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When money is tight, Whitman-Hanson Regional School District spent $10,204.17 per
student during fiscal year 2010 compared to the state average of
Real Estate Sales
people often scrutinize every HANSON/WHITMAN
$13,092.74 per student — ranking 299 out of 322 schools report-
single expense, trying to deter- ing in the commonwealth, Superintendent Dr. Ruth Gilbert-Whitner
mine just what is necessary and No real estate transactions.
reported March 9. Per-pupil costs are based on student population
what can be cut — that daily and revenue from the general fund, grants and other funds. Below
cup of coffee, the cable bill, is a look at how those expenses break down:
new clothes, even groceries. WHRSD per pupil State avg. per pupil
Though their budget is
much larger than the average Administration $242.89 $448.30
Sunrise/Sunset
household, the Whitman-Han- Instructional leadership $630.35 $820.23
son Regional School District Classroom/specialist teachers $4,123.86 $4,968.01
Sunrise Sunset
too is turning a careful eye on Friday March 18 6:50 a.m. 6:52 p.m.
its expenses to see just how Other teaching services $612.07 $963
Saturday March 19 6:48 a.m. 5:53 p.m.
every dollar is being spent Professional development $81.23 $228.71
Sunday March 20 6:46 a.m. 6:54 p.m.
and how they might be able to Instructional materials $407.72 $392.83
cover a projected $1.6 million equipment and technology
Monday March 21 6:44 a.m. 6:55 p.m.
deficit. Guidance, counseling and testing $335.10 $359.94
Tuesday March 22 6:43 a.m. 6:56 p.m.
But how lean is too lean? Wednesday March 23 6:41 a.m. 6:58 p.m.
At the March 9 School Pupil services (transportation, $917.92 $1,177.75
Thursday March 24 6:39 a.m. 6:59 p.m.
Committee meeting, WHRSD food service, athletics, etc.)
Friday March 25 6:37 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
Superintendent Dr. Ruth Gil- Operations and maintenance $905.65 $1,049.34
bert-Whitner reported that the Insurance, retirement $1,469.45 $2,198.91
district spent less per pupil programs and other items
than nearly 300 other schools Payments to out-of-district $37,376.43 $20,956.51
across the commonwealth. schools (tuition and transportation)
In fiscal year 2010, with
a student population of about TOTAL AVERAGE PER PUPIL $10,204.17 $13,092.74
4,502, the district spent
$10,204.17 per pupil, while the teachers have given back their pupil cost so low.
state average was $13,092.74, reimbursement for courses “I look at what our per-
Gilbert-Whitner reported. Out taken to further their educa- student expenditure is and
of 322 schools listed on the tion. how low we rank against
Massachusetts Department of “The per-pupil expense in other communities, and that
Elementary and Secondary the district [for professional concerns me,” said School
Education Web site, the Whit- development] is $81.23, with Committee member William
man-Hanson Regional School a state average of $228.71. Egan, who has three children
District ranked 299th in terms Clearly, this has been a big in the school system. “I’ve Accuracy watch
of its per-pupil spending. concern with budgets we’ve lived here most of my life but
The Hanson Express is committed to accuracy in all its news
“I certainly believe that had in the past,” Gilbert-Whit- I’ve also spent a significant reports. Although numerous safeguards are in place to ensure
in this school district people ner said. amount of time in a more af- accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. If you find a mistake,
do get value for their dollar,” The school district’s larg- fluent community, and you see please alert us by calling 781-293-0240 or e-mail editor@hanson-
Gilbert-Whitner said. est expense area was for class- the differences, and sometimes express.com.
According to the Mass. room and specialist teachers, you see the opportunities that
department Web site, the town at 39.7 percent of its overall resources bring.”
with the highest per-pupil cost per-pupil cost — but it is still Egan commended admin-
in FY2010 was Provincetown, more than $800 less than the istrators for finding creative
with about 215 students and state average. ways to live with a lean bud-
$29,118.93 spent per student. One area where the Whit- get, but he said the communi-
The district with the lowest man-Hanson district spends ty should be looking to spend Contact us
per-pupil cost was Douglas, more than the state average more on education, not less.
