It also granted two years for the variances, citing the poor economy as reasons for each. Golden Pond will need to see the Planning Board for site plan review, but did not have a timetable for that visit. On Monday evening, they received approval from the Conservation Commission to move forward also. (Story updated to reflect correct time frame for the variances.) |
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Fun and Learning at The Learning Center, TLC, of Hopkinton First Holiday Drop and Shop Saturday, November 21, Sunday, December 6 Watch the video to hear the Gobble Song
November 18, 2009 — Check out the offerings at the Learning Center of Hopkinton and learn about the first Drop and Shop, in the video above. Click on their ad for more.
Fall Registration Now enrolling for the 2009-2010 Fall Full & Half day Preschool Program
· Reinforcement of Readiness Skills through dramatic play, language, math, science, art and crafts, and movement.
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The Art of Thanksgiving Sparks Art studio creating holiday masterpieces
November 18, 2009 — Robin Batchelder instructs students how to make use of recycled materials in creating fowl works of art at Sparks Art Studio's residential environment above ESL at 30 Main Street. This is one of many ongoing classes that Ms. Batchelder and partner Nancy Barton offer to children and adults. To see the entire list, please visit their website. Below is a sample from that site:
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Yes, Hopkinton, There is a Bus
November 18, 2009 — The photo above is from the computer screen in the HopNews office (red arrow) as the photographer tracked the MWRTA Route 5 bus in REAL TIME! First, the photographer photographed the computer screen after watching it approach from Ashland and saw it reach Church Street (red bus icon). Then he ran out and photographed it approaching. That is how accurate this tracking system is. The MWRTA icon is always above, near the top of Page One. The bus travels from Framingham down Route 135 and West Main, and turns around on South Street. That helps people who live on the route or near the downtowns to get to work, or to get to the Marathon Restaurant at North Pond, to CiaoTime Catering, Colella's Market, Ann-Michele's Uptown Hair, Weston Nurseries, the Golden Spoon, Patricia Brosnihan Dance Center, The Dentist at Hopkinton, Hopkinton Wine and Spirits, Advantage Wireless, Sparks Art Studio, Enter Stage left, Action Copy Plus, Hopkinton Gulf, Paul Phipps Insurance and Body Restoration to name a few. They are all directly on the route. Leave the vehicle at home for a change. To see the bus we photographed moments after seeing it one the screen in real time, refreshed every five seconds, mouse-over the image. |
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Divine Kitchens Wins Gold & Silver for New England Kitchen and Bath Designs
November 18, 2009 — Westborough, MA -- Divine Kitchens won dual awards for the third year in a row at the 2009 Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards from the National Association of Remodeling Industries (NARI). Divine won Gold for a bright, open contemporary kitchen and Silver for a master bath both located in the same home addition in Sutton, MA.
“The master bath is all about light: natural light, recessed light, chandeliers, pendants and fire glow,” said Mariette Barsoum, owner and design director for Divine Kitchens. “The dramatic soaking tub was placed in front of the windows, giving a seamless view of the private gardens, while the private two-person walk-in shower offers an alternative for bathing.”
A
double-sided fireplace, with brilliant tile surround, is seen both from
inside the master bath and in the bedroom from the other side. A vaulted
ceiling gives a gracious feeling to the space, and unique acrylic panels
flanking the vanity mirrors bring the feeling of the outdoors inside,
making these homeowners feel as if they could spend hours in this
private room. Below the master bath, the addition encompasses a bright, contemporary new kitchen, which was accomplished by flipping the location of the former kitchen and dining room in the home. The homeowners wanted to open the space, improve traffic flow and update everything from cabinets and appliances to lighting.
“My Divine co-designer on this project, Heidi Marika-Perez, did an incredible job selecting finishes,” says Barsoum. “There is a very contemporary feeling to the space, but little touches like the pendants and chandelier in the master bath add some unexpected sparkle.”
Divine Kitchens provided complete design/build services for a total of five spaces in this home: kitchen, master bath, contemporary guest bath, stone fireplace and a custom entertainment center in the family room.
