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A HEAR-R-R-RT PERFORMANCE: “The Pirates of Penzance” performed to sold out audi-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 in his plans to thwart the pirates. For more photos see page 14. Photo by Andrew Bertino

By Meaghan glassett, express staff [email protected]

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.

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South 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.

Locals take home medals in Skills USA competition

Skills USA advisor Stanley Zavatsky, Joseph Lindberg, Zachary Schultz, Skills USA advisor Jennifer DeMariano and Kevin Lloyd said they were proud of South Shore Vocational Technical High School for bringing home numerous medals in the district Skills USA competition.

Schools face $2 million gapCommittee will look at priorities

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A new merchant has come to Hanson and promises some-

thing for everyone at Whisper ’s in Cranber-ry Square Plaza.

W h i s -per’s owner

Nancy Merry will be open-ing up a three-in-one shop on March 29. The three-and-one 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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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.

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.

“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.

Local students move on in Skills USA competition

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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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The Hanson Energy Com-mittee revamped its proposed energy policy and got an idea of the solar panel process at their meeting Tuesday at the Hanson Police station.

The committee voted to adopt some changes in the lan-guage of their draft for a town energy and resource conserva-tion policy, proposed by Town Administrator Rene Read, and plan to submit a final draft to the Board of Selectmen at their next meeting in hopes the board will vote to adopt it.

The policy would set guidelines for a broad spec-trum of town energy use from regulating thermostats in town buildings and requiring em-ployees to wear “seasonal clothing” to renovation and new building standards and purchasing of fuel efficient vehicles.

The policy calls for all town office department heads to submit an energy plan by Dec. 30, 2011 and annual re-ports on energy use by all town departments responsible for municipal buildings and vehicles.

“It’s not just about energy, it’s about saving,” Read said.

Read said he liked the policy, but recommended the committee not prohibit per-sonal space heaters or mi-crowaves unless renovations are done to some of the town buildings down the road.

“We work in some really old buildings at this point,” he said. “I don’t want to start whacking hornet’s nests.”

Committee chairman Jim

Armstrong thanked Read for his input on the proposal and said the purpose of the policy was to make town departments more responsible for energy consumption.

“The intent is to make the department heads responsible for the utility bills,” Arm-strong said.

The committee also heard a presentation by Brad Hunter from energy company Nex-amp about solar power pur-chase agreements.

Hunter dissected the steps of a power purchase agree-ment as well as the pros and cons for municipalities for installing solar panels and the changing nature of financing these projects. If towns like Hanson want to pursue solar projects, Hunter said knowing the legal process is an impor-tant first step.

“When you get into the legal negations, it is not as easy as some people think,” he said. “I’ve seen deals fall apart and I think a lot of that

is that people are not ready up front.”

Hunter added that solar panels could save towns any-where from $300,000 to over $1 million in energy costs depending on inflation, but cautioned that towns usually won’t see any significant sav-ings in the first 10 years.

Armstrong said the com-mittee is putting together a list of town buildings that could support solar panels, includ-ing the police and fire sta-tions, Town Hall and Hanson Middle School, and will look further into the process after Town Meeting.

“We have got to get the en-ergy policy to the Selectmen, and then this is the next step,” he said. “It’s all part of trying to reduce our carbon foot-print, and we’ll start focusing on [solar power] shortly after Town Meeting.”

Energy Committee looks into installing solar panels

Town Administrator Rene Read and Energy Committee Chairman Jim Armstrong discuss the energy policy as they prepare a final draft to present to the Board of Selectmen.

GENEROUS DONATION: Maquan Vice Principal Donna Murphy accepts a $1,000 donation from Hanson-Rockland Rotarian Eric Johnson, with them is PTO President Kelly Roberts. The donation will be used toward the purchase of Smartboards at the school.

Tax-Aide program available at Whitman-Hanson

Student volunteers at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School are available to assist senior citizens and taxpayers with low to moderate income in filing basic tax forms. The service is free and available on Thursdays and Fridays from 2-4 p.m. in the school library at 610 Franklin St., Whitman. Call 781-618-7155 to schedule an appointment.

Children’s Museum open house

The Hanson Children’s Museum will hold an Open House on Sunday, March 28 from 7-9 p.m. at 1000 Main St., Hanson. Take a peak at the museum space and find out about the exciting exhib-its and programs. This event is an adult only event, no chil-dren please. Invite your child’s teacher, neighbors and friends to help support the revitaliza-tion project. Visit hansonchil-drensmuseum.org for further information about the project.

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Monday March 812:48 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 91:40 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 103:04 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 119:34 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.

Friday March 129:28 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 135:57 p.m. Disabled auto

reported on E. Washington Street.

10:10 p.m. Animal com-plaint on Monponsett Street.

sunday March 147:30 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.

Hanson police log

Police & court briefsMan arrested on warrant after accident

Police arrested a man after an accident on County Road Friday.

When officers responded to the accident at approximately 7:30 p.m. they discovered the operator had a warrant out for his arrest, accord-ing to Hanson Police Lt. Joseph Yakavonis.

Kevin D. Lundgren, 25, of Rockland, was placed under arrest by Sgt. Casey and officer Daley on the warrant. Officers found several drugs on his person and in the vehicle. Other charges that stemmed from the search include possession of a Class E drug (Suboxone 2mg,) possession of a Class E drug (Suboxone 8mg,) possession of a Class E drug (Doxepin) and possession of a Class E drug (Chlondine.)

