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“Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” — Russell Baker

By Scott Frano, ExprESS IntErn

On Saturday, residents of Pembroke and surrounding towns descended on Pembroke Center for the first

Pembroke Farmers Market. The event drew hundreds of people to the

center of town. Cars filled the Community Cen-ter parking lot and spilled over to the library. Within the first hour, at least one vendor had sold out completely and by the time the market had closed at noon, several other vendors were either completely out of products or very close.

Scott and Deb Leddin of Boathouse Lobster ran out of lobster by 10:30 a.m., so Scott went back to his boat and “paddled out into the ocean to get more,” according to Matt York, who orga-nized the market with his sister, Christine Falk.

“It was awesome,” York said Tuesday. “You draw this thing up in the winter and you hope that it looks like what it looked like the other day.”

Visitors to the market were treated to a wide array of available items. In addition to plenty

Pembroke goes to market

Opening day a success as vendors sell out

FIRST TIME OUT: Adam Maki and Shawn Dufour of Taproot Farm sell an assortment of plants and gladiolas on Saturday at their farmers market debut on the Town Green.

PAINT THE TOWN: Four-year-old Halle Liane of Pembroke said her favorite part of the market was the face painting. continued on page 13

By BEcca MannIng, ExprESS StaFF [email protected]

Ed Thorne isn’t giving up on the Mattakeesett Street ball fields.

On Monday, he requested permission from selectmen to apply a second time for a $500,000 state grant that would go a long way toward completing the parking lot, roadways, drainage and other aspects of the project, which totals about $806,000.

The town would have to make up the remaining $300,000, and funding would have to be approved at the upcoming fall special Town Meeting.

At the Nov. 3, 2009 spe-cial Town Meeting, voters au-thorized the town to spend up to $800,000 on the project in order to qualify for the grant, though Thorne later learned Pembroke had not received the money.

Facilitated through the Mass. Executive Office of En-ergy and Environmental Af-fairs, the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Commu-nities Program is designed to help towns with a population over 35,000 develop land for parks and outdoor recreation purposes. Communities with


The Water Department is asking Pembroke residents to turn off their hoses to help conserve water during the hot, dry summer months.

The volunteer water re-striction, issued this week, urges people to use hand-held hoses only and to limit or cease lawn watering while the heat wave continues. The recommendation could help Pembroke avoid a mandatory restriction later this summer.

Water Department secre-tary Janet Fahey said the town has not had a mandatory water restriction for at least a decade.

“We noticed very heavy usage around July 4 and the week after the use volume went way up,” Fahey said. “Hopefully people will pay at-tention to the voluntary restric-tion so we won’t have to go to a mandatory restriction.”

With residents using wa-ter faster than the tanks can be replenished, levels are lower than usual. Eventually, if habits aren’t curbed, the tanks could run out of water, Fahey said.

Low water levels also could pose a problem for pub-lic safety if enough water isn’t available to fight a fire.

Second try for fields grantSelectmen support application for Mattakeesett Street funding

Water usage upResidents asked to turn off hoses

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The Express was granted an exclusive interview recently with three mem-bers of the band Cover Me, Porkins

— Express Sports Editor Dave Palana, his broth-er Joe Palana and Express General Manager Jus-tin Graeber (Guitarist Matt Vears was absent). The band will be performing on the bandstand on Town Green this Sunday, July 18 from 6-8 p.m. Though the band has performed previous-ly in Pembroke, this show will mark their de-but under the name Cover Me, Porkins — they previously performed as The Dink Plates at the Pembroke Skate Park Committee’s Battle of the Bands fundraiser in December.

How did you guys get your start? Joe: Me being Dave’s brother, we’re pretty close — and he works with Justin. They got together because The Dink Plates needed to happen. After that, we decided we should never play again as The Dink Plates.

Where does the name ‘Cover Me, Por-kins’ come from? Justin: In ‘Star Wars: A New Hope,’ Porkins is one of the X-wing pilots that is accompanying Luke on his raid on the Death Star, and he gets shot down. He only has a few lines in the movie, one of which is, ‘I’ve got a problem here,’ and then he explodes.

What kind of music do you play? Justin: Our music is sort of symbolic of the journey we’ve all taken. They’re not so much songs to us as they are creations, children that we’ve nur-tured …

Dave: That we’ve stolen.Justin: There’s very little creative thought.

We just basically picked songs we thought were funny. After our last show, we noticed that people were dancing a lot more to the ska stuff, so we tried to incorporate that more. And we learned that you don’t really need an acoustic ballad break in a 20-minute set.

Dave: Yes, that was a lesson well learned.So what would you call your genre of mu-

sic? Justin: I like to think of it as skapunkrasta-funk.

Dave: It’s rebel ska.Will your show on July 18 have any par-

ticular theme? Justin: The theme of how awe-some are we?

Dave: I don’t think it’s a question; I think it’s how awesome we are.

Justin: It will be: Cover Me, Porkins — Great band or greatest band?

Dave: We would like to raise money for the Pembroke Skate Park; we did that before.

Why do you want to support the skate park? Dave: Because everyone should have a skate park — especially Pembroke. There’s no-where to skate in town. It’s something that peo-ple want, and there’s not enough money for it, so we have to do our part.

Where else can people find you? Dave: We have a Facebook page; just search for ‘Cover Me, Porkins.’ We have not decided when we’re going to do another show.

Justin: The Mos Eisley Cantina has ex-

pressed some interest. Joe: Though some people are worried that

we might rock too hard.Have you taken precautions in case you

do ‘rock too hard’? Justin: Frankly, if that hap-pens, there’s nothing you can do.

I guess it’s good that this is an outdoor show. Joe: Yes, no four walls can contain us.

Justin: We blew the physical roof off the building at our last show.

Joe: And the figurative roof.Justin: It was definitely raised.Dave: And once you raise a roof, how high

can you go except to the sky?Going back to that first show, did you

intend for it to turn out the way it did? Joe: Well, if our intention was to be mediocre: Mis-sion accomplished.

Justin: Actually, at the end of that show, I think we all kind of looked at each other and went, ‘That wasn’t totally embarrassing. Maybe we should do it again.’

Is this a family-friendly show? Dave: We definitely want people of all ages to turn out.

Joe: But really, we don’t need that many ba-bies.

Justin: The fun part about playing ska music is that it kind of appeals to everyone. It’s just fun, happy music that you can dance to.

Dave: You’ve got to bring your dancing shoes to this show.

Justin: Yes. Shoes will be inspected at the door … or grass.

Formerly The Dink Plates, the band Cover Me, Porkins features Pembroke Express General Manager Justin Graeber (left) on lead vocals and guitar, Sports Editor Dave Palana (right) on drums and Dave’s brother Joe Palana (middle) on bass guitar. The band also added a second guitarist, Matt Vears (not pictured). They will perform Sunday on the Town Green at 6 p.m.

Visit with Cover Me, PorkinsExpress staffers’ band performing Sunday on Town Green

Photo by Becca Manning

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Still Dull, and proud of itBy Scott Frano, ExprESS IntErn

Are you fed up with politicians? Have something to say

but don’t want to be politically incorrect? At the Dull Men’s Club at the Pembroke Council on Aging, anything goes.

The Dull Men’s Club meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the Council on Aging in Pembroke Center. The all-male club dis-cusses whatever topic comes to mind. Members often bring in news articles they feel relate to the club. And, of course, food and coffee are served.

Politics and religion are the two most common topics discussed by the club. For ex-ample, at a recent meeting, a debate over whether the Vati-can had done enough to help Haitian earthquake victims broke out. Political topics in-cluded the national debt and whether fireworks should be allowed locally.

The club was started about seven years ago by COA se-nior aide Joe Collins, who died in January. Connie Church, who still regularly attends club meetings, helped Collins start the group. The Pembroke chapter of the club is part of an international system of Dull Men’s clubs.

Club members find it to be a great release for any stress they may have.

“Very few men actually get together and talk about how they feel. It’s usually wom-en who do that,” said Frank Tobin, the unofficial chairman

of the group.These days, the club is

bigger than ever. On a recent Wednesday, the largest show-ing ever came out — 22 men.

Some of the “dull” men have special talents, like Rob Roy and Skippy Sciacca.

Roy, called “the best sto-ryteller in the world” by his peers, stands up and tells a story at each meeting.

“It’s either because I’m the oldest guy in the room and I’m fun to tease or it’s because my voice is so soft nobody can hear me unless I stand,” Roy said in response to being asked to stand.

Sciacca can name the U.S. Presidents in order — and he can also identify them by num-ber. When asked who the 15th President was, Sciacca quick-ly answered, “Buchanan.” He had more trouble when asked

for the 28th President, but still managed to identify Woodrow Wilson.

The members of the Dull Men’s Club aren’t always so carefree, though.

“You wouldn’t be laughing if you saw the net worth of the men in this room,” Tobin said.

Laughter, however, is the driving force of the Dull Men’s Club. Most of the jokes and stories told in the meeting could not be published without

serious repercussions. There was only one mo-

ment where things got truly serious, and that was when member Tom Paine received a phone call near the end of the meeting. Tobin was sure to remind him that cell phones were not to be used during meetings.

“I probably lost $2,000 hanging up on that call,” Paine said afterward.

The club is planning a spe-cial luncheon at Uno’s next to the Hanover Mall on July 21. A van will depart from the se-nior center at 11:15 a.m. that day and leave Uno’s at 1:30 p.m.

To pay for the luncheon, a cardboard box was passed around at the end of the meet-ing. Member Scotty MacInnes jokingly called it a “swear box.”

Regardless of what they like to call themselves, the members of the Pembroke Dull Men’s Club are highly entertaining. Anyone who would like to join is welcome; there is no age minimum. You just need to have something to talk about.

As member Dick Nick-erson put it: “This is the only place we can speak up, guys. We have to be politically cor-rect everywhere else.”

Seven years after it started, COA group carries on

The Dull Men’s Club gathers every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the senior center for coffee and conversation. Photo by Scott Frano

“This is the only place we can speak up, guys. We have to be politically correct everywhere else.”

— Member Dick Nickerson at a recent Dull Men’s Club meeting

Many students attended the Pembroke Community Youth Alliance socials held at the high school this spring — now, youth are invited to join the alliance for some sum-mer fun with Summer Tuesdays at the Community Center.

Organized by Pembroke High School students, the program is open every Tuesday through Aug. 24, from 3-5 p.m. Students entering sixth, seventh and eighth grades are invited to sign in at the community center on Tuesday after-noons (enter at the back near the bingo hall entrance) and then join in unstructured play using the ball field, basketball court, tennis court and gym if the weather is inclement.

High school PCYA members will help organize various activities and play with the kids, and there will be several parent volunteers on site.

For more information or to volunteer, e-mail Andy Goodman at [email protected] or visit PCYA on Face-book and become a fan.

Youth invited to hang out with PCYA teens Tuesdays at center


Stolen vehicle involved in pole hit-and-run

A Bridgewater woman who reported her ve-hicle missing from her driveway last Wednesday morning discovered it had been crashed into a utility pole in Pembroke the night before.

Bridgewater Police referred the woman to the local station where she learned that neigh-bors on Oldham Street had reported the crash around 11:30 p.m. The caller told police that both the driver and a passenger were still in the vehicle, but when police arrived, the individu-als had left the vehicle behind. A K-9 unit from Duxbury was called in to search the area, but no one was found.

The woman told Pembroke officers that the vehicle, a Mercury Mountaineer, had been parked in her driveway in Bridgewater when she went to bed that night.

Police are investigating.

House broken into while residents were out of town

Police say someone entered a Harvard Street home last weekend while its owners were spending the week at their summer home and made off with a television, game system, CD player, jewelry and other items.

According to reports, one of the residents had returned home Friday afternoon to feed the cats and noticed nothing amiss. The back doors were locked, but the front door was left un-locked. When she returned Saturday morning, she found the wall-mounted TV was missing — its wires cut — along with other electronics and jewelry. Neighbors did not report seeing or hearing anything suspicious.

Police are investigating.

Candy stolen in snack shed break-in

A Pembroke Youth Baseball snack shed at the Mattakeesett Street ball fields was broken into Monday night and candy items taken.

Police were checking the area around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday after a resident reported hearing voices outside at a late hour. That’s when an of-ficer came across the snack shed, finding that the lock had been broken. Police are investigating.

Pembroke police log

PoliCe & Court briefS

friDAY, JulY 27:22 a.m. Animal complaint

reported on Parker Road. Referred incident to animal control officer.

