June 9, 2019 ~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Spring has Sprung
Photo Credits: Mary Julius
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Historical Tidbit:
Printing a Family Business in Whitman
Harry B. Harding started a printing business in Whitman after leaving his sports career. He started the business with Leon Knox.
Mr. Harding bought a building for his printing business in 1909. The building was almost burnt down in January of 1910 due to a fire that wiped out the famous Village Hall.
In 1926, Mr. Harding’s son, Franklin K. Harding joined the business. Mr. Harding died at the impressive age of 79.
Franklin K. Harding eventually sold the business due to his poor health. He sold it to John D. Campbell in January of 1966. Mr. Campbell was the husband of Franklin's daughter. Harding Print is the 2nd oldest family owned business in Whitman. 2nd only to DB It is now located at 15 Colebrook Blvd.
Story Credit: Gregory Venezia
Information Credit:
Historical Whitman, Massachusetts (book)
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Weekender Posting info
The Weekender is emailed to our 10,000 subscribers our 17 communities area each Thursday! It is a great way for readers to know about upcoming events in the area and for businesses large and small to reach local customers quickly and easily.
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Town Hall
54 South Ave.
781-618-9700
Mon, Wed, Thu 8am - 4pm
Tues 8am - 7:30pm
Fri Closed
Public Library
100 Webster Street
781-447-7613
Mon-Thu 10am - 8pm
Fri 1pm - 5pm
Sat (School Year) 10am - 4pm
Council on Aging
16 Hayden Ave.
781-447-7619
Mon, Wed, Thu 8am - 4pm
Tues 8am - 7 pm
Fri 8am - 1pm
St. Vincent de Paul/Whitman Food Pantry
By appointment only: 781-447-8560
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Congratulations!
Ellie Flaherty
won a
45 Minute Reiki Treatment from
Jacquelyn Rose
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple st, Whitman Center
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOFTBALL
Practices will start Sunday, June 9th, at 5:45PM at the field behind the WHRHS football field.
We would love to have visitors to observe our practices. There are no stands, so bring a folding chair.
We would also love to be visited by potential athletes and/or coaches. Ask for George or Bob if you come up.
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Mass Audubon’s Museum of American Bird Art Lecture Series
Pollinators of Massachusetts
with Sean Kent, Education Director At the Senior Center 16 Hayden Avenue, Thursday, June 13th 2:00 P.M.
Massachusetts has an amazing variety of bees and butterflies that help pollinate our native land. Come learn about their natural history and the conservation efforts to help these amazing creatures.
Space is limited. Call 781-447-7619 ex 2 to reserve your seat
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Flag Retirement Ceremony
The American Legion Post 22 will be holding a flag retirement ceremony in honor of flag day on Friday, June 14th.The ceremony will take place at 33 Legion Pkwy,Whitman at 5PM.This event is open to the public, but members are encourage to wear their hats. However, uniforms are not required for members.
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Treat Yourself to a YUMMY Lunch!
We're Open:
Mon - Sat: 8am - 4pm
Sunday: 8am - 2pm
12 Temple St. * Whitman
(781) 447-1064
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Bethel Family Medicine *
Bethel Women’s Wellness
Comprehensive healthcare for every member of your family.
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
111 Torrey St, Brockton (508) 588-1200
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Looking for Volunteers to support the Whitman Food Pantry.
Each year, we provide volunteers and receive a portion of the proceeds from this great Triathlon.
Whitman Food Pantry needs your help ! Volunteers are needed to make the Patriot Half Triathlon successful!
Saturday, June 15th, Cathedral Camp in Freetown, MA. Report time is 8:30 AM and everyone should be finished by 3:00 PM.
They are looking for approximately 60 volunteers to staff 12 stations at the mile markers of the run portion of the race. 4-5 volunteers should be at each station handing out liquids, fruit and nourishment items to the runners as they go by. This is a fun day for the volunteers and the runners. The event planner provides a meal to all volunteers as well.
