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Inside This Issue Antiquarian Society....................46 Births....................................79 Business Directory.....................93 Classifieds..............................91 Club Announcements.................43 Dining Guide...............................88 Events and Activities..................36 Heard at the Country Kitchen....28 Holiday Guide.............................56 Letters to the Editor......................6 Library......................................53 My Two Cents.............................26 Obituaries................................90 People in the News..................31 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......84 Rehoboth Ramblings..................23 Rehoboth Rescue Squad...........18 Rehoboth Town News.................14 School...................................66 Scouts..................................76 Seekonk Human Services..........82 Seekonk Town News.................29 Sports Update............................60 Then and Now............................52 Weddings...............................78

Voters Approve Most of the Articles at Town Meeting

Voters approved all but one of the articles on the warrant at the Special Town Meeting on October 28. The turnout was extremely low, reportedly with less than 80 people in attendance. Several expenditures were approved, including $25,000 for town counsel to fund the RePAC litigation and approximately $48,500 to cover the increased cost of insurance premiums. Other expenditures approved include $27, 420 for a new vehicle for the building inspector and $10,000 for ten tasers for the Police Department. A request for $13,000 for a radio system upgrade at the Police Department was tabled. Voters also approved $1,200 to install heat sensors at the fire stations, the Rehoboth Senior Center and Town Hall. A bylaw preventing people who are behind on taxes from receiving permits and licenses from the town also passed. A proposed bylaw amendment to set a speed limit of five miles per hour for motorized watercraft and other recreational equipment on the Palmer River was postponed.

New Group Being Formed to Support Animal Shelter

A new group is being created, Friends of the Rehoboth Animal Shelter, and volunteers are being sought to join the group. The Friends group would be non-profit and independent from town government. Its focus would be to raise funds for the animal shelter. A recent inspection of the shelter by the state Department of Animal Health reportedly found problems with air quality and overcrowding. Anyone interested in volunteering can call 774-991-0032 to sign up.

Rehoboth Resident Presents Gift to Pope Francis

Rehoboth resident Joe Day, a junior at Providence College who is studying in Rome, was visiting the Vatican and handed a zucchetto, a white skull cap, to Pope Francis. Day was attending a weekly Papal Audience in St. Peter Square. Day reportedly wrote a note saying “Providence College loves Pope Francis” and placed it inside the hat. Pope Francis reportedly smiled as he accepted the gift.

Groundbreaking Held for Veterans Memorial on Redway Plain

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Rehoboth Veterans Memorial was held on October 7. More than 40 people were in attendance including state Rep. Steven Howitt, state Senator James Timility, Town Administrator Jeff Ritter, Selectman Chairwoman Sue Pimental, Memorial Committee Chair Kenneth Abrams, Park Commission Co-Chair Robert McKim, members of the memorial committee and architect Ted Rowse, who donated his services to design the memorial. Committee member Gerald Schwall hosted the ceremony and Steven Sammis, who is also on the committee, said a prayer. Plans for the memorial include a 24-foot gazebo and a walkway with engraved bricks. For more information, to make a donation or purchase an engraved brick, visit rehobothmemorial.com.

Selectmen Increase Business License Fees

Selectmen increased several fees for various business licenses last month. The fee for Class 1, 2 and 3 motor vehicle licenses were increased $50, from $75 to $125. Licenses for retail package goods stores increased $250, from $500 to $750 and liquor license transfers will now cost $75, an increase of $25 from the current fee. Selectmen reportedly said the increases were an effort to stay competitive with fees in surrounding towns.

School District Begins Search for New Superintendent

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee is beginning the process of selecting a new school superintendent and is seeking interested community members to be part of the search committee. The committee will consist of parents, teachers, administrators, school committee members and community members, who will be responsible for reviewing applications and recommending finalists for the superintendent’s position. The search committee will first attend an orientation at 4 p.m. on Nov. 14 for about 1 1/2 hours presented by Glenn Koocher, the president of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees. The

November 2013 The Reporter search committee will then meet in mid-January to begin the process of meeting with potential candidates. There will be up to four meetings, which are expected to begin at 4 p.m. and last about three hours each. Optimistically, these four meetings will take place in one week. Anyone interested in being a community representative on this committee, and can commit to the schedule of meetings, email Kellie Fagan, administrative assistant to the superintendent, at kfagan@drregional.org. You will need to include your full name, address, your home and cell phone numbers, as well as a short explanation of why you would like to be considered as a member of the search committee.

D-R School Committee Looking at Designs for High School Athletic Field

Last month the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee looked at designs for the entire athletic complex at the high school, including the soccer fields. The soccer field project, approved about four years ago, has been plagued by numerous delays and has cost the district more than $150,000. The D-R soccer team has not played at the home field for many years. After reviewing two proposed designs from Gardner and Gerrish Landscape Architects, the committee requested that a third plan be developed. The committee agreed to spend up to $1,900 for the additional design, as long as an appropriate funding source was found in the budget. The Athletic Fields Task Force recommended that the new design have fewer fields and that one of them be a synthetic field, which would allow for multiple sports to be played on it. The school committee has not discussed costs for the project yet, but they intend to fundraise to cover part of the cost.

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Seekonk Call Fire Dept. In Question

During executive session after the regular meeting of the Seekonk Board of Selectmen on Wednesday February 29, 2012 the members of the Board, by what I was told was a vote of 3 to 2, voted to abolish the Seekonk Call Fire Dept. The vote was taken in violation of Article 6 Section 3 of the Seekonk Home Rule Charter. The members of the Seekonk Call Fire Fighters Association (SCFFA) voted at a special meeting that was held to take the Town of Seekonk to court because of this action. The Town of Seekonk filed a counterclaim asking that all charges be dismissed. On May 23, 2013 a hearing was held at the Superior Court in New Bedford MA. On July 1, 2013 the Superior Court Justice, who heard from both sides in this case, ruled that the action taken by the Board of Selectmen to abolish the Seekonk Call Fire Dept. was illegal and denied the town’s motion to dismiss. At the time I am writing this (September 11, 2013), on town counsels advice, they e (the town) are asking for “clarification” on the ruling. Come rid ! There are certain individuals in the town who feel that the call the Train firefighters are not needed such as the Fire Chief who has stated, in part, in an email sent to the Town Administrator on January 25, 2012 that call training “Imposes a burden on our Department” and went on to state that the call firefighters served “no true usefulness” 250 FRESH CUT MAINE to the taxpayers. Why is that after many, many, many years of X-MAS TREES having a call dept.? Could it be because the call dept. was being Coming Thanksgiving Week underutilized or NOT being used at all? One example would be that when we had the heavy rains and floods back in March of 2010 Mulch • Clean Fill • Screened Loam • Screened Compost • Ground the call dept. was NEVER called back to help with pumping and Asphalt • Play Ground Equipment • Dog Houses • Dog Kennels • Play so forth even though there were members who were being paid Houses • Gazebos • Lawn Furniture • Sheds • Storage Containers to standby at home from 6 P.M. to 6 A.M. the next morning in case they were needed as per their contract. A Quality Adirondack Chair Makes A Great At the Board of Selectmen’s meeting on July 24, 2013 a new Christmas Gift For Under $100 career firefighter was sworn in and it was stated, by the Fire Chief, that he was a call firefighter in Foxboro, MA. During the Board of 42 Winthrop Street • Rt 44 - Rehoboth, MA • 774-565-0768 Selectmen’s meeting on September 4, 2013 two (2) more career firefighters were sworn in. It was stated, again by the Fire Chief, that one (1) was a call firefighter from Rehoboth MA. and the other worked for a private ambulance service as well as working for the Swansea Ambulance Corp’s. Maybe it is time for the citizens, and taxpayers, of Seekonk to take a good hard look at what exactly is going on with the fire service in the town. On one hand the Fire Chief basically say’s that the call dept. serves no useful purpose, but yet he is bringing forward and recommending call firefighters from other communities to be hired as career firefighters in Seekonk. I realize they have to take several tests and so forth to get to that point but if we had our call dept. back we could very possibly promote from within, as well as having the manpower to assist the career firefighters with just about any type of coverage they may need as was done for many, many, many years in the past. We would, hopefully, not be as dependent Call Now FREE Estimates on Mutual Aid as we are now and we would not need to rely on Fully Insured for Fall Cleanup people who can live as far as 15 miles away (which is allowed by Residential Specials! the career contract) when there is a major incident in town and they & Commercial have a recall of personnel. To those people that say, and believe, that call and volunteer fire dept’s. do not work all I have to say is “Look at Rehoboth, Swansea, and Dartmouth MA. and Bristol and Warren R.I. just to name a few communities in this area and see what type of fire coverage they have. Paul A. Mac Pherson President, SCFFA

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Let’s start off with some positive remarks. Congratulations to Mike Amaral and Cliff Harris on their recent retirement from the Seekonk Department of Public Works. Both served us for approximately forty (40) years each. Thank you! Finance Director Bruce Alexander was recently selected to serve as Acting Town Administrator. He is a worthy interim who has excellent judgment. Perhaps we we consider looking within our own community for the next permanent Town Administrator. Mitchell Vieira comes to mind. He is a trustworthy, well qualified resident who has instant credibility. He has served as a member of the Seekonk Capitol Improvement and Charter Review Committees, past chairman and current member of the Seekonk School Committee, and Channel 9 Cable Advisory Board. He also has a Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Public Administration from Suffolk University.

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I’ve had no discussion or conversation with him concerning this idea but want the citizens to know such a well qualified individual is available without another costly and time intensive search process. Mr. Vieira may not even want the position considering the Board of Selectmen’s constant micromanagement and interfence. Seekonk has had EIGHT (8) Town Administrators since 2002. Time to try something new, someone local maybe? The Attleboro Sun Chronicle October 2nd 2013 edition printed “Meeting Bickering Probed” is another embarrassment for Seekonk. Joseph Siegel reports that Selectmen Dave Parker filed a Police report stating he was allegedly threatened by another Selectman during an executive session meeting. We expect disputes and disagreements in politics. Was it really necessary to take this petty argument to the next level and get the Police involved? Haven’t we been subjected to enough negative publicity about our dysfunctional local government? Couldn’t cooler heads prevailed and other members of the Board of Selectmen intervened to calm the situation down? No charges were filed and the investigation remains open which means it’s probably not worth effort. Please grow up and behave like rational adults. Another sad tale involving Selectmen Nelson Almedia concerns the tragic circumstances of Building Inspector Mary McNeil’s abrupt resignation. It appears Selectmen Almedia harassed her to the point where she just quit rather than endure his nonsense. He constantly emailed demanding immediate responses on potential sign bylaw violations and pressured her to work weekends. Mary McNeil is a knowledgeable, educated professional who held everyone to the letter of the law regardless of who you were. Good luck finding a replacement with the same skill set she possessed! Naturally she found immediate employment in another Town.

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The holiday season is traditionally a time for giving. This year, as you review all of the many requests that you receive, we hope that you will consider giving a gift that will make a difference to some elderly and/or disabled Seekonk homeowners. We are asking for your support, as the needy must rely on the kindness of others. The Taxation Aid Fund is funded solely by donations. No gift is too small. Your donation will help reduce the real estate taxes of those applicants who meet all of the qualifications for aid. We hope that you will make a gift, perhaps as a donation sent in memory of a deceased family member or friend. Please make your federal tax deductible donation check to: Town of Seekonk Taxation Aid Fund Collector’s Office, 1000 Peck Street, Seekonk, MA 02771 Thank you so much for your consideration. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Sincerely, The Elderly and Disabled Taxation Aid Fund Committee

An Open Letter to the Residents of Seekonk

The warrant for the November 18th Town Meeting contains three articles that can dramatically affect the present and future operations of the Seekonk Public Library. As your elected Board of Library Trustees, we believe it is important to inform town residents about these articles and our position on them. Article 12 is to transfer control of the library building, including access and use, and the adjacent Seekonk Meadows, from the Library Trustees to the Board of Selectmen. The transfer of the land and buildings was approved by Town Meeting vote in 2010, and this article seeks to reverse that decision. The Board strongly opposes such a move for the following reasons:

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The property in question has been managed in an efficient, successful and problem free manner by the Trustees on an informal basis since in 1980. In 2010, by Town Meeting vote, the Trustees were formally granted oversight of the property as provided by the General Laws of the Commonwealth. Since 2010, the property also includes The Seekonk Meadows, the only passive recreation area in Seekonk. The land has been managed with the cooperative effort of the Trustees, Board of Selectmen, The Meadows Committee and the Department of Public Works resulting in several programs being offered to support families and others. Funds for the establishment and ongoing beautification of The Meadows have been provided by donations from town residents under the auspices of the Seekonk Library Trust, an IRS-approved 503(c) organization. Article 13 is seeking funding, $25,000, for the for the purpose of obtaining an engineering, design, architectural services for the expansion, refurbishing, or other related costs. If approved, the Commonwealth with provide an additional $50,000 in financial support.

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Our loss is another’s gain. Who is next to leave? Selectmen Parker is quoted in the September 6th 2013 Sun Chronicle Newspaper story” Seekonk Officials: We’ll quit Meddling” as saying “We (BOS) going after departments. in some cases it’s NOT going to stop.” This self destructive mismanagement is completely inappropriate and harms effective government operations. Hope none of you need a building permit or inspection soon. We have excellent Town employees- GET OUT OF THEIR WAY AND LET THEM DO THEIR JOBS. Voters need to elect new faces at the next election in April 2014! Doug Brown L.P.N.

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Article 14 will authorize the Town Moderator to appoint seven town residents to a facilities committee for the purpose of examining the library facility needs and in the development of appropriate designs, specifications and other related materials pertaining facility changes. The mission of the Seekonk Public Library is to enrich lives by fostering lifelong learning and by ensuring every member of the

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In March of 2013, the Committee appointed by the Board of Selectmen lead by Chairman Donald Kinniburgh, Vice Chairman Steven Arruda and Treasurer David Viera began to plan and build a Veteran’s Memorial Park and so began the arduous task of finding a home, finding a designer and finding a way to build a permanent respectful memorial. They have collectively worked hard to make this project happen. From the start ideas were tossed about as to what to build, how to build it and where to build it. Most importantly they thought hard about cost. How will the funding be raised? The Committee came together in agreement that whatever is built it must represent each Branch of the Armed Services. It must be a permanent structure. It must be respectful and it must make the citizens of Seekonk proud and it must include acknowledgement of every conflict this country has faced. A Master Mason was brought onboard. Mr. Vidal DeMedeiros is a craftsman who has done monument work in our nation’s capital. Materials and estimated cost discussions followed. Next was the thought of design. Mr. Mark Drapeau of North Smithfield, RI and formerly a Seekonk resident and fireman with family ties deep in the community was the next to join the group as Advisor. Mr. Drapeau was given an idea concept submitted by Mr. Robert De Fontes and he put together a professional rendering of what the Committee was looking for. Mr. Drapeau also has experience in military monument design. Both Mr. DeMedeiros and Mr. Drapeau had volunteered their time and continue to serve the Committee as Mr. DeMedeiros is now a Member and Mr. Drapeau has stood by them because he wants to see the project through to the end. Every member of the Committee has either served or has had family members serve our country. It is interesting to hear the various stories. It makes me wonder, where were these guys when I had US History in school? The insight and knowledge of each member is amazing. The work continues however. Location is at the heart of the project. A Memorial should be something the Community can enjoy and be proud of. A place to remember those who fought and those we love and lost. A place that can be seen, have reverence, respect and dignity. The Committee feels that they have found such a place. While their task is taking them to Town Meeting on November 18, 2013 at the Seekonk High School at 7:00pm, they will not give up. The determination of this Committee which also includes Mr. Jim Robbins, and Mr. Sean Healey will not waiver. As you attend Town Meeting please listen with an open heart. The Committee is not asking you for money. They are simply asking you for a home. A small home by comparison to some. After months of meetings and discussions and delays this Committee will not give up. In their hearts they believe in community, the preservation of honor, bravery and history. History they hope will not be repeated over and over. Let peace prevail. See you at Town Meeting. Thank you, Doreen Taylor

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by Leslie Patterson We naturally think of the pilgrims at Thanksgiving, but have you ever wondered about those who came to Plymouth Colony after the Mayflower? When you visit Plimoth Plantation, you will see that the year is supposed to be 1627, seven years after the Mayflower reached our shores. Quite a few new immigrants came to America from England in that decade, but we mostly hear only about the ones on the Mayflower. You can learn a lot about the pilgrims at Plimoth Plantation and by boarding Mayflower II, but there are other historic sites in Plymouth, not as well known, where you can also find out more about the first English settlers in Massachusetts. One of these sites is Pilgrim Hall Museum at 75 Court St. in Plymouth, the oldest museum in continuous operation in America (since 1824). But Pilgrim Hall Museum is not some dry and dusty place; it even underwent a major renovation in 2008. While it does not have interpreters in colonial dress, it does have interesting exhibits, including many objects that actually did come over on the Mayflower, and lively videos explaining that time period. It is open throughout the year (even on Thanksgiving Day) except January. Its library is a great resource to historians too. Plymouth is a very enjoyable day trip over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. It’s fun to walk around the town and see all the local historical sites. It’s also fun to watch people’s reactions to Plymouth Rock if they haven’t seen it before and are expecting something more grandiose. This can usually be summed up as, “That’s it?” A short walk will bring you to the statue of Massasoit and a monument marking the pilgrims’ first burial ground. You can walk up Burial Hill to the cemetery where some of the pilgrims are buried, passing by First Parish Church on your way. If you enjoy seeking out ancient gravestones for their carvings and epitaphs, this is the place for it. The hill also gives you a great view of the waterfront and Plymouth harbor.

