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Kathy Amaral Wins Re-election to Park Commission

At the annual town election on April 1, incumbent Park Commissioner Kathy Amaral won re-election in the only contested race for a five-year term on the park commission.

She defeated challenger John “Jake” Kramer, Veteran’s Services Officer for the town, 429 to 262 votes. Amaral has served on the commission for many years.

Voters Defeat Ballot Question

Voters defeated a nonbinding ballot question asking for natural gas companies to be allowed to extend gas lines in town, 473 to 197 votes. A total of 719 voters, or 9 percent of all registered voters, went to the polls on Election Day.

Homes Sales Were Down in Rehoboth

Sales of single family homes were up throughout most of the area from January through March, but sales in Rehoboth were down, according to a Sun Chronicle article.

Rehoboth saw sales drop 11 percent during this period. Data from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors showed that statewide sales increased 1.6 percent and median sale prices were up 6 percent.

Swansea Mall Closes After 45 Years

The Swansea Mall closed its doors on March 31 after 45 years in business. The mall, which opened in 1975, once housed nearly 90 stores and businesses. It only had about 14 businesses left when the mall closed. The mall is owned by the Carlyle Development Group. Swansea town officials are working on a plan to help redevelop the site.

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More than 30,000 Stop & Shop supermarket workers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut went on strike on April 11 asking for better wages and for more affordable health insurance, according to various media reports. The strike, by the United Food and Commercial Workers, lasted 11 days and affected more than 240 stores. The Union went on strike after nearly a year of contract negotiations broke down. Stop & Shop, based in Quincy, is a division of a Dutch supermarket company Ahold Delhaize. After 11 days, union officials announced that a new contract was approved which reportedly included pay increases, pension protections, time and a half on Sundays, and up to five weeks vacation time. Customers reportedly supported the workers, with an estimated 75 percent deciding to shop at other supermarkets.

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What is Going on with Our School Budget?

Fiscal Year 2019 budget, was $17,958,791. Our town Finance Committee recommended $15,842,799. They recommend what the town can afford. As you know a 2.5% override Email: was passed for an additional $2,115, 992. How do you like the new tax bill?! Now the news@rehobothreporter.com school committee is asking for Fiscal Year 2020 budget $19,779,701 over what the Finance Committee recommends, $18,970,859. A 10.14% increase! This $800,842 will require another override!! Our School Committee has continually been demanding more than our Finance Committee recommends. No wonder our school budget is in excess of over $45 million.

To add to the fiscal irresponsiblity of our School Committee they received the $2,115,992 override last year. Remember the words of Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Azar, if the 2 1/2 override passed it will be a long time before another override!!! Dr. Azar said then and still maintains that the Town of Rehoboth received $900,000 from last years override. This was blatantly and is blatantly untrue. The Town of Rehoboth did not receive one cent of the $2,115,992.

Every penny went to the school budget!!

The school budget will be voted on at our Annual Town Meeting, Monday, May 13th. If you are not there to vote aganist the School Committee’s request of another 2.5 override, your taxes will be going up again.

By the way only 2 of our School Committee’s 10 members voted against this increase. We have 5 members on the School Committee, Dighton has 5. Eight out of 10 voted for a budget increase of $800,842 which will require another override.

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Response to Mr. Crandall: “What is Going on with Our School Budget?”

Mr. Crandall has asked in the Reporter, “What is going on with our school budget?” I would ask that he question the sources for the numbers he provided in that editorial since there are many inaccuracies in his numbers and statements. The fact is, the School Committee voted unanimously for a 1.32% budget on 4/23/19 with an $18,723,605 assessment to Rehoboth. When looking at the budget, the 1.32% increase only applies to the operating budget.

The capital budget is a separate item that is funded typically by debt exclusions (i.e. the High School roof). Your statements in your article combine both the capital and operating increases and surmise a 10% increase as if this is the School Committee’s “new request,” even though it is not. The capital assessment last year was $409k and this year it is $806k, with the $397k increase already voted as a debt exclusion for the High School’s roof, the Palmer River’s roof, and Beckwith’s windows. This portion is not a new request and already comes with its own prior voted funding.

Since the budget increased 1.32%, you would expect the assessment to increase roughly the same. However, this was not possible since the school has used its E & D savings account for several years now and the balance is lower. Last year we were able to use $1.25M from this savings account; this year we are only able to use $500k, leaving a $750k deficit in the assessment and that is why there is a greater increase than just 1.32%. If you add the $750k to $470k, which is the state mandated increase in the required minimum local contribution, you would get a $1.22M increase. We have asked for less than that at $1.17M. This budget is extremely lean at a 1.32% increase, and I would like to note that the School Committee is not looking for an override; we were not involved in the Fincom meeting or the writing of the language in the warrant.

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Save Our Schools!

The long and arduous budgeting process undertaken by the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District Administration and School Committee began back in November and now, as of this week, will stretch into May. Speaking as an observer, this has been a process that for all intents and purposes carries of all the markers of collaboration and consensus building. The Superintendent reached out to each town to see what challenges each was facing, which large projects were in the works, and what each town would like to see the school district accomplish in FY20. The Superintendent also met with a large and diverse advisory committee, using this knowledge to inform the budgetary process. The budget was then built from the ground up, every principal in the district working with teams to figure out their needs and wants. Following this process, the principals came together with the business office to combine these items into a budget that would push forward programs for all of our children, challenging them and bolstering their education, supporting their academic advancement, their social-emotional development and the growth of their curiosity in an environment that would be exciting and innovative. At the high school level, this process even involved School Council, collaborating with students on what they would like to see in the curriculum and in the building.

And yet, while this process was going on, the stresses of last summer were fresh in our hearts and minds. These stresses haunted the process. Still, there was also a feeling of cautious optimism given that the override had passed in Rehoboth and the levy ceiling had increased. After all, there wouldn’t be a problem funding the FY20 budget as long as it was reasonable. And so, the School Committee forged ahead asking the tough questions and debating the additions, subtractions, and merits of each one. They heard the comments and thoughts of the public and took each into serious consideration. This budget was not created on a whim.

Initially, the School Committee wanted to move forward with a robust budget, given the optimism that there should be enough cash on hand to support cautious increases to some programming, increases that would push forward our school district to increase our students’ 21st Century Skills. After some Endless Possibilities rumblings and rumors that the members of 820 TAUNTON AVE(RT. 44) | SEEKONK, MA 02771 the Rehoboth Finance Committee were not satisfied with these increases and were, in fact, promising not to recommend approval of the budget assessment to the town, the School Committee took further steps to come to a compromise. They reached out on multiple occasions to meet with the Rehoboth Finance Committee Members––to no avail. The Rehoboth Finance Committee decided to meet without the members of the School Committee in a move that has no precedent, a move that has left many of us wondering if they were ever truly interested in fair collaboration and building trust.

On Tuesday, April 23rd, the School Committee voted to approve a budget that was a 1.32% increase over last year’s budget.

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What the Rehoboth Finance Committee and some voters in Rehoboth fail to understand is that if the FY20 budget is not passed by the Town of Rehoboth on May 13th, we will be forced into a 1/12 Budget. Pink slips will be issued again, we will go into debt due to unemployment costs, and we will go to a tent meeting since there Gilmore’s is the oldest and best florist in town. will not be another override. The Commissioner of Education in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will step in and a budget Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. will be forced upon both towns, one that will likely be at a higher cost than the one proposed by the School Committee at this time.

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This is why we have reopened Save Our Schools as an advocacy and outreach platform. We will be working over the next couple of weeks to get information into the hands of the voters in Rehoboth because we know that they will once again show up and vote for what is right. They will come to the table and save the day for our children, our educators, and our community because they didn’t vote for an override, giving up their hard earned money to an increased tax levy, just to see it misappropriated by a few folks who are unwilling to listen or compromise and are working www. .com in deceitful and underhanded ways that result in nothing but hurt, stress, and misinformation. Our neighbors, our family, and our friends in Rehoboth know what is at stake, and they will show up on May 13th. They will put aside sports practices, evening entertainment, and family commitments to do their civic duty. They will do what is necessary to pass this budget. If you have any questions that you would like Save Our Schools to answer, please reach Call for Reservations: 508-252-9761 out and we will do our best to get you the facts. This is about our future and our comSunday, May 12th- Seatings from 11am-3pm munity. Let’s work together to once again Save Our Schools!

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Why We Should Love Unconditionally

Part 8 of a series on Learning to Love Unconditionally

There are a number of obstacles to loving unconditionally, as we discussed last month. To work on unconditional love, we need some good reasons to do so. I’ll outline a few; you can undoubtedly add some others.

Unconditional love may make the difference between human survival and human extinction. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was convinced that unconditional love for all people is an absolute necessity for the survival of humanity. This makes even more sense today than when he wrote this 50 years ago. Global climate change, with rising temperatures and sea levels and the predicted widespread epidemics and mass migrations, poses an enormous threat to people in every country and of every race, culture, religion and political persuasion.

Dr. King mentioned that it’s historically been felt that self-preservation is the first law of life. He disputed this, saying that other preservation is the first law of life. Unless we shift rapidly from trying to defeat other nations and peoples militarily and/or economically and come together to work for our mutual, interrelated survival, we’ll face increasingly insurmountable problems. Learning to regard others as part of the human family and developing the capacity to see enemies as potential allies is essential. We now have both a pressing need and the opportunity to rally for our common survival.

Unconditional love can cast out fear. According to Thomas Merton, a Benedictine monk, “The root of all war is fear.” Unconditional love reduces fear in the person who extends love and also in the recipient. Mutual fear reduction makes the amicable resolution of conflicts more likely.

Unconditional love may serve as an effective antidote to addictions, aggression, and suicide. It provides a sense of belonging and deep human connection we all need.

Unconditional love enables people to change. It fosters the feeling of safety people need to alter their beliefs and habits and to explore new ways of being and living in the community.

Unconditional love can transform adversaries and enemies into friends and allies. Hate begets hate, makes people angry, produces defensiveness, and locks people into perpetual conflict.

Love releases human potential and generates hope and optimism.

Unconditional love heals the spirit. Holding onto grudges and refusing to forgive leaves us angry, embittered, estranged, in despair, and distorts the personality, often causing mental and even physical harm to the person who harbors the enmity. Meanwhile, it does little harm to the person we fear, despise or hate.

Unconditional love is the foundation for the peaceful community.

It encourages forgiveness, holds people to a higher standard of behavior by offering the benefits of acceptance and security, and promotes unity.

Unconditional love doesn’t have to be practiced 100% of the time to make an impact. We’ve become so accustomed to loving conditionally that it will take a concerted effort and mutual reinforcement to nurture our capacity for unconditional love. We’ll make mistakes and fall short, but our efforts will not be in vain.

What are some of the “how to’s” of loving unconditionally? We’ll look at them next month.

Meanwhile, please write with your thoughts and questions about this series. Have you found it useful? Do you have suggestions for issues or topics to address? Do you have stories to share about loving unconditionally? Shall we continue the series?

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Rehoboth Town News From the Clerk

Hello All ~ Happy May! – The Spring flowers are here, birds are back, and the leaves have popped ~ yippee! If it is May, it must be tax day . . . as a reminder; quarterly taxes were due Wednesday, May 1st.

Annual Town Election Details

I would again like to thank the 716 of the 8,144 registered voters for coming out to vote Laura Schwall at our April 1, 2019 Annual Town Election. We Town Clerk had 9% voter participation this year, which is down from last year’s 2018 Annual Town Election of 19% and down from our 2017 Annual Town Election of 30% participation.

Congratulations to Bill Cute-Moderator; Skip Vadnais-Selectman; Cheryl Gouveia-Treasurer; Gene Campbell-Assessor; Craig Chapman-School Committee; George Cardono, Linda Sherman and Paul Jacques for Housing Authority; Bill Costa-Planning Board; Kathy Amaral-Parks Commission; Ken Abrams, Bill Dalpe, and Mike Deignan as Constables, and Ted Ballard, Joe Nunes and Katie Eyer for Water Commission. We also had a not-binding ballot question regarding natural gas access in Rehoboth, which was voted down by 274 votes (Yes=197; No=471; Blanks=48). If you are interested in the final official results, they can be found on the town website @ https://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/sites/rehobothma/files/ uploads/rehoboth-tally-ate-4-1-2019-official-signed.pdf

Thank You!!! ~ Election Workers, Registrars, Fire, Highway, Constables, Election Equipment Staff & Assistant Town Clerk

I would personally like to thank the many people who participated in our April 1, 2019 Annual Town election and for helping me make sure the election ran smoothly. From the Wardens, Clerks, Inspectors, Constables, Veterans, Station 3 Fire Personnel, Highway Department, Registrars, COA and Assistant Town Clerk . . . thank you for all your hard work. There is no way we could have an election without the wonderful help of you all ~ thank you for all you do for so many! Thank you also Sara and Billy for the delicious Vinos meals and thank you Aaron for our breakfast coffee and donuts.

Annual Town Meeting

Now is the time to have your voice heard. Rehoboth voters have been notified, through delivery of the Special and Annual Town Warrant to their home on Tuesday, April 23rd, that the date for Special/Annual Town Meeting will be held Monday, May 13, 2019 at the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Auditorium beginning at 7:00 pm. The Special Town Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the Annual Town Meeting will follow immediately after at 7:30 p.m. I urge all voters to come out to the Special and Annual Town Meeting and let your voice be heard. It is up to you to vote how your town government runs and how your money is spent.

