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Doug Smith describes himself as an under-dog who learned to skate at the age of 19 before going pro in hockey at the age of 22.

Seann William Scott will star in the movie “Goon” portraying Doug who is recruited to play the enforcer for a minor league team.

By Meaghan glassett, express staff [email protected]

Filming of the movie “Goon” is in the works and Hanson police officer Doug Smith couldn’t be

more surprised about it.The movie is based on the book “Goon:

The True Story of an Unlikely Journey into Minor League Hockey” written by Smith’s

childhood friend Adam Frattasio. Smith said he is still in awe today that

he was chosen to play in the East Coast Hockey League.

During his teen years, he boxed at the Hanover Police Boys Club. To him the club wasn’t just a place to workout, but it was a place to meet up with his friends and watch

Gym junkie to the big screen

continued on page 12

By Dave palana, express staff [email protected]

The deteriorating roof at the Indian Head School has to be addressed as soon as pos-sible, but it will likely have to wait until after the next Town Meeting, the Board of Select-men said.

Town Administrator Rene Read discussed the problems with the roof with the board during their meeting at Town Hall on Tuesday and asked them for direction in approach-ing the MSBA for financial as-sistance for the repair.

The slate tiles of the 28,000 square foot roof began falling over a year ago, creating a safety risk for anyone enter-ing through the handicapped entrance, as well as the front of the building, in addition to leakage issues.

While aid exists to help the town with repair this fis-cal year, the board decided not to take action without the ap-proval of Town Meeting and

risk budget problems in May.Read said it would be fi-

nancially advantageous for the town to move forward this month with the process be-cause MSBA would reimburse

Bad timingTough choices for Board of Selectmen on Indian Head roof

Town Administrator Rene Read discusses the pros and cons of beginning the repairs to the Indian Head School roof during this fiscal year.



With budget concerns growing, residents are work-ing to form a Friends group in support of the Hanson Multi-Service Senior Center.

Chairwoman of the Coun-cil of Elder Affairs Mary Lou Sutter began to facilitate the forming of a “Friends” group.

Sutter said there is a pro-cess that must be followed to form a Friends group. To re-ceive approval, the group must fill out paperwork to send to the state for approval. After receiving state approval, the group then has to be approved by the federal government to become a 5013C, to be eligible

Forming a Friends group

Jane Baker, Lynda Quigley, Mary Lou Sutter, Sheila Smith and Carole Hack are working on forming a Friends group in support of the Multi-Service Senior Center. Anyone interested in learning about the group can attend the Jan. 20 meeting at 7 p.m.continued on page 3


Ten students from Whit-man-Hanson had the oppor-tunity to compete in the fifth annual High School Stock Market Challenge held at the EMC Club at Fenway Park in December.

The challenge was hosted by Junior Achievement and Robert Half in conjunction with Staples office superstore.

This year marked the 4th year that students from Whit-

man-Hanson competed in the challenge. In the past, the competition has been held in the financial district.

Students from Julie Giglia’s investing class and students who competed in the past were chosen to repre-sent Whitman-Hanson in this year’s stock market challenge.

“I asked for volunteers and chose students who were good at the game and knew how to make good decisions on when

Students spend money in the marketW-H competes in stock challenge


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work with the state, the group must have a president, vice president, secretary and trea-surer. They must also have a mission statement and create bylaws.

Sutter said to be able to begin the process of forming a group it is important to grow the membership. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20 at the Multi-Service Senior Center.

A meeting was held last month to inform residents about the programs and ser-vices the center has to offer.

Sutter said the center is not just a place for seniors, but is rather a place for anyone in the community who might need assistance. Residents can ap-ply for food stamps, fuel assis-tance and receive referrals for other needs.

“The center is not just a building for residents to come play bridge in,” Sutter said.

With growing budget cuts, the town is unable to fully sup-port the senior center as it had in the past.

Sutter said in the past the town budget used to fund the Multi-Service Senior Center’s director, executive assistant and van driver. All other posi-tions were funded by grants.

Supportive Day Care cli-ents pay for the adult day pro-gram making it self-sufficient, Sutter said.

Last year, Sutter said, the money crunch began. The first position the town cut was the custodian, which the senior

center and library shared. There is now one custodian in town for the Town Hall, Senior Center and the Hanson Public Library.

Funding for the van driver was then cut and is now paid for with funding from the Sup-portive Day Care program.

The executive assistant posi-tion was also eliminated.

Sutter said essentially the center has to be self-support-ive and does not have much leeway for repairs to the infra-structure or equipment.

In the past, the center was able to offer holiday parties at no cost to residents.

“We are one of the few se-nior centers that doesn’t have a Friends group,” Sutter said. “We realize we can no longer exist with no leeway and with-out a Friends group.”

A Friends group would be able to fundraise and spend the proceeds to benefit the center. Sutter said that the Friends funding could go toward a van driver or even programming at the center.

Sheila Smith is one of the driving forces behind forming the Friends group. Smith was a participant of the Senior Tax Abatement Program, which allowed her to volunteer her time at the center in exchange for some relief on taxes.

“There are so many other purposes to the Senior Center that people need to know. We want the center to be known for its multi-service, it is not only a senior center,” Smith said.

Jane Baker said a non-prof-

it group, such as the Friends, can accept a donation or en-dowment, which the town may not be able to.

In the past, Baker said the center had a Friends group that had more of a social role, rath-er than a fundraising one.

Carole Hack described herself as “the new kid on the block” who got involved with the center when she decided to join the Council of Elder Af-fairs. Hack said what sparks her interest in being a part of the Friends group is the lack of marketing done for the center.

Business owner Lynda Quigley said she wants to get involved with the group be-cause she is getting older and feels that in the future she will be in need of the services of-fered at the center.

The group said that the cen-ter is a great place to make new friendships. It is also a place where residents can go and pay for a low cost luncheon to enjoy with others. The Multi-Service Senior Center also has a Meals-on-Wheels Program to bring hot lunches to those who can’t leave their homes.

The center has a pro-gram schedule that includes a chorus, Bingo and exercise classes. There are also other services that residents can pur-chase including haircuts, man-icures and podiatry services. A lawyer also donates time on a monthly basis to give free legal advice by appoint-ment. Two women have taken charge of organizing trips for members. A new event is a once-a-month potluck dinner. Residents are welcome to at-tend the next meeting of the proposed Friends group at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20 and support the continuing programs of the senior center.

Friends group for Multi-Service Center to take shape

continued from page one

“We realize we can no longer exist with no leeway and without a Friends group.”

–– Mary Lou Sutter

Snow removal regulationsWhen snow warnings are issued, residents are requested to

remove parked vehicles from all streets to avoid damage to them and to expedite plowing and sanding operations. Vehicles inter-fering with snow removal will be moved at the owner’s expense and a $50 fine may be assessed.

No person other than an employee in the service of the town of Hanson or an employee in the service of an independent con-tractor acting for the town of Hanson, shall pile, push, shovel, snow blow or plow snow or ice onto a public or private way plowed by the town, so as to impede the flow of traffic on such way, whoever violates this section shall bear the cost of such cleanup and shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred and fifty dollars ($150). Further, contractors may not be hired or requested to clear private driveways or walks while they are working for the town, however, should an emergency arise, the highway surveyor has the authority to use his discre-tion in such cases.

The town is not responsible for damaged lawns, fences, shrubs, trees or mailboxes located within the town street lay-out.

Further, the winter months are pothole months, please drive with caution and report all potholes that have not been repaired in a timely fashion to the highway office at 293-2822.

Sand and treated sand will be available for the convenience of the residents. The sand will be stored in a yellow bin located to the left of the former police station in the parking area for the baseball fields.

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With the first big snow-fall behind them, Plymouth County fire chiefs are coming together to discuss the appro-priate handling of what they deemed unsafe and unaccept-able response times by Na-tional Grid to downed power lines.

“I feel they put our resi-dents at risk,” said Fire Chief Jerome Thompson of Hanson Fire Department.

With a normal staff of three to four firefighters on duty, Thompson said they brought eight personnel on duty to assure they were well staffed for the blizzard.

With snow falling fast, several fire trucks were left babysitting wires in several locations around Hanson for upwards of 10 hours until National Grid confirmed the wires was no longer live.

Fire Chief Ryon Pratt of East Bridgewater, chairman of the utilities subcommittee of the Plymouth County Fire Chiefs Association, released a statement following the storm.

“National Grid and Plym-outh County Fire Chiefs have had an agreed policy in place since 2006 that prescribes the appropriate response during the storm which occurred Dec 27. Despite that agreed pol-icy, National Grid refused to implement the agreed com-ponents of the policy, and due to their decisions, fire depart-ments covered by National Grid found themselves re-quired to stand by dozens and dozens of downed wires for lengths of time, in some cases up to 20 hours,” said Pratt.

“The Chiefs believe that this is totally unacceptable management by National Grid and are pursuing all av-enues available in hopes that this will not occur again in the future, “said Pratt.

David Graves, a spokes-person for National Grid, said they are currently preparing a report to turn over to the De-partment of Public Utilities in regard to response times dur-ing the storm on Dec. 27.

“National Grid respond-ed to and restored power to 30,000 customers during the peak of the storm. We contin-ued to respond to outages as a result of the high winds in the days that followed,” said Graves.

There were a total of 600

crews working primarily in Massachusetts. National Grid serves 168 cities and towns throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island with the ex-ception of Block Island, ac-cording to Graves.

National Grid has ac-knowledged that there were communication shortcom-ings, but called any further comments premature at this time, as the investigation is ongoing, he said.

In other storm related challenges, Chief Timothy Grenno of Whitman Fire/Rescue is currently explor-ing different options for mass communication during power outages.

The main goal is to utilize as many options as possible to reach residents and make them aware of emergency shelters, added Grenno.

During the storm, with extended power outages and phone service down, many residents did not receive noti-fication from the reverse 911 call alerting those in need of shelter available at the staffed Whitman Hanson Regional High School. Whitman and Bridgewater CERT teams staffed the shelters along with Red Cross emergency responders. Whitman Han-son was open for two days

providing shelter to a dozen residents who had lost power and heat.

