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WB News:  NEW FILM STYLE LOOKS LIKE NBA GAME

Sports are looking a bit more like the pro games this week, thanks to a new multi-camera format designed to capture the plays from all angles.  This week's basketball home game opener-girls' varsity, followed by boys' varsity, was an opportune moment for TV Production juniors to hone their skills with multi-camera format.
"This is our first multi-cam production from the gym," said TV Production teacher and West Bridgewater Cable Access TV Coordinator, Scott Cray.  "I'll be directing and I have 10 (maybe 12) students involved.  We have four cameras for each game, two play-by-play, one sideline reporter, and one technical director back at the studio with me (one of my best techie students who is a freshman)," said Cray.
"From a broadcast standpoint, it'll be our biggest production for a sporting event in the nine years I've been here," said Cray. "Can you tell I'm excited!"

The first crew began camera set-up in the gym at 5:00 p.m. for the 6:00 p.m. game.  The second crew did some swapping out and observed their camera shots in the control room.  Two students called the game, along with a sideline reporter and one camera person/floor director, who was camped out in the balcony overlooking the gym.
"It's new equipment, new gym, and the first game-new everything," said Nathan Hogrell, a junior taking the TV Production class who was among those filming the basketball game Tuesday night.
"It's interesting and it's more like a professional situation, because we're filming with multiple cameras instead of just one," said junior Alli May, who set up her camera at one end of the gym.  "This is my first production in the new school."

"I'm excited since this is nothing the high school has ever done before," said junior Joe Fazio, another TV Production student, from his filming stance on the balcony.  "The players are amused because it looks like a real NBA game and they're the stars," said Fazio, who plans to major in sports communications in college.
"I did this for a student-faculty game last year, commentating, and it was fun," said senior volunteer, Garrett Wilde.  "I like working with cameras and I'm very athletic and like to be involved in sports," said Wilde.
Kudos to Scott Cray and the TV Production students for stepping up sports coverage to a new level of polish and professionalism!
Just another example of how our new MSHS facility is increasing opportunities and raising the bar for our kids!!

Images & story courtesy of the WB Public Schools FB Page

A BIG "THANK YOU" to our Community Volunteers!

"A special thanks to Ellen Pennington.  In addition to the many, many hours as a devoted volunteer member of the EB School Committee, "thank you, Ellen" (and her kids!) for driving me, with three kids in tow, to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston - Twice!" ~ Lisa Rue

 "Thanks to Keith Bachand for offering his free 30-minute exercise class at the dome on Wednesday nights and coaching people on exercise and nutrition." ~ Laurie Hartrey
December 20, 2015
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THERE IS STILL TIME TO RECOGNIZE YOUR VOLUNTEERS:
 Each week through December 31, 2015, we will feature shout-outs to our community volunteers: SEND TO US AT



In addition to the Shout-Out, each person will be entered into a random drawing early January 2016 to receive any one of the following:  a $50 Gift Certificate to Grant's Rental; an hour-long Massage from Melissa Goldmann Massage Therapy; a $25 gift certificate to Johnnie  Macaroni's, or a 7-day Shakology jump start - health kit w/ shaker cup & a variety of flavors, value $35 from Ruggiero Fitness Concepts.  

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 

 


 Prize Box
 

 
Congratulations!
Sandy Kendrick 
 
Sandy won a 1.5-hr self-defense class for winner & 
9 friends at Mata Karate.
 
 
You should play
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom  
of this column; 
you could win a $35 gift certificate to Lambert's Deli
826 Crescent St., Brockton
HISTORICAL TIDBIT:

  CHRISTMAS CAROLS

   The word carol means: "dance or a song of praise and joy!"   Earlier carols were sung in Latin, but in 1223 Saint Francis of Assisi began his Nativity Plays in Italy, where choruses sang songs or 'canticles' that told the story during the play.   These carols were sung in a language the audiences could understand and join in. 

New carols soon spread throughout Europe.  The earliest carol of this style was written in 1410, though only a small fragment of it exists.  The carols of this time were loosely based on the Christmas story, mostly sung as entertainment rather than religious songs, like the carol, "I Saw Three Ships."
   Sometimes local town leaders would gather official carol singers called 'Waits' to sing.  They were called 'Waits' because they would sing only on Christmas Eve, also known as 'watchnight' or 'waitnight', because shepherds were watching their sheep when the angels appeared.
   Today Carols have become an important part of our Christmas celebration.  In churches, town commons, homes, stores and on radio stations, one can hear Christmas Carols throughout the season.

