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“Triple Tragedy” in Halifax, 1874

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The Halifax Historical Society will host local author John F. Gallagher at its April 11 meeting at 7 p.m. at the Albert E. Kiernan Schoolhouse, South St., Halifax.

After 30 years with the Boston Police Department, rising to the rank of superintendent and chief of detectives, John F. Gallagher retired and turned to writing stories about true local crimes.

His latest venture brought him to Halifax to investigate the Sturtevant Murders. Brothers Thomas Sturtevant and Simeon Sturtevant along with their housekeeper, Mary Buckley were brutally murdered in the Old Sturtevant homestead February 15, 1874.

All are welcome to join us as we listen to John tell of his research into this heinous crime perpetrated “just down the street,” Thompson Street, that is.

Gallagher’s interest in history and genealogy, paired with his background in criminal investigation, motivated him to write about century-old murders on the South Shore.

His first book, Murder on Broadway: A History of Homicide in Hanover, was followed by his second volume, Arsenic in Assinippi, about retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton’s suspicious death in Norwell in 1913.

He will bring copies of his books, Murder on Broadway: A History of Homicide in Hanover, and Arsenic in Assinippi: and The Trial of Jennie May Eaton for the Murder of Her Husband, Rear Admiral Joseph Eaton, for anyone interested in those stories as well.John and his wife, Jeanne, live in Hanover All are welcome to attend.

Plymouth Police Academy graduates

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Plympton Police Department graduates

The Plympton Police Department is proud to announce the recent graduation of three Plympton Police Department sponsored recruits from the 61st Plymouth Police Academy.

Michael Gagnon, Jr., Alexander Nevarez and John Simon received their Academy Diplomas on Friday, March 11, at a ceremony held at Memorial Hall in Plymouth, which was attended by Plympton Police Chief Patrick Dillon and other members of the department.  Those in attendance included other area Police Chiefs, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz and Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald.     

The academy, which graduated 40 recruits, began on September 22, 2015 and ended on March 11, 2016.  Recruits were trained in all phases of police work, including, but not limited to, Criminal Law, Motor Vehicle Law, Constitutional Law, CPR and First Responder and Applied Patrol Procedures.

Gagnon, a lifelong Plympton resident, Simon, a Lieutenant in the United States Army National Guard and Nevarez, a Brockton resident, have all applied to the Plympton Police Department for a position as a Police Officer and are being considered for various positions.

Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area

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HALIFAX– Citizens will soon be able to drive to a parking lot again, rather than park directly on Elm Street, in order to access the Halifax entrance to the Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area, shared with Hanson. There is no other vehicle access in Halifax to the WMA, although there is in Hanson.

The WMA, once dominated by cranberry bogs, was purchased and created by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) in 2002. The 1,600-acre property was sold by the Northland Cranberry Company.

The controversial purchase led to litigation between Halifax and the DFW, regarding taxes Halifax asserted were owed on the land as it was no longer being used for agricultural purposes, which was eventually settled. This was not the only controversy regarding the WMA, though. A couple who abuts the parking lot and driveway to the Halifax entry-point have complained for years about a lack of policing, litter and nightly noise caused by trespassers. Christopher and Thais Kasmerek, by a fluke, discovered that due to a surveying error, they actually owned a good portion of the access road, and essentially closed it off to vehicle traffic by building a fence down the middle, delineating their newfound property.

Citizens are still able to walk on the State-owned side of the fence to enjoy the WMA, but have been creating a safety hazard by parking on the side of Elm Street.

In response to the fence, the DFW has announced it will simply pave a new road around the Kasmerek’s fence, to the original parking lot, by-passing private property and remaining on State-owned land.

The Kasmereks have come before the Halifax Board of Selectmen with their fears of actions that the Town or State might take to open up access again, as recently as December.

At that meeting, Selectmen foresaw just this scenario, and attempted to work with the couple on a compromise in order to prevent it. The DFW had offered to build some sort of buffer for the Kasmereks, but they rejected that offer suggesting that no buffer could assuage their concerns.

