Hanson Express 02_24_2011

By Becca Manning, express editor [email protected]

After almost a decade on the Board of Health, Joe Pelli-gra will be stepping down this spring.

“There comes a time when you feel you’ve outlived your usefulness,” Pelligra said last week. “I’ve been there almost 10 years, and just thought maybe I’d give somebody else a chance.”

Pelligra said he will be “gone but not forgotten” as he intends to continue his involve-ment in town politics, possibly on the Recycling Committee.

Earlier this month, Tom Constantine announced his plans to run for the three-year term on the Board of Health. Pelligra said the two had spo-ken before Constantine an-nounced his plans publicly.

“Tom Constantine is a great guy. I have a lot of re-spect for him, and I’m glad he’s running,” Pelligra said. “I wish the best for him. I hope that he can do some good things here.”

Pelligra said he was hop-ing to help complete a new set of regulations for the town transfer station before leaving his position this spring.

“For five years, we’ve

been working on really trying to get that transfer station up and running the right way,” he said. “We have some really good people up there now.”

Pelligra said he hoped to see the transfer station further developed into a self-sustain-ing system and that adopting a pay-as-you-throw trash and recycling program could be good for Hanson in the future.

“There are a lot of things I wanted to do that I wasn’t able to get done, but I’ve reached the point where I need to kind of step back,” he said.

Though Pelligra is step-ping down, another longtime town official is hoping to be

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NOTHING BETTER THAN A GOOD BOOK: Mariela Santalucia, 2, cozies up with a book at the Hanson Public Library on a chilly Tuesday afternoon. Local kids got a break from school this week during February vacation. Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos

BOH member to step downWhile Pelligra takes a break, moderator seeks another term

Board of Health member Joe Pelligra has said he will not seek a fourth term this spring.

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By dave palana, express staff [email protected]

Registration is going well for the Whitman-Hanson Ed-ucation Foundation’s Adult Spelling Bee, but group presi-dent Laura Kemmett said they are still looking for more teams.

The Spelling Bee, which will take place on March 31, will be a “Family Feud-style” competition, and Kemmett would like to see more swarms added to the event.

“We’d like to get four or five more teams to increase the competition,” Kemmett said. “We’ll be taking teams through the middle of March.”

Kemmett added that church groups, businesses, teachers and neighborhoods

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WHEN: Thursday, March 31, 6:30-9 p.m. at WHRHSWHO: Teams of three to eight peo-ple comprised of friends, fam-ily, co-workers, neighbors, etc. Each team is encour-aged to come up with a team name and to wear hats or costumes.COST: $150 per teamSIGN UP: Fill out an entry form (available online at wheduca-tionfoundation.org) and send to Whitman-Hanson Education Foundation, P.O. Box 270, Whitman, MA 02382.DEADLINE: March 16 FOR MORE INFO: Call 781-294-1261 or e-mail [email protected]

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By Becca Manning, express editor [email protected]

The Green Hanson group will cele-brate four years this

March, and they are as busy as ever with several events planned in the coming month, including their annual Earth Day festival in April. Group founder Marianne DiMascio stopped by the Express of-fice recently to talk about the group’s purpose and share some of their plans.

What is Green Hanson? Our tagline is: ‘Building a sus-tainable community,’ and the idea is to bring the community together around green issues such as sustainability, conser-vation and energy efficiency. Some groups are really focused on energy and climate change, and that’s a piece of ours — we want people to think about what’s going on in the environ-ment and how to save energy — but the other piece that’s re-ally strong is how do we make it a more livable community. Are there ways that we can get more bike paths or sidewalks or just getting more people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Is there a particular ‘green’ issue you feel most passionate about? I’ve always been interested in the outdoors, conservation and recycling, and then when I saw ‘Inconve-nient Truth,’ I was amazed at the impact that we are having on the earth. I thought I’d like to be part of the solution and not just part of the problem. The part that’s really impor-tant to me is the community part — that there’s a way to bring people together who care about similar things and have fun and do things that are good for yourself, good for the earth and good for others.

What are some activi-ties you have coming up? In May, we’re having a Tour de Coop — it’s a tour of back-yard chicken coops for people who are interested in raising chickens. We’re trying to part-ner with Hanson Grain to talk about some of the issues and some of the things you would need to know to raise chickens. We’ll probably meet at Hanson Grain and have a map of three or four places with chicken coops where people can visit.

We also started a com-munity garden; we have plots available at the old hospital site. This is the third year for that and we have about 12 plots. What we’d like to do is see if anyone’s interested this year in getting a plot or two and giving the food to the food pantry. Some other towns have church groups that plant and grow food and give it to the food pantry. It would be won-

derful to have fresh food for them. We’re looking to see if any town group would be in-terested in doing that.

Green Hanson is offering energy audits — how does that work? There are two types of audits you can get for your house. There’s a free en-ergy audit through the utility company. We [Green Hanson] are doing something that’s a little different. We have one of the thermal cameras where you can see where the heat is escap-ing from your house — it’s a camera that Sustainable South Shore purchased — and we will be doing audits with that the week of March 7 for people that are interested in having a look at their house and ways that they can save energy and save money. It’s $25 if you’re a member of Sustainable South Shore and $50 if you’re not.

What’s happening with the upcoming trash pickup day? The second annual Clean Up, Green Up is on April 9 from 9-11 a.m. We’re look-ing for ‘hot spots’ — as the snow melts, the roads are so filthy. What we did last year is we cleaned up around the Town Hall and then we went down Route 14 with the Boy

Scouts and a bunch of volun-teers and we cleaned up this big stretch and a couple of other spots around town. We also asked people around town to clean up around their house and neighborhood. It was re-ally successful. We had maybe 50 people who came down to Town Hall to help clean up and a few others that e-mailed that they were doing the same.

What other activities are you bringing back this year? Last fall we had a Walk to School Day with Maquan. We’ll be doing another one in the spring. It was a real com-munity event because we had a couple hundred kids and par-ents walking from Kiwanee up to Maquan and Indian Head. Some people biked or walked from home. After that, there did seem to be a little uptick in people biking and walk-ing to school. The key part of that is once you’re a member of Walk To School’s programs for a year, you’re eligible for the program that can make some upgrades to your school and the area surrounding your school.

What are your plans for Earth Day? We’ve done an Earth Day festival for three years. We’re still working on the date but we may be doing it with the Hanson Children’s Museum as a joint event. We have a lot of kids activities, and we try to use recycled materials and plant seeds. We usually have a DJ or a band. We have local groups like the Water Department and Con-servation Commission at the event. And we have vendors that sell green products.

A visit with Marianne DiMascio

Green Hanson founder talks about upcoming events

Marianne DiMascio, chairwoman of Green Hanson, stopped by the Express office last week for a chat about her group’s many upcoming events. Photo by Becca Manning

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back for another year: Town Moderator Charlie Mann. Mann announced last week he is seeking re-election to his one-year term, which he has held for 17 years.

Mann said he has enjoyed leading Town Meeting each year.

“We’ve been fortunate to have some pretty smooth Town Meetings over the years, with not a lot of problems or aggra-vations,” he said. “We’ve had some tough times, but Town Meeting has done very well; it’s been very responsible, as have the various department heads. Everyone working to-gether makes it work.”

A lifelong resident of Han-son, Mann has served the town in various positions, including

on the school board, and is a former state legislator.

Also this week, Marcus Linn of White Street took out papers to run for a two-year term as cemetery commis-sioner. The seat is currently vacant.

Nomination papers for the May 21 town election are now available at the town clerk’s

office. The last day to obtain nomination papers is Thurs-day, March 31 and nomination papers must be returned to the town clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Monday, April 4.

A minimum of 50 certified signatures of registered voters is necessary for a candidate’s name to be placed on the bal-lot.

Town moderator seeking re-election this spring

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OPEN SEATS IN THE 2011 TOWN ELECTION

The following seats and positions are up in the 2011 town election. Status is as of Monday.

Board/positionTown ModeratorBoard of SelectmenBoard of SelectmenBoard of AssessorsWHRSD CommitteeWater Commissionerslibrary Trusteeslibrary Trusteeslibrary TrusteesMemorial Field TrusteesMemorial Field TrusteesCem. CommissionersCem. CommissionersBoard of HealthPlanning BoardPlanning Board

Term lengthOne yearThree yearsThree yearsThree yearsThree yearsThree yearsThree yearsThree yearsOne yearThree years

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Currently held byCharles MannChris ColcloughJim EganWilliam D’EntremontPatricia RichPhyllis BickfordJennifer HickeyJoanne EstesHelen levesqueTerence McSweeney

William Clay

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Tom ChambersRichard FlynnTom ConstantineMarcus linn

Incumbents and new candidates who plan to run in the town election are invited to submit press releases to [email protected].

Town Moderator Charlie Mann is seeking his 18th term this spring. File photo

CLASSIC FUN: The WHK Hawks squirts participated in the WHK Winter Classic hockey game held at Patriot Place in Foxboro on Sunday, Feb. 20. The outdoor event, organized by Paul Willis, was enjoyed by all, despite the 9-degree wind chill temperature! Back row: Alex Uva, Kevin Willis, Matt Flebotte, Mason Flebotte, Jason Deibel, Ed Scriven, John Evans, Josh McDonald, Cam Brew, Matt Breslin, Ryan Carreiro. Front (kneeling): Brandon Carroll, Thomas Allen, Brett Evans, Zach Ethier, Jack Allen, Owen Manning, Tom Willis. Goalies: Ricky Welch and Hunter Dempsey. Photo courtesy of Rui Carreiro

Rep. Webster to host coffee hourState Representative Daniel K. Webster will be available to meet with constituents for cof-

fee on Thursday, March 10 at 9:30 a.m. at the Café Deli in Hanson. Appointments are not nec-essary, and all residents are welcome to speak with the representative about issues of concern. For more information, call Rachel Michael at Webster’s Statehouse office at 617-722-2487 or e-mail [email protected].

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ment required at Surrey Lane and Wagon Trail.

12:44 p.m. Motor vehicle accident reported on Liberty Street.

5:54 p.m. Suspicious ac-tivity reported on Monponsett Street.

6:01 p.m. Officer wanted at Town Hall. Area search was negative.

6:07 p.m. Burglar alarm sounded on High Street.

7:48 p.m. Alarm/fire run on Indian Head Street.

Tuesday Feb. 158:01 a.m. Highway Depart-

ment required on Lance Lane.11:15 a.m. Burglar alarm

sounded on Hawthorne Street.11:39 a.m. Walk-in party

reported larceny.12:49 p.m. Caller reported

property lost/found at Dunkin Donuts on Main Street.

2:12 p.m. Alarm/fire run on Park Street.

3:39 p.m. Caller reported property lost/found on Adams Circle.

5:25 p.m. Police required on Whitman Street.

5:51 p.m. Fire Department required on Partridge Way.

6:12 p.m. Domestic rela-tions 209/A reported on King Street.

6:49 p.m. Suspicious ac-tivity reported on Indian Head Street. Area search is negative.

Wednesday Feb. 161:50 p.m. Animal com-

plaint at Ocean Ave. and Waltham Street.

2:56 p.m. Motor vehicle ac-cident reported on Main Street. Vehicles towed.

11:20 p.m. Suspicious ac-tivity reported on Winter Street.

11:24 p.m. Disturbance re-ported at L.Z.Thomas School, Main Street. Peace restored.

Thursday Feb. 1711:50 a.m. Suspicious ac-

tivity reported on Lexington Street.

2:37 p.m. Officer wanted

on W. Washington Street.4:04 p.m. 209/A served on

Cross Street.4:13 p.m. Officer wanted

on Spring Street.4:40 p.m. A gathering was

dispersed at Tedeschi’s Food Shop on Monponsett Street.

6:42 p.m. Police required on Bowker Avenue.

Friday Feb. 1812:58 p.m. A health and

welfare check was conducted on West Street.

4:07 p.m. Dog officer re-quired on Monponsett Street.

7:56 p.m. Missing person reported at Shaw’s Supermarket on Liberty Street.

9:oo p.m. Burglar alarm sounded on Brook Street.

9:05 p.m. Burglar alarm sounds on Industrial Boulevard. Building secured.

saTurday Feb. 192:12 a.m. Burglar alarm

sounded at Venus III on Main Street.