with about 1,812 students and is for instructional materials, “We’ve got to find a way Send a NEWS item. We welcome all home delivery. Get the Hanson
$9,133.96 spent for each. equipment and technology, to put more resources into our Hanson-related news releases, an- Express delivered to your mailbox for
nouncements, photos or other reader just 34 cents a week. ($18 for one
By comparison, the stu- with about $408 spent per schools, because the future of contributions. E-mail your items to year). Call 781-934-2811 x21 or e-
dent populations and per-pu- student for that purpose. The the school district, the future editor@hansonexpress.com. mail subscribe@hansonexpress.com.
pil costs for other area towns state average is $393. of our children, the future of
include: Hanover, 2,759 stu- “One of the things Whit- our families depends on it,” he Free CLASSIFIEDS. Place your free Send a letter to the editor.
dents, $10,411.76; Abington, man-Hanson has is outstand- said. “I feel as a community private-party classified for items Express yourself by writing a letter
$500 or less on our Web site at han- to the editor. All views are welcome.
2,307 students, $10,247.29; ing technology, and it does we have to do better.” sonexpress.com. All other classifieds E-mail letters@hansonexpress.com.
East Bridgewater, 2,460 cost money,” Gilbert-Whitner In other business March 9: start at just $7.50 a week. Order
students, $9,996.09; and said. • The WHRSD School online or call 781-934-2811 during SUBMIT A CALENDAR ITEM. E-mail
Pembroke, 3,523 students, However, a large part of Committee voted not to offer normal business hours. events@hansonexpress.com. The
$9,953.12. the funding for these materials school choice for the 2011-12 deadline is Monday at noon.
Of the total money spent came from grants and other year, which would have al- Around Town. We welcome news of
your life milestones, including birth- Send aN obituary notice. We do
per student in the Whitman- revolving funds, such as fed- lowed out-of-district students days, anniversaries, births, honor not charge for obituaries or death no-
Hanson district, about 2.3 per- eral stimulus money used to to attend. The superintendent rolls, weddings, promotions, exotic tices. E-mail obits@hansonexpress.
cent is spent on administra- purchase netbooks for special said with a particularly tight vacations or really big fish. Don’t be com. Photos accepted. Deadline is
tion, Gilbert-Whitner said. education students, the super- budget it would be difficult shy, please share. Photos too! E-mail noon Tuesday.
“Oftentimes we get com- intendent said. to know what type of services aroundtown@hansonexpress.com.
ments from people that we are The school system also the district could offer out-of- Postal Statement
top-heavy, that all the mon- pays more than the state aver- town students. Published weekly by Clipper Press at 11 So. Station St., Duxbury, MA 02332. Periodicals Postage Permit
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think at Whitman-Hanson that and transportation for students rized the superintendent to
is probably not the case if you requiring services that cannot look into outsourcing custo-
look at those numbers,” she
said.
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Firefighter honored
2:04 p.m. Caller reported
larceny on Gorwin Drive. 8:10 p.m. Suspicious ac-
8:39 p.m. Suspicious ac- tivity reported at McDonald’s
tivity reported at Ferry’s Suno- on Liberty Street.
distinguished you as a fire-
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By Becca Manning, Express Editor
becca@hansonexpress.com fighter in the highest, most co on Liberty Street. 11:11 p.m. Officer wanted
anson Firefighter honored traditions of the 11:04 p.m. Caller report- on Whitman Street. Area search
ed motor vehicle accident on was negative.
Donald Colby Hanson Fire Department,” signed by himself and the
was honored Spring Street. Vehicle towed.
Board of Selectmen Chair- House speaker wishing him Saturday March 12
Tuesday night for his 36 man Chris Colclough read “sincerest congratulations.” Wednesday March 9 11:45 a.m. Motor vehicle
years of service to the town. from the certificate he pre- Webster said he was im- 3:39 a.m. Burglar alarm accident reported at Hanson
Colby is retiring from the de- sented to Colby. “The town pressed when he saw that Col- sounded on Maquan Street. Ace Hardware, Main Street.
partment. of Hanson Board of Select- by had served for 36 years. 10 a.m. Caller reported Vehicle towed.
At the Board of Select- men wishes to recognize you In the hallway after the property lost/found at New 12:35 p.m. Fire Depart-
men meeting, selectmen and and express the community’s presentation, Colby said he England Villages, Industrial ment provided mutual aid to
members of the Hanson po- deepest appreciation for your had no definite plans for re- Blvd. Whitman on Blaus Road. Indi-
lice and fire departments gave commitment of service to the tirement. 5:55 p.m. Officer request- vidual transported to hospital.
