Best Buddies Online Auction 2018

Best Buddies Online Silent Auction – Opens Saturday, March 3, 2018.

Team GT for KT is hosting our annual online silent auction to raise funds for Best Buddies. Please support our auction by bidding and sharing our auction information with your friends. Online bidding closes on Friday, March 16, 2018. Items include:

• Tom Brady Autographed NFL Football
• Red Sox Tickets
• New England Revolution Tickets
• Bose SoundLink Revolve Speaker
• ESBE Jewelry Party
• A Week at Tomorrow's Stars Basketball Camp (Dean College)
• Golf for 4 at Maplegate Country Club



Best Buddies

• Restaurants and more!

To bid go to https://www.32auctions.com/GT4KT2018

Best Buddies International is a non-profit organization that provides friendship and integrated employment opportunities to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Best Buddies has a number of active chapters serving students enrolled in the Franklin Public Schools.

Special thanks to all our 2018 donors!

FHS hosting DramaFest Preliminaries on Saturday, Mar 3

The MA Educational Theater Guild (METG) DramaFest Preliminary sites are online and complete with performance titles and schedules. 

The preliminary performances are scheduled for Saturday, March 3 with the detailed schedule for the day as follows:

Host: Franklin High School
218 Oak Street, Franklin
(508) 613-1400

9:00 a.m.	Burncoat High School	Peter/Wendy
10:00 a.m.	Eagle Hill School	The Waiting Room
11:15 a.m.	Northampton High School	The Hedda Variations
12:15 p.m.	Acton Boxborough Regional High School	Son of Liberty
2:00 p.m.	Franklin High School	Fahrenheit 451
3:00 p.m.	Mansfield High School	Candid
4:30 p.m.	Marian High School	Scenes from Journey to the West
5:30 p.m.	Brockton High School	Suite Surrender

For the full listing of schools to see what they’re performing, follow this link

http://metg.org/festival/h-s-festival/high-school-festival-preliminaries-2018/

FHS hosting DramaFest on Saturday, Mar 3

For more info about the MA Education Theater Guild, visit them on the web http://metg.org/

FHS boys hockey seeded #3 in D1 South; busy week for playoffs

Via Twitter, sharing the FHS boys hockey playoff seed (#3) and bracket. The first game is set for Wednesday.

It will be a busy week with FHS girls hockey playing Tuesday, girls basketball and boys hockey Wednesday, boys basketball on Thursday, wrestlers and Indoor track on Saturday, and last, but not least, cheerleaders on Sunday.

FHS boys hockey MIAA D1 South playoff seed (#3) and bracket

Boys Ice Hockey will be playing on Wed night vs Barnstable. 6pm at Gallo in Bourne. @FHS_Puck @HockomockSports

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 27, 2018

Upcoming Playoff Games: Tue - Girls Ice Hockey vs Belmont at Franklin 7:30. Wed - Girls BB at Natick 7pm and Boys Ice Hockey vs Barnstable at Gallo 6pm. Thur - Boys BB vs. TBD at Franklin 7pm. Sat -Wrestlers in Provid and Track at RLC. Sun - Cheer at Whit-Hans. LETSGOPANTHERS

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 27, 2018

Franklin Hockomock League All Stars: Regan Paterson, Jackie Connelly, and Natalie Stott; Honorable Mention: Tina Pisano — Congratulations Girls!! 🏒

— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) February 27, 2018

First playoff game is against Barnstable on Wednesday at 6:00pm at the Gallo #OneMore

— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) February 27, 2018

In the News: Gerswin-Porter Songbook at BLACK BOX; Cory's Cause at Tri-County

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The Black Box, 15 W. Central St., has announced its lineup of live music and theatrical entertainment this March. Programming will bring NYC-based Broadway stars, local artists and a colorful family musical to the theater, music and event venue in downtown Franklin. 

The Black Box Local Artist Series will present “The Gershwin-Porter Songbook,” featuring vocalist Cindy Jones, at 8 p.m. March 2. The evening will showcase American music of George Gershwin and Cole Porter, two of the most prolific composers of the 20th century. Jones, along with special guest Alan Mercer, will be joined by a nine-piece band, conducted by Bill Jones. Tickets cost $20."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180226/strongthe-black-box-announces-entertainment-for-marchstrong

"Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School recently presented Cory’s Cause to the senior class. 

