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

Victor Jorgensen's photo from Time Square, 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 today.  
Signing the Surrender on USS Missouri, 9-2-1945, photo public domain.
Respectfully Submitted, M. Hardy
   
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August 16, 2015
 
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Prize Box
 

 
Congratulations!!
 
Sarah Primack


Sarah won a Beauty Bundle; Eyebrow wax, Haircut & split-ends treatment ($119) value from Revolutions Styling Salon & Spa, (Route 106) 
East Bridgewater

You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom of this column.

You could win a gift certificate worth $25 redeemable at Wright's Garden Center,
378 E Center St,
W. Bridgewater
Historical Tidbit:  First Church

In the late 1800's, the First Church was the center of most town action in West Bridgewater.  
It was quite tall by existing standards, with 2 rows of ten foot tall windows leading up to a bell tower and steeple.  
The shell of the current church is the same, although it has undergone some modifications and additions.
It had a simple exterior and the traditional three doors across the front.  
Local folklore suggests these three doors were so the land owners and gentry who paid for their pews would enter through the center. The side doors were access to the balconies for the slaves and non-land owners to use.  
  
Other historians suggest the three doors are common on New England churches so the men and women enter separately and the minister & honored guests enter through the center door.
  
Information from A History of the First Church of West Bridgewater
Monday, August 17
Outreach - 9a - Council on Aging (COA)
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Story Time with Ms Carol - 10:30a - Library
Lunch - noon - COA
Water Comm - 5p - 29 Cyr St
Municipal Bldg Needs - 7p - Town Hall

Tuesday, August 18

Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
 ZUMBA GOLD - 3p - COA
Conservation Comm - 6:30p - Town Hall

Wednesday, August 19

Rotary Club of the Bridgewaters - 7:15a - Good Days Restaurant
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA
Board of Assessors - 6p - Town Hall
Planning Board  - 7:30p - Town Hall

Thursday, August 20

Board of Health - 8:30a - Town Hall
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Line Dancing - 9:30a - COA
Lunch  - noon - COA
Mah Jongg - 12:45p - COA
Trucchi's Van -1p - COA
Yoga - 6p - First Church
Friday, August 21
Outreach - 9a - COA
Tai Chi - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving -10:30a - COA 
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Saturday, August 22
Church of St. Ann Mass - 4p
 
Reminder: No weekend MBTA Rail Service 
Sunday, August 23
Church of St. Ann - 8:30a, 10:30a  
Cochestett United Methodist - Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School 10:15am
First Church - Worship Service and Sunday School 10a, Teen Bible Study 9a
Fellowship Hour - 11a 
Joy of Pentecost - Sunday School & service 10a
evening worship 6p
Temple Baptist - 10a, 11a & 6p
West Bridgewater Baptist - 9:15 Sunday School, 10:30 Service, evening worship 6p

 

* Information compiled in this issue from Town web sites & submitted information. Feel free to submit events & information from your non-profit group.
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Farmer's Market

corn on the cob  

The First Church of West Bridgewater will hold its next Farmer's Market on Tuesday, August 25 from 3 until 6 p.m.

rain or shine. 

 
Also taking part will be local growers with their produce and vendors with homemade creations, artisans and music.

 

Vendors are always welcome! There is no fee to participate, but vendors are asked to bring their own table for set up. If you are interested in participating, you may call Marcy at 508-230-9686.

For more information, or to take part in the Farmer's Markets, please call the church office at 508 587-3118 or Marcy Tannenbaum at 508 230-9686.


"Farewell to the old WBMSHS! Your great memories will live on in our hearts and minds forever." ~ West Bridgewater Public Schools Facebook Page
Bridgewater Farm Supply
BRIDGEWATER  FARM SUPPLY

Stop in to enter our free raffle for a $50 gift certificate to Johnny Macaroni's, East Bridgewater to be drawn August 30, 2015
 

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Visit Our On-line Store For Your Lawn & Garden Needs

1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104)  Bridgewater
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WB Park Day, you got that right, Park Day!

