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Laker Boys Hockey Win in OT over Bridgewater-Raynham

December 29, 2023 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

Photos and text by Steve Gilbert

Silver Lake Varsity Boys Hockey started their season with a bang back on December 13th with an overtime win over Bridgewater-Raynham Regional. The Lakers got out of the blocks early and stayed close with the Trojans before falling behind late in the game. That is when Silver Lake’ Senior Captain Patrick Murphy really turned it on scoring two goals in the last five minutes, one with just 16 seconds left in the game to tie it back up before also netting the overtime winner a few minutes in to complete his hat trick. Since that early season win, the Lakers dropped games to the powerhouse teams in Duxbury and Marshfield before evening their record against Dartmouth in their last game before the Christmas holiday.

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The Best Gift of All for Christmas perserverance

December 22, 2023 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

A Christmas Story
By Linda Ibbitson Hurd
In May of 1972 when my brother Dave graduated from high school, he set out to travel across the country on his motorcycle, a Triumph 650 Tiger. He and a friend had planned the trip together. Four days into the trip the friend decided he’d rather go to California and left. Dave continued on, sticking to his itinerary to see the places he had dreamed about.
A few weeks later when he made it to Glacier National Park in Montana, he was feeling lonely. He found an animal shelter in a town called Missoula to see about getting a dog. In a row of cages, the last cage being the death cage, sat a little black dog, a dachshund and Pomeranian mix. Dave took him. He was told to take caution as the dog may jump off the bike. He went into an athletic shop nearby and got a knapsack. He put the dog in it and drove slowly around a field to see if the dog would stay in it. He jumped out twice but then stayed in it. Dave called him Dog. When he got back out on the highway, Dog jumped out and ran across all four lanes. Dave watched helplessly as vehicles veered to miss the dog in the heavy traffic. Dog looked across the highway at Dave as if to say, aren’t you coming and then crossed it again as Dave’s heart sank, thinking he would never make it back but he did. He picked him up, put him in the knapsack and told him he was naming him Lucky.
Dave’s birthday is in August and our mom was hoping he would be home by then. Our youngest sister was born on his birthday when he was three and we always celebrated the two birthdays together. When he didn’t make it home for the birthdays, we were all disappointed; it just wasn’t the same without him and I know it bothered Mom. One day at the end of summer when you could feel Fall in the air, I was helping Mom move some things in her room and a framed picture of my brother fell off her cedar chest onto the floor. There was no reason for it to fall and she was alarmed, feeling like something had happened to Dave. Within the hour the phone rang, and it was him. He said he had a feeling that he should call home, and mom was glad to hear his voice. He told her he was low on money and was working for a Czechoslovakian family on their farm picking fruit so he could make enough money to get home.
September passed into October and after Dave drove through the Painted Desert his bike wasn’t running well and got worse. He pulled into Albuquerque and found a motorcycle shop where the owner told him the main bearing was gone on the bike and he’d have to send away for the part. Dave found lodgings in a basement room of a condemned building where a group of Chicano men lived, and he found work as an assistant cook and dish washer at a local restaurant. The owner of the bike shop kept offering him money for his bike and told Dave the part hand’t come in. It was now November. Our dad wanted to fly Dave home and he refused to leave without the bike. Dad called Spooner’s Bike Shop in Hanover. Mr. Spooner called Triumph and they in turn contacted the owner of the bike shop who had Dave’s bike and put pressure on him to fix it and return it to Dave so he could come home.
When Dave left there, it was December and he wanted to be home for Christmas. A pleasure trip was turning into a survival trip as he drove through a torrential rainstorm in one state, a hurricane in another and then snow twelve inches deep and more. He had to make it with what money he had left, saving it for gas. He drove without stopping and thanks to some insulated coveralls our parents sent him. He and Lucky survived one 30 degree night after he’d been driving well over 24 hours. The ground was too frozen to pitch a tent and he put all his clothes in the knapsack to keep Lucky warm while he held him and slept on the ground.
The week before Christmas we had a blizzard in Massdachusetts, and we were all glued to the news. We hadn’t heard from Dave for two weeks. We knew from the news the weather and temperatures were not in Dave’s favor. All we could do was pray. After the blizzard was over, I went to my parent’s to see if there was any news. All of us were there, both the radio and TV were on so we could hear the news and weather. It was late afternoon, and it was getting dark. Suddenly there was the familiar sound of a motorcycle. We all held our breath; did we dare hope it was him? We all ran to the window to look in the driveway. A bike, but no Dave. Then we heard the kitchen door open and when we got there, in he came with a knapsack on his back and a little black dog peeking out. There was relief, happy tears and lots of hugs, the most beautiful sight to see and the best Christmas gift we could have gotten.

