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January 22, 2023 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Whitman Firefighters participating in this year's
B-Fit Challenge
The Whitman Local 1769 Firefighters are participating in this year's 2023 B-Fit Challenge. This year, funds raised by our team will benefit the PFFM Foundation Cancer Fund. Donate to our team by clicking this link to the fundraiser
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Historical Tidbit:
Cowbells
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When I was growing up my maternal grandfather, Guy Baker, use to call his corner of the world “Cowbell Corner.” Over the years I used the term myself, thinking the saying was quite quaint. He also owned an old cow bell (pictured here). I never remembered him saying why he called the intersection by that name but over the years I formed my own opinion as to why he did.
When he was growing up the family had a milk cow; she might have had a cowbell to locate her if she wandered away. As the years went by Mr. Baker bought his own home on the corner of Routes 105 and 106, not far from the home where he was born, thus making this “his corner.”
My paternal grandfather, Clyde Bosworth Sr. happened to have a dairy farm next door to "Grampa" Baker's new home leaving one to wonder if perhaps in the early mornings he would hear the melodious tinkle as cows moved slowly from one grazing spot to another as they left the barn. Or maybe around sundown, when the herd was being brought home for milking.
Farmers of the world have been belling their cows for thousands of years. In America, except for a few remote spots, the old and time-honored tinkle of the cowbell is now mute and almost obscure. Today's cows are mechanized and data-processed and the modern dairyman knows where every cow is at all times.
The traditionally prudent New England dairy farmer sometimes fashioned, with his frugal fingers, bells out of scraps of metal, which he then shaped with a hammer. History records the first commercial manufacturer of cowbells as being the Barton Bell Company, founded in 1793 in East Hampton, Connecticut.
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Respectfully Submitted by Sue Basile |
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Town Hall
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Public Library
M-Th 10-8; Fri 1-5; Sat 10-4
781-447-7613
Council on Aging
781-447-7619
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Heather Fernald
You won a free 1.5 hour class at
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
Lunch is on us! Win a $10 gift certificate to Lady CJ Soulfood & Catering.
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Whitman-Hanson Regional School District, School Committee Meeting. January 11, 2023.
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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WHRSD, School Committee Joint Meeting. FY24 Preliminary Budget Presentation Jan 12, 2023
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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Know Thy Neighbor: A Brief Look at the History, Culture, and Teachings of the Mattakeeset People
Wednesday, January 25
7 - 8:30p
Zoom event
Join us as we listen, learn, understand, and discover the history and culture of the people who called these South Shore lands their home for thousands of years. Chief Sachem Fisher, Council Chief of the Mattakeeset Tribe of the Massachuset Indian Nation will lead us on a thought-provoking presentation about the struggles his people have endured, as well as ways in which we can help understand, acknowledge, mend, support, and better appreciate the teachings of the true heritage of the South Shore.
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GoFundMe for a W-H Wrestling Alumni
One of our W-H Wrestling alumni, Tom Cannon was admitted to the Hospital, while there, he was diagnosed with metastatic cancer. The cancer is in the bones of his spine, his liver, and adrenal gland. He is scheduled to get a biopsy this week so that he can get more information on the type of cancer and how to best treat it.
Tom has been married to his wonderful wife Shauna for close to 20 yrs. They have 3 children, Caleb- 17, Jonah-15, and Rebekah-12.
Because of his condition, Tom is unable to work. As a result of Tom‘s illness, there has been a “gofundme” account set up to help raise money for Tom and his family.
Tom’s job is the only source of income for their family as Shauna and the kids homeschool. The cancer has left Tom unable to go to work and needing Shauna with him at home. This fund is to help Tom and his family by hopefully relieving the financial worry that comes along with his diagnosis as much as possible. Please help us to lift this part of the burden off of them if you are able.
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Experience An Award Winning Dinner
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Climate Can-Do:
The Importance of Left-Overs
Leftovers Re-thought are Pre- Prepared Meals!
Managing food waste helps your wallet and positively impacts the environment. In the US, upwards of 40% of leftovers and kitchen scraps are tossed out. Time to re- think our food! Here are a few tips you can utilize to take control:
1) Plan out meals. Meal preparation for your week is a great way of portioning out food servings you will eat without any excess waste. There are plenty of resources out there such as Yummly or Tough Cookies meal prep.
2) Compost, Compost, Compost
3) Ensure your food is properly stored. Make sure your fridge is arranged in a way that allows you to notice and eat what food is expiring soon. Throwing out expired food that was never eaten makes up a hefty chunk of a household’s overall food-waste. Proper storage, with enough care, will extend the life-span of your food!
4) And finally, this last tip is beneficial to both you and your community at large. Support and spread awareness of groups and charities that rescue food waste from restaurants, stores, and other businesses and gives it to those in need. A great local resource for this type of program is Rescuing Leftover Cuisine / Massachusetts Getting our community involved and asking these businesses about their food waste management can truly make an impact! Too much restaurant left-overs are thrown out. We can do our best to make sure it reaches hungry mouths.
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by intern Sean Fitzgerald from Lasell University. They focus on actions which will help mitigate the environmental changes of our climate emergency. Our goal is to keep the Earth's temperature from rising 1.5˚ C to lessen the impact. There are things we can do.
