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Volume LIX No. 27 “Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves” – Abraham Lincoln Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Flix at
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By Justin Graeber, Clipper Editor
justin@duxburyclipper.com
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WITH H
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Sat. July 11 5:17 am 8:18 pm
43 Schoosett St. Rt. 139, Pembroke honors.
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• In last week’s photo Sun. July 12 5:17 am 8:18 pm
s 4HE 3ANDPIT s 'EMSTONE -INING -ANIA s 4OTLAND s &ACE"ODY 0AINTINGs
spread of Elements Montes- Mon. July 13 5:18 am 8:17 pm
sori, the headline incorrectly Tues. July 14 5:19 am 8:17 pm
described the event as a visit Wed. July 15 5:20 am 8:16 pm
from the Duxbury Fire Depart-
ment. The visit was actually Thurs. July 16 5:21 am 8:15 pm
from Michael Watts, owner of Fri. July 17 5:22 am 8:15pm
“A Fire Truck For All Occa-
sions” who travels to schools ALAN HURLEY
Add Style & Comfort to your boat demonstrating fire safety.
Huge Selection
ROOFING
of Outdoor and DHS Class of - SUMMER SPECIAL -
Fade Resistant
"Sunbrella"
79 Reunion Up to $500 Off New Bookings
Fabrics Duxbury High School tBMBO!BMBOIVSMFZSPPmOHDPN
class of 1979 is invited to their
30th Reunion on Saturday,
real estate transactions
8BTIJOHUPO4USFFUt4OVH)BSCPSt781.934.5455 Oct. 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. to be
5VFT'SJt4BUOPPOt"MTPCZBQQPJOUNFOU held at Cabby Shack in Plym- 1 Carriage Ln. #1 $549,000 Giacchetto Duxbury LLC and Thomas
outh. For more information Giacchetto to Mary Antonio
contact Laurie Reney at lauri- 27 Highland Trl. $364,000 Leo P. Harrington and Myong J A
ereney@remax.net or Tammy Harrington to Highland Trail NT and Peter Chase
Elliott at TLCElliott1@yahoo. 36 Ocean Rd. N. $382,500 Michael Burns and Janice Burns to
com or see DHS Class of 1979 Crist LT and Timothy D. Crist
on Facebook. 70 Parks St. #3 $347,500 Mary E. Antonino to Patricia A.
Benjamin
DUXBURY
538 Washington St. $775,000 Patricia B. French and Bruce D.
Fall French to Eric C. Granat and Kimberly B. Granat
PIZZA 10 Orchard Ln. $700,000 Jonathan Clarke and Leslie A. Clarke to
Matthew B. Ali and Denise B. Ali
340 Saint George St. $950,000 Jeanne Clark and M. Patricia Boyle
to Donna F. Sgarzi
has arrived at The Studio! We deliver pizza,subs 77 Stockade Path $485,000 Michael F. Kahl and Renee M. Kahl
and dinners from our to Paul E. Leary
kitchen to your door! TOP 10 BESTSELLING BOOKS
1. The Beach House, by Jane Green 2. Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth
(781) 934-6568 Strout 3. Eat This, Not That!, by David Zinczenko 4. The Art of
Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein 5. Down Around Midnight, by
Robert Sabbag 6. The 39 Clues #3: The Sword Thief, by Peter
Lerangis 7. A Summer Affair, by Elin Hiderbrand 8. The Guernsey
Literary and Potato-Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer 9.
Duxbury… Past & Present, by Patrick Browne and Norman Forgit
10. The Angel’s Game, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
– Westwinds Bookshop
Weather Reflections
This past June was certainly an anomaly with respect to tempera-
tures, days of sunshine and days of rainfall in both Duxbury and the
surrounding region. I recorded 21 of 30 June days with measurable
rainfall. My average June high was nearly 5 degrees cooler than
my previous low record set back in 1985. Blue Hill’s Observatory
recorded their second lowest average June high, beat only by June
of 1903. Below normal temperatures are forecasted through the
• Massage third week of July.
• Personal Training — Wayne Heward
• Reiki • Hypnosis
POSTAL STATEMENT
• Psychic Coaching/Healing
See new bag and accessory styles and • Emotional Freedom The Duxbury
Clipper is
three new exciting colors and patterns. Technique, EFT published week-
Gift Certificates ly by Clipper
all at The Studio Press, 11 So.
