Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Making it Happen features a local parent who follows a passion while raising a family.
Name: Todd Pizzi Wife: Irene Kids: Isabella, 8, Sophia, 6, Carolyn Grace “Gracie," 4 months Dad icon: “My grandfather, who taught me about making sacrifices and working hard.” Favorite song in my iPod: With or Without You by U2 Words to live by: “Do the right thing always. Work hard.” How I unwind: Golf and exercise. Facebook: Yes: www.Facebook.com/ShrewsburyDentist Twitter: Yes. For local dentist Dr. Todd Pizzi, dedication is key. He balances running a busy practice and keeping on top of the most current trends in dentistry with time for his wife and three daughters and the rigorous training necessary for competitive running. Pizzi opened his Shrewsbury practice, Modern Dentistry, in August of 2001. Originally from Franklin, MA, he was …
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Todd Pizzi, D.D.S.
307 Grafton St, Shrewsbury, MA
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Monday, July 18, 2011
Making it Happen is a feature that profiles a local parent who follows a passion.
Name: Kim Orszak Husband: Paul Maiorano Kid: Alex Maiorano, 11 Mom icon: “I’d say my own mom and my grandmothers—all strong women. My mom taught me not to be concerned with what other people thought of me…to be my own person. It was a great lesson.” Favorite book: “Too many to choose from … The Poisonwood Bible, The Catcher in the Rye. I love books that take me somewhere I have never been.” Words to live by: Nothing ventured is nothing gained. How I unwind: Hanging out with friends and family, reading, cleaning. Facebook: “I am not a Facebook fan—my philosophy is that the people I want to know where I am already know. Haven’t done it yet. Will probably have to at some point when Alex wants to, but have said no so far.” Twitter: No. …
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Meet Stephanie Gill who is battling for a very personal cause.
Name: Stephanie Albers Gill Husband: Rick Gill Kids: Cameron, 10, Nathan, 9, Benjamin, 7 Mom icon: Rick’s mom—she is amazing! Favorite song in my iPod: Don’t Stop by Fleetwood Mac Words to live by: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” ~ Dr. Seuss How I unwind: Reading and book club Facebook: Yes Twitter: No Shrewsbury resident Stephanie Gill is a wife and a mom, a high school teacher and a softball coach. She is an avid reader and enjoys scrapbooking. She is also living with Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the digestive tract, causing abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting and diarrhea, and …
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
Making it Happen is a feature that profiles a local parent who follows a passion while raising a family
Name: Jennifer Briggs Jenkins Husband: Jared Jenkins Kids: Wilson, 11, Caleb, 7 Mom icon: Heidi Klum Favorite song in my iPod: Little Lion Man by Mumford & Sons Words to live by: “Always tell the truth,” and “Don’t knock it until you try it!” How I unwind: Sitting in front of a cozy fire with friends and family and a glass of wine. Facebook: Yes: J Briggs & Co. Twitter: Not yet When Custom Fine Jewelry Designer Jen Briggs Jenkins and her family pulled up stakes in Illinois and headed to Shrewsbury in 2005, she didn’t think the move would be permanent. But six years later, she has settled in, put down roots, and recently opened her own studio in Northborough. Jenkins is the owner of J. Briggs & Co., a successful, client-driven custom …
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Gerry
2:40 pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012
Nice story Kimi. How are you? Gerry more ›