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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 Jan. 1.

In early March, police issued an arrest war-rant for Jason M. Nicholson, 17, of Maquan St., Hanson for a total of 12 charges, includ-ing felony breaking and entering of a building, larceny of a motor vehicle and breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Nicholson so far has eluded police, according to Pembroke Po-lice Lt. Mike Jenness.

On Feb. 12, police arrested Jeffrey A. Taylor Jr. 20, of Oak Place, Halifax on simi-lar charges for the break-ins. Taylor pled not guilty in Plymouth District Court.

Between Feb. 5 and Feb. 6, several vehicles on Standish, Birch and Lake streets were stolen and four vehicles on Standish Street were bro-ken into. Other break-ins and thefts occurred around Jan. 1.

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Two men who were pulled over in Han-son because of a defective headlight face drug charges after they were found with more than two ounces of bagged marijuana

James Bako-Berry, 18, of School Street and David E. Backus, 19, of Wampatuck Street pled not guilty Monday in Plymouth District Court to possession with intent to distribute marijua-na. They are due back on May 17 for a pretrial hearing.

According to police reports, a Hanson of-ficer on patrol around 11 p.m. last Friday night observed Backus’ vehicle operating with a de-fective headlight and taillight and pulled him over on Meadow Lane in Hanson. The officer reportedly smelled “freshly burnt marijuana”

as he approached the vehicle and questioned Backus, who allegedly admitted there was mar-ijuana in the vehicle.

During the police search, officers found a plastic bag containing about .68 ounces of mar-ijuana in the glove box and two bags containing about 1.05 ounces each underneath the passen-ger seat, where Bako-Berry was sitting.

Bako-Berry reportedly told police he was not aware the drugs had been under his seat, and Backus reportedly said the two bags of marijuana were not his.

Both men were arrested and later released on $500 cash bail.

– B. Manning

By Stephanie SpyropouloS, expreSS Staff [email protected]

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 side of the house and a lake on the other.”

“I have gotten water at the house before, but nothing like this,” he said.

Remes had a few damp areas in his basement, but due to previous water concerns he had installed a pump in the cel-lar with a generator backup in case the power was lost. Look-ing at the outside of his house told a different story.

The property has a drain-age area that runs adjacent to his property, which has risen to a threatening level before. However, Remes said he has never seen it run right over the roadway as it did on Monday.

He had also installed drainage along his field and the house, which he called “invisible” after the five days of rain.

Hanson Highway Depart-

ment placed signage to warn residents of flooding on Winter Street, parts of West and East Washington Streets and King Street, which was closed to all traffic leading into Hanover.

With approximately 50 calls related to the storm, Fire Chief Jerome Thompson said the department still had a wait-ing list for pumping out cellars late Tuesday afternoon.

The first dozen calls the department responded to were related to wires down and tree limbs on house wires be-tween Saturday and Sunday, said Thompson. The remain-ing calls were for assistance with pumping and flooding in homes, he said.

There were no emergency evacuations or shelters set up in Hanson due to the storm.

“Many of the calls we had

were unique, because of the large amount of water we re-ceived in such a short period of time. We had a few residents with pumps that failed, but many never had water in their basements before,” Thompson said.

During the rush to have basements pumped, Thomp-son assured residents they were trying to accommodate everyone with the equipment they currently have.

There were no reports of flooding in any public building as of Tuesday.

Governor Deval Patrick declared a state of emergency, which allowed for monies to be freed up and resources to aid those who were affected by the flooding.

residents surprised by flood

Paul Remes of West Washington Street had several feet of water in his yard after several days of rain.

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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. He was brother of the late Edward Sheehan, Geraldine Garney, Marion “Chickie” Plante, and Lorraine Readon.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday in Holy Ghost Church in Whitman. Burial was private. Donations may be made to Pan Mass c/o Team Russ HK0028, 77 Fourth Ave., Need-ham, MA 02494 or “Team Russ” pmc.org Pro-file HK0028. Arrangements were by the MacK-innon Funeral Home in Whitman.

William J. Dunstan, 81, of Plymouth, for-merly of Hanson and Halifax died Sunday, March 14 after a long period of failing health.

Born in Newton, he was the son of the late William J. and Florence (Pfefferkorn) Dun-stan.

Mr. Dunstan worked for Wonder Bread and later for the Plymouth County Hospital of Han-son.

He enjoyed his antique auto hobby and was well-known in the South Shore area for his pas-

sion for automobiles. He was a member of the South Shore Antique Auto Club and the Model A Restorers Club of Massachusetts.

All are invited to attend a graveside service to be held Thursday, March 18 at 11 a.m. in the Fairmont Cemetery, 126 Cedar St., Weymouth. Donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, #5 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379. Arrangements are by the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Inc., Whitman.

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The North River Collabor-ative (NRC) Family Network is offering a free program this spring for new and expectant parents entitled “My Baby and Me.” “My Baby and Me” is a 6-week parent/child program that will be offered on Tues-day mornings from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Abington Library beginning March 30. Each week a guest speaker will share their expertise in such areas as adjusting to a post-partum body and relationship, infant massage, nutrition, mu-sic and more. This is a great opportunity for new parents to 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 Inc. Community Partnership for Children. Call 781-681-9736 to register.

