Postseasons Finish at ORR

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The ultimate goal for any high school sports team is to win the state championship for their respective sport. It takes dedication, skill and teamwork to best all other teams in your division. Many teams at ORR had these traits; unfortunately, all of their efforts came up a little short.

The girls’ field hockey team, seeded fourth, had a nice run but lost in a heartbreaking game to the number five seed, Canton. Canton scored on a penalty stroke late in the first half of the game, and from there on out, the game remained scoreless, resulting in a 1-0 loss for the Lady Bulldogs. Goalie Hannah Cormier, who has excelled in her second year as the starting goalie, got a piece of the Canton penalty stroke, but she couldn’t stop it from deflecting into the net. ORR fans were thrilled when, later in the second half, senior Ally Saccone seemed to have scored the game-tying goal. However, the referee called it off as he controversially explained the height of the ball to be “too dangerous.” The girls still had a great season, finishing with a great 12-2-2 record.

The girls’ soccer team finished their season with a loss in the playoffs to SCC rival Apponequet. The game’s score was 2-0. With their elimination from the tournament, the final season record for the girls was 10-8-4.

The boys’ and girls’ cross country teams also competed in their postseason races last weekend, with the boys placing eighth and the girls placing eighteenth in their respective Division 5 Eastern Massachusetts races. Mike Wyman came in third in the boys’ race with a phenomenal 5K time of 15:56. Nick Pacheco also did well, placing eighteenth with a time of 16:58. Because only the top 4 teams in each division advance to All-States, neither the boys nor girls advanced. However, Pacheco and Wyman both qualified for All-States as individuals, but it is still questionable whether or not they will run in the state-wide race, as winter indoor track is approaching fast.

With the elimination of these three teams, ORR has basically finished up their fall sports, with the exception of football, which has one more game on Thanksgiving at Apponequet High School. Most athletes are starting to look forward to their winter sports, once again dreaming of a state championship for the winter season.

By Michael Kassabian

Women’s Guild Hosts Holiday Celebration

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The Rochester Women’s Guild held their Annual Cranberry Christmas Celebration and Bazaar on Saturday, November 10 at the First Congregational Church. The bazaar features items made by the members of the Women’s Guild, from handmade textile items to baked goods and toys.

“We have about 15 active members in the Guild,” said President Yvette Beaumont, who made several gallons of her famous chicken and rice soup for the luncheon. “All the proceeds go to fund things we do.”

In the past, the Women’s Guild has purchased new stoves for the church kitchen and paid for the restoration of the original church doors and locks.

“It’s great! There are a lot of really nice things here made by these individuals,” said Mary McCann of Rochester as she browsed the tables.

Over in the kids’ room, the youth of the community could shop for special holiday gift items, each of which was donated by members of the church. After purchasing their gifts for less than two dollars each, members of the youth group helped them wrap the presents.

“It’s nice because it’s affordable. It’s their unique decision. There are not adults, so it’s all their choice. It’s more personal than shopping at a department store,” said Andrew Shaw, the youth group leader.

Attendance was strong; many people from outside the community stopped in for a look at the goods.

“This is great outreach to the community,” Beaumont said. “It’s just awesome.”

By Eric Tripoli

Mattapoisett Museum Holiday Season

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The Mattapoisett Museum and Carriage House will open for the Holiday Season on Saturday, November 24 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Enjoy the nostalgia of a Toy Train Exhibit while shopping for unique Mattapoisett gifts, including a new beautiful poster “Harbors and Inlets of Buzzards Bay” from Clifford Ashley’s mural and new stationary featuring yesteryear Mattapoisett Snow Scenes. The Museum will be open November 24 through December 20, Monday through Thursday and Saturday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. 5 Church Street, Mattapoisett, 508-758-2844, mattapoisett.museum@verizon.net.

Mattapoisett Maconchu Club Meeting

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The Saturday, November 17 meeting of the Maconchu Club of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church will be at 7:00 pm in Reynard Hall at the church. We are pleased to welcome as the speaker for the evening Dr. Jeremy B. Stern from New Bedford, who volunteered for eight years with Doctors Without Borders, working with other volunteer doctors, nurses and other medical personnel treating orthopedic problems in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Stern has slides and videos to help us understand the difficulties of the whole experience.

Tri-County Music Association Concert

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On Friday, November 23, a special concert will be held in order to benefit the Tri-County Music Association Scholarship Fund. “My Favorite Things” will begin at 7:00 pm in the Lyndon South Auditorium at Tabor Academy. The address of the auditorium is 85 Spring Street, Marion.

Tickets are $20 and are available at the Symphony Music Shop in Dartmouth and The Bookstall in Marion. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door.

Former Tri-County Music Association Scholarship and Summer Study Grant recipients perform to benefit the TCMA Scholarship Fund. A wonderful chance to hear the finest young musicians in the area playing musical selections that are their personal favorites. Enjoy the various styles that these talented instrumentalists lend to the music. You can help to maintain the support for student musicians that the TCMA has been providing for over 51 years.

Mattapoisett FoE Free Movie Screening

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On Tuesday, November 27 at 12:00 pm, the Mattapoisett Friends of the Elderly will host a free showing of “A Christmas Story” at the Council on Aging. Pizza is available for $3. Pizza requests must be paid by 3:00 pm on Monday, November 26.