Colby a standing ovation af- citizens of Hanson.” “I’m just working and ed on Waltham Street. Vehicle 3:05 p.m. Officer wanted
ter he was presented with a Also on hand Tuesday waiting for my wife to re- towed as traffic hazard. on Morton Street. No police
citation from the board. was State Rep. Dan Webster, tire,” he said. “We haven’t 7:41 p.m. Burglar alarm service was necessary.
“Throughout your career, who presented Colby with really decided what we’re sounded on Elm Street. 4:33 p.m. Animal com-
your skills and actions have a certificate of appreciation going to do.” plaint on Valley Forge Road.
Thursday March 10
6:12 a.m. Burglar alarm Sunday March 13
sounded on Maquan Street. 1:11 p.m. Unregistered
Patricia M. (Chapman) Curtis, 53, of Han- C. Curtis, both of Hanson; her step-daughter, ZZZ6DQG$QG6HD&UXLVHVFRP
son, died Monday, March 14 at Quincy Medical Cynthia J. Curtis-Brown of South Carolina; her
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corresponding craft. Call 781-292-
Thursday March 17 2151, X 106 to register.
Hanson Little League Evaluations.
March 27 at the Hanson Middle
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. School gymnasium. Nine year olds or
Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m. any new players, age 10: last names
hairdresser, 10 a.m. Cracker Barrel,11 food shopping, 9 a.m. manicurist, 11
a.m. St. Patrick’s Day Program and A-L: 12:30–1:30 p.m.; last names
a.m. Dollar Tree and Fresh Catch, M-Z: 1:45– 2:45 p.m. Eight year
luncheon, line dancing, BP clinic at
Expres s
North Easton, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 olds looking to move up to Minors:
center. p.m. bingo.
A ca 3–4 p.m. Ten year olds looking to
Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m. H a n s o le n d a r f o r Meat Raffle. 7:30 p.m., Friday move up to Majors, as well as any
Walk the Park, 9:30 a.m. Vanity Fair n& new players ages 11-12: 4:15–5:15
Calend ar oppsoratnudnvoluntese,r
k s,
d a n c e sh op s, p l ay
‘Little Women.’ 7 p.m., Whitman- Sawtelle at slsawtelle@comcast.net
Strong Women in Literature Book Hanson Regional High School will
Club, for information call 781-447- present “Little Women” by Marisha Whitman-Hanson Education
7613. This month’s selection is “My Chamberlain, a stage adaptation of Foundation Spelling Bee. 6:30-
Name is Mary Sutter” by Robin i t ie s ! 9:30 p.m. March 31, Performing
the novel by Louisa May Alcott.
Oliveria. This group is open to all. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for Arts Center at Whitman-Hanson
children, students and senior citizens. Regional High School. For further
Hanson Girls Softball Registration.
information call Laura Kemmett
a r i te ms
5:30-7 p.m. The final registration for Tickets available at the door, by
a ll c a le n d calling 781-618-8459 or e-mailing at 781-294-1261 or e-mail info@
Hanson Girls Softball for the spring
Se nd
Tue s d ay t o
whrhsdrama@hotmail.com. wheducationfoundation.org.
2011 season will be held at Hanson
by n o o n o n
s .c om .
Middle School. ‘Sadie and the Seventh Son.’ 7:30 Beach Yoga. 9:30 a.m. April 2.
li p p e r p r e s Beach yoga classes with Deb Blauss
e ve n t s@c
Rockland-Hanson Rotary Club. p.m. at the Needles Lodge, Camp
la ble basis. Kiwanee, Route 27,Hanson. Tickets will begin indoors in the library of the
6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Olde a sp ace av ai
d on en ts . Needles Lodge at Camp Kiwanee,
Hitching Post Restaurant in Hanson. s are publishe or Han so n ev are $12. Hanson Recreation Drama
Ca le nda r item -c ommerci al Whi tm an Route 58, Hanson. Classes will move
fo r non and the Friends of Camp Kiwanee
Preference is outside to the beach when weather
will present an original murder
Friday March 18 mystery. Proceeds benefit restoration permits. Classes are sponsored by the
of Camp Kiwanee and its waterfront. Hanson Recreation Commission and
Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
For tickets call 781-293-2333 or the cost $10.
hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10
a.m. cribbage, 1 p.m. bingo. Jimmy Tingle and features both live 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12 p.m. Attorney 781-447-3915. Annual Cookie and Craft Fair.
and silent auctions. Ticket cost is Whitney by appointment, computer Saturday, April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to
Hanson Library. 10-10:30 a.m. Wee $100. Price includes one drink ticket class, knitting/crocheting, bowling. South Shore Vo-Tech Silent Auction.
