June 2010 RR

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The Rehoboth

Reporter

JUNE 2010 VOLUME 22, NO. 6

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Serving the Residents of Rehoboth, Seekonk and Surrounding Communities Since 1989

Family Colonial Day

Sunday, June 6, 1-5pm

There will be lots to do and learn… and fun for all ages! Try hands-on cooking in the colonial kitchen. Spin and weave in the barn. Learn about post and beam barns and try rope making! Visit our herb garden, live farm animals and much more! Free admission. Refreshments available. For more information call 08-2 2-3031. Hornbine School, will be open from 1 to p.m., too! ...More info on page 76

GiANt yArD SAle June 12th and 13th

A Gigantic Yard Sale By The Anawan Lions, Sat. & Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Redway Plain field in Rehoboth (corner of Rt.44 and Bay State Road). Rain date will be June 2 and 2 th, same place and time.

Summer Sun & Fun Upcoming Day Trips, Camps, & Outdoor Activities

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Rehoboth Honors Two Local Heroes Saturday, May 29, 2010 was a beautiful day for a dedication. Under the warm sunny skies in Rehoboth, two native sons were given memorials dedicated to their selfless devotion to their duty and honor. First Lieutenant Craig Waterman was a medivac helicopter pilot in Vietnam. He and his other three crewman were all killed when their CH-4 was shot down while trying to land to evacuated dead and wounded. Almost 43 years have passed since that day, July 30, 19 . The Waterman family offered the Town some land for a veterans’ memorial, but the town turned them down. Until Saturday, May 29th, it didn’t look as if this courageous young Marine would ever be remembered in his home town. But Legionnaires at Post 302 on Bay State Road have fumed about the Town’s lack of patriotism for many years. At 1:00 PM Saturday, a granite bench was unveiled at the Post’s own memorial located on Winthrop Street (rte 44). Attending were several dignitaries; State Senator James Timilty, State Representative Steven D’Amico honored the families for their sacrifice. Lt. Col Paul Landry, Commander of the 9th Troop Com-

mand, Home Land Security, based in Rehoboth, represented the State Adjutant General, Major General Carter. The American Legion was praised by the State American Legion Commander, Bill Barbour, for taking the initiative to honor these fallen heroes . Eulogies were given by long time friend, Roger Berault and Walter Wisniewski, a USMC and Vietnam veteran who knew Waterman from his days at Pensacola, FL. Lt Waterman is survived by his brothers George Waterman of Rehoboth and Randy Waterman of Rehoboth. Members of Marine Corp League 1218 in Dighton acted as honor guards for the fallen Marines and assisted with the dedication. continued on page 3


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