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Whether it’s the end of the race or the end of the manhunt, “the finish line” will forever be remembered at the 2013 Boston Marathon.

I wanted to write something positive about the recent events and I found a post on Facebook that touched me. Having grown up in Watertown, I take great pride in what Mark Pettiglio had to say, “I will state emphatically after watching this hometown of ours shine on the world stage from the initial response at the finish line from citizens and first responders to the conclusion at the boat, I have never witnessed such a great example of fluidity and teamwork… seamless in its execution. Restores my faith in the essential underlying goodness of humanity”.

Judy Barrett Litoff

Professor of History at Bryant College

Wednesday, May 22,2013
1:30 to 2:30 pm

Wheaton College – Watson Fine Arts Building, Room 102
“One Women’s War in China: An American Red Cross Club Director in World War II”

The presentation examines the challenges and opportunities encountered by Rita Pilkey, An American Red Cross Club Director stationed in china’s Yannan Province during World War II. Pilkey’s feisty and daring spirit, her grit and determination, her ingenuity, and her equanimity served her well. She epitomizes the energetic fortitude of the 5,000 American Red Cross recreational workers assigned to distant overseas postings during World War II.

Registration is not required and there is no charge to attend.

Ted Williams, the beloved local baseball hero, is alive and well in the hearts of fans at Red Mill Village. The Meeting House recently hosted a fun packed night of Ted Williams memorabilia which was auctioned off to raise money for The Jimmy Fund.

A generous donation of $1,100 will be turned over to The Jimmy Fund in the name of Red Mill Village and serves as a tribute to both Ted Williams and the generous people of this wonderful community.