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Schools face A swashbuckling ‘Pirates’ at Camp Kiwanee

$2 million gap
Committee will look at priorities
By Meaghan Glassett, Express Staff
meaghan@hansonexpress.com
Parents of students en-
rolled in the Whitman-Hanson
Regional School District came
out in droves to ask questions
regarding the shortfall in the
Fiscal Year 2011 budget that
was presented the last week of
January.
In January, the first draft
budget presented was a four
percent increase. Superinten-
dent Ruth Gilbert-Whitner
said that the funding of the
budget comes from Chapter
70, Circuit Breaker and ath-
letic user fees.
Parents stated their con-
cerns over classroom sizes and
the possibility of cuts in other
areas.
“There are no easy an-
swers, but we are looking at
ways to do these things effi-
ciently,” Gilbert-Whitner said.
Gilbert-Whitner said to
keep all the programs the
school has this year again next
year, the district is facing a
$3.1 million deficit.
School Committee mem-
bers voted to transfer $800,000
from the reserve funds to go
toward balancing the budget.
The district is allowed to have
five percent of their budget
in reserves. However, there
was only $1.6 million and the
committee voted to allocate
50 percent toward balancing
the budget. The officials are
now looking at how to close a
$3 million gap as opposed to a
$3.1 million. A HEAR-R-R-RT PERFORMANCE: “The Pirates of Penzance” performed to sold out audi-
“The enormity of the situ- ences at Camp Kiwanee over the weekend. Ruth (Kelly Rindone) and the Pirate King (Kevin
Cameron), right, reveal a piece of information to Frederic (Greg Daigle) that throws a wrench
continued on page 13
in his plans to thwart the pirates. For more photos see page 14. Photo by Andrew Bertino