9:08 a.m. Fire Department required on Woodbine Avenue.

9:15 a.m. Police required on Franklin Street.

11:08 a.m. Police required on Beech Street in Rockland.

11:20 a.m. Burglar alarm sounded on Main Street.

2:47 p.m. Officer wanted on Pleasant street. Area search was negative.

3:20 p.m. Domestic rela-tions 209/A on Main Street.

5:40 p.m. Highway Depart-ment required on E. Washington Street.

sunday Feb. 202:36 a.m. Motor vehicle

accident reported on Mattakee-sett Street.

10:10 a.m. Motorist assist-ed on High Street.

2:51 p.m. Fire Department required at Shaw’s Supermar-ket.

6:20 p.m. Motorist assisted at Indian Head School, Indian Head street.

8:26 p.m. Police required on Franklin Street. Area search was negative.

Hanson police logBy Emily Brain, ExprEss intErn

Hanson resident and Whitman-Hanson Regional

High School senior Nick Pa-gan is wrapping up his final year of high school, and, de-spite the chaos of the college application process, Pagan still finds time for his art and music. He draws from his many influences and his zeal for music to fuel his continu-ous exploration of it.

When did you realize you had a passion for mu-sic? I think I realized my passion for music in seventh grade when I started listening to music myself, although it was always a part of my life before then.

how long have you been making music? When I was eight, I started piano lessons with my Auntie Sue, and I have been playing music ever since with varying in-struments and interests.

What music genres are you interested in? I really like everything. There isn’t a genre I truly dislike, but the best would be jazz, indie rock, late impressionist clas-sical and electronic music.

do you participate in your school band or any recreational bands? In school, I’m in the jazz band, concert band, marching band and the pop rock band. Out-side of school, I have two ma-jor projects: We Are Oceans, a post rock band, and Blue Revival, a blues band. Both are gig-playing bands.

What are your musical influences? I have various influences, but, for example, for piano I am influenced by Bill Evans, Herby Hancock, Claude Debussy and Reich.

how many instruments do you play, and which

ones? I play various instru-ments including: piano, French horn, base, guitar, trumpet, drums, mandolin, violin, flute, harmonica and a little saxophone. Actually, I have even made some of my own instruments for fun.

What kind of instru-ments have you made? I have made lots of bamboo flutes, and I made this one instrument in eighth grade called the octilute, an eight-stringed, triangular flute-like instrument, but it never really came to fruition. I also made a four-stringed, rectangular electric cello that worked out pretty well.

are there any other instruments you hope to learn how to play? At some point I want to learn how to play the cello, just because I love the cello.

do you write your own music? Yes, sometimes I’ll come up with a fully formed idea that everyone in the band can pick up on, and other times each one of us will write separate parts to be pieced into a song.

What are your plans for the future? I am waiting for college acceptances right now; my top choices are Clark University and Bran-deis University. I have al-ways enjoyed conservational studies, environmental sci-ences, although music will always be a part of my stud-ies. I’m still not sure what I’m going to do though.

Will music always be a part of your life? Yes, mu-sic is a lifelong thing for me. Even if I tried to stop play-ing, I would fail.

A visit with Nick PaganWHRHS senior embraces passion for music

Whitman-Hanson Regional High School senior Nick Pagan plays several instruments and is in the band We Are Oceans.

Photo by Emily Brain

Hanson Public Library Foundation to hold annual meeting March 1

Members of the Hanson Public Library Foundation are cor-dially invited to the 2011 annual meeting of The Hanson Public Library Foundation, Inc. on Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Hanson Public Library. Items on the agenda include the election of officers, the acceptance of the annual report, the budget, programs and volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments will be served. Copies of the 2010 Hanson Public Library Foundation Inc. Annual Report are available at the library. Foundation members may pick up their copy of the report at the library circulation desk or request that a copy be mailed. E-mail [email protected] or call the Hanson Public Library at 781-293-2151 to request a mailed copy.

Love your library rallyThe Hanson Public Library will presents a Love Your Library

Rally from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26. All are invited to come and share stories about what your library means to you, participate in a legislative and planning question and answer ses-sion, and enjoy refreshments and activities for the whole family. The schedule of events includes a family magic show from 11 a.m. to noon. Registration is required by calling the library at 781-293-2151 or e-mailing [email protected]. Library leg-islative and planning question and answers will take place from 12-2 p.m. There will be stories and love-my-library crafts for children. Refreshments will be served from 12-2 p.m.

The Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project un-derstands that there may be some individuals who want to have their property legally excluded from the pesticide applications used in mosquito control. As a result, the Proj-ect would like to inform those individuals with the steps nec-essary to make such a request, as specified by Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources regulations.

Such application is made by a person living on, or legal-ly in control of said property.

The application must be sent in the form of a certified letter to the municipal clerk’s office by March 1 (annually).

The letter must include the

name, address, and telephone number of the person making the request.

The letter must include the address of the property to be excluded.

The letter should include a description of the types of pesticide application pro-grams for which exclusion is requested.

Additionally, the person requesting the exclusion has the responsibility to mark the boundaries or areas to be ex-cluded at least every 50 feet with orange surveyor’s tape to clearly define the area of ex-clusion. These markings shall be made known to the Project and the Project will be respon-sible for communicating the

details of the markings to the individuals who will carry out the pesticide applications.

While the application is sent to the municipal clerk’s office, it is important to un-derstand that the role of clerk’s office in this process is simply to be the recipient of the certified letter. All questions concerning these regulations should be direct-ed to the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project at 781-585-5450 or your local board of health. Addition-ally, the Project has a link on its Web site (under Our Program) that will allow in-dividuals to fully read 333 CMR: MA Pesticide Board Standards for Application.

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Otis K. “Bud” Downs, 74, of Sagamore Beach, formerly of Hanson and East Bridge-water, died Tuesday, Feb. 15 at the South Shore Hospital. He was the husband of Gail (Griffin) Downs.

Born and raised in Foxboro, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Doris (Padelford) Downs. Bud was a graduate of Foxboro High School.

Bud was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force from 1955-59.

He worked in the quality control and manu-facturing department as a manager for the Ad-vanced Instruments Company in Norwood for 19 years, retiring in 2007.

Bud was also a coach for Whitman-Hanson Youth Hockey in the 1970’s, and was an avid

fisherman and outdoorsman. His other hobbies were building model ships, including sailboats, powerboats and tug boats. He also built model airplanes. He was a sports fan of the Bruins, Pa-triots and Red Sox.

In addition to his wife Gail, he leaves his daughter Deborah Grimmett and her husband Randal of Bridgewater; his sister Patricia Greene and her husband Gordon of Foxboro; his grand-daughter Amy Grimmett; and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Robert Downs.

His services were held on Feb. 18 in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Whitman. Burial will be at a later date. Donations may be made to the VNA of Cape Cod, 67 Terheun Dr., Fal-mouth, MA 02540.

Otis K. Downs, 74, former youth hockey coach

Elizabeth Stone, 85, longtime resident of HansonElizabeth “Liz” Hearsey

(Fish) Stone, 85, a longtime resident of Hanson, died peacefully in her Hanson home surrounded by her family, on Sunday, Feb. 20. She was the wife of 62 years of the late Russell W. Stone.

Born and raised in Quin-cy, she was the daughter of the late Abbott W. and Esther (Luce) Fish. She was a graduate of the prestigious high school Woodward School for Girls of Quincy.

Liz continued her education at the Chandler Business School of Boston and worked as an advertising representative for the Patriot Ledger newspaper.

She had been an active resident of Hanson for more than 62 years, where she and her hus-band Russell raised their four daughters. For more than 50 years, she along with her family spent summers on Saquish in the family cottage they had built themselves.

She was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star.

She enjoyed traveling, bird watching and working in her flower and herb gardens. She es-pecially loved the beach and her many cats, par-ticularly her “Queenie.” However, her greatest joy came from her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

She leaves her daughters Patty Moore of Bridgewater, Pamela Daley and her husband Pe-ter of Hanson, Nancy Nevens of Raynham and Jennifer Bilunas and her husband James of East Bridgewater, and her brother Abbott W. Fish of S. Dartmouth. She also leaves eight grandchil-dren and 13 great-grandchildren, as well as sev-eral nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Marion Voltz.

Her funeral service will be held Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. in the Blanchard Funeral Cha-pel, Plymouth Street, Whitman. Burial will fol-low in the Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manly St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379 or to an ani-mal rescue league of your choice.

John F. Miller, 81, former Hanson residentJohn F. Miller, 81, of Kingston and Giants

Lake, Nova Scotia, formerly of Hanson and Duxbury, died Feb. 18 after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Eleanor M. Miller.

He leaves his daughter Kathleen A. Turner of Plymouth and his sons Brian J. Miller of

Kingston and Gary T. Miller of Duxbury, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His hobbies included genealogy and bag piping.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thurs-day, Feb. 24 at 9 a.m. at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main Street, (Rt. 106) Kingston.

Thomas M. Meehan, 79, real estate agentThomas M. Meehan, 79, of Norwell, died

Friday, Feb. 18. He was the husband of 51 years to the late Dorothy Jane (Mooers) Meehan.

The son of the late John and Mary (Kilroy) Meehan, he was born in Dorchester on Oct. 31, 1931. Tom served in the U.S. Navy Reserves for 20 years and later ran a real estate business out of the family home for more than 30 years.

He leaves his sons and daughters, Thomas M. Meehan Jr. and his wife Kathy of Whitman; Patricia Blackmer and her husband Joel of Mar-

blehead; Philip J. Meehan of Norwell; Jane and her husband Robert Peterson of Brockton and Robert Meehan and his wife Stephanie of Ha-nover, and nine grandchildren. He also leaves his siblings, Catherine Carr of West Roxbury, Mary and Joseph Washek also of West Roxbury and John and June Meehan of Westford. He was predeceased by his brother James Meehan.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thurs-day, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. in St. Helen’s Church, 383 Washington St., Rte. 53 in Norwell.

Margaret E. Watson, 78, Hanson residentMargaret E. (O’Brien) Watson, 78, of Mon-

ponsett, died Monday, Feb. 21 at Colony House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Abington after a long illness. She was the wife of Brian E. Watson.

Daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Keefe) O’Brien, she was born in Medford, July 18, 1932. Mrs. Watson was formerly employed in the billing dept. at Ocean Spray Company.

She loved camping, Elvis, Shirley Temple, was an active member of Our Lady of the Lake Church and was a Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader. Her greatest joy was her children and grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she leaves her children, Brian Watson and his wife Maureen of

Hanson, Joseph Watson and his wife Susan of Pembroke, Mary Watson of Monponsett, Kevin Watson and his wife Mari of Hanson, William Watson and his wife Denise of Whitman; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was the sister of Audrey O’Brien of Hanson and the late Joseph O’Brien. She was the mother of the late Peter Watson.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St., Rte. 58, in Monponsett. Burial will be in Fern Hill Cemetery in Hanson. Dona-tions in her memory may be made to the Juve-nile Diabetes Research, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, or to the Alzheimer’s Associa-tion, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.

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Tickets to the event are $15 for one or $25 for two. Proceeds benefit local high school graduates furthering their education in the form of scholarship awards. Tickets are available in Whit-man at Curves and Duval’s Pharmacy and in Hanson at Ford’s Insurance and Sandy’s Coffee Corner. Capacity is limited and tickets are selling fast. Last year, the event sold out prior to the evening. For more information, contact Michael Ganshirt at 781-252-9683.

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The following local students ➢were named to the chancellor’s list or dean’s list for the fall semester at UMass-Dartmouth. Chancel-lor’s list: Hanson: Meaghan Do-herty, Marissa Guiney and An-drew Sargent. Whitman: Tracy Pearson. Dean’s list: Hanson: Valerie Barretto, Timothy Gray and Joshua McKenna. Whit-man: Erin Carr, Darren Cun-dari, Janelle Ferris, Elizabeth McGovern, Emily Migre, Bri-ley Morrill, Erin Murphy, Jake Rih and Katelyn Rondeau.

Happy birthday to ➢ Paul Chapman (Feb. 24), Judy Gar-diner and Karen Price (Feb. 25), Peter Butman (Feb. 26), David Schultz and Jacob Smith (Feb. 27), Wilma Hodges (Feb. 28), Ellamae Hannon (Feb. 29).

