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WHRSD faces
bleak budget
School officials explore cost
cutting measures for next year
By Meaghan Glassett, Express Staff
Meaghan@ hansonexpress.com
As the Whitman-Hanson
Regional School District faces
another bleak year, school of-
ficials have begun looking at
ways to lower costs.
Business Director Sharon
Andrew said that as the dis-
trict begins preparing for next
year’s budget she is looking
into ways to cut transportation
costs.
Andrew met with the
Abington business director,
and the two school districts are
looking to put together a col-
Sharing a holiday tradition
By Stephanie Spyropoulos, Express Staff
W
steph@hansonexpress.com
hitman-Hanson
show choir, cho-
rus, and bands were wrap-
ping up their holiday season
with their annual Christmas
show on Monday evening.
They did a warm up matinee
for the Whitman and Hanson
seniors on Monday afternoon
followed by a home cooked
holiday dinner complete with
coffee, dessert, ornaments
and a raffle drawing for at-
tendees.
Many hands went into
planning the event, accord-
ing to Student Council advi-
sor Dan Moriarty. He said the
event is a tradition and one of
his favorite experiences of the Sheila Bonitatibus served Dottie Cameron a turkey dinner with
year. For over a decade, the all the fixing as part of the holiday dinner and show.
choral groups have gathered gathering for the many se- ited event for the last several
to put on their annual musi- niors who attended.
cal cabaret. He emphasized
that many volunteers assisted
in creating a special holiday
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laborative bid. The bid would
call for 37 buses, she added.
When the last contract was
up, the district only received
one bid.
“We are trying to attract
other companies to bid on us,”
Andrew said. “This year, we
are going to go out as a collab-
orative and we hope that will
generate more interest.”
Andrew added that the dis-
trict is working on the collab-
orative bid early, and if they
don’t generate interest, the
Whitman-Hanson district can
go out to bid separately.
continued on page 14
years. She sat with friends
Ninety-five-year-old Bar- and shared in the festivities.
bara Meiggs, of Hanson, has “Everything worked out
joined in the holiday spir- continued on page 16
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KEEPING WARM: David Horton, Victoria Lynch, Anna, 5, and Andrew, 2, take time to sit and
warm up by the fire during Wyman’s Garden Center open house on Saturday. For more photos
see page 9. Photo by Emily Brain
Park Avenue
School shuttered
School district facility team will
assist in boarding up building
By Meaghan Glassett, Express Staff At the Whitman select-
Meaghan@hansonexpress.com men’s meeting on Nov. 30,
Whitman Town Adminis- Lynam misspoke when he said
trator Frank Lynam came be- he spoke with Bill Sweeney
fore the School Committee to about the school district turn-
discuss the future of the Park ing over the building to the
Avenue School building last town. Lynam had in fact spo-
Wednesday. ken with Whitman-Hanson
“I understand that the Regional High School Facili-
school district is offering or ties Director Ernie Sandland.
returning the Park Avenue Lynam said at the time of
School to the town … We had the discussion that the town
some discussion last year,” didn’t have the funds available
Lynam said. for renovations to the build-
He said after town offi- ing.
cials had the opportunity to do The selectmen did not
a walk through of the building, vote on the matter of re-
it was obvious there was a lot turning the school at the
of work needed to keep the meeting held on Nov. 30.
building functional. continued on page 12
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expanded church facility in
a time when many Catholic
churches are being closed due
to lack of attendance.
How long have you been
the pastor of St. Joseph’s? I
have been here for 15 years.
I had been at St. Patrick’s in
Stoneham for the 13 before
that. That parish had over
6,000 families. St. Joseph’s
has just over 2,700 families.
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part of Pembroke, including
the entire Bryantville portion
of Pembroke.
It has been a wonderful 15
years. Everyone works so hard
and has been so generous, es-
pecially for the new church,
which cost $3,000,000 to
build. We now only owe less
than $500,000 on the building
and have no other debt.
What makes this parish
special? The people we have
as part of our parish com-
munity. The generosity they
show to the parish and to each
other. They are always there
to help service the needs of
one another, when somebody
is sick, has died or with our
giving tree for Christmas. We
almost completely fill the con-
fession room with gifts for the
poor and needy who would
have had few or no presents
at Christmas if it weren’t for
these gifts.
I really had a strong domestic
church family with my mother
and father who were both born
in Ireland. I was the youngest
of six children with two broth-
ers and three sisters. They have
all been very affirming of me
as a priest. I also have a sister
who was a Dominican Sister,
until she passed away.
How does the church
connect with the youth? We
have a children’s liturgy that
does great stuff. They have
encouraged an awareness and
taught the children what they
can do for others. It has been
great to see many of these chil-
dren grow up over the years.
We also have a youth basket-
ball team, which has been very
successful. They have won the
championship three of the past
four years.
What did you do to cel-
ebrate your 50th year as a
priest? My parish family had
nice gifts; the best were spiri-
tual bouquets from the parish
and the children. It is a good
reminder to me of how good
people are to me.
Do you feel that the
Christmas spirit is alive and
well? I certainly do. We should
take Christmas back for Christ,
show our gift of faith. Say
‘Merry Christmas’ to celebrate
Jesus’ birthday, who grew up,
suffered, died for us and rose
from the dead.
Author’s note: This year,
Father Mark will be celebrat-
ing his 51st year of Christmas
Masses on Friday, Dec. 24 at 4
p.m. and 5:45 p.m., children’s
liturgy at 8 p.m. and midnight
and the senior choir concert
beginning at 11:30 p.m. He
also will celebrate Mass on
Christmas morning, Saturday,
Dec. 25, at 9:15 a.m. and 11
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
Students from the Christian Childcare Center located at the First Baptist Church in Hanson performed
"The First Christmas" for members of the Helping Hands group on Tuesday morning.
Christian Childcare Center
performs at First Baptist Church
By Meaghan Glassett, Express Staff
Meaghan@hansonexpress.com
Students from the Christian
Childcare Center performed a
Christmas show for members
of the First Baptist Church’s
Helping Hands group in Han-
son on Tuesday morning.
Helping Hands is a fel-
lowship of women who seek
to reach into the community
as well as support each other.
The group often comes to read
to the students at the Christian
Childcare Center.
The students performed
their dress rehearsal of their
show “The First Christmas”
on Tuesday morning in the
sanctuary of the church.
“The First Christmas” is a
book the students have read.
The performance included


readings from the book along
with the children singing
Christmas songs.
The Christian Childcare
Center’s performance of “The
First Christmas” will be held
Thursday, Dec. 16 at 6:30
p.m.
The Christian Childcare
Center, which is located inside
the First Baptist Church, will
celebrate its 19th year on Jan.
6.
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daughter were the founders of
the school. When the center
first opened, Morgan said there
were only four children who
attended the program. The pro-
gram has grown significantly
over the years and now has 52
children enrolled. Not every
child attends the program dai-
ly, and the program is licensed
to have 39 children at once.
Morgan said at the time she
founded the school, she was
a member of the congregation
and also took care of the pas-
tor’s children.
“I liked working with
kids,” Morgan said. “I had four
children of my own and I also
did a home daycare.”
At the age of 40, Morgan
went back to school and earned
her degree in early childhood
education from Fisher Col-
lege.
“One of the things I ap-
preciate about Morgan and the
staff is they are on an even-
keel and provide a warm and
safe environment for the kids,”
Pastor Steve Youd said.
Youd said he is proud of
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Hanson police log Jaws of Life extricates victims

