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Volume 8 No. 11 “The function of a good newspaper, and therefore of a good journalist, is to see life steady and see it whole.” –– Charles Prestwich Scott Thursday, march 18, 2010
$2 million gap
Committee will look at priorities
By Meaghan Glassett, Express Staff swers, but we are looking at
meaghan@whitmanexpress.com ways to do these things effi-
Parents of students en- ciently,” Gilbert-Whitner said.
rolled in the Whitman-Hanson Gilbert-Whitner said to
Regional School District came keep all the programs the
out in droves to ask questions school has this year again next
regarding the shortfall in the year, the district is facing a
Fiscal Year 2011 budget that $3.1 million deficit.
was presented the last week of School Committee mem-
January. bers voted to transfer $800,000
In January, the first draft from the reserve funds to go
budget presented was a four toward balancing the budget.
percent increase. Superinten- The district is allowed to have
dent Ruth Gilbert-Whitner five percent of their budget
said that the funding of the in reserves. However, there
budget comes from Chapter was only $1.6 million and the
70, Circuit Breaker and ath- committee voted to allocate
letic user fees. 50 percent toward balancing
Parents stated their con- the budget. The officials are
cerns over classroom sizes and now looking at how to close a
the possibility of cuts in other $3 million gap as opposed to a A RACE TO THE FINISH: Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Girl’s track coach Brendon
areas. $3.1 million. O’Leary placed first, with a time of 16:13, at the annual Panther Prowl, an event that raises
“There are no easy an- continued on page 12 money for the athletic department. For more photos see page 9. Photo by Stephanie Spyropoulos
S
By Meaghan Glassett Express Staff Meaghan@whitmanexpress.com
Meaghan@whitmanexpress.com
Duval School fifth grad- Regional High School is now
outh Shore Region- er Joshua Bechen has come on the varsity wrestling team
al Vocational Tech- a long way since he started and often passes along what he
nical High School wrestling four years ago. learns to his younger brother.
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chosen. The students had to Lloyd said they were proud of South Shore Vocational Technical
Hanson Kryptonite. The Kryptonite finishers from each of the six
receive at least a 70 percent High School for bringing home numerous medals in the district team trains with Tom Taylor New England states. Bechen
grade to compete. Skills USA competition. and Ron Dunn in North Attle- was named a winner in the
boro.
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27 Brigham St., $245,000, Timothy P. Riley and Julie R. Riley to Ryan M.
continued from page one On the way to the district “I would like to stay in the Doyle and Lindsey S. Doyle.
Hanson resident Joseph competition, Lloyd said Skills trade as much as possible,” he Mayflower Circle, #4, $132,500, Kathleen R. Cota to Patriot Invest. Corp.
Lindberg, a senior at SSVT, USA advisor Jennifer DeMari- said. 180 Washington St., $198,000, Citimortgage Inc. to John S. Stetson and
earned a gold medal in pre- ano quizzed him. At the state competition Helen S. Stetson.
cision machine technology. Senior Zachary Schultz, last year, Lloyd said his proj- 265 Winter St., $261,000, Wayne L. Thornton and Sally-Ann Thornton to
Lindberg said to do well on the of Hanson, received a bronze ect was already tacked to- Jennifer Archibald.
test it was important to know medal for his test in Computer gether and he was given a blue 308 Commercial St., $267,500, Scott M. Donnelly to Peter Holt and
everything about the trade. The Numerical Control milling. print. He said that during the Jessica Holt.
questions for his trade related Schultz said his test questions time limit he had to go to sev-
to manual machines. He said related to CNC milling codes. eral stations for different parts HANSON
the trade involves milling a He was able to recall the codes of the welding process. While 206 Adams Circle, $420,000, Robert A. Valente and Lisa P. Valente to
part or turning something on a from the hands-on work he has the students were working on Laurie A. Siders and Robert C. Siders.
mill, drilling or tapping holes, done in his shops at the high their welding project, Skills 12 Deer Hill Rd., $140,000, Deer Hill RT and Richard P. Beal to John I.
cutting grooves and machine school. USA supervisors were walk- Martinez and Maureen Martinez.