Hanson novelist ➢ Virginia Young will be meeting with the public at several venues to in-troduce her newest book, “The Birthday Gift.” She will appear at the Hearth & Kettle on Rt. 18 in Weymouth on March 28. The event features a buffet dinner for $17.95 and reservations can be made by contacting [email protected]. She will be at the Abington Public Library on Saturday, April 9 from 10:30 a.m.-noon as part of a panel of authors. The even is free to the public. She will appear at Dreamspeak at the Waterfront Bar and Grill, 170 Water St., Village Landing, Plymouth on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m., also a free event. For further information, visit south-shorewriter.com.

Scott Hunter ➢ , a resident of Whitman, has earned an Associ-ate in Applied Science, Technical Studies, from Excelsior College in Albany, N.Y.

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Student landS role: Shawn ryan Hickey has been named to the dean’s list at ball State university where she is study-ing for her bFa in musical theatre. along with studying dance, voice, acting, music theory and piano she has also auditioned and been cast in “Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamcoat” at muncie civic theatre.

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The Whitman Panthers are an all-star baseball team of 12-year-old players from

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I don’t particularly enjoy cooking. The irony of me, the non-cook, writing a cooking column is not lost on me (or

my family). However, I L-O-V-E, love eat-ing. My strong connection with food started as a child and I have fond memories of helping my mom in the kitchen. To this day, there are a handful of dishes I can make, from scratch,

without consulting a recipe. But the time has arrived; I need to expand my repertoire!

The thing is, when it comes to cooking, I am not gifted at bring-ing to life a meal from a recipe in a book. I learn (and retain) by doing. And that’s where it takes a village, my friends. I

invite you to teach me to cook. Yes, YOU! I seek

your simple but delicious recipes that I learn by doing, with you. Yes, that will involve spending time with me in the kitchen. But as my first tutor, Hanson resident Marianne DiMascio will attest, I am an attentive student. Especially given this particular subject: the Cream Puff. This sweet treat comes from her mother Dot’s collection of delicious recipes. Her collection has been compiled into a family cook-book, and nearly each concoction is written in Dot’s own neat cursive handwriting.

What you’ll need:1 stick unsalted butter 1 cup water1 cup flour4 eggs1 box instant vanilla pudding

HOW TO:Preheat oven to 400ºF. Filling: Follow directions on pudding box

and refrigerate.Puffs: Melt butter in water in medium

sauce pan. Bring to a boil, immediately re-move from heat and stir in flour until it comes away from pan. Add eggs to mixture, one at a time and stir with fork until mashed potato texture. Use teaspoon to drop on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes. When cool, slice horizontally and fill with a teaspoon of pudding. Sift confectionary sugar over top.

RESULTS:What I love about this recipe is that all

of the ingredients (with the exception of the

pudding), I had on hand. Nothing kills my inspiration to be creative in the kitchen quicker than the obstacle of hunting for ingredients. As anyone who has been to the grocery store with a small child (think age two or so), can attest, that the event feels more “smash and grab” than excursion affording the time for a thoughtful squeeze (or sniff) while selecting the freshest of ingredients.

A simple ingredients list coupled with a short equipment list also made this a winner

in my eyes (you just need a wire whisk, fork, bowl and a cookie sheet). Marianne was a patient guide, and her daughters Jenny and Dorothy teamed up with my girls Madeline and Grace, to make the pudding filling (both a vanilla and chocolate) and pitch in throughout the experience. Since my confi-dence is pretty low when it comes to cooking, I cautiously guarded my optimism; I wondered if the puffs would actually “poof” under my supervision. At the tip of Doro-thy, Marianne’s younger daughter,

I set the timer for 28 minutes, rather than 30. This would give me the chance to sneak a peek before 30 minutes elapsed and perhaps “save me” from the embarrassment of burning my first batch. It made perfect sense that this thoughtful and marvelous young lady shares her Grandma’s name. The evening was so much fun and I am very thankful to Marianne and her family for sharing. It was wonderful to have so many cooks in my kitchen. And this time, I was actually counted in that number.

They say food isn’t love, but when it comes to this cream puff, I beg to differ!

Beth York lives in Pembroke with her husband, Matt, and daughters Madeline and Grace, who swear that she’s a better cook than she lets on. She loves skydiving and enjoys running her own real estate company. E-mail her at [email protected]. Whip-It! appears once a month in the Express.

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You’re invited to Name That TuneThe next meeting of the Whitman Mother’s Club will be

Monday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitman VFW lower hall, Essex St., Whitman. Enjoy “Name That Tune,” with a local DJ, a fun night to test your music trivia and compete for prizes or just relax and watch the fun. Refreshments are served. All women in the area are welcome and may bring a friend.

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Thursday Feb. 24Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser, 10 a.m. Cracker Barrel, line dancing.

Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m.,Walk the Park, 10 a.m. Frugal Fannie’s in Westwood, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m. fuel assistance by appointment, 1 p.m. cribbage.

Whitman Library. 6-7:30 p.m., Beginner’s Knitting Class, to register call 781-447-7613.

Rockland-Hanson Rotary Club. 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Olde Hitching Post Restaurant in Hanson.

‘Bat Boy: The Musical.’ 8 p.m., presented by Bridgewater State University Theater and Dance. All performances are held on the BSU campus in the Rondileau Campus Center Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for students with ID, senior citizens, youth, and military with ID; $10 for the general public. Bat Boy: The Musical is intended for mature audiences. Call the box office at 508-531-1321 or visit bridgew.edu/theatre for information and reservations.

Friday Feb. 25Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m., hairdresser. 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. cribbage, 1 p.m. bingo.

Hanson Library. 10-10:30 a.m. Wee Readers for ages 0-3, drop in with caregiver, for stories, finger play and song. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Craft-a-story for ages 3-7, Alpha Tales: read alphabet stories and make a corresponding craft. Call 781-292-2151, X 106 to register.

Whitman Library. 1-4 p.m. North River Collaborative Family Network hosts family movie time in the Community Room. Contact Danielle Cerow at 781-523-1992 for information.

Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m. food shopping, 9 a.m. manicurist, 11 a.m. Dollar Tree in Hanson and Grille 58 in Halifax, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. bingo.

Meat Raffle. 7:30 p.m., Friday at Robinson Street in Hanson. Sponsored by the Hanson American Legion 226.

‘No Tracks.” 8 p.m., presented by Bridgewater State University Theater and Dance. All performances are held on the BSU campus in the Rondileau Campus Center Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for students with ID, senior citizens, youth, and military with ID; $10 for the general public. Call the box office at 508-531-1321 or visit bridgew.edu/theatre for information and reservations.

saTurday Feb. 26Red Cross Blood Drive. The Whitman Knights of Columbus # 347 will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the K of C Hall, Route 18, 1195 Bedford St., Whitman. Presenting donors will receive a Bruins T-shirt. For an appointment, call 1-800-redcross (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome; positive ID required.

Coffee with the Commissioner. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Plymouth County Commissioner Anthony O’Brien will host “Coffee with the Commissioner” at Dunkin Donuts, No. Main St., Brockton to discuss county issues with constituents.

Love Your Library Rally. Hanson Public Library 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Share stories about what your library means to you, participate in a legislative and planning question and answer session, and enjoy refreshments and activities for the whole family. Enjoy a family magic show from

11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pre-registration is required by calling the library at 781-293-2151 or e-mailing [email protected]. Library legislative and planning question and answers will take place from 12-2 p.m. There will be stories and love-my-library crafts for children. Refreshments will be served from 12-2 p.m.

‘A Woodland Cinderella’ Puppet Show. Whitman Public Library, from 2-3 p.m. in the Community Room. All children (3 and up only) must be accompanied by an adult. This is a new version of the classic story, where Cinderella is a fairy who lives with her stepmother and stepsister in an enormous old oak tree! Deborah Costine of Gerwick Puppets presents this fun show for children and adults alike. No registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. Call the library at 781-447-7613 with any questions.

‘Bat Boy: The Musical.’ 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., presented by Bridgewater State University Theater and Dance. All performances are held on the BSU campus in the Rondileau Campus Center Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for students with ID, senior citizens, youth, and military with ID; $10 for the general public. Bat Boy: The Musical is intended for mature audiences. Call the box office at 508-531-1321 or visit bridgew.edu/theatre for information and reservations.

sunday Feb. 27Hanson Children’s Museum hosts Diversity Month. The free events are sponsored by Macy’s. Enjoy cultural performances, artwork, stories and special presentations while learning about many cultures. Feb: 27: The West African Connection; Drum Circle and a look at nations of West Africa.

‘No Tracks.” 8 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, presented by Bridgewater State University Theater and Dance. All performances are held on the BSU campus in the Rondileau Campus Center Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for students with ID, senior citizens, youth, and military with ID; $10 for the general public. Call the box office at 508-531-1321 or visit bridgew.edu/theatre for information and reservations.

Monday Feb. 28Hanson Library. 9:15-10 a.m. Yoga stories, ages 3+, registration required;

1:30-2 p.m. Yoga stories, ages 3+, registration required.

Hanson Senior Center. 10 a.m. chorus rehearsal, 1 p.m. Tai Chi and knitting group, 4 p.m. pot luck supper

Whitman Senior Center. 9 a.m. around town, 10 a.m. Wii bowling, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. blood pressure clinic, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. bingo.

Whitman Library. 1-2 p.m. Uno, Dos, Tres Spanish Story Hour. Call Jessi Finnie at 781-447-7613 for information.

County Commissioner Office Hours. Plymouth County Commissioner Anthony O’Brien will hold office hours from 12-1 p.m. at the Wareham Courthouse, Rt. 28, Wareham to discuss county issues with constituents.

Name That Tune. Whitman Mother’s Club,7:30 p.m. at the Whitman VFW lower hall, Essex St., Whitman. Enjoy “Name That Tune,” with a local DJ, a fun night to test your music trivia and compete for prizes or just relax and watch the fun! Refreshments are served. All women in the area are welcome.

Tuesday March 1Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. nails by Julie, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. beginner’s bridge, 1 p.m. bowling at the Hanson Athletic Association.

Hanson Library. 1:30-2 p.m. Yoga Stories, ages 3+. Drop in with caregiver for stories, finger play and songs.

Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. Walk the park, 9 a.m. hairdresser, art class, 9:30 a.m. Derby Street Shoppes and Bertucci’s in Hingham, 10 a.m. line dancing at Legion, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12 p.m., computer class, 1 p.m. knitting/crocheting, bowling.

Hanson Food Pantry. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Main Street.

Hanson Public Library Foundation Annual Meeting. 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Items on the agenda include the election of officers, the acceptance of the annual report, the budget, programs, and volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments will be served.

Learn to Skate. Wednesdays, starting March 1, 5:35-6:30 p.m. or Saturdays starting March 5, 12:30-1:20 p.m. with the Pilgrim Skating Club at Hobomock Arena

in Pembroke. For more information visit pilgrimskatingclub.com or call 781-294-7575.

Wednesday March 2Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. Council meeting, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. poker, 1:30 exercise with Cindie ($5).

Whitman Senior Center. 9a.m. Walmart in Raynham and IHOP or Chinese Buffet, 10 a.m. chair yoga, 11:30 lunch, 1 p.m. Bingo at Harvard Court, Mah-Jongg, 1:15 p.m. BP at Stetson Terrace, 6 p.m. scrapbooking.

Hanson Youth Football/Cheerleading Registration. 5:30–8 p.m. at Indian Head. For those unable to attend in person, registration forms can be downloaded at hansonyouthfootball.com and mailed to HYF&C, P.O. Box 983, Hanson, MA 02341. All registrations must be received by April 1 to ensure placement on a team.

Whitman-Hanson Kiwanis Club. Meets on Wednesday, 6:15 p.m. at the Hitching Post Restaurant. For more information, call Mike at 781-447-6501.

Hanson Tri-Town Lions. Meet the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the community room at Meetinghouse Lane. For information, call Tom Powers at 781-293-9008. New members are always welcome.

Thursday March 3Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. Cracker Barrel, line dancing, chili cook off, BP clinic at Meetinghouse Lane.

Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. Walk the Park, 10 a.m. Wayside Inn in Sudbury, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m. fuel assistance by appointment.