The last day for Voter Registration, to be eligible to participate in the Special and Annual Town Meeting, is Friday, May 3, 2019.

The Town Clerk’s Office was open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on May 3rd to accommodate last minute registrations. As always, if you would like to register to vote, or change your party affiliation, you may go to the Secretary of State’s Election Division @ www.

RegisterToVoteMA.com and complete the voter registration form online. However, if you are not registered by Friday, May 3, 2019,

you will not be able to vote in the May 13, 2019 Town Meeting. If you would like to check your voter status (active or inactive), you may also go to: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistrationSearch/ MyVoterRegStatus.aspx and see if your registration is active and what precinct you vote in.

Annual Town Census

The Rehoboth Annual Town Census reflects our current population total, which as of April 12, 2019 is “officially” 12,745. That is an increase of 81 residents over last year’s “official” population figure of 12,664. After calls to households from our Registrars, we still have 323 census forms, out of 4,976 forms that were mailed in January, which have not been returned (Precinct I = 108 non respondents; Precinct II = 111 non respondents, and Precinct III = 104 non respondents). Please send in your census/street listing forms as soon as possible ~ thank you. Due to the delayed resident responses, I anticipate the Street Listings being delayed to mid-late May for those of you who like to purchase them for $15. Please call our office before heading up to town hall to see if the Street Listings have arrived so you don’t waste a trip. I would like to thank Assistant Town Clerk, Lynn Shaker and the Registrars Helene Vitale, Jenn Moitozo, and Kathy Conti for your help with processing the almost 5,000 census forms. We all had another busy and successful Census season ~ thank you!

2019 Dog Licenses

Dog licenses are due and payable on April 1st of each year.

Thank you to the 1,498 dog owners who have already renewed their dog’s 2019 license. Any dog license not paid by May 31st will be assessed a $15.00 per dog late fee in addition to the license fee(s).

We have offered dog owners a 60-day grace period to pay their dog’s licenses without charging a late fee; however, we must now impose those fees effective June 1st. The Town has incurred the expense of sending out over seven hundred reminder postcards to those dog owners who have not paid their dog’s 2019 license in the hopes we would avoid having to impose late fees. You may renew your dog license online, by mail, or in person. Currently we have 728 dogs that are unlicensed; we hope to hear from their owners soon. Please, please renew your dog’s license as soon as possible and definitely before May 31st to avoid the late fees.

Thanks so much!

In Closing

Anyone having questions regarding any of the above information may call the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-252-6502, X3109 or X3110 or e-mail me at LSchwall@town.rehoboth.ma.us . In closing, I would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Assistant Town Clerk ~ Lynn Shaker, who celebrates her birthday in May. In addition, Lynn and I wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in Rehoboth. We also wish everyone a healthy and safe Memorial Day. Hopefully

by Memorial Day the weather will be rain free and absolutely perfect. Please remember to honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice by attending the Rehoboth Memorial Day Parade ~ more information will be available on Town’s website. Thank you again for your continued support and the opportunity to serve another year as Rehoboth’s Town Clerk. Please have a happy and safe month of MAY! ~ Laura ~

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Rehoboth Gets its First Little Free Library

The first registered Little Free Library in Rehoboth, located at the top of Clouds Way in the back of the Adams Farms neighborhood, is now up and ready for book sharing.

Little Free Library is the nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world. This organization helps people start and maintain free “take a book, share a book” book exchanges called Little Free Libraries.

This year is the 10th anniversary of the Little Free Library movement. It was started in 2009 by a man named Todd H. Bol, in honor of his mother, a school teacher and lifelong reader.

For the Cherepowichs, building the Little Free Library was a family affair. Kate, an avid reader with a too-large collection of books, thought building a library would be a fun family project to do over the winter and a great way to pass on some of her favorite reads to others. Her husband Joe constructed the library using plans they’d found online. Their children, Anna (11), Alec (8) and Evan The first registered Little Free (5) loved watching the project come to fruition and Library in Rehoboth, located at the eagerly helped search for and contribute books to top of Clouds Way in the back of add to the library that would appeal to their own the Adams Farms neighborhood age groups.

Back in 2009, Todd Bol set a goal of 2,500 libraries. Today there are over 85,000 registered Little Free Libraries in all 50 states and in 88 countries. There is even one in Siberia for reindeer herders and their families. And now there is a Little Free Library in Rehoboth too. The Cherepowich family is proud to be stewards of this library and is very excited for the book sharing to begin. Come take a book, share a book!

For more information on the world’s largest book-sharing movement, please visit www.littlefreelibrary.org.

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Rehoboth Animal Advocates has been working closely with the Rehoboth Animal Shelter to initiate a volunteer program at the shelter. We are very excited to announce we have set up a schedule and, on May 1st , we will begin this program. Currently, we will be at the shelter on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. We hope to expand to include more days and hours in the coming months. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact Rehoboth Animal Advocates at rehobothanimaladvocatesMA@gmail.com, at Rehoboth Animal Advocates MA on Facebook or by calling or texting Karen at 774-991-1942.

We hope to hear from you soon!!

Rehoboth Animal Shelter News

The Rehoboth Animal Shelter is quiet right now -- could it be that there are no stray animals in town? Barney and several cats have been adopted, but Bella is still available; she is a very friendly young coonhound, but in need of training. And spring often brings kittens, so stay tuned.

For more information on adoptable pets, see the shelter listing at Petfinder.com. To inquire about a pet, or to report a lost or found pet, please call 508-252-5421, ext. 126., or e-mail a.ruscetta@ comcast.net.

Red Cross Urges Blood Donations to Help Trauma Patients

There’s no way to predict when or where an accident will happen. That’s why the American Red Cross needs donors to give blood and platelets during Trauma Awareness Month this May and throughout the year to help ensure that trauma centers are prepared the moment an injured patient arrives.

In December 2017, Jeff Gosliga was rushed to the hospital following a car accident. To treat his serious injuries, he needed 11 units of blood – about the amount of blood in an average adult’s body.

“I never had reason to think a lot about blood, where it came from or how it arrived at hospitals; my accident changed all of that,” said Gosliga. “It was touch-and-go for a while, and because the blood that I needed was available, I’m here today. I am so grateful to all of the volunteer blood donors who give of themselves so generously. I will never forget them or take blood donation for granted again.”

Donors of all blood types are urged to give now to help meet the needs of trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions. Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

May 2019 The Reporter In thanks, all those who come to donate blood, platelets or plasma with the Red Cross now through June 10, 2019, will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email. (Restrictions apply; see amazon.com/gc-legal. More information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.)

When every second matters Major traumas can quickly deplete a hospital’s blood supply.

By giving blood, platelets or plasma regularly, donors can help ensure that enough blood is on the shelves for patients when every second matters.

In trauma situations, when there’s no time to check a patient’s blood type, emergency personnel reach for type O negative red blood cells and type AB plasma because they can be transfused to patients of any blood type. Less than 7 percent of the population has type O negative blood, and only about 4 percent of the population has type AB blood.

Platelets may also be needed to help with clotting in cases of massive bleeding. Because platelets must be transfused within five days of donation, there is a constant – often critical – need to keep up with hospital demand.

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Helping Furry Friends in Need

Since I wrote about Rehoboth sisters Eleanor and Esther Menz and their volunteer work with feral cats a while ago, Eleanor wrote to inform me that they are now volunteering in Rehoboth through Project Spay Inc. in their “trap, neuter and return” (TNR) program.

Project Spay Inc. is a charitable, non-profit group based in Swansea but its volunteers work with feral cats in several towns in our area, including Rehoboth. This group also fosters cats and kittens and tries to find homes for as many of their cats as they can.

Previously our local TNR program had been part of the work of Rehoboth Animal Advocates (RAA), but this volunteer group is now concentrating its time and energy on setting up a volunteer helper program at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter. (See below for more about this program.)

At Eleanor’s suggestion, I visited Donna Castle at her South Rehoboth home to see the “kitty nursery” she has set up for rescued cats who have just given birth. Donna is also a volunteer with Project Spay. The day I was there in April, there were two “moms and babies” in spotlessly clean and roomy enclosures on Donna’s sunporch. One litter was only a day old and the other cute little critters were a couple of weeks old.

Donna has two rescued cats who have become indoor pets, a big guy named Cody and a handicapped female named Precious.

On the sunporch were a few more large cat enclosures awaiting “the spring rush” when cats really start having kittens.

It all started when she found six kittens under her porch a few years ago, Donna recalled. She caught four and found good homes for them through an ad in The Reporter. When it happened again the next year (and she again found homes through advertising), she knew it was time to do something.

She talked to another Donna, Donna Arruda of Swansea, in 2015 about turning the Castles’ spacious sunroom into a nursery for rescued cats and their kittens. She said her husband Tom wasn’t too crazy about the idea at first but soon came around to it. Donna added that she has a couple of wonderful friends who help with the cats too.

Looking out at the beautiful herb garden behind the Castles’ sunporch, Donna reflected on the sad time in her life when she lost a premature son. The Castles have a son Jeff, who lives in Rhode Island, and two teenage grandchildren, Dylan and Hailey. (It was Dylan who found the tabby now called Precious.) She talked about how adopting homeless cats has really helped some of the families she has worked with cope with a tragic loss in their own lives. Donna still gets Mother’s Day cards from some of these folks.

Donna Castle referred to her colleague Donna Arruda as “a saint who never turns cats away, even those with medical needs”.

She says that Project Spay also tries to help adopting families with veterinary medical expenses if possible. “All of us are volunteers and it’s all done from the heart since it ends up costing us all money for things we pay for ourselves. But when the need is greatest, the money seems to appear. I have met such wonderful people. I love what I do.”

Donna explained that Project Spay has requirements for those who adopt. The cats must remain indoor cats and any kittens too young to be neutered must be brought back later for the procedure. Donna’s sister Patricia Lima in Berkley is also involved with Project Spay. “She does the vet checks and works with the families who take the cats. We have a very low rehoming rate,” Donna said. “When we do need to find a new home for a cat, it’s usually a success.”

Project Spay holds occasional fundraising activities, such as a May 4 breakfast at the American Legion Post 303, 73 Ocean Grove

May 2019 The Reporter Ave. in Swansea, and is always happy to accept donations. To find out more about adopting cats or to learn more about Project Spay’s TNR program, you can call 508-496-6839 or email projectspayrescue@gmail.com. The website is https://projectspayrescue.com.

And if you would like to be a part of the volunteer program at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter, you can email rehobothanimaladvocatesMA@gmail.com or get in touch with them through their Facebook page or by calling Karen Frenier at 774-991-1942. Karen says that as May 1, the RAA volunteers will be at the shelter from 2-4 p.m. on Mon., Tues., Wed. and Friday.

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The Town Census reflects our current population total which as of April 17, 2019 is “unofficially” 13,455. This is not an official total because we still have not received all census forms. If you have not done so please send in your census/street listing forms as soon as possible.

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2019 Dog Licenses

Don’t forget to license your dog(s). There will be a $20 late fee per dog imposed on license renewals after May 31st.

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It’s that time of year again. Just a reminder to those people who are thinking about having a yard sale please be advised that you need a yard sale permit. You can get them online at the www. seekonk-ma.gov under Department/Town Clerk /downloadable forms. It is $5.00 a day with a total of 4 per year. There is also a page outlining the bylaw concerning yard sale signage. Please be advised that it is not permitted to use telephone poles to post any type of sign. If you are going to have a yard sale please abide by the rules of the town. Thank you.

Water Department Annual Meeting

The annual Water Department Meeting will take place 6:30pm on Tuesday May 14, 2019 at the Seekonk Public Library. Their warrant includes the budget for the next fiscal year. If you have town water and are interested don’t forget to go to this important annual meeting.

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The annual Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Saturday May 25, 2019. It will start at 10AM at the Seekonk High School 261 Arcade Ave. and will follow the same route as in previous years, ending at the Hurley Middle School on Newman Ave. There will be a ceremony at 11:30AM following the parade at the Veterans Memorial Park, 410 Newman Ave. Please come out and honor our veterans.

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Often times in the Town Clerk’s office we get many phones that start out with “I don’t know if this is the right department but…” and we are always happy to direct the person to the correct department.

I would like to take this time to give an alphabetical list of the departments in Town Hall and a brief description what they take care of.

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Building Department 508-336-2990 – Questions regarding obtaining building, electrical, gas, plumbing and pool permits.

Investigates zoning by-law questions and/or violations.

Collector’s Office 508- 336 2930 – Questions regarding bills and payment of: Real estate and personal property tax bills. MoSeekonk tor vehicle excise tax bills, disposal/trash bills, Municipal Lien and Certificate of Good Standing issued.

Days on Conservation Department 508 -336-2944 – Responsible for market protection of Seekonk’s natural resources. Wetland and Water Re23 406,219 395,725 80 Seekonk 2014 122 $298,149 $287,997 96 2019 Seekonk source permits. Questions regarding, development near wetlands Seekonk 2013 31 353,594 345,573 76 104 $286,771 $276,552 106 2018 Seekonk and streams, passive recreation. Investigates wetland violations Rehoboth $363,121 and illegal discharges into storm drains, water bodies and streams.

