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Once again, one of the most dangerousintersections in Easton is making newsthrough the community. On March 17th a

motor vehicle accident that injured three peopletook place at the intersection of Foundry andProspect Streets.At approximately 7:45 a.m. a Chevrolet Impala,

driven by Edith Furlong, 83, of Depot Street, wasstruck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by HugoWallgren, 60, of Halifax, while he was travelingwest on Foundry Street.Furlong was driving on Prospect Street,

attempting to cross Foundry Street when the carwas struck.Ambulances from Easton and West Bridgewa-

ter transported both drivers and William Furlongto Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton fortreatment of their injuries. Edith Furlong andWallgren were treated and released, according

Three injuredin crash atFoundry andProspect

The Grade 6 Boys’ Travel team wonthe Metro West championship on Sun-day, March 14, defeating West Rox-bury in the title game, 78-54. They fin-

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EASTON – Old Colony Elder Servicesis looking for you to join the ranks of pro-fessionals that supply attendant care forseniors living in the South Shore area.In the last month the organization,

which serves Easton as well as othertowns, has stepped up their announce-ments regarding service within the orga-nization and a program to improve thehelp that family caregivers can provide.The first announcement regarded the

four-year-old standing partnershipbetween Old Colony Elder Services andBridgewater State College. Starting backin 2006 Old Colony Elder Services felt itwas in the best interest of the corpora-tion and the college to involve students inan internship program.Any student enrolled in a social work

degree program is eligible for the pro-gram. Once enrolled in the program stu-dents must commit at least two full daysa week for three months to Old ColonyElder Services.Like any good internship students

learn hands-on experience that can bene-fit the student upon graduation.The program can be used as a way for

Old Colony Elder Services members tovet potential hires as well as reducing theworkload placed on current employeesof the non-profit organization.Old Colony Elder Services is talking

about the partnership because enroll-

ment in the program has dropped in thelast few years.Anyone interested can find out more

information from the human resourcesdepartment at Old Colony Elder Services.Next on the agenda for Old Colony

Elder Services is a program entitled“Powerful Tools for Caregivers.”This course, six-weeks in total and

complimentary for family caregivers, willprovide information on ways to helpthemselves while helping others.“Caregivers who are caring for a par-

ent, spouse or friend at home, in a nurs-ing home or even across the country, willbenefit from this special class which willteach them ways to reduce stress, com-municate more effectively and take careof themselves,” states the press release.The program is also stated to provide

information on how to relax and copewith any feelings of anger, guilt ordepression. Goal-setting and problem-solving are also covered in the class.Rochelle Sugarman, the supervisor of

the Family Caregiver Support Program atOld Colony Elder Services will run theprogram along with Chris McLaren, thecare advisor of the Family Caregiver Sup-port Program.The free class will meet once a week

every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon fromApril 20 through May 25. Registration isrequired by April 13 and can be done bycontacting Rochelle Sugarman at 508-584-1561 x312.

to a hospital spokesperson.The intersection of Foundry and

Prospect Streets is considered one of themost dangerous intersections in Sharon.Big news was made last year when 22-

year-old Nicole St. John was killed in acollision with a tractor trailer in Febru-ary 2009.Following the accident St. John’s par-

ents created “See the Light” that workedto get a traffic light placed at the inter-section. After much political wranglingthe town of Sharon was told that statefunds could not be appropriated forwhat they consider “intersectiondesign.”Following this, town officials have

officially made the intersection a pointof interest for the upcoming May 19annual town meeting. Easton voterswill be asked to set aside $70,000 fromthe capital budget for installation of atraffic light.In a 2007 report of numbered routes in

Easton the Old Colony Planning Councilmarked the intersection as seriouscause for concern.

“Safety is a major concern at thisintersection, which has limited sight dis-tance along Foundry Street due to thecurvature of the road,” states the report,“Past efforts to improve the sight dis-tance by the Easton DPW by removingvegetation from the Foundry Streetapproaches have resulted in limited suc-cess due to the alignment of the road.”

The report goes on to state that theintersection is in need of a traffic signalto improve safety. The Old Colony Plan-ning Council found that 13 crashes tookplace between 2005 and 2007 at theintersection.Calls made to Easton town officials

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tax break, the hard-working people willhave to make up for itsomewhere. So who do youthink will get laid off next? ThePolice, Fire or D.P.W. workers?Maybe we should cut out theCouncil on Aging or the Recre-ation Department. Then wecould sell Frothingham Hall,and give some other developera break on his taxes and permitsand start over.Get out and vote NO on this

stupid project and waste of thetaxpayer dollars. We have adeficit of $840,000.00 dollars

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Friday, March 19

1:59 a.m. - Officer out checking buildings report-ed checking the Cleaner Spot, Foundry Streetbuilding which has a smashed out window. Officersinside reported that the cash box had been opened.Owner notified, responded. Report taken.6:39 a.m. - Oldfield Drive resident reported van-

dalism to the lawn, happened sometime last night.7:15 p.m. - Short Street resident reported there

was a snake in the kitchen. Officer responded, dis-patched the snake and removed it from the house.

Saturday, March 20

8:55 a.m. - An Easton resident reported a carparked by the entrance of Sheep Pasture with anote on it stating police gave prior authorization forit to park there. Caller put a “warning note” on thewindshield saying the car was parked there illegal-ly. Officer attached a “real citation.”11:04 a.m. - Following a motor vehicle stop on

Cross Street, a 47-year-old Mansfield man wasarrested and charged for operating on a revokedlicense. While in custody, man complained of painand EMTs were called. The man was transported toGood Samaritan Medical Center.9:20 p.m. - Officer reported out with a motor

vehicle stop on Foundry Street and speaking with

youths in regards to possible “egging” event. Offi-cers reported youths reported they did “egg” vehi-cles. Party advised. Officers spoke to the parents ofyouths involved and all parties involved.

Sunday, March 21

12:31 a.m. - Caller reported loud party on Wash-ington Street, noise complaint. Stonehill Policesent a cruiser to assist. Easton cruisers transportedparties to residences in town, resident advised.12:59 a.m. - Officer with Stonehill officers on

Washington Street to assist with a large gatheringof students. Party broken up, residents advised.7:11 a.m. - Priscilla Road resident reported lawn

was ripped up by a car sometime last night. Officerresponded, reported other damage in area, hap-pened sometime between 10 p.m. last night and6:30 a.m. this morning.8:40 a.m. - Aspen Hollow Drive resident reported

front lawn was torn up by a vehicle sometime lastnight. Subject advised.9:01 a.m. - Caller reported damaged lawns in area

of School Street and Caroline Road. Officerschecked neighborhood and attempted to contacthomeowners of damaged lawns.12:10 p.m. - Cosma Road resident called request-

ing to see an officer in regards to past vandalism.1:02 p.m. - Newell Circle resident called reporting

her lawn and lawn next door were vandalized, runover during the night. Officer spoke to homeown-ers, advised.

Vandals active on March 21

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In some cultures it's very popular tohave mothers-in-laws, grandparents,and even children and their children

all living under the same roof. But inAmerica an attitude of independence hasprevailed and living in multi-generationalhouseholds has just not been as popular.Today, times are changing and multi-

generational households are a burgeoningtrend which is changing what buyers arelooking for in a house. "There are a lot ofpeople doubling up," says Barry Goggin,owner of Ronkonkoma.According to a January poll by Cold-

well Banker, 37 percent of its 2,360 agentspolled noted increases in buyers whowant to purchase homes that can accom-modate multi-generational families. Thepoll also found that financial concerns

were the primary reason for the 39 per-cent of buyers or sellers who were mov-ing into multi-generational homes. Thatwas followed by 29 percent who said thereason was health care issues, and 6 per-cent expressed tight family bonds as the

motivator to combine households."There are times when there are young

families moving back into a homebecause they can't afford their own home

and the owners of the home will adapt[their home]," says Goggin.He says that owners used to build an

Multi-generationalhousing is growing

A poll found that financialconcerns were the primaryreason for the 39 percent ofbuyers or sellers whowere moving into multi-generational homes.

