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Bridgewater's Student Wins Local Lions Peace Poster Contest
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Jaylee Borges, a grade eight student at Bridgewater Middle School won a local competition sponsored by the Bridgewater Academy Lions Club with her peace poster. Borges's poster was among more than 375,000 entries submitted worldwide in the 28th annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Lions Clubs International sponsored the contest to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people everywhere.
Her poster was selected by Bridgewater Academy Lions Club Board of Directors for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of the contest theme, "Share Peace." Bridgewater Academy Lions Club President, Beverly Saccocia, said she was impressed by the expression and creativity of the students at Bridgewater Middle School and their art teacher, Ms. Kerry Bean. "It is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them. I'm so proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions." Borges and 34 other students will be honored for their participation by the Bridgewater Academy Lions Club.
Jaylee's poster won the district competition at the District 33-S Mid-Winter Conference in Hyannis in January. Congratulations to her for winning the district!
There were multiple district and international rounds of competition, where an international grand prize winner will be declared.
At the end of February the 2015 winners will be posted.
One grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners will be selected. The grand prize includes a cash award of US $5,000, plus a trip for the winner and two family members to an award ceremony. The 23 merit award winners will each receive a certificate and a cash award of US $500.
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs in 208 countries and geographic areas. In addition to its efforts toward conquering blindness, the organization has made a strong commitment to community service and helping youth throughout the world.
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Town Buildings
Town Hall
64 Central Square
508-697-0921
Mon-Thurs 8a-4p
Fri 8a-1p
Public Library
15 South St
508-697-3331
Mon-Wed 9a-8p
Thurs 10a-5p
Fri & Sat 10a-2p
Cole-Yeaton Senior Center
10 Wally Krueger Way
508-697-0929
Mon-Thurs 9a-3p
Fri 9a-noon
Food Pantry
Central Square Church
71 Central Sq.
508-697-6016
Thursdays - 10a
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Congratulations!
Evelyn DeLutis
won a facial and $15 gift certificate of Mary Kay products from Cindy Guarino and Jeanne Smith, Mary Kay consultants
our Historical Tidbit Trivia Game at the bottom
of this column;
you could win a
16-oz candle from East Bridgewater Candle Company.
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Historical Tidbit :
Do you know your Bridgewater Villages?
Village - noun - a settlement usually larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town; an incorporated minor municipality.
Our geography couldn't support large-scale farming, so villages had a more compact design than other colonies of early America. The essence of each village was centered around the particular commercial / industrial goods it produced. Homes were close together and each village had its common areas, such as a meeting house, woodlands and pasture land. It's here we find, still to this day, our unique tight-knit community bond. The term "village" is often interchanged with "localities, districts, neighborhoods or sections."
Bridgewater villages are: Bridgewater Center, Paper Mill Village, Scotland, South Bridgewater, Stanley, and Pratt Town.
Submitted by: Robert Lundquist
Information from:
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Monday, February 1
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Painters - 9a - Cole-Yeaton Senior Center (CYSC)
Lunch - noon - CYSC
Drop in Story Time - 1p - Library
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Tuesday, February 2
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Zumba - 9a - CYSC
Shopping - 10:15a - CYSC
Lunch - noon - CYSC
Zoning Board - 7p - Police Station
Town Council - 7:30p - BTV Studios
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Wednesday, February 3
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Exercise - 9a - CYSC
Crafters - 9a - CYSC
Book Babies - 9:30a - Library
Shopping - 10:15a - CYSC
Quilters - 11a - CYSC
Story Time - 11a - Library
Spanish Class - 11:15a - CYSC
Art Club - 4p - Library
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Thursday, February 4
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Zumba - 9a - CYSC
Book Babies - 11a - Library
Cribbage - 1p - CYSC
Drop in Story Time - 1p - Library
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Friday, February 5
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Exercise - 9a - CYSC
Crafters - 9a - CYSC
Mah Jongg - 9:30a - CYSC
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Saturday, February 6
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St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Mass - 4p
Whist - 7p - CYSC
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Sunday, February 7
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First Parish Church - 10:30a
Bridgewater Baptist Church - 10a
Saint Thomas Aquinas Mass - 7:45a, 10 and 12p
Trinity Episcopal - 8am and 10a worship services, 10a Sunday school
Central Square Congregational, UCC - 10a
Bridgewater United Methodist - 10a
Faith Chapel Assembly of God - school 9a, service 10a
Trinity Covenant - 10a
United Methodist - 10a - Worship & school
New Jerusalem - 10:30a
Scotland Trinitarian Congregational - 10:30a
St. Basil's Chapel - 10:00a and 5p - note new 5p time * -
BSU Campus
West Bridgewater Baptist Church - 10:30a
* Information compiled in this issue from Town web sites, submitted information and "Senior Publishing." Feel free to submit events & information from your non-profit group.
