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.... previously on Cranberry Country Journal ... JULY 2008 Saturday, July 5 - Celebrating the Independence Day weekend! Was that you we saw at the North Middleboro 4th of July Parade? JUNE 2008 Saturday, June 28 -Mike Grant, coordinator of the Classic Car Cruise event told us of the many classic autos and fun activities that are a part of this fundraiser held at Cirelli's Marketplace in Middleboro on Saturday evenings. - Harry Pickering of the Middleboro Parks Dept. provided us with a look at the upcoming activities planned for Middleboro youngsters this summer. - Jeanne Spaulding of the Middleboro Area Medical Reserves updated us on this volunteer organization's worthwhile community activities. Saturday, June 14 - It was a recollection of their recently ended high school years and their aspirations of tomorrow in an interview with two successful, area high school graduates, Steven Johnson of Middleboro High School, and Molly Whalen of Coyle-Cassidy High School. -MAY 2008: Saturday, May 24
-It was a live broadcast from the Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial at Battis Field in Middleboro. Veterans shared their stories and personal remembrances while the reading of names of those who gave their lives closed out the show.
Saturday May 24:
Local Author Discusses New Book ----Derel Twombly of Middleboro stopped by the CCJ studios "down by the bog" to talk about her recently penned book, "Horses and People Matching," as well as her work with a PBS television documentary and her "Ponies for Parties" business.
----History Professor Michael Carter of Wentworth Institute of Technology informed listeners about the meaning and origin of Memorial Day observances
...All that and the weekly Taunton Pet Shelter adoption report from CCJ's "pet correspondent" Diane Saunders...the Cranberry Country Journal Bulletin Board...This day's birthdays and much more!
Saturday, May 17 In our first segment:
--Joe Paolucci, President of the Cranberry Baseball League reminded listeners of the CBL tryouts at Rockland High School and the upcoming tryout for the new league entry, the Middleboro Bolts. (The CBL uses Wooden Bats!!!) \ - CCJ's "Official Pet Correspondent" Diane Saunders from the Taunton Pet Shelter provided listeners with this week's pets available for adoption. - This day's Birthdays and Events.
In our second segment:
--Vietnam Moving Wall on exhibit in Middleboro.
- Veterans Bob Burke and Ed Bealieu of Middleboro stopped by to inform listeners of the tribute to fallen Vietnam service members scheduled Thursday, May 29 through Monday, June 12.
Saturday, May 10:
In our first segment:
--Local actor - and Middleboro High School grad -Jared Craig, talked with us about his role in the Tony Award-winning play "The History Boys."
In our second segment:
--Cranberry Baseball League President Joe Paolucci stopped by the studios "down by the bog" and filled us in on the CBL's May 17th tryout, their Memorial Day opener, and the return of CBL action to Middleboro - in a league that uses wood bats!
...A Middleboro 5th grader provided us with the "Word of the Week," and Diane Saunders - our official pet correspondent - told us of two pets up for adoption this week at the Taunton Pet Shelter ...the Cranberry Country Journal Bulletin Board...This day's birthdays and much more!
Saturday, May 3rd:
..........Harry Pickering of the Middleboro Parks Dept. told us about their annual Canoe Race........
...Diane Saunders from the Taunton Pet Shelter joined us for her weekly updates on pets available for adoption...
...Nancy Upham, rural carrier and representative from the Post Office informed our listeners about the PO's annual canned food drive....
...We found out about the summer fun awaiting you, your children, and your family at the Old Colony Y's Camp Yomechas...
...And a 5th grader from the H B Burkland School in Middleboro provided us with this week's "Word of the Week."
-APRIL: ...In the April 19th issue of CCJ... Jeff Stevens, president of the Board of Trustees of the Soule Homestead Education Center stopped by and informed listeners about upcoming activities at the Middleboro farm and nature center. Listeners received a sneak preview of their summer music lineup...and we learned about upcoming Sheep Day activities... Poet and Percussion Duo Nancy Brady Cunningham and Mike Morin entertained us with their in-studio poetry readings and drum accompaniment... ...and Diane Saunders - our "Official Pet Correspondant" from the Taunton Pet Shelter apprised us of this week's pets available for adoption...
...In the April 12th issue of CCJ... JOSH JACOBS of MyTimeSaversInc. joined us in studio to tell us about the errand, concierge and organizational services offered by his Middleboro-based company...Diane Saunders of the Taunton Pet Shelter joined us from Ventura Grain Co. and updated us on this week's pets available for adoption...and Joanne Upham-Correira told us about the Lakeville Litter Lifters - who will be doing their part on April 26 to help keep the Town of Lakeville a little less littered... .... In the April 5th issue of CCJ...
...LIMELIGHT MAGAZINE writer Ian Abru stopped by to discuss the local music scene and an upcoming local music showcase...
