August 4, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Historical Tidbit: Washing Machine
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Recently I was reading a journal that my great grandfather had written in 1905. Among the pages I came across a short note entitled, Washing Machines:
"A home without a washing machine today is as rare as one without a telephone or radio, but then it was a great exception. I bought a 1900 washer in 1904 and it was my job to get up early and operate it. The motive, (its) power, was a couple of strong springs that had to be kept in motion."
The earliest manual washing machines imitated the motion of the human hand on the washboard, by using a lever to move one curved surface over another and rubbing clothes between two ribbed surfaces. This type of washer was first patented in the United States in 1846 and survived as late as 1927 in the Montgomery Ward catalog. The first electric clothes washers, in which a motor rotated the tub, were introduced into America about 1900. The motor was not protected beneath the machine and water often dripped into it causing short-circuits and jolting shocks. By 1911, it was possible to buy oscillating, cylinder, domestic washing machines with sheet metal tubs mounted on angle-iron frames with perforated metal or wooden slat cylinders inside.
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Respectfully submitted, Sue Basile
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Town Hall
558 South Main St.
508-824-2707
Mon - Thurs 8:30a - 4:30p,
Fri 8:30a - 12 Noon
Tues eve 6 - 8p
Public Library
760 South Main St.
508-823-1344
Mon - Wed 10a - 8p
Thurs 10a - 6p, Fri 10a - 5p, Sat 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
2215 King Philip St.
508-824-2740
Mon - Fri 9a - 3p
Food Pantry
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
9:00 am - 11:00 am
494 Church St, Raynham
774-406-5612
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Congratulations!
Greg Redd
won a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with Jacquelyn Rose!
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
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Movie Night
Wed Aug 7th, 6-7:45p
Raynham Public Library
Enjoy popcorn as you watch a feature film each week this summer!
This week's movie: Batteries Not Included
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Family Yoga
Thurs, Aug 8th, 10:30-11:30a
Raynham Public Library
Caregivers and children will learn basic yoga postures through storytelling and songs.
Families who attend will go home with a FREE gift.
Registration required. Call Nancy 508.822.5388 ext.208
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Kids Fun Run Track Series
- A fun program designed to be a fun yet educational program where children learn the basics of running such as warming up, stretching, competing, and cooling down properly.
- Children will be encouraged to compete against themselves and offer encouragement for fellow runners.
- This track program is sponsored by the Colonial Road Runners and the Raynham Park and Recreation Dept.
Ages: 3-14
Dates: Sundays through August
11
Time: 4-7p
Location:
Raynham Middle School Track
Cost: $1.00/ child
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Open House
Saturdays August 10th & 24th
Sundays August 4th & 18th from 2-4p at the Raynham Historical Society. Admission is $5 per person. Respectfully submitted, Dave Donahue.
Read more.
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Raynham Historical Society Yard Sale
July 27 and August 24
9a-3p
Hannant House 6 Pleasant Street, Raynham
(four corners diagonally across from
the Stone Church)
Vendor fee $20 per table (bring your own)
Soup, punch, and desserts will be available for
purchase.
Call Cheryl at 508-821-9481 to reserve a table.
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Fashion Show & Luncheon
Sunday, August 11th from 12:30-4:30p at American Legion, 291 Mill St in Raynham.
This is a fun filled event with food, raffles and prizes available.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling Nancy at 508 823-8193 or e-mailing her at
NClark45@gmail.com.
Respectfully submitted, Nancy Brown.
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Ice Cream Social
Saturday, August 10th, 2p
Hannant House, 6 Pleasant St.
Join the Raynham Historical Society for an ice cream social! Tickets are $4 per a person. For more information
Click Here. Respectfully submitted, Dave Donahue.
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The Summer of Love and Carnaby Street: Fashions with Karen Antonowicz
Join us
August 8th at the Raynham Senior Center for a display and discussion on vintage fashion with former RISD professor, Karen Antonowicz. Fashions from the Summer of Love and Carnaby Street in England will be discussed. Sign up is available until August 1st with tickets coasting $3 per a person. Please call, 508-824-2740 to purchase. Information retrieved from the Raynham Senior Center.
