Bishop Stang Honor Roll

on February 9, 2014

The following students have been recognized as Bishop Stang Honor Roll recipients:

– Maura Lonergan, Grade 11, First Honors, Marion

– Hannah Nordstrom, Grade 9, Second Honors, Marion

– Sophie Polonsky, Grade 9, Second Honors, Marion

– Elizabeth Lonergan, Grade 10, Second Honors, Marion

– Brendan Gelson, Grade 12, Second Honors, Marion

– Daniel Fealy, Grade 10, President’s List, Mattapoisett

– Elizabeth Foley, Grade 9, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Carli Rita, Grade 9, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Adam Estes, Grade 10, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Caroline Downey, Grade 11, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Carolyn Foley, Grade 11, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Rubén Llanas-Colón, Grade 11, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Katherine Martin, Grade 11, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Leonard Murphy, Grade 12, First Honors, Mattapoisett

– Madeline Pope, Grade 9, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Meghan Cote, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Sandra Decas, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Emma Downes, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Meredith Gauvin, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Megan Goulart, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Anne Martin, Grade 11, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Lee Estes, Grade 12, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Regina Kaplan, Grade 12, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Alicia LaRock, Grade 12, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Laura Morse, Grade 12, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Miguel Ortiz, Grade 12, Second Honors, Mattapoisett

– Hannah Sullivan, Grade 12, First Honors, Rochester

– Meghan Domagala, Grade 11, Second Honors, Rochester

– Meghan Desrochers, Grade 12, Second Honors, Rochester

– Connor MacGregor, Grade 12, Second Honors, Rochester

The Rochester Democratic Caucus will be held on Saturday, February 15 at the Rochester Town Hall, 1 Constitution Way, Rochester. Registration starts at 9:00 am with the Caucus beginning at 10:00 am. All Rochester Democrats are encouraged to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to elect delegates to the Democratic State Convention to be held June 13 – 14 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Delegates must have been registered by December 2013 to qualify as a delegate. Any questions call Carol St. Don, 508-763-2795.

Girls Softball Registration

on February 9, 2014

Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester will be holding a Registration Night on Wednesday, February 12 for Girls Softball. For girls who live in Marion, registration will take place at Sippican School (bus loop entrance) from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Girls living in Mattapoisett can register at the Mattapoisett Recreation Center. Rochester residents will be registering at the back lobby of Rochester Memorial School from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Email rochestersoftball@gmail.com for more information.

Germany’s Difficult History

on February 9, 2014

Why did Germany fly off the rails, and how could her history have been different? On Thursday, February 13 at the Marion Music Hall (164 Front Street) at 7:00 pm, Dr. Kirtland Mead will explore this provocative question. In this centennial year of World War I, any student of European or world history must ask why Germany – which had been so civilized and orderly – became unstable around 1900 and led Europe into the two World Wars.

During his presentation, Dr. Mead will ‘unpack’ German history, beginning with the Roman Empire, proceeding through the key medieval and early modern centuries, and culminating in the 19th century leading up to 1914. After identifying the key developments and decision points and their consequences, he will draw lessons for the challenges of achieving political development and stability today outside the developed West. Mead’s insights are based on an academic, professional, and personal involvement with Germany extending back to the 1960s.

This presentation is co-sponsored by the Sippican Historical Society and the Elizabeth Taber Library, and is offered to the public free of charge. No reservations are necessary. For more information, contact info@sipppicanhistoricalsociety.org or call 508-748-1116.

Sippican Students Show they have Heart

on February 9, 2014

February 7 was National Wear Red Day, and the students at the Sippican School assembled for their monthly all-school meeting decked out in red in support of the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” raising awareness of the threat of heart disease for women. Sippican students raised a whopping $1,025 for the American Heart Association.

“[See] the kinds of great things that happen when we all get together?” Principal Evelyn Rivet said to students. The floor of the multi-purpose room was a sea of red, as students sat and enjoyed a performance by the Fourth Grade Band, followed by the Fourth Grade Concert Choir. Some students took to the stage and read the poems they wrote, and other shared their critiques on storybooks they read.

By Jean Perry

Marion’s Annual Town Election

on February 8, 2014

The Town of Marion’s Annual Town Election will be held on Friday, May 16, 2014. As of February 3, 2014, nomination papers for elected positions are available at the Town Clerk’s office, 2 Spring Street, Marion.