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REAL ESTATE

MANSFIELD REAL ESTATE

AMOUNT BUYER SELLER LOCATION PRIOR SALE

$357,500 Peter A Sewcyk Christian & Feck Dev Corp 207 Branch Street $125,000 (10/09)

$374,000 John J Gurskis & Heather L Campisano Christopher N & Kara D Colby 51 Dean Street $128,500 (08/09)

$365,000 Layne L Thorpe Callahan Inc 631 East Street U:H201 $320,000 (04/09)

$314,000 Robert J & Cecilia M Radgowski Ruth M Donovan 1060 East Street

$436,000 Charles & Traci Stapleton Claire M Cole 1110 East Street $161,300 (03/93)

$340,000 Katherine M Lowney Mario Presentato 6 Juniper Drive

$412,500 Bradford C Corbett & Lindsay R Cassidy Nanci Weinberger 114 Stearns Avenue $158,000 (04/91)

$170,000 Lewis Davison Sarty W Eugene Est & Patricia L Driscoll 101 Willow Street

NORTON REAL ESTATE

AMOUNT BUYER SELLER LOCATION PRIOR SALE

$290,000 Jeff P & Lauren P Micciantuono Linda M Fernandes & Thomas J Jencyowski 5 Acorn Road

$402,500 Thomas C & Rachel D Mcintyre Carroll Constr Corp 7 Allen Drive $130,000 (07/09)

$604,410 Myma F Belastock Thrndike Prop Mass LLC 45 Codding Road U:35

$295,000 Jean M Robinson John B & Mary D Fandel 182 Godfrey Drive U:182 $306,105 (12/02)

$369,900 Brian & Sherry Ledford FNMA 53 Maple Street

$240,000 Heath A Petracca Leila K Cook & Sandra T Walton 27 Precourt Lane U:27

SHARON REAL ESTATE

AMOUNT BUYER SELLER LOCATION PRIOR SALE

$235,000 Donald Uliano Garcon Corp 811 Bay Road $385,000 (06/09)

$494,000 Yedidya Hilewitz & Mindy Levine John C & Margaret S Verret 35 Cottage Street

$365,000 Brian M & Erica M Andresen Eric & Diane A Malcolmson 47 High Street

$620,000 Nicole Deblois Austin A & Dani Toole 32 N. Main Street $530,000 (02/04)

$14,000 Yun Wu Ruomin Dong & Yun Wu 61 W. Ridge Drive $525,000 (01/07)

$389,900 Ravi P Chamarti & Judy Heap Renee T Simms 5 Wilshire Drive $367,900 (06/02)

EASTON REAL ESTATE

AMOUNT BUYER SELLER LOCATION PRIOR SALE

$264,000 Mary M & David E Wohler Alexander J Pires Jr 71-73 Center Street

$260,000 Jennifer S Isleb Foremarc RT & Christopher J Marcheselli 127 Central Street $165,000 (10/09)

$605,000 Lorraine M & Brian W Maclaine Lynn Butler-Fuller & Richard B Fuller 40 Cosma Road

$157,882 Scudder Bay Capital LLC Konrad Seisl & Angie Quiroz 281 Depot Street

$440,000 Eric & Patricia Leblanc Brian W & Lorraine M Maclaine 6 Dogwood Lane $192,900 (03/94)

$280,000 Stphen A & Aimee B Piche Daniel E & Molly E Hurd 72 Elm Street $303,500 (06/08)

$87,500 Mirande Sidaros Bushnell Betsy A Est & Bruce C Ross 41 Foundry Street U:12-7

$210,000 Kristen L Toole Edward F Jr & June A Dailey 75 Foundry Street U:35 $220,000 (07/02)

$290,000 Emso Stiven Kathleen A Crouch 15 Gary Lane

$235,000 Cecilia M Frerotte Steven Parker 7 Gaslight Lane U:7 $267,500 (08/06)

$350,000 Matthew D & Rebecca L Borden DKW Builders Inc 16 Harvey Lane

$640,000 Thomas T Moniz & Maria Barg James D & Sharlene R Craig 15 Jyra Lane $279,000 (04/87)

$200,000 Mariesa S Victoria David L Garney 188 Massapoag Avenue

$125,000 T&M Realty Corp Arthur D Dowd 37-39 Mechanic Street $380,000 (07/04)

$239,900 Creative Homes Inc Robert C & Joanne Carroll Puddingstone Lane L:2

$214,000 Jason W Pappas Suzanne M Gautreau 45 Sharron Drive U:45

$499,900 Richard B & Lynn B Fuller David & Linda M Anderson 949 Washington Street $125,000 (08/97)

$252,999 Beth A Shapiro & Carol Lundeen Kathleen E Boyle 34 Western Avenue

apartment on top of the home for theyounger couple. But he says, these days,homeowners are going beyond the com-mon conversion such as finishing a base-ment or converting the garage. "It seemsto be more elaborate, but always keepingin mind what will be sellable in thefuture—not just to throw an apartment onthe house which usually is a negativepoint when you try to sell a house(because of local regulations about twofamily homes), explains Goggin.He recommends that if you're consider-

ing a home for multi-generational livingpurposes be sure to look for these fourthings.

1. Space.Obviously, the more people inthe home, themore space is needed. Gog-gin says, if the home isn't the square-footage that you need, buyers should justmake sure that there is a way to expandon the property so that the home stillretains its value upon resale.

2. No Stairs. Sometimes finding a homethat's a single story can be very difficult,especially in densely populated areas.However, fewer stairs is a big plus formulti-generational families. Even homesthat have sunken living rooms are oftenremodeled for not just the aging-in-placegeneration but also the very young(crawling babies and barely-walking tod-dlers).

3. Full bedroom and bath on first floor. Ifyou can't find a single-story home thatyou like, at least having a full bedroomand bath on the first floor is essential.These types of homes are also highlysought after because of the fact that theyhave multi-purpose rooms—used foreverything from an elderly family mem-ber, a nanny, or an office. With many peo-ple out of work and starting their ownbusiness, home office space is a high pri-ority in housing.

4. Communication. People living togeth-er can be in a very blissful harmony but,often, issues occur if they are not statedand agreed upon beforehand. Looking fora home together can be challengingdepending on mobility issues or, if smallchildren are involved, it can lengthen thehousing-hunt process. That doesn't meantheir needs shouldn't be addressed.It's a good idea to have several conver-

sations to discuss the needs, chores,obligations, and expectations of all thosewho will be living in the multi-genera-tional living home. Having this clarityahead of time will allow you to shop forthe most appropriate home as well ashave a peaceful living arrangementbeyond the purchase of the house.

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Google no longerkowtows to China

George Carlin weighs in

Google's decision to stop censoring its search service inChina was a principled and brave move, a belatedacknowledgment that Internet companies cannot enable a

government's censorship without becoming a de facto accompliceto repression.We hope that other American companies with operations in

China, notably Microsoft and Yahoo, will consider emulatingGoogle's decision.Yahoo said it supported Google. But soon after Google announced

its plan to stop censoring its searches in China in January, Bill Gatesof Microsoft told ABC News: ``You've got to decide: Do you want toobey the laws of the countries you are in, or not? If not, you may notend up doing business there.'' Microsoft's Bing search engine is stillcensoring results in China.We have no illusions that the Chinese Communist Party will sud-

denly decide to allow its citizens unfettered access to the Internetthrough Google's Hong Kong service, where it was redirectingChina-based searchers. Beijing is already reportedly disablingsearches and blocking search results on Google's site.But that is much better than self-censorship, which put Google in

the troubling business of stripping out results from searches aboutpolitically touchy subjects like China's occupation of Tibet and themassacre on Tiananmen Square by the Chinese Army.When Google took its search engine into China four years ago, it

came under attack from human rights groups. Google counteredthat it was better for the Chinese to have a censored Google than noGoogle at all.It took four years for Google to acknowledge the flaws in that rea-

soning, and it did so only after it discovered an attack on its serversby hackers in China that stole proprietary computer code as well asdata about Gmail accounts of human rights activists.Google's departure may have more resonance outside China than

within. We don't know howmany of China's many millions of Inter-net users will be able to read about this public indictment of China'suse of censorship. But that is preferable to helping maintain the fic-tion that the Internet in China is the same sort of vehicle for opencommunication that it is most everywhere else.

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April 2, 2010 The Easton Buzz Page 7EASTON LETTERS

Vote yes for thepreservation of theAmes ShovelWorks

To the Editor,

I write in support of the expenditure ofCommunity Preservation Act funds for thepreservation of the Ames Shovel Works.As one of this country’s first industrialsites, it is a national treasure like FaneuilHall in Boston or the Statue of Liberty inNew York City. However, for some of uswhose poor but proud forebears arrived onthese shores in steerage and settled in Eas-ton, it’s personal. The Shovel Works pro-vided employment and thereby a lifeline ofsupport for our families and hope for a bet-ter life in a new land.

As a second generation Eastoner, I amgrateful for those humble beginnings andthe contribution the Shovel Works playedin my history and heritage. The ShovelWorks gave my family and other Eastonfamilies the opportunity to survive and suc-ceed and to become part of America’s mid-dle class. Accordingly, the Ames ShovelWorks, both a personal and historical lega-cy and the birthplace of our community, isour responsibility to preserve.

Financially, the holder of the first mort-gage for Beacon’s development proposal,has recently agreed to guaranty the town’s2nd mortgage of $4.5 million up to comple-tion of construction and to lease-up. ANDthe bank will also guaranty the $3 milliongrant for the historic preservation restric-tion so that if Beacon does not completethe project, the bank will pay back the $3million to the town. Moreover, the townwill not release any funds until those guar-antees are in place. And so where’s thecompletion risk? There isn’t one.