 

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Warm reception in Kingston for Forty Second Brew Company

December 15, 2023 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

KINGSTON – Forty Second Brew Company (https://www.42ndparallelbrewingco.com/)  recently opened its doors at 77 Summer Street in Kingston Center and celebrated the event with a ribbon-cutting held earlier this month.
State Representative Kathy LaNatra and members of the Kingston Business Association welcomed new owners Steve Darby, Paul Schiele, Nia Tieu and Matt Ward to the community. The small craft brewery is committed to high quality craft beer and to support local businesses by building strong relationships with local restaurants, liquor stores and charities.
Steve Darby, a Kingston resident and one of the partners, said that Kingston’s historical fame as a shipbuilding community is what inspired them to choose a nautical theme for their new business, plus the group’s own ties to the water. And the nautical theme is reflected in some of their creations: “Three Sheets to the Wind,” “Ship Faced,” and “Shipwrecked.”
He mentioned that two of the partners, Matt and Paul, began home brewing in their Kingston neighborhood, mostly as a hobby. But as interest grew among their neighbors, they knew they were onto something. Steve and Nia joined the team, and the four partners created a logo, built a web presence, found some space, and invested in the equipment that would allow them to make the transition from a pastime to an ongoing business venture.
By doing some strong local outreach, Forty Second has successfully gotten their products into a number of local restaurants and taverns in the Kingston-Plymouth area, and they are also doing some private label work for other facilities.
With a tap room on premises, there’s more capability for expansion, and the partners hope their product will soon be more widely available in package stores and restaurants beyond the South Shore.
Anyone who is a fan of craft brews can enjoy themselves right here in Kingston Center. All the brewing and work is done locally.
“We’ve been very pleased at the reception we’ve received since opening our doors, “said Steve Darby, adding, “We’re looking forward to meeting more of our neighbors from Kingston and the surrounding communities.” In addition to making beer, Forty second offers services to help businesses and other breweries, including custom logo design, T shirt design and print, business cards, custom beer label design and print, and photography.
To learn more, you can reach Forty Second by email, Info@42ndParallelBrewingCo.Com, phone508-217-4413 or in person at 77 Summer Street, Kingston.

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Holidays in Halifax Saturday for family fun fireworks

December 8, 2023 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

Halifax will be all aglow, on Saturday, Dec.9, with Holiday celebrations at a number of locations.
The Christmas Tree will be lit at 4:30 on the Town Hall Green. The Silver Lake High School choir and the Halifax Elementary School choir will offer Holiday Songs. There is an amazing train display in the Great Room in the Town Hall, with food tables and music for your enjoyment.
The Congregational Church Bell Ringers will play at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. and also there is a silent auction of beautiful Gingerbread Houses.
There’s hot chocolate and goodies at the Brockton Store.
Five food trucks will be in the library parking lot with a tent and tables for your dining pleasure. More surprises for the children inside the Library.
The Council On Aging and the Fire Station will be open for your enjoyment, as will the Multi- Purpose Room at the Elementary School where crafters will be there for your shopping pleasure.
The evening will conclude with FIREWORKS at 8 p.m. behind the Elementary School.
Come enjoy an evening of family fun.

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Matt York Adams Center Holiday Concert

December 1, 2023 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

Longtime New England musician Matt York will perform “Holiday Songs and Stories” at the Adams Center, 33 Summer St., Kingston,, on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m.
York’s selection of songs will run the gamut. Some songs date back hundreds of years, while others are more modern Christmas and holiday classics.
York will talk about the origins of many of these songs while performing them. Attendees are encouraged to sing along.
Matt York has been known for his classic country performances, especially showcasing the talents of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and supergroup The Highwaymen.
To register for this event, please visit – https://kingstonpubliclibrary.org.
For more information, you can contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian at (781) 585-0517 x6272 or at smiller@kingstonma.gov.

