Professional Documents
Culture Documents
00
Volume LX No. 13 “Where annual elections end, there slavery begins.” –– John Adams Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Dahlen tops
at the polls
Saturday’s election results in new
faces for town government
By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor The two
justin@duxburyclipper.com
men were Read more
Shawn Dahlen will be competing
Duxbury’s next selectman, af- for an open School race
ter defeating Will Zachman by seat left ........ page 12
a vote of 2,172 to 806 during by outgo- Building
Saturday’s annual town elec- ing board projects pass
tion. member Jon ......... page 6
“I’m looking for- Witten, who
ward to making announced
a big difference earlier he
Duxbury at selectmen’s would not seek re-election af-
votes Dahlen meetings,” said ter serving one term. NEW FACES IN TOWN: Several new town officials
after Dahlen’s background is were chosen by Duxbury voters in Saturday’s election.
hearing the re- in building, and he hopes to Clockwise from top left: New School Committee mem-
sults. “This is a time use that experience to help ber Mary Lou Buell, new selectman Shawn Dahlen,
of change ... I’m happy to put the town, especially when it new Town Moderator Friend Weiler, Sr. and new
the last year behind us.” continued on page 14 School Committee member Gary Magnuson.
30 yr fixed 4.875 0 points Apr 4.965
15 yr fixed 4.250 0 points Apr 4.333
" &'%$'
StandishCapitalMortgage.com
Duxbury Almanac
PILGRIM PAVING Relay for Life
3&4*%&/5*"-t$0..&3$*"-
Sponsored by Alan Hurley Roofing
781.982.9898 Society’s Relay For Life Sun. Apr. 4 3:42 am 4:23 pm 10:33 am 10:46 pm
Planning Committee in-
DISCOUNT TO SENIOR CITIZENS
AND NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS www.pilgrimpaving.com Mon. Apr. 5 4:35 am 5:18 pm 11:28 am 11:41 pm
vites cancer survivors and Tues. Apr. 6 5:31 am 6:17 pm 12:25 pm --
caregivers from Duxbury,
ROOFING
$SFEJU$BSET
- SPRING SPECIAL -
Up to $500 Off on Complete New Roof
tBMBO!BMBOIVSMFZSPPmOHDPN
WEATHER ALMANAC
High Low Rainfall Snowfall 6AM Sky
Conditions
Saturday 72 43 -- -- Scattered Clouds
Sunday 52 41 -- -- Scattered Clouds
Monday 45 41 0.08” -- Obscured-Fog
Tuesday 50 43 2.27” -- Moderate Rain
Wednesday 54 41 0.11” -- Drizzle
Thursday 60 36 -- -- Clear
Friday 52 32 0.21” Trace Light Rain
Totals: 2.67” Trace
Weather Reflections
The Studio is pleased to have been chosen as the launch store for a new, Last Saturday was the first below-normal temperature day recorded
exciting and creative line of Duxbury bags and accessories. All of the at Blue Hills Observatiory since Feb. 8. This marks the longest
bags are adorned with nautical charts of Duxbury Bay and the men's stretch of consecutive above-normal recorded temperatures in their
125 year history.
and women's belts are monogrammed with the latitude and longitude – Wayne Heward
coordinates of our very own Powder Point Bridge.
TOP 10 NEW RELEASES
This innovative line was inspired and designed by Duxbury resident 1. The Easter Egg, by Jan Brett 2. The 19th Wife, by David Ebershoff
3. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson 4. The Titan’s
Megan Greenstein, founder of Mad Bay Designs. A portion of the proceeds Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #3), by Rick Riordan 5.
from sales of these products will go to the non-profit organization The House at Riverton, by Kate Morton 6. The Hotel on the Corner
of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford 7. Mudbound, by Hillary Jordan
Children Without Borders. 8. The Help, by Kathryn Stockett 9. The Tourist, by Olen Steinhauer
10. Whitethorn Woods, by Maeve Binchy
Included in the collection are: Ladies and Mens belts, a handbag, a tote and -- Westwinds Bookshop
a duffel with new products in development. Several of the designs
are produced for Mad Bay by the former US Cole Haan manufacturer. POSTAL STATEMENT
The Duxbury
Mad Bay bags and accessories would be a welcome gift for Easter, Clipper is
the Duxbury Bride-to-be, or for Mother's Day. Men's belts published week-
ly by Clipper
would make the perfect Groomsmen's gift. Press, 11 So.
Station Street,
Duxbury, MA
DUXBURY MARKETPLACE 02331. Periodical
$EPOT 3TREET s WWWTHE3TUDIOOF$UXBURYCOM s /PEN -ON
3AT
postage permit (USPS#163-260) paid at Duxbury, MA.
POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Duxbury
Clipper at PO Box 1656, Duxbury, MA 02331.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 3
GOODRICH
LUMBER
DUXBURY HARDWARE CORP.
40 INDEPENDENCE ROAD • KINGSTON
(Rte 53 near Duxbury/Kingston Line)
781-422-0131
PROTECTING OUR BAY: Chad Hunter, Plymouth Harbormaster; Commander Tom Morak, United States
Coast Guard; Richard MacDonald, Duxbury Town Manager; Don Beers, Duxbury Harbormaster; Lieutenant
Brett Gary, United States Coast Guard; Jake Emerson Executive Officer Duxbury Harbormaster Dept.
Bay
could just have fun.”
Regain your strength,
confidence and mobility with:
April programs at the ACM
Path
• Experienced & dedicated nursing staff
Registration is now taking schoolers and Toddlers is held • Occupational, physical, speech Macdonald
place at The Art Complex Mu- on first Thursdays from 10 un- & language therapies
seum for the following April til 11:30 a.m. The program be- • Comprehensive rehabilitation
& Wood REHABILITATION &
programs. gins with a story, followed by for joint replacement, stroke, NURSING CENTER
On Saturday and Sunday, a snack and art project and is cardiac conditions & diabetes
April 10 and 11, Laura Tryon scheduled for April 1. The cost 308 Kings Town Way
Jennings, whose work is in the is $5, per session. • Pain Management Program Duxbury, MA
collections of nationally known There are some open-
figures such as author Mary ings in the Thursday session 781-585-5561
Higgins Clark and Grammy of Yoga scheduled for four
award-winning singer Bruce weeks from 11:30 a.m. until Call today for a
Hornsby, will hold an oil paint- 12:30 p.m., April 1 through 30 Free Rehabilitation
ing workshop for beginner and with no class on April 22 dur-
intermediate adults aged 16 ing April school vacation. It is Brochure & Tour!
and up. Students will learn the taught by Kathleen Young who
nuances of color theory, color is certified to teach yoga and Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group is a family-owned
mixing, composition and the fitness and has more than fif- company celebrating 60 years of quality service to older adults. www.welchhrg.com
importance of a view point by teen years of experience. The
working from a still life set up cost for the four week session
in the studio. The cost is $195 is $36. Registration is required
plus $20 materials fee. at 781-934-6634.
Stories and Art for Pre-
Duxbury Clipper - 5.9 inches wide x 7.5 inches tall- “After Surgery”; Bay Path
7-30*-!*1.-02
',(3071-*32'-,
NOW OPEN
CENTINEL
F I N A N C I A L G R O U P, L L C
Member of John Hancock Financial Network
Luncheon Specials
justin@duxburyclipper.com
tion of approving design and were sending a clear message Fri-Sat 11:30am-10pm
TAVERN OPEN TILL 1AM Starting at $6.99
Voter at Saturday’s elec- construction costs separately. to pinch every penny. 7 days a week with homemade soup
tion approved two building “We felt it would muddy “We’re going to be look-
ÈxÊ-V
Ê-ÌÀiiÌÊ,Ìi°ÊÓÇ®ÊUÊ*iLÀiÊUÊÇn£ÓÎä{nä
projects: A $2.6 million new the waters less,” he said. “We ing at ways to reduce the cost
crematory at Mayflower Cem- didn’t want to have to come further,” he said. “I think we
etery, and $292,000 in design back.” did hear very clearly that cost
funds to renovate the town’s The advantage of voters is a major issue.”
main fire station. approving the project in its en- New selectman Shawn
The crema- tirety is that the town can get Dahlen has vowed to help look
tory project, right to work. at the project to try to find po-
Duxbury although more The committee and the tential savings.
building inspector met on Martecchini said that pub-
votes epassed xpensive,
easily Monday afternoon, and will be lic bidding laws the town has
by a vote of putting a request for proposal to follow can drive up the
2,185 to 765. out to bid. Sheehan hopes that costs, and can give the false t#BTLFU4UVGGFSTt'JMMFE#BTLFUTt$IPDPMBUF#VOOJFT
Voters may have been able bid will be awarded within 60- impression that the project is t5Z3VTT1MVTIt(SFBU(JGUTGPS&WFSZ#VEHFU
to reconcile the cost with the 90 days, and that construction grander than it really is.
fact that the crematory brings will start within six months. “The reality of public con- All made fresh in our Pembroke candy kitchen
in around $600,000 a year in The other ballot question, struction is you could do the &YUFOEFE)PVST&BTUFS8FFL
income for the town. for the work on the fire sta- same job, if it was a private
The new facility will be tion, was less certain, but vot- business, for at least 25-30 Anderson Plaza Rte. 139 Village Landing Marketplace
95 Church St., Pembroke 170 Water St. (waterfront)
more up-to-date, will meet ers approved the funds 1,646 percent less than in the public Plymouth 508-746-8907
781-826-0669
safety and environmental stan- to 1,296. This ends a string of sector,” he said. “It’s the most
dards and will provide for pos- frustration for the Public Safe- archaic system ... but that’s www.fedeleschocolates.com
sible future expansion. It will ty Building Committee, who what we live under.”
also be located in a less cen- for two straight years have The next step will be to hire
TAKE OUT • PUB MENU • ACCOMMODATIONS • LIGHT FARE
• TAKE OUT • GIFT CERTIFICATES • PARTIES & FUNCTIONS • BED & BREAKFAST • PUB •
tral part of the cemetery than seen fire and police station an architect so the committee
• TAKE OUT • GIFT CERTIFICATES • PARTIES & FUNCTIONS • BED & BREAKFAST • PUB •
where the current crematory projects approved at Town can bring concrete plans back
stands. Meeting only to be rejected to Town Meeting next year. In
“We’re ecstatic that we at the ballot box. Last year, the interim, every aspect of the
had such an overwhelming that’s what happened to a $4.5 plans will be scrutinized.
majority of the voters,” said million repair project for the “We have a program now
Emmett Sheehan, a member of fire station, and this year, the that works, but can it be re-
the Crematory Building Com- committee applied for design duced, can it be modified?”
mittee. funds only. Martecchini said. “We’ll try
Sheehan was glad to see
voters approve the project de-
Committee Chairman An-
dre Martecchini said despite
and do our best to cut it to bare
bones.” Easter Brunch Buffet
Wildlands Trust garden gearing up for new season 10:30am
The 2010 gardening sea- ter and perimeter fencing. To portunities for people to learn Sunday April 4th
son is underway at the Wild- learn more about the Commu- and interact while producing
lands Trust Philbrick Pre- nity Garden at the Philbrick nutritious food, and support-
serve Community Garden. Preserve, contact Elaine at ing sustainable agriculture. Saturday April 17th 8:30-11pm
The garden is located at 165 communitygarden@wildland- The Wildlands Trust is a
West Street in Duxbury. Gar- strust.org., or visit our Web non-profit organization dedi- Jim Mazzy, Fred Clifford, Pete Collins
den manager Elaine Pollack site directly to download an cated to preserving the natural New Orleans Jazz
plans to have approximately application (www.wildland- heritage of southeastern Mas-
20 plots prepared for planting strust.org). sachusetts. The Trust is head- Sean McLaughlin Guitar & Vocals every Friday at 9
by early May. Gardeners have A community garden is a quartered in Duxbury and cur-
their choice of two different piece of land that is gardened rently protects 6,200 acres of
781-934-0991
390 Washington Street Duxbury by the Sea
plot sizes and the Trust will by a group of individuals. land throughout the region.