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Forum on Islam & Syrian Refugees
Sunday, Feb 7 at 11:30am
Location: St. Basil's Chapel (10 Shaw Road, Bridgewater)
All are encouraged to come learn more about Islam from an Imam, meet Syrian refugees who live among us, and gain a better understanding of the Syrian crisis. We hope to seed understanding and goodwill.
Some focus-issues will be:
(a) What is Islam; what does the current ISIS movement have to do with Islam?
(b) What is the civil war in Syria about? Who is fighting whom? What is at stake?
(c) Why are residents fleeing Syria?
(d) What is the U.S.'s refugee screening process -- what precautions are taken to reduce likelihood of terrorists entering the U.S.?
(e) How can we in this community help -- in everyday life as neighbors; in town life as responsible citizens; in our communities as spokespeople, financial supporters, or hosts?
Speakers:
Muslim representative -- Imam Abdul Rahman - The value of human life and security, and the commonalities between religions.
Legal representative -- Legal official - explain the rigorous vetting process.
Refugee representatives -- Ahmad and his father, and another refugee family.
Nonprofit Organization Fundraiser -- Dr. Abdul Fattah Elshaar, Syrian American Medical Society.
Sponsored by: BSU Catholic Center, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Bridgewater, BSU Center for Middle East Studies, BSU Muslim Student Association
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Mass 2-1-1 Day is recognized on Wednesday, February 11th (2/11), by United Way and its community partners.
Mass 2-1-1 is a free, confidential, multilingual information resource and referral program, made possible by sponsorships from United Way, available 24/7 365 days a year. By dialing 2-1-1 from any telephone, individuals can connect with trained, certified call-takers who will assist with information and referrals for important non-emergency health and human services, as well as volunteer opportunities. These services are also available online by visiting www.Mass211help.org.
United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc., (UWGAT) has been a proud sponsor and supporter of Mass 2-1-1 from its inception in 2006. Some examples of accessible service providers:
- Basic Human Needs: food banks, soup kitchens, housing; shelters, rent and utility assistance.
- Physical and Mental Health: state health insurance programs, medical information lines, local and state health outbreak information, crisis intervention services, support groups, counseling, drug / alcohol intervention/ rehabilitation programs.
- Employment: financial assistance, job training, transportation and educational/vocational programs.
- Government benefits and services
- Elder and Individual with Disabilities: adult day programs, respite / home health care, transportation and other support programs.
- Children, Youth and Families: childcare referrals to licensed home and site based providers, after school programs, Head Start programs, family resource centers, summer camps and recreational programs, mentoring, tutoring, and protective services.
Mass 2-1-1 partners with MEMA (Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency) as the official emergency call-center for Massachusetts; in the event of a state-wide disaster, severe weather, and public health and safety concerns. Mass 2-1-1 is NOT for emergencies; it serves as a valuable information and referral service for non 911 emergencies.
As your local United Way, we are advocating so everyone is aware of this critical community resource. You do not need to know exactly the type of service you need; just knowing you do need assistance will help call takers best assess which resources to share. For more information about Mass
Jamie E. Crossman
President & CEO
United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton, Inc.
