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Town of Rehoboth News Notes by Laura Calverley

Town Meeting Easily Approves Lean Budget after Weeks of Controversy

Voters at a special town meeting last month approved a revised budget of $22.9 million for Fiscal Year 2015. Officials managed to cut $1.6 million from the originally proposed budget through a combination of cuts to town departments, a $153,000 reduction in the regional school assessment and a transfer of approx. $500,000 from the sale of real estate. The town did not end up dipping into the stabilization fund. The budget vote was necessary because town meeting in May approved additional funding for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District, creating a budget deficit. A Proposition 2 ½ override to close the gap was rejected, prompting the need for the special town meeting. Although no layoffs resulted, the police department was forced to shut down

Inside This Issue Antiquarian Society....................55 Business Directory.....................94 Church Events............................41 Classifieds..............................90 Club Announcements.................51 Dave Says...................................86 Dining Guide...............................88 Events and Activities..................31 Heard At The Country Kitchen.....27 Letters to the Editor......................5 Library......................................75 My Two Cents.............................21 Obituaries................................92 People in the News..................43 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......84 Rehoboth Ramblings..................18 Rehoboth Town News................11 School...................................72 Scouts..................................63 Seekonk Human Services..........82 Seekonk Town News.................24 Sports Update............................46 Then and Now............................54 Weddings & Engagements.......90

its detective division, the fire department will have less duty and training time, and positions that were expected to be added at the police and highway departments were cut. In addition, there will be reduced services, higher fees, and delays in getting some permits.

Changes in D-R School Board Membership

Raymond Medeiros resigned from the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee last month after serving nearly two terms. Katherine Cooper was named as his replacement. Cooper will serve the remainder of Medeiros’ term until the April election. She may consider running for a full term at that time. Cooper was one of four candidates who were interviewed by selectmen and Rehoboth school committee members.

New Principal Named to DightonRehoboth Regional High School

Assistant Principal Kevin Braga has been appointed Principal of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, announced Superintendent Anthony Azar last month. Braga, who has a Bachelor of Arts degree and earned his Master’s Degree in educational leadership from Bridgewater State College, has served as assistant principal since 2011. He also taught history at D-R for four years before becoming assistant principal. Braga developed many of his core values while serving in the United State Navy for four years, according to the press release. He replaces former principal Jackie Striano who resigned in the spring.

New CTE Director Named

Kevin Lazaro has been named the new Director of the Career and Technical Program at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. Lazaro previously served as Director of Cooperative Education at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School in Fall River for four years. Lazaro replaces former automotive teacher Al Rose who served as acting director last year. Lazaro’s first day was August 18.

D-R School Committee Begins Process of Updating Regional School Agreement

The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee is beginning the process of updating the regional school agreement between the two towns. The school com-

mittee heard a presentation from the Massachusetts Association of Regional Schools (MARS) on recommended steps for the process. The first step is to create a subcommittee to review the current agreement and develop amendments. The Education Reform Act of 1993, which is not addressed in the current agreement, needs to be included. Any changes to the agreement will need to be approved by the Commissioner of Education and voted on at town meeting. The process could take a year or more.

House Speaker Visits Rehoboth Farm

Massachusetts Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo visited Briar Hill Farm last month. He spoke to George Brown, owner of Briar Hill, as well as many others who make their living in the horse racing industry. Brown, who is chairman of the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders Association, and the other horsemen told DeLeo that the reduction in racing days over the past few years in jeopardizing their businesses. DeLeo vowed to continue supporting the industry and said he believes with the proper investments, the industry will thrive. For the full story, see article in this issue.

Cultural Council Opens New Grant Cycle

The Rehoboth Cultural Council has announced it is now accepting grant applications for programs and projects that promote the arts, humanities and social sciences. The Council will accept applications from Sept. 1 through Oct. 15 for programs in 2015. The Council is holding several sessions at Blanding Library to assist interested parties in completing the application. For more information, visit the group’s website at www. mass-culture.org/Rehoboth.

Solar Energy Farm Opens in Rehoboth

Clean Energy Collective, based in Colorado, held a ribbon-cutting last month for a 12-acre solar energy facility off Barney Avenue. The solar farm will have 4,000 solar panels that will be owned by individuals and small businesses who purchase one or more panels at a cost of $1,200 a piece. The investors will then receive monthly savings in the form of a credit on their utility bills. The town will also benefit by receiving regular payments in lieu of taxes. All the panels at the solar farm are reportedly spoken for. The company has 40 similar projects planned in eight states.

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Letters to the Editor... The letters in this section and opinion articles do not reflect the views of the staff of The Rehoboth Reporter. It is not our intent to take sides on any issues, but to present all arguments from all points of view. If your point of view is not represented on an issue, it is only because you have not voiced your opinion. Let us hear from YOU!

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First I would like thank everyone for your support this summer. It would be impossible to keep the pantry open without your help. We were able to assist many families from Rehoboth every week. From the smallest gift to the largest gift, everyone made a difference. Looking forward to this fall and winter: I would like to share our plan and the areas that we need your attention. 1st. Beginning October 1, 2014 we start taking names of the Rehoboth children that need help at Christmas. The closing date for help will be November 8, 2014. This will give us approx. 6 weeks to receive and wrap the gifts for the children and hoping to get the gifts out to the families by December 20, 2014. Ages of the children should be between new born and high school. All requests must be made in writing. 2nd. Our emergency fuel assistance program will start November 1, 2014. Last winter we helped 66 families with fuel. We help with oil, gas, electric and wood for fuel. 3rd. Our food pantry will be open every Thursday between 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. We will open the following Wednesdays instead of Thursdays on 11-26-14, 12-24-14 & 12-31-14. We open for emergencies if needed. We will be closed during snow or ice storms for safety of the volunteers and families in need. If you need information on how to get help or want to help please call 508-252-3263. Mailing address Rehoboth Food Pantry, Inc., Cowboy Country, 127 Martin Street, Rehoboth, Mass. 02769. As you see this is a community project and will not work without everyone. God bless you and your families. Steve & Sara Martin Cowboy Country

Citizens of Rehoboth,

I would like to take to this opportunity to explain my reasons for resigning from the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee. A number of people have asked me if my recent resignation from the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee was for health reasons. I still feel great and have a good bill of health from my doctor. Several months ago my wife and I discussed whether I should run for reelection in the Spring of 2015. Weighing many factors, I came to the conclusion that I would not run for reelection. At the same time I started to reflect on my first meeting, in April 2009. At that meeting, I was given a Budget book, four inches thick, and was asked to participate in budget discussions prior to Town meeting. I was totally lost and needed to rely on the opinions of others on the committee with more experience. In addition, the D-R School Committee was beginning the process of evaluating the Superintendent. I honestly had very little idea of how well the then Superintendent Kathleen Montagano, had done her job. Evaluations and budget preparation require a greater understanding of both matters, and I had none! Where I perceive the problem to be, is that under State law, those elected to office in April, are obliged to take office immediately. With the School Committee, it could possibly mean 40% of the members would be new to their office and therefore would be put into the same situation as I was. This is also true of the Board of Selectmen. In 2014, in Rehoboth, we had two seats up for election. Again there was the possibility that there would have been a 40% turnover on that very important Board. I would like to see the State law changed in order to give the option to towns in Massachusetts to continue to have local elections in April, but to have those elected, take office on July 1. This would serve two purposes. First it would allow those who had been in office and were about to leave, the opportunity to culminate their duties straight through Town Meeting. Secondly, it would allow newly elected officials the opportunity to get â&#x20AC;&#x153;up to Continued on next page...

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Saying Goodbye to a Dear Friend

Over the years, Pat Higson has been a valuable volunteer and friend at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center. To our dismay, Pat with husband, Reggie and Aunt Mary are moving to Arizona. Eight years ago Pat was one of the founders of the social senior group, The Best Is Yet to Come. We have enjoyed many good times together. It is with a heavy heart that The Best is Yet to Come bids adieu to Pat, Reggie and Aunt Mary. Lorraine Botts

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By Laura Calverley Massachusetts Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo visited Briar Hill Farm in Rehoboth last month. DeLeo spoke to Briar Hill owner George Brown and about 30 others who work in horse racing about their concerns for the future of the industry.

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George Brown (left) of Briar Hill Farm in Rehoboth speaks to House Speaker Robert DeLeo. Cover photo is of 2 residents at Briar Hill. Photos by Laura Calverley. Most of the people in attendance were worried that their livelihoods could be at stake if changes are not made at the state level as soon as possible. They came from as far away as Amherst and Brimfield in Western Massachusetts, for the event. DeLeo said he considered it an important issue and vowed his continued support. “I think it’s an industry that cannot be forgotten,” said DeLeo. Representative Steve Howitt also attended the event and expressed his support. “This is your livelihood and we’re trying to protect it,” said Howitt. Brown, who has been in the horse business for 30 years and is chairman of the Massachusetts Thoroughbred Breeders Association, coordinated the event to raise awareness of the problems facing area horsemen. Briar Hill Farm has been in the Brown family since 1850 and it is the largest horse breeding farm in the state. They have 45 horses now, but in the busy season, it can be as many as 70, says Brown. “Our main business is breeding, foaling and breaking of horses, but we race, too,” Brown said. Brown is concerned that the number of racing days has been decreasing over the last few years. “We’re trying to impress the importance of having more racing days so farms can survive,” Brown said. This year there were 60 days of racing. Four years ago it was 100 days. Brown and the others say it is crucial that the amount of racing days increase. “We can’t survive with 60 days of racing,” Brown said. Continued on next page...

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk’s Corner Hello All – Another month has quickly flown by and I hope you have been enjoying your summer. As the summer draws to a close, I wish you a healthy and happy Labor Day!

August 7, 2014 Special Town Meeting Recap

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dance. After a brief reflection of the fiscal year 2015 budget process, which was presented by the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee, town meeting reviewed every line of the revised FY2015 Budget, with the exception of the school department lines 126130. To review the Finance Committee/Selectmen recommended FY2015 budget that was handed out at town meeting, you may go online to the town website @ http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us Click on Department – Town Clerk – Town Meeting Warrants and choose the link: 8-7-14-FY2015 BUDGET HANDOUT.pdf With a minor $500 adjustment to Line #7 increasing the salary of the Municipal Hearing Officer and a corresponding $500 decrease in Line Item 137 (Utilities & Maintenance Town Buildings) due to MGL Chapter 148A Section 5, mandating a minimum salary of $2,500, town meeting voted the recommended, revised, and amended FY2015 budget unanimously. Thank you all who participated in the August 7th town meeting. A huge thank you to the dedicated town meeting staff: Lynn, Kathy, Helene, Jenn, Ed, Mel, Millie, Nancy, Patty, Deva, John, and Cheryl, along with Town Administrator, Jeff Ritter, who always makes sure the podium is taken care of. A personal thank you also to my husband, Gerry, and daughter, Jenn, for always helping me set up and break down the auditorium and lobby area for every town meeting. In addition, a thank you goes out to the Dighton-Rehoboth custodians, high school office staff, and central office staff that made sure the meeting room furniture was set up perfectly. My final thank you is to Moderator Bill Cute, the Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Counsel, Department Heads, and all the voters who helped the town pass a balanced FY2015 budget!

Upcoming September 9, 2014 State Primary

The State Primary will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. ALL THREE PRECINCTS WILL BE OPEN – Precinct I is the Town Office Building at 148 Peck Street, Precinct II is the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center at 55 Bay State Road, and Precinct III is the South Fire Station at 102 Pleasant Street. The polls will be open at 7 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m. A Special Voter Registration session prior to the election was conducted on Wednesday, August 20th at the Town Clerk’s Continued on next page...

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The Board of Selectmen recently voted to hold a Special Town Meeting on Monday, October 27, 2014. The Warrant for the Special Town Meeting is now open and articles are to be submitted to the Office of the Board of Selectmen by noon on Thursday, September 18th. The 10-27-14 Special Town Meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium at the Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School, 2700 Regional Road, Dighton, MA. During the month of October, there will be two (2) voter registration sessions during one week. The first will be Wednesday, October 15th. The Town Clerks office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for last minute voter registration or party change for those residents wishing to be eligible for the Tuesday, November 4, 2014 State Election. On Friday, October 17th, the Clerk’s office will also be open for voter registration from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for unregistered voters who wish to take part in the Monday, 10-17-14 Special Town Meeting. Please mark your calendar for the Fall Special Town Meeting ~ Monday, October 27th at 7:00 pm. Town Meeting is Rehoboth’s form of government, and it is at these meetings where The People make decisions concerning the Town Bylaws and how revenue is allocated. Only those who attend have a say and a vote. Therefore, please take a moment to mark your calendar and attend the Fall Special Town Meeting so your voice is heard and your vote counted.

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Finally, Lynn and I wish you all a safe and healthy end of your summer vacations. We also hope you enjoy an exciting new school year and Fall season. Speaking of the Fall, I look forward to seeing many of you at the Harvest Block Party this year. It will be held on Saturday, September 20th (Rain Date Sunday, September 21st) from 10:00 am ~ 3:00 PM at Redway Plain; I will be volunteering in the food tent. Hope to see you at the upcoming September 9th Primary, September 20th Block Party, and October 27th Town Meeting. Please have a most enjoyable September. Thank You ~ Laura & Lynn

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Friends of the Rehoboth Animal Shelter (FRAS) is in the process of obtaining prices to fix the damaged section of the shelter’s gutters. Once it has a price FRAS will seek approval from the Board of Selectmen to go ahead with the project before winter sets in. At the last FRAS Board meeting it was decided to assist Rehoboth seniors who cannot afford their pet’s food. Seniors in need can contact Norie Palmer, Director of the senior center 508 252-3372. The group is planning an information table on September 13th at the Save-a-Pet Craft, Vendor Fair & Pet Runway Show, Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School, 650 Newman Ave., Seekonk and on September 20th at the 15th Annual Larry Procopio Rehoboth Harvest Block Party, Redway Plain, Route 44, Rehoboth. If you are attending either event, please stop by our table and say hello. Lorraine A. Botts FRAS Board Member

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D-R School Committee Member Resigns By Laura Calverley

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Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee member Raymond Medeiros submitted his resignation to the board of selectmen last month. Medeiros served more than five years on the committee. He would have been up for re-election next April.