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Rehoboth 119sale prices$350,023 $336,588 135 are currently 30 properties under contract and 32 active properties, Council on Aging/Human Services 508–336-8772 – 540 Arcade making this a sellers market! The strong demand and few homes for Ave. Responsible for GATRA Dial-A Ride Service, senior activities, 2014 vs 2013 & Rehoboth yearyour end home. statistics sale Seekonk make for a prime real timeestate to sell events and trips. Meals on Wheels, food and fuel assistance 2014 Seekonk real estate market up fromabout 2013, with a 17%and increase sold listings, If you arepicked thinking selling notin sure whatthe average Health Department 508-336-2950 - Oversees all aspects of the value your home is, call sales increase 4% to $287,997. Homes were onofthe market an average of 10me! fewer days than 2013. Title 5, licenses septic installers, engineers, food service facilities, piggeries. Inspects food service facilities, pools, motels, tanning 401-419-4165 • www.RIHomesforsale.org 2014 Rehoboth real estate had a 22% decrease in sold listings, the average sales price increase 8% tosalons, health spas. Investigates tenant-landlord disputes. Investigates potential illegal dumping.

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Planning Department 508– 336-2962 – Questions concerning subdivisions, re-zone requests, site plans, zoning by-law revisions, Don’t Wait Until Spring!!

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There are many serious buyers looking to purchase a home now Public Works 508–336-7407 – Questions concerning trash pickup, recycling, landfill passes. Maintains town roads and municipal Contact me for an In-Depth personalized market Analysis facilities. Tree Warden.

Selectmen/Town Administrator 508-336-2910 – Budget information and purchasing information. Alcoholic beverage licenses, amusement, antique / second-hand, entertainment, selling motor vehicles, vending machine licenses. Personnel/employment inforMichael Tortolani mation. Town by-law information.

Town Clerk’s Office 508-336-2920 Questions concerning busiDistrict Sales Coordinator ness certificates, dog licensing, voter registration/ election inforAn Independent Agent Representative mation. Yard sale permits, marriage licenses, census/new resident information. Notary service, Justice of the Peace, raffle and bazaar Disability | Life | Dental permits. Seekonk Cemetery, records and deeds. Vital records: marriage, death, birth, genealogical records.

8 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 Treasurer’s Office 508–336-2970 – Departmental receipts, tax titles, employee payroll and benefits. Town/School retiree health insurance.

Veteran’s services 508–336-8772 – Compensation, pension, insurance for veterans. Discharge difficulties. Employment, educational, vocational training. Help with alcoholic/drug treatment, hospitalization and domicile care. At-risk homeless and housing.

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Water District 508–761-8170- Questions concerning drinking water usage, quality and bills.

Zoning Board of Appeals 508–336-2961 Appeal of a decision made by building inspector or town official. Special permits and variances.

I would just like to remind the people who have been appointed or re-appointed to be on a Board or Committee you need to be sworn in at the Town Clerk’s office. It is important to do so to be able to participate and vote at your meeting. If you are newly appointed you must take the conflict of interest training. If you have questions about this please do not hesitate to contact the Town Clerk’s office.

Town Hall will be closed Monday May 27, 2019 in observance of Emergency Board Up Memorial Day. Memorial Day is the day that’s set aside to rememStructural and Contents Cleaning ber with gratitude and pride all those who served and died for our country and our freedom. Please remember to thank a Veteran.

Reconstruction • Water Extraction Have a wonderful month. As always thank you for taking the Sewage Clean Up • Mold Removal time to read my monthly updates and remember the Town Clerk’s office welcomes inquiries from all citizens seeking assistance, or information in relation to services provided by the Town of Seekonk.

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Howitt Donation to Seekonk Save-A-Pet Society

I enjoy being a bird and nature photographer whenever I can pick up my camera and get outdoors. Over the past five years, I’ve produced a “For the Birds” desk calendar with some of my favorite photos. I offer the calendar for sale to family, friends, and “fans” who will enjoy a year of bird photos, and who know that all proceeds after printing costs will go to support the Seekonk Save-A-Pet Society.

I am also privileged to work for an employer (Rhode Island Foundation) that matches charitable gifts up to $250. each year for each of its employees. This year, the Seekonk Save-A-Pet Society is receiving a total contribution of $1000 as a result of the calendar sales, more contributions, and the matching gift.

I am so happy to be able to give back to the shelter in support of the countless volunteers who make it work, the ACO and shelter staff who get the job done no matter what, and in honor of the animals who chose Steven Howitt and me to rescue them.

They have graced our home with their presence over the years.

This year’s gift is dedicated to the NEW Seekonk Animal Shelter on behalf of Lucy, of blessed memory, Hydrox (16), and Pixie (5), all Seekonk Shelter alumnae cats.

Pam Tesler Howitt - Seeekonk, MA

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Seekonk Memorial Day Parade

The Seekonk Memorial Day Parade is being held on Saturday, May 25th, rain or shine.

Join us as we honor members of our military who are either missing or who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces of the United States.

All Participants will muster at 9:00 am at the Seekonk High School – 261 Arcade Ave, Seekonk, MA. The parade will step off at 10:00 am sharp, and will follow the same route as in previous years, ending at the Middle School on Newman Avenue. A ceremony will be held at the Seekonk Veterans Memorial Park immediately after the parade.

Please contact James LaFlame, Director of Veterans Services at 508-336-2940 or jlaflame@seekonk-ma.gov if you would like to participate or have any questions.

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Keeping Textiles Out of the Waste Stream

During this spring season when cleaning inside and out comes to mind, our town has an avenue for getting rid of usable but unwanted clothing and shoes. There are collection bins carrying the names of Bay State Textiles or Kiducation, which are located at the public schools, the Dept. of Public Works, and at several commercial intersections. Besides keeping articles of clothing out of our weekly trash pickup, the donated materials can be reused or recycled. An additional benefit is the fact that a small portion of the funds earned by the charitable companies from the recovery and sale of these items will be received by the schools and town to help defray some of their operating expenses. I would consider that a win-win situation for us, the town and the environment.

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Land Trust Holds Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the Seekonk Land Conservation Trust was held at the Seekonk Library on April 9, 2019 and featured an informative presentation from Seekonk’s Conservation Agent, Jennifer Miller. Ms. Miller highlighted the Conservation Commission’s role in overseeing the Town’s public land, wetlands permitting, and remediation of Brownfield sites within our community. She also discussed current efforts preparing Seekonk’s Open Space and Recreation Plan, which when completed will qualify the town for state funds in support of recreation, open space, and the preservation of the rural charm of the Town.

The meeting also featured a short presentation by Tom Webb, Seekonk Land Trust President, that stressed efforts to ‘keep Seekonk green’ with the land trust, the RI Audubon Society, the town, and individual citizens having preserved more than 10% of the town’s 11,661 acres. There are currently 1450 acres of conservation land in town including Martin Reserve, Caratunk, and municipal conservation lands for protecting water quality, and land preserved through private conservation and agricultural restrictions.

The SLCT, a non-profit entity with a volunteer board, has been a Town entity for 52 years and is committed to continuing their mission to preserve open space in Seekonk.

If you would like to learn more information, you can contact the Seekonk Land Conservation Trust by visiting www.seekonklandtrust.org or message us on Facebook.

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The Pray Family owns Oakdale Farm, a working vegetable and horticulture farm. The Pray Farm land was first purchased in 1917 and has been in agricultural use since this time.

Laura and Michael Smith accepted the award for the family for their recent preservation of farmland with an agricultural restriction which maintains the land for farming use in perpetuity. The farm practices safe and environmentally friendly farming by using Integrated Pest Management systems to produce food for the local community which they sell on site at their Oakdale Farm Country Barn & Garden Shop.

Tom Webb, SCLT President, presented the award before about 40 people who gathered to attend the SCLT 2019 annual meeting held at the Seekonk Library. The SLCT is available to assist local residents who wish to donate or conserve land and receive tax deductions for their donations. The SLCT also protects wildlife habitat, preserves the scenic and rural character of Seekonk, sponsors environmental education in public schools, and supports the Environmental Resource Center at the Library.

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Seekonk Animal Shelter News Meet Wally! He is a shorthaired tiger and white, male who is approximately five years old. A friend of the shelter, Pete, had been feeding Wally and some other feral cats and over time Pete gained his trust and he became friendly. When he first arrived at the shelter he was very shy and we couldn’t touch him.

Between the staff working with him and Pete visiting him regularly, Wally made a lot of progress in a very short time! Now this sweet boy LOVES to be pet so much that he even drools and he has started to allow us to pick him up.

He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines and tests. His ideal home would be a quiet one with a family who will be patient while he adjusts to his new surroundings. Wally is fine with other cats.

Are you ready to open your heart and home to Wally? You can meet him at the Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck St. Phone: 508-336-6663.

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Webster Bank Raises Food for Doorways

The Webster Bank on Newman Ave in north Seekonk conducted a food drive for benefit of the Doorways food pantry. Food donations were accepted from Webster customers and supplemented by employee donations as well. Several bushels of non-perishable food items were raised in support of the most vulnerable in our community. Bank manager Kristen Hebert explained it is part of Webster Bank’s culture to try to give back to their home communities. Their donations will help fill kitchen cupboards of homes throughout Seekonk. Over sixty families rely on Doorways on a regular basis, and Doorways relies on people like Webster Bank.

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Replace Your Old Wood Stove: Save Money and the Environment!

A new state program, called the Wood Stove Change-Out Program, could help people with wood stoves save money, improve public health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and potentially cut down on the number of wood stove fires.

Officials with the MA Clean Energy Center launched their 2019 program on March 20th to help residents swap out dirty, inefficient stoves for newer, cleaner EPA certified models. Steve Pike, executive director of the Clean Energy Center said that «A more efficient stove requires less fuel, and so enables the homeowner to pay less to heat their home. These newer stoves,» continued Pike, «burn far more efficiently, so it reduces pollution, particularly with what’s called particulate emissions, and those affect folks with heart disease and asthma.»

“Newer stove models burn longer and more efficiently reducing the amount of wood consumed and ultimately cutting fuel costs.” adds Randy Titsworth, owner of the Fireplace Showcase in Seekonk. “There are a lot of options available in many prices and sizes, and you can change from wood to pellet if you’re thinking of moving to a thermostatically controlled longer burning appliance.”

Nearly fifty percent of the money will be going towards low income residents and rebates can range from anywhere between $500 and $3,250, depending on the emission levels, type of stove purchased and your income level. To qualify for a rebate, a resident must have an operational, non-EPA-certified wood stove.

If you’re interested in this program, or for more information, contact your local participating stove retailer or visit www.masscec.com/woodstove. Rebate applications will be accepted until August 5, 2019.

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People In The News Jonathan Eddy Awarded a Harvard Teaching Fellowship

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J o n a t h a n E d d y, a 2015 graduate of DightonRehoboth Regional High School, has been awarded a Harvard Teaching Fellowship. Jonathan will graduate Harvard College in May, 2019 with a degree in Chemical and Physical Biology. Through the fellowship, Jonathan will earn his Master’s Degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a program that prepares Harvard graduates to teach in “under-served” public schools (predominantly inner-city).

Contest Honors K-12 Students for Educating Commuters About Climate Science Public-Transit Riders Learn About Issue Through Artwork

A second-grader is this year’s top winner in UMass Lowell’s annual Cool Science Contest, which teaches K-12 students across Massachusetts about how they can use art to teach the public about climate change.

The competition asks students from around the Commonwealth to create artwork that illustrate important aspects of the science behind climate change. The best of these submissions are displayed in and on Lowell Regional Transit Authority buses, where they educate thousands of passengers and others each day. This year, more than 240 young people participated in the competition.

Lucas Mason, a student at William P. Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School in Winthrop, is this year’s recipient of the UMass Lowell David Lustick Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement in the contest.

Lucas and other Cool Science winners, their parents and teachers were honored during a ceremony on Friday, April 26 at O’Leary Library Learning Commons on UMass Lowell’s South Campus, where the students’ artwork was displayed in a gallerystyle exhibit and inside an LRTA bus parked outside the venue. As Cool Science’s overall winner, Lucas’ entry was emblazoned on the side of the bus.

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Lohmeier continues this work today with fellow researchers UMass Lowell Art and Design Prof. Stephen Mishol and Prof. Bob Chen, director of UMass Boston’s School for the Environment.

“When we survey bus riders each year, we find they know more about climate change and are more interested in learning about it after seeing the students’ artwork,” Lohmeier said. “Adults can learn a lot from kids and are often more interested in the students’ messages than in lessons from other adults.”

Mishol has been impressed with the quality of artwork he sees in the contest.

“Each year, I am amazed that these young artists continue to find new ways to address the issue of climate change. It’s clear participants have a real connection to this subject. I think the students realize their work can make a positive difference in this issue for the future,” Mishol said.

Contest participants benefit in other ways, according to Chen.

“From my talks with award winners in the past, I’ve learned of many positive impacts, including some students who have found the award to be the highlight of the semester and even helped turn their school year around,” Chen said.

Cool Science research is conducted by the College of Education through the UMass Lowell Center for Program Evaluation, which is managed by Shanna Rose Thompson of Dracut, who holds a doctorate in education from the university. UMass Lowell undergraduate students who helped survey LRTA passengers for the project include history major Sarah McDermott of Billerica and biomedical engineering major Sarnise Compere of Easton. They were joined by graduate students Kimberly Gonzalez, Bangsil Oh and Kathleen Ralls, all of Lowell; Martin Trice of Marblehead; and Jared Dmello of Tyngsborough.

Cool Science’s partners include the LRTA and ATA Outdoor, which donated advertising space on the bus fleet, and Stone Jetty Marketing & Design, which prepared the artwork for display.

Cool Science is sponsored by UMass Lowell and its College of Education.