“Chief Thompson and I had significant power outag-es in Whitman and Hanson. We spoke about the best way to notify residents. In times of emergency, we hope that neighbors can help notify one another of the opening of shelters. Neighbors need to look out for one another dur-ing this time especially during emergency notifications.”

Whitman Fire personnel went door to door notifying residents of the opening of the Whitman Hanson shel-ter when it was realized that many customers with Com-cast did not have phone or electric service, added Gren-no.

Grenno said they continue to use the cable access chan-nel to keep residents informed prior to storms. They are con-tinuing to improve on notifi-cations and communicating with residents, he added.

For information prior to any storm call 781-447-7682, the emergency operations line at the Whitman fire sta-tion that includes information about power outages, shelter and general information for residents in need.

Storm issues for W-H

Waltham Street was just one of many streets that had downed wires during the storm last Monday. Photo courtesy of Scott Billings

Community Cookbook on saleThe Hanson Public Library community’s cookbook with full

color tab section dividers is now available at the library for $10 per copy. The cookbook contains 346 recipes generously con-tributed by members of the Hanson community, as well as pages of local information and many pages of helpful cooking hints. Proceeds from the sale of the cookbook will be used to enhance library services and programs at the Hanson Public Library. Re-serve your copy by calling the library at 781-293-2151, or pick up your copy of “By the Book: Recipes from the Hanson Public Library Community” today at the library.

Do not pump water onto roadsResidents are reminded that town bylaws state that: “No

person shall cause water or effluent of any kind to flow onto a public way by siphoning or pumping.” The fine for each violation is $150 and you may be held liable for any accident that occurs due to pumping onto a public way. If the Highway Department can assist you, call the office between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Karaoke funThe Hanson Senior

Center will award King and Queen of Karaoke awards on Wednesday, Jan. 26. The fun begins at 1 p.m. with time al-lotted for warm up. The audi-ence will select the winners.

Monday dec. 278:02 a.m. Motor vehicle

accident reported on Winter Street.

8:02 a.m. Edison required just north of Meryl St. and Gor-win Drive.

9:49 a.m. Motor vehicle accident reported on Winter Street.

10:03 a.m. Edison required on Holmes Street.

10:45 a.m. Edison required on Reed Street.

10:45 a.m. Edison required on Spring Street.

1:44 p.m. Edison required on Pearl Street.

1:44 p.m. Larceny reported on Wagon Trail.

3 p.m. Highway Depart-ment required on Union Park Street.

4:52 p.m. Suspicious ac-tivity reported on Fairwood Drive.

5:35 p.m. Officer request-ed at MBTA station on Main St. Area search was negative.

6:14 p.m. Motor vehicle accident reported on Spring Street.

Tuesday dec. 2812:57 a.m. Police required

on Beechwood Road.6:32 a.m. Highway Depart-

ment required for sanding.9:24 a.m. Fire Department

required on Cross Street.11:22 a.m. Larceny report-

ed on Birchbark Drive.12:19 p.m. Officer wanted

on East Washington Street4:52 p.m. Suspicious per-

son reported on Brook Bend Road.

5:03 p.m. 209A served on Harvey Circle.

5:25 p.m. Suspicious activ-ity reported on Hancock Street.

7:01 p.m. Officer wanted on State Street.

7:05 p.m. Fire Department required on Holly Ridge Drive.

9:06 p.m. Fire Department required on Squantum Ave.

9:39 p.m. Officer wanted on West Washington Street.

Wednesday dec. 2911:29 a.m. Police required

on Monponsett Street.11:49 a.m. Motor vehicle

accident reported on Liberty Street.

1:49 p.m. Malicious dam-age reported on Winter Street.

1:55 p.m. Highway De-partment required on Hudson Street.

4:33 p.m. Police required on Leon Court. Peace restored.

4:33 p.m. Police required on Glenwood Place.

4:55 p.m. Officer requested on Liberty Street. Area search was negative.

5:55 p.m. Suspicious ac-tivity reported on Greenbrier Lane.

7:35 p.m. Walk-in party re-ported larceny.

9:06 p.m. Officer wanted at McDonald’s on Liberty Street.

10:01 p.m. Officer wanted on Reed Street.

10:17 p.m. Police required on Lakeside Road. Peace re-stored.

Thursday dec. 301:09 p.m. Officer requested

on Indian Trail.3:55 p.m. Motor vehicle

accident reported at Shaw’s su-permarket, Liberty Street. Ve-hicle towed.

4:20 p.m. Domestic rela-tions 209/A serviced on Whit-man Street.

5:15 p.m. Officer wanted on Maquan Street.

5:54 p.m. Officer required on West Washington Street. Individual transported to hos-pital.

8:42 p.m. Police required at Birchbark and Forest Trail. Individual brought to station.

Friday dec. 3112:44 a.m. Officer wanted

on Arlene Street. Area search was negative.

8:58 a.m. Fire alarm run on Adams Circle.

10:19 a.m. Police required on Brook Street. Debra A. Chaves of 111 Brook Street ar-rested for assault and battery, domestic abuse.

12:24 p.m. Police required on West Washington Street. Peace restored.

1:35 p.m. Police required on Birchbark Road.

4:48 p.m. Motor vehicle accident reported at Shaw’s su-permarket, Liberty Street.

7:22 p.m. Motor vehicle accident reported on Liberty Street.

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Beverly V. (Jean) Chase, 90, of Whit-man, died Wednes-day, Dec. 29 after a period of failing health. She was the wife of Robert Chase Sr.

Born in Brocton and raised in Hanson, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and

Harriett (Raby) Chase.Mrs. Chase had been a resident of Whit-

man for over 50 years. While in Whitman, she raised her large family and enjoyed her home, cooking and embroidery. She was a devoted wife and mother and her greatest joy came from the time spent with her children and many

grandchildren.In addition to her husband of 54 years, Rob-

ert, she leaves her children Alfred Derosier of Halifax, Conrad Derosier of Kingston, Howard Derosier of Baltimore, Md., Virginia Chase of Whitman, Cheryl Enegess of Plymouth, Bren-da Nunez of Westport and Rosemary Lydon of Whitman, as well as 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. She was the mother of the late Robert Chase, Jr., grandmother of the late Diane Derosier and sister of the late Eleanor McNeil and Howard and Alfred Jean.

Her funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 5 in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Whit-man. Burial followed in Fern Hill Cemetery, Hanson. Donations in her name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

Beverly V. Chase, 90, Whitman resident

Peter B. “Little Pete” Erna, 56, of East Bridgewater, formerly of South Weymouth, died Dec. 30 at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital.

Son of the late Arthur and Louise (Nota) Erna, Mr. Erna was a born in Weymouth and was a graduate of South Weymouth High School. He was a former truck driver for Gross-man’s in Braintree. He also loved karaoke and was a karaoke D.J.

He leaves his wife Patricia (Manning) Erna

of East Bridgewater and his daughters, Christine L. and Catherine L. Erna, both of East Bridge-water, his brother Stephen Erna of Quincy and his sister Carol L. Davis of Whitman and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Jan. 3 in St. Francis Xaiver Church in South Weymouth. Burial was at St. James Cemetery in Whitman. Arrangements were by the MacKinnon Funeral Home, Whitman.

Peter B. Erna, 56, truck driver

Leslie E. (Flanagan) MacIver, 37, of Brock-ton, formerly of Whitman, died Dec. 19, 2010.

The daughter of Susan S. (Flanagan) No-wokunski and stepfather Daniel Nowokunski of Whitman, she leaves her son Christopher J. MacIver of Brockton; her brothers, David Flanagan, and Daniel Horton both of Fla.; her stepsister Jennifer Crawford of Easton and her fiancé David M. Barnacle of Brockton. She was

the mother of the late Katelyn Parmali.Leslie was strong to the end. She was loved

and will be missed by all. A funeral service was held in the MacK-

innon Funeral Home, Whitman on Monday, Dec. 27 Interment was private. Donations may be sent to the Whitman Food Pantry, c/o Holy Ghost Rectory, 518 Washington St., Whitman, MA 02382.

Leslie E. MacIver, 37, former Whitman resident

Minnie M. (Rippstine) Hefler, 96, of Han-son, died Sunday, Dec. 19 after a period of fail-ing health. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Hefler.

Born in San Antonio, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Edward A. and Mary E. (Brown) Rippstine. She was raised in Texas and attended school there.

Mrs. Hefler was a longtime resident of Hanson, having moved there in 1947. While in Hanson she was a member of the Hanson Con-gregational Church. She worked many years in the kitchen of the Plymouth County Hospital in Hanson and later as a print shop worker at the

former Halliday Lithograph.She loved her flower gardens and the chal-

lenge of a good cribbage game.She leaves her daughters Billie Jo Violante

of Virginia and Martha E. Hefler of Plymouth, and her son Charles H. Hefler of Halifax, as well as several grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Russell Hefler and Helen Mahoney.

By request of the family all services were private. Family and friends wishing to do so may donate in her name to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were by the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Inc.

Minnie M. Hefler, 96, Hanson resident

Richard R. “Dick” Smart, 78, of Rockland, formerly of Hanson and Halifax, died Thursday, Dec. 23 in the South Shore Hospital, after a period of failing health. He was the husband of 58 years to Shirley E. (Wade) Smart.

Mr. Smart was raised in Brockton and Whitman; he was the son of the late Charles and Mildred (Peterson) Smart.

He was a Hanson resident for sev-eral years and a graduate of Whitman High School. He worked as a plant

manager for Thayer Scale and retired after 41 years. After retire-ment, he worked at the Rockland Golf Course.

Mr. Smart was a veteran of the United States Air Force dur-ing the Korean War and was a member of the Abington Ameri-can Legion.

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed the Red Sox and Patri-ots.

In addition to his wife Shirley, he leaves his daughter Cher-yl” Sheri” Smart of East Bridgewater, his son Steven Smart and his wife Patricia of Kingston, his brothers, David Smart of Florida, George Smart of Wareham; also four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was also the brother of the late Charles Smart Jr. and Kenneth Smart.

His funeral service was held on Thursday, Dec. 30 in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Whitman. Burial will be at a later date. Donations may be made in his name to the American Lung Assoc., 393 Maple St. Springfield, MA 01105 or American Heart Assoc. 20 Speen St., Framington, MA 01701.

