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Town of Rehoboth News Notes by Laura Calverley

All Positions in the April Election Will be Unopposed

There will be no contested races in the April 6 town election. All the candidates were nominated at the Republican and Democratic Committee caucuses. No candidates returned papers to the town clerk’s office. Gerald Schwall and Sue Pimental were nominated at the Republican Committee Meeting for the two available seats on the

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Inside This Issue Antiquarian Society.....................34 Business Directory.....................93 Church Events...........................45 Classifieds..............................92 Club Announcements.................31 Dave Says...................................54 Dining Guide...............................88 Events and Activities..................39 Letters to the Editor......................6 Library......................................51 My Two Cents.............................21 Obituaries................................90 People in the News..................29 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......84 Rehoboth Ramblings..................17 Rehoboth Fire Dept....................16 Rehoboth Town News................11 School...................................65 Scouts..................................75 Seekonk Human Services..........82

Board of Selectmen. Selectmen Joe Tito is not running for re-election. For the DightonRehoboth Regional School Committee, candidates are: David Katseff, who has served on the board for many years, and Katherine Cooper, who was appointed to the remainder of Raymond Medeiros’ term after he resigned last fall. At the Democratic Committee meeting, Bill Cute was nominated for moderator and Thomas Nicholson was nominated for water commission. Here is a list of the other positions and the candidates: -Town Clerk: Laura Schwall -Assessor: Susan Taylor -Planning board: Edward Bertozzi -Housing authority: Lynore McKim -Park commission: Chuck Procopio -Storm water officer: Dave Perry -Tree warden: Rob Johnson

D-R School Committee Approves $39.6 Million Budget for FY ‘16

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee last month approved a budget of $39.6 million for the next fiscal year. That is a 6.24% increase over this year’s budget. The committee also approved assessments for the two towns. The operating assessment approved for Rehoboth is $15.7 million and for Dighton, it is $9.1 million. At this point, the budget and assessments are tentative because the state has not finalized the amount of state aid the district will receive. According to the regional agreement, the committee has to submit a tentative budget to the member towns by February 15. The committee had to request an extension this year because they did not approve an earlier budget, which proposed at 7.1% increase. Members felt it was too high.

Snow Removal Costs Mounting

The cost to shovel all the snow that has fallen in the past few weeks is adding up. At press time, the town had spent $260,000 and more snow was forecast. The budget for snow and ice removal for the year is $200,000. The town implemented a new

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snow policy this year, where the crews do not plow until there is at least three inches of snow on the ground. The salt trucks and sanders could be sent out with only a few inches of snow, however.

New Animal Control Policies Approved

The board of selectmen last month approved four new policies developed by the animal control advisory committee. The policies are: a Euthanasia Policy (which aims to save all savable animals); an Adoption Policy (that outlines procedures to improve adoptions); Behavioral Evaluation Policy and a policy on Transfer of Animals to Other Organizations (which aims to decrease transfers). At press time, the committee was planning to present two additional policies to the board of selectmen for approval – a Veterinarian Policy and Volunteer Policy.

D-R High School Closes Due to Snow on Roof

Classes were cancelled at DightonRehoboth Regional High School on Monday, February 23 over concerns about the amount of snow on the building’s roof. Crews had been removing snow from the roof the week before during vacation week, but additional snow over the weekend caused school officials to close school as a precaution.

Roofs at Two Town Buildings Are Leaking

The roofs at two town buildings, town hall and the public safety building, are leaking from the buildup of ice and snow. A dropped ceiling at the public safety building collapsed last month and the patrolman’s room cannot be used due to water coming in. A few years ago a building committee was formed to develop plans for renovating the public safety building and town officials are looking at moving forward with those plans. Selectmen are hoping to put an article on the town meeting warrant to discuss designs and engineering for a complete rehabilitation of the public safety building.

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Surveys Questions Included in Town Census In the beginning of January, Rehoboth residents received the town census. Included on the census were two survey questions; one concerning eliminating the mailing of town meeting warrants and having them available using e-mails, online and at public places, the other concerning receiving a phone call to alert us of upcoming town meetings or elections. The real question, we as Rehoboth residents should be asking is how did these surveys get included in the town census? The issue of eliminating the mailing of town warrants was the last article on the Fall Town Meeting warrant. The article was presented by the Town Clerk, the article was discussed, the moderator called for a vote, the vote was manually counted and the article was defeated. In January’s issue of the Rehoboth Reporter, the Town Clerk in her ‘From the Clerk’s Corner’ explained this procedure as “two questions discussed at town meeting”. Granted, I do not understand all the town’s by-laws by but it certainly has me wondering: When does an article on the town warrant became “a question for discussion”?

Can anyone use Town documents, printed and circulated with public funds, to get the town’s opinion when they are not happy with the vote they receive at town meeting? What good will be done with the outcome of this survey but to downplay the importance of attending town meeting? If getting the town’s opinion on issues is now the standard operating procedure, are there not other more pressing issues that should be address? Was it not several years ago that residents rallied against the selectmen who wanted to put non-bidding questions on an upcoming ballot to get the town’s opinion because they were not happy with town meeting vote? Town meetings, not town surveys are our form of government. The mailing of the warrant to every household and P O Box in town ensures that residents are aware of upcoming meetings and the articles that will be voted on. All residents should take advantage of this open invitation to attend the meeting. All town officials (including Town Clerk) need to recognize and respect when a vote is taken at town meeting by those who do attend. Cheryl Santos, Rehoboth Ma

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Response to Santos Opinion

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Thank you, Ms. Santos, for voicing your opinion and raising several questions related to the survey questions included on this year’s annual census form. Chances are others may have the same questions so I will use this opportunity as an opportunity to clarify why I asked for the public’s feedback. When I first became your Town Clerk, I pledged to make the Office more accessible to the public, streamline processes, and, wherever possible, reduce costs. Over the past 20-months I have evaluated and implemented several changes to accomplish these goals. Electronic distribution of the Warrant is one of the initiatives I researched and thought might help improve efficiency and reduce costs. Several other towns in the Commonwealth use the proposed distribution method with success and I thought it might be a good alternative for Rehoboth. I had intended the Article to appear in the May 2014 Annual Town Meeting Warrant; however, due to the length of the Warrant it was decided the Article would be placed in the October 2014 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Traditionally, we see a significant drop-off in attendance at a Special Town

March 2015 The Reporter Meeting and to account for fewer participants a change to town bylaw must pass by a two-thirds majority versus a simple majority vote at an Annual Town Meeting. Such was the situation at the October Special town Meeting where 194 of the 7,842 registered voters assembled. The Article was introduced by the Moderator and the assembly discussed the perceived advantages and disadvantages of making the change. During the discussion phase there were several excellent suggestions offered by both those in favor and opposed to the proposed bylaw change. A hand count vote was called and the Article received 100 ‘yes’ votes and 54 ‘no’ votes. (Apparently some voters left before the Article was addressed or abstained from the hand count.) Although the outcome would have approved the Article at an Annual Town Meeting (majority); it failed to clear the Special Town Meeting hurdle of two-thirds by 3-votes. At the conclusion of Special Town Meeting several individuals suggested I resubmit the Article for consideration at the 2015 Annual Town Meeting. (It should be noted that this is not inconsistent with past practice where several Articles have been revised and resubmitted for consideration.) However, if we went in that direction, I wanted to evaluate the suggestions offered during the discussion at Special Town Meeting to see how the proposed bylaw could be changed to be more inclusive and accommodating. I decided to add two questions to this year’s Annual Census process as part of the due diligence process before requesting a revised Article be included in the 2015 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In no way was it intended to ‘downplay the importance of attending town meeting’, or was it because I was ‘unhappy with the vote they received at Town Meeting’, as you suggest in your opinion letter. Adding an optional question or two to the Annual Census does not change the process, nor does it incur any additional cost. This is the same process I followed when I incorporated a few questions in the 2014 census mailing for Rehoboth Ambulance regarding emergency attention which might be needed in the case of a natural disaster or power outage. The information was collected and entered into a database for use by first responders in case of an emergency or natural disaster. I have also used the survey method to evaluate other changes I have considered making in the Town Clerk’s Office. I used a free online survey tool to gather information regarding services the public would like to see automated, and to determine if the

residents would like to see the hours at Town Hall changed to include one evening. Some of the proposed enhancements have been integrated into our processes, while others are on-hold due to budgetary issues. Good feedback is essential to good government and I will continue to seek the public’s input. I also value and appreciate feedback as you provided in your opinion letter which allows me to further explain that my intent and motivation is simply to provide good government to those I serve. Finally, you and I are aligned in the importance of attending, participating, and respecting the Town Meeting process. It is our form of government and, in my opinion, the purest form of democracy. I just wish more people would take the time to join us and have their voice heard. In my role as your Town Clerk, I will continue to do everything possible to alert the town of upcoming town meetings and elections. I attend Selectmen meetings specifically to invite the public to attend our town meetings, create a yearly calendar alerting the residents of our town meeting and election dates (the calendar is mailed with the annual census), send out press releases to local publications, and have the information posted on the town cable TV scroll. I even go to the high school to register students in time for town meeting so they can participate and vote. I truly value and respect the vote of Town Meeting. I thank you for sharing your opinion and sincerely hope I have answered your questions. If not, please do not hesitate to contact me either at town hall 508-252-6502 X-3110, via e-mail @ lschwall@ town.rehoboth.ma.us or we can schedule a time to meet in person to discuss. I am always enjoy the opportunity to discuss anything that may be of a concern to any resident, at any time. I absolutely love my job and my main focus is to provide the town residents with the most efficient and effective way to access the resources available from the Town Clerk’s office. Thank you ~ Laura Schwall

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Pimental and Schwall Running Unopposed in Selectmen Race by Laura Calverley

There are two seats available on the Board of Selectmen in this year’s town election. The candidates, Sue Pimental and Gerald Schwall, both received the Republican Town Committee nomination. Because the race is uncontested, Pimental and Schwall will be serving as selectmen for the next three years. This will be Pimental’s second term on the board. It will be Schwall’s first term, but he is a familiar face in town government. He has served on the Finance Committee for approximately six years. Joseph Tito decided not to run for another term. Schwall said he thanks Tito for his service to the town and for the positive impact he has brought to the Board of Selectmen. Following are profiles on both candidates.

Susan Pimental Susan Pimental is seeking her second term on the board of selectmen. Before being elected to the board three years ago, she served for almost six years on the finance committee. She was chairman for two of the six years and vice-chairman for three years. She also served on the financial advisory committee to the Dighton-Rehoboth

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Regional School Committee for about three years. Pimental was nominated at the Republican Town Committee Caucus in February, as was Gerald Schwall, and she said she decided to run again because there are still some major issues in town that she wants to help work on. “One of my objectives last term was to establish not only a capital plan, but to put a plan in place that would allow us recurring revenue to take care of our capital needs as opposed to trying to find a way thru excess cash (free cash) each year. We are getting there….but more needs to be done,” Pimental said. One of Pimental’s priorities in the next term will be to improve the condition of the town’s buildings, or at least get a plan in motion to take care of the necessary repairs and renovations. “We need to find a way to get our public buildings that are in disrepair, fixed, renovated or replaced that will allow our employees to work in a safe, efficient environment that is a better representation of Rehoboth,” she said. Another goal for Pimental is getting the town’s budget in line with its revenues. Last year the town was forced to cut more than $1 million after voters rejected a Proposition 2 1/2 override. The override was put before voters after town meeting approved a budget that was over the levy limit due to additional funding allocated to the Dighton-Rehoboth regional schools. Pimental says that she’d like to see some of that funding restored, especially to the Police Department and Highway Dept. “I think we cut too deep and need to re-adjust these departments to insure public safety is not compromised,” Pimental said. For the past few years, the town has estimated local receipts conservatively which allowed the town to build up revenues that were then used for capital purchases. “This year we will probably increase our revenue estimates a little and use those funds to restore the budgets of some town departments, particularly the police department,” Pimental said. The relationship between the town and school department was strained after last May’s town meeting, but Pimental says she is encouraged by Superintendent Anthony Azar’s willingness to work together. “I think we’re heading in the right direction now. The key, I believe, to a successful partnership is communication. We need to keep the lines of communication open with the school administration so that we are all on the same page as to our financial situation. You can’t possibly propose a reasonable budget if you don’t know the town’s financial ability,” Pimental said. Pimental also wants to continue working with the Women’s Development Corporation to renovate and expand the former Anawan School next to the Senior Center into affordable senior housing. The vote at town meeting last spring, which granted the Women’s Development Corporation a long term lease on the property, allows the developer to seek grants/funding for this project. “This is something the town and its seniors need. There should be no reason that a senior or veteran who has lived here all their life be forced to leave Rehoboth due to lack of housing,” Pimental said.

Gerald Schwall

This is Gerald Schwall’s first term on the Board of Selectmen, but he has many years experience in town government. In addition to serving on the Finance Committee, Schwall also served as the Chairman of the Revenue Enhancement and Expense Reduction Committee and as a member of the Financial Advisory Committee to the regional school district. Schwall says he gave great deal of

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March 2015 The Reporter consideration to his run for selectmen. “I believe I can draw from both my experience with the Finance Committee and my professional life to assess and offer input on matters brought before the Board,” Schwall said. Many residents know him from his work on the Finance Committee. “I always endeavor to be well prepared, to offer suggestions for constructive outcomes, and to work with my fellow committee members and other town officials to find workable solutions. It is my expectation to bring this skill set to my role as Selectman,” Schwall said. The major issue facing Rehoboth today, says Schwall, is related to the budget. “As a town, we have a finite pool of money available (revenue) and competing needs for the allocation of funds from the pool (department budgets). While it is understandable that each department should advocate vigorously for their perceived needs; it must be done in the context of what is in the best interest of the town,” Schwall said. “It is the job of the Board of Selectmen, the Rehoboth members of the Regional School Committee, and the Finance Committee to work together to make wellbalanced and well-informed recommendations to Town Meeting for the allocation of financial resources that enable each town department (Police, Fire, Highway, School, etc.) to deliver the best overall value to the taxpayers,” Schwall added. Schwall believes the town should also regularly evaluate the services it provides to look for ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs. In addition to the budget issues, Schwall says there are a number of capital needs facing the town that need to be addressed. He is also concerned about the trend of senior citizens who no longer feel they can afford to remain in Rehoboth. “We must explore ways to protect these individuals from escalating real estate taxes, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with our Board of Assessors and elected State Representatives to examine the alternatives,” Schwall said. Schwall said although the election is uncontested, the voters deserve to know where he stands on the issues and it is important to him to know what issues the voters are concerned about. “To that end, I am proceeding as if there is a full-field of candidates and am out and about talking with people and asking for their support on April 6,” Schwall said. “Ultimately, the goal for my term as Selectman is the same as in my personal and professional lives - try to do something every day that makes things better for those around me,” Schwall said.

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk’s Corner Hello All ~ Wow, February was sure a cold, snowy, and busy month for the Town Clerk’s Office. In addition to the bi-weekly snow storms we have all been weathering, the clerk’s office has been busy processing 2015 census data, dog tag licenses, election nominations, town meeting petitions, budgets, annual report submissions, Laura Schwall voter registrations, and the every-day business Town Clerk of the department. It sure made the time pass quickly though. To those of you submitting your census documents and for registering your dogs so promptly ~ thank you. If you have not sent in your census, please forward as soon as possible. Census forms were due January 31st and Dog Licenses are due April 1st.

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The 2015 Dog Licenses are now available and are due annually by April 1, 2015. Residents may either purchase their dog’s 2015 Dog License by mail, online at https://www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs, or in person at the Town Clerk’s Office. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The licensing fees are as follows: Male or female dog $20.00; female-spayed or male-neutered $10.00. If paying by check, please make sure it is made payable to “Town of Rehoboth”. Whether renewing online, via mail, or in person, dog license applications must be accompanied by a current year rabies certificate (with a vaccination date covering the current licensing year) and proof of spay or neuter [if applying for the $10 licensing fee] unless we already have your documentation on file in the Clerk’s Office. If you are unsure, please give our office a call (508-252-6502 x-3110-Laura or x-3109-Lynn), and we can tell you how up-to-date our information is. Dog owners should note that the license(s) will not be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is included with current postage (70¢ for one dog tag, 91¢ for two dog tags and 98¢ for three dog tags). To date we have already registered 526 dogs this year. Thank you all for renewing your licenses so promptly. Continued on next page...

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Annual Town Election

participation at the polls and town meetings. However, since the extra hours for the Annual Town Election were not budgeted for, the decision will need to be approved by Selectmen and Finance Committee. I will keep you posted after my meeting with the Selectmen on Monday, March 2nd. As with all elections, the election warrant will be posted, with the polling hours, at the normal three posting locations in each of the three precincts. Election warrant press releases are also sent to the local newspapers, Rehobothnow.com and the Rehoboth Reporter to post. In addition the polling hours for the Annual Town Election will be noted on the front page of the Town Website (www.town.rehoboth.ma.us).

The Town of Rehoboth Annual Election will be held on Monday, April 6, 2015 with the polls in all three precincts open from 10am to 8pm. I am still working with the Selectmen to see if we will be opening the polls earlier, as has been requested by several residents. As you know, Annual Town Election Polls have been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. for several years. However, at the April 7, 2014 election, several residents stated it was difficult for them to vote because the polls were not open at 7:00 a.m. as they are when State Elections are held. As a result, I asked the election workers to keep track, as part of their minutes, of the voter activity between 7-10 a.m. for the next three elections (2½ Override, State Primary, and State Mid-Term elections). The results appear below. Total voter attendance is listed by precinct and by hourly timeframe. As you can tell, between 17%-20% of the voters do utilize the voting hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Personally I see the value of opening the polls early as I always look for ways to increase voter

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The Democratic Town Committee held their Caucus on Saturday, February 14th at Goff Hall and the following Democratic Caucus Nominees will be placed on the Annual Town Election Ballot: Moderator for one year term – Democratic Town for Committee held their Caucus on Satur-B. incumbent William J. Cute, Jr. The and Water Commissioner a three year term – incumbent Thomas day, 14th at Caucus Goff Hall and the following Democratic CauNicholson. Both candidates will be February listed as Democratic Nominees on the April 6th ballot.

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at the COA (SeniorJr.Center) The Republican Town Committee held their on Wednesday, February 18th Moderator forCaucus one year term – incumbent William J. Cute, and with the following Republican Caucus Nominees to be placed on the Annual Town Election Ballot: Selectman for Water Commissioner for a M. three yearand term incumbent Thomas B. three year term (two positions available) – incumbent Susan Pimental new– candidate Gerald V. Schwall; Nicholson. will Regional be listed as Democratic Caucus Assessor for three year term – incumbentBoth Susancandidates W. Taylor; D-R District School Committee (two positions available) for three Nominees year term – incumbent David6th A. Katseff on the April ballot.and new candidate Katherine F. (Dennen) Cooper; Planning Board for five year – incumbent Edward J. Bertozzi;held Housing five year term Theterm Republican Town Committee theirAuthority Caucusforon Wednes– new candidate Lynore McKim; Park Commission for a five year term – incumbent Charles R. Procopio, Storm day, February 18th at the COA (Senior Center) with the following Water Officer for a three year term – incumbent David A. Perry, Jr.; Tree Warden for a three year term Republican Caucus to beyear placed thecandidates Annual Town incumbent Robert E. Johnson, II, and myself – TownNominees Clerk for a three term. on These will be Senior Discount Ballot: Republican CaucusSelectman Nominees. for three year term (two positions availlisted on the April 6th ballot asElection

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This year there were no V. nomination pulledfor forthree “Independent/Unenrolled” or “Non-Designated” Schwall;papers Assessor year term – incumbent Susan W. candidates. Job Too Small Taylor; D-R Regional District School Committee (two positions Upcoming Voter Registration Session

available) for three year term – incumbent David A. Katseff and new

508-252-3872The final date to register tocandidate vote in the Katherine Annual TownF.Election is Tuesday, March 17. Prospective are (Dennen) Cooper; Planning Boardvoters for five reminded that they may register vote by visiting the Town Clerk’s J. Office, picking Housing up a voter registration yeartoterm – incumbent Edward Bertozzi; Authority form for

at -the Rehoboth Post Office, by calling the Town Clerk’s Office to request a Mail-In voter registration form, or MA. License # 22377 • Pipe Fitters #28402 five year term – new candidate Lynore McKim; Park Commission download a form on online @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/Voter-reg-mail-in.pdf. As an added for aoffice five year term – incumbent Charles R. Procopio, Storm Day) Waterto convenience the Town Clerk’s will be open until 8:00 PM on March 17th (St. Patrick’s Officer for a three year term – incumbent David A. Perry, Jr.; Tree accommodate last minute registrations.