By Meaghan Glassett, Express Staff
Monday Dec. 6 rested for OUI-liquor and fail- meaghan@hansonexpress.com
3:10 p.m. Officer wanted ing to drive in marked lane. Two male occupants of a
on Cross Street. 8:32 a.m. Officer wanted Shelby Cobra were transport-
6:58 p.m. Caller reported on Gorwin Drive. ed to South Shore Hospital
suspicious activity on Industri- 1:41 p.m. Breaking and en- after the vehicle hit a tree and
al Boulevard. Area search was tering reported on Main Street. a stone wall on E. Washington
negative.
1:52 p.m. Officer wanted Street Monday afternoon.
9:47 p.m. Police required on Main Street. Hanson Police and Hanson
on Ferris Street.
4:24 p.m. Police required Fire/Rescue responded to the
on Pearl Street. Mark Ellis of single car crash on E. Wash-
Tuesday Dec. 7
41 Pearl St. arrested for threat ington Street at 2:40 p.m.
12:16 a.m. Police required to commit crime, to wit murder
on Ferris Street. Peace re- Police Lt. Joseph Yakavo-
and assault by means of dan-
stored. gerous weapon. nis said that the motor vehicle
10:42 a.m. Walk-in report- hit a tree before hitting the
ed property lost/stolen. Saturday Dec. 11 stonewall in front of 321 E.
11:32 a.m. Officer wanted 12:00 a.m. Motor vehicle Washington St.
on Emory Street. stop on Monponsett Street. “The firefighters did a
Wayne K. Henderson of Halifax good job at getting them out,” Hanson Police investigate the cause of a single car crash on E.
7:59 p.m. Motor vehicle arrested for OUI-liquor, driving
stop at Spring and Winter John Hunts, the homeowner of Washington Street Monday afternoon. The occupants of the car
to endanger (negligent), failing
streets. to drive in marked lane.
321 E. Washington St. said. were transported to South Shore Hospital.
Amanda Blune, a resident “Upon our arrival both were treated for non-life threat-
Wednesday Dec. 8 9:58 a.m. Animal com- of E. Washington Street, said parties were conscious, alert ening injuries and brought to
12:26 a.m. Officer wanted plaint at Ferry’s Sunoco, Lib-
erty Street. that she heard the crash, but and talking to us,” Thompson South Shore Hospital.
on Glenwood Place. did not hear any screeching of said. ‘There was heavy dam-
9:18 a.m. Suspicious ac- 9:59 a.m. Animal com-
plaint at Dunkin Donuts, Lib- rubber before the crash. Paramedics used the Jaws age to the vehicle and luckily
tivity reported on Monponsett When rescue workers ar- of Life to extricate the oc- injures weren’t more signifi-
Street. Area search was nega- erty Street.
tive.
rived on scene the vehicle was cupants from the vehicle, ac- cant,” Thompson said.
11:26 a.m. Police required
on Jereva Road. Area search in the middle of the road fac- cording to Fire Chief Jerry A Med Flight was request-
11:25 a.m. Domestic rela- ing in the wrong direction, ac-
tions 209/A on Ocean Avenue. was negative. Thompson. ed, but unavailable due to
11:58 a.m. Motor vehicle cording to Yakavonis. He added that both parties weather conditions, according
12:32 p.m. Domestic re- to Thompson.
lations 209/A on Catherine accident on Spring Street.
Road. 2:57 p.m. Officer wanted
on Main Street.
Community Cookbook on sale The operator of the ve-
hicle, James Donato, 40, of
12:49 p.m. Officer wanted
on Catherine Road. 3:44 p.m. Suspicious activ- Try a delicious gift with a local touch this Christmas! The Kingston, was cited for speed-
ity reported on Woodbine Ave. Hanson Public Library community cookbook with full color ing and reckless operation of a
4:15 p.m. Motor vehicle
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crossing on Monponsett Street. accident reported at Gorwin per copy. The cookbook contains 346 recipes contributed by Cookie decorating
Area search was negative. Drive and Liberty Street with members of the Hanson community, as well as pages of local
personal injury. Vehicle towed. information and many pages of helpful cooking hints. Pro- demo Dec. 22
Thursday Dec. 9 Transport to hospital. ceeds from the sale of the cookbook will be used to enhance li-
12:56 a.m. Disabled auto The Hanson Senior Cen-
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reported on Spring Street. ter will host Donna Morrissey,
sounded at CVS, Liberty $10 each, cookbooks make the perfect holiday gift. Reserve
4:18 p.m. Police required Street. outreach manager for Sheehan
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Douglas A. Dodge, 68, former insurance adjuster
Douglas A.
Dodge, 68, died un-
expectedly Tues-
day, Dec. 7 in South
Shore Hospital. He
was the longtime
companion of Debra
F. Leonard.
Born and raised
in Maine, he was the
son of the late Alm-
on and Elizabeth
Dodge.
Doug earned his bachelor’s degree from
Elizabeth E. Glover, 82, Whitman resident
Elizabeth “Liz”
E. (Anderson) Glov-
er, 82, a 44-year
resident of Whitman,
died Tuesday, Dec.
7 in her home sur-
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of the late George
Alger, Archibald
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daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Birgge-
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Rose W. Piazzi, 95, former Whitman resident
Rose W. (Nogueira) Piazzi, 95, of Abing-
ton, formerly of Whitman, died Friday, Dec. 10
in the Colony House Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center in Abington, after a period of failing
health. She was the wife of the late Dorando
Piazzi.
Mrs. Piazzi was born in Duxbury and raised
in Kingston, the daughter of the late Joseph and
Mary (Cabral) Nogueira. She attended Kings-
ton Schools. She was a Whitman resident for
55 years.
She enjoyed being a homemaker and being
with her family.
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➢➢ The following local stu-
dents were inducted into the
National Honor Society at
South Shore Regional Voca-
tional Technical High School
during a candlelit ceremony on
Dec. 8 in the school’s lecture
hall: Hanson: Carse Brown,
grade 11, Electronics and
Whitman: Glen Davis, grade
11, Electronics and Shawna
Smith, grade 12, Drafting.
➢➢ Claire Goebel and T.J.
White were recently inducted
into the Alexander Graham
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T.J. is also a junior and is a
Criminal Justice major. In ad-
dition, T.J. is a member of the
Curry football team.  We go beyond simply teaching RMV requirements and
➢➢ Hanson’s Frank Sawyer
gave a brief history and a dem-
onstration of Braille to a local
Girl Scout troop recently at the
Hanson Public Library. He ex-
plained the origins of Braille
and demonstrated several
early ways to write in Braille,
before current computer soft-
ware and an embosser sim-
plified the process. He gave
each Scout an example of text
translated into Braille. Saw-
yer created a display easel and
board displaying the alphabet
letters in Braille configuration.
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The Hanson Library has Jaws, WARM

