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Thursday, June 12, 2014
Things to do in June - CORRECTION
Save the Date - 2nd Annual Pam's Run on October 18, 2014
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Franklin has an active chapter
in the Neighbor Brigade.http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/11/neighbor-brigade-help-is-next-door.html
Let's share the cake
When a local business grows and succeeds, it is worth recognizing! Congratulations, Roger!
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Easy Walks in Franklin - Dacey Fields
We are fortunate to be able to share a few excerpts from "Easy Walks in Massachusetts: Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Milford, Millis, Uxbridge, Wrentham, and Woonsocket, RI" recently published byMarjorie Turner Hollman. This is the second in the series.
Notable: Brook with board walks; 18-hole disc golf course. Circular trail.
Trail Map: Not available presently.
GPS Coordinates: 42°7'12.81"N, 71°23'56.89"W
Directions: At Franklin’s town common, Main St. is to the right of St. Mary’s Church. Take Main Street away from the downtown .2 mile, bear right at the little red schoolhouse to stay on Lincoln St. for about 2 miles, go past elementary and middle school on left, and Dacey Athletic Fields are on the next left, .5 mile past school complex. Trailhead is just to the left of the fenced-in dog park area. Look for sign for Dacey Disc Golf Course.
Cost: None.
Bathrooms: Port-a-Potties at field near parking lot.
Best time to visit: Accessible year round.
Trail conditions: Narrow boardwalks, wide, unimproved trails, roots and rocks in trail, relatively flat.
Distance: A network of trails makes distance variable. Less than a mile.
You can obtain your own copy of this book via this Amazon link
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Notable: Brook with board walks; 18-hole disc golf course. Circular trail.
Trail Map: Not available presently.
GPS Coordinates: 42°7'12.81"N, 71°23'56.89"W
Directions: At Franklin’s town common, Main St. is to the right of St. Mary’s Church. Take Main Street away from the downtown .2 mile, bear right at the little red schoolhouse to stay on Lincoln St. for about 2 miles, go past elementary and middle school on left, and Dacey Athletic Fields are on the next left, .5 mile past school complex. Trailhead is just to the left of the fenced-in dog park area. Look for sign for Dacey Disc Golf Course.
Cost: None.
Bathrooms: Port-a-Potties at field near parking lot.
Best time to visit: Accessible year round.
Trail conditions: Narrow boardwalks, wide, unimproved trails, roots and rocks in trail, relatively flat.
Distance: A network of trails makes distance variable. Less than a mile.
The woodland trails behind the sports fields have been developed as a “disc golf course.” (little plastic discs tossed at targets). This network of trails now has arrows indicating where the “golf course” trail goes, but the trail is still essentially a large loop that crosses a small stream several times as it flows through the area. A series of boardwalks enable walkers to get through muddy areas of the trail.
A dog park has recently been added to the Dacey Athletic Fields complex. Dogs are permitted at the dog park and on leashes on the trails. No dogs on athletic fields.
The Recreation Department has posted multiple warnings on its website against sledding at the Dacey field complex. Insect repellent is advisable in warmer weather.
You can obtain your own copy of this book via this Amazon link
Relay for Life - Jun 13-14 at Tri-County
The Relay for Life is happening this Friday and Saturday at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Friday with the closing at 10:00 AM on Saturday.
The complete schedule can be found here
http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14NE?pg=informational&fr_id=59244&type=fr_informational&sid=128433
The complete schedule can be found here
http://relay.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14NE?pg=informational&fr_id=59244&type=fr_informational&sid=128433
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Democratic Candidates for Governor Tackle Issues during Suffolk University-Boston Herald Debate
With the dedicated override question set to appear on the Franklin ballot this November, what else will be? It is a state election so the major positions are up for vote including the Governor. On the Democratic side, there are five candidates from which the Democratic convention will choose one.
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Democratic Candidates for Governor Tackle Housing, Casinos, Patronage and More
during Suffolk University-Boston Herald Debate
BOSTON—Building affordable housing on public land, funding programs with savings realized by instituting single-payer health care, potential repercussions of a casino referendum, and hiring only the most qualified candidates for state jobs were among the ideas bandied about as the five Democratic candidates for Massachusetts governor debated at Suffolk University's downtown television studio. The debate, sponsored with the Boston Herald, featured questions from students, the public and moderators Rachelle Cohen, editor of the Boston Herald Editorial Page, and Suffolk University Vice President of Government Relations and Community Affairs John Nucci. Video of the conversation will be available online. Referring to the Probation Department patronage case now being tried in federal court, Steve Grossman said that, as Massachusetts Treasurer, he revamped hiring standards and has a track record proving that "every person we hire in the Treasurer's Offices … will be the best person for that job." As governor, he would maintain those practices, he said.