The event honored Lucas as well as first-place finishers and runners-up.

First place from our area went to: • Reid Mello of Rehoboth, a fourth-grader at Palmer River ; The runners-up from our area are: • Lily Brown of Rehoboth, a fourth-grader at Palmer River; • Emma Levesque of Rehoboth, a fourth-grader at Palmer River

Richard Pacheco Playwriting Award

The first Richard Pacheco Playwriting Award of one hundred dollars, will be given to the winning playwright at Theatre One Production’s Slice of Life New Works Festival June 7 and 8 at 7:30 pm and Sunday June 9 at 2pm, at the Alley Theatre 133 Center St in Middleboro, MA. Ten MA and RI playwright’s work, will be performed and the winning play will be selected by the audience members. Tickets, Cash only $20 Gen admission and $18 for Seniors and Students.

Richard was an award- winning playwright and a dear friend to all at Theatre One. His play SWAN SONG, was developed at Theatre One and went on to be voted Best New Play, by the American Regional Theatre. He was also an artist, actor, director, filmmaker, poet, fiction writer, educator, journalist and critic. the.

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Lincoln, MA—On your mark. Get set. Go identify that bird! Mass Audubon’s annual Bird-a-thon fundraiser will take place Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, when hundreds of birders of all abilities will compete to ID the most species statewide over a 24-hour period.

From that Friday evening at 6 pm until Saturday at 6 pm, two dozen teams will fan out across the Commonwealth, from sandy dunes and saltmarshes to fields, riversides, and forested ridgelines.

They will be focusing their attention, binoculars, and scopes on birds both familiar and far less common.

Bird-a-thon take place in the midst of the spring migration, when millions of birds are returning to Massachusetts to breed and raise young, or stopping to rest and feed in the Bay State before continuing farther north. During this opportune period, birders can observe species they typically do not see during the rest of the year.

More than 800 people are expected to participate in Bird-a-thon, the biggest single fundraising event of the year for Mass Audubon, the state’s largest nature conservation nonprofit.

Team members raise crucial funds for the respected conservation organization’s sanctuaries and programs, in honor of the competitors’ marathon birding efforts. Supporters may donate to teams or to individual birders.

Not a birder? Not a problem! Bird-a-thon Boosters participate by fundraising for their favorite teams. Boosters may bird non-competitively, do their own nature-focused activity, or simply rally support for those spending long hours in the field.

Last year’s participants raised more than $255,000— the highest amount since the event began in 1983—and identified 275 species, the most ever recorded. Over the past 36 years, Bird-a-thon supporters have contributed more than $3 million in support of Mass Audubon’s mission to connect people and nature.

“Competing in Bird-a-thon is a perfect way to welcome the spring migration and appreciate the Bay State outdoors, and for friends and families to connect with the natural world,” Mass Audubon President Gary Clayton said.

“As our largest fundraising event, this fun competition encourages participants to help protect the nature of Massachusetts, both individually and as teams,” Clayton noted. “We are also continually inspired by the generosity that directly supports Mass Audubon’s important work in land protection, nature-based education, advocacy, and responding to climate change.”

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This year we are extending our day to include a full day of themed activities. The Summer Program runs for two weeks Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. As we transition to full day the option to take half day sessions will still be there. The half day sessions will be from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. We are also providing a new option for parents “BEFORE AND AFTER CARE”, to alleviate time constraints for the working families!! There will be an hour before camp starting at 8:00 – 9:00 am and 2 1/2 hours after camp running from 3:00 – 5:30 pm.

We are continuing to offer your children affordable, fun, and enriching programs in a safe environment taught by high-quality adult instructors. The High School location provides us with opportunities for new classes and to continue old ones as well. These new classes include Make It + Take It Science, Create and Play, and Outdoor Adventures. We are keeping a handful of classes that were new last year like Fishing is The Reel Deal, Games and Tag for the Little Ones, Hip Hop, Jazz, Jewelry Advanced and more!

There will be the old favorites that fill up quickly, such as Out of the Box Painting, Farm Friends, P.E. Challenge, and Kitchen Kids. The Campers have an opportunity to utilize the Pool with Seekonk Swim Lessons. Three great shows are scheduled for Camp. On July 9th, Magician Eric Burke presents a fun, upbeat show and the audience gets a chance to interact with his illusions up close and personal.

On July 11th, Brett Outchunis brings “The Ooch Experience”. A show that combines three of Ooch’s favorite activities - yo-yo tricks, cool music and sweet dance moves! On July 16th, Bryson Lang, a professional Juggler is truly in a league of his own, everyone from school kids to senior citizens enjoys Bryson Lang’s interactive, family-friendly Comedy-Juggling show. You will definitely see things you’ve never seen before and you’ll be laughing along the way. We also have exciting events that will be sure to please, such as: The Seekonk Police Department and Fire Department will be visiting and educating our campers as well!! A Family invited Field Day Full of Fun to finish the camp off! Save the date (Family Day July 18th 9am) This day will have family potato sack races, games, prizes, gifts, face painting, and A DJ!! Also a return visit from magician Eric Burke is featured and a bouncy house from Busy Bee

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& PRGRAMS Jumpers which is an obstacle challenge full of fun! Also donating a FREE LUNCHEON is the Outback Steak House of Seekonk on July 18th to cap off the Family Fun Day! This is a wonderful opportunity for your children to try something new and fun during the summer.

We will once again be running an EARLY BIRD registration with savings! In May online registration will kick off. When you register, please reserve for the free luncheon as well. If you prefer to pay by check you can drop it off at the Town Hall or by mail.

Come celebrate our 12th summer with us!!

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(BPT) - Summer is fast approaching, which means that more children will be in and around water areas such as pools, lakes and oceans. Like many parents, you worry about your children’s safety around water, no matter how old they are.

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SPotlight on Summer CampS & Events Wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets. Children and adolescents must wear appropriately sized and weighted life jackets in or around watercraft. It’s important to understand that not all life jackets are Coast Guard approved. Adults can check this feature by looking at the tag on the inside of the jacket. Nonswimmers and small children should always wear life jackets when near water and while swimming. Adults should also wear them to model safe behavior.

Don’t practice holding your breath under water. Children should not have breath-holding contests or participate in underwater swimming challenges that could risk their lives.

Learn CPR. When seconds count, bystanders may be the first to help, so learning CPR may save a life. If you were CPR certified years ago, take a refresher course. CPR classes are available at community centers, hospitals and the American Red Cross.

Teach basic swim skills early. Not only do most children enjoy swimming lessons, but taking formal lessons can save their lives.

Many free or reduced-cost options for classes are available at your local YMCA for children from 6 months old through adults. Learning basic water safety and swimming skills at an early age helps children cope with potential dangers. In Safety Around Water classes at the Y, adults and children learn what to do if they find themselves in water unexpectedly. Participants practice basic skills like how to float and tread water; learning how to push off the bottom of the pool as they are submerging to get back to the surface can help a child find and grab the side of the pool for safety.

Each year, the Y teaches over a million children and teens how to swim, providing lessons about water safety in a fun, safe environment. There are classes available to meet every family’s needs and schedules. Water safety not only saves lives but also builds confidence. Learning to enjoy activities in and around the water nurtures children’s social-emotional, cognitive and physical development. Water safety and swimming lessons promote a lifelong enjoyment of swimming while encouraging healthy living.

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Rehoboth Land Trust Spring Hike Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.

The Rehoboth Land Trust will sponsor its Spring Hike at The Walter Monroe Conservation Area from 10 a.n.-noon, Saturday, May 11, rain or shine. Parking will be to the left and right of the Community Center/Club House of the Horton Estates on Samantha Lane east off Rt 118, just south of the Rehoboth MiniMart, which is at the intersection of Brook and Plain Streets. Come early for refreshments and a spring update of natural

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by Horton Estates resident and RLT member Ralph Hancewicz. All leaders will have familiarity with natural history. Be prepared for weather and bring binoculars. We will have some binoculars to loan. Please RSVP to otterob@yahoo.com. For more information, call Land Trust member Otter Brown at 508-252-6288.

A Meeting of (Musical) Minds The Grand Tour— Music by Handel, Vivaldi and Telemann for Flute and Violin

May 11, 2019 Goff Hall, Rehoboth

More Information: Mike Shand, 401 625-1176 On May 11 & 12, two Early Music ensembles will combine forces for a concert of chamber music featuring the baroque flute and baroque violin. The Greybeards, an Early Music trio based in Rhode Island, will join the duo Musicke’s Cordes, for a musical Grand Tour with chamber works from England, France and Germany by Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi and Leclair. The concert will take place at Goff Hall, Rehoboth, Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 pm. with a repeat performance, Sunday, May 12 at 2 pm The Meeting House, 3850 Main Road, Tiverton, RI. The program will feature the quintet performing a sonata for flute and violin

by Georg Fredric Handel as well as three dances by Jean-Marie Leclair for flute and violin. Additionally, The Greybeards will offer a sonata by Georg Philipp Telemann and Musicke’s Cordes will play a solo violin sonata by Antonio Vivaldi.

The two ensembles specialize in the performance of music from the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, playing on reproductions of instruments used at those times. While the baroque flute and baroque violin resemble their modern versions, the earlier instruments feature different materials and techniques.

The accompanying instruments of these ensembles include the six-string viola da gamba, a bowed bass similar to the cello but with a completely different sound. The harpsichord resembles its younger cousin, the piano, in shape and general technique, but its penetrating jangle derives from an entirely different design and construction.

The third accompanying instrument, the theorbo, is a cross between a guitar, a harp and a Renaissance lute with a bowl body, plucked strings and a six-foot long neck.

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Animal Advocates Mother’s Day Gift Sale Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12

Animal Advocates is celebrating Mother’s Day by having a fundraising event on Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12, from 12:00 am to 5:00 pm. This special event to honor Mothers is being held at The Sail Loft Restaurant in Padanaram, 246 Elm St., South Dartmouth, MA. The Sail Loft Restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and has delicious food and a beautiful atmosphere on the Padanaram Harbor.

Our Mother’s Day Gift Sale will feature beautiful handmade gift items. There will be fragrant bouquets of flowers in vases, plants, chocolates, sweets and bakery goods, jewelry, handmade gift items and lots more. Many of the items at the Mother’s Day Sale are unique, and you won’t find them anywhere else.

Please bring your mom, wife, sister or friend and come out on Saturday, Sunday at the Sail Loft to benefit homeless local abandoned cats and dogs. These wonderful and deserving dogs and cats need our support; and we could not help them and provide services without you.

Come to our Mother’s Day event; and together we can make a difference in the lives of our special animal friends who need us. Animal Advocates, Inc. is a 501 c (3) charitable all-volunteer animal humane organization dedicated to preventing pet overpopulation, unnecessary euthanasia and saving lives.

If you are able to donate to our Event or help out, it would be greatly appreciated. For information, please call (774) 888-9008, (508) 991-7727, or e-mail animaladvocates@ comcast.net Bring a friend and help us spread the news; if you are able to donate or volunteer, call us.

Rehoboth Community Dance Sunday, May 12th

*Free* On Sunday evening, May 12 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 music rooted in Celtic and other traditions.

The May 12 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. Beginners and families are welcome, with the recommended dance age of 6 and up. It is not necessary to come with a partner. A potluck precedes the dance at 6 p.m. For information, call or text Bob Elliott at 774-644-1369 http://www.contradancelinks.com/jammers.html

Preakness Horse Race Rehoboth Anawan Lions Fundraiser Saturday, May 18, 4 p.m.

“Hands Down” “Across the Board” “Dark Horse” “Front Runner” “Home Stretch” at Dublin Rose Irish Sports Pub. 940 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. Fundraiser for Mass Eye Research. Admission to view the race and enjoy a pub buffet is $20. 50-50 Raffle and Raffle Baskets!

Preakness Specialty Drink is Blackeyed Susan! The Fashionable Colors Representing the Preakness Race are Black, Yellow, Red and White. Be Creative!

For admission tickets contact: Kathy Amaral 508-252-3834, Karen Cabral 508-252-5389, Nadine Martin 508-822-4146 or Janice Goulart 508-612-7418.

Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, May 24, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, May 24, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Dereck Kalish. Music will be performed by Julie Metcalf and Larry Unger. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary $10; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/rehoboth.html.

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Memorial Day Parade May 27, 10:30 a.m.

This year, the Dighton-Rehoboth Memorial Day Parade will be held in Rehoboth. I don’t know if you’ve participated in the past, but the town of Rehoboth would love to have you in our Memorial Day Parade this May 27th.

The Parade will start at the American Legion on Bay State Road and go through the village, and end at the Veterans’ Memorial Gazebo at Redway Plain. The Memorial Day Ceremony will commence at around 11:30 AM followed by dedication for all of our Fallen Comrades, and this year’s special honor will be in the memory of LTC Bill Saunders. The ceremony will end around noon with the lowering and raising of the American Flag.

The parade will kick-off at 10:30 AM with Lining-up at the staging area between 9:00 and 10:00 AM at the Rehoboth Council on Aging, 55 Bay State Road (Rte. 118) and proceed down Bay State Road.

Rehoboth Contra Dance Friday, May 31, 8 p.m.

There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, May 31, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Chris Ricciotti. Music will be performed by Julie Metcalf, Mark Koyama, and Pete Johannsen. Beginners welcome.

Partners not necessary. $10; $8 students. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks.com/ rehoboth.html.