Plymouth County Extension annual fruit pruning clinic

The Annual Fruit Pruning Clinic sponsored by Plymouth County Cooperative Extension is scheduled for Saturday, March 20. This is the 33rd consecutive pruning clinic held by the Plymouth County Extension office for Plymouth County residents demonstrating the basics of pruning fruit trees (apples, peaches, etc) as well as raspberry plants, grape vines, and blue-berry bushes.

The two-hour clinic is led by Dominic Marini, retired Plym-outh County Extension Regional Fruit and Vegetable Special-ist, and Deborah C. Swanson, Extension Educator, Plymouth County/UMass Extension. This is an informal outdoor class-room with ample opportunity to ask questions.

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 the weather and wear footgear suitable for cold, wet, muddy conditions. This two-hour program will start promptly at 1 p.m. at Villa Serra, home of Lorenzo Grosso, 52 Vernon Street, Mid-dleboro. For information, contact the Plymouth County Exten-sion office at 781-293-3541.

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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 un-derstanding of the fraternity. For information, contact the Masons at 800-882-1020.

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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).

The ➢ Egan family of Whit-man will be participating in the 2010 Boston Marathan on Doug Flutie Jr.’s Team in support of the The Doug Flutie Jr. Foun-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 Cranberry Road, Whitman, MA 02382 by April 19. You can also donate online by going to first-giving.com/mauraegan.

PaGe turner: State rep. candidate Josh Cutler visited the maquan School last week for read across america 2010. He read a book about ducks to mrs. Gosselin's second grade class and talked about the job of a state representative.

Honor Graduate: Pfc. Patrick r. Gilbert graduated with honors from the unites States marine Corps recruit depot, Parris island, S. C., 1st Battalion Charlie Company, Platoon 1018 on march 12. Gilbert is a 2009 graduate of whitman-Hanson regional High School and is the son of richard and Gail Gilbert of Hanson. Congratulations from mom, dad, Keri and derek.

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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 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.

Tidbit: If you haven’t visited the indoor Farmers Market at Plimoth Plantation, try to go this Thursday between 3 and 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.

WHRHS to perform ‘Aida’The Whitman-Hanson Regional High School theater will

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 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 [email protected].

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Camp Kiwanee, Rt. 58, Hanson will be the site of a “fun” raising event on Sat-urday, March 20 from 5-12 p.m. entitled Bluegrass on the Bogs. The event will help support a full weekend of bluegrass on May 14-16. Three South Shore premier bluegrass bands will give a taste of what is to come in the main event. Part of the proceeds from the main event will go to Green-Schools. Information about GreenSchools can be found at projectgreenschools.org.

Dawn Kenny will host the March 20 event. Admis-sion 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 re-duced admission of $10 per person. At 7 p.m. the bands Railroad House, No Spare Parts and Rocky Run will perform. Food will be avail-able from the Bryantville Deil of Pembroke and a cash bar will be available.

The May 14-16 Blue-grass Festival, also to be held at Camp Kiwanee in Hanson, will celebrate with bluegrass music, arts and crafts, workshops, contra dance, fireside games, kids activities and more. Spon-sorship and vendor space is available for the May 14-16 event. Visit bluegrossonthe-bogs.com or call 508-280-4825 or 508-542-0781.


Thursday March 18Hanson 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 19Hanson 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 20Boy 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 22Hanson 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 23Hanson 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 24Hanson 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 25Hanson 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

features a silent auction, cash bar and disc jockey. Tickets may be reserved by calling Denise Hawes at 781-294-1669 or by emailing [email protected]. Suggested donation is $25. Senior citizens and students are free.

Friday March 26Hanson 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 [email protected].

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.

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.

upcoMing evenTsNorthville 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 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 [email protected].

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: [email protected]

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 781-447-6846 or [email protected].

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A soggy Panther Prowl

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

Ben Mains takes a breather after coming in second in the Under 14 category with a time of 23:25.

Athletic Director Jim Daley greets runner Matt Galewski as he finishes in just over 19 minutes.

Sue Moss counts down to the start of the Panther Prowl as runners line up at the starting line.

Notre Dame coach Rick Kates, of Pembroke, came out to support the Whitman-Hanson Panther Prowl. He over-saw all the times and the placement of runners.

Jim Daley addressed the runners in the gymnasium at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School before they headed for the starting line.

Sue Moss takes Chris Mulrey's number for the race. He finished with a time of 19:42.

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

Samantha Coletti, who finished with a time of 20:58, was all smiles after she finished the race.

Photos by Stephanie Spyropoulos


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What is your favorite springtime activity?

Jonah Spence with son MatthewAlden Street, Whitman

“Spending time with my kids outdoors.”

Louise Westgate ScottIndian Head Street, Hanson“Getting out to Whitman Park

with my grandchildren.”

Bruce JohnsonThe Outdoor Sportsman

Main Street, Hanson“My favorite springtime activity is

turkey hunting.”

Suzanne DeLoreySouth Avenue, Whitman

“I’m looking forward to going to a Red Sox game.”