Dinners nightly at 5:00 pm Closed Sundays
provide amended soil, wa- These programs provide op-
Great Food... Great Entertainment... Perfect Anytime!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 7
Edward Joubert
➢➢ Bill and Paula Harris, WH
Cornerstone Investments of
Duxbury, were honored at the
South Shore Community Action
Council’s annual Local Heroes
Award Night. Both are active in
Paula Harris Bill Harris
the community, including serv-
ing on many boards of directors.
Bill is a board member and past
president of Mayflower RSVP
and a business representative Holy Week Services at Holy Family Church
on the South Coastal Workforce www.holyfamilyduxbury.org
Investment Board. Paula is sec-
retary of the Library Board of
Holy Thursday
Trustees in Duxbury and Sec-
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:30 pm
ond Vice Chair of the Board of
Directors for the South Shore Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will follow Mass until 10:30 pm,
Chamber of Commerce, and is Our Lady’s Chapel
a member and immediate past
president of the Plymouth Phil- Good Friday
harmonic Orchestra board. Un- Stations of the Cross – 3:00 pm
der Paula’s direction, the Plym- Celebration of the Lord’s Passion – 7:30 pm
outh Philharmonic Orchestra
joined forces with the Council’s Holy Saturday
Greater Plymouth Food Ware- Easter Vigil – 8:00 pm
house as part of the national
“Orchestras Feeding America” Easter Sunday
program. Masses at 7:00 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, and Noon
President Ben Cutler and some of the Clipper staff enjoyed a night Additional Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Parish Center
out recently. Pictured are Amy McWilliams, Deb Anderson, Julie
Armstrong, Ben, Robin Nudd and Lindsey Gardner.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 9
Obituaries
Silverman, Rabbi, Phone: 508-746-1575.
Send obituary nOtices
to obits@clipperpress.com
South Shore Quaker
MacDonald Funeral Home
THE Deadline is Phone: 781-749-4383, Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, (off Rte. 228 at the library/town hall
complex off Levitt St., up the hill to Turkey Hill Lane).
1755 Ocean St. Marshfield
Monday at noon.
834-7320
Marjorie Katherine Ionta, 97, physical therapist
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon)
379 Gardner St., So. Hingham, Bishop John Howe, Phone: 781-293-2520, Sundays
Marjorie Katherine Ionta, 97, year
diedround: Family worship
at home at 10 am. Rehabilitation Institute in Vallejo,
Foundation “Excellence in Service with Understanding”
at the age of 97 on March 26, surrounded by Ms. Ionta returned to Boston and Mass Gen- Directors: Joseph L. Davis, Richard W. Davis
her family. St. Mark of Epheseus eral.
OrthodoxSoon
Missionafter, she became chief physical
Born in Mexico, Maine to Christine and therapist. McGillicuddy, Phone: 781-585-8907
261 Main St., Kingston, Rev. Terrence RICHARD DAVIS FUNERAL HOMES, INC.
Michael Ionta she was the fourth of four chil- In addition to her administrative responsi-
IslamicSargent
dren. She attended Center of Newbilities
England Mosques
at Mass General, Ms. Ionta had great Traditional Funerals Pre-Need Funeral Planning
Cremations
College, Boston470 South St., Quincy,impact
Massa- 671-479-8341,
on her74 Chase Dr., Sharon,by781-784-0434
profession presenting many 619 State Road (Rt. 3A)
373 Court Street
chusetts, graduating in the lectures and workshops on Proprioceptive Neu- N. Plymouth Manomet
Safe Harbor
Class of 1935 with Church romuscular Facilitation for graduate therapists
a degree
52 Main St., Marshfield, Pastor Mark Eagling, 781-837-9903 (508) 746-2231 1-800-770-2231
(508) 224-2252
in Physical Education. She throughout the U.S., and through her active in-
taught in the Wellesley and volvement with the American Physical Therapy
Arlington school systems at Association. With Stanley Paris, she founded
the Junior High School lev- the North American Academy of Manipulative
el before following her sis- Therapy, a forerunner of the Orthopedic Section
ter into Physical Therapy. of the APTA; she served on the National Edu-
Ms. Ionta was the director of physical ther- cation Committee; and she served as a Chapter
apy at Massachusetts General Hospital from President in 1971.
1958 to 1981. She began her career in Physi- The Marjorie K. Ionta Award for Clinical
cal Therapy in 1945 when she was awarded Excellence is presented to individuals who
the first scholarship in Physical Therapy by the have demonstrated growth and a consistent, ex-
National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. cellent performance coupled with outstanding
Ms. Ionta was also a founding member of the humanistic qualities.
American Physical Therapy Association. She She leaves her twin sister Margaret Co-
was active conducting seminars and teaching chrane of Hingham and Duxbury, Elizabeth
college courses. She is the co-author of a well Walker of Freyburg, ME; and many nieces and
known text, “Proprioceptive Neuromuscular nephews.
Facilitation” which is now in its 10th edition. A memorial service for Ms. Ionta will be
She left MGH to start a Physical Therapy held on Monday, April 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the
Department at George Washington Universi- Duxbury Bay Maritime School, 457 Washing-
ty Hospital, Washington DC, and from there ton St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent
moved to Vallejo, Calif. in order to be among to the Marjorie K. Ionta Fund at Massachusetts
the first to study the neurophysiological prin- General Hospital: Marjorie K. Ionta Fund, c/o
ciples of patient treatment, proprioceptive neu- Office of Institutional Advancement, MGH In-
romuscular facilitation, developed by Dr. Her- stitute of Health Professions, Charlestown Navy
man Kabat. After several years at the Kaiser Yard, 36 First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129
Thursday, April 1:
Maundy Thursday - Holy Eucharist, 7:30 pm
Join us for this dramatic service as we enter
into the Great Three Days.
O’Neil Farm
The Historic O’Neil
Farm needs volunteers on
Saturday, April 17 from
Join us for an Open House
9 a.m.-12 noon to sweep
their two trails of over-
Saturday, April 3rd 1-4pm
growth and look for trash. Make an appointment on that day
This is in preparation for
“Walks & Talks,” an event for your prom gown fitting
open to the public on May or special occasion creation,
8. Meet in the parking lot
on Autumn Avenue. Wear and receive a free gift!
long pants, gloves, and
sturdy shoes in case of
mud, and bring loppers
and/or a hand saw, and a
plastic bag. For questions,
call Lorrie Hall, 781-934-
7321, or lorriehall@com-
cast.net.
Girl Scout Sunday at Pilgrim Church: pictured are: Reverend Eloise
Parks, Dottie Collins, Daisy Abigail Edwards, Brownies Chasey Ê-Ì>`Ã
Ê-ÌÀiiÌÊUÊÕÝLÕÀÞÊUÊÇn£°Î{°nää
Sampson and Julia Wonkka and Girl Scout Elise Brayer.
American Legion
sponsors Girls State
Duxbury Legion Auxiliary Wine
g
223 will select one student to Tastin iday
F r
attend Girls State this June and Every -7pm
will fund the program. 4pm -6pm
m
This program is a unique Sat 3p
way for young girls who are
juniors in high school to learn
about the American system of
government by taking part in
Absolut Vodka ...................................... 1.75L.........$29.99
a mock governmental system.
Participants are divided into
EASTER PINOT NOIR SALE!! Tanqueray Gin ....................................... 1.75L.........$33.99
two political parties that are SAVE AT LEAST 15% OFF Canadian Club Whiskey ........................ 1.75L.........$19.99
not in any way aligned with Grand Marnier Liqueur ........................ 750ml.........$29.99
the ideas of our actual two EVERY PINOT NOIR IN THE STORE,
party system. The participants SHOP EARLY!
then work within their parties NOW UNTIL EASTER ONLY
to elect leaders and develop a CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY
platform of ideas. The train- Sutter Home (all varietals) ......................................1.5L .........$8.99
ing is objective and practical
with city, county and state Beringer Founders (all varietals)...................... 750ml .........$8.99 APRIL BEER OF THE MONTH SPECIAL
governments operated by the Mark West Pinot Noir..................................... 750ml .........$9.99 Ipswich Variety Pack 12 pk Bottles $12.99+dep
participants. Relax (blue riesling, cool red)...................................... 750ml ........$8.99 Free T-shirt with purchase
Girls’ State will take place Yellow Tail (all varietals) ......................................... 1.5L .........$9.99
at Stonehill College in Easton
from June 13 through 18. Oyster Bay (sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, merlot)....... 750ml ........$9.99 Sam Adams all flavors.................. 12 pack bottles..$13.99 + dep
Interested students should Santa Margherita (pinot grigio, chianti) .............. 750ml .......$19.99 Miller Lite/Coors Light .......... 20 pack bottles..$15.49 + dep
contact Ann Reid at 781-585- Andeluna (malbec, cab, chard, merlot, torrontes) ......... 750ml ..... $10.99 Bass Ale................................... 12 pack bottles..$13.49 + dep
3784. Applicants must be Mike's Hard Lemonade all flavors12 pack bottles .$13.49 + dep
Duxbury residents but need Sales prices in effect Sunday, April 11th
not be students of Duxbury
High School. The deadline is Summer Hill Plaza s Kingston (next to Stop & Shop) s 781-422-9999
close.
12 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Picture Perfect
A ‘Shutter Island’
tour April 11 Harvey
On Sunday, April 11, at 2
p.m., The Duxbury Free Li-
brary and Westwinds Bookshop
Anderson
will host Christopher Klein,
Boston Globe correspondent Pella
and author of “Discovering
the Boston Harbor Islands;
A Guide to the City’s Hidden
Great Lakes
Shores.” Rich with history,
full-color photographs, maps, 100%
QUALITY ASSURANCE*
and illustrations, “Discovering
the Boston Harbor Islands” is Trust your home improvement project to us;
our reputation is your guarantee.
an indispensable guide to help
you plan your island adven- • Windows • Doors • Skylights
tures. In some cases, the truth • and more...
behind the new film, “Shutter SIDING, ROOFING,
Island,” is stranger than fic- SHUTTERS & GUTTERS
tion.
Free tickets are available
at both the library and book-
shop. Books will be available
for purchase and signing. For
more information, call 781-
934-2721, ext 108.