Warden for a three year term - incumbent Robert E. Johnson, II, and Ballot myself – Absentee Town Clerk forApplications a three year term. These candidates will be listed on the April 6th ballot as Republican Caucus Nominees. Applications for absentee ballots are now available and may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office, at the This year there were no nomination papers pulled for “Indepenpost office, or online @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/absentee_ballot.pdf An absentee ballot may “Non-Designated” only be obtained by writtendent/Unenrolled” request and with theorvoter’s original signature.candidates. The deadline to apply for an

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Upcoming Voter Registration Session

Town Election is Tuesday, March 17. Prospective voters are reminded that they Our Annual Town Census Forms year 2015 to all households Rehoboth during picking the first week mayforregister towere votemailed by visiting the TowninClerk’s Office, up of January. If you haven’t received your census form, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office. You will notice a voter registration form at the Rehoboth Post Office, by calling the Town Clerk’s Office to request a Mail-In voter registration form, or download a form on online @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ elepdf/Voter-reg-mail-in.pdf. As an added convenience the Town Clerk’s office will be open until 8:00 PM on March 17th (St. Patrick’s Training Day) to accommodate last minute registrations.

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Applications for absentee ballots are now available and may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office, at the post office, or online @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/absentee_ballot.pdf An absentee ballot may only be obtained by written request and with

March 2015 The Reporter the voter’s original signature. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the Annual Town Election is Friday, April 3rd at 12:00 noon. Even though this is a town holiday, the Clerk’s office will be open until noon to receive absentee ballot applications.

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Annual Town Census Forms Are Now Past Due

Our Annual Town Census Forms for year 2015 were mailed to all households in Rehoboth during the first week of January. If you haven’t received your census form, please contact the Town Your hometown realtors with Clerk’s Office. You will notice that this year’s census form also wide-reaching experience and the contains information regarding political party affiliation. If there know how to get the job done is nothing in the last column to the right of your name it means you are not registered to vote. Residents are asked to review the AARON pre-printed corrections, and return them as regarding political party that this census year’s forms, censusmake form also contains information affiliation.Doran If there is nothing in Sales Associate, soon as possible. Please understand that you cannot cross out the last column to the right of your name it means you are not registered to vote. Residents are asked to Liscensed in MA & RI and change your political party on the census form. This must be review the pre-printed census forms, make corrections, and return them as soon (401) as possible. Please 864-1644 Cell understand done through the Town Clerk’s Office with your original signature that you cannot cross out and change your political party on the census form. This must be done through the in order to process a change of designation or to register to vote. Town Clerk’s Office with your original signature in order to process a change of designation or to register to As of February 23rd we still have 440 households in Precinct 1,vote. 443 households in Precinct 2 and 437 households in Precinct 3 that have not yet responded to the annual town census. Please return your census form immediately, if you have not already done As of February 23rd we still have 440 households in Precinct 1, 443 households in Precinct 2 and 437 households so ~ thank you. sm inAsPrecinct 3 that have not yetquestions responded to theto annual town census. Please return your census form you noticed, two optional survey were added immediately, you have done was so ~added thankto you. the bottom of theifcensus form.not Thealready first question determine if there was significant interest in changing the method by which we distribute the Warrants for Annual and Special Town As you noticed, two optional survey questions were added to the bottom of the census form.Water The first Rid Well of:question Meetings. An article addressing this change was defeated at the was added to determine if there was significant interest in changing the method by which we distribute October 2014 Special Town Meeting by 3-votes. During, and after, • Iron • Manganese • Hardness the Warrants for Annual and Special TownasMeetings. An article addressing this change was defeated at the October the meeting several suggestions were offered to how to make • Low pH • Rotten egg smell • Bacteria the proposed change more inclusive accommodating. It wasafter, the meeting several suggestions were offered as to 2014 Special Town Meeting byand 3-votes. During, and Rid suggested City Water further that proposed I consider revising Articleinclusive and request how suggested to make the changethemore andit accommodating. It was further thatof: I consider be placed on the May 2015 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. However, • Clorine • Bacteria • Lead & more revising the Article and request it be placed on the May 2015 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. However, as part as part of the due diligence process before submitting a revised of the due diligence process before submitting a revised Article, a question was added to the census form. Article, a question was added to the census form. 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It is requested that when you send correspondence to any office at the Town Hall you only include information

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It is requested that when you send correspondence to any office at the Town Hall you only include information specific to the department you want to communicate with. As an example, residents might send in their tax payment along with their census form or dog license. Tax payments would go to the Tax Collector whereas census forms or dog licenses would go to the Town Clerk’s Office. By including multiple offices in one envelop it may delay processing your requests or payments. Thank you for your consideration.

Business Certificates

renewal. The renewal fee is $50.00 (certificate renewal is good for four years) and checks should be made payable to “The Town of Rehoboth”. You may also renew using a credit/debit card either online (web address below) or at the Town Clerk’s window. Before a new business can be registered within the town, business owners must first contact the Zoning Officer – Tom Nerney at 320 Anawan Street in order to have the location and/or type of business approved. Business license forms and complete process details can be found on the clerk’s website @ http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/Pages/RehobothMA_Clerk/ buscertform.

Town Offices Closed

Business owners whose business certificate will expire between January through June of 2015 should have received a reminder for

Did you know that when the decision is made by the Selectmen to close or delay the opening of town offices, due to weather related circumstances, we alert the public several different ways. (1) We post a notice on the front page of the town website – www.town.rehoboth.ma.us , (2) Post on the local town cable Channel 9, and (3) notify the local news organizations. We are currently investigating ways to have a message available on our phone system also. We will keep you advised when that feature is available. Please check your TV or Computer before you venture out in the OPEN: MON – THUR 8 AM-9:30 PM, FRI-SAT 8 AM-10 PM, SUN 10 AM-6 PM poor weather conditions – we want you all to stay safe. You will not be penalized if payments are due and town offices are closed. For example, in early February our Tax Collector, Cheryl Gouveia, waived interest charges for the entire week when town offices were closed on Monday, and there was a two-hour delayed opening on Absolut Vodka 1.75L $26.99 Dewars White Label Scotch 1.75L $29.99 Tuesday ~ thank you Cheryl.

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Frozen, or Down on the Snow Farm

The Disney on Ice “Frozen” shows in Boston were cancelled on Valentine’s Day weekend due to yet another snowstorm. I think that about says it all. I’m sure we all feel like we’re trapped in that ultra-popular kids’ movie this winter, but when will we get to the end, when the ice melts and the frozen land blooms again? We can all relate to that terrifying snow monster in the movie too. I think I saw it out the window during the last blizzard. Why do they call the city lots filled with newly-created mountains “snow farms”? We don’t want to grow the blasted stuff, though I suppose “snow field” would sound better than “snow dump”. Meanwhile, the scary icicles creep down over the windows like prison bars. And let’s not mention snow on the roof or the dreaded ice dams. I keep thinking of the witty lyrics in Lerner & Lowe’s “Camelot”: “the winter is forbidden til December and exits March the 2nd on the dot … and there’s a legal limit to the snow here, in Camelot.” Well, this ain’t Camelot. Damn-a-lot is more like it. And we thought the last couple of winters were bad! Others have joked that people are waving white flags but no one can see them against the snow. Not that Mother Nature seems to care anyway. In spite of all the Frozen and Ice Age jokes, by mid-February the snow wasn’t a laughing matter, especially for commuters. Driving has been nerve-wracking and parking worse. Walking isn’t much fun either. I am relieved to be retired and freed from trying

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By Sue Pimental Are we done with the snow?!? I like the snow, but am so back. We are never going to find a way to live within in our means if done with it….let’s think spring. And with spring comes budget we don’t have an open and honest conversation. And it’s okay to discussion and town meeting. Now you’re thinking, let’s go back say, we don’t need it …we want it….and if we can afford it, why not? to the snow! We tend to budget the “what if’s”…what if we have a higher The various department managers have submitted budgets need for special education in the coming year? Why not use E& to the Selectman’s office and Jeff, our town administrator, will D for those unforeseen additions to the budget? Why not use the put all of them in our packet in the next week or so. By the time E&D to take care of capital/non recurring (repairs and maintenance) you read this, we will have had the budgets for review. As in past type items in the budget? E&D is similar to the town’s free cash. years, we will review the budgets and those budgets that we have It is a result of the excess monies not spend in the budget and questions on or are materially different than the current budget, the higher or lower revenue estimates. E&D should not be used to department manager will be brought in to discuss. The board is fund operational items…same as free cash, but one time items.... still working on finalizing contracts for our 5 unions in town. Due like capital items is perfect source of funds. I think we need to get to the budget cuts last year, most of the union’s discussions were to a bare bones budget and build up from there. Even if the prop 2 suspended or discussion was changed to address any non financial ½ override had succeeded last year, just about any increase in the issues…for the first year of the three year contract only. We still school budget would likely result in the need for another override. need to discuss and negotiate the remaining two years. We have Do the math, 1.7Million override would result in an additional 42.5k not finalized all 5 union contracts for the current year but hope to in revenue (1,700,000 x 2.5%) in additional revenue in subsequent before town meeting. years. We would need an operational override every year. The superintendent of the Dighton Rehoboth Regional School The largest part of the budget increase appears to be salary along with the business manager, vocational director, high-school related. No surprise, a large part of the school budget as is the principal and special education director came before the board town’s budget is labor…so it makes sense that that would be the of selectman to discuss their preliminary budget proposal. Even biggest increase. The principle at the highschool talked about thought the budget is preliminary, I think it’s important to have virtual classrooms and increasing technology. I think that makes some discussions on what the superintendent is proposing to the sense to look at how that may reduce costs. school committee as well as pass along critical financial information The superintendent followed up with an email to me after a from the town’s side. No one wants a repeat of what happened meeting with his staff and has already found some reductions to at town meeting last year. There should be no surprises at town the budget. We are moving in the right direction. If we all know meeting....doesn’t mean we are all going to agree, but we will all what we are dealing with we can all come up with the best solution. be very well informed and then can make a decision in the best Having consistency in our administration will be a big help. 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The Board of Directors of TV9 will again be sponsoring the Meet the Candidates for Board of Selectmen and School Committee during the second week in March. We welcome questions for the candidates for these positions to be submitted by local reporters. Please send them directly to ContactUs@TV9Seekonk.com in care of Beverly Hart. We will inform you of the dates of the videoing so that you can attend if you wish. Thank you for you interest and help. Beverly Hart 508-336-9352, russellhart@comcast.net

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The Seekonk local cable TV9 will replay the Meet the Candidates shows for Board of Selectmen and School Committee the two weeks before the April election. Voters in Seekonk are urged to watch the shows to learn about the candidates and why they are running for office. This is offered by the TV9 Board of Directors as a public service to better inform the residents of Seekonk about their officials.

Local Grants Awarded For Seekonk Arts And Culture

The Seekonk Cultural Council is pleased to announce the awarding of 13 grants totaling $5715 for arts and cultural programs in Seekonk in 2015. Grant recipients include Dance of Northern India at the Aitken School, Steve Caddick’s banjo music at Seekonk Meadows in June, and a paper making class at the Library. Other recipients include a high school sculpture class field trip to the DeCordova museum in Lincoln, MA, cartooning for teens at the Library, and writing

March 2015 The Reporter workshops at the Martin School. A full list of recipients follows. The Seekonk Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The Local Cultural Councils are the most extensive public cultural funding network in the nation. They provide funding to every Massachusetts city and town through the work of more than 2,300 volunteers. The councils support local arts and history, fund school field trips, and sponsor local concerts and exhibitions. Grants to local councils range from $4,300 for the smallest towns to $62,350 for Fall River and $163,080 for Boston, according to a formula that reflects the state’s local aid system. Decisions about which activities to support are made at the community level by a board of municipally appointed volunteers. The members of the Seekonk Cultural Council are: Debbie Block, Bill Clark, Sharon Clarke, Patti Dalton, Alex Dunwoodie, Maria Holme, Martha Torrance, and Charles Waddington. The Council website is: https://www.mass-culture.org/Seekonk. The Council received 19 requests for funding this year; we received 25 requests last year. Typically, the funds available are $4,000 - $5,000. The Council welcomes individual or corporate donations to increase the funds available for grants. State Representative Steven Howitt (Seekonk) commented on this year’s grant process: “I am happy to join with the Seekonk Cultural Council in again offering congratulations to this year’s new slate of grantees. As a member of the Joint Committee for Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, I appreciate all the opportunities I have to engage with and visit many of the arts and cultural organizations in the Commonwealth. Creativity and the arts enrich us all, and we are thankful for organizations such as the Seekonk Cultural Council that works hard in their selection process to determine and select the grant recipients. We thank them for the important work they do and the value they add to our communities. I am pleased and honored to congratulate this year’s grantees.” Statewide, more than $2.7 million will be distributed by local cultural councils in 2015. Grants support more than 5,000 activities state-wide: concerts, exhibitions, radio and video productions, field trips for schoolchildren, after-school youth programs, writing workshops, historical preservation efforts, lectures, First Night celebrations, nature and science education programs for families and town festivals. Nearly half of LCC funds support educational activities for young people. This includes the PASS Program, which provides subsidies for school-age children to attend cultural field trips. The Seekonk Cultural Council will seek applications again in the fall. Information and forms are available online at (www.masscultural council.org). Applications are due Oct. 15, 2015.

2015 Grant Recipients

Elizabeth Machado – Cook: DeCordova Museum HS field trip John Hopkins/MLC Band: Seekonk Meadows concert Dance of Northern India: Aitken School Steve Caddick: Banjo music at Seekonk Meadows Phil Campbell/Noteworthy: Performance at Seekonk Meadows or Senior Center Henry Lappen/Juggler: Performance at Seekonk Library John Root/Edible Perennial Gardening and Landscaping: Seekonk Library Bart Lush/Nudging the Imagination: Writing workshops at Martin School Pied Potter: Pottery wheel/education at Seekonk Library Oak Knoll Wildlife Refuge: Paper Making at Seekonk Library Dee Anne Art: Cartoons for teens at Seekonk Library Gregory Maichack/Que Sera, Seurat: Pastel painting at Seekonk Library Matt Gabriel/Wild Heroes: Animal presentation at Seekonk Library

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Mike is a 4 year old domestic short haired black kitty. He was found hanging around with a feral colony, but he is so friendly that it appears he had previous owners who may have abandoned him. Mike is a good-natured little guy who enjoys being around people and loves to sit and be pet. He has been neutered, is up to date on vaccines and has been microchipped. He likes other cats and with his easygoing personality he should be a great addition to most types of homes. Mike has been diagnosed with colitis, which is kept under control by simply serving him a low residue food that can be purchased from any pet food store. Mike is being sponsored by Andrew, our shelter volunteer, who has paid his full adoption fee. If you have a place in your heart and home for Mike, please stop by to see if he is your purrrfect match. Make a difference in the life of an animal; adopt Mike from the Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck Street, Seekonk MA 02771. 508336-6663. Visiting Hours - everyday 2:00-4:00 except Wednesdays 3:00-6:00

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The Seekonk Land Conservation Trust will hold its 47th annual meeting at the Seekonk Public Library on Thursday, March 19, at 6:30pm. A short business meeting will start at 6:30pm, during which President Thompson Webb and other officers of the Board will describe recent successes in preserving land in Seekonk. He will offer thanks to the Boy Scouts, who were active during the Fall in creating trails and clearing brush at three of properties managed by the Land Trust. At 7:00pm the Seekonk High School Biology II and AP Biology students will present their research on the Runnins River and Burr’s Pond. The Seekonk Land Conservation Trust is a private, non-profit organization, established to help preserve open space in Seekonk, MA. The Land Trust presently protects approximately 500 acres. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.

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David Parker is seeking his third term on the board of selectmen. Parker has been involved in town government since 1976. He was a member of RTM, served on the charter study commission and town personnel board. He also served as town moderator for 15 years before being elected selectman. “I felt I could do more for the town as selectman than moderator. I like what I do now. I want to go for another term,” Parker said.

David Parker

When Parker first ran for selectmen, he says he wanted to accomplish several projects, including renovating the Banna Fire Station, putting an addition on the Animal Shelter and building a Senior Center. Those projects are either complete (Banna Fire Station) or currently under development. The Banna Fire Station held a ribbon cutting on February 26 and the new station is now open and will be staffed with two firefighters 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parker supported the Animal Shelter for years before he became selectmen. He and his wife, Jan, who has served as Town Clerk for many years, are both animal lovers. Jan founded the Save-a-Pet Society 20 years ago. Parker came up with the idea for the Save-a-Pet Society’s annual auction after seeing a fund-raising auction in Rhode Island on television. “I said ‘why can’t we do that here?’” Parker said. “We’ll build up a fund and offer that money to the town.” Those funds are now going to the construction of an addition to the Animal Shelter. Engineering plans for the addition are currently being drawn up. Construction of a new Seekonk Senior Center is also underway. Last fall, selectmen approved the purchase of the building at the corner of Taunton Avenue and Arcade Avenue to be used for the senior center. The Senior Center building committee is currently working on architectural plans for the project. Parker also spearheaded the creation of an economic development committee to attract new businesses to town. The committee was created about six months ago and Parker says they are contacting people and trying to build interest in Seekonk among the business community. Town meeting recently approved $10,000 for the committee to create a professional brochure on the town to help attract new business. Parker points out that Seekonk has the lowest tax rate in Bristol County and it is mostly due to the Route 6 business district. “Route 6 is our golden cow and we need to take care of it,” Parker says. He adds that three new restaurants are opening in Seekonk. Parker says it is important to maintain a low tax rate in town and he will continue to work to maintain it. “Keeping the tax rate down and business growing is important. I want to keep that balance going,” Parker said. Supporting volunteerism in town is something Parker has always advocated. He says the town has a “tremendous volunteer force.” “I’ve always said that the quality of life is determined more by the volunteers than the politicians,” Parker said. The town would not be the same without all the people who volunteer at churches, Little League and other sports, the library,

March 2015 The Reporter working with the elderly and more, he says. Parker says he’s looking forward to continuing to work for the town. “As long as I’m able to give back, I want to give back,” Parker said.

Gary Sagar

residential tax rates,” Sagar said. “Of the 100% valuation of real estate in town, 75% is residential and they pay 60% of the taxes. While 25% of the real estate is commercial and industrial, but they are assessed 40%,” Sagar said. “For residents, it’s a great thing, but we have to be careful we don’t overtax the businesses or they’ll go elsewhere and that will be detrimental to the long term interests of the town,” he continued.