Selectman: 1 position for 3 years

Assessor: 1 position for 3 years

Moderator: 1 position for 1 year

Board of Health: 1 position for 3 years

Planning Board: 3 positions for 3 years

Marion School Committee: 2 positions for 3 years

ORR School Committee: 1 position for 3 years

Open Space Acquisition Commission: 2 positions for 3 years

Town Clerk: 1 position for 3 years

Tree Warden: 1 position for 3 years

Papers must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office for certification by 5:00 pm on March 24. Please call the Town Clerk’s office at 508-748-3502 if you have any questions.

Elizabeth Taber Library Workshops

on February 8, 2014

Start off the New Year by learning a new skill! Our “New Year’s Resolution” themed technology series workshops started on January 7 at 11:00 am and run through February 25. Please call 508-748-1252, email info@elizabethtaberlibrary.org, or stop by the Elizabeth Taber Library to register.

On Tuesday, February 11, at 11:00 am learn the design world’s secrets to creating a successful website. In this workshop, you’ll learn how choosing an appropriate color theme and font selection, plus creating a layout structure can make (or break) your site. Debbie Cohen is a local graphic designer who has more than 15 years of advertising, print and web design experience. Over the years, her work has won numerous awards, and currently she owns her own business, Deb Cohen Design.

Marion Fireworks Beach Party

on February 8, 2014

The Marion Fireworks Committee will hold the Second Annual Beach Party on Saturday, April 5 at the Marion Music Hall. There will be music, refreshments, an auction and raffle items. Tickets will go on sale in the near future. In order for the fireworks to return for the summer of 2014, your support and donations are needed. All donations are 100% tax deductible. Please make checks payable to Marion Fireworks Committee, 13 Atlantis Drive, Marion, MA 02738. If you have questions or if you would like to volunteer, please contact the Marion Fireworks Committee at 774-217-8355 or info@marionrecreation.com.

Elks Student of the Month

on February 8, 2014

The Elks of Wareham Lodge No. 1548 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry and farming.

We congratulate sophomore, Charlotte Levine, Marion for being selected by the Old Rochester Regional High School faculty and staff. Charlotte always has a smile on her face and a good word to say about everybody. She is a positive role model and an asset to the classroom. Charlotte plays tennis and field hockey for ORR. Her work with students in Heather Kidney’s classroom is outstanding.

Gateway Youth Hockey

on February 8, 2014

Mite Bobcats: The Mite Bobcats defeated YD 28-8 with a total team effort. Juni Suarez, Derek Gauvin, Krystian Pothel and Trendyn Medeiros all scored hat tricks. Jared Frates, Michael Radek and Brayden Cannon also had goals. Charlie Carroll stopped two penalty shots and kept YD off the board until the second half of game.

Pee Wee Warriors: The Gateway Warriors surrendered three goals in the third period to the red-hot North Devils, losing 6-4 in a possible preview of next month’s Yankee Conference playoffs. Danny Flynn scored two goals. Jake DeMoranville also scored. Defenseman Jared Westgate had a goal and an assist. Ben DeMoranville had two assists, while Zachary Barris and Robert Ramsay each had one. Defensive breakdowns and a poor back-checking effort left goalies Zachary Pateakos and Steven Strachan vulnerable, resulting in the Warrior’s fourth loss of the season.

Pee Wee Predators Playoffs: The Gateway Predators began their Cape League playoffs with a 6-0 win over the Lower Cape Coyotes. The scoring got started when Quirino doCanto put in a rebound of a shot from defenseman Matthew Maloney. Two minutes later, Zack Lovendale found the back of the net after being set up by liberates, brother Tyler and doCanto. Lovendale added another goal in the first period on another feed from doCanto. Tyler Lovendale had the lone goal in the second assisted by doCanto again. Defenseman Bryan Gallagher got in on the scoring when he flipped a wrist shot towards the net which found its way through the goalie’s legs. Zack Lovendale earned the hat trick in the third period, assisted by doCanto. Alex DeMarco had an outstanding game between the pipes, saving everything sent his way, earning the shutout victory. The defense, Coleby Paling, Seth Tomasik, Gallagher, and M. Maloney had a strong game as well. They kept the Coyotes outside and limited their scoring chances.

The Predators will play Nantucket in the Cape League Peewee Championship; date and location has not yet been determined.