The Fortune

But to return to the question of who followed those on the Mayflower, an English ship called the Fortune landed in Plymouth not long after the first Thanksgiving in 1621. Perhaps its owners, the Merchant Adventurers in London, chose a name that tempted Fate because the Fortune had more bad fortune than good. It reached Cape Cod on Nov. 9, 1621, and got to Plymouth in late November. The ship only stayed in the colony until December and then headed back to England loaded with furs and other valuable goods. On the way back, due to poor navigation, the Fortune mistakenly reached the coast of France, not England, and the ship was seized by a French warship that confiscated its goods. The Fortune finally got back to England in February, but the original investors lost everything they had staked on the voyage to America. When the Fortune docked in Plymouth, its passengers included mostly young men. Many of them were “Strangers”, that is, they were not Puritans and did not come for religious reasons. Like the people that came before them on the Mayflower, they were dismayed at the bleak and barren landscape of the Massachusetts coast in November. Of the many Mayflower passengers who died the previous awful winter, a great number were women. When the Fortune arrived, the colony’s population grew to 66 men with just 16 women. Governor Bradford had to assign the Fortune’s passengers to the seven little houses and four public buildings, which became more like men’s dormitories for the new arrivals. Food was a big problem too. There was scarcely enough to go around to begin with and the passengers on the Fortune came pretty much without provisions. Bradford wrote, “They were presently put to half allowance, one as well as an other, which begane to be hard, but they bore it patiently, under hope of (future) supply.” Somehow they persevered.

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Other new colonists reached Plymouth in the summer of 1623 aboard the ships Ann and Little James. Some of these new settlers were the wives and children that had been left behind in Holland when the Mayflower departed in 1620.

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Another ship also named the Mayflower arrived in August 1629 with 35 additional members of the Leiden congregation from Holland. Ships continued to arrive carrying new settlers; contemporary documents claimed that by January 1630 the colony had almost 300 people. It is estimated that by the time the Plymouth Colony was dissolved in the 1690’s, its population was around 3,000. That’s a lot of growth in 70 years. New towns were soon formed within Plymouth Colony. Duxbury and Marshfield to the north, Taunton to the west, Sandwich and Barnstable on Cape Cod -- all were founded in the 1620s and 1630s. Rehoboth and Bridgewater were founded in the 1640s. In the 1630s, several thousand Puritans left for Massachusetts Bay Colony north of Plymouth. Providence Plantations was founded in Rhode Island in 1636. The Connecticut colonies were founded soon after, but immigration slowed greatly in the 1640’s as the Puritans were winning the English Civil War at home. After King Philip’s War, and starting in 1685, colonial governments were restructured and charters were revoked. Plymouth Colony became part of the United Colonies of New England. As of 1692, Plymouth Colony was combined with the Province of Massachusetts Bay, which eventually became the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Plymouth Colony lasted only 72 years but, as Pilgrim Hall Museum notes, it made a fundamental and lasting impact on American identity. To give the last word on Plymouth Colony to Governor William Bradford: “As one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many, yea in some sort to our whole nation.”

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Hello All ~ Happy November! First, I would like to thank the Rehoboth Reporter for allowing me to delay the submission of this month’s article so I could include an update on the October 28, 2013 Special Town Meeting. Town Meeting was successful due to the 101 registered voters who chose to attend Town Meeting prior to Game 5 of the MLB World Series. As Town Moderator Bill Cute promised, voters were home in time for the first pitch Laura Schwall after voting to approve Articles 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, Town Clerk and 9. Warrant Article 3 was amended by the Board of Selectmen, removing Item #3 totaling $13,000, which was earmarked for a Radio System Upgrade for Police/Dispatch. Article 3 was then approved as amended. Article 6 was tabled until the 2014 Annual Town Meeting. The Boy Scouts collected 160 lbs. of donated food at Special Town Meeting along with several miscellaneous cash donations. Prior to the conclusion of Town Meeting, Mr. Cute read a public service announcement from the Rehoboth Community Garden Club regarding their “Fall Cleanup Day” requesting volunteers on November 9th @ 9:00 am. Please bring your gloves and tools and meet us at the garden next to the Senior Center (55 Bay State Road). Rain date is November 10th @ 1:00 pm. Any questions, contact Lisa Reigel @ 508-252-4311 or e-mail RehobothCommunityGarden@gmail.com . I would like to thank everyone involved in helping prepare, set up, run, and pack up the October 28th Special Town Meeting. Town meeting would not be possible without our moderator, selectmen, finance committee, accountant, town administrator, town counsel, the help of volunteer tellers, election workers, police, town hall employees, custodians, family and friends ~ thank you all for your continued dedication and support. And most of all, thank you to the voters who took time to participate.

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Final survey results were very close to the preliminary results I shared last month: 80% of the 99 people who participated in the survey felt it would be beneficial to have town hall open late (7PM or 8PM) one night a week. The most convenient evening: 46%-Wednesday; 44%-Thursday. 82% of the respondents stated they would conduct town business online, and included several suggestions for services they would like to see available online. We also received several suggestions to make our town government and services more accessible to the public. All results were shared with the Board of Selectmen during the October 21st selectmen’s meeting. The matter is now in their hands to determine if this is an appropriate time to change the hours of town hall. Thank you to all participants!

Alternate Posting Location

This week we received notification from the Attorney General that we may change our primary meeting posting location to the town website from the posting of notices at town hall entranceway. Therefore, over the next month or so we will be transitioning to this format while also making sure all citizens have access to upcoming meeting postings through various secondary formats. More details to come next month.

Records Management/Preservation

On October 23, the Community Preservation Committee generously agreed to fund an initial records management study con-

November 2013 The Reporter ducted by King Information System at Town Hall. King Information System has streamlined and computerized the town records of 58 other surrounding communities in Massachusetts. The President & CEO of King Information System, Pat Tigue, is currently in the process of assessing our town hall records and determining what is needed to implement a records management and preservation database at town hall. This six-day study is the first step of a fivestep process to organize, preserve, and make our town records more accessible to town employees and residents online. The results of the study will be presented on November 14th. I also met with Kofile Preservation Company, formerly known as Browns River Bindery, to examine our older town records (16361900s) to determine the best way to preserve the historical records now housed in the town vault. Quotes have been obtained for the restoration, preservation, and conversion of the town’s precious historical records. We are now in the process of exploring grant programs and CPC funding to preserve these records while also converting them into a format that will afford the option of online research of our amazing historical town records through our town website.

Mrs. Carswell’s 2nd Grade Pumpkins

Our town hall lobby was beautifully decorated with festive pumpkins created by the students in Mrs. Carswell’s 2nd Grade classroom at Palmer River Elementary School. Thank you students and Mr. & Mrs. Carswell for thinking of us and sharing your beautiful artwork. We have received so many compliments on your awesome decorations ~ thank you all for your artistic creations; you made our fall holidays very special!

Annual Reports

2011 & 2012 Annual Reports are in and ready for your review. Please stop by town hall for your copy. Copies are also available at the COA, Blanding Library, and Building Inspectors Office.

Dog Tags/Licenses

2013 Non-Criminal Citations & Additional Late Fees have been issued. Currently we still have 35 outstanding dog licenses. The 2014 Dog Tags arrived this month and we are ready to issue in January 2014. Our goal is to have an online registration component complete with a credit/debit card option available in addition to registering via US mail or appearing in person at town hall. Details will be shared in the January Census forms.

Mrs. Carswell’s 2nd Grade Pumpkins decorated the town hall. Thank You Arlene and Jeffrey – concerned citizens of Rehoboth, who stopped by the Town Clerk’s Office last month to share a disturbing situation they encountered in south Rehoboth while taking a walk near the wooded area of Brook Street between Miller and Calisto Streets. They came across hundreds of empty liquor bottles and trash cluttering the entire length of the beautiful natural area. Arlene and Jeff volunteered to personally gather the discarded trash and place in donated trash bags obtained from continued on next page...

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Thank You Rehoboth!

By: Laura Schwall Rehoboth Town Moderator, William (Bill) Cute, and Town Clerk, Laura Schwall, would like to thank all those who participated in the October 28th, Special Town Meeting. At the start of the meeting we had 82 registered voters in attendance and by the meeting’s adjournment, we had a total of 101 voters who chose to participate in the purest form of democracy, town meeting. Special Town Meeting requires a quorum of 60 with a quorum of 75 to approve General By-Law changes. We thank you for sharing your evening with us. As Mr. Cute promised, the town business was conducted in record time; adjourning at 7:38 PM, which allowed the voters to return home just in time for the first pitch of Game 5 of the World Series. It was a win – win for all involved. We had a successful Town Meeting and voters were rewarded for their attendance with a Red Sox win as well. Thank you all ~ see you again at the 2014 Annual Town Meeting.

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Volunteers are needed to form Friends of the Rehoboth Animal Shelter. The group would be non-profit, and independent from town government. Its sole purpose would be to raise money for the shelter. The Rehoboth Animal Shelter is in serious need of refurbishing, and new equipment. The building needs a new roof and other major repairs as required by the State Department of Animal Health. Friends of the Rehoboth Animal Shelter will be a permanent fundraising source. Please think about joining this group today. We need your ideas, and your help. Please call 774-991-0032 to sign up. When enough people have responded, a date and time for an organizational meeting will be set. Selectman Lorraine A. Botts

Ephraim Hunt Ministerial Land Boardwalk Project Set to Begin

The Rehoboth Land Trust will be constructing approximately 200 linear feet of boardwalk in an effort to improve the primary (blue) trail at the Ministerial Land on Pond Street. The boardwalk consists of simple log and plank construction which can easily be built by volunteer labor. Plans are approved and job captain John Rourke is locating and purchasing materials. Build days have not been scheduled; however, construction is anticipated to start this fall. If you would like to volunteer skilled or unskilled labor in the construction effort please contact Adam Latham at 252-1033 or adam.latham@comcast.net. Financial contributions to the project are also welcome. Please send checks made payable to the Rehoboth Land Trust, PO Box 786 Rehoboth, MA 02769. Adam W. Latham, President Rehoboth Land Trust

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Rehoboth Helping Hands Is Ready for a Busy Holiday by Laura Calverley

Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away and Rehoboth Helping Hands is gearing up for the holiday season. The annual “Blizzard of Giving” gift drive has already kicked off and they are preparing for their Thanksgiving and Christmas food drives as well as the fuel assistance program. Helping Hands is counting on the community’s support again this year to help make these programs possible. They began collecting names and lists for holiday gifts on October 1 and will continue accepting those requests, which must be made in writing, until November 15. Helping Hands Coordinator Steve Martin says he hopes that families will get their lists in early. Most people don’t start thinking about Christmas until December, he says, but the earlier that Helping Hands gets the lists, the better. Last year, Helping Hands provided approximately 260 wrapped gifts to children. “It was a big task, but everybody helped,” Martin said. The snowflakes with the children’s wish lists will be available soon at Palmer River Elementary School, Beckwith Middle School, Blanding Library, Chartley’s Country Store and Anawan Cleaners. Gifts can be dropped off at any of these locations, as well as 127 Martin Street. Martin says that although the economy is reportedly in recovery, there are still many people in need. “I don’t see it (signs of recovery). I see more people losing their jobs,” Martin said.

November 2013 The Reporter The need now is greater than it was last year for all their programs, according to Martin. In addition to the gift drive, Helping Hands is also conducting its annual Thanksgiving and Christmas food drives. Martin is expecting that more than 120 families will be provided with either food baskets or food from the pantry this year. They typically deliver between 50-60 baskets at Thanksgiving. The pantry is in need of all types of traditional holiday food, including potatoes, cranberry sauce, desserts, etc. as well as paper goods and drinks. The pantry has enough gravy and stuffing at this time. Helping Hands doesn’t usually get many donated turkeys. Last year only three turkeys were donated for Thanksgiving, says Martin. The pantry usually gives gift cards so that families can get their own turkeys. Helping Hands is always in need of gift cards to area supermarkets and other stores. Helping Hands also helps residents with fuel assistance. Last year they helped about 65 families and this year there are already eleven families waiting for assistance. If approved, families receive a one-time delivery of 100 gallons of oil or the equivalent in electric or gas. The program also provides cords of wood when possible. Currently, the program has no funds for the upcoming season. Helping Hands is desperately looking for individuals and businesses to sponsor the energy program. “We need people and businesses to step up and help us with that program. Especially with the weather getting colder, we really need the help,” Martin said. Martin says that Helping Hands relies on the generosity of the community and the assistance of many volunteers to help make the holidays a special time for all its clients. “We’re thankful for all the good people out there who help. It would be impossible without them,” Martin said. Art

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Seekonk’s Holiday Food and Gift Drives Underway by Laura Calverley

Seekonk Human Services is planning its annual holiday food and gift drives. They are looking for volunteers to help with everything from putting together Thanksgiving baskets to helping with the Christmas is for Kids gift drive. In addition to delivering 50-60 food baskets filled with traditional holiday fare every Thanksgiving, hot turkey dinners are also prepared and delivered to homebound people. Anyone interested in having a hot meal delivered on Thanksgiving should call and sign up at Industrial • Commercial • Residential Seekonk Human Services by Friday, Nov. 15. Anyone who receives food from Doorways • Services: New & Upgrades Food Pantry is eligible to receive a Thanksgiving • Additions & Remodels basket. Anyone who is not participating in Doorways should call Human Services to sign • Generators & Transfer Switches up. The deadline to request a Thanksgiving basket is Friday, Nov. 15. • Landscape Lighting Food donations are needed for the baskets and meals. Stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, and dessert are some of the items needed. Bernadette Huck, Director of Human Services, says they are looking for a person or group to organize the Thanksgiving project. They have one family who handles Christmas, but they are looking for someone to coordinate Thanksgiving. Christmas is right around the corner, too. Any families interested in signing up children for the Christmas is for Kids gift drive must fill out a form at Human Services on Pleasant Street. The program is for children ages infant to 16 years old in school or up to age 22 with special needs. The application deadline is November 22. The children’s wish lists can also be picked up at Human Services after Nov. 22. Human Services also delivers hot meals and baskets for Christmas. The deadline to sign up for a Christmas food basket is Friday, December 13. To have a hot Christmas meal delivered, • Brushes the deadline to sign up is Wednesday, December 18. Human Services also has a fuel assistance program, which • Carpet Sweepers began November 1. Anyone who had fuel assistance last year • Mops & Brooms should be receiving an application. The applications should be sent in as soon as possible. The cold weather has arrived. Anyone who • Household Cleaners has never had fuel assistance and would like to apply, call Human • Dissolve Rust Remover Services for an application or if you have questions or need help. Effective hard water solvent! With the community’s support, Human Services hopes to make this a happy Thanksgiving and Christmas for all the families who • Deodorant Moth Blocks need assistance.    Seekonk Human Services is located at 320 Pleasant Street. The Best Products Money Can Buy! • "Our 63rd Year" Donations can also be mailed in. Just make a notation on the check that says “Holiday meals” or “Holiday fund.” 8 Perryville Rd. • Rehoboth, MA • at 252-4611 Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays 5-7:00 p.m. at Town Hall by appointment only. If you have questions on any of the holiday programs, please

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Rehoboth Ramblings by Leslie Patterson

Looking Back, at Shadow and at Sunshine

After recalling memories of long ago last time, I’ll just take one more look back and then move on. Nothing marks a person as old faster than wallowing in nostalgia, or nothing except discussing the state of one’s health endlessly. However, nostalgia is hardly the emotion evoked by the 50th anniversary of President Kennedy’s assassination later this month. Everyone of a certain age will undoubtedly be recalling the events of that fateful day (also on Friday, November 22) and the days that followed. We sat mesmerized in front of the television as Oswald was shot. We cried through the somber and moving funeral and wondered how anyone could organize a public service as impressive as that so quickly. To this day, whenever I hear “Hail to the Chief” I think of John Kennedy’s funeral. We had never seen anything like this awful event and we still hope never to repeat it, however unsurprised by terrorism we may be these days. Those of us in high school were more affected by the assassination than our younger siblings just because we were old enough to know what was going on. The grim announcements (first of the shooting, and a little while later, a confirmation of the president’s death) were made over the school’s public address system as students gasped and cried. While students elsewhere in America were probably not as emotionally close to the situation as those in Massachusetts, anyone who was in a Catholic school in the 1960’s probably has similar memories of that feeling of a special loss. So many Catholic schools were staffed by Irish-American nuns and priests who took a particular pride in one of their own becoming president that you might say Catholic school students everywhere in the US were especially hard hit on that tragic day. (The nuns at that time could not have known about JFK’s less-than-admirable private life and that is just as well.) Having been stunned by the tragedy then, we now find ourselves stunned that it has been 50 years since then, half a century since we were in high school. Who was it that quipped that inside every older person is a young person asking, “What happened?” Recalling that sad and disturbing time of November 1963 makes me want to jump ahead to another 50th anniversary coming up in a few months, this one a happy time continued on next page...