The Kasmereks complained of more “bad-behavior” behind their property after the DFW created the WMA, with people coming and going at all times of day and night and leaving behind beer cans, glass, needles and dog refuse.

Another issue is that policing of the property falls primarily under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Police, because the WMA is owned by the DFW. The Environmental Police, a relatively small agency, appear not to have the will or resources to properly police the huge WMA, at least not to the satisfaction of abutters.

We’ve got you covered!

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PLYMOUTH COUNTY– According to Officer Doug Mazzola of the Plympton Police Department, mass shootings, defined by the FBI as when four or more people are killed in an episode of gun violence, have a long history in the United States. Today, though, and in the past two decades, the frequency of such horrific incidents has increased markedly.

More and more regular patrol officers across the country have had to face-down “active shooter” situations, which according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are defined as an “individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and other populated area”. FEMA also notes that there often is no pattern or method to victim selection and that the events are unpredictable and may unfold quickly.

For these reasons, Plympton police conducted an active shooter drill on Saturday, March 12, along with seven other area law-enforcement agencies, including the Halifax Police Department, at a large industrial complex in Plymouth County. About twenty officers participated. The costly, but unfortunately necessary training, was incredibly intense and realistic, according to Mazzola, who participated.

He stressed that “interoperability” was a key term for police today, and such joint training drills allow officers to have the same mentality and skills necessary to fall in and assist in whatever scenario might occur, regardless of which department or agency the officer works for.

The training consisted of a classroom portion, emphasizing the history of mass shootings as well as current strategies engaged by police nationwide. They then toured the host facility, and began conducting drills covering multiple scenarios, including a barricaded hostage-taking scenario. Officers and volunteers participated as “victims”.

   Police fired blanks and simulated ammunition, commonly known under the brand name Simunition, which has a dye to mark when someone is shot, in order to create as realistic an experience as possible. The blanks were of the same decibel as live ammunition, which, according to Mazzola, “really got the adrenaline going.”

“We’ve always had mass shootings, but Columbine [the massacre carried out by two teens at a Colorado high school in April, 1999] was a turning point for police, especially in terms of police tactics. It’s no longer surround the perimeter and wait for a SWAT team to arrive. We actively engage the shooter now in these situations, entering as quickly as possible,” added Mazzola.

The trainers were all certified by the Massachusetts Police Training Council and the curriculum used was similar to that used nationally by other law-enforcement agencies, he said.

Plympton and the surrounding area may have some small police forces, but they are highly skilled and trained. Recent incidents across the country have demonstrated that violent incidents can occur anywhere, but the residents of Plymouth County can rest assured that should an incident occur here, our local police are top-notch.

A Silver Lake Softball Superstar prepares for her final Season

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Silver Lake Regional High School pitcher Maddy Barone is heading into the final chapter of what has been a storied career playing for the Lakers.

The 17-year-old Barone is just now entering her senior campaign, but her stats would make you think otherwise. Through three seasons, Barone has put up astronomical numbers.

It all started during Barone’s freshman season, when she started to turn heads seemingly every time on the mound. Her 16-3 record and 0.48 ERA guided the Lakers to a 20-3 record and a trip to the Division 1 South Sectional semifinals.

As her sophomore season rolled around, she was even better—bolstering a career-best 0.15 ERA, while throwing a perfect game, five no-hitters, 16 shutouts, striking out 190 batters and winning 16 games. Barone’s bat was equally effective—posting a career-high .536 average, while hitting six home runs and driving in 31.

It was during her junior year, last season, when Barone’s success started to pay dividends in the playoffs. Barone recorded an 11 strikeout, shutout win performance against Milford in the Division 1 South Sectional quarterfinals two games before her 10 strikeout, complete game win led her team to a Division 1 South Sectional finals win. Though the Lakers fell short in the Division 1 state finals against St. Peter-Marian.

Silver Lake Regional High School head coach, Tony Pina, said he’s seen Barone, a team captain last season, grow a great deal since his arrival in 2014.

“Her ability to lead and become more vocal on the field has evolved over the years,” Pina said. “Her desire to add more pitches and become more confident with them has been impressive.”