Shiretown Home Restorations
186 Standish Ave. Plymouth • 508-746-1955 • shiretownglass.com
0% FINANCING FOR 12 MONTHS ON ALL GOODS AND SERVICES
*Shiretown only uses their own employees (no subcontractors) on all window installations
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 13
W
Michelle Conway, Clipper Columnist
Michelle@clipperpress.com
ithout a doubt, utilizing ingredients sourced lo-
cally will bring flavor and pizazz to your table. April 2 182 Powder Point Ave • Duxbury
781.934.7727
Taking time to ask your butcher, produce man- Representative Daniel
ager or fishmonger the origin of your food will guarantee that Webster announces that he www.ppbab.com
your meal will be created with the freshest ingredients with a will be available to meet
low carbon footprint. with constituents, at the Recommended in Karen Brown’s Guide, 2009 New England
Next time you are yearning for local food, look no further
Duxbury Senior Center.
than your own back yard. Squirrel gets high marks for nutri-
Representative Webster
tional value, an A+ for low carbon footprint and is cost effec-
tive. Abundant year round, will be available Friday,
squirrel is high in iron and April 2 at 11 a.m. Appoint-
protein. Unfortunately, like ments are not necessary
its red meat counterparts, and all residents are wel-
squirrel is disappointingly come to come speak with
high in cholesterol and so the Representative about
should be a smaller part of a issues of concern.
well balanced diet. If you have any ques-
“Something Wild Cook- tions please call Brian Pat-
book, a Collection of Sim- terson at Representative
ply Wonderful Recipes” declares that squirrel meat is “finely Webster’s Statehouse Of-
textured with little if any of the flavors generally associated fice at 617-722-2487 or e-
with wild game.” An excellent substitute for chicken “even the mail Rep.DanielWebster@ Pet Portraits by
most discriminating palate will have a hard time discerning hou.state.ma.us. TRACY SHEEHAN PHOTOGRAPHY
the difference between chicken and squirrel.” Certainly a fair
taste comparison would have to be chicken on the bone versus TracySheehan.com t781-585-7363
squirrel. Store bought boneless, skinless chicken could hardly
compare to the succulence of wild squirrel.
Our across the pond neighbors in the UK have rediscov- LYME DISEASE & TICK
ered the joy of squirrel meat so it is probably only a matter of CONTROL PROGRAMS
time until one can purchase frozen squirrel meat online. In the
meantime, hunt your own. Protect yourself,
Bagging squirrel is a test of patience but the still and quiet your children and
nature of the hunt can have its own simple merits. Game and pets from disease
Fishing Magazine recommends “sitting quietly with your back spreading deer ticks
against a tree trunk, one that is shaped just right is the best way
with our tick control Duxbury - Cohasset
spray programs.
to put squirrel in your game pouch.” This technique is medita- Female Nourish your child’s world...
tive and requires little effort, but might not yield enough squir- Deer Tick fully immerse them in a second language and watch them grow
rel for a larger family. Their Web site, gameandfishmag.com Properly timed spray
outlines a variety of strategies for bringing home the desired treatments to the COME LEARN ABOUT OUR
amount of squirrel. wooded, leafy high
100% FULL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAM
The hunting blogs are full of contradictory recommenda- growth areas
bordering your lawn s #AREER EDUCATORS WITH GRADUATE DEGREES FROM PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES
tions on which gun to use when squirrel hunting. A .22 caliber will control ticks s YEARS OF SUCCESSFULLY EDUCATING ALL LEVELS FROM AGES
ADULTS
shotgun is the weapon of choice for many, while the purists and form a control Male s 3MALL #LASSES STUDENTS PER CLASS
who prefer their meat without shotgun pellets, use a bow and barrier between
disease spreading ticks
Deer Tick
s 3TUDENT
CENTERED CURRICULUM THAT MAKES LEARNING A
arrow. Others use a squirrel trap and peanut butter. Do your and your outdoor second language fun, easy and fast
research, choose the technique you are most comfortable with living areas.
and, most importantly, make yourself familiar with local laws OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY, APRIL 9th
in regards to hunting before you set out. 6:00 - 8:00 pm at our Cohasset Location
Summer World Explorers Program
Squirrel Gumbo 7EEKLY SESSIONS FROM AM
PM
Serves 4-6
Adapted from “Something Wild Cookbook”
Email: superlawn@comcast.net
or call
2010 - 2011 School Year
Ages 2 - 7 Morning Classes
2 young squirrels, cut into serving pieces (can substitute 508-224-5804 Grades K - 12 Afterschool 1 & 2 Hour Classes
chicken) for more information.
4 tablespoons cooking oil More information at Call for a visit and registration details
1 medium onion, chopped www.tickencounter.org/
s WWWSUESCUELACOM
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 ½ cups fresh okra, sliced (can substitute green beans)
1 quart chicken broth
2 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced
½ cup minute rice
2 tablespoons quick cooking tapioca
Heat oil over medium heat in a dutch oven, brown meat.
Add onion, celery, green pepper, stir and cook until soft. Add
okra, parsley and chicken broth. Cover and simmer 45 minutes
until meat is tender. Add tomatoes, rice and quick cooking Spring Has Arrived! Easter
tapioca. Simmer 12 minutes.
Tidbit: I hope you enjoyed reading my April Fools article OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Flowers!
as much as I enjoyed writing it. Amazingly, everything in the SPECIALS:
article is fact, none of it is invented. The recipe and sources -
"//-Ê{-/
*Ê*,",°°°$84.99
cited are all real.
MULCH SPECIALS:
*
ÊEÊ
,ÊUÊÎÊ
1°Ê/°Ê °°°$4.99 ea. or 4 / $18
BLACK OR RED CEDAR: ÎÊVÕ°ÊvÌ°ÊL>}...$6.99 ea. or 4 / $26
Now Delivering Pine & Black Cedar Mulch & Screened Loam
Variety of Annuals, Perennials & Shrubs
SPRING All Your Garden Arriving Daily!
FLOWERS High Quality • Excellent Services • Affordable Prices
ARE NOW 1200 Ocean Street (Rte 139)
HERE! Family Owned & Operated
MARSHFIELDÊUÊÇn£nÎ{ÓnÎÎ OPEN: Daily 8am
ÜÜÜ° iÃÃÀ>>ðV Gift Certificates Available
14 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, March 31, 2010
1 2 3 4 5 6 Total
the ballot on Saturday. selectman Director:
“I really want to push to get � Shawn M. Dahlen 396 584 384 289 293 226 2172 Michelle Manganaro, M.Ed., Ph.D
William F. Zachmann 161 209 141 99 101 95 806
that job done for substantially Blanks 18 22 20 26 16 16 118
781-934-8145
michelle_manganaro@verizon.net
less,” he said, adding that he
The Place to be for exceptional education & care
Write-ins 3 5 5 2 0 1 16
was looking for a “moderate Total 578 820 550 416 410 338 3,112
renovation.”
He also said he wants to Assessor
/DUJHVW&UXLVH6KLS 2DVLVLV+HUH
make sure the town’s other � James B. MacNabb 458 617 428 327 307 255 2392
capital priorities are not ne-
Blanks
Write-ins
118
2
193
10
117
5
87
2
101
2
79 695
4 25 LQWKH:RUOG
glected. Total 578 820 550 416 410 597 3,112 )RULQIRRQ2DVLVVDLOLQJVSOXVPDQ\PRUHFDOO
“There definitely has to be /LQGD)RUG0&&&UXLVH6SHFLDOLVW
a police station,” he said. moderator
He noted that the town has � Friend S. Weiler, Sr. 390 525 385 292 286 249 2127
Gregory F. Hunter 141 262 128 103 91 74 799
several other building issues Blanks 45 33 35 21 32 15 181 2DVLVRIWKH6HDV 60
THE FINAL TALLY: Town Clerk Nancy Oates reads the election results to an eager crowd, including candi-
dates and their families, in the DMS gym after the polls closed.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 15
Score a Goal!
Father’s Day gifts.
Men’s Networking Event: Meet at the Winsor House from
7-9 p.m. on Thursday April 15.
See a show: The Little Mermaid, Wheelock Family Theater,
200 The Riverway, Boston, Sunday April 25 at 3 p.m. The story
is based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. Suggested
for ages five and up. Tickets are $20 each. If interested RSVP to
mcsampy@gmail.com.
Book Club: Book club will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Wednes-
Custom Duxbury
day, April 28 to discuss “Mudbound” by Hillary Jordan. A list
of each month’s selected books is available at Westwinds Book-
LAX bags are in &
shop, the Duxbury Free Library and on the Newcomers’ Club
Web site at duxburynewcomers.com under the Interest Groups
2010 LAX Gear!
and Book Club Section. Newcomers’ members receive a 10 per-
cent discount on the selected book at Westwinds Bookshop. For
more information about the book club, please contact Jennifer
Thorn at 781-585-0864 or bookclub@duxburynewcomers.com. Sweats and Hoodies
also available
All you can eat
An all you can eat breakfast buffet will be held on Sunday
April 4 from 8-11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Lodge, 585 Wash-
ington St. The menu includes scrambled eggs, home fries,
bacon, sausage, toast, English muffins, baked beans, juice and
coffee. Pancakes and French toast cooked to order. Prices are 18 1,9Ê,
/*
ÊUÊ{xÊ
*"/Ê-/,
/ÊUÊÇn£®ÊÎ{xä£
$7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children 12 and under. Open to the
public. Please bring in can tabs for Shriner’s Hospitals. À\Ê>ÊÊÈ«ÊUÊ->Ì\Ê>ÊÊx«ÊUÊ-Õ\Ê£ÓÊÊx«
The DHS Wind Ensemble recently performed during All States at Seaport Hotel and Convention Center.