Peter O’BrienBedford Street, Whitman

“My favorite thing is getting out camping and enjoying a camp-

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Let’s play ballHanson 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 fi eld at the Botieri complex. This fi eld 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 fi eld. Our fundraising committee has been working hard to come up with various events to help get the funds needed for this fi eld.

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 [email protected] for more information on this clinic.

On Saturday, April 3, a meat raffl e will be held at Damien’s Pub. Bring the family over for some lunch and buy some raffl e 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 [email protected] 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 fi eld. Events include a live/silent auction, raffl e 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 fi eld completed. Please check out the Web site at hansonlittleleague.com for more information. PLAY BALL!

Lori SawtelleHanson Little League Fundraising Committee

State 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

taxes, and special education residential schools. The resolution also gives lawmakers the fl ex-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 fi nancial 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 fi scally reckless and it has to stop.”

Most agree we need reform in health care. In recent years, Federal initia-tives to improve housing, auto and

fi nancial 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-

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 fi rst. It’s the economy, sir and madame.

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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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Leonard was also asked to ad-vertise for a store during tour-ist season. He decided the best approach for the role-play was to come up with a theme. He chose to use a campsite theme and promoted the sale of tents, S’mores ingredients, flash-lights and batteries.

Leonard said he expects attending nationals to be very different from last year, be-cause it will not be located in Anaheim, Calif.

“It will be cool to see a part of the country I have nev-er been to before,” he said.

During last year’s national competition, Leonard received a medal for his written exam.

“My goal this year is to make it into the final round,” he said.

Senior Darren Bunch placed third overall in the state competition in his category of sports and entertainment mar-keting.

Bunch said his role-plays involved major event planning. He was asked to schedule and book a carnival for the town. He had to make sure all the lo-gistics were taken care or.

“My second role-play was ironic, because it related to what I already do,” Bunch said.

He was asked to promote a national tour of “RENT.” Bunch, a member of Whitman-Hanson theatre, has acted in the Norwell Company Theater production of “RENT.”

Bunch said to get his point across he explained what he knew about the show and how to reach out to the target audi-ence.

Bunch said that the role-plays in the state competition were more detailed and asked specific questions about mar-keting.

Bunch scored second place on his economics test and placed third overall in his category.

He is excited to spend five days in Louisville.

Bunch set a goal to com-pete in nationals this year after he placed 14th in last year’s state competition.

“Now I will have to make a new goal for nationals,” he said.

Also going to nationals will be Justin Costa and Vinnie McDougall. The team placed fourth in the advertising cam-paign event.

Ed Burton placed in the top 10 overall in his category, principles of hospitality, in the state competition.

STATE DECA COMPETITORSQuiz Bowl participants placed in the top three for schools on the test: Annie O’Donnell, Rachel Pellegrine, Siobhan O’Malley and Lindsay Clay.Other students who attended: Greg Donahue and Aaron Wiltshire: travel and tourism, Abby Mixer and Scott Supple: travel and tour-ism, Karen Otis: quick serve marketing, Derek Cavander and Steve Egan: financial management, Colin McSweeny: principals of hos-pitality, Chelsea Salverio: apparel and accessories marketing, Amy Sapienza: retailing marketing and Colby Ward: hotel and lodging marketing.Students attending the national DECA Conference in Louisville, KY: Pat Leonard, Darren Bunch, Justin Costa and Vinnie McDougall.

DECA students off to nationalsThe 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.

Coffee hour with Rep. Webster

State Representative Daniel Webster announces that he will be available to meet with constituents for coffee on Friday, March 26 at the Café Deli in Hanson. Webster will be available at 9 a.m. Appointments are not necessary and all residents are welcome to come speak with the representative about issues of concern.

If you have any ques-tions, please call Brian Pat-terson at representative Webster’s Statehouse Office at 617-722-2487 or e-mail [email protected].


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.

Other crafts range from jewelry, baby quilts, table run-ners to tutu’s for children.

Hemingway’s variety of over 300 angels made from beads, wood or cloth will be for sale.

Crafter Sara Beltramini will have a booth displaying crystal pendants. She said her jewelry is made from amethyst, emeralds and Herkimer dia-monds (from Herkimer New York.) All gems and stones are uncut and found by Beltramini and her father Daryl Ostrand-er. None of what Beltramini sells is purchased online; it is all handcrafted. She will also be taking customer orders as long as she is able to find the stones.

The third room will be a thrift shop. Merry said that she doesn’t plan on consigning and most of the merchandise will have been purchased by her.

Merry said the list of ven-dors is still growing but said booths are still available for

rent.She said that the idea to

open up shop in Hanson began after she had opened a thrift shop in the Philippines. Mer-ry’s goal for the Philippines thrift shop was to use the pro-ceeds to feed people in need.

Merry would like to con-tinue to help others through her new shop and said a por-tion of the proceeds may go to Appalachian relief and also to local food pantries.

“When we go through life and only help ourselves it’s a recipe for disaster,” Merry said.

Merry said she has spent her whole life helping others and this new shop has really been “God’s way of opening doors.”

Whisper’s will have a sto-ry time hour two days a week for children, and they will also offer customers the opportuni-ty to join their Birthday Club, which gives members a dis-count on their birthdays.

In the future, Merry hopes to be able to hold craft class-es.

Whisper’s will be located in the former Cranberry Square Gift Shoppe.