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as well as a Braille embosser, Gillis Hall, Kathy
for the use by the public. Frolino and
Kevin Drogue
➢➢ Happy birthday to Helen greeted patrons
Clark (Dec. 3), Marie Keyes at the Whitman
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(Dec. 7), James Stewart (Dec. Gallery Night on
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Joseph Collett, raised $8,751
for cancer research and treat-
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the PMC raise $33 million and
bring the organization’s 31-
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Sue Lonergan, Maria McClellan, Joanne Blauss, and Stacy Reed,
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at the Needles Lodge to decorate for the holidays.
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Thursday Dec. 16
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games,
10 a.m. Cracker Barrel, 1 p.m. free
line dancing class, BP clinic at
center. Wright’s Chicken Farm and
LaSalette Shrine Trip.
Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. Walk
the Park, 10:30 a.m. Motorcoach trip
to Wright’s Chicken Farm Restaurant
and LaSalette Shrine, 11:30 a.m.
lunch, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 Brown Bag
pick up, 1 p.m. cribbage.
Partner’s Healthcare Flu Clinic.
2:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m. at Whitman
Town Hall, 54 South Ave. in the
public health nurse’s office for
Whitman residents. To pre-register,
call the Board of Health at 781-618-
9755 or e-mail health@whitman-ma.
gov. Provide your name, address,
phone number, age, and if there is a
health condition the nurse needs to
be aware of.
Road to Cooperstown Fundraiser.
Support the Whitman Panthers
baseball team on the road to
Cooperstown by eating at Papa
Gino’s in Whitman from 4-9 p.m.
Papa Gino’s will donate 20 percent
of your total sale to the team.
Hanson Instructional Basketball.
Sign ups for Hanson instructional
basketball for first and second graders
will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
at Maquan Elementary School on
Thursday, Dec. 16. The cost is $30
per player. For information, contact
Joe Cornetta 781-447-0454.
Rockland-Hanson Rotary Club.
6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Olde
Hitching Post Restaurant in Hanson.
Friday Dec. 17
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10
a.m. cribbage, l p.m. bingo.
Hanson Library. 10-10:30 a.m.
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with caregiver, for stories, fingerplay
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 Senior Center. 8:30 a.m.
food shopping, 9 a.m. manicurist,
11 a.m. Ecco Restaurant, South
Weymouth, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m.
bingo.
Meat Raffle. 7:30 p.m., Friday at 92
Robinson St. in Hanson. Sponsored
by the Hanson American Legion.
Saturday Dec. 18
U16 Hanson Girls Soccer Tryouts.
8:30-10 a.m. at Hanson Middle
School.
Festive Food Fun. 1-3 p.m., Whitman
Public Library, enjoy an afternoon of
holiday cooking with Elena Kareores,
a seasoned cook and teacher. Leave
with a gift to keep or give. Call 781-
447-7613 to register.
Sunday Dec. 19
U16 Hanson Girls Soccer Tryouts.
8:30-10 a.m. at Hanson Middle
School.
55th Annual Red Acres Christmas
Sing. Sunday, Dec. 19 from 2-4 p.m.
at 517 W. Washington St.  Enjoy
caroling, marshmallows for roasting,
a live creche scene with a sheep
and a donkey.  For any additional
information, contact Teresa and
Pepper Santalucia at 781-447-3192
or tmsantalucia@msn.com.  The
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Monday Dec. 20
Hanson Senior Center. 10 a.m.
chorus rehearsal, 10:30 a.m. holiday
gift swap ($5), 11 a.m. holiday music
program, l p.m. Tai Chi ($5) and
knitting group.
Whitman Senior Center. 10 a.m.
Wii bowling, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m.
bingo, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. BP clinic.
Mike’s House of Pizza Fundraiser.
Mike’s House of Pizza, 309 Main
St., (corner of Rte. 27 and Rte. 58),
Hanson will donate 10 percent of
gross sales to the Hanson Community
Christmas Fund and the Hanson Food
Pantry. Stop in or call 781-293-3591
to place an order.
Mothers Club Christmas Party.
The Whitman Mothers Club
Christmas party will be held at 7 p.m.
at the VFW on Essex Street. Enjoy a
Yankee swap ($20 limit) and Chinese
food ($7). Don’t forget to wear your
Christmas pajamas!
Hanson American Legion Post
226. Meets the third Monday of the
month at 7 p.m. at 92 Robinson St.,
Hanson.
Massasoit Community Theater
Auditions. Auditions for “A Raisin
in the Sun” will be held at 7 p.m. in
the Buckley Performing Arts Center
at Massasoit Community College,
off Rte. 27, Brockton. For more
information, contact Mark Rocheteau
at 508-588-9100, ext. 1982.
mcguiggan’s pub
First Anniversary
Customer Appreciation Night!
Thursday December 16th
7:00 PM till….
Prizes given out throughout the night
Must be present to win.
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Committee. Meets on the third
Town
Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at
the senior center on Hayden Avenue.
For more information, call Steven
Bois at 781-447-4719.
Tuesday Dec. 21
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. Nails
by Julie, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10
a.m. beginner’s bridge, 11a.m.-1 p.m.
free legal advice by appointment, 1
p.m. bowling at the Hanson Athletic
Association.
Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m.
Walk the park, 9 a.m. hairdresser, art
class, fuel assistance by appointment,
10 a.m. line dancing at Legion, 11:30
a.m. lunch, 12 p.m. computer class, 1
p.m. knitting/crocheting, bowling.
Whitman Library. 1 p.m., cake and
refreshments to commemorate Joanne
Warren’s retirement as the youth
service’s librarian, 6:30-7:30 p.m.,
Mystery Book Group, Community
Room. Contact Jessi Finnie at 781-
447-7613 for information.
Hanson Food Pantry. 10:30 a.m.-
12 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist
Church, Main Street.
Wednesday Dec. 22
Hanson Senior Center. 9:30 a.m.
card games, 10 a.m. poker, 1 p.m.
cookie decorating, 1:30 exercise with
Cindie ($5).
Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m.
food shopping, 10 a.m. chair yoga,
11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. Bingo at
Harvard Court, Mah-Jongg.
Whitman Garden Club Christmas
Party. 11:30 a.m., Christo’s
Restaurant in Brockton.
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.
Thursday Dec. 23
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
hairdresser, 10 a.m. Cracker Barrel,
1 p.m. free line dancing class.
Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m.
Walk the Park, 11:30 a.m. lunch,
12:30 p.m. fuel assistance by
appointment, 1 p.m. cribbage.
Rockland-Hanson Rotary Club.
6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Olde
Hitching Post Restaurant in Hanson.
Friday Dec. 24
Senior centers and libraries closed
for Christmas holiday.
Upcoming events
Bridgewater Festival of Lights.
Dec. 12-25. 5-8:30 p.m. week nights
and 5-9:30 p.m. weekends. Animated
walk-through village, 200,000 lights.
Free admission. Donations accepted.
Lions special weekends Dec. 17. All
donations go to charity. For info visit
bridgewaterfestivaloflights.com.
Christmas dinner at Church
Hill United Methodist Church.
Christmas Day dinner in the
fellowship hall behind the church
at the corner of River and Church
streets in Norwell. All are welcome at
no cost on Dec. 25 for refreshments
beginning at 12 p.m. with a complete
turkey dinner at 12:30 p.m. followed
by entertainment at 1:30 p.m. Call
FERRY’S
Automotive
“Hanson’s One Stop Fuel Shop.”
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Melissa at 781-826-4763 or Gail at
781-545-1666 to make a reservation.
Transportation will be provided if
necessary.
Pumpernickel Puppets Show. The
Friends of the Hanson Public Library
presents the Pumpernickel Puppets’
show, “Sir George and the Dragon”
on Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. This is
a free event.
Learn to Skate in 2011.  Pilgrim
Skating Club offers Learn to Skate
lessons on Wednesdays from 5:35-
6:30 p.m. from Jan. 5-Feb. 16, or
Saturdays from 12:30-1:20 p.m.,
Jan. 8-Feb. 19, seven weeks for $135
(plus $15 annual registration fee for
new students).  All classes held at
Hobomock Arena in Pembroke.  For
more information, call 781-294-7575
or visit pilgrimskatingclub.com.
Whitman Public Library. Strong
Women and Literature Book Club
is open to all. The January book
is “Infidel” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali.
Discussion on Thursday, Jan. 6 at
6:30 p.m. in the community room.
Call or stop by the library to order a
copy of the book. Call 781-447-7613,
or e-mail sduckworth@ocln.org for
more information.
Seamstress
on premises
Dry Cleaning and
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270 Main Street
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Wyman’s Garden Center open house

Nicholas and Drew DeMarco eat their candy canes as they

walk around Wyman’s Garden Center.
Luke Tropino enjoys a bag of
popcorn.

Pam Fager and her children, Adam and Erin, pose

for a picture with Santa at Wyman’s on Saturday.

Six-year-old Michael Polito smiles as he takes a pony ride during

the open house on Saturday.

Photos by Emily Brain Jeffrey and Evelyn Gomes

wait in line for their turn to
ride on May, the pony.

Olivia Forgit holds on tightly to her balloon

and poses for a picture with her sister,
Emma, while they warm up inside.

Madison Deeb, 3, waits patiently as she is fastened securely onto John Doucette and his children, Shannon and Sean, take a break from picking out their Christmas
the pony’s back before setting off on her ride. tree to pose for a picture.