Gary Sagar is seeking his second term on the board of selectmen. Sagar served on the Attleboro Fire Department for more than 20 years and was a call David Viera firefighter in Seekonk for many years. He also served on the Zoning Board of David Viera has been involved in Appeals for more than twelve years and many facets of town government since is an active member of the Seekonk Lions the early 80’s. He is a former member of Club. the RTM, board of selectmen and plan Sagar has been heavily involved in ning board and served the Seekonk Fire several building projects in town during Department for more than 30 years, inhis first term including the Banna Fire cluding 13 years as Fire Chief. He also Station and the acquisition and permitting serves on the planning board currently. Gary Sagar for the new Senior Center. Viera believes it is time for a His involvement began before he was elected as selectman. In change. 2009 he was appointed by the Board of Selectman as a volunteer “I’m not particularly happy with consultant to the Town Administrator and Fire Chief to help estabwhat I see now and I think I can make David Viera lish fire stations in the north and south ends of town. Also in 2009, a difference,” Viera said. Sagar organized a group of building professionals for former town continued on next page... administrator Michael Carroll to evaluate options for a new Senior Center. Sagar is seeking re-election “to continue with others the progress we have accomplished for the town.” Other accomplishments he points to are helping to get a traffic light installed on Route 44 in front of the entrance to the public safety complex. The contract for the project has been awarded and Divorce Mediation the light is expected to be installed in the spring. Divorce & Family Law “This light has been in the works for 10 years; it will assist our Uncontested Divorce public safety departments and help with the traffic on Route 44 and Contested Divorce Arcade Avenue,” he said. Child Custody If elected, he wants to pursue several projects, including a Paternity new fire station in the south end of town. He says the building on Child Support County Street is old and in disrepair. He believes that the town Adoption should start planning for a new facility now because this type of Estate Planning project takes time. Wills “We are going to start discussing possible locations for a new Health Care Proxy South Station at the second selectmen’s meeting in March, based in Power Of Attorney part on a study by our public safety departments utilizing computer 239 Winthrop Street, Rehoboth generated maps of our incidents” Sagar said. Another project that Sagar wants to work on is the elimination (508) 252-2300 e r y of fees to our children for the use of town recreational fields. Town www.lauriemullen.com sports teams currently pay a fee to use the fields, according to Sagar. “We are charging an improper fee to our children for use of town fields that taxpayers own and pay for,” Sagar said. Sagar also wants to expand busing for seniors. He says that the town is currently assessed $95,000 for GATRA, but receives minimal service; he’d like to see the service increased and Call To restored to prior levels. Book Winter “Our Seniors deserve and need this or 508-676-1995 Painting! service,” added Sagar. ~ Seniors 10% OFF ~ Keeping residential taxes down is also a goal for Sagar, but he says there must be a balance between supporting businesses in the community and residential taxpayers. Professional Neat Work FREE ESTIMATES “Expansion of the commercial/industrial FULLY INSURED base is paramount to maintaining our low

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Viera thinks the process of making appointments to town boards and commissions needs to be looked at. “In some cases, people aren’t appointed if they don’t agree with what members of the board of selectmen think, and that’s wrong,” Viera said. Viera believes the board of selectmen should not be directly involved in everything in town. “I don’t think that’s a healthy environment. Day-to-day operations should be left to the experts,” Viera said. He also wants to look at the town meeting form of government. Turnout for town meeting is traditionally low and he believes more people should get involved. “You have about 100 people making the decision for the whole town on a budget that is about $44 million,” Viera said. He says it may be time to consider whether a change is needed in the town meeting format, he says. “I think we’ve outgrown it,” Viera said. Viera also wants to review the current town charter. “I think we need to look at areas of the charter that are working and address the parts that aren’t working and see how we can make it better,” he said. Many things have changed since the charter was originally passed, he says. “The system is broken today. It needs to be fixed,” Viera said. Communication between parents and the town is another area that Viera would like to see improved. “Parents of schoolchildren need to be heard. If elected, I will be more than willing to listen,” Viera said. Viera says it is important to keep spending down and make sure the town is “getting the best bang for the buck.” “I know there’s not a ton of money, but we need to prioritize,” Viera said. His background in the fire department has made him a strong advocate for public safety. “We need to give the police, fire, highway and animal control the tools they need within reason to do the job without giving the store away,” Viera said. Viera also believes the town needs to take care of its infrastructure. “It’s important. The infrastructure in town needs to be looked at and shored up,” Viera said.

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“I’m going to run until I win or die because it’s on my bucket list,” Mararian said. His priorities if elected will be to keep an eye on spending, provide quality education and maintaining town services, such as police, fire, EMT and public works. “My top priority is to make sure taxpayers are receiving the maximum bang for their buck and keeping overspending down in our town,” Mararian said. “We have to get rid of the pork. There’s too much pork in our town,” he added. He commends the public safety, education, and veterans and senior services departments and says that those departments are what make up a town. “I believe that Police Chief Craig Mace and Fire Chief Michael Healy and all our public safety personnel are doing a terrific job. That is one area I don’t mind spending money,” Mararian said. “The most important things in life are safety, health, and peace of mind,” he added. The TV9 Host is known as the unofficial “Mayor of Seekonk,” a title he says goes back to 1959. “People think it’s self-proclaimed, but Chuck Stevens, the number one disc jockey in Rhode Island at the time, nicknamed me the “Mayor of Seekonk” and it stuck with me every since,” he explained. “I just ran with it,” Mararian said. Mararian has hosted his own cable access program on Seekonk TV9 for about 20 years. “Jeffrey’s World is entertainment, with a little philosophy thrown in and a lot of humor. It’s versatile enough that I can also do serious interviews,” Mararian said. Mararian says he understands the perception people have of him. “I understand people think I’m a little off-the-wall, a little crazy, a little eccentric. I think I’m a little quirky and eccentric, but what no one has ever questioned is my word. I always tell the truth. I will keep my word and always look out for what is in the best interests of Seekonk,” Mararian said.

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Club News & Announcements Seekonk Lions Club 3rd Annual Doug Allen Fishing Tournament Monday, April 20th

Are you getting tired of all this snow and looking forward to Spring? Specifically breaking out the rods and reels to catch some trout this spring fishing season? Well, mark your calendars as the Seekonk Lions Club’s Third Annual Doug Allen Fishing Tournament will be held on Patriots Day Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Old Grist Mill Pond RT 114A in Seekonk 9:00AM till 1:00pm. Open for all children through high school in the area. More details coming soon. Any questions or if you would like to help/donate or volunteer please email seekonkfishingtournament@yahoo.com. Local Businesses: If you would like to donate some items for prizes and/ or be part of a sponsorship, please contact Paul Buckley at paul.buckley@nei.com or George Poli at geopoli@verizon.net.

East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club Announces Scholarship Program For High School Seniors $1,000 scholarship deadline is March 13, 2015

The East Providence, RI /Seekonk, MA Rotary Club announces the deadline for its annual scholarship program for 2015. Each year, the Rotary Club awards $1,000 scholarship each to four graduating seniors from the following schools: East Providence High School; East Providence Career & Technical Center; Saint Mary’s Bay View Academy; and Seekonk High School. Deadline for the application is Wednesday, March 13, 2015. “The purpose of the scholarship is to reward a local high school student who best exemplifies the criteria of service, leadership and academic achievement,” states Lori DiPersio, 2014-15 president of the East Providence/ Seekonk Rotary Club. “Consideration is also given to need, and applicants must be a resident of East Providence or Seekonk.” Interested students should obtain the official application form from their school guidance counselor. He/she would complete the application form and return it to their guidance counselor directly by the deadline. The Rotary Club’s Educational Trust Scholarship Committee then selects the recipients from a pool of the most deserving applicants submitted by each school’s guidance department. Chartered in 1946, the East Providence, RI/Seekonk, MA Rotary Club is a local club of Rotary International, based in Chicago, IL. Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. East Providence/Seekonk Club meet at Chello’s Restaurant 911 Warren Ave. East Providence, RI each Monday at 12:15 pm. For more information, contact Club Service Director Stephen J. Propatier at 508-336-9007 or write: PO Box 14303, East Providence, RI 02914: or Web Site: http://www.epseekonkrotary.org

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Meeting at Hillside Country Club on February 19th… after another snow storm was held. We had an official visit from our District Governor Beverly Dillon and CST Theresa Dunford. After another snowstorm and the snow piling up we had a very enjoyable meeting and some interesting reports from DG Beverly along with reports of our own. DG Beverly presented our President with a new patch for our banner. Reports were made on our Calendar Dance recently held which was a huge success. Thanks to all who came, to all who decorated tables and it was a spectacular sight to see. Watch for it next year. If you’ve never been, it’s worth going! We did our usual Bingo night at Marian Manor nursing home even with the SNOW! Our first Cabinet Meeting will be coming up at the end of March. If you’re interested in going let President Carol know at our next meeting. The nominating committee will be meeting to get names for the slate of officers for the coming year July to June. The names will be presented at the next meeting and we will be voting on the slate at our first meeting in April.

Upcoming events for our club will be:

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Spring for A Pint, A Pizza Pie and A Play

Cheer up! Spring is almost here. And so is Carpenter Museum’s next event Thursday, March 19th at 6pm: A Pint, A Pizza Pie and A Play. Dressed in period costume, re-enactor Mike Welch will play Schoolmaster John Fowle, who lived in the 1700s. He’ll also play two of his students, who were on opposite sides during the Revolutionary War. $7 ($4 members) includes program and two slices of pizza from RHOP. Soda $1, Beer $2. Free dessert and munchies. Sponsored by Rehoboth House of Pizza. Reservations a must: 508-252-3031, carpentermuseum@ gmail.com, carpentermuseum.org.

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This year Carpenter Museum is offering two time slots for our Bus Tour of Historic Rehoboth Homes on Sunday, April 19: 1-2:45pm and 3-4:45pm. Led by Dave Downs and Lende McMullen, both will feature North Rehoboth homes built in the 1800s or earlier. And each will include a walking-tour of one historic home. Thanks to our sponsors Century 21 David Smith Real Estate and the Rehoboth Cultural Council. Reservations required: 508-252-3031, carpentermuseum@gmail.com, carpentermuseum.org.

Make your reservations soon for Carpenter Museum’s Bus Tour of Historic Rehoboth Homes, Sunday April 19.

Earl Nichols Tells Lively Tales of Living at Breezy Lawn

Earl B. Nichols Jr. visited the Carpenter Museum with his wife Julie to share keepsakes, old photos and memories of the four generations of the Nichols family who lived in the house they call “Breezy Lawn” on the corner of Rte. 118 and County St. in Rehoboth. We’re creating a fascinating exhibit about the Nichols and their family home, interspersed with period pieces from our collection. The exhibit will be on display Thursday, March 19th at 6pm, during our upcoming event A Pint, A Pizza Pie and A Play. It will remain on view through the summer.

Earl Nichols stopped by to share family items and photos for Carpenter Museum’s upcoming exhibit “At Home with the Nichols Family: Four Generations at Breezy Lawn.”

The Museum Reopens to Visitors in March

As of March 3, the Carpenter Museum will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-4pm, Sundays 2-4pm and by appointment. Come visit us! Contact: 508-252-3031, carpentermuseum@gmail.com, carpentermuseum.org

Recalling Kindberg Dairy, Once Site of Poor Farm in Rehoboth

Re-enactor Mike Welch will pose as three Revolutionary-time characters at Carpenter Museum’s next event “A Pint, A Pizza Pie and A Play” on Thursday March 19.

Earle Kindberg of Reed Street recalls growing up on a family farm on Winter Street that had been the town’s poor farm long ago. It was common to have the poorhouse be part of a farm, where the inmates could do farm work in exchange for their humble room and board. Earle says his grandfather and father’s property included a house and barn, and a little red house where the hired hands on the farm lived. The house and barn are still there, but the smaller house is now gone. “We raised potatoes at first and then we had a dairy farm. My grandfather built a barn and started the dairy business. It was called Kindberg Dairy.

March 2015 The Reporter He couldn’t make a go of it because milk prices went too low.” Later owners of this property had a horse farm, which is still there.

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The poor farm residents must have spent a lot of time removing stones from the property in the old days. Earle said, “There’s not a stone to be found on the farm. The rocks were all hand-picked and they used to carry them into the woods. The soil is like screened loam. If you go there today, you’ll see areas in the woods where Reasonable Rates 30 Yrs the stones are.” Seniors and Veterans Discount Experience The days of the workhouse or poorhouse are now mercifully FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY long gone, as governments began to give the destitute more of a safety net in the 20th century. In the 19th and even early 20th century, these grim institutions were the last resort for those who could not otherwise eke out even a meager living on their own. Especially vulnerable were poor old people with no family to care for them. geoffrey.holt@comcast.net Going into the poorhouse was a sign of shame and desperation. Living on a Poor Farm* What was life like on a poor farm? Typically, male and female inmates would be separated from one another in living rooms, halls, 55 Winthrop St. (Rt. 44) Rehoboth stairways and even yards. Those of “good character” (for instance, those with an illness or physical disability) were separated from others (perhaps with mental issues or accused of breaking the law). Hygiene was stressed. Each inmate was allotted water for a • Kitchen Countertops weekly bath, and clothing was washed regularly. However, not • Vanity Tops all inmates complied with the rules, since many were mentally or We Will... physically disabled. Match Your • Island Kitchens Sheets and blankets were aired daily. Inmates enjoyed heated • Fireplaces & more Lowest Price rooms. Regular, healthy meals were served with knives, forks and Satisfaction Local Showroom cups. Guaranteed! with in stock material “In their nineteenth century heyday, the town farm provided a much-needed support system for society’s poor, infirm and Deliveries & Installations undesirable…Despite their challenges, town farms managed to (508) 252-4300 • Fax (508) 252-4242 produce hay, milk, livestock, beans, potatoes and wood products year after year before ceasing operations in the first years after We Accept Debit & Credit Card Social Security was implemented. The increasing standard of living during the early twentieth century coupled with the implementation of social welfare programs enabled families to become increasingly able to care for their sick, elderly, and troubled members. The town farms quietly seeped into the forgotten history of their towns, sometimes only remembered in the street names of the roads they once occupied.”* Name: ______________________________________

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Town officials in early Rehoboth were already talking about establishing poorhouses as early as the mid-1700s, according to the chronological local history Rehoboth Through the Years (copies of this book are for sale at the Carpenter Museum). Here are some references to the poorhouse over the years: From 1744: “Voted that the town hire a house for the purpose of a poor workhouse rather than build one. It was called The House of Industry.” From 1763: “A petition was presented to the General Court at Boston for permission to have a lottery to raise funds to build a workhouse to home the poor of the town.” From 1812: “School opened in the northeast area this day with Lemuel Morse as teacher … He was also overseer of the poor.” From 1824: “The town of Rehoboth is considering buying a farm to support the poor.” continued on next page...

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From 1825: “Report to the Selectmen: $1485.26 was the expense of the poor belonging to the town of Rehoboth (April 1825-April 1926) for board and clothing.” From 1913: “The town poor farm was advertised for sale this year in the Providence Journal, Boston Globe and New England Homestead.”

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This Federal Colonial located at 60 Carpenter Street was given to Christopher Carpenter by his grandfather Deacon Thomas Carpenter in 1778. It is a 2-1/2 story wood framed home. The original structure dates from 1722. The year 1800 is marked on a brick in the chimney. As shown by our “then” and “now” photos, the structure is well-preserved. The front door treatment is typical of the Federal style. The house has seven fireplaces, three Dutch ovens, pegged beams, wide floor boards, and old hinges that are still in use. Congratulations to current owners Nicholas & Paula Spiridakis, who emailed us with the correct guess! Do you have a home or photo we can feature in our Then and Now? Please email us at carpentermuseum@gmail.com or call 508-252-3031.

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Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, March 13, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, March 13, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Tony Parkes. Music will be performed by Firefly, with Cedar Stanistreet, Rebecca Bosworth-Clemens, and Mike Sokolovsky. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. For information, call 508-252-6375; http:// www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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Community Dance Sunday, March 15th

* FREE * On Sunday evening, March 15, from 7 to 9 p.m., there will be a community dance held at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth. This dance is hosted by the Sunday Night Jammers, a group of area musicians who meet regularly on Sunday evenings at Goff Hall to play Celtic dance music. The March 15 dance will feature contra dance steps and a variety of international and couple dances, such as polkas and waltzes. All dance steps will be taught. Admission is free and open to the public, and all ages and beginners are welcome. It is not necessary to come with a partner. A potluck precedes the dance at 6 p.m. For information, contact Bob Elliott at Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com or call 774-644-1369. http:// www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

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The Bristol Norfolk Medical Reserve Corps will be sponsoring the movie “Contagion” on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at 6:30 pm at the Cinema Pub, 652 Washington Street, Washington Square, North Attleborough, MA 02760. “Contagion” follows the rapid progress of a lethal airborne virus that kills within days. As the fast-moving epidemic grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself. At the same time, ordinary people struggle to survive in a society coming apart”. This event is free and we encourage you to please bring anyone with you who may have interest in the movie and learning more about the Medical Reserve Corps. This will be a fun night out and it will enable us to provide information to others on the unit and volunteering. In addition to the movie, each person in attendance will receive a free soft drink and popcorn. To reserve your space at this event: Please RSVP to Jacquie O’Brien, RN at 508223-2222 ext 3244 no later than Thursday, March 12, 2015. For additional information about the Medical Reserve Corps mission or trainings, please visit our web site: www. bristol-norfolkmrc.org.

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Arts in the Village Presents the Bäverstam/Finehouse Duo On March 21, Arts in the Village hosts the Bäverstam/Finehouse Duo, which is making its first appearance in the concert series. Cellist Sebastian Bäverstam and pianist Constantine Finehouse have performed over 100 recitals since their first the Bäverstam/Finehouse Duo collaboration in 2003. In 2011, they released their first disc featuring works by Brahms, Shostakovich, and Boston composer Tony Schemmer. Their program this evening will include works by Bach, Schumann, Brahms, and Chopin. A dual citizen of the United States and Sweden, Bäverstam performed his first full recital at the age of six at Harvard University and his first concerto with an orchestra at the age of seven. In 2002, he made his Weill Hall debut at the age of fourteen. Since then, he has given numerous solo recitals, recently performing all six Bach cello suites at Williams College. He appeared as the featured young artist of the 2005 Williamstown Chamber Concerts and has performed at the ASCAP awards at Lincoln Center, the Théâtre des Champs Elysées in Paris, and many other venues. Bäverstam won the 2009 Concert Artists Guild International Competition and is also a winner of the Boston Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition, with whom he performed the Shostakovich Concerto at Symphony Hall. Recent concerto performances include the Albany Symphony Orchestra, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, Boston Landmarks Orchestra, University of Chicago Symphony, Boston Civic Symphony, Brockton Symphony Orchestra, Concord Symphony Orchestra, and the Chernikov Symphony Orchestra, among others. He has toured China, Venezuela, and Brazil as a soloist. Constantine Finehouse was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, and attended the New England Conservatory, Juilliard, and Yale. He has performed extensively in the US and abroad, including in Lausanne, London, Odessa, St. Petersburg, and Trieste. In Hungary, he performed sonatas by Brahms, Bolcom, and Ravel with violinist Philip Ficsor. More recently, he collaborated with violinist Olga Caceànova at Lausanne Conservatoire and on a five-concert tour in the US, as well as with Bäverstam at Weill Recital Hall and Merkin Recital Hall. In partnership with pianists Ursula Oppens and Christopher Taylor, Finehouse is currently recording Bolcom’s complete piano solo works for Naxos Records. In 2014, he was featured as a soloist as well as in chamber music performances across the United States and gave a solo recital at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall. He has been awarded the Vladimir Horowitz Scholarship from Juilliard, a 2004 St. Botolph Club Foundation Grant, and a 2006 Classics Abroad Project Award. He serves on the faculty of the New England Conservatory Preparatory School. This concert will take place on Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $6 for students and children. The doors open at 7:00 p.m., and tickets are available at the door. First-come, first-seated. Cash and checks only. Information: 508-252-3956; http://www.carpentermuseum.org/Arts.htm. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

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28th Annual “SAVE A PET SOCIETY” Auction Benefits Seekonk Animal Shelter

Funds raised will help support the shelter’s homeless animals seeking their forever homes Seekonk, MA – On March 24 through 26, a long-time Southeastern Massachusetts staple returns when the Seekonk SAVE A PET SOCIETY hosts its 28th Annual Auction at the Ramada Inn (formerly the Johnson & Wales Inn), 213 Taunton Avenue in Seekonk. With increased space for this year’s event, the entire audience will be able to enjoy the thrill and excitement of a live auction, along with refreshments and some unexpected surprises. Each of the three evenings of fun and excitement begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 10:30 p.m. as donated goods and services are auctioned off by local celebrities to benefit the animals at Seekonk Animal Shelter in need of their forever homes. In recent years, celebrity auctioneers have included Anne Ransom, Miss Massachusetts US International; Julianna Fonseca, Miss Massachusetts Collegiate; Massachusetts State Representative Steve Howitt; and local television and radio personalities.