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Skill Stations
Friday, January 27
2:30 - 3:30p
Whitman Public Library
Explore hands-on projects and sensory play! This month we will have kinetic sand and stencils. Every session will include Duplos, crayons, and infant sensory toys. Ages 0-6 welcome
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In-Person Craft: Macrame Plant Holders!
Saturday, January 28
11a
Whitman Public Library
Join us at the Whitman Public Library for an in-person DIY Macrame Plant Holder crafting activity.
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Start your future today at Massasoit |
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Corporate and Community Education |
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The Friends of the Whitman Public Library presents their
"2023 For the Love of Books Skate Fundraiser"
Sunday, February 12
5 - 7p
1055 Auburn Street
Join the Whitman Public Library as they host their 2023 Fundraiser at the Carousel Family Fun Center. Admission is $5. $5 Skate rental and $5 Skate mate rental. All admission proceeds go directly to the Friends of the Whitman Public Library.
Buy your ticket in advance at the Whitman Public Library.
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Good Day Metro South Luncheon
Friday, January 27th
11:45a - 1:30p
Martin Institute
Stonehill College
320 Washington Street, Easton
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Opening Reception
Saturday, January 28th
1 - 3p
Fuller Craft Museum
455 Oak Street
Celebrate the opening of new exciting exhibits at the museum with us!
The new exhibits are:
Daniel Jocz: Permission Granted
Creative Alloys: The Boston Metals Scene
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The Brockton Symphony Orchestra Presents: Close Connections
Sunday, January 29th,
3p
Christ Congregational Church, Brockton
The Symphony's annual chamber music concert celebrates intimate and dynamic spaces created by music with smaller groups, featuring the Blue Hill Chamber Players (a combination of flute, piano, and strings), and brass quintet Bailey Street Brass.
Masks are strongly recommended but not required.
The BrSO COVID guidelines are subject to change, so please check back for updates.
We will be offering ticket sales at the door, but advance purchase is preferred. If online purchasing is not possible, call the Symphony Line (508-588-3841) and Jeff will get back to you.
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Did you know…
Mondays and Wednesdays are our walk-in clinics for vaccines!
Stop by and get yours today!
Open: Mon-Fri: 8:30a - 6p | Sat: 9a - 3p
Sun: 9a - 1p
571 Washington St
781-447-0606
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Dr. Christopher Jones, Principal, Whitman-Hanson High School- SEEing to Lead
Dr. Christopher Jones created a YouTube channel to share fun video shorts and school recaps. His videos also contain musings and his overall message of being purposeful and acting with integrity while building character. His most recent videos are below and to see more impactful videos, check out: youtube.com/@DrCSJones. |
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Our Story 1/9/23 - 1/15/23
Video courtesy of
Dr. Chris Jones - SEEing to Lead
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Communicate to C.A.R.E.
Video courtesy of
Dr. Chris Jones - SEEing to Lead
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Whitman-Hanson Varsity Gymnastics scores their best meet in 4 years |
Whitman-Hanson varsity gymnastics had their best meet in 4 years December 10, 2022 at Home at Mass Gymnastics Center in Pembroke in a close loss to Scituate. Their team score was an all-time high of 129! Highlights include W-H’s excellent vaults by sophomore Katelyn Ferraro (8.3), junior Morgan Astuto (8.3), senior captain Riley Getchell (8.5) beating Scituate on that event. But the brightest spot on that event was the amazing, explosive vault by senior captain Steph Braga with a career high 8.9 handspring full making her the top vaults score of the meet.
Other event highlights include freshman Paige Happeny’s 8.6 beautiful form on the bars and 8.5 floor routine, senior captain Sarah Regan’s graceful 8.2 floor score, along with Ferraro and Getchell’s 8.6 and 8.4 floor routines respectively. These girls work hard and continue to improve every week!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a:
Lunch is on us! Win a $10 gift certificate to Lady CJ Soulfood & Catering.
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who was the first commercial manufacturer of cowbells?
Email us your answer at:
Include your name, and phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On January 25, 2023 before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The BuzzAround is brought to you this week by Mohamed (Moe) Ibrahim, Primrose Morrison, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose, Leanna Silva & Greg Venezia. |
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Waxing Cloud Poetic
“All shadows of clouds the sun cannot hide
like the moon cannot stop oceanic tide;
but a hidden star can still be smiling
at night's black spell on darkness, beguiling”
~ Munia Khan
“How sweet the morning air is! See how that one little cloud floats like a pink feather from some gigantic flamingo. Now the red rim of the sun pushes itself over the London cloud-bank. It shines on a good many folk, but on none, I dare bet, who are on a stranger errand than you and I. How small we feel with our petty ambitions and strivings in the presence of the great elemental forces of Nature!”
~ Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories, Volume I
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It seems, this weather pattern has us all beneath a gloom, a layer of grey, blanketing us in the most unimaginative covering. But even to this, I say, let's laugh at ourselves, and bring our own colors to the party. When nature has sad days, let's cheer her up! ~ Jacquie |
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Your BuzzAround supports the dignity of all human beings, is actively anti-racist, and supportive of good law enforcement policies.
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