Cory Palazzi, of Taunton, is permanently disabled after suffering a brain injury caused by a heroin overdose which resulted after first becoming addicted to prescription opioids from an athletic injury. Palazzi now struggles to walk and has to use a wheelchair at times. He is legally blind, his speech is slow and he has trouble controlling certain muscles which makes him unable to do simple everyday tasks without help. 

The presentation was given to seniors as a part of the Positive Attitudes for Work Success program. PAWS prepares students for commitment to productive citizenship, gainful employment, personal responsibility and the setting of high standards of achievement in both vocational and academic courses. Seniors participate in a monthly seminar to address topics of concern in their transition from high school to college, career and/or military. All students are required to participate in the PAWS Program."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180226/strongtri-county-regional-presents-corys-cause-to-senior-class-strong

Tri-County Regional Presents Cory’s Cause to the Senior Class

Party for a Cure - March 2

"Why I'm running for Dana Farber:

Sometimes in life, a “Thank You” doesn't seem enough to convey how much you appreciate and treasure what someone has done for you.

In July of 2014, my mom, Jeanne Burchard was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. We chose Dana Farber for her treatment because of their excellent reputation. At the time of her diagnosis we were told that she had 2-2-1/2 years to live. Thanks to the treatment of Dr. Sinclair and the amazing nurses, my mom is still with us, and doing great. Thank you Dr. Sinclair and Dana Farber!

Fast forward to May of 2016. I had noticed that I had numerous enlarged lymph nodes. After many tests, my doctor told me that I had stage 3 Follicular Lymphoma. This was the last thing I was expecting but I had this unwavering feeling that I would be ok. Once again, our family chose Dana Farber.

We knew from our previous experience that Dana Farber treats the whole person ... not just the cancer. During my treatment, my caring nurse, Mary Beth Proulx, would sit with me while I needed to cry or talk about feelings I didn't quite understand. This was my safe place where I could let my defenses down and truly show how scared, confused and angry I was. I wanted to be strong and keep everything as normal as possible for my husband and 2 girls, but sometimes I needed to be vulnerable. Mary Beth helped me do that. My Lymphoma is now in remission and I feel awesome! Thank you Dr. Tahir, Mary Beth and Dana Farber!

This past May, my mother in law, Kathy Luccini, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. Dana Farber and Dr. Sinclair, once again, were there for us. As Kathy began treatment, they treated her with respect by answering questions, involving her in treatment options and providing her with top-notch care. Kathy is doing great and back to playing golf! Thank you Dana Farber.

When I run, it's not only for my mom, Kathy and myself, but for all the people who have gone through this journey. This is one small way I can show my appreciation for the care and compassion we received.

On April 16, 2018, hundreds of Dana-Farber runners will take to the streets to participate in the 122nd Boston Marathon®. The DFMC team runs and raises funds with thousands of special people in mind. From Hopkinton to Boston, we carry thoughts of those people every step of the way.

Thank you for your support! Together, we're headed toward the ultimate finish line: a world without cancer. It would mean the world to me if you would consider making a donation."

Kim Luccini


You can donate online www.runDFMC.org/2018/KimLuccini

Party for a Cure - March 2

MyFM In The Morning - Franklin Deputy Town Admin Jamie Hellen (audio)

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen talks with MyFM 101.3 to review some of Franklin's current events.




You can find more about MyFM 101.3 on the web at 
http://www.myfm1013.com/

MyFM In The Morning - Franklin Deputy Town Admin Jamie Hellen (audio)

FHS boys hockey seed and playoff bracket to be revealed Feb 27

Where are the D1 hockey playoff seedings?

Because D1 has the Super 8 section of the overall hockey tournament, there are play-in games for that, those play-in games are scheduled for today (Monday, Feb 26). 

"Div. 1 North and South Brackets will be posted after the completion of the 1A play-in games" "A complete Elimination Bracket will be posted on Tuesday, Feb. 27"





http://miaa.ezstream.net/index.cfm?itemid=8128

FHS Panthers