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Selectmen Chairman Mike Costello said Medeiros would be missed and that he was a “valuable member of the school committee,” according to an article in the Sun Chronicle Medeiros said he is in good health, but has a “full plate.” He is actively involved in the Rehoboth Lions Club and participates in other community service activities as well. Medeiros said the primary reason he resigned was that he was not planning on running again in April and he wanted to give another candidate a chance to become familiar with the job. “Resigning now will give someone else the opportunity to be involved in the academic and budgetary issues leading up to the town meeting next year,” Medeiros said. When Medeiros was elected in 2009, he said he was thrown into the budget process without any background and took part in former Superintendent Kathleen Montagano’s performance evaluation without really knowing what kind of leadership skills she had. He believes that newly elected officials don’t get enough time to learn the ins and outs of their new positions. “I honestly feel our town election in April does a disservice to our town,” Medeiros said. He believes that candidates should not take office until after the start of the new fiscal year on July 1. “It would give people in office a chance to do what they were elected to do,” Medeiros said. Regarding his tenure on the school board, Medeiros said it’s been a good experience. “I think I’ve been a positive influence in some ways and offered a different perspective as a teacher,” he said. School committee chairwoman Eliza Couture thanked Medeiros for his service. “On behalf of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee, I would like to thank Mr. Raymond Medeiros for his many years of service to the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District. We will miss his dedication to the students of Dighton and Rehoboth and the community. We thank him for making a difference and wish him well,” said Couture.

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Medeiros’s replacement was chosen at the August 25 Board of Selectmen meeting. Rehoboth members of the school committee joined selectmen in interviewing four candidates. Katherine Cooper was appointed to the position of interim school committee member. She will serve the remainder of Medeiros’ term until the April 6 town election. Cooper is a lifelong Rehoboth resident and daughter of longtime Assistant Town Administrator Helen Dennen. Her husband, Christopher, is a member of the Planning Board and they have two children in Rehoboth schools. “We also welcome Ms. Kathy Cooper to the Committee and look forward to working with her,” said Couture. Cooper took part in her first school committee meeting on August 26.

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The Rehoboth Cultural Council Announces its 2015 Grant Cycle

The Rehoboth Cultural Council (RCC) will be accepting applications for its 2015 grant funding cycle from September 1, 2014 until October 15, 2014. The RCC, in partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council, annually distributes funding in support of innovative arts, humanities and interpretive sciences programming for the benefit Rehoboth’s residents. Grant applications may be submitted for full or partial funding for a variety of artistic projects and activities including exhibits, festivals, field trips, performances, workshops and lectures. To access a grant application, review grant application guidelines, and to see a list of 2014 funded projects, please visit http://www. mass-culture.org/Rehoboth. If you have questions or need assistance in completing the grant application, RCC members will be available to meet with you at the Blanding Library on the following dates and times: Thursday, September 4th 1:00 – 3:00P.M. Thursday, September 11th 12:30 – 2:30P.M. Wednesday, September 17th 6:00 – 8:00P.M. Grant applications must be postmarked no later than October 15, 2014 to be eligible. Applications postmarked later than October 15th will not be considered. All grant applications will be reviewed by the RCC and determinations will be made on the basis of the quality of proposed programs and the potential of programs to benefit diverse audiences throughout Rehoboth. Grant applications approved by the Council will receive funding after the approved project, performance, field trip, etc. has occurred, on a reimbursement basis. Grant applications, with all required attachments, should be mailed to: Rehoboth Cultural Council, Maureen Whittemore c/o Selectmen’s Office, Town Hall, 148R Peck Street Rehoboth, MA 02769

The RCC is comprised of Rehoboth residents who are nominated and appointed to a volunteer-based, three-year term. If you would like to become a member of the RCC, please join us at our next meeting scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2014 at 6:00P.M. in the children’s section of the Blanding Library.

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There goes The Reporter and the “Heard at the Country Kitchen” column changing major policies in multi-billion dollar corporations again. It’s possible that I exaggerate, but only slightly. The fact of the matter is that I added my own voice to the millions last month that asked what the hell NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was doing. Goodell had suspended Baltimore Ravens’ running back Ray Rice, who had just brutally abused his wife on camera in an Atlantic City casino, for two games. I was among the many who said this was ridiculous because much less offensive actions get Rice’s fellow players much longer suspensions. Probably concerned for actual morality and definitely not fans of getting hammered in the press, Goodell and his league took action. They have put into place a new policy on domestic violence. The budget line is simple; an incidence of domestic violence gets you suspended for six games, a second gets you a lifetime ban. The first offense suspension is undoubtedly calculated. The league’s collectively bargained drug policy demands that firsttime offenders sit out at least four games. It is imperative (at least for public relations reasons) that the first offense for domestic violence carries a greater penalty. The second suspension is an ambitious step for the league. A lifetime ban gets everyone’s attention. I haven’t been able to pinpoint how I feel about Goodell’s reaction. On paper, it’s aggressive and proactive; it’s thoughtful and progressive as well. But it’s not without its problems. The letter Goodell sent to all team owners and the 80+ page memo that accompanied it did not make it terribly clear what constitutes a violation of the policy. Are you a first time offender if you’re accused of domestic violence? Or if you are charged with domestic violence by your local authorities? Do you have to be found guilty in a court of law? These are tough questions, so I don’t blame the NFL for not having all the answers right now. But I’m also not going to give them credit for getting it right when they haven’t necessarily done so yet. Unfortunately, we won’t have to wait too long for an answer. San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald was arrested for domestic violence recently. A party was held at McDonald s home to celebrate his birthday, and local authorities say he struck his fiancé at the event. Time will tell at what point Goodell takes action against someone like McDonald but we are undoubtedly in the gray area that this new policy has created. As the old saying goes, talk is cheap. But sometimes when language breaks dramatically enough from the norm, it makes a real difference. Which is why the following struck me from Goodell’s letter to the league. “At times, however, and despite our best efforts, we fall short of our goals. We clearly did so in response to a recent incident of domestic violence. We allowed our standards to fall below where they should be and lost an important opportunity to emphasize our strong stance on a critical issue and the effective programs we have in place. My disciplinary decision led the public to question our sincerity, our commitment, and whether we understood the toll that domestic violence inflicts on so many families. I take responsibility both for the decision and for ensuring that our actions in the future properly reflect our values. I didn t get it right. Simply put, we have to do better.” The commissioner and the owners of the NFL are some of the most powerful people on the planet. Not just in sports, but in all of business. You don’t hear the masters of the universe talk like this. continued on page 28

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Pawtucket: The 16th Annual Pawtucket Arts Festival presents the “Slater Park Fall Festival” which is a weekend that celebrates the beauty of the park and art - and includes activities at the Daggett Farm, Looff Carousel, the Rhode Island Watercolor Society and the historic Daggett House. Over 100 arts & craft vendors are showcased in this juried festival that also features an ‘open air market’ of food trucks, farmers market, craft, exhibitions, music and activities. On Saturday, at 3:00pm the Main Stage comes alive as Pawtucket welcomes Spirit Family Reunion, one of NPR Music’s favorite finds from the 2012 Newport Folk Festival, playing homegrown American music. At 5:30pm the RI Philharmonic “Pops in the Park” presents its last concert of the season, followed by a fireworks display sponsored in part by the Pawtucket Teachers Alliance and Bristol County Savings Bank, which caps off a Saturday of community spirit, performances and art - bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Art vendors from throughout New England will join Pawtucket artists and participate in this event which includes an extravaganza of local food truck vendors including: Citizen Wing, Gilded Tomato, Flour Girls, Harris Robert’s Kettle Korn, Len’s Hot Dog Haven, Mijos Tacos, Ooh Mommi, Flour Girls, O Crepe, Salad Man & Juice Bar, Uncle Tony’s Pizza to name a few. Food trucks will join several participating restaurants located near the pond, offering a large menu for the patrons. Picnic tables set up near the historic Looff Carousel, (where rides are still only 25 cents), make for a cozy setting while enjoying the fare.

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Cruise; while Philippe LeJeune presents his interactive installation “Magical Confusion” and Brent Bachelder invites participants to create “Faces of the Festival” and Peace Love Studios welcomes everyone to ‘create art’ at their booth. An exhibition of paintings in “The Artist Travels Open Juried Show: Watermedia“ can be found at the RI Watercolor Society all weekend long, and on Sunday in the lower level of the RI Watercolor Society, noted carousel author and photographer Erik Pahlke from San Diego, California can be found. Pahlke, whose recently published book, East Coast Carousels, features the 35 historic carousels on the East Coast including the Slater Park Looff carousel and the Looff Carousel at Crescent Park. Hosting this event is Donna Houle from the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, where she will present a video on the history of Slater Park and the Looff Carousel, (made possible by a grant from the Pawtucket Arts Review panel). Also on Sunday, September 14 the activities continue: an outdoor Farmers Market from 12:00-2pm. Marvelous Marvin creates ‘circus art’ along the street while RockaBabyRI can be found at the Kids Stage. Demonstrations by URI Master Gardeners can be found at the Daggett Farm. Pawtucket’s own Ten 31 Productions will also be on hand with their magical statues scattered throughout the park. Also at the Daggett Farm, the Peace Flag Project from 11:00-4:00pm celebrates a ‘Month of Peace’ by inviting the public to create a ‘flag of peace’ for this occasion and Stone Soup Folk Fest fills the stage from 12-5:00pm presenting Super Chief Trio and Magnolia. Bring your dancing shoes ! This “pet friendly” festival has something for everyone - including the Slater Park (Pawtucket) Dog Park! For more information and a complete list of activities and times, please visit: www.pawtucketartsfestival.org or call 401-724-2200.

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Events & Activities Ten Mile River Watershed Council Annual Harvest Moon Walk 9/8

Please join the Ten Mile River Watershed Council, the East Providence Land Conservation Trust, and members of the Providence County Hiking Club for our Annual Harvest Moon Walk. We will meet at the Turner Loop Trail on route 114A in East Providence (across from Hunt’s Mills) on Monday, September 8, at 6:45 pm. The walk starts promptly at 7:00. We will walk along the Ten Mile River and Turner Reservoir under the full moon into Bridgham Farm, a property of the land trust. We will stop at the Newman Oak, a tree said to be 400 years old. This easy 1 mile walk is part of the Rhode Island Land Trust Days Celebration. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a flash light. Bug spray will be provided. This is event is free, please register by emailing info@tenmileriver.net. For more information about the Ten Mile River Watershed Council, visit www. tenmileriver.net. To learn more about Land Trust Days, visit www. rilandtrusts.org/landtrustdays/.

Rehoboth Contra Dance

Who: Caller, Will Mentor; music by Dave Langford, Julie Vallimont, and Rachel Bell

Where: Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, When: Friday, September 12, 8 p.m. $9; $8 for students; $5 for under-16s All dances taught. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary.

Caller, Will Mentor Contact: 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, September 12, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02669. All dances will be taught by caller Will Mentor. Music will be performed by Dave Langford, Julie Vallimont, and Rachel Bell. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 for students; $5 for under-16s. For information, call 508-252-6375. http://www. contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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Rehoboth Community Dance

* FREE * On Sunday evening, September 14, 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 September 14 dance will feature contra dance steps and a variety of international and couple dances, such as polkas and waltzes. All dance steps will be taught. Admission is free and open to the public, and all ages and beginners are welcome. It is not necessary to come with a partner. A potluck precedes the dance at 6 p.m. For information, contact Bob Elliott at Bobolinkelliott@yahoo.com or call 774-644-1369. http:// www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

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Tuesday September 9,2014and Tuesday September 16, 2014 The ChoruS of East Providence is a Non – Auditioned Chorus and is accepting new members and eagerly seeks Sopranos, Tenors, and Basses! Adult singers from all communities may join without audition. If you’re interested in singing with us, please contact us about coming to a scheduled Open Sing rehearsal. Dues, which include the cost of music and a rehearsal CD, are $100. and are required once a year. Chorus members are expected to attend all rehearsals, which are Tuesday nights from 7:00 to 9:30 pm at St Martha’s Church, 2595 Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence. The 2014 holiday concert titled “ Welcome Christmas “will be filled with musical enjoyment for adults and children. Director: Beth Armstrong ACCOMPANIST: Victoria Lambrozo The Chorus of East Proviwas 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. B o a r d O f D i r e ct o r s F o r 2014/2015: Judith Antonio, President; Lisa Taylor, Vice President; Phil Abbatomarco, Treasurer; Robert Sosa, Secretary. Other directors: Maureen Conroy, Katie Karikas, Kelsey Oliver, Bethany Conway. Section Leaders: Kristen Ivy Moses, Soprano; Kristin Conway, Alto; Paula Wesser, Tenor; Andy Duehring, Bass. If you love to sing, Please come and join the ChoruS on Tuesday evenings!

