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Comings/Goings
1. A Day in the Life of an ASP Volunteer
by Grace Ballenger 9/4/10
St, Michael's Church Sends Youth Volunteers to Appalachia This summer, St. Michael’s Episcopal Church sent twelve young people, together with four adult leaders, to spend a week working with the Appalachian Service Project (ASP), a long-established organization that supports house repairs for low-income families in Appalachia. One of the young people, Grace Ballenger, wrote the following account to give church members an idea of her experiences. The Rev. Christine Whittaker. The Saint Michael's volunteers gather at Saint Michel's Episcopal church before leaving on their mission trip. (From left to right) Cathy Harper, Chris Hagen, Sam Rider, Mark Fitzgerald, Grace Ballenger, Elizabeth Plume, Abbey Campbell, Doug Hathaway, Karla Garvin, John Fitzgerald, Kelsey Harper, Emily Rider, Raeburn Hathaway, Mason Waltner, C.J. Harper, Tom Waltner. .......... In July I was given the incredible opportunity to journey to West Virginia with fifteen other volunteers from Saint Michael’s. We were away for nine days, and spent five days in West Virginia working on two different houses. We spent part of each day in work, in fellowship, and in prayer. Here I will attempt to share what a day from ASP is like.
by Julie Damigella 9/3/10
Newcomers Activities Fair The Holliston Newcomers Club is hosting the annual Activities Fair to invite potential and existing members to get into the swing with the Club this fall.
3. Board of Health Met 9-2-2010
by Paul Saulnier 9/3/10
Board of Health Met 9-2-2010 A variance hearing, Covanta, and the Water Department topped the board's agenda.
by Press Release 9/2/10
Joey Larracey Bowl On Friday, September 3, the Holliston football team will host the annual “Joey Larracey Bowl” at Kamitian Field in Holliston. The scrimmage against Framingham will begin at 7 p.m. with all proceeds benefitting the Joseph J. Larracey Scholarship Fund.
by Bill Tobin 8/31/10
Old Barns Get Older Old barns are fascinating, and imagine the stories they could tell. Two years ago I wrote an article on old barns in Northern New England, and a recent trip to the north country renewed my interest.
by Paul Saulnier 8/29/10
Ted Kennedy and Me (one year ago on HollistonReporter.com) When I heard that Senator Kennedy had died, I remembered my meeting him but I was not going to write about it. That is until the events of last night.
7. All Aboard the Waushakum Live Steamers
by Paul Saulnier 8/28/10
All Aboard the Waushakum Live Steamers As the saying goes: the only difference between little boys and big boys is the size of their toys. Peter MacMurray, a member of the Steamers, displays his colors (and his best side) above.
8. Rep Dykema Hosts Annual Senior Picnic
by Leah Robins 8/24/10
Rep Dykema Hosts Annual Senior Picnic On Wednesday August 18th Representative Carolyn C. Dykema welcomed over 150 seniors from Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway, Southborough and Westborough to the annual 8th Middlesex Senior Picnic at the Laborers Training Center in Hopkinton.
10. A Quick Culinary Visit to the Dominican Republic
by Sarah Commerford 8/23/10
A Quick Culinary Visit to the Dominican Republic (I don't spend all my time in the kitchen,,,)
11. Mississippi Trip
by Katie Connors 8/18/10
Mississippi Mission Trip Makes a Difference Over 90 volunteers from St. Mary's Parish again assisted victims of Hurricane Katrina in Lizana, Mississippi, where there is still much to do, five years after the disaster.
12. Jesica L. (Smith) Tosches, 37
by Chesmore Funeral Home 8/18/10
Jesica L. (Smith) Tosches, 37, of Hopedale
13. The Doors of Chester, England
by Paul Saulnier 8/18/10
The Doors of Chester, England (One year ago on HR) While on "holiday" in Chester, England, I was struck by the beauty of this ancient walled city, built by the Romans well over 1000 years ago. Chester is home to the the largest Roman colliseum outside of Rome itself, and many very old buildings survive. But the doors are especially interesting as I was reminded of Holliston's poster of doors. Here then is a poster of the Doors of Chester.
15. Senior Center Fall Fair & Yard Sale
by Press Release 8/15/10
Senior Center Fall Fair & Yard Sale Submitted by Maggie Raftus The Holliston Senior Center is “full speed ahead” preparing for the Fall Fair & Yard Sale to be held on September 11 from 9-3 at the Center at 150 Goulding Street. (Charlie Coles, Chairman of the Fall Fair) Charlie's motto is don't throw anything away, it can always be used for something -- thus, his pumpkin hard hat.
16. Roots and Shoots' 4th DogBath was Fabulous
by Press Release 8/13/10
Roots and Shoots' 4th DogBath was Fabulous Hello Friends, Thank you to all of you who made it to Holliston Roots and Shoots' 4th Annual DogBath... (All photos by Michelle and Madeline Tate)
18. Birmingham Breaks C&R Record
by Press Release 8/8/10
Birmingham Breaks C&R Record David Birmingham showed up for the hot dog eating contest in a mustard - colored tee shirt.
19. Local Students Find a Haven at ABT
by Krista Harper 8/2/10
Local Students Find a Haven at ABT (Blyn poses in front of her Hummer, which, she says, is probably her trademark in Holliston. In 2008, Blyn pulled her Hummer around the parking lot of ABT for MetroWest Daily News. The video is available on YouTube.) For most small business owners, the first few years of operation are a struggle. In the constant uphill battle to stay in the black, most small-scale entrepreneurs don’t have much time to go for a jog, nevermind win national powerlifting competitions. But local business owner Liane Blyn is not your average entrepreneur. Blyn, who owns and operates Athletic Based Training in Holliston, won the Women’s Powerlifting Nationals in her weight division this May. At the same competition, she broke an American women’s record in her weight class by bench-pressing 341 pounds.
20. Celebrate Holliston/Citizen of the Year
by Bill Tobin 7/30/10
Celebrate Holliston/Citizen of the Year It is that time of year again....you have the opportunity to nominate a man and/or woman to be considered for the grand title of Holliston CITIZEN of the YEAR.
22. The Mod Squad
by Sarah R. Commerford 7/27/10
The Mod Squad It's 1970 and I'm in my hometown 5th grade classroom at the Peabody School in Cambridge, MA. Today is Friday -- geography quiz day. My sweltering classroom smells faintly of paste, sour milk cartons and ten year old bodies, almost, but not quite ready for deodorant.
by Lisa Kaplan 7/27/10
Olde Tyme Family Fun Day State Representative Carolyn Dykema is hosting an Olde Tyme Family Fun Day for residents of the 8th Middlesex District on Sunday, August 8, from 2-5 p.m. at the Holliston Historical Society, 547 Washington Street in Holliston.
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