December 22, 2019 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Principal Dr. Christopher Jones gives welcome remarks at the start of the National Honor Society induction ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 Photo courtesy Whitman-Hanson Regional School District
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Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Inducts
92 Students Into National Honor Society
Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak and Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Principal Dr. Christopher Jones are pleased to announce that 92 Whitman-Hanson high school students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) at an induction ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 5.
At the ceremony, Dr. Jones gave welcome remarks, NHS President Chloe Wilson led the Pledge of Allegiance and English teacher Amy Medeiros was presented as the honorary faculty inductee. NHS student leadership then spoke about each of the society's pillars - leadership, scholarship, character and service - before the new inductees participated in the traditional candle-lighting ceremony.
NHS recognizes students who show outstanding qualities in scholarship, character, leadership and community service. Whitman-Hanson juniors and seniors who have an unweighted cumulative GPA of at least 3.3 or a weighted cumulative GPA of at least 4.3 are given a letter of invitation and an application for membership. Students must also demonstrate leadership qualities in school or in the community, a commitment to service and outstanding character, conduct and attitude. Candidates are then selected for membership by a faculty council. Once Whitman-Hanson students are inducted into the NHS, they must maintain their academic standing, continue to exhibit exemplary character and participate in at least 20 hours of service activities each semester.
"We were excited to induct such a large group of outstanding students at this year's ceremony," Dr. Jones said. "These students work hard and show a dedication to their academics and community and their membership in NHS demonstrates their commitment to continue to grow as students and leaders. They should each be immensely proud of their achievements."
The following are the 2019 Whitman-Hanson National Honor Society inductees:
Nathaniel Amado, Matthew Avery, Emma Bagge, Julia Benvie, Alexis Billings, Christopher Blackman, Victoria Bortolotto, Payton Bourgelas, Julie Buckley, Olivia Chase, Abigail Cleary, Peyton Collins, Emily Concannon, Alexis Connolly, Eve Cox, Emma Daley, Adam Danicki, Taylor Dearth, Abigail DeLory, Michael Doucette, Cali Eddy, Hayley Ferguson, Rachel Finch, Allison Gallahue, Gabrielle Gillan, Lily Glover, Tyler Godbout, Owen Golden, Ayah-Kawkab Haboub, Christian Hall, Rylie Harlow, Bridget Hickey, Samantha Higgins, Jacob Hill, Samantha Hurley, Alyssa Invernizzi, Alyssa Kalp, Theophilos Kamperides, Michael King, Divya Kumar, Ethan Lenihan, Cameron Lindsay, Timothy Long, Halle Loring, Delanie MacDonald, Aidan MacKay, Emma Markowski, Sarah McClymont, Emily McDonald, Zachary McKee, Bryan Meade, Monika Mendes, Adam Milewski, Aidan Miller, Hailey Minicucci, Lucas Mitton, Kathryn Mulligan, Jason Murphy, Savannah Murphy, Avery Murray, Madeline Nagle, Margaret Newcomb, Abigail Newman, Brooke Nisby, Lucy Nixon, Eve Ó Broin, Aiden O'Brien, Nathaniel O'Brien, Emma Perkins, Sofia Petrus, Savannah Poirier, William Polito, Cullen Poth, Emma Rogers, Nora Rooney, Jennifer Ryan, Madison Savicke, Madison Scaccia, Sydney Scott, Alex Shea, Christina Short, Catherine Stetson, Makayla Sturgeon, Katelyn Sweeney, Gabriella Tchourilkova, Erin Tilley, Dominic Uva, Reed Watson, Anna Williams, Kevin Willis, Erin Wood and Cezar Zurita.
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Historical Tidbit:
Wreaths and Kissing Boughs
Hanging a circular wreath of evergreens goes back a long way. In Roman times, wreaths were hung on doors as a sign of victory and status. Rich women wore them as headdresses to show they were posh, and laurel wreaths were worn by Roman Emperors. "They were also given to the winners of events in the original Olympic Games in Greece."
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"The word 'wreath' comes from the Old English word 'writhen' which means to writhe or twist." Modern holiday wreaths might have come from the German or Eastern European custom of Advent Wreaths or they could have started as Kissing Boughs.
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The Kissing Bough (or Kissing Bunch) was a popular form of mid-winter decoration in the middle ages. They "were made of five wooden hoops that made the shape of a ball (four hoops vertical to form the ball and the fifth horizontal to go around the middle). The hoops were covered with holly, ivy, rosemary, bay, fir or other evergreen plants." Inside the hoops, red apples hung from red ribbons and a candle was put inside the ball or round the horizontal hoop. "The bough was finished by hanging a large bunch of mistletoe from the bottom of the ball." A simple bough would just have a horizontal hoop decorated and hung with apples and mistletoe.
By the late eighteenth century, the English
had already adopted the custom of stealing
kisses beneath a bough of mistletoe. In the
nineteenth century, the English began to decorate their homes with Christmas trees. As the tree
became the focal point of Christmas decorations,
the kissing bough declined in popularity.
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Kissing Balls are not just for the holidays anymore. They are used as garden accents, home décor and during wedding ceremonies. What plans do you have for your Kissing Ball?
Respectfully submitted, Jill A. Silvia
Pictured: Advent Wreath & Holiday Kissing Ball
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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!
Mary Blye
won a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose.
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
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Pre-New Year's Party Bash
Fri, Dec 27th
9:00p - 12:30a
95 Essex St.
Rockin Pre-New Year's Total Party Bash with the Silver City Outlaws Band!
Serving snacks, hamburgers & hot dogs!
Dress crazy & rock out! Eat, Drink & Be Merry!