They will be heading to Carnegie Hall along with the string ensemble. 315 Court Street &ORMERLY
7AYNES
Teen events at the library start April 6 ADDITIONAL 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, 2
car attached garage, includes 16.75 acres
of producing cranberry bogs. Leaseback
Middle School Philoso- for all? Sign up with young Anime Festival: Friday, potential for cranberry bogs. Land includes irrigation/fishing res-
phy Club - First and Third adult librarian, Ellen Snoey- April 30, 7 - 9 p.m. Cosplay ervoirs, and abuts 350+ acres of conservation land. Ideal for a fam-
Tuesdays of the month begin- enbos, 781-934-2721 x106 or and trivia contests will be fea- ily compound or for a horse farm. Realtor/owner. $1,660,000
ning on April 6, from 3 - 4 p.m. show up for the first session, tured and Japanese goodies
in the Young Adult Lounge on April 6th at 3 p.m. and accessories will be sold. AVAILABLE SEPARATELY
the upper level of the Dux- Evening of Teen Poetry The films shown are typically 4 Wamsutta Way, Duxbury.
bury Free Library. Join in an and Music: Friday, April 9, 7 newly released films in Japa- 40+ acre buildable lot with
exploration of the great ques- - 9 p.m. in the Merry Meeting nese with English sub-titles. A building permit approved and
tions that face humanity. For Room. Read your own work variety of shorts are featured. 4 bedroom septic installed.
example: What is Truth, Is or someone else’s that speaks This event is free to the pub- $279,900
truth the same as honesty? If to you. If you are a musical lic. 700 Franklin St., Duxbury. 4
I’m going to be honest, then group, please sign up in ad- Questions, contact Ellen bedroom contemporary cape
I need to make sure the truth vance with Ellen Snoeyenbos, Snoeyenbos, esnoeyen8@ nestled in tall pine trees on 2.9
is really the truth. But do you 781-934-2721 x106, esnoey- gmail.com acres with sunset views over
ever know the truth once and en8@gmail.com. cranberry bogs and Christmas trees. $679,900
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 17
the Board of Selectmen. that Sullivan planned on buck- Wednesdays in April. Select- Phone: (617) 237-3049
400 Crown Colony Drive. Suite 103, Quincy, MA 02169
“He can handle the job,” ing established procedure to men also stated that commer- E-Mail: bcarlson@coastalfinance.com
www.coastalfinance.com
Sagamore AC 3.9x2 Size_rev121409_proof3.pdf 12/14/09 11:10:17 AM
nominate Dahlen for chair- cial shellfish applications can
Fax: (617)237-3095
Sullivan said. “He’s been on Coastal Finance, LLC (20130)
committees for 20 years, and man. only be submitted in April. Ap-
he knows how to run a board. “It was a surprise,” Do- plications are available at the
I think it would be a great fresh nato said. “They changed the Board of Selectmen’s office.
beginning for this board to start rules basically. But that’s life. All applicants must be Dux-
with him as our public face.” I just hope it reveals to people bury residents and have a state
Sullivan and Dahlen voted what really goes on behind the commercial fisheries license.
for the nomination. Donato scenes.” • Announced that trans-
voted against it. Donato said he “would do fer station stickers will expire
Donato also opposed the his best” to work with Dahlen Wednesday and that residents
motion to have Sullivan be- and would continue to serve may download the permit ap-
come vice chairman and didn’t the people of Duxbury as a se- plication by logging in to the
vote for another motion that lectman and always put their town’s Web site or visiting the
made him clerk of the board. needs first. treasurer/collector’s office.
Duxbury roadshow
Photos by Deni Johnson
The bake table was manned by Sandy Coonan, Kathy Gould, Emily
and Amelia Dudley and Mara Murphy-Kusins.
Former DHS athlete, Cory Tucker and her mother, Beth, teamed up to
sell tickets at the door.
Chairman Joanne Williams and Anne Mullins
organized the event. Proceeds will be used to
improve the quality and quantity of athletic pro-
grams offered at DHS.
Willis Henry, of Willis Henry Auctions, Inc, has Admiring a tree/birdhouse from Summer Gardens
some fun with the photographer and his mag- in Plympton are Sheila Tenaglia, baked goods
nifying glass. He generously donated time to chairman, Marty Fuchs, Andrea Heindstadt and
appraise heirlooms and art. Anna Stevens.
W
FREE
chocolate and
'IVE YOUR CHILD THE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE Spanish
By Fahy Bygate, Clipper columnist
classes for
ell, March came in like a lion and it is going out
s 3PANISH PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES
toddlers &
jazz party
MONTHS TO YEARS
like a lamb. And in between the rain has been ex- s 4UTORING AND 3PANISH HOMEWORK HELP caregivers!
traordinary. What’s that expression? Good weath- s !FTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND 3PANISH FOR ADULTS Classes start
er for ducks? Well that is exactly what we are witnessing at the Please join The Friends
s 2EASONABLY PRICED 3PANISH CLASSES Tuesday April 6th!
!LEJANDRA 0EARY
Blue Fish River. Only this time it isn’t exactly ducks. of Tarkiln for An Evening ,ICENSED 3PANISH 4EACHER
Last week I got a call from a friend who was out late walk- of Chocolate and Jazz on Visit www.thespanishplaygroup.vpweb.com for more information.
ing his dog. As he approached the bridge at the river his dog be- Saturday, April 10 from 6-9 %NTERPRISE 3TREET 3UITE $UXBURY s
came excited because right in front of them were over two dozen p.m. at The Art Complex
www.thespanishplaygroup.vpweb.com
large forms running across the bridge. Under a bright, nearly Museum, 189 Alden St.
full moon he could see them clearly and he was astonished! Fla- Residents are invited
mingoes! The birds were flamingoes and they were very large. to the ACM to indulge in 1
Their long legs and strange heads were unmistakable although chocolate creations by lo-
by the yard
down into the river. He watched as they swam under the bridge, displayed in the museum’s Ê iÃ}ÊEÊ,i«>À
bridge and there was no sign of them. Apparently they were hud- vorful musical stylings of UÊ>ÊUÊ->`Ê
dling under the bridge to escape being seen. the Dick Raconteur Jazz UÊÀ>Ûi
As soon as I heard this extraordinary story I grabbed my Trio while sampling deli- UÊ/ÌiÊ6ÊëiVÌÃ
FRIENDS.WEILER,SR.ͲMODERATOR
Duxburyfor32yearsandhasbeen ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
Moderator on Saturday. I promise to do my best in keep-
activeinTownGovernmentfor22 MARCH 27, 2010
ing with the high standards of conduct
ofthoseyears.AsabankingprofessͲ
sional,hehasover40yearsof
DUXBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL
FriendS.Weiler,Sr.haslivedin
established by Allen Bornheimer, Char-
experienceandhasheldnumerous
VOTE FRIEND
FRIEND S.S. WEILER, SR.Paid
WEILER, SR. for by Friend S. Weiler, Sr.
FriendS.Weiler,Sr.haslivedin leadershiproles,includinghiscurrent VOTE
Duxburyfor32yearsandhasbeen
Duxburyfor32yearsandhasbeen lie Fargo and the many who preceded
positionasSVPoftheCommercial ANNUAL TOWN
ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
ELECTION
7 Trout Farm Rd. Duxbury MA 02332
Congratulations
to the winners
–– and ‘losers’
W
e congratulate all the winners in Saturday’s
election. They all worked hard, campaigned
well, and deserve their victories. But here at the
Clipper, we always have a soft spot for the so-called “losers,”
the also-rans. So here’s to those who ran and lost on Saturday,
a nod to those who participated in the democratic process even
if the results weren’t what they wanted.
There’s nothing worse in an election, for a voter, than not
Will the fire station fix finally become reality?
having a choice. Unopposed candidates have to campaign
less, so there’s less of a chance for voters to hear about each
‘Humbled’ by voters’ choice ———————
I
candidate’s stand on the issues. Good, honest and open debate
benefits us all. It’s been fascinating to listen to all the debates am honored and hum- community and will work hard tors. Thank you to my commit-
bled to have been toward this end for the next tee, my supporters, and to all
and read the written responses in the pages of the Clipper. All
elected to the Duxbury three years. the voters of Duxbury for being
the candidates brought good ideas to the table, and we hope to School Committee. I am thank- Thank you to Colleen Bray- part of the democratic process.
see the “losers” around, continuing to contribute to the town in ful for the opportunity to work er, Gary Magnuson, and Chris- Mary Lou Buell
other ways. toward a brighter educational tine McLaughlin for running Mayflower Street
So thanks to Will Zachmann for giving voters a choice in future for our kids and our and for being terrific competi-
the selectmen’s race. Thanks to Colleen Brayer and Christine
A note of thanks to Duxbury ———————
A
McLaughlin for their efforts in running for School Committee,
and thanks to Greg Hunter for running for moderator. You were s a first-time can- I also want to thank the you. I am confident that as a
all worthy candidates who gave voters an excellent choice at didate I was un- other School Committee candi- team, we can meet the chal-
the polls on Saturday. Such an active democratic process is a prepared for the dates. They worked extremely lenges ahead.
strong sign of Duxbury’s political health moving forward, and campaign process or the work hard and I have truly enjoyed Finally, I need to thank the
involved. However, I was getting to know them and lis- voters of Duxbury. I was sur-
we hope it continues far into the future. amazed by the willingness of tening to their plans for our prised and overwhelmed by
–– J. Graeber many people in Duxbury to schools. I appreciate their ded- the election results. You have
work tirelessly on all of the ication to the kids of Duxbury shown your confidence in me
details required for a success- and their willingness to volun- and have given me the oppor-
ful campaign. While the last teer to make a difference. tunity to help lead our schools;
few weeks have been exhaust- Thank you in advance to now it is my responsibility,
ing, I was continually revital- the three existing School Com- along with the other School
ized by the positive energy and mittee members and Mary Lou Committee members, to make
feedback that I received from Buell for your upcoming hard sure the Duxbury Schools keep
people I met in town. A sincere work during the next few years striving for excellence.
thank you to all of my volun- as we tackle the work ahead Gary Magnuson
teers and supporters – I could for the committee. I am look- Hidden Acres Drive
not have done this without your ing forward to getting to know
help. you all better and working with
intermediary’
presented at polling locations and then walk into the Dux- Florida that had an impact on
when voting in local, state, or bury Middle School gym (poll- a presidential election. There
federal elections. This should ing place) and simply give the have been other close elections
concern all citizens as we are name and address of anyone decided by very small margins
W
now living in an era of election on that list, cast a fraudulent like the Minnesota senatorial By Tony Chamberlain
Clipper ombudsman
fraud and identity theft. We ballot, and exit without being election in which the outcome
know identity theft can destroy questioned. The town clerk was ultimately determined by henever I ran into David Cutler throughout
our good credit and take money tells me that we have never had a few hundred votes. This is- the last four decades, our talk inevitably came
out of our pocket but election voter fraud here in Duxbury but sue could, however, hit home around to the same topics: striper fishing and
fraud does much worse because how do we know? If someone as many of our local elections newspapers –– two shared passions that led us always into
it has the potential to destroy were to fraudulently cast a vote are routinely determined by a the seemingly inexhaustible conversation.
our democracy. It is my under- by assuming the name of a le- very small margin. Aren’t our Around these parts, striper fishing needs little explanation
standing in speaking with the gitimate voter and that same elections important enough to as to its fanatical following. But about the newspapers,
town clerk, Nancy Oates, that voter never came in to vote our democracy to take the nec- David had some very nuanced views. He had worked as a
she has not been asked or given themselves then how would essary safeguard of asking for a
reporter for the suburban Quincy Patriot Ledger, was an avid
the authority to request photo anyone know this was a mis- photo ID?
identification prior to allowing cast vote? While I personally Jeffrey Fiedler reader of the Globe and the New York Times. And these
mass market papers always clarified his vision of the mission
of the local community newspaper, and its vital importance.
