In the small New England town of Plainville, Mass., 71-year-old Ronald Fredrickson is considered a near saint. He has been a Boy Scout troop leader for more than 40 years, a town road laborer who worked his way up to highway superintendent during his 37 years in the department and a three-term selectman in the local government. He's a member of the Conservation Commission, the local historical society and recipient of the Plainville Community Service Award in 2003 - as well as a recipient of honors from the Scouts, Rotary and Lions. Fredrickson seemed the epitome of a person who...