Submitted by:  Robert Lundquist
Information taken from:  www.whychristmas.com 

Monday, December 21
Exercise - 8:30a - Council on Aging (COA)
Outreach - 9a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA
Lunch - noon - COA
MacDonald School Council - 3:30p - MacDonald School
Water Comm - 5p - 29 Cyr St
Tuesday, December 22
Outreach - 9a - COA
Swedish Weaving - 1p - COA
Zumba Gold - 3p - COA
Wednesday, December 23
Exercise - 8:30a - COA
Supportive Care - 9a - COA 
Outreach - 9a - COA
Health Screening - 9a - COA 
Lunch - noon - COA
Bridge - 12:45p - COA
Yoga - 6p - First Church
Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve 
Town Hall closes at noon
COA closes at 1pm
Library is closed today
4 pm Family Service - First Church
11pm - Traditional Candlelight Service - First Church
Friday, December 25
Merry Christmas!
All town offices, banks, schools & library are closed.
Saturday, December 26
 
Church of St. Ann - Mass - 4p
 
Reminder:  No weekend MBTA Rail Service. 
Sunday, December 27
Church of St. Ann - 8:30a, 10:30a  
Cochesett 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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Eldon Moreira was honored with "Eldon Moreira Way"
With over 40 years of dedication to the Town of West Bridgewater, including 34 years service as "The People's Selectmen," Eldon Moreira was honored with a roadway in his name, "Eldon Moreira Way," on November 24, 2015.
Thanks to West Bridgewater TV for sharing this story. 
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Congratulations to Our New Firefighter, 
Michael Fournier. 

 He was sworn in by West Bridgewater Town Clerk at the 12/16 Board of Selectmen's meeting


Image courtesy of WBCAT Facebook Page
Photo Credit - Nanette Ryan
 Dec. 17 was proclaimed Beth  Roll Smith Day in the town of West Bridgewater 

Honoring Beth upon her retirement for her 27 years of service as Library Director.
David Gagne, Town Administrator gave the proclamation.
Ring in the New Year with the First Church calendar fundraiser, each day is a chance to win. 

Contact the church office to purchase one. firstchurchwb@juno.com
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Town-Wide Winter Parking Ban
Image Credit:  WBTV
 Just in time for vacation: 
a list of all the museum passes available through all the SAILS network libraries:  Plan your excursions now!


Coping with Grief at the Holidays by Kim Noble, RN, MBA; YHC Program Coordinator
 The holiday music is playing from car radios throughout shopping centers and the grocery stores.  Both traditional and new holiday movies are on cable TV daily.  Decorations are everywhere!  It is a festive time of the year.  However, for families who have experienced the death of a loved one, this can be a challenging time.  There is someone missing at the table for gift giving and at all the traditional family celebrations.  If this is the first winter holiday season since that loved one's death, families can struggle with how to celebrate while also acknowledging grief they feel. Hospice Calgary has compiled a 6-page resource, "For those who grieve: a holiday survival kit," that addresses coping strategies, ways to cherish memories and includes a holiday checklist to help families really consider what traditions they want to do this year and also think about possible new options.  Please share these resources with families you know who are coping with grief during this season.

To learn about developmental differences in children's grief, visit The Dougy Center.

Special thanks to South Shore Hospital's Youth Health Connection for this information.
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Wishes you Happy Holidays!


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United Way of Greater Plymouth County and its community partners worked to collect coats and donations for "United Way's Grateful Giving:  Keeping Kids Warm This Winter" reaching local children in need in Plymouth county.

For the month of November and into December, United Way of Greater Plymouth County and its community partners worked to collect coats and donations for its third year of "United Way's Grateful Giving:  Keeping Kids Warm This Winter," a winter apparel drive for the local children in need in Plymouth county.

Donations were received from Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth, BlumShapiro, Empower Yourself, Macy's and Target.   With funds from the Hurley Trust and with these generous donations, United Way was able to provide coats, hats, gloves and boots to over 150 families in Plymouth county.

"We are thrilled to see the community come together to help with this initiative.  Working together, we were able to get these items to the children who really need them this winter," said United Way President & CEO Dennis Carman,  "As long as there are children who need warm clothing, we hope our Grateful Giving Initiative will continue for years to come."