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Silver Lake Middle School honors veterans

November 24, 2023 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

Alison Farah
SLRMS Student Council Advisor
Special to The Express
The Silver Lake Middle School Student Council and Honors Chorus recently had the honor to celebrate local veterans. Priscilla Brackett, Veteran Services Officer, and other veterans from the town of Kingston, joined the Silver Lake Middle School to share experiences in a special celebration.
Speaking with the students, telling their overseas military experiences included Jeanine Nastar, a US Army veteran who now works as a special education teacher as part of the Silver Lake Middle School staff. She spoke about the progress that the military has achieved, especially in the areas of diversity and inclusion. Joining the conversation was Darrell Agnew, a Vietnam War veteran whose retelling of his experiences brought history down to a personal level that students could readily identify with.
The Student Council served coffee and sweets and the Honors Chorus sang patriotic songs. Students and veterans beautifully interacted, asking questions and hearing the veterans share their overseas experience and journey in the military. Students left the celebration with a lot to discuss with peers and family members. This gathering made a huge difference in the lives of these young students.
The Silver Lake Middle School is grateful for this beautiful get together event. We are here freely celebrating because of the veterans’ unconditional love and service to our beloved country.

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Two students from Kingston inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

November 17, 2023 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

BATON ROUGE, LA– The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.
Caroline Bryson of Kingston
David Shoblom of Kingston
Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Phi Kappa Phi inducts annually approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni. The Society has chapters on more than 325 select colleges and universities in the United States, its territories and the Philippines. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify. The Society’s mission is “To recognize and advance excellence in all fields of higher education and society.” For more information, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.

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Halifax Congregational Church Christmas Bazaar Nov. 25

November 10, 2023 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

The Halifax Congregational Church will be having a Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 503 Plymouth St. on Route 106 in Halifax.
The Bazaar will be hosting several crafters that you can purchase hand-made items from to give as holiday gifts or simply enjoy for yourself. Some of the craft items being offered include handmade soaps, handmade crafts, hand-painted pictures and other art work, handmade wreaths, handcrafted jewelry, beautiful decorated lighted bottles and much more. There will be a Missions table with items handmade/donated by church members with the proceeds going to help those in need. We will also be having a White Elephant Room and wonderful raffles for you to win. Best of all, you don’t want to miss out on our delicious homemade baked items and our popular cookie walk which offers a large assortment of fresh baked cookies to choose from.
We will be serving our Christmas luncheon starting at 11:00 am which will include various sandwiches and soups, along with other selections. Please be sure to bring your hearty appetite.

Please come and join us for a fun day of holiday shopping, delicious baked goods and a wonderful luncheon and don’t forget to bring your holiday gift list.

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Winter Overnight Parking Ban in Halifax

November 3, 2023 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

No overnight on-street parking will be permitted on any street in the Town of Halifax effective November 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.
Residents must remove all basketball hoops, hockey nets etc. from within the town layout (i.e.: the side of the road). This will prevent them from being damaged when plowing occurs.
A warning will be issued for first-time violators. Vehicles will be ticketed or towed, if necessary, for repeat offenders.

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Halifax family plays in Wizard of Oz

October 27, 2023 By Deborah Anderson, Express Staff

Wizard of Oz Reimagined—a True Rep production in Kingston this October– brings together members of the developmentally disabled community.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road and the True Rep Theatre for a production entitled Wizard of Oz Reimagined at the Beal House, 222 Main St., Kingston, on Oct. 28 and 29 at 3 p.m. This unexpected version of a timeless classic, the Wizard of Oz, brings together members of the developmentally disabled community and company members from True Rep Theatre. Of local interest, the entire Stratton family of Halifax (John, Debbie, Destiny, and Isabelle) are performing together for the first time in this production.
Tickets are $30 for general admission and $27 for seniors and students, $20 for kids twelve and under.
After seeing last week’s performance Ellen Snoeyenbos of Halifax said, “This show was fabulous! So inventive and inclusive! The stars were real pros.”
“We were made aware of the lack of theatrical opportunities available to differently abled people on the South Shore by one of our company members, who urged us to pursue an inclusive production,” shared Artistic Advisor, Paul Noonan. “We are blown away by the level of talent and enthusiasm everyone is bringing to this production,” said Assoc. Artistic Director Victoria Bond.
“We just want to share the beauty and excitement that this collaboration has awoken for us, as a theatre company and as a community. We hope to make this a regular part of our theatre season,” announced Artistic Director Donald Sheehan. True Rep, true to form, has staged an unexpected and engaging version of this theatre classic that will delight audiences of all ages!
For more information or to purchase tickets or donate, please visit www.truereptheatre.com. True Rep Theatre is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit and all donations are tax deductible.

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