Whitman Library. 6:30-7:30 p.m., Strong Women in Literature Book Club, for information call 781-447-7613. This month’s selection is “My Name is Mary Sutter” by Robin Oliveria. This group is open to all.

Rockland-Hanson Rotary Club. 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Olde Hitching Post Restaurant in Hanson.

Hanson Youth Football/Cheerleading Registration. For the 2011 season from 5:30–8 p.m. at Maquan & Indian Head; . For those unable to attend in person, registration forms can be downloaded at hansonyouthfootball.com and mailed to HYF&C, P.O. Box 983, Hanson, MA 02341. All registrations must be received by April 1 to ensure placement on a team.

A Taste of Whitman and Hanson. VFW Post #697 in Whitman from 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Up to twenty local restaurants and food service providers will be offering samples from their menu to the general public. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25. There will be limited capacity. Tickets are on sale at Duval’s Pharmacy, Curves (in Whitman), Ford’s Insurance, and Sandy’s Coffee Corner. All proceeds will benefit DFS in the form of scholarships at Awards Night. For more information, contact Michael Ganshirt at 781-252-9683.

Fashion Focus Ladies Night. 7 p.m.-9 p.m., hosted by Macy’s and the new Pomodorino Restaurant at the Independence Mall in Kingston. Enjoy an INC wardrobe coordination class, a mini fashion show and makeup consultation! Free makeup gifts for the first 25 women to sign up and with an INC purchase, receive “Macy Bucks”! Following, the Pomodorino Restaurant will provide free passed appetizers and hors d’oeuvres. Sign

up early and reserve your spot by contacting Maria at 781-826-0241 or visit [email protected].

Friday March 4Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser. 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. cribbage, 1 p.m. bingo.

Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m. food shopping, 10 a.m. book talk, 11 a.m. Johnny Marcaroni’s, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. bingo.

Meat Raffle. 7:30 p.m., Friday at Robinson Street in Hanson. Sponsored by the Hanson American Legion 226.

upcoMing evenTsLittle Treasures Early Learning Center Open House. March 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 27 George St. Hanson.

Whitman Legion Baseball Registration for Tryouts. Saturday, March 5, 3-5 p.m. at American Legion Hall, behind Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. For information call Coach Adams at 781-447-5977.

The Historical Society of Old Abington. Sunday, March 6, at 2:30 p.m. at the Dyer Memorial Library, 28 Centre Avenue, in Abington. A program entitled “National Preservation Projects/Local Applications” will be presented by John Burrows of J. R. Burrows & Company in Rockland. The public is welcome to attend. For more information call 781-878-8480.

Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra Fenway Park Tribute Concert. Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m., Memorial Hall, 83 Court St., Plymouth. For ticket information, visit plymouthphil.org or call 508-746-8008.

Holy Ghost CYO Movie and Dinner. All Whitman and Hanson eighth graders and high school students are invited to a movie and dinner on Sunday, March 6 from 5-7 p.m. at the Spellman Center at Holy Ghost Church. Enjoy the movie “Up” along with snacks, drinks, hot dogs and hamburgers. Free admission. For more information call 781-447-4421.

Financial Aid Workshop. Attend a hands-on financial aid workshop at the Whitman Public Library on Monday, March 7 from 5-7 p.m. conducted by The Education Resources Institute (TERI). Participants should have their tax information; you will be going through a mock FAFSA form. Students and parents are encouraged to attend to get ideas about how to pay for college and other educational options post high school. Contact the library to register for this workshop.

Hanson Youth Football/Cheerleading Registration. 5:30–8 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 at Indian Head; and the final night Thursday, March 10 at Maquan and Indian Head. For those unable to attend in person, registration forms can be downloaded at hansonyouthfootball.com and mailed to HYF&C, P.O. Box 983, Hanson, MA 02341. All registrations must be received by April 1 to ensure placement on a team.

Public hearing on WHRSD 2012 Budget. A public hearing on the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District FY2012 Budget and participation in School Choice will be held at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School School Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 9 at 7 p.m.




Girls track gets third at D-IIThe Whitman-Hanson girls track team made their best

showing in school history at the Division II State Championship track meet at the Reggie Lewis Center

on Saturday. Lady Panther Rachel Baker broke another school record as five Panthers qualified for the All-State meet this weeked. For a full story, turn to page 22.

Junior Melissa Peck rounds a turn in one of the 600-meter sec-tions. gianna Cacciatore holds off reading’s Alex kalogeris in

the first leg of the 4x800 relay. Cacciatore, Mel Collins (right), Abby Baker and rachel Baker took third in the race and improved their time by 30 seconds.

Freshmen Victoria gately (left) and Haley Burkow (right) run legs of the 4x400 relay for the Panthers.

Alicia Ferriaro speeds past the Panthers in the stands during her leg of the 4x200.

Sophomore Danielle Spivak gets some air in the long jump. Spivak jumped 14’4.5” to finish 23rd in the event.

Abby Baker crosses the finish line of the 1,000 meter run in third place to qualify for this week’s All-State meet.

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Something’s got to giveWe’ve been watching with great interest as events

unfold in Madison, Wisconsin as the newly elected Republican governor and Republican

majority state senate try to come to terms with a huge state deficit approaching three and a half billion dollars. Governor Scott Walker wants concessions from public employee unions, and he wants them by statute rather than collective bargaining which, apparently has not worked well in the past, at least not

from the perspective of state and local govern-ments. The public employee unions see this as the end of collective bargaining period, and as unabashed union busting.

Now the concessions that the State of Wisconsin are seeking involve the unions pay-ing a larger portion into their pension plans and a larger percentage of their healthcare insurance costs. In fact the percentages sought

would amount to a huge reduction in payments by private sec-tor workers. Democratic senators have fled the state to avoid the senate having a quorum, and to avoid having to go on record voting up or down on Walker’s proposals. Watch for the same crisis to hit Ohio, Indiana, Arizona and a number of other states faced with huge budget shortfalls and deficits driven in part by public employee salaries, pensions and perks.

The unions are counting on the public to side with them against the “evil Republican rich” and uphold the rights of public employees to their contracts and collective bargaining rules that, in many case, have state and local governments in a stranglehold. In previous years that may have been the case. America loves an underdog. This time around though many folks in the private sector, or in the ranks of the retired, see the public employee unions not as underdogs, but rather as “fat cats” and special interests who see themselves not as public servants, but rather as an entitled class who should be exempt from layoffs, entitled to regular raises based on contract and se-niority rather than merit, and entitled to essentially free health insurance and defined benefit pensions that nearly disappeared from the private sector over the past two decades.

This us vs. them situation is spreading and the public em-ployee unions, rightly or wrongly, seem to be losing the public relations battle for the hearts and minds of the private sector taxpaying citizen. Even in Massachusetts, a bastion of govern-ment employee unions, one party Democrat rule, and a liberal bent, the public is developing a perception that they are being abused by the public sector. It may be jealousy. It may be mis-understanding or it may be just bad public relations on the part of the unions, but it’s real and it’s going to get uglier before this controversy is done.

Each news item describing public employees selling huge numbers of sick days back to the city or state hurts the cause. Items on the inability to fire incompetent or insubordinate or dishonest public employees without lengthy expensive pro-cesses hurt the cause. Pension abuse, police detail abuse, pay raises in times of economic downturn, suits to stop lay-offs, perks that few private sector employees could dream of and no private company could afford, drive taxpayers to distraction. The unions are having a hard time selling their underdog status to the folks who have to pay the bills.

The next few months will be very interesting around here, particularly as we head into Town Meeting season and look at municipal budget shortfalls. Something has to give. We will all get to watch the battles of income vs. outflow, cost vs. return on investment, real estate tax increases vs. status quo, percep-tions vs. reality. In the end something has to give.

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What comes first: all the snow will melt or Red Sox Opening Day (April 8)?By Kristy Kennedyq u E s t i o n o f t h E w E E k

Larissa Burgess Beulah Street, Whitman

“Red Sox Opening Day is going to come first.”

Tom Golash Puritan Drive, Hanson

“I think it will be close, but Open-ing Day will come first.”

Danielle Murphy Whitman Street, Hanson

“Opening Day will most likely come before all this snow melts.”

Heath Brown Beal Street, Whitman

“I’m going to predict that the snow melts before Opening Day.”

Meg Mahoney Winter Street, Hanson

“I think the snow will probably melt before then.”

The Plymouth County Charter Study Commission met Feb. 15 in Brock-ton. The 19-member panel was

elected in November to study and make a rec-ommendation to possibly create a county char-ter and change the form of or abolish county government. The commission’s recommenda-tion will be placed on the 2012 state ballot for county voters to decide.

At the Feb. 15 meeting, Chairman Charles Markham of Norwell and member Ted Bosen of Plymouth led the effort to establish five com-mittees to conduct investigations of the options for the commission’s recommendation next year. The committees are: Committee on Re-gional Councils of Government, Committee on Special State Charters, Committee on other Tra-

ditional Forms of County Government, Com-mittee on Abolition of County Government, and Committee on Plymouth County. The last committee will study current county operations and what would happen with a recommenda-tion of no change to county government. Each committee will report their findings within six to nine months.

Commission meetings will be held on the first Tuesday monthly at 7 p.m. The first 30 minutes of meetings will be for public com-ments. The next meeting will be on March 1 at the Academy Building, 66 Central Square, Bridgewater.

Anthony O’BrienPlymouth County Commissioner

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Clearance sale at Good neighbor thrift Shoppe

The Good Neighbor Thrift Shoppe is having a storewide clearance sale during the month of February; all clothes are only $1 each. There is a wide selection. All proceeds go to mission projects. The shop is located at the United Methodist Church, 503 South Ave., Whitman and is open every Monday, except holidays, and the second and fourth Fridays of the month.

Financial aid workshopAttend a hands-on financial aid workshop

at the Whitman Public Library on Monday, March 7 from 5-7 p.m. conducted by The Edu-cation Resources Institute (TERI). Participants should have their tax information; you will be going through a mock FAFSA form. Students and parents are encouraged to attend to get ideas about how to pay for college and other educational options post high school. Contact the library to register for this workshop.

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have all formed swarms to compete at the Bee, and she also invited families to partici-pate together.

“I would love to see more families enter,” she said. “I think it’s a great thing for a family to do together. We’d also like to get the Board of Selectmen, but they don’t seem like they have the appe-tite for it.”

Kemmett also said she hopes no one has been scared off by impressions of a high-stakes, high-stress contest, and promised a light-hearted night for a good cause.

“I think people think of movies like ‘Spelling Bee’

and it’s not like that,” she said. “The teams are all there to-gether.”

The Spelling Bee will also feature raffle prizes includ-ing a one-year family mem-bership to Healthtrax gym in Hanover and riders in both a police car and fire engine. All the proceeds of the Bee and raffle will go toward buying new SMART boards for the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District. Kemmett said the group doesn’t have a target amount in mind, but will buy as many boards as they can with the proceeds from the event.

She also added that, though the foundation is hard at work getting ready for the spelling

bee, they are also working on other projects including the initial preparation for the an-nual Kids Fitness Day in Sep-tember.

“That is always a great day,” Kemmett said. “The Spelling Bee is our focus now, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t focused on other things down the road.”


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Hanson Youth Football and Cheerleading will be holding registration for the 2011 season from 5:30-8 p.m. on the following eve-nings: Wednesday, March 2 at Indian Head; Thursday, March 3 at Maquan and Indi-an Head; Wednesday, March 9 at Indian Head; and Thurs-day, March 10 at Maquan

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All registrations must be received by April 1 to ensure placement on a team.

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Green Hanson will again be scheduling home audits with a thermal camera, March 7-12. The infrared camera can be used to locate the empty spaces and pockets of air be-hind poorly insulated walls, the slits and other openings at corners, seams and sills through which cold air infil-trates and expensive warm air escapes. The fee is $50.

This is a South Shore effort separate from the free energy audits being offered through the utility companies. The fee goes to defray the cost of the thermal camera purchased by Sustainable South Shore. Ho-meowners will come away with a plan for saving energy and money. To sign up, e-mail [email protected] or call Kathy at 781-742-4582.

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Hanson Garden Club along with Green Hanson will host Rita Wollmering, founder of The Herb Farmacy of Salis-bury, on Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. at the First Congrega-tional Church on High Street.