Cranberry Square building owner Bob Walsh said that the Cranberry Square Gift Shoppe will be transitioning into sell-ing Hanson merchandise in a

space next to Whisper’s. Mer-chandise in the shop will in-clude Hanson T-shirts, mugs, hats and more. The shop will also sell the Popcorn Gourmet product, (which now has new packaging.) Popcorn Gour-mets offer 65 different flavors of popcorn and can currently be ordered online at pop-corngourmet.com.

Having Merry’s new shop enables Cranberry Square to remain true to local crafters, Walsh said.

Walsh said the change will allow him to continue to de-velop the building. Currently the building is under construc-tion to house the Hanson Chil-dren’s Museum and more mer-chant shops.

Walsh’s overall goal is to develop the building for small businesses and give them a place that is rented at a reason-able price.

“This building is really coming alive,” Walsh said.

Grand opening set for Whispercontinued from page one

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The Senior Center has three raised beds in the yard and they are looking for people interest-ed in planting and maintaining a vegetable garden. Join the center on Friday, March 19 at 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 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.

The Bulldogs Coaching Staff, along with some of their players and coaches from the Hanson LL plan on running two clinics for you that day. The clinics will run as follows:

Friday, April 2 : 10 – 12 p.m. (Ages 5 – 8) and 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (Ages 9 – 12.)

Space is limited. Each clinic can accommodate a maxi-mum of 50 players between the ages of 5-12 years old and registrations will be taken on a first come first serve basis. Upon registering for a clinic you will be notified via e-mail which clinic your child has been enrolled into.

The clinics are $20 and we also ask that each player bring a minimum of two canned goods for the food drive. All pro-ceeds will go directly to Hanson Little League to help achieve their goal of a new field. Checks can be made payable to Hanson Little League.

To register, go to baystatebulldogs.org. Anyone with questions about the clinic can contact Scott Sawtelle at [email protected] or 781-293-4290.

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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 be cut and were told they may possibly be eliminated at the 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

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 cuts, she said the district must maintain credibility at the high school level.

Gilbert-Whitner said the administration team has been meeting often and is faced with the challenge of present-ing a balanced budget.

Officials may also be look-ing into increasing user fees. Athletic Director Jim Daley informed the committee that after raising sports user fees from $150 to $250 per student or for a three sport athlete they

have met their goal of raising $100,000.

Many School Committee members felt it was unfair to increase the fees again and burden only the sports parents and their children.

Daley pointed out that user fees often decrease participa-tion over a period of time.

School Committee mem-ber Steve Egan said he partici-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-ria-style direction where stu-dents would have to pay for what they use.

Since the budget for FY11 was presented in January, the officials have seen an $89,000 loss in the Circuit Breaker.

The School Committee met Wednesday, March 17 to vote the assessment. Due to pub-lication deadline the update article will be printed in next week’s issue. Check the Ex-press Web site: whitmanhan-sonexpress.com for an update on the assessment.

School officials scramble for budget priorities

Athletic Director Jim Daley discussed the pros and cons of charging sports user fees at the last School Committee meeting.

Cutler to kick off State Rep. campaign on March 25

Hanson residents are invited to join Josh Cutler on Thurs-day, March 25 to help kick off his campaign for State Repre-sentative. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Pembroke Country Club on West Elm Street in Pembroke.

Cutler, 39, is a former selectman, legislative aide and newspaper editor. He currently serves on the Duxbury Plan-ning Board.

“We need to change the way we do things on Beacon Hill. I’ve seen government from the inside and the outside and I can bring a fresh approach to the problems we face,” he said.

Cutler, a Democrat, said his focus is on protecting the qual-ity of life on the South Shore and said as a full-time represen-tative would prioritize the issues of jobs, schools and reform.

The kick-off event features a silent auction, cash bar and disc jockey. Tickets may be reserved by calling Denise Hawes at 781-294-1669 or by e-mailing [email protected]. Sug-gested donation is $25. Senior citizens and students are free.

Josh Cutler is married to Leslie Cutler, a psychotherapist with a practice in Pembroke. The couple has one child, three-year-old Charlie. The Sixth Plymouth district consists of Pre-cincts 2, 3, 4 and 5 in Duxbury, Precinct 2 in Halifax and all of Hanson and Pembroke. For more information visit joshcutler.com. Incumbent Rep. Dan Webster, a Republican, has repre-sented the Sixth Plymouth district since 2002.

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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

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:

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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-work that is due tomorrow and next week, and make sure this 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.]

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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-

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-

kayla clemens, 18 points, Mike coletti, 33 points, Danielle Stokes, 17 points and John Teebagy, 28 points.

Grade 6 Knockout winners were Rylee holmes and Jared Pendrak.

Hanson Middle School holds Hot Shots Tournament

GRaDE 7 hoT ShoTS: Back: Nick Villanueva, Erin clifford, Ryan Jensen, Keighla Mcaloney. Front: ally Burke, Dan McGolgan, anthony Fornaciari, Jimmy Fagan, Nicole Katarivas.

GRaDE 8 hoT ShoTS: Back row: Stephanie Warn, Steven Young, abby Trapp, Dan Westfield. Front: Erin Slayton, Ryan Bermingham, James Intravaia, amanda Earner.