Tickets $10 - message to get tickets
Gail St. James/Silver City Outlaws Band
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Family Stories & Play:
New Year's
Sat, Dec 28th
11:00a - 12:00p
Whitman Public Library, Community Room
Come to the library to hear stories about New Year's, followed by a craft and open play!
All ages are welcome. Drop-in.
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Family Games
Mon, Dec 30th
1:00 - 3:00p
Whitman Public Library
Community Room
Stop in to the library to play bean bag toss and other fun games!
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Noon Year's Eve Party
Tue, Dec 31st
11:00a - 12:00p
Community Room
Can't stay up until midnight? Celebrate the New Year early with a photo booth, dancing, games and crafts! These activities are best for children ages 8 and under but all ages are welcome! Drop-in!
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Books on Tap
First Tuesday of the Month 6:00p
McGuiggan's Pub
546 Washington St.
Join us for the animated discussuins of a new title each month. Our book club attended for Adults only, and we meet on the first Tuesday of every month. All are welcome
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Book Buzz
Second Friday of the Month 10:00a
Whitman Senior Center
Join us for a discussion of various titles, no special reading required before time. Open to all. New members always welcome to join.
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Whitman Snowman Contest
All throughout winter
post your pictures of your snowman to the Whitman Snowman Contest Facebook page. All Whitmanites are welcome to join!
Categories for prizes: Group A-ages 12 and under; Group B-ages 13 to 18; Group C-Adults
Facebook Group
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Cook Book Club
Third Thursday of the Month
6:30p
Whitman Public Library
Each month, we will explore a new cook book recipe. Make a dish and for the group to try & leave with a full stomach at the end of the night
and tons of new recipes. Sign up is required ahead of time, at
781-447-7613
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Happy Holidays from your Friends at
BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY
We're Your
COMPLETE
Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Come check out our great gifts for the holidays! Farm themed toys, doggy shirts & sweaters, bird feeders, garden decorations and oh so much more!
Stop in today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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WHCA's Latest News & Projects:
Town Hall Video Systems
Heading into a new year, and a new decade, the WHCA is excited to bring two state of the art video broadcast systems to the Whitman and Hanson Town Halls. The new systems were installed in each town's Selectmen's rooms during October. The rooms, now equipped with Panasonic high definition robotic cameras, ceiling mounted projectors, new video switchers with high powered graphics and many other technical controls. The goal of these new systems is to bring clear, high resolution, live and recorded broadcasts from the towns of Whitman and Hanson, to the community. WHCA is especially thankful to thank the towns for their help in installing the new equipment. We look forward to showcasing the full capabilities of these systems in 2020 and beyond!
whca.tv
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5
Ways To Reduce Waste & Recycle During The Holidays
‘Tis the season for a huge increase in solid waste and recycling across Massachusetts. As the holiday gift-giving and entertaining season kicks in here are 5 ways of effective recycling:
1. Offer recycling bins at your parties. *place a labeled recycling bin near the trash can. *avoid single-use plastic, aluminum, glass, and paper products.
2. Use eco-friendly gift wrapping paper made from recycled materials. Most cities and towns accept wrapping paper in their recycling collections, as long as it’s non-metallic and glitter-free. However, tissue paper is not recyclable.
3. Recycle the cardboard. Break down the boxes and put them in your recycling bin or take them to a drop-off center. Remove any plastic film or Styrofoam packaging.
4.Throw all malfunctioning lights and tinsel into the trash.
5. Shop sustainably. When shopping for your holiday gifts this season, consider choosing brands that are made with ocean plastic, reused fibers, or recycled paper and that avoid unnecessary packaging.
Recycle the old when you bring in the new.
For more information about what is and what is not recyclable in Massachusetts,
visit RecycleSmartMA.org.
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MOLD GUYS RESTORATION, LLC
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Call today to get your
air ducts cleaned!
An air duct cleaning service is an investment not only in your health, but in the health of your HVAC system!
(781) 910-5029
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Homemade Fudge
makes a great hostess gift! Check out all our special holiday snacks to make your holiday parties extra special!
785 Bedford St. * Whitman
(781) 447-2639
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Whitman Hanson School
Committee Meeting
December 11, 2019
Video brought to you by
WHCA9TV.
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Whitman Selectmen Meeting
December 17, 2019 held at Whitman Town Hall.
Video brought to you by WHCA9TV.
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Census 2020 Jobs
Earn extra income while helping your community. The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.
Apply Here
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TRIO CAFE
Family Owned & Operated
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Let us cater your next event!
We're Open:
Mon - Sat:
8am - 4pm
Sunday:
8am - 2pm
12 Temple St. * Whitman
(781) 447-1064
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Get In Shape
For Women - Bridgewater
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6 Weeks of Small Group Personal Training for $279!
(3 sessions per week)
Be your BEST SELF for the
holiday season!
Our program is designed to help every woman - any age or fitness level!
Workout in a safe & supportive atmosphere, towards YOUR goals.
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
(across from Chatta Box)
Contact Stephanie at 508-697-2900
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Whitman Rocking the EB Christmas Parade!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
Historical Tidbit Question:
What are kissing balls
used for these days?
Email us your answer at:
Prizes@buzzaround.info
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
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By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Bridgewater.
On December 26, 2019 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Peace.
“It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” ~
Eleanor Roosevelt
“No person, no place, and no thing has any power over us, for 'we' are the only thinkers in our mind. When we create peace and harmony and balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives.”
~
Louise L. Hay
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.” ~
Jimi Hendrix
“When I say it's you I like, I'm talking about that part of you that knows that life is far more than anything you can ever see or hear or touch. That deep part of you that allows you to stand for those things without which humankind cannot survive. Love that conquers hate, peace that rises triumphant over war, and justice that proves more powerful than greed.”
~ Fred Rogers
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I wish you, and our world, Peace. ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Sage Barr, Jen Bellody, Andy Francois, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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