As an attorney, I have NEVER seen abank guaranty the loans or grants of thirdparties. It never happens. Then why now?Clearly, the bank has so much faith in Bea-con’s performance because of their longtrack record together that it is willing tomake these extraordinary guarantees inorder to ensure the development andpreservation of this historic site.

Please attend the special Town Meetingon Monday, April 5th, and vote “yes”.

Priscilla Almquist-Olsen, ESQNorth Easton

Approve the use of CPA fundsfor the ShovelWorks project

To the Editor,

My wife and I moved to Easton in 1993.We had looked at many towns but choseEaston because we felt it would be the bestplace to raise a family. We were right. Weare raising three sons here and are proudto call Easton home. We love Easton'scommunity pride, volunteerism, and cele-bration of its history, and can't imagine liv-ing anywhere else.

As transplanted Midwesterners, we wereespecially attracted by the history that East-on has to offer. Before moving in, I spent afew hours in the Registry of Deeds inTaunton tracing the deeds to our house andwas able to learn a little about the familythat built our house in the mid-1800s.

Shortly after moving in, I bought andread Reverend Chaffin's book History of

the Town of Easton, attended a lecture byEd Hands at Oakes Ames Hall about thestreet car lines that used to run throughtown, went to the Easton Historical Soci-ety and viewed pictures of our street takenin the early 1900s, and began to exploreour local treasures. It is fascinating toexplore places that Reverend Chaffinwrote about in 1886— everything from theShovel Works buildings to the stone milemarkers on Bay Road and the remnants ofa sawmill hidden in the woods.

It is my hope that the town will approvethe use of CPA funds for the Shovel Worksproject. While our house is miles from theShovel Works and North Easton Village, tome that area represents the heart and soul ofEaston. Our historical treasures help defineus as a townandbenefit all Easton residents.

For me, the decision represents anopportunity to gain control over some ofour most valued assets. By voting toapprove the use of the CPA funds for theproject, we secure the preservation ofthose treasures, create a new public park,and help energize Main Street. If we do notact now, however, we run the very real riskof losing that opportunity. In fact, we runthe risk that the Shovel Works buildingscould be demolished and lost forever.

Some of thosewho oppose the use of theCPA funds for this project appear to objectbecause a developer would benefit. (Pre-sumably there is no objection to the use ofCPA funds to purchase property eventhough any seller would surely benefitfrom the sale.) The expression "don't cutoff your nose to spite your face" comes tomind. Does it make sense to harm our-selves merely because we would wish toprevent someone else from benefitting?

I look at it differently. I see this as anopportunity to leverage the CPA funds,which have already been collected andcould not in any event be returned to thetaxpayers. By supporting the proposal andworking with someone who has everyincentive tomake the project a success, weare able to accomplish that which wecould not accomplish acting alone. I can-not think of a better use for the funds.

We are now at a fork in the road. I hopethat we will not look back years from nowand lament the loss of part of that whichmakes Easton so special.

Sincerely,Dale Kerester

Easton

AMessage fromWomenofToday’s NewestAmbassador

My memory of joining Women of Todayis being in the Easton Town Hall in a darkcold room in March 1998. There was a verysmall article in the Easton Journal whichinvited women (me!) to the meeting aboutthe potential of starting a chapter. We hadmet a few times and Eileen Murray andother members encouraged 5 of us to takethe next step and charter the EastonWomen of Today. At the time I joined the

Women of Today I was engaged, hadrecently moved to Easton and knew oneperson in my town. I wanted to meet peo-ple. That was my entire goal in joining - tomeet people.

Those of you who knew me then wouldsay that Women of Today has reallychangedme. I wasmuch quieter; I hated tospeak in public; I was more of a followerthan a leader. The Women of Today hasgiven me so much - the opportunity tomeet people in my town and develop awonderful network of friends, to serve mycommunity and to serve in leadership rolesthat have benefited my personal confi-dence and my career. Being able to serveas both my chapter and State Presidentallowed me to develop leadership skills.When applying for a managerial positionwith no industry managerial experience, Iwas able to explain that I was the leader ofa dynamic group of individuals working topositively impact our communities. Whenasked about projects, I was able to talkabout helping to start the Greater Attle-boro Women of Today, chair fundraisersand help in my community (I did indeedget the job). The public speaking at Nation-al Conventions, State and local meetingsforcedme to speak in front of people. NowI am able to conduct training classes of upto 50 people and not feel like I am going tofaint. In many ways I would say that I have"grown up" with theWomen of Today - I amnow married and have three beautifuldaughters; I work full time and I am moreconfident in myself.

I am really honored to have become the125th recipient of the Ambassador award. Icannot thank enough everyone who sup-ported me on this journey. Thank you tomy chapter for giving me so many opportu-nities. Thank you to my friends for recog-nizing my contribution and being there formore when things were rough. Thank youto the Ambassadors and former State Presi-dents who guided me when I took the roleof State President. Thank you to theNational Staff who support us. It is every-one who has worked on a committee, com-pleted a project, served on an E-board,solicited a donation and been a friend whomakesWomen of Today what it is.

Where will the Women of Today takeyou? What can you become? Take advan-tage of all of the opportunities that youhave - become a leader in your chapter,take a State or chapter position you neverdreamed you could do - you cannot imag-ine where this may take you. You can growas an individual, make new and lifelongfriends, find a better job... and maybe evenreceive the highest honor you can imagine—USWomen of Today Ambassador.

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Easton is “Shovel TownUSA”andwemust preserve it

To the Editor,

When my great grandfather, FrankWilliams came to Easton in the 1880s to bethe herdsman for the Gilmore Sisters DairyFarm (where the Putt Putt Golf on Route138 is now), he probably was not drawnhere for Easton's historic buildings. Manyof them were yet to be built. My parentsand grandparents and myself were all heremore by accident than design. But make no

mistake about the affection we have heldfor our home town.

We in Easton are doubly blessed to behonored by the many historic buildingsand the hundreds of acres of open spacethat set us apart from our fine but lessendowed neighboring communities as wellas the able leadership that has to this dayworked so hard to defend our treasures.

The Ames Shovel Works represents theheart of Easton's identification as "ShovelTown USA" and we must preserve it. As aFinancial Planner and a member of theCPA Committee I see the risks associatedwith the Beacon Communities proposal asbeing well within reason. Each improve-ment we make in Easton adds to the valueof everyone else's property.

The risk of the alternative to Beacon'splan is so much greater that I urge you toattend the April 5th Town Meeting and tovote "yes" on the proposal to save the"engine that made Easton what it is".

Avery Lee WilliamsSenior Vice President

RBC Wealth ManagementSouth Easton

PreserveEaston’s heritage

To the Editor,The Town Meeting April 5th will deter-

mine the commitment ofOURcommunity toits outstanding and unique heritage. As theLocal History teacher at Oliver Ames HighSchool for a quarter of a century and the co-originator in 1975 of walking tours for allfifth grader students, I have had the pleasureof sharing our unique heritage with many ofyou. The Ames shovel business not only istwo years older than theDeclaration of Inde-pendence but also represents the Eastonlives of somany generations before us.

The workers in the Ames Shovel Com-pany and related support systems were thebackbone of the company that at one timeproduced sixty-percent of theworld’s shov-els. The shovel was the implement duringthe eighteen hundreds that really devel-oped our country including roads, canals,railroad beds, and the early Boston sub-way. The profits provided schools, a build-ing for the band to practice and physicaleducation to occur, a park, a free library,religious buildings, a cemetery, and to allwho remember— elementary schoolChristmas parties even during the GreatDepressionwhen the only gift one receivedmight be the one fromMrs. Frothingham.

In addition, today we not only receiveapproximately a million dollars in endow-ments each year but also enjoy, in additionto the facilities already mentioned, "SheepPasture", "Borderland", other conservationareas, a Town Office that cost us one dol-lar, and the works of great artisans such asH. H. Richardson, Frederick Law Olmsted,John LaFarge, John Ames Mitchell, Augus-tus St. Gaudens, and Stanford White. Theheart of this heritage is the Ames ShovelComplex identified as one of the elevenmost endangered sites in our country.April 5th is the ONE OPPORTUNITY topreserve our heritage.

Save our past by attending April 5th andvoting "YES", so that future generationswill enjoy the extraordinary heritage ofOUR COMMUNITY. (The money is avail-able.)