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Save the Date

Dighton-Rehoboth Class of ’89 30th Class Reunion

EPHS Class of 1959 60th Reunion

Saturday, June 1, 2019

American Legion Hall; 84 Bay State Road, Rehoboth 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Buffert Dinner and Live Band $30.00 pp

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Garden Conservancy Open Days

The mission of the Garden Conservancy is to save and share outstanding American gardens for the education and inspiration of the public. Their “Open Days” program provides tours of the best private gardens nationwide. The admission fee of $10 per garden (free for children under 12) goes to the Garden Conservancy to preserve important public gardens. Mark your calendar for Sunday June 2, 2019 at 10-4 PM for four gardens right here in Rehoboth that will be part of the Garden Conservancy Open Days program: 134 Hillside Avenue - The landscape in the front of the house has three Juniper torulosa Hollywood surrounded by wintergem and baby gem Boxwood to create a “wave” effect. A path leads to the “key-hole” garden with a bench and surrounded by fragrant shrubs. A Smokebush, Calycantus and Carol Mackie Daphne, Climbing Hydrangea and “Ruby Slipper” blend with previously existing Rhododenrons. The other gardens surround a pool and overlook fields in the distance. The biggest garden on the left has perennials that bloom from spring to fall. To the right is a garden that features grasses and to the far right is a garden with plants that especially appeal to hummingbirds. Annuals are added to the gardens every year for color. A straw bale vegetable patch is behind the cabana.

37 Medalist Drive (off Hillside Avenue) - This garden abuts the Hillside Country Club golf course, providing expansive views.

Optimal plantings have been chosen for the range of challenging ecosystems from rocky/dry soil to windy sites with wet soil. A cluster of trees with filtered sunlight hosts rhododendrons, azalea, pieris, enkiantus, hellebores and more. Most of the garden enjoys full sun. This is a garden for all seasons with spring ushered in with the blossoms of Okame cherries, saucer and star magnolias, daffodils, grape hyacinth, Spanish bluebells, ground phlox and PJM azalea.

May sees the arrival of tulips, azalea, sweetly fragrant Viburnum carlessi, lilies of the valley and lilacs followed by bearded iris, chives, allium, bleeding heart and rhododendrons. The blooms in June are dogwoods, lemon-scented Virginia magnolia, peonies, Dutch iris, gumpo azalea, coral bells, catmint, campanula, clematis and geranium bikova. By late June summer has arrived with hydrangea, roses, foxgloves, garden phlox, daisies, veronica, lavender, astilbe, blue salvia, anise hyssop and Russian sage. Fall color comes with mums, fall foliage of Japanese maples and red berries on the viburnums, holly trees and winterberries.

Carpenter museum herb garden (parking lot is located off of Bay State Road, after the red house and before the Rehoboth Congregational Church) – no admission fee This event will start at noon at 37 Medalist Drive and continue at the Carpenter museum herb garden that is maintained by the Rehoboth Garden Club. The herb garden at 37 Medalist Drive contains catmint, oregano, anise hyssop, lemon balm, tarragon, chives, parsley and basil. An armillary sphere is underplanted with alpine strawberries is flanked by a blueberry/raspberry patch, pergola, and roses. The Carpenter Museum herb garden contains sage, catmint, comfrey, lemon balm, oregano, tansey, Alpine strawberries, yarrow, thyme, lamb’s ear, Egyptian onion, several varieties of chives, continued on next page...

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East Providence High School, Class of 1959, will be celebrating their 60th class reunion on June 30th, 2019 at Francis Farm in Rehoboth MA. If you have not already been contacted, please email Dave at dapitassi@att.net or Mel at mfi37@comcast.net.

More information to follow.

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wormwood, lavender, Lady’s bedstraw and rue, as well as flowers (lily of the valley, foxglove, peonies, echinacea). Learn about the history of herbs, their medicinal and culinary uses, and cultivation tips. All Rehoboth third grader children visit this herb garden each May; it is open to the public throughout the year.

Subsequently, visitors are invited to linger at the Carpenter Museum for their annual strawberry festival (free) held 1-5 PM --- strawberry shortcake, lemonade and baked goods for sale. An

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(Information on events: http://www.rehobothantiquarian.org/ museum-events) Tranquil Lake Nursery (45 River Street) – free admission and plant sale.

Talks by Warren Leach at 10 AM (foliage, texture and structures) and 1 PM (color and fragrance). Tranquil Lake Nursery is a farm growing and specializing in ornamental perennials and woody plants, exemplifying excellence in horticulture and landscape design while affirming environmental stewardship. The nursery offers distinctive plants as well as creative gardens and design services to further their passions for horticulture. Wander among two acres of display gardens, showcasing a diverse variety of perennials, grasses, trees, shrubs, vines, and tender plants. Pollinators and birds abound. You will see a number of mixed perennial and shrub borders, as well as an entry garden, ornamental vegetable garden, pond-side water garden, purple garden, bog garden, rain garden, dry-scree garden, and a pool with a water rill. There are also eight acres of fields of Siberian iris, Japanese iris, and daylilies.

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Second Annual Taste of Rehoboth Tuesday, June 4, 5 to 8 PM

On June 4th, the Taste of Rehoboth will once again be held at Francis Farms in Rehoboth! Organized by co-chairs Deborah Breckenridge and David LeComte, this year’s event will feature many of the very best restaurants and farms in Rehoboth, along with a silent auction, raffles, a cash bar and a live band!

“Last year was a tremendous success on many levels” explained Dave LeComte. “Vendors expanded their business and the patrons had a great time. It brought everyone in the town together in a fun environment, and everyone wanted us to do it again. So here we are again!”

Attendees this year will be given a bag with a map of the event, plus a book with coupon specials from all the exhibitors. After meandering through the main hall, meeting and tasting the offerings from town vendors, attendees may wander outside to the pavilion to examine the special auction offerings, grab a drink at the cash bar, sit down at the tables to eat and socialize. Live entertainment will be provided by 68gRehoboth’s own Funk N’ Country band, or go back in for Round 2!

Co-chair Deborah Breckenridge added “We are really excited!

We expect this year’s event to be even bigger and better than last year’s. By adding farms and artisans to the list, we will open a lot of eyes. Did you know you can buy super-premium fresh meats, berries, apples, cheeses and produce right here?

Ticket prices will remain the same at $20 in advance (until 5/29) and $25 thereafter. The event proceeds will benefit the Rehoboth 375th.

Craft and Yard Sale to Benefit The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club Saturday, June 8th

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Craft and Yard Sale is planned for Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 9:00am until 3:00pm. Event to be held on the grounds of the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center, 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769.

Kitchen will be open.

Vendors must have own tables, chairs, canopies and take home what is not sold.

Spaces are $15.00. To reserve a space send a non-refundable payment of $5.00 made out to The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club, Inc. and mail in care of the senior center. For questions please call Diana 508 336-4195 or Lorraine 508 916-0971.

Proceeds to benefit The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club.

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D-R High School Golf Tournament June 17, 1 p.m.

The 19th Annual D-R HS Golf Tournament will be Monday, June 17th (the day after Father’s Day) at Crestwood Country Club in Rehoboth. Everyone who plays golf is welcome, including D-R graduates of all years!

The shotgun start begins at 1:00 PM and the family-style dinner follows. For your $125 golfing fee, you get golf, cart, and dinner.

Businesses: All visitors will see your information when you sponsor a $100.00 hole on the course.

The Dighton and Rehoboth communities are invited for dinner only at $40.

After dinner will be a raffle and a silent auction to raise more funds for the Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation awards to the Class of 2020. Donations of raffle items are needed, as well as auction items valued at over $100.00.

Friday, June 7 is the FIRM deadline for the names of golf foursomes and their fees, as well as for the sponsor information and payment for a hole on the course.

Phone the Fundraising Chairwoman for Golf, Kathy Amaral, at (508) 208-9748.

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The tournament is seeking sponsors for tee signs for $125.

Contact Dave Kent (401-429-9603) or Dave Pitassi (401-474-1052) for more information.

EPHS Reunion August 24

Save the date: The East Providence High School Class of 1963 will be holding it’s 56th reunion on Saturday, August 24th at the Shriner’s Imperial Room in Cranston. Everyone had such a great time last year that many said “let’s do it again.” More details to follow.

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Rotary and Lions Clubs Hosting Charity Golf Tournament July 29

The Rotary Club of East Providence/Seekonk and the Seekonk Lions Club Charitable Trust, a 501 (c)(3) organization will conduct their 28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, July 29th, 2019, at Wannamoisett Country Club. We are hoping to make this year’s event even more successful than those in the past.

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Club News & announcements Rehoboth Garden Club News

Please Join Us for These Special Events!

Annual Plant Sale

Saturday, May 11 Goff Hall Shed 124 Bay State Rd. from 9am-1pm

Our June issues will feature our Summer Camps & Programs Call to Advertise 508-252-6575

Annual Plant Sale to support our scholarship, civic and educational programs.

Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, hanging plants and more.

We encourage high school seniors and college students from Rehoboth and the surrounding community to apply for the scholarship. Students must be enrolled in an accredited college, majoring in botany, horticulture, agriculture, floriculture, forestry, the environmental sciences or related fields of study. Candidates may obtain an application by writing to the Rehoboth Garden Club 117 Carpenter Street Rehoboth, MA 02769 or by calling 508-252-6337. Completed applications must be received by June 30, 2019.

Club News

During our Annual meeting in April our new Club Officers were installed. Sally Philips will serve as President, Deborah Sears 1st Vice President, Dianne Burns 2nd Vice President, Meg Giorgio Recording Secretary, Marjorie DeAngelis Corresponding Secretary, Janice Grochmal Treasurer and Susan Asp Newsletter Editor.

Spring is the perfect time to join our club.

Membership chairperson Dianne Burns can answer any questions or let you know about our upcoming events. She can be reached at 508 336-9933 or dburns54@comcast.net

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Well we had a very busy month of April what with Easter being in that month there was a lot going on.......first we had a first meeting to put our plans in order and with our second meeting being held on April 18th at the M and D restaurant we accomplished what we had to finalize.....what with the Lions State convention coming up in May on the 3, 4, 5, there were the usual discussions made in regards to our donations for Mass Eye Research etc. which took place. We have several ladies who will be going and handling all our responsibilities for the club....it is a busy time for that weekend and a lot goes on as well.

We held our bake sale on April 20 at the Bank in Rehoboth with lots of goodies and was a busy day for the clubs helpers and was a huge success and we thank all who came into the bank and supported our event. We had a Mothers basket on display for anyone who was interested in buying tickets which will be raffled off on Mother’s Day and the winner will be notified so it’s something to look forward to. There was a twinning meeting with our sponsoring club the Rehoboth Lions club on April 24th which was to be held at the Anawan club.

Other Events coming up in May will be our Marion Manor bingo on May 8th.

White Cane day collection for white cane day on May 11th at the Dunkin Donuts So watch for our members who will be there to collect for Massachusetts Eye Research And thank you in advance for your support.

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American Legion Post 302 Events THE DIVING DUCKS Classic Rock & Blues Band

Saturday, May 11th 8:00 - 11:00 PM

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Annual Strawberry Country Festival at the Carpenter Museum Sunday, June 2nd

The Carpenter Museum will offer its annual Strawberry Country Festival on Sunday, June 2, from 1pm to 5pm. Admission is free.

An afternoon of hands-on history for the whole family! Try your hand at historical crafts and savor strawberry shortcake at our annual community celebration. This year’s Strawberry Festival will feature colonial crafts like candle-dipping, rope-making, pottery and much more.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. All programs are free and open to the public.

About the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society preserves, promotes, and enhances the significant historical, educational, and cultural assets of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. A non-profit organization, the RAS operates the Carpenter Museum, the Blanding Public Library, and the Arts in the Village music series which takes place in the Library’s Goff Memorial Hall. Learn more at www.RehobothAntiquarian.org.

Update on April 7th bake off IN Boylston--there were 42 entries in all; Pies, scones, quick breads with winners in all categories lots of fun. This writer’s entry of Winter Scones placed third. At the April 9th meeting we voted to have a booth at the Berkley Heritage and Honey Festival on September 21st.Our program was on driver and pedestrian safety. Be aware that many motorists run red lights these days so the pedestrian needs to look both ways when crossing streets. They also need to be visible at nights when jogging or walking remember safety is a two way street and we are all responsible for it. At the April 23rd meeting members of the Cows and Clover 4-H club presented a talk on sustainable healthy produce. They gave examples of local farms doing business as organic growers, producing an abundance of healthy foods to help feed the predicted population growth of 2 billion worldwide. Riley and Dan made music--beautiful Thank you.

On April 12 for National Grange month we delivered “A Student’s Dictionary” to the third grade classes at the Berkley Community School as part of the Grange “Words for Thirds”. There were 95 students who were very excited to receive them.

May 14th we will celebrate our 7th Anniversary with entertainment, refreshments and an open meeting. All are welcome. May 28th will be inspection by Chris Day Pomona Deputy who will observe us welcoming a new member. May 25 we will host Bay State Pomona.

It is time to start our seeds. We are looking forward to a good spring. National Grange describes our organization as “A Fraternity training heroes for our home towns since 1867” Drop in at any meeting 7 PM Grange Hall

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MAY 22 – Regular Meeting Night, 6:30 PM – With Peace Poster and Eye Research Presentations.

June 2 – Our 47th Annual “Chet Munroe” Chicken BBQ. Noon time (11:30 to 1:00) pick up at the “Cannon” at the Legion. This is a complete take home dinner at $12.00 Each.