10:45 a.m. Motor vehicle crash with over $1,000 in dam-ages reported on Church Street.

11:51 a.m. Motor vehicle crash with over $1,000 in damag-es reported on reported on Church and Old Church streets.

12:20 p.m. Recreational ve-hicle complaint reported on High Street.

12:23 p.m. Residential van-dalism reported on Juniper Lane.

12:49 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with under $1,000 in dam-ages reported on Church Street.

1:00 p.m. Residential vandal-ism reported on Blue Jay Way.

7:45 p.m. Suspicious vehicle reported on Plain Street.

8:06 p.m. Residential break-in reported on School Street.

8:24 p.m. Highway/Water/Tree Department call reported on Wampatuck Street and Dana Road.

SAturDAY, JulY 33:11 a.m. Residential break-in

reported on Woodbine Avenue.10:15 a.m. Hit and run crash

reported on Church Street.3:44 p.m. Suspicious activity

reported on Lorna Avenue.6:06 p.m. Crash with injury

reported on Church Street.9:29 p.m. Disturbance report-

ed on Wampatuck Street. Peace restored.

10:09 p.m. Disturbance re-ported on Cynthia Avenue.

SuNDAY, JulY 412:38 p.m. Boat complaint re-

ported on Woodbine Avenue. Area search negative.

4:00 p.m. Missing person re-ported on Ingham Way.

4:48 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle reported on Washington Street.

11:21 p.m. Threatening re-ported on Felicia Terrace.

11:31 p.m. Hit and run crash reported on Plymouth Street.

MoNDAY, JulY 512:47 a.m. Disturbance re-

ported on Felicia Terrace.2:15 a.m. Domestic issue re-

ported on Center Street. Mark J. Aquino, 25, of Jamaica Plain ar-rested and charged with violating an abuse prevention order.

4:20 a.m. Domestic issue re-ported on Center Street.

7:31 a.m. Residential van-dalism reported on Old Learning Lane.

11:38 a.m. Motor vehicle crash with under $1,000 in dam-ages reported on Barker Street.

11:44 a.m. Domestic issue re-ported on Center Street.

1:00 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle activity reported on Gard-ner Lane.

2:45 p.m. Speeding complaint reported on Perkins Road.

3:48 p.m. Animal bite report-ed on Valley Street. Referred inci-dent to animal control officer.

7:15 p.m. Speeding complaint reported on Packet Landing.

7:34 p.m. Disturbance re-ported on Cynthia Avenue. Jeffrey M. Gilmore, 48, of 12 Cynthia Avenue arrested and charged with assault and battery.

9:26 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle reported on Gurney Drive.

Dispersed gathering.10:53 p.m. Domestic issue re-

ported on Pine Tree Lane. John D. Young, 31, of 40 Pine Tree Lane arrested and charged with assault and battery, intimidating a witness and kidnapping.

tueSDAY, JulY 62:01 a.m. Suspicious motor

vehicle reported on West and Cen-ter streets.

10:44 a.m. Disturbance re-ported on School Street.

12:20 a.m. Assist probation department on Pembroke Woods Drive. Mark A. Pilalas, 35, arrest-ed on a straight warrant.

2:05 p.m. Residential van-dalism reported on Old Landing Road.

2:40 p.m. Suspicious mo-tor vehicle reported on Farmside Drive.

2:45 p.m. Larceny reported on Mayflower Court.

2:58 p.m. Fire incident report-ed on Gurney Drive.

3:19 p.m. Fire incident report-ed on Cross Street.

4:30 p.m. Suspicious activity reported on Trellis Circle.

10:00 p.m. Suspicious mo-tor vehicle reported on Rebecca Road.

11:30 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with over $1,000 in dam-ages reported on Oldham Street.

WeDNeSDAY, JulY 71:45 a.m. Suspicious activity

reported on Taylor Street.2:18 a.m. Suspicious activ-

ity reported on Center Street and Greenwood Avenue.

9:31 a.m. Animal complaint reported on Corporate Park Drive. Incident referred to animal control officer.

10:02 a.m. Motor vehicle theft reported on Littles Avenue.

1:32 p.m. Larceny reported on Washington Street.

1:53 p.m. Suspicious activity reported on Andrew Drive.

3:38 p.m. Animal complaint reported on Church Street. Inci-dent referred to animal control officer.

3:49 p.m. Motor vehicle crash with damage under $1,000 report-ed on Church and Oak streets.

6:18 p.m. Suspicious vehicle reported on Herring Brook Lane.

7:26 p.m. Larceny reported on Taylor Point Road.

9:35 p.m. Fire incident re-ported on Washington and Taylor streets.

tHurSDAY, JulY 812:49 a.m. Suspicious activity

reported on Anthony Drive.7:22 a.m. Wires down on

Wampatuck Street. Utility com-pany notified.

8:44 a.m. Fire incident re-ported on Gurney Drive. Incident referred to Fire Department.

8:51 a.m. Animal complaint reported on Washington Street. Incident referred to animal control officer.

10:28 a.m. Motor vehicle crash with damage under $1,000 reported on Old Oak Street.

12:50 p.m. Suspicious vehicle reported on Pelham Street.

8:13 p.m. Suspicious activity reported on Pondview Avenue. In-dividual sent on his way.

9:21 p.m. Threatening report-ed on Washington Street.

11:40 p.m. Suspicious vehicle reported on Alvern Road.

The Pembroke Public Library’s summer reading program

will continue this Saturday with a cardboard tube battle tournament at 1 p.m.

Kids ages 10 and up are in-vited to come in “battle” cos-tumes and challenge friends to a duel. A duel is over when one tube breaks. All partici-pants must sign a waiver that is available at the library and on the Web site. Themed priz-es will be awarded for win-ners. For more information, see tubeduel.com.

This summer, the library is “going green” with envi-ronmentally friendly themed summer reading programs for all ages. The program will run through Aug. 13. Participants of all ages can register in per-son or online. An online tuto-rial is available on the Web site, pembrokepublicbrary.org/youthserv.htm.

Along with weekly prizes and the grand prize drawing at the conclusion, the summer reading program will feature several performances and ac-tivities. All performances re-quire tickets for entry. Tickets will be available a week be-fore the show. They are free of charge.

PerformancesSparky’s Puppets: “Sto-

ries In Trees.” July 28. 3 p.m. All ages. (Tickets available on July 21.)

Animal World Experi-ence: “Going Green in Your Backyard.” Aug. 3. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For ages 4 and up. After the show, kids will have time to meet and greet with the animals. (Tick-

ets available on July 27.)

ActivitiesPokémon Party. July

20, 4 p.m. Ages 6 and up can come trade Pokémon cards, play Bingo for book prizes and watch Pokémon episodes. No registration is required.

Recyclable Crafts. Reg-istration is required. Crafts in-clude: Fairy Houses, Thurs., July 22 at 1 p.m., for ages 7 and up.

Wednes-day After-noon Mov-ies. Monthly movie rated G or PG for the family a t 4 p.m. Check out pembroke-publiclibrary.org for more in-formation. No registration re-quired. Snacks welcome.

Family Board Game Night. Thurs., July 29, 2-4 p.m. Play a life-sized Candy Land game. Teen volunteers are needed to dress up as Can-dy Land characters and help make scenery.

Recyclable Art Show. Anyone interested in making craft, artwork or sculptures out of recyclable materials is welcome to bring them in by Aug. 1 for the library art show. They will be displayed in the kids’ room for the month of August and ribbons will be awarded for first, second and third place. Open to all ages. There will be “studio time” on July 27 from 1-3 p.m. where the craft room will be open to make items for the recyclable art show. Just bring an idea, and the library will supply the materials.

Traveling Pets. Going somewhere on vacation? Take a traveling pet! Check them out (just like a book) from the library and return them with a picture of their travels. All pictures will be posted on the library bulletin board.

TAG Meet-i n g s .

Ages 11 and up may join

the Teen Advisory Group to help with events,

plan programs for the library and choose upcoming books. The group meets monthly on Thursdays at 5 p.m. Meet-ings count towards volunteer hours. Call 781-293-6771 for information.

Volunteers Needed. Vol-unteers are needed on a week-ly basis to assist staff with summer reading logs and pro-grams. Specific needs include: helping with story times, life-sized Candy Land and crafts. Fill out a volunteer form with availability.

The summer reading pro-gram is sponsored by the Pem-broke Public Library, the Mas-sachusetts Regional Library Systems, the Boston Bruins and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. Programs were funded, in part, by a grant from the Pembroke Cultural Council, a local agen-cy supported by the Massa-chusetts Cultural Council, and the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.

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Hot Spot of the Week: The east end of the Cape Cod Canal (great bass fishing).

Tip of the Week: Stay off the Southwest Corner with live bait — the dogfish are rampant. Five dollars for a live pogie and a fluro-carbon leader setup gets expensive with dogs around.

Coastal Report: The backside beaches near the old Coast Guard station in 20 to 25 feet of water are really good for small stripers at 28 to 32 inches and there are lots of bluefish mixed in. Some of the bluefish are in the 10- to 12-pound range. The best bet here is wire line jigging.

Out at the Peaked Hill Bar, tuna fish-ing is hot one minute and dead the next. F/V Foolish Pleasure captained by local business owner Mike Barbour caught and released a 70-inch tuna last week on live pogies. His daughter landed and released a 77-inch tuna. Way to go, Amy!

At the Race at Provincetown, there are lots of bass in the 28- to 32-inch range. Most of the bass are being caught jigging. Dark colored jigs are the hot set-up — all black, black and purple and dark red. In the deeper water here, 35-plus feet at the drop off, Shankas in lipstick or bubble gum colors work terrific. Jigging from the Race to the Bath House is still giv-ing up some keeper bass, again on dark colored jigs.

Over at the east end of the canal, bass fishing has picked up in the past few days — lots of bass in the 15- to 18-pound range. Trolling in the dump area has provided some nice bass at 38 to 44 inches, but the bite is very short lived.

Over in the Plymouth-Duxbury Bay area, it’s hard to find any pogies. Flounder fishing in the flats is really good and there are plenty of small bass and bluefish around. Up at the Powder Point Bridge, there have been some nice small stripers being caught and a few nice keepers. Slow trolling tubes and worms around Clark’s Island is OK for bass. Late evening or early morning has been the best time to fish the Bug Light area. Plugging or live bait (if you can find any) works really well.

On Saturday, boats tried to make the trip across to Stellwagen or the Race at Provincetown but had to turn back because of the torrential downpours.

In the Green Harbor area, flounder fishing is at its best — many good size keepers just outside the jetty near Burke’s Beach. The mackerel are gone from the Farnham Rock area. At the mouth of the North River at Fourth Cliff to First Cliff, bass fishing is slow at best. Small umbrella rigs with black worms are your best bet. With water temps in the low 70s, fishing is slow. Try fishing in the early morning or just before twilight.

Watch the waters — we have heard reports of Great Whites!Got a fish tale to share? Send local fishing news, tidbits and

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BACKYARD BASS: James “Juice” Nagle holds up a 37.2-pound striped bass caught on the F/V Soggy Dollar while tied to the dock at Green Harbor

boating safety classes offeredThe Massachusetts Environmental Police, Pembroke Police

Department, Pembroke Watershed Association and the Pem-broke Police Boys Club will sponsor free boating safety classes on Wednesday, July 21 and Thursday, July 22, from 6-9 p.m. Classes will be held at the Boys Club, 140 Center St. Class size will be limited to the first 16 people. To enroll, call the Mass. Environmental Police at 508-759-0002, Pembroke Police De-partment at 781-293-6363 or instructor Willard Boulter at 781-389-4548 or e-mail [email protected].

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Tom Keyes will be meeting local residents at supermarkets around the Plymouth and Barnstable district this summer. He will kick off the supermar-ket tour on Friday, July 16. He will be at the Kingston Stop & Shop on Summer Street from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and at the Pembroke Stop & Shop from 12-2 p.m. Residents are invited to stop by to meet Keyes, ask questions and tell him what’s on their minds.

Keyes is the Repub-lican candidate for State Senate in the Plymouth and Barnstable District, which includes Pembroke as well as Sandwich, Falmouth, Bourne, Precincts 10-12 in Barnstable, Plymouth, Pl-ympton and Kingston. He is running against 17-year incumbent Senate Presi-dent Therese Murray.

Keyes is a Sandwich resident currently serving on the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates and a former two-term select-man. For more information, go to votekeyes.com.