Hazel Luke Varella

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depend on two factors: the seeds inquestion and your growing locale. InEastern Massachusetts the code forthe growing locale is 6A.To find your ideal planting time for

starting specific seeds indoors, workback from the average last frost datein your town. For the Boston area, thatlast frost is usually around May 3rd,and the first one comes around Octo-ber 5th. Check the seed packet to findout if the young plant should be trans-planted before the last frost date(broccoli, for example) or well afterthe danger of frost has passed.The seed packet will also indicate

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than others. Squash, pumpkins andmelons require more room to spreadout, some are more difficult to growsuccessfully (spinach) or need to beplanted in a large group for effectivepollination (corn), making them lessbeginner-friendly.Some of the most popular backyard

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A time to sowStart your vegetable garden indoors

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Where to placeMost seeds will have to be start-

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spinach and peas, all of which canbe sown straight into the gardensoil as soon as the ground can beworked.When planting seeds indoors,

look for a warm place to set thepotting tray. Maintain a tempera-ture of about 65 to 75 F, usingwarming pads under the trays ifnecessary. (Remove them once theseedlings are a few inches tall.)If you’re sowing seeds into little

pots or repurposed egg cartons, usepotting soil as your growing medi-um (never garden soil, which is toodense and may harbor parasites).Some trays come with tiny pelletsof organic growing medium thatexpand into mini “pot” form when

peppers, tomatoes and zucchini also do well in pots.Most vegetables require full sun, so even before you

start your seeds indoors, select a portion of your gardenthat gets lots of light for your future vegetable patch or SEEDLINGS, page 11

Most vegetables need about 4 to 10 weeks of indoornurturing before being transplanted outside.

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As winter fades into memory, plantthese hardy annuals for a burst ofspring color. Each flower can

withstand typical spring weather andchilly nights.As soon as the winter snows melt, most

homeowners want to plant flowers, andspring flowers create delightful oasis ofcolor in the yard, garden or patio. Here's alist of spring flowers that can withstandthe sudden shifts of temperature commonin gardening zones like Massachusetts.

Pansies for Spring GardensWith their cheerful faces and sweet

scent, pansies (Viola) are a great additionto the spring garden and top our list ofspring garden flowers. Pansies can bestarted from seeds, and many heirloom

seeds produce colorful pansies reminis-cent of Grandma's garden. Pansies areexceptionally cold hardy and can be plant-ed in early spring. They can even with-stand brief spring frosts and freezingspells even while blooming, somethingfew other flowers can do.

Pansies come in a wide range of colorsfrom white to deep purple. They are con-sidered annual flowers, meaning that inmost gardens they will grow, bloom, anddie over the winter. In gardening zones 7and higher they can sometimes winterover, especially if planted in a warmer spotin the garden such as near the base of afoundation, a garage wall, or in the shelterof a shrub. (Massachusetts is zone 6A)

SnapdragonsSnapdragons (Antirrhinum Majus) range

from small, six inch tall dwarf varieties tonewer varieties that grow upwards of fivefeet tall andmust be staked. They canwith-stand cool temperatures and light frosts,and can be planted as early as a week ortwo before the frost-free date. Start seedsindoors about ten weeks prior to planting.Snapdragons come in awide range of col-

ors, from solid, bright yellows, orange andreds to striped and swirled bicolors. Snap-dragons benefit from pinching the top of theplant off when the plants grow to be aboutfive inches tall. Pinching new growthencourages side shoots and fuller, abundantplants with more flowers. Enjoy snapdrag-ons any place in the flower garden. Likepansies, snapdragons are considered annualflowers. They'll winter over in warmer

zones, but most likely a deep freeze, com-mon to zones 7 and below, will kill them.

Perennial DianthusRounding out this list of spring flowers

is dianthus, also called pinks. This peren-nial flower comes back year after year andprefers cool growing conditions. It thrivesin cool temperatures andwill begin bloom-ing as soon as daytime temperaturesremain in the sixties.Choose from among the white, pink, red

and striped varieties. Some have showinggreen and gray-green foliage. Most aregrown as border flowers, but with over300 varieties of dianthus to choose from,there are so many sizes you are sure tofind one that fits your garden style. Amongthe many spring flowers to choose for thegarden, dianthus have the strongest scent.Like stocks (another spring flower),dianthus flowers smell faintly of cloves.This list of spring flowers only begins to

describe the many choices available forgardeners who want to plant spring flow-ers that resist sudden cold snaps. Thereare many more beautiful annuals andperennials that can be planted in earlyspring, or bulbs such as tulips, daffodilsand crocus may be planted in the fall forspring flowers. Whether you choose seedstarting or plants purchased from a nurs-ery, you can enjoy many flowers like pan-sies, snapdragons and dianthus in yourspring garden.

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With the amazing amout of rainthat has hit the New Englandarea over the past two weeks,

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should do after a flood is contact yourinsurance company to see if your policycovers the damage. Homeowner's policiesdo not cover flood damage, so flood insur-ance is a wise investment, even if you'vetaken measures to prevent flood damage.Note: Document damage by making a

list, taking photos, or using videotape asyou begin cleaning your home. Besidesneeding the records for insurance claims,you can also use the information when

applying for disaster assistance andincome tax deductions.• Federal Assistance. Disaster assistance

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you cannot receive it again for 3 years.Should your home incur flood damageagain within that time period, you wouldneed flood insurance to cover the damage.• Local Aid. Voluntary agencies, such as

the Red Cross, church groups, civic clubs,and businesses typically provide floodrelief. Telephone hotlines with such infor-mation are available in federally declareddisasters.

Safety FirstAs owners enter their homes after a

flood, safety is of the utmost importance.Avoid entering a house until local officialshave declared it safe. Be cautious when

entering, and don't go in if water remainsaround the building.• Turn off all utilities and have them

inspected and restored safely by a profes-sional. Avoid any downed power lines, par-ticularly those in water. See if your sewageand waterlines are damaged and if neces-sary, have them serviced as soon as possi-ble as they can pose major health threats.Ensure that your water is potable before

drinking.• Fire Hazards. In case of a gas leak, use

battery-powered lanterns or flashlightswhen examining your home and avoidsmoking inside. Consult the utility compa-ny about using electrical equipment,including power generators.• Carbon Monoxide: Flood cleanup

activities may involve the use of gasoline-

After the floodTips on how to clean up the mess

A photo of the flooding caused this past week up in Lowell, Mass. The scene isrepeatedly across the state after two storms drenched the region.

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soaked in water.Follow instructions and set up the

trays, watering the soil.

Time to plant the seedsPlant the seeds, following the seed

packet instructions. Some seeds aredropped directly onto the soil, othershave to be gently covered and some needto be pre-soaked prior to planting.Alwayswater the potting tray so the pots

can absorbwater from their bottoms. If youwater from above you might wash seedsout of their growing medium. Cover thetray with plastic to maintain warmth andmoisture until the seeds germinate, whichcould take anywhere from a few days to acoupleweeks, depending on the vegetable.Be sure to label each row of pots so

you knowwhat’s coming up and keep theseed packets for future reference.

After seeds germinateOnce the seeds germinate, eliminate

the plastic cover. Place the potting tray ina draft-free space where it is exposed to12 to 18 hours of sunlight per day. In mostregions that’s next to impossible, so set a

fluorescent grow light nearby on a timer.Give the seedlings their first feeding of

organic fertilizer when the second set ofleaves appears.

Transplant timeThe hardiness of your region affects

your transplant time. As annuals, vegeta-bles have fewer limitations than perenni-als. Once your plants are several incheshigh, sturdy and the weather outside ispast the date of last frost, you’re ready totransplant your seedlings.Start by hardening them off (acclima-

tizing them to the outdoors). Move thetray to a shady spot outdoors and bringthem indoors or cover them if the nightsare still cold.After about a week, the plants will

appear strong and healthy and will beready for transplanting into the vegetablepatch (which should be enriched with aspecial vegetable-growing soil and com-post beforehand) or into large pots if youare container gardening.Plant them on an overcast day or in the

early evening, not at the peak of the after-noon heat. Keep them watered and givethem regularly feedings for maximumsuccess.

SEEDLINGS, from page 8

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your home is not in danger of col-lapsing, inspect the foundation fordamage and check the integrity ofwalls, floors, doors, staircases, andwindows.• Chemicals. Be aware of poten-

tial chemical hazards around your prop-erty, such as leaking propane tanks orcar batteries.

Clean UpHome owners should clean and disin-

fect every surface in their home, includingwalls and hard-surfaced floors, with eithera store-bought product or a homemadesolution. A disinfectant solution can bemade with 1/4 cup of chlorine bleach anda gallon of water. Open windows in thehouse for ventilation as you clean.• Dry It Out. To avoid damage to the

foundation, gradually pump water fromflooded basements (2-3 feet per day). Foritems that cannot be washed, such asmattresses and furniture, if they are sal-vageable air dry them outside and thenspray them with a disinfectant. Other-wise, throw them out.• Food Areas. Throw away food that

has been in contact with water (somecanned items can be saved) and disinfectsurfaces that contact food, such as coun-ters, shelves, tables, utensils, servingware, and refrigerators.• Bathrooms. If sewage has come into

the house, wear rubber boots and water-proof gloves to clean up.