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-Born in Fall River, grew up in Swansea. 1970 Vietnam SEAL. Member Veterans for Peace for 15 years Retired teacher and administrator. Preston now lives in Lyman, ME. His poetry has been widely published. poetry widely published. His chapbook The Hallelujah of Listening won the 2012 Maine Literary Awards. OCT. 15 TOM CHANDLER Tom Chandler is poet laureate of Rhode Island emeritus. He has been named Phi Beta Kappa Poet at Brown University and has been a featured poet at the Library of Congress and the Robert Frost homestead. His poems have been read by Garrison Keillor on National Public Radio on several occasions. He has written commissioned poems for The State of Rhode Island, The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, and Waterfire, and has twice been named inaugural poet for Providence mayoral inaugurations. He is Professor of Creative Writing at Bryant University, and the founder and editor of the Bryant Literary Review. His latest book of new & selected poems is Guitars of the Stars.

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Rehoboth Contra Dance

Who: Caller, Lisa Greenleaf; music by Heyday Where: Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, When: Friday, September 26, 8 p.m. How Much: $9; $8 for students; $5 for under-16s Information: All dances taught. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. Contact: 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on September 26, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02669. All dances will be taught by caller Lisa Greenleaf. Music will be performed by the band Heyday, with Amy and Jonathan Larkin and George and Shirley White. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $9; $8 for students; $5 for under-16s. For information, call 508-252-6375. http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth. html.

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Rehoboth Business Assoc. Wednesday, September 24th Come Join The Rehoboth Business Association For A Night Of Networking At Our ‘’Business After Hours”

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Harmony Heritage Chorus presents “Still Young at Heart”

Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Peter Thacher Elementary School, 150 James Street, Attleboro, MA 02703. Featuring Harmony Heritage Chorus under the direction of Bob O’Connell, Trade Secret, 2013 International Senior Quartet Medalists, Take 4, and special guests Epic, 2012 International Championship Quartet. Admission: $15.00 Seniors/Students $12.00 For tickets contact Barbara-Ann MacIntosh at 401-560-0073, joyhi@cox.net or Gayle Jordan at 774-306-6681, mayatenor@ comcast.net. Tickets may be held at the door www. harmonyheritage.org

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Retirement Party For Seekonk Fire Chief, Alan R. Jack September 27th

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Seekonk Fire Chief Alan R. Jack will retire on September 19, 2014, extinguishing a firefighting career that spans over 40 years, with three fire departments in two states. A retirement party in his honor is planned for Saturday, September 27, 2014 at the Ramada Seekonk (formerly Johnson & Wales Inn), 213 Taunton Ave. The evening will begin with a social time at 6pm. followed by a deluxe buffet provided by Young’s Caterers of Seekonk at 7pm, with congratulations and recognitions to follow. Please bring your dancing shoes to cap off this celebration of Chief Jack’s distinguished career. Tickets are $30 per person, and must be purchased in advance no later than Friday September 19, 2014. Please write checks payable to Seekonk Firefighters Local 1931. NO TICKETS ARE AVILABLE AT THE DOOR. To order your tickets please contact Seekonk Fire Headquarters at 508-336-8510, or by e-mail sgoguen@ seekonkfd.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

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“In Step for Autism” September 28th

THE GRODEN NETWORK and the Autism Society, Rhode Island Chapter (ASA-RI) will be holding their 12th Annual “In Step for Autism” 3K Walk/5K Run & Family Field Day on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Colt State Park in Bristol, RI at 10:00 AM. A hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will support autism programs in Rhode Island. President of the ASA-RI, Lisa Rego, is looking forward to another successful day and race. “This being our 12th Run and Family Day, we want to make this a special day for all who attend. We’ve had a great turn out the past few years, and want event to be the best to date! It’s important, now more than ever, to get the message and facts about autism out to the general public.” said Lisa Rego, president of the ASA-RI. The entry fee is $20 for runners, who also have an option to secure donations in lieu of an entry fee. Prizes will be given to top three finishers in each age group and overall. After the walk/run, be sure to stay and enjoy the BBQ and family field day complete with games, field events, raffle, and much more. Family entertainment will be provided until 2:00 PM. To register online go to http://www. firstgiving.com/asari-groden/walk-run-2014. For all other questions, please contact Steve Heywood, Marketing and Development Administrator, GRODEN NETWORK at sheywood@grodencenter.org. About THE GRODEN NETWORK and Autism Society of RI The Autism Society, Rhode Island Chapter strives to enhance community awareness, acceptance, and participation of individuals with autism; keeping updated on legislative activity; maintaining a supportive, informative network comprised of parents, teachers and community leaders.

September 2014 The Reporter The Groden Network “Your Autism Experts” is the leading non-profit organization in Rhode Island, providing therapeutic, educational, vocational and residential programs for children and adults with autism and related developmental disabilities. With a team of doctoral-level professionals and highly trained teachers, therapists, and other specialists, the Groden Network is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in autism services. To learn more about Groden Network “Your Autism Experts” visit us at www.grodencenter.org or call 401-274-6310.

Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk 5K Race and Walkathon September 28th

Kiwanis of Greater Seekonk is sponsoring a 5K Race and Walkathon on Sunday, September 28, 2014, starting at the Martin School on Cole Street in south Seekonk. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m with a starting time of 1:30 p.m. at a cost of $30. Pre-registration of $25 can be made on the accompanying form before Sept. 25th. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 pre-registrants. The course will on the neighboring side streets. It is USA Track and Field Sanctioned and will be held rain or shine. Awards will be given to the top finishers in each age group. Pre-registrants should send in the accompanying sign up form and payment to SEEKONK KIWANIS, P.O. 233, SEEKONK, MA 02771

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The Rehoboth Lions are again sponsoring their annual golf tournament to benefit eye research. Tournament will be held at the beautiful Crestwood Country Club here in Rehoboth on Monday September 29 1 PM tee time. This year’s tournament will feature nearly 100 raffle prizes as well as prizes for top teams. The format will be a modified Scramble called a “Bramble” . Each team will play the best drive and every player in the team will play in from that spot. Best two scores on each hold are counted. It is a great chance for each player to get in personal golf on this great layout. Fee is $125. Per person, $500 per team. For further information contact Jay Crandall at 508-2252-6878 or Jim Whitehead at 508 989-0821. Player forms as well as tee sponsor forms are available at the Rehoboth Lions website http://lionsofrehoboth.org.

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Aitken Elementary School, Newman Ave, Seekonk MA Saturday, October 4th 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Contact Info: Lisa Foss. Willow101274@ cox.net Rain or Shin Games - Hot Air BallonFood - Music - and More! Over 40 crafters from all over the TriState area Aitken School Newman Ave. Seekonk MA For more information please contact Lisa Foss willow101274@ cox.net or 401864-8890

Arts in the Village Opens 14th Season October 4th

The Arts in the Village Concert Series opens its 14th season on Saturday, October 4, with a program by the Phoebus Ensemble, a clarinet and bassoon duo. Formed 14 years ago, Phoebus quickly established itself as an exciting and unusual combination, whose repertoire includes arrangements made by clarinetist Igor Begelman and bassoonist Larisa Gelman. For this concert, they will be performing music by Bach, Chopin, Poulenc, and Schubert, along with more recent works by Eugene Bozza and Morton Gould.

September 2014 The Reporter Clarinetist Igor Begelman’s virtuosity and creative performances have earned him an impressive list of prizes, engagements, and honors, including the Avery Fisher Career Grant, awarded to outstanding American artists. Raised in Kiev, Ukraine, Mr. Begelman came to the United States in 1989. He received his master’s degree from the Juilliard School of Music and a bachelor’s degree from The Manhattan School of Music. In recent seasons, he has appeared as a soloist with symphonies around the world and has given recitals at performing arts centers such as Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center, New York’s Merkin Hall and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie, the Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, among others. Mr. Begelman was awarded top prizes at the Carl Nielsen International Clarinet Competition in Denmark and the Geneva International Competition in Switzerland. In addition, he has earned top prizes at the William C. Byrd Competition, Koussevitsky Competition, International Clarinet Society Competition, Heida Hermanns International Competition, Tilden Prize Competition, and Crane New Music Competition among others. His honors also include the Special Prize at the 41st Munich International Competition and awards from the Altamura/ Caruso Foundation and Salon de Virtuosi. An active educator, he now teaches at Brooklyn College and Sarah Lawrence College and has given many master classes throughout the US. Bassoonist Larisa Gelman has established herself as an exceptional and dynamic performer in the United States and abroad. In recent seasons she was featured as a soloist with the Brooklyn Symphony performing Richard Strauss’s “Duo Concertante,” and with the Broadway Bach Ensemble performing Vivaldi and Weber concertos. Ms. Gelman’s solo concerts have included Carnival in Caroline, Maryland; Impromptu Concerts, Key West, Florida; Mozart Festival at World Bank, Washington, D.C.; Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; West Chester University, Pennsylvania; Queens College, New York City; the Flint Institute of Art, Flint, Michigan; Juneau Jazz and Classics in Juneau, Alaska; the Encore Programs at Elmira College, New York; as well as the acclaimed recital at Caramoor Festival. Currently director of the Educational Outreach Center at the 92nd Street Y, Ms. Gelman is involved with educational events in the US by collaborating with the Midori and Friends Foundation, the New York Philharmonic Outreach Program, Astral Artistic Services, Piatigorsky Foundation and Young Audiences of New York, and abroad at the Oberlin Panama Project and the Carvalho International Music Festival and School in Brazil. Her innovative methods bring interdisciplinary involvement of music into the academic classroom. This concert will take place on Saturday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m., at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, in Rehoboth, MA 02769. Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, and $6 for students and children. Season subscriptions are still available. The doors open at 7:00 p.m., and tickets are available at the door. First-come, first-seated. Cash and checks only. Information: 508252-3956; http://www.carpentermuseum.org/Arts.htm

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An informal day of firing .22 caliber rifles at “Lucky Number” paper targets. Donation of $3.00 for five rounds. Ten dollar gift certificates will be awarded for highest score per string of 10 shooters. Open to the public! Come and try your luck and help a worthy cause at the same time! Event will commence at 10 am on Saturday, October 18, 2014 (Rain date will be Saturday, October 25, 2014). All range equipment will be provided and Range Safety Officers will conduct instruction and guidance on the line. RIMLC clubhouse is located at 12 Plain St., Rehoboth, MA 02769. Refreshments will be available for sale. Other non-perishable food items will be gratefully accepted for the Food Pantry. Contact: Charles Schusner, Clerk, at 508 226-4220 or ‘cschusner@gmail.com’ for information.

Seekonk American Legion

Psychic Fair from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, 10/18 put on by the American Legion Auxiliary. There will be 10 Readers and each Reading is $ 20.00. The Post is located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA.

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CHURCH EVENTS Newman Congregational Church Launches New High School Youth Experience

Beginning on Sunday, September 14, all youth who are currently in High School are invited to participate in our church’s new Sunday morning program. Each week (excluding the first Sunday of each month), Members and Friends of Newman UCC will facilitate conversations with our High School Youth on topics that are current in our communities and our world. Using a resource called; “The Wired Word,” we will share in conversations on topics “ripped” right from the headlines. Some of the recent topics include: ~ Robin Williams, Dead in Apparent Suicide, Had Battled Depression ~ “Botched” Arizona Execution Fans Death Penalty Debate ~ Pope Declares Mobsters Excommunicated From God Each Sunday morning gathering is an opportunity to discuss what is happening in our world and how these events impact our faith…or our faith impacts these events. This program is open to all youth in our community. You do not need to be a member of Newman Congregational Church in order to participate. For more information please contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742. Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 - on the corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues. For more information, call 401-434-4742.

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BRAD WHITE from Memphis, TN will be bringing his vocal, saxophone and piano artistry to Memorial Baptist Church on September 20, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Brad (formerly of the James Blackwood Quartet) will feature a wide array of Christian music from Hymns to Southern Gospel Quartet to Praise and Worship. His ministry has taken him to all 50 states, all 10 Canadian provinces and 63 countries. It promises to be an evening to remember. Pastor Delphain Demosthenes invites you to share in this special event. The church is located at 340 Central Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771.

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St. Mary’s Annual Clam Boil/Steak Fry Sunday, September 21

St. Mary’s Annual Clam Boil/Steak Fry will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2014. At the South Seekonk Gun Club, 61 Reed Street in Rehoboth, Mass. Gathering at 3pm and dinner will be served at 5pm Clam boil is $30.00 per person and Steak Fry is $25.00 per person, Children under 10 are free (for the clam boil only) For tickets please call: Mike Boyce 401-253-2734 Terri Capron 401-332-3747 Gordon Hubbard 508-336-7461 No tickets will be sold at the door day of the event.

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The St. Brendan Forever Young Club will have their first members meeting for the 2014-2015 year on Tuesday, September 9 at 1:00 p.m. in the School Assembly Hall. Dues are $10 and payable at this meeting. There will be an ice cream social followed by a PowerPoint presentation on lighthouses by David Kelleher. We are also having a fundraiser at Wendy’s on Route 6 in Seekonk on Thursday, September 25. We would appreciate your support.

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The “Piecemakers” are having a quilt show! September 27th at Newman Congregational Church, 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI, from 10AM to 3PM. Quilts, vendors, unique gifts, and a special display of quilted items by Jean Kesner. Admission is $5 per person.