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Congratulations to ➢ John Blazo, who was named to the Dean’s List at Suffolk Uni-versity’s Sawyer Business School for the spring semester. John, who just completed his freshman year, also ran cross-country. This earned him sev-eral awards including the MVP cross-country runner for Suf-folk and Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week in the Great Northeast Athletic Con-ference. Good work, John!

Leslie Fowle ➢ , 2009 gradu-ate of Pembroke High School, ended her freshman year at Northeastern University on the Dean’s List. Leslie is majoring in English. Be sure to congrat-ulate Leslie when you see her around town.

On May 21, ➢ Anjelica Cunningham earned a bache-lor’s degree, magna cum laude, from Wagner College in New York.

Bob and Harriett Clarke ➢ would like to invite you to a celebration of their 50th wed-ding anniversary by coming to a free dance at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Schoosett Street, Route 139, in Pembroke. The dance will take place Sun-day, Aug. 15, from 2-6 p.m. Please drop in, sign the guest book, stay for a dance, have a bite to eat and help them enjoy the day. No gifts, please. How-ever, they would accept a dish of food to share with all. Call Jayne at 781-706-7488 (cell) or Janet at 781-706-9844 (cell) with any questions. Or better yet, ask Bob or Harriett.

The 43rd annual Pem- ➢broke Arts Festival will take place on Aug. 7 and 8 on the Town Green under a pink-and-white-striped tent. This year, the Pembroke Arts Festival awarded two scholarships. The 2010 scholarship winners were Oliver Berry, who will be at-tending Roger Williams Uni-versity, and Breannah Croth-ers, who has decided to attend Bridgewater State College. They each will receive $500. You may watch them work on

their art at the festival.

On July 3, ➢ Mary Lou Whittle had the surprise of her life! Her family held a surprise birthday party for her. Guests were treated to a party buffet

with dishes from every coun-try that Mary Lou has traveled to. Because Mary Lou loves to travel, there was quite a variety of food on display. You would never believe that Mary Lou will turn 70 this month. Be sure to say happy birthday to Mary Lou when you see her around town. The actual date of her birthday is July 20.

Brodie, a Gordon setter, is ➢a great companion and a qual-ity bird dog. James MacWal-ter is the proud owner of Bro-die, who has received his AKC Junior Hunter title, his AKC Champion title and passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen test earlier this year. MacWalter, who has had many dogs over the past 45 years, feels that Brodie is by far the most intel-ligent dog he has ever owned. Brodie is good at hunting pheasants; he loves scrambled eggs; and he was chosen by his owner because he had the big-gest feet of all of his siblings.

BIRTHDAY SURPRISE: Mary Lou Whittle (left) and friend Jean Hardy watch a DVD put together by Mary Lou’s sister Kathy at a surprise birthday party held for Mary Lou recently. Watching it enabled the guests to share in all the phases of her life.

John and I decided to take a three-night mini-vacation over the Fourth of July weekend. At the

last minute, we were lucky enough to get the last room at the Riverside Motel in Ogunquit, Maine. We had a room over-looking the water and were able to walk over the old foot bridge, which leads to Perkins Cove and the ocean. We drove to York one day to have the No. 1 rated hot dog in New England at Flo’s Hot Dog Stand. We actually had two each, and I splurged on a jar of Flo’s famous relish. Another day, we drove to Kennebunkport to the Landing Restaurant where I indulged in a bowl of lobster stew. Of course, a trip up that way wouldn’t be complete with-out doughnuts from Congdon’s Donut Shop in Wells, where all the doughnuts are made on the premises the old-fashioned way. We enjoyed a boat ride to Nubble Lighthouse one day, and John walked Marginal Way every morning. It is amazing how you can re-energize yourself with just a few days away. And now let’s see what’s going on around town.

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UM, UM, UMMERTIME: Express Editor Becca Manning traveled back to her hometown of Troy, Ohio for her high school class reunion last weekend. While there, she stopped by her old school — Miami East High School, home of the Vikings — for a quick picture with the Express. How about you, Pembroke: Going somewhere? Take us along and snap a picture, then e-mail the photo along with a caption to [email protected]. Happy traveling!



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The Pembroke 12-year-old Cal Ripken team contin-ued their quest for a state title at the Eastern Massachusetts tournament in Bourne. The team started their weekend with an impressive showing in the tournament’s skills compe-titions.

Austin LeBlanc did his best David Ortiz impression as he slugged his way to the home run derby title, while Michael Byrne captured the “Golden Arm” trophy for throwing ac-curacy. The team’s relay quar-tet of Sean Feth, Sean L’Italien, Ryan Tropeano and Joey Biro-lini tried to complete the skills sweep but came up a quarter second short to Norton.

When the games be-gan, Pembroke took the field against the tournament host. The bats remained hot and the team continued their im-pressive play from the district tournament defeating Bourne 11-2. Tropeano started the scoring with a solo shot in the first; however, Bourne did not go quietly, putting up two runs in the bottom of the frame.

After a scoreless second inning and trailing by a run, the Pembroke bats came alive. Birolini and Cam Deegan set the table for RBI singles from Tropeano and LeBlanc in the third, and the boys did the same in the fourth, where Feth and Drew Norton joined the attack, scoring three runs each inning and putting the game away. Christian Nashawaty and Ricky Dahlquist also had key offensive contributions. Justin Everson, LeBlanc and Trope-ano combined to hold Bourne to just three hits in the victory.

Riding a five-game tour-nament winning streak, the hometown boys were confi-dent going into a showdown with Plymouth. Things would

be different this time, and Pem-broke could not contain the po-tent offensive of the Division 6 champions. Despite timely hitting from Kyle Holland and Trevor Hall, Plymouth pre-vailed 10-8, capitalizing on some uncharacteristic miscues by Pembroke in the field.

The loss to Plymouth moved Pembroke into the los-ers bracket of the tournament and a must win game against a tough Marshfield who also swept their way to a district title. Pembroke got to Marsh-field’s ace early, batting around in the first, scoring four runs in the process with Hall deliver-ing the key hit, a two-run dou-ble. The team put up another three runs the next inning when Everson and Drew Cara-Donna contributed with run scoring hits. This was more than enough run support for Deegan, who made his tour-nament debut on the mound. Deegan kept the Marshfield batters off balance, allowing just four hits over his three in-nings of work. He was helped

defensively when a Marshfield rally was stopped in the third on a diving stop behind second by Tropeano, who flipped to Birolini for the third out.

LeBlanc had another strong outing, pitching the last two innings of the rule-short-ened 17-5 victory. Not to be overlooked in the victory was the continued hot hitting of Holland, who had two hits and recorded the game’s final out after fielding a tough chopper down the first base line.

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MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT: The Pembroke Florida Marlins 11- and 12-year-old team won the 2010 Pembroke Youth Baseball Majors Championship on June 14. Players include: Matt Short, Luke Heffernan, Nate Carroll, Jack Decoste, Jack Andrews, Cam Coulstring, Cameron Covert, Shawn Anzalone (not pictured), Matt Galligan, Keith Fogarty, Joey Sargent, Jake Pierce and Pete McDonough. Coaches are Artie Short and Brian Heffernan, and assistant coaches are Alby Carroll and Bob Fogarty (not pictured). Photo courtesy of Linda Fogarty

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smaller populations can quali-fy if the project would provide a resource for the region.

When completed, the park will provide parking for about 200 and could allow Pembroke to host state and regional tour-naments.

Thorne said this time around he may add details to the grant application, such as the fact that the finished park-ing lot could be used as a sat-ellite lot if the Greater Attle-boro Taunton Regional Transit Authority adds a bus route through Pembroke.

“Basically it’s the same scenario we had last year,” Thorne said. We would apply now and if we get funded, it would be the decision of the town as to whether they want to fund the remaining part of the project or not. Last year, we didn’t have to worry about that decision because we didn’t make the final cut.”

Selectman Greg Hanley, a longtime proponent of the Mattakeesett Street ball fields project, voiced his support of the grant application. He said that most of the work had been done through grants and dona-tions — led by the efforts of Pembroke Youth Baseball — and that the project had “not cost taxpayers a dime.”

Hanley said adding the GATRA use should improve the town’s chances of getting the grant this year.

“I urge my colleagues to endorse this,” Hanley said. “The only thing we can guar-antee is that if we do not ap-prove it we definitely will not get it.”

The board voted 4-0 to au-thorize the grant application. Selectman Arthur Boyle was absent.

Selectman Dan Trabucco also spoke in favor of the proj-ect. Though he said not every grant was right for Pembroke he felt the town was on “the right track” with this one.

“This grant is another step

to getting us to a more com-plete field,” he said.

Also Monday, Solid Waste and Recycling Com-mittee chairman Ben Bas-tianelli asked selectmen to reduce the committee’s size from 11 members to seven, with one alternate. The com-mittee, whose members were appointed by selectmen, has been meeting weekly for several months to review the town’s current waste program and determine the best system for Pembroke’s future.

However, Bastianelli said several members had not at-tended meetings for some time and that the committee felt they could work more ef-ficiently if their size was re-duced.

“Some of the current members appear to have lost some interest or maybe have personal things to attend to and haven’t been able to make meetings for quite a while,” Bastianelli said. “As a com-mittee, at times it’s difficult because with 11 members, we need seven to have a quorum, and when we don’t get them to show up, it impacts our ability to move forward.”

The committee has done a lot of research as well, and Bastianelli said he felt it would be difficult to catch up absent

members if they do make meetings later. As part of their efforts, the committee has vis-ited more than 50 facilities and communities throughout the region from Nantucket to as far west as Springfield to review other solid waste and recycling programs.

“There’s a lot of infor-mation to collect and a lot of ground to cover,” Bastianelli said. “This is a matter of get-ting down to fighting weight and moving forward.”

He said the absent com-mittee members had been contacted several times but had not responded.

All meetings of the Solid Waste and Recycling Com-mittee are open to the public. They are held every Wednes-day at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of Town Hall.

Selectmen agreed to re-duce the committee size to six members — Bastianelli, Gary Fine, Mike Virta, Jim McCo-llum, Lew Stone and Debbie Killeffer — as well as one representative from the Board of Health. Selectmen also ap-pointed Chet Drown as an al-ternate, with voting power if one of the seven members is absent. Drown has been at-tending meetings regularly though he was not an original member of the committee.

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• Selectmen voted unanimously to reappoint Steve Curley to the Advisory Committee. The official appointment requires a vote of the Board of Selectmen and Advisory as well as the town moderator and will be done at a future meeting of Advisory with one selectman representing the board.

• The board gave its sup-port to Troop 43 Boy Scout Drew latwas for his Eagle Scout project of constructing a wooden school sign at the corner of Hobomock Street and learning lane. Selectmen asked latwas to work with the

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Entries for the Young Art-ists exhibit at the 43rd annual Pembroke Arts Festival can be left at the Pembroke Public Library now through Saturday, July 24.

Blank entry forms are available at the main desk — include full name, address, grade as of June, category and title of the piece. Entry forms should be attached to the reverse side of the piece. Entrants also should sign a logbook, organized by grade, with information about their entries.

Sponsored by the East Bridgewater Savings Bank, the exhibit features awards for the top three photographs and best of show as well as top

three prizes for artwork in five age categories. Each student may enter up to two original pieces of artwork or photog-raphy in the combination of their choice. There is no fee. A maximum of 180 entries will be accepted.

The pieces must be ready for hanging: framed with hooks and wire on the back. Art Show organizers cannot accept any pieces with tape or string, as they do not hold up in the humidity.

Pick-up will be on Sun-day, Aug. 8 from 4-5 p.m. at the close of the festival, which will run Aug. 7-8 on the Town Green. For more information, call Cookie Golden at 781-826-4432.

Pembroke Arts Festival entries due

Donations will help local skater get to X Games

Pembroke’s Nora Vasconcellos, who recently took fifth place in the women’s vert competition in Boston, is com-peting at the X Games in California at the end of July. Nora will be spending a week competing in women’s vert and street competitions. The Pembroke Skate Park Committee has set up a fund to help with the expenses of sending Nora to the competition. Any donation, large or small, is greatly appreciated. Checks should be make checks payable to “Go Nora” and may be mailed to Rockland Trust, 147 Center Street, Pembroke, MA 02359.

School Committee and Building Inspector George Verry to determine the sign’s style, dimensions and location.