• Throw It Out. Remove and discarditems cannot be disinfected. Likely itemsinclude cloth, upholstered furniture, anddrywall. Drywall acts like a sponge andwill likely grow moldy, creating a perma-nent hazard unless removed.• Freezer Approach. To protect from

mildew, photographs, books, and impor-tant papers can be frozen and cleanedlater. Dry them carefully, wash off mudand debris, place in plastic bags, andthen store the items in a frost-free freezeruntil you have time to clean them.

An Ounce of PreventionIf your house has flooded once, it can

flood again, so take measures to preventor mitigate flood damage in the future.Be prepared for the next time by recon-structing your home with flood proofmaterials and using techniques that willminimize damage.Have food stores and an evacuation

plan and look into purchasing floodinsurance. If your flooding was causedby leaking pipes, appliances, or waterseeping into the basement, water alarmsand leak detectors are also available,which will alert you to the presence ofrising water in your home.

Just south in Rhode Island, a riverovertakes a backyard pool on March 30th.

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Rosa's Food Shop, is continuing her Cook-ing with Kids program with the Museumon Thursday April 8th, from 4-5 p.m.Kids will learn how to prepare a deli-

cious desserts, using simple and whole-some foods, that they can take home thatnight! Also bring a trifle dish or a glassbowl!Pre-registration is required. Please note

that previous sessions of Cooking withKids have filled up quickly so please regis-ter early, to register call the museum at(508) 230-3789.The workshops are geared toward chil-

dren ages 5 and up. This workshop is $20,this pricing includes the workshop foreach adult and child.

Exploring MusicMake your Wednesdays filled with

music! On Wednesdays from 10:30 to11:15 a.m. at The Children’s Museum inEaston stop by for our “Exploring Music"Drop-in-Days.This is a fun-filled class that includes a

variety of musical activities with Kerry,

including singing, rhythm-making, dramat-ic interpretation and listening and learningabout the many different forms and stylesof music. It is a fun-filled way to get kidsthinking about and enjoying music in a

whole new way!“Exploring Music” does not require

registration and is free with paid admis-sion to the Museum. Admission is $6.00per person; members and children under

1 are free.For more information, please feel free to

visit our website: http://www.childrensmu-seumineaston.org/DropInDays.asp.

Simple ScienceDrop by The Children's Museum in East-

on on Wednesdays for “Simple Science”Drop-In-Days. Every Wednesday from10:30-11:15 a.m. fuel your preschooler'snatural curiosity; roll up your sleeves andmake new discoveries through hands-onexperiments each week!Please note that “Simple Science” is

geared for preschoolers and their care-givers. It does not require registration andis free with paid admission to the Museum.Admission is $6.00 per person; membersand children under 1 are free.For more information, please to visit

www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/DropInDays.asp.The Children's Museum in Easton is

located in the Old Fire Station at 9 SullivanAvenue in North Easton, MA. For moreinformation, please call The Children'sMuseum in Easton at (508) 230-3789 orcheck out our website: www.childrensmu-seumineaston.org.

Students at a “Cooking with Kids” class at the Museum learn their craft.

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OBITUARIESGertrude J.(Rozuck)

Presentato, 80Gertrude J.(Rozuck) Presentato, 80, of

Mansfield, formerly of Walpole, passedaway peacefully on Monday, March 22,2010 at the Harrington House Nursing andRehabilitation Center in Walpole. She wasthe beloved wife of Mario L. Presentato, towhom she was wed on Oct. 19, 1952.Born in Walpole, MA on Dec. 10, 1929,

she was a loving daughter of the late Igna-tous and Julia (Lasavoe) Rozuck. Gertgrew up in Walpole, was educated in theWalpole public schools and was a 1947graduate of Walpole High School.Following graduation, she worked for

several years as a dental assistant for Dr.Huff in Walpole before starting her family.Mrs. Presentato had made her home in

Mansfield for over 40 years, and prior toretiring was employed as a real estateagent. Gert was a communicant of St.Mary's Church in Mansfield and was amember of the Mansfield Garden Club.She was an avid golfer, enjoyed quilting

and a special love for dogs.In addition to her husband, she is sur-

vived by her devoted sons, Mark L. Presen-tato of New Mexico and Jay D. Presentatoand Peter A. Presentato, both of Mans-field. She was the dear sister of Mary Richof Walpole, the late Anne Carlson and isalso survived by her cherished grandchil-dren, Nicholas, Joseph, Anthony, Katieand Meghan Presentato, all of Mansfield.Her funeral, to which relatives and

friends were cordially invited to attend,was held on Friday, March 26 at 8 a.m.from the Sherman & Jackson FuneralHome, 55 North Main St., Mansfield fol-lowed by a Mass of Christian Burial cele-brated at 9 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 330Pratt St. (Route 106), Mansfield. Burial fol-lowed in St. Francis Cemetery, Walpole.Visiting hours were held on Thursday,

March 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sherman& Jackson Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, Gert's family has

requested that donations in her memorybe made to the Mansfield Animal Shelter,P.O. Box 25, Mansfield, MA 02048.For additional information, please visit

HYPERLINK "http://www.shermanjack-son.com" www.shermanjackson.com.

L.Ann (Reinhart) Rose, 54L. Ann (Reinhart) Rose, 54, of Mansfield

passed away on Monday, March 22, 2010at the Boston Medical Center in Boston.She was the beloved wife of James P.Rose.Born in Princeton, Indiana on Oct. 5,

1955, she was a loving daughter of the lateCatherine L. (Ward) Parson, Wilfred Rein-hart and the late Isaac Parson. Ann grewup in Indiana and was educated in theIndiana public schools.A resident of Mansfield for the past 33

years, she had formerly resided in NorthCarolina and Indiana.A dedicated homemaker to her adoring

family, Ann loved being with family, espe-cially during the holidays and spendingtime and playing with her grandson.She also loved listening to country west-

ern music and her favorite singers wereKenny Chesney and Keith Urban.In addition to her beloved husband of 33

years, she is survived by her devoted sons,

Patrick J. Rose and his wife Tanya of Nor-ton and David M. Rose and his wife Brettof Norton.She was the dear sister of Wilfred D.

Reinhart and his wife Cheryl of Lexington,North Carolina.She is also survived by her cherished

grandson, Travis Rose of Norton.She was the daughter-in-law of Patricia

Rose of Foxboro and the late PatrickRose. Also surviving are several nieces,nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.Funeral services, to which relatives and

friends were cordially invited to attend,were held on Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m.at the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home,55 North Main St., Mansfield. Burial fol-lowed in St. Mary's Cemetery, Mansfield.Visiting hours were held on Friday,

March 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sherman& Jackson Funeral Home.For additional information, please visit

HYPERLINK "http://www.shermanjack-son.com" www.shermanjackson.com.

RuthH. (Braun) Sabatino, 87Ruth H. (Braun) Sabatino, 87, of Plain

Street, Mansfield, died on Thursday,March 18, 2010 at Sturdy Memorial Hospi-tal in Attleboro. She was the wife of thelate Bernard "Barney" Sabatino, who diedin 1989.Born in Quincy, Mass. on June 12, 1922,

she was a daughter of the late Carl andJosephine (Kessler) Braun.Mrs. Sabatino was a resident of Mans-

field for more than 50 years. For morethan 30 years, she was employed by theformer L.G. Balfour Company in Attleboroas a machine operator prior to her retire-ment 25 years ago at the age of 62.As an ardent bowler, Mrs. Sabatino was

a member of the North Bowl Lane League.She enjoyed playing golf and was a mem-ber of numerous clubs, including theHeather Hill Country Club, the RehobothCountry Club and the Norton CountryClub.Mrs. Sabatino was an avid sports enthu-

siast, with a special love for the BostonRed Sox and the New England Patriots.She treasured the time spent walking

and becoming one with nature throughher love of the outdoors and her affectionfor gardening.Mrs. Sabatino was a member of the Bal-

four Gold Dusters Club.She was the mother of both Marshall

"Jerry" Hutchinson and his wife Myrna(Clark) Hutchinson of Wellford, S.C., andthe late Lauralyn Sabatino. She also leavestwo grandchildren: Lauralyn M. Smith andher husband John A. Smith of Wareham,and Quinn M. Hutchinson and his wifeCherie Hutchinson of Cunningham, Tenn.;four great-grandchildren: Michael JohnSmith of Carver, Tristyn Hutchinson ofClarksville, Tenn., Sgt. Dustin Gibson,U.S.M.C. of Jacksonville, N.C., and AshleyHutchinson of Cunningham, Tenn.; twobrothers: Karl Braun and his wife AliceBraun of Plymouth, and David Braun andhis wife Gerry Braun of Bath, Maine; andher sister-in-law Jean Braun, wife of thelate Donal Braun, of Trumbull, Conn.Visitation has been respectfully omitted.Relatives and friends were cordially

invited to attend a Celebration of LifeMemorial Service on Monday, March 22 at11 a.m. at Murray Unitarian-UniversalistChurch, 505 North Main St. - Route 152,

Attleboro, with the Rev. Sandra D. Fitz-Henry, pastor, officiating.Burial was in Oak Knoll Cemetery,

Rehoboth. In lieu of flowers, donationsmay be made Dyer-Lake Charitable Foun-dation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) 3, 161Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro,MA 02760, to benefit the Jimmy Fund ofthe Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.To send the family a written expression

of sympathy, please visit an online registerbook at HYPERLINK "http://www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com" www.dyer-lakefu-neralhome.com.Arrangements are under the direction of

the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the nationalhistoric Colonel Obed Robinson Home,161 Commonwealth Ave., Attleboro Falls,North Attleboro. 508-695-0200.