Auction items include gift certificates from local restaurants and vendors, jewelry, toys, gift baskets, many animal related services and products, great sports memorabilia including the Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots, and more! And, let’s not forget about the infamous Belsky Baskets, which are themed baskets collectively assembled by the Save A Pet volunteers. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and crucial to both SAVE A PET’s and the Seekonk Animal Shelter’s mission of compassionately caring for abandoned animals in need of loving homes,” said Patricia Cloutier, President of SAVE A PET SOCIETY. “We’re hoping for another strong turnout this year—the community’s support is so important to the event’s success.” For more information about the event, or to view the complete list of auction items which is updated weekly, please visit www. SeekonkSaveAPet.org. More may also be found on the Seekonk SAVE A PET SOCIETY or Seekonk Animal Shelter Facebook pages. If you are interested in donating an item or service to the auction, please contact Patricia Cloutier at (508) 336-4223. Seekonk SAVE A PET SOCIETY is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization which raises funds to support the Seekonk Animal Shelter located at 100 Peck Street in Seekonk, MA.

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The East Bay Retired Teachers Assn Winter Luncheon March 26th

The East Bay Retired Teachers Assn. will be holding their winter luncheon on March 26, 2015 at the Wharf Tavern in Warren.The meeting will convene at 11:00 a.m. with the raffle following. After the luncheon there will be a program featuring Rory Raven, mentalist. The cost is $20 and the selections are scrod, chicken or prime rib. Send a check written out to EBRTA to Cheryl Camara 144 Dean St Seekonk Ma. 02771. Also tally your volunteer hours for the year and either call Joleen Vatcher at 508 3366684 or email her with the totals at Joleen02771@yahoo.com. Our winter project is KIND, a program that provides education and desks to girls in East Africa. Don;t forget your raffle items that help provide scholarships for 2 deserving high school students.

Rehoboth Contra Dance

Friday, March 27, 8 p.m.; introductory workshop, 7:30 p.m. There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, March 27, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Lucia Watson. Music will be performed by French Roast, with Michelle Kaminsky, Rachel Panitch, Jim Joseph, and Alan Bradbury. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. For information, call 508-252-6375; http:// www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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A Psychic Fair will be held on Saturday, 4/4. There will be many Readers and each Reading is $ 20.00. Admission is free. The hours are from 10 am to 3 pm. The Psychic Fair will be take place at the Seekonk American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Proceeds to benefit the American Legion Auxiliary programs for our Veterans, community and children.

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Cat Adoption Team Services (CATS) a nonprofit 501c3 organization announces the opening of East Bay Nonprofit Veterinary Care (EBNVC). The new clinic will be located at 286 Maple Avenue in Barrington, RI. It will offer low cost veterinary services for both feline and canine companion animals. Speaking for the Board of Directors of CATS, Rita Falaguerra, Chairman, stated that there is a great need for affordable veterinary services within the East Bay area for individuals who are financially challenged. She added that “East Bay Nonprofit Veterinary Care will provide quality healthcare with the highest standards of compassion. Our mission is to promote the welfare of companion animals by offering the most comprehensive care available at reduced rates to encourage strong owner participation. We believe that a healthy animal is a happy animal and that is what we want most for our patients and their families.” The clinic is scheduled to open midMarch. For further information please call 401-247-1111 or visit their web site at www. eastbaynpvet.org.

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CHURCH EVENTS Newman Congregational Church, UCC Invites All to Youth Group Fundraiser Dinner

The Senior High Youth Group of Newman Congregational Church, UCC welcomes the community to a “Newman Idol” Fundraiser Dinner on Sunday, March 15 from 5:30-8:00PM. All are invited to come enjoy a baked potato bar and compete or judge in our karaoke style contest to name Newman’s Idol. If you wish to compete, the entry fee is $10 per performer, groups are welcome and encouraged! You can sign up the night of the event but performances will be limited so contact Michaela Gillett if you would like to reserve your spot. Everyone will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite performer by offering donations as votes. The performer who raises the most money will be declared the official Newman Idol and win a special prize. We will be accepting a free will offering for the dinner, but if you would like to bring a dessert for sharing it would be appreciated. All money raised will go towards the youth group’s trip this summer to Youth Synod in Cleveland, Ohio where we will have the opportunity to serve, worship, and learn with other UCC youth from all over the country. Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information contact Michaela Gillett at 401-434-4742 ext 13

Newman Congregational Church UCC presents Chili Cook-Off Challenge

On Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 5:30 PM Newman UCC will host a Chili Cook-Off Challenge in Memorial Hall, with prizes to be awarded to the best chili in each of three categories: Red, White and Vegetarian. Corn bread, salad and dessert will be provided, with American Chop Suey available for children who don’t like chili. After dinner everyone will be invited to play “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” All proceeds will benefit CrossRoads RI, Habitat Providence, and the Good Neighbor Energy Fund. This dinner is open to the community, with or without a challenge entry. Suggested donation is $6. To reserve tickets please email newmanchurch@verizon.net or call 401-434-4742 X10. Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 - on the corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues.

Seekonk Congregational Church Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. Invites all to their 16th Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on Saturday, March 14th, Serving from 5pm-7pm. Take out is available. Tickets: Adults $12.00. Children 5-12 $4.00. Traditional Irish Dinner: The Irish atmosphere will enhance the flavor of Corned beef, cabbage, onions, potatoes, carrots, chourico, rolls & butter and beverages. Dessert will be ice cream and homemade cookies. Reservations by calling the church office 508-336-9355

Craft & Vendor Fair

Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. Craft & Vendor Fair, Saturday, April 18th from 8:30am2pm. Comprised of many local area crafters and vendors. This Event is Open to the Public. Refreshments will be served. Spaces for Crafters are available on a first- come, first-serve basis. Contact the church office 508-336-9355 to fill out the necessary form or visit the church website: www.scc-ucc.com to download a form. Spaces are limited, forms required in advance. Tell your Friends & Neighbors.

POSTPONEMENT Spaghetti Supper/Desert Auction

Due to the snowy condition of the parking lot, the Rehoboth Congregational Church’s annual spaghetti supper and dessert auction has been postponed to Saturday, April 11th, at 6 o’clock. It was original scheduled for February 28th. Proceeds will benefit the church Missions Committee’s various activities. Reservations for the “all you can eat” event can be made by calling the church office at 508-252-4545. The price of tickets is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 years of age and under.

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Upcoming Fishing Partnership Programs Aim to Safeguard Fishermen at Sea

NEW BEDFORD - Fishing Partnership Support Services is accepting registrations for two safety programs for commercial fishermen next month in New Bedford. Safety and Survival Training will be held on Thursday, March 12, at the School for Marine Science and Technology of the University of Massachusetts, followed on Friday, March 13, by Drill Conductor Training at 49 State Pier. Offered at no cost, both programs will begin at 7:30 a.m. and conclude mid-afternoon. A team of experienced marine safety instructors, all certified by the Coast Guard, will lead the multi-part programs. Ed Dennehy, a retired Coast Guard captain and director of safety training for Fishing Partnership Support Services, said, “Every emergency at sea is a potential threat to life and limb. Through hands-on training, we demonstrate the best ways to deal with all kinds of emergencies. This knowledge can save a fisherman’s life or enable that fisherman to save the life of a fellow crew member.” Topics to be covered during Safety and Survival Training include: on-board firefighting, man-overboard procedures, flooding and pump operations, flares and emergency positioning devices, survival suits, life raft equipment, helicopter hoist and rescue procedures, and first aid. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Ocean Marine Insurance Agency. According to Dennehy, it is not unusual for fishermen to attend Safety and Survival Training annually to keep their skills sharp. “In fact, we encourage yearly attendance,” he said. “There’s always a new wrinkle to discover in the subject of safety, and frequently reviewing procedures refreshes your skills.” Drill Conductor Training prepares and certifies fishermen to conduct emergency drills at sea, as federal regulations require monthly drills on commercial fishing boats operating beyond the U.S. boundary line. Situations addressed in this training include: man overboard, fire, damage control, and abandon ship. There will be an emergency procedures class in the morning and practice drills aboard a docked vessel in the afternoon. As a pre-requisite for Drill Conductor Training, fishermen have to have taken the Safety and Survival Training within the previous 12 months. Although walk-ins will be accepted on the day of each program, pre-registration is strongly recommended for both. Fishermen may register online by going to www.fishingpartnership.org or by contacting Monica DeSousa, a health care navigator employed by Fishing Partnership Support Services, at mdesousa@ fishingpartnership.org or 508-991-3043. They may also register in person by visiting the New Bedford office of the Massachusetts Fishermen’s Partnership, 114 MacArthur Drive.

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Rehoboth Congregational Church Stained Glass Windows They may be 109 years old, but the eight stained glass windows in the sanctuary of the Rehoboth Congregational Church on Bay State Road are probably just as beautiful today as they were when they were installed in 1906. Now members of the Board of Trustees are hoping to replace the protective coating installed on seven of the original eight windows to prevent damage from the outside elements. It is expected to cost approximately over $10,000 to do this. The Trustees are looking into possible funding sources and are hoping that church members and others will consider makimg donations towards the project. Grant sources are also being investigated.

Rehoboth Congregational Church lit up at night.

According to records found in the present church office, the windows were made and installed at the same time the building was raised and a basement was added. The building had been erected in 1839 to replace its immediate predecessor which was located on land now occupied by the Rehoboth Village Cemetery on Bay State Road. The Phipps Studio of Boston was selected to create the windows. According to a letter from owner Horace J. Phipps to the church in 1929, the artist who made the original windows was Mr. Charles Webb of New York “coming from the Tiffany Company”. Phipps also created a Memorial Windows booklet; several copies still exist in church files. Each window is described and includes the name of the donor, its presenter and the person memorialized by the window. According to a newspaper article that appeared in the Taunton Daily Gazette in 1939, the principal benefactor for the creation of several of the stained glass windows and the church “renovation” was Leonard Carpenter Bliss, who gave $2,000 toward the project. Members of the Goff, Bowen, and Horton families also contributed to the cost of the windows. Most donors were descendants of Thomas Bliss, one of Rehoboth’s incorporators in the 1600s. The stained glass windows at the church “John Alden and can be viewed any Sunday morning during Priscilla” the 10 a.m. worship service or by making an appointment by calling the church office at 508-252-4545. Donations toward the project can be made to the Rehoboth Congregational Church (Stained Glass Windows) and mailed to the church at P.O Box 325, Rehoboth, MA 02769.

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March 2015

News And Notes From Blanding Library by Leslie Patterson

We hope you’ve been enjoying the programs that the Blanding is offering to celebrate Goff Hall’s 100-year anniversary in 2015, most recently the Silent Auction on March 6 and 7 at Goff Hall. January featured Games Day and February had us meeting up with “a blind date with a book”. I enjoyed reading the non-fiction book “Flappers” about the Roaring Twenties. We hope you too enjoyed reading your “mystery book”. The Blanding Book Club will meet on Wed. April 1 at 7 p.m. The book of the month will be “An Untamed State” by Roxanne Gay. This debut novel is about a woman who is kidnapped in Haiti. Her father refuses to pay the ransom; after her husband fights for her release, she struggles to come to terms with her ordeal. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of this gripping novel.

Kids’ Book Sale & Story Hours

Children’s Used Book Sale March 17-19: March Madness at the Blanding takes the form of a book sale of children’s used books during library hours from Tuesday March 17 through Thursday March 19. Books are $3 a bag and adults must be accompanied by a child. Story Hours continue through the week of April 14-16. For Children 3 to Kindergarten, story and craft hours are on Wed. 10-11 a.m. or Thurs. 2-3 p.m. For little ones under 3, Tot Time will continue on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. We request that children be registered for the programs.

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Heirloom Seeds: Coming up on Monday April 6 from 7 to 8 p.m. will be a program on heirloom seeds. Join local organic farmers as they talk about 100-year old vegetable varieties and why they are important today. Seeds and plants will be available at the talk; pre-registration is requested. Call the library at 508-252-4236. April is National Poetry Month. A special event will be held at Goff Hall on Wed. April 15 with a poetry slam in the evening, hosted by a slam master, sponsored by Poetry in the Village. Make your plans for Mother’s Day weekend as the Blanding continues its special events with an Edwardian tea on Sat. May 9. This is not just your ordinary tea. Our visiting Edwardian lady, Kandie Carle, will model and talk about Edwardian-era garb for us, from undies to outerwear, in an entertaining program especially recommended for all Downton Abbey fans. You can always find the latest about all the upcoming programs at blandinglibrary.net, as well as on Facebook and Twitter. The library’s website has also been keeping patrons up to date with the snow closings this dreadful winter. The Blanding is closed whenever Rehoboth schools are closed. Let’s hope we’re getting to end of these. The Blanding is a member of the SAILS library network. We are located in Rehoboth’s historic Goff Hall at 124 Bay State Rd, phone 508-252-4236. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays.

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Library Hosts Pawsox Governor’s Cup

Seekonk Public Library, enjoying a long-standing relationship with the Pawtucket Red Sox and their generosity with the library’s summer reading program, will help the PawSox celebrate their historic 2014 winning of the Governor’s Cup by hosting the trophy in the main Library on Saturday, March 7. Pawtucket and Boston Red Sox fans in the community are invited to visit the Library between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm to take photos of the Governor’s Cup and relive PawSox memories of games past. Don’t forget your cameras! While fans are in the library they may want to reserve a free pass for admission to a future PawSox game at McCoy Stadium with their library card. The Seekonk Library PawSox Pass allows General Admission seating of 1 to 6 people for a flat fee of $21.00, only $4 per person with a total of 6 people. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at 508-336-8230 x5140.

Oscar Buzz Movie Series

Skip the wait in movie theater lines and the expensive popcorn! Take some time for yourself and enjoy this new DVD release for FREE at Seekonk Public Library! Thursday, March 26, 6:00 pm Angelina Jolie directs this true-life tale of Louis Zamperini (played by Jack O’Connell), the Olympic track star who survived a plane crash in World War II, only to fight for his life against nature and eventually as a prisoner of war. Joel and Ethan Coen provide the script. PG-13, 137 minutes. Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 5130. This program is free and open to the public through a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library.

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The Friends of Seekonk Library Think Spring at our BOGO Book Sale!

The Friends of the Seekonk Library will hold a BOGO Book Sale on Saturday March 28, from 10 – 2. Shoppers can browse through a nice selection of adult and childrens books, as well as a special selection of cookbooks and gardening books! All regular lobby items will be available on a buy-one-get-one-free basis (lower priced item will be free)!

Volunteer for the Friends!

The Friends of the Seekonk Library is a non-profit, volunteer organization that seeks to enhance the quality of our library. Our members meet on the last Monday of every month, and all are invited to attend! At our meetings, we plan fundraising events and hear about library concerns. We are a small group, and we are looking for new volunteers so that we can increase our efforts on behalf of the library! Please join us!

Book Donation Guidelines

The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library accepts donations year round according to the following guidelines: Books must be in good to excellent condition - there should be no writing/highlighting, no torn pages, and no mold/mildew/ dampness. If the book was sold with a book jacket, it should be on the book. Magazines should have covers and no more than 3 months old. Puzzles that are in good condition and DVDs are accepted. We cannot accept encyclopedias, condensed books, textbooks/ workbooks, reference books, technical manuals, phonograph records, VHS tapes, professional journals, as well as Reader’s Digest or National Geographic Magazines. Thank you for your support!

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Your company or organization has a website but is it having the impact you want? Learn the techniques to make your website more effective at this free program at the Seekonk Library, Get Noticed: Optimize Your Website with SEO on Wednesday, March 18 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Registration is requested for planning but not required. In this age of information overload, you want to make it as easy as possible for potential customers to find you. In this free course presented by the Center for Women and Enterprise you will learn the skills and best practices to draw leads to your website. Learn how to better manage your online brand with the content and links that will get attention. Perfect for small business owners, nonprofit staff, and website designers, register and plan to attend today! This program is free and open to the public.

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You don’t have to choose at the library; we offer both books and movies! Now book lovers and movie lovers are invited to discuss the title In the Heart of the Sea at the Seekonk Library on Tuesday, March 10 at 12:00 noon. Registration is requested for planning but not required. This month’s title by Nathaniel Philbrick, is a nonfiction work to be released as a feature film this year. Read this tale of the fateful journey of the Essex, the Nantucket whaling ship expedition that inspired Moby Dick. This new book group will meet on the second Tuesday of every month to talk about some of the most anticipated books to be released in theatres or DVD. Bring your suggestions for future group discussion titles. Participants are welcome to bring your own lunch. This program is offered FREE to the public.

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Soup is often the most comforting and fortifying part of any menu. What tastes better than a homemade chicken noodle soup when you’re feeling under the weather? To warm up on a cold winter’s day? Or, for some comfort food that is both satisfying and healthy? To make a great soup, you must first start with a flavorful stock. Come learn to improve your cooking with soups and stocks with Professor Chef at the Seekonk Library on Monday, March 30th from 6 PM – 8 PM. Registration is requested for planning. In this program, you will not only learn how to create a soup base, layer your flavors, and how to make excellent soup for your family and friends, but how your homemade stocks can add flavors to your everyday cooking. The class begins by making a vegetable and a protein stock as a base. Then you’ll learn how to get creative and build your soups from there. Learn to warm your body and soul with soup and stock making at the library! This program is offered FREE to the public. To register or for more information call Information Services at 508-336-8230 x5130.

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Discover the world of pottery at the free program The Magical Potter’s Wheel at the Seekonk Library on Wednesday, March 25 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Registration is requested for planning. In his unique and entertaining style Rick Hamelin will lead us in an exploration of creativity introducing four techniques of forming clay and discussing the potter’s wheel. This is an all ages pottery demonstration everyone will enjoy! This program is provided free and open to the public through sponsorship from a grant from the Seekonk Arts Council.

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How Do Real People Overcome Challenges to Save for Retirement?

We’ve heard a lot about how far behind Americans are in saving for retirement, but we don’t often hear many solutions that the average family can actually afford. That’s how we landed on a $300 a month figure. It’s a challenging number, since few of us can find an extra $300 a month without some effort and sacrifice. But it’s doable, and it’s enough to make a real difference in your nest egg by retirement. 1. Deal With Realities, and Control Your Emotions A lot of folks are debating whether or not they’ll ever be able to squeeze anything out of their budgets for retirement savings. We get it. One of the main reasons people hesitate to save for retirement is that they’re focused on meeting day-to-day obligations. Christina is a mom of five kids in Alexandria, Va. Two of her children have special needs, so she knows what it’s like to be wary of “spending” money on retirement savings. “It’s been hard to save for retirement, because I always feel like I need to have more money in the bank since we don’t know what’s coming with the kids,” she said. “But I know that if we don’t save now, we won’t be able to take care of ourselves in the future, let alone them, if they need it,” Christina added. So she and her husband have made retirement savings their priority. They’re debt-free, have an emergency fund and watch expenses like a hawk. They’ve also come to the tough, but correct, decision to save for their retirement instead of building up a college fund for their children. “We feel that the best gift we can give our children is a strong work ethic, good money sense and not having to care for us when we get old,” she said. 2. Refine Your Budget and Work Toward Your Goal Over Time Making up your mind to put retirement savings at the top of your to-do list is just the first step. Now you actually have to find the money. Dave Ramsey, along with many retirement experts, recommends you invest 15 percent of your income just for retirement. That can sound like a huge chunk of cash, especially if your budget is so tight it squeaks. When Katie quit work to stay home with her kids, her family in Mason City, Ill., had to learn to live on just one income. After such a drastic cut, they had to face the fact that they could not afford to put away 15 percent of her husband’s income for retirement. But they didn’t stop investing just because they couldn’t reach the 15 percent goal. “We were just doing as much as we could,” Katie explained. “However, each month we were able to tweak the budget a little more — stuff like changing his W-4 and our cell phone package. Now, we can afford 15 percent for retirement, contribute to college funds and increase our fun money!” Judy from Spring Branch, Texas, started her retirement savings plan nearly 20 years ago by contributing just three percent of her salary. Then, each year she received a bonus, she diverted most of it to her 401(k), and every time she received a raise she put a third of that into her 401(k), as well.

