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Fading Memories: A Tribute to the 70th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War

Victor Jorgensen's Times Square photo, public domain.

 

The pivotal moment of the Twentieth Century, The Second World War came to it's end seventy years ago this month. 
Politically, scientifically and even culturally, it marked a transitional phase in our nation. 
Many of us grew up hearing of the saga from those who participated in the events. For others, it is a journey through tomes and photographs, capturing not only the technical aspects of the conflict but also the emotions, fears and hopes of those who lived and died through it. Countless films of various quality have been made. 

What is important about this anniversary of the end of the War is how close we are to losing all living memories of those years. Surviving veterans are now well into their late eighties and nineties. Even the children who participated in scrap metal drives are now senior citizens. Let us ponder all that happened in those years, and think about those who sacrificed their tomorrows so we could have our todays.
Signing the surrender on the deck of USS Missouri, 9-2-1945. Photo public domain.
.  Respectfully Submitted, M. Hardy

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Historical Tidbit: 
THE DARK DAY

     "May 19, 1780 was a remarkable dark day, which extended over the eastern states.
     It commenced in Halifax early in the morning and continued till the morning of the 20th.
     The atmosphere here appeared to be filled with a dense smoke but there was no known cause which could produce such an effect.  
The grass and leaves appeared to be drenched in a gloomy green.
     The darkest time of the day was between eleven and two o'clock.  Many families found it necessary to light a candle when they ate their dinner. (Noon time meal)
     In the night, it is said 'there was not a ray of light even of the feeblest class to distinguish an object though ever so near.'  
The real cause of this darkness has nestled in conjecture to
the present day."
 
Back in 1780, there was no way to find an explanation as to what was happening because there were no meteorologists.  Today  scientists and researchers believe that distant wildfires caused the darkness due to high amounts of ash particles in the atmosphere.  
  
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Basile   
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Upcoming Schedule of Events
Monday, August 17

Church - 9a - Council on Aging  (COA)

Computer - 10a - COA

Cribbage - 10a - COA

Tai Chi - 11a - COA

Lunch - noon - COA - 1p - COA

Craft/Knit/Crochet - 1p - COA

Tuesday, August 18
Men's Coffee- 9a - COA
SHINE Counsel- 9a - COA
Council on Aging - 10a - COA
Lunch- noon - COA
Line Dance - 2:30p - COA
Combined Potluck Book Club - 6:30p - Library
Wage & Personnel Bd - 6:30p - Town Hall
Conservation Comm - 7p - Town Hall
Municipal/School Bldg Needs - 7p - Town Hall
Board of Selectmen - 7:30p - Town Hall
Tax Class Hearing - 7:45p - Town Hall
Wednesday, August 19

Exercise - 9:30a - COA

Quilting - 10a - COA

Wii Games - 10:30a - COA

Chair Yoga - 11a - COA

COA Cookout - noon - Town Hall Green

Line Dancing - 6:30p - COA

Board of Health - 7p - Town Hall

 Thursday, August 20

Men's Coffee - 9a - COA

Oil Painting - 10a - COA

Music & Crafts - 11a - Library

Lunch - noon - COA

Shopping Van - 12:30p - COA

Fire Dept Study Comm - 7p - Town Hall

Planning Board - 7:30p - Town Hall

Friday, August 21

Our Lady of the Lake Church Mass - 9a  

Errand Van -9a - COA

Ballroom Dance -11a - COA

Lunch - noon - COA
Saturday, August 22

Our Lady of the Lake Mass - 4p

 

 Sunday, August 23
Our Lady of the Lake Church Masses - 7:30a & 10:30a
Halifax Congregational Church Service - 10a  

 

*Information compiled from the Town & Library Websites, Council on Aging Newsletter, and individual submissions. If you'd like something listed, email us.
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Silver Lake Hockey Booster

Monday August 17 at 1pm

Indian Pond Country Club

 

The 4th Annual Silver Lake Hockey Booster/Silver Lake Alumni Golf Tournament will be held at Indian Pond Country Club on Monday, August 17th with a 1pm Shotgun Start and 12 pm Check in. Cost is $150.00 per golfer includes cart & dinner. $600 foursome.

 Dinner only $40.00. Raffles prizes and silent auction items - and above all a great time!