GRaDE 6 hoT ShoTS: Back: John Teebagy, connor holland, Peter amado, Rylee holmes, Joshus Rice. Front: Danielle Stokes, Jared Pendrak, Maxine Vincent, Mike coletti, Mikayla clemens.

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Chubby Coal StoveHolds 25 lbs., 10 hour burn or log 15” L x 5” diameter. Includes accessories. $295. Call 781-447-5916.

Cherry China Cabinet Pristine condition. Interior lighting. Glass shelves on top and storage drawers on the bottom. $600 or best offer. Must see to be appreciated, the picture does not do it justice. Please call 781-248-7278.

Ethan Allen Dining Room SetSeats 6. Four captains chairs, 2 ladderbacks. Oak pedestal octagonal table in very good condition. Additional leaf for extra seating. $500 or best offer. Call 781-934-0615.

Replacement WindowsBrand new replacement windows still in the crate. Purchased at Horner Mill Work in Pembroke. Call 508-747-0094.

For SaleDownsizing. 3-year-old Ariens 24” snow thrower w/ electric start. Rarely used, like new. Asking $325. Approximately 9-year-old Scag 36” commercial walk behind lawn mower. Kawasaki V-twin 15HP engine. Excellent condition, asking $1350. Call Jim, 781-883-6454.

Power WheelchairModel Action Power 9000. $700. Please call 781-447-5766.

1 Gallon Benjamin Moore PaintSky blue, never opened, purchased March 9, at Whitman Wallpaper for $37. Can’t return. Will sacrifice for $25. Call 781-447-2029.

For SaleBlue twin sized car bed. Asking $100; Kids bureau, asking $40; Inline boy’s skates, sizes 2-5, $20; Boy’s hockey skates, size 4, $20. Call 781-447-9550.

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Entertainment CenterHooker solid maple entertainment center. Excellent condition. 57(l) x 54"(h) x 22(d) overall dimensions with 28" x 28" area for TV, plus shelving for media equipment, and two lower drawers. $300. 781-934-0241.

Beautiful Antique Sofa82” walnut sofa, upholstered in cream (off-white) damask. In perfect condition. Truly exquisite. Asking $900. Please call 781-826-2587.

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Plymouth - I BR furnished carriage house on small pond. Five minute walk to ocean beach. Hardwood floors, fireplace, secluded area. First, last, security. Cable and electric included. $1250/mo. Call 508-224-3929.

Oceanfront Summer RentalDuxbury Beach. One prime summer week left. Beautiful 4 BR, 2 bath home. Spectacular ocean views from multi decks. Fully furnished, fully appointed including washer, dryer, cable, wireless internet, grill and beach chairs. No pets, no smoking. Longer term rentals available between Aug. 29, 2010 and May 15, 2011. Call Jim for terms, 508-651-2740.

Plymouth Center Apartment1 BR, short walk to harbor, off-street parking. High ceilings, 4 bright and sunny rooms. Washer, dryer and dumpster. $950/mo. plus utilities. First, last and security. No pets, no smoking. 508-224-3929.

Whitman Two BR AptHeat and hot water included. Newly painted and updated. Modern, second floor. Large yard, off street parking. Owner occupied. Available immediately. No dogs. Deleaded. Lots of storage. $1050. Call 781-447-4602, please leave name and phone number.

Water View Room Furnished room with water view. Own bathroom, shared kitchen and laundry. Only clean and resposible female apply. own entrance, shared utilities. Large wall TV Cable internet landline and parking available. References. Call 781-799-8833.

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Junk Vehicles WantedHighest prices paid. Junk cars and trucks wanted. Call today and get cash today. 774-406-1446 or 508-510-2517 JM Auto Removal and Transport. We also offer local and long distance towing.

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A Wish Upon A MaidDirt, Dust, mold, yuk! Wish em' all away! Office Home Cleanings- attentive to details, fully equipped, reliable set schedules. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, one-time. Full cleanings and partial cleanings available. References available. Call 774-454-9097 or email [email protected]

Bettencourt’s Walls & CeilingsPainting, drywall finishing, sheet-rocking, water damage, wallpaper stripping. Specializing in interior work. Skim coating over horse hair plaster and textured ceilings a specialty. 25 years experience. Call Steve, 508-833-0546 or 617-922-0944 (cell).

Absolute RemovalNo job too small. Junk removal, basement cleanouts - attic - shed etc. Snowplowing. Fast and reliable service 7 days a week. Free estimates. Call 781-588-4036 or e-mail [email protected]

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Music LessonsGuitar, bass, piano & drums. One on one lessons. Dedicated teachers, experienced in all styles. Gift certificates available. Located in the Priority Music complex, Hanson on Route 27. Call 781-293-8378.

Air ConditioningResidential and Commercial Mr. Slim ductless systems by Mitzubishi. Factory trained and certified Diamond Dealer. Fully licensed and insured. Call Keith at K. B. Guidetti Mechanical, 508-747-2180 or 508-989-1099.Keeping you comfortable since 1989. Visit our website, www.kbguidetti.com

House Cleaning ServiceI will clean your home, office or business. References available. Three years experience. Please call Ondina Ana Cleto, 508-747-5121 or 774-269-1729.