Locals take home medals 3-in-1 opens in

in Skills USA competition
S
By Meaghan Glassett Express Staff
Meaghan@hansonexpress.com
outh Shore Region-
al Vocational Tech-
nical High School
students, who recently par-
ticipated in the Skills USA
district competition held at
Greater New Bedford Re-
gional Vocational Technical
High School, took home 19
medals including seven gold,
four silver and eight bronze.
To qualify for districts,
students had in-shop compe-
titions and three or four stu-
dents from each trade were
chosen. The students had to
receive at least a 70 percent
grade to compete.
continued on page 2
Cranberry Square
Whisper’s to feature thrift store,
local crafts and baby items
By Meaghan Glassett, Express Staff
Meaghan@hansoenxpress.com
A new merchant has come
to Hanson and promises some-
thing for
everyone at
Hanson W h i s p e r ’s
in Cranber-
Means ry Square
Business Plaza.
Whis-
Skills USA advisor Stanley Zavatsky, Joseph Lindberg, Zachary per’s owner
Schultz, Skills USA advisor Jennifer DeMariano and Kevin Nancy Merry will be open-
Lloyd said they were proud of South Shore Vocational Technical ing up a three-in-one shop on
High School for bringing home numerous medals in the district
March 29. The three-and-one
Skills USA competition.
shop will have three separate
rooms full of merchandise.
The first room will feature
baby items including new baby
clothing and like-new clothing.
Merry plans on having build-
your-own baby baskets, which
she says make great gifts.
The second room will
highlight local crafters. Merry
has partenered up with Chel-
sea Hemingway, former own-
er of Chelsea’s Cottage and
Crafter’s Outlet in Plymouth,
who has brought some of her
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Local students move on in
Skills USA competition
continued from page one
Hanson resident Joseph
Lindberg, a senior at SSVT,
earned a gold medal in pre-
cision machine technology.
Lindberg said to do well on the
test it was important to know
everything about the trade. The
questions for his trade related
to manual machines. He said
the trade involves milling a
part or turning something on a
mill, drilling or tapping holes,
cutting grooves and machine
turning thread and tapers.
Lindberg said what he
learned in class and in shop
over the past four years has
given him the ability to score
well on the tests.
“Learning everything
about the trade did help pre-
pare me for the test, and I also
spent time studying on my
own,” he said.
SSVT students were also
offered a chance to participate
in after school study sessions,
Skills USA advisor Stanley
Zavatsky said.
Zavatsky said preparing
the students to take the tests
is complicated because the
questions change from year to
year.
Tests were often focused
on skills and history regarding
Vocational Industrial Clubs of
America, but are now geared
toward employability.
Whitman resident Kevin
Lloyd, a senior, received a sil-
ver medal for his test in weld-
ing. The test questions referred
to how one would join two
pieces of metal. Lloyd said he
was also asked about the weld-
ing process for different types
of materials. Students also
had to demonstrate an under-
standing of the gases used for
shielding.
Lloyd said he felt prepared
to answer the questions from
the knowledge he has gained
through his welding courses.
He said all his teachers
have been very encouraging.
Many teachers also put togeth-
er packets for the students to
study for the competition.
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On the way to the district
competition, Lloyd said Skills
USA advisor Jennifer DeMari-
ano quizzed him.
Senior Zachary Schultz,
of Hanson, received a bronze
medal for his test in Computer
Numerical Control milling.
Schultz said his test questions
related to CNC milling codes.
He was able to recall the codes
from the hands-on work he has
done in his shops at the high
school.
“I use the [codes] so often,
I don’t forget them,” Schultz
said.
In addition to tests on a
specific trade, the students also
took two more tests geared
to Occupational Safety and
Health Administration stan-
dards and job employability.
The gold and silver medal-
ists qualify for the Skills USA
state competition in Marlboro,
the last week of April.
Lindberg will be prepar-
ing for States by practicing
machining. For States all par-
ticipants are responsible for
bringing their own tools and
preparing the equipment. The
SSVT is able to provide the
students with the tools that are
necessary to bring to the com-
petitions.
Last year, Lindberg also
qualified for States. While
competing he was given a blue
print and one piece of stock
which he was then required
to machine. He said the hands
on competition is timed so he
was required to quickly read
the blue print, determine his
allotted time and then follow
through.
Lindberg said that he is ex-
cited to have the chance to at-
tend States for a second time.
Last year the students had a
dance and other entertainment
provided.
After high school, Lind-
berg hopes to attend Mass
Maritime Academy. When he
has completed his schooling
he would like to get a job as an
engineer or possibly start his
own business.
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“I would like to stay in the
trade as much as possible,” he
said.
At the state competition
last year, Lloyd said his proj-
ect was already tacked to-
gether and he was given a blue
print. He said that during the
time limit he had to go to sev-
eral stations for different parts
of the welding process. While
the students were working on
their welding project, Skills
USA supervisors were walk-
ing around to see if the student
was following the correct pro-
cess and position.
In the future, Lloyd said he
might consider running a small
business out of his garage.
DeMariano said taking 97
students to the district com-
petition and receiving several
medals was amazing.
She also said several stu-
dents were awarded scholar-
ships. Lloyd received a $3,000
scholarship to attend Lincoln
Technology.
The gold medalists at the
States will represent Massa-
chusetts in the Skills USA na-
tional competition in Kansas
City in June.
SSVT Superintendent
Charles Homer wished the
students good luck in the state
finals competition.
Gardening
seminars
Wyman’s Garden Center,
141 Spring St., is pleased to
announce a series of spring
gardening seminars in con-
junction with the Plymouth
County Cooperative Exten-
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call 781-447-5400 to reserve
a seat, seminars run from 7
p.m. to about 8:30 p.m. There
is no charge for attending.
Tuesday March 23:
“Growing Small Fruits”
Dominic Marini will present
a slideshow/lecture on grow-
ing strawberries, blueberries,
raspberries and grapes.
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guidelines for a broad spec- Armstrong thanked Read for is that people are not ready up
trum of town energy use from his input on the proposal and front.”
regulating thermostats in town said the purpose of the policy Hunter added that solar
buildings and requiring em- was to make town departments panels could save towns any-
ployees to wear “seasonal more responsible for energy where from $300,000 to over
clothing” to renovation and consumption. $1 million in energy costs
new building standards and “The intent is to make the depending on inflation, but
purchasing of fuel efficient department heads responsible cautioned that towns usually
vehicles. for the utility bills,” Arm- won’t see any significant sav-
The policy calls for all strong said. ings in the first 10 years.
town office department heads The committee also heard Armstrong said the com-
to submit an energy plan by a presentation by Brad Hunter mittee is putting together a list
Dec. 30, 2011 and annual re- from energy company Nex- of town buildings that could
ports on energy use by all amp about solar power pur- support solar panels, includ-
town departments responsible chase agreements. ing the police and fire sta-
for municipal buildings and Hunter dissected the steps tions, Town Hall and Hanson
vehicles. of a power purchase agree- Middle School, and will look
“It’s not just about energy, ment as well as the pros and further into the process after
it’s about saving,” Read said. cons for municipalities for Town Meeting.
Read said he liked the installing solar panels and the “We have got to get the en-
policy, but recommended the changing nature of financing ergy policy to the Selectmen,
committee not prohibit per- these projects. If towns like and then this is the next step,”
sonal space heaters or mi- Hanson want to pursue solar he said. “It’s all part of trying
crowaves unless renovations projects, Hunter said knowing to reduce our carbon foot-
are done to some of the town the legal process is an impor- print, and we’ll start focusing
buildings down the road. tant first step. on [solar power] shortly after
“We work in some really “When you get into the Town Meeting.”
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whacking hornet’s nests.” he said. “I’ve seen deals fall Children’s Museum
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low to moderate income in filing basic tax forms. The service is out about the exciting exhib-
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the school library at 610 Franklin St., Whitman. Call 781-618- is an adult only event, no chil-
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Hanson police log
Monday March 8
12:48 a.m. A disturbance
was reported at the United
Church of the First Born, Mon-
ponsett St. A gathering was dis-
persed.
1:13 p.m. Police required
on Waltham Street. Peace was
restored.
2:03 p.m. Suspicious ac-
tivity was reported on Adams
Circle.
3:27 p.m. An officer was
requested on South Street. An
area search was negative.
3:29 p.m. A suspicious per-
son was reported at the MBTA
train station.
4:10 p.m. An officer was
requested on State Street.
5:17 p.m. Domestic
relations/209A on Monponsett
Street.
7:34 p.m. Police required
on Kings Landing Way. Peace
was restored.
Tuesday March 9
1:40 a.m. Suspicious activ-
ity was reported at the MBTA
lot on Main Street.
8:04 a.m. Officer requested
on Gorwin Drive.
10:07 a.m. Burglar alarm
sounded on Whitman Street.
12:16 p.m. Breaking and
entering reported at Auto Ex-
press on Franklin Street.
1:29 p.m. Police required
on Waltham Street. Peace re-
stored.
2:01 p.m. Officer requested
at Hanson Middle School.
3:24 p.m. Animal com-
plaint on State Street.
4:09 p.m. Fire Department
required on Main Street.
6:04 p.m. Auto lockout re-
ported on Main Street.
10:39 p.m. Fire Depart-
ment required on Donna Drive.
Wednesday March 10
3:04 a.m. Fire Department
required on Indian Head Street.
10:46 a.m. Suspicious
activity reported on Pleasant
Street.
4:45 p.m. Officer requested
on Catherine Road.
10:05 p.m. Disabled auto
reported at Whitman-Hanson
Regional High School.
Thursday March 11
9:34 a.m. Officer requested
on Spring Street.
4:50 p.m. Trespassing re-
ported on Reed Court.
7:40 p.m. Highway De-
partment required at Heritage
Kennels on Main Street.
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Friday March 12
9:28 a.m. Fire Department,
mutual aid to Rockland on Rice
Avenue.
10:34 a.m. Disabled auto
reported on Holmes Street.
11:05 a.m. Officer request-
ed on Ocean Avenue.
11:25 a.m. Suspicious ac-
tivity reported on Forest Trail.
11:54 a.m. Suspicious ac-
tivity reported on Holly Ridge
Drive.
11:59 a.m. Fire Depart-
ment, mutual aid to Rockland
on Alpine Road.
12:40 p.m. Officer want-
ed at Pine Meadow and Main
Street.
2:10 p.m. Fire Department
required on Litchfield Lane.
6:44 p.m. Officer requested
on Milford Street.
7:30 p.m. Motor vehicle
accident reported on County
Road. Vehicles towed. Kevin
D. Lundgren Jr. of Rockland
was arrested on a warrant ar-
rest, possession of Class E drug
(Suboxone 2 mg.), possession
of Class E drug (Suboxone 8
mg.), possession of Class E
drug (Doxepin), possession of
Class E drug (Chlonidine).
11:03 p.m. Motor vehicle
stop on Meadow Lane. Vehicle
towed. David E. Backus of
Pembroke arrested for posses-
sion to distribute Class D drug.
James Bako-Berry of Pem-
broke arrested for possession to
distribute Class D drug, subse-
quent offense.
Saturday March 13
5:57 p.m. Disabled auto
reported on E. Washington
Street.
10:10 p.m. Animal com-
plaint on Monponsett Street.
Sunday March 14
7:30 a.m. Highway De-
partment required on Liberty
Street.
8:20 p.m. Highway Depart-
ment required on Baker Street.
9:23 a.m. Officer requested
on Ocean Avenue.
4:20 p.m. Auto lockout re-
ported at Whitman-Hanson Re-
gional High School.
6:03 p.m. Fire Department
required on Franklin Street.
7:26 p.m. Fire Department
required on Pleasant Street.
7:46 p.m. Highway Depart-
ment required Richard Road.
8:30 p.m. Suspicious per-
son reported on High Street.
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Residents surprised by flood
By Stephanie Spyropoulos, Express Staff
steph@hansonexpress.com
Hanson residents, many
who have never had problems
with water in their basements,
found themselves in a damp
place over the soggy week that
brought upwards of eight inch-
es of rain to the area.
West Washington Street
resident Paul Remes, who
lives on the corner lot close to
Pennsylvania Avenue, said his
property was “a pond on one Paul Remes of West Washington Street had several feet of water
side of the house and a lake on in his yard after several days of rain.
the other.” ment placed signage to warn were unique, because of the
“I have gotten water at the
residents of flooding on Winter large amount of water we re-
house before, but nothing like Street, parts of West and East ceived in such a short period
this,” he said.
Washington Streets and King of time. We had a few residents
Remes had a few damp Street, which was closed to all with pumps that failed, but
areas in his basement, but due traffic leading into Hanover. many never had water in their
to previous water concerns he
With approximately 50 basements before,” Thompson
had installed a pump in the cel- calls related to the storm, Fire said.
lar with a generator backup in
Chief Jerome Thompson said During the rush to have
case the power was lost. Look- the department still had a wait- basements pumped, Thomp-
ing at the outside of his house
ing list for pumping out cellars son assured residents they
told a different story. late Tuesday afternoon. were trying to accommodate
The property has a drain- The first dozen calls the everyone with the equipment
age area that runs adjacent to
department responded to were they currently have.
his property, which has risen related to wires down and There were no reports of
to a threatening level before.
tree limbs on house wires be- flooding in any public building
However, Remes said he has tween Saturday and Sunday, as of Tuesday.
never seen it run right over the said Thompson. The remain- Governor Deval Patrick
roadway as it did on Monday.
ing calls were for assistance declared a state of emergency,
He had also installed with pumping and flooding in which allowed for monies to
drainage along his field and
homes, he said. be freed up and resources to
the house, which he called There were no emergency aid those who were affected
“invisible” after the five days
evacuations or shelters set up by the flooding.
of rain. in Hanson due to the storm.
Hanson Highway Depart- “Many of the calls we had
Police plan to arrest
man for car thefts
Police are looking to arrest a Hanson man
for his role in a series of vehicle thefts and
break-ins that occurred around Pembroke since
Police & court briefs
Jan. 1.
In early March, police issued an arrest war- Man arrested on
rant for Jason M. Nicholson, 17, of Maquan
St., Hanson for a total of 12 charges, includ- warrant after accident
ing felony breaking and entering of a building, Police arrested a man after an accident on
larceny of a motor vehicle and breaking and
County Road Friday.
entering of a motor vehicle. Nicholson so far When officers responded to the accident at
has eluded police, according to Pembroke Po- approximately 7:30 p.m. they discovered the
lice Lt. Mike Jenness. operator had a warrant out for his arrest, accord-
On Feb. 12, police arrested Jeffrey A. ing to Hanson Police Lt. Joseph Yakavonis.
Taylor Jr. 20, of Oak Place, Halifax on simi- Kevin D. Lundgren, 25, of Rockland, was
lar charges for the break-ins. Taylor pled not placed under arrest by Sgt. Casey and officer
guilty in Plymouth District Court. Daley on the warrant. Officers found several
Between Feb. 5 and Feb. 6, several vehicles drugs on his person and in the vehicle. Other
on Standish, Birch and Lake streets were stolen charges that stemmed from the search include
and four vehicles on Standish Street were bro- possession of a Class E drug (Suboxone 2mg,)
possession of a Class E drug (Suboxone 8mg,)
ken into. Other break-ins and thefts occurred
around Jan. 1. possession of a Class E drug (Doxepin) and
possession of a Class E drug (Chlondine.)
– B. Manning
– M. Glassett
Defective headlight leads to pot arrest
Two men who were pulled over in Han- as he approached the vehicle and questioned
son because of a defective headlight face drug
charges after they were found with more than
Backus, who allegedly admitted there was mar-
ijuana in the vehicle.
two ounces of bagged marijuana During the police search, officers found a
James Bako-Berry, 18, of School Street and plastic bag containing about .68 ounces of mar-
David E. Backus, 19, of Wampatuck Street pled ijuana in the glove box and two bags containing
not guilty Monday in Plymouth District Court about 1.05 ounces each underneath the passen-
to possession with intent to distribute marijua- ger seat, where Bako-Berry was sitting.
na. They are due back on May 17 for a pretrial Bako-Berry reportedly told police he was
hearing. not aware the drugs had been under his seat,
According to police reports, a Hanson of- and Backus reportedly said the two bags of
ficer on patrol around 11 p.m. last Friday night marijuana were not his.
observed Backus’ vehicle operating with a de- Both men were arrested and later released
fective headlight and taillight and pulled him on $500 cash bail.
over on Meadow Lane in Hanson. The officer
reportedly smelled “freshly burnt marijuana” – B. Manning
Thursday, March 18, 2010 The Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! 5

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Russell F. Sheehan, 64, electrician

Russell F. Sheehan,
64, of Whitman, formerly
of Dorchester, died at his
home surrounded by his
family on March 11, 2010.
Mr. Sheehan was born
in Boston and was a U.S.
Army veteran. He was
a proud and honorable
member of IBEW Local
103 for over 40 years, a former officer of Lo-
cal 103 including business manager and trust
fund administrator. He was a graduate of the
Harvard Trade Program, official observer of the
El Salvador Democratic Elections, a two-time
member of “The Hole-in-One “ Club and also
member of Preferred Liar’s Golf Group at Rid-
der Country Club.
He leaves his wife Donna (Bobbitt) Shee-
han, his children, Jeffrey Sheehan and his wife
Janice of Quincy and Janene Johnson and her
husband Chris of Whitman, his brothers and
sisters, Frederick Sheehan Jr. of W. Yarmouth,
Paul of Whitman, Joseph of Abington, Donald
of Weymouth, Lillian Curran, and Theresa Tee-
han both of Abington and five grandchildren. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3
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William J. Dunstan, 81, Model A restorer