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10 The Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! Thursday, December 16, 2010

Send items for the

International involvements
M
opinion page to
editor@hansonexpress.com.
ost of us at this time of year are bombarded by request
The Deadline for all from various charitable organizations for our time,
letters & commentaries talent and treasure. Now some of these are outright
is Tuesday at noon. scams, but most are legitimate and very worthy causes. As we all
have limited resource we have to triage these requests and select
those charitable requests that are most meaningful to us based on
perceived need or raw emotion. In our family we have about four
Thank you Mr. MacCurtain –––––––––––––––– consistent recipients of our giving.

M
rs. Ma-
her and
the art
students at Whitman
Hanson Regional High
School would like to
thank author Michael
MacCurtain for volun-
teering his time and ex-
pertise in the art classes
on Friday. Mr. Mac-
Curtain, a Whitman
resident, explained the process of writing, pub-
lishing and marketing his series of children’s
books about Willie the Moose. He recounted
Attend the W-H boys hockey home opener ––––
L
ast night I attended the WH Boys
hockey season opening game against
Dennis/Yarmouth at their home rink
on Cape Cod. While the results of the game
were not what the team had hoped for despite
a hard-fought, tough-hitting game, something
jumped out at me. It was the team support pres-
ent from the fans.
I was amazed at the many students with
faces and clothing painted in the home team
colors. In the stands, the reactions for every
hard check and good play resembled that of a
college crowd. The team support was felt by
the home team players as well as the visiting
Panthers.
The boys home opener at the Rockland Ice
Rink on Summer St. is scheduled for Dec. 22 at
7:30 p.m. against Silver Lake. I urge members
of the Whitman Hanson community: students,
the process of finding and collaborating with
his illustrator, as well as financial consider-
ations of printing and marketing the series. Stu-
dents got a first-hand look at the process from
the rough drafts to final illustrations and insight
into considerations of layout and graphics nec-
essary to create a picture book. In addition, they
were also treated to a reading by the author of
his next book in the series, which is due out
in the Spring.  “Willie, The Moose Who Saved
Christmas” is currently available in our area at
Tedeschi’s, Duvals and Myette’s.
 Christina L. Maher
Art teacher
Whitman-Hanson Regional High School
parents, teachers, etc. to join us on this night,
and this season, to watch a young, tough, excit-
ing team play the coolest game on earth!
I’ve watched this community support their
teams, whether it’s basketball, football, cheer-
leading, soccer, etc. and it’s what makes this
school district something that we’re all so proud
of. I understand the hectic schedule of the holi-
days, etc., but if you’re looking for an inexpen-
sive night out, then please enjoy the games this
season with the Panthers at their home rink in
Rockland. Help support the boys this season as
they give it everything they have!
On behalf of the Whitman Hanson Hockey
Boosters, have a safe and happy holiday sea-
son!
Jack Glynn, president
WHHS Hockey Boosters
In the international community it’s pretty much the same deal.
The United Nations and the other big international organizations
always come knocking on the front door of the
U.S.A. looking for time, talent and treasure. As
with our individual households, this has been a
tough year in a series of tough years and we need
to do some triage and say no to most requests. It’s
time for some other nations to step up and do their
share.
By Emery Maddocks Let’s take a look at the recent Global Warm-
ing Conference just concluded at Cancun, Mexico.
The so-called developing nations are all willing to cut carbon emis-
sions, so long as we, as in U.S.A., are willing to pay the bill. With
all due respect to our ecology driven friends, we say sorry, we gave
at the office. It’s time for China, India and the OPEC nations to pick
up their share of the burden for a change, then we’ll think about it.
Let’s look at few more specific instances of our misplaced
largess. For years we have invested considerable time, talent and
treasure trying to broker a peace between the Israelis and the Pales-
Getting real tinians. It never happens because neither
side seems willing to act in their own
self interest and probably never will until we, the U.S.A., decide to
back away, truly back away, from this insanity and let these folks
work it out on their own and deal with their own internal radical
elements.
The Republic of South Korea really owes us their very exis-
tence, yet they insulted President Obama at the recent G20 confer-
ence by failing to agree to some trade restructuring. OK for them.
Let’s withdraw all of our troops forward deployed to Korea and let
the ROK government deal with the crazy regime in the North. Let
the Chinese restore sanity on the peninsula. It is after all their neigh-
borhood, not ours. It’s time for a little enlightened self interest here.
Mexico is a basket case of economic disparity and lawlessness
bordering on rebellion by the drug cartels. The government can’t
or won’t deal effectively with their impoverished millions so the
government provides de facto encouragement for their underclass-
es to illegally emigrate to the United States. This is insanity. We
need to militarily seal the border and force Mexico to deal with its
own issues. Trade will continue as we have a mutual need for it.
We need not be the welfare system for a corrupt and incompetent

Enter the Spelling Bee ––––––––––––––––––– Mexican government.

The Whitman-Hanson Education Founda-
tion will hold its first annual Adult Spelling Bee
from 5-9 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the Whitman-Hanson
Regional High School’s Performing Arts Cen-
ter. Businesses, PTOs, neighborhood and com-
munity groups, town and public safety organi-
zations, are all encouraged to form teams from
three to eight spellers. Not comfortable getting
in front of an audience and spelling?  Not every-
one on the team needs to be a speller ... you can
designate one or more members of the team to
spell and the other team members can help the
spellers and cheer them on!  Competition will
be intense to win the coveted Bee trophy.  Teams
are encouraged to wear costumes and really get
into the spirit! Nonprofit groups are welcome to
set up informational booths to showcase their
organization so that attendees may learn more
about them. The entry fee for each team is $150
and is tax-deductible. To enter, print and send
an Adult Entry Form to Whitman-Hanson Edu-
cation Foundation, PO Box 270, Whitman, MA
02382.  Call 781-294-1261 or e-mail wheduca-
tionfoundation.org, info@wheducationfounda-
tion.org with any questions.
Laura Kemmett
Whitman-Hanson Education Foundation
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Our evolving position is that with the exception of certain
natural disasters where we can bring resources to bear for immedi-
ate humanitarian relief, we need to do a better job deciding who
and where to spend our resources on. Our European friends, the
wealthy nations of the Middle East and the economic tiger of China
need to step up and carry the load. We are in an economic slump,
we have need of resources at home and we still have the military
muscle to work our will if we have to, so let’s get real about where
we want to get involved. It’s time to tell the world most of the time
“we are sorry, we gave at the office.” “You guys live up to your
responsibilities. Don’t call on us any more.” Coincident with this,
we probably should return to a strong dollar policy which, though
painful in the short term, will help restore our economic muscle on
the world stage.
We are not advocating isolationism and a “fortress America,”
just a little common sense as we all have to exercise in our house-
holds every day. We can’t be the benefactor to the entire world.
We need to get real about prioritizing where we spend our limited
resources or we will have no resources for ourselves or the most
needy of the world.

q u e s t i o n o f t h e w e e k By Kristy Kennedy

How do you feel about the Red Sox new acquisitions?

