In sharp contrast to his role as Dr. Chilton in Silence of the Lambs or Scott Guber on Boston Public, the real Anthony Heald conveys a serene demeanor.

A dedicated family man, Heald recently returned to his home in Ashland after spending six years in Los Angeles. Comfortably ensconced in his Craftsman-style living room with a cup of coffee, I found a man of eclectic tastes.

While there is nothing small about the contributions made by long-time grocers Sherm and Wanda Olsrud, the modest pair are quick to shy away from descriptions of anything more flamboyant than ordinary folks just trying to give back to the community.