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Duxbury Clipper 2009 - 23 - 12
Duxbury Clipper 2009 - 23 - 12
for Faith
Premier Film Showing
Miramar Retreat Center,
121 Parks Street, Duxbury, MA
followed by open discussion Sponsored by Journey Community of Faith
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Volume LIX No. 51 “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.” –– Roy L. Smith Wednesday, December 23, 2009
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new Web site, duxfol.org, will 1. The Scallop Christmas, by Jane Freeberg 2. The Duxbury Beach
4VOEBZt%FDFNCFS discover the various ways of Book, by The Duxbury Beach Preservation Society, Inc. 3. The Hotel
giving to the library through on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford 4. The Lacuna,
the Friends’ membership pro- by Barbara Kingsolver 5. The Given Day, by Dennis Lehane 6.
So that our employees may have more Gingerbread Friends, by Jan Brett 7. When the Game Was Ours,
gram, gift offerings and mer- by Larry Bird and Magic Johnson 8. True Compass, by Edward M.
than just one day to celebrate chandise. Membership can be Kennedy 9. What the Dog Saw, by Malcolm Gladwell 10. Open: An
Christmas with their families, the perfect present for a family Autobiography, by Andre Agassi
The Studio After Christmas Clearance member, a teacher, or a friend
– Westwinds Bookshop
will be held on Sunday, December 27th –– or consider an honorary
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memberships will help to fund
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On selected Christmas decorations, open and forms are also avail-
decorative candles, ornaments, paper able at the library.
goods and much, much more! Human Rights in China: An American
Also SAVE
Yoga at the ACM Student’s Perspective
January registrations for
50% on selected Caroler Figurines On Sunday, Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. in Duxbury Free Library’s
two popular programs at The
~ cash or check only ~ Art Complex Museum is Merry Room, Duxbury High School graduate, Colin Clark,
now taking place. Yoga with will discuss his experience of living in Beijing, China while
5IF4UVEJPXJMMCFDMPTFE.POEBZT Kathleen Young is offered conducting undergraduate research. The topic of his project,
+BOVBSZBOE'FCSVBSZ on Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. or “Violence in XinJiang Province, and the Effect on US Chinese
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 Relations,” was developed while immersing himself in the
p.m. for four weeks at $36. language and culture of two provinces, XinJiang and XiZang.
First Thursdays, stories and Colin’s presentation will also include slides that capture the
art for toddlers and caregivers, beauty and magnificence of the regions he explored. Colin is
HOURS: Tues-Sat 10am-5:30pm a student at Hamilton College, majoring in Chinese and gov-
takes place at 10 a.m. on Jan.
%VYCVSZ.BSLFUQMBDFt 7. A $5 fee is charged. Prereg- ernment. All are invited to attend this informative session. For
istration is required at 781- more information, or to reserve free tickets, call th781-934-
934-6634. 2721, x108.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Duxbury Clipper 3
“I think for the communi- tinue to press forward and counsel if there would be and
ties that are still on the fence do good projects that really any separation of church and
... this would be much more of help the three purposes [open state issues with the church,
a powerful incentive,” Mor-
ris said. “They’ve been see-
space, historic preservation,
community housing.]”
but noted Community Pres-
ervation Act funds have been Happy Holidays from
ing that the match has been The CPC has a number of used many times on historic
declining, and they’ve been a
bit more reluctant to come on
board.”
She said she’s hopeful that
projects on its plate (see side-
bar,) including some potential
land purchases for open space
or affordable housing that
churches –– and the First Par-
ish Church certainly has an
important place in Duxbury’s
history.
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the bill, which has just been can’t be discussed publicly Other than the projects and
yet. Morris said she hopes to the land acquisitions, the com-
recommended for approval by
a joint legislative committee, be able to disclose those proj- mittee will also be paying for
R K. M
will pass. ects soon. historic plaques at the Wright
C E S
“I think it’s been very well The group will also meet and Tarkiln buildings. These
received,” she said. “I think with selectmen to discuss their will be paid for by administra- H S
there’s tremendous support for recommendations for the war- tive funds, which do not re- S N
this.” rant sometime in the near fu- quire a Town Meeting vote.
ture. “It’s going to be a relative-
R, MA
Morris said that the fact
that the match has been drop- “We’re trying to move for- ly quiet Town Meeting,” Mor-
ping has been making it harder ward as fast as we can,” Mor-
ris said.