Sun Sept 13, 2015 10am - 5 pm

Park Day 2014.
 Photo credit J. Rose
Park Day 2014. Photo credit J. Rose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 



THE  STITCH LOVERS GROUP at the COA

Tuesdays at 1pm

Stiches by Design  

Time to finish those UFO'S. We all have UFO"S hanging around waiting to be "stitched". 

Come and join us on Tuesday afternoons from 1 pm to 3 pm.  

We will be Weaving, Crocheting, Cross stitching, Embroidering, Knitting and Sewing!

 A sewing machine is available for your use. So join us to finish those UFO'S.

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Gymnastics Link       

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Birthday Parties

Open Gym

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 612 Plymouth Street, (Rt 106)

East Bridgewater, MA        

      508-378-2223




A note From our Water Superintendent about a chlorine treatment in our drinking water. 
Johnny Macaroni's
 
New Specials At Our Original Location
* Shrimp Florentine Bianco * Bowtie Alfredo * Lobster Mac & Cheese
Appetizer: Twin Stuffed Quahogs
Dessert: Limoncello Mascarpone Cake & Keylime Cheesecake

Don't Forget To Check Out Our Summer Drink List! 
582 West St
  East Bridgewater
(508) 378-9335
1300 Plymouth Street, 
East Bridgewater 
(508) 456-4460
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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.

"When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it's like giving them emotional oxygen." ~ Stephen Covey

"The more one does and sees and feels, the more one is able to do, and the more genuine may be one's appreciation of fundamental things like home, and love, and understanding
 companionship." ~
Amelia Earhart

"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding." ~
Albert Einstein

Hopefully offering peace, love, 
jacquie 2013
and understanding will be enough. 
~ Jacquie

WB Town Buildings

 

Town Hall

65 N. Main Street

   (508) 894-1200

Mon, Tues & Thurs
8a-4p

Wed  8a-7p, Fri 8a-1p

 

WB Public Library

80 Howard St

508-894-1255

Mon, Thurs, Fri 10a-5p,
Tues-Wed 10a-7p
Sat 10a- 2p

 

Council on Aging

97 W Center St

508-894-1262

Mon-Fri 8:30a-4p 

 

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Wright's Garden Center
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Stop By For Fresh Garden Ideas

40 Varieties 
Organic Herbs * Perennials * Annuals * Hanging Baskets
 
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*Free Ticket To Showcase Cinema For Each Pediatric Dentist Appointment In August 2015!* 

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East Bridgewater
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WB COA Travel News - Join us!

 

RHODE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE & GREGG'S RESTAURANT LUNCH North Kingstown, RI

Monday, August 17, 2015 

 

ATLANTIC CITY AIR SHOW "DOUBLE THUNDER"  Blue Thunder and the Blue Angels Atlantic City, NY

September 1 - 3, 2015 (3 Days / 2 Nights ~ Tuesday - Thursday

 

 ALL TRIPS REQUIRE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF RESERVATION Telephone reservations will be held 3 days.  Seating is limited. If you are interested in any of these trips, please do not wait to sign up.  Call the COA today at 508-894-1262. 

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 

 

West Bridgewater once again partnered with the Town of Avon to apply for a Community Development Block Grant. The grant is designed to help homeowners in a particular target area repair their homes. These repairs must for an emergency condition or structural safety. Low and Moderate income families may be eligible for financial assistance. Please review the guidelines on the website. Applications can be found under "Opportunities" on the homepage

 www.avon-ma.gov

 
Free Fun 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

Click here for full schedule
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  
Have fun with us
and beeee entered to win

A gift certificate worth $25 redeemable at Wright's Garden Center,
378 E Center St,
W. Bridgewater
 Historical Tidbit Question:
Who would enter through the church's central door?

 
Email us your answer at: 
Please include your name, 
phone number & town
with your answer.
By entering, you give us
permission to announce 
your name in next week's 
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
  
On August 18, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

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

Copyright 2015 Buzz Around West Bridgewater. You have our permission to share and copy this issue in its entirety as much as you like. If you take it in part, please give credit : ("Buzz Around West Bridgewater 8/16/15")    

Disclaimer: At the Buzz Around, we promote community and family. Occasionally there will be links to town committees and other non-profit groups, as a way of sharing local information.  Individual groups are responsible for how they represent themselves on their websites and in their promotional materials.  The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.