Available
Station Street,
DUXBURY MARKETPLACE
$EPOT 3TREET s WWWTHE3TUDIOOF$UXBURYCOM
781.934.2050 Duxbury, MA
02331. Periodical
19b Standish Street postage permit (USPS#163-260) paid at Duxbury, MA.
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Duxbury POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to Duxbury
Clipper at PO Box 1656, Duxbury, MA 02331.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Duxbury Clipper 3
Officers Association of the government and its manage- the high standards of the pro-
United States and Canada for ment. gram, including demonstrating
its comprehensive annual fi- An award of financial re- a “constructive spirit of full
nancial report. The certificate porting achievement has also disclosure” to clearly commu- NOW OPEN
of achievement is the highest been awarded to Town Man- nicate its financial story and
motivate potential users and
Committee openings user groups to read the report.
The Government Finance Of-
The following Town of Duxbury Board and Committees ficers Association is a non-
currently have openings: profit professional association
Alternate Energy Committee: One seat. (Frank Duggan, serving approximately 17,500 A Tufankjian Family Dealership
chairman/Board of Selectmen liaison Chris Donato) government finance profes-
Board of Appeals alternates: No set number, at least two sionals with offices in Chicago EXIT 17 OFF RT 3 • 210 UNION ST • BRAINTREE • 866-441-6609
781-826-8719
$6.00 with The Arc. Coaches and
RT. 139, PEMBROKE volunteers work with children
NEXT TO POOPSIES ON THE MARSHFIELD LINE NFOT[PPNHSPPNDPN who have many different dis-
abilities to teach them to play
baseball.
The Arc works with fami-
lies and caregivers of those
with disabilities to provide in-
formation and support to those John S. heads toward home base.
in need. The Arc helps to pro-
vide assisted living or jobs, as
Fine Wine • Beer • Liquor • Cigars well as recreational opportuni-
ties, such as Buddy Ball.
Stop & Shop Plaza • Kingston The Arc helped Duxbury
781.422.9999 Youth Baseball involve kids
from surrounding towns to
take part in Buddy Ball. This
allowed the league to have
enough members for two
teams, said Mike Showstead,
the Buddy Ball Director.
The Arc “helps out where
they need to help out,” Malissa
Kenney, the Director of Family
Support at The Arc, said. The
Arc helps get enough partici-
pants, including buddies, and
also takes care of registration.
There are two teams in the
league, both with several bud-
dy volunteers on them. Each Nicole C. gets batting assistance from DYB Buddy Bobby Boyle.
POOL member of the team gets an at
bat, with the final hitter hitting
The buddies work with the While some parents partici-
“Smile”
kids on the field to teach them pate, others choose to relax and
a home run, allowing every how to catch pop-flies and watch their kids play baseball.
player to run the bases. ground balls, as well as keep- “We have many different
“It’s a very simple ver- ing everything fun. levels of disabilities [on the
sion [of baseball],” Showstead The buddies also allow teams],” Showstead said. “But
HINTS said. the parents to enjoy the game. they all get so excited to play.”
The Arc serves 10 towns
on the South Shore and over
430 families. Duxbury is cen-
THIS WEEK’S HINT: trally located, allowing a lot of
people to participate, Kenney
QUESTION: said.
How can I remove the "Black Deposit" “We’re lucky to have this
at the water line of my pool? connection [with Duxbury
ANSWER: Youth Baseball and sponsor
Padula Auto],” Kenney said.
The dirt line (sometimes called a Scum Line) is a result of Many kids play until they age
dirt, pollen, body lotions, tanning lotions, etc. It is always out of the program, and from
best to use a heavy-duty, non-abrasive cleaner that is com- there they often volunteer to
patible with the pool surface. A good quality surface cleaner continue helping out on the
will give you amazing results. field.
The teams have been wear-
ing blue and white Red Sox
THIS WEEK’S jerseys this year, donated by
SPECIAL Padula Auto. The teams have
played every Saturday since
"OFF-THE-WALL The best way to blue. May 2.