William J. Dunstan, 81, of Plymouth, for- sion for automobiles. He was a member of the
merly of Hanson and Halifax died Sunday, South Shore Antique Auto Club and the Model “OFF-LABEL” PRESCRIPTIONS
March 14 after a long period of failing health. A Restorers Club of Massachusetts. Physicians sometimes prescribe medications From the providers’ perspective, off-label
Born in Newton, he was the son of the late All are invited to attend a graveside service for conditions and diseases other than those use is a necessary tool to more properly treat
William J. and Florence (Pfefferkorn) Dun- to be held Thursday, March 18 at 11 a.m. in the approved by the Food and Drug Administration. a medical condition. While there are down-
stan. Fairmont Cemetery, 126 Cedar St., Weymouth. While off-label use is often quite appropriate, sides of prescribing drugs off-label, it allows
there is usually less evidence supporting off- patients to benefit as physicians test medica-
Mr. Dunstan worked for Wonder Bread and Donations in his name may be made to the label use of a drug than for an approved drug. tions under real-world conditions and identify
later for the Plymouth County Hospital of Han- American Cancer Society, #5 Manley St., West Patients receiving off-label prescriptions are new applications for the drugs. For your pre-
son. Bridgewater, MA 02379. Arrangements are by encouraged to ask their doctors why they are scription and health care needs, please call
He enjoyed his antique auto hobby and was the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Inc., Whitman. being prescribed something other than an DUVAL’S PHARMACY at 781-447-0606. We are
approved treatment (including non-drug treat- happy and proud to be serving generations of
well-known in the South Shore area for his pas- ments). The doctor should be able to cite families from the same location in Whitman at
supporting evidence that justifies its use when 571 Washington St., Rt. 27. We are also located
approved treatments are ineffective or unavail- in East Bridgewater at 1 Compass Way
Plymouth County Extension Masons to hold
able. It also pays to investigate whether an (508-350-2900).
insurance company will pay for an off-label HINT: Because off-label drugs may not have
drug. The pharmacist is also a very valuable established dosing recommendations, it is
annual fruit pruning clinic open house resource when it comes to evaluating the usually a good idea to begin with a low dose
effectiveness of an off-label drug. and adjust upwards as necessary.
The Annual Fruit Pruning Clinic sponsored by Plymouth The Tri-Town Masons
County Cooperative Extension is scheduled for Saturday, in E. Bridgewater, Rt. 27,
March 20. This is the 33rd consecutive pruning clinic held by will hold an open house on
the Plymouth County Extension office for Plymouth County March 27 from 9 a.m.-3 High ethical standards and
residents demonstrating the basics of pruning fruit trees (apples, p.m. Members of the lodge knowledge, with over 26 years
peaches, etc) as well as raspberry plants, grape vines, and blue- will be on hand to give tours
of the building and to help of successful marketing and
berry bushes.
The two-hour clinic is led by Dominic Marini, retired Plym- the public gain a better un- selling real estate,
outh County Extension Regional Fruit and Vegetable Special- derstanding of the fraternity. residential, commercial and
ist, and Deborah C. Swanson, Extension Educator, Plymouth For information, contact the land development.
County/UMass Extension. This is an informal outdoor class- Masons at 800-882-1020.
room with ample opportunity to ask questions. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARE ALWAYS PROVIDED!
The fruit pruning clinic is held only once a year and is open
to the public free-of-charge. Participants are urged to dress for Baby and Me To all BUYERS and SELLERS
the weather and wear footgear suitable for cold, wet, muddy
conditions. This two-hour program will start promptly at 1 p.m. program offered for $500 GIFT CERTIFICATE OF YOUR CHOICE AT CLOSING.
at Villa Serra, home of Lorenzo Grosso, 52 Vernon Street, Mid- Must convey by May 31, 2010.
dleboro. For information, contact the Plymouth County Exten- new parents (Not valid with other offers of compensation)
sion office at 781-293-3541. The North River Collabor- The most important aspect of our business is satisfying
ative (NRC) Family Network you, OUR CLIENT. We insist upon earning your respect!
is offering a free program this
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parents entitled “My Baby and
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that will be offered on Tues- Find your next property with
day mornings from 11 a.m.-12 “THE CLICK OF A MOUSE” at
p.m. at the Abington Library www.tollhouseproperties.com
beginning March 30. Each
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share their joys and challenges
with experienced profession-
als and other new parents.
This program is offered free to
families through a grant from
the Massachusetts Department
of Early Education and Care in
collaboration with Self Help
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Express while visiting Hout Bay, part of Table Mountain for Children. Call 781-681-
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ber of the class of 2012, was
named to the Stonehill College
dean’s list for the fall 2009 se-
mester.
➢➢ The following students
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the 2009 fall semester: Hanson:
Edward Aucoin, Christopher
Bonzagni, Jaimee Doiron,
Yvonne Fall, Alyson Geli-
nas, Keri Gilbert, Britany What Do You Know Joe Trivia Night, Wednesdays
Hayes, Timothy Hayes, Jes-
sica Hobart, Kristyn Innis, THIS WEEK'S LIVE BANDS
Derek Leadbetter, Katelyn Friday, March 19th: Rob Benton
Lyons, Julia Mendonza, Mi- PAGE TURNER: State Rep. candidate Josh Cutler visited the Saturday, March 20th: Tomato Jonez
chael Mullen, Stephen Mur- Maquan School last week for Read Across America 2010. He read Half Price Pizza Every Monday & Tuesday *strings attached
phy, Elizabeth Nolan, Denis a book about ducks to Mrs. Gosselin's second grade class and
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land, Meghan Hulbert, Eric lawn and garden equipment.
Johndrow, Meaghen Kearns, If we don't have your parts
Shaunna Leonard, Hayleee we can also special order anything you might need to get
McHugh, Mandee Mitchell, your equipment up and running as soon as possible.
Bryant Morganelli, Jeffrey
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Talbot,Kristin Tingblad, Vic- annual golf vacation at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina along with
toria Trumbull, Kerry Wil- the Whitman Express.
liams, Stephen Winn.
➢➢ Rebecca Rosen, a senior
at Salve Regina University, has
been named to the dean’s list for
the fall 2009 semester.
➢➢ Hanson native Andrew
Botieri will be performing
acoustic guitar music/soft rock
hits of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s to
current mixed music with origi-
nals at Mamma Mia’s on the
Plymouth Waterfront, Saturday,
March 20 from 7-10 p.m.
➢➢ Happy birthday to Rob-
ert Brewer Jr., Betty Leta,
Gertrude Runey (March 18),
Thomas Roberts (March 19)
Richard Barker, Ralph Gron-
lund (March 20), Rebecca
Clemons (March 21), Dana
Billings (March 22), Lindsey
Lincolne (March 23), Jessica
Peterson (March 24). HONOR GRADUATE: Pfc. Patrick R. Gilbert graduated with honors
from the Unites States Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island,
➢➢ The Egan family of Whit-
S. C., 1st Battalion Charlie Company, Platoon 1018 on March
man will be participating in the
12. Gilbert is a 2009 graduate of Whitman-Hanson Regional High
2010 Boston Marathan on Doug
School and is the son of Richard and Gail Gilbert of Hanson. Many New
Flutie Jr.’s Team in support of
the The Doug Flutie Jr. Foun-
Congratulations from Mom, Dad, Keri and Derek. Charms!
dation for Autism. They invite
the community to support their
efforts. Please make your check
payable to The Doug Flutie
Jr. Foundation for Autism and
forward it to the Egans at 176 BIRTHDAY GIRL:
Cranberry Road, Whitman, MA Happy birthday to
02382 by April 19. You can also Samantha Poisson
donate online by going to first- who will be six years
giving.com/mauraegan. old on Saturday,
March 20, from your
family and friends. WHITMAN CENTER • RTE 27
781-447-4971
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How to save money Bluegrass on Prime Rib

the Bogs Special

and fill your plate Camp Kiwanee, Rt. 58,

Hanson will be the site of a
$14.99
includes 2 sides
(inc. 2 sides + salad)

C
By Michelle ConwayExpress columnist
michelle@clipperpress.com
“fun” raising event on Sat-
urday, March 20 from 5-12
utting coupons and shopping sensibly is just half p.m. entitled Bluegrass on
of the equation when it comes to saving money on the Bogs. The event will
Serving Breakfast
your grocery bill. Making a few adjustments in how help support a full weekend
Sat & Sun 8am-12pm
you plan your menus and prepare food once it comes home of bluegrass on May 14-16.
Lunch & Dinner GREAT FOOD AT GREAT PRICES
can trim the fat on your food budget. Eating healthy is always Three South Shore premier
Mon-Thurs 11:30am-9pm
Luncheon Specials
Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm
the goal as a healthy life comes with fewer medical bills down bluegrass bands will give TAVERN OPEN TILL 1AM Starting at $6.99
the road and the boost you get from eating food that is good a taste of what is to come 7 days a week with homemade soup
for you is priceless. Here are a few ideas on how to cook up in the main event. Part of ÈxÊ-V…œœÊ-ÌÀiiÌÊ­,Ìi°ÊÓÇ®ÊUÊ*i“LÀœŽiÊUÊÇn£‡Ó™Î‡ä{nä
savings: the proceeds from the main
When purchasing buy one/get one free or large packages of event will go to Green-
meats and poultry, optimize your savings by properly wrapping Schools. Information about
and freezing each item. Simply put, air is the enemy of food. GreenSchools can be found
Investing a small amount of money in a vacuum sealer is the at projectgreenschools.org.
best way to extend the life of your Dawn Kenny will host
frozen foods, to avoid freezer burn the March 20 event. Admis-
and preserve fresh flavor. If a vac- sion is $20 per person. There
uum sealer isn’t in your future, take will be an open mic and all
a few extra minutes to protect your are invited. Musicians who
product. Some items, such as pork participate in the open mic
tenderloin, come vacuum packed in from 5-7 p.m. will have a re- TERI DIGREGORIO AYRE
heavy duty plastic and are ready to duced admission of $10 per
pop into the freezer. For tradition- person. At 7 p.m. the bands
ally packed items such as chicken or beef, remove the store Railroad House, No Spare
Parts and Rocky Run will Always enthusiastic and energetic… put Teri's
packaging and individually wrap each item in plastic wrap and
place the tightly wrapped pieces in a large plastic freezer bag. perform. Food will be avail- knowledge of the market to work for you.
Remember – air is the enemy of food! Carefully press out all able from the Bryantville A licensed agent for 18 years, her work for a real estate
of the air as you seal the freezer bag. Deil of Pembroke and a cash attorney and management company provide a
Meat, fish and vegetables can lose flavor in the freezer and bar will be available. background useful in assisting clients through the
won’t shine as the main feature on a plate but can still bring The May 14-16 Blue- purchase and sales process.
sparkle to chowders, stews, soups and sauces. Take advantage grass Festival, also to be Teri has been a lifelong resident of Whitman
of in season produce and stock your freezer for the winter held at Camp Kiwanee in and enjoys using her extensive knowledge of the area to
months. The vibrant flavor and color of a summer vegetable Hanson, will celebrate with
effectively assist buyers and sellers
defrosted in February is far better than what you will find on bluegrass music, arts and
crafts, workshops, contra with their real estate needs.
the shelves in the winter and will cost less. Call Teri & put the Berry Real Estate team to work for
Go back to the basics. Chicken on the bone is one third dance, fireside games, kids
the cost of boneless, skinless chicken and is richer in flavor and activities and more. Spon- you. Enthusiastic and at your service.
is moister. It takes only a second to remove the fatty skin ei- sorship and vendor space is 29 Church Street • Whitman Center
ther before or after cooking. For fussy eaters, slice the chicken available for the May 14-16
off the bone before serving. Bone-in chicken and meats not event. Visit bluegrossonthe- 781-447-4436
bogs.com or call 508-280- www.berryre.com
only save money, but enhance your meals. Chicken thighs are
4825 or 508-542-0781. Your Home Office Since 1973
often overlooked but are moist, tender and easy to cook.
Add beans, lentils, and whole grains back into your think-
ing. We have become so accustomed to purchasing Uncle So
and So’s rice that we pass by the more nutritious and economi-
cal bag of whole grains located just down the aisle. A six