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Seekonk’s Fall Town Meeting Scheduled for Nov. 18

by Laura Calverley Residents will be heading to Seekonk High School on Monday, November 18 for the Fall Town Meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. Town Clerk Jan Parker is not expecting a big turnout for the meeting. There are 16 articles on the warrant. The article that is causing the most discussion was submitted by petition by the Veterans Memorial Committee and requests that the land adjacent to the Seekonk Public Library, which is currently under the management and control of the Board of Library Trustees, be returned to the custody of the Board of Selectman. In May 2010, town meeting voted to transfer the care of that land to the Board of Library Trustees and this article as it is written seeks to reverse that vote so the land will again be under Selectman’s control. “We are puzzled by the article because Massachusetts General Law provides for Trustees’ control of the library and its associated property. That’s why town meeting in 2010 voted to transfer control to the Trustees. Now the petition is asking to reverse something that the town said that they wanted,” said Michael Durkay, Chairman of the Board of Library Trustees. Approving this article will transfer all the library land, including the Meadows, back to the board of selectmen, according to Durkay. The Veterans Memorial Committee wants to build a memorial on the land next to the Library’s parking lot, right along Newman Avenue. Don Kinniburgh, Chairman of the committee says the article only involves that piece of land. “The intent is to have that strip of land dedicated to the Veterans’ Memorial Park,” Kinniburgh said. He added that the committee is not trying to gain ownership of the land. The land is owned by the town, and cared for and managed by the Board of Library Trustees. In addition to the Veterans’ Memorial article, there are several articles that are usually on the fall town meeting warrant including the acceptance of the reports of town boards and committees and approving fund transfers for the Municipal Capital Stabilization and Stabilization Funds. There are also a few articles amending the current year’s budget to reflect salary and payroll increases approved at the June town meeting as well as a change to the School Department’s budget to reflect additional state aid received. Other article of interest that request expenditures are outlined below: -$35,000 to rent a tub grinder and screener for the Transfer and Recycling Facility. -$22,500 for the demolition of the Police Association Building on Newman Ave. -$25,000 for engineering, design and architectural plans for the remodeling, expansion and construction of the Seekonk Public Library. The article also authorizes town officials to seek grant money to help fund the library project. Another separate article would create a Facilities Committee consisting of seven Seekonk residents to oversee the project. -$20,000 for a professional search firm to assist in the hiring of a new town administrator. -$110,000 for the engineering and installation of a traffic light at the driveway to the Public Safety Complex. Another article is an amendment to the town Bylaws requesting that one section, Category 3, Compensation for Part Time Elected Officials, be deleted. Finally, there is an article requesting a temporary construction access easement on private property on Pine Street that abuts town-owned land.

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Well, I’m at the half way mark of my term as Selectman. It was about a year and a half ago I was elected, okay, kinda….I ran unopposed, so kinda hard not to get elected. My first year I have to admit I struggled with the way town government works…sooooo slooooowwww. In my second year, I was elected chairman…again, not much of a feat since the board typically rotates chairman. As chairman, although more work, you have an opportunity to set the pace of meetings, which I love. I review the agenda as well as “run” the meeting. So I can set the tempo and move things along with the intention of having some resolution on some issues However, after a year and half, I don’t struggle as much with the pace. I have a little more insight on how things work or better yet, how to make things work better. I’ve learned ways on how to move issues along for resolution at a faster pace….you have to keep pushing and not take no for an answer because its never been done, or that’s the way it has always been done, as well cut to the chase to the real issue. We currently have an issue before us regarding the communication between public safety personnel. The police have updated radio’s they received from a grant but unable to use because of the inadequate reception. The fire chief has sporadic coverage around town. I recently met with the police chief, fire chief, two communication consultants used by police and fire as well as the finance committee liaison. Bottom line, cutting to the chase, we are trying to band-aide a fix to the communication problem. Makes no sense to me. I realize it is a “cheaper” solution, but doesn’t solve the town public safety communication issues and in the end, not really a viable solution. Seems like common sense to find a solution that meets all their needs....doesn’t it!?! I get emails and phone calls from residents who either disagree with something we did on the board or want some assistance with a matter. I have also received compliments on decisions or actions, which is nice to hear. What I’ve learned is that more people than you think watch the meetings, read the Rehoboth Reporter and know issues that are before the board, they Serving Rehoboth, Seekonk, Swansea just don’t necessarily come to town meeting and surrounding area I’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating, we have some amazing volunteers. There are some very knowledgeable residents willing to give up some of the personal time to try to lend their knowledge and expertise to the town. You can’t even Services Include: imagine, how much that saves the town • In-Home Pet Sitting • Mid-Day Exercise and Training and how much it would cost the town if we didn’t have these dedicated individuals. For • Broad Range of Pet Training • Behavioral Modification example, the IT committee, which is filled • Pet Taxi, Including Vet Visits • Backyard Wildlife Management with, in my opinion, experts in this field. We have a better technology structure, controls, You’ll feel confident and relaxed and security because of this committee’s efwhile you are away with your pets forts. And remember they all do this for the bubble, which means zero compensation. in our capable, caring hands. It’s amazing what you can accomplish when your intent is get the best on committees and not appoint just because someone is a political ally or appoint because someone Professional Memberships Include: Free Ongoing Consultation submitted a talent bank form. •ABS Animal Behavior Society •ACABC Association Of Companion For “Preferred Customers” One decision I am very proud of is, our Animal Behavior Counselors appointment of town clerk, Laura Schwall. Initial Consultation Free •NAPPS National Association Of Anybody watching the meetings, knows the Fully Bonded and Insured Professional Pet Sitters dedication and effort she has put into this John J. Smith, Owner/Operator •PSI Pet Sitters International position. I remember when Laura put in a

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Heard at the Country Kitchen... By Jim Chandley

There’s an old truism that says, “Change is the only thing that’s constant.” The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association has changed football about as much as they feasibly could have. There is a new playoff system in place, one that I’m truly in favor of, as I wrote about a year ago in this very column. Most teams who qualified have already played two playoff games, which is a big change from last year. A year ago, the playoffs would not have started until the weekend following the Thanksgiving holiday. It made virtually any playoff contender have to play their rivalry game not only for the pride associated with a win on Thanksgiving, but also the win was important for remaining a playoff team. The playoffs were considerably smaller a year ago, so even an undefeated team losing that late November clash could find themselves watching the playoffs from the stands. Well, Dighton Rehoboth is still on the path to what they hope will be a state championship. The Falcons beat Somerset Berkley in the first round of the playoffs and now they will host Plymouth North. Their rivals next door at Seekonk High School embarked with many other schools on the new football playoff journey. But they were bounced in the first round by Old Rochester Regional. The funny thing about change being the only constant? Well, the playoff system is completely suspended on Thanksgiving and that weekend, so that everyone can play their old rivalry game, regardless of who made the playoffs, did not make the playoffs, or

has been eliminated. So Dighton Rehoboth could well be on their way to a state title, and Seekonk will be roughly a month removed from meaningful games, but the two will meet on turkey day. Seekonk will host this year’s game on Thanksgiving morning. It will be the 47th in the history of the rivalry. To this point, the Falcons lead the all time series 27-18-1. This may be the first time that a playoff contending team takes the field in this rivalry and fears no repercussions from a loss. The possible implications of this new format from a football perspective are fascinating. Let’s just assume that Seekonk continues to play well (which they did, despite their playoff loss to Old Rochester. They were simply overmatched.) and Dighton Rehoboth stays in the hunt and keeps winning their playoff games. I think it’s safe to assume that Seekonk will bring the same type of intensity they have in the past. Dighton Rehoboth has a more successful history, so the Warriors are usually playing spoiler by this time of year anyway. But how does Dighton Rehoboth handle this new scenario? You certainly don’t want to get an important player injured in a game that has no real meaning if you’re playing to punch a ticket to Gillette Stadium the following week. But there is the compelling argument that pride itself is meaning enough for this game. Some would say you play this game to win regardless of playoff position, because it’s Seekonk vs. DR.

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The Seekonk Scene Town Clerk’s Corner By Jan Parker, Seekonk Town Clerk

The annual town meeting will be held on Monday, November 18th at 7:00PM at the Seekonk High School. All Seekonk registered voters are invited to vote on the warrant articles that will be presented that evening. A reminder that the annual town census will be mailed in early January. There will be a dog licensing renewal form enclosed with the census form. Dog license renewals are due by March 31st every year. Please check the information on your census form, make any corrections and send back to the Town Clerk’s office. This way we can keep our computer and voter list current. Karen and I hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Hopefully the weather will stay nice at least into December.

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Bay View Academy Lower And Middle School Students Express Their Silly Side In Service Of Others

East Providence, RI - Thursday, September 29th was Silly Socks and Shoes Day at Bay View Academy Lower and Middle Schools. Girls arrived in a variety of mismatched and whimsical footwear, all in the name of service. With the privilege to express their silly side came the responsibility to donate new socks for the mothers and children who reside at McAuley Village, a transitional housing program for homeless mothers in Providence, RI. McAuley Village, like Bay View Academy, is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. The idea for Silly Socks and Shoes day came as an off shoot from an Academy-wide initiative that took place last spring wherein Bay View’s girls and young women raised money to buy shoes for the children of McAuley Village. On June 11th, Bay View students traveled to Nordstrom in Providence and met up with mothers and children from McAuley Village, shared a meal and celebrated as each of the children received two brand new pairs of shoes. Now with colder weather looming, socks seemed the logical next step. Over 300 pairs were donated by students, faculty and staff this past Thursday and have been sent to McAuley Village.

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Rehoboth Community dance on November 24

*FREE* On Sunday evening, November 24, 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 November 24 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 Suzanne Elliott at suzanne.suz.elliott@gmail.com or call 508-6695656. http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html.

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The ChoruS of East Providence comes home to Riverside for two Holiday Performances

The ChoruS of East Providence is a diverse, intergenerational, non-auditioned group of people who love to sing. Their mission is to educate its members and the public about music and choral singing while fostering an appreciation of music by all and enhancing the cultural life of the community. The Chorus of East Providence was incorporated as a Rhode Island non-profit organization in September 2007 and is now designated as a 501(c) (3) status organization. The Chorus is led by its Board of Directors and operates in accordance with its Bylaws. Board of Directors for 2013-2014: Maureen Conroy, President Sandra Medeiros, Vice President Phil Abbatomarco, Treasurer Judith Antonio, Secretary Other directors: Kathy Leonard, Susan Spaulding, William Simpson, Olivia Howard Section Leaders: Katie Karikas, Soprano; Kelsey Oliver, Alto; Cathy Burnett, Tenor; Don Atkins, Bass Founders of the Chorus Maureen Conroy and Sandra Medeiros Ex-Officio: Beth Armstrong, Gaston Malloy The ChoruS of East Providence will perform at Saint Brendan Church under the direction of Beth Armstrong and accompanist Victoria Lambrozo in early December. The music of this season reflects a Mediterranean feeling during the two holiday concerts with the ChoruS. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, December 7 at 8:00 pm and Sunday December 8 at 4:00 pm Tickets for the Christmas Concerts are $15.00 - Seniors $12.00 Children under 12 are free. Please support the Food Pantry at Saint Brendan by bringing your generous contribution to the holiday concert. The ChoruS of East Providence is a proud supporter of the Food Pantry! Visit the ChoruS website: www.Chorus ofep.org

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Bristol County Savings Bank, Route 44 Rehoboth, Ma The Word Around Town Is That A Certain Special Individual Will Be Stopping By To Wish Everyone A Very Merry Christmas! (Get Ready All You Boys And Girls) Following The Tree Lighting Ceremony You Are Invited To Proceed Directly To Francis Farm On Francis Farm Road In Rehoboth There Will Be Refreshments, Hayrides, Fun And Games For All! See You There!!

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17th Annual Four Paws Charity Auction For Homeless Dogs And Cats On Friday, November 22

Animal Advocates will be hosting its 17th Annual Four Paws Charity Auction for Homeless Animals on Friday, November 22, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. It is being held at Hawthorne Country Club in Dartmouth, MA. The Silent Auction for Animals is our largest annual fund raiser; it’s a chance to meet with friends, have a fun evening out and support a worthy cause. Admission is free with complimentary appetizers. We are looking for donations for our Auction. If you have an item to donate, please call us at 508 991-7727, or 774-888-9008.

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In honor of Veterans’ Day and our military, the Dighton Community Church, 2036 Elm Street, Dighton, cordially invites all veterans and active service members and their families to join us on Veterans’ Sunday, November 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. for a special service of recognition and gratitude for their service to our nation. A collation will follow the service.

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Sara Groves will be performing live in concert at Community Covenant Church in Rehoboth on November 13th at 7:00 PM. Sara is a contemporary singer, record producer, and author. She has been nominated for three Dove Awards including “New Artist of the Year” in 2002, “Special Event Album of the Year 2003” and one of the best Christian music artists of 2005. Bring your family and friends for an inspirational and enjoyable evening together before the holiday rush begins! Tickets for this concert are only $10 and can be purchased online at www.communitycovenant.org Community Covenant Church is located at 615 Tremont Street, Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Contact Barbara at 508-222-9400 with any questions.

CENTENARY United Methodist Church MAIN STREET USA Barbershop Chorus Friday, November 15, 2013

MAIN STREET USA is a chorus of 15-18 men who sing all of your favorite songs in traditional barbershop harmony, and provide some surprises, as well. This group was founded in 2009, under the direction of Leo Larivee from Medway, who has over 40 years experience with barbershop singing. The members of MAIN STREET USA love close harmony singing. Many are from the Attleboro area and are experienced long-time singers. The program will be held on Friday, November 15, 2013 at 7:00pm in the Centenary United Methodist Church, corner of North Main and Sanford Streets, across from the YMCA, Attleboro, MA. The program is open to everyone. A donation of $10 for adults, $5 for children, with a limit of $20 per family is asked, to cover expenses. Following the performance, refreshments will be provided. Why not enjoy an evening of quality barbershop harmony, singing the old songs? Come join us.

Christmas in the Village Bazaar Nov. 15th & 16th

St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, located on the corner of Washington St. and Baltic St. in South Attleboro will be hosting their annual Christmas in the Village Bazaar on Nov. 15th/5-8:30p & Nov. 16th/ 9a-4:30p followed by raffle prizes being drawn at 5:30pm. While strolling the Village streets you will encounter a variety of shoppes which include Handmade Goods, Gramma’s Attic continued on next page...

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Eusebeia Bible Church with Pastor Edward Collins has a new name and address:

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& Grandpa’s Tool shed, Jewelry and our Country Store. Enjoy a few games of chance which include our new Lucky 7 game and our kids favorite, the Instant Raffle. We are well known for our joyful “12 Days of Christmas” basket raffle, the Silent & Not So Silent Auction tables, and our Money & Lottery Ticket Trees. Exciting raffle additions this year are a 42” flat screen TV and the latest IPad to try your luck on! All visitors will receive a free entry into our $100 gas card raffle for visiting the village. During your visit take a rest at our little St. Theresa’s Cafe where you can find a great meal at a great price for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be in the neighborhood Saturday morning and hopes to see you in the Village!