She will speak on organic vegetable gardening, how backyard gardening offers an economical way to have nu-tritious, safe local food and

make positive contributions to the environment. Topics will cover basic organic growing principles as well as practical steps to build your soil, fight diseases and manage pests. Learn growing requirements (soil, sunlight, water) of dif-ferent types of vegetables as well as tips for planting, har-vesting and preserving. Ideas are applicable at any scale —

from patio containers to large garden plots.

Rita is sure to entertain and answer any questions visi-tors may have in regards to going green, ways to recycle within a garden or on the joy of herbs. She brings a depth of knowledge, broad experience and personal passion to each topic, so join in on March 9 and think spring.

Hanson Recreation Drama will present “Sadie and the Seventh Son” at Needles Lodge in Camp

Kiwanee on March 18, 19 and 20, and again March 25, 26 and 27. Written and directed by Andrew Bertino, the performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays. The play is an original murder-mystery being given its world pre-miere.

When a young orphan in 1880s Boston goes looking for her past in a remote town, she’s not sure what she’ll find. But she didn’t expect this — young women are turning up dead. Could it be witchcraft? The towns-people are paranoid, skittish. A city detec-tive joins local law enforcement in the hunt for the killer, and Sadie will have to draw on a strength she didn’t know she possessed to prevent herself from becoming the next victim. Gothic horror, comedy and special effects come together in this thrilling period adventure. Should be considered PG-13 for action/adventure violence.

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Author John Morris will discuss “Alone at Sea: Glouc-ester in the Age of the Dory-men (1623-1939),” his written account of the lives of Glouc-ester fishermen, when he visits the Hanson Public Library on Saturday, March 12 at 12:30 p.m.

Hailed by maritime histo-rian Joseph Garland as a “mas-terpiece that’s been waiting for generations to be told,” “Alone at Sea” is a history of the lives of Cape Ann fishermen. The nonfiction book details the danger and hardships that of-ten faced these men, includ-ing the author’s grandfather, a Gloucester doryman who was

lost at sea while working on the schooner, the Orethea F. Spinney.

For his book talk, Morris

will focus on the years during World War I, when Glouces-ter dorymen faced unseen en-emies in the German U-boats that prowled the waters off the New England coast. Fol-lowing the presentation, Mor-ris will answer questions and sign copies of “Alone at Sea,” which is available for purchase at the library. Light refresh-ments will be served.

The event, sponsored by the Hanson Public Library Foundation, is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. To register or to get more information, visit the Hanson Public Library or call 781-293-2151.

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kindergarten through second grade. Kids must already be in kindergarten to be eligible to play. Register at hansonsoccer.com — click “online registration” for instructions. For more information, e-mail Kim at [email protected].




Plymouth County Com-missioner Anthony O’Brien will hold his next Coffee with the Commissioner on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Dunkin Donuts on North Main St., Brock-ton. O’Brien also will hold office hours on Monday, Feb. 28 from noon to 1 p.m. p.m.

at the Wareham Courthouse on Route 28 in Wareham to discuss county issues with constituents.

The next meeting of the County Charter Study Commission will be held on Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Academy Building, 66 Central Sq., Bridgewater.

The next meeting of the County Commissioners is on Thursday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at the county office in Plymouth with an agenda in-cluding budget updates and approving payroll and bills. See plymouthcountymass.us or call 508-830-9100 for more information.

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Any players from Whit-man, Hanson or Abington be-tween the ages of 15-19 and not turning 20 this calendar year who is interested in trying out for the Whitman Legion baseball team must register on Saturday, March 5 between 3 and 5 p.m. at American Le-gion Hall behind Holy Ghost church.

All players must try out for Whitman before consider-ing playing for another town or for junior Legion in an-other town. No exceptions. If released, they can then try out for the next closest town

only. Players from last year must register and try out also. Abington players must live closer to Whitman-Hamson than surrounding towns that have a team.

For more information, call Coach Adams at 781-447-5977.

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Poetry writing contest offered

The Whitman Public Li-brary is sponsoring a poetry contest to celebrate Poetry Month in April.

The contest is open to the general public, and Whitman residency is not required. Peo-ple are encouraged to try their hand at penning some thoughts through the poetic form. No experience is required to enter the contest, and entries must be received by Friday, March 18.

First, second and third place winners will be selected from the following categories: Adult, teen (ages 13-18) and youth (12 and under). Win-ning poems will be presented during a poetry reading event on Saturday, April 16 at the library. Submit poems with an official entry form, found at the library, local schools and the town office.

Children’s aid program seeks volunteers

Horizons for Homeless Children is looking for energet-ic and enthusiastic volunteers to play with children living in family homeless shelters in Barnstable, Bristol and Plym-outh counties. This is the per-fect volunteer opportunity for anyone who has an extra two hours a week and a desire to make a difference in the lives of some wonderful children.

A six-month commitment is required. Attendance at one of the training sessions is man-datory, and there is one coming up March 22-23 from 6-9 p.m. (both nights required) in Bos-ton or April 2 in West Bridge-water from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All of the meeting spaces are handicap accessible.

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Lunch MenusWeek of February 28

If the old saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers” I ask

what does March bring? To the students and staff at Whitman-hanson high school, March brings testing, testing and more testing. McAs starts now and continues throughout the

spring with sATs and Ad-vanced Place-ment exams right around the corner.

M a r c h also means spring, and

the social events such as semi-formals, proms, class trips and graduation. These events are exciting, fun and very impor-tant to students, but students must be reminded to study and to prepare themselves physi-cally and mentally for the rig-ors of the testing cycle.

The McAs buzz will begin when we return from Febru-ary vacation as the sophomore class will begin to prepare for the March administration of the state McAs exam. The eng-lish language arts portion of the exam will be given March 22, 23 and 24. Throughout the year, teachers have been work-ing hard to ensure the imple-mentation of the state standard on which the McAs are based. The english department will also offer an after school help session in McAs prep for all students. These sessions will focus on test taking strategies and give students the oppor-tunity to answer sample ques-tions similar to what they will see on the exam. The same type of after school help will be

available to sophomores when they prepare for the math sec-tion of the test scheduled for May 17 and 18.

I will be holding a class meeting with the sophomores to explain the McAs sched-ule, offering them test taking advice and discussing what scholarship opportunities they are eligible for with a good McAs score. Many sopho-mores are not aware of the Ab-igail Adams state scholarship, which entitles recipients to a free tuition at Massachusetts state colleges and universities. This fall I was able to award this scholarship to 86 members of the class of 2011. I encour-age the sophomores to focus and take this exam seriously as well as stay after school for the McAs prep sessions. A bus will be available at 4 p.m. to bring students home, so rides should not be a problem. In addition, I will remind students that they must achieve a score of 240 or better to receive a diploma without being placed on an educational proficiency plan.

sophomores are not the only group of students being assessed this spring. Many juniors will balance the excite-ment of prom and taking the SATs for the first time. The pressure of this exam, along with the junior prom provides for a great deal of stress both for students and parents. In my discussion with the ju-

niors about prom and sATs, I will offer this advice: “Keep your perspective.” The prom is awesome, a great evening, but in reality, it’s basically an expensive dance with high expectations of being the best night ever. These expectations are rarely ever met. The sAT exam is equally important to students preparing for college but if scores received are lower than expected, there are oppor-tunities to take the exam over and even practice for the exam by signing up for a sAT prepa-ration class.

And we must not forget that students who take Ad-vanced Placement courses will be tested May 2-14 and fresh-men will take MCAS biology, June 1 and 2. Advanced Place-ment exams are long, chal-lenging and mimic the written examinations students will ex-perience once they enter col-lege. students who do well on Advanced Placement exams have the opportunity to earn college credit.

We at Whitman-hanson have a very busy spring ahead to say the least. There will be frequent reminders to all stu-dents about getting enough sleep; especially, the night before the exams. I am a big supporter of curfews, not only on exam nights, but through-out the school year. I will encourage students to eat a good breakfast the day of their exam and not just grab a muf-fin and coffee before coming to school. They will perform bet-ter on a full stomach. Finally, I will tell students to take their time, concentrate and believe in themselves.

PrincipallySpeaking

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W-h high school

Testing, testing and more testing

All schoolsMonday: Hot dog in a whole wheat bun, oven fried sweet potatoes, corn, chilled fruit.Tuesday: Chicken Caesar salad, garlic bread, to-mato soup, carrot and celery sticks, dipping sauce, chilled fruit.Wednesday: Chicken nuggets with dipping sauce, white rice pilaf, chilled applesauce, pineapple tid-bits.Thursday: Turkey and gravy stuffing, mashed pota-toes, sweet potatoes, apple crisp, chilled fruit.Friday: Mozzarella sticks with dipping sauce, soft pretzel, carrot and celery sticks with dipping sauce, chilled fruit.

school lunch pricing for 2010-2011 is: Elementary schools, $1.75, middle schools, $2 and high school, $2.25. Call the office if you have any questions about how to apply for the free or reduced lunch program at 781-618-7431 or 7477, or e-mail [email protected]

Fundraising ski trip scheduled

There will be a fundraiser ski/snowboard and winter ex-ploring day trip to stowe, Vt. on saturday, March 5. Bus departure will be from Whitman-hanson Regional high School parking lot at 5 a.m. Transportation will be provided by crystal bus lines on a luxury bus with onboard movies. Cost is $85 (includes bus ride and lift ticket) or bus only transportation $40. Ski and snowboard rentals are avail-able through Country Ski & Sports in Hanson, 781-826-2022. Cost of rental and fitting is $35.

This trip is sponsored by Boston Ski and Sports Club and Country Ski and Sports. Please note this is not a school-sponsored trip. Individuals can register online by Feb. 25. A minimum number of signups is needed for the trip to run. The town of stowe also offers shopping, quaint restaurants, snowshoeing and cross country skiing. For more informa-tion about stowe go to gostowe.com/thingstodo. Proceeds of this fundraiser will help support transportation costs for students attending field trips related to the business/tech-nology department at Whitman-hanson high school. For more information contact [email protected] or call 781-618-7025.

Builders visited by high school Habitat members

The Whitman han-son Regional high school chapter of

the south shore habitat for hu-manity visited recently with the hanson Middle school Build-ers club. habitat members explained their mission – build-ing simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with fami-lies in need.

President Jackie De Marco introduced Tori Rosso, shanon Winslow, Kara norcott, Gina McShary and Lauren Wilkens, who then gave talks about their volunteering, conducted a sur-vey, oversaw a drawing activ-ity, and ended with a question/answer session. Presently the Habitat group is working on a building project in easton. habitat members suggested ways the Builders could help them and promised to invite the club to their upcoming spring events.

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WHRHS Class of 1966 Reunion If you are interested in helping with the planning of the

45th reunion of the Whitman-hanson Regional high school Class of 1966, call JoAnne Daigle Winslow at 781-294-4728.

Museum passes availableThe following museum passes are available at the han-

son Public Library: Boston children’s Museum, new england Aquarium, sept 1. to June 30, Museum of Fine Arts, science Museum, Roger Williams Park Zoo and Plimoth Plantation, April through november.

Whitman-hanson habitat members visit hanson Middle school. Pictured are Jackie Demarco, Tori Rosso, shannon Winslow, Kara Norcott, Gina Mcsharry, lauren Wilkins.


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Provincial Dinning Room Set5’X4.5’ table w/3-10” removable leafs and all leather padding in-cluding 5-w/2 arm chairs, 6’x5’ (half cabinet glass) china closet, 5’x1’ buffet bureau. Solid fruit-wood, excellent condition (zero straches). $850, retail $1,000 or more. 781-294-0878 or [email protected].

Solid Oak tableOak table with 5 legs in good condition. Dimensions are: 42 inch square x 28 inch high. Ask-ing $300. Contact info: Betty at [email protected].

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Pug Puppy for SaleBeautiful black male pug pup, 8 weeks old, AKC registered. Father is a “champion”. Call Lorna, 781-864-4277.

