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July 14, 2024
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time.
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Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)
In Whitman
“To become a member of the Grand Army, a man must have served honorably in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue Cutter Service (today's United States Coast Guard) between April, 1861 and December, 1865. He had to have been honorably discharged from the service and have never taken up arms against the United States.”
“The local post officers were elected by the membership of the post. Each member was voted into membership using the Masonic system of casting black or white balls. The meeting rituals and induction of members were similar to the Masonic rituals and have been handed down to the descendant organizations, including the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War."
“Sarah Emma Edmonds was the only woman known to have been admitted to full membership in the G.A.R., because she had served in the 2nd Michigan Infantry disguised as a man named Franklin Thompson from May 1861 until April 1863, and continued to live as a man in the post war period. In 1882, she collected affidavits from former comrades in an effort to petition for a veteran's pension which she received in July 1884. Edmonds was a member until she died September 5, 1898, and was given a funeral with military honors when she was reburied in Houston in 1901. A small number of women who had served as volunteer nurses during the war were awarded ‘honorary’ membership, including the war time nurse Clara Barton. The official war time Army nurse corps formed its own veterans’ organization called the Association of Army Nurses, founded in Philadelphia. The Army Nurses met along with the Grand Army men at department and national ‘encampments’, but were not accepted as official members.
Image: GAR Hall in Whitman 1920s
Storycredit:Essential Civil War Curriculum
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Town Hall
781-618-9700
whitman-ma.gov
Town Offices Calendar
Public Library
M-Th 9:30a-8p; Fri 9:30a- 4:30p;
Sat 9:30a-4 (during school year only)
781-447-7613
whitmanpubliclibrary.org
Council on Aging
781-447-7619
COA
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Leo Crowley
won
a $15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds
Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman
www.pinchesandpounds.com
Bee sure to play our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this newsletter.
Enter for this week's prize of
a free month of training and a free uniform from Premier Martial Arts, Raynham
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Whitman Select Board
July 9, 2024
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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Park Program
Jul 1- Aug 9 Weekdays
9a-3p
Whitman Town Park
Exciting summer program at Whitman Town Park! Designed for rising 1st to 6th graders, this program offers a variety of activities including swimming, arts and crafts, sports, science projects, and thrilling field trips every Friday. It's the perfect way to make new friends, have fun, and learn new things in a safe and supervised environment.
For more info, call (781-618-9758) or email recreation@whitman-ma.gov
Register at: Whitman Recreation FB
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Dr. Chris Jones, Principal of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School: The Great Engagement with Tom Willis | |
Tom Willis was a former teacher and CEO of Cornerstone, a school system in Detroit. He believes in the power of lifelong learning. It is because of this belief that he formed his primary goal; which is to assist other people in achieving their potential by moving past their self-limiting beliefs. He is currently the co-founder of Phoenix Partners.
He is also the author of his new book, The Great Engagement, along with co-author Brad Zimmerman. The book investigates the balance between aspiration and empowerment in cultivating an organizational and productive culture. Tom has an engineering degree from the University of Michigan as well as an MBA from Notre Dame. He's also grateful for his wife and three kids. Listen to Dr. Chris Jones interview with Tom Willis.
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Whitman Board of Assessors
July 9, 2024
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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My First Storytime
Mon, Jul 22, 2024
11a-12p
Whitman Public Library
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For kids around 0 to 3 years old. An event dedicated to 15 to 20 minutes of songs and storytime followed by open playtime. No sign-up is required. Located in The Whiteman Public Library's Community Room.
For more information, email Steph at syoung@whitman.ocln.org
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Gifts, Snacks & Supplies
with Duval's Surprising Selection, you'll find just what you were looking for!!
Open: Mon-Fri: 8:30a - 6p | Sat: 9a - 3p
Sun: 9a - 1p
571 Washington St • 781-447-0606
duvalspharmacy.com
fb/duvalspharmacy
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Don’t forget to grab some of our local grass fed black angus to grill when you pick up your garden starts.
Nessralla Farm
416 Plymouth St. , Halifax, MA
(781) 293-6792
www.nessrallafarm.com
Nessralla Farm Facebook
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Robotics Camp at Whitman Hanson HS
Mon, Jul 9-Thu, Aug 8
9a-2p
For Grades 6-8: Join for one week or all weeks! Each week is an independent, week-long program. $200 per student, per week.