Seekonk Congregational Church Craft / Vendor Fair Saturday, November 16th

The Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA will hold a Craft / Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 16th from 8:30am-2:00pm. This event is open to the public. Local crafters and vendors will showcase their many products. Refreshments will be served. If you have any questions contact the church office at 508-336-9355 or sccucc@verizon.net

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The Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA will hold the Annual Christmas Bazaar & Gift Festival on Saturday, December 7th from 9AM – 3PM … A breakfast items and lunch menu will be offered. The Hall will be transformed into a fabulous Christmas experience, offering for sale beautifully decorated live wreaths, boxwood centerpieces, handmade crafts, knit goods, decorations, jewelry, plants, pies, candy, a variety of baked goods, and more! There will be a special room with gently used Christmas ‘treasures’ for sale as well as a drawing table featuring art by local artists and other amazing items -- (the drawing takes place at the end of the bazaar)… www.scc-ucc.com

Murray Church Food Pantry in Attleboro awarded $2,500 from Project Bread

Murray Unitarian Universalist Church today announced that they are the recipients of a $2,500 grant from Project Bread. This grant allows the Murray Church Food Pantry to continue to make it possible for people in need to pick up food with dignity. Ellen Parker, Executive Director of Project Bread states “Hunger is a very real, chronic condition throughout our state. There is no typical hungry person and we know it takes more than one solution to solve this complex problem.” According to Sue Kline, the Murray Church Food Pantry Coordinator, last year Murray Church provided approximately 1,800 bags of food, totaling just about 40,000 pounds to over 4,700 people. This $2,500 grant allows the Food Pantry to purchase food at a deep discount from the Greater Boston Food Bank. Many customers come weekly and/or monthly to supplement their family’s food costs.

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Club News & Announcements REHOBOTH LIONS CLUB Dates of Meetings and Activities

NOVEMBER, 9th .. Our local Peace Posters will be placed in Lions District competition in Raynham at the Cabinet Advisory Meeting. 13th No Lions Meeting (2nd Wed.) 20th Rehoboth Lions Board of Directors Mtg. at Pres. Chuck’s home. 27th No Rehoboth Lions Meeting – Thanksgiving DECEMBER THE 8TH, we are sorry to report … there will not be a SENIOR HOLIDAY DINNER sponsored by our Lions Club this year. In stead, those resources will go into Holiday Food Baskets and Fuel assistance for those in the most need. THE REHOBOTH LIONS ARE always HAPPY TO HAVE NEW MEMBERS TO HELP US SERVE LIONS CHARITIES, EYE RESEARCH AND THE REHOBOTH COMMUNITY! Members may “Just ask” you. You may ask a Lion. In Rehoboth we are organized with two clubs, the Rehoboth Anawan Lions (women) and Rehoboth Lions (men) and we do a lot together. Come enjoy the fellowship of a Lions Club while serving others!

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Our club recently held it’s meeting on October 17th at the Crestwood Country Club. We proceeded to conduct the business at hand which was Secretary and Treasurer’s reports. Our plans that followed were the turning in the fund raiser packets for the Yankee Candle so the orders could be sent in for early delivery. It was announced that the judging of the Peace Poster contest would be held at our November 7th meeting to be held at Sue Nokes home. The winner’s poster will be delivered to the District Governor to be judged by the other clubs participants before moving on to the District. Good luck to all who took part in the poster contest. The winner will be notified and he/she will represent our club. We have been also completing plans our tree lighting at the Bristol County Bank on December 7th. We will have a fun time at Francis Farm as usual after the tree is lit so the children can come and see Santa. There will also be games to be played. Make sure you have the date… December 7th at the bank… with singing of Christmas Carols as well. We have two new members who were inducted by PDG Kathy Amaral with a very impressive Ceremony. They are Rita Vincellette sponsored by Cheryl Tait and Rose Almeida sponsored by Carol Grenier. They were welcomed by all the club members. Thank you for joining our group. We will keep you busy! Once again welcome Rita and Rose. Our next meeting will be on November 7th at Sue Nokes home. We will have information regarding the calendar dance to be held on January 26th. See you there. Thank you for all your support for the projects we have. With your continued support we will always be successful. Remember our Motto… “We Serve”… and indeed we do. See you next month and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Another month has passed. It was a tough one for me as another member of our Grange passed away. Robert B. Harmon had been a member for 49 years and was also my husband for that long. He had been active in his support through the years. We will miss him. Many good things are happening in the Grange. The 141st meeting of the Massachusetts State Grange was held October 24 to 27th in Plymouth MA. We sent two delegates to represent our Grange. One of the resolutions passed was for the Grange to Partner with the University Of Massachusetts Agricultural Learning Center. Two of the ideas for us to support are “Mass State Grange Pollinator and Herb Garden” and “Food Security through Urban/Community Gardens and Home Garden Revival”. Both of these projects sound exciting for our Country’s future. Many other resolutions were adopted and will be noted in future months. The Halloween Party was lots of fun with 11 pumpkins carved or painted. The costume contest featured a gorilla, witch, out house staff member, cowboy, vampire, beauty, authentic drive up waitress, and a French chef who won first prize. Our November meetings are the 12th and 26th with a Veterans Day Program and Thanksgiving Program respectively. On the 12th please bring a non-perishable item for the food bank. The 26th will feature a 4-H presentation. Come one and all to the Grange hall at 7 PM.

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Harmony Heritage Chorus, under the direction of Fred Kingsbury, will compete with twenty two other choruses at the International Convention & Contests (IC&C) 2013 from November 13 -17 at Caesars Windsor in Windsor Ontario. The chorus qualified for the International Competition at the Area 2 Convention & Contests in Leominster, MA in April of this year, and will join 22 other women’s choruses in the annual all a cappella event. Harmony Heritage members come from all over Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. The organization is a local chapter of Harmony, Inc., an international, organization whose purpose is to empower all women through education, friendship and a cappella singing in the barbershop style. Over 1,000 members will gather for four days to renew old friendships, learn new techniques and compete fiercely for the championship. Twenty-eight ladies quartets will also compete. The chorus holds open rehearsals most Tuesday evenings from 7:15 – 9:45 PM at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on 50 Park Place in Pawtucket, RI. Visitors are welcome to come and listen, and women are welcome to join chorus members on the risers. For more information, go to www.harmonyheritage.org OR contact Barbara-Ann MacIntosh at 401-560-0073, joyhi@cox.net or Gayle Jordan at 774-306-6681, mayatenor@comcast.net.

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Seekonk Lions Club

The Seekonk Lions Club will be holding its November 2013 meetings on Thursday November 7th and Thursday the 21st at 7 pm. For meeting location please contact Seekonk Lions President Dana at 508 761-8206. We welcome residents to join us and learn what our club does for our local community and worldwide charity organizations. Lions District 33S Governor Ray Moreau will be our special guest at our November 21st meeting. Our next Clam Boil will be held at the Seekonk Gun Club 61 Reed St. Rehoboth Thursday December 12 at 7 pm. The Clam Boils are the Seekonk Lions major fundraising activity. All hungry participants leave satisfied…guaranteed! For ticket information please visit http://www.seekonklions.org/ or contact any Seekonk Lions member.

National Resource Center On ADHD

A program of CHADD, established with funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the National Resource Center on ADHD is a national clearing house of information and resources. The website answers your questions and directs you to other reliable sources of information. Material also available in Spanish. 1-800-233-4050 www.help4adhd.org Tips to Live Better with ADHD: Exercise, Increased Sleep, Drink More Water, Eat Protein, Add Omega 3, Magnesium, Zinc, Keep a Routine and Add Structure, Maintain Positive Human Relationships Find Your Passion ADHD is Real. This neurological difference can impair a person in their daily life, at school, work and in social settings. Serious consequences including school failure, depression, failed relationships and substance abuse may be a result of ADHD. Executive functioning deficits including organization, time management, and motivation are clear symptoms. ADHD can be managed utilizing various strategies to compensate, leading to increased satisfaction in life. An accurate diagnosis is the first step in learning to effectively manage ADHD. Well educated teachers, parents and friends are the next step toward leading a better life with ADHD. For Teachers: Teacher-to-Teacher Training CHADD’s Educator’s Manual for Teachers and Parents “CHADD knew all of the resources I needed. They helped me find solutions for my son and our family so we could better understand, treat and live with my son’s ADHD. I felt free to share our situation with others without being judged.” --Loretta Buckner, member since 1995 Children & Adults with ADHD “CHADD works to improve the lives of people affected by ADHD” * 12,000 Members *Monthly Programs *Member Benefits * Attention Magazine *National Conference What is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity “disorder” (ADHD) is a common neurobiological condition effecting children, teens, young adults and adults characterized by developmentally inappropriate impulsivity, “inattention” and in some cases, hyperactivity. It has a highly genetic component. Symptoms are often inconsistent. Some common symptoms, challenges and gifts of living with ADHD include: Poor working memory and recall (holding facts in mind; sequencing; accessing facts from in long-term memory) Difficulty with activation, arousal and effort (getting started; paying attention; completing work; procrastination ) Poor emotion control (tolerating frustration; thinking before acting)

Developmental Delay 3-5 years Less developed internalized language (using self-talk to control one’s behavior and direct future actions) Frequently occurs with other conditions i.e. anxiety, depression, learning disabilities Increased or Decreased Attention/ excessive Distractibility Physical restlessness/movement Poor organization, planning & time management skills Increased Creativity, Sensitivity, Energy Out- of –the Box Thinking CHADD RI PROGRAMS The RI Chapter of CHADD offers programs related to ADHD on the 1st Wednesday of each month(unless otherwise noted) at 7 pm in the Pine Room of Bradley Hospital, 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway, E Providence, RI. Area professionals with expertise in the field of ADHD are invited to speak. Meetings are open to the public and FREE for CHADD members. a $5.00 donation is suggested from non-members. Registration is not necessary, although space may be limited. Teens are invited. N o babysitting is available. Check website to confirm. Contact Information: RI Chapter of CHADD #810 WWW.CHADD.ORG RHODE-ISLAND@CHADD.NET 401 369 - 0045

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Dress your American Girl doll in her holiday finest (or gather up your favorite doll or stuffed animal) and come to the Carpenter Museum’s holiday tea. We’ll have drinks and cookies, plus fun stories and crafts. It’s on Sunday, December 8, 2-4pm. And it’s free! Call for reservations: 508-252-3031. Note to parents and grandparents: This event will have an educational benefit, featuring old homes in Rehoboth and explaining what life was like during the eras in various American Girl Doll stories.

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Oktoberfest was a Great Success!

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November 2013 The Reporter We netted over $3,500, which will help support programs, events, and exhibits during our 2013–2014 year-long project, “Home Sweet Home, Rehoboth.” Thanks to all who attended! And special appreciation to the following businesses and donors who helped: Adams Farms & Adams Heights, Arts in the Village, Bristol County Savings Bank, Century 21 Real Estate, Designs by Sheila, Hornbine School, The Grapevine Rehoboth, Ted Ballard, Richard Benjamin, Judith Bertozzi, Betty Collins, Michael Deignan, Earle Dias, Otis & Jean Dyer, Lindsey Epstein, Paula Muggleton, Janice Rogala, Dan & Sarah Santos, Ken Santos, Philip Spencer. And special thanks to these volunteers: Libby Armstrong, Koren Collins, Ann Crellin, Mike Downey, Michelle Drummey, Jane & John Haynes, Kyle Just, Jackie & Steve Mendrzychowski, Lende McMullen, Laura Napolitano, Leslie Patterson, Angela Russo, Lissa & Ben Singer, Scott Spencer, Becky Webster.

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Volunteers Becky Webster, Laura Napolitano, Angela Russo, and Ann Crellin made mouth-watering German desserts for our Oktoberfest. Here’s an easy German chocolate cookie recipe from Ann Crellin: 1 box German chocolate cake mix 2 eggs 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Duncan Hines coconut pecan frosting Preheat oven to 350º. In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix, butter, and eggs until smooth and well blended. Mix in the chocolate chips and the coconut. Drop by small spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost each one with the coconut pecan frosting

Wanted: Photos of Your Rehoboth Home!

In keeping with our theme “Home Sweet Home, Rehoboth,” we’re looking for photos of older homes in Rehoboth to add to our archives. If you have a photo of your house prior to 1920, we’d like to scan it. And, better yet, we’d like it if you’d share a story about it...maybe something special about the way it was built, or about who lived there. Contact us: 508-252-3031, carpentermuseum@ gmail.com, or stop by. We’re here Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-4pm, and Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm.

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Operation: Yanking More of those Nasty Ivy Roots

Thank you Troop 3 North Dighton for once again tackling our ivy problem. Noah Avila is leading the project. Amazingly, these hardy scouts were not discouraged by the gargantuan task of pulling out invasive ivy from our back garden area. They returned for a second Saturday of work, and are coming back one more day to finish the job!

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Rehoboth: 249 Providence St., Immaculate 3,000sf 3/4 bed ranch on 2 acres. Inground pool, detached 1,750 sf garage, Hwds, landscaping. Many extras, $559,000

S.Rehoboth: 20 Plain St., New Aubin Built Colonial 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath colonial. HW & granite, Lg kitchen, Air, fr. porch, deck. $409,000

S.Rehoboth: 16 Plain St., New 1,818 sf Aubin Built Ranch home. 3 bed, 2 bath, open flr plan, w/cathedral, island, sliders, Air, HWs, porch, deck, Air, $419,000

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by Leslie Patterson The Aaron Wheeler House at 371 Fairview Avenue, now owned by E. Otis Dyer, Sr. and his wife Jean, goes back to the mid-18th century. Philip Wheeler, a land speculator and timber merchant who lived on Chestnut Street, purchased a large tract of land on both sides of Fairview Avenue from the Peck family. The Pecks operated a small iron bloomery (an early type of furnace for smelting iron) and a dam on the Palmer River. They also owned more extensive mills downstream.

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The land was cleared of woods to make charcoal for the iron-making process. Philip Wheeler gave his eldest son Aaron this partially cleared property in 1745 to build his house and farm. Aaron was 22 years old and had been married for two years. He built the east half of the house first with the chimney about 1746. The house had a gambrel roof and a standard floor plan of the time with rooms grouped around a central chimney. A year later, the first of 13 children was born in the house. Within a decade the west half of the house was built to accommodate this growing family. Aaron was a very successful farmer in colonial Rehoboth. He also owned partial interests in local mills and was a strong supporter of the American Revolution, taking part in skirmishes with the British when they were occupying Newport. At least one son, Simeon, was a minuteman, serving in the Rehoboth militia at the attack of Bristol and Warren in Rhode Island. Aaron Wheeler died in 1800 and the farm was sold to Otis Peck for $2,580. This included the house and the barn, along with 108 acres and part ownership of the sawmill and the nearby school, which stood at the intersection of Anawan Street and Fairview from 1746 to 1876. (In the early days local people owned shares in the community school.)

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November 2013 said that the administrator bought a barrel of rum for the crowd and a good time was had by all. Fifteen acres were retained with the house and barn on the west side of Fairview Avenue and it was sold to Nathan and Abner Hicks in 1815. They sold it to Stephen Bowen in 1818 for $850. Stephen was a veteran of the Continental Army. He had enlisted at the age of 16 and fought at the Battle of Yorktown, or as he said, “I was at the taking of Lord Cornwallis.” In 1862 the house was divided in two, with a Bowen brother and sister each owning half. The sister, Maria Bowen Dexter, spent the whole of her 95 years living in this house. Her son E. O. Dexter grew up there and later became a very successful contractor in Attleboro. Present owner E. Otis Dyer, Sr., grandson of E. O. Dexter, moved into the homestead in 1949. The Dyers made extensive repairs to the house in 1955. They discovered that the walls in an upstairs bedroom had been papered to cover oak boards, and the cracks between the boards were filled with newspapers, some of which dated back to 1803. Although modern conveniences were added over the years, wood beams dating back to its original construction remain.

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On Common Ground, Inc., a local, grassroots non-profit serving the Attleboro Area, whose desire it is to create an opportunity for us to reach out to fellow community members who are experiencing poverty is seeking mentors. If you have 4-8 hours per month to assist an adult individual in need of navigating the vast array of services in order to improve their lives we would love to have you join us. We will be hosting two information sessions at our office located at 453 South Main Street, Attleboro, on October 8th at 2 pm & 5 pm. Sessions usually take between 1 and 1-1/2 hours to complete. (If attending, utilize the Demers Bros. entrance on the backside then follow our signs.) Please visit our website at www.oncommongroundinc.com to find out more or call Coordinator Pam Bliss at 508-226-0801.