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Notice of VacancyThe Town of Pembroke is ac-cepting applications for a part-time seasonal laborer. Ex-perienced individuals with a valid Massachusetts driver’s li-cense with acceptable driving record for the past three years are invited to apply. The posi-tion is for no more than maxi-mum of 19 weeks and up to 19 hrs per week; no weekends or work performed after 2:30PM. The wage rate is $16.25-18.40. Individuals must submit a copy of your driving record along with a resume to Pembroke Recreation Commission, 100 Center Street, Pembroke, MA. 02359. Deadline no later than 4:30 PM Friday, April 1, 2011. AA/EOE

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Duxbury Carriage HouseSunny, 2 story, 1 bedroom apart-ment in attached carriage house with antique charm, wide pine floors, full kitchen, w/d, includes all utilities, pet friendly, conven-iently located, outdoor space, $1200/mo. first, last, security de-posit, 781 934-8303.

Summer RentalOcean-front 4-bedroom, 2-bath home. Multi decks, gas fireplace, fully furnished. Cable, internet, phone available. No smoking, no pets. Now booking weekly summer rentals; some prime time still available, in-cluding one 2-week block. Spring-time long weekends considered. Call Jim for terms, 508-651-2740.

55+ Home in Lake Fairwaysin North Fort Meyers, Florida for $34,900. Fully furnished double wide, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, closed in lanai, and more! Details on www.mandmhomesofflorida.com/FINCHhome.html Call 781-504-1215.

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Window And Gutter CleaningLet local firefighters brighten your day! Residential and storefront. Pressure washing - house, patio, deck, etc. Free gutter cleaning with every full house window job. Reasonable rates. References available. Fully insured. Keith McWalter. 781-340-5183 or cell-781-690-2000.

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PainterInterior, Exterior, and Power Washing. Over 20 Years Experi-ence. No job to small. Ask for Shawn (508)584-1970.

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A local service. Windows start at $5 each. Also, repair loose and leaking gutters, and can install gutter screens. Also, repair win-dow and door screens. (A great gift idea!) I answer my phone. Cell 508-523-9927.

The Paint SaintProfessional interior/exterior painting, gutter cleaning, power washing and window washing. Best prices and service always with a smile. Will paint your home like it was our own. Call Andrew for your free estimate. 781-264-3628.

Licensed Hanson Daycarein Hanson home. Openings Monday thru Thursday, 7am -4:30, ages newborn and up. Nice subdivision, providing safe, clean environment and lots of love. No dogs. Supply breakfast, lunch and all snacks. Great references. Spots fill quickly. Call 781-447-9272.

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• Write arrow-like — sometimeseven staccato — prose if youwant to achieve narrative drive.

• “Creative minds have alwaysbeen known to survive any kindof bad training” — Anna Freud.

• If you aren’t big enough forcriticism, you’re really too smallfor praise.

• Bad officials are elected bygood citizens who do not vote— George Jean Nathan.

• God help the rich, the poorcan beg. “I know people whohave eaten who ain’t yet et,”said Will Rogers.

• TV has opened many doors;but most of them are connectedto refrigerators.

• Where there is a will there is200 relatives.

• Neither side will ever win thebattle of the sexes; there is toomuch fraternizing with theenemy.

• The eyes of the 4-eyed fish ofCenter and South America areunusual. These fish swim on thesurface of the water. The upperhalf of their eyes are adapted forseeing in air, the lower half forseeing in water.

• Jesse James, it is aid, refusedto rob a bank in McKinney, TX,because his favorite chili parlorwas located there.

• A politician thinks of the nextelection, a statesman thinks ofthe next generation.

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Sail $2,200 1988 Hunter '23 Free winter storage. Nissan 8.9 outboard; Three sails; Free boat stands. Available in Duxbury for viewing. Kevin, 617-620-9479 or Ron, 781-724-1270.

18' Marshall Sanderling Catboat1974 catboat; 6 HP Yamaha out-board, 1994 trailer included; both trailer and boat updated; Pres-ently on mooring In Duxbury; $11,000. Call 781-934-6417

Starter Boat, Motor, Trailer'Crestliner' 14' aluminum open runabout with 15HP electric start Suzuki and a Venture trailer. All in excellent condition. All extras including anchor, lines, oars etc. $3500. Call 781-934-1332.

2006 Mini Cooper S ConvertibleExcellent condition, 44,200 miles, 6-speed manual, traction control, leather interior, dual front and side airbags, alloy wheels, ABS, cruise control, run flat tires, rear parking sensors, 4 new tires, Minimal winter use. Garaged. $17,250. 781-424-1102.

Acura MDX 20022002 Acura MDX For Sale. Good

condition, 132k miles. Black exterior, beige interior. 4wd. Fold up 3rd row of seats. $7,500. Call 781-934-0803.


Halmatic 8.80 Motor SailerYou could buy a new 14’ outboard or, for the same price, my motor sailer which sleeps 5 in full-length berths. Recently rebuilt 40HP diesel engine, 3 sails, shallow draft. Galley, head, equipped. Ideal for local waters. $19,950. 781-934-2132.

36’ Sabre “Spartina” 1986. Excellent condition, fully equipped. Great boat for cruising couple or family. Roller furling main and genoa. Full electronics (radar, GPS chart plotter, autopi-lot...) power windlass, ESPAR hot air heating system etc. Price drastically reduced, $59,000. 781-452-7321.


19' Carolina Skiff1993 19’ Carolina Skiff w/ 55 hp Suzuki, Was a work boat for our boat yard. Just serviced! CLEAN! Was in the water two days ago! Bow platform, console with seat, 12 gal. fuel tank, Single axle bunk trailer. $4995 firm. Jesse's Ma-rine (508) 746-0037.

Pick-Up Truck For Sale1997 blue 3/4 ton V-8, 8' bed, 143,000 miles, 1 owner. In good condition. $4,500 or best offer. Call Bob, 781-447-0026

1998 Buick LeSabreMeticulously maintained. Runs great, ready to go. 94,000 miles. Averaged about 8,000 miles per year. Asking $3700. Call 781-582-2065 or 339-788-0685.

2004 Pursuit 2270 Center console. Low hours, T-Top, 225 Yamaha 4-stroke, color fishfinder, GPS, live bait well, brand new aluminum Ven-ture tandem trailer with disc brakes. $26,900. Call George, 781-561-5995.

2005 Ford Explorer LTDLOADED,with 35,000 miles,8 cyl-inder,silver,5speed,bucket heated seats,dvd,cd,running boards, ac, all power, sunroof, keyless entry, one owner. $16,000 or best of-fer. Call: 781-447-2942 or 781-771-0695.

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–– Ovid


2002 Hitchhiker 5th Wheel31.5’ long, 3 slides, glide ride hitch, new tires, new water heater, rebuilt furnace. Propane/electric refrigerator and heater. Queen-size bed w/upgraded matteress. Double sleeper sofa. TV and stereo system. Desk station set up for computer. Storage inside and out. Excellent condition, asking $19,999. 617-538-2113.

2003 GMC Yukon Denali XLPrice reduced! Alpine white w/sandstone leather. Capt. chairs. New (9/10) factory installed trans. w/3yr. 100k mi. warranty. Always garaged dealer serviced. 84k mi. Excellent condition. Title in hand. $12,900/b.o. Call 781-820-8874.

Shaw 24’ Classic YawlBuilt 1961 Jensen in Denmark. Midget ocean/racing cruiser. Mahogany, oak, sitka, teak, double planked mahogany. Teak centerboard, bronze centerboard trunk, 1500 lb. slotted lead keel. Accomodations: four berths, galley, head. $6000. 508-747-1235.

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• Love at first sight saves a lotof time and money.

• When you go on a diet the firstthing you lose is your temper.

• Old law: A Boston law prohib-ited citizens from taking morethan one bath a week.

• The severest critics of my edit-ing are lousy writers.

• Adverbs and verbs are firstcousins. More often than not,they should be cousins farremoved.

• Why do so many mediocreauthors marry homely trade edi-tors? Because they want theirworks published.

• Write arrow-like — sometimeseven staccato — prose if youwant to achieve narrative drive.

• “Creative minds have alwaysbeen known to survive any kindof bad training” — Anna Freud.

• If you aren’t big enough forcriticism, you’re really too smallfor praise.

• Bad officials are elected bygood citizens who do not vote— George Jean Nathan.

• God help the rich, the poorcan beg. “I know people whohave eaten who ain’t yet et,”said Will Rogers.

• TV has opened many doors;but most of them are connectedto refrigerators.

• Where there is a will there is200 relatives.

• Neither side will ever win thebattle of the sexes; there is toomuch fraternizing with theenemy.

• The eyes of the 4-eyed fish ofCenter and South America areunusual. These fish swim on thesurface of the water. The upperhalf of their eyes are adapted forseeing in air, the lower half forseeing in water.

• Jesse James, it is aid, refusedto rob a bank in McKinney, TX,because his favorite chili parlorwas located there.

• A politician thinks of the nextelection, a statesman thinks ofthe next generation.

• If you want to succeed in poli-tics, go to church regularly.Mayor Curley use to walk downtowards the front pews increaky shoes to attract atten-tion.

• Inflation means stabbed in thebuck.

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Sail $2,200 1988 Hunter '23 Free winter storage. Nissan 8.9 outboard; Three sails; Free boat stands. Available in Duxbury for viewing. Kevin, 617-620-9479 or Ron, 781-724-1270.

18' Marshall Sanderling Catboat1974 catboat; 6 HP Yamaha out-board, 1994 trailer included; both trailer and boat updated; Pres-ently on mooring In Duxbury; $11,000. Call 781-934-6417

Starter Boat, Motor, Trailer'Crestliner' 14' aluminum open runabout with 15HP electric start Suzuki and a Venture trailer. All in excellent condition. All extras including anchor, lines, oars etc. $3500. Call 781-934-1332.

2006 Mini Cooper S ConvertibleExcellent condition, 44,200 miles, 6-speed manual, traction control, leather interior, dual front and side airbags, alloy wheels, ABS, cruise control, run flat tires, rear parking sensors, 4 new tires, Minimal winter use. Garaged. $17,250. 781-424-1102.

Acura MDX 20022002 Acura MDX For Sale. Good

condition, 132k miles. Black exterior, beige interior. 4wd. Fold up 3rd row of seats. $7,500. Call 781-934-0803.


Halmatic 8.80 Motor SailerYou could buy a new 14’ outboard or, for the same price, my motor sailer which sleeps 5 in full-length berths. Recently rebuilt 40HP diesel engine, 3 sails, shallow draft. Galley, head, equipped. Ideal for local waters. $19,950. 781-934-2132.

36’ Sabre “Spartina” 1986. Excellent condition, fully equipped. Great boat for cruising couple or family. Roller furling main and genoa. Full electronics (radar, GPS chart plotter, autopi-lot...) power windlass, ESPAR hot air heating system etc. Price drastically reduced, $59,000. 781-452-7321.


19' Carolina Skiff1993 19’ Carolina Skiff w/ 55 hp Suzuki, Was a work boat for our boat yard. Just serviced! CLEAN! Was in the water two days ago! Bow platform, console with seat, 12 gal. fuel tank, Single axle bunk trailer. $4995 firm. Jesse's Ma-rine (508) 746-0037.

Pick-Up Truck For Sale1997 blue 3/4 ton V-8, 8' bed, 143,000 miles, 1 owner. In good condition. $4,500 or best offer. Call Bob, 781-447-0026

1998 Buick LeSabreMeticulously maintained. Runs great, ready to go. 94,000 miles. Averaged about 8,000 miles per year. Asking $3700. Call 781-582-2065 or 339-788-0685.

2004 Pursuit 2270 Center console. Low hours, T-Top, 225 Yamaha 4-stroke, color fishfinder, GPS, live bait well, brand new aluminum Ven-ture tandem trailer with disc brakes. $26,900. Call George, 781-561-5995.

2005 Ford Explorer LTDLOADED,with 35,000 miles,8 cyl-inder,silver,5speed,bucket heated seats,dvd,cd,running boards, ac, all power, sunroof, keyless entry, one owner. $16,000 or best of-fer. Call: 781-447-2942 or 781-771-0695.

“Let your hook always be cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish.”

–– Ovid


2002 Hitchhiker 5th Wheel31.5’ long, 3 slides, glide ride hitch, new tires, new water heater, rebuilt furnace. Propane/electric refrigerator and heater. Queen-size bed w/upgraded matteress. Double sleeper sofa. TV and stereo system. Desk station set up for computer. Storage inside and out. Excellent condition, asking $19,999. 617-538-2113.

