April 14, 2019 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Two Gems from WHCA-TV
Girl Scout World:
The Whitman and Hanson area Girl Scout troops gathered together at the Spellman Center in Whitman to celebrate the Girl Scouts annual World Thinking Day. Several Troops did displays of countries around the world and others became “travelers” and toured the displays to learn about the geography, history, industry and culture of the countries displayed. This event was taped on March 3, 2019.
Hot to Trots: Plymouth County 4-H Club members came into The WHCA Studio to perform their visual presentations about horses.
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Historical Tidbit: How Whitman got its Name
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For 11 years Whitman was South Abington. South Abington was established in March of 1875.
The people of Whitman did not like that they were considered a small subset of Abington. This particularly became apparent when a stone crusher was purchased for the town of South Abington with the inscription "Made for the Town of Abington".
A list of names was created and then each name was voted on. Many different names were mentioned, "Hetherly" was a suggested name, and "Healyville" was preferred for honoring Oliver G. Healy. Some others prefered the name "Avon".
As the time to choose a name grew close, "Grandon", Oliver G. Healy's middle name was the most popular. Most people thought it would be the winner.
In an official town vote on March 7th, 1886 the votes were tallied and the winner was found to be Whitman, named after the Whitman family as a whole. This came as a surprise. It happened that local politicians preferred the Whitman family name, and engineered a campaign to make Whitman the voted on town name.
Story Credit: Gregory Venezia
Image Credit: Wikicommons
Information Credit: Dyer Memorial Library Archives
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Town Hall
54 South Ave.
781-618-9700
Mon, Wed, Thu 8am - 4pm
Tues 8am - 7:30pm
Fri Closed
Public Library
100 Webster Street
781-447-7613
Mon-Thu 10am - 8pm
Fri 1pm - 5pm
Sat (School Year) 10am - 4pm
Council on Aging
16 Hayden Ave.
781-447-7619
Mon, Wed, Thu 8am - 4pm
Tues 8am - 7 pm
Fri 8am - 1pm
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Katie Ray
won a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women, 180 Winter St, Bridgewater
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple st, Whitman Center
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Some of the Council on Aging Services:
FREE LEGAL ADVICE
Attorney Ronald N. Whitney is available to meet with elders once a month at the Senior Center for assistance with wills and personal legal issues. This month, Attorney Whitney will be at the Center on Tuesday, April 23rd from 12:30 to 2:30.
HEARING SCREENING
Free hearing screenings and free minor repairs to hearing aids are provided by Board Certified Hearing and Instrument Specialist, John Klefeker. will be available by appointment Tuesday, April 16th. You should hear what you’re missing.
PODIATRIST
Dr. William Chan. Appointments available for May 8, June 12, July 10
Please call 781-447-7619 extension 2 for an appointment for any of the above services.
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Above: Selectmen's Meeting, Whitman Town Hall
April 9,2019
Below: Painting With Danielle
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
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April showers will bring you May flowers. Get your gardens refreshed right now. Call us and order your mulch and loam today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Whale Alert!
April 19, 3-4pm
Join Angela Kakabeeke, author of the new book, Whale Alert! about the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.
In addition to the reading, discover ways to be an Earth Detective about the right whale through hands on activities and crafts, that reveal the unique characteristics of the right whale and the hazards that they encounter in our blue backyard. Join us and become aware of the worldwide concern regarding the diminishing numbers of right whales-the most endangered whale in the world and how you can take action!
LOCATION: Library Community Room
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A great inexpensive way to explore ... Reserve a museum pass! Reservations for discounted museum passes are available ahead of time for Whitman residents with a valid adult Whitman Public Library card. Passes may be booked over the phone by calling the library at (781) 447-7613 or at our website:
www.whitmanpubliclibrary.org Some of the passes available are Boston Children's Museum, Dreamland Wax Museum, Edaville Family Theme Park, Massachusetts ParksPass, Museum of Fine Arts Museum of Science, Mystic Aquarium, New England Aquarium, Zoo New England
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Taste of Metro South
Wed April 24 5:30-8pm
Enjoy samples of the region’s finest cuisine, as well as live entertainment provided by the Brockton High School Jazz Band, George Cataldo “The Silver Fox”, Bridgewater State University’s “Khakatay”, Rob Peters Entertainment and more. This year, A Taste of Metro South will feature over 35 diverse restaurants and cultural organizations within the Metro South region.