Richard R. Smart, 78, Korean War veteran

Arthur F. Sylvaria, Jr., 88, of Hanson, died Saturday, Jan. 1 in Hanson. He was the husband of the late Rose-Marie (Saba) Sylvaria.

Born March 29, 1922 in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Arthur Sylvaria and Cecelia (Felix) Sylvaria. He graduated from New Bedford High School and then served in the United States Navy. He received his under-graduate degree from Arnold College and his master’s degree in Education from New York University.

Mr. Sylvaria was an elementary school principal of Attleboro and Seekonk for over 30 years. He was a football referee with South Eastern Massachusetts and a member of the Football Officials Association for over 40

years. He enjoyed all sports and spending time with his family.

He leaves his two daughters, Karen Bren-nan and her husband Walter of Hanson and Kim Jones and her husband Jim of Virginia, three grandchildren and several sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

His funeral service was held Wednesday, Jan. 5 from the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, Brockton followed by Services of the Di-vine Liturgy in St. Theresa Maronite Catholic Church, Brockton. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery, Brockton. Donations may be made to St. Theresa Maronite Catholic Church, PO Box 2567, Brockton, MA 02305.

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The Whitman senior center ➢has a walking group that meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 8 a.m. to walk Whit-man Park. Walk as much or as little as you like at your own pace and gather back at the cen-ter for coffee and socialization. All are welcome to participate.

Soccer cHamPS: Hanson's u12 boys soccer team won the bridgewater dome indoor soccer league playoffs held on dec. 21. the team competed in two exciting games against teams from surrounding towns. members of the team: Front: chris o'brien, michael muha, cameron Hunsinger, chad eades, eric muha and Jared terra. rear: ben amado, Paul Sullivan, Sean leahy, brett ellis, Kyle nehiley, anthony Pasciuto, Kristopher delvalle. coaches: brian eades, Steve o'brien, donnie ellis.

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If you made a promise to lose weight you would be join-ing millions of Americans willing to shed a few pounds. It all comes down to the choices we make concerning both food and exercise!

I know it is difficult, but small daily corrections will add up.

Along with daily exercise, I opt to have more fiber in my diet, and there are a wealth of options out there.

For the following pasta dishes, branch out and make the switch, buy the whole wheat pasta instead of white. My personal favorite is Bionaturae organic whole wheat pasta. You can purchase it at Shaw’s or Good Health in Hanover. It is real-ly worth the extra money. The prod-uct is imported from Italy. The pasta is cut with bronze dies, which create the shape of the pasta. They press the pasta with a rough texture that better absorbs the sauce. This product has 7 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber per serving and is delicious! It has a nutty flavor and will get you full!

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Chicken fusilli broccoli1 lb. chicken tendersJuice of one lemon1 large egg1 1/2 cups Italian bread crumbs, I buy the whole wheat variety!1- 16 ounce jar of your favorite Alfredo sauce, look for the lower fat version1 -14 ounce can of chicken stock with garlic for extra flavor1 head of broccoli1 lb. bag organic Bionaturae® fusilli pasta

Preheat oven to 350º F.In a small bowl, with a fork, mix the egg and lemon juice

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the breadcrumbs.Toss to coat.Place on a 9x13 inch baking pan, drizzled with olive oil.Cover chicken with foil and bake for 20 minutes.In a large pan, boil the water in preparation for the pasta.Cook pasta according to package directions.Drain pasta and set aside.In the same pot, add the Alfredo sauce and the chicken stock

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Rigatoni spinach bake1-16 Bionaturae® rigatoni pasta, divided1 1/2 Tbsp. butter1 cup mushrooms, sliced1 green onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, minced4-5 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped1 Tbsp. water15 oz. ricotta cheese1/4 cup milk1 egg1/2 tsp. nutmeg1/2 tsp. black pepper1/2 cup Swiss cheese, grated

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Lincoln’s assassination discussed

The Plymouth County Genealogists monthly meet-ing will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8 at the East Bridgewater Public Library lower level meeting room. The speaker, William Hannah, will discuss Lincoln’s assas-sination. Mr. Hannah is an authority on President Lincoln and author of “A History of Taunton, Massachusetts.” The meeting is free and open to the public. At the conclusion of the talk, light refreshments will be served.

Whitman-Hanson Intramural Basketball signups

Whitman-Hanson Intra-mural Basketball signups for boys in grades 9-12 will be held Jan. 7 at Whitman-Han-son Regional High School from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per player. League play begins on Sunday, Jan. 16 at 9:30 a.m. Any questions, call Chris Johnson at 781-447-3288 or Steve Buckley at 781-447-2376.

Blood drive and silent auction scheduledMcLaughlin Chevrolet is sponsoring a blood drive and silent

auction from 1-6 p.m. on Jan. 20. All auction proceeds are go-ing to the “Prayers for Madison” Foundation. Madison Berg-strom is a 2½- year-old that was diagnosed this year with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She has been undergoing treatment since March. In order to accommodate her daughter’s needs, her mother, Shauna McLaughlin, has taken a leave from her job. Madison’s uncle, Tom Mclaughlin, has worked in McLaughlin Chevrolet’s parts department for many years.

McLaughlin Chevrolet will be accepting auction bids on many great prizes. Also donations can be deposited anytime with checks made out to “Prayers for Madison” to any Harbor One Credit Union or mailed to: Lisa Sprague, Clinical Director, Goddard Brockton Kidney Center, 907 Summer St., Stoughton, MA 02072.

Cell phones for soldiers

Got a new cell phone for Christmas? Don’t throw your old one away! Area residents are invited to support the Cell Phones for Soldiers program by dropping off unused cell phones to Media Concepts Photo & Video at 79 South Ave., Rt. 27 in Whitman. The donated phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each phone, enough to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad. Approximately half of the phones are reconditioned and resold to wholesale com-panies in over 40 countries around the world. Phones and components that cannot be re-furbished are dismantled and recycled to reclaim materi-als. “We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soldiers,” says Joe and Denise Goldsber-ry of Media Concepts.

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Thursday Jan. 6Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. Cracker Barrel, l p.m., line dancing, BP clinic at Meetinghouse Lane.

Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. Walk the Park, Twin River Casino pick up at center, 8:15 a.m. pick up at home, ll:30 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m. fuel assistance by appt., 1 p.m. cribbage.

Whitman Public Library. Strong Women and Literature Book Club is open to all. The January book is “Infidel” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Discussion at 6:30 p.m. in the community room. Call 781-447-7613, or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

American Sign Language Classes. A six-week ASL session begins at the Cardinal Cushing School in Hanover. Beginner ASL is from 5-6:30 p.m. Advanced voice off ASL will run from 6:30-8 p.m. The cost is $75, which includes all materials. Contact Marianne Molinari 1-781-447-2470 or [email protected] to register.

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

Friday Jan. 7Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser. 9:30 a.m. card games,10 a.m. cribbage, 1 p.m. bingo.

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

Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m. food shopping, 10 a.m. book talk, registration required,11:15 a.m. Mia Regazza, 11:30 lunch, 1 p.m. bingo.

Whitman-Hanson Intramural Basketball Signups. 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School for boys in grades 9-12. The cost is $50 per player. League play begins on Sunday, Jan. 16 at 9:30 a.m. Any questions, call Chris Johnson at 781-447-3288 or Steve Buckley at 781-447-2376.

Free Reiki Clinic. Walk-ins from 7-8:30 p.m. at Hanson Holistic Center, 156 Liberty St., Hanson. There will not be a free Reiki Clinic at the Whitman Wellness Center this month.

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

saTurday Jan. 8Plymouth County Genealogists. The monthly meeting will be held at 1 p.m. at the East Bridgewater Public Library lower level meeting room. The speaker, William Hannah, will discuss Lincoln’s assassination. Mr. Hannah is an authority on President Lincoln and author of “A History of Taunton, Massachusetts.” The meeting is free and open to the public. At the conclusion of the talk, light refreshments will be served.

Whitman Knights of Columbus Meat Raffle. Second Saturday of every month, 3-6 p.m., Rt. 18 Whitman. Five meat raffles, comeback prize and two 50/50 drawings, free refreshments.

Night Out With Jim Plunkett. A fundraising Night Out with Jim Plunkett will be held from 8-12 p.m. at the Whitman Knights of Columbus on Rt. 18 in Whitman. Enjoy music by DJ Jim Plunkett, raffles and cash

bar. Tickets are $20 per person. All proceeds benefit the 2011 Hanson National Cheer Team as they head to national competition in Florida. Any questions, call JudyKelly at 781-447-9272, Shannon Wright at 781-294-7292 or Carolyn Marshman at 781-447-6942.

Monday Jan. 10Hanson Senior Center. 10 a.m. chorus rehearsal, l p.m. Tai Chi ($5) and knitting group.

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

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

Whitman Public Library. 1:30-3 p.m. there will be an Optimal Resumé workshop. Perfect your resumé and cover letter with the assistance of Samantha Duckworth, reference librarian, as she guides you through the new software program that creates and edits job documents. No registration is necessary.

Tuesday Jan. 11Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. nails by Julie, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. beginner’s bridge, 1 p.m. bowling at the Hanson Athletic Association.

Hanson Library. 1:30-2:15 p.m. Yoga stories, ages 3+, registration required.

Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m.Walk the park, 8:30 a.m. food shopping, 9 a.m. hairdresser, art class, fuel assistance by appointment, 10 a.m. Target, D’Ann’s in Abington, Caregiver Series in Easton, line dancing at Legion, 11 a.m. Panda Palace, Weymouth, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12 p.m. Atty. Whitney by appt., computer class, 1 p.m. knitting/crocheting, bowling.

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

Free Small Business Workshop. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Pembroke Public Library. Presented by Pat Masters, EA, of TaxLady EA, Jim Hayden of Matrix Business Services and Pat Dunigan of BizChecks Payroll Services. The workshop offers guidance on record keeping, types of business entities, schedules C and SE, employment taxes (overview

of Forms 940, 941 and 944) and a discussion of employee classification. To register, call 781-293-1040 or e-mail [email protected] by Jan. 7.