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The Hillside Galileans will be presenting a free country gospel concert Sunday September 28th at 2:00 PM at the First Christian Congregational Church on 1113 GAR HWY Route 6 in Swansea, MA near the Swansea Mall. (Also known as the Olde White Church on the corner of Rt. 6 and Maple Ave in Swansea.)

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SWANSEA – Sam Watts of Rehoboth was a key contributor this summer to the tournament successes of 10-and-Under all-star team (comprised of 9- and 10-year-old players) of the Swansea Independent Baseball League. A first-year SIBL performer, Watts was a defensive standout as a pitcher and outfielder for the Swansea team which posted an overall record of 16-4 in five tournaments and captured three championships. He also excelled offensively with keys hits in all five tournaments. After winning two of three starts in a summer-opening tournament in Easton, the SIBL stars captured a tournament title in Mansfield and followed up by claiming the North Region Tournament crown of the East Zone of the Mustang League of PONY Baseball in Swansea. The SIBL combine earned a trip to the East Zone Tournament in Chesterfield, Virg., where it suffered successive defeats to host Chesterfield and Center Township of Butler, Penn. Mustang League tournament games (and SIBL regular-season contests) feature the use of Major League Baseball rules, whereby runners are allowed to take leads off bases and to attempt steals whenever the ball is live, and pitchers are required to work often from the stretch position. Swansea concluded its summer schedule by capturing the championship of the

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SPORTS UPDATE Dighton Rehoboth Football Preview

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This may be the best Dighton Rehoboth team in the last three years. Each of the previous two teams qualified, including a team a few years back that made a nice run and nearly secured a superbowl bid. It’s unlikely that this team gets that far, simply because in the expanded playoffs, they will reach stiffer competition much sooner than they did in 2012. Beyond that, there are supposed to be some all-time teams at other schools in Division III, teams that will find themselves in the same bracket as the Falcons come late October. But even so this is the best hope Dighton Rehoboth has had for a championship in some time. Also don’t forget that Thanksgiving has not, and will not change for Falcon football. Dighton Rehoboth and Seekonk will still play their rivalry match, as playoffs are suspended for the week of Thanksgiving. All rivalry games are played as normal. DR football team practice.

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RYBSA Little League

Positions Open and Elections & Annual Open Meeting coming

Rehoboth Youth Baseball and Softball Association will be holding an open meeting and elections of officers during the month of October. The exact date and location will be announced once it is set, both publicly and on the league website at www.rybsaonline. com RYBSA depends on the support of the community and volunteers to provide a great youth sports environment for our town’s children. It is a lot of fun and rewarding all around. There are currently a number of positions open, including: - President - Secretary of board - VP of Senior Division - VP of AA, A, and T-Ball Divisions We hope all will consider a chance to volunteer with the league or to attend the open meeting and participate in elections. Thanks, Chuck Roth on behalf of RYBSA Board

U14 SE Mass Xtreme Champs in Xtreme Summer Slam Tournament

U14 SE Mass Xtreme wins U16 Wednesday night league in Swansea, Ma Xtreme defeated Mass Drifters in the finals. Rehoboth resident, Mia Iodice, pitched an awesome game. U14 SE Mass Xtreme champs in Xtreme Summer Slam Tournament in Swansea, Ma. Rehoboth resident, Mia Iodice, pitched the majority of the games to get the team to the finals. Gwyn Tatton, also a Rehoboth resident, was called up from U12 SE Mass Xtreme to fill in for absent players. Gwyn also pitched a few innings and did well getting her feet wet in the U14 tournament. Congratulation girls on your successful 2014 softball season. U14 SE Mass Xtreme wins U16 Wednesday night league in Swansea, Ma Xtreme defeated Mass Drifters in the finals. Rehoboth resident, Mia Iodice, pitched an awesome game.

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Another Big Win for Rehoboth 12U All-Stars in Dartmouth

Congratulations to the 12U Rehoboth All-Star baseball team for winning the 2014 Steele Tournament in Dartmouth on August 10th. The tournament consisted of 12 teams and play took place over two weeks. The Rehoboth boys went undefeated in the tournament by winning five games including the Championship game. Hudson Nees (#50) hit a game changing 3-run home run in the final game which spurred the Rehoboth team to the win over Wareham with a score of 9 to 4. This tournament capped off an outstanding season for this 12U team. Of the five tournaments they competed in this summer, they were runner-up in one and champions in three! This season was the result of five years of dedication by the coaches, players and parents lead by Manager John Pray.

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The 12U Rehoboth All-Star team were the Champions in the 2014 Dighton Baseball Invitational Tournament - Battle for the Banner. The Rehoboth team was awarded the Championship after defeating the Agawam Mass team with a score of 19 to 0 on August 3rd. The shut-out was the result of solid defense and lively bats by the Rehoboth boys of summer.

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A swim clinic for students interested in swimming on a high school swim team will be offered at the East Providence Boys & Girls Club by Bob Hassan, head coach of both the EPBGC Tidal Waves and the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Swim Team. For those students new to swimming, this is a great opportunity to learn the basic strokes in a supportive setting. For those students with swimming experience, the clinic will focus on building technique and endurance for the winter season. The basic clinic runs from September 15-October 23, Mondays-Thursdays from 5-7pm for $85 (up to 4 sessions/week) with the option to extend an extra month (ends November 20) for an additional $15. The clinic is open to high school students in all local area school districts. For more information, please email Bob Hassan (coachbhassan@yahoo. com) or call 401-524-6860.

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Club News & Announcements Anawan Oakton Grange

This month I will start with our meeting dates. September 9 we will have a penny sale to benefit the Heifer project. They provide animals and relief to needy farmers and families. On September 23 a program featuring fall activities will be held. Meetings start at 7 PM at the Grange hall, corner of Routes 44 and 118. All are welcome. On August 26th we had a short business meeting and then went to Uncle Ed’s for ice cream, yummy. At the meeting we voted to have a booth at the Harvest Block Fair where we hope to meet some of you readers. Hoping also that many of our members drop by and support the fair. Several of our members supported the Rochester Grange fair and the South Middleboro Grange fair by exhibiting vegetables and baked goods, winning prizes for their displays. This is an example of something you can do in the Grange. We also enjoyed suppers at each event. A State event is on September 14th at 2 PM at Norwell Grange where the four degrees will be done for new members and friends. Also Bay State Pomona Grange will meet at our hall on September 27th 12 noon for lunch and business. Now another item from the Massachusetts State Grange(MSG) Legislative policies - MSG supports increased funding of the Department of Children and Families to provide the best care possible for our children in need of support. Also MSG supports a change in the laws allowing patients in long term care to keep an account allotment of $100 per month for personal need such as hair care, etc. That’s about it for now. Good luck with your harvest.

4-H ALUMS NEEDED

When you hear 4-H alums talking about their 4-H experiences, it is very moving to hear about their memories of their best exhibit at the county fair, or the laughter that accompanies their story about the antics of one of their favorite animals, or to see the smiles that light up their eyes when they recall the best friend they made, and perhaps most of all, to hear the tremble in their voice as they speak about the club leader who took a special interest in them, encouraged their every effort, and whose words of wisdom formed their life’s successes! If you are one of these special 4-H alums, then you have the stories, the laughter, and the memories – but, most importantly, you have the understanding of the impact 4-H can have in a young person’s life. Won’t you consider sharing all you have learned with today’s young people by becoming a 4-H volunteer? You have so much to offer to your community! We look forward to hearing about your interests, skills and talents – and we can’t wait to help you match them with the perfect 4-H volunteer opportunity. Please contact 4-H Educator Jay Field at (508) 668-9793 or by email at jfield@umext.umass.edu to discuss how you can make a difference, be a part of a productive 4-H team, and spend quality time with youngsters. We hope to welcome you back to 4-H soon!

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WALPOLE – Adult volunteers are currently needed to serve as club leaders for local 4-H robotics clubs. 4-H robotics clubs can take advantage of the support of our Massachusetts 4-H Foundation, which provides funds for robotics curriculum along with club publicity grants, matching fundraising grants and support for robotics program equipment and supplies. Several of our Massachusetts 4-H robotics clubs have participated in local, state and national robotics competitions and have received many awards at these competitions! 4-H is open to boys and girls, ages 5 to 18. For more information on starting up a local 4-H robotics club, please contact 4-H Educator Jay Field at (508) 668-9793 or by email at jfield@umext. umass.edu to discuss how you can make a difference, be a part of a productive 4-H team and spend quality time with youngsters.

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The Rehoboth Anawan had their last summer meeting and now it’s on to our regular schedule of the first Thursday and the third Thursday of each month. Our first project for the beginning of the year is to give 10 families gift cards to buy clothes for the beginning of school. This is one of the projects that we have been doing since our club was formed. It was also reported that we had a very successful Chardonnay fund raiser as well and we thank all who participated as well. There were several members who attended the cabinet advisory meeting and they were brought up to date on what our new District Governor’s goals would be this year. We support her in all her endeavors and look forward to another good year. Good luck District Governor Beverly Dillon we look forward to working with you. September 4th will be our first meeting at Elaine Ferreira’s home. It will also be our brown bag auction which is a fun affair. On September 10th we will be going to Marian Manor for our usual bingo night for the patients who like to play. It is a fun night for them and it is fun for us to see them enjoy themselves. As a reminder the Harvest Block Party will be held on September 20th from 10 to 3, hope to see you there. Come join the fun and see people you don’t see every day. We Welcome You All. At our last meeting perfect attendance pins were given out to the members who had achieved the honor: 1 year - Roze Almeida, Mary Beth Bell, Nori Palmer, Laura Schwall 3 years - Sue Nokes, Diana Rochfort, Cathie silva, 4 years - Gerry Carpenter. 5 years - Janice Goulart. 6 years - Linda Ferreira, Cheryl Gouveia. 7 years - Nadine Martin. 9 years - Carol Grenier,.10 years - Helen Dennen, Debbie Pires, Maryann Parrella, Denise Thomas, Lynne Vickery. 12 years – Alice Oliver. 13 years - Ellie Horton. 14 years, Elaine Ferreira, Jeanne Noons. 22 years, Kathy Amaral, Charlene Cunha, Bernie DeRoche, Trudy Smith. This is our report for this time and we look for your continued support for the coming year. Watch for our notices coming up in the future and remember our motto, WE SERVE, And indeed we do. See you next month.

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Adult volunteers are currently needed for a couple of hours each month to serve as club leaders for local 4-H clubs. The role of a 4-H Volunteer Leader is to provide skills from your own area of expertise while developing a meaningful relationship with youth. Especially needed are volunteers with skills in crafts, dog obedience, horse care, small animal care such as rabbits, and general science. The goal of the 4-H program is to help youth, ages 5 to 18, become competent, caring adults through positive mentoring, learning how to take community action, and increasing their sense of self-esteem, responsibility, fairness, trust, and decision making techniques. The 4-H Office provides training, resource materials, activity curriculum, and support. “We need people who have an interest in spending time with young people and who want to learn alongside them,” says Jay Field, Extension 4-H Educator in Bristol and Norfolk Counties. For more information on how you can make an impact on the youth in your community, contact the 4-H Office at 508-668-9793 (Walpole) or check out our state 4-H website at www.mass4h.org. 4-H is the outreach education program in youth and family development of the University of Massachusetts Extension in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture.

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Home Sweet Home, Rehoboth A Hiding Place for Runaway Slaves or a Home Haunted by Hannah Hix?

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by Leslie Patterson The story of this Rehoboth home on 105 Plain Street began when Joseph Bullock built it in the late 1700s. Bill Carmichael and Kathy Knight now live there, and have lots to tell about its history. Bill Carmichael has always liked old houses. A native of Canton, Bill recently sold his late father’s house there; it had been built in 1805. Bill has also lived in a house from 1795 in West Bridgewater. Since 1998, Bill has owned the traditional Cape-style house at 105 Plain Street. His wife, Kathy Knight, has lived there since 2006. Kathy grew up in Rehoboth and has lots of family here. The property, called Idyl Acres Farm, dates back to the 18th century.

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Bill says he also wonders how many storms and hurricanes the house has been through and how many fires have burned in the fireplaces. (There are three downstairs and one upstairs, all connected to the center chimney and all still in use.) The plaque on the house says 1790 but they think the house was built anywhere from 1760 to 1795. The front door has a couple of small windows with old glass in the bull’s-eye style. Behind the front door is the original narrow turning staircase that leads upstairs. Like most old Rehoboth houses this house is close to the road (Rt. 118). There is a majestic old sycamore tree at the edge of the road. The house has a huge backyard where there is an impressive vegetable garden and a swimming pool and deck, in addition to the old and new barns. Bill and Kathy have extensive notes on the history of the house, along with some photos from different periods. The house was built by Joseph Bullock, who owned a share in a sawmill on Rocky Run Brook. The nearby sawmill probably provided the floor boards for the house, which were made of fir, oak, pine and poplar. A number of local family names have been associated with the house over its long life, including Bullock, Pierce, and Swanson. “But no Goffs or Carpenters that we know of,” Kathy said. Nearby are Hix and Pierce family cemeteries. Joseph Bullock’s son Richard and his bride Hannah Hix moved into the house in the 1790s. After Richard Bullock died in 1860, his daughter Julia Baker lived in the house. It was next owned by Dexter West, followed by Sadie and Charles Pierce. If you want to know how times have changed, re-

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cords show that Sadie Pierce bought 39 acres in the area in 1895 in a public auction of the estate of John B. Moulton for $180. Carl Swanson was a boarder living upstairs from the Pierce family in 1920. He later married Esther Pierce and they continued to live in the house. Carl built the dormer on the house in the 1920s.