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Paul Monti's Raynham home recently sustained a fire and the house has significant amount of damage and the Montis now need our help.
Mr. Paul Monti's son Jared (1994 graduate of Bridgewater- Raynham High School) gave his life for our country and his story inspired Lee Brice's, "I drive your truck." His son served our country in the most heroic way and was given the Medal of Honor by our president. Now, Paul Monti's house suffered from fire damage and he needs our help.
On June 21, 2006, Sargent Jared Monti served as the assistant leader of a 16-man patrol and leader of a weapons forward observer team tasked with gathering intelligence in Gowardesh, Nuristan Province, in northeastern Afghanistan. The team established a small base on a ridge to support a larger Army operation in the valley below. When the larger operation was delayed, Sgt. Monti's team ran low on provisions. The helicopter that brought supplies revealed the team's position.
That evening, the patrol was attacked by a group of at least 60 insurgents, who had established two positions on a wooded ridge about 50 yards above the patrol and attempted to outflank Sgt. Monti and his team. The Americans took cover and returned fire, and Sgt. Monti radioed for artillery and close air support. When Specialist Brian J. Bradbury was severely wounded and left lying in the open between the enemy and the team's position, Monti made three attempts to rescue him before he was struck by a grenade.
Sgt. Jared Monti is reported by comrades to have made his peace with God and asked Sgt. Cunningham to tell his parents he loved them; he died moments later. At about the same time, the artillery and air support for which he had previously called for began hitting the enemy position, killing 22 of the attackers and dispersing the rest. ( Medal of Honor Narrative Jared Monti)
The Monti family has given so much to our country. In their time of need, the FireFighter's Wives Association has spearheaded this effort to take care of them in the wake of their house fire. Firefighter's Wives Facebook Page
Anyone who donates $100 or more to the cause through the youcaring campaign by Wednesday, February 3rd at Noon, will be eligible to win a pair of tickets to the Lee Brice concert at the Ryan Center on Saturday, February 6th, AND a Meet & Greet with Lee Brice. These are 200 level seats (section 202 and 203), Row "M" (tickets are valued at $49.25 each).
IN ADDITION, the TOP (4) donations on the youcaring.com site (by Wednesday, February 3rd, at noon) will each receive a pair of FLOOR seats (valued at $61 each) to the Lee Brice concert at the Ryan Center on Saturday, February 6th, AND a Meet & Greet with Lee Brice AND a Meet & Greet with Tyler Farr.
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If unable to donate via youcaring, please send checks payable to Firefighter's Wives Association, Inc., to P.O. Box 423, Somerset, MA 02726, put Monti Fire in memo section of check. #raynhamstrong.
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Music to my ears...
"Music touches us emotionally, where words alone can't." ~ Johnny Depp
 Tap along with me to this rhythm of life. ~ Jacquie |
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Small Businesses make our Community Strong. Support them every day!
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Ruggiero Fitness Concepts
Starting February 15th, I am looking for people who want to WORK TOWARD THEIR OWN Clean Eating goals with me and my team for 30 days!
to get started!
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MATA Karate
"Never Lose The Fight Within"
After School Classes Enrolling Now!
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The Ousamequin Woman's Club
of Greater Bridgewater Monday, February 1,
at 1:00 pm
Bridgewater Senior Center
10 Krueger Way.
This month's meeting theme is
"Just Clowning Around...
With Friends" (Laughter For Your Heart) is the program, while our charity
support is for the Heart Association. Guests welcome---wear something red or clown inspired! Refreshments will be served.
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BRRHS DRAMA CLUB
Dinner Theatre
The 39 Steps: A Live Radio Play
February 3rd
Dinner Theatre
Spaghetti dinner at 6:00 p.m. Performance at 7:30 p.m.
BRRHS auditorium
General Admission, $12. Tickets now available in the BRRHS Main Office or Online at www.bridge-rayn.org
(under "Store")
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Valentine's Day Luncheon
Tuesday, Feb. 9, noon
Bridgewater Senior Center
Please join us for a delicious roast beef dinner & dessert.