June 5 - 1st Wed. of the Month Clam Boil - @ 7 PM @ Seekonk Gun Club. The setup group will have 8 AM Breakfast at Vino’s, and set up at 9 AM at the Seekonk Gun Club.

June 12 - Our Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM and Reg. Club Meeting at 6:30 at The Anawan Club. LAST MEETING OF PRES. RAY M’S YEAR. Decide On Any Remaining Budget Items for This 2018-19 Year!

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Rotary Club of East Providence RI /Seekonk, MA Student of the Month Award

Kelley Shanahan a senior at Seekonk High School was acknowledged as the Student of the Month on April 8, 2019 at Chelo’s Restaurant. Her plaque stated that Kelley Shanahan was Awarded the Rising Star Award for demonstrating ambition and a strong will to succeed. You’re on a path to greatness. Keep reaching for the sky! Student of the Month April 8, 2019. In attendance were her Guidance Counselor Kathleen Wilson, 2nd was his father Derrek Shanahan, Kelley Shanahan, mother Carleen Shanahan, and Rotary Club President Renate Alexander.

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On Sunday, May 17, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at the Museum of the Berkley Historical Society on South Main Street in Berkley, Dighton Historian Myrna D. Santos will give a presentation about the Dighton Rock Park Resort, an entertainment hub that existed on the Dighton banks of the Taunton River from1896 to 1921.

The presentation will be hosted by the Berkley Historical Society.

This lost Dighton treasure was a trolley park, as were Sabbatia Park and Lincoln Park, Back in the Day, and it attracted literally thousands of visitors to enjoy its various forms of entertainment.

Stop by and learn about a little-known part of Dighton’s varied history -- a place that attracted visitors from distances away, some of whom traveled there by steamboat!

Dighton Historical Society Plant Sale Saturday, May 18th

It’s time to enjoy our gardens by planting flowers and vegetables. The Dighton Historical Society is holding a Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18th, from 9 AM to 2 PM, rain or shine, at our Winslow-Davis Museum, 1217 Williams Street, Dighton, MA. If you have plants to donate (if you are dividing your garden), please call Joan at 774-501-3495.

GFWC Taunton and Raynham Jr. Woman’s club Annual Tea Sunday, May 19th

The GFWC Taunton and Raynham Jr. Woman’s club will be presenting its annual tea on Sunday, May 19th at St. Nicholas of Myra Parish Center, 499 Spring Street, No. Dighton, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

An Oriental Tea and Luncheon is the theme and tickets for the event are $12 pp, $5 for children under 12 years old.

The club will also offer their ever popular basket raffle, 50/50 drawing, and a door prize. To obtain tickets call Denise at 508 8137392, Nancy at 744 218-1456 or any Jr. Woman’s Club member.

Tickets are limited and it is recommended you reserve early to attend this popular fundraiser which benefits local student scholarships and charities.

Auditions for TOP’s New Works Festival

Theatre One Productions, Inc of Middleboro, will be holding an open call for actors ranging from 20 to 70, Actors of Color are urged to audition. The auditions according to Peg Holzemer, Producing Artistic Director, are for stage readings of 10 New Ten- Minute Plays in the Slice of Life New Works Festival at the Alley Theatre in Middleboro, June 7,8 and 9. The auditions will be held Monday May 6th and Wednesday May 8, at the Janet Parent Community Center, 8 Benton St Middleboro from 7-9. Please bring a resume and prepare a 1- minute monologue (comedy or drama). If planning to attend please email Theatreoneproductions@yahoo.com.

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CHURCH NEWS & Events First Spiritualist Church of Brockton in Rehoboth, MA Church services held September to June 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Fellowship to follow We are located at the Anawan Grange, 243 Winthrop St., At the Intersections of Routes 118 and 44, Behind Century 21 5/5

May Schedule:

Kathy Archambault Lyceum cancelled Annual Membership Meeting 12:00 - 3:00 5/12 Verleen Eldridge Mother’s Day 5/19 Pastoral Service Singing Chicks Pastoral Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 5/26 No Service Memorial Day Weekend Psychic/Vendor Fair - May 18, 11AM to 5PM at the Anawan Grange, Rehoboth, MA

Sunday Services include:

• Healing service • Sermons on the religion of Spiritualism and the natural laws that govern our world • Spirit Greetings: Mediums give messages of love and hope from our loved ones that have transitioned • Fellowship - refreshments and conversation after service 11:30 - 12:30 • Auxiliary Church of NSAC (National Spiritualist Association of Churches) • For schedule of services, workshops, and events to go to: Facebook page: First Spiritualist Church of Brockton Webpage: www.firstspiritualistchurch.com

“The Hate U Give” will be topic of book discussion at Newman Congregational Church, UCC

During the first four Fridays in May, the focus of the Faith-Based Discussion Group at Newman Congregational Church, UCC in Rumford will be the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. It tells the story of sixteen-year-old Starr Carter, a very bright young woman who lives between two worlds: the segregated, poor neighborhood in which she lives and the suburban college-prep school she attends.

Her ability to balance the two is deeply threatened when, after being stopped by the police for a broken taillight, the young, unarmed man driving the car she is in is fatally shot by the policeman who stopped the car.

This novel explores the difficulties and suffering experienced by Starr, her family, the young man’s family, and the community, and shows their efforts to live with hope and understanding.

On May 3, May 10 and May 17 the book itself will be discussed.

On May 24, everyone attending the gathering will watch the movie The Hate U Give together on DVD.

All are welcome to join us for this thought-provoking discussion series! We’ll meet in the Newman Congregational Church lounge at 9:30 a.m. on each of the four Fridays. For more information, please call the church office 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.

Rehoboth Congregational Church May Breakfast and Bike Blessing Saturday, May 11th

Rehoboth Congregational Church, 139 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA • $8/adults and $5/children under 12 • Breakfast will be served 7:30am-10:00am • Bike Blessing will take place at 9:00 am in the parking lot of Bay State Road. All Motorcycles and Bicycles are welcome!

• Grab some treats for Mother’s Day at the Bake Sale.

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Visit Your Local Farms This Season Our little corner of New England is often overlooked, but there’s so much here that’s worth seeing. Though we’re known to live underneath the snow, we also thrive in the summer among the flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Here, there’s an abundance of local farms selling their wares. During the spring and summer, a New Englander should know what their favorite places are selling and when. In-season vegetables for April and May include: Asparagus, Fiddleheads, Lettuces, Nettles, Onions, Carrots, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Kale, Pease, Peppers, Spinach. Fruits are most active in August, save for blackberries, which are active mid-July. In good weather, the growing season can stretch to September and even the end of October.

For over 25 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included.

Interested consumers purchase a share ( aka a “membership” or a “subscription”) and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season. Check with your local farms to see how you can participate in the CSA program.

Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts are in Zone 7a, 6a, and 6b. The average annual, extreme minimum winter temperature here is between 0 and -5 degrees F. Some zones have changed slightly since 1990, now being categorized as 5 degrees F higher (a half-zone higher.) These zones help farmers determine what crops and plants thrive best in their area, though a soil test is also necessary to determine what to grow where. The Local Cooperative Extension Service can help a farmer collect and interpret soil information in their county. From there, one can correct nutrient deficiencies and adjust soil pH. Along with soil, insects can help or harm a crop. Our area has a variety of beetles, moths, caterpillars and other insects that can threaten a plant. A new threat is also on the move; the spotted lanternfly. It’s an invasive species of sap-feeding insect in the plant hopper family Fulgoridae. Though the insect hasn’t been spotted in Rhode Island yet, URI warns that this insect could spread to our local farms, invading “grape, tree fruit, hardwood, and nursery industries.”

However, not all insects are bad for your garden either. Spiders and wasps, though terrifying to most, offer a natural pest exterminator, feeding on harmful flea beetles, Japanese beetles, caterpillars, and other insects. For smaller gardens, planting peppermint, spearmint, and pennyroyals which naturally deter pests like ants and aphids, can protect precious plants.

No matter how short or long our local growing season is, there are so many options for fresh produce, flowers and shrubs. Take advantage and visit our many local farms and garden shops!

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Time for Farm Fresh Goodness Anawan Farm

Anawan Farm provides pesticide, herbicide and fungicide free vegetables and flowers. We grow over 50,000 commercial grade sunflowers, an assortment of zinnia’s and small amount of floral fillers that will make any occasion an instant success. Check out “Farm-to-Table Express” our new online pilot program. Order your veggies online BEFORE 10AM and pick up the same day AFTER 4pm Tuesday through Saturday.

We are committed to provide nutritious produce options to our entire community, to offer value-added products by collaborating with local area farms that grow (or create) responsibly diverse products, to educate the public by offering events, workshops and our work experience program.

Keep your eyes open for our famous yellow tent on Route 118. We accept cash, credit and HIP during the following hours of operation BEGINNING IN JUNE: Closed Mondays, Open Tuesday through Friday 1:00pm-6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm.

Please visit: https://www.anawanfarm.com for more information.

Kave Rock Farm

The Kave Rock Alpaca Farm specializes in quality, alpaca fiber apparel made in the USA from USA grown alpacas. This includes gloves, hats, shawls, socks, and more!

An alpaca is not to be confused with a llama! These animals are about half the size of a llama and have a much softer coat.

Alpacas come in 22 natural colors and yield about 5-10 pounds of wool. The wool is not itchy and doesn’t contain lanolin which can irritate healthy skin. As well as being rather plush, the wool is very durable and is the second strongest animal fiber according to National Geographic. The alpacas are shorn only once a year and their wool is sustainable and soft as cashmere.

An alpaca baby is called a cria (cree-ya)! Alpacas have a gestation period of about 11 1/2 months and females give birth to a single offspring. Alpacas are herd animals and cannot be raised alone, and they live for about 15-25 years. They’re very gentle and docile, and yet curious. At our farm, Alpaca sales and breedings are also available.

Visit our alpacas on Sundays from 12-4.

We love to show off our herd! Visit our website https://kaverockalpaca.com for more!

Osamequin Farm

You may know Osamequin Farm for our longstanding Pick Your Own organicallygrown blueberries, but now we are so much more than that! Come visit Osamequin Farm, at the corner of Prospect St and Walnut St in Seekonk, this summer and you’ll find PYO blueberries, PYO sunflowers, free range duck eggs, PLUS a Farm Stand stocked with chemical-free vegetables all grown by the farmers on our land! Starting this year, we are home to the Osamequin Cooperative Farming Project - you’ll meet five different farmers growing veggies and herbs on their own plots and sharing resources and infrastructure. Also new this year, Flower Hill at Osamequin Farm will offer a Build Your Own Bouquet bar at the Farm Stand, weekly bouquet subscriptions, and more! All organically raised, all grown right on our farm in Seekonk.

THERE’S MORE! Osamequin Farm is a 501c3 nonprofit and will be hosting educational workshops and seasonal gatherings for the community. Follow us on social media @osamequinfarm, and subscribe to our newsletter at www.osamequinfarm.com for all the announcements.

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The Souza Family Farm stand is open Father’s day through Halloween and will have more and more vegetables as the season changes. Our large variety of vegetables in-season includes: 40 varieties of tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash, winter squash, peppers, onions, cucumbers, pickling cukes, cauliflower, broccoli, large variety of beans, blueberries, corn, lettuces and more!

The Greenhouse is open now with a large variety of flowering plants, vegetable plants, hangers and herbs. Come by and see what is ready and what is growing!

We accept Farmer’s Market coupons at the Farm Stand as well as SNAP/HIP.

Tranquil Lake Nursery

Tranquil Lake Nursery is a farm specializing in ornamental perennials, featuring two acres of display gardens and eight acres of daylily and iris fields surrounded by meadows, ponds and the Palmer River. Excellence in horticulture, landscape design and environmental stewardship are exemplified.

We offer a choice selection of container grown perennials, shrubs and small trees. More than 2000 cultivars of daylilies and 300 different Siberian & Japanese iris are field grown. Owners Warren Leach and Debi Hogan invite visitors to wander through the

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& Gardens gardens and growing fields, where they will see distinctive plants as well as native wildlife, from nesting bluebirds, orioles and hummingbirds to butterflies, dragonflies and a population of rare turtles.

Warren has been creating gardens since he purchased the nursery in 1986. In 2012, with assistance from Rehoboth Land Trust and town, the property was preserved. Visit at 45 River Street or on the web at www.tranquil-lake.com.

Under the Sun Farm

Under the Sun Farm is now open seven days a week! The owner, farmer, and Rehoboth native, Milton Teixeira, proudly runs our diversified, family farm year-round. We’re growing a wide variety of year-round produce using organic practices to provide healthy, fresh and flavorful food for his family, friends and community! Under the Sun farm’s greenhouse is full of beautiful proven winner annual flowers, bountiful perennials, and a wide variety of vegetable plants and herbs. Shop at our farmstand too which offers breakfast muffins, coffee, bagels, lunch sandwiches and soups, and all the fixings for dinner including fresh salad greens, a delicious variety of produce, eggs, and local non-GMO meats. Fill your pantry with locally-sourced grocery, bread, milk, and more!

Under the Sun Farm is open Monday-Friday 5am-6pm and Saturday-Sunday 6am-5pm. We’re located at 1050 Williams Street, North Dighton. We hope to see you on the farm!

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Ventura Grain

Ventura Grain Co., Inc, has been serving the Southeastern MA area for over 90 years! We are your one stop shop for all your lawn, garden, farm, & pet needs. Our retail store is where you will find everything you need for the seasons for your lawn, garden, and home.