• Selectmen appointed Andrew Pongratz as a veterans’ graves officer and reappointed Mark Ames to the Herring Fisheries Commission.

• The board agreed to allow Keno at Pasta Eléganza.

• The board approved a one-day liquor license for the Pembroke Historical Society for their Oct. 2 spaghetti dinner fundraiser.

• Selectmen approved a list of end-of-year inter-office trans-fers.



For homeowners con-cerned about their lawns, lo-cal lawn care technician Ian McClellan offers this advice: Brown grass doesn’t necessar-ily mean it is dead.

“It just basically becomes dormant,” McClellan said. “It knows it needs to conserve its water, so it shuts off wa-ter going to the blades of the plant and stores all the water in the roots until it detects more moisture. Then it comes back.”

During a heat wave, peo-ple may be watering their lawns thinking they are saving them, but in many cases this practice may be harming the lawn. If the grass plants find water only at the surface, they will cut off their deeper roots and become more vulnerable to drought and heat conditions when the surface water is not present, McClellan said.

Also, much of the water applied to the lawn may evap-orate. McClellan recommends that if people must water their lawns they do it in the early morning to a depth of at least two inches or risk damaging the roots. Watering during the heat of the day can be detri-mental to the lawn as well as being a waste of water.

“When people do it right, it is amazing — a lawn will practically take care of itself,” he said.

If residents are worried that their brown lawn may ac-tually be in trouble, they can take a closer look at the grass, roots and soil. If a hand swept across the top of the grass causes the blades to break off, the grass is dying. Lawn own-ers also can dig down about 5-6 inches into the soil to see if there is moisture and whether the grass roots are still white and healthy, McClellan said.

A Pembroke resident, McClellan is a consultant for Kennedy’s Country Garden in Scituate and Kingston Nurs-ery.

He also recommends us-ing organic compost to nour-ish grass rather than synthetic fertilizers, which tend to kill off helpful microorganisms and bacteria in the soil while raising the nitrogen levels, forcing grass to grow more on top than in its roots so it is more susceptible to drought.

Debbie Cook, manager of the Greenscapes program for the South Shore and director of communications for the North and South Rivers Wa-

tershed Association, also em-phasized the negative aspects of synthetic fertilizers.

“It’s kind of like fast food — it gives it a big rush of whatever, growth, fatness, but it’s not healthy or sustainable, and it needs an ever increasing dose,” she said. “People need to really rethink their lawns today. A lot of the problems with lawns comes from the way we’re caring for them.”

Having more natural, na-tive vegetation such as shrub-beries and trees, also helps keep moisture in the soil, Cook said.

The Greenscapes program was started about six years ago as an effort to educate res-idents about water use and en-courage conservation during the summer. It is now active in 40 cities and towns across the state, including Pembroke.

“We started it because water usage doubled in the summertime and the water level in streams and tributar-ies was dropping so much that they couldn’t sustain the fish,” Cook said.

Recently, a worker was in the field taking samples and discovered 20 brook trout trapped in a small pool where there wasn’t enough dissolved oxygen to sustain them. They had to be relocated.

In places where water levels are low, sitting water can heat up quickly. Add in increased biological activity, and a water body’s oxygen level can drop to almost zero. In other spots, water may dis-appear completely, separat-ing habitats and endangering the creatures that live there — from larval insects and in-vertebrates up to fish and tur-tles, according to Sara Grady, an ecologist with the Massa-chusetts Bays Program.

“This time of year, in July

and August, is usually when we see the lowest flows, es-pecially when we have hot weather like we have lately,” Grady said. “There is more evaporation and more tran-spiration — all the plants are photosynthesizing at their maximum rate and pulling wa-ter out of the ground that then evaporates from the leaves. A lot of water leaves the system because of that activity.”

For more information about summer water conser-vation, visit the Greenscapes Web site at greenscapes.org or call the Pembroke Water De-partment at 781-709-1425.

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During a heat wave, watering a lawn to save the grass may actu-ally harm it. If the grass plants find water only at the surface, they will cut off their deeper roots and become more vulnerable to drought and heat conditions when the surface water is not pres-ent, according to lawn care technician Ian McClellan.

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Wimpy rulesLibrary celebrates popular kids’ series with games, prizes

Noel Heeran, 8, prepares to launch a pair of briefs in a game of Underwear Basketball (don’t worry: the tags were still attached).

Coleman Olszewski, 9 3/4, holds up a piece of paper that is blank on the other side, showing his sister, Julia Olszewski, 7, that he did not get the cheese. In the game of Cheese Touch, participants took turns drawing slips of paper from a box, attempting to avoid grabbing the cheese, which would eliminate them from the game. The game was led by Teen Advisory Group member Drew Latwas, 13.

Youth Services Librarian Jessica Lamarre looks like she’s leaping off one of the pages of a Wimpy Kid book at the photo op station, part of a special Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party held Tuesday at the Pembroke Public Library. Kids played games based on the books to earn Mom Bucks — which are what the main character in the series earns instead of allowance. The bucks could be entered into a raffle to win prizes such as Wimpy Kid books and T-shirts.

On the verge of getting a bingo, Avery Hatch, 9, listens to a library volun-teer call out the words.

Teri Palma, 8 3/4, focuses on her bingo board as she listens for one of her squares to be called in a game of Button Bingo.

Alec Lynch, 7, says words to try to get his partner to guess the Wimpy Kid term listed on his card, during a game of Secret Word.

At left, Luke Carroll, wearing a Wimpy Kid T-shirt, tries to read a phrase from the book without showing his teeth — a common habit of Fregley, one of the characters in the book.

Dylan Fraser, 13, a member of the

library’s Teen Advisory Group,

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the books.

photoS By BEcca MannIng

Kids play a game of Button Bingo at one of the Wimpy Kid stations.



Friday, July 16Council on Aging Activities. Every Friday: Line dancing class, 9:15 a.m.; games, 12:30-3 p.m. For information, call the senior center at 781-294-8220.

Saturday, July 17Pembroke Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-noon, on the Town Green. For a list of vendors and more information, visit pembrokefarmersmarket.org. Market will run every Saturday through early fall.

Special Summer Story Time. 10:30 a.m., at Pembroke Farmers Market on the Town Green. For ages 2 and up. No registration required.

Tiny-Bean Softball Tournament. Sat.-Sun., July 17-18, at men’s softball field on Reed Street in Hanson. One-pitch, double-elimination tournament in memory of Pfc. Matthew Bean and Scott W. “Tiny” Petitti. Proceeds go to Pfc. Matthew Bean Scholarship at Silver Lake Regional High School. For information, e-mail [email protected] or call 781-733-6548.

Cardboard Tube Battle Tournament. 1 p.m., at Pembroke Public Library. Open to ages 10 and up. Come in “battle” costumes and challenge friends to a duel. A duel is over when one tube breaks. All participants must sign a waiver that is available at the library and on the Web site. Themed prizes will be awarded for winners. For more information, see tubeduel.com.

Sunday, July 18North River Community Church Services. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services. Located at 334 Old Oak St., Pembroke.

Pembroke Assembly of God Services. 9:30 a.m. Christian Education, 10:30 a.m. worship, 7 p.m. Renew, at 786 Washington St. For information, call Pastor Joe Quaresimo at 781-826-2247.

Entertainment on the Green. 6-8 p.m., at the bandstand on the Town Green. Performer: Cover Me, Porkins (featuring Express Sports Editor Dave Palana and Express General Manager Justin Graeber). Free show. The band will sell posters to raise funds for the skate park.

Monday, July 19Vacation Bible School: Hero Headquarters. Mon.-Fri., July 19-23. 9 a.m.-noon, at High Street United Methodist Church, on the Pembroke/Duxbury town line.

Elementary school–age children will enjoy games, snacks, crafts, songs and Bible stories all under the theme of Hero Headquarters. To register or learn more, visit vacationbibleschool.com/highstreetumc. Cost is $25 per child. Call Kate Nugent at 781-826-3102 for more information.

Drop-in Summer Story Time. 10:30 a.m., at Pembroke Public Library. For ages 2 and up. No registration required.

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting. 7 p.m., at Town Hall.

tueSday, July 20Sit and Be Fit Exercise Class. 10 a.m., at Council on Aging. $5 per class. For information, call the senior center at 781-294-8220.

Walking Group. 10:30 a.m., at the Council on Aging, 144 Center St. For information, call 781-294-8220.

Drop-in Summer Story Time. 10:30 a.m., at Pembroke Public Library. For ages 2 and up. No registration required.

Seniors Living with Chronic Illness. 1-2 p.m., at Council on Aging building. Sandy Putney, LICSW, a clinical social worker, leads this support group every Tuesday for seniors living with conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, cancer, MS, lupus, heart disease, COPD and others.

Caregivers Support Group. 2-3 p.m., at the Council on Aging building. Led by Sandy Putney, this free group is for all caregivers of spouses, parents, children, other relatives, friends and neighbors. For information, call the senior center at 781-294-8220.

PCYA Summer Tuesdays. 3-5 p.m., at the community center. Led by the Pembroke Community Youth Alliance. Every Tuesday through Aug. 24. Open to students entering sixth, seventh and eighth grade this fall. Sign in upon arrival. Enter in the back of the community center near the bingo hall entrance. High school PCYA members will lead unstructured games on the ball field, basketball and tennis courts and in the gym. Parent volunteers will be on site to supervise. For information or to volunteer, e-mail Andy Goodman at [email protected] or visit PCYA on Facebook and become a fan.

Pokémon Party. 4 p.m., at Pembroke Public Library. Ages 6 and up can come trade Pokémon cards, play Bingo for book prizes and watch Pokémon episodes. No registration is required.

Youth Soccer Sign-ups. 7-9 p.m., at Town Hall. Open to children entering kindergarten or age 5 by Aug. 1 up through high school age. Online registration available for returning players only. Late fee of $25 charged for registrations after July 1. For info, visit pembrokesoccer.org, call Mike Tropeano at 781-293-5489 or e-mail [email protected].

School Committee Meeting. 7:30 p.m., at North Pembroke Elementary School library. See agenda at pembrokepublicschools.org.

WedneSday, July 21Dull Men Meeting. 10 a.m., at Council on Aging building. Always open to new members. Stop by the senior center, 144 Center St.

Walking Group. 10:30 a.m., at the Council on Aging building, 144 Center St. For information, call 781-294-8220.

Baby Lap Sit. 10:30 a.m., at Pembroke Public Library. For ages six months to two years. No registration required. For information, call 781-293-6771.

Learn to Skate. 10:50-11:40 a.m. or 4:20-5:10 p.m., at Hobomock Arenas in Pembroke. Pilgrim Skating Club will offer these weekly classes through Aug. 25. The remaining weeks’ cost is prorated $15 per class. An additional $15 annual registration fee is required. For information, visit pilgrimskatingclub.com or call 781-294-7575.

Boating Safety Course. 6-9 p.m., at Pembroke Police Boys Club, 140 Center St. Sponsored by the Boys Club, Massachusetts Environmental Police, Pembroke Police Department and Pembroke Watershed Association and led by instructor Bill Boulter. Classes limited to 16 people. To enroll, call the Mass. Environmental Police at 508-759-0002, Pembroke Police Department at 781-293-6363 or Boulter at 781-389-4548 or e-mail [email protected].

thurSday, July 22Walking Group. 10:30 a.m., at the Council on Aging building, 144 Center St. For information, call 781-294-8220.

Recyclable Crafts. Noon, at Pembroke Public Library. Make a fairy house. For ages 7 and up. Registration is required and begins June 21. Sign up at the youth services desk or call 781-293-6771.

Recipe Swap. 12:30 p.m., at the Council on Aging building, 144 Center St. Led by Connie Marano. For information, call 781-294-8220.

Boating Safety Course. 6-9 p.m., at Pembroke Police Boys Club, 140

Center St. Sponsored by the Boys Club, Massachusetts Environmental Police, Pembroke Police Department and Pembroke Watershed Association and led by instructor Bill Boulter. Classes limited to 16 people. To enroll, call the Mass. Environmental Police at 508-759-0002, Pembroke Police Department at 781-293-6363 or Boulter at 781-389-4548 or e-mail [email protected].

Friday, July 23Council on Aging Activities. Every Friday: Line dancing class, 9:15 a.m.; games, 12:30-3 p.m. For information, call the senior center at 781-294-8220.

upcoMingEntertainment on the Green. Sun., July 25. 6-8 p.m., at the bandstand on the Town Green. Performer: The Elvis Experience. Free show. Any family-oriented bands willing to donate their time and talent to perform on the Town Green can contact Susan at the recreation office, 781-293-3249.