"Health care has got to become more affordable," he said as he responded to Suffolk student Joseph Presti's question about how the candidates would make repayment of student loans more affordable. Chided by Cohen, who suggested he was changing the subject, Berwick said: "Where does the funding come from for a 59 percent increase in health care costs?" and noted that areas from parks and recreation to education feel the pinch, and "that's why health care is pertinent." In discussing a citizen initiative to repeal the casino law, Attorney General Martha Coakley said the referendum question is illegal and that "if repeal passes, the taxpayers could be forced to repay." Yet she also said that she "would not have gone to this for revenue." "We have a law; we should let it play out," said businessman and physician Joe Avellone, "What I don't like is referendum government," he said, drawing a comparison to California, where, since Proposition 13 dramatically cut property-tax rates in 1978, voters have overturned laws, recalled a governor and made their own rules.
Berwick said that he is unequivocally opposed to casinos, arguing that they will result in a mental health burden, lost jobs, and cannibalization of the state lottery.
In response to student Taylor Cole's question about how the candidates would make "safe and affordable housing available to college students," Grossman propose seeking developers to build mid-priced housing on the "vast amounts of public land" owned by the state, the MBTA and other public entities. In exchange for rock-bottom leases, the developers would pledge to reduce rents, Grossman also called on colleges and universities to provide more campus housing for students. Juliette Kayyem, former assistant secretary for intergovernmental affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, focused on technology as an answer to a variety of challenges in Massachusetts, arguing that it could be used to prevent fraud in public programs and even to keep children safe.
In a discussion of the Department of Children and Families, Kayyem said that "the caseworker goes to the door and does not have the information that's out there." Her solution would be to provide a tablet that DCF employees could use to review reports from schools or police and the case file.
-----Suffolk University, located in historic downtown Boston, with an international campus in Madrid, is a student-centered institution distinguished by excellence in education and scholarship. Suffolk University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 90 areas of study. Its mission is to empower graduates to be successful locally, regionally and globally.
The 57 Cent Church
From Father Bob:
I came across this story over the weekend and discovered it is true, in fact it resulted in becoming Temple University. I want to share it with you especially as we strive to raise enough money to obtain a more reliable, safer and economical vehicle for our ministry in order to fully resume our visitations and outreach to those often forgotten, like what our diocese did this weekend bringing the Holy Spirit Festival and liturgy to Crawford Nursing, pictures of which can be found on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/FriarBobJohn
The 57 Cent Church
A real example of the story as it has been circulated:
A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it "was too crowded." "I can't go to Sunday School, "she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her inside and found a place for her in the Sunday School class. The child was so touched that she went to bed that night thinking of the children who have no place to worship Jesus.
Some two years later, this child lay dead in one of the poor tenement buildings and the parents called for the kind hearted pastor, who had befriended their daughter, to handle the final arrangements. As her poor little body was being moved, a worn and crumpled purse was found which seemed to have been rummaged from some trash dump. Inside was found 57 cents and a note scribbled in childish handwriting which read, "This is to help build the little church bigger so more children can go to Sunday school. For two years she had saved for this offering of love. When the pastor tearfully read that note, he knew instantly what he would do. Carrying this note and the cracked, red pocketbook to the pulpit, he told the story of her unselfish love and devotion. He challenged his deacons to get busy and raise enough money for the larger building.
But the story does not end there! A newspaper learned of the story and published it. It was read by a Realtor who offered them a parcel of land worth many thousands. When told that the church could not pay so much, he offered it for 57 cents. Church members made large donations. Checks came from far and wide. Within five years the little girl's gift had increased to $250,000.00 a huge sum for that time (near the turn of the century). Her unselfish love had paid large dividends.
When you are in the city of Philadelphia, look up Temple Baptist Church, with a seating capacity of 3,300 and Temple University, where hundreds of students are trained. Have a look, too, at the Good Samaritan Hospital and at a Sunday School building which houses hundreds of Sunday scholars, so that no child in the area will ever need to be left outside during Sunday school time. In one of the rooms of this building may be seen the picture of the sweet face of the little girl whose 57 cents, so sacrificially saved, made such remarkable history. Alongside of it is a portrait of her kind pastor, Dr. Russel H. Conwell, author of the book, "acres of Diamonds"---a true story. Goes to show WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH 57 cents.
Please forward this on to all your friends, perhaps someone will be touched by this true story as I was.
Pax et Bonum
Peace and All God's Goodness be with you
Rev. Fr. Bob Johnnene OFD
Mission Saints Sergius & Bacchus
Divine Mercy Old Catholic Parish
Independent Catholic Church of the Americas
Link to Fr. Bob's Weekly TV show
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