Whitman Library. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gary Gekow, a senior employment specialist with 21 years of recruiting experience in the Boston staffing industry, will address this topic, “Changing Careers and Re-inventing Your Image.”

Wednesday Jan. 12Hanson Senior Center. 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. poker, 1:30 exercise with Cindie ($5), 5:30 p.m. Caregiver’s Support Group.

Whitman Senior Center. 9 a.m. Hanover Mall, Podiatrist by appointment, 10 a.m. chair yoga, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:15 p.m. BP at senior center, 1 p.m. Bingo at Harvard Court, Mah-Jongg.

Whitman Library. 10-11:30 a.m., Professional job coaches from One Life at a Time will discuss how to create a job search portfolio. The leaders will go over resumés, cover letters, and reference pages, offering advice, critiques and suggestions for improvement. Call or stop by the library to register for this workshop, space is limited! 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monthly Writers Group, Historical Room, 7-8 p.m. Friends of the Whitman Library meeting.

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

Hanson Garden Club. Meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 7-9 p.m., at the Congregational Church on High Street from September through June. Annual dues are $25. For more information, call Joan Godwin at 781-837-1195.

Thursday Jan. 13Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. Cracker Barrel, l p.m. cookie swap, line dancing. Social lunch at Venus III.

Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. Walk the Park, 9:30 a.m. Frugal Fannie’s, Westwood, 11:30 lunch, 12;30 fuel assistance by appointment, 1 p.m. cribbage.

Whitman Library. 6-7 p.m. Job Seekers Networking Group. This

month’s topic is “LinkedIn Boot Camp” with a tutorial on how to use this professional networking Web site, and a discussion of its benefits, led by Pauline Fournier of PCF Coaching. Russell Dupont, a local photographer, will also be on hand to take professional head shots to use for your LinkedIn profile.

Language Workshop. 6 p.m. The Hanson Public Library is having a free workshop on how to use its new online language learning resource, Before You Know It. BYKI offers over 80 languages with an easy-to-use Web-based flash card system. Space is limited; contact the library at 781-293-2151 to register.

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

Hanson Sons of American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary. Meet the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., 92 Robinson St., Hanson.

Friday Jan. 14Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. hairdresser. 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. Diabetes Seminar, 10 a.m. cribbage, 1 p.m. bingo.

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

Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m. food shopping, 11 a.m. BR’s, Halifax, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. Friend’s meeting including a penny sale. Newcomers are welcome, remember to bring an item or two for the penny sale and donation of a refreshment would be appreciated.

Whitman Library. 1-2 p.m. Library Resources for Job Seekers. Learn about the variety of databases and research tools available through the library. Research potential employers and companies, update your skill set with practice exams, boost your resumé’s visibility, and more, all through free library tools! No registration is necessary.

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

upcoMing evenTsLearn to Skate Program. Offered by Pilgrim Skating Club located at Hobomock Arenas in Pembroke. Sign up for Saturday group lessons from 12:30-1:20 p.m., Jan. 8 through Feb. 19. The 7-week session cost

is $135 per skater. Helmets are mandatory. An additional $15 annual registration fee will be paid to U.S. Figure Skating membership through the Pilgrim Skating Club. For more registration information check website pilgrimskatingclub.com or call club room at 781-294-7575.

Fashion Focus Open House. 1-4 p.m., 31 Schoosett St., Suite 202, Pembroke. Get your hair, nails and makeup done by Fashion Focus interns as you learn what Fashion Focus has to offer.

College Admissions Seminar. Whitman-Hanson Regional High School will host a College Admissions Seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at WHRHS Performing Arts Center for parents of juniors. Topics to be covered include opportunities at two-year colleges, the college search process, the college application process, selective college admissions and the college essay. All juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend.

Blood Drive and Silent Auction. 1-6 p.m., Jan. 20 at McLaughlin Chevrolet in Whitman. All auction proceeds benefit the “Prayers for Madison” Foundation. Madison Bergstrom is a 2½- year-old that was diagnosed this year with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Donations can be deposited anytime with checks made out to “Prayers for Madison” to any Harbor One Credit Union or mailed to: Lisa Sprague, Clinical Director, Goddard Brockton Kidney Center, 907 Summer St., Stoughton, MA 02072.

Preschool Information Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Performing Arts Center at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. The meeting is for all Whitman and Hanson parents of children who will turn three years old on or before August 31, 2011.

ongoing evenTsHanson Library On the Go. Book delivery library service to the homebound. For more information, call Donald at 781-293-2151 x101.

Hanson COA Day Care. This is for elders who need some activity and companionship. This is a non-medical program that runs five days a week with a hot lunch served daily. For more information, call Diane McCarey at 781-293-2683.

Whitman Hanson Public Health Clinic. Blood pressure screening, blood sugar testing, nutrition counseling, immunizations, TB skin test (fee), Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., Thursday, 2-4 p.m., except on the fourth Tuesday of the month, there is an evening clinic with hours 7-9 p.m. Whitman Town Hall, South Avenue. For more information, call 781-681-1013.

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W-H competes in Stock Market Challenge

Participants in the Stock Market Challenge were able to view the renovations to Fenway Park from the EMC Club.

Kristi Mielbye, Greg Williams and Steve McDonough listen to the other teams make their trades.

John Durso held up his team's card to make a stock trade.

Students from the Whitman-Hanson teams huddled together to come up with a stradegy for the competi-tion.

Zach Ledwell, Joe Scanlan, John Durso, and Jeremy LaFlamme competed on the Whitman-Hanson Gamblers Stock Market Team 3.

Whitman-Hanson Panthers Stock Market Team 2 Steve McDonough, Greg Williams and Kristi Mielbye prepare to buy and sell stocks in the competition.

Students were welcomed in the EMC Club at Fenway with a presentation of the rules of the game.

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The deadline for eligible service mem-bers, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss

Special Pay (RSLSP) has been extended to March 4, allowing personnel more time to ap-ply for the benefits they’ve earned under the program guidelines. The deadline extension is included in the continuing resolution signed by President Obama Dec. 22, providing fund-ing for federal government operations through March 4. “There was a surge of applicants as we approached our earlier deadline, but there may still be more out there who have yet to apply,” said Lernes Hebert, director, Officer and En-listed Personnel Management. “We are pleased that this extension was included in the continu-ing resolution which will give those remaining the opportunity to apply as we continue to work through the current applications.”

The RSLSP was established to compensate for the hardships military members encountered when their service was involuntarily extended under Stop Loss Authority between Sept. 11,

2001 and Sept. 30 2009. Eligible members or their beneficiaries may submit a claim to their respective military service in order to receive the benefit of $500 for each full or partial month served in a Stop Loss status. To apply for more information, or to gather more information on RSLSP, including submission requirements and service-specific links, go to defense.gov/stop-loss. [Source: DoD News Release No. 1174-10 dtd 22 Dec 2010 ++].

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What is your New Year’s resolution?By Kristy Kennedyq u e S t i o n o f t h e w e e k

Tom Golash Puritan Drive, Hanson

“I want to give back this year and do more for the community.”

Theron Moustakes Snow Street, Hanson

“My New Year’s resolution is to be nicer to my cat.”

Ian McLindon Washington Street, Whitman

“This year I want to learn how to play the guitar.”

Alexis Siciliano Homeland Drive, Whitman

“I just want to work more and hopefully get my license.”

Caily Blauss East Washington Street, Hanson“I want to work on having lower expectations for myself so I’m

never disappointed.”

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An interesting yearAs we close out the first decade of the new millennium,

we think 2010 bears a quick review of a few issues before we put this year behind us. Certainly the year

was significant on the national level where things tend to be less stable than here in our little town. We are on the receiving end of Washington’s machinations so let’s take a look.

The economists, praticians of the “dismal science” tell us that the recession is over. Now that may be the case if you have a job,

but if you are out of a job or are severely under-employed, the recession not only lives, it seems a depression. Unemployment is still hovering near 10 percent and that’s not good. Certainly the extension of unemployment benefits will have an effect locally, perhaps even a stimulus effect, but sooner or later we are going to have to pay the piper. Likewise the extension of tax cuts for the near future will help the recovery and, we hope,

create an atmosphere for economic development. At least for the short term there is some recognition in Washington that we the people own the money, not they the government.

Somehow in this now expiring lame duck congress, the two major parties managed to work together for a few weeks. The SALT treaty, while not perfect, at least continues a process of trust and verification that eases tensions between the United States and Rus-sia; a bit more stability in a dangerously unstable world. Now if we can convince Russia to lean on Iran a bit and China to lean on North Korea a lot, we might all breathe easier. We have enough on our plate with Afghanistan and the conundrum of Pakistan.

The Congress finally put an end to the bizarre policy of “Don’t ask, don’t tell.” This old soldier is quite pleased with that turn of events. Not only is there just a simple human justice element in-volved with allowing openly homosexual men and women to serve their country without denying their self-identity; there is a cru-cially needed expansion of the talent pool available to the services. The living quarters issue is a canard. Fraternization in barracks has never been permitted and it should not be now, regardless of whom the service member may care to fraternize with. Off duty is off duty. The new policy merely reflects the reality of life.

Perhaps, we can craft an accommodation for allowing mili-tary service for illegal immigrants as a path to citizenship, but it needs to be crafted carefully and the subjects recruited carefully in accordance with strict security procedures and with well defined parameters, perhaps along the lines of the French Foreign Legion. Good talent may be available. Willingness to serve with honor and loyalty can be rewarded accordingly.

Here at the state and local levels, we the people have more im-pact. This past year we have seen the evils of unbridled patronage and corruption on Beacon Hill. Folks, we get what we deserve. If we continue to invest one party with nearly exclusive political power they will use it to their own advantage. Like it or not there needs to be reform of the public employee health care system, re-tirement benefit packages from defined benefit to defined contribu-tion and a stabilization of costs to bring that cohort in line with the non-government sector. This past election showed some progress on the local level, but we the people have not seen the light with regard to the senate, the constitutional officers and the congres-sional delegation. If we continue to do things the same way we will continue to get the same results. We think that will be truly apparent in the coming redistricting of Massachusetts from ten to nine congressional districts.