If you know of anyone who may be interested in being a volunteer, or if you know of a high school student in need of volunteer hours, please provide them with my contact info. Please contact Frank ASAP
fktenore@msn.com or cell phone 508-612-3005. Thanks, Frank Tenore
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Patriot Half Triathlon
Here are 10 reasons to put the Patriot Half on your 'A' list of races for the season... An award winning race with a great reputation: The Patriot Half has won "Best Triathlon" in the Northeast by Competitor magazine and "Best Small Race" (less...
Read more
sunmultisportevents.com
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Join us to discuss Alan Moore's Watchmen!
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 7 PM – 8 PM
Whitman Public Library
We'll be discussing the 1986-87 graphic novel, 2009 film adaptation, and cross-media adaptations as a whole while we gear up for the fall 2019 premiere of HBO's new TV adaptation of the series.
Teens and adults welcome.
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Tell your Teacher how SWEET they are with a
gift basket!
Candy by color •
Old Fashioned candy • Sugar, Gluten & Peanut Free selections • Jelly Belly jelly beans • and Ty Beanies!
785 Bedford St. * Whitman
(781) 447-2639
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MOLD GUYS RESTORATION, LLC
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Call today to get your
air ducts cleaned!
An air duct cleaning service is an investment not only in your health, but in the health of your HVAC system!
(781) 910-5029
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The Summer Reading Kick-off
Event at the Whitman Public Library
is scheduled for
Wednesday, June 19 from 5-7 p.m.
Come and help us celebrate the arrival
of summer and the start
of our summer fun and programs
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Tech Help with Max
Tuesday evenings 6:00 and 6:30
(two half-hour appointments)
Max Elfman, our student volunteer from
South Shore Vocational Technical High School, will be here to help with your technical needs. Want to learn about Facebook or other social media? Have a cell phone or tablet challenge? Let Max help.
Call extension 2 at the Whitman Council on Aging to make your appointment.
Whitman Council on Aging Phone number: (781) 447
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7619
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Sail Away on the Craft of Pastel Painting
Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m.
at the Whitman Public Library—register online!
Feel the breeze and pastel paint it, too!
You’ll learn to make light luscious as you develop (or begin) your pastel painting skills with this 2-hour workshop. Using references and Maichack’s pastel version of Monet’s Impressionist painting, “Sailboat at Le Petit-Gennevilliers,” you’ll create your own 12″ x 18″ pastel painting to take home. Come and experiment with professional-grade pastels, pastel pencils and paper. You can make it in your own style, Realistic or Impressionistic. Beginner? Advanced? Welcome all adults and teens 18+! (Not a children’s program). Listen to captivating and funny anecdotes on Monet’s life and works.
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The Importance of Water Safety in the Summer
Water Safety: During the summer months, many families will spend a lot of time on the water. We live in an area that is close to a wide variety of water options including rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, and the ocean, not to mention backyard and community pools. Whenever you are boating, kayaking, canoeing or using stand-up paddle boards, always remember to use approved personal floatation devices (PFD). For information on how to choose an appropriate PFD by the U.S. Coast Guard, visit:
How to Choose the Right Life Jacket . Also, be sure to supervise children when they are in or near the water. Drowning does not always look like the splashing and noises that you see in movies and on television. To learn more, check out this article from Slate:
Rescuing Drowning Children: How to Know When Someone is in Trouble in the Water
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and
bee entered to win a
sandwich or salad & drink for 2
( $20 value)
Trio Cafe
12 Temple st, Whitman Center
Historical Tidbit Question:
Who did Franklin K. Harding sell the printing business to?
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's
Buzz Around Whitman.
On June 12, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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I am who I am, you are who you are, being able to respect each other and live in relationship is fundamental to the principles of American democracy.
"We don't need a melting pot in this country, folks. We need a salad bowl. In a salad bowl, you put in the different things. You want the vegetables - the lettuce, the cucumbers, the onions, the green peppers - to maintain their identity. You appreciate differences.' ~Jane Elliot
"The more you learn about someone, how could you not want to protect them and their rights? The more you learn about a culture or a certain identity, it's hard to not feel empathy. " ~ Yara Shahidi
"We have to really educate ourselves in a way about who we are, what our real identity is." ~Deepak Chopra
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Diversity and folks with varying identities exist all around us. That's the beautiful world that we live in. Learning from each other and building respectful relationships builds community and strengthens society. ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Taylor Fruzzetti, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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