As Barone enters her last go around in a Lakers’ uniform, she said there are numerous reasons that make her eager to get back on the field.   

“I’m [extremely] excited to play with all my teammates for one last season,” Barone said. “I’m looking forward to having another great season.”

Over the offseason, Barone said she has been playing on an indoor team at the Bridgewater Sports Complex while attending pitching lessons every other week. Pina said Barone’s work ethic is second to none.

“It’s one of the best I’ve encountered in 22 years,” Pina explained.

Barone, the 2015 Patriot League MVP for Softball, said she does see an area of her game that she is striving to improve.

“I want to get better at reading batters, in terms of what pitches to throw them,” Barone said. “I’ve been working on perfecting some pitches and learning new ones.”

There is one goal, which the Lakers came away from achieving last season, Barone said she would like to accomplish before she graduates.

“I want to get back to the state finals and win,” Barone said.

While in the midst of leading her team to the playoffs last season, Barone was also in the process of making a monumental choice regarding her softball career. Her decision was to commit to attend Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to play softball, starting in the fall of 2016. She then signed on with SNHU this past November. Pina said he has no doubt she will succeed at the collegiate ranks.

“Maddy is the complete package,” Pina said. “She has the heart for the game and the mind to think and play it the right way. She is a hard worker and is never satisfied. People at the next level need that drive and hunger to accomplish more, to be more. Maddy is a winner, as a player and as a person.”

Attemped Home Invasion in Plympton

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Armed with an ice pick, Boston resident Shane Sullivan attempted a home invasion late Sunday night.

Plympton officers were dispatched to a home on Brook Street for a report of an armed home invader who had a gun at 11 p.m. Sunday.

Shane Sullivan, 26, failed to comply with officers when they arrived.  There was a brief struggle when he would not show his hands. It was later determined that he did not have a fire arm, however he did have an ice chipping tool which he was using to strike the side of the house as well as to gain entry.

Plympton Police Chief Patrick Dillon commended his officers for showing ‘great restraint’ in subduing the suspect.

Sullivan reportedly has an address in Boston but has been staying at the Brook Retreat, a substance abuse continuation program for recovering addicts, nearly adjacent to 47 Brook St., the home he attemped to break  into.

Sullivan, who  according to police, was having a medical episode related to ingested drugs, was on the back porch of the home where he broke a  window, a light  and  a storm  door as he attempted to force his way in the house.

Sullivan was placed into custody by officers and evaluated by Plympton EMS. He was transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth   for further medical evaluation.

Chief Dillon clarified neither the homeowner nor the suspect had a firearm, which had been falsely posted on social media and on the morning television news.

Neither the homeowner or any police officers were injured.

Sullivan is facing charges of armed home invasion, willful malicious   destruction of property and disturbing the peace.

Dillon expressed thanks   to officers from Halifax, Carver, Kingston, Massachusetts State Police and Plymouth County Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) for their assistance during the tense situation.

Huge Halifax Concert proposed; Fieldstone Farms Warned

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HALIFAX– Halifax Selectmen met on Tuesday, March 8 and as quickly as possible dealt with a lengthy agenda. There were two appointments, both of a serious nature, although after these as the night grew late there was a significant amount of laughter in the room as less weighty subjects were discussed, including determining a pressing question of when to call a dog hearing.

Unprecedented Event Proposed

Robert Bergstrom, best known for his now-annual MudFest truck racing event, has some big plans in the works. The Selectmen seemed to simultaneously sigh with relief when they found out that he has scaled his proposal down in the last several weeks, but Bergstrom would like to hold a two-day concert this summer at Fieldstone Farms, hopefully to raise money for or donate to veterans in some way. He expects a maximum of 5,000 people to show-up each day, with approximately 8 food vendors and 8 other concessions vendors.

The name “Steven Tyler” has even been heard, but Bergstrom is currently being coy about that.

Bergstrom had previously worked with a promoter who raises money for veterans, but decided to shift direction and take on the project himself when that original proposal, for an even larger event, took on a life of its own and did not seem to be something selectmen would support.