7 p.m. at the Whitman Knights of 2:30 p.m. at the East Bridgewater
Readers for ages 0-3, drop in with and a seated, four-course meal. All
Columbus Hall, Route 18, Whitman. United Methodist Church, 54
caregiver, for stories, finger play are welcome. For more information Rep. Geoff Diehl District Hours:
9-10 a.m., Whitman Senior Center. The South Shore Vocational Technical North Central St. Visitors browse
and song. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Craft- and to buy tickets, visit bchigh.edu/
For questions, call Legislative Aide High School Parents’ Association 2nd various craft tables and may choose
a-story for ages 3-7, Alpha Tales: shamrocker.
Lynnel Cox at 781-261-3103 or Annual Silent Auction will be held. from hundreds of homemade cookies
read alphabet stories and make a
stop by the district office at 529 Enjoy a night of fun and fundraising to fill a box of favorites for $6. All
corresponding craft. Call 781-292-
2151, X 106 to register.
Sunday March 20 Washington St. Whitman. with entertainment provided by DJ are welcome.
‘Sadie and the Seventh Son.’ 3 Bob Caldaria, “The Man of Many ‘Dancing with the Angels.’ 6:30-11
Whitman Senior Center. 8:30 a.m. Hanson Food Pantry. 10:30 a.m.- Hats.” Light refreshments will be
p.m. at the Needles Lodge, Camp 12 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist p.m. on Saturday, April 2. The second
food shopping, 11 a.m. Venus III in Kiwanee, Route 58, Hanson. Tickets served. Tickets at the door are $10
Church, Main Street. annual “Dancing with the Angels”
Hanson, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. are $12. Hanson Recreation Drama per person, $15 per couple. For more benefit will be held at the Tirrell
bingo. and the Friends of Camp Kiwanee 5:45 information, call 781-878-8822.
Tea Party Meeting. Room, 254 Quarry St., Quincy.
Meat Raffle. 7:30 p.m., Friday will present an original murder p.m. at Oliveira’s Restaurant, Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, dancing and
at Robinson Street in Hanson. mystery. Proceeds benefit restoration Pembroke. Meet, greet and Upcoming events the music of the 14-piece White
Sponsored by the Hanson American of Camp Kiwanee and its waterfront. have dinner; the meeting will begin Heat swing orchestra and a dancing
For tickets call 781-293-2333 or 781- at 6:45 p.m. All are welcome. For ‘Sadie and the Seventh Son.’ competition featuring the Visiting
Legion 226. Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. and
447-3915. more information, visit the Web site Angels staff doing Latin dancing.
‘Sadie and the Seventh Son.’ 7:30 at plymouthtp.ning.com. Sunday, March 27 at 3 p.m. at the This fundraising event supports the
Needles Lodge in Camp Kiwanee,
p.m. at the Needles Lodge in Camp Monday March 21 Hanson. Tickets are $12. Hanson
Special Needs Fund of Old Colony
Kiwanee, Hanson. Tickets are $12.
An original murder mystery will be Hanson Senior Center. 10 a.m.
Wednesday March 23 Recreation Drama and the Friends
Elder Services and South Shore Elder
Services. Tickets are $50 and may
presented by Hanson Recreation chorus rehearsal, 1 p.m. Tai Chi Hanson Senior Center. 9:30 a.m. of Camp Kiwanee will present an be purchased at Old Colony Elder
Drama and the Friends of Camp and knitting group, Welcome Spring card games, 10 a.m. poker, Cracker original murder mystery. Proceeds Services. For more information,
Kiwanee. Proceeds benefit restoration karaoke party Barrel breakfast, 1 p.m. party time benefit restoration of Camp Kiwanee contact Lucille Dallaire at OCES
of Camp Kiwanee and its waterfront. with Henry, 1:30 exercise with Cindie and its waterfront. For tickets call 508-584-1561.
For tickets call 781-293-2333 or 781- Hanson Library. 9:30 a.m. Yoga ($5). 781-293-2333 or 781-447-3915.