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vertising business. proached by Uno’s then CEO,
In the early 1970s, Oker- Aaron Spencer, nearly thirteen
felt’s father, Clarence, paint- years ago while he was paint-
ed the Boston Gas tank. The ing the side of a building.
original design was by Corita Word of mouth is an in-
Kent, a nun, whose art work valuable part of his artistry, as
was chosen to grace the side of he feels his reputation speaks
the now famous landmark. for itself. He enjoys the work,
With samples scaled to which he says sometimes feels
represent the tanks, artists in more like a “hobby.” Okerfelt
the running for the project does not see himself retiring
presented their designs. Of the anytime soon.
four artists, Kent eventually “I know even if I retired,
was chosen by Boston Gas someone would ask me to work Okerfelt says he can “pretty
and the elder Okerfelt began on something and I would do much paint on anything.”
the rendition of her vision on it,” he said. “It is something I
the side of the tank. will always enjoy.” hours,” he said. “There is a lot
“My father painted one Okerad, which was the of time in sitting and sketch-
gas tank there and three or original name of his father’s ing at the beach. If I am on the
four years later they lettered it business before he closed up beach I will relax. I like to de-
Boston Gas,” said Okerfelt. shop, is now carried on by the sign and be specific to repro-
In 1994, Boston Gas made second generation of Oker- duce and get my hands on the
changes in their storage con- felts. installations.”
figuration and Okerfelt and “I restarted my father’s Locally he can be found in
company and Okerad is an ab- East Bridgewater at Merchant
Okerad Signs breviation for Okerfelt Adver- Signs, painting trucks and mu-
Location: 10 Homestead tising,” he said. Clarence Ok- rals for commercial vehicles.
Place erfelt passed away in 1995. “I can pretty much paint
Okerfelt moved to Dux- on anything,” he said. “Trees,
Phone: 781-789-3848 bury in 1987 after growing up rugs, trade show grass, the
E-mail: Bob@okeradsigns. in Weymouth. He has a grown beach –– if you bring me a
com daughter who resides in Texas mound of sand, mounted on a
and a son who also lives in piece of plywood, I could ac-
Web site: www.okeradsigns. Duxbury. tually letter on it.”
com The most thrilling part of Okerfelt said he has no
his career is the lack of perfor- time for slowing down – there
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his father hung from the scaf- mance pressure on the job, he is a whole world of paint out
said. there, and he intends to use it.
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folds along the waterfront and
repainted the design onto a
newer tank, which drivers can
“I enjoy what I am doing.
Some people have their morn-
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still see next to the Express-
way heading into Boston.
ing coffee to start their day and
I just wake up, have my hobby
New Year’s Financing
Okerfelt’s work takes him
all over the country, working
… it’s my main source of in-
come but always enjoyable,”
walk at 1 p.m. up to
60mo
on projects including truck and he said. The public is invited to
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terior of hotel chains, room
numbers, there are so many terrifying or difficult with his head is located off of Mon- s
line of work. roe Street in Pembroke. The
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Okerfelt is also the main walking a thin piece of steel, cranberry bogs, dirt roads,
artist for the Pizzeria Uno’s it’s all the same,” he said. “I a large reservoir, unaltered
chain, which has brought him have taken a couple of mi- wetlands and acres of oak 460 Yarmouth Road Hyannis
to most of the fifty states. nor falls, but no major broken and pine uplands. It is home
His work is created using bones or anything.” to many birds and animals.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009 Duxbury Clipper 5
Open House
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(balcony). One of the world’s greatest classic tales hits the stage Apa omes a
for the first time starring Drama Desk Award-winner Rachel en H
Gard
York as the villainess Cruella de Vil. Audiences will be trans-
ported to a topsy-turvy, exciting, and altogether fantastic reality
that gives grand license for song, dance and spectacle in a one-
of-a-kind theatrical experience.
Honk if you like fun: Tickets are available for HONK at
the Wheelock Family Theatre in Boston for Sunday Jan. 31 at
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day, Jan. 20 to discuss “The Shadow of the Wind” by Roland UIFQFSGFDUQMBDFGPSZPVUPDBMMIPNF
Merullo. For more information about the book club, contact Jen-
nifer Thorn at 781-585-0864 or bookclub@duxburynewcomers.
com.
A S L C
Kids Crafts: On Wednesday, Jan., 13, Duxbury Newcom-
ers will be gathering at the Art Complex Museum Studio, 189 Managed by Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group, a trusted family name on the South Shore for 60 years.
Alden St. (corner of Alden and Tremont) to make some beautiful ,JOHT5PXO8BZ 3PVUF
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wintery snowflake crafts. The event will take place from 10-11 Stop by to get aquainted —Tuesday open house 2-4 pm, or call to arrange a personal tour.
a.m. Materials, snacks and drinks will be provided. Cost is $2
per child. Please RSVP to Fleur Pang at fleurito@hotmail.com.