SURFACE CLEANER" “I did it to give back to
(reg. $7.95) Shore Pools youth baseball, but I seem to
be getting more out of it than
SALE PRICE and services inc.
the kids,” Showstead added.
$6.18 900 Webster Street
Marshfield • 781-834-7951 Nyilson P. gets some tips from Coach Mike Showstead.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Duxbury Clipper 5
is pretty much over. Only the American Goldfinches are still in - Senior & Prompt
Garden Party at
King Caesar House DUXBURY, MA. SOLD! This turnkey four
bedroom Colonial sited on an acre lot was
realistically priced by our office and sold in
DUXBURY, MA. SOLD! This renovated
three bedroom Cape was realistically priced
by our office and sold in less than a month
The King Caesar House is hosting a summer garden party 3 weeks for 95% of asking price. for 96% of asking price.
on Wednesday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Daughters are MOVE ON! MOVE ON!
invited to the party with their mom or grandmother and their
favorite doll. Tickets are $10 per person. Meet the historic
dolls of the King Caesar House in their costumes, embroider
a gift for your doll and visit the Childhood Exhibit. Enjoy tea
sandwiches, cookies and punch. R.S.V.P by July 9 to Ellin
Meurer at ellinsavery@comcast.net or Susan Warren at susan-
joywarren@yahoo.com. All hosted by the Duxbury Rural
and Historical Society. For more information about the party
call 781-934-6106.
DUXBURY, MA. New Price! Well main- DUXBURY, MA. New Price! Located a
tained three bedroom Colonial with open short distance from Duxbury Beach, this
floor plan. Bright kitchen with breakfast well maintained five bedroom Cape is sited
bar opens to fireplaced family room. Private on a lovely landscaped lot. Potential addi-
deck, close to commute. $429,900 tional space over garage. $1,095,000
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8 Duxbury Clipper Wednesday, July 8, 2009
781-834-6231 • 267 Ocean St., Brant Rock, Marshfield ➢➢ Kim O’Sullivan of May-
flower St., recently spent time
with Michael Steele, Chairman
G
of the Republican National
LUMBER
for a Mass GOP event.
mester. Tyler, the son of Jed and of Science degree from Babson
the sun is always shining at bennett's! Diane Mehegan, is majoring in College.
psychology, is on the Bates soc-
cer team, and is a member of the ➢➢ Kyle Anderson and Mat-
FEEL GOOD SPECIAL: Bates Jazz Band. thew Pierce have been named
to the dean’s list at Bentley Uni-
Free Chips & Drink ➢➢ The following students versity for the spring semester.
from Duxbury are on the hon-
with any ors and commended lists at Ta- ➢➢ Congratulations to Jack
bor Academy for the 2008-2009 Bostrom (DHS ‘07) for being
sandwich named to the dean’s list at Get-
year: Honors: Corinna DeCol-
purchase! libus, William Lannon, Alyson tysburg College, Penn. for the
Metscher, Clay Mohrman, spring semester. Jack is the son
Spencer Ash, Carra Kelly, of Bob and Sene Bostrom of
Free Delivery to Duxbury Beach!
Kelsey Mehegan, Sean Gold- DeLorenzo Drive.
en, and Brian Shropshire. Kenneth Flynn graduated Magna
s "EER s 7INE s 3PIRITS -ORE ➢➢ Dennis Donovan, the son Cum Laude from Colby College
Commended: John Gagnon of Dennis and Jenny Donovan,
Bennett’s General Store in Maine with a B.A, in Biology.
and Katharine Boynton. was named to the dean’s list He is the son of Peter Flynn of
136 Tremont St. Duxbury
➢➢ Boston College held its at Fairfield University, Conn. Plymouth and Karen Sealund of
781-934-0951 Dennis is majoring in film and
commencement exercises on Duxbury.
May 18. Congratulations to television.
the following graduates: Bren- ➢➢ Amanda Woodgate, the
dan Byrne (B.S. in Finance, ➢➢ David Spolidoro graduat-
daughter of Brad and Elaine
Management and Leadership), ed from the Massachusetts Col-
Woodgate of Evergreen Street,
Caroline Daigle (B.A. in Eng- lege of Liberal Arts with a de-
was named to the dean’s list at
lish), Jennifer Engel (B.S. gree in physics, and was named
the College of the Holy Cross.
