September 1, 2019 ~ Building Whitman Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Supporting Heather's Journey for Janice
Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Heather Ann Fowler Fernald is celebrating her mother, Janice by participating in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk (on 9/22)
Life long residents of Whitman, MA. Janice was a part of Whitman's VFW Ladies Auxiliary and creates her own handmade beaded jewelry. Heather gushes when talking about her mom: "Even though she was a single mom, she always stuck by my side, bringing me to camp, bowling for 17 years, and as the majorette mom in high school. "
Janice was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017. She underwent one surgery, two rounds of chemo, and six weeks (30 treaments) of radiation. Her last radiation and cancer treatment was on January 25, 2018. Heather said:
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She’s now 1 1/2 years cancer free and the strongest most amazing woman I know...my hero."
Click
here for info on walk/donations. Please to help raise awareness and funds towards finding a cure for cancer and supporting those affected along the way. When you donate, eighty-nine cents of every dollar goes directly to cancer research and patient care.
Story credit: J. Rose
Photo Credits: Heather Ann Fowler Fernald
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Historical Tidbit: A little piece of Whitman in Boston
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During Whitman's early development it was largely an agricultural town. It had large forests, which provided timber to some of the nearby seaport towns. Around 1790 some of that timber was used to construct the U.S.S. Constitution also known as Old Ironsides. The ship was launched in 1797.
The U.S.S. Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship still on the water today.
The Constitution was involved in the Quasi War with France, along with the War of 1812.
During a battle with a British ship called
Guerriere
the U.S.S. Constitution inflicted terrible damage, but came out mostly unscathed. It was due to this encounter that she got the name Old Ironsides. People commented that
“her sides are made of iron.”
Eventually, the U.S.S. Constitution became a museum piece in Boston's National Historical Park. Today a little piece of Whitman resides in a museum in Boston.
Respectfully Submitted, Gregory Venezia
Information Credit:
Image Credit: Wikimedia 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!
Janie Riley
won a
One Free Embodyment® Yoga Therapy session at Bliss Through Yoga
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people) at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater. Includes a breakfast buffet!
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Preparing for a great school year!
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DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS TO OPEN 58th YEAR
Whitman & Hanson Dollars for Scholars begins their 58th year with a meeting open to the public on
Wednesday, September 4th, at 7:00PM in the Library Conference Room at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. Any interested individuals are invited to attend. The all-volunteer group will be discussing fall fundraising plans for the season, 2019-20 goal, and reviewing the Chapter Affiliate Agreement.
Dollars for Scholars is a local chapter of Scholarship America which raises and awards scholarship funds annually to graduating high school seniors furthering their education. Both public and private school students are eligible to apply.
Dollars for Scholars has many adult and student volunteer opportunities available. Assistance is always needed on fundraising activities, mailings, scholarship award selection, and supervising student volunteers. Attendance at monthly meetings is not needed. For more information, please contact Michael Ganshirt at 781-252-9683 or visit
WhitmanAndHanson.dollarsforscholars.org.
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Mosquito Information
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources announced that due to the continued high risk of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), a second round of aerial spraying for mosquitoes was done in specific areas of Bristol and Plymouth counties at the end of August.
- The pesticide that was used during the aerial spraying is called Anvil 10+10. This product has proven to be extremely effective in exterminating mosquitoes worldwide for over 20 years.
- For for latest information from Whitman please follow this link.
- Residents are encouraged to visit the DPH website at www.mass.gov for the latest updates on spraying.
- Please be aware that while the count of live mosquitoes lessens after an aerial spraying, our risk stays the same. The virus is still out there in remaining mosquitoes! To avoid mosquitoes altogether, it is suggested to stay inside during their active feeding time: during sunset (around 7:30p)
For more information visit
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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/ 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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My First Storytime
Mondays in Sept (except 9/2)
10:30-11:15a
Community Room at library
Stories, rhymes, movement and play time for babies and toddlers! Drop-in.
Funding for this program has been generously provided by the Friends of the Whitman Public Library.
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It's all about the kids!
Open Houses
Bridgewater:
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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Recycle Right
Getting Recycling right saves time & money.
Waste Management has a handy tool kit on their website & ways to help your household recycle.
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• On-site Laboratory
• Cosmetic Services
• Weight Management
• Menopausal Medicine
Caring for infants, children, adolescents,
and adults
Accepting New Patients
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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FREE Intro to Svaroopa® Yoga!
Sun, Sept. 15,
1 pm
Come experience the difference!
Now taking new
Embodyment® Yoga Therapy clients
Learn how you can live pain-free!
More movement, less stress!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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Burnout 4 Veterans
Whitman VFW Post 697 (95 Essex St)
Sun, Sept 15, 12-4p
Come support your local veterans. The parking lot opens at 10a. $20 per carload or $5 walk-ins. All proceeds will go to Whitman VFW 697 - South Shore Veterans Assistance Inc. There will be a DJ with a cash bar, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, and pool tables will also be available.
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FOLIAGE TURKEY TRAIN TOUR
Thurs, Sept 19th
Leaves V.F.W. at 9a
$92.00 per person
Begin with a scenic drive to Meredith New Hampshire to board the Winnipesaukee “Turkey Train” at the Hobo Railroad. The 2 hour scenic train ride is complete with a full turkey dinner with all the fixings. Afterwards, head to Moulton Farm for the farm stand, or perhaps a treat from the bakery.
Call Linda at extension 1 to reserve a seat.
Checks made payable to Terry Seer
The Travelers - motor coach trips through the
COA
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August 20, 2019 Selectmen's Meeting & A Recent By The Numbers
By the Numbers is a program designed to provide the viewers an understanding of budgets, local finances and their impact on a community with Bob Hayes.
Courtesy of WHCA- TV
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and
bee entered to win
1 weekend night get away (for up to 4 people) at the Residence Inn - Bridgewater. Includes a breakfast buffet!
Historical Tidbit Question:
In a battle with which ship did the U.S.S. Constitution get the name Old Ironsides?
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 September 4, 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, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Everyday I have this anticipation...
like something great, anything great, can and will happen today. I never know what shape it will take, I never know where it will come from, but it keeps me open, ready to experience whatever life puts at my door.
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“When I think something nice is going to happen I seem to fly right up on the wings of anticipation; and then the first thing I realize I drop down to earth with a thud. But really, Marilla, the flying part is glorious as long as it lasts...it's like soaring through a sunset. I think it almost pays for the thud.” ~ L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea
"We are ever on the threshold of new journeys and new discoveries. Can you imagine the excitement of the Wright brothers on the morning of that first flight? The anticipation of Jonas Salk as he analyzed the data that demonstrated a way to prevent polio?" ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Oh the places you'll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won. And the magical things you can do with that ball will make you the winning-est winner of all.” ~ Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!
~Jacquie
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