447-3915. stories, ages 3+, registration required; Hanson Rotary Club Comedy
call 781-293-2151 or e-mail info@ Whitman Senior Center. 7:30 a.m. ‘Little Women.’ Whitman- Night. 7-10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April
hansonlibrary.org. center pick up, 7:45 a.m. home pick Hanson Regional High School will
Saturday March 19 up for Foxwoods Casino, 10 a.m. present “Little Women” by Marisha
9 at the VFW on Essex St, Whitman
featuring three top comedians, raffles
Whitman Senior Center. 9 a.m. chair yoga,11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. Chamberlain, a stage adaptation of
The Life of Jackie Kennedy. 1-3 and prizes. Tickets are $25, which
around town, 10 a.m. Wii bowling, Bingo at Harvard Court, Mah-Jongg. the novel by Louisa May Alcott, on
p.m. at the Whitman Public Library. includes pizza. For tickets call Peter
11 a.m.-1 p.m. blood pressure clinic, Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m. and
Celebrate National Women’s History at 781-293-3551. Proceeds benefit
11:30 a.m. lunch, 1 p.m. bingo. Whitman-Hanson Kiwanis Club. Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets
Month with a talk about the life of local charities.
6:15 p.m. at the Hitching Post are $8 for adults and $5 for children,
first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. No Whitman Library. 1-2 p.m. Uno, Restaurant. For more information, students and senior citizens. Tickets
registration is required for this event. Dos, Tres Spanish Story Hour. Call call Mike at 781-447-6501. available at the door, by calling 781-
Jessi Finnie at 781-447-7613 for 618-8459 or e-mailing whrhsdrama@
Meat Raffle and Boston Celtics information.
Tickets Raffle. 2-4 p.m. at Damien’s, Thursday March 24 hotmail.com.
Hanson. The Whitman Panthers Hanson American Legion Post 226.
Baseball Road to Cooperstown 7 p.m. the third Monday of the month Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. TEEN NIGHT FRIDAY, MARCH 18TH 7-10:30 P.M. GR. 7-12
Team will hold a meat raffle. Also, at 92 Robinson St., Hanson. hairdresser, 10 a.m. Cracker Barrel,
drawing will be held of a premium physical therapy seminar, line AQUA BOOT CAMP STARTING UP
pair of Celtics tickets for the March Whitman Republican Town dancing. ON MARCH 22ND 7:15-8:15 PM
23 game. Loge, Section 1! Basketball Committee. 7:30 p.m. on the third for the fit looking for a challenge. Ages 14+.
Monday of each month at the senior Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m.
raffle tickets are $5. No need to be Walk the Park, 9 Wareham Crossing
SIGN UP FOR SMALL FRY NURSERY SCHOOL
present to win. For information, visit center on Hayden Avenue. For more IN SEPTEMBER.
information, call Steven Bois at 781- and Ansel Gurney House, a.m. 11:30
whitmanpanthers.com. a.m. lunch, 12:30-3:30 p.m. brown
Your child will be engaged in arts & crafts, story time, fitness, dramatic play,
447-4719. science, swimming, math, puzzles, gross motor and lots more!
‘Sadie and the Seventh Son.’ bag pick up. For more information please call our Child Care Director, Karen Pimentel.
7:30 p.m. at the Needles Lodge,
Camp Kiwanee, Route 58, Hanson.
Tuesday March 22 Rockland-Hanson Rotary Club. CAMP SATUCKET WILL BE CELEBRATING ITS
36TH YEAR AT THE EAST BRIDGEWATER YMCA.
6:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Olde
Tickets are $12. An original murder Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m. nails Hitching Post Restaurant in Hanson. Camp plays a huge role in each camper’s development into a
mystery will be presented by Hanson by Julie, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 a.m. succesful adult. It gives kids the opportunity to explore nature, find
Recreation Drama and the Friends beginner’s bridge, 1 p.m. bowling at
Friday March 25
new talents, and try new activities, gain independence, and make
of Camp Kiwanee. Proceeds benefit the Hanson Athletic Association. lasting friendships and memories.
restoration of Camp Kiwanee and its Hanson Senior Center. 9 a.m.