‘Hear Ye, Hear Ye!’

ounce box of Uncle So and So’s Long Grain and Wild Rice
costs $2.69 and serves three. A 28 ounce bag of organic pearl
barley costs $3.79 and serves fourteen! Uncle So and So’s
package of rice contains nearly twenty ingredients; the barley
has only one and is superior in its nutritional value. Beans are
beautiful, nutritious, cost-effective and filling. Serve pretty
pink salmon (purchased on sale), with spring green asparagus
and mashed cannellini beans dressed with a hint of garlic and
olive oil – all for less than $3 per person, delicious, nutritious
and inexpensive.
Get the
Tidbit: If you haven’t visited the indoor Farmers Market
at Plimoth Plantation, try to go this Thursday between 3 and Express
6:30 p.m. In addition to great local products, there will be
Irish music, a drop-in yoga class and a screening of King Corn.
plymouthfarmersmarket.org.
delivered
to your door!
WHRHS to perform ‘Aida’
The Whitman-Hanson Regional High School theater will Take advan-
be performing “Aida” a timeless love story. Performances will
be on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m. and
Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at
tage of our
the high school. Tickets cost $8 for senior citizens, children
and students and $10 for adults. Tickets are available at the special offer
door or by calling 781-618-8459 or e-mailing whrhsdrama@
hotmail.com. and save 33%
off our regular
rate!

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8 The Express – Your Hometown Newspaper!
Thursday March 18
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
hairdresser, 10 a.m., Cracker Barrel,
1 p.m. line dancing class, blood
pressure clinic at the Senior Center.
Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. walk
in the park, 8:30 a.m. food shopping,
10:30 a.m. Ocean State Job Lot, Good
Days Restaurant, 11:30 a.m. lunch,
12-2 p.m. Brown Bag pickup, 1 p.m.
cribbage. Red Hats – New England
Quilt Museum in Lowell.
Whitman Public Library. Mother
Goose on the Loose. For babies and
toddlers (up to age 3) from 10:30-
11:05 a.m. Registration required.
Whitman residents will have
preference.
Special Education Parent Advisory
Council. 7 p.m. in the Whitman-
Hanson Regional High School
Library. There will be a budget update
as well as a discussion of the in district
special education programs.
Whitman/Hanson/Kingston Youth
Hockey Registration. For the
2010/2011 hockey season for both
boys and girls programs. A walk-in
registration will be held at VFW Hall
in Whitman from 7–9 p.m.
Friday March 19
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games,
10 a.m. cribbage and garden club
meeting, 1 p.m. bingo, trip to
Plymouth show leaves Center at 6:45
p.m.
Whitman Senior Center. Foxwoods
pickup at Center 7:30 a.m., at home
7:45 a.m., 11:30 lunch, 1 p.m. bingo.
Hanson Library. 10-10:30 a.m.
First Reader Story Time, ages 0-3,
no registration required, 10:30 a.m.,
Number Tales Craft-and-Story for
ages 3-7, registration required.
American Legion Fundraiser.
The Son’s of The American Legion
and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a
fundraiser meat raffle at 7 p.m. at 33
Legion Parkway in Whitman to benefit
Children’s Hospital “Partnership for
Kids,” a state sponsored American
Legion event.  This event is open to
the general public.
Girls Night Out. Third Friday of
the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hanson
Holistic Center, 156 Liberty St., Rte
58, for girls 9-12. For information
and registration call 781-293-7110.
Haven For Healing, a nonprofit
foundation, sponsors the classes.
Meat Raffle. Fri., 7:30 p.m., at Reed
Street in Hanson. Sponsored by
Hanson Athletics Association.
Meat Raffle. 7:30 p.m., Friday
at Robinson Street in Hanson.
Sponsored by the Hanson American
Legion 226.
Saturday March 20
Boy Scout Troop 59 Recycling
Day and Can and Bottle Drive. 9
a.m.-1 p.m., Saftler’s parking lot, 342
Bedford St., Whitman.
Women in History Month at the
Whitman Library. The Adams
Women, a discussion with Kelly
Cobble, curator of the Adams National
Historic Park will be held at the
Whitman Public Library Community
Room from 2-3 p.m. No registration
is required. Light refreshments will
be provided. Call 781-447-7613 for
details.
Bluegrass on the Bogs. Camp
Kiwanee, Rt. 58, Hanson, 5-12 p.m.
Admission is $20 per person. There
will be an open mic and all are invited.
Musicians who participate in the
open mic from 5-7 p.m. will have a
reduced admission of $10 per person.
At 7 p.m. the bands Railroad House,
No Spare Parts and Rocky Run will
perform. Food will be available from
the Bryantville Deil of Pembroke and
a cash bar will be available.
Monday March 22
Hanson Senior Center. 10 a.m.
chorus, 1 p.m. Tai Chi and knitting
group.
Whitman Senior Center. 9 a.m.
Around town, 10 a.m., Wii bowling,
11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. bingo.
Whitman Library. Uno Dos
Tres Spanish Story Hour, for ages
3-kindergarten from 1-2 p.m. Limited
in-person registration.
Tuesday March 23
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. Nails
by Julie, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10
a.m. Beginners Bridge and 1 p.m.
bowling at the Hanson Athletic
Association.
Hanson Library. Trustees meeting
at 2:30 p.m.
Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. walk
in the park, 8:30 a.m. The Butterfly
Place in Westford, 9 a.m. hairdresser,
art class, 10 a.m. line dancing at the
library, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12- 2 p.m.
computer classes, 1 p.m. knitting/
crocheting, bowling.
Whitman Public Library. Drop-
By Story Time for ages three to five
from 11:15-12 p.m. No registration is
required. If schools are closed due
to weather conditions, the session
will be cancelled and rescheduled if
possible.
Hanson Food Pantry. Tues. 10:30
a.m.-12 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at First
Baptist Church, Main Street,
Hanson.
Wednesday March 24
Hanson Senior Center. 9:30 a.m.
card games, 10 a.m. poker, 1:30 p.m.
exercise class with Cindie.
Hanson Public Library. Toddler
playgroup from ages two to five at
11 a.m.
Whitman Senior Center. 9 a.m.
Patriot Place and Olive Garden in
Foxboro, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m.
Mah-Jongg, bingo at Harvard Court.
Whitman-Hanson Kiwanis Club.
Meets on Wed., 6:15 p.m., at
Bernardo’s Restaurant on Route 27.
For more information, call Mike at
781-447-6501.
Thursday March 25
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10
a.m. Cracker Barrel, 12 p.m. hot dog
luncheon,1 p.m. line dancing class.
Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. walk
in the park, 8:30 a.m. food shopping,
9:30 a.m. manicurist by appt., 11:30
a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. cribbage. Red Hats
– New England Quilt Museum in
Lowell. Senior Book Club. Meets on
the fourth Thursday of each month, 1
p.m., at the Whitman Senior Center.
All are welcome and refreshments
will be served. To sign up, call 781-
447-7619.
Whitman Public Library. Mother
Goose on the Loose. For babies and
toddlers (up to age 3) from 10:30-
11:05 a.m. Registration required.
Whitman residents will have
preference.
Cutler Campaign Kickoff. Hanson
residents are invited to join Josh
Cutler on Thursday, March 25 to
help kick off his campaign for State
Representative. The event will be
held at 7 p.m. at the Pembroke
Country Club on West Elm Street
in Pembroke. The kick-off event
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disc jockey. Tickets may be reserved
by calling Denise Hawes at 781-
294-1669 or by emailing denise@
joshcutler.com. Suggested donation
is $25. Senior citizens and students
are free.
Friday March 26
Hanson 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.
First Reader Story Time, ages 0-3,
no registration required, 10:30 a.m.,
Number Tales Craft-and-Story for
ages 3-7, registration required.
Whitman Senior Center. 9:30 a.m.
Haymarket Square and Faneuil Hall
in Boston, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m.
bingo.
‘Aida.’ Whitman-Hanson Regional
High School theater will be
performing “Aida,” a timeless love
story. 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts
Center at the high school. Tickets
cost $8 for senior citizens, children
and students and $10 for adults.
Tickets are available at the door or by
calling 781-618-8459 or e-mailing
whrhsdrama@hotmail.com.
Girls Night Out. Fourth Friday of
the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hanson
Holistic Center, 156 Liberty St., Rte
58, for girls 12-15. For information
and registration call 781-293-7110.
Haven For Healing, a nonprofit
foundation, sponsors the classes.
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Legion 226.
Upcoming events
Northville Cemetery Meeting.
1 p.m. at the White Pines Village
Clubhouse, off Central Street, E.
Bridgewater. For information call
Joan Brides in Halifax.
‘Aida’. Whitman-Hanson Regional
High School theater will be
performing “Aida,” a timeless
love story. Performance will be on
Saturday, March 27 at 7 p.m. and
Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. in the
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Masons Open House. The Tri-Town
Masons in E. Bridgewater, Rt. 27,
will hold an open house on March 27
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Members of the
lodge will be on hand to give tours
of the building and to help the public
gain a better understanding of the
fraternity. For information, contact
the Masons at 800-882-1020.
Wally The Green Monster at the
Whitman Public Library. See Wally
the Green Monster act out one of
his stories on Saturday, March 27 at
1p.m. at the Whitman Public Library.
Those in attendance will receive a
Wally bookmark and shake hands
with the Red Sox ambassador. Don’t
forget to bring your cameras. This is
a family program. No registration is
required.
Vernal Pools Family Program.
South Shore Natural Science Center,
Norwell, Saturday, March 27, 10-
11:30 a.m. A naturalist will take the
group on a guided walk to explore
a nearby vernal pool. The program
is suitable for children ages 5 and
up and costs are $5 members/$7
non-members. Pre-registration
and payment requested. For more
information, contact the South Shore
Natural Science Center at 781-659-
2559 or view the Web site ssnsc.org.
18th Annual Cookie and Craft
Fair. The East Bridgewater United
Methodist Church will be holding its
eighteenth annual cookie and craft
fair from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on
Saturday, March 27. The church is
located at 54 North Central St., East
Bridgewater. Admission is free. There
will be a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. For information contact Terry
Gargiulo 508-456-1494 or Diana
Gallant 508-378-9977 or e-mail:
cookiesandcrafts@comcast.net
Interactive Mystery Dinner. The
Whitman Duval School PTO and
The R.H. Players have planned an
Interactive Mystery Dinner on March
27 at 7 p.m. at the Whitman VFW
on Essex Street. Enjoy dinner, an
interactive show, raffles and dancing.
Tickets are $30. Contact Marci
Moulton to reserve your tickets at
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A soggy Panther Prowl