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“It did not take long to max out my ● 401(k),” Judy said. “At age 51, my husband and I have two kids in college with the costs completely funded. We are at the point of severe wealth building, and our giving has increased significantly. It’s a great feeling to know that I could retire at age 60 if I choose.” 3. Let Go of Past Regrets This is where a lot of people get stuck. They see saving for retirement as a mountain that’s too large to climb after a certain point in their lives. They give up before they even begin. If you’re overwhelmed by the prospect of building a nest egg at the eleventh hour, go back to the first step and separate your realities from your emotions. One of the best ways to do that is to get all the facts. Where do you really stand now, and where could you be if you started saving with gazelle intensity? *Used with permission from Ramsey Solutions. For more information, visit www.daveramsey.com.

It’s A Better Idea To Pre-Plan

Dear Dave, My wife passed away last year, and she was just 43-years old. I paid cash for the funeral and all the arrangements. Now, I’m getting solicitations from the funeral home, wanting me to prepay my own funeral. I’m 45-years-old. Is this a good idea? Dave Dear Dave, God bless you and your family. I’m so sorry you have to go through this, but I’m glad to hear you were in good enough shape financially to handle the burden. That means you were both very wise with your money. My advice is to pre-plan, but don’t prepay. As you discovered, having to make important decisions in the midst of that kind of grief is a hard thing to do. Sometimes, people are so emotional during times like these that they make bad decisions. So, pre-planning and making selections ahead of time is a great idea. But it’s never a good idea to prepay for this kind of thing, and here’s why. If you live to an average age, for what you’d prepay today at age 45, you could invest the amount, be self-insured for that kind of thing, and in all likelihood have a ton of money sitting there when your time comes. Events like this make you realize the need for proper planning, but don’t ever prepay them. Lots of people in the funeral industry don’t like me for this stance, but that’s just because they make lots of money on prepayment plans. —Dave

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Dear Dave, I’m retired, and currently I have about five percent of my retirement savings in gold and silver I’ve been acquiring over the last few years. I’ve seen gold prices decline significantly, and I’m wondering if I should hang on to it as a safety factor in the event the economy goes bad in a hurry. I want to make sure I’ll still have a safety factor, and something of value, if that happens. Steve Dear Steve, What’s the safety factor here? And if everything goes downhill, why does it have value? Gold has this weird allure and mythology around it that says, “I’ve still got something that people will take when the economy crashes.” But the truth is there hasn’t been an instance when people used gold as a medium of exchange in a crashed or failed economy since the Roman Empire. People still use gold because they believe in it. We also believe in green paper with presidents’ faces on it. So, gold really has no more intrinsic value than that green paper. The only reason we place value on it is because we, the society, place value on it. A failed society might not place value on it anymore. In a completely failed economy, the first step is usually a takeover by a Fascist government. After that, you get a new color of money – of paper – with a new leader’s face on it. Then, the old stuff isn’t worth anything. It’s very seldom you ever see gold come to the rescue. I don’t believe in investing in gold for that reason. Plus, the track record on gold, as far as a rate of return, is horrible over the long haul. There was a time a few years ago when everyone went crazy on it, but other than that? Ugh! —Dave

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Dear Dave, Should you budget for mad money, or just carrying around cash, when you’re trying to get out of debt? Aurora Dear Aurora, What really matters is the amount of mad money you allow yourself to have. Everyone needs a little pocket money. It’s probably not going to throw you off too much if you put $10 or $20 in there. But $100 or $200? That’s a bit much when you’re scrimping, saving and supposedly working hard to get out of debt. Think of it as a safety valve, Aurora. Everyone needs a break and a little fun now and then. Whether it’s grabbing lunch out, or going to a movie once in a while, you need to relax and let off little steam. Just make it part of your regular monthly budget, and stick to the amount. Little things like this will help keep your total money makeover moving in the right direction without wearing you out! —Dave

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Dear Dave, I’m 30 and debt-free. Do you think I should stop making contributions to my 401(k) account for a year in order to save up an emergency fund? Beth Dear Beth, Yes, I do. But it shouldn’t take you a year to set aside an emergency fund if you’re debt-free and making decent money at your job. Just make it part of your monthly budget plan, grit your teeth and do it! I recommend that people put off or stop investing until they are debt-free, except for their home, and have an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses in place. In some cases, depending on how much debt they have, it could take three or four years to do all this. I know it seems like a long time, but it’s really not in the grand scheme of things. Here’s the way I look at it. If you have no emergency fund, but you’re contributing to your 401(k), there’s a good chance you’ll end up cashing out your 401(k) if a large, unexpected expense comes along. When you cash out a 401(k) early, you get hit with a penalty plus your tax rate. That’s not a good plan! That’s just one of the reasons I tell people to have an emergency fund in place before they start investing! —Dave

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Dear Dave, I have a question about home warranties. Are they a waste of money if you already have a fully-funded emergency fund, with six months of expenses or more set aside? Andy Dear Andy, In my opinion, they’re a waste of money even if you don’t have that much set aside for emergencies. I recommend an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses to cover the unexpected things that life will throw at you. This amount of cash, sitting in a good money market account with check writing privileges, will give you easy access in the event of a financial emergency. I don’t do extended warranties of any kind, Andy. They’re not a good deal. You’re better off to self-insure against things breaking down, and put what would have been profit and marketing dollars for the extended warranty company in your own pocket! —Dave

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The March meeting of the Rehoboth Garden Club will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Carpenter Museum in Rehoboth. Kathi Gariepy will present “An English Garden for New England Gardeners”. Kathi will focus on Hidcote which was developed by an American gardener but came to be the quintessential ‘English Garden’. It was the first garden to showcase ‘Garden Rooms’. Lunch and a meeting will follow. Gail Romanovich will host and will be assisted by Hoa Aldous, Barbara Beals, Linda McHugh and Elizabeth Wilson. For more information or to attend the meeting as a guest contact Dianne Burns at 508 336 9933 or dburns54@ comcast.net.

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(BPT) - Low- and no-maintenance features top the list when making over outdoor living spaces because less time maintaining means more time enjoying. Low-maintenance landscaping outranks native plantings, water features and food/vegetable gardens according to the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) 2014 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends survey. Landscape professionals love to share their secrets and show off their craft when redesigning outdoor spaces for low or no maintenance. Armed with know-how and using sweat equity, do-it-yourselfers also can employ tips that professionals use for a no-maintenance landscape makeover.

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Landscape professionals use retaining wall systems for a variety of landscaping solutions. Segmental retaining walls are commonly used to transition elevations, shore up slopes along foundations and define spaces such as creating planters, tree rings and other features. “Hardscape products like retaining walls and pavers are important tools for both landscapers and do-it-yourselfers in creating low-maintenance landscapes,” says Scott Arnold, manager of Villa Landscapes in St. Paul, Minnesota. “With just the standard VERSALOK retaining wall unit, you can easily create seat walls, curved couches, columns and other features.”

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Retaining wall systems combined with concrete pavers can be used to create beautiful raised patios, replacing highmaintenance wooden decks, says Arnold. In addition to being as cost effective as a wooden deck, a raised patio offers several advantages. “A deck railing can be replaced with wrought iron fencing or a low seat wall so the view is unobstructed,” Arnold says. “Raised patios also look great with a contrasting paver course or rock barrier for potted plants, and steps to the ground can be created with retaining wall units.” Retaining wall units and interlocking concrete pavers come in a variety of colors, shapes and textures to complement any landscape design and are often used to create design continuity in outdoor spaces. Tree rings can be coordinated or color-contrasted with raised patios, retaining walls and other hardscapes.

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your Spring Projects Permeable pavers are an environmentally sound and lowmaintenance solution where impervious surface limits, storm water management, water quality and water conservation are issues. “Permeable pavers are a best practice for storm water management and quality issues because they prevent runoff and let rain water infiltrate in place naturally,” says Burt Plett, product manager of Willow Creek Paving Stones. “Permeable pavers reduce the need for irrigation in drought-prone areas, unlike poured concrete or asphalt.” It’s best to consult a landscape professional who is experienced in installing permeable paving systems so that they work properly and consistently, Plett says.

Low-maintenance landscaping practices

Landscaping practices can make it easier to control weeds and manage lawn care as well. The use of rock mulch and natural rock in gardens and beds, as walkways and as stepping stones offers an attractive solution to weed control and also lessens the need for irrigation. At least three inches of rock mulch or four inches of natural mulch will prevent weeds. A landscape fabric under stepping stones and rock mulch offers even more insurance against weeds. A simple way to cut down on trimming is to add a course of pavers along the bottom of a retaining wall, tree ring or planter so the mower can get close to the wall, says Arnold.

Maintenance-free outdoor accessories

Selecting maintenance-free outdoor furniture and accessories is an easy way to make over a space. Outdoor furniture made of recycled HDPE like Comfort Craft requires no storage or maintenance other than cleanup with soap and water. Unlike wood, Comfort Craft furniture won’t chip, splint, crack or rot and never needs painting. Hardscape kits - containing everything needed to create a fireplace, firepit, water feature or grill island - are some of the most popular low-maintenance landscaping products, Arnold says. “Using easy-to-install kits like those from Willow Creek Paving Stones, homeowners and contractors alike can create beautiful features such as grill islands, bar islands, fire pits and fireplaces that are long-lasting and low-maintenance,” Arnold says.

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A deck only looks as good as its boards, which is why it is important to select decking that is as durable as it is attractive. Even well-designed outdoor living spaces can disappoint if deck boards crack, fail, fade or warp. Many deck products are available, but composite decking is one material that has quickly grown in popularity, and market research firm the Freedonia Group predicts the material will see continued growth in the coming years. Composite decking products, like ChoiceDek, fuel this growth by helping homeowners realize that decks can require minimal upkeep while still providing lasting beauty. “Homeowners are looking for outdoor living spaces that will allow them to relax and enjoy their backyards,” says Scott Spencer, ChoiceDek national account manager. “They don’t want to worry about the chore of cleaning or maintaining their outdoor products regularly. Composite decking brings the beauty of real wood to a deck with less maintenance and lasting durability.”

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Outdoor Oasis 2. Design your outdoors as an extended living space.

Once you have the perfect materials in mind, consider that your outdoor living space serves as an extension of the home. Your deck, patio or porch doesn’t have to be boxy in design. By incorporating level changes, handrails, lighting and the right furniture, you can clearly define areas for eating, socializing and relaxing. If you have multiple outdoor living spaces you can also incorporate pathway features and ground lighting to connect the spaces and help your guests travel smoothly from one area to the other. Don’t let difficult terrains or space limit you. By using platform decks to tame hard-to-navigate slopes and including raised portions in smaller designs, you will be able to expand your usable space and extend your views of the scenery.

3. Create drama on deck.

Once you’ve got a basic idea of how you want to design your deck, get creative and pinpoint areas where you could make use of artistic focal points that will make your deck even more unique. Some of the simplest ways to add distinction to your deck are to alternate the plank directions, create in-laid patterns and inset frames. With moisture-resistant deck boards you can accent nature in your design by simply encircling a tree near the deck or highlighting a water feature. Similar levels of creativity can also be applied to fire pits, planters, built-in seating and storage boxes.

4. Stay ahead of the curve.

If those simple design tricks aren’t enough to set your outdoor living space apart, consider incorporating curves into your deck design. Circles, sweeping arcs and other unique shapes that are juxtaposed against straight lines can add a distinctive touch of customization that will showcase your creativity. Contemporary materials like composite decking make shaping deck boards into these eye-catching curves a breeze. Contractors and do-it-yourselfers following manufacturer instructions can rip, route and bend the boards into a range of one-of-a-kind custom shapes.

5. Give guests something attractive to lean on.

While railings are an important safety feature, they can also double as a decorative accent that takes your deck to a whole new level. You can finish out your deck with color-matched composite railing components and accessories for a seamless look, or contrast colors to create visual interest. If preserving views is important, consider using tempered glass panels, horizontal cables or shaped metal instead of traditional balusters.

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For a more traditional and permanent option consider a custom-made pergola. They can provide a real sense of having a room outside that is either open to the sky, air and nature, or fitted with an automated system of fabric or slats. You can also screen the sides of your pergola for added privacy or insect protection. Think low maintenance materials such as acrylic trim boards, fiberglass columns and woods such as ipe and redwood. This way you can enjoy your pergola rather than spending time cleaning, scraping and painting it.

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Shade “sails”

Tension fabric shade sails can be ready-made or custom designed. Select durable material and make sure that the cloth is pitched to allow rainwater to fall off of it. Water that collects in the middle of the cloth sail can stretch the fabric or damage the system. Design it so you can easily take down the fabric canopy and store it for the winter, especially in climates that get ice and snow.

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I hope you’re all surviving this very challenging winter- and also that you enjoyed February vacation!! With our March meeting coming up next week (Wednesday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the PRES library), I wanted to take a moment to recap what took place at our February meeting: After approving the minutes from our January meeting, we received status reports from both Mrs. Miguel and Mrs. Pincince. Highlights included announcing the winner of the Geography Bee, an update on Project 351, dates for upcoming MCAS testing, dates for Spirit Week, and much more. Next, we heard a presentation from Chris Brierly (Rehoboth resident and proprietor of a local Honey Dew Donuts), outlining details of a fundraising option which would allow the Rehoboth PTSA to sell coffee by the pound, K-cups, and other Honey Dew items, with a portion of the sales coming back to the PTSA to support programming, technology, and other activities for our students. The sales would take place around Mother’s Day. We then had a brief overview from our Treasurer regarding the current finance report, and reviewed the status of several upcoming events, including: 1) Sweetheart Dance February 27th 2) PRES Spring Bookfair March 2nd-6th 3) Silent Auction at Hillside Country Club on March 20th 4) Boys’ Choice Day on March 28th 5) BMS Spring Bookfair April 6th-10th 6)Talent Show (a committee has begun preliminary plans/more hands always welcome!) Other items of note: 1) The annual Town budget process is underway- meeting notices (School Committee, Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen) are available at www.town.rehoboth.ma.us 2) There will be open positions on the Rehoboth PTSA Board for the 2015/2016 School Year. Serving on the Board is a fun and fulfilling way to work with our teachers and administrators to enhance our children’s education. It is also a great way to meet other parents, make new connections, and stay in touch with our children’s academic experience. We will be posting position descriptions through PRES and BMS parent emails, as well as directly to members- and we welcome your questions. Also, if you think you are interested in joining the Board and would like to join us at the upcoming Massachusetts PTA Annual Conference to get a glimpse of all the possibilities and fun, please let us know. (Please note that it is crucial that these positions are filled, as bylaws dictate the dissolution of the Chapter otherwise.) Thank you for your interest, and all you do to help our children......it takes a TEAM! Best, Wendi DeClercq President, Rehoboth PTSA

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March 2-6 - PTSA Scholastic Bookfair March 2nd and March 30th – School Council March 10th and 24th – School Committee – 6:30pm (at the Harrington Media Center DRRHS) March 16th – Early dismissal 12:15 May 11th - Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting

Your Voice Matters

Thank you to the many parents who participated in our recent parent survey developed by the Palmer River School Council. We appreciated your candid yet anonymous feedback. Through your responses, we were able to garner a lot of information about how effectively we are communication with our parent population at Palmer River. We were pleased to see that there were many positive comments about the quality of our teachers, improved security efforts and new PBIS initiative. Generally speaking, families shared their desires to learn more about Common Core Frameworks, see our district calendar and website updated, and in many cases seek to become more involved in the school and classrooms. This data will be shared with the members of school council and teacher teams in an effort to improve our partnership with you. Your comments touched on a variety of areas and will be very helpful in directing our future initiatives. As we shape our school improvement plan and yearly goals we will use your feedback will serve as a springboard for improvement. Thank you all! Whether you were complimenting or complaining- we appreciate the time you took to share your insights.

MCAS Matters

Teachers of our third and fourth grade are confident that our students have the skills they need to demonstrate proficiency on the MCAS testing this Spring. MCAS, while only one measure of how our students are learning in the area of English Language Arts and Mathematics, does represent our progress as a school and district across the state. Our teachers however, use a variety of assessment tools throughout the year to ensure that our students are growing to meet the rigorous common core expectations. What can you do to assist us during MCAS testing? First and foremost,

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We send out a warm welcome to “Baby Girl Beaulieu”. Our art teacher, Mrs. Beaulieu has departed for the arrival of her baby. We welcome the extraordinary Miss Periera who will be replacing her for the remainder of the school year. Miss Perreira is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts; she brings with her a great love of visual arts and teaching. We encourage you to reach out to our newest teacher. We know your students will be in good and creative hands.

Now is the time

As you may well know, each year it is challenging for our teachers and Mrs. Miguel to develop a budget that will provide your children (and our teachers) with the resources they need to increase student achievement and love for learning. We have tremendous support from our school committee members and Superintendent of Schools, Anthony Azar, as they work together to fine tune the proposals from each of the schools in our district. There has also been increasing collaboration between the town officials and our schools to promote a budget that will be sustainable. We will look to you to support our efforts by voting at the upcoming town meeting. You may want to attend or view the discussions at school committee to help prepare and garner the information you need to make an informed decision. We encourage you to mark your calendar for upcoming school committee meetings and also the Rehoboth Annual Town Meeting on May 11th. Your voice is essential in the voting process; we encourage you to become involved.

Palmer River School Kindergarten Registration Announcement A notice to all parents of children who will be 5 years old by August 31, 2015:

Kindergarten Registration has begun for the 2015-2016 School Year at Palmer River. If your child was born between 9/1/2009 and 8/31/2010, they are eligible to begin Kindergarten in September of 2015. If you have not yet received a registration packet in the mail, please call Palmer River School (252-5100) between 8:00 am and 2:30 pm to request one.

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Palmer River Elementary Technology Fundraiser

Support Palmer River Elementary by buying this seasons spring plants through the Palmer River Elementary Technology Fundraiser! This inaugural fundraiser will support the purchase and installation of a large projection video screen in the gymnasium for Mr. Kepnes! Mr. K will use the video screen to model skills, motivate the kids and do some advanced video training with the use of an iPad! Each purchase will make a difference in your childs education! And your garden will look pretty good as Well!

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Friday March 27th Where will the money go that is raised through the Palmer River Tech Fundraiser?

Will go towards supporting a second computer lab at Palmer River. This computer lab will utilize older apple computers in the school. There will not be enough to fill a complete lab. Therefore, we will buy new computers to bring the total number of student computers up to twenty five (one full class).

How do I place an order?

Complete the included brochure by indicating which plants you would like, the quantity and the total cost. CHECKS NEED TO BE PAYABLE TO: C. RAKER AND SONS. This should then be sent back to your child’s classroom teachers.

When will my plants be ready?

A delivery will be made between April 28th and May 9th. We will send a note home when we have a firm date.

How will I pick my plants up?

On the scheduled pickup date, plants will be set out in one of the parking lots of the Rehoboth school campus for pickup.

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Meal Charge Policy

The following are some highlights of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District’s Meal Charge Policy. *Free Lunch Status allows a child to receive a free meal every day however a la carte items are not included. *Reduced Lunch Status allows a child to receive meals at a reduced amount. *All students not on Free Lunch Status or Reduced Lunch Status will be allowed to charge up to $20. The charged lunch can include anything on the menu however when the child has reached a $20 charge he/she will only be allowed to charge a designated menu alternative and no a la carte items will be sold to the child. The child’s parent/ guardian is responsible for immediate payment of outstanding lunch charges. The policy in its entirety is posted on our website.