Entertainment by singer Laura James will follow.
Please stop by to purchase your ticket now as seating is limited.
Only $5.00 per person.
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Benefit Pancake Breakfast for a local veteran.
On Saturday, February 13th, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2125 in Bridgewater
All the proceeds of this month's Breakfast will go towards local disabled veteran, James Crosby. James is stricken to a wheelchair from receiving an injury in Iraq. He took an RPG round in the back and has limited use of his lower extremities. Along with the proceeds of the day's event, VFW Post 2125 with match 100% of what is raised.
James' house needs major renovation to fit an elevator so he can comfortably move about his home. He currently has to crawl out of his wheelchair and drag himself up and down stairs in his home. A numerous amount of veteran groups have banded together to help James raise the money for his rehab. VFW Post 2125 has joined this fight. Donations can also be made on our website, by clicking the yellow "Make a Donation" button in the upper right. From now to the end of February, all donations made that way will go towards James. Community Breakfast February 13th Please join us for our monthly Community Breakfast! Menu items include: - Pancakes and French Toast
- Bacon
- Scrambled Eggs and Home Fries
- Coffee, Apple and Orange Juice
All this and more for an $8 donation for adults and $5 for kids. Children under 2 eat for free! Veterans with ID eat for free!
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Open air burning of brush and forestry debris will be allowed in the Town of Bridgewater from January 15 to May 1 under the following conditions:
- With the permission of the local fire department
- Between the hours of
- 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- When the air is circulating well but winds are light.
- Not less than 75 feet away from any dwellings.
- On your own property and as close as possible to the source of material(s) to be burned.
- Garden hose in close proximity to fire.
- Small piles, no leaves and monitor fire and extinguish at 4 p.m.
- No unattended fires.
- Do not be a nuisance to neighbors.
Burning will only be allowed during periods of good atmospheric ventilation, without causing a nuisance to neighbors; burning of brush and trees from commercial land clearing operations is prohibited. Burning of grass, hay, stumps, building debris and tires is prohibited. No fires will be left unattended. Keep a hose in close proximity to fire. Call Fire Station daily for a permit to burn brush (508-697-0900). There is no charge for a burning permit.
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Random Acts of Kindness 2016
Random Acts of Kindness Week will run from February 14-20, 2016. Now is the time to consider what your class, club, sports team, or group of friends might do to participate. To help you out, the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation has a website full of resources, such as: Kindness in the Classroom lesson plan downloads, ideas for inspiration, reading lists, research information on kindness, videos, posters, kindness cards, inspirational quotes, and a newsletter. For Classroom teachers there is a free online "Teaching Kindness Notebook: Kindness in the Classroom" lesson plans for grades K-12. Looking for more inspiration? Check out the Stories tab on the website.
To view the 7-minute overview video:
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Thanks to South Shore Hospital's Youth Health Connection
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WINTER FAMILY DANCE SERIES
Dance instructor Sam Baumgarten will be offering a family dance series on three Sunday afternoons this winter: February 21, 28, and April 3, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., at the Bridgewater Senior Center.
The series will include a mixture of circle dances, mixers, dances from other countries, and New England squares and contras. All dances will be instructed, suitable for all ages, and appropriate for adults and children dancing together. The series is intended to provide enjoyable family fun and the opportunity to experience the joy of rhythmical movement and traditional dancing. Admission to the dances will be $3 per child, $5 per adult, and $10 per family (three or more individuals). Contact Sam if you would like an information flyer or more information: 508-697-6848 or 774-208-2933
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us
and beeee entered to win a
16-oz candle from East Bridgewater Candle Company
Historical Tidbit Question:
What could our geography not support?
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 Bridgewater.
On February 3, 2016, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz was compiled
this week by Theresa McNulty, Sarah Primack, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, Jill Silvia & Betty Stirling.
Copyright 2015 Buzz Around 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 Bridgewater 1/31/16")
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