“A Christmas Story” is about Ralphie Parker, a young boy living in 1940s Indiana. He desperately yearns for a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas. His mother admonishes him, “You’ll shoot your eye out.” Ralphie persists by asking, unsuccessfully, for help from both his teacher and Santa Claus. All the while, Ralphie finds himself trying to stay out of a feud between his mother and father regarding a sexy lamp. This is in addition to having to deal with the constant taunts of a pair of bullies.

RSVP the Mattapoisett Council on Aging at Center School or call 508-758-4110, even if you’re not having pizza, so we know how many seats to set up.

Marion Toastmasters Club New Officers

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Marion Toastmasters Club is pleased to announce its 2012-2013 slate of Officers: Hope Aubin, President; Mark Whalen, Vice President for Education; Joan Hartnett-Barry, Vice President for Public Relations; Maryann Murphy, Vice President for Membership; Steven Galavotti, Treasurer; Rick Gonsalves, Secretary; and Patty Emmons, Sergeant at Arms.

We look forward to an exciting year of growth and leadership as officers and members bring their unique perspectives to the club’s expectations and goals.

In addition to providing a supportive environment for members to practice public speaking, the Toastmasters organization encourages members’ personal growth through leadership skill-building techniques. Members gain confidence in their ability to communicate and manage effectively.

The Marion Toastmasters Club welcomes new members and visitors. The Club is hosted at the Lockheed Martin Sippican Auditorium at 7 Barnabas Road, Marion. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of every month beginning at 12:00 pm. For more information on the Toastmasters, please visit our website at www.mariontoastmastersclubs.org or call Maryann Murphy at 508-292-6706.

Mattapoisett Town Auction

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The Town of Mattapoisett will be holding an auction of 13 town-owned parcels on Friday, November 30 beginning at 12:00 pm at the Mattapoisett Public Library on 7 Barstow Street. For more information visit the town’s website, www.mattapoisett.net, and click on the “Town Auction Info” icon.

OCRVTHS Students of the Month

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The following Old Colony students were recognized as School Council “Students of the Month” for November 2012:

• Automotive: Peter Moniz, Grade 11, Acushnet

• Computer Information Systems: Amanda Michaud, Grade 11, Rochester

• Cosmetology: Kiana Correia, Grade 11, Acushnet

• Culinary Arts: Victoria Reed, Grade 10, Lakeville

• Drafting: Thomas Smith, Grade 10, Lakeville

• Electrical: Andrew Nunes, Grade 11, Acushnet

• Electronic Technology: Owen Letourneau, Grade 11, Freetown

• Graphic Communications: Ian Mello, Grade 11, Acushnet

• Health Careers: Raquel Brilhante, Grade 11, Acushnet

• Machine & Tool: Jacob Cuthbert, Grade 12, Carver

• Welding / Metal Fabrication: Jonathan Littles, Grade 11, Acushnet

The criteria for the Student of the Month program are based on a student’s improvement, service, attitude and shop projects. The program is intended to raise self-esteem in the student.

Gateway Youth Hockey Weekend Update

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• Mites 1: The Mite 1 team continues their undefeated season, having posted double-digit scores in every single cross-ice game. Meanwhile, the defensive play led by goalie Megan Craig held opponents to single-digit tallies.

• Squirts 1: The Gateway Ice Wolves participated in the Falmouth Fall Classic this weekend, finishing 1-2. In their first game it came down to the third period, as the game was scoreless through 2 periods. The final score was 2-1 in the loss. Alex DeMarco had a strong game in net, keeping the Ice Wolves in the game. Chris Gauvin, assisted by Quirino doCanto, scored the lone goal.

In game two, the Ice Wolves snuck by the host team 2-0. Once again, Alex DeMarco had an amazing game in net, earning a shutout. The Ice Wolves defense, Bryan Gallagher, Kaleb Riggle, Jack Martins and Ben DeMoranville, were definitely a key to the victory. Quirino doCanto and Chris Gauvin each had a goal while Tyler Lovendale assisted on both goals.

The third game was a one-sided game as the Ice Wolves seemed to have run out of gas. The score was 7-0, but not due to lack of effort by Alex DeMarco. If it weren’t for his outstanding performance, the score could have been worse. It was a great showing for Gateway Youth Hockey in the tournament.

• Squirts 2: The Gateway Sharks lost their game to the Dennis Yarmouth Waves this weekend with a score of 0-2. The score alone doesn’t reflect the effort put in by the team to hold the tough and often more dominant opponent to only two goals. Goalie Alex DeMarco saw even more shots on net than usual and was certainly assisted by the rest of the team, who were in a defensive posture for the majority of the game.

• Pee Wees: The Gateway Gladiators Pee Wee team was blanked on their Saturday trip to Nantucket, 9-0 and 7-0. The Pee Wee team worked hard against the smooth-skating islanders but couldn’t secure more than a handful of shots on goal while forcing their own goalies to deal with Nantucket, spending most of both games in their own end.

On Sunday, the team suffered its 4th straight loss. Yarmouth-Dennis defeated the Gladiators, 5-3. Gateway registered goals from Noah Demoranville, Jackson St. Don and Zack Lovendale.

• Bantams: On Saturday, the Gateway Bantams squared off against Barnstable at Gallo Arena and came out on top by the score of 5-1. Barnstable took a quick lead in the first period, sneaking one by Gateway goaltender Tegan Andre. In the second period, Alex Atkinson tied it up with an assist from Brady Smith. Then it was all Will Paling, scoring his first hat trick of the year and then adding one more for a total of four for the day. Doug Breault had three assists on the day. A.J. Bridges finished in net for Gateway, allowing no goals to get by him.