For more information, contact James Kozak at james.kozak@whrsd.org or 781-618-7743
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Whitman Summer Concert Series
Thu, Aug 8
6:00-7:30p
Whitman Park
Come join Uncommon Soul as they play the Whitman Park Bandstand. This event is sponsored by the Whitman Cultural Council and is a free all-ages show. Uncommon Soul plays upbeat hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Bring a lawn chair, the kids, and your dancing shoes!
See the event FB page here!
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Cornhole Tournament!
Sun, Aug 18
1:00-5:00pm
Whitman VFW
Outside Pavilion
It’s that time of the year for Whitman Youth Football and Cheer’s fundraiser! Their 1st Annual Cornhole Tournament will be held on Sunday, August 18th from 1:00-5:00 at the Whitman VFW, Outside Pavilion. Players must be 13+.
Bring the whole family! There will be a bounce house, axe throwing, Just the Dip Food Truck, Sweeties Shaved Ice, Cash Bar, Raffle Table, and Cornhole Boards just for fun! Registration is open NOW! Register on this Google form by Aug 5th.
Flyer Provided By: Whitman Youth Football and Cheer
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Climate Can Do:
Seasonal Food and Farmers Markets
Going to a farmers market is a wonderful activity to do with family, friends, or alone, and it also helps the planet.
Local and Seasonal Food
Farmers markets sell primarily local food. Vendors travel from their farms to the market. Because the food travels a shorter distance from the farm to the consumer, less gas is burned for transportation. Local produce is seasonal— strawberries in late spring and early summer, peaches and watermelon in the middle of summer, grapes and apples in the fall, squashes in the winter. It is fresh, nutrient rich with more taste. Additionally, smaller farmers are more likely to pay their workers a living wage than huge factory farms.
Avoid Monocrop Farming
Smaller farmers are less likely to use monocropping. Planting a single crop over and over again in the same space harms the soil, requires more pesticides, and adds harmful runoff of chemicals to local water supplies.
Accessibility
Farmers markets increase access to fresh, high-quality food in lower-income communities. Since farmers who sell at the markets typically travel around to different locations in the surrounding area of their farms, they can provide better, healthier food choices for communities that do not have access to them.
Reduced Plastic Waste
Farmers market products are not typically wrapped in plastic, or pre-cut and packaged, as in grocery stores. This reduces plastic waste.
This Climate Can-Do Article was written by Vasilia Yordanova on actions we can do to live more sustainably. We can do it!
Source: news.climate.columbia.edu
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Holmestead Harvest Sushi Making for Beginners
Sat, Jul 20
5- 7p
Holmestead Harvest
30 Temple St
Join Holmestead Harvest at Sushi Making for Beginners on July 20th! You will learn every step from making sushi rice and cutting sushi components. You'll talk about the history of culture behind this long Japanese tradition while everyone rolls out three styles of sushi maki including futomaki, spicy salmon maki, and temaki (hand-rolled sushi). Each student will roll and cut your own sushi. Students will get a sushi rolling mat to go home with! Take-home containers and step-by-step recipes will be provided.
For more information, check out holmesteadharvest.com here!
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Conley Elementary Presents: 4th Grade African American Presentations
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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Whitman Middle School: Spring 2024 Theatre Medley
Video courtesy of WHCA9TV
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win:
a free month of training and a free uniform from Premier Martial Arts, Raynham
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who was the only woman enrolled in the GAR?
Email us your answer at:
Prizes@buzzaround.info Please include your name and phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
By entering, you give us permission to print your name in next week's Buzz Around.
On July 17, 2024, before 2p, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Dancing In the Rain
“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain.”
~ Vivian Greene
“Being soaked alone is cold. Being soaked with your best friend is an adventure.”
~ Emily Wing Smith
"Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby." ~ Langston Hughes
"I like people who smile when it’s raining."
~ Unknown
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It's all in our outlook.
~ Jacquie
| The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Tiana Frias, Naziya Khalifa, Jamie Puhi, Jacquelyn Rose & Greg Venezia | | |
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