Finally, at the local level we can observe that we survived 2010 without severe damage. 2011 may not be so easy. Local aid will be cut severely unless the Beacon Hill crowd develops the spine to make large cuts in state programs. With 9% unemploy-ment we dare not raise real estate taxes. Some sacred cows will not survive unscathed. Such is the burden of democracy. We hope we have the courage and good judgement to do what needs to be done for the common good.

Last year, through its Emergency Fund, Old Colony Elder Services (OCES) helped 202 low-income

seniors remain in their homes. These seniors ranged from 60 to 93 years old, and most of their needs were fuel, medical transportation and utility bills. The number of elders needing emergency assistance has increased greatly this year and OCES is seeking sponsors.

According to Diana DiGiorgi, Executive Director of OCES, “It is through the generous donations of individuals and businesses that OCES is able to continue to provide critical ser-vices to elders in the community who are most at risk. As we begin a new year on the heels of ‘Blizzard 2010’ with a growing number of elders in crisis situations, please consider spon-soring our Emergency Fund.”

Examples of elders who have received assis-tance from OCES include: A 75-year-old single female living alone in her own home on a fixed income whose hot water heater was leaking and needed to be replaced. She could not afford to pay for the entire replacement. The cost to re-place the hot water heater was $900. She was only able to pay $300 toward the new heater. OCES’ Emergency Funds assisted her with the balance.

A 63-year-old female, living alone in her own home and suffering from rheumatoid ar-thritis, neuropathy, anxiety and depression and

who has a history of stroke. She lives on fixed income and was in need of fuel. OCES’ Emer-gency Funds helped provide her with oil deliv-ery.

An 80-year-old woman living with her spouse in their own home on a fixed income. They were in need of a furnace replacement, but did not have the funds to pay for it. They received funding assistance from two other re-sources to help cover the cost, but not the total amount. OCES’ Emergency Funds were used to help pay for the balance on a new furnace.

Historically, almost half of all the Emergen-cy Funds dispersed have assisted elders with fuel/heating and plumbing.

Donations may be made to: Old Colony Elder Services, 144 Main St.,Brockton, MA 02301, Attn: Emergency Fund.

Old Colony Elder Services provides a num-ber of programs to assist seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Although these programs are partially support-ed by government funding, the agency’s Emer-gency Fund, a fund specifically established to meet the needs of elders in crisis or emergency situations, is funded by individual and corpo-rate sponsors.

For questions about the Emergency Fund, please contact Lucille Dallaire at OCES 508-584-1561.

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are hopefully making a trip to New Hampshire where we will go snowshoeing and geocaching on wildlife preserves.” says Keane. The troop also has four scouts currently working on Eagle Projects which will be benefiting local town de-partments and committees. To earn the rank of Eagle you must earn 21 merit badges, some of which are very difficult and take many months to acquire, such as Environmental Science and Physical Fitness. If you are interested in sup-porting Troop 34 and would like them to take your tree away from your front yard, contact Kevin at 781-582-6288 or e-mail [email protected] and please leave your name, address, and phone number. Someone from the troop will contact you and tree pick up will be Jan. 8, 9, and 15. The donation fee is $5 a tree. Troop 34 would like to thank all those who will consider supporting their troop.

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In 1987, Smith made it to the finals in the New England Golden Gloves tournament.

He didn’t learn to skate until he was 19 years old when he joined his friends in some friendly pick-up hockey games.

Just four years after learn-ing to skate, at the age of 22, Smith became a professional hockey player.

With his boxing back-ground and encouragement from his friends, Smith said he enjoyed fighting on the ice. He played on seven teams in three different leagues from 1988-1998.

When playing hockey with his buddies, Smith said they would always simulate fights and pretend it was a brawl.

“I was always the one that carried it too far,” he said with a laugh.

Smith said he was able to go professional because of his fighting skills.

“You know what you are there to do,” Smith said. “It’s a dirty job and it’s a tough job, which requires both physical and mental attitude.”

Smith kept a journal where he recorded every game.

“I knew it wouldn’t last so I kept a journal,” he said.

Smith said after every game he spoke with Frattasio. After a couple of years play-ing for different teams, Fratta-sio told Smith he had to write a book about his experience.

“I wasn’t groomed to play hockey,” Smith said. “I was a regular guy who was picked up on a whim and played in a pro league.”

Smith said had there been no fighting in hockey he prob-ably never would have made the team.

Frattasio compiled Smith’s journal entries which contrib-uted to his book “Goon: The True Story of an Unlikely Journey into Minor League Hockey” which was published in 2002 by PublishAmerica. Smith said he gives Frattasio 100 percent of the credit for the book and the movie.

“I was just the guy out on the ice playing the game and fighting,” he said.

Frattasio said he was con-tacted by hockey buff Jesse Shapira who wanted to pro-

duce a movie about a hockey fighter. After finding Frat-tasio’s book online he got in touch with him. Shapira then auctioned the movie.

Frattasio said he was thrilled to have a book pub-lished as well as a movie made about Smith’s life.

“When it was published I

knew it would be made into a movie,” he said. “It’s time-less.”

Both the movie and the book are about an underdog who tries to do something and exceeds at doing so.

The screenplay was written by Jay Baruchel and writer of “Superbad” Evan Goldberg.

During the filming of “Goon,” Shapira kept in con-tact with Frattasio, who wrote a film treatment for the pro-duction.

Many well-known actors will star in “Goon” includ-ing Seann William Scott, who plays Smith, and Baruchel, who plays a rival hockey goon. Liev Schreiber, plays Frattasio and Alison Pill is the female lead.

Frattasio said “Goon” will be out in theaters sometime in 2011.

Both Smith and Frattasio said that this type of thing is a fantasy come true.

Smith, who grew up in Ha-nover and now lives in Hali-

fax, calls the Hanover Police Boys Club his home.

Smith said that he knew hockey wasn’t going to be his career so he became a special police officer in Hanover and then later in Hanson. He was hired as a full-time officer in Hanson in 1999.

Smith said he continued to play hockey when he was a special police officer and when he got called to play in a game he would ask his chief for time off.

Smith’s interest in becom-ing a police officer came from his time spent at the Hanover Police Boys Club.

Smith said when he was a teen, Hanover Police Chief Tom Hayes and Hanover Po-lice Detective John Lingley were his role models. He said they took him under their wings and gave him guidance.

Despite their age differ-ence, Smith said he and Hayes became best friends and share many similar interests.

Smith is still involved in refereeing games in the Fed-eral Hockey League under the supervision of Geno Binda.


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Hydrant shovelingThe Hanson Fire Department reminds residents to dig out

any nearby hydrants that are covered by snow. In case of a fire emergency, having the hydrants easily visible and clear saves time and allows your firefighters to begin their work more quickly. For questions, call the Fire Department at 781-293-9571

Night Out With Jim Plunkett

The 2011 Hanson Youth Nationals Team is getting ready to compete at the na-tional level in Orlando, Flor-ida. A fundraising Night Out with Jim Plunkett will be held from 8-12 p.m. at the Whit-man Knights of Columbus on Rt. 18 in Whitman. Enjoy mu-sic by DJ Jim Plunkett, raffles and cash bar. Tickets are $20 per person. All proceeds ben-efit the 2011 Hanson National Cheer Team. Any questions, call JudyKelly at 781-447-9272, Shannon Wright at 781-294-7292 or Carolyn Marsh-man at 781-447-6942.

learn a new language online The Hanson Public Library is having a free workshop on

how to use its new online language learning resource, Before You Know It. BYKI offers over 80 languages with an easy-to-use Web-based flash card system. Also included are personal progress tracking, pronunciation analysis, and language and cultural resources. The workshop will be held on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. Space is limited; contact the Library at 781-293-2151 to register.

Open burning seasonOpen burning season will begin Jan. 15 and will run until

May 1. Permits can be obtained starting Jan. 10 at Fire Head-quarters, 505 Liberty St., daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The cost of a permit is $20 payable by check or money order made out to The Town of Hanson. No cash will be accepted.

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Hanson 56 percent of the cost of the $239,000 repair, and there is no guarantee of reim-bursement next fiscal year. In addition, the town received $628,090.56 from the school district to reduce the tax rate, which means Hanson residents would still see a decrease in their tax bills in FY12 if re-pairs went forward.

However, MSBA requires all towns applying for reim-bursement to hire a designer and owner’s project manager for all projects, which means the town would have to spend approximately $35,850 to be paid this fiscal year without Town Meeting approval. If they were to spend the money and Town Meeting does not approve the funding this May, it would create a free cash def-icit that Read said could create a “potential cash flow crisis.”

Read also added that, while there is an obvious need for the roof to be fixed, he was leery of spending taxpayer money without the consent of Town Meeting and gambling on approval later.

“Honest to God, there could not be a more obvious problem,” Read said. “But the problem comes from not knowing where the funding is going to come from. I’m wildly conservative when it comes to spending money that isn’t mine. It makes me very uncomfortable.”

Town accountant Meg La-May said both she and Read have talked with the MSBA, but said they were adamant about the designer and OPM requirements and would not extend their deadline for re-imbursement further. She also added that if the board went forward and Town Meeting re-jected the funding, they would have problems with the De-partment of Revenue.

Selectman Dave Soper said that, while it would be nice to take advantage of the MSBA money, he couldn’t condone

spending money without back-ing from the voters.

“I think it’s safer to do it that way than to go off the reservation and spend money without permission,” he said.

The selectmen advised Read to tell the MSBA they

will not be moving forward at this time, but to explore other avenues for funding assistance and attempt to get a picture of the MSBA’s potential for re-imbursement next year so they can present a case at Town Meeting.

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ALSO AT THE MEETING• Read thanked the police, fire and highway departments for their work during the blizzard last week.

• The board approved the ambulance billing policy.

• The board tabled approval of the new conservation fees.

• The board opened the May annual and special Town Meeting war-rants.

• The board appointed Amico designee to the annual Mass. Municipal association meeting.

• The board voted a snow emergency.

• The board placed unexpired terms for the planning board and cem-etery commissioners on the may ballot.

• The board approved renewal of Class II auto dealer’s licenses for Specialty auto and auto express.

• The board approved a one-day liquor license at Camp Kiwanee.

• The board approved meeting minutes for Dec. 7 and Dec. 14.