Athletic Director Jim Daley greets runner Matt Galewski

as he finishes in just over 19 minutes.

Samantha Coletti, who finished with a

time of 20:58, was all smiles after she
finished the race.

Sue Moss counts down to the start of the Panther Prowl

as runners line up at the starting line.

Despite the rain, Michael King and the Panther mascot have
school spirit as they wait to root on the runners.

Notre Dame coach Rick Kates, of Pembroke, came out Sue Moss takes Chris Mulrey's number
to support the Whitman-Hanson Panther Prowl. He over- for the race. He finished with a time of
saw all the times and the placement of runners. 19:42.

Ben Mains takes a breather after coming in second in the Under

14 category with a time of 23:25.

Jim Daley addressed the runners in the gymnasium at Whitman-

Hanson Regional High School before they headed for the starting
line.

Photos by Stephanie Spyropoulos Whitman-Hanson English teacher Brian Scully, who finished with a time of 28:16, heads for a water
after crossing the finish line.

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Webster sponsors local aid resolution
S
tate Representative Daniel Webster (R-
Pembroke) has sponsored a local aid
resolution to be proposed during the
next formal session of the House of Representa-
tives. Webster has been on the front lines for
the initiative in the past, and he looks forward to
debating its merits in the House chamber.
Essentially, the resolution provides for a
minimum level of funding for Chapter 70 educa-
tion assistance and Unrestricted Local Aid equal
to the Governor’s Fiscal 2011 budget proposal.
In addition, the resolution includes provisions
to establish minimum funding levels for three
accounts that are critical to municipalities in
their budget planning process: regional school
transportation, reimbursement to cities in lieu of
Current bill will not improve care
M
ost agree we need reform in health
care. In recent years, Federal initia-
tives to improve housing, auto and
financial industries resulted in a worse economy
including historic debt. Most believe the current
Federal bill will not improve care or save mon-
ey and oppose it. We also oppose passing a bill
without a vote or transparency. Mr. President
and Madame Speaker, please listen to our citi-
What is your favorite springtime activity?
Jonah Spence with son Matthew Louise Westgate Scott
Alden Street, Whitman Indian Head Street, Hanson
“Spending time with my kids “Getting out to Whitman Park
outdoors.” with my grandchildren.”
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taxes, and special education residential schools.
The resolution also gives lawmakers the flex-
ibility to increase local aid appropriations from
an established benchmark.
“Cities and towns, like many working fami-
lies, have been forced to tighten their budgets
given the current economic downturn. They are
being asked to offer the same core services with
less money, and this resolution will give them a
level of predictability in the amount of financial
assistance coming from the state,” stated Web-
ster. “The Governor and Democratic super-ma-
jority have to stop going to our cities and towns
every time the state is short on cash. Tapping
local municipalities for a loan is fiscally reckless
and it has to stop.”
zens who are the boss. We can’t spend money
we do not have. The Federal government should
lead by example. Good managers solve higher
priority problems first. It’s the economy, sir and
madame.
Anthony O’Brien, Lieut. Cdr.,
US Navy Seals (Ret.)
Plymouth County Commissioner
AnthonyOBrien.com
Q U E S T I O N O F T H E
Bruce Johnson
The Outdoor Sportsman
Main Street, Hanson
“My favorite springtime activity is
turkey hunting.”
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Let’s play ball
H
anson Little League is gearing up for another sea-
son of great baseball. Baseball sign-ups and evalu-
ations have already begun and Opening Day is just
around the corner. Hanson Little League is excited to have
broken ground on the much-anticipated third field at the Botieri
complex. This field will ease the scheduling burden and allow
more practices and games to be held throughout the season. As
you can imagine, funds are needed to complete this field. Our
fundraising committee has been working hard to come up with
various events to help get the funds needed for this field.
On Friday, April 2, Hanson Little League has teamed up with
the Baystate Bulldogs to conduct the third annual skills clinic.
For a $20 donation, your child can sharpen their skills just in
time for the season. Please e-mail Scott Sawtelle at slsawtelle@
comcast.net for more information on this clinic.
On Saturday, April 3, a meat raffle will be held at Damien’s
Pub. Bring the family over for some lunch and buy some raffle
tickets for a chance to win.
Saturday, April 17 is the annual Opening Day parade. This
year’s parade will be even more exciting as a new Family Fun
Day will immediately follow the parade at the Botieri com-
plex. Stay after opening festivities and enjoy some food, fun
and games for the whole family to enjoy. There will be several
games, a moonwalk, face painting, and an opportunity to dunk
Mike Doherty in the “Dunk Doherty” water tank. Please e-mail
Lori Sawtelle at slsawtelle@comcast.net for more information
or to volunteer your time. Many volunteers are needed to make
this event a success.
Friday, May 21 will be our second annual Parents’ Night Out
at the Pembroke Country Club. We’ll be recapturing the fun and
excitement of last year’s auction all the while raising money for
the new field. Events include a live/silent auction, raffle baskets,
and balloon prizes. Last year’s event was so successful we had
to move to a bigger and better location. Mark the date now and
reserve your babysitter for another exciting evening.
Hanson Little League has partnered with Rockland Athletics
to show your HLL pride. There are many items for purchase
such as sweatshirts, T-shirts, shorts, pajamas and many more.
Just link through the HLL Web site and place your order.
Are you looking for decals for your car? HLL has also part-
nered with Big League Decals to dress up your car. Links can be
found on the HLL Web site and enter code HLL when ordering.
Help reduce the costs of running the snack shed. Please do-
nate cases of water, soda, Gatorade, microwave popcorn, or Big
League Chew to HLL. Donations taken at the snack shed or can
be dropped off at the old police station.
We are really looking forward to another exciting year.
Please consider the above fundraisers to help get the new field
completed. Please check out the Web site at hansonlittleleague.
com for more information. PLAY BALL!
Lori Sawtelle
Hanson Little League Fundraising Committee
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The Whitman-Hanson DECA chapter had 20 members compete at the state competition this month.
The students brought home several medals, trophies and certificates for their achievements.
DECA students off to nationals
By Meaghan Glassett, Express Staff
Meaghan@hansonexpress.com
Whitman-Hanson DECA
members have had a busy few
weeks; after returning from
the Sports and Entertainment
Conference last month they
had to prepare for the state
DECA competition. The stu-
dents brought home numerous
certificates, trophies and med-
als from the competition, held
at the Marriott Copley Plaza in
Boston.
Whitman-Hanson DECA
advisor Nina Consolini said
that this year the chapter took
the largest group of students to
compete in the state competi-
tion. Twenty students com-
peted in several categories,
including individual, team,
written projects and the DECA
Quiz Bowl. This was also the
first year the club brought their
sophomore members to the
state level, Consolini said.
The Whitman-Hanson
students brought home seven
medals and will have four stu-
dents taking the next step to
compete in the national DECA
competition this April in Lou-
isville, Ky.
Numerous students from
the Whitman-Hanson DECA
chapter were recognized for
achieving high test scores and
were given certificates. The
club also received a certificate
of achievement of gold level
service, because their chapter
continues to increase member-
ship.
DECA advisor Lydia Nel-
son was recognized for five
years of service.
Patrick Leonard has done
it again. Leonard, who par-
ticipated in the food market-
ing category for a second year
has placed first overall in his
category in the state compe-
tition. He placed first in two
of his written tests and third
in his role-play, making him
the overall winner for the
food marketing category. For
the role-play he was asked to
imagine he worked at a super-
market and to use certain tech-
niques to build market share.
He used a Web site and other
social media including: fax,
telephone and Internet to ex-
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marketing.
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approach for the role-play was Bunch scored second
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part of the country I have nev- said.
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During last year’s national
competition, Leonard received
a medal for his written exam.
Also going to nationals
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book a carnival for the town.
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Grand opening set for Whisper