Thanks for your ‘care and love’ ——————
T
It was not simply a digest of local meetings and
o the Duxbury com- sustaining support after the tion. As low as we have fallen school bus routes –– though those items can be found in
munity: We would death of our daughter, Jamie. in grief, we have been pulled the Duxbury Clipper. So too, set items such as the police
like to express our We have received your kind up by your care and love. log, school honor rolls, and profiles of the town election
deepest thanks to our friends, words; visits to our home; food; With love and profound candidates.
neighbors, the Duxbury Clip- flowers; hours of cooking, cre- appreciation, But the whole of a community newspaper is more than a
per, the First Parish Church, ative work, and organization for Bob, Debbie, and sum of its parts, more than mere information enlightening us
Holy Family Parish, and the Jamie’s celebration of life; and Abram Neal about the town in which we live. The community newspaper
Duxbury community for your your presence at the celebra- holds up a mirror that not only
The ombudsman reflects that town but lets us find
The science of sleep ——————————
W
ourselves in the reflection.
hat is the rea- some teenagers were getting get back in sync with the day- In the sad days around the time of David’s death,
son why teenag- roughly half the recommend- night cycle outside. They rec- his son Josh asked me if I would consider acting as an
ers “can’t get to ed hours of sleep per night, ommend a gradual shift, get- ombudsman for the Clipper. He and David had talked
sleep at night, can’t get up in staying awake late watching ting up a bit earlier each day, about the possibility and necessity for such a role. My
the morning, and are drowsy TV, surfing the Web, etc. This which eventually leads to going background and (I suppose) longevity in these parts made me
in class?” Scientists and doc- translates to those teens going to bed earlier and being able to a likely candidate. I was flattered and honored to be asked,
tors have the answer. All mam- to school without the amount get to sleep. This includes not especially at time when we were reflecting on the immense
mals including humans have of sleep they require. sleeping excessively late on contribution David and his family had made to Duxbury over
an internal clock that runs on a Brown University Profes- weekends, which undermines the years.
24-hour cycle call a circadian sor Mary Carskadon, whose the body’s ability to readjust. Before my 27 years in the sports department at the
rhythm. Among other things, doctorate is in neuro and be- Doctors also prescribe
Boston Globe, I worked as a feature writer for the Sunday
this clock affects when you’re havioral sciences from Stan- avoiding certain types of light
awake and when you’re asleep. ford, studies circadian timing late into the night, which means magazine and then in the newsroom as a reporter of suburban
Fortunately, an individual’s cir- and wake-sleep patterns in no computers or TVs in bed- news and features. This career developed, along with years
cadian rhythm can be reset to teens. She says that while teens rooms; and finally going out- of teaching English and writing classes at DHS, after my
get back in sync with the cycle may be less sensitive to light side and getting 10 to 15 min- wife Lyn and I moved to Duxbury in 1967.
of light and dark. in the morning and more sen- utes of morning light or being Before giving an answer, it seemed a good idea to figure
Daylight and exposure to sitive to light in the evening, in school buildings designed out just what an ombudsman is and does. That fanciful
morning sun are the best cures that doesn’t mean that staying to provide lots of natural light. word – of Swedish descent from the ancient Norse – is far
for being tired during the day. up late is a good idea for them. This advice has worked, with more prosaic than it sounds. It means simply “agent” but
According to scientists, if Furthermore, nighttime use teens successfully adjusting more fully, “a trusted intermediary” between an organization
you get morning sunlight, the of computers, TVs, and other their sleep-wake cycle, feeling (newspaper) and its constituents (readers).
body’s clock shifts earlier so electronic devices that emit more awake during the day, im- In plainest language, the ombudsman investigates
you’re wide awake when it’s light can drive a teen’s clock proving their grades, and most
light outside and you’re tired later and later. importantly getting enough
complaints from readers and acts as the intermediary to
when it’s dark. In short, being Pediatricians who treat sleep. resolve them. My old friend Jack Thomas was the Globe’s
an early riser perpetuates itself. sleep problems advise that teens Ann Prince ombudsman for many years, and would often share the
A recent segment on NPR who are struggling to get up in Mullins Ave highlights (and some humor) of his job, as he responded to
focused on sleep-deprived fam- the morning may need help re- everything from perceived anti-religious bias in the paper to
ilies. Researchers found that setting their internal clocks to ink stains on readers’ fingers. One reader was so obsessively
disturbed by the comic strip Zippy he had to cover it each
No booze at North Hill —————————
H
day with a cardboard cutout. Of course he wanted it dropped
from the paper under threat of (what else?) a cancelled
aving a beverage can’t restrain itself during the “outing?”
subscription. The point is, Thomas looked into as many
cart at North Hill few hours of playing golf from Please put that suggestion
Golf Course de- imbibing? From snacking? in the “deleted file” where it complaints as he could, and gave the plaintiff as honest
livering beer while people are What message does this belongs. an answer as he could find, even if it proved critical of the
playing golf is one of the worst give to our teenage golf- Lorrie Hall Globe.
proposals I’ve ever heard of. ers? Who is going to pick up Abrams Hill Road I have heard people complain that they have no access to
Does this mean that our over- the trash that will be blowing the newspaper they read, that a low percentage of letters ever
sized and flabby population around the course after such an gets to print, that reporters and editors simply brush off their
complaints.
Guidance department listened —————— To the extent this is true, the last place for even the
I
perception to exist is at the level of local newspaper. And
want to thank Lisa Dem- gestions as to how the system listen and analyze the pertinent this is where the role of ombudsman comes in – to facilitate
bowski, director of the could be improved. These indi- information, and then make the communication, to ask questions on behalf of readers and
guidance department, viduals considered my sugges- necessary changes to improve seek satisfactory answers.
along with the high school ad- tions and made the appropriate the school’s practices. I believe
For this opportunity – to work in some small capacity in
ministrators, who recently have changes, thereby creating uni- everyone will benefit in the end
made changes in the scholar- form application procedures, and it is great to know they lis- the affairs, issues, and news reporting in my hometown, and
ship application process for and subsequently expediting tened. all that the word entails – I am extremely thankful.
graduating seniors. the process, allowing more Linda L. Garrity Contact Mr. Chamberlain at ombud@clipperpress.com
Last year, I pointed out students to be eligible for local West Street
some problems with the process scholarships. I congratulate and
and made constructive sug- thank them for their ability to
22 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday April 2
No school
Send School news & Photos to
Monday April 5 editor@duxburyclipper.com
Chandler school council 4 p.m. the Deadline is Monday at noon.
Grade 7 MCAS
Tuesday April 6
Wednesday April 7 On Thursday March 11, The DTA congratulates one. If not for the education
DMS PTA meeting 7 p.m.
Kindergarten registration by appointment
the Duxbury Teachers’ Asso- Rachel Stadelmann on her se- I received, and the amazing
ciation (DTA) held a special lection last week as one of ten, teachers and administrators
Thursday April 8 “bridge-building celebration” state-wide, semi-finalists for from Duxbury who played a
Alden PTA meeting 2 p.m. reception at Cancun Restau- Massachusetts Teacher-of-the huge role in my (at times very
Team Hoyt SEPAC presentation 5 p.m. PAC rant. New 2009-2010 staff Year. In response to a congrat- bumpy) journey I could have
Kindergarten registration by appointment members; their teacher-men- ulations email from the DTA, gone down a completely dif-
tors; June 2010 retirees; those Rachel stated, “I grew up in ferent road. I love what I do,
with thirty years plus, but not Duxbury and have had several I love the people I work with,
School Lunch Menu retiring; district-wide admin-
istrators; central office and
teachers in elementary school
through high school (my beau-
and I love that I was given a
chance to be a teacher in this
Week of April 5 - 9 School Committee members, tiful, gifted mother included) town. I feel really blessed.”
and the DTA Executive Board who inspired me to first be- The DTA is grateful to the par-
DHS were invited to celebrate those come a teacher. This is really ents for recognizing Rachel
Monday: Opening Day. Star shaped nuggets, starting their careers in Dux- an honor I share with every- with their nomination.
baked fries, veggie tray with cheese, juice.
bury and those who’ve enjoyed
Tuesday: Pasta bar, shells or ravioli, side a long and fruitful career with
salad, green beans, grape juice. the Duxbury schools. Also cel- Jan Butterworth
Wednesday: Chicken quesadilla, side of mac ebrated, in absentia, was our (781) 582-9766
and cheese, corn, peaches, fruit punch. own Duxbury candidate for Care for your animal, all shapes and sizes
Thursday: Crispy chicken filet, spicy fries, Massachusetts Teacher-of-the- on a daily basis or while you are on vacation!
green beans, pears, juice. Year, Rachel Stadelmann. The Playtime
Friday: Homemade calzone, Caesar salad, DTA prides itself on being vi- Dog Walking
juice. able, visible, and valuable to
All lunches served with choice of milk. the school community-at-large
Daily lunch option: Pizza or dollar menu,
and hopes to make its August Bachelors of
specialty sandwiches, all served with veggie, new teacher reception and Science in Animal Science
fruit and milk. mid-year celebration annual Caring for Animals in Duxbury Since 1985
events.
HAPPY EASTER
DMS
Monday: Opening Day. Star shaped nuggets, Fenway curly fries, pears,
Cracker Jacks, juice. Spring and
Tuesday: Cheddar cheese burger, lettuce tomato, pickle, Cape Cod
summer drivers We have a great
chips, grape juice.
selection of
Wednesday: Nachos with seasoned beef, golden corn, salsa, sour
cream, cheese, chilled pears, juice. ed sessions plants for Easter
Thursday: Dragon platter, 3 mozzarella sticks, 3 nuggets and fries, Registration for the next Easter Lilies
glazed carrots, pineapples, grape juice. session of Drivers Educa- Hydrangeas
Friday: Sal’s pizza, Caesar salad with dressing, pears, juice. tion will begin on Tuesday, Tulips
All lunches served with choice of milk. April 6 at 8 a.m. in the Be- Daffodils
fore and After Dark office
Daily lunch options: Monday, spicy chicken sub or bagel; Tuesday, Open Easter Sunday 9-2
at the Alden Elementary
meatball sub or pizza; Wednesday, bagel or BLT sub; Thursday, pizza or
turkey, cheese and bacon sub; Friday, tuna sandwich or PB&J Uncrust- School. The class is sched- Hours: Thurs-Fri 8am-6pm / Sat 9am-5pm
able. All with salad, juice, vegetable, and milk. uled to begin on April 27 Sun 9am-2pm
and run through mid-June. 24%s(!.3/.s
The program meets all of the MILE NORTH OF 3HAWS
Alden requirements of the junior
Monday: Opening Day. Star shaped nuggets, Big Papi smiley fries,
Capt. V’s veggie sticks, Yuke’s pop-one-out popcorn, Dustin’s baseball
operating license law by
cookie, juice. including 30 hours of class-
room instruction, 12 hours
Tuesday: Baked mac and cheese, sweet peas, dinner roll, peaches,
juice.
of driving time, six hours of
observation, and a separate
Wednesday: White meat chicken filet on a roll or wrap, mashed potato, two hour parent education
green beans, pineapples, juice.
class on Thursday evening,
Thursday: French toast sticks, bacon, orange smiles, syrup cup, juice. May 13. Classes for Driv-
Friday: Sal’s pizza slice, Caesar salad, assorted fruit, juice. ers Education students will
All lunches served with choice of milk. be held at Duxbury High
School on Tuesday and
Daily lunch options: Monday, ham and cheese wheat wrap, salad with
tuna, or PB&J sandwich; Tuesday, BLT, salad with chicken, or Tony’s Wednesday evenings from
pizza; Wednesday, turkey and cheese on wheat, chef’s salad, or bagel; 6–8 p.m. Registration forms
Thursday, chicken wrap, garden salad with chicken, or Tony’s pizza with may be picked up in the
salad; Friday, tuna on whole grain, tossed salad with tuna, or PB&J DHS guidance office or at
sandwich. All served with milk, fruit and juice. the Before and After Dark
office in the Alden School.