We also spoke with Dil Fernando, of Taunton's Bandstand Live and Mix 98.5 who apprised listeners of a local band - Hello Mahalo - whose CD is getting a lot of airplay.
Dr. Paige Pongratz of the Pembroke Animal Hospital joined us during the first segment and informed us of a 4H fundraiser...and CCJ regular Diane Saunders of the Taunton Pet Shelter spoke with us from Ventura Grain and updated listeners about this week's pets who were available for adoption...
-MARCH:
..In the March 29th issue of CCJ...
It was a live broadcast from the Middleboro Public Library as we helped the MPL celebrate a Celtic Weekend.
Appearing on CCJ were the talented musicians and magician - the O'Carrols...Director Danielle Bowker and Asst. Director Chris Dargelis also got behind the microphones and informed listeners of upcoming activities at the MPL.
....In the March 22 issue of CCJ....
Beatlejuice drummer "Muzz" spoke with us about the Beatlejuice appearance for a Middleboro Sports Boosters fundraiser at Middleboro High School.
...In the March 15th issue of CCJ...
The ancient healing practice of acupuncture was discussed with Michelle Lawrenson from Family Acupuncture of Middleboro.
.... In the March 8th issue of CCJ...
Business consultant Valeri Glynn stopped by and joined us for an in-studio interview.
....In the March 1st issue of CCJ ...
Special thanks to Ginny Kelly and Debra Bulger, co-directors of the Tranquil Mind and Wellness Center in Lakeville for appearing on Cranberry Country Journal this past Saturday. At CCJ we are delighted to bring you your neighbors and representatives from area businesses and organizations - such as the Tranquil Mind & Wellness Center - that indeed "make Cranberry Country a special place to call home."
-FEBRUARY:
....In the February 23rd issue of CCJ... Taunton's noted Dessert Club performers visit CCJ in-studio Cranberry Country Journal continues to bring area musicians, authors and performers to the airwaves with live performances and interviews. This week, CCJ was delighted to have in our studios "down by the bog" two artists and alumn of the Dessert Club in Taunton: Poet/author Nancy Brady Cunningham and singer/songwriter/guitarist Mike Higgins. Published poet and author of five books, Nancy Brady Cunningham has been the featured poet at many Boston venues, and has performed her poetry at Boston's First Night 2000 in Big Night at the Bookhouse, held at the Boston Public Library. For Saturday's program, CCJ listeners got to hear the noted poet who graciously provided us with heartfelt readings of two of her outstanding selections. Do yourself a favor and visit her website at http://danky.com/design/duo
Mike Higgins' solo performances - with his broad range of musical selections, coupled with his original materials - have been enthusiastically enjoyed by audiences when and wherever he brings his guitar. The local songwriter and musician has opened for major acts such as Alistair Moock and original Beatle Pete Best. Mike wowed us with his fingerpickin originals, including the tribute to Chet Atkins - "All Fingers Point to Chet." Check out some of his original tunes at http://www.myspace.com/mikewhiggins ....In the February 16th issue of CCJ Ghosts In Middleboro Town Hall? "Who ya gonna call?"
On the February 16th issue of Cranberry Country Journal, Ed Beaulieu and Dr. Len Anderson discussed their upcoming visit to Middleboro Town Hall. But as the pair informed listeners, it won't be to voice an opinion at an evening Selectmen's meeting. In fact, it won't be for any governmental purpose at all. During their nocturnal visit, Beaulieu and Dr. Anderson will enter the confines of the 1817 building to investigate ghosts and other paranormal activity that they say may be present in the Town Hall's second floor Grand Hall. As we learned during the Cranberry Country Journal broadcast, they have received the OK from Town Fathers to bring their photographic, as well as audio equipment, to determine if the sounds eminating from the second floor auditorium are indeed actual signs of paranormal activity.
The Cranberry Country area's version of "Ghostbusters" also informed listeners of their paranormal findings at locations in Middleboro, Scotland, as well as in Virginia. ....In the February 9th issue of CCJ Cranberry Country Journal -- On The Road Live WVBF Broadcast from Somethin's Brewin Book Cafe in Lakeville Cranberry Country Journal's on-the-road live broadcast from the Somethin's Brewin Book Cafe was as successful as it was fun. We left our studios "down by the bog" and ventured to the intimate and warm confines of the area's most popular coffee shoppee where we set up our mobile radio equipment. After a few "testings 1-2-3" it was "Live from Lakeville - it's Cranberry Country Journal." Kristin Scott, co-proprietor of Somethin's Brewin Book Cafe discussed the Cafe's mission to have this community-oriented venue serve as a meeting and gathering spot for the community. (ED. NOTE. And for a great morning breakfast, too!) In the second segment, Jean A. Douillette, author of "Lakeville, Massachusetts Gravestone Inscriptions, 1711-2003" visited and informed listeners of her extensive compilation of the epitaphs compiled from Lakeville’s thirty-one known cemetaries – the result of her seven years of research. We also spent a moment talking with station owner Steve Callahan, GM Tony Lopes and the hosts from other WVBF programs who stopped by Somethin's Brewin Book Cafe for the live broadcast. ....In the February 2nd issue of CCJ --- Is your car running OK? Car care tips with ASE certified technician and expert mechanic Tim Andrews of Andrews Family Automotive.... ----For those who enjoy outdoor sports: A representative from the Standish Sportsman's Association's 29th Annual Southeastern Mass Sportsman's Show told about their two-day event in East Bridgewater. --- Music and more!! Ed Dugan of the Dessert Club and talented North Dighton singer, songwriter Matt Borrello stopped by as in-studio guests.
