February 23, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Silver Lake High School Parent Mary Luscinski-Gravinese
Expresses Appreciation
In response to the high school's February 7th hazmat event, Ms Luscinski-Gravinese posted on Facebook her thoughts about the event. The following is excerpts from that post, re-printed with her permission.
"It was unique and uncharted territory and there are 1200 students to handle. Dismissing students who wanted to leave was not a priority - evacuating them to a safe place was the ONLY priority. And keeping an accurate count of where all students were was important.
For the others who were in the area where the danger happened to be (my child included in this group) the priority was to get them evaluated at a hospital - being super cautious. My kid didn’t want to go but they needed to be sure all was ok. It was scary but thanks to Penny Morris Svenson - who was in contact with me all day and Ryan Herrick, an amazing EMT who kept the ambulance with my son and another couple kids calm and secure - they made it through and learned something. They trust the people who are in charge and felt safe."
"Please please please speak with your kids about the procedure and process for an emergency. I hope and pray this never happens again." "We live in a different time and our first responders are trained over and over how to handle these situations far better than us. Let’s trust them to do their jobs."
"I appreciate Michaela Gill - Penny Svenson, all first responders and the entire staff at Silver Lake for their efforts and thoughtfulness today. God Bless."
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Historical Tidbit:
Some Things That Were Different in the "Good Old Days"
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In every home they had a barrel of flour that would weigh almost 200 pounds and was about 3½ feet tall. We don't see many barrels now a day.
There was also a barrel of sugar brought in the house in the fall and that was the same size as the flour barrel. Down cellar there would always be a pork barrel. In that would be the pork that would come from the slaughtering of the pigs.
That would be done in the fall. Usually when a pig was slaughtered the four hams, two forward shoulders and the two hind quarters would be carried to a smokehouse, and there was one in the neighborhood where my grandfather, Guy Baker lived. There the meat would be cured by being smoked. It would then be brought home and hung up down in the cellar where it would last all winter.
Also hanging down in the cellar would be two or three strings of herring that would be bought in the spring when the herring run was on. Those herring would be either smoked or salted. They kept very well hanging up in the cellar from a beam.
Usually up in the attic there would be a string of dried slices of apples that would have been pared, sliced up and put on a string. Hanging up away from any creature getting at them like the cat or any other creature that got in the house.
Every summer the town's people waited anxiously to attend the Strawberry Festival. That would be a strawberry party held at the Town Hall. It cost maybe 15¢ for children and about 25¢ for grownups. You could have all the strawberries you could eat!
Another choice time would be when blueberries were ripe and mothers and the children would go to different places in the town where there were blueberry patches and families would have a grand blueberry feast afterward. What wasn't eaten in homemade pies and cakes was "put up" in jams to be used in the winter months.
In the early spring there would also be dandelion greens. One would go out into the fields and pluck off the stem and the blossom and bring home the greens. These would then be stew up. Some old-timers spoke of them being a delicious dish with vinegar for the sauce.
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Respectfully Submitted, Sue Basile
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Town Hall
499 Plymouth Street
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a - 4p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
781-293-2271
Fall / Winter Hours
Mon. & Wed. 12 - 8p
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10a - 5p
Saturday 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Come see the Silver Lake High Schools Rehearsal of
Wednesday, February 26th
7:00p
Silver Lake Regional High School
Silver Lake Drama presents “Darcy & Elizabeth”, a 40 minute adaptation of Jane Austen’s literary classic! This historical romantic comedy centers around Elizabeth Bennet, the second oldest adult sister of four entrenched in high society of England in the late 18th century.
• Appropriate for all ages. Suggested $5 donation at the door.
• 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold at the door!
• The night will feature a 40-minute performance followed by a Q&A session with the cast.
• “Darcy & Elizabeth” will be competing in the 2020 METG High School Theatre competition. They will travel to Joseph Case High School in Swansea for the preliminary round.
• If you would like Silver Stars Drama Club to promote your business, please private message Antonia Mello (in link above) or leave a comment here.
• If you would like to donate do not hesitate to reach out! All donations go directly to supporting high school students in your community.
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The Art Workshop
Wednesday & Thursdays 10:00a
Halifax Historical Museum
516 Plymouth St.
Available to all seniors.
Join them!
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The BSU Observatory
Below are the dates in spring when the BSU observatory will be open to the
public. Admission is free.
You can also follow us on Twitter @BSUObservatory or call our hotline at 508-531-DARK for the weather decision. (The night has to be clear.)
Weather allowing, the BSU Observatory will be open on the following dates in Spring 2020:
- February 26 from 6:00-7:30p
- March 4 from 6:30-8:00p
- March 18, 21, 25 and 28 from 8:00-9:30p
- April 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 25 and 29, and May 2 from 8:30-10:00p
Parking for these evening events is available in the West Campus Lot.
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Beauty and the Beast ~ Massasoit Feb 29th - Mar 8th
Tickets: 508-427-1234 www.massasoit.edu/boxoffice ~ $20 - General Patrons $18 - Seniors/Students/Children/Veterans Massasoit Community College, Brockton Campus Fine Arts Building
Read more
www.massasoit.edu
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The
Holmes Library
is proud to participate in the Boston Bruins 13th Annual PJ Drive
Now - March 15
The drive will benefit Cradles for Crayons and DCF Wonderfund, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children.
Please drop off *new* pajamas for infants up to teens. (Don't forget the older kids!)
Thank you, Halifax!
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Winter Landscape
Mary Wright Julius' winter landscape photos features Caribou lichen, snowdrops (Galanthus), and red winterberries (Ilex verticillata). These miraculous species are unique and beautiful in their own way.