Entertainment to include: Breakaway Band; Bridgewater State University’s West African Drumming Ensemble, Khakatay; Brockton High School Jazz Band; George Cataldo “The Silver Fox”; Nick Moreira Acoustic Guitar; Rob Peters Entertainment; and more…
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OLD COLONY YMCA –
EAST BRIDGEWATER
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Camp is Coming!
Register Today!
(508) 378-3913
635 Plymouth St, East Bridgewater
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Yoga for the rest of us!
New
, 6-Week Beginners Series starts May 5! Space is limited. Call & register today!
More movement, less stress!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Whitman Rabies Clinic
The Whitman Board of Health will sponsor a Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon at the Whitman Animal Shelter at the rear of the DPW yard, 100 Essex Street.
The vaccination will be administered by the staff of the Abington Animal Hospital. The fee for dogs and cats is $10.00 (cash only). Please bring proof of prior rabies vaccine in order to qualify for a 3 years vaccine, otherwise your pet will only receive a one year vaccine. All dogs must be leashed and all cats must be in carriers. Massachusetts state law requires that all dogs and cats be vaccinated and dogs must be vaccinated to be licensed with the Town.
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2019 SPRING LEAF PILE DATES @ DPW
The Dept. of Public Works Yard at 100 Essex St. Whitman will be open on the following Saturdays from 7:00 am – 3:00 pm for disposal of leaves and grass clippings. In addition to Saturdays during this time period the Yard will be open extended hours on Mondays until 6 p.m.
*No brush, limbs or bushes are accepted.
*Residents only, compost permits are $2.00 @ D.P.W. Yard.
*Please bring vehicle registration with you.
Starting: Saturday April 20,2019 and ending Saturday June 29,2019
Regular hours for leaves and grass clippings are also Mon.-Fri. 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
If you have any questions please call the Whitman D.P.W. office @ (781) 447-7630
Thank You,
Bruce Martin
Superintendent
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What will the Easter Bunny put in your basket this year?
Candy by color •
Old Fashioned candy • Sugar, Gluten & Peanut Free selections • Jelly Belly jelly beans • and Ty Beanies!
785 Bedford St. * Whitman
(781) 447-2639
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Treat Yourself to a YUMMY Lunch!
We're Open:
Mon - Sat: 8am - 4pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm
12 Temple St. * Whitman
(781) 447-1064
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Library space program Homeschool Social on Planets - so much fun!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and
bee entered to win
a sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple st, Whitman Center
Historical Tidbit Question:
What was one other name that was suggested for the Town of Whitman?
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around Whitman.
On April 17, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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cha·os the·o·ry
noun
the branch of mathematics that deals with complex systems whose behavior is highly sensitive to slight changes in conditions, so that small alterations can give rise to strikingly great consequences. Like a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil sets off a tornado in Texas.
Often life resembles this; small movements & small statements have large responses. I find especially with those who are nursing emotional or physical wounds. Small kindnesses can mean the world, or seemingly small sharp remarks can make the wound unbearably deep.
Chaos Theory was also developed to illustrate that there is no order, that the infinite amount of variables cause our world to have no predictability.
We keep on trying: the stock market, the weather, our future... and yet, we can't predict. We can do what we think is right, we can attempt to hedge our bets with education, skills, positive relationships, but really, all we can do is our best today.
Be the best person we can be... and know that the world is an canvas, ready for our little flutter of greatness.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt said "There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still."
I can't wait to feel your flutter ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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