1895, one of many antiques in the house. After Dick Armfield’s death, his niece and heir Roberta Winter sold the house to Michael and Melissa Quinn, who made quite a few renovations to the old house while keeping the old charm. In 1995 the house was sold to Marc and Leanne Nadeau, who lived there until 1998.

Many Owners, Many Renovations Here are some of the other changes over the years: the current kitchen was added in 1860 with its own fireplace. What is now the living room was the kitchen with a crane for the cooking pots in the fireplace. Originally what is now the library was divided into two rooms, one of which was a small birthing room with its own fireplace. The upstairs bathroom was an office before it was remodeled. At one time there was a barn to the east of the house which burned down, leaving the remains of a stone foundation. Between 1941 and 1988 the house was owned by Richard (Dick) Armfield. Bill and Kathy have kept a beautiful old photo of Dick’s wife Dottie, which was given to Bill by the caretaker and neighbor Rick Vitale. They have the framed photo on a desk from

Is this Old House Haunted? Bill was the veterans’ agent for the town of Rehoboth from 1995 to 2000. He is now retired from the Massachusetts Department of Veterans’ Services. A Vietnam veteran himself, Bill was a lieutenant who served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division. Kathy is a microbiologist, now retired. She has worked at Sturdy Hospital in Attleboro and East Side Clinical Labs in Rhode Island. She now serves on the Board of Health in town and also volunteers at the Blanding Library. As with all old New England houses, the question of ghosts sometimes comes up. Bill says that he and Kathy have heard unexplained noises such as footsteps on the stairs and doors shutting. Bill said that investigators from the Rhode Island Society for

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Old wills that are found among the records in the Registry of Probate in Taunton offer useful sources of information for researchers, such as historians, genealogists, title examiners, and land surveyors, but also fascinating glimpses of life in earlier times. One such will is that of Joseph Pearce, Rehoboth resident in the early 1800s. I came across the Will of Joseph Pearce many years ago while researching old records in preparation for a land survey. I put the Will aside for future reference, as I thought it was unusually detailed and interesting. Pearce must have been a very meticulous person, for he seems to have tried to anticipate everything his wife, Freelove Pearce, would need for comfort after he was gone. In the name of God, I, Joseph Pearce being weak in body but of sound and perfect memory, and considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and memory, blessed be almighty God for the same, I do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is first I commend my spirit to God who gave it and my body to its mother dust to be decently buried then I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Freelove Pearce, the east part of my dwelling, viz. the kitchen bedroom [now known as a “borning room” in real- estate jargon]. and buttery [pantry] and the chambers [bedrooms] over the same and a privilege to the corn house and in the cellar and to the well and I give and bequeath unto my wife all my household furniture together with all the provisions there is on hand at my decease and all my money and notes and the best cow that I die, seized and to be kept and well kept during the winter and summer by my administrator, whom I shall name. I also give to my wife, eight bushels of corn, two bushels of rye, 12 pounds of flax, eight pounds of wool, 150 pounds of good pork, 100 pounds of good beef, ten pounds of tallow, five bushels of potatoes, one bushel of round turnip, one bushel of French turnips. The above mentioned articles, I will order my administra-

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tor to pay to my wife yearly long as she lives and further I will that my wife have a privilege to any further sause [vegetables] that is raised on the farm, both winter and summer sause as much as she wants for her consumption. I will that my dearly beloved wife have wood for one fire and of sufficient quantity and cut off at the door and all the above legacies to be paid for by my administrator, S&S Joseph Pearce Joseph Pearce’s Will was executed on March 19, 1822, probated in June 1831, and recorded in Probate book 69, page 441.

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bedroom was rarely referred to by that name, but instead most always called a chamber. In our family and probably in every other family who lived in a similar house, a “kitchen bedroom” was the parents’ bedroom, it being the warmest bedroom in the house in winter and the coolest in summer. The popular name for the room today is “borning room,” but I doubt if it was ever used much for that purpose, as the room is so small, there is barely room for a

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double bed in it. According to the traditions in my family, most of the “borning” and the “dieing” took place in what was once our parlor, now our dining room, as it is a large room with plenty of room to move around in to attend a patient. Joseph Pearce was the son of Azarikim Pearce, the owner of a 60-acre farm on Reservoir Avenue in the Bad Luck Swamp area of Rehoboth; the grandfather of Daniel Pearce, the former undertaker, at “Coffin Corner”, i.e., the corner of Brook and Moulton Street in Rehoboth; and a direct descendant of Captain Michael Pearce, who with his men was killed by Indians in what is now Central Falls, Rhode Island, during King Philip’s War in 1676. Many descendants of Joseph and Freelove Pearce still live in Rehoboth. This Joseph Pearce is not to be confused with a contemporary father and son with the same name, Azarikim and Joseph Pearce, whose family lived for generations in the former GoffCoburn house on Chestnut Street, Rehoboth. The latter Pearce family is buried in a private cemetery on the farm, but no one has been able to find where Joseph and Freelove Pearce are buried. Some think they may be in the two unmarked graves in the small Nathan Pearce family cemetery, Historic Cemetery #25 off Purchase Street, where their son, Azarikim Pearce, Jr., is buried.

New Home for Birds in Museum’s Chimney

When we said we’d like to deter birds from nesting inside our chimney, Elizabeth Oakley (Girl Scout troop 507) came to their rescue with an idea… “For years, chimney swifts have nested in the Carpenter Museum chimney. The chimney is being capped this winter, making it impossible for the swifts to fly in. So I decided to build a chimney swift tower as my Gold Award project. The tower is built with a square hole on top and eleven feet of vertical space. Bob Elliott was my mentor for this project, and, on July 31, we and a team of volunteers assembled the pieces of the tower and stood it upright in the field behind the museum. We saw some chimney swifts fly past as we were doing this, and hopefully they will return and nest in the tower in the spring.”

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In Search of Rehoboth’s “Ring of the Green”

Did you know that the center of Rehoboth was originally in Rumford? It was called the “Ring of the Green.” A carload of us took off a few weeks ago to retrace the ring and look at some of the 17th- and 18th-century homes there. Lende McMullen led our crew. Along the way we stopped at the John Hunt House and made fast friends with Nancy Moore, the President of the East Providence Historical Society. Ed Serowik, Jr. was there, too, with an extensive exhibit of photos and items about Crescent Park. It’s worth the trip! Best of all, Lende has written a booklet with information about the houses around the “Ring of the Green” so that others can enjoy their own self-guided tour. If you’d like a copy (just $3), contact the Carpenter Museum: 508-252-3031, carpentermuseum@gmail.com, carpentermuseum.org.

Goodbye, Trenton and Evan

Big thanks to summer interns Trenton Saleeba and Evan Cardoza, who videotaped and edited three oral histories of Rehoboth residents Sally Knox, Frances Pray and Bugsy Stevens. Both D/R students will be starting their junior year this fall.

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Rehoboth Garden Club

The Rehoboth Garden Club will meet on Monday, September 8th at the home of Helen Davis for a pot luck luncheon and garden tour. In addition, Marjorie DeAngelis will demonstrate the evaluation of hosta leaves for horticultural design. On October 6th, the Rehoboth Garden Club will tour Blithewold Mansion and Gardens. There will be a carpool from the Carpenter Museum at 9:30 AM. There is a fee of $8 for members and $10 for guests. Please send your check to Pat Knowles, Treasurer, by September 15th. Those attending should bring their lunch. For information on attending a meeting or joining the club, please contact Diane Burns, 508 336 9933 or dburns54@comcast.net.

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scouts Troop 1 Seekonk High Adventure Trip to the Bechtel Summit Reserve

6 Scouts and 3 Adult leaders from Troop 1 Seekonk recently spent a week at the Bechtel Summit Reserve in West Virginia. The Bechtel Summit Reserve is a brand new Boy Scout Area that will be the permanent home to The National Jamboree as well as providing a high Adventure base, Summer Camp and a National Training Center. The Summit is located on 10000 acres of land in the mountains of west Virginia. The Summit only opened in 2013 when it hosted its first National Jamboree. 25,000 Scouters from all over the country attended for a week. For the one week high adventure camp, the Boy Scouts constructed individual areas The Scouts from Troop 1 Seekonk attended the Paul Christensen High Adventure base. The Scouts did the River program which consisted of 3 days of Lake Kayaking, Whitewater Kayaking and then a day of whitewater rafting. All of the whitewater events occurred on the New River. The scouts then spent their remaining time participating in Zipline Canopy tours, Rock Climbing, Shot gun Shooting, Mountain Biking. The group also had the opportunity to slide down the “Big Zip” which is a 3100 foot long zipline over a large lake. The Scouts spent one of their mornings performing community service by helping to clear plant growth from one mile of mountain bike trail. At night the activities continued with the scouts trying Tomahawk throwing, Water reality sports (Like the TV show “Wipeout”) and paddle boarding.

Girl Scout Registration

Girl Scout Registration time is here! Time to plan a year of discovery and achievement. Girls in kindergarten through twelfth grade may register for new or existing troops; the cost to register for the year is $25. We also need adults to sign up as leaders or troop helpers. This year, Rehoboth and Seekonk will hold a joint registration event on Tuesday, September 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Seekonk Public Library, 410 Newman Ave., Seekonk, Mass. For more information about Girl Scouting in Rehoboth, please contact Rebecca Smith at 508-252-5767 or acelinebarrett@aol. com. You can also learn more at www.gssne.org.

American Heritage Girls Registration

American Heritage Girls Troop MA3712 will be having information and registration available for the 2014-2015 year on Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 3:45pm-5:00pm at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Center, Rte. 44, Seekonk. Meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Parish Center from 3:45-5:00 pm. American Heritage Girls is a Christian Scouting Program that builds women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. Girls ages 5-18 welcome; parent participation encouraged! Come and meet our girls and leaders! For more info, please visit www.ahgonline.org, or contact Troop Coordinator Liz Day @ 508-336-5262.

Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Kicks Off Inaugural Year of Programming in Girl Leadership Experience Center Warwick, RI (August 27, 2014) – Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) will hold a panel discussion, “In Her Shoes”, on Sunday, September 14 for high school aged women. The event, which will be held in the Girl Leadership Experience Center at GSSNE headquarters, 500 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI, will feature women leaders from around Southeastern New England who will be sharing their leadership journeys. The panelists are: Iris Carlomusto, Vice President of Marketing, Alex and Ani Nancy Carriuolo, President, Rhode Island College Marcia Coné, Founding CEO, Women’s Fund of RI Navyn Salem, Founder and Executive Director, Edesia Rogeriee Thompson, federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit During the event, which will be emceed by WJAR NBC 10 reporter Cierra Putnam, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and speak openly and honestly with the panelists. To continued on next page...

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Palmer River News Elise DuBois - Assistant Principal Away We Go! – Excitement abounds at Palmer River as we eagerly open our doors to welcome all of our students! It was very exciting to have the hallways again filled with ‘little feet’ at our new student tour this past August. What a thrill it will be to see all of our students step off the busses, from their cars, and into their new classrooms. We look forward to forging a partnership with our families as we embark on a new year of challenging common core curriculum and rigorous academic challenges. If you haven’t already, this is a great time to set the tone on the “home front” for school expectations for the year to come. Set up a new homework routine complete with a designated workspace and materials readied. (Fill an extra pencil box with needed supplies.) Define the parameters around electronics, T.V. and gaming. With the new school year upon us it is a great time to regain the structure that may have lapsed this summer. Set family goals for exercise, common reading time, times to “unplug and play together” and maybe even a community service. If you do take time to set academic goals with your children- try to also build in incentives that they might be working toward. You need not spend money to reward your children- you would be surprised how meaningful ‘one on one’ time with mom and dad can be! PBIS! – District-wide we seek to make our schools a place where children know what is expected and rise to meet the challenges before them. Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) is a national program, supported through Rhode Island College, which is dedicated to a universal language and code of

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Handwriting is Important - Palmer River brings back handwriting instruction! Nationwide there has been trend to de-emphasize the value of teaching handwriting. The thinking was that the up and coming students will likely use digital formats to express themselves in writing and do not need to be skilled in cursive writing. Research has begun to unveil that this thinking is preventing children from developing valuable neurological connections in the brain that fuel higher level learning. Learn More at What’s Lost as Handwriting Fades ,by New York Times writer, Maria Konnikova: (06/03/science/ whats-lost-as-handwriting-fades.html ) Not to mention, the lack of instruction has created some very “sloppy” students. We have decided that there is great value to our students taking time to learn the correct letter formation and eventually cursive. This year we will begin to reinstate formal handwriting instruction beginning with our Kindergarten and Grade One students. Both groups will be using a program called “Handwriting Without Tears”. We are excited to empower our students with the skills that will enable them to achieve at great levels. We cannot wait to see the wonderfully neat work the children produce.

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Mr. Kevin Braga Appointed as Principal of the Dighton~Rehoboth Regional High School Dighton ~ Rehoboth (MA)- Superintendent Dr. Anthony C. Azar, Superintendent of Schools, has announced that Mr. Kevin Braga has been appointed as the new Principal at the Dighton~Rehoboth Regional High School. Mr. Braga developed many of his core values while serving in the United States Navy for four years. It is here that Mr. Braga was recognized for his leadership roles within the Navy. Upon returning from his ‘tour of duty’, Kevin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and earned his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Bridgewater State College. Moreover, Mr. Braga was a former History teacher at the Dighton~Rehoboth Regional High School for four years before becoming an Assistant Principal at the high school in 2011. We look forward to working with Mr. Braga as part of the Administrative T.E.A.M.(Together Everyone Accomplishes More) and we are confident that he will meet the extremely high expectations that we have set for him in this new role. Mr. Braga and the Administrative Team will be available for a community “meet and greet” on Wednesday, August 26, 2014 @ 6:30 PM in the DRRHS Media Center. All are welcome to attend. I would ask that the Dighton~Rehoboth community wish him the best of luck.