Lady Raiders

The Lady Raiders played in the Hurley Middle School Winter Tournament. In their first game, the team faced Seekonk. The Lady Raiders had a slow start and ended the first quarter down by 4. The girls pulled together and with some big baskets by Becca Howard and Gwynn Tatton down the line, they were able to secure the lead. Emily D’Ambrosio and Anna DiGirolamo were able to stay composed with their ball handling at the end and the girls ended up winning by 1. They advanced onto the championship game against Riverside. Both teams were evenly matched and the lead was exchanged many times throughout the game. Lauren Gouveia and Grace Fagundes were tough on the boards while Holly McEathron, Hannah Ramer, and Megan Reilly had some great shots

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DRRHS Course Selections

Dighton-Rehoboth High School staff visited with eighth graders on Friday, January 30th to present the Freshman Program of Studies and answered any questions students may have had about course selections. Students will be selecting courses with Ms. Folgo the week of February 23rd. Please take time beforehand to review the Program of Studies, course pre-requisites, teacher recommendations, and discuss the course options with your son/daughter.

Student of the Month

The following students were presented with Student of the Month Certificates for the month of January: Madison Correia, Michael Koussa, Kaitlyn Marcotrigiano, Nicholas Ross, Samantha Marsella, Ethan Carello, Jaelyn Souza, Bryce Downs, Lindsey Moran, and Christopher Hoskins. Congratulations!

MCAS =No Cell Phones

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education prohibits cell phones during MCAS testing. If your child brings a cell phone to school, please know that cell phones are not allowed in the testing environment and that lockers are not secure. Students found to have cell phones in the test environment will have their tests invalidated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Invalid tests receive no points and students do not have an opportunity to retake the test. MCAS sessions will run from March 23 through April 6 then start again in May. Please ensure that your child arrives on time for school rested and nourished.

SMARTS - Middle School Art Exhibit

The SMARTS Touring Art exhibit, since 1992, brings public attention to middle school art programs and teachers and provides families from the region the opportunity to visit an established museum to see their children’s artwork displayed. The following students were selected to have their artwork displayed at the SMARTS Art Show: fifth grade students Sophia Fiore, Jaelyn Souza, Trevor Hayden, and Cadence O’Donnell; sixth grade students Brianna Benjamin, Isabella Brown, Jennifer Doan, Olivia Higbie, Mason Mello, Mackenzie Morgenweck, and Carla Sirois; seventh grade students Richard Curtis, Ashton Burnett, Julia Garabedian, Alexis Malnerich, Meghan Reed, and Hope Siddall; and eighth grade students Mya Amaral, Thomas Brown, Ashley Calore, Olivia Freitas, Connor Glynn, Brooke Kelly Sarah Lynch, and Chelsea Treichler. This year the artwork will be displayed at the Fuller Craft Museum from February 8-22, 2015. After the exhibit ends, SMARTS Collaborative will select several pieces from each school to be part of the traveling art show where they are displayed at each of the participating schools for five days. The traveling art exhibit will run from March 9, 2015-May 1, 2015. The selected artwork from each town will be displayed at Beckwith Middle School from March 30-April 3, 2015.

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During the second week in March, Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Seniors go door-to-door to raise funds for their college scholarships. The participating students all receive an equal share of the funds collected during this campaign. Since the 1960’s, Rehoboth and Dighton residents, businesses, and organizations have always donated toward the Citizens Scholarship Foundation. However, this year the Foundation members and High School administration deemed the roads as too unsafe to go door-todoor in March, and have re-scheduled it for April 17 - 26, 2015. All residents of Dighton and Rehoboth are asked to please plan your continued support for the Seniors when they come to your door. Any Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School senior who is a member in good standing in the current graduating class, and actively participates in the Door-to-Door Campaign may apply for a CSF of Dighton-Rehoboth scholarship. Scholarships are available for any accredited form of higher education, provided it is for a standard degree or certificate of study. Specific safeguards are built in to see that all scholarships awarded are used for their intended educational purpose. All Seniors can get information for this annual fund-raiser from the Guidance Office. Adult volunteers can find more information at Dighton. Rehoboth.DollarsForScholars.org or by phoning the telephone number below.

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Parents of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School seniors are invited to attend the next meeting of the Scholarship Foundation, 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at the High School’s administration conference room. The purpose of this meeting is to show how students may apply for the annual scholarships that are awarded at the Celebration of Excellence. CSF of Dighton-Rehoboth is a program of Dollars for Scholars®, a Scholarship America® organization, which is the largest national private scholarship organization in the United States. CSF of Dighton-Rehoboth members are citizens from the towns of Dighton and Rehoboth, Massachusetts who volunteer their time and energies toward raising money for educational scholarships. There are no paid employees or office overhead; 100% of all funds collected go directly to students deserving scholarship assistance. Citizens Scholarship Foundation Of Dighton-Rehoboth Dollars for Scholars® P.O. Box 696 Rehoboth MA 02769 (508) 222-5872

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The Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program. Established in 2013, SMFC’s scholarship program awards young people who demonstrate enthusiastic participation in the arts. One $1,000 grant will be made to a graduating high school senior who resides in Bristol or Plymouth County. Applicants may be pursuing any major but must be enrolling as a full-time student in a 2 or 4 year degree program and must exhibit a strong interest and involvement in music or the performing arts. Applications and complete instructions are available at www. smfconline.org. Deadline to apply is April 1. Grantee will be publicly awarded at SMFC’s Annual Spring Concert on May 16 or 17. Completed applications, required materials and all inquiries may be sent to SMFC Scholarship Committee, 12 Rockland Street, Taunton, MA 02780 or to scholarship@smfconline.org.

Science Fair Winners at Feehan

Bishop Feehan High School announced the winners of their annual Science Fair. The students with honorable mention, 3rd, 2nd, 1st, or Best of Fair may go on to Region III Science & Engineering Fair in March at Bristol Community College. Legacy Award: Wesley Gallishaw (Seekonk) - Determining the Safety and Stress Range of Bridges

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What’s Been Happening at Seekonk High School? From Marcia McGovern, Principal Prepare To Be Entertained When You Come To Support Our Drama Club When They Perform ‘Footloose” On:

Important Dates For Second Semester MCAS English Testing, Grade 10 – March 24, 25, 26

Friday, March 13 @ 7 PM Saturday, March 14 @ 7 PM Sunday, March 15 @ 2 PM

Friday, April 3 – Good Friday – No school Spring vacation – April 20-24

On Wednesday, March 11, 2015, we will be explaining the scheduling options for all students in grades 9-11 beginning at 6:30 PM. Many students don’t realize how the courses they choose positively or negatively impact college admissions and their success in college. Too often, seniors realize too late that should have challenged themselves more than did. This evening informational session will replace the one that we have traditionally held in the spring for students that enrolled in Advanced Placement classes. Our presentation will be broader and focus on the importance of “Taking the Challenge.” You will learn not only about AP classes, but also about the importance of carefully choosing all classes. Why take an honors class instead of a college level class? How do the courses students choose impact GPA? How do AP classes help your student stand out in college admissions, earn college credits, skip introductory classes, and build skills that will increase their success in college? https:// apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap/the-rewards

Why should you attend the “Take the Challenge Night” with your student on March 11, 2015?

To learn about the options students have when selecting courses for next year and how their choices will impact future opportunities and success To hear from teachers and students about the benefits of taking more challenging courses To win a raffle prize (more about that in future newsletters) To talk to other parents/guardians in our community as well as current/past students and teachers We were notified this week that senior Brian Salit has been selected as one of Massachusetts’s top High School youth volunteers in the 2015 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. He will be in Washington, D.C., from May 2-5, 2015, along with the other 101 State Honorees. At that time he will receive $1,000, and be considered for one of 10 national awards. In addition, based on the number of volunteer hours he completed, he has qualified for the President’s Volunteer Service Award which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and country. He will be receiving a certificate and a letter from President Barack Obama. Brian continues to make our community and school proud of his many accomplishments.

Thursday, May 7 – Honor Society Induction Awards - 6:30 PM MCAS Math Testing, Grade 10 – May 12, 13 Saturday, May 16 – Jr/Sr Prom – Crown Plaza Warwick 6:30-10:30 PM; Post prom to follow at the high school MCAS Science Testing, Grade 10 – June 2 and 3 Wednesday, June 3 – Senior Class Night – 7:00 PM Graduation – Friday, June 5 - 6:30 PM

From the Music Department

The Seekonk High School Jazz Band will host their 2015 Jazz Dinner on Thursday, March 19th at 6:30 PM in the Seekonk High School Cafeteria. This year’s dinner will feature a full BBQ Buffet from Boneyard BBQ of N. Seekonk and two sets of music by the SHS Jazz Band. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased from any Jazz Band member or by contacting the Band Office at smialekj@seekonk.k12.ma.us or by calling 508-336-7272, ext. 228. Anyone who had bought tickets for the event which was originally scheduled on February 13th can use them on the March date or can turn them in to the Band Office for a refund. continued on next page...

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Seekonk High is pleased to announce that students will soon be receiving schoolissued e-mail accounts. These accounts are an added tool to their existing Google docs accounts that all students have been using since middle school. Please note that only high school students will have e-mail accounts activated. Over the past week, SHS students have been watching a short video in their English classes, showing them how to access and use their new school-issued Seekonk High e-mail accounts, and sharing the school expectations for on-line behavior and good digital citizenship.

What does a Seekonk student e-mail address look like?

All student accounts will be formatted Lastname First Initial @ seekonkschools. org. Example: John Smith’s e-mail address is SmithJ@seekonkschools.org. Some of the students have numbers in their name, such as SmithJ2@seekonkschools.org if there is another student who had the same initials. Regardless, it is the same last name and first initial combination that the student has always used to log in to school accounts.

Are teacher e-mail addresses going to change?

No. At this time, teacher e-mail addresses will stay the same.

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To foster and facilitate communication and collaboration within the high school community and with the outside world. Please join us in encouraging students to think of this as their “work” e-mail address that should be reserved for school-related business. It is a more professional address than many students currently use and identifies them easily to teachers, fellow students and even prospective colleges when they apply.

Can I See The Video That Students Are Watching This Week?

Absolutely! https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=yo0Nyj3a6n4&feature=youtu.be A special thanks to all of our staff celebrities who appeared in the video: Eli Mello, Deanna Marinucci, Robert Darran, and Chris Jones. If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Suzanne Larson, SHS Library Media Specialist at LarsonS@seekonk.k12.ma.us or 508-336-7272 x210.

From Mrs. Fitzgerald, Transition Coordinator Job Shadows

To help guide their career and college planning process, students are encouraged to shadow professionals working in fields that interest them. With prior approval, juniors and seniors may have an excused day from school to attend a job shadow; however, shadows don’t have to happen during the school day. They can be scheduled after school, on weekends, or during school vacation days. No matter what grade your children are in, please encourage and help arrange job shadow experiences for them. The insight students get from being in the “real world” is impossible to re-create in the classroom. Click on the link to the “Job shadow packet and approval form” on the Guidance page of the school’s website: http://shs. seekonk.sharpschool.com/cms/One.aspx ?portalId=243736&pageId=283242 Students should see Mrs. Fitzgerald (Rm. 459) or their Guidance Counselor for further assistance.

Job shadow hosts needed

Most of the time students connect with an adult in their personal network; however, we have a list of contacts for those students who need assistance in finding a job shadow host. Please consider volunteering to be put in the list. If a student decides to contact you, the two of you will set up a mutually convenient date and time for the visit.

FYI: Possible activities during a job shadow visit:

• Tour of the department/organization • Informal discussion: student has prepared questions/host could talk about what school subjects align with field, how he/she got into the line of work, etc. • Attendance at a staff meeting. • Observing a client meeting or telephone call. • Attendance at a business luncheon. • A review of host’s schedule/calendar to give student a sense of what host does in a typical day. • A description of a current project. • An opportunity for the student to assist the host with some of his or her duties. If you are willing to be part of this exciting program, please forward your name, job title, business name, business address, business phone (or best contact #) to Janet Fitzgerald, Transition Coordinator, Seekonk High School, 261 Arcade Avenue, Seekonk MA 02771, 508-336-7272, ext. 459, fitzgerj@seekonk.k12.ma.us

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Bay View Academy News Science Honor Society Students Provide Community Support As Judges At Sacred Heart School Science Fair

East Providence, RI – Eight members of the Bay View Academy chapter of Excalibur, the National Honor Society for Excellence in Science, visited the Sacred Heart School in East Providence on Friday, January 23rd, to serve as judges in the school’s annual science fair. According to Bay View junior, Jamie Tebeau (West Warwick, RI), having completed science fair projects themselves, they had the opportunity to take the opposite perspective by discussing and judging individual science projects completed by the sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders at Sacred Heart. The Bay View judges enjoyed interacting with the Sacred Heart students, who described individual projects representing disciplines ranging from biology and chemistry to physics and engineering. The top ten projects from Sacred Heart will advance to the Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair in March. In addition to Jamie, the Bay View judges included Dana Hackett (junior, Warwick, RI), Alexia Mattos (junior, Saunderstown, RI), Sarah Bain (sophomore, Smithfield, RI), Madeline Brannon (sophomore, Warwick, RI), Cassandra Gendron (sophomore, Cranston, RI), Catherine Donnelly (sophomore, Rehoboth, MA), and Jillian Lee (sophomore, North Scituate, RI).

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Students Earn Gold And Silver Keys In Scholastic Art Competition

East Providence, RI – A Bay View Academy student has once again earned a coveted prize in the Scholastic Art competition, a Gold Key for Portfolio. Grace Sneesby, a senior from Providence, RI, earned the prestigious award for her body of work submitted, as well as an additional Silver Key in the Drawing category. Her teacher, Mary Jane Andreozzi (Seekonk, MA), says that Grace is a “student who is gifted with a natural talent for visual art. She has a passion for the subject that is evident in her work. The work in her portfolio that won Gold Key is based on the theme of body language. She depicts the human form with a great range of emotion and personal expression.” continued next page...

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In addition to Grace’s awards, four Bay View students won Silver Keys and ten students received Honorable Mention.

The following are the Gold and Silver Key winners from Bay View:

Madison Beck, senior, Bristol, RI, Silver Key Drawing; Jiwon (Victoria) Ha, junior, Warwick, RI, Silver Key Drawing; Yining (Avy) Liu, junior, Providence, RI, Silver Key Sculpture; Grace Sneesby, senior, Providence, RI, Gold Key Portfolio and Silver Key Drawing; Kailey Williams, freshman, East Providence, RI, Silver Key Drawing

Honorable Mention:

Melissa Beattie, senior, Warwick, RI; Kaitlin Brannon, eighth grade, Warwick, RI; Taylor DeNuccio, freshman, East Greenwich, RI; Jacqueline Difilippo, junior, Smithfield, RI; Sydney Ellis, freshman, East Greenwich, RI; Julianna Fielding, senior, Warwick, RI; Yaewon Ha, senior, Bristol, RI; Katherine Kerr, eighth grade, Seekonk, MA; Taylor Morris, junior, Barrington, RI; Sihan Xu, junior, North Providence, RI

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Representative Steven Howitt Appointed To Key Committees BOSTON – Representative Steven S. Howitt (R Seekonk) has been appointed to several key legislative committees for the 2015-2016 session. House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (R-North Reading) recently announced these committee appointments. Representative Howitt is now ranking member of the Joint Committee on Transportation, ranking member of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, and a member of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. “As a former selectman, planning board member and business owner, Representative Howitt is well-versed in understanding the needs of our cities and towns and the state’s employers,” said Representative Jones. “His commitment to accountability will serve him well as the Ranking Minority Member of the Transportation Committee, given the many challenges facing our public transportation infrastructure. I am confident he will continue to be a strong and effective advocate for the residents of the Fourth Bristol District and the Commonwealth as a whole during the upcoming legislative session.” “I am very pleased and honored that the leader has appointed me to three very important committees, two of which I will be serving on as ranking member,” said Representative Howitt. “Transportation is a very important assignment, given the urgency of addressing the current status of our infrastructure going forward after the tough winter we are experiencing, along with consumer protection, which focuses on a variety of licensing issues, and also has a direct impact on every resident of the Commonwealth. I always look forward to working with my colleagues to promote increased tourism throughout Massachusetts, as this industry grosses nearly $1 billion a year and represents the third largest source of revenue in the state.”

Representative Steven Howitt Swearing in.

Representative Howitt represents the 4th Bristol District, comprised of Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Swansea. He is currently serving his third term in the Massachusetts Legislature.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital Names Two Of Its Own As Vp For Medical Affairs And Medical Director And Chief Of Emergency Services

ATTLEBORO, MA, February 23, 2015 – Dr. Brian Kelly has been named Vice President for Medical Affairs and Medical Director and Dr. Brian Patel has been named Chief of Emergency Services at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Board-certified in Emergency Medicine and most recently Sturdy’s Chief of Emergency and Occupational Services, Dr. Kelly provides senior leadership support to the Hospital’s medical staff and is responsible for the Medical Staff Office; Hospitalist Program; Risk Management Department and the Hospital’s quality assessment/initiatives; Occupational Health Service; and the Attleboro High School-Based Health Center. He also has oversight responsibility for the Emergency Department (ED). Dr. Kelly received his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. He was trained at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, IL and at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Kelly joined Sturdy in 1994. Dr. Patel is board-certified in Emergency Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed his training through Brown University at Rhode Island Hospital. Dr. Patel joined Sturdy in 2005 and most recently served as Associate Chief of Emergency Services. Among his responsibilities are work on quality and safety assessment/quality and safety improvement for ED related clinical issues; hiring and management of Sturdy’s ED physicians and oversight for ED nursing and support staff; ED policy development and implementation; electronic health record implementation and enhancement; and evaluation and resolution of emergency department patient complaints. He also oversees Sturdy’s stroke program and Emergency Preparedness/ Disaster Management Committee. He reports to Dr. Kelly. “I am extremely pleased about these two appointments, said Dr. Bruce Auerbach, Sturdy’s President and CEO. Both men are consummate professionals who have high standards and are well respected by their peers.” Sturdy Memorial Hospital is a full-service, independent, financially stable, not-for-profit acute care community hospital in Attleboro, which serves southeastern Massachusetts and nearby Rhode Island.

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ATTLEBORO, MA, February 24, 2015 – OB/GYN Associates of Attleboro’s Center for Bladder & Pelvic Health is presenting a FREE program on Pelvic Floor Muscle Rehabilitation (PFMR), which treats a wide range of bladder disorders in a noninvasive, painless way. Dr. Barbara Stricker, board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist as well as Barbara Baxter and Mel Delger, board certified Physician Assistants, will present this program. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

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The program will be held on Tuesday, March 31 from 6 – 7 p.m. at OB/GYN Associates of Attleboro, located at 687 North Main Street. The program will include light refreshments and a raffle. Reservations are necessary and are available on a first come, first served basis. To register by Monday, March 30, call 508-236-8020. The Center for Bladder & Pelvic Health at OB/GYN Associates of Attleboro provides new, innovative testing and procedures to promote preventive measures and motivate individuals to seek treatment for treatable bladder and pelvic conditions. For more information, call 508-222-1105. OB/GYN Associates of Attleboro is one of 17 practices that make up Sturdy Memorial Associates (SMA) and is associated with Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital Promotes Screenings

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

ATTLEBORO, MA, March 2, 2015 – March has been designated as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. During March and throughout the year, Sturdy Memorial Hospital works to increase awareness of colorectal cancer, or cancer of the colon or rectum, and preventive screenings. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), the lifetime risk of getting colorectal cancer is one in 20, and it is the third most common cancer excluding skin cancers. Early detection is the best protection against the disease that accounts for about 50,000 deaths annually. ACS screening guidelines follow that men and women over 50 should get a colonoscopy every 10 years. “By testing every 10 years,” says Dr. Mark Robbin, board certified Gastroenterologist at Sturdy, “colorectal cancer can be detected and diagnosed in its early and most treatable stages.” In its commitment to providing area residents with the most sophisticated diagnostics and treatments available for colorectal cancer, Sturdy has a state-of-the-art Endoscopy Suite in which nearly 3,000 colonoscopies are performed each year. Additionally, Attleboro Gastroenterology Associates (AGA), part of Sturdy Memorial Associates, provides evaluation of gastrointestinal function and treatment for disorders. Comprised of board certified Gastroenterologists Drs. Cohen, Robbin, and Uchman, AGA is located at 150 Emory Street in Attleboro and can be reached by calling 508-222-2021. Learn more about colorectal cancer and screening by visiting the Hospital website at www.sturdymemorial.org/serv_colcancercare.html.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital Wants You To Act F.A.S.T. If You Think Someone Is Having A Stroke

ATTLEBORO, MA, February 12, 2015 – In honor of American Heart Month, which is February, Sturdy Memorial Hospital is working to increase awareness of heart disease and stroke in our community. Sturdy, a Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) designated primary stroke service provider, urges the public to learn the signs and symptoms of stroke and to call 9-1-1 immediately if they think someone is having a stroke. Alerting 9-1-1 operators, first responders, and emergency department personnel that stroke symptoms are present is vital as it could make the difference between life and death. continued on next page

The Reporter March 2015 So act F.A.S.T. if you think someone may be having a stroke:

Face. Ask the person to smile. A stroke can cause one side of the face to droop. Abrupt dimming of vision or a sudden, severe headache without a known cause are also warning signs. Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. If one arm drifts downward, that could signal a stroke, which can trigger weakness, numbness, or paralysis of an arm or leg, particularly on one side of the body. Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Stroke victims may slur their words, have trouble speaking or understanding speech, or not be able to talk at all. Time. If you observe any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately. Stroke is a life-or-death emergency in which every minute counts. Brain cells are dying. To learn more about the risk factors and the signs and symptoms of stroke, visit the National Stroke Association website at www. stroke.org. You can also speak with your primary care physician.