turning thread and tapers. “I use the [codes] so often, ing around to see if the student 98 Roller Coaster Rd., $216,000, Susan L. Hurst and Kyle Hurst to Edward
Lindberg said what he I don’t forget them,” Schultz was following the correct pro- M. Corbo.
learned in class and in shop said. cess and position. 101 Pratt Place, $433,500, Devin Fiske and Christine Fiske to Bank of
over the past four years has In addition to tests on a In the future, Lloyd said he America N A.
given him the ability to score specific trade, the students also might consider running a small 105 Roller Coaster Rd., $450,000, Kathleen J. Lawlor to Wayne L.
well on the tests. took two more tests geared business out of his garage. Thornton and Sally-Ann Thornton.
“Learning everything to Occupational Safety and DeMariano said taking 97
about the trade did help pre- Health Administration stan- students to the district com-
pare me for the test, and I also dards and job employability. petition and receiving several
spent time studying on my The gold and silver medal- medals was amazing. ALAN HURLEY 8F/PX"DDFQU
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SSVT students were also state competition in Marlboro, dents were awarded scholar-
offered a chance to participate the last week of April. ships. Lloyd received a $3,000
in after school study sessions,
Skills USA advisor Stanley
Lindberg will be prepar-
ing for States by practicing
scholarship to attend Lincoln
Technology.
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on skills and history regarding
Vocational Industrial Clubs of
petitions. students good luck in the state Rockland Trust scholarships
Last year, Lindberg also finals competition.
America, but are now geared Rockland Trust will award five $2,500 scholarships to high
qualified for States. While
toward employability. school seniors. Students graduating high school in 2010 and
competing he was given a blue
Whitman resident Kevin
Lloyd, a senior, received a sil-
print and one piece of stock
which he was then required
Comedy night who are residents of Plymouth County are eligible to apply. Ap-
plicants must be in the top 50 percent of their graduating class
ver medal for his test in weld- to machine. He said the hands A comedy night will be and will be scored based on academic achievement, community
ing. The test questions referred on competition is timed so he held on April 17 to benefit involvement and an essay question. Applications will be ac-
to how one would join two was required to quickly read Holy Ghost Parish at Car- cepted until March 19. Applications and complete guidelines
pieces of metal. Lloyd said he the blue print, determine his dinal Spellman Center on are available in all branch locations. For more information, call
was also asked about the weld- allotted time and then follow School Street in Whitman. 800-222-2299 or visit RocklandTrust.com.
ing process for different types through. Doors open at 7 p.m. The
of materials. Students also Lindberg said that he is ex- evening promises many
had to demonstrate an under- good clean laughs. There
standing of the gases used for
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Yvonne Fall, Alyson Geli-
nas, Keri Gilbert, Britany What Do You Know Joe Trivia Night, Wednesdays
Hayes, Timothy Hayes, Jes-
sica Hobart, Kristyn Innis, THIS WEEK'S LIVE BANDS
Derek Leadbetter, Katelyn Friday, March 19th: Rob Benton
Lyons, Julia Mendonza, Mi- PAGE TURNER: State Rep. candidate Josh Cutler visited the Saturday, March 20th: Tomato Jonez
chael Mullen, Stephen Mur- Maquan School last week for Read Across America 2010. He read Half Price Pizza Every Monday & Tuesday *strings attached
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By Michelle ConwayExpress columnist
michelle@clipperpress.com
“fun” raising event on Sat-
urday, March 20 from 5-12
utting coupons and shopping sensibly is just half p.m. entitled Bluegrass on
of the equation when it comes to saving money on the Bogs. The event will
Serving Breakfast
your grocery bill. Making a few adjustments in how help support a full weekend
Sat & Sun 8am-12pm
you plan your menus and prepare food once it comes home of bluegrass on May 14-16.