The logistics of such a concert would likely be unprecedented for Halifax, despite events of this size being held at Fieldstone Farms for their horse shows. Selectmen Chairman Kim Roy as well as Selectman Tom Millias noted that this concert would be of a different nature than the horse shows, and Millias especially noted that concerts, “can have a tendency to get out of control– or not.” Security is one major concern the board noted.

“The only reason we are even entertaining this idea is because you have had a very good history with us,” said Selectman Troy Garron. Bergstrom replied, “Why, thank you!” Bergstrom, a colorful character, has a good relationship with the Board.

All board members agreed that they needed to see much more detailed plans before they could approve the event, and that all appropriate boards and public safety officials be notified. Bergstrom must contact the Police Chief, Fire Chief, Board of Health, Building Inspector, and more before he comes back before Selectmen on March 29.

Halifax Health Agent Cathy Drinan added that Halifax has many large event requirements pertaining to health and public safety that would need to be met, and that this may well be the largest event ever held in Halifax. Town Administrator Charlie Seelig agreed, saying, “I think that’s what this board is expecting,” directed at Bergstrom.

The proposed date of the concert is coming up quickly, and Bergstrom mentioned possibly pushing it back by one or two weeks to give himself further time to plan and as well for the Selectmen to carefully consider the proposal.

Fieldstone Farms Horse Shows

In an unrelated matter, Scott Clawson, proprietor of Fieldstone Farms, was called before the Selectmen because he had advertised more show dates for his annual “Class A” equestrian event than allowed in an agreement negotiated with the town 23 years ago. He was represented by counsel, Attorney Phil Taylor.

An action by the Building Inspector at that time was litigated, and a settlement was reached with the town. The agreement was signed by Clawson, as well as the Board of Selectmen, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Building Inspector. The agreement includes a cap on the number of horse shows permitted.

Clawson, through his attorney, asked the board to change the agreement, including adding more shows, and noted that because this was a legal agreement, any changes would need to go through the courts and thus Town Counsel would need to be involved.

But the board quickly and unyieldingly began hammering away at Clawson and his attorney stating that the reason the board has summoned him in the first place was because of the fact that he had advertised too many shows in violation of the agreement. Clawson wasn’t supposed to be there asking for more shows, he was there to explain himself for the violation.

Selectman Millias appeared particularly annoyed, the first to make this point. Garron joined him in his expressed annoyance, saying that, “We should have been having this conversation [about adding dates] before you advertised them…we called you out on it.”

Attorney Taylor had an explanation: “It’s easier to cancel shows rather than plan a show.” He apologized for the timing, but Selectmen Chairman Kim Roy appeared skeptical.

The discussion turned to which board has the authority to modify the agreement. Taylor argued that it was the Selectmen, because only they can authorize litigation. But the ZBA feels that it is in their purview, according to a letter sent to the board, as it is their belief that the agreement was executed by the ZBA.

It was not apparent to anyone in the room how the matter ever had anything to do with the ZBA, which particularly befuddled Millias, who mentioned several times that the ZBA is an adjudicating body, not an enforcement authority.

All agreed that nothing could be decided that evening, and that Town Counsel needed to be consulted as to which board had jurisdiction over the matter, if not both.

Clawson added that he had been trying to figure out for over a year which direction to go in, and received conflicting answers from the town. He left essentially with only a scolding for advertising extra show dates before asking the town to change the terms of their agreement.The matter was continued.

Dog bites Dog

Yes, that was an agenda item on Tuesday night. Halifax Selectmen, who have recently adjudicated an inordinate number of dog hearings over the past several months, could and probably would certainly hold a dog hearing if a dog bit another dog that wasn’t from the same household, especially so if it was a serious bite or if one of the dogs was not licensed or vaccinated.

The question of the night, though, posed by Town Administrator Seelig, was, “Is a dog hearing necessary if a dog bites a dog from the same household?” Apparently, the situation had arisen and two licensed and vaccinated dogs from the same household got into a spat where one bit the other.

“What would the point of that hearing be?” asked Troy Garron, the board’s resident animal lover, and also the board member who is most vocal at dog hearings, calling them “People Hearings”.