Please make checks payable to: Silver Lake Alumni Hockey, c/o Christine McNeilly, 43 Round Hill Road, Kingston, MA  02364. Visit silverlakehockey.com to register 

Combined Book Club Potluck Supper
Tuesday, August 18
Dinner at 6pm
Discussion at 6:30pm
Holmes Public Library

Evening Readers, Afternoon Readers,
 and Mystery Readers
book clubs will all gather together for
a potluck dinner 
and discussion of
this months selection:
The Spellman Files
by Lisa Lutz

Bring a dish to share if you can, but if you can't, that's OK too!
The library provides cold and hot drinks, thanks to the Friends of the Library!

Looking for Volunteers for Halifax In Lights

 Come to Selectman's Meeting

Tuesday, August 18 at 8pm

 

The Board of Selectmen invites anyone who is interested in volunteering
for the Town's summer festival event, Halifax in Lights, in 2016, to
come to a meeting on Tuesday, August 18 at 8:00 pm in the Selectmen's
Meeting Room at Town Hall to talk with the Board of Selectmen about the
2015 edition of the event and plans for 2016.

Volunteers are needed to
help fundraise, organize activities, obtain sponsors, and recruit
residents to help out on the day of the event.

Anyone with questions about the event can call the Selectmen's 

 Office at 781-294-1316. 

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Council on Aging Cook Out
Wednesday, August 19 at noon
Town Hall Green

The Halifax Council on Aging hosts its annual cookout at noon  on the Town Hall Green. This is a great event that everyone really enjoys, so sign up now!
Reserve your spot by calling the Council on Aging (781-293-7313)  Everyone is encouraged to wear Hawaiian clothing.
Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus
New Member Enrollment/Open Rehearsals
August 24 and 31, 7:00pm
First Congregational Church, Raynham
 
The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus (SMFC) will begin its 2015 Holiday Season with Open Rehearsals on August 24 and 31.  The 90-member SMFC will present its holiday concert on December 12 and 13, with additional engagements to be announced.  SMFC's 2015 holiday program with feature elegant arrangements of classic Yuletide carols alongside popular and contemporary sacred Christmas songs. 
 
Enthusiastic singers are invited to Open Rehearsals where they may learn about SMFC membership, meet other members of the group and preview our musical program. Following rehearsal, a brief audition will be held, using music drawn from rehearsal material.
 
Open Rehearsals and all weekly rehearsals are held Mondays, 7:00 - 9:00pm, at the First Congregational (Stone) Church,
785 South Main Street, Raynham.  For more information, please call 508-821-9571 or email admin@smfconline.org.



 Interested Serving on the Halifax Cultural Council?

The Halifax Board of Selectmen is seeking residents interested in
serving on the Halifax Cultural Council. The Council provides grant funding for a wide-range of cultural programs and activities. However, in order to distribute this grant funding, the Council needs a minimum of five members. The Council usually meets twice a year: once in the late summer to review the grant procedures and once in the late fall to make grant decisions. Any resident interested in serving on the Council should contact the Halifax Board of Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316.



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Fun Free Fridays 

70 MUSEUMS & CULTURAL VENUES
10 WEEKS OF FUN THIS SUMMER
7 SITES OPEN FOR FREE EACH FRIDAY
Free Fun Fridays offers visitors no cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues in Massachusetts.

August 21

FRANKLIN PARK ZOO
Boston
FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION
Boston
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
Boston & Cape Cod
THE DISCOVERY MUSEUMS
Acton
BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO
New Bedford
EMILY DICKINSON MUSEUM
Amherst
JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL
Becket

Worried about what to do with the kids this summer?

Check out these great activities and events!

Free stuff for everyone!

The kids won't have time to be bored!

 

Kids bowl free - 2 games a day all summer!

Kids bowl free link, click here 

 

365 things to do south shore

lists different daily ideas

365 things link, click here 

 

Free outdoor movies, events & more visit South Shore Mamas -click here 

 

For free events at Patriot Place

Patriot Place free activities, click here 

 

Free Kids Workshops at Home Depot

For workshop info, click here 

 

Free Kids Workshops at Lowe's

Build & Grow Clinics

For clinic times & activities, click here 

 

WATER BAN IN EFFECT

 

The Water Department has imposed water restrictions beginning on May 1, 2015.
 In addition, because of the work on the water tank, there will be an outside water ban beginning on September 1, 2015 while the water tank is being painted.

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Historical Tidbit Question:
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The Buzz was compiled

this week by Mark Hardy, Thomas Kelley, Jr, Theresa McNulty, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Marla Prince

 

 

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