The winter apparel items were donated to The Arc of Greater Plymouth's Food Pantry at Algonquin Heights, the Family Center at Community Connections of Brockton, and Carolina Hill Shelter in Marshfield.


WB students learn what Christmas is all about: 
the 4th Graders in Mrs. Moore's class sent holiday cheer letters to 
U.S. Troops overseas.  Great job, class!
Love One Another

"Love each other dearly always.  There is scarcely anything else in the world but that:  to love one another." 
~ Victor Hugo

"Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels, simply by pouring out love.  Love is infectious and the greatest healing energy."


"Hatred paralyzes life, love releases it.  Hatred confuses life, love harmonizes it.  Hatred darkens life, love illuminates it."  ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

 With hope, peace, joy & love, enjoy your holiday. 
~ Jacquie
A big "thank you" to our advertisers... 
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325 South St
East Bridgewater, MA


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Melissa Goldmann Massage Therapy
Massage gift certificates, the gift they won't let the ink dry on! 

Now offering Thai Table massage.

516 N. Bedford street
(Inside Waves Salon)
E. Bridgewater, MA 

508-857-7744 


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New Year's at Noon 
Dec. 31, 2015
10am - 1pm
Join us as we ring in 2016 with a "Midnight" Noon Celebration!
Special Count Down * Music 
* Activities * Refreshments 
* Games 


East Bridgewater  Family YMCA
635 Plymouth Street
East Bridgewater, MA 
 508-378-3913




NEW LOCATION:  
* 4 dance studios, * client area,  * dressing room, * student study area.

We are honored to host Joffrey Ballet's Summer Intensive Auditions.
 Sun., January 17th.  All DTNE and non-DTNE dancers ages 9-25 are welcome.  Don't miss this opportunity!
Dance Theater 
of New England
25 Scotland Blvd, BWater
(508) 697-5255

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The Transfer Station: 
 
Use of the Transfer Station is limited to Town residents for
disposal of household trash.
218 South Elm Street
West Bridgewater, MA 
(508) 894-1216
Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
(Closed on all holidays.)
Open day after every holiday except Thanksgiving.

You'll need a 2016 Transfer Station Sticker as of January 1! They are on sale in the Town Clerk's Office.  Stickers are $85 each, limit two per household. Bring a copy of your registration.

Transfer Station stickers can also be purchased by mail by mailing a self-addressed stamped envelope to Town Clerk, 65 North Main Street. Please include a copy of your registration and a check made out to the Town of West Bridgewater.

MATA Karate

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After School Classes
Enrolling Now!

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2nd Floor
East Bridgewater

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* Clean Eating &
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WEST BRIDGEWATER    HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM  
 
  Does your home need repair? 
The Towns of Avon and West Bridgewater are administering a new Housing Rehabilitation Program funded through a 2015 Community Development Block Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. Funds are available to income eligible homeowners to make repairs, accessibility improvements, and to correct code violations and health hazards, such as 
lead paint and asbestos.
Go to the Town's homepage at www.town.west-bridgewater.ma.us or to the West Bridgewater Council on Aging at 97 West Center Street to obtain an application.
TAI CHI at the Council on Aging
Fridays, 9:00 - 10:00 am
$5.00 per class.  Tai Chi helps reduce stress and anxiety.  It also helps increase flexibility and balance.  Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels.  
The benefits of Tai Chi include: 
* Decreased stress and anxiety  * Increased muscle strength and definition   
* Increased aerobic capacity  
* Increased energy & stamina  
* Increased flexibility, balance and agility.  Some evidence indicates that Tai Chi also may help:  * Enhance the immune system * Enhance quality of sleep  
* Improve joint pain  * Lower cholesterol levels & blood pressure  
* Improve overall well-being in older adults.   
Michael Showstack was trained in Tai Chi at the Chung Wan Center and has taught classes at the W.B. COA since 2003.   
No Tai Chi experience is necessary to join this class and all ages are welcome.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME  

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826 Crescent St Brockton
     
  Historical Tidbit Question: 
When was the earliest carol written?    
 
   
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phone number & town
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By entering, you give us
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your name in next week's 
Buzz Around West Bridgewater.
  
On December 23, 2015, we 
will randomly pick a winner
from the correct answers.

 

The Buzz was compiled

this week by Theresa McNulty, Sarah Primack, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, Jill Silvia & Betty Stirling.
  

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