Titans Youth Football Camp. Mon.-Fri., July 26-30. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Pembroke High School. Organized by the Pembroke Gridiron Boosters Club and led by PHS football coaches. Non-contact football instruction for kids entering grades 3-9. $150 per player; family discount of $25 for each additional player. Registration also available by e-mail at [email protected].

Drop-in Summer Story Time. Mon., July 26. 10:30 a.m., at Pembroke Public Library. For ages 2 and up. No registration required.

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Pembroke farmers Market opens

Abigail Schultz, 5, Katherine Jasie, 3, Margaret Jasie, 18 months, Grace York, 3, and Madeline York, 18 months, wait patiently while Beth York gives them a sweet treat from Pembroke Cookie Company at the Pembroke Farmers Market’s opening day on Saturday. Beth’s husband Matt co-manag-es the market with his sister, Christine Falk.

Peter Reading of Billingsgate Farm is welcomed home by longtime Pembroke residents George and Peg Emanuel at the market’s opening day.

Duxbury resident Josh Cutler did his part to sup-port the vendors at the farmers market.

Joe and Christine Krochko explore the market with their kids, Kristina, 5, Joseph, 8, and Katherine, 11.

Suzan Glynn offers up beautiful handmade bags through her small business, Sax by Suzan.

The opening day of the Pembroke Farmers Market had a great turnout, with a crowd of people show-ing up to shop or just mingle at the town’s first farmers market.

Eighteen-month-old Madeline York enjoys a cookie at the Pembroke Farmers Market.

Grammy Ann and Grampa Jim Drysdale of Grampa Jim’s Farm take a break in the shade. It was a beautiful day, and the mar-ket had a great turnout.

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goods at West Elm Farm’s booth. photoS By

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of fresh produce, the market featured canned goods, cook-ies, pottery and the Leddins’ lobster. Activities for children included face painting and beading.

Several people said the market brought an energy to the center of town that had been missing.

“I thought it was a nice town thing,” said York, whose daughter Grace had fun run-ning around the green with her friends. “It was one of those things where people of all ages come out. It didn’t feel like you were going just to buy corn — it was kind of a festive atmosphere.”

Mark and Jan Ford said they were enjoying the sense of community the market cre-ated.

“It brings people togeth-er,” Mark Ford said.

Paul Lyons also noted the community aspect of the mar-ket.

“I think it’s good for the community,” he said. “We got a good crowd out here — a lot more people than I thought would come.”

Jan Ford saw the market as a good opportunity to pur-chase local food.

“I like it because of the organic food, and we haven’t had that since we were little, unless we bought it from a su-permarket,” she said.

For Jacqui Lyons, the op-portunity to buy fresh organic produce at reasonable prices was a big draw. Organic pro-duce at supermarkets is usu-ally priced too high for many to buy regularly.

“I think the price-point of organic food is a challenge. It’s always a factor,” she said.

Ford said the market also gave visitors the chance to purchase healthy food that is environmentally friendly.

“I think the greenness of the market is good,” she said. “I think people should be get-ting into living more green. It helps everything.”

The excitement of the market spread to the vendors as well.

Peter Reading, proprietor of Billingsgate Farms in Pl-ympton and a Pembroke resi-

dent, has been to many farm-ers markets but saw something special in this one.

“It’s unbelievable. It’s a knockout event. I’ve never experienced this amount of people at a market,” he said. “There’s a lot of enthusiasm here.”

Reading’s vending area was filled with all sorts of fruits and vegetables, and he had to return to his farm in Pl-ympton to get more produce.

Falk said most vendors didn’t know what to expect from the Pembroke crowd and that they should all be more prepared for this weekend’s market.

“It exceeded our expecta-tions by so much,” she said. “The center of Pembroke was so alive. People were down there walking their dogs; kids and families were just hanging out for the day. It was a fun place to be and hopefully that continues the next 11 weeks.”

The Pembroke Farmers Market will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon until Sept. 25, except for Aug. 7, when the Pembroke Arts Festival will take over the

Town Green.This Saturday, Youth Ser-

vices Librarian Jessica Lama-rre, or “Miss Jessica” as she is known by local children, will deliver a special story time on the Town Green at 11 a.m. Af-terward, she invites children to stay and make a bookmark.

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Peter Reading of Billingsgate Farm stands near life-size cardboard cutouts of his parents, who farmed for many years in Pembroke under the name Grandpa Tom. Courtesy photo

Eleven local skaters competed on five different teams at this year’s National and International Theater on Ice competition held in Troy, Ohio.

Pembroke resident Alex Nulty competed on the Paw-tucket and Providence novice level team, taking the gold medal in both events. Her team performed “The Lion King” on ice.

Seven members of the Pilgrim Skating Club out of Hobo-mock Arenas in Pembroke are on the Cape Cod Ice The-atre novice and senior teams. These skaters are Brianna and Chloe Byrne of Bridgewater, Caroline and Kathleen Gordon of East Bridgewater, Kelly Cronin of Duxbury, Maddey Ju-liano of Hanover and Nicole Perry of Raynham. Placing fifth in the National competition, the novice team performed “The Magical Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The senior team placed sixth in the National and fifth in the International competi-tion, performing a dramatization of “Copacabana.”

Three sisters from Duxbury that also are members of Pilgrim Skating Club — Katherine, Elizabeth and Caroline Vitaro — competed on the Skating Club of Boston’s senior and novice teams, performing skating interpretations of the ‘Big Bang Theory” and “School Days.”

Close to 700 skaters competed in the events on more than 40 teams from all across the country.

Members of the Pilgrim Skating Club out of Hobomock Arenas in Pembroke recently participated in the National and International Theater on Ice competition in Troy, Ohio (Express Editor Becca Manning’s hometown!).

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q u E S T i O n O F T H E w E E K By vanESSa phaM

what brings you to the Pembroke Farmers Market?

Dan Renaud School Street

“I needed a summer job to make some money. I am

selling corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, lettuce —

just a bunch of vegetables.”

Susie Guthro Mountain Avenue

“My family and I were driving by and we thought we would come and just see what there

was here.”

Shannon McKenna Herringbrook Lane

“My mom wanted to come to get some food and my sister

wanted to get her face painted, so I came.”

John Toland Warren Terrace

“I visited the Farmers Market because of my love of local,

home-grown food.”

Linda Doucette Hamilton Drive

“I came for the assortment of fresh vegetables, fruits,

and different kinds of jellies. They have a Farmers Market in Duxbury, and I decided to come

to the one in Pembroke.”

Republicans are not so compassionately conser-vative after all.

At the end of June, just before their Fourth of July recess, Repub-lican senators and one Democrat revealed an unwillingness to help America’s jobless by ending any fur-ther debate on a bill that would ex-tend unemployment benefits.

I am not surprised! Republicans infrequently support legislation that would provide assistance to the in-digent or to families who live on Main Street, but they frequently will support Wall Street. Furthermore, it’s interesting to note that this will make the third time that Senator Scott Brown has joined Republicans in blocking a vote on unem-ployment extensions.

Senate Republicans and a Democrat have denied 1.3 million unemployed Americans — many with families who have children or elders who need assistance — a financial resource that would help to put food on the table, keep a roof over their head, maintain, pay and put gas in their car in order to look for and report for that first day of work, or even to provide for medical care.

The Boston Globe reports, “If Congress fails to act by the end of July, an additional 2 million will lose their unemployment checks.”

As of July 1, according to the state Office of Labor and Workforce Development, about 30,000 Massachusetts residents will have lost unemployment benefits. Without another exten-sion, another 10,000 per week will continue to see their payments end.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, in or-der to keep the unemployment bill viable, has put forth a new version of H.R. 4213 for cloture vote. The price tag on the new bill also has been slimmed down to $33.9 billion.

However, no one should expect quick action; we still have Senator Brown and his Republican sidekicks who say it’s not being fiscally respon-sible to legislate an unemployment benefit ex-tension without providing the means for funding

it, despite the fact that passing this legislation under emergency funding has been the precedent for 30 years.

This Republican requirement is inexplicable, I am sure you will re-member that with the 2008 TARP legislation, banks received billions in emergency funds.

Senator Brown said he would vote for extended unemployment as-sistance if money for it came from unused stimulus funds. However, the unused stimulus funds were ear-

marked for stimulus projects as they came on line, as, for example, the Pembroke Center Shopping Plaza Project that just came on line as a result of recently awarded federal stimulus money.

It’s also interesting to note that House Minor-ity Leader John Boehner has essentially said that reforming the country’s entitlement system will be necessary to ensure there’s enough money to pay for the war. Evidently, Republicans believe that spending on spent bullets and bombs that have killed millions of innocent human beings is more important than assisting unemployed American workers.

Wouldn’t it be refreshing if “compassionate conservatism” really existed?

To avert layoffs, many businesses cut work hours, shorten workweeks, curtail pay increases, and reduce benefits in order to marginalize the need for layoffs. They have employed every conceivable way to keep their workers on the job throughout this fiscal crisis.

The employers and employees who have participated in those actions have shown that they are willing to do what they can to lessen the unemployment threat in their workplaces.

Wouldn’t it be refreshing if Congress sacri-ficed as so many American workers have, per-haps take a pay cut in order to pay for unem-ployment and help fund those wars?

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Do I hear “You Betcha?”

No compassion for struggling families

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Perspectives

Joe Quaresimo has done his homework, which was obvious in last week’s Opin-ion page. Sadly, Obama fits at least 11

of the 12 items he summarized as reasons the Patriots gave for creating the Declaration of In-

dependence. History does tend to repeat itself, and I’m wondering if Obama has a red coat hanging in his closet.

Dottie MacInnesMacDonald Way

Thank you for printing Mr. Quaresimo’s magnifi-cent letter regarding the signers of the Declara-tion of Independence. It should be included in

the history lessons in all our schools. I wish it had been in-cluded in mine. I will be sharing it with many and keeping it to read each July 4 going forward. Thank you again for printing it.

Susan Ludlow Barker Street

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As the co-chair-women of this year’s American

Cancer Society Relay For Life of Marshfield, Duxbury, Hanover, Norwell and Pem-broke, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the many individuals who helped us save lives by attending and supporting this year’s relay at Marshfield High School on June 25-26.

In perfect weather, more than 500 participants and our many business sponsors helped to raise more than $155,000 to help people stay well through prevention and early detection, get well with guidance and support through-out the cancer experience, find cures enabled through ground-breaking research discoveries and fight back against cancer by influencing public policy. Our moving remembrance and luminary ceremony — with a lone bagpiper (Bob Ferguson of the Boston Police Gaelic Column), more than 3,000 lighted luminary bags and par-ticipants carrying lighted can-dles as they circled the track by the light of only a full moon — is something most of us will remember for a long time.

Throughout the relay sea-son, we were inspired by the dedication of each of our fel-low volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure this year’s success. Every car wash, house party, collection can, raffle and personal contribution com-

bined with an unprecedented level of financial and in-kind business donations and amaz-ing support from the towns added up to this big win.

More than 100 survivors and caregivers enjoyed our free survivor/caregiver recep-tion catered by local business-es and our opening birthday celebration lap. These survi-vors inspire hope for those currently battling cancer and illustrate the progress we’re making one by one in beating this disease.

Our new ticketed Taste of Relay restaurant event served more than 300 meals thanks to the generosity of restaurants from Pembroke and surround-ing towns. Generous financial and in-kind support was pro-vided by local organizations including Pembroke Police Association, Tri-Town Rotary and several area businesses.

Finally, the Pembroke Express and WATD 95.9 FM provided us with invaluable visibility in our communi-ties, without which our voice and message could not have reached so many.

It’s not too late to make donations or for teams to turn in outstanding funds to sup-port this year’s Relay, and it’s never too early to get involved to help us plan for next year. Visit RelayForLife.org/Marsh-fieldMA to learn more.

Liz Spurr and Debbie Cornwall

Relay co-chairwomen

Many hands made relay for life a success ——



Edward Albert McGurr, 81, of Carver and formerly of Quincy and Weymouth, died on Tuesday, July 6.

Edward was a devoted husband of 61 years and a lov-ing father and grandfather. He is a Navy veteran and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was an avid fisher-man, hunter and gardener, and a lover of dogs.