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crafters to Whispers.
Hemingway is in charge of
managing the vendors’ booths.
She said the booths will con-
sist of a little bit of everything.
Renee Thomas’ slate paintings
will be for sale. She will also
have other repainted items for
sale.
“She can paint anything
she puts her hands on,” Hem-
ingway said.
Another booth will con-
sist of inspirational stones and
plaques made by Diane Gilli-
gan. Cranberry Square building owner Bob Walsh welcomes Nancy
Other crafts range from Merry outside her new three-in-one shop that opens on March
jewelry, baby quilts, table run- 29.
ners to tutu’s for children.
rent. space next to Whisper’s. Mer-
Hemingway’s variety of
She said that the idea to chandise in the shop will in-
over 300 angels made from
open up shop in Hanson began clude Hanson T-shirts, mugs,
beads, wood or cloth will be
after she had opened a thrift hats and more. The shop will
for sale.
shop in the Philippines. Mer- also sell the Popcorn Gourmet
Whisper’s ry’s goal for the Philippines product, (which now has new
Hours: Monday through thrift shop was to use the pro- packaging.) Popcorn Gour-
Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ceeds to feed people in need. mets offer 65 different flavors
with Friday’s open until 9 Merry would like to con- of popcorn and can currently
p.m. tinue to help others through be ordered online at pop-
Location: 1000 Main Street her new shop and said a por- corngourmet.com.
Web site: nancymerry.com tion of the proceeds may go to Having Merry’s new shop
E-mail:nmerry.angels@gmail. Appalachian relief and also to enables Cranberry Square to
com local food pantries. remain true to local crafters,
“When we go through life Walsh said.
Phone: 781-585-2780
and only help ourselves it’s Walsh said the change will
a recipe for disaster,” Merry allow him to continue to de-
said. velop the building. Currently
Crafter Sara Beltramini
Merry said she has spent the building is under construc-
will have a booth displaying
her whole life helping others tion to house the Hanson Chil-
crystal pendants. She said her
and this new shop has really dren’s Museum and more mer-
jewelry is made from amethyst,
been “God’s way of opening chant shops.
emeralds and Herkimer dia-
doors.” Walsh’s overall goal is to
monds (from Herkimer New
Whisper’s will have a sto- develop the building for small
York.) All gems and stones are
ry time hour two days a week businesses and give them a
uncut and found by Beltramini
for children, and they will also place that is rented at a reason-
and her father Daryl Ostrand-
offer customers the opportuni- able price.
er. None of what Beltramini
ty to join their Birthday Club, “This building is really
sells is purchased online; it is
which gives members a dis- coming alive,” Walsh said.
all handcrafted. She will also
count on their birthdays.
be taking customer orders as
In the future, Merry hopes
long as she is able to find the
stones.
to be able to hold craft class-
es.
Senior Center
The third room will be a
thrift shop. Merry said that she
doesn’t plan on consigning
Whisper’s will be located
in the former Cranberry Square garden meeting
Gift Shoppe. The Senior Center has three
and most of the merchandise
Cranberry Square building raised beds in the yard and they
will have been purchased by
owner Bob Walsh said that the are looking for people interest-
her.
Cranberry Square Gift Shoppe ed in planting and maintaining
Merry said the list of ven-
will be transitioning into sell- a vegetable garden. Join the
dors is still growing but said
ing Hanson merchandise in a center on Friday, March 19 at
booths are still available for
10 a.m. for a discussion meet-
ing about the club plans.
League clinic and food drive
Hanson Little League has teamed up again with the Bay
State Bulldogs AAU baseball team to run the third Annual Youth Hockey
Youth Baseball Clinic on Friday April 2 at the Boteri baseball
complex. In addition, there will be a canned food drive to
help the people of Haiti.
registration
The Bulldogs Coaching Staff, along with some of their Whitman/Hanson/Kings-
players and coaches from the Hanson LL plan on running two ton Youth Hockey is holding
clinics for you that day.  The clinics will run as follows:  registration for the 2010-11
Friday, April 2 : 10 – 12 p.m. (Ages 5 – 8) and 12:30 p.m. hockey season
– 2:30 p.m. (Ages 9 – 12.)       for both boys
Space is limited.   Each clinic can accommodate a maxi- and girls pro-
mum of 50 players between the ages of 5-12 years old and grams. On-
registrations will be taken on a first come first serve basis.  line/mail-in
Upon registering for a clinic you will be notified via e-mail registration is
which clinic your child has been enrolled into.  open until March 18. Go to
The clinics are $20 and we also ask that each player bring whkhawks.org to register or
a minimum of two canned goods for the food drive. All pro- download forms. Mailed forms
ceeds will go directly to Hanson Little League to help achieve can be sent to P.O. Box 41,
their goal of a new field. Checks can be made payable to Hanson, Ma. 02341. A walk-
Hanson Little League. in registration will be held on
To register, go to baystatebulldogs.org. Anyone with March 18 at VFW Hall, Es-
questions about the clinic can contact Scott Sawtelle at slsaw- sex Street, Whitman from 7– 9
telle@comcast.net or 781-293-4290. p.m.
www.JoshCutler.com
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ation is incredible,” School
Committee member Tom Ev-
ans said.
He added that the commit-
tee will have to make decisions
involving their priorities.
Officials said there could
be a possibility of a five per-
cent cut in Chapter 70 funding
from the state, and this would
mean an additional $2 million
shortfall.
Gilbert-Whitner said that
the projected revenue offi-
cials expected the district to
gain was $200,000, but as of
January only $24,000 has been
generated.
To balance the budget,
school officials are looking into
cutting 14 classroom teachers,
12 art teachers, six adminis-
trative positions (including
assistant principals and cur-
riculum coordinators), seven
positions in instructional sup-
port, a $45,000 elimination in
athletic programs, library ser-
vices, four positions in opera-
tions and maintenance, close
to three student support ser-
vice positions and a reduction
in supplies and not replacing
aging technology equipment.
Parents asked where the
unified arts programs would
Athletic Director Jim Daley
discussed the pros and cons
of charging sports user fees
at the last School Committee
meeting.
yearly savings from closing
the school may be $15,000,
Business Manager Sharon An-
drew said.
With these proposed cuts,
the budget gap was brought
down to $2,739,136. After the
$800,000 the committee voted
to transfer, the district is look-
ing to make up the difference
of $2 million.
School Committee mem-
ber Patricia Rich cautioned
the committee and administra-
tors to be aware when making
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School Committee mem-
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pated in sports when he was a
Whitman-Hanson student and
he feels it is an “invaluable ex-
perience.”
He said he would hate to
see the district go in a cafete-
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elementary level. The elemen-
tary schools are also facing
losing their librarians and job
programs.
The district could be faced
with cutting over 50 positions.
To close the budget gap
further, the committee also
voted in favor of closing the
Park Avenue School in Whit-
man, which the district is re-
quired to plow and heat. The
Gilbert-Whitner said the
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Start of another MCAS season
W
e are about to
begin a new
season. And
I’m not talking about the Red
Sox, although we are in the
swing of Spring Training.
This season
is not as well-
known as
fall, winter,
or spring, but
in this new
By Martin Geoghgan age of educa-
Principal
Hanson Middle
tion it is even
more impor-
tant: the MCAS season is
upon us. Every student at
Hanson Middle School be-
gins the English Language
Arts portion on Tuesday,
March 23. We have to keep
in the forefront of our minds
that these tests are important.
The reason for this is simple:
the MCAS is just that impor-
tant. I know it. The teachers
here at HMS know it. Hope-
fully, the students understand
it, and I am also hoping that
parents are echoing these
same sentiments at home.
So on Tuesday, March
23, all of Hanson Middle
School’s students (Grades 6
through 8) will begin taking
the English Language Arts
portion of the Massachusetts
Comprehensive Assessment
System (MCAS for short).
And then starting on May 11
through 21, students will be
completing the Math (Grades
6 through 8), Science and
Technology (Grade 8 only)
portions of the tests. These
Hanson Middle School holds Hot Shots Tournament
Hanson Middle School
recently conducted the an-
nual Hot Shots/ Knockout
Basketball Tournament. Stu-
dents enjoyed a fun filled day
of basketball, competition
and school spirit. The tour-
nament was sponsored by
the Hanson Police Depart-
ment and the Hanson Mid-
dle School Student Council.
The winners are as follows:
Grade 8: Erin Slayton, 38
points, Steven Young, 24
points, Stephanie Warn, 28
points, Ryan Bermingham,
20 points, Abby Trapp, 27
points, Dan Westfield, 20
points, Amanda Earner, 19
points and James Intravaia,
16 points. Grade 8 Knockout
winners were Abby Trapp
and James Intravaia. Grade 7:
Erin Clifford, 28 points, An-
thony Fornaciari, 36 points,
Ally Burke, 21 points, Ryan
Jensen, 28 points, Nicole Ka-
tarivas, 20 points, Nick Vil-
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Principally
Speaking
tests bring anxiety, fear, an-
ticipation, grief, resentment,
and relief. With everyone’s
differing feelings on MCAS,
though, one thing is for sure,
they are here and we must
deal with them for the best
of our students. Students at
HMS have been preparing all
year for these days, but we all
must make sure we are doing
everything we can in order
to make sure each and every
student is ready.
I will be having meet-
ings with each grade level to
discuss the importance of the
tests, better test-taking skills,
and some overall strategies to
help them do better and relax.
Our teachers are preparing stu-
dents with skills they need to
succeed each and every day
either through teaching to the
standards, extra test prep dur-
ing Extension periods, work-
ing with our online test prep
service, Study Island, or par-
ticipating in our After-School
MCAS Prep classes. So what,
may you ask, can parents do?
Well, I am glad you asked. The
following is from the Guide to
the MCAS for Parents/Guard-
ians put out by the Massachu-
setts Department of Elementa-
ry and Secondary Education:
What Can I Do to Help
My Child?
GRADE 7 HOT SHOTS: Back: Nick Villanueva, Erin Clifford, Ryan
Jensen, Keighla McAloney. Front: Ally Burke, Dan McGolgan,
Anthony Fornaciari, Jimmy Fagan, Nicole Katarivas.
lanueava, 27 points, Keighla
McAloney, 18 points and Dan
McGolgan 24 points. Grade 7
Knockout winners were Erin
Clifford and Jimmy Fagan.
Grade 6: Connor Holland, 21
points, Josh Rice, 37 points,
Maxine Vincent, 21 points,
Peter Amado, 37 points, Mi-
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Lunch Menus
Week of March 22
Send School news & all Schools:
Photos to whroster@clip- Monday: Toasted cheese sandwich, oven
perpress.com fried potatoes, chicken noodle soup, orange
the Deadline is Monday smile.
Tuesday: Chicken nuggets with dipping
sauce, brown rice pilaf, corn, apple slices
with cinnamon.
Wednesday: Beef taco, lettuce, tomato and
cheese, Spanish rice, tossed salad, chilled
Supporting your child fruit.
is critical now and in his or
Thursday: Oven baked chicken, mashed po-
her future academic career. tatoes, gravy, dinner roll, corn, chilled apple-
Here are some tips for help- sauce.
ing your child prepare for the
Friday: Mozzarella sticks, soft pretzel, salsa,
next MCAS test administra- coleslaw, chilled fruit.
tion.
Have regular discussions
with your child’s teachers to
see what you can do at home
to support your child’s work
in school.
Make sure your child gets
enough rest, eats properly,
and arrives at school on time
every day. Send your child to
school prepared to learn.
Discuss with your child
subjects that need improve-
ment and whether he or she
thinks there has been improve-
ment. If the answer is no, find
out why.
Ask your child about home- GRADE 6 HOT SHOTS: Back: John Teebagy, Connor Holland, Peter
work that is due tomorrow and Amado, Rylee Holmes, Joshus Rice. Front: Danielle Stokes,
next week, and make sure this Jared Pendrak, Maxine Vincent, Mike Coletti, Mikayla Clemens.
homework is completed.
Ask your child to explain
what he or she is studying.
These conversations help you
follow your child’s progress,
and help your child to re-
member what he or she has
learned.
Help your child practice
MCAS test questions, and
review the tests together so
you will all become familiar
with the expectations. [Go
on Study Island with him or
her. Have them show you
what the tests look like and
try to answer the questions
with him or her.] GRADE 8 HOT SHOTS: Back row: Stephanie Warn, Steven
Young, Abby Trapp, Dan Westfield. Front: Erin Slayton, Ryan
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Local minor leaguers
hoping for a big year
continued from page 23
stead of just going out there
and playing. But I finished the
season strong and that allowed
me another opportunity [with
the Marlins].”
The 27-year-old Delaney
expects to return to AA after
the Marlins break camp, play-
ing for the Jacksonville Suns
and Tim Leiper, his former
manager with Altoona and one
of the reasons Delaney sus-
pects the Marlins were inter-
ested in his services.
“He was probably pivotal
in me coming here,” Delaney
said of Leiper.
If he has a good spring and
gets off to a fast start in Jack-
sonville, Delaney hopes that
he is a few lucky breaks away
from finally getting the call to
the show.
“I had some great years at
AA, and you are always just
a couple of injuries or a cou-
ple of good weeks away,” he
said. “It’s going to be a long
year and we’ll see how it plays
out.”
While Jason is starting
his fifth full season of profes-
sional baseball, his younger
brother John is still hoping
to get through his first. The
Milwaukee Brewers drafted
John out of Quinnipiac in the
25th round of the 2008 entry
draft, and he spent the rest of
the year in the Rookie League
with the Helena Brewers. Last
Brandon Josselyn finished 2009 with the Clinton Lumber Kings
after being drafted by the Mariners and hopes to move up the
ladder this season as a reliever.
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year was supposed to be his
first full season in the minors,
but a torn quadriceps muscle
and two concussions limited
Delaney to just 70 games and
a .207 average with the Brew-
ers’ Class A affiliate, the Wis-
consin Timber Rattlers. Now,
Delaney said he is back to 100
percent and anxious to get his
career going again in 2010.
“Things didn’t go exactly
how I planned,” Delaney said.
“But right now, I feel like I’m
in the best shape I’ve been in
to start a season and I’m look-
ing forward to this year — I
think it will be a good one for
me.”
When he did play, Delaney
said A ball felt more like an
extension of his years at Quin-
nipiac rather than a big adjust-
ment and is confident that he
can make an impact now that
he is fully healthy.
“To me, it wasn’t a big
jump,” he said. “There was
nothing I hadn’t seen before
and it was just the best players
from each team [in college]. I
still think I have the ability to
play there.”
Delaney hopes to move
up in the Brewers organiza-
tion behind a strong arm and
a Mark DeRosa-like versatil-
ity to play almost anywhere
on the diamond. He reported
early to Brewers camp in Ari-
zona this year to add catcher
to his repertoire, a position the
Photo courtesy of the Lumber Kings
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24-year old infielder has never
played.
“It’s been a little differ-
ent,” he said. “You have to be
the leader on the field, and that
is not a problem for me.”
For Brandon Josselyn,
drafted by the Seattle Mari-
ners last year of out Yale, this
is his first spring training. The
former Whitman-Hanson and
Post 22 Legion standout was
selected in the 25th round last
spring and went straight to the
Rookie League Pulaski Mari-
ners before finishing the year
with the Class A Clinton Lum-
ber Kings; which he, like John
Delaney, said was not the big
adjustment he expected.
“Rookie ball had a lot of
kids right out of high school
that were free-swingers,” he John Delaney is hoping the strong arm he showed at third base
said. “In Clinton, the hitters will help him move up in the Milwaukee Brewers’ farm system
were more advanced than col- as a catcher.
Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
lege and I did learn a lot, but home run. Mavericks and from there, the
they used wooden bats so it “It’s different, but I actual- AA West Tenn Diamond Jaxx.
balanced out.” ly like it,” he said of his move From AA, he hopes it is only a
The biggest adjustment for to the bullpen. “I like not matter of time before he is suit-
Josselyn has been the change knowing when I’m going to ing up for Seattle and coming
from starter to reliever. A pitch and having to get ready out of the bullpen at SafeCo
starter through high school quickly; it takes some of the Field.
and college, Josselyn did not stress out of it. I’m always go- “My goals are high, but
start a game in Rookie League ing to love starting, but I think I’m on a two-year plan [to
or A ball, but adapted quickly there are going to be more op- make the majors],” he said.
to coming out of the bullpen portunities as a reliever.” “I probably won’t break with
and posted a 0.75 earned-run- Josselyn admitted his High Desert, but as long as I
average in 24 innings with the personal goals are lofty, but finish the season there, I’m on
Lumber Kings while strik- hopes to earn a promotion to track and where I want to be.”
ing out 18 and not allowing a the advanced A High Desert
The players through the years
Jason Delaney
Year Tm G R H 2B 3B HR RBI BA
2005 Williamsport 55 19 42 8 0 0 13 .213
2006 Hickory 128 64 137 27 3 9 75 .300
2007 Lynchburg 72 39 85 16 3 9 44 .340
2007 Altoona 65 25 59 10 0 7 35 .265
2008 Altoona 109 42 107 21 3 7 43 .292
2008 Indianapolis 30 18 25 6 1 0 8 .255
2009 Altoona 125 49 118 25 5 7 65 .271
2009 Indianapolis 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
5 Seasons 586 256 573 113 15 39 283 .282
John Delaney
Year Tm G R H 2B 3B HR RBI BA
2008 Helena 75 63 79 12 5 9 33 .262
2009 Wisconsin 70 19 49 17 0 1 22 .207
2 Seasons 145 82 128 29 5 10 55 .237
Brandon Josselyn
Year Tm W L ERA G SV R ER SO
2009 Pulaski 0 1 3.18 8 1 9 6 18
2009 Clinton 0 1 0.75 14 3 3 2 18
1 Season 0 2 1.76 22 4 12 8 36
22 The Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! Thursday, March 18, 2010