Looking For Something Fun To Do With Your Kids? Sturdy Memorial Hospital To Hold Kids’ Party On March 21

ATTLEBORO, MA, February 25, 2015 – Families with young children are invited to a party in celebration of all the babies born each year at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Various activities have been planned for the morning of March 21, including a magic show, a coloring table, kids crafts, refreshments, books, music, and more. Tours of the Hospital’s maternity unit will be offered. The party will be held: Saturday, March 21, 2015 10 a.m. - 12 noon Sturdy Memorial Hospital Auditorium 211 Park Street, Attleboro Join us for a couple of hours of free fun for the littlest members of your family. As space is limited, reservations are necessary. Call 508/236-8020 to register by March 18.

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Audubon Society of Rhode Island Volunteers Needed for Osprey Monitoring, Citizen Science Program

Orientation Sessions to be held on March 8, 15, 22

(February 25, 2015) – It may seem far away, but spring will eventually return to New England and with it will come the Ospreys! Audubon Society of Rhode Island manages the Rhode Island Osprey Monitoring Program, a network of volunteer observers who report on the breeding success of these fish-eating raptors. Osprey continue to be an excellent indicator of environmental health in aquatic ecosystems, as their remarkable recovery from the effects of DDT is truly an environmental success story. Thanks to efforts by Audubon Society of Rhode Island and other environmental groups, DDT was banned in 1972 and Osprey have made a tremendous comeback in Rhode Island. The Osprey Monitoring Program relies on over 60 volunteers to monitor close to 200 known nesting sites across the state. “Observing Osprey provides us with information about the health of our local ecosystems,” explained Audubon Director of Volunteer Services Jon Scoones. “By watching these sentinels, we not only learn more about wildlife and natural habitats, but also about the level of our impact on these special places and unique species. It is a great testament to the dedication of Audubon volunteers that this citizen-science program continues to thrive.” Audubon recorded 186 Osprey fledglings in 2014, compared to 168 in 2013 and just 8 in 1977 (the year the program was founded.) The attached 2014 Rhode Island Osprey Report provides charts on both the number of nests and young Osprey fledged annually since 1977. Also included are the quantity and location of nests per city or town in the state.

Osprey Monitoring Program Orientation

To accomplish this important citizen science program, new volunteers are needed each year. For those who may be interested in becoming a monitor or just want to learn more about this citizenscience program, the 2015 Osprey Monitoring Program orientation schedule is as follows:

Sunday March 8, 2015; 2:30-3:30 pm

Fish & Game Kettle Pond Office 50 Bend Road, Charlestown, RI

Sunday March 15, 2015; 4:00–5:00 pm

Audubon Environmental Education Center 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI

Sunday March 22, 2015; 2:30-3:30 pm

Audubon Society of Rhode Island Headquarters 12 Sanderson Road, Smithfield, RI Candidates need only attend one session. Following is a link to sign up for one of the sessions. https://audubon.formstack.com/ forms/volunteerfornature_ospreyinfosessions Or contact Jon at jscoones@asri.org for more information

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Seekonk Human Services

Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239

Seekonk Human Services Staff Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239

Executive Director Bernadette Huck Ext. 15 Senior Secretary Ashley Pimental ext. 12 Clerical Assistant Kimberly Mallon ext. 10 Educational & Social Programs Karen Stutz ext. 14 Outreach Managers Adriana Dossantos BA. ext. 11 (Monday-Friday) Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SOC LSWA ext. 17 (Mon. Wed. Fri.) Senior Aides ext. 19 Loretta Ferreira, Sharon Bettencourt Executive Board Members Victoria Kinniburgh, Chairperson Rene Andrews, Vice Chairperson Anne Libby, Secretary Anita Gendron, Treasurer Christine Allen, Guy Boulay Beverly Della Grotta

*Center Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 4:30, Wednesdays 5:00 – 7:00 at Town Hall by Appointment Only, Friday 8:30 – 12:30

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Don’t Forget To Turn Your Clock Spring Forward March 9, 2015

5 Things To Know About Hearing Aids

Wednesday, March 4 @ 10am

Paul Barry, a Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist from Mass Audiology, will be speaking about “The Five Things You Must Know About Hearing Aids.” If you wear hearing aids now, know someone who wears hearing aids, or are you thinking about hearing aids for you or a loved one, come for an interactive learning experience where all questions are fair game. Lunch will be American Chop Suey for $3. Please sign up in advance as seating is limited by calling 508-336-8772.

St. Patrick’s Day Party

Tuesday, March 17 @ 10am

A delicious meal of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and carrots will be served for $3. Please sign up for the party & lunch at 508-336-8772. Entertainment by Barney O’Mallon Karaoke King.

Triad: How To Be More Resilient

Wednesday, March 25 @ 10am

All of us have times of stress, worry, loss, and even limitations in our lives. How we respond to these can truly impact our wellbeing. We all can take steps to increase and improve our resilience which is wonderful. Learn quick tips and skills to help make you better prepared to “bounce back” and move forward in a positive direction, healthier and happier. This is presented by Stacey Hiltner from the Community VNA. Lunch will be a meatloaf dinner for $3. Please sign up in advance as seating is limited by calling 508-336-8772.

Easter Party

Wednesday, April 1, 2015 @ 10am

Come celebrate Easter with us! Wear your favorite bonnet, hat or tie! Lunch will be ham, au gratin potatoes and veggies for $3. Please sign up for the party and lunch in advanced as seating is limited by calling 508-336-8772

Exploration Wednesdays

April 1 – Easter Party; Lunch: Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, & Veggies for $3 April 8–Diabetes BINGO with John Quintas; Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie, Mashed Potatoes, & Veggies for $3 April 22– TBD; Lunch: TBD April 29– Home Instead; Lunch: TBD

Men’s Breakfast

Thursday, March 12 @ 8:30am Toti’s Restaurant

All men are welcome to attend and no sign up is required. Bring a friend with you to enjoy a delicious breakfast. There is no set price for breakfast, order what you want, pay for what you order. Speaker is from the MA DMV

Women’s Brunch

Thursday, March 19 @ 10:00am Toti’s Restaurant

All women are welcome to attend and no sign up is required. Bring a friend with you to enjoy a delicious brunch. There is no set price for brunch, order what you want, pay for what you order.

Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Seekonk Human Services 9:00am—10:30am

Seekonk Human Services has partnered with the Seekonk Fire Department to provide a blood pressure & glucose screening

on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:00am to 10:30am. This is a perfect opportunity to get your blood pressure & glucose tested. This is first come first serve clinic.

R.U.O.K?

The Bristol County Sheriff, Thomas Hodgson, is offering the “R.U.O.K?” program. Telephone calls are placed to seniors, disabled persons, and shut-ins. Calls are made the same time each day to check on the well being of an individual. If there is no answer, a second call will be placed. If there is no answer after the second attempt, the Town’s first responders will be dispatched to physically check in on the person. Applications are available at Seekonk Human Services or by calling 774-628-0030. For more information, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Free Tax Preparation

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, will be preparing taxes at the Seekonk Town Hall on Thursdays from February 5 until April 9 with appointments at 9am, 10am and 11am. Appointments can be made by calling Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

Seekonk Total Fitness 1301 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.4545

Seekonk Total Fitness is offering Senior Fitness Group Exercise Classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am—12pm. The one hour fitness class is designed specifically for older adults and taught by a certified senior fitness instructor. This easy to follow workout is safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. Energize your inactive lifestyle by increasing muscular strength, range of movement & balance. The cost per class is $1.

A new program offered by Seekonk Total Fitness is 6 Weeks to Wellness!

Who may benefit from the 6 Weeks to Wellness program? Anyone who has experienced: • Joint Replacement • Arthritis • Low Back Pain • Osteoporosis • Diabetes • Obesity • Hypertension • Neuromuscular Disorder • Fibromyalgia • Other (as determined by physician)

March 2015 The Reporter What will I receive with this program?

• Six 30-minute Personal Training sessions (one each week) • Full Access to all classes • Full Membership privileges

What is the cost?

Your investment is $60 for 6 weeks

How do I get started?

Have your physician complete a referral form that is available at our gym or at Seekonk Human Services and fax it to 508336-4722 or call Seekonk Total Fitness at 508-336-4545 for more information.

Fuel Assistance

If you have never had fuel assistance and would like to apply or if you need help filing your application, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to make an appointment with the Outreach Department.

Income Guidelines:

Maximum income for 1 person is $32,618, for 2 people is $42,654, for 3 people is $52,691, and for 4 people is $62,727. Income includes your social security, pensions and any interest income.

Needed Documents:

• Proof of income • 4 consecutive pay stubs • Social Security Award Letter or 1099 • Pension (Current 1099) • Interest Dividends (1099) • List of everyone in household plus their income

Homeowner’s must include:

• Mortgage statement • Real estate tax bill • Insurance bill • Recent copy of electric bill and gas/oil bill

Renters include:

• Rent receipt • Recent copy of electric bill and gas/oil bills • Food Stamps—copy of verification

Wii Fun

Fridays @ 10am

Come join us for some Wii Fun! The Wii is an excellent way to have fun and be active. Come join us! Call Seekonk Human Services @ 508-336-8772 for more information. No sign up is necessary just on in!

Gatra Photo ID’s

GATRA Photo ID’S can be done at Seekonk Human Services. No appointment is necessary. Just fill out an application and take a picture and the ID will be mailed within 2 weeks. Please contact Ashley Pimental @ 508-336-8772.

Free Medical Equipment

Our FREE Medical Loan Closet is available to Seekonk residents. We are in need of wheelchairs. Please call Seekonk Human Services to schedule pick up/drop off and/ or donations at 508-336-8772. *Please do not leave medical equipment at Town Hall.

2015 Trips

Fenway Tour: Jerry Remy’s & Samuel Adams Brewery Tuesday, May 19, 2015

$81 per person (gratuity included) Departure: 10:15am Return: Approximately 5pm Join us for a day dedicated to The Red Sox. Visit the park where the Babe pitched, The Kid Hit, Yaz dazzled and today’s stars still thrill Red Sox Nation. Fenway Tours provide a 50min historic walking tour of the ball park guided by an official Fenway Park Tour Guide. After the tour we will have some time in the gift shop before we walk over to Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grille for a delicious buffet lunch. If time allows we make a stop at the Prudential for a little free time before heading to Samuel Adams Brewery. Here we will experience the entire brewing process, from start to finish. Taste the special malts used to brew Samuel Adams beers and smell the Hallertau hops. Samples are included! *Not this trip requires a lot of walking.

Newport Playhouse Lobsterfest Featuring Kill Joy Monday, June 29, 2015

$55 per person (gratuity included) Departure: 10am Return: Approx. 5pm Carol is being driven crazy by her

YMCA

$3 fee per class for the following classes: •Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise: Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 9am; •Aquaerobics: Monday, Wednesday Friday @ 9:45am; •Silver Sneaker Classic: Wednesday and Friday @ 11am *Must be a Seekonk senior and have a scan card, please call 508-336-8772 for further information.

charming monster of an ex husband, Victor, and his new wife, who employ every trick in the book to end Carol’s thousand dollar a week alimony. Carol’s quirky kids work at Victor’s pasta restaurant chain, and Carol is sure Victor is bullying her son into an early grave. When Carol has a passionate affair with Victor’s lawyer, they decide Victor has to die and the audience cheers its agreement. This trip includes 1 1/4lb lobster, full buffet, play, cabaret, transportation and gratuity.

Glouster Lobster Cruise

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

$85 per person (gratuity included) Departure: 9am Return: Approx. 6pm Dine, Dance, & Cruise Historic Gloucester Harbor in True New England style! Docked at Cruiseport Gloucester, the Beauport Princess has 2 dance floors, 3 full-service bars with top-shelf liquor, a full-service catering menu, open-air top deck and comfortable, indoor seating for up to 300 people. When you’re onboard Beauport Princess you’ll cruise the historic Gloucester harbor, full of fishing boats and schooners and witness extraordinary views, only seen by water, of the city’s historic skyline, working waterfront, iconic Man at the Wheel statue, Rocky Neck Art Colony, the famous Greasy Pole, America’s first lighthouses and more. While on board you enjoy a fabulous Clam Bake Buffet (fresh rolls, NE clam chowder, steamed lobsters, steamed clams, baked haddock, corn on the cob, cole slaw and dessert). Following this amazing lunch cruise, you stop in beautiful Rockport to enjoy some free time before department home.

Cranberries, Chowder & Wine Tour

Thursday, September 10, 2015

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cranberry grower! Here we embark on a 1 ½ hr Cranberry Bog Tour. After our cranberry excursion we are off to lunch at the award winning Lindsey’s. Enjoy your choice of yummy Roasted Turkey Dinner, Baked Stuffed Chicken or Baked Stuffed Haddock. Included with each meal is their delicious Clam Chowder and a Glass of Wine! The day isn’t over yet. Before we depart Wareham we make one more stop at Hy-Line Cruises. Enjoy a scenic Cape Cod Canal 2 hour sightseeing cruise. The perfect day! *Meal choice due on reservation *Please note: All trips leave from Seekonk Human Services unless otherwise noted. 50% deposit is required at sign up and final payment must be made two weeks prior to trip. Checks are to be made payable to the Town of Seekonk. To ensure trips are not cancelled please sign up one month prior to trip at the latest in order to give the tour company an accurate count. For any information regarding trips please contact Ashley Pimental at 508-336-8772. *Pawtucket bus trips depart from the Parking lot across from the BV Sports Arena (Formerly Lynch Arena) at the corners of Dexter Street and Ferland Way (Behind Wendy’s) in Pawtucket. Call the office to put your name on a trip; we need 30 people before any trip can depart. Checks are to be made payable to Pawtucket Parks & Recreation. Please make every effort to submit your e-mail addresses to the Slater park office so we can e-mail everyone a copy of the new trips. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cindy or Tracy at (401) 728-0500 x 251 or 252

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*The Town Crier website link is www.seekonk-ma.gov Click on Departments Click on Human Services * NOTE: Seekonk Human Services offers many legal, financial, recreational, medical screening and/or other activities and services by volunteers or nominal cost practitioners. Seniors participating in these services/activities do so with the understanding that Seekonk Human Services, the Town of Seekonk or its employees do not assume any legal or other responsibility for any advice or services rendered by such volunteers or nominal cost practitioners.

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Special Announcements

Our Town Nurse Jaime Conlon will be at the center on March 9th From 11:30 am 1pm to do free blood pressure and glucose screenings. *Total cholesterol screening available For $ 5 charge. Cash only please!

COA Corner TAI CHI

The Rehoboth Council on Aging is pleased to be able to continue offering classes in Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese exercise which Chinese seniors have been using for over 4000 years to improve their overall health and mobility. The Rehoboth program has developed quite a following for their Tuesday morning classes. Why not join this class that features slow moving, stress free exercise emphasizing techniques that pay particular attention to arthritis, balance, stress control, back problems. Jamie McGuire our instructor started his martial arts training at age 6 with Judo, and then went on to Tae Kwon Do, attaining a black belt at the age of 16. While a member of the U.S. Air Force, Jamie was stations in California. Here he studied other forms of martial arts, which led to his traveling to China, Hawaii, Japan, Korea and Philippines for even more extensive, intensive involvement in his chosen field. Jamie has also studied Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Iridology, Reflexology, Nutrition and Homeopathy and is a Certified Member of the American Naturopathic Medical Association.

Thank You

Emma Johnson For all the wonderful gift bags and help you have given the COA Rehoboth Cadette /Junior Girl Scout Troop 750 for helping serve breakfast.

Gert’s Cafe`:

Lunch is served at Gert’s Cafe Mondays at 12 Noon. Menus consist of soup or salad, a main course, dessert, coffee, or tea. Stop in and enjoy a delicious lunch for the “Bargain” price of $3.00 donation Sign up to get the good stuff and have a seat.

Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon Kitchen hours: Monday through Thursdays 8:00am to 12

Soup’s On

Tuesday from 11:30-1:00 Soup and bread $3.00 donation two choices of soup To be announced on the Monday before.

The COA Breakfast:

On Wednesdays from 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. the COA is serving egg sandwiches, 2 pieces of French toast or 2 pancakes coffee or tea for $2.00 donation and with your choice of ham, sausage, bacon or home fries for an extra 25¢. What a bargain and it is freshly made with eggs from our own Rehoboth Farmers. Start you day off with good Home Style cooked breakfast or have a mid-day snack for those who wake up with or before the chickens! Come on in and join us!

Tasty Thursdays Lunch:

Tasty Thursday Lunch is held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12noon. Please come in and join us for lunch with friends. Cost $3.00 donation. Please remember that October’s was the last for the season. We will reopen in April.

Musical Mondays:

Have fun with this group blending your voices in harmony and song. They meet on the first and third Mondays of the month. New voices are always welcome and invited.

Men’s Morning Coffee:

Fridays at 9:00 A.M. come in and enjoy fresh coffee, pastry, and conversation with this lively group of Men.

Card Games:

Cards are here at the COA Mondays at 9:30 am- Cribbage group Tuesdays at 12:30 ladies group that play cards and other games Wednesdays at 12:30 P.M. we have Hi-Lo Jack group. Come on in and try your luck and have a great time doing it. All are welcome and if you are not sure how to play the folks will gladly teach you.

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Art Classes:

Michelle’s Art Classes has restarted her Art Class. Cost of this is $4.00. Come on in and join us. Come early and have breakfast that is served from 8:30 to 10:30 Wednesdays.

Knitting and Crochet Group:

If you like to knit or Crochet or you wanted to learn this amazing Craft the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. Don’t be shy; women and men are both invited. Come in and try it out Fridays at 10:00 A.M.

Quilters:

Do you quilt? Do you know someone who quilts? Come on in and join in the fun of creating with our Quilting Group. There is plenty of knowledge and a great deal for fun with this group. Meets Thursdays at 9:30 A.M.

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings:

Our new town of Rehoboth nurse will be available for blood pressure and glucose screenings. Please contact the COA 508252-3372 for more information.

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz: Funded by Friends of the Elderly

Dr. Markowitz’s appointments start at 10:00 A.M. Please call 508-252-3372 to schedule your appointment.

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes:

Thursdays the COA is having fun exercise classes in Chair Yoga at 9:00 A.M. Cost is $3.00 per class. Coming and have some fun and check it out.....

Tai Chi Classes:

Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M. Tia Chi Classes - a way to exercise that’s easy on the joints and helps with balance...Makes a whole new you and has a great positive outcome for any age. Cost is $3.00 per class

Line Dancing Classes:

Tuesdays at 10:00 A.M. get in the grove if you like dancing this is a fun group for you. Everyone is welcome to try out some steps. $3.00 per class.