2003 GMC Yukon Denali XLPrice reduced! Alpine white w/sandstone leather. Capt. chairs. New (9/10) factory installed trans. w/3yr. 100k mi. warranty. Always garaged dealer serviced. 84k mi. Excellent condition. Title in hand. $12,900/b.o. Call 781-820-8874.

Shaw 24’ Classic YawlBuilt 1961 Jensen in Denmark. Midget ocean/racing cruiser. Mahogany, oak, sitka, teak, double planked mahogany. Teak centerboard, bronze centerboard trunk, 1500 lb. slotted lead keel. Accomodations: four berths, galley, head. $6000. 508-747-1235.

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posal falls within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland and within 200 feet of the riv-erfront area at 90 Pratt Place, Map 90, Lot 1.

The applicant is filing un-der the Massachusetts Wet-lands Protection Act, Chapter 131, §40 and the Town of Hanson Wetlands Protection By-Law 3-13 §.5 and Rules and Regulations.

HANSONCONSERVATION

COMMISSIONPhilip R. Lindquist

Chairman

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THECOMMONWEALTH

OF MASSACHUSETTS

LAND COURT

DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT

(SEAL)

Case No. 440599To:Michael Gajewski a/k/a

Michal Gajewski;Kathleen L. Gajewski and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA claiming to be the holder of a Mortgage covering real property in Whitman, num-bered 142 Auburn Street given by Michael Ga-jewski a/k/a Michal Gajewski and Kathleen L. Gajewski to Mortgage Electronic Registra-tion Systems, Inc., dated August 11, 2006, and re-corded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds at Book 33226, Page 38 and now held by the plaintiff by assignment has filed with said court a complaint for author-ity to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry and possession and ex-ercise of power of sale.

If you are entitled to the benefits of the Servicemem-bers Civil Relief Act as amended and you object to such foreclosure you or your attorney should file a written appearance and answer in said court at Boston on or be-fore Apr 04, 2011 or you may be forever barred from claim-ing that such foreclosure is in-valid under said act.

Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief Justice of said Court on Feb 16, 2011

Attest:DEBORAH J.PATTERSONRECORDER

201009-1557-BLU

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NOTICE OFMORTGAGEE'S

SALE OFREAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale con-tained in a certain mortgage given by Brian C. Brown and Julie M. Brown to Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc., dated November 23, 2004 and recorded with the Plymouth County Regis-try of Deeds at Book 29545, Page 117, of which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, NA is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mort-gage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 p.m. on March 11, 2011, on the mortgaged premises lo-cated at 804 Auburn Street, Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, all and singu-lar the premises described in said mortgage,

TO WIT:The land, with the build-

ings thereon, situated in Whit-man, Plymouth County, Mas-sachusetts, on the Southerly side of Auburn Street, bounded and described as fol-lows:

Beginning at a point on Auburn Street, being the northeast corner of the granted premises;

Thence Southerly 107 feet by land of one Sroczynska, sometimes otherwise known as Sroczynski;

Thence Westerly 218 feet by land now of formerly of Trophim K. and Elizabeth Zoobkoff;

Thence Northerly 150 feet by said Zoobkoff land; and

Thence Easterly by Auburn Street, 150 feet to the point of beginning.

For title reference, see deed recorded in Book 28776, Page 273.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 28776, Page 273.

These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restric-

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tions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all un-paid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encum-brances of record which are in force and are applicable, hav-ing priority over said mort-gage, whether or not refer-ence to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.

TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of Five Thou-

sand ($5,000.00 ) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Of-fices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachu-setts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the pur-chase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.

Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.

WELLS FARGOBANK, NA

Present holder of said mortgage

By itsAttorneys,

HARMON LAWOFFICES, P.C.

150 California StreetNewton, MA 02458

(617) 558-0500201008-1266 - YEL

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OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF

REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale con-tained in a certain mortgage given by Roumanos M. Rou-manos and Rene A. Rouma-nos to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated October 17, 2007 and recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds at Book 35205, Page 174, of which mortgage U.S. Bank National Association as Trus-tee of TruCap Grantor Trust 2010-1 is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the pur-pose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 a.m. on March 23, 2011, on the mortgaged prem-ises located at 329 High Street, Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises de-scribed in said mortgage,

TO WIT:The land with the building

and improvements thereon on the easterly side of High Street, Whitman, Plymouth County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being shown as Lot 1 on a Plan entitled ''Plan of Land in Whitman, Mass., compiled from deed and 'Whitman Assessors Plan for Frederick J. Logan and Irene H. Logan, Whitman, Mass.'' dated November 20, 1961, and recorded at Ply-mouth County Registry of Deeds Plan Book 12, Page 459, bounded and described as follows:

NORTHERLY by Lot 2 on said plan, 178.47 feet;:

EASTERLY: by Lot 3 on said plan, 152 feet;

SOUTHERLY: by Old High Street, 150 feet; and

WESTERLY: by High Street, 120 feet.

Containing according to said plan 21,747 square feet of land.

Together with all the im-provements ways streets, al-leys passages water water courses rights liberties privi-leges, hereditaments, and ap-purtenances whatsoever hereto belonging or in any-wise appertaining to the re-veresions and remainders, rents issues and profits hereof and all the estate right title in-tereste property claim and de-mand whatsoever on the said grantor in law, equity, or otherrwise howsoever in and to the same in every part thereof.

For title, see deed recorded at Book 14955, Page 169.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 14955, Page 169.

These premises will be

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sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restric-tions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all un-paid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encum-brances of record which are in force and are applicable, hav-ing priority over said mort-gage, whether or not refer-ence to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.

TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of Five Thou-

sand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Of-fices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachu-setts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the pur-chase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.

Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale.

U.S. BANKNATIONAL

ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE OF TRUCAP

GRANTOR TRUST 2010-1Present holder of said

mortgageBy its Attorneys,

HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C.

150 California StreetNewton, MA 02458

(617) 558-0500201003-2340 - GRY

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By Dave Palana, SPortS eDitor [email protected]

The Whitman-Hanson boys track team needed to be at their best all season to stay competitive in the Pa-triot League. On Saturday at the Division II State Cham-pionships, their elite athletes needed their bests to keep their seasons going.

Justin Blight jumped a ca-reer best 20 feet, 9.75 inches to advance to the All-State meet while two-miler Tyler Sullivan also moved on by taking second at the Reggie Lewis Center.

Blight set his best mark with his first jump of the finals but couldn’t work the kinks out of his approach in the sec-ond two and ended up taking sixth place. However, his dis-tance was still among the top 12 in the state among the four divisions, earning him a place at All States.

“The first jump was pretty good, but on my other jumps something went wrong,” Blight said. “But I got a per-sonal best today, so I’m still happy.”

Sullivan had to run the two-mile virtually alone with winner Shayne Collins of Mansfield well ahead of the Panther captain and third-place finisher Kieran Kinnare of Ipswich well behind.

Sullivan said the lack of competition hurt his time, and he expects to make a bet-ter showing at this weekend’s meet.

“It was tough going on my own,” he said. “The time wasn’t as good as I wanted, but I feel like I’ve got a better race in me for next week.”

Panther junior Pat Ryan took sixth in the race and had trouble breaking through the pack, which he said wore him out. Ryan missed out on the All-State meet, but head coach Kevin Black said, if Ryan works on his pacing, he should be able to make the All-State meet in the spring.

“I thought Pat Ryan was kind of erratic, and we’ll talk about that in practice,” Black said. “I think he could make the race faster and easier if he smoothed that out.”

Panther sophomore Nate Stephansky took 22nd overall in the mile run to start the day, and junior Dom Cacciatore ran the 300 meters in 38.06 seconds to take 12th. Captain Brendan Moran also had a good day, finishing the 1,000 meters in two minutes and 41.29 seconds for a personal best in his last indoor race.

“It’s pretty hard to do bet-

ter than a career best in your last high school track event indoors,” Black said.

The Panther 4x400 team of Moran, Cacciatore, Anthony Iannone and Luke Laubacher took 15th to end their winter seasons.

As Blight and Sullivan get set for All States, the rest of the Panther team will turn their attention to the spring season, where they will look to avenge their loss to the Hingham Harbormen for the Patriot League indoor banner this winter. Black said it was a tough winter, and his young team over-achieved to give them a shot at a banner, and he hopes they will bring the same mental toughness to the spring season.

“You can’t have your best team every year,” he said. “This team every meet had to be perfect [to win] and we still came within a point of the league championship. That was a remarkable accomplish-ment for these kids.”

the tale of the taPe iS a weekly column By SPortS eDitor Dave Palana. he can Be reacheD By e-mail at [email protected].

A true fan testAs many of my loyal readers know, I do not

like many things. One of the things I espe-cially do not like is Red Sox Nation and the

way it has dehumanized my favorite baseball team. Like all true Red Sox fans who came of age before 2003, our team has been bogarted by these bandwagoneers who are too stupid to understand that paying money for a fan club card does not make you a fan, and would rather get drunk and yell during “Sweet Caroline” than get drunk and cheer on the team.

These idiots and their desire to buy the fan cred have helped turn the Red Sox from a fam-ily-friendly, underachieving team, to the exact team our fans spend so much money pretending they hate — the New York Yankees. They are a soulless, commercial conglomerate that expects your allegiance because they are the Boston Red Sox, they win and it’s just so much fun to be part of a winning group.

Back in the day, the Sox had free hat day, lunch box day, fan ap-preciation day and all sorts of other gimmicks they have done away

with because they simply don’t have to do that anymore. Instead, they make you buy a card to get discounts, and the idiots eat it up.

They also don’t pay attention to the pre-Nomar his-tory of the team now that the Curse of the Bambino is gone. Back in the day, we knew this stuff; we knew about Lefty Grove, Jimmy Foxx, Earl Wilson and Frank Mal-zone even though they were all before our time, because we were real fans.

Spring training has started again, which means the Nation will be out in force screaming and yelling without a shred of baseball knowledge. For you young ones, it’s OK, this is all you have known and you should enjoy it. But for those of my generation, here is a simple test to tell if you are a real Red Sox fan or just a member of Red Sox Nation.

You know you’re a real Red Sox fan if …

… you remember when Billy Hatcher stole home.

… you still cringe a little bit when you hear the name Bryce Florie.

… you remember when the Cleveland Indians were the Red Sox’s playoff nemesis, and you remember when Pedro came out of the bullpen and kicked their butts.

… you still kinda miss John Valentin and you don’t know why.

… you saw Rheal Cormier throw Jim Thome.

... the phrase Fan Appreciation Day is synonymous with a Red Sox and Tampa Bay brawl.

… the names Tim Van Egmond and Gar Finnvold ring a bell.

… Dan Duquette still makes you a little mad.

… you still know at least one verse of “Nomar Num-ber 5.”

Nation or not, I’m glad baseball is back.

By Dave Palana

The Tale of The TaPe

Onward to All States Sullivan and Blight move on from Division II

Tyler Sullivan runs the two-mile at the Division II championships on Saturday. Sullivan was disappointed with his time despite his second place finish, and said he expects a faster race at All States.

Justin Blight leaps into the long jump pit. Blight set a personal best mark of 20’ 9.75” to place sixth and qualify for All States.

Photos by Dave Palana



Last week at the Patriot League meet, Rachel Baker broke the school record in the two-mile running essentially alone as she looped the only two other runners in the race.

At the Division II State Championships at the Reggie Lewis Center on Saturday, she had a little company as she ran her way into the record books again.

Baker broke Kasey Black’s school record in the mile with teammate Gianna Cacciatore right behind her to kick off a big day for the Panthers, who finished the meet in third place.

Baker was right on the heels of Central Catholic’s Lanie Jowet, but couldn’t catch her around the final turn. However, Baker also had Cac-ciatore right behind her as the two Panther sophomores took

second and third two-hun-dredths of a second apart.

“Gianna almost beat me,” Baker said with a laugh. “We ran the race together, which was pretty good.”

“Gianna went from a 5:50 mile last year down to 5:14, that’s pretty impressive,” head coach Mike Driscoll said. “It was a great day. Third place is the best we’ve ever finished in indoors as a team, so it’s ex-citing.”