Family Trips and Tix: The Family Arts Festival at the El-
lison Center will take place Saturday, Jan. 23 from 1-3 p.m. at
the Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George St. It will start
at 1 p.m. with the family friendly performance of “Are You My
Instrument Family,” the story of a little violin, based on P.D.
Eastman’s beloved book. At 1:30 p.m. families can experience
all the fun classes offered by the South Shore Conservatory and
the Duxbury Art Association: they can sing along with Miss Su’s
Drum & Sing class, or put on their ballet slippers and twirl in our
Creative Dance Studio. They can play theater games onstage in
the Drama Room and make a craft in the DAA Art Studio. They
can even see what it’s like to toot a trumpet or strum a guitar at
the Instrument Petting Zoo. Admission is free for this event. For
more information, call 781-934-2731 x11 or visit sscmusic.org.
One of the two groups of extended day children with Junior Club members pose in front of a
large Christmas tree that commemorates Bay Path’s 25th anniversary. Front row (kneeling from
left to right): Mary Kate Pons, Kelly Alexander, Scott Doyle, Cameron Wenger, Anya Teehan, Students went into some of the residents’ rooms to sing. Evan Maichle, Mae
Frannie Bayston, Alli Handfield, Mae Pittenger and Evan Maichle. Second row (children stand- Pittenger and Scott Doyle sang for Bay Path residents.
ing): Timmy Powell, Shannon McCarthy, Sydney Philbrick, Noah Handfield, Sam Heppenstall,
Joe Bradford, Sophie Thompson, Callie Robbins, Samantha Cody, Olivia Schortman and Seamus
Davidson. Back row (teachers and Junior Club members standing): Liz Parsons, Tommy Drummy,
Jennie Sjostedt and Christine Wilson.
Mallory Hayes and Phil Anderson from Hobby Knoll Stables provided a horse
drawn sleigh as transportation from the Chandler School to Bay Path. The day
was cold and clear, perfect to get the children into the holiday spirit.
Residents Simone Matney (center), Annette Wheland (right), with Susan McDonough,
Recreation Director and Anne DiSanto, Asst. Recreation Director in the background. Students
are Joe Bradford, Frannie Bayston,Olivia Schortman, Sophie Thompson, Seamus Davidson,
Mae Pittenger (in door) Callie Robbins, Samantha Cody with Junior Club member Tommy
Drummy in back.
Students carol through the halls of the nursing center. Scott Doyle, Olivia
Schortman and Frannie Bayston are anything but Grinches!
Alli Handfield, Timmy Powell, Shannon McCarthy, Cameron Wenger sing to residents dining in
the pub. Joan Keaney (front facing slightly away), Marilyn Briscoe (far left), Dolly Burpee (cen-
ter) and Mildred Walsh (center way in the back).
Frannie Bayston,
Joe Bradford car-
oled up and down
the halls.
DSU news
tea cups and twinkle lights.
Tickets are $15 per person
payable on-line, at the Stu-
Rock show a big success: The Duxbury Student Union ser-
dio, Westwinds Bookshop and
Once Upon a Time.
vices youth of all ages and last Friday evening was no exception.
For more information on
The DSU was transformed into a rock show venue with a mix of
this event or directions to the
local and Boston talent. DSU organizer, Tristan Cary organized
Ellison Center, visit www.
a phenomenal night of entertainment with performances from
sscmusic.org or call 781-934-
The Demotivators, Romantic Airwaves, Oilhead, Henry Gale
2731, ext. 11.
and This Boy’s Life that drew a large crowd of high school and
college age students.
DSU closed: The DSU is closed on Wednesday, Dec.23 and 781-934-2863
35 Depot Street
reopens on Monday, January 4. The board and staff wish the en-
Duxbury Marketplace www.depotstreetmarket.com
tire community a very happy holiday season and thanks them for
their ongoing support.
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Mini Chicken Wellington........................ $10 (8 large bites -serves 6-8)
Apricot Almond Baked Brie ..........................................$13 (serves 6-8)
Shrimp & Crab Bruschetta ........................ $24 per quart / $13 per pint
Artichoke Bruschetta ................................ $18 per quart / $10 per pint
Southwestern Egg Rolls ......................$26 (serves 12) / $14 (serves 6)
Holiday Meatballs ........................................................... $13 (36 bites)
Mini Chicken Cordon Bleu Puffs ............................... $10 (8 large bites)
Mexican Beef Casserole Dip ..............................$15 (serves 4-6 as dip)
Blackened Salmon with Citrus Chive Sauce ..................... $16 (18 bites) Call us at 781-934-2863 for details
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