COME JOIN US AT AN OPEN HOUSE:
waterfront. For tickets call 781-293- Hanson Library. 1:30 p.m. Yoga
Stories, ages 3+, registration required, hairdresser, 9:30 a.m. card games, 10 Sat. April 2nd 12-2 pm & Sat. April 16th 12-2 pm
2333 or 781-447-3915. a.m. cribbage, 1 p.m. bingo.
Sat. April 30th 12-2 pm & Sat. May 14th 12-2 pm
call 781-293-2151 or e-mail info@ Sat. May 21st 12-2 pm & Sat. June 4th 12-2 pm
A Benefit for BC High. 6 p.m., hansonlibrary.org. Hanson Library. 10-10:30 a.m. Wee CHOOSE THE MEMBERSHIP THAT BUILDS SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY. JOIN TODAY!!!
Boston College High School will Readers for ages 0-3, drop in with CONTACT OUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR, PATRICK MURPHY FOR MORE INFORMA-
hold its biennial gala auction, The Whitman Senior Center. 8 a.m.
Walk the park, 9 a.m. hairdresser, art caregiver, for stories, finger play TION OR STOP BY FOR A FULL TOUR AND SEE ALL WE HAVE TO OFFER.
Shamrocker, on the BC High Campus, and song. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Craft-
150 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester. The class, State Rep. Geoff Diehl, 10 a.m.
Castle Island, line dancing at Legion, a-story for ages 3-7, Alpha Tales: East Bridgewater Family YMCA
evening will be emceed by comedian read alphabet stories and make a 0LYMOUTH 3TREET s
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Ruth Gilbert-Whitner, superintendent of Whitman-Hanson Regional Sharon Kennedy, director of the Hanson Food Pantry, reads to a multi-grade classroom at
School District, reads to Mrs. Richards’ first grade class at Maquan Maquan.
Elementary School.
The Indian Head School Student Council, under the leadership of Patty deProsse
and directed by librarian Nancy Florence, performed their annual “Green Eggs Hanson Middle School Principal Marty Geoghegan reads “Henry Builds a Cabin” to
and Ham” skit at Maquan School in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Mrs. Gardner’s second grade class.
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q u e s t i o n o f t h e w ee k By Linda Bertino
Bob Doran Nathan Wheeler Dave Clay Steve Lincoln Mike Bastek
Harvard Street, Whitman Washington Street CVS, Whitman Pierce Avenue, Hanson Main Street, Hanson
“Yes, there’s too much money at “I’m not sure with all the contract “Yes, I believe there will be. “I would certainly hope so and “I don’t care; I don’t follow foot-
stake for it not to happen.” issues, but hopefully there is.” There’s too much at stake.” I hope the coaches and players ball and they all make too much
come to terms soon.” money anyway.”
S
Tuesday at noon.
ince last Friday morning we have watched and lis-
tened to the radio and television news reports coming
out of Japan describing the incredible natural disas-
ters of a 9.0 Richter Scale earthquake, apparently the fourth Collective bargaining rights are extremely
largest in recorded history, followed by a tsunami sweeping
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miles inland with a wall of water up to 30 feet
or more in height multiplying the damage and
loss of life to an as yet unknown dimension. his letter is written in response to place could suffer and much more.
As if these two events were not enough, the Emery Maddocks’ article, “Get- Unionized workers do not look at this bill
collateral damage has caused the apparent de- ting Real: Something’s got to give.” as a way to reduce the states’ deficit but more
struct of three nuclear power generation plants What is happening in Madison, Wisconsin is as an attack against unions. They believe that
and danger to a fourth. There is the very real certainly very intriguing. I agree with newly Walker intends to hurt the unions because he
By Emery Maddocks possibility of a core meltdown and the release elected Governor Scott Walker that something blames public employees that take advantage
of dangerous radiation into the atmosphere. should be done about the state of Wisconsin’s of the system for why the deficit has become
The Japanese island of Honshu, where 3.6 billion dollar deficit. What I do not agree so high. I definitely agree with what Maddocks
with is the method by which he plans on cutting says in the article that public employees do take
these disasters occurred, has a climate similar to ours, so the
the deficit. Removing state employees’ collec- advantage of the system through ways such as
winter weather is compounding the
tive bargaining rights is definitely not the way pension abuse, police detail abuse and pay rais-
suffering of hundreds of thousands Getting real to go. Walker’s proposed budget repair bill will es in times of economic downturn. Something
of people as this situation unfolds. cause a lot of other problems if in fact collec- needs to be done about this issue but complete-
The economic impact is beyond estimation at this point, but we tive bargaining rights are taken away. To pub- ly removing collective bargaining rights from
do know that in excess of 100,000 buildings have been de- lic employees, collective bargaining rights are public employees is not the answer. In my opin-
stroyed or severely damaged, thousands are dead and thousands extremely important and they view these rights ion, Walker’s budget repair bill needs amend-
more are injured and the Japanese stock market is in free fall. as a form of protection. Without these rights, ing.