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Library Is Open Saturdays Again The Blanding library will be open on Saturdays again starting Sept. 6. We thank everyone for their much-appreciated support of the library this summer. The library is again accepting donations of books in good condition for the annual used book sale in October. We thank all our book sale volunteers for helping to make the annual sale possible. Book Sale Oct. 17-19 The annual used book sale at the Blanding will take place again this fall on the third weekend of October. The sale will begin with a preview sale from 5 to 8 pm on Friday Oct. 17 for members of the Friends of the Library only (you may join the Friends at that time). The general book sale and bake sale will be held on Sat. Oct. 18 from 9 am to 3 pm. There will also be a yard sale on Saturday only. Individuals who wish to take part can rent a table for the day. They will also be responsible for set-up and for removing all their remaining merchandise at the end of the afternoon. The book clearance sale will be on Sunday Oct. 19 from 9 am to noon; books are $3 a bag then. The library is still accepting donations. Please bring your book donations into the library during business hours; do not leave them outside or in the book drop. We will be asking for bake sale contributions for that weekend too. Look for sign-up sheets in the coming weeks. For more information call the library at 508-252-4236. Looking way ahead, the Blanding will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of Goff Hall (dedicated in 1915) next year. We’re looking forward to planning special events for this occasion so stay tuned. New story hours will begin this month. See dates and times listed below. A new Puppy Pals Reading Program for children in the early grades will be offered too; call the Blanding for more information. The Blanding is a member of the SAILS library network in Massachusetts. We are located in historic Goff Hall at 124 Bay State Rd., phone 508-252-4236. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 am to 8 pm and on Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Sundays and holidays. You can find the latest news from the library at blandinglibrary.net.

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Put some swing in your step on Wednesday, September 17th at 6:30 pm when Lloyd Kaplan’s Aristocats perform at the Seekonk Public Library.

This quartet plays the songs of Tin Pan Alley in a swing/jazz style. Musicians include Lloyd Kaplan-clarinet, saxophone, and vocals; Nat Piccirilli-guitar and banjo; Bob Petteruti-upright bass; and Joe Holtzman-drums. Come and enjoy the music made popular by Billie Holiday and more! This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library.

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Paranormal Rockstar Dustin Pari at Seekonk Library

Have you ever had questions or a story to share for the popular show Ghost Hunters? Join us as the Paranormal Rockstar Dustin Pari presents at Seekonk Library on Wednesday, September 24th at 6:00 pm. Fresh from shooting new episodes for the show Ghost Hunters, Dustin Pari will be sharing his experience with different types of paranormal activity and show photographic evidence gathered in the field. Be sure to bring your questions for a Q&A session after the presentation. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library and offered FREE to the public, no registration required.

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

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Vendors & Crafters Wanted! The Friends will be holding a Vendor and Crafter Sale on Saturday, November 29, 2014 (Small Business Saturday). A limited number of table rentals are available at $30 each. For an application, please send an email to friends@seekonkpl.org Volunteer for the Friends! Are you looking for a local organization that can use your help? Volunteer for the Friends! Whether it be staffing our lobby book sale, or working behind the scenes to plan one of our events, we have a job for you! Want to learn more? Send an email to friends@seekonkpl.org .

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Lobby Book Sale – still a great deal! The Friends run a year-round book sale in the lobby of the Seekonk Library. Here, you will find a wide variety of books, CDs, DVDs, games, and magazines! Due to an increased need in funds to support programs at the library, we will increase prices on all items effective October 1, 2014. Even so, our lobby book sale is still one of the best deals in town!

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Art League of Rhode Island Elected Artists’ Exhibition Hosted by the Attleboro Arts Museum

Exhibition: September 5th – October 3rd, 2014 Reception: Wednesday, September 10th, 7 - 9pm

- Free and open to the public G a l l e r y Ta l k : S a t u r d a y, S e p t e m b e r 2 0 t h , 2 - 4 p m Morris Nathanson presents “Arts – Design and Community: It’s a Story” - Free and open to the public - RSVP (requested but not required) by Sept. 18th: 508.222.2644 x10 Attleboro Arts Museum 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 508.222.2644 www.attleboroartsmuseum.org Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm The Elected Artists’ Exhibition is the Art League of Rhode Island’s premier event. Held annually, it is an opportunity for ALRI members to exhibit their finest work to a broad audience. The 2014 exhibition will be hosted by the Attleboro Arts Museum from September 5th – October 3rd, 2014. MUSEUM GALLERY HOURS: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 - 5pm ATTLEBORO ARTS MUSEUM: The Attleboro Arts Museum involves audiences of all ages and backgrounds in the visual arts through diverse educational programs and engaging arts experiences. We work to support the creative and artistic development of both promising and professional artists. The Museum is a privately supported, non-profit arts institution whose core commitment to Arts for Everyone guides the Museum’s programs and operations.

September and October at Slater Mill SEPTEMBER

AUREA at Slater Mill Presents Not About Heroes Part of Pawtucket Arts Festival Month

Sunday, September 21, 7:00 p.m. (Doors at 6:30) Free Chamber music and spoken word ensemble Aurea presents their version of this Stephen McDonald drama about a relationship between two poets during World War 1.

Mixed Magic Theater Presents Blackstone River Song, Part 1 Part of Pawtucket Arts Festival Month

Thursday, September 25 7:00 p.m. at Slater Mill Free Written by Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, Blackstone River Song, Part 1 examines the process and inspiration for this developing series drama.

Trad Arts Studio Opening Celebration & Designer Salon Part of Pawtucket Arts Festival Month

Sunday, September 28 12 Noon - 4:00 p.m. Free open house, Ticketed salon Slater Mill launches Trad Arts Studio - a new initiative in the fiber, textile, and maker arts, heritage craft and folk art performance - with a free open house, spinning and weaving demos, meet the artists, fall class signups, and more.

September 2014 From 12:30 to 2:30, a ticketed designer salon featuring emerging artists Alicia Plummer will be presented in partnership with In The Loop. Open house is FREE. Salon admission is $45 for non-members / $36 for Slater Mill members, and includes Alicia Plummer presentation and trunk show, and gift bag with an exclusive Plummer design plus a skein of Julie Asselin hand-dyed yarn. Purchase Salon Tickets **Trad Arts Studio FALL CLASSES begin Oct. 7 & 8. Stay tuned for more info, or email tradarts@slatermill.org.

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The Autoneers - Horseless Carriage Club Blackstone Valley Ride & Slater Mill Stop

Saturday, October 4, 10:00 a.m. to Noon The Autoneers will showcase their turn-of-the-century automobiles during a stop at Slater Mill on their October 4 Blackstone Valley ride. The public is invited to view these remarkable vehicles, and speak with their owners and operators.

AUREA at Slater Mill

Monday, October 27 7:00 p.m. (Doors at 6:30) The chamber music and spoken word ensemble Aurea debuts a special presentation at Slater Mill, featuring the words of Edgar Allen Poe and Alfred Lord Tennyson, with the music of Schubert. 60 minute performance. Post show reception sponsored by Pamfilio’s Italian Deli and Catering. $25.00 adults $20.00 seniors $5.00 with student I.D.

UPCOMING Aurea performances at Slater Mill: Mondays, November 10 and December 15 Stone Soup Coffeehouse at Slater Mill

Legendary acoustic music performance institution returns to Slater Mill for its 34th season. Season opener Saturday, October 4th , 7:00 p.m. (Doors at 6:30) Visit the Stone Soup website for schedules and information.

Guided Walking Tour: 1670s Pawtucket - The Jenks Settlement

Saturdays in October 11 a.m. - 12:30 pm $10.00 per person For a century prior to the arrival of Samuel Slater, Pawtucket was a thriving ironworks and artisan community settled by Joseph Jenks, Jr., who left Saugus, Mass. in 1670 to establish a forge in Rhode Island. The tour will trace a path that includes early sites of the Jenks Forge, the Jenks family homesteads, and other historic sites and structures along the route. Suitable for all ages, but most appropriate for ages 12 and older. Requires some up-hill walking on a one-mile loop through downtown Pawtucket. Sturdy footwear recommended. Light rain, or shine

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Slater Mill interpreter, paranormal expert and author Carl L. Johnson will host his very popular evening investigation of our historic site, including 1793 Slater Mill, 1758 Sylvanus Brown House, and the waterwheel pit of the 1810 Wilkinson Mill. Seance Friday, October 31 8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.Adults 18 and over $20 per person Paranormal expert and author Carl L. Johnson leads a special seance program

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Attleboro, MA, August 4, 2014 – Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers a FREE New Moms Group for women with babies between the ages of 2 weeks and 12 months. Participants have the opportunity to talk about their growing babies, discuss concerns and expectations, learn different tips from other mothers in the group, and more. This is an on-going program in which interested participants can join the group at any time. The group meets every Wednesday from 10 - 11:30 a.m. in the Clinical Education Center located near the main lobby of the Hospital. For more information or to register, please call Nursing Administration at 508/236-7151. Sturdy Memorial Hospital is a full-service, independent, financially stable, not-for-profit acute care community hospital in

Sturdy Memorial Hospital Reminds Community Of Importance Of Immunizations

Attleboro, MA, August 13, 2014 – August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) to increase awareness about making sure your immunizations are up to date. This is the month when parents are preparing for their children to go

September 2014 back to school, students are entering college, and health care organizations and communities are preparing for the upcoming flu season, so it’s the perfect time for people to catch up on their vaccinations. Sturdy Memorial Hospital recognizes the importance of immunizations, which are a lifelong, life-protecting community effort regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic background, or country of origin. Recommended vaccinations begin soon after birth and continue throughout life. Being aware of vaccination recommendations for infants, children, adolescents, adults of all ages, and seniors is critical to protecting ourselves and our communities from disease. For more information about vaccinations and for child, adolescent, and adult immunization schedules, visit the American Academy of Family Physicians website at: www.aafp.org/online/en/home/clinical/immunizationres.html. Sturdy Memorial Hospital is a full-service, independent, financially stable, not-for-profit acute care community hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

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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

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

Congratulations to all the seniors of Seekonk. Soon we will finally have a center of our own! On August 6th, the Board of Selectmen approved the purchase of American Pools on Arcade Avenue to be renovated to meet our needs. We would like once again to thank the Building Committee for their commitment to the seniors. We extend our appreciation to the residents, elected officials and our Town Administrator, Shawn Cadime, for the continuous support and dedication. FADS IN NUTRITION Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 @ 10am How can we incorporate the newest fads in nutrition in our diet? What is on the abundant food list? What are “good” proteins, carbohydrates, and fats? What are bad carbohydrates, proteins and fats? Tips for “shifting the flab.” Lunch will be American Chop Suey for $3. Please sign up in advanced for lunch and the activity at 508-336-8772. TRIAD: SCAMS Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 @ 10am Michelle Hines will be updating you on the most current scams that are happening.

Anyone can become a victim of a scam. Learn the signs and what to do to protect yourself from scams. Lunch will be Chicken Pot Pies for $3. Please sign up in advanced for lunch and the activity at 508-336-8772. SCAM, BE ON THE LOOKOUT! Seniors are being scammed out of their hard earned money. Know where your money is going. Look at the checks you are writing and if you do not personally know the people you are sending your money to, you could be getting scammed. Speak to your children or to the police and see if your money is going to a legitimate place. Scams out there now: ¨ You owe money to the IRS, the IRS doesn’t want pre-paid gift cards: NO ¨ You won the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, and you have to give them money and/or your account numbers: NO. ¨ Someone calls you on the phone and tells you a relative is in jail and needs you to pay his bail money: NO. ¨ People calling you on the phone and they want your money: HANG UP. Don’t be embarrassed to speak to someone you already trust to find out if the money you are sending out is going to a legitimate place. Too many of you are being scammed and the Police department wants you to feel secure enough with us to allow us to help you. Speak to an officer about questionable money transactions. EXPLORATION WEDNESDAYS ¨ October 1: TBD ¨ October 8: John Quintas, Diabetes Cooking Class Lunch: Meatball Subs for $3 ¨ October 22: Fall Safety Lunch: Pizza and Salad for $3 ¨ October 29: Halloween Party Lunch: Meatloaf Dinner for $3 MEN’S BREAKFAST Thursday, September 11, 2014 @ 8:30am 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. WOMEN’S BRUNCH Thursday, September 18, 2014 @ 10:00amToti’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

Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 what you want, pay for what you order. ELDER DENTAL PROGRAM If you or a loved one is seeking oral health care at rates that are more affordable, the Elder Dental Program may be able to help. We are a community-based, non-profit program dedicated to helping low-income, area adults, age 60 and older, to access quality dental care at greatly reduced costs The Elder Dental Program relies on a network of local dentists who volunteer to treat low-income older adults at significantly reduced fees. The Elder Dental Program advocates for greater access to quality, affordable oral health care for individuals of all ages. The Community VNA sponsors Free Dental Screening Clinics for anyone age 60 or over (regardless of financial status), and host these screening events throughout the Elder Dental Program service area. For more information about the Elder Dental Program and to learn whether you qualify financially, based on income and savings, contact us at 781-769-3710 or elderdental@verizon.net Who qualifies for the program? ¨ Are age 60 or older ¨ Do not have dental insurance ¨ Live in the program service area* ¨ Have an annual income less than $28,725 ($38,775 for a couple) ¨ Have savings less than $22,693 ($45,041 for a couple) *Current service area includes the Massachusetts communities Attleboro, Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Mansfield, Medfield, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Norwood, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Sharon, Walpole, Westwood, Wrentham and others upon request. 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. Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $32,618, for 2 people is $42,654, for 3 people is $52,691, and for 4 people is $62,727. Income includes your social security, pensions and any interest income. Needed Documents: ¨ Proof of income ¨ 4 consecutive pay stubs ¨ Social Security Award Letter or 1099

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October 15th—December 7th It’s that time of year again! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO or PPO), you should receive a notice from your plan by the end of September. That notice outlines changes to be made to your plan for 2015: it is important to review, understand and save this information. During Medicare Open Enrollment, from October 15th to December 7th, you will be able to change your plan for next year. If you would like help understanding your upcoming changes and options, a trained SHINE counselor is available to offer FREE and CONFIDENTIAL counseling on all Medicare and related health insurance programs. To make an appointment with a SHINE counselor, call your local senior center now!