Earl HarryDion Jr., 58Earl Harry Dion Jr., 58, of Norton, MA

and Ormond Beach, FL, died March 21,2010 in Ormond Beach. He was thebeloved husband of Christine (Partridge)Dion, his wife of 39 years.He was born in Taunton, MA to the late

Earl Harry and Lois Dion.He graduated from Taunton High

School in 1969.He attended Bristol Community Col-

lege, Stonehill College, and received hismaster's degree from Bridgewater StateCollege.He retired from United Parcel Service

after 28 years, and for the past 10 yearswas a guidance counselor at MassasoitCommunity College.Earl was an avid golfer at Segregansett

County Club and Plantation Bay CountyClub in Florida, where he had built hisretirement home.In addition to his wife, Earl leaves his

son Michael; three sisters, DonnaBochanowski, Paula Howe and ShirleyHoward; and one brother, Jim.A private service will be held for the

family.In lieu of flowers a donation may be

made in his name to the Dana Farber Can-cer Institute, Boston, MA.

JeremiahM.Pezzano, 67Jeremiah M. Pezzano, 67, of Norton, for-

merly of Readville, passed away on Mon-day, March 22, 2010 at the VA Hospital inWest Roxbury. He was the beloved hus-band of Judith A. (McQuarrie) Pezzano.Born in the Readville section of Boston

on Oct. 11, 1942, he was a son of the lateAnthony J. Sr. and Catherine (Bongo) Pez-zano. Jerry grew up in Readville, where hebegan his education at St. Anne's ChurchSchool and later graduated in 1960 fromHyde Park High School.On May 7, 1962, he was inducted into

the United States Army and served duringthe Vietnam era. He was honorably dis-charged from service on May 6, 1964 withthe rank of private first class.Mr. Pezzano was a retired automotive

mechanic, and prior to retiring had beenemployed for 34 years at the Boston Trail-er Co. in Walpole. Jerry loved the outdoorsand was an avid hunter and a lifetimemember of the National Rifle Association.He was also an ardent NASCAR fan andenjoyed the wonderful times spent in thepresence of his adoring family.He was a member of Norton VFW Post

8049 and had made his home in Norton forthe past 35 years.In addition to his beloved wife of 43

years, he is survived by his devoted chil-dren, Cheryl-Lynn Willcott and her hus-band Norman of Norton and Todd M. Pez-zano and his wife Shannon of Attleboro.He was the dear brother of Anthony J. Pez-zano Jr. of Readville, Christine DeMarco ofMansfield and the late Eleanor Burke. Mr.Pezzano is also survived by his cherishedgranddaughters Chelsea Willcott andAlyssa Riley, his lifelong best friend Char-lie Burke of Foxboro and many nieces andnephews.Funeral services, to which relatives and

friends were cordially invited to attend,were held on Friday, March 26 at 11 a.m. atthe Norton Memorial Funeral Home, 19Clapp St.(off Route 140, Taunton Avenue),Norton. Burial with military honors fol-lowed in the Timothy Plain Cemetery, Nor-ton.Visiting hours were held on Thursday,

March 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the NortonMemorial Funeral Home. In lieu of flow-ers, Jerry's family has requested that dona-tions in his memory be made to the Ameri-can Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framing-ham, MA 01701. For additional informa-tion, please visit HYPERLINK"http: / /www.nortonmemorial .com"www.nortonmemorial.com.

Susan (Hatchfield) KrohnSusan (Hatchfield) Krohn, a lifelong res-

ident of Easton, peacefully passed awayFriday, March 19, 2010, at the SoutheastRehab. & Skilled Care Center in NorthEaston after a long struggle withAlzheimers Disease.Susan lived most her adult life in North

Easton. She graduated from Oliver AmesHigh School serving as her class treasurer.After high school, she completed coursework at John Robert Powers ModelingSchool. When her children were small, Ms.Krohn put herself through nursing school,graduating with honors in the registerednurse program at Massasoit College. Sheworked for doctors Stewart and McLeanbefore working as a charge nurse at theformerly named Cardinal Cushing Hospi-tal. In her 40s, she again went back to col-lege and earned a bachelor's degree fromNortheastern University. Fashion, decorat-ing, cooking and gardening were her hob-bies but dancing became her passion andshe enjoyed several competitions.Ms. Krohn is survived by her three girls,

Amanda Mrowka of Duxbury, JacquelineDonahue of Norton and Norma Krohn ofWinthrop. She also had five grandchildren,Lawrence and William Mrowka, Patrickand Ted Donahue and Savannah Dionne.Also grieving the loss of Ms. Krohn are hermother, Shirley St. John of Florida, andher brother, Robert W. Hatchfield of Mary-land, and sister, Janice N. Lyttle of Easton.Also surviving Ms. Krohn is Lawrence F.Krohn, former husband and cherishedfriend. Robert W. Hatchfield Sr. prede-ceased his daughter. She will be sadlymissed bymany extended family membersincluding Peter Mrowka, Brian Donahue,Christopher Dionne and William Lyttle.A private service was held.Arrangements by Copeland-MacKinnon

Funeral Home in Easton, HYPERLINK"http://www.mackinnonfuneralhomes.com

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Each year in mid-April, thousands ofpeople flock to historic Lexingtonand Concord and Minute ManNational Historical Park to cele-

brate Patriot’s Day. The day is special toMassachusetts, as the state commemoratesthe opening battle of the American Revolu-tionary War, fought April 19, 1775.During the the entire weekend, there are

free celebrations with parades, reenactmentsand commemorative ceremonies. Listed onpage 15 are the events that occur in the areaof Lexington and Concord.

History behind Patriot’s Day

The year is 1775. Unrest has been growingin the colonies. The Boston Massacre thattook place just five years earlier is fresh inthe memories of many. The protests regard-

ing taxation reached a new height in theform of the Boston Tea Party. Colonists areclamoring for the right to run their ownaffairs, some going as far as to call for inde-pendence from the mother country. Thestage is set for an historic conflict.The Crown decides to put a stop to this.

Early in the morning of April 19, 1775, a longcolumn of Redcoats starts its march to Con-cord. Their orders are to destroy muskets,powder, cannon, and other provisions beingstockpiled by the rebels on Colonel JamesBarrett's farm. News of the plan was dis-patched to the countryside by Paul Revere,William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott.The Redcoats column approaches Lexing-

ton as dawn rises to find the Lexingtonmilitia(Minutemen) formed up on the town green.The Minutemen’s goal is not to engage thetroops, but to show defiance to the Crown.The British officers are indignant at theirrisky move and order them to lay down theirarms and disperse. Most men disperse. Somedo not hear the order and stand fast. None laydown their arms. Suddenly a shot rings out,discipline breaks down, and more shots arefired. When the smoke clears, two militiamenare found shot dead, severalmore arewound-ed. The columnmarches on to Concord.A few hours later, the Redcoats enter

Concord. A detachment is sent to secure theNorth Bridge. The Colonists had alreadyformed up on the far side of the Bridge, con-sisting of men not just from Concord, butmany nearby towns who had come todefend their homes and lives.

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Reenactments overPatriot’s Day weekendworth the drive north

At the battle at the Old North Bridge, the order is given to the militia: “Fire, fellowsoldiers, for God's sake fire!”

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The spectacular battle reenactment onLexington Green gives spectators a realsense of what happened that day in 1775.

A British commander tells the Colonists to lay daytheir arms or else at the Lexington Green.

Minutemen advance at the North Bridge.

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Smoke rises from the center of Concord. Themilitia believes the Redcoats are out to burndown the town. The order comes to load theirmuskets. The men advance towards the Bridgein fine order to the astonishment of the Red-coats. The rebels were advancing on theBritish army! Retreating off the Bridge, theBritish form into firing positions. As in Lexing-ton, a shot rings out. The Redcoats fire. Militia-men fall but they continue their advance. Thenthe order is given to the militia: “Fire, fellowsoldiers, for God's sake fire!” The AmericanRevolution has begun.

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Here are the events that occur over Patriot’sDay Weekend. Keep in mind that it’s about a50 minute drive from the Mansfield to the Lex-ington and Concord area.