Normal life is a long journey away for a large area of Japan. public employees could lose their benefits, their Patrick West
Besides the normal empathy we feel for our fellow hu- wages could be cut back, safety in the work- Barker Street, Pembroke
man beings, a disaster as has befallen Japan should force us
to all get real about our own situation. We all can appreciate
that everything is relative, but let’s think about this. Japan is
among the most developed nations in the world. Almost the
Child care open house Gently-used donations
The Christian Child Care Center lo-
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entire nation and its economic infrastructure have been rebuilt
from the ashes of World War II. They are a leader in engineer- cated at the First Baptist Church, 234 Main
ing and technology and have a highly educated and disciplined St., Hanson will hold an open house during he Hanson Housing Authority and
business hours from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. by Meeting Housing Lane senior cen-
population. Their economy is third largest in the world. Yet, in appointment during the week of Monday,
the blink of an eye, it all changed. Lifetimes of hard work and ter is looking for donations to help
March 21-Friday, March 25. The program spruce up the community room. In particular,
material gain disappeared in minutes, livelihoods vanished. serves children ages 15 months through kin-
Cultural icons disappeared forever. Families and friends were we are looking for the following gently-used
dergarten and teaches school readiness skills items: pool table, television, comfortable light-
torn apart. In relative terms it makes our own situation look along with Christian values. Call 781-294- weight couch and matching lightweight chairs.
pretty good doesn’t it? 7030 to schedule an appointment. If you have any of these items, or an item that
Disasters such as the one in Japan give us the rare oppor-
you think might benefit the community center,
tunity to take stock of how good we have it. They give us an
What’s your trash hot spot? please contact Lorraine at rainne2@comcast.
opportunity to re-evaluate life priorities, ambitions and values. net or the HHA at 781-293-7474.
It may be a good time to take stock of what is really important Last year’s Clean Up Green Up Han- Mary Frances Allen
in our lives; material things vs. emotional well being; selfish son was a great success - much participation Executive Director
interests vs. family and community; for believers, a time to re- and many, many bags of trash were removed Hanson Housing Authority
connect with spiritual values. To use a now shopworn term, this from the sides of the road. Green Hanson is
is a “teachable moment.” We probably shouldn’t waste it. sponsoring the event again this year from 9-11
Japan will rebuild. Its trading partners will help it do so. Its a.m. on Saturday, April 9 and hope you can
economy is basically sound. It will be interesting to see if there
is a catharsis from the legendary Japanese work ethic to a new
join them, either cleaning up your own neigh-
borhood or joining them at Town Hall to hit
Health plan options
view that prioritizes time with family and loved ones, at least
on a par with career advancement.
some ‘hot spots.’ If you haven’t voted on ‘hot
spots,’ visit greenhanson.org and tell them
for seniors
now. So far they have heard about Route 27, Nancy McCarthy, senior plan consul-
between the transfer station and Club Ex and tant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massa-
Maquan Street near Indian Head. What’s your chusetts will answer questions about health
trash hot spot? plan options for seniors at the Hanson Senior
If attending the Clean Up Green Up day, Center at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30.
please wear long sleeved shirts, long pants and The presentation will include an explana-
brightly colored clothing. Also, if possible, tion of COBRA and direct-pay health plan
bring gloves; gardening gloves work great. options available before Medicare, as well
Refreshments will be served after the clean as options available once a person does
up. If you clean an area near your home and have Medicare. A question-and-answer ses-
want the bags to be picked up, contact Green sion will follow.
Hanson.
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Week of March 21
All schools
Monday: Popcorn chicken with dipping sauce, rice pilaf, corn, apple
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the Deadline is Monday at noon. Tuesday: American chop suey, garlic bread, tossed salad, fresh apple,
chilled fruit.
Wednesday: Chicken stir fry, brown rice pilaf, green beans with cheese
sauce, pineapple tidbits, chilled fruit.
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