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Town Accountant Meg LaMay speaks at the selectmen meeting regarding the Indian Head roof. LaMay said the Department of Revenue could become involved if the board moved forward and Town Meeting rejected the funding.


to buy and sell stocks,” she said.

There were 20 teams com-peting in the challenge and three of the teams were from Whitman-Hanson. The three Whitman-Hanson teams fin-ished in sixth, ninth and tenth place.

“They were very motivat-ed and excited about the com-petition,” Giglia said. “They feel empowered when they are making decisions which can increase their equity. At one point, one team was in first place in the competi-tion but got knocked down to fourth and then finished in six place.”

To compete, the students used problem-solving skills, team work, analytical skills, knowledge of reading stock market tables and understand-ing how the markets and econ-omy work in a real-life situa-tion in the competition.

Giglia said it was impor-tant for the students to know what to look for when picking a company’s stock, know how to read a financial statement and understand a financial per-formance of a company and how that affects the price of

stocks. “They were enthusiastic to

compete in the Boston Globe Stock Market Game against other teams in the class,” Giglia said. “They were excit-ed to be able to go and experi-ence the Stock Market Chal-lenge outside of the school and having the EMC club at Fen-

way Park host this event made it even more exciting for them. They were given free food and beverages and Staples gave all participants at 2.0 zip drive to store data. They can’t wait to go back next year.”

The Stock Market Chal-lenge is as much about work-ing together as a team as it is about financial savvy. At any point students who want to buy or sell different stocks had to come to a quick decision.

The event is described as a great introduction to the stock market and as fun as any game one will ever play.

Every team was given $500,000 to spend in the stock market. Fictitious company names, call letters and descrip-tions were provided to enable teams to identify the 26 stocks available. Video screens pro-vided students with the fol-

lowing information: team net worth, daily stock prices, trading days from 1 to 60 and graphical descriptions of stock performance.

To track portfolios of com-panies, it was suggested that students buy and sell shares in even lots.

The goal was to have team members make decisions col-lectively.

Trades made after the ini-tial stock picks were subject to a 1.25 percent commission.

Students were able to be-gin trading when a bell rang and were able to continue working for approximately 30 minutes. After a break the trad-ing commenced for another 30 minutes.

In class, Giglia gives her students a chance to partici-pate in a variety of stock mar-ket simulation games.

“They work in teams and compete for weekly prizes,” she added. “They try to see if they can build the most money in their stock market portfo-lios. Additionally, we have taken field trips to the Boston Stock Exchange and the Fed-eral Reserve in Boston to un-derstand about money and real life stock exchanges.”

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Business teacher Julie Giglia took her Investing Your Money class to compete in the fifth annual Stock Market Challenge for Students which took place in December at the EMC Club at Fenway Park. Whitman-Hanson students who compete are John Durso, Joe Sullivan, Kristi Mielbye, Greg Williams, Zach Ledwell, Joe Scanlan, Myles Casey, Josh Andrews and Jeremy LaFlamme.

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“they feel empowered when they are making decisions which can increase their equity. at one point, one team was in first place in the competition, but got knocked

down to fourth and then finished in six place.” –– Julie Giglia

Free legal adviceAttorney Edward Conroy is available to meet with clients

once a month at the senior center. This service is free of charge for assistance with wills and personal legal issues. Attorney Conroy will be at the center on Tuesday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 781-293-2683 for a free 15-minute appointment.

Museum passes are now available

The following museum passes are available at the Hanson Public Library: Bos-ton Children’s Museum, New England Aquarium, Sept 1. to June 30, Museum of Fine Arts, Science Museum, Roger Wil-liams Park Zoo and Plimoth Plantation, April through No-vember.

Return town street listing formsThe 2011 annual town street listing forms have been mailed

to all Hanson residents by the town clerk’s office and the Board of Registrars. Residents are asked to make any changes neces-sary, sign and return the form either by mailing it in the enclosed return envelope or dropping it off at the town clerk’s office, no later than Jan. 21.

Completion and return of the state required form provides proof of residence and protects voting rights, veterans benefits and bonuses, housing for the elderly and Hanson’s share of state aid. This is extremely important and the only way to protect vot-ing status. Family members in the military, away at school or in a nursing home should be included on the street listing unless they are registered to vote elsewhere. Any resident who did not receive a street listing form or who needs assistance should call the town clerk’s office at 781-293-2772.




Two thousand ten was a memorable year! On behalf of

the entire Maquan commu-nity, best wishes for a healthy and happy 2011!

Looking forward we know that the coming year will also bring many changes and chal-

lenges. With the New Year now upon us, one always reflects on the past year, both the good and the bad. But, that’s when hope for the

future begins to form! Being reflective helps everyone as-sess where we are, where are we going and how are we go-ing to get there. An excellent quote by Pete Hall, an ele-mentary school principal who was faced with the challenge of bringing a school that was failing to high achievement status, comes to mind.

“We can always do better today than we did yesterday, and we can invariably do bet-ter than that tomorrow.” De-spite the financial challenges faced by both towns, the Whitman Hanson Regional School District has been able to use the available resources to provide the best education for each and every child in the district.

Superintendent Dr. Ruth Gilbert Whitner presented this motto at our opening meeting in August 2010. WHRSD is about “Every Child, Every Day!” Working closely with parents and students in both communities, can bring that special experience of learning to each child, every day.

This happened as we brought new technology to students at Maquan. With your support, every second grade class at Maquan is equipped with an interactive white board, the Promethean board. Three of the six first grade classrooms will have interactive white boards by the end of the 2010/2011 school year. The preschool will be equipped with “Smart Tables,” an interactive table designed for young children. Wireless access is available in the building, and students are able to use our fifteen netbooks, secured through a grant, to access interac-tive learning sites every day. The staff continues to learn through ongoing professional

development about new and innovative instructional strat-egies to engage our children, and to prepare them for the twenty first century. Parents are using Infinite Campus, our student information site to access school information such as the weekly menu and scheduled events. More and more information is posted on our Web site in our efforts to cut back on the use of paper. Despite the budgetary restric-tions, the staff and students, with support from our com-munities, continue to move forward.

The Whitman Hanson Re-gional School District contin-ues to provide high quality of instruction that is “Effective, Excellent and Efficient” to quote our former superinten-dent, Dr. John McEwan, and our goal is to reach “Every Child, Every Day” as defined by our current educational leader, Dr. Ruth Gilbert Whit-ner. The Whitman Hanson Regional School District is focused on continued curricu-lum mapping in the ongoing mission to provide each of our students with the most relevant and meaningful 21st century education.

We know there are chal-lenges to face in the coming year, and we also know that the commitment to continue to provide the best education for our students is the pri-mary goal of each and every employee of the Whitman Hanson school district. Work-ing together with our partners in the towns of Whitman and Hanson to reflect and plan for those challenges is “how we are going to get there.” Our children deserve the most we can give and I know that the staff at Maquan will work above and beyond to make sure that happens. Together we can face and overcome any obstacles we might find along the way!

New Year Resolutions…The history of making

New Year resolutions began over 4,000 years ago. Histo-rians tell us that Babylonians tried to start the New Year “fresh” by repaying debts and returning borrowed items. Two thousand years ago, Romans ended the year by

reviewing the one before, re-solving to achieve more, and paying homage to Janus, the god of doorways and begin-nings (and namesake of the month January). Research shows us that 15-20 percent of those people who made “reasonable realistic goals” were able to maintain those goals for longer than one year. But, those people who made a resolution to achieve something did much better than those who did nothing. So did you make those New Year resolutions? Well, here are some suggested resolu-tions for 2011:

• Learn something new every day.

• Laugh often and share laughter with others…it’s good for you!

• Get fit and stay fit! A brisk walk is healthy and free.

• Do one kind deed per day, (try being anonymous!)

• Break a bad habit, what-ever it might be, with a “can do” attitude!

• Spend more time with family.

• Read a book a week-vis-it the public library or swap books with neighbors and friends

• Spend less money on “stuff” and give more of your time to others.

Kindergarten OrientationThe Whitman-Hanson

Regional School District will hold a Kindergarten Orien-tation meeting on Thursday evening, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting is for all Whitman and Hanson parents of chil-dren who will turn five years old on or before August 31, 2011.

Information on the option-al full-day kindergarten will be available at this meeting. full-day kindergarten is a tu-ition-based program and will available if there are enough children registered to support this program. The purpose of the meeting is to provide par-ents with the information and materials necessary for them to successfully register their child for kindergarten. There will be a brief presentation followed by a question and answer period. Registration packets for Maquan, Con-ley and Duval elementary schools will be distributed and parents will have an op-portunity to select a date and time to register their child at their individual school.

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ALL SCHOOLSMonday: Chicken patty on a bun, lettuce, tomato and cheese, sweet potato oven baked fries, fresh apple, chilled fruit.Tuesday: meatball sub, oven fried potatoes, glazed carrots, chilled fruit.Wednesday: Chicken nuggets with dipping sauce, rice pilaf, corn, chilled applesauce.Thursday: Spaghetti with meatballs, garlic bread, tossed salad, fresh grapes, chilled fruit.Friday: mozzarella sticks in a basket with soft pret-zel, coleslaw, celery sticks, dipping sauce and chilled fruit.

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

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LUNCH MENUSWeek of January 10

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Maquan welcomes 2011

College planning information The guidance department at Whitman-Hanson Regional High

School will host a College Admissions Seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at WHRHS Performing Arts Center for par-ents of juniors. Topics to be covered include opportunities at two-year colleges, the college search process, the college ap-plication process, selective college admissions and the college essay. All juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend.

2010 DFS awardsStudents of the Class of 2010 who received scholarship

awards from Dollars for Scholars of Whitman and Hanson can now receive their scholarships. Please submit a copy of the stu-dent’s Winter 2010-11 or Spring 2011 semester bill or a copy of their fall grades to DFS, P.O. Box 26, Whitman , MA 02382.

Please ensure that the student’s name and college is on the paperwork and include a self-addressed stamped envelope. All checks are made payable to the college that they are attending. The deadline for claiming scholarships awarded to the Class of 2010 is Feb. 1.

The Whitman Hanson boys basketball team poses in front of Xavier University during their trip to Kentucky over winter break.