Lunch & Dinner GREAT FOOD AT GREAT PRICES
can trim the fat on your food budget. Eating healthy is always Three South Shore premier
Mon-Thurs 11:30am-9pm
Luncheon Specials
Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm
the goal as a healthy life comes with fewer medical bills down bluegrass bands will give TAVERN OPEN TILL 1AM Starting at $6.99
the road and the boost you get from eating food that is good a taste of what is to come 7 days a week with homemade soup
for you is priceless. Here are a few ideas on how to cook up in the main event. Part of ÈxÊ-V
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savings: the proceeds from the main
When purchasing buy one/get one free or large packages of event will go to Green-
meats and poultry, optimize your savings by properly wrapping Schools. Information about
and freezing each item. Simply put, air is the enemy of food. GreenSchools can be found
Investing a small amount of money in a vacuum sealer is the at projectgreenschools.org.
best way to extend the life of your Dawn Kenny will host
frozen foods, to avoid freezer burn the March 20 event. Admis-
and preserve fresh flavor. If a vac- sion is $20 per person. There
uum sealer isn’t in your future, take will be an open mic and all
a few extra minutes to protect your are invited. Musicians who
product. Some items, such as pork participate in the open mic
tenderloin, come vacuum packed in from 5-7 p.m. will have a re- TERI DIGREGORIO AYRE
heavy duty plastic and are ready to duced admission of $10 per
pop into the freezer. For tradition- person. At 7 p.m. the bands
ally packed items such as chicken or beef, remove the store Railroad House, No Spare
Parts and Rocky Run will Always enthusiastic and energetic… put Teri's
packaging and individually wrap each item in plastic wrap and
place the tightly wrapped pieces in a large plastic freezer bag. perform. Food will be avail- knowledge of the market to work for you.
Remember – air is the enemy of food! Carefully press out all able from the Bryantville A licensed agent for 18 years, her work for a real estate
of the air as you seal the freezer bag. Deil of Pembroke and a cash attorney and management company provide a
Meat, fish and vegetables can lose flavor in the freezer and bar will be available. background useful in assisting clients through the
won’t shine as the main feature on a plate but can still bring The May 14-16 Blue- purchase and sales process.
sparkle to chowders, stews, soups and sauces. Take advantage grass Festival, also to be Teri has been a lifelong resident of Whitman
of in season produce and stock your freezer for the winter held at Camp Kiwanee in and enjoys using her extensive knowledge of the area to
months. The vibrant flavor and color of a summer vegetable Hanson, will celebrate with
effectively assist buyers and sellers
defrosted in February is far better than what you will find on bluegrass music, arts and
crafts, workshops, contra with their real estate needs.
the shelves in the winter and will cost less. Call Teri & put the Berry Real Estate team to work for
Go back to the basics. Chicken on the bone is one third dance, fireside games, kids
the cost of boneless, skinless chicken and is richer in flavor and activities and more. Spon- you. Enthusiastic and at your service.
is moister. It takes only a second to remove the fatty skin ei- sorship and vendor space is 29 Church Street • Whitman Center
ther before or after cooking. For fussy eaters, slice the chicken available for the May 14-16
off the bone before serving. Bone-in chicken and meats not event. Visit bluegrossonthe- 781-447-4436
bogs.com or call 508-280- www.berryre.com
only save money, but enhance your meals. Chicken thighs are
4825 or 508-542-0781. Your Home Office Since 1973
often overlooked but are moist, tender and easy to cook.
Add beans, lentils, and whole grains back into your think-
ing. We have become so accustomed to purchasing Uncle So
and So’s rice that we pass by the more nutritious and economi-
cal bag of whole grains located just down the aisle. A six
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Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. walk
Saturday March 20 in the park, 8:30 a.m. food shopping,
9:30 a.m. manicurist by appt., 11:30
Boy Scout Troop 59 Recycling a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. cribbage. Red Hats
Day and Can and Bottle Drive. 9 – New England Quilt Museum in
a.m.-1 p.m., Saftler’s parking lot, 342
Bedford St., Whitman.
Lowell. Senior Book Club. Meets on <g^Z[adhh
the fourth Thursday of each month, 1
Women in History Month at the
p.m., at the Whitman Senior Center.
All are welcome and refreshments
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Whitman Library. The Adams
Women, a discussion with Kelly
Cobble, curator of the Adams National
will be served. To sign up, call 781-
447-7619. :Vi^c\Y^hdgYZgh
Historic Park will be held at the
Whitman Public Library Community
Whitman Public Library. Mother
Goose on the Loose. For babies and
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Room from 2-3 p.m. No registration
is required. Light refreshments will
toddlers (up to age 3) from 10:30-
11:05 a.m. Registration required. 9ZegZhh^dcVcm^Zin
be provided. Call 781-447-7613 for Whitman residents will have
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details. preference.