The room erupted in laughter as the Selectmen considered the scenario, but Seelig finally chimed in with, “Fine, that answers my question.”

Now that the Halifax Board of Selectmen have answered this important question, the only question left unanswered for the Selectmen may be whether to call a hearing if and when a human bites a dog. That, though, might be under another board’s jurisdiction.

Growing “weed” as agriculture?

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PLYMPTON– On Monday, March 7, Selectmen met and spent several hours with Town Counsel Ilana Quirk, both in executive session to discuss ongoing litigation, and in open session with the public to discuss the proposed medical marijuana grow facility on Ring Road. Selectmen also addressed resident concerns over an attempted home invasion that had occurred the previous night and Selectmen Chairman Mark Russo announced that he will not run for a second term.

Is growing a “weed” agriculture?

There were actually three attorneys present on Monday night, Town Counsel, an attorney representing the Doyle family, who abut the property of the proposed grow-op and an attorney for Jeff Randall, the applicant.

  Attorney Quirk summarized for the public her findings on whether or not the decision to sign a municipal letter of non-opposition or support was in the full purview of the Board, and if Plympton’s zoning by-laws allow a marijuana grow-op in a residential/agricultural zone. In recent weeks questions of zoning have become central to the discussion of whether or not Randall’s proposal can even be entertained.

Quirk’s answer: To not send a municipal letter (essentially ending the proposed project), or to send a letter of non-opposition or a letter of support is fully in the unbridled purview of the Selectmen. They could, however, allow a petition for a warrant article this year calling for a non-binding referendum on the issue– a petition asking for just that is in the process of being certified by the Town Clerk– should they choose to solicit further input from the townspeople.

   The second question revolved around zoning by-laws, which, in Quirk’s opinion seem to allow the proposed project. The by-laws state that marijuana cultivation is forbidden in residential/agricultural zones, except if it meets an exemption in a state law known as Chapter 40A(3). In this section of the law, among other things, municipalities are limited from interfering with agricultural production.

  Quirk stated that in her opinion, a marijuana grow facility would be allowed in the residential/agricultural zones because it does meet the requirements of 40A(3) and furthermore, marijuana cultivation is agricultural.

  Quirk noted that the application for the permits from the state that Randall is seeking require him to meet other zoning requirements, and that the Selectmen must certify that he is meeting those in their letter, should they choose to allow the project to move forward.

    Quirk also recommended that before any municipal letter is sent, a Community Host Agreement be drawn up and executed with any stipulations that the board might want to require. She added that her firm, Kopelman & Paige, has drafted several Community Host Agreements, which she might be able to assist the board with, if necessary. The agreements allow the town to receive a direct payment in exchange for “hosting” a grow facility.

  Attorney Robert Kraus representing the Doyles, himself a former state legislator who once represented Plympton, disagreed with the opinion of the town’s attorney, arguing that cultivating marijuana did not constitute agriculture. He mentioned that because the cultivation would be happening in an enclosed building with security, and that the workers would be background checked that it didn’t meet a “common-sense” definition of agriculture.

  “If everybody farming in Plympton had to pass a background check, there would be no one farming in Plympton,” said Kraus. “You don’t need security to grow corn.”

    Quirk disagreed, mentioning a different section of the law that defines agriculture very broadly, including by-products of agriculture.

Quirk’s apparent legal blessing of the project in no way means that the project is green-lighted. Quirk has not seen the specific proposal, and was only giving her legal opinion on the questions that the board had put before her.   

   Selectmen still seem to be divided on the matter. Selectperson Christine Joy is increasingly more vocally opposed to the project each week, twice now ready to vote not to support the project immediately. Chairman Russo appears to be cautiously supportive, and Selectperson Thompson, has made statements that infer that she is open-minded to the project, such as her agreement with Quirk that marijuana cultivation is agriculture in her mind and her previous strong statement opposing the NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) phenomenon.

  Several abutters and neighbors of Randall were present, and continued to state their objections, although the Board indulged few public comments on the subject as the agenda indicated that this time was allotted for the Selectmen to discuss the issue.