2014 TRIPS NH COVERED BRIDGES TOUR

Monday, October, 6, 2014 $68 per person (includes driver’s gratuity) Departure: 8:45am Return: 6:15pm Relish in the picturesque New Hampshire countryside as we explore some of the most amazing covered bridges. Covered Bridges are popular in NH and are often referred to as Kissing Bridges. They were built as a shelter from the rain and to protect the bridge from the hard New England winters. Today they are a beautiful reminder of New England’s past. Bring your camera as we will visit many covered bridges stretching across rivers and brooks. We will meet our professional guide in Troy, NH for a guided tour of New Hampshire’s Covered Bridges. After the tour we will eat a delicious lunch at the Inn at East Hill Farm. This historic family run Inn is located at the base of Mt. Monadnock. We will enjoy family style SlowCooked New England Pot Roast and Baked Stuffed Chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetable. Also included is dessert with coffee/tea. We will depart for home after lunch. Come spend the day with us!

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Wednesday, October 15, 2014 $76 per person Departure: 8:45am Return: 4:00pm Tour details Demo at Scialo Brothers Bakery, shopping & browsing at Venda Ravioli, Lunch & Demo at Spirito’s Restaurant here we will have a wonderful lunch, we then begin our guided tour of Johnson & Wales Culinary Museum, then on to Hope Street Farmers Market. *Hosted by Pawtucket Park & Recreation BOSTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Sunday, November 9, 2014 $49 per person Departure: 8:30am Return: 5:30pm Boston Christmas Festival at the Seaport World Trade Center. This is the perfect time to finish your Christmas shopping. $49.00 per person this trip includes ticket and transportation. *Hosted by Pawtucket Park & Recreation NEWPORT PLAYHOUSE Thursday, December 18, 2014 $48 per person (includes driver’s gratuity) Departure: 10:00am Return: 5:00pm The play Lie, Cheat, and Genuflect is about two young men – gamblers who never win – have a rich uncle who is leaving all his money to a niece who is a nun – whom he has never seen! The uncle dies, and one of the nephews arrives as the niece dressed as a nun – and the fun begins! Cabaret takes place following each regularly scheduled performance. Before the play, enjoy the lunch buffet! *Please note: All trips leave from Seekonk Human Services unless otherwise noted. 50% deposit is required at sign up and final payment must be made two weeks prior to trip. Checks are to be made payable to the Town of Seekonk. To ensure trips are not cancelled please sign up one month prior to trip at the latest in order to give the tour company an accurate count. For any information regarding trips please contact Ashley Pimental at 508-336-8772. *Pawtucket bus trips depart from the Parking lot across from the BV Sports Arena (Formerly Lynch Arena) at the corners of Dexter Street and Ferland Way (Behind Wendy’s) in Pawtucket. Call the office to put your name on a trip; we need 30 people before any trip can depart. Checks are to be made payable to Pawtucket Parks & Recreation. Please make every effort to submit your e-mail addresses to the Slater park office so we can e-mail everyone a copy of the new

trips. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cindy or Tracy at (401) 728-0500 x 251 or 252 YMCA* 472 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA 508.336.7103 $3 fee per class for the following classes: · Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 9am · Aquaerobics Monday, Wednesday Friday @ 9:45am · Silver Sneaker Classic Wednesday and Friday @ 11am *Must be a Seekonk senior and have a scan card, please call 508-336-8772 for further information. SEEKONK TOTAL FITNESS 1301 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA 508.336.4545 Seekonk Total Fitness is offering Senior Fitness Group Exercise Classes on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am—12pm. The one hour fitness class is designed specifically for older adults and taught by a certified senior fitness instructor. This easy to follow workout is safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. Energize your inactive lifestyle by increasing muscular strength, range of movement & balance. The cost per class is $1. GATRA PHOTO ID’S GATRA Photo ID’S can be done at Seekonk Human Services. No appointment is necessary. Just fill out an application and take a picture and the ID will be mailed within 2 weeks. Please contact Ashley Pimental @ 508-336-8772. FREE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Our FREE Medical Loan Closet provides temporary loan of medical equipment to Seekonk seniors or individuals in need. Please call Seekonk Human Services to schedule pick up or drop off and/or donations at 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.

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“Directors Corner”

Rehoboth Council on Aging

Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather we are having. There has been a great deal of ups and downs for our COA this month. The Staff and I are glad that the Monday through Thursday 55 Bay State Road, Town has made it possible for the COA to 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rehoboth, MA 02769 stay open for FY15. Hope it will be the same Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon for FY 16. There will be a few changes to the hours at times due to payroll cuts it will Kitchen hours: Phone 508-252-3373 be done as needed. Monday through Thursdays Fax 508-252-4617 We, Our Outreach / SHINE and Front 8:00am to 12 offices are getting ready for the Medicare open enrollment period which is from October 15th to December 7th. Please try to make your appointments Gert’s Cafe`: early do not wait till December. Our SHINE Councilor Brad Marshall Lunch is served at Gert’s Cafe` Mondays at 12 Noon. Menus will close the open enrollment on Thursday, December 4th. The consist of soup or salad, a main course, dessert coffee or tea. The District office in Attleboro fills up fast and they cannot fit you in. best part is!!!....you can treat yourself, your love one or a close friend They will ask you to call your local COA. or friends to a delicious lunch for the “Bargain” price of $3.00 - Sign The fuel assistance reapplications are out in the mail. If you up to get the good stuff and have a seat. received Fuel Assistance last year and do not receive your 2014 application before September 15th please call Brad or Norie to The COA Breakfast Club: check up on it. Do not wait !!! The longer you wait the longer it On Wednesdays from 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 P.M. the COA is servwill take for help. ing egg muffins, 2 pieces of French Toast or 2 pancakes with your We still will be serving breakfast or lunch and always have choice of Ham, sausage or Bacon, coffee or tea for $2:00 and some activities dancing, tai chi, plays, movies, cultural council sponhome fries for an extra 25 ₵. What a bargain and it is freshly made sored activities etc. check our information on line or local papers. with eggs from our own Rehoboth Farmers. Start you day off with In September the COA will start its Flu Clinics, please watch for good Home Style cooked breakfast or have a mid-day snack for dates and times. those who wake up with or before the chickens! Respectfully Submitted, Come on in and join us!! Yummm Norellen Palmer Rehoboth Council on Aging Director Tasty Thursdays Lunch: Tasty Thursday Lunch is held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12noon. Please come in and join us for lunch with friends. Cost Phone / Fax (508) 252-5275 $3.00 Phone (508) 252-5490 Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings: Our new town of Rehoboth nurse will be available on for blood pressure and glucose screenings free of charge. Please contact the COA 508-252-3372 for more information.

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Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz: Dr. Markowitz’s appointments start at 10:00 A.M. Please call 508-252-3372 to schedule your appointment. Chair Yoga Exercise Classes: Thursdays the COA is having fun exercise classes in Chair Yoga at 9:00 A.M. Cost is $3.00 per week. Coming and have some fun and check it out.....

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Tia Chi Classes: Tuesdays at 9:00 A.M. Tia Chi Classes - a way to exercise that’s easy on the joints and helps with balance...Makes a whole new you and has a great positive outcome for any age. Line Dancing Classes: Tuesdays at 10:00 A.M. get in the grove if you like dancing this is a fun group for you. Everyone is welcome to try out some steps. $3.00 per class.

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

The COA’s Outreach worker Bradley Marshall is available Monday thru Wednesday from 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. and Thurs-

September 2014 The Reporter days 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. to assist you with Social Service needs from Fuel, Food, housing, Medical Insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372.

S.H.I.N.E. Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone

Need help with prescription drug costs? Prescription Advantage may be your answer! Prescription Advantage is a state-run program which helps many seniors pays for their prescription drugs. Eligibility is based on income only and there is no asset limit! Who can join? If you are a Massachusetts resident, eligible for Medicare, and are: 65 years or older with an annual income at or less than $58,350 for a single person or $78,650 for a married couple OR under 65 years and disabled, with an annual income at or less than $21,940 for a single person or $29,572 for a married couple. If you are 65 years or older and not eligible for Medicare, you can also join and there is no income limit. There is no charge for joining Prescription Advantage, if you have an annual income at or less than $35,010 for a single person and $47,190 for a married couple. There is a $200 per person annual enrollment fee for those with higher incomes. Another GREAT BENEFIT of Prescription Advantage is the ability to make an ADDITIONAL CHANGE to your Part D plan outside of open enrollment of JOIN a Part D plan if you do not have one. Call Prescription Advantage today to enroll on the phone or ask for an application form. You can reach Prescription Advantage at 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636), then press or say 2. Also, help is available from the SHINE program. Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related health insurance programs. To schedule a SHINE appointment, call your local Senior Center at 508252-3372 .

Social Security Changes

Beginning August 2014, Social Security will no longer issue Social Security number printouts in their field offices. Individuals, who need proof of their Social Security number and cannot find their card, will need to apply for a replacement card. In addition, beginning October 2014, Social Security field offices will stop providing benefit verification letters, except in emergency situations. Benefit verifications are

available online, and can be obtained anytime by registering for a my Social Security account located at: www.socialsecurity.gov/ myaccount, or by requesting through their national toll-free number: 1(800)772-1213. It is VERY IMPORTANT to SAVE the Social Security information that you receive at the end of every year. Meals on Wheels and Meal-Site: Please contact our meal site manger or the COA Director at 508-252-3372 for information on the Meals on Wheels program and on site meals served on Thursdays at the COA. A donation of $2.00 is requested for lunch, which consist of a main course, dessert and milk. Copies of the month’s menus are posted at the front door, at the reception desk, and posted in the Dinning room for your review. For more information or questions please see the COA Director, Norie Palmer. Gert’s Cafe`: Have Lunch on Mondays at 12:00 noon for $3.00 with your friends. Come in a little early and stay a little later and have a great time with your friends and all the people that come in. A great time for conversation and friends, Musical Mondays: Have fun with this group blending your voices in harmony and song. They meet on the first and third Mondays of the month. New voices are always welcome and invited. The Group will return in September. Men’s Morning Coffee: Fridays at 9:00 A.M. come in and enjoy fresh coffee, pastry and conversation, discussion and exchanges in ideas with this lively group of Men. Card Games: Cards are here at the COA!!!!!!!!!!! Mondays at 9:30 am- Cribbage group Tuesdays at 12:30 pm - ladies group that play cards and other games Wednesdays at 12:30 P.M. we have HiLo Jack group Come on in and try your luck and have a great time doing it. All are welcome and if you are not sure how to play the folks will gladly teach you. Art Classes: Michelle’s Art Classes will restart her Art Class on Wednesday, September 10th at 10am. Cost of this is $4.00. Come on in and join us. Come early and have breakfast that is served from 8:30to 10:30 Wednesdays. Knitting and Crochet Group: If you like to knit or Crochet or you wanted to learn this amazing Craft the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their

knowledge with you. Don’t be shy; women and men are both invited. Come in and try it out Fridays at 10:00 A.M. Quilters: Do you quilt? Do you know some one who quilts? Come on in and join in the fun of creating with our Quilting Group. There is plenty of knowledge and a great deal for fun with this group. Meets Thursdays at 9:00 A.M. The Best is Yet to Come: The Best is Yet to Come - a senior social group that helps sponsor and doing activities that members suggest. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 P.M. at the Gladys L. Harrell Senior Center - 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Annual dues are $6.00 - they have many great activities through out the year Senior Citizens Club: The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a Social and Charitable Club to help Seniors in Rehoboth have a better life. Meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 1:30 P.M. at the Rehoboth Council of Aging building. September 18th – Lunch and Meeting The Friends of the Elderly Club: The Friends of the Elderly help and partially fund some of the services at the Rehoboth Council on Aging - such as the podiatry and blood pressure/cholesterol clinics. The Club meets at 10:30 A.M. on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 10:30am. September 16th at 10:30am New members are always welcome Veteran’s Information: Veterans Service Officer can help you call 508-252-4467, ext. 122. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 9:00 A.M. to Noon TRIAD: Rehoboth TRIAD - Sheriff’s Department, Law Enforcement and Seniors working together for a Safe environment. The TRIAD group is currently looking for new members to be on the board. TRIAD meetings are on the 3rd Wednesdays of the month held at the Rehoboth Council on Aging Come in and join a great group helping our seniors. For more information and questions please call Norie – 508-252-3372

Programs being offered through the TRIAD:

File of Life and Yellow Alert cards for you to be able to list your medical information that is prominently displayed in you house and/or car and is identifiable by first responders.