Bluegrass on the Bogs. Camp Cutler Campaign Kickoff. Hanson
Kiwanee, Rt. 58, Hanson, 5-12 p.m. residents are invited to join Josh
Admission is $20 per person. There Cutler on Thursday, March 25 to
will be an open mic and all are invited. help kick off his campaign for State
Musicians who participate in the
open mic from 5-7 p.m. will have a
Representative. The event will be
held at 7 p.m. at the Pembroke
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reduced admission of $10 per person.
At 7 p.m. the bands Railroad House,
Country Club on West Elm Street
in Pembroke. The kick-off event
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Despite the rain, Michael King and the Panther mascot have
school spirit as they wait to root on the runners.
Notre Dame coach Rick Kates, of Pembroke, came out Sue Moss takes Chris Mulrey's number
to support the Whitman-Hanson Panther Prowl. He over- for the race. He finished with a time of
saw all the times and the placement of runners. 19:42.
Photos by Stephanie Spyropoulos Whitman-Hanson English teacher Brian Scully, who finished with a time of 28:16, heads for a water
after crossing the finish line.
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Alden Street, Whitman Indian Head Street, Hanson The Outdoor Sportsman South Avenue, Whitman Bedford Street, Whitman
“Spending time with my kids “Getting out to Whitman Park Main Street, Hanson “I’m looking forward to going to a “My favorite thing is getting out
outdoors.” with my grandchildren.” “My favorite springtime activity is Red Sox game.” camping and enjoying a camp-
turkey hunting.” fire.”
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es our thoughts Principally Helping Your Child to Thursday: Oven baked chicken, mashed po-
turn to the MCAS Perform Well on the MCAS tatoes, gravy, dinner roll, corn, chilled apple-
tests that our students will be Speaking It’s important to discuss sauce.
taking next week. The below with children why this test Friday: Mozzarella sticks, soft pretzel, salsa,
paragraphs is important and how it can coleslaw, chilled fruit.
were taken complete the MCAS. Private affect the outcome of their
from an ar- and home school students are education. When explaining
ticle located
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this time, and currently are not
the importance of the MCAS,
remind your children that the
Interactive Mystery Dinner
reading-help- able to participate in this test- tests are nothing new, and not The Whitman Duval School PTO and The R.H. Players have
for-kids.org/ ing, even by request. too scary. In fact, these tests planned an Interactive Mystery Dinner on March 27 at 7 p.m. at
articles/The_ How the MCAS Can are designed to measure the the Whitman VFW on Essex Street. Enjoy dinner, an interac-
By George Ferro tive show, raffles and dancing. Tickets are $30. Contact Marci
Whitman Middle MCAS_Test. skills their teachers should al-
Help Students Succeed
Principal html. I hope Educators and parents ready have taught them. Your Moulton to reserve your tickets at 781-447-6846 or mscraw-
you find the are able to use the results of child’s teacher should be able ford827@verizon.net.
information informative. MCAS to assess their stu- to provide you with informa-
What Students Must dents’ progress and identify tion about grade level stan-
Take the MCAS and Why?
The 1993 Education Re-
their strengths and their weak-
nesses. The test results provide
dards. If not, you’ll be able to
find that information online
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form Law requires that all information which can help via the Massachusetts’ public Student volunteers at Whitman-Hanson Regional High
students be given the chance students to perform at higher school Web site, doe.mass. School are available to assist senior citizens and taxpayers
to learn according to the Mas- academic levels and can help edu. with low to moderate income in filing basic tax forms. The
sachusetts academic learning teachers to create curricula The WMS MCAS sched- service is free and available on Thursdays and Fridays from
standards. These standards that are aligned with statewide ule is as follows: 2-4 p.m. in the school library at 610 Franklin St.,Whitman.
provide structure to a teacher’s standards. The MCAS can be Grade 6 will be on March Call 781-618-7155 to schedule an appointment.