He was the husband of Marilyn (Creutz) McGurr of Carver; father of Albert McGurr and his wife Carol of

Jacksonville, Fla., Karen and her husband John Bresnahan of Pembroke and Dennis and his wife Marcia McGurr of Hali-fax; brother of Bill Mattson of Key West, Fla.; grandfather of Jennifer, Leesha, Richard and Michelle; and great-grandfa-ther of nine.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 10 at Pembroke Assembly of God.

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WHO IS IT? How well do you know Pembroke? If you can identify the person in this photo, drop a line to Express history columnist Karen Proctor at [email protected]. Answers must be submitted by Tuesday at noon. Correct answers will be recognized next week.

Richard Arthur Freitas, 46, of Pembroke died Friday, July 9.

He was born in Medford on June 30, 1964. Richard was employed as a supervisor in construction. He enjoyed fish-ing and was an outdoorsman.

He leaves his wife Donna (Deneen) Freitas; his children, Richard R. Freitas and Kath-erine I. Freitas; his parents, Richard E. and Helen E. (Mur-ray) Freitas of Hanover; sis-ters Donna L. Sprague and her

boyfriend Frederick Gallagher of Weymouth, Deborah L. Bowes and her husband Ken-neth of Whitman and Marilyn A. Pierce and her husband John of Hanson. He also was the son-in-law of Dennis M. and Clare K. (Rollins) Deneen of Hanover and brother-in-law of Dennis W. Deneen and his wife Debra of Hanson and Kevin M. Deneen and his wife Deborah of Plymouth. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours were held

at Sullivan Funeral Home, Hanover on Wednesday. A fu-neral mass was celebrated on Thursday at St. Mary of the Sa-cred Heart Church in Hanover. Burial was at Hanover Center Cemetery.

Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to the Howie Nyman Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1101, Hanover, MA 02339 or to the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 105, Pembroke, P.O. Box 441, Pembroke, MA 02358.

Dorothy May (Ward) Rankin, 92, of Marshfield, died Tuesday, July 6.

She was the wife of the late Richard Rankin and mother of Joan Aldridge of Marshfield, Wayne Rankin (Elaine) of Pembroke, Ste-phen Rankin (Annette) of Holbrook, Linda Noyes (Robert) of Center Ossipee, N.H., Deborah Hobbs (Rob-ert) of Carver and the late

Alan Rankin. She also leaves 19 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Dorothy was born in Med-ford and had lived in Marsh-field since 1951. She retired in 1975 from Alves Photo in Braintree after 29 years of service. In later years, Doro-thy traveled extensively and loved spending time with family and friends.

Visiting hours were held at MacDonald Funeral Home, Marshfield on Friday, July 9; a funeral service followed the visiting hours. Burial will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contri-butions in Dorothy’s memo-ry may be made to the Alan Rankin Scholarship Fund, c/o Marshfield High School, Forest St., Marshfield, MA. 02050.

Athena N. Reitano of Carver died July 7.

She was the daughter of Sal and Renee Reitano of Carver; sister of Raven Reit-ano of Carver; granddaughter of George and Janice Furness of Pembroke, Sal Reitano of Lowell and Carol Reitano of Tewksbury; and great-grand-daughter of Berneice Fur-ness of Hanson. Athena also leaves many aunts, uncles

and cousins: Lori, Shawn, Georgia, and Lila Carr of Carver; Stephen, Candia, Christopher and Vincent Re-itano of Tewksbury; Michael, Mary, Kiley and Mackenzie Reitano of Tewksbury; Joey Reitano and Lauren Whitney of Tewksbury; Roby Reitano of Tewksbury; and Janeen Bouchard, Mike Witham, and Logan and Quinn Bouchard of Carver. She also leaves

her godmother, Sheri McK-inney, and many more ex-tended family members and friends.

Visiting hours were held Wednesday, July 14 at Shep-herd Funeral Home in Carv-er. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Fragile Footprints Hospice Care, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 326, Plymouth, MA 02360.

richard Arthur freitas, 46

Dorothy May (Ward) rankin, 92

Athena N. reitano

edward Albert McGurr, 81

The Pembroke Council on Aging is in need of volun-teer drivers to take senior residents to their medical ap-pointments. With summer being vacation time, there is a shortage of drivers right now. All volunteers must submit to a background check. A 50-cents-per-mile stipend is of-fered. For information or to volunteer, call the senior center at 781-294-8220.

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Evelyn and James Stone Sr. started Sunshine Pool Com-

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Sunshine provides both in-ground and above-ground pools, and employees also help install the pool, according to Heather Stone.

“What we do is we buy our pools from a distributor and then my husband and his crew install them in the yards,” she said.

After the pool is installed, Sunshine continues to help with pool maintenance. Among other things, Sunshine offers weekly checkups, trouble-shooting and assistance with opening and closing the pool.

“We’re very much a ser-vice-oriented company. Most of our business actually is ser-vice-based, which means we help take care of repairs and any issues,” Stone said.

In addition, Sunshine Pool Co. has a full retail store at their Mattakeesett Street location. They sell tools and chemicals that help with pool mainte-nance in addition to children’s toys and anything you might need for your pool.

As a family business, Sun-shine is particularly interested in keeping customers happy.

“Our mission statement is ‘To provide only quality work by taking care of each pool as if it were our own and treating each customer like family.’ We

really try to think of each pool that we’re working on as our own,” Stone said.

Stone said that checking the water is vital for having a safe pool. Unsafe water is the most common problem Sun-shine workers see.

“You should get your wa-ter tested probably every three to four weeks. A well-balanced

pool is important for not only the health of the pool but the health of the swimmer,” Stone said.

People unsure whether they want to purchase a pool or what type of pool they should buy can call Sunshine and schedule an appointment to discuss their concerns.

Sunshine is also active in the community.

“We support the local com-munity,” Stone said. “We sup-port all the local sports teams. We try to help out with any-thing going on locally.”

In Massachusetts, the pool season runs from April to Oc-tober. Sunshine does most of their business during that time frame.

Stone said the family na-ture of the business is very im-portant.

“My husband grew up with swimming pools, and I mar-ried into swimming pools. Our little kids go out to work with him every now and then,” she said.

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There is still time to sign up for the North and South Rivers Watershed Associa-tion’s 20th annual Great Riv-er Race on the North River on Saturday, July 24.

All skill levels, from novice to racer, are invited to take part in the race. Non-motorized vessels including canoes, kayaks and rowboats participate in the race piloted by people of all ages. (Par-ticipants 16 and under must

be accompanied by an adult.) Other categories include best decorated boat or boater, family canoe, men’s and woman’s double and single canoe, senior citizens divi-sions, single men’s and wom-en’s kayak, and dories of all kinds. The race is fun, chal-lenging and a great way as an individual, or with friends and family, to enjoy the riv-ers and support the NSRWA. Registration will begin at the

Union St. Bridge in Norwell at 9:30 am and the race will start at 11 am.

After the races, an awards celebration will begin at 2 p.m. at McGreal’s Tavern on West Street in Norwell Cen-ter. Awards will be given to the top three winners of the many categories.

To download the registra-tion form online, go to nsrwa.org, call 781-659-8168 or e-mail [email protected].

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Furniture For SaleHunt Country Furniture pine hutch, $1400; two cherry kneehole desks, $400/each; white wrought iron bakers rack, tea cart and chaise w/cushions, $350; Ethan Allen dining table w/four armchairs, $650; assorted tables, bookcases, chairs. Call 781-585-7188.

Wonderful Estate Tag SaleThurs, Fri, Sat., July 15, 16, 17, 10-5. Meeting House Road, off of Prior Farm Rd., Duxbury. Signs posted. 18th, 19th and 20th century furnishings including period dated 1720 signed Pennsylvania tall grandfather’s clock; period secretary; two Penn. nine spindle Windsors; marble top furniture; great early children’s chairs; iron patio set. Many chairs including: Victorian grape carved, rose carved, ornate Gothic, walnut, oak hall, rocking, etc. End tables, Victorian walnut dropleaf table, seats 10; early hair wreath table; Acrosonic piano; three sofas; upholstered furniture; good books; oils; prints; excellent gilt mirrors; sterling and silverplate; much good glass, china; early singing bird in brass cage; country; Lladro doctor; Christmas, household; oriental rugs including: three room size, thirteen scatters and runners, braided rugs, jewelry and clothes; many lamps including: tall, ornate banquet. Two stair chair lifts, good linens, good books, and much, much more. Questions, call 781-585-8043.

Anderson Sliding DoorsNew in cartons, 400 series. French wood. Storm watch protection. 5’ 11.5” wide x 6’ 7.5” high. High-Eco Excel energy performance. Pine interior, off-white exterior. High performance glass, doors only. Four doors (eight panels). Retail, $1701/per set; asking $900/per set. Accessories extra. 781-934-7515.

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Rose of Sharon For Sale4-6’ height. Pale pink and lavender with red centers. Hummingbirds love these. $20 each. Kousa Dogwoods for $15 each. Call 781-585-8937.

FirewoodHuge pile of oak split, cut and seasoned (about full cord). Must pick up. Moving and must clear land. $200. 781-934-6459.

Toy Cars and TrucksAutomotive models, literature and books and more from a 60-year collection for sale due to illness. Thousands of rare models including Dinky Toys, Corgi, Tonka, Tootsie Toys and more. Some one of a kind. All reasonably priced. 781-244-3563.

Kitchen Table and ChairsSolid birch table top on decorative steel pewter base with four solid birch matching chairs. Your price, $280; Jordan’s Furniture price, $1150. Good shape. Emailed photo available upon request. Call 617-875-1990.

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Real Estate Career OpportunitiesI am seeking career oriented individuals to join the top real estate office in Duxbury. Licensed or wanting to be - call or email Dorrie Arnold, Manager, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. [email protected] or 781-934-6995

Hairstylists and Managersfor great new salon in Pembroke. Outstanding opportunity with immediate clientele and great pay. Call Mike at 781-789-5474.

Personal Care AssistantPersonal Care Assistant/ Companion needed for my elderly mother in Pembroke every other Saturday night from 5-10 p.m. Call 781-248-3562 for more info.


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The Town of Pembroke is accepting applications for two full-time custodian positions. Qualifications include: general knowledge of cleaning materials and methods; thorough working knowledge of maintenance techniques and procedures related to building grounds maintenance and care; knowledge of building and safety codes. A Class D Massachusetts driver’s license is required and at least a five year good driving record. Starting salary - $37,626. Resumes with three references to Edwin J. Thorne, Town Administrator, 100 Center Street, Pembroke, MA 02359 by July 26, 2010. AA/EEO Employer.

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Pembroke Studio for RentMust see. Charming studio apt. Newly renovated. Close to town center. Non smokers/No pets. Cable ready. Utilities incl. $700/ Mo. Call 781-293-0391.

New Home - Duxbury 4 BR, 2.5 bath 2 car garage. 2932 s.f., w/o basement. Walk/up attic, Electrolux appliances, granite and cherry kitchen. 3 season room on rear deck. $729,900. Call Ron McGann, Molisse Realty Group 781-837-5600.

Duxbury Elegant 4 BedroomOn Powder Point. Seasonal monthly rental, furnished, washer/dryer, large yard, newly renovated, $2,900 plus utilities. Call 781-934-2449.

Duxbury Studio ApartmentOn Powder Point. Seasonal monthly rental, washer/dryer, dishwasher, very private, small yard, newly renovated, $1200 includes utilities. Call 781-934-2449.

Bay Road Cape House For RentLovely, two-bedroomed home with 1.5 bath available August 1. One-year rental agreement. New high efficiency furnace, hot water heater, appliances. Oak floors newly refinished. Close to beach. Abuts conservation land and stream. $1700/month plus utilities. Call 508-224-6025 or 808-225-4882.

Gurnet Beachfront CottageFor sale. Rustic, great views, one bedroom, enclosed porch accommodates extra sleeping. $275,000. Dotty, 774-454-0457.

Available 8/29/10-5/15/11Moving to Duxbury? Need to rent while relocating or renovating? 4BR, 2 bath oceanfront home with beautiful views from our decks. Fully furnished, well appointed. Washer/dryer, cable, and wireless internet available. No pets/no smoking. Call Jim for terms, 508-651-2740.

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Duxbury Antique. 3/4 BR, 2 bath. Large yard. Call 781-264-2039.

Absolute Removal Cleanouts of basements, attics, sheds, yards. Small construction sites. Storage units. Small local moves. We can take alot or a little. We do all the work or you can make a pile and we will take it away. Fast reliable service seven days/week. Free estimates. 781-588-4036. South Shore.