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Alice and Julian DeNeve owned a beauty shop in this home. The ad shown here appeared, along with other area businesses, on a 1950s promotional map called “A Shopper’s Guide to Seekonk, Swansea, Rehoboth Mass.” Note that the beauty shop offered “The finest in beauty care for the discriminating woman.” Do you know on what street this home is located today? If you would like to guess the answer, email it to the Carpenter Museum at carpentermuseum@gmail.com or mail it to P.O. Box 2, Rehoboth, MA 02769. A winner will be randomly drawn from all correct entries and that person will receive a prize. Winners will be announced in the Rehoboth Reporter and the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society News, along with a photo of the correct location and more details. The deadline for submitting a guess is November 20.

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The Blanding will again be collecting hand-knit gloves, mittens and scarves for their holiday gift tree on display at the library in December. These items will go to a local charity at Christmas.

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The current series of weekly story and craft hours will continue through November 21. For children ages 3 through kindergarten, the story and craft hours are on Wednesdays at 10 and Thursdays at 2. For children under three, Tot Time will continue on Tuesday mornings at 10 through Nov. 26. Children must be registered; please call the library at 508-252-4236. After a short break in December, story hours will begin again on Jan. 8. The Blanding Library (www.blandinglibrary.net) is located at 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, 508-252-4236. The Library is open 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 on Sundays and holidays, including Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and Thanksgiving on Nov. 28.

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The Friends of Seekonk Public Library will be holding their annual Holiday Gift Fair on Saturday, November 30, from 10 am until 2 pm in the Library’s Meeting Room. Vendors and crafters from the Seekonk area and surrounding communities will be taking advantage of Small Business Saturday and showing off their products and handcrafted items, which will make great gifts and stocking stuffers for the Holiday Season. A variety of items will be exhibited and include jewelry, food, unique crafts, home décor, fashion accessories, hand sewn items, scented candles, cosmetics and skin care, painted items, handcrafted bird baths, homemade soaps, Celtic themed items, fiber art and knitted scarves, beaded bracelets and dozens of other interesting products. The Friends are hoping that the public will shop Saturday, shop local and shop Seekonk!

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SEEKONK, MA – 10/17/2013 – The Seekonk Public Library will host three Saturday morning sessions on Holiday Origami: Baubles and Boxes beginning on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 10:30 am. Space is limited; registration with a SAILS library card is required. Whether you’re an expert gift wrapper or overwhelmed with the task, this is the program for you! Local origami expert Sandra Medeiros will teach us how to fold paper to make boxes, ornaments and accessories. Add a personal touch to your holiday gifts and decorating with this fun, creative practice. This series will meet for three sessions: Saturday, November 2 Saturday, November 9 Saturday, November 16 Call the library at 508-336-8230 ext. 5130 or stop by to register and get into the fun today! All materials will be provided. This event is offered for free thanks to sponsorship by the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library.

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Family Fall Programs Announced By Seekonk Library

Seekonk Library has announced its 2013 Fall schedule of programming for children and their families. Lottery registration has begun for storytimes and programs for school-age children, which are open to SAILS Library cardholders. Placement preference is given to Seekonk residents. Registrants of programs requiring registration will be notified of their eligibility by e-mail by the Youth Services Librarians prior to the program’s start. All program descriptions are on the Library’s website, www. seekonkpl.org and registrations can be made by clicking on the Library’s Calendar of Events on the home page. Tuesday Movies – November 26, December 17 at 4 pm. New releases and family favorites will be screened. Call the Library for movie titles. Science Saturday Workshops – November 16 and December 21 at 12:30 pm. Registration required for children ages 11 and up. Fall Rock Painting – Thursday, October 17, at 4 pm for children in Grades 2 and up. Bring a clean, flat rock and wear painting clothes! Kids Do Broadway…Again! – Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on November 5, 12 and 19 for children ages 8 and up. Registration required. Polar Express Storytime for children for all ages on Wednesday, December 11, at 4 pm. Fall Family Nights at Seekonk Library promise to bring smiles to everyone on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. There will be a Halloween Puppet Show with Roy Drew on Monday, October 28, Comic/Mime Robert Rivest on Monday, November 25, and Awesome Robb’s Magic on Monday, December 30. No registration is required for any of these programs, which are all sponsored by The Friends of Seekonk Public Library. FAMILY NIGHTS – at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by The Friends of Seekonk Public Library Monday, November 25 Comic/Mime Robert Rivest Monday, December 30 Awesome Robb’s Magic If patrons have a special physical or communication need that may affect their participation in Seekonk Library services or activities, they should contact the library staff to discuss accommodations. Seekonk Library cannot ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations without prior notification of need. For more detailed information on the schedule of Fall programs, please contact the Youth Services Librarians at 508-336-8230 x140.

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Another easy way to excite the senses during a drab, gray winter is with pops of color. For a decorative display that lasts all season, avoid the red and green color combination associated with Christmas and branch out with more contemporary choices like teals, blues, purples and pinks. Metallics like silver and gold are also a great way to glitz up the season without looking like the North Pole in overdrive. Try Krylon’s ColorMaster Metallic in Gold to spice up old ornaments, vases, frames, centerpieces and more in no time at all. Group spray-painted ornaments or pine cones in a hurricane vase or glass bowl and display on the mantel for added ambiance to any living room.

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Hillside Country Club may be experiencing some major changes in the club house and surrounding area, but the golf course is remaining largely the same, and it is open for business. It also plays a gracious host to the Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School golf team. The Falcons just wrapped up a successful regular season, which was helped at least in part by this tricky little golf course tucked in a quaint little corner of Rehoboth. “It’s definitely got a few tricks up its sleeve,” said Nick Soares of the Dighton Rehoboth team during a recent round at Hillside. The course consists of a few blind tee shots, some fairways that kick in a direction the golfer may not anticipate, and greens that the Falcon players have figured down to a science. His teammate Eric Pappas agreed with Soares’ assessment. “It’s the kind of place that’s tough to play when you’re seeing it for the first time. I think we’re tough to beat here. We know the breaks and teams coming in here don’t,” said Pappas. The Falcons did not get the results they hoped for in the post season, failing to qualify for the state tournament in last month’s sectional affair. But the tournament was held at Easton Country Club, where Dighton Rehoboth did not have their cherished home field. Hillside’s nine holes play at 2,956 yards long and par for the course is 36. The course can play as short as 2,264 from the front tees, so it is not too long for younger players, but there is enough room to take out the driver and hit some longer shots if you like. The Falcons road their home field advantage to one of the best records in the South Coast Conference this season, with only an amazing Apponequet Laker team beating them on their home course in Rehoboth. Coach Bill Cute says beyond any strategic advantage, the folks at Hillside could not have been more hospitable to his team. “Anything we’ve needed, we’ve been given. The people here simply could not have been more helpful,” said the coach during the season. But, there is not much news on the course. The real news is off the course, where things are getting a major facelift. If you have internet access, you absolutely want to head on over to Hillsidecountryclub.com where you can see a 3-D flyover of the coming renovations. The video is impressive, and the new facilities promise to be as well.

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Rehoboth Sports Round-Up by Jim Chandley Football

Teams throughout Massachusetts, under the new rules adopted by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, will finally play a football playoff somewhat similar to the ones common to other sports. Twenty-two divisions from around the state will send teams to into traditional eight and four team brackets, and the result will be three state champions. Division I teams will participate in a 16 team tournament. Division III (including Dighton Rehoboth) will have it’s own bracket, due to the sheer number of teams participating. The teams from divisions 2, 4, 5 and 6 (which includes Seekonk) will participate in a 28-team tournament. If either of the local teams are lucky enough to make their State Championship game, those will be held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. This event will be a new twist on what has been a wildly popular day of high school football each winter at the local NFL stadium. The Falcons are still alive and well, with a chance to claim that spot. Back in September, Dighton Rehoboth was the very first visitor to Somerset Berkley’s new football field. They spoiled the ribbon cutting with a 23-16 victory. In the first round of the South Division III Southeast playoffs, it was once again Dighton Rehoboth hosting Somerset Berkley. This time, the Falcons won 35-21, advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The win came on an absolutely huge evening for Kyle Rose, who scored four touchdowns for the Falcons. Dighton Rehoboth will now play host to Plymouth North in the second round of the playoffs. The Falcons would seem to be the more balanced offensive attack, going in with multiple weapons on the ground and a formidable passing game. But their opponent brings a feature back, who is coming off of a performance every bit as impressive as Rose’s last outing. Christian Carr carried the rock for almost 200 yards and four touchdowns of his own as Plymouth North knocked off Nauset to move into this position. A win against Carr and Plymouth North would put the Flacons two wins away from Gillette Stadium…and only three wins away from a state championship title.

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The Lady Falcons snuck into their Division I South Sectional tournament, grabbing one of the last two spots with a 7-7-2 on the season. They found themselves matched up with Medfield who finished the regular year at 12-4-2 and one of the higher seeds in the tournament. Katie Costa scored a goal in sudden victory to give Dighton Rehoboth a 2-1 win, shocking Medfield and knocking them out of the playoffs. Unfortunately, two days later the Cinderella run came to an end, when Oliver Ames beat the Lady Falcons 5-0.

Soccer

On the girls’ side, Dighton Rehoboth finished at 13-4-2, which was good for the sixth seed in the Division II South Sectional tournament. But a playoff win was not in the cards for this season, nor was a goal. The Lady Falcons were shutout, 4-0 by the Lady Indians. This group will most certainly be back. Coach Trish Madsen was optimistic about her team’s chances this year, but they were young, and their impressive regular season record may have been a slight over achievement. Opposite the Lady Falcons, Steve Kulpa’s boys’ squad came up just short of a playoff spot this season. The team was a long shot for a spot at midseason, already behind the eight ball and needing over a point a game over their final seven games.

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Dighton Rehoboth ended the season with one of the best records in the South Coast Conference. However, they did not get the showing they had hoped for in the Division II South (Cape Cod) Sectional tournament. When the Falcons traveled to Easton Country Club, they got identical rounds of 83 from Noah Kowal and Nick Soares, they best two scores they carded. Andrew Flynn shot 74 for Nauset, which was the best score among all competitors for the day. Dighton Rehoboth finished in 11th place out of the 15 schools competing, which ended their season.

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On the boys’ side of things, coach Matt McCartin’s squad finished up the regular year with a 14-3-3 record, good for a seventh seed in the Division III South Sectional tournament. Unfortunately for the Warriors, they were upset 3-1 by Dover Sherborn in the first round, ending their season. The Lady Warriors finished the regular year at 12-2-2, good for the fourth seed in the Division III South Sectionals. But they were knocked off in the first round, in an even bigger upset than the one their male counterparts lost. The Hanover Lady Indians, who lost twice as many games as they won during the regular season, traveled to Seekonk and beat the Lady Warriors 3-0, ending their season well short of where they hoped to be. Coach Tom Crowley told The Reporter this summer that this year’s edition of Seekonk girls’ soccer would be the best the program had ever seen. It is worth noting that the coach was right about the way his team looked in the regular season, losing only two games and winning the highest sectional seed in recent memory. But a first round exit from the post season was definitely not what the players or coaches had envisioned.

Football

Teams throughout Massachusetts, under the new rules adopted by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, will finally play a football playoff somewhat similar to the ones common to other sports. Twenty-two divisions from around the state will send teams to into traditional eight and four team brackets, and the result will be three state champions. Division I teams will participate in a 16 team tournament. Division III (including Dighton Rehoboth) will have it’s own bracket, due to the sheer number of teams participating. The teams from divisions 2, 4, 5 and 6 (which includes Seekonk) will participate in a 28-team tournament. If any of the local teams are lucky enough to make their State Championship game, those will be held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. This event will be a new twist on what has been a wildly popular day of high school football each winter at the local NFL stadium. Unfortunately the Seekonk Warriors will not be a part of that excitement. Seekonk snuck into the Division V South Sectionals, grabbing the eighth and final seed, which set up a showdown with Old Rochester Regional. In one of the more odd quirks of football’s new playoff schedule, the Bulldogs hosted Seekonk for the second time in as many weeks for the playoff game. In the “final” regular season game, Old Rochester beat Seekonk 31-14. A week later, Seekonk came back and lost 32-15, with the game following a similar script. Both times, the Bulldogs built two score leads and appeared to let off the gas a bit. Both times, Seekonk took advantage and began to come back, but ultimately did not have the horses to run with Old Rochester. Seekonk now enters an interesting kind of football purgatory. All games between now and their Thanksgiving Day showdown with Dighton Rehoboth are to be announced. For teams who did not make the MIAA playoffs, and for those ousted early from the action, games are scheduled on the fly, to account for eliminated playoff teams entering the ranks of those who do not have an opponent scheduled.

Field Hockey

The Lady Warriors came up a single point short of a playoff spot this season. Coach Kim Pellerin’s squad ultimately needed a win they did not get when they squared off with Bishop Stang in the final week of the season. They squared off with the Lady Spartans twice in the final week of the season, getting a big win at home in Seekonk. But the return trip to North Dartmouth was not as fruitful.

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Golf

The Warriors finished the year with an even 8-8 record. They traveled to Glen Ellen Country Club in Millis to compete in the Division III South Sectional Qualifier. Dover Sherborn and Cohasset were the qualifiers in the event. Seekonk finished in sixth place out of eight schools competing. Eric Lozito carded an 89 on the day, the best score for the Warriors. The round of the day belonged to Paul Parrish, who shot a 77 for Dover Sherborn.

Volleyball

The Lady Warriors finished the season at 11-9, which was good for a spot in the playoffs. They hosted and defeated Old Colony 3-0 in the first round of the tournament. But Fairhaven, a division foe and 17-1 buzz saw, shut Seekonk out 3-0 in the second round, ending their season.

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Gavin Turner, a 16-year-old fencer from Rehoboth, won first place gold at the October North American Cup (NAC) in Cadet Men’s Saber (restricted to athletes aged 17 years old and under). The October NAC is one in a series of major, national tournaments scheduled monthly by the United States Fencing Association from October to June. The October NAC was held in Milwaukee, WI, during Columbus Day weekend, October 11-14, 2013. At the start of competition, 185 of the nation’s best cadet saber fencers stood between Gavin and gold. By the end of the day, Gavin had defeated them all. Just one week before the Milwaukee NAC, Gavin competed in a European Cadet Circuit tournament in Godollo, Hungary. At this event, he faced the best cadet saber fencers in the world—200 in all. Gavin finished in 18th place. Gavin holds an “A” rating, the highest rank available from the United States Fencing Association. He trains at the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club (RIFAC) in E. Providence, RI. His coach is RIFAC owner and head instructor Alex Ripa. RIFAC is one of the country’s premier fencing clubs, producing competitive fencers of the highest Gavin Turner & Alex Ripa at the caliber. last NAC

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Rehoboth Youth Soccer Receives Equipment And Donation From Manny’s Auto Repair And Michelin

Rehoboth Youth Soccer has received more than $650 in money and equipment from Manny’s Auto Repair and Michelin through the Michelin Soccer Program. This community program partners Michelin tire dealers with local soccer organizations nationwide. The donations are used to provide scholarships, uniforms and other equipment for the soccer leagues. Michelin emphasizes safety on the road, and this translates to the soccer field as well. The Michelin Soccer Program promotes activity while facilitating a lifelong partnership between the Michelin tire dealer and the soccer organization. “Whether you have done this program for one year or more than 13, you’re going to have a blast,” said Christopher Botelho with Manny’s Auto Repair. “Kids love it, parents love it, and all of us at the dealership really enjoy being able to interact with the soccer community. There’s nothing better than seeing the direct positive impact it has on everyone involved.”

November YMCA Special Family Events 6th ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY RUN (5K and 10K) Thursday, November 28th 8am start

Join us for our 6th Annual Turkey Run, there will be t-shirts for the first 200 entrants, awards will be given out to the men and women overall winner of both 5K and 10K as well as the top three finishers in each age group. All proceeds go directly to the Newman YMCA Financial Assistance Campaign which provides assistance to members in our community. Contact Luca Del Borgo for more information at 508-336-7103 or ldelorgo@gpymca.org.

NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK November 25-29th

Enjoy family time during the week of Thanksgiving. You will find extended times and activities at the Y all week long! The Y is the place for the community to come together and support our youth, visit us for special events and give-a-ways. Check our website for schedules. www.YMCAgreaterprovidence.org.