Professional Window CleaningPrices start at $2.00 We are fully insured. No job too big or small. 10% off when you mention this ad. Please call for free estimate. Mike 781-789-3612

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

Ceramic Tile InstallationKitchens, baths, new remodel installations, tub and shower wall repairs. Residential, commercial. Free estimates. 30 years experience. John, 781-727-0207.

Spring Is HereS.P.M. Enterprises is a full service landscape company that would like to take care of all your needs. Spring cleanups, lawn mowing, mulching, edging, weeding, planting, and much more! Call now for a free estimate 781-264-5595. $20 off spring cleanup with this ad.

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O’Grady LandscapeNow scheduling spring cleanups, full lawn maintenance programs, dethatching, spring lime, overseeding, shrub trimming and pruning, lawn mowing and trimming, mulch and edging, gutter cleaning, plantings, stone renovation. Call for free estimate 781-447-3757.

Maid ServicesFree quote, just give us a call. General maid services included. Lowest price guaranteed. Family owned, 50% off referrals. Give us a call today at (339) 832-2096.

John GallagherInterior, exterior painting and carpentry. Duxbury. Over 20 years of experience. Reasonable rates. Call John, 617-697-6451 (cell).

Got Junk? Hoarding?We can help! From one item to a houseful, we have you covered. Sheds, boats, fences, water heaters, clothing, paper, books, tvs, hot tubs. You name it, we take it. Fast, reliable, fully insured, private. Call S.P.M Enterprises 781-264-5595 Go Green, We Recycle.

Home ImprovementSemi-retired remodeler with 25 plus years experience. Design and build. Bath, kitchen, tiling, family room etc. Your problems, our solution. Call Larry McCarthy, 508-746-7829.

McCarthy Roofing and Siding One day installation of Owens Corning shingles with professional crew. Since 1987, McCarthy Improvements Mass Lic., HIC, and insurance. Don’t take chances with your largest Investment. Also, wood Hardieboard, vinyl, Azek trim. Call 781-534-2499 or e-mail [email protected]

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

Lawn Mow ProsWe want to mow your lawn and here’s how we’ll prove it. Call before 3/31 and receive 4 free mowings, before 4/10 get 3 free, before 4/17 get 2 free. With over 100 customers weekly, our crew is experienced, fast, reliable, and friendly. Call for free estimate 781-264-5595.

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2002 Mercury Sable LSPremium sedan. Fully loaded with all the bells and whistles. Power everything, Premium sound system, multi disc cd, moonroof, leather seats, ABS, tires in good condition. One owner, well maintained, 130,000 miles. $3,790. 781-834-4216.

1998 Saturn 2-Door Black, only 135k miles. Brand new inspection sticker, wipers, and oil change. $1200 or B.O. Great for student. Call 781-585-6913.

‘89 Ford Ranger Pick-Up68,500 miles. Good condition, only two owners. $525 or best offer. 781-447-6191.

2002 Ford MustangFord Mustang GT convertible. Low mileage, excellent condition. Many extras. Never driven in winter. $8500. Please call 781-888-4183

2004 Silver Toyota Camry This is not a recall. Excellent condition. Best offer. Call 508-747-0094.

1985 Toyota LandcruiserCompletely refurbished 4-speed, manual locking hubs, endless extras, remarkable condition. $20K or best offer. A must see - one of the last great ones! Call 508-958-0455

2000 Mazda B4000 TruckOne owner. Complete maint records 4WD SE CAB Plus 4D 137,000 miles, auto, tow pkg, bed liner. Needs work, asking $4000. Call 781-934-6903.

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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

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

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 said. “In Clinton, the hitters were more advanced than col-lege and I did learn a lot, but they used wooden bats so it balanced out.”

The biggest adjustment for Josselyn has been the change from starter to reliever. A starter through high school and college, Josselyn did not start a game in Rookie League or A ball, but adapted quickly to coming out of the bullpen and posted a 0.75 earned-run-average in 24 innings with the Lumber Kings while strik-ing out 18 and not allowing a

home run.“It’s different, but I actual-

ly like it,” he said of his move to the bullpen. “I like not knowing when I’m going to pitch and having to get ready quickly; it takes some of the stress out of it. I’m always go-ing to love starting, but I think there are going to be more op-portunities as a reliever.”

Josselyn admitted his personal goals are lofty, but hopes to earn a promotion to the advanced A High Desert

Mavericks and from there, the AA West Tenn Diamond Jaxx. From AA, he hopes it is only a matter of time before he is suit-ing up for Seattle and coming out of the bullpen at SafeCo Field.

“My goals are high, but I’m on a two-year plan [to make the majors],” he said. “I probably won’t break with High Desert, but as long as I finish the season there, I’m on track and where I want to be.”

Local minor leaguers hoping for a big year

John Delaney is hoping the strong arm he showed at third base will help him move up in the Milwaukee Brewers’ farm system as a catcher. Photo courtesy of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

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. Photo courtesy of the Lumber Kings

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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

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

Jason Delaney

John Delaney

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

The players through the years


best season in a Panthers’ uni-form, it was only the second full one for the junior mid-fielder after she missed most of her sophomore year to play for the U.S. National team at the Under-17 World Cup. While Mewis began racking up the points immediately upon her return last fall, the Panthers struggled in the early going and it took an embarrassing early-season loss to Duxbury for them to turn the corner.