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Reduce Cyber Stress: Demystify Cyber Security for Success
Mon, Aug 12th at 12-1p Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce, 9 Clayton Road, Middleboro.
Join John Danahey, Owner of NerdsToGo - Taunton, to demystify cybersecurity in a relaxed setting where he will answer your concerns regarding cyber security. This seminar is free and will include a lunch!
Read More.
Respectfully submitted Cranberry Chamber of Commerce.
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Town Hall Summer Hours
The Town Hall will be closed the following Tuesday nights: August 13 & 27
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Ladies Golf Outing
Wed, Sept 11th registration at 9a, Hillside Country Club 82 Hillside Ave, Rehoboth
Golf (9 holes), cart, lunch included in cost of $65/person, special foursome rate $240
Early bird sign up: August 13th at 4:30 pm Poquoy Brook Golf Course, 20 Leonard St, Lakeville.
For the Early Bird sign up, you will receive a free private group lesson and socialize after with other golfers, cash bar. Respectfully submitted, Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce.
Register Here.
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Taunton Civic Chorus Keeps the 60th Celebration Going!
Rehearsals for the holiday chorus concert will begin on
Thursday August 15th at 7p at Union Congregational Church, 265 West Britannia Street, Taunton.
New members being accepted until the end of September, all rehearsals Thursdays 7-9p.
All voices are welcomed and the concert will feature familiar Christmas classics such as “Silent Night” and “Joy to the World” as well as contemporary Christmas tunes like “Breath of Heaven” and “Do You Hear What I Hear.” The concert will also include Hanukkah selections.
Respectfully submitted,Barbara Quill.
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The Honey Tree Nursery School
645 Locust St • Raynham
(508) 823-5611
A few spots left for September Enrollment,
Call today!
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Finance Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals
Looking for Volunteers!
The Finance Committee and the Zoning Board of Appeals currently have 2 vacancies on each Board.
Click
here for info about the committee.
If you are interested in applying for for one of these vacancies, please send a letter of interest and resume to the Board of Selectmen,
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Residence Inn - Bridgewater
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Spacious Studio and One-Bedroom Suites with fully equipped kitchen and living room area. Includes complimentary Breakfast Buffet daily and evening social “The Mix” three nights per week.
*Short and long term rates available.
2020 Pleasant St, Bridgewater, MA
(508) 697- 1412
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Board of Selectmen Park and Rec
07/23/19
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Video courtesy of The Raynham Channel.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Confirmed in Mosquitoes from the Town of Raynham
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported to the Raynham Health Department this afternoon that positive samples for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have been identified from mosquitoes in Raynham. The samples were collected from mosquito traps in the southwest quadrant of town.. As of today, no animals or humans have been reported to have contracted either WNV or EEE in Massachusetts but precautions to avoid being bitten should be taken. Precautions include avoiding peak hours from dusk to dawn, wear protective clothing like long sleeves and pants, as well as using repellent spray or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Read More. Respectfully submitted, Matthew Tanis, Health Agent.
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Stone Church Concert: Dixie Diehards
Video courtesy of The Raynham Channel.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and
bee entered to win a
$15 gift certificate to Pinches & Pounds Candy Store Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
Historical Tidbit Question:
What did the earliest manual washing machines mimic?
Email us your answer at:
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 Raynham.
On August 7, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Family Time.
“What can you do to promote world peace? Go home and love your family.” ~ Mother Teresa
"Onion rings in the car cushions do not improve with time." ~ Erma Bombeck
“Family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” ~ David Ogden Stiers
"All of us have moments in our lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with a white carpet is one of them. " ~ Erma Bombeck
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Summer brings sunshine and time with our family. Enjoy the little ones in your life. ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody,
Taylor Fruzzetti, Christina Montana,
Janice O'Brien, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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