Home Invasion

According to Chairman Russo, Shane Sullivan, 26, the alleged perpetrator of Sunday night’s attempted home invasion, was residing at a group facility for those in substance abuse recovery, which opened last year next to the house where the attempted break-in occurred.

   Residents from the neighborhood came to the board with concerns that they hadn’t been properly notified as the incident was unfolding, and generally with safety concerns now that an incident has occurred at the facility.

   The treatment facility, the Brook Retreat, at 55 Brook Street, is apparently operated by a company called South Shore Transformation Inc., although Town officials were not aware of the identity of the operators, another concern. It has 16 beds for male patients in recovery, according to their website.

  Selectmen noted that there was clearly a breakdown in protocol at the facility and they wished to look further into the matter, including whether a “reverse-911” call would have been appropriate to notify neighbors of the incident. Russo noted that not all of the neighbors’ concerns are Selectmen’s issues but that the Board would look into what could be done to allay residents’ concerns and prevent future incidents.

Russo to retire (from BOS at least)

Selectmen Chairman Mark Russo, in the third year of his first term on the board, announced Monday that after much reflection he will not seek a second term.

  Russo, who in addition to his tenure on the BOS, also served

two years on the Finance Committee and has chaired the Community Preservation Committee, said he wishes to remain involved in town government, and might even return to the board someday.   He stated that he had hoped when he was elected that he could bring more civility and transparency to town government, and that he thinks that some of that has been accomplished.

  Russo added he hoped that a new talented person would run for the soon-to-be-open open seat and continue that work.

  Next Meetings: March 14 and March 21, 6 p.m. at the Town House.

Clinton, Trump carry Mass.

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With nearly half the registered voters in both towns turning out to vote Tuesday, Whitman and Hanson backed the outsiders in both the Democratic and Republican primaries in Massachusetts. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders garnered 1,414 votes to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s 970 in Whitman, while he received 997 to Clinton’s 692 in Hanson.Statewide, Clinton carried the day by a slim margin of some 20,000 votes. Businessman Donald Trump received 1,242 votes in Whitman as Florida Sen. Marco Rubio got 292, Ohio Gov. John Kasich had 266, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz had 186 and Dr. Ben Carson had 52. Other candidates who have withdrawn from the race split 60 votes in Whitman. Trump sailed to the front of the pack in Hanson with 1,000 votes, compared with 237 for Rubio, 205 for Kasich, 194 for Cruz, 50 for Carson and 46 for withdrawn candidates or no preference. Of Whitman’s 9,909 registered voters, 4,582 — or 46 percent cast ballots. In Hanson 48 percent of the town’s 7,215 registered voters — 3,475 — cast ballots. “There was a line when polls opened this morning,” said Whitman Town Clerk Dawn Varley. “People were waiting.” She was hopeful, based on interest, phone calls and the number of people registering, that they might see a 50-percent turnout. In the first hour alone, 300 votes had been cast in Whitman.

While voters lined up to vote, sign-holders supporting candidates were an unusually rare sight during the day on Tuesday. Two, supporting Sanders in Whitman and Cruz in Hanson, spoke of their support for their respective candidates. Anastasia Mykoniatos of Whitman, holding signs for Sanders in front of the post office next door to the Town Hall polling place, was counting on a high turnout to help her candidate, who she said needed five states to stay competitive. “I like the fact that he’s paying attention to the lesser-thought of issues such as student debt and the climate change that a lot of the other people aren’t paying attention to or supporting,” she said. “I like the fact that you can trace back his stance on issues for at least two decades.” Mykoniatos noted Sanders has supported LGBT rights since 1992, while Clinton voted for the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Sanders took four states — Vermont, Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Colorado — on Super Tuesday to Clinton’s  seven. Trump took seven — Georgia, Alabama, Massachusetts, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee and Vermont —with Cruz winning Texas and Oklahoma and Rubio notching  his first primary win in Minnesota. “Trump scares me,” Mykoniatos said. Leslie J. Molyneaux, also a candidate for GOP state committeeman said he was backing Cruz for similar reasons.