An open challenge Mewis named Mass. Player

L of the Year for girls soccer
ast year around this time, I made my point-of-view
about the Boston University vs. Boston College
hockey rivalry clear. While my editors enjoyed
my columns about the Beanpot and my Terriers winning the continued from page 23 leader,” she said. “I loved play- opportunities to travel. It’s all
NCAA championship, they said I needed to make the col- best season in a Panthers’ uni- ing with [Kristie and Devin] worth it.”
umns more localized to fit the Express’ standards. form, it was only the second and it’s always been fun, but I When Mewis does get
The teams are 2-2 against each other this season and 1-1 full one for the junior mid- think I just had to step it up a a break this summer before
in what you can call “bragging rights” fielder after she missed most of little bit.” starting her senior season with
games with BU winning at Fenway her sophomore year to play for Mewis ran indoor track the Panthers, she will have one
The Tale of
the U.S. National team at the briefly for the Panthers this less worry than her classmates
Park and BC taking the Beanpot. If
the Tape Under-17 World Cup. While winter before going to Gua- as she has already declared to
the Eagles and Terriers win on Friday
Mewis began racking up the temala and then to Spain with UCLA. She said she is also
(which both should do), they will the national team. Next, she hopeful that she and the Pan-
face each other for the Hockey East points immediately upon her
return last fall, the Panthers heads to Florida for a camp thers can win back-to-back
championship next week in what will as one of four high school South Sectionals and told Pan-
struggled in the early going
likely be the rubber game this season, and it took an embarrassing students selected for the U.S. ther fans that there is still more
because I doubt they will meet in the early-season loss to Duxbury Soccer Federation U-20 World to come from her this fall.
NCAAs. So in honor of (hopefully) a for them to turn the corner. Cup team, which will play in “I hope I can build off last
fifth game this season and in the spirit “One of the turning points Germany this July. year,” she said. “We’ll just do
of local journalism, I am blatantly in the season was when we lost “I hope after the World our best and do as well as we
By Dave Palana ripping off an episode on “Man Vs. to Duxbury,” Mewis said. “We Cup I can just relax and then did last year. Hopefully, we
Food” I saw on my plane ride home realized we needed to come to- have another good high school can still be as close and it will
gether more and be more unit- season,” she said. “It’s really be fun.”
from Hawaii and challenging any
ed as a team. We came back exciting and I get such good
maroon-loving loser who is a Boston College fan in Whit-
man, Hanson or Pembroke: Face me in the Eagle’s Challenge and started playing better and
at Eagle’s Deli in Cleveland Circle (because Boston College
isn’t actually in Boston — yet another reason is it stupid).
being more social together. We
just clicked and went on a win- Bring On The Comedy Night
ning streak.”
As someone who has eaten there, I can personally assure Whitman-Hanson Boys Hockey Boosters will sponsor a
While Mewis has been a
you that Eagle’s has earned their “Bring On The Comedy Night” on May 8 from 7:30-12 p.m.
star for her entire high school
Boston’s Best recognition for great at the Whitman VFW to help raise funds for the junior varsity
If by some fluke career, she had also always
burgers, but it’s really not going to and varsity boys hockey program. The evening will feature
been surrounded by stars either
matter on this day. The Eagle’s Chal- Maine or Vermont three comedians, lights snacks, a cash bar and raffles. Raffles
on the national team or with
win and BC and include a one-night suite at the Lenox Hotel in Back Bay,
lenge is five pounds of beef, 20 slices her sister Kristie and 100-goal
which includes a $100 gift card at the City Bar restaurant
of cheese and 20 strips of bacon with BU don’t get their scorer Devin Petta on the Pan-
located in the hotel and a Bauer Vapor X-60 hockey stick.
five pounds of fries on the side. I hate rubber match, the thers. But with Kristie Mewis
Tickets for the night and raffles can be purchased through
cheese, so we’ll cut that out for the at Boston College and Petta at
bragging rights for any parent of a player, by visiting the Website wh-hockey.
purposes of this challenge, but I think Northeastern, Sam found her
the season could com and clicking the link for instructions, or at the door of
somewhere around the two-pound self no longer as a star – she
the event based on availability.
rest on your belly. If was THE star.
mark, the burgers could be made in Any questions, contact Jack Glynn at gatormedik@com-
you’ve got the gut “I think I had to step up a
Heaven and you wouldn’t care how cast.net or call 781-447-8116 to purchase tickets direct.
little bit more and try to be a
good they taste. (literally) to step up
No one has ever finished the chal- to the challenge,

SENIOR MOMENTS
lenge, and those who fail get their bring it on! I’ll be
Polaroid put on the Wall of Shame. waiting hungrily.
I have no plans on finishing, but
this is what I propose: Whoever eats
the most in one hour wins, and the loser goes on the Wall of
Shame and in the Express wearing the hockey jersey of the
A visit with girls indoor track
winner.
captain Aly Tully

If by some fluke Maine or Vermont win and BC and BU
don’t get their rubber match, the bragging rights for the sea-
son could rest on your belly. If you’ve got the gut (literally) to
step up to the challenge, bring it on! I’ll be waiting hungrily.
*P.S. I am only doing this once so if you want in — reply
quickly.
The Tale of the Tape is a weekly column by Sports Editor Dave Palana.
He can be reached by e-mail at david@hansonexpress.com.
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ully started her school year as part of the South Sectional
champion girls soccer team and then captained the girls
track team to a Patriot League indoor track champion-
ship this winter. She hopes to continue her winning ways this
spring with the spring track team before going to college. She
shared her thoughts on…
… her college plans. I’m not positive where I’m going to
go to college, but I know I want to major in physical therapy and
get my doctorate degree. Simmons College is probably my top
choice right now and I have gotten in. I really like where it is, I
like being in the city and it is small.
… her decision to go into physical therapy. I had to take
physical therapy when I got injured. I like how it is very hands on
and I like helping people.

… her sports. I really love soccer because I’ve been doing it

all my life, but I’m better at track. I picked it up as a freshman and
I’ve been doing it ever since. I high jump and run the 4x400 relay.
I really like high jump a lot because it’s a field event and it’s differ-
FRIDAY NIGHT ent. The 4x400 relay is one of the more intense events. I really like
7:30-9pm the competition.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR
MEAT RAFFLE … spare time. I like to shop and hang out with my friends. That’s
pretty much it. [Laughs.]

… her favorite memories. Being South Sectional champs in soc-

cer this year and beating Hingham for the league championship in
track. It was a pretty good year for track.

… her goals for her future. I just want to be successful and I want
to pursue physical therapy.

As told to Sports Editor Dave Palana

Thursday, March 18, 2010
Cheerleaders heading to Nationals
Panthers take
second at
States to earn a
trip to Florida
By Dave Palana, Sports Editor
dave@pembrokexpress.com
A minor penalty knocked
the Panther cheerleaders out
of first place on Sunday, but
the team still has a shot at a
national championship.
Whitman-Hanson finished
in second place in Division I at
the State Cheerleading Cham-
pionship on Sunday at Wa-
chusett Regional High School
with a score of 175.5 to earn a
trip to Nationals in Orlando.
The team would have beat
Shepherd Hill for the champi-
onship by half a point, but a
missed landing on a dismount
resulted in a four-point pen-
alty for the Panthers, knocking
them out of the lead. Despite
the miscue, head coach Katie
Mee said the team couldn’t
Mewis best in
Massachusetts
Panther star named Player of the Year
By Dave Palana, Sports Editor
david@hansonexpress.com
The high school soccer
season has long been over at
Whitman-Hanson, but soccer
never seems to be over for Sa-
mantha Mewis — and neither
is her list of awards.
Mewis became the first
ever Panther to receive the
Gatorade Player of the Year
Award last month, and ac-
cepted the award on Thursday
at the high school in a presen-
tation with Principal Ed Lee,
Athletic Director Jim Daley
and girls soccer head coach
Dave Floeck.
“It’s a really big honor,”
Mewis said after receiving the
award. “I know a couple of
girls from the national team
BEST IN THE BAY STATE: Samantha Mewis shows off her Gatorade Player of the Year award for Mass.
flanked by Whitman-Hanson Principal Ed Lee (left), Athletic Director Jim Daley (right) and head girls
soccer coach Dave Floeck (far right).
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WAKE UP CALL: The Whitman-Hanson cheerleaders gets set to begin their routine at the state championships on Sunday morning.
have performed much better. Photos by Dave Palana
“I thought they were amaz-
ing,” Mee said. “It was one of PYRAMID SCHEME: The team per-
their best performances and I forms one of the stunts that earned
them a trip to Nationals.
couldn’t ask for anything more
from them.”
The girls will head to Flor-
ida for the national competi-
tion on March 25, where Mee
said the team has a chance to
take home some hardware.
“We’re really hoping to
be in the top three,” she said.
“We’re really excited and
we’re hoping to place.”
who have won it, and being
the first person here to win it is
really exciting.”
The award is the latest in a
long list for Mewis after put-
ting together a remarkable fall
season. She was named Bos-
ton Globe Division I Player of
the Year and a first team All-
American by ESPN RISE after
scoring 32 goals and recording
11 assists to lead the Panthers
to their first ever South Sec-
tional championship.
“It was my best season
here,” Mewis said. “I really
loved all my teammates and
Track bottle drive upcoming
The Whitman-Hanson Regional High School track teams will conduct the annual “Bottle
I can’t wait for next season to
start.” Drive” on Saturday, April 3 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Athletes will go door to door to collect recy-
While it certainly was her clable bottles and cans. Residents may also drop off their bottles at the high school. All pro-
ceeds will be used to purchase track and field equipment for the teams.
continued on page 22
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Onward and
upward
New year, new teams, same goal
for local Major League hopefuls
By Dave Palana, Sports Editor
david@hansonexpress.com
John Delaney is hoping a
new position and a return to
full health will improve his
stock this year. Brandon Jos-
selyn is hoping his first full
season in the bullpen will do
the same for him. And Jason
Delaney is hoping a fresh start
with a new franchise will open
new doors for him.
The three Hanson natives
open another spring training
and begin another season in
their quests to play baseball in
the Major Leagues.
Jason, the 12th round pick
of the Pittsburg Pirates in 2005
out of Boston College, was re-
leased by the organization in
November after splitting the
2009 season between the AAA
Indianapolis Indians and the
AA Altoona Curve. In January
he signed a contract with the
Florida Marlins organization.
Delaney is currently at
their spring training facility
in Jupiter, Fla. and looking
Hanson native Jason Delaney, shown playing for the Altoona Curve, hopes he can crack the Florida forward to the next step in his
Marlins’ Major League roster by the end of the season after being let go by the Pittsburg Pirates career. His release, Delaney
hopes, may turn out to be a
organization in November. Photo courtesy of Altoona Curve
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blessing in disguise.
“I’m extremely excited
to get a fresh opportunity,”
Delaney said. “I felt like I was
kind of pigeon-holed with the
Pirates and I’m really looking
forward to a fresh start.”
Delaney said he saw the
writing on the wall with the
Pirates organization when
they changed ownership and
revamped their front office
last year — which in baseball
tends to lead to an overhaul of
a team’s farm system. He felt
the changes contributed to his
slow start in Indianapolis and
his demotion back to Altoona
after two hitless games. How-
ever, Delany ended finishing
strong at AA with a .272 bat-
ting average, 7 home runs and
65 runs batted in.
“It was a difficult year and,
obviously I had other expec-
tations,” he said. “[The new
Pirate organization] wanted
a change, and I can’t blame
them for that, but I worried a
bit too much about how I was
going to fit into their plans in-
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