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The Newman YMCA’s Shooting Stars School of Dance is celebrating its 5th year. Our school provides quality dance training for beginner through advanced students of all ages. Director Ashlee Bourque holds a B.A. in Dance from Dean College and has performed and competed in multiple companies, this summer Miss Ashlee has been selected as one of 20 dancers in the world to dance at the YMCA Youth Festival in Prague. Registration is now being accepted for the fall, for more information contact Miss Ashlee at abourque@gpymca.org or call 508-336-7103 X106.

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Register now for preschool, youth and adult swim lessons, or sign up for one-on-one private swim instruction offered at flexible class times. The Y also offers Aqua Zumba, Water Aerobics and AFYAP-Arthritis Exercise classes. Contact Anthony at aisidoro@ gpymca.org for more information.

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Now accepting fall enrollment for MA and RI Out of School Time. Licensed before and after school programs serving East Providence, Seekonk and Rehoboth. For more information on MA programs contact Jen Farley at jfarley@gpymca.org and for information on RI programs contact Matt Buchanan at mbuchanan@gpymca.org. Enroll Now-Space is limited.

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This year Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on November 20 from 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Conferences will also be held on November 21 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. More information regarding sign-up for conferences will be coming soon. Report cards will be issued November 14.

Beckwith Canned Food Drive

Help us to help our neighbors. Beckwith Middle School will hold its annual canned food drive to benefit the Rehoboth Food Pantry from November 1 through November 14th. Students are encouraged to bring in canned food (no bottles please), supermarket gift cards, and cash donations or checks payable to Rehoboth Food Pantry.

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Cathy Mondor, RN, BSN, NCSN Important Notice About Screenings: As per the Department of Public Health’s regulations, vision and hearing screenings will be done for Grades 5 and 7. BMI (body mass index) will be done for Grades 7 only. Postural (check for scoliosis) screenings will be done for all grades. If you do not wish your child to participate in any of the screenings, a note from the student’s pediatrician will need to be sent in with results of these screenings having been performed by the pediatrician. Please send this in as soon as possible.

A Fairy Tale Christmas

Students have been rehearsing their scenes for the upcoming school play, A Fairy Tale Christmas. Performances are scheduled for December 12, 13, and 14 in our cafeteria. Our cast consists of Skylar Botelho, Julianna DaCosta, Tatum Dyer, Alessandra Marciello, Holly McEathron, Taylor Creel, Casey Bingham, Maryssa Hunt, Grace Couto, Jordan Soufy, Maddie Brown, Oliver Carr, Montana Rose, Sophie Reposa, Caitlin Correia, Tatianna Ramos, Chelsea Cabral, Amber Richard, Isabella Brown, Angelena Correia, Nicole Moreira, Sierra Candeias, Taegan Salera, Talha Zia, Camille Kwiek, Daisy Silvia, Izzy King, Brielle Michener, and Tyler Keisling.

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Bristol County Savings Announces Sponsorship Of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School’s “High Five” Club

Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB) announces that it is sponsoring Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School’s “High Five” Club throughout the 2013-14 school year. Each week, two students are selected for the Club by the high school’s administration and faculty for outstanding achievements in the Dighton-Rehoboth community. Included in the Bank’s sponsorship of the Club is a $800 grant from the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation (BCSCF) for the purchase of t-shirts featuring the copy, “HIGH FIVE CLUB” and an illustration of a hand on the shirt front and the D-R Regional High School logo on the back along with the statement, “NO ENTITLEMENT… JUST HARD WORK AND EFFORT”. Patrick J. Murray, Jr., President of the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation (BCSCF) and President & CEO of BCSB, and Diana Rochefort, Branch Manager of the BCSB Rehoboth banking office, recently showed their support for the Club by wearing the distinctive “High Five” Club t-shirts and recognizing the Club’s first honorees, seniors Austin Burrows and Emma Kearns, with a high five. Others participating included (remaining, left to right): Michele Roberts, Clerk for the BCSCF and EVP & Community Relations Officer at BCSB; Michael Malone, Superintendent of DightonRehoboth Schools; Jacqueline Striano, Principal, D-R Regional High School; and John Harrison, Assistant Principal D-R Regional High School. Other “High Five” Club honorees to date are: Emma Perry, William Silva, Timothy Guimond, Rachel LoBalbo, Amber Blanchette, and Ty Enos.

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“As a community bank, we’re especially proud to sponsor the ‘High Five’ Club as it seeks to acknowledge students who are focused on the betterment of their town and neighborhoods,” said Murray. “One of the key areas of focus for the Foundation is education so this partnership with Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School is a particularly rewarding one. We look forward to helping recognize more deserving students throughout the year for their excellence.” The students (one female/one male) named to the “High Five” Club have their names and achievements read on the loudspeaker Friday mornings, are given the t-shirt to wear on the Friday of the announcement and have their picture taken with a summary of their achievements. This picture and student bio is posted on the high school’s blog and also sent to the local media. The students will also be recognized by the Bank’s Rehoboth branch on its digital screen. “The Club has been a real hit with our students, as well as faculty and the administration, so far,” said Striano. “The ‘High Five’ Club kids are being recognized for what they do in the community-atlarge by our school community. As a result, we are seeing that many of our students are aspiring to be role models themselves and think more about how they can make a positive impact within the community and the world around them.”

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Preschool Openings

Palmer River News Elise DuBois - Assistant Principal “Shoes Off” to Fourth Grade - What was formerly Curriculum Open House made a transformation to an interactive STEMS Activity Night for fourth grade families. Families were invited to meet the teachers, review curriculum and classroom expectations and then moved enthusiastically down to the gym or cafeteria for an engineering challenge. Newspaper and masking tape flew through the air as the groups, composed of students and their parents, set out to create the tallest structure bearing the most shoes. (That’s right…our shoes!) All participated with fervor as the clock ticked by. Some families even made a shout out for families to “get to Palmer River” to help. Many hands certainly made lighter work as they rolled and taped their way to the sky. With heads together, each team strategized how to get the most points for height and volume of shoes. While winners were selected- the real winners were the families that came and conquered the challenge together. Well done!

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Find a turkey in the woods. Put it in a truck. Cut the feathers out. Wash him with a hose outside. Put him in a big giant pot. I would put a little butter on. Cook him in a crock pot. Cook him for 60 minutes. It’s going to ring when it is done! Melina

I would get my turkey in my back yard. The feathers are everywhere! Grab the feathers and put them in the feather pile. Wash him with the hose. Put him in a crock pot. Put bread on him. Cook him for 10 minutes. When the beeper goes off- that’s when he’s done. Take him out. Cut him up with a knife and eat him. John

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Here are a few tips on how to cook your thanksgiving turkeys from some of our kindergarten “chefs”:

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Make reading special. Children should feel as if having a book is special. Help them create a space for storing their books. However, if your child doesn’t show an interest or strong ability in reading, be patient, but don’t give up. Reading should be viewed as an enjoyable activity. Use your local library. One of the best resources you will have as a parent is access to your community’s library. It costs nothing to borrow books. Many libraries also offer story hours and other fun literacy activities. Make visits to your library a routine activity. Limit television time. Monitor program selection for your children. Discuss programs with them. Have a “NO-TV” night with your family on a regular basis. Read magazines, write letters to relatives living far away, or play charades or Scrabble as a refreshing alternative. (Some ideas adapted from Creating Young Readers, by Stephanie Loer. Used with permission from Stephanie Loer. Provided by the MA DESE Family Literacy Home)

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What’s Been Happening at Seekonk High School? From Marcia McGovern, Principal

The first meeting of the School Council was held in the library on Tuesday, October 1st. The group is responsible for overseeing the budget, revising/updating the handbook, and identifying goals for the School Improvement Plan. The first order of business was to introduce our new members, Bethany Murphy, representative from the sophomore class, and Mrs. Fournier, parent of a freshman. The group discussed the possibility of using an online system to register parents for sessions with faculty members at the Parent Conference Night in November. Overall, those present thought it would help to cut down on the long lines waiting to speak to individual teachers. Parents will be receiving information prior to the conference evening which is November 21st. I would like to take this opportunity to praise our faculty for the work they have been doing to ensure that we are in compliance with the many new state and federal mandates. I am sure that you have read about the many changes happening in education across the country. The following is a partial list of what your student’s teachers have been doing: Preparing for a new evaluation system that will be aligned with state mandates (our Professional Development Day on Wednesday will focus on creating SMART goals, developing a plan, and identifying artifacts/evidence) Aligning curriculum to new Common Core Standards Embedding the new College and Career Readiness Standards in curriculum documents Getting ready for PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) to replace the current MCAS testing Registering to participate in SEI training to meet the needs of English language learners. The Senior Supper was a fantastic success thanks to the work of the advisors to the Class of 2014, Ms. DeFusco and Ms. Kozlowski.

Some students even had the opportunity to watch the Patriots and Red Sox on the big screen TV on the top deck! Angela Cunard, Chris Jones, Rosetta Spino, and I presented at the NEASC Model Schools Program on Friday. We talked to a group of 75 educators about how we have embedded rubrics into the culture of the school and how we use them to report out on student progress. We wouldn’t have been there if not for the work of the staff. Other schools were impressed with our use of school-wide and customized rubrics and requested follow-up information. We know that we need to continue working on the process of reporting out, but we are in a great place. Thank you to Mr. Winsor for volunteering to serve as the advisor for a new club, The Political and Current Events Club. The purpose of the club is to allow students to learn about events that impact their lives in a setting outside of the classroom. Students will be able to select events and bring in articles for discussion every other Tuesday (1st and 3rd of each month). The club will meet in Mr. Winsor’s room. I commend Shane McCormack, Michael Maxwell, and Lucas Walters for taking the initiative to start this club. All students are welcome to attend the meetings. They should see Mr. Winsor, Shane, Mike, or Lucas with any questions.

Teachers of Note – Some highlights from October

From Dr. Jones - Assistant Principal Mr. Bonneau, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mr. Hoogerzeil, Mrs. Horton, Ms. Kozlowski, Mrs. Mirza, and Ms. Wilson who teach in our alternative OnTrack program do a great job motivating and teaching some of the most “at risk” students at Seekonk High School. The directed learning portion has been focusing their discussions and activities on topics such as; “What will your future bring?” and “What kind of reputation do you want?” The directed learning segment also had students take learning inventories. This helped them write letters to the rest of their teachers explaining how they best learn. In her role as school psychologist, Ms. Kozlowski coordinates the high school special education department, performs testing, and facilitates the compliance of Individual Educational Plans. As co-advisor to the senior class, she worked to provide a unique experience for this class by organizing a Boston Harbor Cruise for this year’s Senior Supper. Ms. Kozlowski also regularly attends Student Support Team meetings in an effort to help any students who may be experiencing academic difficulty. Her knowledge in this area serves all of the other members well. As a member of both the Positive Behavioral Support Committee (PBIS) and School Council, Ms. Kozlowski works to shape school goals concerning both the academic and social needs of the building as a whole. She also helps facilitate the directed study portion of the OnTrack Program. Finally, Ms. Kozlowski serves as a co-advisor to the Peer Helping Network (PHN)/S.P.E.A.K. This group dedicated to creating a better culture in the school by addressing topics such as bullying and responsible decision making with their peers. From Mrs. Whatley, Director of Guidance The guidance department hosted a new student lunch this month. All of the students who were in school chose to attend and meet the other new students. We welcomed 20 new students to Seekonk High school from 6 different states in the country. They were all glad to meet each other, discussed their travels throughout the world and shared traditions from their previous schools.

Athletics

The MIAA has approved the continuation of the DR / Seekonk Ice Hockey team for another two years. Congratulations to the members of the girls’ soccer team and their coaches. They are co-champions of the SCC with Appone-

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quet. This is the first SCC Championship for girls’ soccer in our school’s history!! The Volleyball team qualified for the MIAA tournament for the second consecutive year. Congratulations to the coaches and members of the team! For up to date schedules and scores, please check http://www. southcoastconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=567&G5bu tton=13&school_id=5

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On Friday, October 4, immediately after school, the SHS Library hosted a Skype chat with Dear Teen Me editor/writer E. Kristin Anderson. Dear Teen Me was the all-school read for Seekonk High this summer.

Math Team

Congratulations to the Math Team for coming in second place at the first Math Meet of the 2013-2014 school year. Joshua Hess was one of the high scoring seniors, Karina Chaves was one of the high scoring juniors, and Annabel Schneider was the high scoring sophomore. Our next meet is Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Bishop Connelly High School in Fall River. The Math Team is always looking for new members - if you are interested - stop in room 236 and see Mrs. Lord.

SHS Model UN Heads to St. John’s High School

On Saturday, October 26th, 12 members of the Seekonk High Model United Nations team will traveled to St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury for their first conference of the new season. The team members, along with more than 300 high school students from around the region, spent the day actively taking on the roles of foreign countries to explore world problems and practice public speaking and debate skills.

From the School Nurse, Mrs. Rok

Flu season will be starting soon and the MA Department of Public Health provided a guide for parents on the flu, symptoms, spread and return to school. It is recommended that all students, especially those with chronic health problems—diabetes, asthma, GI problems or other chronic problems—get a flu shot soon. See your health care provider Sports physicals for winter sports will be on November 18th at 2 PM in Mrs. Rok’s office. If your child does not have a current physical on file in the health room, please pick up form before Nov. 18th. A current physical is required before try-outs. The MA Department of Public Health requires all grade 10 students submit a physical exam during the 2013-2014 school year. Please send your child’s physical in as soon as possible, keeping a copy for your own records. So far about 50% of the 10th grade has a physical on file in the health room. Let’s make that 100% soon! Many students have sustained concussions from sports, home activities and accidents. Please notify Mrs. Rok if your child has a concussion so appropriate accommodations are put into place at school. Grade 9 and 10 mandated screening for scoliosis, vision, hearing, height, weight and BMI will begin soon. If you choose to not have your student participate, please submit a letter to the school nurse by Oct. 30, 2013. My office hours are 7:15 AM – 2 PM every day. You may contact me at 508-336-0311, extension 119 with any concerns. All health forms may be accessed from the Nurse website.

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On October 30, 2013, Lieutenant Dyson of the Seekonk Police Department visited Ms. Boudreau and Mrs. Archambault’s Kindergarten classes at Martin Elementary School in Seekonk. He spoke to the students about Halloween Safety. The students attentively listened to Lieutenant Dyson as he discussed the importance of staying close to adults when trick or treating, walking either on the sidewalk or as close to the edge of the road as possible, having a flashlight with you, and asking an adult to check the candy bag. The students received a safety activity pack courtesy of the Seekonk Police Department. Ms. Boudreau and Mrs. Archambault would like to extend their thanks to Lieutenant Dyson and the Seekonk Police Department for helping our students be safe throughout this festive season!

Dighton Rehoboth High School looking for Alumni that are veterans

Dighton Rehoboth High school is preparing a 10 foot by 20 foot wall inside the main entrance to honor all alumni who served in the Armed Forces – active duty, National Guard or Reserve. The wall just inside the main entrance is being prepared to receive a board with the five-branches of the service that will display I.D. “dog tags” with the names of alumni from Rehoboth and Dighton. The Tags will include the name, year of graduation, and rank. Alumni, family, friends of alumni are asked to contact Asst. Principal Braga at D-R to include names of alumni.