Chandler Students must be 15 years
Monday: Opening Day. Star shaped nuggets, Big Papi smiley fries, Capt. 9 months of age by April 27
V’s veggie sticks, Yuke’s pop-one-out baseball cookie, fruit punch. to be eligible for the class.
Tuesday: Baked mac and cheese, sweet peas, dinner roll, peaches, This class fills very quickly,
juice. and enrollment is limited to
Wednesday: Chicken filet on a roll, garden salad, Cape Cod chips, 38 students, with Duxbury
mixed fruit, juice. residents given first priority.
For details and pricing infor-
Thursday: Winner’s choice (Lily Macauley). Slice of cheese pizza, veg-
gie sticks with dip, red apples, juice. mation, visit the Before and
After Dark Web site at dux-
Friday: Pancakes, syrup, bacon, fresh strawberries, juice. bury.k12.ma.us or call the
All lunches served with choice of milk. office at 781-934-7633.
Daily lunch options: Pizza, Dragon sack, sandwich of the day; Monday,
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 23
raveis.com “ T h e B e s t We b s i t e i n R e a l E s t a t e ”
:ALL MLS Weekend Open Houses :ALL Sold Homes :ALL Listings with Current Market Data
:ALL Price Reductions :ALL New Listings Dated :Register for a FREE Trip to the Bahamas
FREE Local Housing Newsletter - Sales - Price Range Analysis - Inventory Market Time - Monthly Supply
10 Million Customers Visit raveis.com Annually
Proud to be voted "Best Real Estate Firm" in the Banker & Tradesman Readers Poll 2008 and 2009!
#1 Family-Owned Real Estate Company in the Northeast - 10th Largest Real Estate Company in the USA*
Visit raveis.com & type in MLS # or Street for multiple photos/details :Open houses online every Friday
Stephen is an experienced relocation expert, has worked with first time buyers as well as those looking for their second
or third home, and has listed and sold multi-million dollar properties. His personal and enthusiastic nature makes him
a pleasure to work with, and as his long list of satisfied clients will attest, his negotiation skills are among the best in
the business.
5 3 R a i l ro a d Av e n u e
D u x b u r y, M A 0 2 3 3 2
781.934.2104
*REALTOR® Magazine 2009 MA Licensed Mortgage Lender/Broker #MC3326
Contact William Raveis Executive Mortgage Banker, Bill Wishart, for all your home financing needs. 781-974-7003
T HE L ARGEST I NDEPENDENT R EAL E STATE C OMPANY IN M ASSACHUSETTS O FFICES T HROUGHOUT THE S TATE
Native Grown Turkeys & Turkey Products
Dragons fit the Red Sox mold www.bongis.com Rt. 53, Duxbury, MA 02332
explosive inning that will get Starting catcher Joe Coyne can be explosive and can hit it junior Jake Wong and senior alan@alanhurleyroofing.com
us back in the game.” will also get a shot on the out of the park.” Greg O’Neal.
Captain Jeff Blout is com- mound, along with senior Tom Steve Blout is a solid short- “Jake is mechanically
ing off a 5-3 season in 2009 Kazanowski. stop and Earle feels the senior sound defensively and is a
When Jeff Blout is not has power potential to help the solid line drive hitter, while
A federally licensed tax professional
that saw him fan 75 batters in
48 1/3 innings. on the mound you’ll find him middle of his batting order. Greg has been very impressive Tax & Bookkeeping
“Jeff is consistently in the covering first base, with senior Senior Connor Inglis looks in the hitting cage during the Services
mid-80s with his fastball and Tommy Drummy and junior set at third base and could be a preseason.” IndividualÊUÊ ÕÃiÃÃÊUÊ
ÃÌ>ÌiÃ
he can be dominating,” said Jake Carlton taking over when damaging hitter in the order. Coyne will get to survey /ÀÕÃÌÃ UÊ,-ÊÕ`ÌÃÊ>`Ê*ÀLiÃ
he pitches. “He came in bigger and continued on page 4 Ph: (781) 293-1040
Fax: (781) 293-4755
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Bar & Lounge
have picked a more spring-like day.
T
By Bruce Barrett, Clipper Columnist
bruce@duxburyclipper.com Open 7 Days
In fact – and you all know who you
he Duxbury Interfaith are – many suspected that “small but Gift Certificates
Council, Sustainable dedicated” was shaped in part by a 133 Ocean Street • Brant Rock 781-834-9144
Duxbury, the First Parish sizable number of winter-weary souls
Church (Unitarian/Universalist), and taking advantage of the warm weather
especially DIC member Liz Polvinen WHAT’S GOING to start their own “earth days” working
all kicked off this year’s Earth Day ON HERE? in their yards.
observances with a concert by singer- Earth Day celebrates its 40th Free Pickup & Delivery
songwriter Jim Scott, accompanied spring. anniversary this year. Mildly
by percussionist Mark Kohler. Jim Earth Day is actually April 22 controversial through that history, Mon/Thurs
and Mark captivated the small but every year, but DIC member Carol stodgy Americans should take comfort
or
dedicated audience Sunday afternoon, Langford explained to me that they in the fact that the Environmental
Tues/Fri
March 21, roughly the first day of wanted to prime the pump, so to speak, 16 Chestnut St. Duxbury
by starting things early. They couldn’t continued on page 4
1-800-79-Valet
www.thecleanist.com
services
or fax to 781-934-5917. Friends of Tarkiln for An Evening
of Chocolate and Jazz on Saturday,
the Deadline April 10, from 6-9 p.m. at The Art
is Friday at noon. Complex Museum, 189 Alden St.
C l i pp e r
Featuring the Dick Raconteur Jazz
First Baptist A cal
e Trio, appetizers and a silent auction.
Du x b u n d a r f o r Tickets are $40 and are on sale now
i ty
fbcd.org
n
ry e
u
at Westwinds Bookstore, Duxbury
me e t ve n t s,
m
781-934-6095
C om
Dr. Kevin Cassidy Wine and Spirits, Folk Art Antiques
c l a s s i ng s, and Eagles Nest Landscaping/Hall’s
ar
Pastor Jamie Cotelleso, Worship Leader
e s, c o
d
Corner, by calling 781-934-0872,
n
Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.;
wo r k u rs e s,
nursery and children’s programs
during worship time. Sunday C a l e ,
s
p l ays h o p s,
or emailing Fundraising4Tarkiln@
gmail.com and will be available at
and v dance s
school classes, children through the museum the night of the event.
adult, immediately following
morning worship; 5:30 p.m. o pp o r o l u n te e r Spring beach grass planting. Please
t uni t join the Duxbury Beach Preservation
junior and senior high youth ie s ! Society in our spring tradition of
groups with Youth Pastor Brent service. Wednesday: Mens planting beach grass on April 10
Van Wyk; 6 p.m. devotion and Bible Study 6:30 a.m., Coffee and 11. To sign up contact Anne
prayer time. Awana Clubs for and conversation 9 a.m., Holy Bullinger at annebullinger@yahoo.
kids every Wednesday night Eucharist with healing 10 a.m.,
c a le n d a r i te ms by com or 781-934-0898.
from 6:30 - 8 p.m. for preschool Adult Ed 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.,
Se nd o e ve n t s@
through the sixth grade. Children’s choir rehearsal 6
F r id a y t Sunday April 11
p.m., Youth choir rehearsal at no on s s .c om .
c l i pp e r p re ce available basis.
7 p.m. Thursday: Adult Choir
Holy Family Church rehearsal 7 p.m. Friday: AA a
Sunday Salon Series Presents:
ish ed on a sp even ts . Christopher Klein. On Sunday
holyfamilyduxbury.org meeting at 7 p.m. ems a re publ erci a l Dux bu ry-b ase d
C a le n da r it
omm April 11 at 2 p.m., The Duxbury Free
is fo r n on-c
Rev. Bryan Parrish
Rev. Seán Maher Preference Library and Westwinds Bookshop
781-934-5055 First Parish Church will host Christopher Klein, Boston
Globe correspondent and author
Weekend Mass: Saturday, 5 duxburyuu.org
p.m., Sunday, 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. of Discovering the Boston Harbor
Rev. Catherine Cullen Islands; A Guide to the City’s Hidden
(family Mass), 10 a.m. and 11:30 781-934-6532 Shores. Free tickets are available at
a.m. Good Friday, Stations of the The office is open from 9 Thursday April 1 Monday April 5 both the library and bookshop. Books
Cross at 3 p.m., solemn celebra- a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, Senior will be available for purchase and
tion of the Lord’s Passion 7:30 choir rehearsal at 9:15 a.m., Ju- Plymouth call for art. The Plymouth Conversational French. At the
Guild for the Arts, invites artists to Duxbury Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. signing. For more information, call
p.m. Easter Vigil Mass, 8 p.m. nior choir rehearsal at 9:30 a.m., 781-934-2721, x108.
Easter Sunday, Mass at 7, 8:30, submit works to “A Different Vision,” in the Weyerhauser Room.
Worship Service and Church
10, and 12 noon. Babysitting a tactile show of art and fine crafts Holocaust survivor to speak. On
school at 10:30 a.m. and Bud- designed for the blind, the partially
available at 8:30 and 10 a.m. dhist Meditation at 7 p.m. Bells Sunday, April 11, Congregation Shirat
The rosary is prayed after daily meet on Tuesdays at 7 p.m., and
sighted and the sighted. Works of Tuesday April 6 Hayam and Marshfield No Place for
art for this show will be accepted on Hate will celebrate “Yom Hashoah,”
Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Recorders at 8:30 p.m. Book April 1, 4-7 p.m. and April 3, 10 a.m. Toddler Tales. For Ages two and
Sacrament, Fridays after 9 a.m. group meets Thursdays at 9 a.m. under from 10-10:30 a.m. in the the Holocaust Rememberance. Janet
to 2 p.m. The show will open on April Applefield will give living testimony
Mass during Lent. Daytime bi- Sewing group meets Thursdays 30 with an evening reception. It will Resource Room of the Duxbury
ble study, Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Free library. A 20 minute program to the atrocities. The service will be
at 10 a.m. April 1, Communion continue through June 4.
Evening prayer group Wednes- designed for the adult to participate held at the Congregation (Marshfield
Service 7 p.m. April 4, Easter Methodist Church), 185 Plain St.,
days at 7:30 p.m. Men’s prayer Sunrise Service 6:22 a.m., Fel- and serve as a role model for the
Marshfield at 7 p.m. For more
group Fridays at 6:45 a.m. lowship Easter Breakfast 9 a.m., Friday April 2 child. No registration is necessary.
(10:30 a.m. program is a repeat of information call 781-582-2700 or
Church school Easter egg hunt, e-mail info@shirathayam.net.
10:30 a.m. Millennium Requiem Concert. this program.)
