August 18, 2019 ~ Building Whitman Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Danny Kenn's Road to Eagle
Congratulations to Danny Kenn and his completion of the shed at Colebrook Cemetery! Danny is on the path to becoming an eagle scout and has accomplished numerous actions for his community, such as collecting countless bottles and cans raising roughly a total of 4000 dollars.
He continues his journey of hopes to achieve his dream of becoming an eagle scout.
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Historical Tidbit: American Bittern
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The American Bittern is a species of wading bird in the heron family that might be found by Hobart Pond. It has a long, thick neck, and pointed bill. It camouflages well in tall brown grass.
Bitterns live in freshwater marshes with tall vegetation. During the winter they move south to marshes that don't freeze. In some places near the coast lines they stay in the same place year round.
Bitterns eat insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals and crustaceans.
"American Bitterns usually build their nests among thick stands of cattails, bulrushes, and sedges that grow out of shallow water."
Information:
Story Credit: Greg Venezia
Image Credit: Wiki Media Commons
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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!
Jen Giorgi
won a
12" Big Flowering Hibiscus Pot
($21 value)
from Nessralla Farm Rt 106 Halifax
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)
from Trio Cafe & Catering
Whitman Center
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Donnie Westhaver Mobility Equipment Fundraiser
Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 7:00p at the Whitman VFW Pavilion. Tickets are $15.00 per person, $25.00 a couple. They will be sold at the door, at Duval's Pharmacy or by contacting Linda Griffin at 781-733-4370 or Sue DaSilva at 617-922-9404.
Attention all generous Whitmanites. You all know who Donnie Westhaver is from his involvement with the town over decades. Donnie started the Whitman Toy Drive eighteen years ago, Whitman Wheels for Disabled Vets and Citizens, and started/organized in 2005 the Whitman VFW Men's Auxiliary to Post 697, which later became the South Shore Veterans Assistance Group. Donnie also is a past Commander of the Whitman Legion Post 22, SAL, past Grand Night of the Whitman K of C. Donnie retired from Superintendent of the Whitman Department of Public Works.On August 31, 2017 Donnie underwent spinal fusion surgery. Due to complications during surgery Donnie, unfortunately, is now a quadriplegic.
A fundraiser has been put together in his honor by myself, Linda Griffin, and Sue DaSilva. We are looking for raffle donations. Please contact Linda or Sue for all raffle donations .
We are trying to raise money for MOBILITY EQUIPMENT for Donnie that he desperately needs for everyday life. We need help from all of you!!!
Let's show what a great community Whitman is by rallying around one of our own that has given so much!
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Whitman/ Hanson Centennial Lions Club
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1195 Bedford St. 6- 7:30p
Come serve our local community of Whitman/Hanson with humanitarian works and encouraging international understanding and compassion!
NEW Members are WELCOME !
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Happy Birthday Jimmy Murphy!
Happy Birthday to one of our most dedicated members of the Whitman American Legion,
Jimmy Murphy
!
Murphy has served as Finance Officer for our Post for a number of years. He was also recently elected to serve as the Finance Officer for our Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 22. We couldn't ask for a better member to serve double duty in these two roles.
Thank you for all you do for the Whitman American Legion Family and thank you for your service in the United State Marine Corps.
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Adult Craft Fun
Tues, Aug 20th, 6:30-7:30p
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ommunity Room in The Whitman Library
Come enjoy a great evening of crafting! Registration is required, come in to sign up or
call Tyler Vachon
781-447-7613
tvachon@ocln.org.
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Toddler Discovery Hour
Wed, Aug 21, 10:30-11:30a, Whitman Public Library
Join Ms. Jen for songs, storytime, crafts, and fun activities. This FREE event provides a great opportunity for you and your children ages 15 to 36 months to meet other families. Register
here.
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Library Pilates
Thur, Aug 22nd, 10-11a Community Room
J
oin Ryan Mandeville of Whitman's CrossClimb Personal Training & Nutrition for a FREE introduction to Pilates course. All experience levels welcome.
Registration is required and limited space is available.
For more information, call Tyler Vachon at 781-447-7613, or email
tvachon@ocln.org
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Bridgewater Farm Supply – Your Complete Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
Great harvest this year?
Can your bounty and eat it all year long! We have a large selection of canning supplies.
Stop in and pick up yours today!
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1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)
Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Whitman Night Out Against Crime
Wednesday, August 21, 4-8p, at the Memorial Field (20 Essex St.)
Whitman Police Department will be holding a night out against crime. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, music by DJ, jumpies, K9 demonstration, and more!
The whole family is welcome!
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TOPS (The Outreach Program for Soccer)
TOPS is a community based soccer program that is designed to meet the needs of children aged 4-14 years with physical and/or mental disabilities.
The program is geared toward player development rather than to competition, and is
open to players from all towns.
TOPS is open to any child with a disability including but not limited to: A.D.D., Autism, Hearing Impaired, Sight Impaired, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Cystic Fibrosis, Down's Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Seizure Disorder and Spina Bifida. It may be necessary to provide a doctor's permission slip in order for your child to participate. Participants must be born on or after September 1, 2005 and on or before January 1, 2015. (U6-U14). Participants are not limited to the town of Bridgewater and this is a no cost program.
Registration is open! The season will begin on Saturday, September 7, 2019 and continue every Saturday for eight weeks. Each game/practice will be held at the Flagg Street fields, Bridgewater at 2:30p.
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It's all about the kids!
Open Houses
Bridgewater:
8/29, 5:30 - 6:30 pm &
9/3, 3 - 6 pm
Whitman: 9/4, 3 - 6 pm
Tap Jazz Ballet, Lyrical, Pointe Musical Theater, Hip Hop
(508) 378-7079
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The Kindness Rocks Project
The Kindness Rocks Project has reached the Whitman-Hanson area and has been in full swing during this summer break. Participants are encouraged to leave rocks with inspiring messages painted on them in areas were others can find and be uplifted by these positive sayings.The project combats negative messages often seen in media with the power of optimism, and has even made its way to the Whitman Library! You can join the
Whitman-Hanson Rocks group on Facebook to see if your locally hidden rocks have been found.
Image credit: Jenn Marley. Video credit: Studio by the Sea. Authored by Taylor Fruzzetti.
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TRIO CAFE
Treat Yourself to a YUMMY Breakfast or Lunch!
We're Open:
Mon - Sat: 8am - 4pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm
12 Temple St. * Whitman
(781) 447-1064
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Bos Babes Charity Drive
August 21, 5:30-8:00p
Accepting donations of school supplies and lightly used sports gear.
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Whitman Selectman Mtg: Aug 6, 2019
Video Courtesy of the WHCA--TV Channel
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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)
from Trio Cafe & Catering
Whitman Center
Historical Tidbit Question:
What is one food the American Bittern eats?
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 August 21, 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: Jen Bellody, Tarah Gervais, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Life Challenges are like potholes:
When I hit a pothole...
I do not look back to see how the pothole is.
But I know potholes can damage my car,
Maybe even give me a flat tire,
So I try to avoid them
If I do hit one,
It’s good to figure out how to avoid it in the future.
Because sitting roadside changing a tire
Is no fun.
And can be dangerous.
And sometimes it’s raining, and changing a tire on the side of the road in the rain is awful!
That’s when I call friends.
Hopefully I remembered (and had the money) to renew my roadside assistance.
Friends remind me of the steps of how to change the tire, if I choose to tackle it myself; or commiserate with me about how it’s no fun to hit potholes and be stuck waiting for roadside assistance.
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It’s inevitable that life will challenge us, let friends help you deal with potholes. ~ Jacquie
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