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The Dighton- Rehoboth Regional High School is in the process of making a memorial wall. If you know of anyone who graduated from D-R Regional High School and served as a member of the United States Armed Forces. Please contact: Kevin Braga, Assistant Principal, D/R Regional High School 2700 Regional Road, North Dighton, MA 02764 508-252-5025 ext. 5615 kbraga@drregional.org The information requested will be: Name, D-R Year of Graduation, Branch of Service, Rank/ Rate Service Start/ End Date, Copy of Service Photo (Boot Camp preferred)

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Troop 1 Seekonk Mass Jam Trip by Jonathan Field

Just recently, Troop 1, Seekonk, MA took a trip to Falmouth, Cape Cod, MA for a once (or twice if you’re lucky) in a lifetime experience to Mass Jam. This is a Boy Scout event that occurs once every five years. So naturally, if you have the opportunity to go, you really should. This is a play on words off of the National Jamboree, which is a similar event held every 5 years. The catch is that only New England is allowed to go to Mass Jam. The Mass in Mass Jam stands for Massachusetts, while the Jam is short for Jamboree. We started our descent from Briarwood Plaza, up near the Old Grist Mill. Then we took a long trip down to East Falmouth to the Barnstable County Fairgrounds where every Troop participating set up camp. It was organized into sub-camps, about 6 in all. Troop 1, Seekonk stayed in sub-camp 3-B and stayed there for the weekend. We stayed from October 12- October 14. The first few hours we were there, we were mainly setting up our camp, and we went to an opening ceremony. It gave us some amazing history about Mass Jam, like that the first official Mass Jam was held in 1985. When we finished setting up camp, we had transformed it from a blank patch of land into a neat and organized campsite. Later that night, a little while after dinner, the Troop went to a campfire/concert. The reason for this name is that it was the same type of idea as a campfire (just without the fire as it was on a wooden stage) with skits, songs, cheers, and everyone had a great time. After the main event, the band came out on stage for the “grand finale” (that is meant sarcastically). The band wasn’t very good, but we were good sports and toughed it out as long as we could. When we returned to our camp, mostly everyone was tired, so we went to sleep. The following morning, after having breakfast, we went into the main field to play Frisbee. We had a really fun time there, and everyone had a blast. Some of the Troop went to Church, which was held in the field sometime after we were finished playing. But the rest of us went to a program called S.T.E.M. We had to find it first though. The group that went there took 10 minutes to get there because they didn’t know where to go. S.T.E.M. means Science Technology Engineering and Mechanics. It was basically the science center of Mass Jam. After S.T.E.M. we went to the Bottle Rocket field, where the Scouts, Webelos, Venturers, were firing, or should I say watering, off Bottle Rockets pumped up with pressurized water. Some of the rockets went really high, while others didn’t go so high. One rocket even landed in the stands where the group was sitting! Afterwards, we headed up to the sports center and did human foosball! How that worked was there was a long pole that stretched from either side of the walls of the game. Then you always had to be holding the pole with both of your hands, and you could slide down and kick the ball, or hit it with your head. But no hands allowed to hit the ball, unless you were throwing in an out of bounds ball. All in all, it was very fun. After foosball, we went back to camp because it was lunchtime. We had hot dogs for lunch, with a side of bagged chips. One Scout had a problem with the mustard and got it all in his mess kit, which is what we eat out of on camping trips. The mustard just came out onto his hot dog, and spilled into his mess kit. We were

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on him for it for the rest of the weekend, but he didn’t mind much. After lunch, we played Frisbee in camp for 20 minutes, then went to the trading post. We were into a patch collecting activity, where you would collect and trade patches with other Scouts at Mass Jam. At night we played a game called “Hot seat” in which one person is tested to see if they know the word or phrase being hinted at by the rest of the players. We could hear the band playing, and that night they actually sounded good, so most of us decided to go to the concert once again. A few of us stayed behind and went to bed, as we were exhausted from all the activities we had done that day. The next morning, we had breakfast, broke down camp, missed the closing ceremony (which we didn’t mind), and went home. We all had a really great time.

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Pack 1 would like to welcome back all our Scout families and a special welcome to our new Pack members. The Dens have begun to meet and the leaders are excited for another Scouting year. Any first grade boys who are looking to join Scouts, it is not to late. Please contact Erik Hoskins at Erik@baystatett.com with any questions.

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Weddings... Engagements, Anniversaries Sarah Lockwood and Kyle Pelletier Wed

Sarah Lockwood and Kyle Pelletier were married on August 3, 2013 at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church Seekonk with a reception following at the Pawtucket Country Club. Sarah is the daughter of Mark and Susan Lockwood of Seekonk and Kyle is the son of David and Rochelle Pelletier of Acushnet, Ma. The groom’s brother, Ryan Pelletier was the best man and the groomsmen were Jonathan Camara, Henri Valois III, Matt Dumont, John Pepin and Matthew Lockwood, brother of the bride. Drew Pelletier, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer. Lindsay Azulay was the bride’s maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Amanda Roberson, Emma St. Laurent, Heidi St. Laurent, Abigail Hopkins, all cousins of the bride, and Erin Pelletier, the bride’s sister in law. The bride is a 2007 graduate of Seekonk High School and a 2011 graduate of Bridgewater State University. She is currently employed with the Vera Bradley Corporation. The groom is a 2003 graduate of Bishop Stang High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He is currently employed by Johnson & Johnson, Raynham, MA. The couple currently resides in Taunton Massachusetts and will honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

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Amanda Saisselin Engaged to Joseph Ransom

Paul and Ann Saisselin of Seekonk are delighted to announce the engagement of their daughter Amanda, to Joseph Ransom, son of David and Susan Ransom of Sheffield, England. Amanda is a graduate of Seekonk High School, and Joseph is a graduate of the Wilbraham & Monson Academy. They are both graduates of Suffolk University, where they met. They are planning a 2015 wedding celebration.

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Rehoboth Brownie Troop 750 visited Simcock Farm in Swansea for a fun filled autumn afternoon! The girls enjoyed a hayride and they each picked a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. The troop successfully found their way through the corn maze. They fed the farm animals and then they enjoyed a little sampling of homemade pumpkin ice cream. The Brownies of Troop 750 had a great time!

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Rehoboth and Seekonk Girl Scout Community Service Update

This is a very busy time of year for all our Girl Scouts to serve our towns and make a difference! In October and November, all our troops are collecting canned goods and other items for our local food pantries. Hopefully Girl Scouts will help fill many Thanksgiving baskets in Seekonk & Rehoboth! In November our Troops will be busy collecting toys for our local children. Please help the girls make this year the most successful one yet. Please donate new unwrapped toys or select a “snowflake” and purchase the requested gift, then return it to one of our boxes. The “snowflakes’ can be found at: Anawan Cleaners, Blanding Library, Chartley Store, D.L. Beckwith Middle School, and Palmer River Elementary School. Please place either your unwrapped new toy or “snowflake” gift in one of the Girl Scout boxes. This has been a community service project of Rehoboth Girl Scouts for over 10 years! Here are the locations of our Girl Scout Collection Boxes: Anawan Cleaners, Blanding Library, Chartley Store, D.L. Beckwith Middle School, and Palmer River Elementary School, Rehoboth Congregational Church, Vino’s Restaurant, Rehoboth House of Pizza, Alicia’s Dance Studio, USA Karate, and Twin Oaks Farm Learning Center. Thank you for helping Girl Scouts make our community a better place! If you have any questions about Girl Scouts contact Rebecca Smith 508.5767 or Colleen McBride 508.252.6430

Rehoboth Brownie Troop 1322 with Tony the Dancing Cop

Brownie Troop 1322 discovered a fun way to learn about safety. The girls were guests on the Safe Kids Program TV Show. The Brownies met Tony Lepore, better known as ‘Tony the Dancing Cop’. As you can see they were part if his Halloween Show. The Troop had lots of fun being behind the scenes and part of a live taped show!

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Rehoboth & Seekonk Girl Scouts Fall Hayride

Over 50 Girl Scouts from Rehoboth and Seekonk visited Araujo Farm in Dighton for a fun filled night! The Daisy, Brownie, Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts started their night with a hay ride through the bumpy fields in a tractor-pulled wagon. The wagon was full of hay, and of course, happy Girl Scouts! Afterwards, they got to pick their special pumpkin out of the beautiful pumpkin patch. And to complete their night, the Girl Scouts enjoyed songs & s’mores around a warm bonfire. All the girls finished their girls’ night out with big Girl Scout smiles!

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Seekonk Human Services 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

HAPPY VETERANS DAY & HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Seekonk Human Services will be closed for Veterans Day Observance on Monday, November 11, 2013 And November 28 & 29 for Thanksgiving Holiday

VETERANS CELEBRATION

Wednesday, November 6 @ 10 am

A delicious turkey dinner will be served with all the trimmings for $2.00. We request that you sign up at least a week in advance so that we can accommodate you for lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend this celebration. Veterans if you have any memorabilia, pictures, etc. bring them in to share with others.

BRISTOL COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S

Wednesday, November 13 @ 10 am

Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter is committed to providing elders with prevention information to combat elder abuse. Second Assistant District Attorney Paul J. Machado will bring this important message. The many different forms of elder abuse will be discussed — from physical to financial. Second Assistant District Attorney Machado will speak about identity fraud, financial exploitation, and scams. He will also speak about physical, sexual, and psychological abuse. Elders will learn how to recognize warning signs of abuse, how to report abuse, how cases are prosecuted, tips to prevent abuse and victim rights.

VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR

Wednesday, December 4 @ 10 am

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

CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS

To obtain an application for Christmas Is For Kids please contact Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772. *The program is intended for children age 0-16 years, in school or up to age 22 with special needs. Application deadline is November 22, 2013

HOLIDAY BASKETS

Anyone who receives food from Doorways Food Pantry is eligible to receive a Thanksgiving baskets from Doorways. If you are not currently participating in Doorways, you may call the Outreach Department at Seekonk Human Services for an appointment to receive a holiday basket. You will need to fill out an intake form. Please call by Friday, November 15th & Christmas baskets deadline is Friday, December 13th if you or anyone you know needs a basket at 508-336-8772.

The Virtual Dementia Tour is designed to help those who care for someone affected by dementia or Alzheimer’s. This is perfect for those who care for someone or for those who are interested in learning more about what others are facing. Lunch is roasted chicken for $2. Please call in advance to sign up for this activity at 508-336-8772.

Brown Bags delivery for November will still be the 4th Wednesday, which is November 27th, the day before Thanksgiving. Those who receive Brown Bags will still receive the reminder phone call.

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Thursday, November 14 @ 8:30am

BROWN BAGS

MEN’S BREAKFAST

Wednesday, December 11 @ 10 am

Toti’s Restaurant Men of all ages 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.

HOLIDAY MEALS

Thursday, November 21 @ 10:00am

The famous ‘Barney Mallon’ will be entertaining you for a Christmas Celebration. A delicious Roast Beef Dinner Will be served for $2 Please sign up early as seating is limited By calling 508-336-8772

Anyone who is homebound and would like to have a hot meal delivered on Thanksgiving or Christmas should sign up at Seekonk Human Services by Friday, November 15th, for Thanksgiving and Wednesday, December 18, for Christmas. Please call 508-336-8772 to have your name put on the list

EXPLORATION WEDNESDAYS

Nov. 13: Bristol County District Attorney’s Office - Lunch: Chicken Salad, Macaroni Salad, Pickles, & Chips for $2 Dec. 4: Right at Home Virtual Dementia Tour - Lunch: Roasted Chicken for $2 Dec. 11: Christmas Party Lunch: Roast Beef Dinner for $2

WOMEN’S BRUNCH

Toti’s Restaurant Women of all ages 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 breakfast, order what you want, pay for what you order.

FUEL ASSISTANCE

If you had fuel assistance last year, be on the lookout for your application. File the application as soon as you get it. 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. Fuel Assistance begins November 1st.

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Income Guidelines:

Maximum income for 1 person is $32,065, for 2 people is $41,932, for 3 people is $51,798 and for 4 people is $61,664. 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

Friday, December 6, 2013

YULETIDE NEWPORT

$70 Per Person (Includes Driver Gratuity) Departure: 9:00am Return: Approximately 4:30pm Join us on a festive, fun filled day trip!!! Christmas time in Newport! Join Seekonk Human Services as we travel to Newport RI for the perfect December Day Trip. We will begin with a morning visit and tour of the Grand Marble House. The amazing holiday décor is sure to impress and put you in the Christmas spirit! Following our tour we are off to the Atlantic Beach Club, overlooking Newport’s Harbor. Here we have your choice of Baked Stuff Scrod with Newburg Sauce or Atlantic Chicken. After the scrumptious luncheon, we continue the Christmas spirit with some shopping at the Christmas Tree Shop in Middletown. Pick up a few gifts, or just browse all the bargains before we make our way back home. Don’t miss this Holiday Excursion!

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$179 Per Person Double ** $179 Per Person Triple ** $259 Per Person Single Departure: 8:00am on March 30th Return: Approximately 7:30pm on April 1st Trip Includes: 2 Night Accommodations * $30 Slot Dollars * 2 Dinner Buffets *Revue Show (on availability) Day 1: Depart for Atlantic City with a stop on the way for coffee/lunch before arriving at the hotel. Receive your bonus package on arrival and enjoy the rest of the day – may Lady Luck be with you! Day 2: Make sure to visit the other casinos all along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. There is so much to see and do. Day 3: Try your luck one more time before heading home. We will make stops as needed on the way home. You will arrive home this evening. *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.

CARDIAC PREVENTION CLINIC

Wednesday, Nov. 20 9am—12pm

Seekonk Human Services holds a FREE

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clinic on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. This clinic is staffed by the same two exceptional nurses from South Coast Hospital who have been doing this clinic for several years. Why not take advantage of a FREE opportunity to check your cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure. *Unfortunately this will be our last Cardiac Prevention Clinic.

TIME TO CHANGE YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR BATTIERS!

Daylight savings time ends on Sunday, November 3rd. This is the perfect time to change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries. Remember fall back— gain an hour of sleep! If you need assistance changing the batteries, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772.

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT October 15—December 7

The annual Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15—December 7) is the time to enroll in or CHANGE your Medicare coverage for next year. State-Certified SHINE (Medicare) Counselors can help you understand your plan, as well as other options you may have. Call now to schedule a SHINE appointment during the Open Enrollment. This is a good time for everyone who is on Medicare to review their prescription drug plan to ensure they are getting the best coverage possible. After December 7th, changes will not be able to be made to your Medicare plans for next year unless you have a qualifying event.

PITCH (HI-LO-JACK)

Wednesdays @ 12:30 - 2:30

Come join the fun. Why not enjoy an afternoon playing cards with a great group of people? No sign up is required. Pitch is played on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. If you have any questions you may call 508-336-8772.

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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 on our new day, Fridays at 10am! Call Seekonk Human Services @ 508-336-8772 for more information. No sign up is necessary just come on in!

YMCA*

472 Taunton Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.7103 $3 fee per class for the following classes:  Balance Class – Fridays 11:45am – 12:15pm  Aqua Aerobics – Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:00am OR 9:45 – 10:30am *Must be a Seekonk senior and have a scan card, please call 508-336-8772 for further information.

SEEKONK TOTAL FITNESS

1301 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.4545 Seekonk Total Fitness is offering Senior Fitness Group Exercise Classes on Mondays 11:30-12:15 and Thursdays from 10:45am – 11:15am. The 45-min 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.

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.

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ONLINE

*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.

Rehoboth Council on Aging 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769 Phone 508-252-3373 Fax 508-252-4617 Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon Kitchen hours: Monday through Thursdays 8:00am to 12

Special Announcements

The Rehoboth Council on Aging Monthly Board Meeting is scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Special Announcements

“Due to the overwhelming changes in the Medicare Insurances and the “Open Enrollment” period our SHINE councilor Brad can only be seen by appointment”. Please call 508-252-3372 for more information or to set up yours. Thank you

Monday, November 11th - Closed in Honor of Veterans Day Thursday & Friday, November 28th & 29 – Closed Thanksgiving Holiday

Director’s Corner ~ Happy November ~

There is a lot happening here at the COA in the month of November! On Monday, November 4th the Mass Audiology will be conducting hearing test and hearing aid checks. Monday, November 11th at 12 noon the TRIAD will be honoring our Rehoboth Veterans by serving the annual Veterans Day Lunch at the COA. If you are able to attend please call 508-252-3372 to sign up. On Friday, November 15th at 1pm the TRIAD and COA will sponsor the return of actor Richard Clark in the play “A Time to Laugh, A Time to Weep”. Refreshments will be provided by TRIAD. Please come in and enjoy a great afternoon. Monday, November 18th Stacey from the CVNA will be presenting the “Holiday Happenings” where a holiday

wreath will be made and raffled off to one of the attendees. Also we will still be having all the regular activities, Gert’s Café, COA Breakfast, Lunches, card games and exercise just to mention a few…. Please always check information on all upcoming events in the newspapers, online and posted at the COA. We are always looking for lap robes and caps for our men & women at the local Veterans Hospital that anyone who Knits or Crochet can bring in. We always have extra yarn you can use for these items. Bring in your quilting material on Thursdays and join the Quilting Group. Please be safe and be ready for any inclement weather - call your COA Staff at 508-252-3372 if you have any questions or concerns. Wishing you and yours a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving Holiday from your COA Director, Staff, Board of Directors and their families! Respectfully, Norie Palmer, Director

The COA Breakfast Club

On Wednesdays from 8:30am to 10:30am the COA is serving egg muffin or 2 pancakes with your choice ham or Canadian bacon coffee or tea for $2.00 and home fries for an extra 25cents. What a bargain and it is freshly made with eggs from our own Rehoboth farmers. Start your day off with a good breakfast or have a mid-day snack for those who wake up before the chickens! Come on in and join us!

Tasty Thursdays Lunch

Due to the Holiday Season there will not be “Tasty Thursday” Lunches for the months of November and December. See you in January!