Pilgrim Church South Shore Conservatory presents Spring beach grass planting. Please
pilgrim@pilgrimchurchofduxbury.org a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. join the Duxbury Beach Preservation
Rev. Todd Vetter, Senior Pastor St. Paul’s Church of at the Ellison Center featuring the Wednesday April 7 Society in our spring tradition of
Millennium Requiem by Duxbury planting beach grass on April 10
Rev. Eloise Parks, Associate Pastor
781-934-6591 the Nazarene resident Lawrence H. Smith. Duxbury Camera Club Event.
and 11. To sign up contact Anne
Sunday Worship Service at Reception following the concert. Portrait photographer Kristin
Rev. David Troxler Bullinger at annebullinger@yahoo.
Proceeds benefit the Mary Casey Emerson will be speaking at the April
10 a.m. Church office hours, 781-585-3419 com or 781-934-0898.
Sunday worship, 11 a.m. Stohn Piano Scholarship at the 7 Duxbury Camera Club meeting
Monday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Tues- from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Merry Room
day-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Nursery is provided for all ser- Conservatory. For tickets call 781- Judas Maccabaeus Concert. The
749-7565 x30 or online at sscmusic. of Duxbury Free Library. Members Pilgrim Festival Chorus presents this
Pilgrim childcare and preschool, vices. Sunday school meets
org. Also available at South Shore are encouraged to bring in a favorite Oratorio by G.F. Handel at 4 p.m. at
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m-6 p.m. Sunday morning from 9 to 10:45 mounted or matted portrait, that they
a.m. Wednesdays, Sacred Youth Conservatory office. the Church of the Pilgrimage, Town
Maundy Thursday service, April have made, to discuss with Kristin at Square, Plymouth. Mezzo Soprano
1 at 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunrise Ministry at the teen center at 6:30 the conclusion of the presentation.
Representative Webster office Ann Smith Briggs of Duxbury is
Worship at Duxbury Beach 6:15 p.m. Men’s Bible Study is held Rep. Daniel Webster For more information contact
hours. a featured soloist. There will be a
a.m. Easter Sunday Communion Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Women’s (R-Pembroke) announces that he will katherineadixon@me.com or drop in reception following the concert.
services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Bible Study, Fridays at 9:30 a.m. be available to meet with constituents, at a meeting. Tickets are available in advance
April 3, children’s Easter party at the Duxbury Senior Center at 11 for $15 at The Studio or by calling
for pre-school through fourth a.m. Appointments are not necessary. Sunny Steadman at 781-585-8217.
United Methodist grade at 10 a.m. April 4, “Son- If you have any questions please call Thursday April 8 Visit pilgrimfestival.org for more
Church rise” Service at 6:15 a.m. on the Brian Patterson at 617-722-2487 or information.
church grounds. Morning wor- e-mail Rep.DanielWebster@hou. Team Hoyt presentation. Be
highstreetumc.org ship at 11 a.m. state.ma.us. inspired by the dynamic father-son
Rev. Barbara Kszystyniak
781-585-9863
marathon team, Rick and Dick Hoyt,
as they prepare for their 28th Boston
Upcoming
Office hours are Monday- First Church of Saturday April 3 Marathon. Tickets are $20 and $10. Second Annual Bog Ice Skating
Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 Thursday, April 8 at 6 p.m. in the “Fun” Raiser. Tuesday, April 20,
p.m. Sunday worship service Christ, Scientist Plymouth call for art. The Plymouth Performing Arts Center. Sponsored from 12-2 p.m. with the Boston
and Sunday school, 10 a.m., fol- 781-934-6434 Guild for the Arts, invites artists to by the Duxbury Special Education Bruins. Bring your family to skate
lowed by fellowship, adult choir Sunday worship service and submit works to “A Different Vision,” Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). with the Bruins’ mascot, Blades, and
rehearsal, 8:45 a.m. with coffee Sunday School for K-12, 10:30 a tactile show of art and fine crafts For more information please contact meet other members of the Bruins
hour following. Third Friday of a.m. Mid-week testimony meet- designed for the blind, the partially either Elizabeth Nightingale at 781- organization at the Bog in Kingston.
each month we serve dinner at ing on Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. sighted and the sighted. Works of 934-0549 or Nancy O’Connor at 781- There will be plenty of fun, food and
Mainspring Shelter, Brockton. Christian Science Reading Room art for this show will be accepted on 934-5303, or visit duxburysepac.org. raffles. Tickets are $5 per person.
open to all, 15 Standish St. Halls April 1, 4-7 p.m. and April 3, 10 a.m. For more information contact either
Last Wednesday of the month is
to 2 p.m. The show will open on April Elizabeth Nightingale at 781-934-
ladies’ luncheon at 12 p.m. Corner, Tuesday through Satur-
day 10 a.m.1 p.m.
30 with an evening reception. It will
continue through June 4.
Friday April 9 0549 or Nancy O’Connor at 781-934-
Christian Science Sentinel 5303, or visit duxburysepac.org.
St. John the Family Fun Night. Bring the whole
Radio on WATD 95.9 FM Sun- family Friday, April 9 from 6-8 p.m. Duxbury Camera Club. On
Evangelist Episcopal day mornings at 7 a.m. Sunday April 4 in the Duxbury High School Gym
for ice cream sundaes, face painting,
Saturday, April 24, Lynne Shackelton
Ford will present a members’
Church Journey All you can eat breakfast buffet. music and dancing. Teacher auction workshop on close up photography at
www.stjohnsduxbury.org From 8-11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone and gift basket raffle to support Alden the library.
781-934-6523 Community of Faith Lodge, 585 Washington Street. PTA. Tickets sold in advance. Look
Sunday services: 8 a.m. Prices are $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 for ticket flyers in Alden students Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell presentation.
www.journeyduxbury.com children 12 and under. backpacks. Sunday, April 25, 10:30 a.m. at the
Holy Eucharist (said) and 10 Rev. David Woods First Parish Church, featured speaker
a.m. Holy Eucharist (with choir 781-585-8295 Happy Easter! Lissa Young, West Point graduate and
and hymns.) Sunday school Sunday, 10 a.m., Ford Cen- Commander of Cadet Training at Fort
K-12 during 10 a.m. service. ter at Miramar. Buckner, will speak about the “Don’t
Childcare provided at 10 a.m. Ask, Don’t Tell” policy which ended
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 3
“The chicks, fresh out of the “Fresh yellow chicks!” “The fresh pink chicks.” “The blue chicks when they are “Classic yellow chicks – stale!”
package.” Patrick Buell fresh.”
Steve d’Mont Cory Tucker
Amelia Dudley Mayflower Road Perry Drive Peter DiMartinis Winsor Street
Simmons Drive Priscilla Avenue
Join us...
Also, two Zumba classes with Paddi The Duxbury Free Bookmarks.
Donato are offered on Thursday Every Wednesday at 3 p.m., this
morning at 8:15 a.m. and Wednesday teen advisory group meets to review,
at 12:15 p.m. for one hour for $5 per discuss and plan events for the youth
of Duxbury.
class. Please call Linda with any
questions or to register at 781-934- Rep. Calter Office Hours. Meets on
Easter Sunday
5774, x103. the third Friday of each month, 9-10 April 4th at 10:30am
Artist exhibition. The Helen a.m., at the Senior Center. For more
Bumpus Gallery will be hosting an information, call State Representative “Life Wins”
exhibit entitled “Classical Paintings” Thomas Calter’s office at 617-722-
2305. You may also join us for
by Vincent LoPiccolo during the
months of March and April. The Duxbury Garden Club. Meets Sunrise Service on Duxbury
Helen Bumpus Gallery is located on the second Tuesday of each month Beach at 6:15am
the main level of the Duxbury Free at the First Parish Church with
Library, 77 Alden St. The exhibit coffee at 9 a.m. and the meeting at
may be viewed during regular library
hours.
9:30 a.m. If interested in joining,
call Kris Gaskins at 781-934-0108
First Parish Church
or Anne Williams at 781-934-
Unitarian Universalist
Library Netbook Program. For
users without laptops, the Duxbury 7512 for more information or visit Sunday Services 10:30 / Childcare & Sunday School
Free Library reference department communitygardenclubofduxbury.org.
is happy to loan an Acer Netbook Poetry Circle. Meets on the second /,
" /Ê/Ê
*"/Ê-/,
/ÊUÊ18 1,9ÊUÊÇn£Î{ÈxÎÓ
for in-library use. Patrons must be Thursday of every month, 7-8:30
16 years of age or older. Come to the p.m., at the Duxbury Free Library.
Reference Desk on the upper level For more information, call 781-934-
A liberal religious church serving Duxbury, Marshfield,
to check out the Netbook. A valid 2721. Pembroke & surrounding communities.
OCLN library card is required. A two
hour per day maximum time limit
will be enforced.