Rose Kennedy
Puritan Drive, Hanson
“I’m excited for the Red Sox
chances of winning the World Se-
ries. I’m also just as excited about
the re-signing of Varitek.”
Caty Bryant
Indian Head Street, Hanson
“I like the Red Sox’s chances, but
they can no longer complain that
the Yankees buy their World Se-
ries because that is exactly what
they’re doing.”
Kelly Travers
Washington Street, Whitman
“I think they’re going to do really
well. They made some key pick-
ups, and Gonzalez will help the
infield a lot.”
Victoria Burke
Winter Street, Hanson
“I think the acquisitions were
substantial. They are going to put
the team over the top with both
their talent and character.”
Krystle Gillietti
Old Colony Way, Whitman
“They made the best decision
they ever have. They needed
speed on the team and they got it,
also they finally paid for players.”
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Park Avenue School building Help us give back to our community by

to be turned over to Whitman

continued from page one
At that meeting, Lynam also
said the property was deeded
to the town specifically for
school use. For the town to use
the building for any other pur-
pose, they would have to go
to Superior Court, where the
town would either get approv-
al to break the deed or be told
to sell the property and divide
the proceeds among the heirs
of the McGrath family, who
donated the land to the town.
Since the selectmen’s
meeting, Lynam has met with
Ernie Sandland and School
Superintendent Ruth Gilbert-
Whitner and discussed the fu-
ture of the building.
Lynam recommended that
the building be mothballed
and the school district agreed
to work with the town in the
transitioning of the building.
To mothball the building,
the town will provide all the
materials necessary to close
up the building. The school
district will assist the town in
boarding up all the windows
and doors.
participating in a food drive to benefit
the Pilgrim's Hope Food
Pantry & Shelter in Kingston.
The building pipes will mittee that the chances of go- We will be collecting non perishable food
also be drained and electricity ing to Town Meeting and ask- items for holiday food baskets.
will be maintained to allow for ing for any large sum of money
the sump pump in the base- are nil. All are encouraged to drop off items
ment to work. “We are doing what is best at our office.
Lynam said many people to preserve what is there,”
seem to be storing equipment Lynam said. “It has some his-
in the school, but because it tory, but it is no longer suitable COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATIONS
will be boarded up that will no for our needs. We appreciate OPEN MON., THURS., FRI. 8AM-5PM
longer be an option. your assistance in helping to TUES. 8AM-1PM
“It has some history, but it is no longer suitable for our
needs. We appreciate your assistance in helping to
transition the building.”
–– Frank Lynam
BRIDGING GENERATIONS OF SMILES
He added since the town transition the building.”
doesn’t anticipate using the Gilbert-Whitner said the
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Consider a
holiday donation Karen just found
The Hanson Housing
Authority is looking for do- something even
nations to help spruce up
the community room at the better than free:
Meetinghouse Lane Senior
Housing.   In particular, they Totally Free Checking.
are looking for the following
gently-used items:  pool table, Karen loves a bargain. And she just
dart board, DVD player, com-
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matching lightweight chairs. 
If you have any of these items Free Checking from Mutual Bank.
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Club at Maquan a free Mutual Bank debit card,

The Old Colony YMCA
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will be offering a variety of
fun activities during school check writing, unlimited free ATM
vacation for ages 5-12 at the
Maquan Elementary School usage worldwide - and a free gift
from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m.   On
Monday, Dec. 27, make your when you open your account. Visit any
own percussion instruments
and have fun playing them
Mutual Bank, call (866)-98MYBANK,
together. Tuesday, DJ Wayne
comes with games, contests,
fun and dancing. Wednesday it or go to www.MyMutualBank.com
Nine convenient locations in Whitman, Brockton,
is off to the IMAX 3D movie Carver, Falmouth, Halifax, Hanson,
at the New England Aquarium Middleboro, and Plymouth to open your account today.
and Thursday the Rhythm
Kids visit with an interactive (866)-986-9226 *Minimum opening deposit $50. Mutual Bank will not charge a
drumming show. The Club is fee for the use of other banks' ATMs. Other institutions may
closed on Friday for the holi- www.MyMutualBank.com impose a fee for the use of their ATMs.
day. Cost per day, per child is
$37, which includes a healthy
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send lunch. Call 508-833-4796
for more information on regis- Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
tering. Registration is required
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Thursday, December 16, 2010 The Express – Your Hometown Newspaper! 13

Blood drive and

silent auction
scheduled
McLaughlin Chevrolet is
sponsoring a blood drive and
silent auction from 1-6 p.m. on
Jan. 20. All auction proceeds
are going to the “Prayers for
Madison” Foundation. Madi-
son Bergstrom is a 2½-year-
Vicki and Darrel just
old that was diagnosed this bought their first house
year with acute lymphoblastic
leukemia. She has been under- with help from people
going treatment since March.
In order to accommodate her they’ve never met.
daughter’s needs, her mother,
Shauna McLaughlin, has tak- Vicki and Darrel just bought their first
en a leave from her job. Madi-
son’s uncle, Tom Mclaughlin, house with a Mutual Bank fixed-rate
has worked in McLaughlin
Chevrolet’s parts department
for many years. mortgage. The money behind that
McLaughlin Chevrolet
will be accepting auction bids mortgage came from hundreds of
on many great prizes. Also
donations can be deposited Mutual Bank savings and checking
anytime with checks made out
to “Prayers for Madison” to accounts, large and small. Lots of
any Harbor One Credit Union
or mailed to: Lisa Sprague, people they’ve never met helped
Clinical Director, Goddard
Brockton Kidney Center, 907
Summer St., Stoughton, MA
Vicki and Darrel realize their dream. If
02072.
you have a dream, call 866-98MYBANK,
Christmas dinner at or visit MyMutualBank.com. We’d love
Church Hill United to meet you.
Methodist Church
Church Hill United Meth-
odist Church will serve a
Christmas Day dinner in the Nine convenient locations in Whitman, Brockton,
fellowship hall behind the Carver, Falmouth, Halifax, Hanson,
church at the corner of River Middleboro, and Plymouth
and Church streets in Norwell.
All are welcome at no cost on (866)-986-9226
Dec. 25 for refreshments be-
ginning at 12 p.m. with a com- www.MyMutualBank.com
plete turkey dinner at 12:30
p.m. followed by entertain-
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vation. Transportation will be
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Did you know?

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hope and joy to these children all year long.
Santa does it all in one night but sometimes he needs our help!
Won’t you please bring a new unwrapped toy to our gift box collector located in the lobby at
Cranberry Square, 1000 Main Street, Route 27, Hanson.
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Budget a growing concern

continued from page one
The Whitman-Hanson and
Abington bids are structured
similarly.
When Chapter 70 fund-
ing for the school district was
cut last year, Andrew said the
money was made up by a com-
bination of state and federal
grants.
“Chapter 70 was reduced
and replaced with funding
from the jobs grant and stim-
ulus money,” Andrew said.
“The way the state has done it,
they really have patch-worked
our revenue.”
Gilbert-Whitner said the
district is concerned for when
the federal money might dis-
appear.
Andrew said that the grant
money makes it seem like the
district is receiving a lot of
money, but it is in fact just
keeping the budget “whole.”
During the meeting,
Gilbert-Whitner updated
IN OTHER BUSINESS:
• The Whitman-Hanson Education Foundation has rescheduled the
Spelling Bee, which will now be held on Feb. 5. To enter a team there
is a $150 cost. A team can be made up of three to eight members.
Proceeds from the event will go toward purchasing instructional tech- Open Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
nology for the school system. Grooming by Appointment Only
• The School Committee approved the anti-bullying plan for the school Come Check Us Out!
district. The plan will be submitted to the Department of Elementary Located at 1625 Main Street, Hanson
and Secondary Education. All school districts in Massachusetts are
required to submit an anti-bullying plan by Dec. 31.
• The committee approved a field trip request for the Hanson Middle
School Chorus to perform at Canobie Lake Park.
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• The annual DECA trip to the regional competition in Hyannis was
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School Building Authority. from MSBA understood the What Do You Know Joe Trivia Night, Wednesdays
The school district submit- importance of the repairs.
ted two statements of inter- Gilbert-Whitner said that THIS WEEK'S LIVE BAND
Friday 12-17: Fun with Hands
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Saturday 12-18: Tomato Jonez
to defray the cost of the roof have been approved for the
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repairs. The MSBA visited the Green School grant, but the
Duval School and Indian Head process is moving forward.
School to examine the roofs. “They certainly
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to the Hanson Community
Christmas Fund and the Han-
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Thursday, December 16, 2010
December reflections from HMS
D
ecember may be
the end of the cal-
endar year, but for
us, it is only a third of the way
through the school year. This
is the time, though, to reflect
on the year so
far. For me,
it is pretty
easy to think
about some of
the highlights
By Martin Geoghgan of what has
Principal
occurred in
Hanson Middle
the first four
months. Let
me start by saying that I can-
not wait to come to work each
and every day. To be able to
come to a place that holds the
key to young people’s futures
is not a job; it is a joy. There
is a famous quote from James
Michener that I found a cou-
ple of years ago which I think
truly sums up how I feel about
my coming to school each
day: “The master in the art of
living makes little distinction
between his work and his play,
his labor and his leisure. He
hardly knows which is which.
He simply pursues his vision
of excellence at whatever he
does, leaving others to de-
cide whether he is working or
playing. To him he’s always
doing both.” For it is the stu-
dents and teachers at HMS
that make my days so enjoy-
able for they make this school
a welcome, energetic place of
learning where all students can
and will succeed.
Near the top of my list of
remembrances for this year,
and pretty much every year, is
our sixth Grade Open House.
It is on this night, we get to
welcome in our newest mem-
bers of our school population.
Sure, there are some parents,
who are sending younger sib-


