September 1, 2019
~ Building Halifax Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Barber John and the Tuskegee Airman.
John: "This is one of 13 remining Tuskegee Airmen. He came in the Barber Shop for a haircut. They formed the 332 Fighter Group & the 447th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Airforce.
What an honor to meet him."
According to
tuskegeeairmen.org
: "Before 1940, African-Americans were barred from flying for the U.S. military. Civil rights organizations and the black press exerted pressure that resulted in the formation of an all African-American pursuit squadron based in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1941. They became known as the Tuskegee Airmen..."
"...The first Civilian Pilot Training Program students completed their instruction in May 1940. The Tuskegee program was then expanded and became the center for African-American aviation during World War II.
The Tuskegee Airmen overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II. They proved conclusively that African Americans could fly and maintain sophisticated combat aircraft. The Tuskegee Airmen’s achievements, together with the men and women who supported them, paved the way for full integration of the U.S. military."
We all thank you for your service.
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Historical Tidbit:
The Sturtevant Mill Complex
"The Sturtevant Mill complex on the Herring Brook...housed the traditional up-and-down board mill and later there were added a grist mill, a shingle mill and a soap factory. This important power-generating source owned by many different interests through the years, produced lumber products continuously until about 1910....The later change to furnace operation came about quite naturally when iron ore deposits were discovered in Monponsett." Also in later years, shoe boxes were manufactured here for Brockton's shoe industry.
Information Credit: The History of Halifax, Massachusetts by Guy S. Baker
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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. 12-8
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10-5
Saturday 10-2
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Route 106)
Halifax, MA 781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30-4p
St
Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St
Halifax, MA (781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9 am
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Congratulations!
Louise Dombrowski
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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The Halifax Board of Selectmen seeks residents interested in
serving on the Halifax Finance Committee.
Residents interested in serving on the Finance Committee should complete a Talent Bank form available at
halifax-ma.org/board-committee-volunteer-form
and send it to the Halifax Board of Selectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338 or call the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316 for a copy of the form.
Currently, there are three vacancies on the seven-person Committee and members are needed to review budgets and to ensure that there are a sufficient number of members attending each meeting in order to have a quorum. More information is available through the Selectmen's Office.
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Halifax Elementary
and Silver Lake Middle & High School
BUS ROUTES
2019-2020
(Subject to change)
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Come Enjoy a Taunton River Paddle
Saturday, September 7
10 AM to 2 PM
$15
The Taunton River is an easy river to paddle, great for anyone wanting to try kayaking or who hasn't been in a while. It is one of only 50 rivers in the US that has earned the Wild and Scenic designation so come and enjoy its' beauty.
Each trip will be 8 miles so paddlers will need good upper body strength and balance. We'll paddle for a few miles, stop for lunch and then continue on.
What to bring: a lunch, plenty of water, sunscreen, an extra paddle. PFDs are required. Low water conditions will cause these trips to be rescheduled.
Launch: 6 Titicut St, Middleboro
Take-out: 9 South Street East, Raynham
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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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Halifax Council on Aging Seeking Volunteers
As part of the process of hiring a new Director for the
Halifax Council on Aging, the Halifax Board of Selectmen is seeking volunteers to serve on a screening committee to review applications for the position, hold an initial round of interviews, and make recommendations for finalists to be interviewed by the Board of Selectmen.
Committee members will need to attend several meetings, likely during evenings, over the course of a a few weeks during the second half of August and early September.
Residents interested in volunteering should send a letter with contact information and a brief narrative about why they would like to participate in this process to the Board of Selectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338 or e-mail the Town Administrator, Charlie Seelig, at
cseelig@town.halifax.ma.us
~ Respectfully submitted by Charlie Seelig, Halifax Town Administrator.
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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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The Halifax Congregational Church Chicken BBQ
Saturday, Sep 7, 12p
The BBQ will take place indoors in the churches Fellowship Hall,
503 Plymouth Street (Route 106).
The dinner includes half of a chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, cup of clam chowder, cranberry sauce, dessert and a beverage. Take out is also available. The price of the tickets are $13. Tickets will be available the day of the event and are on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to reserve tickets for the BBQ, please call Susan Mahan at 781-293-0422. They sell out quickly so please make sure to reserve yours early.
There will also be a church table of fall goodies to choose from such as home-made pies, cookies and cakes, jams and preserves and other fall decorations.
Please come and enjoy a fabulous chicken BBQ dinner, great fellowship and wonderful home-made goodies to take home!
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Best Breakfast
Halifax Council On Aging
Tuesday Sept 10 9-10:30a
781-293-7313
Join us for all kinds of breakfast food such as omelettes, country fried potatoes, apple bread, hot beverages, and much more!
All donations given are to cover costs and benefit their local food pantry.
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What will you find at the farm today?
FRESH, LOCAL, ORGANIC! Carrots, summer squash, sweet and hot peppers, green beans!
Stop by today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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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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Stop & Shop Pharmacy - Flu Vaccination Clinic
Thursday, September 19
Town Hall in the Great Hall, 2nd Floor from 2- 5p
All are welcome, you do not have to be a Halifax resident to receive the vaccine. Anyone 9 years or older can receive the vaccine. If you have insurance coverage please bring your Insurance Card, most insurances cover the flu vaccine. Please bring a copy of your Insurance Card to help decrease your wait time. If you do not have health insurance coverage, the cost is $15.00 per vaccine. Cash or check only, please.
Peggy Selter, Administrative Assistant
Halifax Board of Health
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Computer Classes
The Halifax COA is offering computer classes to members on
Mondays, year round, at 10am at Pope's Tavern Senior Center. The classes run about an hour.
This is a great opportunity to learn basic procedures on your laptop or computer. Classes are by appointment only, and can be made by calling 781-293-7313. Information retrieved from
Halifax Council on Aging .
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Budding Scientists at Holmes Public Library
Many, many thanks to resident and educator Karyn Townsend for volunteering to run this 3 day program. The children learned about sharks, whales, and inter-tidal pools
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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:
What did the mill produce continuously until 1910?
Please include your name, phone number and mailing address with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Halifax.
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, Stacy Rancourt, 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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