Whitman-Hanson youth lacrosseThe Whitman-Hanson Youth Lacrosse 2011 registration is

open until Jan. 15 at eteamz.com/whlax/ for grades 1-8. Reg-istration fees are as follows; Boys grades 3-8, $140 per player plus $25 U.S. Lacrosse dues (separate registration); Girls grades 3-8, $125 per player plus $25 U.S. Lacrosse dues (separate reg-istration); Boys/Girls grades 1-2, $25 per player plus $25 US Lacrosse dues (separate registration).

W-H Lacrosse Girls Director Dan Sullivan reports there is a need for an influx of new players, especially with the girls program at all levels. Lacrosse is the fastest growing youth/high school/college sport in the area. Why not join in the fun!


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2003 GMC Yukon Denali XLAlpine white w/sandstone leather. Capt. chairs. New (9/10) factory installed trans. w/3yr. 100k mi. warranty. Always garaged dealer serviced. 84k mi. Excellent condition. Title in hand. $15,500/b.o. Call 781-820-8874.

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Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, on the Easterly side of Raynor Avenue, being Lots Nos. 18 and 20 on "Plan of Lots on Soule's Heights in the Town of Whitman, Mass., Surveyed and Drawn for Hosea F. Whidden, Plan Book 1, Page 221, bounded and described as follows: Beginning on Whidden Avenue at the northwesterly corner of Lot No. 16 as shown on said plan; Thence running Southerly in the Westerly line of said Lot No. 16 to land now or formerly or the Perry Estate, 132 feet; Thence running Westerly by land now or formerly of the Perry Estate to Raynor Avenue, shown on said plan as Grandon Avenue; Thence running Northerly in the easterly line of Raynor Avenue, 132 feet to the junction of said Raynor Avenue

and Whidden Avenue; and Thence running by said Whidden Avenue to Lot 16 and the point of beginning. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check or bank treasurer’s check will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid

within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE

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Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, on the Easterly side of Raynor Avenue, being Lots Nos. 18 and 20 on "Plan of Lots on Soule's Heights in the Town of Whitman, Mass., Surveyed and Drawn for Hosea F. Whidden, Plan Book 1, Page 221, bounded and described as follows: Beginning on Whidden Avenue at the northwesterly corner of Lot No. 16 as shown on said plan; Thence running Southerly in the Westerly line of said Lot No. 16 to land now or formerly or the Perry Estate, 132 feet; Thence running Westerly by land now or formerly of the Perry Estate to Raynor Avenue, shown on said plan as Grandon Avenue; Thence running Northerly in the easterly line of Raynor Avenue, 132 feet to the junction of said Raynor Avenue

and Whidden Avenue; and Thence running by said Whidden Avenue to Lot 16 and the point of beginning. The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check or bank treasurer’s check will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid

within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE

OF THE ESSENCE. Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale. Sovereign Bank, Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, Orlans Moran PLLC, P.O. Box 962169, Boston, MA 02196, Phone: (617) 502-4100 (484.2267/Eisenhauer)(12-30-10, 01-06-11, 01-13-11)(262593)

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Case No.438132To:Robert A. Raimondi, Sr.and to all persons entitled

to the benefit of the Service-members Civil Relief Act: OneWest Bank, FSB. claim-ing to be the holder of mort-gage covering real property in Whitman, numbered 70 Pleas-ant Street, Unit 3 70 Pleasant Street Condominium given by Robert A. Raimondi, Sr. to Mortgage Electronic Registra-tion Systems, Inc., dated De-cember 31, 2007, Recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds at Book 35462, Page 229, and now held by plaintiff by assign-ment has filed with said court a complaint for authority to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry and possession and exercise of power of sale. If you are entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and you object to such foreclosure you or your attor-ney should file a written ap-pearance and answer in said court at Boston on or before the 31st day of January, 2011 or you may be forever barred from claiming that such fore-closure is invalid under said act.

Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Chief Justice of said Court this 16th day of December, 2010.

Attest:Deborah J. Patterson

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(508) 747-6204NOTICE OF PETITION

FOR PROBATE OF WILL

Docket No. PL10P2300EAIn the Estate of: Robert A. KerrLate of: Whitman, MA

02382Date of Death: 11/07/2010to all persons interested in

the above captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that a document purporting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that Frances L. Kerr of Whitman, MA be appointed executor/trix named in the will to serve Without Surety

IF YOU DESIRE TO OB-JECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN AP-PEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Plymouth ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORN-ING (10:00 AM) ON: 01/20/2011

In addition, you must file a written affidavit of objections to the petition, stating specific facts and grounds upon which the objection is based, within (30) days after the return day (or such other time as the court, on motion with notice to the petitioner, may allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16.

WITNESS, Hon, Catherine P Sabaitis, First Justice of this Court.

Date: December 22, 2010Robert E. McCarthyRegister of Probate

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(508) 747-6204NOTICE OF PETITION

FOR PROBATE OF WILL

Docket No. PL10P2150EAIn the Estate of: Lillian O’ReillyLate of: Whitman, MA


the above captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that a document purporting to be the last will of said decedent be proved and allowed and that Stephen M O’Reilly of East Taunton, MA be appointed executor/trix named in the will to serve Without Surety




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SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale con-tained in a certain mortgage given by Upendra J. Shah to IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., dated November 16, 2004 and re-corded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 29485, Page 286 of which mortgage Deutsche Bank National Trust Com-pany, as Trustee of the Indy-Mac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-AR27, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR27 under the Pooling and Servicing Agree-ment dated October 1, 2005 is

the present holder, by assign-ment, for breach of the condi-tions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Pub-lic Auction at 10:00 AM on January 20, 2011, on the mortgaged premises located at 147 South Avenue, Whit-man, MA, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: The land In Whitman, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, to-gether with the buildings thereon, situated on the south-erly side of South Avenue, and bounded and described as follows:

NORTHERLY by said South Avenue, forty (40) feet;

EASTERLY by land of the Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Company, one hun-dred three (103) feet, more or less;

SOUTHERLY by land of the Commonwealth Shoe and Leather Company, thirty-seven and one half (37 1/2) feet; and

WESTERLY by land of Sarah W. Pratt, one hundred three and one-half (103 1/2) feet.

Being the easterly half of Lot No. 3 shown on Plan of M. S. Stetson's "Alden Lot", So. Abington, Wm. P. Corthell, Surveyor, 1879, easterly portion of the prem-ises conveyed to Laura Kath-erine Cobb by deed of Mary M. Fitzgibbons, dated April 7,1908, recorded with the Ply-mouth Registry of Deeds, Book 988, Page 371.

Subject to a Variance from the Town of Whitman dated May 25, 2004 and recorded at the Plymouth Registry of Deeds In Book 28444, Page 96.

For mortgagor's title see deed recorded with the Ply-mouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 32374, Page 269. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restric-tions, easements, right of ways, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assess-ments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, wa-ter and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encum-brances of record which are in force and are applicable, hav-ing priority over said mort-gage, whether or not refer-ence to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at AB-LITT | SCOFIELD, 304 Cam-bridge Road, Woburn, Massa-chusetts 01801, other terms


TOWN OF HANSONBOARD OF APPEALS

The HANSON BOARD OF APPEALS will hold a public hearing on JANUARY 18, 2011 AT 7:00 pm at HANSON TOWN HALL under MGL Chapter 40A and Town of Hanson Zoning By-laws Sections VII.1, VI.B.1(a) and VII.E.2. on the application of ROBERT WARD for SITE PLAN APPROVAL and a SPECIAL PERMIT to allow for the operation of AMERICAN FENCE, DECK & LANDSCAPE CO. at 1 LIBERTY STREET, MAP 100 LOT 1 MAP 99 LOT 8-1 HANSON ASSESSORS MAP. Property is located in the Business zone and Residence A zone.

HANSONBOARD OF APPEALS

ROBERT OVERHOLTZER, CHAIRMAN

DECEMBER 30, 2010 AND JANUARY 6, 2011

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Docket No. PL10P2395EAIn the Estate of: Michael J. FeltonLate of: Hanson, MA


the above captioned estate, a petition has been presented requesting that Lindsay Fel-ton of Dorchester, MA or some other suitable person be appointed administrator of said estate to serve Without Surety





and conditions will be pro-vided at the place of sale. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE SALE.

Present holder of said mortgage, Deutsche Bank Na-tional Trust Company, as Trustee of the IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-AR27, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR27 under the Pooling and Servicing Agree-ment dated October 1, 2005

By its Attorneys, ABLITT | SCOFIELD, 304 Cambridge Road,

Woburn, Massachusetts 01801

Telephone: 781-246-8995 Fax: 781-246-8994

12/30/2010 1/6/20111/13/2011 122.1611

NOTICE OF PETITION CHANGE OF NAME

Docket No. PL10C0173CAIn the matter of: Adam Phillip MulesOf: Hanson, MA 02341To all persons interested in

petition described:A petition has been pre-

sented by Adam P. Mules re-questing that: Adam Phillip Mules be allowed to change his/her/their name as follows:

Adam Phillip BrasillIF YOU DESIRE TO OB-

JECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN AP-PEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT: Plymouth ON OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE MORN-ING (10:00 AM) ON: 01/24/2011





By Dave Palana, SPortS eDitor [email protected]

The Whitman-Hanson wrestling team continued their strong start to the season by placing sixth out of 32 teams at the Marshfield Tournament over the winter break.

Sophomore Jeff Bechen led the Panthers with a third place finish in the 145-pound weight class while seniors Derek Cavender (152), Chris Kellum (160) and Tom Con-don (heavyweight) each placed fourth in their divisions.

The Panthers wrestled Duxbury in their first Keenan Division dual meet of the sea-son Wednesday night, and will host their annual Panther Tour-nament at the high school on Saturday.

So it’s a new year and everyone is hitting the gym with their annual attempts to lose weight or some other pledge to themselves to make

2011 better than 2010 to fulfill their New Year’s resolu-tion. Reflecting back on the year that was, there is noth-

ing I can do to get better because I am perfect, but there is one area where high schools sports, both in the state and across the country, needs to make changes for the bet-ter this year.