Junk BustersJunk removal, specializing in cleanouts of basements, garages, attics, yard debris, odds and ends. We also specialize in carpentry, painting, gutter work, and window washing. Best prices, free estimates. Please call or leave a message for Mike, 781-789-3612.

Patio & Walkway RestorationIf you have a weedy, sunken patio/walkway, I can make it look new! By powerwashing, lifting sunken areas and poly-sanding, I can bring your patio/walkway back to “like new” condition. Call Jonathan Hopfgarten, 781-706-7031.

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Guitar, bass, piano & drums. One on one lessons. Dedicated teachers, experienced in all styles. Gift certificates available. Located in the Priority Music complex, Hanson on Route 27. Call 781-293-8378.

Elementary Grades TutorRecent college graduate with a degree in English and Elementary Education is willing to tutor students grades 1-5 in all subject areas. Please call Caitlin Larkin at 781-264-0714.

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Hunter Douglas blinds and shutters. Specializing in plantation shutters in real wood, composite, and vinyl. Free in-home consultation, free installation. Call for in-home quote. We offer lowest prices on shutters/blinds. 781-985-5480 Frugalblindsandshutters.com

Professional Window CleaningPrices start at $2.00 We are fully insured. No job too big or small. 10% off when you mention this ad. Please call for free estimate. Mike 781-789-3612

Brick Steps RepairedNo job too small. All masonry work. 508-690-2220.

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SAT Prep and TutoringDartmouth College student to tutor SAT I/II, HSPT/SSAT, mathematics, chemistry, etc. Received perfect score on SAT, 700+ on all subject tests, and five scores of 5 on AP exams. Contact Jake at 781-585-9559.

Robert Reardon Stump GrindingStump cutting specialists. State of the art equipment. 12” below grade. 40 years experience. Call 781-826-4774 or 617-694-7233, cell.

Cleaning ServiceWe can make your office or house shine while you relax. We come every week, every other week, or once a month. Move-ins and move-outs. Try us before anyone else. Great references. Call Elaine, 508-718-8159.

Gutter and Yard Cleanup We specialize in raking and removing leaves, small trees, branches and yard debris. Any and all junk removed, inside and out. We also clean gutters, install gutter guards, and wash windows. Please call Mike at 781-789-3612.

Lawn MowingLooking for new weekly, and bi-weekly customers who appeciate attention to detail, and reliablity. Call Steven Shaevel, 508-889-1198. We also do yard cleanups, and power wash.

Handyman/Powerwashing Svc.We powerwash houses, decks, patios, walkways, etc. We also specialize in carpentry, painting, landscaping and any other handyman projects you may need done around the house. Great prices, free estimates. Licensed and insured. Call Paul at 781-422-6500.

Tasks for TuitionClean-ups, yard or home. Dump runs. Small construction / destruction. Father/son team. Call 781-447-7214, ask for Michael or leave a message.

Cleaning - Home or OfficeThree years experience, references available, free estimates. I do windows. Call 508-840-6131

Landscape ConstructionSmall scale design and construction specializing in walls, walkways, patios and plantings. One man operation to make sure the job is done right the first time, every time. Young, reliable, experienced and fast. Call Jonathan Hopfgarten, 781-706-7031.

Private Home Dog BoardingSimply the best care for your best friend. Exclusive dog care in Duxbury home is the preferred and cageless choice for well-behaved dogs. Unlike kennels or dog walkers, we provide individual and frequent walks, constant companionship. Guilt-free day care/overnight stays. 781-789-0092.



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Computer Help Etc.Personalized computer help and solutions. In-home and small business. Free same day service assessment and system diagnostic. No job too big or small. Lowest prices guaranteed. Call 339-832-4242 or www.ComputerHelpEtc.com. Repairs, Virus and Spyware Removal, Networking, Customized Tutoring.

The Paint SaintProfessional interior/exterior painting, gutter cleaning, power washing and window washing. Best prices and service always with a smile. Will paint your home like it was our own. Call Andrew for your free estimate. 781-264-3628.

Painter & HandymanInterior-exterior painting, light carpentry, small & larger jobs, meticulous neat work, excellent references. Reliable & honest. We are local. Please call Gerry, 617-538-5353 or Jim 617-689-1906.

Michael’s Windows & Gutter Cleaning

A local service. Windows start at $5 each. Also, repair loose and leaking gutters, and can install gutter screens. Also, repair window and door screens. (A great gift idea!) I answer my phone. Cell 508-523-9927.

Air ConditioningResidential and Commercial Mr. Slim ductless systems by Mitzubishi. Factory trained and certified Diamond Dealer. Fully licensed and insured. Call Keith at K. B. Guidetti Mechanical, 508-747-2180 or 508-989-1099.Keeping you comfortable since 1989. Visit our website, www.kbguidetti.com

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$300 off Exterior Painting of any job $1000 or more. Specializing in interior/exterior painting, power washing, gutters, carpentry, dump runs, and window washing. Free estimates, best prices guaranteed. Fast and reliable service. Please call Mike, 781-789-3612.

Sewing For Your HomeFormer Boston Costume designer is now available to sew your window treatments, home furnishings and alterations at rates you can afford. Call Hilary to discuss your project. 617-869-6499 or visit www.h2sew.org

Window And Gutter CleaningLet local firefighters brighten your day! Residential and storefront. Pressure washing - house, patio, deck, etc. Free gutter cleaning with every full house window job. Reasonable rates. References available. Fully insured. Keith McWalter. 781-340-5183 or cell-781-690-2000.

RefrigerationRestaurant and marine equipment sales and service. Fully licensed and insured. Call Keith at K. B. Guidetti Mechanical, 508-747-2180 or 508-989-1099. Serving you since 1989. Visit our website, www.kbguidetti.com

25' O'Day Sailboat1978 25 ft. O'Day sailboat. Excellent centerboard bay boat sleeps 5, newer genoa and jib, new stays and antenna wiring, 9.8 hp motor, ready to sail. Can be moored on flats, asking $4950. Call 791-934-9189.

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21' Doral1995, 4.3 L Merc I/O, cuddy cabin, low hours, great condition. Includes trailer, skis and more. Regularly maintained and locally serviced. Inside winter storage, ready for this season. $5900 or best offer. Call Paul at 781-389-7448 or 781-934-8188.

2000 Mazda B4000 4WD SE CAB plus 4D, 137,000 miles. Auto, well maintained, tow package, bed liner. $3995 or best offer. Call 781-696-1879.

1995 Range Rover LWBThe biggest, best and last of the Real Frame Range Rovers. Excellent condition. Only 65K miles. Loaded, sunroof, CD, etc. Spring Conversion. $9,500. Call 781-934-2137.

1943 Military JeepYou have seen it in the 4th of July parade. 1943 Ford MGB Military (Willy) Jeep. Fully restored, fun to drive, in good condition. Garage kept and caringly maintained. Includes canvas top and doors. Call 781-934-8261 after 6:00 p.m. $14,500.

2007 Honda Civic LX$13,750 Gray, manual 5 speed, 4dr, only 38k miles, CD player with MP3 hook up/built in Navigation screen, rear spoiler, power windows and power moon roof, great on gas! Call 781-223-4274.

2004 GMC Yukon SLT $19,500/bo. Fully loaded, 6-disc CD player, rear seat DVD entertainment system, heated leather seats, power driver and passenger seat, third row seat, power moon, roof luggage rack, power mirrors, premium wheels, 4 wheel drive. Call 781-826-4075.


Com-Pac 16xl Sloop1993 microcruiser with outboard (w/alternator), trailer, plain sails, Port-a-Potty, grill, awning. In good shape. Stub keel - draws 18”, 1100 lb. displacement. Many extras. $3000. Call cell, 781-361-2546 after noon.

4 Sail 1988 Hunter 23 - $3,200. Affordable Sailing! Sail for season! Boat in Duxbury Bay. one gas outboard, Nissan 8.9; three sails; boat stands (Note: electrical not working). Call Kevin, 617-620-9479 or Ron, 781-724-1270.

16' Crestliner16' Crestliner Angler Aluminum boat with live well, custom canvas cover, custom trailer, 9.9 hp, 4-stroke Honda electric start motor, additional electric trolling motor, ship to shore radio, lawrance fish finder, 3 life jackets, 3 anchors. $7400 or bo. Call 781-934-2349.

99 Seaswirl 23 Walkaround99 200HP Ocean Pro + 04 trailer.

Low hours. GPS, VHS, depthfinder, sink, stove, potty. Full enclosure. New plugs, thermostats, water pump, batteries. Many extras. Very good condition. On Duxbury mooring. Ready to go. $22,900. 781-585-8886.

‘06 Rockwood Freedom Camper Excellent condition, well cared for, winterized and covered. Refrigerator, heater, king-queen pullout, electric brakes. Asking $6300, am negotiable. Call 781-293-3219.


2002 25’ Rinker ExpressI/O 350 MPI Bravo 3. Very low hours, professionally maintained. All the options, enclosed head, shower, microwave, fridge, stove/oven, large swim platform, depth, fish, windlass, 6 CD changer. Family boat sleeps 4. $26,900. Call 781-585-7911.

Herreshoff 15 SailboatAn original 1922 24’5” Herreshoff 15 (Watch Hill Class), fully restored. New mast and all new running and standing rigging. New racing sails. All spring paint and varnishing completed and set to go for the summer. A steal at $16,000. Call 401-596-7701.

2004 Armada 4WD SE SUV This off-road SUV with third row has been well maintained, has a clean and clear title, just one owner and runs perfectly. 63,467 miles, green exterior and gray leather interior. Asking $15,999. Call 781-934-1552.

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Odd JobsEagle Scout and DHS grad willing to do odd jobs around your home or office. Dump runs, auto detailing, landscaping, photography, or anything else. Call Graeme, 617-688-5206 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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Let me design your business cards, advertising, brochures, posters, newsletters and invitations. I am experienced in Photoshop, InDesign, Quark, and Illustrator. References available. For more information, call 781-635-2350 or email [email protected]

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The Town of Pembroke is accepting applications for two full-time custodian positions. Qualifications include: general knowledge of cleaning materials and methods; thorough working knowledge of maintenance techniques and procedures related to building grounds maintenance and care; knowledge of building and safety codes. A Class D Massachusetts driver’s license is required and at least a five year good driving record. Starting salary - $37,626. Resumes with three references to Edwin J. Thorne, Town Administrator, 100 Center Street, Pembroke, MA 02359 by July 26, 2010. AA/EEO Employer.

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Pembroke Studio for RentMust see. Charming studio apt. Newly renovated. Close to town center. Non smokers/No pets. Cable ready. Utilities incl. $700/ Mo. Call 781-293-0391.

New Home - Duxbury 4 BR, 2.5 bath 2 car garage. 2932 s.f., w/o basement. Walk/up attic, Electrolux appliances, granite and cherry kitchen. 3 season room on rear deck. $729,900. Call Ron McGann, Molisse Realty Group 781-837-5600.

Duxbury Elegant 4 BedroomOn Powder Point. Seasonal monthly rental, furnished, washer/dryer, large yard, newly renovated, $2,900 plus utilities. Call 781-934-2449.

Duxbury Studio ApartmentOn Powder Point. Seasonal monthly rental, washer/dryer, dishwasher, very private, small yard, newly renovated, $1200 includes utilities. Call 781-934-2449.

Bay Road Cape House For RentLovely, two-bedroomed home with 1.5 bath available August 1. One-year rental agreement. New high efficiency furnace, hot water heater, appliances. Oak floors newly refinished. Close to beach. Abuts conservation land and stream. $1700/month plus utilities. Call 508-224-6025 or 808-225-4882.

Gurnet Beachfront CottageFor sale. Rustic, great views, one bedroom, enclosed porch accommodates extra sleeping. $275,000. Dotty, 774-454-0457.

Available 8/29/10-5/15/11Moving to Duxbury? Need to rent while relocating or renovating? 4BR, 2 bath oceanfront home with beautiful views from our decks. Fully furnished, well appointed. Washer/dryer, cable, and wireless internet available. No pets/no smoking. Call Jim for terms, 508-651-2740.

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Duxbury Antique. 3/4 BR, 2 bath. Large yard. Call 781-264-2039.

Absolute Removal Cleanouts of basements, attics, sheds, yards. Small construction sites. Storage units. Small local moves. We can take alot or a little. We do all the work or you can make a pile and we will take it away. Fast reliable service seven days/week. Free estimates. 781-588-4036. South Shore.