Thank you Mary for reminding us that spring is right around the corner!
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We're Your COMPLETE Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
WINTER IS STILL HERE!
We have everything you need to keep yourself, your pets, fish and feathered friends safe safe, and warm!
Stop in today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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TRIAD
Presentation on Cranberries
Tuesday, March 3rd
10:00a - 12:00p
Halifax Police Station, 2nd floor
Come hear a presentation about the wild beginnings of cranberries, how they developed in the 1800s and what’s current in their development.
TRIAD meetings are open to everyone.
TRIAD is a national and local three-way commitment for communication between the Plymouth County Sheriff’s and District Attorney’s Office, the Council on Aging and Law Enforcement (Halifax Police and Fire Departments). Come hear about important community news and updates. You don’t have to be a resident of Halifax to attend! Enjoy coffee and refreshments with us.
Image credit: Sue Basile
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Genealogy Group
Wed, March 4
1:00p
The Genealogy Club meets monthly. Join other amateur family historians in a casual atmosphere to share findings, resources and ideas of your mutual interest.
The Holmes Library is committed to the development of genealogical resources for those researching the early families of Halifax as well as residents interested in searching for their roots.
CONTACT: 781-293-2271
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Hands-Free Driving Law is in Effect.
Massachusetts law prohibits operators of motor vehicles and bicycles from using any electronic device, including mobile telephones, unless the device is used in hands-free mode.
Violators will be fined heavily. Repeated offenders will have to participate in a distracted driving educational program.
What does this mean for me?
- Drivers who are 18 and over can only use electronic devices and mobile phones in hands-free mode and are only permitted to touch devices to activate hands-free mode, not permitted to hold or support any electronic device/phone.
- Cannot touch phone except to activate the hands-free mode and can only enable when the device is installed or properly mounted to the windshield, dashboard, or center console in a manner that does not impede the operation of the motor vehicle.
- Not allowed to touch device for texting, emailing, apps, video, or internet use.
- Activation of GPS navigation is permitted when the device is installed or properly mounted.
- Handheld use is allowed only if the vehicle is both stationary and not located in a public travel lane, but is not allowed at red lights or stop signs.
- Voice to text and communication to electronic devices is legal only when device is properly mounted; use of headphone (one ear) is permitted.
- Drivers who are under 18 are not allowed to use any electronic devices. All phone use while driving is illegal, including use in hands-free mode.
Operators may use a cell phone to call 911 to report an emergency. If possible, safely pull over and stop before calling 911.
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5th Annual Multi-Cultural Business Forum & After Hours
Thursday, March 5th; 5- 7:30p; Fuller Craft Museum
Read more
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The Halifax Cultural Council is Looking for New Members
The Halifax Cultural Council is looking for new members as several of the current members have terms that have expired or will expire in the next few months. These members cannot continue to serve because of a limit on the maximum number of consecutive years that they can serve on the Council.
Residents interested in serving on the Cultural Council can contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316 or download (
halifax-ma.org
) a Talent Bank form and send it to the Halifax Board of Selectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338. Anyone with questions can contact the Selectmen's Office.
Read more about the Halifax Cultural Council and the new openings
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Halifax Beautification Committee
Expanding to 7 members
I am writing on behalf of the Halifax Beautification Committee as we seek to expand our committee from 5 to 7 members. The last couple years have seen us move from a rather dormant entity to a progressive, dynamic committee that has:
Mobilized over 150 people, including scouts, school groups, families and individual residents, for town cleanup days in April and November to reduce litter in Halifax.
Proposed a bylaw to eliminate the distribution of single use plastic bags at point of sale while encouraging Halifax residents to switch to reusable bags. The bylaw passed overwhelmingly and will take effect March 1, 2020.
Introduced a new “Adopt a Planter” program resulting in 27 planters being distributed at town buildings, local churches, banks, and the post office.
Continued to oversee the care and maintenance of the Margaret Fitzgerald Memorial Garden, currently through C-MAC Services in Halifax.
Promoted the conservation of water through the sale of Rain Barrels Partnered with Keep Massachusetts Beautiful and Recycle Smart.
Our Committee presently meets roughly monthly for 1½ hours on Mondays at 1pm. We are looking to move to an evening time (6:30pm) to accommodate more people’s schedules. (We typically do not meet during July and August and December). As you can see, the commitment is not an inordinate one. Any extra-curricular activity is voluntary, e.g participating in Town Cleanup, distributing flyers, etc. What we are offering is an opportunity to become involved in something you care about and appreciate the camaraderie and satisfaction that is involved.
Thanks for your consideration,
Greg Cowan, Beautification Committee member
Image from 2019 Spring Clean Up
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
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Historical Tidbit Question:
How much was the strawberry festival for children?
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Equilibrium & balance:
A worthy quest for our lives... not just balance between work and family, but in meeting all of our physical and spiritual needs. To work and provide for a home & clothing, be challenged intellectually, have companions who understand and encourage us, as well as those that make us think differently; to exercise and eat nourishing food which will allow our bodies to function better and to laugh and be hugged and touched.
Meeting these needs is a necessity, allowing us to function better in all of our relationships, our families and in community.
"Democracy is the only system capable of reflecting the humanist premise of equilibrium or balance. The key to its secret is the involvement of the citizen."
~ John Ralston Saul
"Moral Education is the source of that spiritual equilibrium on which everything else depends and which may be compared to that physical equilibrium or sense of balance, without which it is impossible to stand upright or to move into any other position." ~ Maria Montessori
"The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner." ~ Gordon B. Hinckley
"It's a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy." ~ Lucille Ball
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Have a wonderful week, Dear Reader. You are worthy of a balanced life. Sending hugs.
~ Jacquie
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