Baker’s sister Abby also qualified for the All-State meet by taking third in the 1,000 meters with a 3:05.55 time. Agawam senior Jenny Dudek set a fast pace and opened up a big lead in the race, but Baker stayed patient and was able to work her way up the leader board as Dudek and the other runners burned out.

“I think it was pretty fast,” Baker said. “I tried to stay where I wanted and pick it up at the end. I’m going to states next week, so I’m excited.”

“Abby was awesome,” Driscoll said. “She had a great 1,000 and then came back in the 4x8 and runs a 2:20, which

is ridiculous.”The Bakers, Cacciatore

and Mel Collins will also be going to All States as a 4x800 team after taking third. The team improved on the Patriot League-winning time of last week, and hope for another school record at All States.

“We beat last week by like 30 seconds, but we were a second off the school record,” Cacciatore said. “I think we can run a better time next week.”

Their classmate Nicole Galewski, in the long jump event, will join the four soph-omores at the meet. Galewski just made it into the long jump final, but leapt 16 feet, one inch in her final approach to grab fifth and earn a spot in next week’s race.

While the five sophomores will be moving on to All States, the race was the end of the road for junior Melissa Peck in the 600, Danielle Spivack in the long jump, the 4x200 team of Karen Dempsey, Ali-cia Ferraro, Galewski and Sa-mantha Richner and the 4x400 team of Haley Burkow, Healy

Wells, Victoria Gately and Haley Wells. However, they all will be returning next year, which Driscoll said is exciting for the future of the program.

“It was one junior and then all freshmen and sopho-mores,” Driscoll said. “So it’s exciting. The future looks very bright.”

Lady Panthers ready for the danceLady Panthers outlast Knights in OT in final regular season game


The girls basketball team has to wait until Friday to find out the date and location of their first tournament game, but they showed that they are already in a postseason frame of mind Tuesday afternoon in Sandwich.

The Panthers saw a three-point lead disappear in the fi-nal second of regulation but recovered to pull out a 63-61 overtime win in their final regular season game.

“It had a real tournament feel, and it was just all good,” head coach Jim Daley said. “It was just a good win to get us to 61 percent (winning per-centage), and hopefully that will get us a higher seed.”

The Knights fouled Pan-ther captain Michaela O’Neil with 14 seconds to play and the Panthers leading by one.

After O’Neil made both free throws, the inbound pass was tipped right to Kenny Antono-wicz, who sank a 3-pointer to send the game into overtime.

“We were in control for most of the fourth quarter, but then they hit that shot and we had to get reorganized, and they really responded,” Daley said.

The Panthers didn’t get disheartened by Antonowicz’s shot, but jumped out to a quick six-point lead in the overtime period, and Mackenzie Hat-field and Kaley Mientkiewicz hit their free throws down the stretch.

Mientkiewicz also hit a big 3-pointer for the Panthers in overtime to add to a team-high 17 points in a career game for the Panther senior.

It was the best game of her career tonight, She had 17 points, a couple of blocked shots, a couple of steals and two or three forced jump balls diving on the ground.

Mary Rose Griffin add-

ed 11 for the Panthers, who trailed by one, 16-15, after one quarter, but took a five-point lead into halftime and held on until the last shot of

regulation.The Panthers will get their

seed and opponent when the MIAA releases the brackets on Friday afternoon.

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Lady Panthers keep on runningBaker breaks another record as Panthers take third

rachel Baker holds off teammate gianna Cacciatore as the two Panthers near the finish line of the mile run. Baker and Cacciatore took second and third to qualify for All States and break the previ-ous Whitman-Hanson school record.

Nicole galewski soars into the long jump finals. galewski cleared 16 feet in her final jump of the day to finish fifth and qualify for All States.

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Public hearing on WHRSD 2012 budgetA public hearing on the Whitman-Hanson Regional

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The boys hockey team’s season seemed all but over midway through their game against the Dennis-Yarmouth Dolphins at Rockland Rink on Monday. The Dolphins scored twice in the first period, were pounding the Panthers on the boards and not letting Whit-man-Hanson anywhere near their net.

But the Panthers were pa-tient, picked their spots and will live to fight another day in their quest for a spot in the MIAA tournament.

The Panthers scored goals in the second and third period to tie the Dolphins 2-2 and keep their playoff hopes alive until Saturday, when they go to Martha’s Vineyard for a must-win game.

The Dolphins imposed their will on the Panthers for most of the first period and caught a break when a simple clearing pass hit off the boards and sprung Casey Saunders for a breakaway goal to put

D-Y on top.The Dolphins padded

their lead with 3:42 to play in the first period and continued to stymie the Panther offense until a second period power play gave Whitman-Hanson some life. Nick Pike slid a pass from the right circle through the crease to Scottie McArthur for a one-timer that got the Panthers on the board and gave them new life.

“Getting that first goal is always huge, especially off such a good play,” head coach Rich Manning said. “It was a tremendous, patient play by Nick Pick and Scottie did a good job to get himself open and bang one in for us.”

The Panthers came out fired up for the third period; Coleman Lenane forced a shot through traffic in front of the net to tie the game. The Pan-thers kept up their physical play for the rest of the period to keep the Dolphins from regaining the lead and keep their season alive for another game.

“We were definitelty on our heels and not initiating contact in the first,” Man-ning said. “But our forwards picked it up a notch, and that’s

usually where it starts. We got some great leadership today from our captains and upper-classmen. They really rallied the troops as we crept back into the game. They didn’t want to let the ship sink.”

The Panthers now head to Martha’s Vineyard needing a win in their last game of the season for the third year in a row.


The February vacation week started on a down note for the Whitman-Hanson/Pembroke girls hockey team with a loss to Marshfield on Monday, but they had plenty to celebrate over the week-end.

WHP beat Martha’s Vine-yard 4-3 on the island Satur-day to qualify for the MIAA tournament after missing it last season.

Senior Alex Davis scored a hat trick, and freshman Jane Morrisette added the other WHP goal with Kristy Ken-nedy notching two assists in front of a sizeable crowd of WHP fans who made the ferry

ride to see the team qualify for the postseason.

“It’s always a great game when you play Martha’s Vineyard at their home rink,” head coach Joe Coulter said. “Thank you to the 30 or so parents and fans that followed the team over to the island.”

Coulter also congratulated captain Kelly Travers, assis-tant captain Tricia Stacey and senior forward Krystal Bar-nard, who were named league all-stars over the weekend.

“It's always tough to pick three players and the choices were not based on goals and assists but rather attitude, commitment, leadership, un-selfishness and work ethics,” Coulter said. “These three will represent WHP very well in the manner we have worked all season.”

WHP set themselves up to qualify at Martha’s Vineyard with a 6-4 win over Scituate on Feb. 16 on Senior Night at the Bridgewater Ice Arena. After a ceremony with their parents,

the seniors did the bulk of the damage against the Sailors, with Davis scoring twice and adding two assists, Kennedy getting two assists and Stacy getting an assist. Morrisette continued her strong fresh-man season with a hat trick, and Kelsey Murray added the sixth goal.

The five seniors, Davis, Kennedy, Barnard, Stacy and Travers, are the first class to play on all four WHP teams, and Coulter said their pres-

ence will be missed next year.“These five seniors have

been a part of history start-ing off with the original team coached by Chris Googins years ago,” he said. “Kristy and Krystal have had a major impact on the offensive line and with speed, hard shots and great passing have con-tributed to the success of this team not only this season, but all seasons. Tricia and Alex have been the mainstay of the defense and have done an in-

credible job shutting down the opposition's attack. Kelly has been outstanding in goal and she has demonstrated why she is the team leader. All five se-niors have continued to amaze me with their leadership, dedication and passion, while passing the legacy down to the freshman, sophomores and the junior on the team.”

WHP will play their final game on Friday and fin out the date of their first tournament game over the weekend.

Back to itGirls hockey clinches tourney berth on Martha’s Vineyard

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kristy kennedy (left) skates up the ice against Marshfield. kennedy had two assists against both Martha’s Vineyard and Scituate to help WHP clinch a spot in the MIAA tournament. Senior captain kelly Travers (right) was one of three WHP players named a league all-star over the weekend.

Photos by Sue Moss

Déjà vu over againBoys hockey needs one more win with one game left

Nick Pike (19) and Scottie McArthur (14) celebrate after Pike set up McArthur for a second-period one-timer to start Whitman-Hanson’s comeback against Dennis-yarmouth on Monday.

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A Mohegan Sun Casino Trip will be held by the Sons of The American Legion on Saturday, March 26 from 11 a.m to 8 p.m. at the cost of $25 per person. Full payment is required to reserve a seat and includes a round-trip luxury coach bus, $10 buffet voucher and $10 betting voucher. The deadline for requesting a seat is Friday, March 11. The bus will leave the American Legion hall at 33 Legion Parkway in Whitman at 11 a.m. sharp. For more information, call Ken Lailer at 781-447-2940, the American Legion at 781-447-5253, or go to legion 22.org/sons and click Casino.

Mohegan Sun trip planned Photo by Dave Palana



Whitman-Hanson’s entire season came down to two free throws with 10.6 seconds left in their final game. For a team that has had 10 games decid-ed by less than five points, it couldn’t have been any other way — and it was not a prob-lem for Cory Gibbons.

After the Panther senior guard stepped calmly to the line and swished them both, the Panthers got a defensive stop and earned a trip back to the MIAA tournament with a 50-48 win over the Scituate Sailors in the finals of the Pan-ther Tournament at the high school on Tuesday.

After losing to Hingham last Tuesday, the Panthers needed to win their last three games to make the trip back to the tournament. They hung on for a 58-57 win over Sil-ver Lake on Wednesday and smashed Sandwich 68-44 on Monday to set up their dra-matic tournament-clinching

win over the Sailors. “I just couldn’t be more

proud of the kids,” head coach Bob Rodgers said. “They’ve worked so hard all season. Ev-ery team is different, but how this team has surprised every-one including myself is amaz-ing. These kids have tremen-dous character.”

The Panthers found them-selves down early but battled back to trail 11-9 after one quarter. Scituate opened up another 10-point lead in the second, and again the Panthers battled back to cut the lead to four, 23-19, at the half. Tour-nament MVP Miles Hoffman tied the game for the Panthers in the third, and they took their first lead with 31.6 seconds to go on a free throw by Blake Hickey.

The two teams went into the fourth quarter tied at 32, but Scituate ran their lead to 41-35 with 3:52 to play.

The Panthers crawled back to take a one-point lead on a 3-pointer by captain Jay Stephansky, Hickey then tipped in a basket and Dondre James hit a three from the cor-ner to put the Panthers up 45-41 with 1:47 on the clock.

“I put Jason back and said hey you’re a senior, these are your minutes,” Rodgers said. “Then he hit that three and it was really good. And Blake is a coach’s joy. He just goes out and plays as hard as he can,

and those couple of rebounds he got at the end were just phenomenal.”

The Sailors refused to go away, and tied the game at 48 on a 3-pointer by Tyler Park with 26.5 to play, but Gibbons got to the foul line to give the Panthers back the lead. The defense prevented the Sailors from getting a good shot be-fore time ran out.

The three by Park was only his second basket of the game after he erupted for 35 against Plymouth North in the semifinals.

The Panthers will get their tournament seeding when the MIAA releases the brackets on Friday.

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The boys basketball team celebrates after the final whistle of their win over Scituate on Tuesday night the earned them a spot in the MIAA tournament.

Panthers punch tournament ticket with win over Sailors

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The annual Panther Prowl St. Pat’s Day 5K Road Race and Fun Walk will be held on Saturday, March 12 (post-ponement date is Sunday, March 13) at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School beginning at 9:30 a.m.

This fundraiser supports the Whitman-Hanson Athletic Department. The entry fee is $25 per race/walker and the first 200 entrants will receive a long-sleeved T-shirt. Tro-phies will be awarded for first male/female overall and top two in each age division: under 14, 15-21, 22-39, 40-59, 60 and over. Registration forms are available at whrsd.org. Race-day registration is from 8-9 a.m.

For information, contact Athletic Director Jim Daley at 781-618-7433 or e-mail [email protected]. Check the W-H track Web site for race updates and announce-ments at whtrack.org.

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