We carry a variety of premium bark mulches*, professional and organic fertilizers as well as professional grass seed mixes, planting loam*, organic soils and compost, and crushed stone*.

We also stock vegetable and flower seeds in small and large packages, seed potatoes (10 varieties) and onion sets and a complete line of organic and chemical bug & pest control.

Wholesale pricing is available for professional landscapers on grass seed, fertilizer, mulch, & loam. Please inquire at the store.

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Come and Pick Your Own organically-raised blueberries and sunflowers!

Farm Stand stocked with our flowers, herbs, veggies, and eggs opening in June Events and workshops too!

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Kave Rock Alpaca Farm Specializing in alpaca fiber products made in the USA with USA grown alpacas.

Check out our alpaca “beans” for your garden needs.

Alpaca sales and breeding available.

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May is for the Birds!

Audubon Society of Rhode Island May 2019 Programs and Events for Children and Families Birding isn’t just for adults! Bring the kids and learn all about spring migrants, discover bird banding, or take a spring Bluebird walk. May is a great time to introduce kids to the joys of birding!

Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. For a complete listing of Audubon activities and programs, visit the events calendar at www.asri.org or call (401) 949-5454 ext. 3014.

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Bird Banding with Audubon

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI May 18, 2019; 9:30 – 11:30 am

Join Audubon for a bird banding demonstration. Birds will be gently removed from tall “mist nets” set in Audubon’s shrubby habitats. The techniques of identifying, measuring, weighing, and banding the birds will be demonstrated before they are released.

The migratory habits and life history of each captured species will be discussed.

Turtles & Salamanders of Caratunk

Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA May 19, 2019; 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Learn about local (and invasive) turtles and salamanders found at Caratunk. Enjoy some time in the barn and become acquainted with different species, then hike to find some turtles in their natural habitat. Light refreshments will be served.

Junior Naturalists for Home-schooled Families Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI May 22, 2019; 1:00 – 2:30 pm May 22, 2019: Insect ID

Home-schooled children learn about nature and science at Audubon. This program will introduce participants to a different topic each class, with hands-on experiments and nature-based activities that are sure to foster a love of the natural world. Classes are limited to 15 children, so please register early. Adult must attend with child.

Bluebird Walk with Audubon

Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA May 26, 2019; 9:00 – 11:00 am

Come to Caratunk and learn all about beautiful Eastern Bluebirds. Discover their natural history, learn how to identify them, and more. Head out to the fields to watch them in action and check out their homes and neighbors. Bluebird boxes will be available for sale.

Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring binoculars.

Memorial Day Nature Activities

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI May 27, 2019; 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Bring the kids for up-close animal encounters, hikes, crafts and games. No registration required.

10:00 am-2:00 pm: Craft Table 10:00 am: Nature Story 11:00 am: Nature Bingo 1:00 pm: Animal Interview 2:00 pm: Guided Nature Walk

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Audubon Offers FREE Guided Bird Walks in May It’s the best birding of the year! Grab your binoculars and search for spring migrants. So take time to hit the trails and explore those special places in Rhode Island with Audubon!

Unless noted, registration is required for all programs. Register online and view a complete listing of programs through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Free May Birding Walks With Audubon

Spring migration is here! May is the peak month for the spring bird migration, with something different moving through each week.

Get in on the best birding of the year with Audubon! Novice birders are welcome. Walks are geared for teen to adult. Register online through the events calendar at www.asri.org.

Sundays

Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA May 5, 19, 2019; 8:00 am-10:00 am.

Mondays

Audubon Spring Birding Van Trip Locations Across Rhode Island May 9, 2019; 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Climb aboard the new Audubon van and explore the many birding hot spots of Rhode Island during this exciting time of the year. Warblers, vireos and other spring beauties will make for an unforgettable trip. Visit many favorite birding spots, as well as some lesser-known locations. Be sure to pack a lunch and bring your binoculars. continued on next page...

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Marion Eppley Wildlife Refuge, West Kingston, RI May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019; 8:00-10:00 am.

Touisset Marsh Wildlife Refuge, Touisset Road, Warren, RI May 2, 16, 30, 2019; 9:30 am-12:00 pm.

Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge, Seapowet Avenue, Tiverton, RI May 9, 23, 2019; 9:30 am-12:00 pm.

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Audubon Nature Drawing Series

Get up-close and sketch nature with unique natural objects from Audubon’s preserved collections. Develop skills using different drawing exercises. The first two sessions will feature specimens from Audubon collections. The final class will feature live drawing from one or two of Audubon’s animal ambassadors. Participants should bring their favorite sketchbook and drawing media such as pencils, charcoal, or pastels.

Appreciating Our Ecosystem Artwork by Mara Sfara

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI May 5 – June 30, 2019; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Mara Sfara creates visually stunning paintings of birds and other animals with the hope to educate and inspire children and adults on the value of nature. Sfara’s artwork leads to curiosity and discovery of the natural world. Meet the artist at the exhibit opening on May 5, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Free with Admission. Ages: All.

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about the resident Eastern Bluebirds and Purple Martins. Light refreshments will be served.

Spring Birding Prudence Island May 16, 2019; 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Come design and create a beautiful pendant with sea glass found on local beaches.

Learn how to choose the right piece of glass and transform it using quick and easy wire wrapping techniques. Program includes all materials. Find something special on the beach? Bring that too! Advance registration is required.

The spring bird migration will be in fullswing by mid-May, and Prudence Island is a wonderful place to see a wide variety of species thanks to the diversity of habitats.

Explore forest edges, marshes, meadows and other areas where the birding looks good.

Day Trip to Cambridge, MA May 12, 2019, 6:30 am – 4:30 pm

Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI May 18, 2019; 1:00-3:00 pm

Warblers at Mount Auburn

Spring migration is the best time to visit the beautiful Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The cemetery is a green oasis in the middle of the greaterBoston urban environment, and is known as a great spot to see a wide variety of migrants. The warblers get up early, so we will be starting early too!

Mother’s Day Hike - Bluebirds and Purple Martins of Caratunk

Audubon Caratunk Wildlife Refuge, Seekonk, MA May 12, 2019; 1:00 – 2:30 pm

Join other nature enthusiasts and walk off your Mother’s Day brunch at Caratunk!

Hike the trails around the fields and learn

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Audubon’s resident turtles are the inspiration for this introductory class in the art of cut paper. Using a palette of paper along with a turtle pattern, participants will learn the basics of cut paper while creating their own customizable piece of art. All materials provided, but please bring along your favorite pair of scissors and come prepared to have fun!

Bird Banding with Audubon Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI May 18, 2019; 9:30 – 11:30 am

Join Audubon for a bird banding demonstration. Birds will be gently removed from tall “mist nets” set in Audubon’s shrubby habitats. The techniques of identifying, measuring, weighing, and banding the birds will be demonstrated before they are released.

The migratory habits and life history of each captured species will be discussed.

Bluebird Walk with Audubon

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Come to Caratunk and learn all about beautiful Eastern Bluebirds. Discover their natural history, learn how to identify them and more. Head out to the fields to watch them in action and check out their homes and neighbors. Bluebird boxes will be available for sale. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring binoculars.

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E-Waste and Recycling Two-Week Event Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Bristol, RI May 31 – June 14; 9:00am – 5:00pm

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island partners with Goodwill Industries to host a recycling event. Old electronic, textiles, clothes, shoes and select household goods are welcomed! Drop off your goods at the Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium in Bristol, RI from May 31 to June 14, 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. No need to call or register in advance. See the full list of accepted items and event details on the events calendar at www.asri.org.

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scouting around Rehoboth Girl Scout Troop 694 Participates in Keep Rehoboth Beautiful

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Scouts from Troop 3 North Dighton recently attended the Isaac Davis Camporee and March in Acton Scouts from Troop 3 North Dighton recently attended the Isaac Davis Camporee and March in Acton, MA. The Isaac Davis Trail is an official Boy Scout Historical Trail sponsored by the Scouters of the Isaac Davis Trail. It is the same trail used by Captain Isaac Davis of the Acton Minutemen in their historic march to Concord where “the shot heard around the world” was fired at the Old North Bridge. The trail is seven miles long and Troop 3 joined several hundred scouts over Patriot’s Day weekend to participate in this event. To learn more about joining in the fun with Troop 3, please visit our website: http://troop3ndighton.wix.com/troop-3

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Announcing the Sensory-Friendly Plus! Performance of Little Shop of Horrors May 11 Performance also to be ASL Interpreted

Providence, RI: In support of its commitment to theater for all, Trinity Repertory Company announces its May 11, 2:00 pm SensoryFriendly Plus! performance of Little Shop of Horrors. Designed to meet the needs of children and adults on the autism spectrum, and/ or individuals with sensory processing disorders or other cognitive disabilities, this sensory-friendly performance features modified sound, lighting and other adjustments. Patrons are invited to make sounds, enter and exit as needed during the performance and enjoy the show with their families, as well as a “meet your seat” an hour prior to the performance, and a prologue 30 minutes prior, which gives attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the production. This performance will also include American Sign Language interpreters.

More information about the Sensory-Friendly Plus! performances can be found at www.trinityrep.com/sensoryfriendly. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the box office at (401) 351-4242.

(music), whose other works include Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.

Partnerships

The production is supported by Washington Trust. The media sponsor is Rhode Island Monthly. The 2018-19 Season Sponsors are Ocean State Job Lot and Rhode Island Council on the Arts.

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Trinity Repertory Company

Rhode Island’s Tony Award-winning theater, Trinity Rep has created unparalleled professional theater for and with its community since its founding in 1963. Trinity Rep strives to facilitate human connection and has been a driving force behind the creativity that fuels and defines the region for more than 50 years.

About The Show

A strange and unusual plant seems like just the thing to save a beleaguered Skid Row flower shop and its hapless employees, Seymour and Audrey. But when that plant turns out to feed only on blood and is inclined toward world-domination, well… things get a little messy.

About Sensory Friendly

Trinity Rep has long offered special sensory-friendly performances of A Christmas Carol, and beginning with the 2017-18 Season added sensory-friendly performances for all of its productions, including a sensory-friendly subscription series. This addition is rooted in Trinity Rep’s belief in creating accessible theater for all. In addition to being fully accessible, Trinity Rep also offers three Open Captioned performances for each show. Sensory Friendly Plus! only happens twice a year, with A Christmas Carol and our spring musical.

Dan Boyle and Daniel Perkins, Trinity Rep’s sensory-friendly consultants explain their process of preparing for the sensoryfriendly performance with Dan Boyle saying, “We watch each performance and we curate a list of triggering items for all who come to see the shows.” Daniel Perkins adds, “To alert patrons to the triggers, there’s a red light on either side of the stage that lights before a tense moment. It’s to prepare patrons who may want to cover their ears, their eyes, or leave the room should they feel uncomfortable.”

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Based on a 1960 film titled, The Little Shop of Horrors, the musical Little Shop of Horrors debuted off-off-Broadway in 1982, and quickly moved to an off-Broadway production that ran for five years. It was the highest-grossing production in off-Broadway history when it closed its initial run in 1987.

The stage version inspired the 1986 movie musical starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, and Steve Martin.

The musical is written by Howard Ashman (book and lyrics) and Alan Menken

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Garden Sale & Tea Tasting May 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Join us for a tea tasting, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, while you shop our garden sale at Goff Hall on Sat. May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. On sale will be garden books, tools, planters, and heirloom vegetables. We thank Ralph Hancewicz for donating his hand-made wooden garden trugs and birdhouses, which will be on sale, and thanks to Lisa Reigel for donating plants and vegetables for the sale.

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The Friends are seeking donations of gently used garden books, tools, and other garden items in good condition for the sale. Please bring them to the Blanding any time during library hours between May 4 and May 17.

There will also be a bake sale at this event. Donations of homemade baked goods for the sale will be greatly appreciated. Please call the library at 508-252-4236 for further details about donating garden items or baked goods. Proceedings from this library event will go towards the purchase of a new outdoor book drop for the Blanding.

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Other Upcoming Programs Story Hours & Tot Time

Will continue at the library this month. Call to register or sign up when you stop by. Tot Time for children under age 3 is held on Wed. from 10 to 10:30. Story and Craft Hours for children ages 3-K are offered on Tues. from 10 to 11 or on Thurs. from 1 to 2.

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Yoga for Families

a free one-hour program for families with children up to age 8, will be on Friday, May 24 from 10:15 to 11:15. Find out more by contacting Jocelyn at jcarvalho@paceccw.org or call 508-984-3559.

Legos at the Library

Will next meet on Sat. May 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Blanding Book Club

The next meeting of the Blanding book club will be on Wed. May 8 at 7 p.m. to discuss the novel “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?”

by Maria Semple. Copies available at the library.

Edible Mushroom Hunting on May 28

Learn about hunting wild edible mushrooms with Ryan and Emily from the Mushroom Hunting Foundation on Tues., May 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free and open to all; no registration necessary.

To find out more about this organization, see https://mushroomhunting.org.

Friends Indeed

Thanks to everyone who renewed their membership in the Friends of the Blanding Library for 2019, with special thanks to those who joined as contributing members ($25) and sponsors ($50). If you have not renewed yet, we hope you will. New members are always welcome. Annual membership is only $10 a year per household. You can join the Friends by sending your contribution of $10 or more to the Friends of the Blanding Library, P.O. Box 464, Rehoboth, MA 02769 or leave it in person at the library.