I cover two high schools and, therefore, two high school foot-ball teams, which means I barely scrape the surface of Massachusetts high school football. But between those two teams, I saw somewhere between five and seven concussions

this fall. Of those, one, maybe two, were caused by blatant

penalties. The rest were caused innocently enough on plays where, for example, a running back would lower his head and attempt to power his way though a tackle while the pursuing defender looked away at the last second, and the ensuing helmet-to-hel-met collision sent at least one player to the sidelines for the rest of the game and maybe longer. If you have seven kids between two teams suffering football concussions, think of how many head injuries that is across the state.

Both Pembroke and Whitman-Hanson have required IMPACT testing, which is great, but it just determines whether someone has recovered from a concussion to the extent they are able to play sports again — it doesn’t do anything to actually prevent a concussion from happening. Taking action to prevent concussions should be the New Year’s resolution for the MIAA.

Obviously the MIAA is not the NFL, and the players are not professionals. The MIAA does not have the ability to fine players for hits nor the infrastructure to review tape of every high school football game to determine whether a player should be suspended. What they can, and should do is mandate that officials start giving penalties for helmet to helmet hits the same way they do in the NFL, whether they are inadvertent or not. It is not a solution to the problem, but too many concussions were caused through regular plays that ended in head on hits, so it is a good step in the right direction.

There is a limit to how much you can do to prevent head injuries in contact sports, but as the cases like Austin Collie and Aaron Rodgers prove, getting one concussion makes it much more likely you will get a second, even you if are medically cleared to play. The sports world has taken great strides in the last few years regarding head injuries; it’s time this year for high school sports bodies to get with the program.

Of course, this is not just a football problem, and after the tragic injuries to hockey players last winter, there may be a more pressing concern on the ice. But football seems like the most obvious place to start, and once the MIAA gets started, hopefully, things will snowball from there.

Head resolution

By Dave Palana

The Tale of The TaPe

SENIOR MOMENTS If you have seven kids

between two teams suffer-ing football concussions, think of how many head injuries that is across the state [...] Taking action to prevent concussions

should be the New Year’s resolution for the MIAA.

Stephansky captained the boys soccer team through their 2010 season, and is cur-rently the captain of the boys basketball

team. He shares his thoughts on...

...picking a college. I have applied to nine schools, some of them being UMASS

Amherst, Tufts Univeristy, Syracuse University, Muhlenberg College, Bates College, and Villanova University. My

top choice is Harvard, because of the closeness to home and the opportu-

nities that it would provide for me, so I hope that works out.

...choosing a major. I want to major in chemistry because I took

honors chemisty junior year and am currently enrolled in AP chemistry, and I think it is very interesting so I

want to continue to learn about it.

...his favorite sport. My favorite sport is probably basketball.

...his best sports memories. Being a part of the best boys soccer team in school history my sophomore year and winning the Patriot League Championship with the basketball team are two of my favorite.

...hobbies. After I finish all my homework and get home from sports, I just like to relax and hang out with my friends.

...life after college. After high school and college I want to go to dental school and become a dentist. My dream is to own my own practice somewhere in the New England area.

A visit with soccer and basketball captain Jay Stephansky

Photo anD Story By KriSty KenneDy

Senior Chris Kellum scores a pin on the second day of the Marshfield Tournament on his way to fourth place in the 160-pound division.

Four Panthers place at Marshfield Tournament

Happy holidays for wrestlersPhoto by Dave Palana





The Whitman-Hanson girls basketball team was un-dersized to begin with, but the loss of both their centers and two forwards has made rebounding the basketball a tough task in recent games, and the Panthers are struggling

as a result. After dropping back-to-

back non-league games to Rockland and Sandwich over the winter break, the Panthers had a rough return to Patriot League play on Tuesday when they lost 62-34 to the Duxbury Dragons at the high school.

Kaley Mientkiewicz, Brit-tany Porter and captain Mary Rose Griffin combined for 30 of the team’s 34 points while the team struggled shooting from the floor. Center Mi-chaela O’Neil who injured her ankle against Rockland, returned for the game, but had to leave after aggravating the

injury, and the absence of her and backup center Halie Sta-siukiewicz, who is recovering from a concussion, meant few second-chance scoring oppor-tunities for the Panthers.

“We were one and done shooting,” head coach Jim Daley said. “The girls played hard, but we were dominated size wise.”

Rebounding also hurt the Panthers in their 52-42 loss to the Sandwich Blue Knights at the high school on Thursday. Whitman-Hanson didn’t have a player in double figures re-bounding, and 18 turnovers made it harder for them to keep pace with the Knights.

W h i t m a n - H a n s o n ’ s 3-point shooting helped them maintain a one-point lead after one quarter, but the Panthers’ turnovers caught up to them in the second quarter as Sand-wich took the lead with three minutes to play before half-time and would not relinquish it for the rest of the game.

“I thought there were times that we played very, very well, but there were a lot of times where we were very confused,” Daley said. “I thought Sandwich was very aggressive, but I would think in our fifth game we would be more comfortable in our sets.

The Knights ran their lead to 10 in the third quarter while the Panthers did not hit a shot until the 2:17 mark. They had similar problems in the fourth quarter, not hitting a basket until the 1:50 mark.”

“We have to be able to play in transition with the type of team we are, Daley said.

“I thought we missed a lot of easy shots.”

The Panthers fell to 2-4 on the season with the losses and will look to get back on track on Friday against Hingham. The Panthers are younger than they have been in recent years with only four seniors, and Daley said they should im-

prove as they settle in to var-sity play.

“We have a lot of girls who are getting their first var-sity experience,” he said. “It’s a work in progress and we’re trying. Hopefully as time goes on the kids will get more fa-miliar with each other and we’ll get some wins.”


For a team struggling to find ways to score goals, the Whitman-Hanson boys hock-ey team’s win over the Water-town Raiders was just what the doctor ordered.

The Panthers scored twice in the first period, twice in the second and once in the third to beat the Raiders 5-3 at Rock-land Rink and pull back to .500 with a 2-2 record.

Scott McArthur got the Panthers on the board 26 sec-onds into the first period off a pass from Anthony Villanueva and then returned the favor by feeding Villanueva for a one-timer with 2:24 left in the first period.

“We needed a win tonight and the kids came out and es-tablished a lead right away,” head coach Rich Manning said. “This was a big win be-cause now we are 2-2, which is a lot different than 1-3.”

Chris Boussy kept the Panther attack going with a backhander one minute 40 seconds into the second pe-

riod, but Watertown got on the board one minute later on a bad luck play for the Pan-thers. The Raiders were about to be whistled for icing when the puck stopped on some wet ice, allowing Matt Johnson to wrist it past Tom Leonard.

The Panthers got their three-goal lead back when McArthur scored on the pow-er play, but the Raiders scored twice in five minutes and just missed tying the game before the end of the period only to have the shot clang off the post.

“It was a funny game,” Manning said. “We made some real nice plays in the first period, but then they get that fluky goal on the wet ice and I give them credit, they played well and we got sloppy. It got dicey there, but the kids did a good job over the last five minutes blocking some shots and keeping them from get-ting loose.”

The Raiders stayed on the offensive for most of the third period with the help of two Panther cross-checking penalties, but Whitman-Han-son’s penalty kill held up and Coleman Lenane put the game away with a goal with 5:12 to play in the third.

While there were peaks and valleys in the game for the Panthers, getting the of-fense on track was a big step forward, Manning said.

“We needed to see the puck go in the net,” he said. “We scored a lot of differ-ent goals tonight. We scored with some talent on a couple of nice plays and then we had goals like that last one through a screen because of traffic in

front of the net, which is what we preach.”

The Panthers will look to get over the .500 plateau when they play Wednesday against Quincy. They will then hit the road on Saturday to play the Pembroke Titans at the Hobo-mock Ice Arena. If the Pan-thers can even out their play while keeping their offense on track, Manning is confident the team can do some damage

in the league.“We just need to clean it up

and have more of a consistent performance,” he said. “You can’t always expect to get a win making as many mistakes as we did tonight. But we came here to get two points, and we did. I like how we fin-ished the game and, hopefully, we’ll learn from our mistakes and keep getting better.”

Photo by Dave Palana

Back evenOffense wakes up against Watertown

Defenseman Chris Duffy clears out the front of the net with the Panthers on the penalty kill. The Panthers killed three penalties in the third period to stay in front of the Raiders.

boyS HoCKeyWhitman-Hanson 5Watertown 3

Walking woundedPanthers drop three straight

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injured centers Haile Stasiukiewicz and Michaela o’Neil and forward aimee bombardier and Chrysta Slayton watch from the sidelines while the Panthers stuggled in the paint against Sandwich.




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Southern hospitalityPanthers spend break in Kentucky tournament


Instead of their usual trip to Key West over the Christ-mas vacation, the boys bas-ketball team took a trip to the heart of college basketball country to compete in tourna-ment played at Lloyd Memo-rial High School in Northern Kentucky.

The Panthers dropped both games in the tournament, but head coach Bob Rodgers said the trip to such a pas-sionate basketball area of the country was an eye-opener for his team.

“Experiencing Kentucky basketball is something the kids will always remember,” he said. “It’s a completely dif-ferent experience out there. There is a hoop in every driveway and basketball is the only winter sport offered at many of the schools. They begin practice on Oct. 15 (we don’t start until Nov. 29) and they play more than 30 games a season. As with all of our trips, we hope that our players gain a lot more than just the

experience on the court.”Whitman-Hanson lost

their first game to Newport, Ky. 62-51. Miles scored 16 points to lead the team while Cory Gibbons tossed in eight.

The Panthers had a tough time scoring in their second game, a 52-31 loss to Grant County. The Panthers scored just one point in the first quar-ter, but strong defense helped them come back to within 11 in the fourth before Grant put the game away.

“Our defense really re-sponded in this game against a very talented team, but we just couldn’t handle their ath-leticism which caused our of-fense to really struggle,” Rod-gers said. “The kids battled tough though and got to within 11 early in the 4th quarter, but that’s as close as we got.”

The Panthers came back from their trip with a strong road effort on Tuesday to hand the Duxbury Dragons their first league loss of the season with a 52-50 win to remain unbeaten in Patriot League action.

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