For more information or to view Divine’s award-winning projects, visit http://www.divinekitchens.com/ . |
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Eva M. Tomlin, 87
HOPKINTON - Eva M. Tomlin, 87, died
peacefully Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in Milford. She was the wife of
George A. Tomlin, who died in 1975. Born in Framingham, she was the
daughter of the late Felix J. and Corrine (Liberty) Paul. |
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David Joseph Danahy, 76
DANAHY,
David J, 76, of Zephyrhills, Fl., born June 9 ,1933 in
Hopkinton, MA and long time resident of Holliston, MA, went peacefully
to his Lord, Sunday, November 15, 2009, at his residence after a valiant
battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Paul W and Ruth Middleton
Danahy of Hopkinton MA. He was the husband to Barbara Mc Manus Danahy of
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Hopkinton Resident Named Southborough Chief of Police
by Linda Hubley November 17, 2009 - Southborough Selectmen present Southborough's newest Police Chief Jane Moran. The four finalists answered questions of the Selectmen at a special meeting Monday night. Tonight the selectmen set aside time to discuss the candidates and who they would choose to become Chief. All Selectmen said the four candidates were worthy of being Southborough's new police chief and that it was a very difficult decision. Selectwoman Bonnie Phaneuf was first saying that she has seen first hand the quality of work that Chief Moran brings daily to the department whether it be working with the youth in town, creating organizational change within the department, working in creating and staying within a budget in tough times and seeing to it that several warrant articles sponsored by the police department passed. Selectmen Boland then had a chance to explain his choice for the new police chief. Once again he said all were equally good. However, his choice was Framingham Police Detective Paul Shastany. Selectmen Boland said he tried to find holes in his choice but couldn't. He spent last night going over the candidates assessments, resumes and the answers to questions asked last night. Today he even made more calls to check on Lt. Shastany to ensure that he would be the right choice for Southborough. Like a Patriots game the audience now held their breath as it was one vote for Shastany and one vote for Moran with one Selectman left to voice his decision. Photo by Linda Hubley; Chief Jane Moran with grandchildren. So it came down to would the town be better or worse off with new blood or continue with Jane Moran as Chief. He read into the record the three letters of recommendation from the Ashland, Westborough and Hopkinton Police Chiefs along with a letter in support of Moran for chief from a Hopkinton resident who said his son and daughter learned life's lessons of respect, caring, compassion, leadership and a passion for service through the scouts and the explorers that Chief Moran ran over the years. Selectman Giorlandino also read into the record a letter in support of Chief Moran from Southborough resident Lee Bartolini. In closing Selectmen Giorlandino said that he sees Chief Moran as leading the department with integrity, honesty, respect and leadership.
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Senior Moments
Happy Thanksgiving to all, and to all, a Complimentary Turkey Dinner Woodville Rod and Gun keeps tradition alive
by Nancy L. Drawe (Punky)
November 18, 2009 — Now that Thanksgiving is almost upon us, I thought it would be nice to re-run last year's column that I wrote about Thanksgiving at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club. For those of you who may remember it, I hope you enjoy it all over again. For those of you who have never read it, I hope you enjoy it for the first time. I’m thinking it will make a nice Thanksgiving tradition.
Gobble! Gobble! It’s that time of year again; the time when people of all races and religions get together to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family alike. It’s a wonderful time of year, when the air is brisk and there’s that possibility of snow falling. It’s a holiday that seems to come too quickly though; right smack in the middle of Halloween and Christmas. When I was a kid, once Halloween was over, the excitement of Thanksgiving took precedent over the long forgotten sack full of candy shoved in the cabinet. It was the sight of that big huge turkey sitting in the middle of the table, watching the Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV, getting all dressed up to go over Grandma’s house after dinner for homemade pies and playing with all the cousins. My favorite part of the day was cracking walnuts with my father and brother while my mother got the turkey ready in the kitchen. I don’t even think we ate many of the nuts; it was just the fun of the ‘crackin!’ Nowadays, Christmas seems to overpower the Thanksgiving holiday. I’m not whining too much about it, but there’s a time for that holiday after Thanksgiving. Not before Halloween when the shelves in all the stores are displaying Christmas trees and commercials on TV are already crying out, “Buy this, buy that!” What happened to all the wonderful Thanksgiving decorations that people used to scotch tape to their windows? How about the song, “Over the River and Through the Woods?” Just the other day, I turned on my favorite radio station in the car only to hear Christmas music—and that is going to be continuous 24 hours a day for the next month and a half. I’m not saying that Thanksgiving is a forgotten holiday, because it’s certainly not — it’s one of the biggest family holidays of all. It’s just that it needs more time to itself before Christmas comes rushing in. That’s okay though, all is well; that’s okay though, all is well; A Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving will be on ABC on Thanksgiving night at 8 pm.
I didn’t get a chance to ask the seniors what their favorite part of Thanksgiving is, but I’m pretty sure that I would have gotten a lot of the same responses such as “the smell of turkey cooking in the oven,” “watching football games,” “cranberry sauce,” “stuffing and gravy,” “pumpkin pies,” “taking a nap after dinner,” “turkey sandwiches later that night,” and of course, one of the most important--“spending the time with my family and friends.”
“Family and Friends”—this brings me to Thanksgiving Day at the Woodville Rod and Gun Club here in Hopkinton on Thursday, November 26 from 12-3 pm. It’s an occasion when all the members of the club donate their money and time to put on a lovely holiday dinner, free of cost to seniors and other residents of the town. (File photo of member Woodville member Lee Wright pulling a deep-fried turkey out of the cooker on Thanksgiving.) |
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Woodville Rod & Gun Club, Inc 252 Wood Street Woodville Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner
All Hopkinton Seniors and any Hopkinton families, needy or not, are welcome to join us for Thanksgiving Day. Dinner will be served from the hours of 11:30 am until 3:00 pm. Please call 508-435-4148 in advance with a head count so that we can plan for food.
Happy Thanksgiving to All! |
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Primarily Potters Show and Sale
Primarily Potters Show and Sale will be held at the Cultural Arts Alliance, 98 Hayden Rowe St. (Rt. 85) in Hopkinton MA. Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Friday, Dec. 4; 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday, Dec. 5; and 12 Noon to 5 PM Sunday, Dec. 6. Functional and decorative pieces, as well as jewelry using clay beads, will be available for your personal and gift giving needs. For information call 508-435-5418. |
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