Saturday, April 17BATTLE ROAD

Minute Man National Historical Park8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Minute Man National Historical Park, in part-nership with hundreds of Colonial and Britishreenactors, celebrate the openning battle of theAmerican Revolution with a day full of excitingliving history activities.At Hartwell Tavern, Lincoln, 9:30 a.m. -

5:30 p.m., you will have the chance to talk

with reenactors and park rangers, see a his-toric home and tavern that stood witness tothe events of April, 19, 1775, and enjoy a vari-ety of 18th century activities including drilland musket demonstrations, 18th centuryartillery demonstrations, crafts, games andmore.

Commemoration of the North Bridge FightAt the North Bridge, Concord

8:30 a.m.The peace of the Concord countryside will

once more be shattered by the sounds ofmarching men and musketry as British andColonial Reenactors, Park Rangers and Volun-teers bring the fateful morning of April 19, 1775to life in this stirring commemoration of "theshot heard round the world."Parking for North Bridge events is on Monu-

ment St., Concord.

Bloody Angle Tactical DemonstrationAt Hartwell Tavern (Rt. 2A Lincoln)

12:30 p.m.Bloody Angle Tactical Demonstration fea-

tures hundreds of British and Colonial Reenac-tors encamped at the Hartwell Tavern and Cap-tain William Smith house. They will stage a run-ning tactical weapons demonstration along ahalf-mile of the original Battle Road.Hartwell Tavern is located on Rt 2A in Lin-

coln. NPS staff will direct you to parking.

Tower Park Battle ReenactmenAt Tower Park, Lexington MA.

4:00 p.m.British and Colonial Reenactors reenact a

Revolutionary War battle, using period-appro-priate weapons and tactics

Monday, April 19thDawn Salute

At the North Bridge, Concord6:30 a.m.

The Concord Minute Men and The ConcordIndependent Battery observe the opening battleof the American Revolutionary War in a 21 gunmusket and cannon salute to America's past.This year, for the first time in decades, The Con-cord Independent Battery will be firing on the"minute man" side of the Concord River.

Arrival of the Sudbury MilitiaAt the North Bridge, Concord

10:30 a.m.The Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute

arrive at the North Bridge after making theirannual march from the town of Sudbury. Theywill fire a musket salute fromNorth Bridge.

Battle Reenactment - Lexington Green5:00 a.m. (approximately)

The Town of Lexington celebrates the start ofthe American Revolution with a battle reenact-ment of the early-morning engagementbetween the town's militia and the British regu-lars. The Lexington Parade will be held at 2:00.For more information, contact the LexingtonChamber of Commerce: (781) 862 - 1450;info@lexingtonchamber.org

Concord Patriot's Day ParadeStep off at 9:00 a.m.

Arrives at North Bridge approx. 9:30 a.m.The parade route winds from Concord Center,

andpasses over theNorthBridgebefore returningto town. For more information, contact the Con-cordChamber ofCommerce at: (978) 369 - 3120.

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Minutemengather atHartwell Tavernin Lincoln toconfront theRedcoats on theirreturn fromthe battles ofLexington andConcord.

The woundedMinutemen aretended to afterthe battle onLexington Green.

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Circus Smirkus presents“Raising the Big Top”

April 10 to April 11Circus Smirkus, New England's

internationally acclaimed travelingyouth circus, is bringing its razzle-dazzling performances — astound-ing aerials, clever clowning, fantas-tic feats of juggling, and acrobatics— to our area. Don’t miss the fun!

Location: Thayer Academy, 754Washington Street, Braintree.

Time: Saturday, 6 p.m.; Sunday 3p.m. Information: 802-533-7443 orvisit www.smirkus.org.

Annual Herring Runat the Jenny Grist MIll

April 15Now is the time to see the river

herring make their way up TownBrook to spawn in Billington Sea.Come watch thousands swim theirway up Town Brook to the fish lad-der at the Grist Mill in Plymouth.Take a tour of the Grist Mill andrediscover an important part of ourcountry's history.This yearly event usally runs

from Mid-April to Mid-May. Pleasecall the Jenney Grist Mill at 508-747-4544 for actual dates.

What's Cooking ChefSeries: Sip and Shop

April 16Wine and cheese pairing with

Newport Vineyards paired withWhole Foods Market cheeses fromaround the world.

Location: Le Creuset, 1 Premi-um Outlets Blvd, Wrentham.

Time: 5-7 p.m. Information: 508-384-0600 or visit www.premiu-moutlets.com/wrentham.

114th Boston MarathonApril 19

The oldest marathon in Americaand largest single-day event in NewEngland. 26.2 mile course starts inHopkinton and finishes near CopleySquare, Boston. Times: Mon at10pm, wheelchair start at 9:45am.Website: www.bostonmarathon.orgPhone: (617) 236-1652

Annual SheepshearingFestival at Gore Place

Sat., April 24

The 23rd Sheepshearing Festivalon at Gore Place will takes placeon Saturday, April 24, from 10am to5pm (rain or shine). Last yearsevent saw an attendance of 10,000including nearly 4,000 children.

Visitors to the festival will enjoydemonstrations of sheep shearing,herding dogs, and a large crafts fair.In addition, there will be live music,traditional English dancing, an his-toric military encampment, kilt-making demonstrations by NorthChannel Kilts from SeattleWashing-ton, a bagpipe and drum band andScottish Lore with the Bell Family.For a small additional charge,

visitors may take a ground-floortour of the mansion and a wagonride. There will be food vendors onsite. Parking is free. No dogs orother pets allowed. Admission is$10 for adults. Children 12 andunder and Gore Place membersadmitted free.Gore Place is located at 52 Gore

Street, just off Route 20 (MainStreet) near the Waltham/Water-town line. For information, call:(781) 894-2798 or visit themuseum'swebsite at: www.goreplace.org .

Other Happenings

Auditions for the musical“1776” at the MMASMansfield Music and Art Society

will hold auditions for the Broad-way musical "1776" this april. Theplay will be directed by Judi BurnsKotta who directed “Wate UntilDark” and the music director willbe MMAS President, Dave Coccia."1776" is a funny, insightful and

compelling musical drama that putsa human face on the pages of Amer-ican History. Book andmusic are bySherman Edwards and Peter Stone.It's the summer of 1776 and the

nation is ready to declare indepen-dence... if only the founding fatherscould agree! "1776" follows JohnAdams, Benjamin Franklin, RichardHenry Lee,and Thomas Jefferson asthey attempt to convince the mem-bers of the second Continental Con-gress to vote to free their fledglingnation from the chains of the BritishMonarchy by signing the Declara-tion of Independence.

AUDITION DATES:�Monday April 5- MMAS370 North Main StreetMansfield,MA(7-9:30 P.M.)

� Tuesday April 6- UnitarianChurch, 4 North Main Street,Sharon, MA(7:00- 9:30 P.M.)� Possible Call Backs April 7Unitarian Church (7 to 9 P.M.)

"1776" will be presented at theUnitarian Church,4 North MainStreet in Sharon, MA July 3-11,2010Most rehearsals will be held at

Mansfield Music and Art Society370 North Main Street, Mans-field,MA

This show involves a sizable,largely male cast (25 men,2women) with no chorus. The strik-ing score by Sherman Edwardsrequires some modest to trainedvocal skills depending upon therole.For more information please

email Director Judi Burns Kotta athttp://us.mc314.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=anneburns7@yahoo.com

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the fish ladder at the Grist Mill in Plymouth. See April 15th listing.

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Page 18 The Easton Buzz April 2, 2010EASTON LETTERS

Support the BeaconProperties proposal for theAmes ShovelWorks

To the Editor,

On April 5th we will have the opportuni-ty to vote on the new Shovel Works pro-posal at Town Meeting. I support the pro-posal being put forth by the Town and Bea-con Properties. As a member of theFriends of the Ames Shovel Works, I feel

this proposal more than satisfies our wish-es. Of course, as citizens and taxpayers,we are all interested in the financial struc-ture of the Beacon Properties proposal,especially with regard to the payback ofthe funds we have invested. It is interest-ing to note, however, that over that sameperiod of time, Easton will be receiving

substantial economicbenefits from the Shovel Works. Why?The reason is the endowments their suc-

cess helped to create. These endowmentswere donated by the company's sharehold-ers. For example, over the last 20 years,these endowments provided over $30 mil-lion for organizations including the EastonPublic Schools, the DPW, the NaturalResources Trust (NRT), Frothingham Park,and the Ames Free Library. They help topay salaries that keep these organizationsgrowing. These endowments are perma-nent and will continue the legacy of theShovel Works for many generations intothe future.

This complex needs to be preservedso that it can once again help shape thedestiny of our town. This time they can

become the foundation for a projectthat will revitalize our community's his-toric heart and preserve these national-ly recognized treasures forever. Andthere are near term financial advan-tages. Easton's property values willbenefit and the Town will be less bur-dened to spend for schools and publicservices, compared to the Turner pro-posal. In all, the new proposal offers asubstantial upside, financially and inquality of life, in exchange for our par-ticipation in the funding package — apublic-private partnership concept thatis well established in other communi-ties. Please support this project by vot-ing yes on April 5th.