Junk BustersJunk removal, specializing in cleanouts of basements, garages, attics, yard debris, odds and ends. We also specialize in carpentry, painting, gutter work, and window washing. Best prices, free estimates. Please call or leave a message for Mike, 781-789-3612.

Patio & Walkway RestorationIf you have a weedy, sunken patio/walkway, I can make it look new! By powerwashing, lifting sunken areas and poly-sanding, I can bring your patio/walkway back to “like new” condition. Call Jonathan Hopfgarten, 781-706-7031.

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Guitar, bass, piano & drums. One on one lessons. Dedicated teachers, experienced in all styles. Gift certificates available. Located in the Priority Music complex, Hanson on Route 27. Call 781-293-8378.

Elementary Grades TutorRecent college graduate with a degree in English and Elementary Education is willing to tutor students grades 1-5 in all subject areas. Please call Caitlin Larkin at 781-264-0714.

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Hunter Douglas blinds and shutters. Specializing in plantation shutters in real wood, composite, and vinyl. Free in-home consultation, free installation. Call for in-home quote. We offer lowest prices on shutters/blinds. 781-985-5480 Frugalblindsandshutters.com

Professional Window CleaningPrices start at $2.00 We are fully insured. No job too big or small. 10% off when you mention this ad. Please call for free estimate. Mike 781-789-3612

Brick Steps RepairedNo job too small. All masonry work. 508-690-2220.

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SAT Prep and TutoringDartmouth College student to tutor SAT I/II, HSPT/SSAT, mathematics, chemistry, etc. Received perfect score on SAT, 700+ on all subject tests, and five scores of 5 on AP exams. Contact Jake at 781-585-9559.

Robert Reardon Stump GrindingStump cutting specialists. State of the art equipment. 12” below grade. 40 years experience. Call 781-826-4774 or 617-694-7233, cell.

Cleaning ServiceWe can make your office or house shine while you relax. We come every week, every other week, or once a month. Move-ins and move-outs. Try us before anyone else. Great references. Call Elaine, 508-718-8159.

Gutter and Yard Cleanup We specialize in raking and removing leaves, small trees, branches and yard debris. Any and all junk removed, inside and out. We also clean gutters, install gutter guards, and wash windows. Please call Mike at 781-789-3612.

Lawn MowingLooking for new weekly, and bi-weekly customers who appeciate attention to detail, and reliablity. Call Steven Shaevel, 508-889-1198. We also do yard cleanups, and power wash.

Handyman/Powerwashing Svc.We powerwash houses, decks, patios, walkways, etc. We also specialize in carpentry, painting, landscaping and any other handyman projects you may need done around the house. Great prices, free estimates. Licensed and insured. Call Paul at 781-422-6500.

Tasks for TuitionClean-ups, yard or home. Dump runs. Small construction / destruction. Father/son team. Call 781-447-7214, ask for Michael or leave a message.

Cleaning - Home or OfficeThree years experience, references available, free estimates. I do windows. Call 508-840-6131

Landscape ConstructionSmall scale design and construction specializing in walls, walkways, patios and plantings. One man operation to make sure the job is done right the first time, every time. Young, reliable, experienced and fast. Call Jonathan Hopfgarten, 781-706-7031.

Private Home Dog BoardingSimply the best care for your best friend. Exclusive dog care in Duxbury home is the preferred and cageless choice for well-behaved dogs. Unlike kennels or dog walkers, we provide individual and frequent walks, constant companionship. Guilt-free day care/overnight stays. 781-789-0092.


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Rain, rain go awayThe Pembroke Junior Legion team looked poised to pad

their lead in the standings as they jumped out to a 3-0 lead over Norton on Tuesday. Unfortunately, Mother

Nature had other plans and the skies opened up in the bottom of the third inning cancelling the game. The team’s next game will be at Mattakeesett Street on Sunday when they host North Attleboro.

Conor Noonan watches Ryan Twigg’s at bat from the on deck circle as the rain starts falling at Mattakeesett Street.

Ball boy M.J. Baird takes

in the action from the

stands as he waits for a

foul ball.

John Caliri fires down to second as a Norton runner tries to steal second.

Ryan Twigg holds onto his batting helmet

as he hustles up the first base

line after singling in the

first inning.

Evan Morris gets ready for the pitch at third base. Coley Barker doesn’t need his Oakleys with the rain

clouds covering the field.

Todd MacDonald squeezes the leather to grab a foul pop-up at first base.

Conor Noonan fires to the plate during the third inning.

Dan Dougherty crosses the plate with the first run of the rain-shortened game for the Junior Legion team.

Photos by Dave Palana



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What good is being able to write your own column if you can’t tell people what they should do? Right?

Well I don’t do that. I’m too nice. I may make suggestions here and there, but generally, I like to let you loyal readers make up your minds to agree with me instead of me just telling you to.

This week will be the exception. Because this Saturday, I want as many people as possible to come to Pembroke Town Green to help my bandmates and I raise money and awareness for the Pembroke Skate Park with a free concert.

Some of you may remember that myself and Express General Manager Justin Graeber formed a band called The Dink Plates to play a Battle of the Bands to raise some cash for the skate park over the winter. Well, the park

is still in need of cash to get off the ground, and we have kinda gotten better so we’re going to help out again. We changed our name to Cover Me, Porkins (if you don’t know what that is referencing, you need to watch “Star Wars: A New Hope”), added another guitar player and hope to give everyone in attendance a nice night of cover songs with healthy doses of sarcasm and self-deprecating humor.

I know what you are thinking. How are we going to raise money at a free show? Well, we’ll have stickers of our logo (inset) and posters for sale with proceeds helping them out. Who doesn’t want Porkins on their car or hanging in their room? Nobody, that’s who.

I have said many times in The Tale of the Tape that every town should have a skate park. It’s a source of exercise and a creative outlet that children and adults everywhere should have. Skate parks, like tennis courts, soccer fields, playgrounds and baseball diamonds, are an essential part of a town’s public exercise and entertainment, one that too often gets overlooked because of the negative connotations associated with the sport.

It is not just for the town; skaters and riders from all over the South Shore are always looking for something new to try out, which is why I want people all over the area to come out to support Pembroke and, of course, me. When the park is finally done and Pembroke wants to have a ribbon-cutting party, Cover Me, Porkins will be there.

It’s not like we have anything else to do.

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Plenty to build onSenior Legion loses last two games, but future looks bright

by Dave Palana, sPorts eDitor [email protected]

The senior Legion season may not have gone the way players and coaches would have liked, but it went pretty much the way manager Tom Drummond expected.

Post 143 lost their last game 12-1 to Plymouth in six innings on Sunday night at Mattakee-sett Street after being shut out 6-0 at home by Duxbury on Friday to finish their season at 4-16.

With a young team made up of mostly first-year start-ers, Drummond expected the team to take their lumps this year against a league made up largely of veteran teams.

“We had a lot of ups and downs, but we knew this was going to be a learning season for these kids because we were so young,” Drummond said. “Even though we didn’t win many games, we saw quite a bit of improvement by the end of the season. The pitching got a lot better, the fielding improved and kids swung the bats bet-ter.”

Pembroke’s offense strug-gled in their last two games against power lefties. Brian Hocking carried a no-hitter into the fourth inning for Duxbury on Friday before fellow south-paw Phil Sciretta finished off the predominantly left-handed hitting Post 143.

“Seven out of my nine hit-ters are lefties and they just couldn’t do anything against a lefty curveball,” Drummond said. “I thought we could get to [Hocking], but they pulled him just in time and brought in a kid who threw 80 percent curveballs.”

On the mound, Adam Simp-son was lights out for most of the game, but he struggled with his control in the late innings as Duxbury burned him for three runs in the seventh inning.

“The last two innings he would get the first two outs on three or four pitches and then lose his focus,” Drummond said. “This is an extremely senior team, and you’re not going to get it done like that. You’ve got to throw first-pitch strikes.”

Errors doomed Pembroke against Plymouth on Sunday

as the team committed five to give Plymouth extra outs. Their offense continued to struggle, with Chris Holland driving in the only run when he knocked in Simpson.

While it was a tough sea-son, every member of the team is eligible again next season, and most for more. As the younger players continue to improve over the season and come back with another year of high school ball under their belts, Drummond is confident that the Pembroke Legion team is going to be a contender over the next few seasons.

“Most towns turn over a whole team every two years and most of these kids have three more years of eligibility,” he said. “There isn’t a team around that has the youth we do, and we clearly have something to build off from this year.”

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Pitcher adam Simpson shows his frustration as Duxbury ral-lies for three runs in the sev-enth inning en route to a 6-0 shutout of Post 143 on Friday.

Chris Holland bats against Duxbury. Holland snapped Pembroke’s scoreless drought in their last game of the season when he drove in adam Simpson. Photos by Dave Palana



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Just when the South Shore Warriors looked like they were clicking on all cylinders again, the wheels fell off.

Now instead of a deep playoff run, they have a couple of weeks to figure out what went wrong.

The Warriors blew away the Plymouth Pirates 9-3 in the first round of the playoffs on

Monday and took a 5-0 lead into the fourth inning against the Middleboro Bolts on Tuesday. But errors and bad base running allowed the Bolts to climb back into the game and send South Shore packing with a 6-5 extra-inning loss at Rockland Stadium.

The Warriors had a 5-3 lead with three outs to go, but Middleboro stayed in the game and tied the score at five on a South Shore passed ball.

While the Warriors’ mistakes in the field allowed Middleboro to get on the scoreboard, they also burned themselves with base running blunders. The Warriors had runners thrown out trying to stretch hits and run-ners double off after taking too wide a turn rounding the bases.

“Our base running was just terrible,” manager Chili Davis said. “We were the better team; we just didn’t play better and they did all the little things.”

The Warriors jumped out in front behind key hits from Derek Miller, Nate Weber, Greg Baggett, Tim Norton and Eric Haughn. Despite their mishaps on the bases, the Warriors had chances to tack onto their lead with runners at third base, but they couldn’t get the timely hit in the late innings.

“It was just one of those games where we didn’t get it done,” Davis said. “But it’s over now.”

The Warriors made some similar mistakes on the bases against Plymouth on Monday with two runners thrown out at the plate, but their potent offense and Haughn’s pitching made the runs a non-factor in a 9-3 rout.

South Shore jumped up 2-0 in the first inning on a sacrifice fly by Baggett and an RBI double by Haughn and made it 3-0 in the second when Jay Brazer scored on a wild pitch. After the Pirates picked up an un-earned run in the third, the Warriors put the game away with a six-run fourth inning. Kyle Armstrong led off the inning with a triple that turned into a home run on a Plymouth throwing error, and Mitch Davis delivered the knock-out blow with a bases-loaded bases-clearing double. Haughn then added another RBI when he singled in Davis before scoring on a wild pitch.

“Everyone chipped in and got their hits,” Davis said. “Jay Brazer did a hell of a job in right field, he

hasn’t gotten a lot of playing time this year. I had to adjust the infield and the outfield [with players missing], but it all worked out. We got to their starting pitcher, and that was it.”

On the mound, Haughn surrendered only five hits while striking out two in six innings of work. The Warriors also helped out their ace in the field with two early double plays to keep the Pirates off the scoreboard.

“Overall I thought the defense was ex-cellent.” Davis said. “And we got excel-lent pitching from Eric Haughn.”

While the Warriors are now out of the Cranberry League playoffs, they have a chance to erase the bitter memory of the loss to Middleboro in the state-wide Stan Musial Tournament, in which they are the fifth seed. That tournament will begin the last week of July.

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aCE HigH: Pembroke native Eric Haughn fires to the plate for the South Shore Warriors in the first inning on Monday. Haughn dominated the Plymouth Pirates in the Warriors’ first-round playoff game, allowing four hits and two earned runs. Haughn contributed an RBi in South Shore's second-round game against Middleboro on Tuesday, but the Warriors blew a 5-0 lead to lose 6-5 in extra innings. Photo by Dave Palana

The Ted Williams League is holding a summer morning baseball program now through Aug. 30 for players ages 7-14 from Pembroke and Hanson. Players will play twice a week on summer mornings from 8:30-11:30 a.m. For information, e-mail [email protected] or call 781 293-2700. Ted Williams baseball League is a Massachusetts nonprofit organization in its 14th season designed to help the physical and personal growth of all its participants through the vehicle of baseball.

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