lesson plans and tests and are used to determine whether 23 and 24.
used in all of Massachusetts’ students have achieved the Grade 7 will be on March
public schools and school academic level necessary to 23 - 25. Haitian relief effort at Duval Elementary
districts. The law requires earn their high school diplo- Grade 8 will be on March Students in Brian DeSantes’ fourth grade class raised money
all public school students at mas. If students do not pass 23 and 24. for the citizens of Haiti last month. Individuals made donation
a given grade level, includ- the MCAS, they will be given cans for all fourth grade classes and fourth graders put in their
ing charter school students, to multiple opportunities to re- spare coins over a three-week period. The students counted up
the money raised which totaled around $140. A check was re-
cently sent to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. The students
Students compete in State DECA event were very happy to help out and are congratulated for their ef-
fort.
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Brand new replacement windows 15, 2011. Call Jim for terms,
www.southshorexpress.com or by calling 781-934-2811 during
business hours. You may also drop off your classified in person still in the crate. Purchased at 508-651-2740.
at our office on Rt. 27 in Hanson or at one of our drop boxes Horner Mill Work in Pembroke. Plymouth Center Apartment
around town. Call 508-747-0094. 1 BR, short walk to harbor,
DEADLINES: The deadline to place a classified for the current GUARANTEED AUTO For Sale off-street parking. High ceilings, 4
week is Tuesday at 1pm. Classified orders placed after that time PACKAGE WITH PHOTO Downsizing. 3-year-old Ariens bright and sunny rooms. Washer,
will run in the following week. 24” snow thrower w/ electric dryer and dumpster. $950/mo.
Your car, truck, or boat gets start. Rarely used, like new. plus utilities. First, last and
PAYMENT METHOD: All classifieds must be paid for at time of premium exposure with our security. No pets, no smoking.
order. We accept all major credit cards. Asking $325. Approximately
Guaranteed Auto Deal. 9-year-old Scag 36” commercial 508-224-3929.
FREE LOST & FOUND: If you’ve lost or found an item place your Your package includes full walk behind lawn mower.
classified in the Express at no charge. exposure in all of our Kawasaki V-twin 15HP engine. Whitman Two BR Apt
award-winning publications Excellent condition, asking Heat and hot water included.
RUN YOUR AD IN THE DUXBURY CLIPPER: Increase your and website. Best of all you Newly painted and updated.
exposure by running your classified in our sister papers, The $1350. Call Jim, 781-883-6454.
can put a photo of your Modern, second floor. Large
Duxbury Clipper and The Pembroke Express, for an additional $5. vehicle right in your ad. Power Wheelchair yard, off street parking. Owner
RATES & WORD LIMIT: Standard classified rate is $10 a week There’s no better way to sell Model Action Power 9000. $700. occupied. Available immediately.
for 40 words or less. If you need more than 40 words there is an your car, truck or boat. Please call 781-447-5766. No dogs. Deleaded. Lots of
additional charge of 25 cents a word. We’re so confident you’ll 1 Gallon Benjamin Moore Paint storage. $1050. Call
agree that we guarantee to Sky blue, never opened, 781-447-4602, please leave name
BORDERS & DINGBATS: Spice up your ad with an optional add- run your ad until the and phone number.
on. Add a border for $2 a week extra or a dingbat character for an purchased March 9, at
vehicle is sold! Whitman Wallpaper for $37.
extra $1 a week. Water View Room
Can’t return. Will sacrifice for Furnished room with water view.
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PHOTO!!!
$25. Call 781-447-2029.
For Sale
Own bathroom, shared kitchen
and laundry. Only clean and
Customer must supply photo.
classified runs in all our print and web editions including the May be digital or print. Blue twin sized car bed. Asking resposible female apply. own
Duxbury Clipper and includes a user-supplied photo to help sell $100; Kids bureau, asking $40; entrance, shared utilities. Large
your item. We’re so confident you’ll agree that we guarantee to GUARANTEED Inline boy’s skates, sizes 2-5, wall TV Cable internet landline
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UNTIL IT’S SOLD! $20. Call 781-447-9550. References. Call 781-799-8833.
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