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

The COA’s Outreach worker Bradley Marshall is available Monday thru Thursdays 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. to assist you with Social Service needs from Fuel, Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372. Reminder: Fuel Assistance applications are still open to apply. Call the office for the information that is needed and to review if you qualify. If you are in need of emergency assistance for fuel please contact this office or the Director of the COA Reminder: SNAP (Nutrition Program – Food Stamps) benefits can be applied for through this office. Please call for particulars on how to apply.

S.H.I.N.E.

Serving Health Information Needs of Elders What is a SHINE Counselor?

A committed volunteer who is trained and certified by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs in many areas of health insurance, including Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D; Medigap insurance, Medicare HMOs, retiree insurance plans, prescription drug programs, Medicaid, Medicare assistance programs (QMB, SLMB and QI), and other programs for people with limited resources.

How Can a SHINE Counselor Help Me?

The SHINE Program assists elders and individuals with disabilities in understanding their Medicare and MassHealth benefits and other health insurance options. The SHINE program ensures that Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers have access to accurate, unbiased and up-to-date information about their health care options.

Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP)

People in Medicare Advantage plans have an opportunity after the start of the year to leave their plan if they change their minds. This opportunity is known as the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP), and it runs each year from January 1 to February 14. During this period, you can disenrollment from a Medicare Advantage plan and then get your health care through Medicare Parts A and B through Original Medicare. You also have a Part D Special Enrollment Period (SEP) associated with the MADP to enroll in a stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) if you need it. As the name implies, the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period is just that – an opportunity to disenrollment from Medicare Advantage. However, there are few important rules to keep in mind about what changes you can and cannot make during this period. Please contact Bradley Marshall if you are contemplating dropping your Medicare Advantage plan prior to doing so.

Social Security Changes

Beginning August 2014, Social Security will no longer issue Social Security number printouts in their field offices. Individuals, who need proof of their Social Security number and cannot find their card, will need to apply for a replacement card. In addition, beginning October 2014, Social Security field offices will stop providing benefit verification letters, except in emergency situations. Benefit verifications are available online, and can be obtained anytime by registering for my Social Security account located at: www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount, or by requesting through their national toll-free number: 1(800)772-1213. It is VERY IMPORTANT to SAVE the Social Security information that you receive at the end of every year.

Meals on Wheels and Meal-Site:

Please contact our meal site manager or the COA Director at 508-252-3372 for information on the Meals on Wheels program and on site meals served on Thursdays at the COA. A donation of $2.00 is requested for lunch, which consists of a main course, dessert and milk. Copies of the month’s menus are posted at the front door, at the reception desk, and posted in the Dining room for your review.

The Best is Yet to Come:

The Best is Yet to Come - a senior social group that helps sponsor and doing activities that members suggest. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 P.M. at the Gladys L. Harrell Senior Center - 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Annual dues are $6.00 - they have many great activities through out the year.

Senior Citizens Club:

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scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 1:30 P.M. at the Rehoboth Council of Aging building.

The Friends of the Elderly

The Friends of the Elderly help and partially fund some of the services at the Rehoboth Council on Aging - such as the podiatry and blood pressure/cholesterol clinics. Friends meets at 10:00 A.M. on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30am. New members are always welcome

Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club

Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club Meeting March 5 @ 1:30 Bingo to follow. March 19 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner @ 12 Noon meeting to follow. $5.00 Members, Non Members $10.00

Bristol Announces Funding Opportunity

Bristol Elder Services, Inc. (Bristol) is accepting Letters of Intent for two-year proposals for programs to run October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2017. The programs will be funded by the federal Veteran’s Information: Older Americans Act. Priority for funding will be given to projects Veterans Service Officer can help you call 508-252-4467 that address one or more of the following: mental health counselOffice hours are Monday thru Friday 9:00 A.M. to Noon ing, dental care, legal services, and in-home support services. Important: Approximately $80,000 is available, $50,000 of which is mandated Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities to be used for legal services. will have a participant signup sheets for that program. Most of the Successful applicants will be awarded a one-year contract with activity programs that are in the Council on Aging are free and the option for a second year contingent upon: funds being made open to the public. Some programs require minimum attendance; available to Bristol, demonstrated program outcomes, and program if there is no interest then that activity will either be canceled or performance. Older Americans Act funding is intended to provide postponed. Please call 508-252-3372 for information on all activities services to a significant number of elders, age 60 and over, identified or to sign up. as having the greatest economic need, the greatest social need, severe disabilities, limited English proficiency, and those who are COA Bulletin Post on Community Information: low-income minority, or lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. Please check the bulletin boards every time you come in to There are requirements associated with Older Americans Act the Council on Aging for information on up coming events such programs. Programs cannot ask for income verification or charge as Free Health Screenings, Support Groups, and other important a fee for services. Participants must have the opportunity to make a information that could benefit you, your family or friends. voluntary donation. Programs must develop and conduct consumer satisfaction surveys. Reimbursement is based on costs verified through monthly billing and data submission. The programs must serve elders residing in at least one of the A Municipal Department of the Town following communities: Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Fall River, Mission: Freetown, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton, Raynham, Rehoboth, The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall coordinate and carry out Seekonk, Somerset, Swansea, Taunton, and Westport. Collaboraprograms designed to meet the needs, problems and benefits for tion is encouraged. the aging population of Rehoboth, and shall do so in coordination Mandatory technical assistance training for those planning to with the Programs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. submit a Letter of Intent will be held at Bristol’s offices at 1 Father The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall: DeValles Boulevard, Second Floor, Conference Room A, Fall River, a. Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet MA 02723, on March 11, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. If you require special the needs of the Town of Rehoboth’s elders. assistance, notify Melanie Minutelli Ramos, Grants Manager/Planb. Carry out programs and services that range from informaner, by March 6, 2015. tion on community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, The Letter of Intent must be received by Bristol by April 1, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. The Letter of Intent should be no more than three Meals on Wheels, health screenings, inter-generational activities, pages, and must address the following: crafting programs and other programs beneficial to our seniors. The priority(ies) the program addresses. The program’s goal(s) and expected outcomes. A description of the program, the communities in which it will operate, and how We are always happy to welcome new members into our club… Rehoboth residents or you envision it operating. non-residents are welcome. Dues are payable on or before the first meeting in May. If you The total amount of Older Americans Act would like to become a member of our club, please fill out the application below: funds requested. The total amount of funding needed for the program’s operation. Note: Federal regulations require a 15% Name_________________________________________________________________ match. Ensure that the difference between #4 and #5, exclusive of federal money, Address_______________________________________________________________ equals 15%. Other funding sources that will support Phone number_________________________________________________________ program operations. How you identified the need for the Date of birth___________________________________________________________ targeted service(s). Note: Reference community needs asDues are $4.00 a year for residents…. $8.00 a year for non-residents sessments, research studies, etc. Amount enclosed $__________________________________________ Contact name, e-mail address, and Please make checks payable to: Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club and send to: telephone number. Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club For more information, contact Ms. Ramos at (774) 627-1306, TTY (508) 646-9704, 55 Bay State Road Rehoboth, MA 02769-2317 or by e-mail at Melanie.Ramos@bristolelder. org.

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MAIN STREET USA Barbershop Chorus Friday, March 20, 2015

MAIN STREET USA is a barbershop chorus of men who will present an Irish Celebration in singing. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 pm on Friday, March 20, at Centenary United Methodist Church, corner of North Main and Sanford Streets, across from the YMCA, Attleboro, MA. The musical presentation will be preceded by an Irish Stew and Chowder Dinner at 6:30 pm. Cost for the dinner and musical program combined is $15. The Main Street USA performance only is $10. Children under 10 years old are free. Main Street USA was founded in 2009, under the direction of Leo Larivee from Medway, who has over 40 years experience with barbershop singing. The members, many from the Attleboro area, love and are experienced in close harmony singing. This Celtic program is one in a series of events being held to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Centenary Church. The community at large is welcome. Handicap accessible. For more information and to reserve tickets, contact the church office at 508 222-1759, or email centumc@verizon.net Contact: Don Hanson dwhanson2@comcast.net 508 222-8174 home

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Attleboro Arts Museum; 86 Park Street; Attleboro, MA 02703 Flower Show Hours: Thursday – Saturday: 9:30am – 4pm; Sunday: 12pm – 4pm Admission each day is $3.00 Children 9 years and under are free The Attleboro Arts Museum’s Flower Show, now in its 19th year, will celebrate the beauty, wonder and complexity of nature with its 2015 theme of “Rainforest: Canopy of Color.” MUSEUM GALLERY HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 - 5pm

South Attleboro Village Lions St Pat’s Dinner Dance

The South Attleboro Village Lions invite you to attend their 5th annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 14, at the The Elks Lodge, 52 Bullfinch St., North Attleboro, MA from 6-10 pm. Tickets are $20 which include a Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, plus entertainment by “The Villanaires.” An assortment of raffles will be offered. Tickets must be purchased by March 6th, as NO tickets are available at the door. Contact Pat Bonneau 508-761-7709 or petuniasa@msn.com. All proceeds benefit Village Lions charities. If you are interested in learning about becoming a Lion, contact Lion Rachel Mooney @ 401-728-9481 or Lion Cheryl Olson @ 508-639-5338. The Lions collect returnable bottles and cans, can tabs, used eyeglasses and hearing aids, as well as discarded cell phones. Call Joyce Marshall 508 -761- 4855 to arrange pick up. All profits are donated back to the community to those most in need. Visit the club on Facebook at Facebook.com/SAVLions.

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Just A Pinch Recipe Column Diane’s Amazing Brownies Are Guaranteed to Bring Smiles By Janet Tharpe

Separately, the flavors in Diane Schmidt’s Diane’s Amazing Brownies are great. Add them altogether though, and you have one amazing brownie your family won’t be able to get enough of. These are kind of like 7 layer bars... only better. Get your glass of milk ready! See step-by-step photos of Diane’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/amazingbrownies

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1 box dark chocolate brownie mix 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 c chocolate chips

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Easy, Impressive Creamy Champagne Dill Pork Chops By Janet Tharpe

Looking for an easy weeknight go-to meal? Well, Lisa Nicometi Garrow’s Creamy Champagne Dill Pork Chops may be your lucky recipe. The creamy dill melds so wonderfully with the succulent chops! Place on a bed of noodles and you have a dinner the family will love. See step-by-step photos of Lisa’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/dillporkchops You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”... -Janet “This recipe is a keeper!” - Lisa Nicometi Garrow, Buffalo, NY (pop. 261,310)

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What You Need

4 pork chops 1 medium sliced onion 1 cup sour cream

1 tbsp dried dill 1/2 cup champagne or white wine Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

• Mix sour cream, dill, salt and pepper. Set aside. • Brown onions and pork chops. Remove pork chops. • Deglaze pan with champagne making sure to lift all bits from bottom of pan. • When combined add sour cream mixture. Whisk. • Add pork chops back to pan and stir. • Simmer on low heat covered for 20 - 25 minutes. • Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes. • Top with fresh dill. www.justapinch.com/dillporkchops © 2011 Just A Pinch Recipe Club. Brought to you by American Hometown Media. Used by Permission.

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IN MEMORIAM Lisa M. Palmieri

Rehoboth

Virginia M. Foley, of Rehoboth, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at Miriam Hospital. Reginald Higson, formally of Rehoboth, now of Scottsdale, AZ. passed away February 3rd., 2015 Richard V. Luthi, 81, passed away on 2/18/15, but not before leading a very successful and fulfilled life committed to serving his family, his country, and his community.

Seekonk

Doris R. (Woodcome) Murray, 95, formerly of Seekonk, MA., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, January 30, 2015. Karen A. McHugh, age 51, of Seekonk, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 30, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence as the result of a hit and run motor vehicle accident outside her home in Seekonk. Helen Dobosz 72 of Brown Avenue died Tuesday at the Maine Medical Center in Portland Maine. Manuel A. Parece, Jr. age 83, of Taunton Ave., died February 1, 2015 at Waterview Villa, surrounded by his loving family.

Lisa M. (Friedlander) Palmieri

Richard A. Platt, of Seekonk passed away Monday at Kent Hospital.

Lisa M. (Friedlander) Palmieri, 47, of Attleboro, passed away Sunday February 1, 2015 at home. She was the wife of William Palmieri. Lisa was born in Pawtucket, RI the daughter of William and Doreen (Conti) Friedlander of Rehoboth MA. In addition to her husband and parents she is survived by her beautiful daughter Ella. Lisa was a graduate of Seekonk High School and Rhode Island College. She was a Sales Representative for Triton Marketing for the last 3 years. A former member of Coastline Show Chorus of Cumberland, RI and a volunteer for Adult Literacy. Lisa embraced wellness and yoga. A Celebration of her life was held on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 1:00 pm in the Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd, Warren, RI. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours were Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. www.wjsmithfh.com

Robert C. “Bob” Fallon, 84, of Seekonk, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. Robert R. Taylor, 87, retired chief of police of Seekonk, formerly of Bergeron Street, died Sunday, Feb 15, 2015, at the Life Care Center of Attleboro. Evelyn Marie Lambert, 89, of Seekonk, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 at Epoch of Norton with her loving family by her side. Joseph M. Hodge, 93, entered his eternal repose, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.

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Irene Dias

In Loving Memory

Irene Dias, 84, of Lancaster St., Seekonk, passed away peacefully Monday night, December 29,2014. She was the wife of the late Frank Dias. Born May 22, 1930, in Rehoboth, MA, she was a daughter of the late Antone and Mary (Cabral) White. She was the mother of the late Elaine Andrade, Beverly Brearton and her husband Donald of North Port, FL, Patricia Silva and her husband Michael of Seekonk, the late Frank Dias Jr., James Dias and his wife Lisa of Warwick and William Dias of Seekonk; the mother-in-law of Robert Andrade of Seekonk and Darcie Dias of East Providence; grandmother of Wendy, Tammi, Carrie, Christen, Michael, Amy, Melissa, Kelly, Jennifer and Nicole; great grandmother of 20; and sister of the late Mary Perieira, Hilda Sousa, Antone White, Louis White and John White. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are greatly appreciated to the Seekonk Food Pantry, c/o Doorways, Inc., PO Box 295, Seekonk, MA 02771.

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Looking to rent: I am looking for a 2bed/1bath (minimum) house or apartment to rent in Mass. Needs off-street parking. Must be pet-friendly - I have a small 10lb house-trained dog. Must be de-leaded. Looking to spend around $1,100/month for rent. Excellent rental references. 401484-0485

FOR SALE

Selling 2004 5th Wheel Camper - Coachmen Somerset DREAMCATCHER 34 foot in Rehoboth, MA. In EXCELLENT CONDITION! Features include: 3 slide-outs, awning, outside shower, outside sound system, washer/dryer hookup, Corian Countertops, bar counter with stools, AC, Heat, 30 inch TV, DVD player, Sound System, Dining Table w/ four chairs, Full size sofa, 2 recliners, Master Queen size bedroom with full closet, bathroom with full shower, separate toilet and lots of storage. Impeccable shape and a must sell. Asking price of $12,500.00 or B.O. Please call 508-336-8129 or 401-323-9997, ask for Deborah. For full photos check out this website on RV Trader: http://m.rvtrader.com/listing/2005Coachmen-Somerset-113109625

WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance. TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-217-8074.

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REHOBOTH VILLAGE APARTMENT RENTAL. Five plus rooms in beautiful historic home. 1 bed/AC. Antique wood floors. Security lighting. Hotwater, parking, storage (in and out), HD cable, appliances. Land, privacy,gardening. Near library. NS. Owner occupied. $950 per month. 508-269-2600.

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FOR RENT: Spacious 3rd Floor Apartment located in EP. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Hardwood floors, large kitchen with stove and fridge included. LR/DR. Front porch, backyard, street parking. Storage room. Gas Heat. No Smoking/No Pets. Security Deposit, First and Last Month’s rent required. Utilities not included. Serious Inquiries Only. Call 508-252-9293.

HOUSEKEEPER WANTED- Pleasant St. area; 3 days a (M-W-F) week Hourly.Clean large house plus weekly laundry ( towel/ sheets) total of 12+ hours a week! MUST like friendly dogs... self motivated to do what is needed.Competitive pay.contact @ miranda00001@comcast.net.

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IN HOME HAIR STYLING: SERVICING REHOBOTH, ATTLEBORO, AND SEEKONK. Local Licensed Barber and Hairdresser available for haircutting services on MONDAYS in your home for those who can’t get out due to Surgery, Limited Mobility, Accidents, etc. We are Professionals with 20 + years experience. WOMEN $50 / MEN $35 TO SET UP YOUR PERSONAL APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL LINDA @ 508-272-4328. PASSIONATE ABOUT CLEANING! Dependable and efficient home cleaning with fifteen years experience. Natural,non-toxic cleaners used but flexible to your needs. References and free estimates. Lynn 508212-6988. PILATES: In Home Pilates Studio in Briarwood Section in Seekonk offering private sessions on equipment or mat. Certified and insured. Call with any questions or concerns 508 496-1601. BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House; We take everything! Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-2261295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com. A2Z CLEANOUT SERVICES: we can help you de-clutter your environment. Estates, attics, basements, garages, yards, storage units, offices, and more. Professional service at reasonable rates. Over 15 years experience. Free estimates. Call or text tim @ 508-369-9067 THE ESTATE GUYS: Buying contents of houses, barns, farms garages, cellars, attics, industrial buildings. Cash paid no need for timely yard sales. Call Tom or Anthony 774-331-2681

CLASSES / LESSONS

EXPERIENCED TEACHER OF PIANO, VOICE AND ORGAN: Classical & popular. Beginners & Advanced. All ages. Traditional and modern methods. Natalie Lawton, M.A. Music, 45 Central Avenue, North Seekonk, MA 508-761-3334 PIANO LESSONS: Taught in my home, both classical and popular to persons of all ages. Anita Russo, 8 Terrybrooke Road, Rehoboth 508-252-4208.

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March Business Directory CATEGORY

COMPANY NAME

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Accountant

MLR Tax Services

Agricultural Services

Mammoth Rock Farm, LLC

AC & Heating

LS Heating & Air Conditioning

Appliance Repairs

Affordable Appliance Repair Co.

Appliance Repairs

McPartland Appliance Repairs

Art Supplies/Framing

Gregory D. Dorrance, Co.

Attorney

Cutcliffe, Galvin & Archetto

Attorney

Donald E. MacManus, Attorney

Attorney

Laurie P. Mullen

Attorney

Law Office of David J. Marciello

Attorney

Law Office of Luke P. Travis

Attorney

Oalican Law Group

Auto Body

Tri Star Autobody, Inc.

Auto Body Shop

Seekonk Auto Body

Auto Detailing

MS Classic Cars

Auto Repairs

Mike’s Truck & Trailer Repair

Auto Repairs

New England Tire

Auto Repairs

Somerset Chrysler Jeep

Auto Repairs

Somerset Subaru - Max Motors, Inc 44

Auto Salvage

Seekonk Auto Salvage

Bakery

Scialo’s Country Bakery

Bank

Coastway Community Bank

Building Contractor

A. M. Carpentry

Building Contractor DTP Construction

Building Contractor

East Providence Siding

Building Contractor

M.G. Salois Construction

Building Contractor

RIPICO Builders, Inc

Building/Remodeling

Ferreira Builders, Inc.

Candidate - Rehoboth Rehoboth Republican Committee

Candidate - Seekonk

Gary Sagar - Candidate

Carpet Cleaning

Earle’s Carpet Cleaning

Carpet Cleaning

M & S Carpet & Upholstery

Child Care

Alphabet Soup Preschool

Child Care

Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center

Cleaning Service Debbie’s Cleaning Service

Collectibles Wexler’s Collectibles

Computer Repair

ICU 4 PC’s

Concrete

American Mobile Mix Concrete Inc.

Consignment Store

Saks Consignment

Country Club

Hillside Country Club

Dance Studio

Arthur Murray

Dentist David C. Zaluski, D.D.S.

Dentist

Dr. Wassouf D.D.S.

Dentist

Eager Family Dentistry

Dentist

Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

Dentist

Ritebite Dental