Bill Ames

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Easton Notes

Discover information aboutNorth Easton that your familyand you might not have known-Sunday, April 11, between 1 and 5PM.

The Easton Historical Societyis conducting a series of toursaround the former Old ColonyRailroad Station, 80 MechanicStreet, in addition to discoveryactivities within the Station.

To take a self-guided tour ofthe area, the opportunity willbegin at 1 PM from the Station.Mini-tours for children and par-ents will begin at 2 focusing onVeterans Memorials. The 3 PMtour will be a unique opportunityto visit ‘The Island’ off PondStreet where the Ames Shovelbusiness began in 1803.

The 4 PM mini-tour will involve

discovering interesting aspects ofUnity Church and the VillageCemetery. Inside discovery activ-ities will occur at the Station at 2,3, and 4 P. M.

Toll House cookies will be thespecial treat of the afternoonusing the recipe developed byRuth Graves Wakefield who grewup on Mechanic Street..

There is NO charge for any ofthese tours, and all participantswill receive an Easton memento.However, people are encouragedto bring clean, returnable cansand bottles.

The profit from these will beused to restore the building. Foradditional information, pleasecall the Historical Society at 508-238-7774. External tours willoccur weather-permitting.

Easton Historical SocietyDiscovery Day, April 11th

Old Colony Railroad Station, taken around 1882.

The Metro South Chamber of Com-merce in partnership with Citslinc Interna-tional, Inc., a chamber member travelcompany with 28 years of experience inthe China tour business, is offering an allinclusive trip to China from October 11-19,2010. Last year, 57 people from through-out the area participated and experiencedthe trip of a lifetime in one of the world’sfastest growing economies.

The trip will feature a ticket to theWorld Expo 2010 in Shanghai, as well asattractions in Beijing, Suzhou andHangzhou. Highlights of the trip includeThe Great Wall of China, the ForbiddenCity, Tiananmen Square, the Temple ofHeaven, Green Tea plantations, Yu Gar-den, Summer Palace, and an optional tripto see the Terracotta Soldiers.

“This is an unbelievable trip for themoney - what memories! It went off with-out a glitch - perfect. I can’t believe I sawwhat I did. Hotels - magnificent! Chinesetour guides - outstanding! Buses - perfect!Exposed to so much - wonderful!” saidSally Burke, a Bridgewater resident andtraveler on the 2009 trip.

The trip is priced at $1,999 per person(based on double occupancy) and

includes bus transportation to and fromJFK International Airport, round-trip inter-national airfare, four- and five-star hotelaccommodations, all in-country trans-portation, three meals a day, entrance feesto attractions, fluent English-speakingtour guides and more.

A $200 per person non-refundabledeposit is due by April 30 and is includedin the total fare. After April 30, the pricewill increase. An optional business confer-ence will be held in Beijing for those inter-ested in sitting face-to-face with Chinesebusiness leaders in similar industries.

The Chamber will host an information-al session with Chamber representativeand past participant Alison van Dam onSunday, April 11 from 1:00-2:30 pm at theShaw’s Center, 1 Feinberg Way, Brock-ton. The session will take place duringthe Annual Brockton Garden & FlowerShow.

A full itinerary and additional informa-tion about the trip can be found by visitingthe Chamber's website at www.met-rosouthchamber.com/china.html. Space islimited. Reservations can be made by call-ing Lisa Keene at the Chamber at 508-586-0500 ext. 225.

Metro South Chamber of CommerceLeads 2ndAnnual Trip to China

Highlights of the trip offered include The Great Wall of China

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Bloat, lay speak for a serious, life-threatening condition known ascanine gastric dilatation and volvu-

lus, occurs when the stomach fills with air(dilatation), rotates on itself (torsion), and(in volvulus) cuts off its own blood supply,

in effect causing the stom-ach to die.Dilatation doesn't auto-

matically mean volvuluswill occur, but if it does, 35per cent of dogs that do getto that level die.As the stomach expands

it crowds other organscausing contact damage and compressionthat cuts off the blood supply to thoseother organs. Death can occur in just a fewhours if treatment isn't sought, or isdelayed.Statistically, large, deep-chested dogs are

more susceptible to the condition. TheTop-10 risk breeds are: 1. Great Dane, 2. St.Bernard, 3. Weimaraner, 4. Irish Setter, 5.Gordon Setter, 6. Standard Poodle, 7. Bas-set Hound, 8. Doberman Pinscher, 9. OldEnglish Sheep Dog, and 10. German Short-

haired Pointer.Interestingly enough, German Shep-

herds are twelfth, Boxers are sixteenth,Labs are eighteenth, Goldens are twenty-

second, and Rotties are twenty-third. Thisorder is based on risk relative to that of amixed breed.Various studies have produced a variety

of factors that appear consistently, thoughnot all inclusively, in episodes of bloat:male, underweight, fearful or high-strung,dry food, fed once a day, consumed rapidly,followed by lots of water, followed by highactivity.A Purdue University study reported

some new factors they found consistentwith bloat, such as food with fat among thefirst four ingredients, dry food containingcitric acid that was moistened by theowner, having a raised food bowl, and hav-ing a first-degree relative with GDV.Shock is the major life-threatening

abnormality in bloat, and it results whentwo major veins are compressed due tothe expansion and rotation of the stom-ach. When this happens, organs and tissuedie quickly when their blood supply is cutoff.A dog that is going into GDVwill wretch,

try unsuccessfully to vomit, and perhapsappear restless, anxious, and to be having

difficulty breathing. The stomach will bedistended, he may drool profusely, and ulti-mately may collapse.Immediate veterinary intervention is

essential to save a dog in GDV. Usually thevet's first priority is to stabilize the dog'scardiovascular system. After that, the vetmay introduce a gastric tube or a needleinto the stomach in an attempt to decom-press the organ.They may go right into X-ray to see if

volvulus has occurred, and if so, preparethe dog for surgery. In surgery they'llrotate the stomach to its normal positionand sew the stomach to the abdominal wallto prevent it from twisting in the future.The experts can't say exactly what caus-

es bloat, but certain factors appear consis-tently enough to be suspected as causative.If you're aware of these, youmay be able tohelp prevent an episode of bloat.Even if your dog isn't high on the risk

list, it's valuable for family members to beable to recognize the symptoms of bloat,and to be able to act quickly if they suspectit may be happening. In bloat, time is of theessence.

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Pet Health

By Bob Bamberg

Knowing the symptoms of ‘bloat’can be a canine life saver

Basset Hounds are one of the breeds atrisk from the condition of “bloat.’

5th Annual "Doin' It For Diane"STOUGHTON FOOD PANTRY FUNDRAISER

21 Railroad Ave. Stoughton - entrance on Wyman St. across from the Railroad Station

ELABORATE BUFFET

Live Musicby Insufficient

Funds

Tickets$20 advance / $25 at the door

Ticket sales are limited to 250 guests max - first come, first serve at the door

Tickets can be purchased at

www.DoinItForDiane.orgor at the following locations:

100% of the proceeds100% of the proceedsgo to the 2 Stoughtongo to the 2 Stoughton

Food Pantries!Food Pantries!

PortugueseNational Club

Raffles,Live & SilentAuction

WHAT A CAPITOL IDEA!Friday, April 16th6 PM to 10 PM

To assist the Food Pantries inStoughton our

CongressmanStephen Lynch offers to a

A Group of Five a staff led

tour of the White House andCapital followed by dinner

with congressman Lynchat the members only Congressional

Dining Room! Washington D.C.

Featuring many favorite local restaurants and food vendorsCash Bar

Emcee Mark Snyder

Buffet from 6 PM to 8 PMEntertainment

and Raffles until 10 PM

Box 41, Stoughton, MA 02072 • (781) 297-7450 • chamber@stoughtonma.comVisit www.DoinItForDiane.org for more information

Sponsored by the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce and IKEA

• Randolph Savings Bank (both Stoughton locations)• David Fisher david.fisher001@comcast.net

• Gold’s Gym ( see David Fisher) • Anne Havlin (781) 341-0611• Copy Inks • Windsor Tire • Stoughton YMCA (front desk)

Share our great history withyour children see

Washington D.C. in a waythat few are able.

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Brockton Blue Dog Shelter's 6th Annual

Comedy Night Fundraiser

Some of the hottest comedy acts around!*

Eat, Drink & Have a Blast!All you can eat Chinese Buffet available

at an additional charge

$25 at the Door * $20 advance ticket salesPurchase tickets online at

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This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year! Your donations help support the animals at the

Brockton Blue Dog Shelter, Easton & West Bridgewater Animal Control - help save a life!

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