“One of the turning points in the season was when we lost to Duxbury,” Mewis said. “We realized we needed to come to-gether more and be more unit-ed as a team. We came back and started playing better and being more social together. We just clicked and went on a win-ning streak.”

While Mewis has been a star for her entire high school career, she had also always been surrounded by stars either on the national team or with her sister Kristie and 100-goal scorer Devin Petta on the Pan-thers. But with Kristie Mewis at Boston College and Petta at Northeastern, Sam found her self no longer as a star – she was THE star.

“I think I had to step up a little bit more and try to be a

leader,” she said. “I loved play-ing with [Kristie and Devin] and it’s always been fun, but I think I just had to step it up a little bit.”

Mewis ran indoor track briefly for the Panthers this winter before going to Gua-temala and then to Spain with the national team. Next, she heads to Florida for a camp as one of four high school students selected for the U.S. Soccer Federation U-20 World Cup team, which will play in Germany this July.

“I hope after the World Cup I can just relax and then have another good high school season,” she said. “It’s really exciting and I get such good

opportunities to travel. It’s all worth it.”

When Mewis does get a break this summer before starting her senior season with the Panthers, she will have one less worry than her classmates as she has already declared to UCLA. She said she is also hopeful that she and the Pan-thers can win back-to-back South Sectionals and told Pan-ther fans that there is still more to come from her this fall.

“I hope I can build off last year,” she said. “We’ll just do our best and do as well as we did last year. Hopefully, we can still be as close and it will be fun.”

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A visit with girls indoor track captain Aly Tully

Tully 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-ent. The 4x400 relay is one of the more intense events. I really like the competition.

… 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

Whitman-Hanson Boys Hockey Boosters will sponsor a “Bring On The Comedy Night” on May 8 from 7:30-12 p.m. at the Whitman VFW to help raise funds for the junior varsity and varsity boys hockey program. The evening will feature three comedians, lights snacks, a cash bar and raffles. Raffles include a one-night suite at the Lenox Hotel in Back Bay, which includes a $100 gift card at the City Bar restaurant located in the hotel and a Bauer Vapor X-60 hockey stick.

Tickets for the night and raffles can be purchased through any parent of a player, by visiting the Website wh-hockey.com and clicking the link for instructions, or at the door of the event based on availability.

Any questions, contact Jack Glynn at [email protected] or call 781-447-8116 to purchase tickets direct.

Bring On The Comedy Night

Last 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 NCAA championship, they said I needed to make the col-umns more localized to fit the Express’ standards.

The teams are 2-2 against each other this season and 1-1 in what you can call “bragging rights” games with BU winning at Fenway Park and BC taking the Beanpot. If the Eagles and Terriers win on Friday (which both should do), they will face each other for the Hockey East championship next week in what will likely be the rubber game this season, because I doubt they will meet in the NCAAs. So in honor of (hopefully) a fifth game this season and in the spirit of local journalism, I am blatantly ripping off an episode on “Man Vs. Food” I saw on my plane ride home from Hawaii and challenging any

maroon-loving loser who is a Boston College fan in Whit-man, Hanson or Pembroke: Face me in the Eagle’s Challenge at Eagle’s Deli in Cleveland Circle (because Boston College isn’t actually in Boston — yet another reason is it stupid).

As someone who has eaten there, I can personally assure you that Eagle’s has earned their Boston’s Best recognition for great burgers, but it’s really not going to matter on this day. The Eagle’s Chal-lenge is five pounds of beef, 20 slices of cheese and 20 strips of bacon with five pounds of fries on the side. I hate cheese, so we’ll cut that out for the purposes of this challenge, but I think somewhere around the two-pound mark, the burgers could be made in Heaven and you wouldn’t care how good they taste.

No one has ever finished the chal-lenge, and those who fail get their Polaroid put on the Wall of Shame. 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 winner.

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.

An open challenge

By Dave Palana

The Tale of The TaPe

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If by some fluke Maine or Vermont

win and BC and BU don’t get their rubber match, the

bragging rights for the season 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.




By Dave Palana, SPortS eDitor [email protected]

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

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 I can’t wait for next season to start.”

While it certainly was her


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

have performed much better.“I thought they were amaz-

ing,” Mee said. “It was one of their best performances and I 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.”

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Cheerleaders heading to Nationals

WAKE UP CALL: The Whitman-Hanson cheerleaders gets set to begin their routine at the state championships on Sunday morning.

Panthers take second at States to earn a trip to Florida

PYRAMID SCHEME: The team per-forms one of the stunts that earned

them a trip to Nationals.

Mewis best in Massachusetts

The Whitman-Hanson Regional High School track teams will conduct the annual “Bottle Drive” on Saturday, April 3 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Athletes will go door to door to collect recy-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.

Track bottle drive upcoming

Panther star named Player of the Year

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).

The Whitman-Hanson varsity cheerleading team


Second place finiSherS at the diviSion i State championShipS

Photos by Dave Palana


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Hanson native Jason Delaney, shown playing for the Altoona Curve, hopes he can crack the Florida Marlins’ Major League roster by the end of the season after being let go by the Pittsburg Pirates organization in November. Photo courtesy of Altoona Curve

Onward and upward

New year, new teams, same goal for local Major League hopefuls


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 forward to the next step in his career. His release, Delaney hopes, may turn out to be a

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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