4 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, March 31, 2010
CZZYhdbZY^gZXi^dc4
<g^Z[adhh
A^[ZigVch^i^dch
:Vi^c\Y^hdgYZgh
GZaVi^dch]^e^hhjZh
9ZegZhh^dcVcm^Zin
8JIA:G8DJCH:A>C<
#OMMERCIAL s 0ORTRAITS s 3PORTS s %VENTS s 4HEATRE AZha^ZEgdjam8jiaZg!B#6#!AB=8
781.934.6682 s WWWKARENWONG
PHOTOCOM
,-&"-'+".,%%lll#XjiaZgXdjchZa^c\#cZi
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 5
Dragons’ Den
Sports Editor Mike Halloran • sports@duxburyclipper.com
781-934-7668
May 24 Marshfield Away 4:00
May 19 Hingham Away 4:00
May 21 Cape Cod Academy Home 4:00
May 24 Marshfield Home 4:00
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 7
A hustling Mike Doyle The fairy tale ride for Wheaton College men’s lacrosse junior Ben Cederberg (DHS ’07)
beat a Vermont defenseman these 14 year olds from Dux- became the 13th Lyon to hit the 100-point milestone, leading the hosts
to a loose puck, and Marcello bury ended in the finals with a to a 15-8 victory over the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
converted for his second goal defeat to an outstanding team on Saturday in Mirrione Stadium. Cederberg tallied a game-high seven
to tie the game and send it from Southern Connecticut, points, including six assists, which fell two shy of the school record and
into overtime. but as the only true “town” were the most by a Lyon in five years… Junior Bobby Barry (DHS
The first 10-minute over- team in a tournament filled ’07) also had a goal and an assist in the Wheaton win, while sophomore
time featured outstanding with regional all-star teams, Charlie Willauer (Proctor ’08) scored for
goaltending by Chris John- they represented Duxbury the Lyons… Skidmore senior Matt Levesque
son and equally great defense and the state of Massachu- (DHS ‘06) is the leading goal scorer for the
from Shawn Errasti, Patrick setts well. Thoroughbreds with 11 goals in the four games he
Cederberg
Buell, Tyler Powers, and With a roster of seventh, has played… Senior Kevin Gould (DHS ’05) had
Whear. However, St. Albans eighth and ninth graders, and a goal and assist in Bentley’s 18-4 rout of Franklin Pierce on Saturday in
also shut down the Duxbury all either current or soon to Waltham. Earlier in the week Gould had a pair of goals and two assists in
offense and the game contin- be Duxbury High Dragons, the Falcons’ 11-6 win over Assumption and junior Nick Violandi (DHS
ued with a second overtime the future looks bright for the ’07) who had two goals… Senior Erica Marrocco (’06) made 11 saves,
period. high school hockey program. as her Richmond Spider lacrosse team edged Temple, 15-14, on Friday in
VA… Duke senior Max Quinzani (DHS ’06) had 3 goals and an assist,
After six minutes had Congratulations to team-
and Georgetown senior Chris Nixon (DHS ’06)
ticked off the clock, Doyle mates Patrick Buell, Mike Gould
had a goal, as the Blue Devils beat the Hoyas, 15-
saw Powers open at the point Doyle, Shawn Errasti, Drew 10…Senior Rian Kearney (DHS ’06) was credited with 3 groundballs
and he unloaded a hard, low Hadley, Chris Johnson, James in Roger Williams’ 15-6 loss to Endicott on Saturday in RI… Senior Jeff
slapper that was stopped Marcello, Nick Marrocco, Bizinkauskas (DHS ’06) went 1 for 3 and scored a run in Wesleyan’s 6-3
by the Vermont goaltender. Matt Murphy, Matt O’Neal, win over Amherst on Saturday…Senior Jamie Ducinski (DHS ’06) went
None-the-less, with a defense- Tyler Powers, Tanner Wil- 5 innings and allowed one run on four hits in Bridgewater State’s 2-1 win
man dragging him to the ice, liams, and Scott Whear. over Wheaton. In the second game of the doubleheader Ducinski came
on in relief and went 1 2/3 innings to get the win
in the Bears’ 12-7 win…Senior Matt Fuchs (DHS
Mini Soccer starts soon ’06) had a goal and an assist in Yale’s 8-7 loss to
Princeton in New Haven on Saturday…Junior
Registration is still open for Duxbury Youth Soccer’s Ducinski
Leigh Tedeschi (DHS ’07) had a goal in Bentley’s
Minisoccer. Minisoccer is fun, healthy, team-based, and in- 16-7 loss to C.W. Post last week… Junior defenseman Kate Cipolletti
structional, and is designed with young kids in mind. Mini- (DHS ’07) and her BU lacrosse team knocked off SUNY-Binghamton,
soccer is for players in the following age groups: Children 11-8, on Saturday in Vestal, NY… Junior defenseman Sam McMahon
born between Aug. 1, 2003 - Jul. 31, 2005 will play in the (Groton ’07) and her Harvard lacrosse team dropped an 11-10 decision
“Under-6” age group. Children born between Aug. 1, 2001 to Brown on Saturday in Cambridge…Junior Meredith Hall (DHS ’07)
- Jul. 31, 2003 will play in the “Under-8” age group. continued her early season success in the javelin, as she finished sixth
The hour-long sessions focus on fun first, and are action with a mark of 32.22 meters for Massachusetts Maritime at the Westfield
packed – a lot of ball touches, no standing around, and no State Jerry Gravel Invitational… Junior Grant Bowen
lines. Kids will enjoy playing with friends and meeting Bowen (DHS ’07) went 1 for 3 with a stolen base
new ones in these well-organized sessions. The low or no and a run scored in Carleton’s 8-4 win over Williams in Mesa, AZ...
pressure format includes high participation exercises and Sophomore Trish Babson (DHS ’08) had a goal in Babson’s 20-5 rout
skill development, followed by fun match play (Under-6 of Smith on Saturday in Northampton… Sophomore Scott Austin (DHS
play informal matches; Under-8 play matches against other ’08) scored 4 goals for Cornell as they doubled up on Penn, beating the
teams on larger fields and goals) Quakers, 12-6. Austin is Cornell’s second-leading goal scorer with 13
Parents are welcome to assist with the organization of goals in 8 games… Sophomore John Keating (DHS ’07) scored 2 runs in
the session and help with coaching if they like. Instruction Wheaton’s 18-1 blowout of Endicott on Friday… Sophomore defenseman
will be available just before the season for parents who are Mark Murphy (DHS ‘08) was credited with 2 groundballs in Bates’14-7
interested. loss to Wesleyan… Sophomore Matt Landry (DHS ’08) had an assist in
The season runs on seven weekends with hour-long ses- Hartwick’s 15-5 loss to RIT on Saturday in Rochester, NY… Freshman
Keating Quinn Cully (DHS ’09) was credited with a groundball in Notre Dame’s
sions that take place on Sunday afternoons during April and
10-8 loss to Rutgers on Saturday in South Bend… Freshman Derek Sweet
May. The “Under-6” group plays at 12 noon; “Under-8” (DHS ’08) registered an assist in Lynchburg’s 17-2 rout of Christopher Newport on Saturday in
play at 1:15 p.m. All games are at Coppens Field Complex VA… Freshman goalie Stephanie Hoomis (DHS ’09) made 6 saves in 25 minutes of action in
at Chandler School. Wheaton’s 16-7 loss to Bowdoin last Tuesday… Freshman Andy Puopolo (DHS ’09) scored a
Some openings remain for the upcoming season. Al- pair of goals, but it wasn’t enough t prevent Lasell from dropping a 17-8 decision to Keene State
though the discounted registration deadline has passed, late on Saturday in NH…
registrations are still being accepted for these age groups
until the end of March. To register, visit the Duxbury Youth Do you have a son or daughter playing or coaching in college? E-mail us at sports@
Soccer Web site at duxburyyouthsoccer.org and register duxburyclipper.com, and tell us who and where they are, what sport they are playing, what
now. high school they went to and the year they graduated. We’ll take it from there.
Merrimack’s Jamie Fagan battles a St. Michael’s player during last week’s 12-4 win.
8 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, March 31, 2010
D
24” snow thrower w/ electric
iscover a lost treasure. Find a new home or a start. Rarely used, like new.
nights, may be 2x/month, flexible.
Family Lives. 508-475-0493
used car. Land a new job or a large fish. Clean Asking $325. Approximately
9-year-old Scag 36” commercial
your gutters or stretch your mind. Tune your walk behind lawn mower.
piano. Tame your computer. Find a painter, a petsitter Kawasaki V-twin 15HP engine.
Excellent condition, asking Town of Duxbury
or a property manager. Market your summer $1350. Call Jim, 781-883-6454. Harbormaster/Coastal
Natural Resources
cottage or your cottage industry. Sell the couch, AFS Fruit Sale The Town of Duxbury seeks
Purchase top quality Florida navel qualified applicants for the
buy the treadmill. Learn Spanish, algebra or oranges and grapefruits. Profits position of Assistant Harbor
a new operating system. Hire a yard help support local AFS chapter
and international high school
Master/ Coastal Natural
Resource Officer.
service. Host a yard sale. Take sailing student exchanges. Call Connie Responsibilities include: patrol
at 508-789-3998 or pick up at and management of the Town’s
lessons. Buy a sailboat. Peddle your Depot Street Market in Duxbury harbor, bay, beach and
putters. Plug your Persian. Pitch your piccolo. Clean Marketplace. coastline assisting the general
public, and the enforcement of
out the house. Find a housecleaner. Buy the puppy, sell Baldwin Electric Organ applicable boating, shellfish,
Comes with bench. $500 or best
the rugs. Trim your hedges, your hems, or your sails. offer. Call 781-585-9227.
beach, and wildlife laws, bylaws
and regulations, exercising
Buy some firewood. Have a firesale. Sell the antiques initiative and independent
judgment in responding to
in your attic. Sell the whole darn emergencies. Excellent
house. If it rocks, rolls, motors, customer service
required. High school diploma
skills
10
Two Papers
13
All Papers
before 3/31 and receive 4 free
$3995 INCLUDES
PHOTO!!!
1 WEEK $ 00 $ 00 $
1500 � Add border
$2 a week
mowings, before 4/10 get 3 free,
before 4/17 get 2 free. With over Customer must supply photo.
9 1200 1400
May be digital or print.
$ 00 $ $ 100 customers weekly, our crew
2 WEEKS � Reverse ad is experienced, fast, reliable, and GUARANTEED
4 WEEKS 7
$ 50 $
1050 $
1250 $4 a week friendly. Call for free estimate
781-264-5595. UNTIL IT’S SOLD!
10 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, March 31, 2010
)!"%%"),
lgclases@gmail.com for Young, reliable, experienced landscaping and any other
information and rates. and fast. Call Jonathan handyman projects you may need
Hopfgarten, 781-706-7031. done around the house. Great
53&& $0/4536$5*0/ Window And Gutter Cleaning
Let local firefighters brighten your Bettencourt’s Walls & Ceilings
prices, free estimates. Licensed
and insured. Call Paul at
42%% 2%-/6!, 3%04)# 3934%- day! Residential and storefront. Painting, drywall finishing, 781-422-6500.
Pressure washing - house, patio, sheet-rocking, water damage,
3UXQLQJ 7ULPPLQJ 5HSDLU ,QVWDOODWLRQ deck, etc. Free gutter cleaning wallpaper stripping. Specializing
+D]DUGRXV5HPRYDOV 7LWOH 9 &HUW 6HSWLF in interior work. Skim coating A & G Painting
with every full house window job.
9LVWD /DQG &OHDULQJ ,QVSHFWRU over horse hair plaster and Commercial, residential
Reasonable rates. References
municipal. Interior / Exterior
6WXPS *ULQGLQJ 1HZ 'HVLJQ available. Fully insured. Keith textured ceilings a specialty. 25
years experience. Call Steve, house painting. Fully insured.
5HPRYDOV %DFNKRH 3HUF 7HVW McWalter. 781-340-5183 or
508-833-0546 or 617-922-0944 Free painted ceiling in every
$HULDO :RUN 'HPROLWLRQ *UDGLQJ cell-781-690-2000.
(cell). room we wallpaper or paint.
Heating-A/C-Refrig. Call Angelo today for your free
ÀÃÌ«
iÀ *
«Ã U Çn£Î{ÇÓxx Energy Field Services LLC. We Spring Cleanups estimate. Office: 781-293-8767
are Mass. licensed in Oil Heat/ “Dirt” cheap! Garden Designs Cell: 781-864-1540.
Gas Heat/ Air Conditioning/ of Duxbury. Call 617-755-5799,
Refrigeration Diesel Refrig. Diesel Patty. Babysitter
Electric. Please consider us for Mother of a 3 year old available
repair work as well as Piano Tuning for babysitting on Tuesdays
preventative maintenance and Martin Snow, RPT, Craftsman and/or Wednesdays. Lots of
new installations. Licensed / Member Piano Technicians Guild, experience and local references.
insured. Free estimates. Call plus complete piano rebuilding Call 781-936-8536.
774-454-4204. service, sales. 781-837-6531.
$FMFCSBUJOH :FBST JO #VTJOFTT www.martinsnowpianos.com.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 Duxbury Clipper 11
781-974-9017
,ICENSED &ULLY )NSURED
Over 20 Years of Experience
ARCHITECTURE
GOOLEY
CONSTRUCTION
L.L.C.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ARCHIA Fine Homes &
HOMES Renovations
Duxbury
781.934.2130
Lic.# 048048
DRIVEWAYS
Excellence Licensed
in Quality s &2%% %34)-!4%3 s & Insured
781.934.7365 ■ duxdesigns.com
McDonough
Asphalt Paving
AWNINGS/TENTS $2)6%7!93 s 0!2+).'