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Are you Okay? - Daily phone calls from the Sheriff’s Department to check if you are okay or need any assistance. Important: Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities will have a participant signup sheets for that program. Most of the activity programs that are in 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 either be canceled or postponed. Please call 508-252-3372 for information on all activities or to sign up. COA Bulletin Post on Community Information: Please check the bulletin boards every time you come in to the Council on Aging for information on up coming events such as Free Health Screenings, Support Groups, and other important information that could benefit you, your family or friends.

HI-Lo Jack League

Now Forming “Pete’s HI-Lo Jack League now forming to begin September 3rd, 2014 - 15 week session at the American Legion Post 302 Hall on Anawan Street, Rehoboth. Please call Beverly Michaud for further information and to sign up. 508-761-5087

Dave Says... Repair now or buy later? Dear Dave, I’m driving a 10-year-old car with 195,000 miles on it. The car needs $1,500 in repairs, and it’s worth $5,000. I have $40,000 in cash saved, $40,000 in investments and I make $80,000 a year. I also have $15,000 in student loan debt, but the only other thing I owe on is my house. Should I pay to repair the car or buy something else for $15,000? Dave Dear Dave, Nice name! If you wrote a $15,000 check for a newer car and wrote a $15,000 check for the student loans, it would leave you with $10,000. I wouldn’t buy a $15,000 car in your situation. I’d buy a $10,000 car. You could sell your current car for around $3,500 if it needs repairs, combine that with your money and get a $13,500 car. Then, you could write a check and pay off the student loan. With no car payment, no student loan payment and a good car, you can really lean into your budget. Think about it. You’d have no debt except for your home, and you could rebuild your savings in a hurry and be in really great shape in about six months. Plus, you’d have $15,000 sitting there in the meantime! —Dave

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:

Membership Application = Must be 60 years of age Name_________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ Phone number_________________________________________________________ Date of birth___________________________________________________________ Dues are $4.00 a year for residents…. $8.00 a year for non-residents Amount enclosed $__________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club and send to: Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club 55 Bay State Road Rehoboth, MA 02769-2317

No pets allowed Dear Dave, I have several rental properties, and lately I’ve been spending a ton of money remodeling them because I allow pets. Do you think I should begin refusing tenants with pets? Jim Dear Jim, This is a tough one for me, because I have three dogs of my own. I’ve got a pug that’s older than dirt, a shih tzu with an attitude and the best golden retriever on the planet. I love animals, and like you, I’ve got a lot of rental properties. But I don’t allow animals in my properties. Some people have accused me of hating all animals except my own. I can tell you that’s not true. But the fact is a lot of people don’t take good care of their animals and keep an eye on them. It’s hard enough to find trustworthy, responsible renters these days, and if you add a dog or cat on top of that you’re just asking for trouble. I’ve had situations in the past where I had to spend $10,000 to clean up a house after a tenant had a dog or cat in there. They’ll chew things up, stain and stink things up, and tear things up. Sometimes you even have to replace the floorboards! I had a lady offer me $10,000 deposit the other day on one of my properties, just so she could move in with her dog. I said no. It’s in all my leases now — no animals. I don’t allow them in at the beginning, and if one of my tenants gets one after they move in they either have to find a new home for the animal or move out themselves. At that point they’re in violation of the lease. The problem is I really do have a heart for animals. I love them. But as a landlord who’s running a business, it just doesn’t make sense. —Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Pancake Breakfast to benefit The Arc of Bristol County

Over 25 Years of Caring for Our Community

The Arc of Bristol County is holding its 12th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 8am – 11am at the Portuguese American Civic Club, located at 175 School Street in Taunton. Tickets are $6.00 per person and include a delicious breakfast of pancakes, syrup, sausage, fruit, coffee, juice, and a chance to win one of many great door and raffle prizes. Everyone is invited to bring family and friends to help raise funds for The Arc of Bristol County’s life-enrichment services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To reserve tickets, call The Arc’s Taunton office at 508-884-2971.

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A Stroll Down Memory Lane sponsored by “Rehoboth Friends of the Elderly”

Date: Friday, September 12, 2014 Time: 7pm to 12pm Tickets: $25.00 Elks Lodge - 887 South Main Street, Attleboro For Tickets: Call 774-488-4429 or 774-991-0032 Villanaires

Raffles - Hors d’oeuvres Join in & Have Fun! This will be a Sold Out Event... Get your tickets early! Proceeds for “Rehoboth Friends of the Elderly” Senior Fuel Assistance

Reminisce

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HUNGRY? find it in theDining Guide Just A Pinch Recipe Column

Baked Layered Tex-Mex Dip Spices Up Game Day By Janet Tharpe

Kick-off your next game day party with Melissa Sperka’s Baked Layered Tex-Mex Dip. Tomatillo salsa adds great taste to this dish. Combined with cream cheese, chunky salsa, cheddar cheese and chili, you have one winning recipe. Have the chips ready and watch everyone dig in! See step-by-step photos of Melissa’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/texmex You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”... -Janet Serve this with lots of chips! - Melissa Sperka, Greensboro, NC (Pop. 269,666)

What You Need

2 c chili with beans 2 c four cheese Mexican cheese blend, divided 8 oz softened Neufchatel cheese 1/2 c salsa mild, medium or hot (to your taste) 2/3 c tomatillo salsa 1/4 c chopped scallions

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. • In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, whip together the softened cream cheese and tomato salsa until the cream cheese is smooth, about 2 min. The tomato pieces will remain chunky.

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• Using a spatula, mix in 3/4 cup of the shredded cheese until just blended. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the remaining shredded cheese. • Spread the tomatillo salsa over the cream cheese. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the remaining shredded cheese. • Spread the chili over the tomatillo layer, and sprinkle the last 1/3 of the shredded cheese on top. • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. • Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped scallions on top for garnish. • Serve with tortilla chips. www.justapinch.com/texmex

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Say So Long to Summer with this Party Pasta Salad

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By Janet Tharpe

Serve Tammy Raynes’ Party Pasta Salad at your Labor Day cookout and everyone’s taste buds will say thank you. It’s easy to make and with a great mix of veggies and fruit, it adds a colorful addition to your menu. And that dressing? You’re going to want to try it on other salads too—it’s very tasty! See step-by-step photos of Tammy's recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at: www.justapinch.com/ partypasta You’ll also find a meal planner, coupons and chances to win! Enjoy and remember, use “just a pinch”... -Janet “This is great!” - Tammy Raynes, Natchitoches, LA (Pop. 18,323)

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What You Need

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Directions

• Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. • Drain pineapple; reserve 3 tbsp of juice for dressing. • For dressing, combine reserved pineapple juice, oil, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper in a screwtop jar; shake well. • Combine noodles and cauliflower in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator overnight. • When serving, add broccoli, red pepper, pineapple and almonds; toss to coat.

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Engagement Announcements

CLASSIFIEDS WANTED

WE BUY Diabetic Test Strips for CASH. Unopened, Unused & Unexpired. We get them to people with little or no insurance. TOP CASH paid. FREE local pick-up. Call Ron @ 508-217-8074. (e914) WANTED: Civil War, WW1, WW2, Anything to do with military; helmets, knives, uniforms, guns, HAVE (license), anything related to wartime, will pay cash for items, ask for Charles, 508-230-6444; call anytime thanks. (e1214)

VACATION RENTALS

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Monica Deveau Engaged to Brian Thurber

Dennis and Linda Deveau of Fall River, MA announce the engagement of their daughter, Monica Lynne Deveau, to Brian Michael Thurber, son of Ronald Thurber and Linda Mazzeo, both of Seekonk, MA. The future bride graduated from BMC Durfee High School in 2005. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration in Accounting from Bryant University in 2010. She is currently employed as an accountant. The future groom graduated from St. Raphael’s Academy in 2002. He received his Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management in Entrepreneurship from Central Connecticut State University in 2007. He is currently employed in DSD planning for Coca-Cola Refreshments. A September 2014 wedding is planned and the couple will reside in Seekonk, MA.

VACATION/HONEYMOON RENTAL: St. Michael, Azores (Portugal), pristine 2-bed/2-bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR, & laundry. Linens provided. Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck, near golf, beach, etc. Call 401-480-0374 or 508-336-8432. (e1214)

FOR SALE

Sofa: leather 84” gorgeous taupe color, top quality leather 1 year old moving must sell 799.99 cash or moneyorder only. Must pick up, no delivery email to: megq55@gmail.com. (e914) CAMPER FOR SALE: 2005 Cardinal 29.TS 31’ fifth wheel camper; pristine condition; 3 slides/ king size bed, oak dinette w/ 4 chairs & much more. Asking $22,500. Serious inquiries only, call 508-828-0599. (e914)

HORSE/BOARDING

Horse Stall: Lovely and secure barn in private setting. Full Board $350. 508-252-3569. Horse for Sale: Registered quarter horse mare age 10, English/ Western $2800 508-252-3569

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Horse for Sale: Registered paint gelding age 14, Hunter/Jumper $5900. 508-252-3569

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Carpentry • Home Repair • Small Jobs

HELP WANTED:

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GENERAL SERVICES

THE LAUNDRY CLUB: The Laundry Club in beautiful Wayland Square is now offering pick up and delivery for dry cleaning and laundry services. Please call us today at 272-2520 for details. (e914) THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE by Victoria, LCMT, AAS: 166 Bay Spring Avenue, Barrington, RI. Specializing in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Sports Massage. Certified in Oncology Massage. Victoria graduated from CCRI in 2012 with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science, garnering honors in Massage Therapy - a program that is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy

Place Classified ads at www.ReporterToday.com Accreditation (COMTA).Victoria is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage 1 To 15 Words - $10 and Bodywork (NCBTMB).She is li16 To 30 Words - $15 censed to provide massage in Rhode Business Classified - $35 for 30 words Island (MT02060) and is an active Additional Words $.25 each member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). In addition to her knowledge of Swedish Massage, Child Care in your home: Mature, nonDeep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage and Shiatsu Accupoints. She is certified in smoking, dependable woman, life-long Oncology Massage having completed 80 resident of Rehoboth offers flexible days and hours at St. Anne’s Hospital, Fall River, MA. hours, good driving record, early childhood $50 hour. Cash or check only please. Call education. Call 508-617-3653 401-374-0178 for an appointment. (e914)

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HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: Are you looking for a great house cleaning person? Reliable, affordable, Insured. 15 years experience. References available. Call Sandra at 401-435-8922. (e914) EXTREME CLEANING! M&Z Service and Maintenance: Residential & Commercial Free Quotes- weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or one-time-only service. Licensed, Insured, Trustworthy and Professional with references! Call Rebecca 401.585.1399. (914) PARTY RENTAL SERVICES: Moonwalks for sale or rent $125 per weekend. 20x30 Tent package includes tables & chairs $350. 20x20 tent package included tables & chairs $250. Set up Included. Call early for Reservation. Dan 401-255-1072. (e914)

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EVENTS

2nd Annual Team Boo Vendor Event 5500 North Main Street Sept 14, 2014 Open to public, shop with many vendors, Be A Match, raffles and door prize Sept 14, 2014/ 9am till 3 pm. (e914)

PETS

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IN MEMORIAM Rehoboth

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Diamantina R. Matos, 70 of Emmaus Road, Rehoboth passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Richard C. Chappell, 91, devoted husband and father, died on Aug. 6th. Alma Fain Alper, formerly of Rehoboth, died on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014. Joseph Arnold Hass, a longtime farmer in Rehoboth, died August 19, 2014. Joseph M. Cupertino, 60, of Rehoboth, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2014 at his residence. Marie (Andrade) Mello, age 87, of Pleasant St., died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the Marion Manor, Taunton.

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Robert J. Deubel, 83, of Hawthorne Drive passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday July 30, 2014. Thomas J. Gildea Sr., 82, of Seekonk, passed away on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice House, Providence.

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Veril C. (Jackson) Allen, age 75 of Seekonk, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. Diane M. (Lemieux) Elderkin, 67, of Foch Avenue, Seekonk, died Sunday, August 10th at her home, surrounded by her devoted children.

Russell P. Dolan, Jr. Russell P. Dolan, Jr. age 93 of Acton formerly of, Rehoboth, MA passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014. He was the husband of the late Nathalie (Prior) Dolan and the late (Joan S. Dolan) Born on April 25, 1921 he was the son of the late Russell P. and Viola (Ramsden) Dolan. He attended Brown University and earned his BSME in Electrical Engineering. He enlisted in the United States Army serving his country as a radar engineer, in the Philippines during WWII, earning the rank of Captain. Upon his return home he earned his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Northeastern University. Russell married and settled in Stoughton and Concord, MA. He worked for many years as an Electrical Engineer for Air Force Cambridge Research Labs at Hanscom Air Force Base. During his spare time and retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family, competing in the Master’s competitive swimming program and gardening and travel. He loved dogs and rescued 2 American Water Spaniels. He was the father of Susan D. Geers, of Franklinville, NJ, Robert R. Dolan of Stow, MA, David F. Dolan of Block Island, RI and John P. Dolan of Monroe, NY and grandfather of Timothy Dolan, Kirsten Dolan, Katie Dolan, and the late John Russell Dolan. Donations in Russell’s name may be made to: American Water Spaniel Rescue, 7522 N Oketp Ave., Chicago, Ill 60631. Arrangements by Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home, Maynard, MA.

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