lings to us and know how
HMS functions, but there are
also some experiencing this
for the very first time. Middle
school, as portrayed in televi-
sion and movies is usually not
in a positive light. There are
the visions of the “big, bad
middle school” and all it en-
tails. I hope that on this night
and for the next three years
we are able to relay a vision
of support, understanding,
community, knowledge, and
achievement. We are here to
not only educate your chil-
dren, but have a relationship
with them so we get to know
them as they get to find out


who they are. It is a wonder-
ful time.
Another reflection I have is
on our student activity groups.
They continue to be a vibrant
part of our school community
and continue to have a positive
influence on the student’s full
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Principally
Speaking
day experience. Cross Coun-
try had another very successful
season led by head coach Tina
Siereveld. There were over
50 total members of the HMS
Cross Country Team; this is a
truly astonishing participation
rate for a school our size. One
could see the great number of
students who ran cross coun-
try by the sea of red shirts run-
ning, and winning, our Turkey
Trot, put on by our PE/Health/
Fitness teachers Mrs. Jen Clif-
ford and Mr. Matt King, this
past October. Student Council,
led by Mrs. Jess Fitzgibbons
and Mrs. Tina Siereveld, has
been an excellent contributor
to the climate and culture of
the school so far this year, and
every year for that matter.
Student Council members
have been everywhere we
have needed them to be from
the morning announcements
to helping new students in the
building; they are truly mak-
ing the school a much brighter
place for all.
In the same respect, The
Builders Club, led by Mrs.
Gret Lozeau and Mrs. Kate
Norris, has had its hand in al-
most everything positive in the
building throughout this first
half of the school year. They
run our food drive, campus
beautification, and recycling,
just to name a few; their hearts,
minds, and actions display
how middle school students
truly care.
Our chorus led by Mr. Sam
Tucker has had a tremendous
start of the year, as usual, with
having the full chorus perform
beautifully at a Providence
Bruins game and our winter
concert this week.
SERVICEMAN REMEMBERED: Mrs. Lori Hanlon's 4th grade class
put together a holiday package for soldier Justin Neddo, cur-
rently stationed in Afghanistan, a cousin of student, Rebecca
Franceschini. They students also wrote letters to him for Veteran's
Day and Thanksgiving. Photo courtesy of Nancy Florence
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After school, Ms. Rose
Araujo has directed our After-
School Program, which has
enabled students to participate
in such activities as drama
with Mr. Jack Every, soccer
with Mr. Chris Luvisi, game
time with Mr. Will Candler,
and cooking with Ms. Pam
Cohen, which are just a few
of the offerings available to
all students. The school day
may “officially” end at 2:25
p.m. for HMS, but students
are showing that participation
does not end with the last bell.
Besides performances and
activities, the endeavor that
brings the greatest smile to my
face is what I see every day I
walk through classrooms. It
is here that I witness us mak-
ing such a positive influence
in these young students’ lives.
Whether I’m in Mr. Blauss and
Mr. Young’s 6th Grade Science
classes observing our students
do chemistry and physics I re-
member doing in high school.
Or the work I see Mrs. Bran-
conier and Mr. Maynard are
executing in their 7th Grade
Extensions in helping to rein-
force the work done in the stu-
dents’ other classes. Or when
I’m in Ms. Kofton’s or Mrs.
Mulledy’s 8th Grade Science
class, where they are teaching
the students to question what
if and how come, both remark-
able life skills. Or even to no-
tice Mrs. Snow in her Technol-
ogy Integration class teaching
real world and 21st Century
technology applications. It is
in these day-to-day sightings
that I know we are doing ex-
traordinary work as a school.
So those are just a few of
the memories I have so far
for this year, but many, many
more, I know, are yet to come.
From everyone here at Hanson
Middle School, I wish you a
joyful, relaxing, and safe holi-
day season.
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Lunch Menus
Week of December 20
All schools
Monday: Hamburger on a bun, potato puffs, veg-
etable soup, corn, fresh grapes.
Tuesday: Chicken parmesan sandwich, oven fried
potatoes, seasoned green beans, chilled apple-
sauce.
Wednesday: Pepperoni pizza, tossed salad, glazed
carrots, chilled fruit.
Thursday: No school
Friday: No school.
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 deborah.seger@whrsd.org
Preschool information meeting
The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District will hold a
preschool information meeting on Thursday evening, Feb. 10.
The meeting is for all Whitman and Hanson parents of children
who will turn three years old on or before Aug. 31, 2011. The
meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center
at the high school.
The purpose of the meeting is to provide parents with the in-
formation necessary for them to successfully register their child
for preschool at either the Maquan Elementary School in Han-
son or the Conley Elementary School in Whitman. There will be
a brief presentation followed by a question and answer period.
Registration packets and an opportunity to select a date and time
to register their child and schedule an appointment for a screen-
ing will be available online after the meeting.
Parents may also call their local school to set an appoint-
ment date to register their child and set up an appointment for
a screening. If you know of any parent of a child who will be
three years old on or before Aug. 31, 2011, and is interested
in enrolling in the WHRSD Integrated Preschool, please make
them aware of the date and time of the meeting.
The screenings will take place:
School Telephone Registration Dates
Conley School 781-618-7050x1351 March 4, 11, 25
Maquan School 781-618-7060x2351 March 4, 11, 25
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Family Court
52 Obery Street,
Suite 1130
Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 747-6204
Docket No. PL10A0109AD
Citation G.L.c.210, § 6
In the matter of: Mark
Douglas Haraldstad, Jr.
To: Mark D Haraldstad last
known of Brockton in the
County of Plymouth now of
parts unknown and any unnamed
or unknown parent and persons
interested in a petition for the
adoption of said child and to the
Department of Children and
Families of said Commonwealth:
A petition has been presented
to said court by David F.
Hutchings of Pembroke, MA,
Deborah Ann Hutchings of
Pembroke, MA requesting for
leave to adopt said child and that
the name of the child be changed
to Gavin John Hutchings
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OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR
YOUR ATTORNEY MUST
FILE A WRITTEN
APPEARANCE IN SAID
COURT AT: PLYMOUTH ON
OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK
IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM
ON MARCH 4, 2011.
WITNESS, Hon. Catherine P
Sabaitis, First Justice of this
Court.
Date: December 10, 2010
Robert E. McCarthy,
Register of Probate
3-HNM 12/16, 23, 20, 2010
NOTICE OF
MORTGAGEE'S
SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of
the Power of Sale contained in a
certain mortgage given by Janice
Ann Smith Roberts to Mortgage
Electronic Registration Systems,
Inc. as Nominee for IndyMac
Bank, F.S.B., dated February 28,
2006 and recorded with the
Plymouth County Registry of
Deeds in Book 32292, Page 5 of
which mortgage Deutsche Bank
National Trust Company, as
Trustee of the IndyMac
Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-1,
Asset-Backed Certificates Series
INDB 2006-1 under the Pooling
and Servicing Agreement dated
June 1, 2006 is the present
holder, by assignment, for breach
of the conditions of said
mortgage and for the purpose of
foreclosing, the same will be
sold at Public Auction at 11:00
AM on January 6, 2011, on the
mortgaged premises located at
728 Auburn Street, Unit #C-7 of
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America as Trustee, 7757
PEMBROKE
Baymeadows Way,
Jacksonville, FL 32256 CONSERVATION
represented by H,S & T COMMISSION
Group, Inc., 75 Hammond
Street, Worcester, MA 01610. PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given of a
Parcel & Project: A proposal public hearing conducted by the
to abandon the existing Pembroke Conservation
driveway (because of Commission under the
encroachment) and put in a provisions of M.G.L. Chapter
new driveway on their own 131, Section 40 (Wetlands
property within 100 feet of a Protection Act) on Monday,
Bordering Vegetated Wetland January 3, 2011, at 7:40 p.m. in
at 101 Pratt Place, Map 89, Lot the Pembroke Town Hall
2. Selectmen’s Office to consider
the Notice of Intent filed on
The applicant is filing under December 8, 2010, by Doreen
the Massachusetts Wetlands Costello, 11 Cove Lane,
Legal Legal Protection Act, Chapter 131,
§40 and the Town of Hanson
Pembroke, MA, to repair a septic
system at 12 Cove Lane,
Notices Notices Wetlands Protection By-Law Pembroke, Massachusetts,
3-13 §.5 and Rules and shown on Assessor’s Map B9,
the Eliot Woods Condominium, 2006-1, Asset-Backed Lots 287, 295, 367 & 368.
Regulations.