-JANUARY: ....In the January 26th Issue of CCJ --- We saw the light!! We learned of New England’s various unique and historic lighthouses from in-studio guest Ed Beaulieu whose February 2 multimedia presentation "Sentinels of the Shores” – Lighthouses of New England & Beyond," took place before a SRO audience at the Middleborough Public Library. ....In the January 19th Issue of CCJ
--- Get organized!! Karen Butler, Professional Organizer and founder and owner of Define and Design stopped by our WVBF Cranberry Country studios and provided us with insights and suggestions for clutter removal and control, space planning, information and paper management and "kid clutter." --- The sport of fencing comes to Middleboro Harry Shamir, noted fencing instructor spent some time informing us about the sport that will soon be offered - for the very first time in Middleboro - via the Old Colony YMCA. --- What's new at the Y And Frank McDonald, Exec. Dir. of the Old Colony YMCA Middleboro Branch called us on the Cranberry Country Community Action Line and told us of the upcoming YMCA February fundrasier - that sounds like a lot of fun - at LeBarron Hills in Lakeville. ....In the January 12th Issue of CCJ
--- Local author interviewed Cathy Foster, local author of "Sharing My Secrets About the Angels in My Life" visited us at our WVBF studios. Cathy shared her personal stories and insights noted in her first book, and informed us about upcoming books she is working on.
--- Meet the the new Director of the Middleboro COA And you had a chance to meet Andrea Priest, the new Director of the Middleboro Council on Aging (COA). We learned of the many - and varied - activities offered through the COA's Leonard Simmons Multi Service Center location.
....In the January 5th Issue of CCJ
--- Volunteer for nationwide Bald Eagle count
Dr. Tom French, Mass Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Asst. Director of Natural Heritage and Endangered Species spoke of the upcoming bald eagle count during which Cranberry Country volunteers will report sightings of our national symbol. In Cranberry Country, that means the Lake Assawompsett and Quiticas Pond areas.
--- Did you know that the Middleboro Public Library…
Danielle Bowker, Director of the Middleboro Public Library informed us that in 2007, 500-600 visitors per day took in the services of the Library...laptops have been added to the already-in-place computers...the Storytelling festival for 2008 will be replaced with an exciting day and night "Cultural Festival."
--- Local man in the Navy
Middleboro High School grad. Brain Fahey - who is serving his country in the United States Navy - joined us on the Cranberry Country Community Action line where listeners heard about his at sea duties as well as some of the countries he has visited while on board a Navy vessel.
-DECEMBER: Dec. 29 (Merry Christmas! We brought you a "best of CCJ") ....In the December 22nd Issue of CCJ --- A live, in-studio performance
And it was delightful!
Sure hope you didn't miss the a cappela, four-part harmonies of “Transfusion” - a womens' barbershop quartet who serenaded us with sensational seasonal songs in our Cranberry Country studios!
Not only did we hear the unique bass (Sarah), lead (Maryanne), tenor (Sherry) and baritone (Debi), Christmas song stylings of these talented ladies, but we learned of how this Cranberry Country area quartet came about, heard about their performances at Disney World and the Pawtucket Red Sox – and found out how you too could become a member of a barber shop quartet!
(ED. Note: You “ain’t heard nothin” till you hear their four-part harmony Christmas songs!)
--- If it’s Christmas, it’s the Festival of Lights at Edaville Railroad
We chatted with co-owner Rob Jullian about the wonderful, family Christmastime tradition of “ridin the train” and viewing some of the over 7 million lights and displays at the popular Carver, MA park. (Did you know that Friday night fireworks – and of course a visit with Santa, himself – are also part of the Festival of Lights now going on at Edaville Railroad? If you haven't been - do so soon. January 1 is when this year's Festival of Lights will come to a close.)
--- Looking for volunteers
Melissa Vanhorn, Community Impact Coordinator of the United Way of Greater Attleboro/Taunton (UWGAT) informed us of the need for volunteers to review funding proposals, discuss the value & impact of the program in the community, listen to presentations and make funding recommendations to their board.
--- Word of the Week:
Did you catch this week’s “Word of the Week?” Did you know the young man who provided us with this week’s word? (Golfing). ....In the December 15th Issue of CCJ
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