Specializing in Nursing), Elizabeth Fountain
(B.A. in Human Development),
Amanda is majoring in history.
to the dean’s list for the spring
semester.
Brendan McGuirk (B.A. in ➢➢ Samuel J. Doughty gradu-
English & European Antiques Psychology), and Michael ated cum laude from Clark Uni-
➢➢ Michael T. Cronin (DHS
‘07) was named to the dean’s
O’Sullivan (B.S. in Biology, versity receiving a Bachelor of
and Custom Furniture. cum laude). Arts degree in May.
list for the spring semester at
Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti-
tute. Mike is the son of Tom
and Sharon Cronin of Tussock
Visit our Brook Road.
NEW ➢➢ Rebecca Richards (DHS
‘05) graduated on May 17 with
showroom high honors from Eckerd Col-
lege in St. Petersburg, Fla. She
of custom majored in International Rela-
upholstery tions and French. After gradua-
tion, Rebecca traveled with an
Eckerd group to study Interna-
tional Issues at the Hague and
at the European Parliament in
Sofas, Strasbourg, France.
➢➢ Michael A. Tucker was
Chairs, awarded a Bachelor of Arts de-
Ottomans... gree from Denison University
in Ohio. He graduated with a
political science major and
communication minor, was the
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co-founder of the Fly-fishing
(508) 747-2242
Project and a member of the
WWWDILLONANDCOMPANYCOM Denison ice hockey team.
Chloe Bitters with a 26 inch striped bass caught in Duxbury Bay.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009 Duxbury Clipper 9
Bay
and the lecture commences at site at www.duxburyhistory. Regain your strength,
10:30 a.m. org or phone 781-934.6106.
confidence and mobility with:
Registry warns of deed scam
Path
• Experienced & dedicated nursing staff
• Occupational, physical, speech
The Plymouth County which require a self-addressed
Register of Deeds is warning envelope, a reference to the & language therapies
residents about a scam involv- book and page where the deed • Comprehensive rehabilitation REHABILITATION &
ing certified copies of deeds. is located and a fee of $3. Call for joint replacement, stroke, NURSING CENTER
A Washington D.C. Company, the registry at 508-830-9200 cardiac conditions & diabetes 308 Kings Town Way
National Deed Service Incor- with any questions. • Pain Management Program Duxbury, MA
porated, is offering consum-
ers certified copies of deeds 781-585-5561
for a fee of $59.50. Register Duxbury Public
of Deeds John Buckley reports Call today for a
that the issue has come to his Schools summer
office’s attention at various Free Rehabilitation
times over the past two years. office schedule Brochure & Tour!
“We contacted local media All school offices are on
outlets and placed an advi- a flex schedule during the Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group is a family-owned
sory on our Web site after we summer. Please call before company celebrating 60 years of quality service to older adults. www.welchhrg.com
were presented with multiple coming in.
requests for certified copies Alden 781-934-7630
of deeds from this company, Chandler 781-934-7680
which is giving people the DMS 781-934-7640
false impression that they have DHS 781-934-7650
an imminent need for a certi- The DHS guidance of-
fied copy of their deed and fice has been relocated to the
charging them $58.50 more DMS guidance office during
than they would have to pay if the month of July. Call 781- Duxbury Clipper - 5.9 inches wide x 7.5 inches tall- “After Surgery”; Bay Path
they simply went to the regis- 934-7640.
try themselves,” Buckley said Registration packets
in a press release. for new students can be ob-
A copy of a deed, typi- tained in the assistant super-
cally about 1-2 pages, can be intendent’s office, located
obtained directly from the in the high school, between
Plymouth County Registry 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (781-934-
of Deeds for a fee of $1 per 7604).
page at either the Plymouth, The business office is
Rockland or Brockton office, open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (781-
Buckley said. The Registry 934-7600).
also accepts requests by mail,
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26 years experience!
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&VMRK[LSQIZIVXSHS[LEXIZIV Rural and Historical Society enthusiasts including; Ashley Mohrman, Nancy Dana, Morgan Lamarche,
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XLKYIWXWJVSQ Sally Redmond, Polly Nash, Patrick Browne (DRHS Director), and Barbara Lamarche.
Photo by Julius A. Prince, Jr.
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