Whitman, MA, all and singular Certificates Series INDB 2006-1 Marcus Ford
HANSON
the premises described in said under the Pooling and Servicing Chairperson
CONSERVATION
mortgage, TO WIT: Unit No. Agreement dated June 1, 2006 12/17/10
COMMISSION
C-7 of Eliot Woods By its Attorneys,
Philip R. Lindquist
Condominium (Whitman) ABLITT|SCOFIELD, 304
Chairman
created by Master Deed dated Cambridge Road, Woburn,
1HCC -12/19/10
September 15, 1988 and Massachusetts 01801 Telephone:
recorded on September 23, 1988 781-246-8995 Fax:
with the Plymouth County 781-246-8994
Registry of Deeds as Instrument 12/9/2010 12/16/2010
No. 80027 of 1988 in Book 12/23/2010
8726, Page 2, as shown on a plan 122.4903
entitled "As-Built Building PART-TIME
Location Plan Eliot Woods in SEASONAL HELP
Whitman (Plymouth County) BOARD OF ZONING
MA June 8, 1988 Scale 1"=40" CRANBERRY COVE – AND
by Briggs Associates, Inc., TOWN OF CAMP KIWANEE
which plan is recorded with said PEMBROKE BUILDING LAW
Deeds as Plan No. 1064 of 1988 Hourly Rates APPEALS
in Book 8780, Page 303, in OFFICE OF THE $9.12 - $13.79
Building C, Plan No. 1064 of PLANNING BOARD The Hanson Recreation NOTICE OF PUBLIC
1988 Floor Plan No. 1065 of
NOTICE OF PUBLIC Department is now accepting HEARING
1988. The undivided percentage applications for summer A public hearing will be held
interest of the Unit in the HEARING employment. Positions available on Monday, January 3, 2011 at
common areas and facilities of are beach director, water safety 7:00 p.m. in Pembroke Town
the Condominium is 2.174%. For Notice is hereby given that instructors (WSIs), lifeguards, Hall, Lower Level, Room 6 on
mortgagor's title see deed the Pembroke Planning Board gate attendants, and part time the application of American Law
recorded with the Plymouth and the Department of Public caretaker. Applications are Care/Scott A. Buitta requesting
County Registry of Deeds in Works will hold a joint public available at the Town to amend an existing special
Book 32292, Page 3. These hearing on January 10, 2011 at Administrator’s Office 542 permit of the Zoning By-Laws of
premises will be sold and 7:00 p.m. in the Planning Board Liberty Street, Hanson, MA the Town of Pembroke, Sec. V,
conveyed subject to and with the Room Town Hall, 100 Center 02341 during business hours. 5. Non-Conforming Uses to
benefit of all rights, rights of Street, Pembroke, MA 02359 on All applications must be received increase the number of outside
way, restrictions, easements, the application of James by the Town Administrator by storage items. Property is
right of ways, covenants, liens or Wheeler, 45 Sheila Way, the close of business, Thursday, located at 167 Washington
claims in the nature of liens, Hanover, MA 02339 to remove December 30, 2010 to be Street, Pembroke as shown on
improvements, public trees on the way and a portion of considered. Copies of all Assessors’ Map D-14, Lot 22.
assessments, any and all unpaid a stone wall to construct a certification must be current and
taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water driveway opening. This notice is included with the application. Frank Baldassini,
and sewer liens and any other posted as per the legal Chairman
municipal assessments or liens or requirements of Chapter 87, December 13, 2010 Zoninng Board of Appeals
existing encumbrances of record Section 3 and Chapter 40,
which are in force and are Section 15-C of the General 1HRC 12/13/10 2PZBA, 12/16, 12/23
applicable, having priority over Laws pertaining to “Scenic
said mortgage, whether or not Roads”.
reference to such restrictions, Andrew Wandell
easements, improvements, liens
or encumbrances is made in the
Chairman
SUDOKU ANSWERS
deed. TERMS OF SALE: A 2PPB 12/16, 12/23
deposit of TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($10,000.00) 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 HANSON
ABLITT|SCOFIELD, 304 CONSERVATION
Cambridge Road, Woburn,
Massachusetts 01801, other COMMISSION
terms and conditions will be PUBLIC HEARING
provided at the place of sale. The
description of the premises The Hanson Conservation
contained in said mortgage shall Commission will hold a
control in the event of an error in Public Hearing on Tuesday,
this publication. OTHER December 28th, 2010 at 7:30
TERMS, IF ANY, TO BE PM at the TOWN HALL,
ANNOUNCED AT THE SALE. Meeting Room A, 542
Present holder of said mortgage, LIBERTY STREET, HANSON,
Deutsche Bank National Trust MA pursuant to a Request for
Company, as Trustee of the Determination of
IndyMac Mortgage Loan Trust Applicability for Bank of
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D-Lux win for girls
Fresh faces get it done for Lady Panthers
By Dave Palana, Sports Editor
dave@pembrokexpress.com
The Whitman-Hanson
girls indoor track team has a
lot of new faces this season,
but they wasted little time
making themselves at home at
the Reggie Lewis Center.
girls track
Whitman-Hanson 77
Duxbury 23
The Lady Panthers placed
first in nine events while
sweeping three to defeat the
Duxbury Dragons 77-23 in
their first meet of the season
on Tuesday.
“We really didn’t know
what we had because we have
a lot of young kids,” head
coach Mike Driscoll said. “So
it was a really nice win.”
Sophomores Samantha
Richner and Shannon O’Leary
and freshman Erin Doherty
took the top three spots in the
Sophomore Sam Richner leaps over the bar during her third place finish in the high jump. Richner
also led an underclassmen sweep of the 55-meter hurdles.
Rachel and Abby Baker pace themselves through an early lap of the mile run on their way to first
and second place finishes.
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55-meter hurdles, and fellow
underclassmen Abby Baker,
and Gianna Cacciatore led a
sweep of the 1,000 meters with
senior Kristi Mielbye. Fresh-
man Elysa McDonough and
sophomore Ashley Melanson
helped senior Victoria New-
comb sweep the shot put.
Cacciatore also took sec-
ond in the two mile behind
Rachel Baker, and the Baker
twins opened the meet by
taking first and second in the
mile.
“Abby and Rachel started
off where they left off last
year,” Driscoll said. “Gianna
Cacciatore had a great day for
us too, as did Victoria New-
comb in the shot put.”
Fellow sophomore Nicole
Galewski won both the 55-
meter dash and the long jump,
with Dani Spivack taking third
in the dash and second in the
long jump.
Richner added a second
Photos by Dave Palana
Thursday, December 16, 2010
place in the long jump behind
senior Jen Mahoney, and the
Panthers won both the 4x400
and 4x200 relays in what was
a strong showing for the Pan-
ther underclassmen.
“We have 20 freshmen and
we lost a lot of good seniors,”
Driscoll said. “We’re going
to be asking a lot of [the un-
derclassmen] early, and they
helped us out today.”
The Panthers will take on
the combined Quincy/North
Quincy team next week as
they continue to defend their
Keenan Division title. Despite
the youth and inexperience of
his team this season, Driscoll
said repeating as champions is
a realistic goal.
“It is something we are
definitely aiming for,” he said.
“We have a long way to go, but
we definitely have the people
to do it.”
Sophomore Nicole Galewski leans across the finish line to win
the 55-meter dash for the Panthers to go with her victory in the
long jump.
Dani Spivak leaps into second place in the long jump against the
Dragons. Spivak would later add a third place finish in the 55-me-
ter dash as well as a first place with the 4x200 relay team.
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One down
Boys slay Dragons in first meet
By Dave Palana, Sports Editor
dave@hansonexpress.com
Duxbury had a few shin-
ing stars Tuesday at the Reg-
gie Lewis Center, but the
Whitman-Hanson boys track
team had the depth to back up
their big guns, and that made
all the difference.
boys track
Whitman-Hanson 68
Duxbury 32
The Panthers picked up
multiple points in eight events
to earn a 68-32 win over the
up-and-coming Dragons.
“It was a good opening
night against a much-improved
Duxbury team,” head coach
Kevin Black said. “They are
getting better every year.”
The Panthers showed
some improvement in the
sprint events over last season.
Anthony Iannone and Jordan
Maxwell took first and third
in the 55-meter hurdles, and
Justin Blight and Dom Cac-
ciatore followed up with first
1.25 inches in the shot put as
he and Michael Secatore took
first and second.
Distance runners Tyler
Sullivan, Brendan Moran, Pat
Ryan, Luke Laubacher and
Nate Stephansky all picked up
points for the Panthers in the
long running events.
Sullivan finished second
in the mile and first in the
two-mile, Moran took third
in the mile and second in the
1,000 meters with Stephansky
taking third. Ryan finished in
second in the two-mile and
Laubacher did the same in the
600, but Black said it is going
to take them a couple of meets
to adjust from running cross-
country.
“Our distance runners
were a little slow,” he said.
“There is always an adjust-
ment coming from cross-
country, so we’ve got to work
on our speed. It’s going to be Anthony Iannone clears the final hurdle in front of Duxbury’s top runner to finish first in the 55-meter
interesting to watch Brendan event. Iannone would later add a second place finish in the 300-meter dash behind teammate Dom
Moran’s season unfold as his Cacciatore as part of a big day for the Panthers in the sprint events. Photo by Dave Palana
confidence improves.”
The Panthers will take