“I’m working for Ted Cruz because he’s a constitutionalist,” Molyneaux said outside of Hanson’s Maquan School polling place. “He knows the Constitution front and back and he’s been fighting for it his whole life.”Molyneaux noted that Cruz, a former law clerk to Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist, is also the most experienced candidate in terms of governance.“He successfully argued several cases regarding personal liberty before the Supreme Court,” he said. “Donald Trump, I don’t feel, is a conservative. Donald Trump is a populist and he has reached a nerve with the American people who truly are sick of government.” But, Molyneaux said, what happens down the road has yet to be determined. “Certainly the establishment Republicans are really unhappy because they don’t have a dog in the hunt,” he said. “I think the establishment is putting all their money behind Rubio, and he’s really not one of them, but he’s closer to being one of them than Trump or Cruz is.” One local official that has gone to work for Trump as the state co-chairman of that campaign is state Rep. Geoff Diehl, R-Whitman.

“He’s clearly going to win, it’s just a question of how big,” Diehl said of Trump’s chances Tuesday morning. “Just like my run in 2010, I think Donald Trump brings that same business background to D.C. with the momentum of supporters who feel like D.C. is no longer listening to them.” Diehl compares Trump’s past business setbacks with the experimental failures Thomas Edison experienced while inventing the light bulb. He also noted that the economic climate of the past few years has made Trump realize that government has done a poor job of allowing businesses to grow. “I’m a  Cruz man, but Geoff is a good man,” Molyneaux said.

School Lunch Menus for Feb. 28 to Mar. 5

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Dennett Elementary School

 

Monday – Baked macaroni and cheese, dinner, Romaine side salad, fresh fruit.

Breakfast – Mini pancakes with syrup, bacon.

 

Tuesday – French toast sticks with syrup, sausage, carrot sticks, warm applesauce.

Breakfast – Cheese omelet, sausage.

 

Wednesday – Popcorn chicken, whipped potato, corn. Tomato and cheese salad, chilled fruit.

Breakfast – McDennett Sandwich. Yogurt.

 

Thursday – Twin mini cheeseburgers, Romaine salad with dressing, Gold Fish crackers, fresh fruit.

Breakfast – Mini waffles with syrup, bacon.

 

Friday – Cheese pizza, Caesar salad with dressing, baked potato chips, hummus, fresh fruit.

Breakfast – “Chef’s Choice.”

 

Halifax Elementary School

 

Monday – Hamburger or cheeseburger on a bun, lettuce, tomato, pickles with baked beans and vegetable sticks.

 

Tuesday – STICKER DAY! Chicken Fajita with Salsa, Rice, Mexicala corn and vegetable sticks with dip.

 

Wednesday – Pizza sticks with sauce, green beans and and vegetable sticks with dip.

 

Thursday – Pancakes with syrup, ham, roasted carrots and potato puffs.

 

Friday – Macaroni and cheese, with broccoli and and vegetable sticks with dip.

 

 

Silver Lake Middle School

 

Monday – Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla, rice pilaf, Mexican corn, chilled fruit.

 

Tuesday – “Pasta Bar”, bread stick, green beans, fruit cup.

 

Wednesday – Breaded chicken nuggets with dipping sauce, gravy. Mashed potato, broccoli, chilled fruit.

 

 

Thursday – Nachos with seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato and cheese, sweet potato fries, fruit cup.

Friday – Big Daddy’s cheese or pepperoni pizza, fresh garden salad with dressing, fresh fruit, hummus.

 

 

 

Silver Lake High School

 

Monday – Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla. Rice pilaf, Mexicorn cornk, chilled fruit.

 

Tuesday – “Pasta Bar”, bread stick, green beans, fruit cup.

 

Wednesday – Breaded chicken nuggets with dipping sauce, gravy, mashed potato, broccoli, chilled fruit.

 

Thursday – Nachos with seasoned beef, lettuce, tomato and cheese, sweet potato fries, fruit cup.

 

Friday – Big Daddy’s cheese or pepperoni pizza, fresh garden salad with dressing, fresh fruit, hummus.