Available Lessons/Services Art Class

Michelle’s Art Class will resume on November 6th and continue until December 11. She will be back after the Holiday Season

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings

On the 3rd Thursday of the Month from 10am to 12pm, you will be able to have a blood pressure and glucose screening done free of charge. Please contact the COA 508252-3372 for more information.

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz

Dr. Markowitz’s appointments start at 10am please call 508-252-3372 to schedule yours.

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Meals on Wheels and Meal-site Information

Please contact our meal site for information on the Meals on Wheels program or the site meals served on Thursdays. A donation of $2.00 is requested for lunch, which consists of a main course, dessert and milk. Copies of the month’s menu are posted at the front door, on the reception desk and in the dining area for your review.

Outreach & S.H.I.N.E.

The COA’s outreach worker Bradley Marshall is available Monday to Thursday 9am to 1pm to assist you with your medical Medicare and insurance needs. Please call to set up your appointment.

SERVING HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS OF ELDERS Staying Healthy with Medicare

An important goal for Medicare is to help people stay healthy by encouraging prevention. Medicare provides a number of preventive services. These services are free whether you have traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, like an HMO. Some of these services include: Colorectal cancer screening (including colonoscopies) Mammograms Pap tests and pelvic exams Prostate cancer screening Bone mass measurements Cardiovascular screening Flu and pneumonia shots Alcohol misuse screening/counseling Depression screening Obesity screening and counseling

for this class is $3.00 per week. . Come and check it out….. Tuesday Tia Chi at 9:00am Cost $3.00per Class Try a graceful way of exercising which is easy on your joints. This method of balancing may be new to you, but it has a great positive outcome for any age. Tuesday Line Dancing 10:00am. Cost $ 3.00 per Class If you like to dance and have fun then this is the group is for you. Everyone is welcome to come in and try out some steps.

COA Social Gatherings Gert’s Café

Lunch is served at Gert’s Cafe Monday at 11:45am. The menu consists of soup or salad, a main course, dessert and coffee or tea. The best part is!…You can treat your love one or close friend to a lunch for the “bargain” price of $3.00.

Musical Mondays

The group is blending their voices in perfect harmony. They meet on the first and third Monday of the month. New voices and friends are always welcome.

“Men’s Morning Coffee”

Fridays at 9am! Come in and enjoy fresh coffee, pastry and conversation, share your comments and ideas with old and new friends. .

Card Games 3 Days a Week!

Cards are here at your COA! Mondays at 9:30 am we have a cribbage group, Tuesdays at 12:30pm we have a ladies group that not only play cards but also games

There are very specific rules which state when and how often Medicare will pay for the above services. For a complete list of free preventive services, go to www.medicare.gov or see a SHINE counselor. Trained SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs of Elders) volunteers can help you! They offer free confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. Call your senior center at 508252-3372 and ask for a SHINE appointment. You can also call 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800243-4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will call you back as soon as possible.

“H E A L T H B E A T” COA’s Fitness Corner

Thursday Chair Yoga Exercise Class 9am Cost $3.00 Thursdays the COA is having a fun exercise class Chair Yoga…at 9am. The cost

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Wednesdays at12:30 pm we have a HiLo Jack group. All have a great time and are always looking for a few “new” folks to join them.

COA Craft Corner

Knitting and Crochet Group If you ever wanted to learn more about knitting or crocheting, the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. Don’t be shy! Come in and join the group on Fridays at 10 am. Quilters Do you quilt or know of anyone who would like to come to our Quilting Group. There is always plenty of knowledgeable support offered. This group meets on Thursday s at 9:30am

Announcements

IMPORTANT! Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities will have participant signup sheets for them. Most of the Activity programs that are at the Council on Aging are free and open to the public. Some programs require minimum attendance; if there is no interest then that activity will be either canceled or postponed. Please call 508-252-3372 for information on all activities or to sign up.

The Rehoboth Council on Aging (Municipal Department)

Mission: The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the problems and needs of the aging in Rehoboth, and shall do so in coordination with the Programs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Continued on next page...

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The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall: Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet the needs of the Town’s elders. Carry out programs and services to range from information community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, intergenerational activities, crafting programs, and other programs as offered.

The COA Posts Community Information

Please check the bulletin boards every time you come in to the Council on Aging for Free Health Screenings and Support Groups updates, we also post other important information that can be a benefit to you, family or friends.

ORGANIZATION EVENTS The Best Is Yet to Come!

The Best is yet to come, a senior social group that enjoys doing activities that members suggest. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month 1pm at the Gladys L. Harrell Senior Center55 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, MA. Annual Dues are $6.00.

Up Coming Activities

Thursday, November 14th - Leaving the COA at 10:45am to have lunch at the Silver Platter then returning for meeting. Thursday, December 12 th Pot Luck Lunch 12:30 at the COA Call Carl Chace for details. 508 2529695 and remember…..The Best is yet to Come.

TRIAD:

Rehoboth TRIAD – Sheriff’s Department, Law Enforcement and Seniors working together. Looking for new members. Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month at the Rehoboth COA. For more information please call Marilyn 508-252-9366 Programs being offered through TRIAD are: File of Life & Yellow Alert – Cards with medical information for your home & car Are you OK? – daily phone calls from the Sheriff’s Department to check if you are okay.

Activities:

Soup Supper in Spring Honor Veterans with a Luncheon on November 11th Breakfast with Santa in December TRIAD annual picnic in June Sponsoring entertainment at the COA November 15th

The Friends of the Elderly Club

The Friends of the Elderly partly fund some services at the Rehoboth Council on Aging such as podiatry and cholesterol clinics. They meet at 10:30am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. New Members always Welcome.

Veterans’ Corner

from Lt. Col. William C. Saunders, U. S. Army, (Retired) Veterans looking to save money on medical cost should inquire about the VA Medical System. Thinking of filing a claim with the Veterans Administration? The Veterans Service Officer can help. (508 252 4467, x122) Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – Noon. Appointments are available at almost any other time.

Rehoboth Senior Citizen’s Club News

Our bazaar was a success and we want to thank everyone who came out and supported us. We are a social and charitable club open to residents and non residents of Rehoboth. Our meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming Events: November 7, 2013 Regular Meeting followed by bingo November 21, 2013 Luncheon at 12:00-----Meeting to follow - Entertainment by Ken at the Piano December 5, 2013 Regular Meeting followed by bingo December 19, 2013 Christmas Party - Details will be announced at a later date

Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club

We are always happy to welcome new members into our club… Rehoboth residents or non-residents are welcome. Dues are payable on or before the first meeting in May. If you would like to become a member of our club, please fill out the application below:

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Attleboro Texas Instruments Retirees and Friends Club Upcoming trips are open to the public. TI RETIREES and FRIENDS MEETING – second Tuesday of the month at 1 PM Nov 12, 2013 (Tue) – Monthly meeting 1:00 PM at the VFW Post 8049 – Summer Street Norton, MA. Following the business meeting and refreshments. Jim Porcella will entertain us with songs from the 50’s and 60’s

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November 6, 2013 (Wed) – Newport Playhouse – transportation by Fox, Tour of Newport’s Ocean Drive, buffet lunch in Newport Playhouse dining room, theater production of “A Perfect Wedding”, then back to the dining room for a cabaret performance. Cost is $78 – Departs 9:30 AM, returns 5:00 PM. December 4, 2013 (Tue) – Hu Ke Lau – 2 shows plus meal – show 1: Hawaiian Christmas, Show 2: Tribute to “Kenny and Dolly”, stop at Christmas Tree Shop, and drive through Bright Lights at Forest Park. Meal is Prime Rib or Baked Scrod. Cost is $80 pp. Depart 9:00 AM, return approx 7:30 PM. December 10, 2013 (Tue) – Christmas Party at Benjamin’s Restaurant – 12:00 noon – drive yourself to Bay Street Taunton, MA – Hor’s d’oeuvres, meal, desert, prizes, and entertainment. Cost is $22.00 due Nov 30, 2013. January 7-9, 2014 (Tue) – Atlantic City – Taj Mahal – Transportation by Conway - 3 days, 2 nights at Trump Taj Mahal – 2 buffet breakfasts, 2 buffet dinners – plus hotel show “The Kid” sings Sinatra. Trip includes $20.00 slot bonus and all gratuities. Cost is $199 pp double occupancy. Deposit due 10/30/13. Depart 7:30 AM, return approx 8:00 PM. February 13, 2014 (Thurs) – Foxwoods – Transportation by Conway – includes free buffet or $10.00 food, $5.00 slot bonus and all gratuities. Cost is $22.00. Depart 8:00 AM, returns 5:00 PM. All trips are open to the public. For more information and reservations, call Toni Denkel at 508-222-8254 Please note: All trips will leave from parking lot “S” at the Sensata building (529 Pleasant ST.) in the Attleboro Corporate Center off of Pleasant St, Attleboro, MA. We will park in the back corner to leave the front parking area for the employees. There is security for your car.

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HUNGRY? find it in theDining Guide

Hello, I’m Angela Hall and welcome to “Play With Your Food”…because cooking should be fun! November and the last of the leaves are falling. Dried leaves blow and swirl in the wind and crunch beneath our feet. Days are shorter and shorter and the smell of winter comes on the last of the autumn breezes. Amber light fills the house with the setting of the sun. Soon snow will come. I remember as a child this was an exciting time of year, the anticipation of the holidays that are soon to come along with the winter school vacation. My sisters and I grew up just a few short blocks from the school. We attended the same school, Kernan School, from Kindergarten to 8th grade and never ever had to ride the bus. The elementary school section was an old three-story building with a single floor attachment where grades 7th and 8th were housed. We could actually hear “the bell” from the top of our street. The walk to school was fully residential and tree lined. Peppered with maple and chestnut trees along the way. This made for many adventures throughout the years. Collecting exceptionally beautiful fallen leaves to be pasted onto a collage or pressed and preserved for future admiration or as we got older, stomping and

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IN MEMORIAM

Evelyn Duckworth Seekonk – Evelyn Duckworth, 81, of Covel Ave, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, at Marian Manor Nursing Home, Taunton, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Calvin C. Duckworth. Born in Pawtucket, RI on Jan. 25, 1932, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Elsie Wassmer. Evelyn was a graduate of Charles E. Shea Senior High in Pawtucket, RI. She was employed with Travelers Insurance and later worked for Hasbro. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, being a caregiver to her husband who was a disabled WWII Veteran. She was a Gold Star wife. She enjoyed yoga, reading and was an avid member at the local Disabled American Veterans. Evelyn also enjoyed Christian music and was a Sunday school teacher. She collected music boxes and ducks crafts. She is survived by five children, David Duckworth and his wife Gayle of Woonsocket, RI, Daniel Duckworth of Pawtucket, RI, Darrel Duckworth and his wife Delores of Sanford, ME, Debra and her husband David Gorman of No. Smithfield, RI and Colt D. Duckworth and his wife Meganne of Seekonk; a brother John Wassmer of Florida; also 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late William Wassmer. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Oct. 28, 2013 at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, 385 Central Ave, Seekonk. Burial was held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in Evelyn’s honor may be made to the Parkinson ’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or www.pdf.org For directions or to send Evelyn’s family a condolence or remembrance, visit www. duffy-poule.com

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Rehoboth- Marguerite V. (Watson) Vincent, 83, of Rehoboth, formerly of Taunton, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com.

Seekonk - Helen Anne Drohan passed away peacefully on September 28, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com.

Rehoboth - Dorothy H. (Read) Salois, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 5, 2013. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com.

Seekonk – Audrey G. (Gilroy) Cunha, a retired educator, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 3, 2013. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday. com.

Rehoboth – Stacey A. (Mohler) Douglass, age 50, of Rehoboth passed away October 10, 2013 at her home. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday. com.

Seekonk – Carole Ann (George) Ferreira, Of Fay St., died peacefully surrounded by her family at home, Friday morning, Oct. 4, 2013. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com.

Rehoboth – Laura (Darosa) Escobar, 63 of Fairview Avenue died Friday, October 11, 2013 at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com.

Seekonk - John M. Pacheco, 69, of Seekonk passed away on Monday at Roger Williams Medical Center. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com.

Rehoboth - Jose I. Matos, 75 of Emmaus Road, Rehoboth died Monday, October 14, 2013 at his home. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com. Rehoboth - Laura L. (Ferreira) Costa, daughter of Manuel S. Ferreira and the late Matilda M. “Tillie” (Lopes) Ferreira, died at Longmeadow of Taunton on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com. Rehoboth – Donna M. (Wolfenden) Chrisbaie, 66, of Fairfield St, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013, at Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, surrounded by her loving family. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com.

Seekonk – Gerard J. Charpentier age 89, of Lincoln St., and formerly of Pawtucket, died October 11, 2013 at Orchard View Manor surrounded by his loving family. See full obituary at www. ReporterToday.com. Seekonk – Arthur G. Johnson, 88 of Olney Street died Monday, October 21, 2013 at Silver Creek Manor. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com. Seekonk - Evelyn Duckworth, 81, of Covel Avenue, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, at Marian Manor Nursing Home, Taunton, surrounded by her loving family. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com. Seekonk – James E. Tweedy, 86-years-old, died on October 22nd, 2013, surrounded by his family’s love. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday. com.

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Falling Leaves, Quiet Trails, Cool Crisp Air… Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island

(September 30, 2013) – Join Audubon on a crisp, quiet November evening to search for owls or watch for the local beavers at Fisherville Brook. Head out for a nature walk or birding caravan South County style. Just put on a hat and throw on some boots, nature awaits in November! Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. NEW! Register online at www.asri.org. A complete listing of activities and programs are detailed in the Audubon Nature Tours and Programs, a free guide to connecting with the natural world. Available by calling (401) 949-5454 or online at www.asri.org.

November 3 – December 31, 2013 From Waders to Warblers: A Photographic Celebration of Birds by Brooks Mathewson

Audubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI 9:00 am – 5:00 pm As an ecologist and artist, Brooks Mathewson’s goal in avian photography is to express statements about the biology of his subjects while creating an artistic image. Through intense study of the forests, salt marshes and barrier beaches of Rhode Island, Brooks has assembled a body of photographic work that provides a comprehensive artistic visual narrative conveying the great diversity of migratory and resident avian life that inhabit these ecosystems. Meet the artist at the exhibit opening on November 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Free with admission. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: Free with Admission.

November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2013 Tuesday Morning Bird Walks 8:00 – 10:30 am

The Kimball naturalists will continue the popular Tuesday Morning Bird Walks through the end of January. Phil Budlong will be coordinating the programs. Meet at the Charlestown Mini-Super on Route 1-A at 8:00 a.m. If you’d like advance details on the itinerary for that week, email Phil at pbudlong@cox.net. No advance registration is required. Departs from Charlestown Mini-Super, 4071 Old Post Road (Route 1-A), Charlestown, RI; Every Tuesday from through January, 2014; 8:00-10:30 am; Program Fee: Free. Ages: Adult.

November 17, 2013 Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop Audubon Environmental Education Center

Bristol, Rhode Island 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Come to Audubon and design a beautiful pendant with sea glass found on local beaches. Participants will learn how to choose the right piece of glass and transform it into fun, creative jewelry using quick and easy wire wrapping techniques. Program includes all materials. Have you found something special on your beach? Bring that too! This class fills very quickly. Advance registration is required as space is limited to 12 participants. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI; Program Fee: $20/member, $25/non-member; Ages: Adult. Register online www.asri.org.

November 18, 2013 Nature’s Bounty Audubon Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge

West Kingston, Rhode Island 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Forests in late fall are a quiet, yet exciting habitat to explore. Join Scott Ruhren, Senior Director of Conservation, for a guided tour of the swamps and forests of the normally-closed Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge. Appropriate shoes, layers for unpredictable weather, a drink and light snack are recommended. Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge, Dugway Bridge Road, West Kingston, RI; Program Fee: $8/member, $12/non-member; Ages: All. Course Number: 034333-75. Register online www.asri.org.

November 21, 2013 Owl Prowl at Fort Refuge

Audubon Fort Wildlife Refuge North Smithfield, Rhode Island 7:00 – 9:00 pm Bundle up and join us for a night hike on the Fort Refuge in search of owls. We will call for different species of owls as we travel through mixed and pine woods. While we never know if we’ll actually get to hear or see an owl, participants will be sure to learn a lot and have a great night hike. Wear warm socks and shoes or boots and dress warmly. Bring a flashlight. Hike will be canceled in the event of inclement weather or icy trails. Fort Nature Refuge, (Rt. 5), 1443 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI; Program Fee: $8/member, $12/non-member; Ages: 9+. Course Number: 154333-595. Register online www.asri.org.

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