and second in the 55-meter
dash. Cacciatore and Iannone
added first and second place
in the 300 meters while Blight
added a first place in the long
jump. The Panthers also added
SENIOR MOMENTS
on the Quincy/North Quincy
team next week before begin-
ning the tougher portion of
their schedule. Black said his
team has the talent to repeat as
league champions, but added A visit with cross-country captain Brendan Moran

wins in the 4x200 and 4x400
relays.
“Maxwell and Iannone
were solid in the hurdles and
better than we’ve been in the
past,” Black said. “Anthony
Iannone had a wonderful
night. Justin Blight was very,
very good in the dash and the
long jump, though he strug-
gled in the high jump.”
Steve Croghan finished
second in the high jump while
senior Anthony Tedeschi
threw a personal best 39 feet
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bury in their first meet of the season on Tuesday. After the indoor sea-
son, he will run for the Panthers in the spring before heading off to
college. He shared his thoughts on …
… picking a college major. I’m looking for an educa-
tion major with biology, because I want to teach high school
biology. I’ve really loved biology for a long time, and I like
teaching people things.
… choosing a school. Westfield State and URI are
probably my top choices right now because they have
great education programs. Westfield State is probably my
top choice because their cross-country team is also really
good.
… why he started running in high school. My
brother Pat did it while he was in high school, and my
dad did it while he was in high school, so I thought maybe
I could continue the Moran legacy. [Laughs] It’s one of
those things I’m starting to get good at and I think it’s really
fun.
… his favorite sports memory. Sophomore year, I broke
five minutes in the mile. That was one of my top moments
in high school.
… cross-country versus track and field. I prefer cross-
country. The team is smaller, so it’s like a family.
… his spare time. I just like high school stuff like hang-
ing out with my friends and watching movies.

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By Dave Palana, Sports Editor
dave@pembrokexpress.com
The Whitman-Hanson/
Pembroke girls hockey team
got off to a shaky start in their
first game of the season, but
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score to earn a hat trick before
the period was out.
“Alex had three great my
goals,” Coulter said. “Krys- team.
tal had a very good game; I my
was very pleased with her
forchecking. Kristy Kennedy
hospital. SM

had a great goal and a nice as-

Weymouth scored one
minute and five seconds into
the game, but WHP scored the
next six goals for a 6-1 win
over the Wildcats on Saturday
at the Hobomock Ice Arena in
Pembroke.
“It was very good way to
start the season,” first-year
head coach Joe Coulter said.
“I was pleased with all three
lines, and we got great scoring
from our defense.”
Erin Foley scored for the
Wildcats off a rebound at the
13:55 mark, but freshman
Jane Morrisette answered
on the power play when she
knocked in the rebound off a
Kristy Kennedy shot one min-
ute later. WHP continued to
attack the Weymouth goal for
most of the period, and assis-
tant captain Alex Davis gave
them the lead with 5:08 to
play on a hard wrist shot that
caught the crossbar and came
down inside the goal.
Davis picked up where
she left off with another goal
15 seconds into the second
sist. I was very pleased with Dr. Brigid McCue
the effort.” Laborist
Kennedy scored for WHP Jordan Hospital
in the third period to finish Dr. Laurie Konowitz
with a goal and an assist in the Neonatologist
Floating Hospital
game. Assistant captain Tricia for Children at
Stacy also recorded an assist Tufts Medical Center
in the game, and sophomore
Victoria Burke added two.
Captain Kelly Travers
wasn’t that busy in net for the
girls, but she came through “A group of colleagues this strong
with the tough saves in the means UNCOMPROMISING CARE
second period, including a big
stop on a penalty shot. for any situation.”
“Kelly made some nice
saves when she needed to,” AT JORDAN HOSPITAL’S BIRTHPLACE, moms and dads can rest easier,
Coulter said. knowing we’re prepared for anything during the birth of your child. When you
While Coulter was pleased deliver your baby at the BirthPlace, Jordan Hospital’s obstetrical specialists
with the team’s effort in their and on-site neonatologist from Tufts Medical Center’s Floating Hospital for
first game, he said they still Children are there to care for you and your baby’s needs.This level of specialized
have some work to do before care—provided locally—keeps your baby safe and close to home. To schedule
playing a tougher Duxbury a tour of Jordan Hospital’s BirthPlace and private rooms, call 508.830.2230.
team at The Bog on Saturday.
“I was pleased with the
penalty kill line, but they were
out there too many times. We
had way too many penalties,”
he said. “We have a couple of
things we need to work on, but
that is what practices are for.” 275 SANDWICH ST., PLYMOUTH, MA 508.830.2230 WWW.JORDANHOSPITAL.ORG/BIRTHPLACE