The Friends sponsor a number of programs at the library, especially children’s programs, and purchase special items for the

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Check the calendar on www.blandinglibrary.net to see all the events coming up at Goff Hall or find us on Facebook. The Blanding is located at 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, phone 508-252-4236.

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Walk and Talk Book Club Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m.

Do you want to get outside and add more movement to your day? Do you also want to meet other book lovers and discuss great novels? Then check out the new Walk and Talk Book Club at the Seekonk Public Library! Join us at the beginning of the Seekonk Meadows path off the library parking lot. This month’s book selection is How to Walk Away by Katherine Center. The rain date is Tuesday, May 14th.

Reading doesn’t have to be a sedentary, solitary activity. Come enjoy a casual, leisurely walk around the gravel trail of the Seekonk Meadows as we discuss both this month’s book selection and books in general. A walking book club covers three essentials to a healthy brain –mental, physical and social activity. In addition, it’s fun! Come and exercise your mind and your body as we take advantage of the good weather and beautiful meadows. This program is free and open to all.

Seekonk History Walking Tour with the Gravestone Girls Wednesday, May 8 from 6-8 p.m.

The Seekonk Library is happy to host cemetery educators the Gravestone Girls for the program Walking the Graveyard, a walking tour of Burial Place Hill in Rehoboth on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 6 PM to 8 PM. The Rehoboth cemetery walk will be an exploration of Colonial Seekonk prior to it becoming its own town in 1812. This walk will be fun, educational and is meant to inspire visitors to support and care for these ancient spaces, helping ensure their protection and remembrance. Participants will meet at the Burial Place Hill entrance on Peckham Street in Rehoboth, MA, by 6 PM, wear sturdy shoes and bring a flashlight; rain or shine we’ll be walking! This program is funded by a grant from the Seekonk Cultural Council (a local agency), part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (a state agency).

Burial practices and traditions play a large part in our culture.

By studying the folk art and messages found on old gravestones, Seekonk residents can develop a greater appreciation for the breadth of their history and maybe even make a genealogical connection by looking backward in time to their Rehoboth origins.

Graveyards are living history museums and valuable cultural resources!

The Gravestone Girls have been roaming cemeteries professionally for more than twenty years. The group regularly works with libraries, historical societies and genealogical groups, among others, to teach about “the art, symbolism and history of the cemetery which is in almost every town” says Ms. Sullivan, one in the group’s cemetery enthusiasts. She further added “Almost everyone is interested in these peaceful and beautiful places, but may be hesitant to express it. Our programs let you know you’re not alone in your love for these amazing spaces!”

Spring Book Sale

May 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Spring into reading with the library’s book sale! Hundreds of amazing titles are for sale in the library lobby on May 18, from 9 am – 3 pm. If you are an antiquarian book lover, get ready because there are some amazing ones waiting for you! Stop by, say hi and browse the bookshelves. All proceeds benefit the Seekonk Public Library.

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Seekonk Paper Shred Day with the Seekonk Recycling Committee Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to noon

Seekonk residents, join us at the Seekonk Public Library for a Seekonk Paper Shred on Saturday, May 18, 2019 from 9 am to 12 noon. This event is co-sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library and the Town of Seekonk Recycling Committee.

Bring your confidential paper items to the ProShred mobile shredding truck in the library parking lot for secure, on-site destruction and recycling. Protect yourself from identity theft and clear paper clutter at the same time. This event is for Seekonk residents or Seekonk library cardholders only. Participants will need to present their id or Seekonk library card at the event. New or replacement cards can be issued in the library.

Participants will present their id and personally bring material to the shredding truck, see materials loaded into the shredder, and carry away empty bags or boxes.

• There is a limit of two bags or boxes per trip.

• This is a rain or shine event.

Call the Adult Services department at (508) 336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org for more information.

Our discussion group meets on the second to last Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM and tackles music across all genres. The documentary will air at the library before the discussion so there is no need to pre-view the film. Join us in the coming months as we continue to watch and discuss other music documentaries. Come to learn, listen, and/or share!

Previously aired during the 31st season of PBS’s POV film series on June 25th, 2018. This event is a collaboration with POV, the award-winning independent nonfiction film series on PBS and offered FREE to the public, no registration required. (www.pbs.org/ pov). Email us at library@seekonkpl.org or call us at 508-336-8230 ext. 56130 for more info.

Movie Night at Seekonk Library Wednesday, May 29th, 5:30 pm

Skip the wait in movie theater lines and the expensive concession stand! Take some time for yourself and enjoy these select DVD releases for FREE at Seekonk Public Library. These programs are free and open to the public. continued on next page...

Help with Planting Tender Vegetables from URI Master Gardeners Tuesday, May 21, 4 p.m.

Wanting expert help with your garden this season? Or are you interested in gardening, but don’t have the space or time to do it on your own? All experience levels are welcome to stop by the Master Gardener Kiosk in the Seekonk Library & Meadows gardens; come work alongside and learn from URI Master Gardeners throughout the spring and summer. Join the gardeners on Tuesday, May 21 for 4 PM hands on gardening and a 5 PM mini-talk on Planting Tender Vegetables.

URI Master Gardeners will continue their gardening and minitalk series at Seekonk Library on select Tuesdays through Fall: • June 18: Thinning young plants for maximum harvest • July 16: gardening only • Aug. 13: Walking the Meadows, a plants, birds and wildlife tour • September 17: Using your bountiful produce harvest • October 15: Preserving your produce for winter Join us at Seekonk Library for your best gardening year yet!

Music Documentary and Discussion Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 p.m.

Do you love to talk about music as much as we do? Come join us as we watch a music documentary and discuss it at the Seekonk Library on Tuesday, May 21 at 5:30 pm. This month’s documentary is Singing with Angry Bird.

Jae-Chang Kim runs a children’s choir in Pune, India. Although his quick temper earned him the nickname “Angry Bird,” he has made significant changes in the lives of the choir children. But skeptical of the practical value of music education, their parents are reluctant to let them sing. In order to convince them, Angry Bird decides to train the parents with their children for a joint concert, showing them the power of music in bringing families closer together.

This film is not rated; 1 hour and 28 minutes. Discussion to follow immediately after.

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Special events Check our Facebook page for latest updates—our grand opening, game nights, etc. Lots of fun is in the works!

Donations Got a closet full of toys that aren’t getting used anymore? Donations to the toy library are welcome. We accept gently-used toys, and tax receipts are available upon request.

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In this story, a paralyzed billionaire forms an unlikely friendship with an ex-convict caretaker. Starring Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart, this film is a remake of the French film: The Intouchables. The story is based on the life of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo, a French business man who was paralyzed during a 1993 paragliding accident.

Rated PG-13; 2 hours, 6 minutes. Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-3368230 ext. 56130. For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@seekonkpl.org.

Walk and Talk Book Club Tuesday, June 4, 6 p.m.

Do you want to get outside and add more movement to your day? Do you also want to meet other book lovers and discuss great novels? Then check out the Walk and Talk Book Club at the Seekonk Public Library! Join us on Tuesday, June 4th at 6 PM at the beginning of the Seekonk Meadows path off the library parking lot. This month’s book selection is The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg. The rain date is Tuesday, June 11th.

The Story of Arthur Truluv is a soul lifting story about three vastly different people, including an octogenarian and a teenager, who find each other in a time of need and form a strong bond. Through their friendship, they help each other find their way back to happiness.

Reading doesn’t have to be a sedentary, solitary activity. Come enjoy a casual, leisurely walk around the gravel trail of the Seekonk Meadows as we discuss both this month’s book selection and books in general. The Walk and Talk Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month.

Open Mic Night at Seekonk Library June 24, 6 p.m.

Calling local performers of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels.

Whether you play an instrument, sing songs, or recite poetry, join us at the Seekonk Library for an Open Mic Night on June 24th at 6 pm so you can share your talent with the community. Space is limited so register online to reserve your place on our stage!

Each performer will be given a five-minute slot for their performance. There are no limitations as to what genres and styles can and can’t be premiered, but no additional setup time can be guaranteed outside that five-minute window. Free creative expression is encouraged, but be mindful of the family-friendly atmosphere of the library. Only performers need to register. It is a free and open event for any non-performing audience members.

Walk-ins will only be taken after registered performers as time allows. Visit seekonkpl.org to reserve your place on our stage. The open mic will conclude with a performance by local artist Lainey Dionne. Email us at library@seekonkpl.org or call us at 508-3368230 ext. 56130 for more info.

Children and Family Events

For more details about Seekonk Library’s programs for children and families, visit the library’s event calendar at seekonkpl.org

Sensory Storytime

Saturday, May 11, 11 am

An inclusive, interactive program for all children, including those on the Autism Spectrum or children with other needs.The program features a slower pace, a guided schedule, manipulatives and hands-on, open-ended, sensory activities after the story.

Storytime at Seekonk Fire Museum Wednesday, May 22 at 1:30 pm

This special storytime will be held at the Seekonk Fire Museum, 211 Newman Avenue. Please note that this event is not being held at the Seekonk Fire STATION. Have fun learning and playing with Miss Sharon and Miss Amy at preschool storytime at the Seekonk Fire Museum! Children and their families will listen to stories, sing

May 2019 songs, and tour the Seekonk Fire Museum which was built in 1929. There is a firefighter trophy room to see, an old fire siren to discover, and an antique fire truck from 1932 to touch. Children may even be able to try on a firefighter’s uniform, too. Ages 3-5.

Siblings welcome. Please register at seekonkpl.org

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Walk

Monday, June 3 at 10 am Rain date Tuesday, June 4

Join us for a special outdoor storywalk in Seekonk Meadows that celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Families may arrive in Seekonk Meadows any time between 10 and 10:30 and then start on a self-guided walk through the pages of the classic story, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Includes a take home activity, too. A special family event for all ages.

For planning purposes, please register. A collaboration between Seekonk Library and PACE Child Care Works. Funded in part by the Coordinated Family & Community Engagement Grant (CFCE).

Stroller Strong Fitness Class Monday, June 10 at 10 am

Families with children of all ages are invited to a Stroller Strong Fitness Class in the Meadows. Participants will meet at the gazebo for stretching and then push their strollers down the paths of the Meadows stopping along the way for short exercise routines.

Caregivers, grandparents and older siblings beyond stroller age are all invited. All fitness levels welcome. Rain date Monday, June 17. Led by Stephanie McLellan from Fit Mamas RI. Please register.

Minimum of 8 families needed for the event to be held.

Pokanoket Tribe Visits the Meadows Thursday, June 13 from 3 – 4 pm

Members of The Pokanoket Tribe will share a brief history of the Tribe and tell Tribal stories which have been passed down for generations. The visit will include Tribal regalia, artifacts to touch, drumming, dancing and a beading craft for children. “Children will learn all about the tribe of the Massasoit Osamequin who met the Pilgrims in Plymouth in 1621 and who ensured the Pilgrims’ survival in the New World.” A culturally-rich event that focuses on the “sharing of culture.” Meet in the Meadows. In case of rain, meet in the Library.

Storytimes

Seekonk Library’s storytimes focus on talking, singing, reading, writing and playing- important skills for your child’s reading readiness. To support storytime, please bring your SAILS Library Card so your child may select books to check out and take home.

Lapsit Storytime

Mondays at 10 am, through May 20

For children birth - 24 months This gentle program includes stories, fingerplays, songs, a musical instrument experience and BUBBLES!! Siblings welcome.

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Toddler Tuesdays

May 7, 14 and 28 at 10 am

For children 24 - 36 months Toddler Storytime is stories, fingerplays, music, a musical instrument experience, a craft or take-home activity and yes, BUBBLES!!

Drop in. Siblings always welcome. Drop in.

Preschool Power

Tuesdays, 1:30 pm, through May 28

For children 3 - 5 years old We sing, practice letters, numbers and colors, dance, play, do an art project and of course listen to fantastic children’s books.

Drop in.

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Learn and Play

Thursdays, 10 am, through May 30

For children birth - age 5 Stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces followed by a play time with lots of toys. Drop in. Coming in June Seekonk Library’s Summer Learning Programs and Summer Reading Challenge. This summer’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.” Sign-ups start June 1.

Tween/Teen Programs

All programs are for students in grades 6 – 12. Registration forms can be found on our website: seekonkpl.org/teens.

Teen Board Games

Thursday, May 9 at 3 pm

Apples to Apples, Uno, Exploding Kittens and more! Drop in.

Teen Trivia

Thursday, May 16 at 3 pm

Show off your knowledge and compete for glory. Drop in.

Teen Soap Making

Thursday, May 23 at 3 pm

Make a cool aquarium soap to take home. Please register online.

Life Size Pac-Man

Thursday, May 30 at 3 pm

Gobble up dots and avoid ghosts in this energetic life size version of the classic arcade game.Drop in. Visit our online calendar to see upcoming programs like Journaling and Soap-making coming in May!

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SCHOOL Seekonk High School News

From Christine Whatley, SHS Interim Principal This condition of the tennis courts will hopefully be resolved before next year. A full listing of all scheduled athletic competitions can be found on the Seekonk High School web page under the quick link to athletics. Check it out and come out to root on your favorite teams.

Two of our students participated at Student Government Day at the Massachusetts State House. SHS sent William Ott and Eryn Keough up to Boston with Social Studies Teacher Peter Hoogerzeil to participate in the event. They were met by Rep. Steven Howitt who was on hand to meet with the delegates. The Seekonk/East Providence Rotary held their monthly gathering and recognized Seekonk High senior Kelley Shanahan as their April Student of the month. Kelley was recognized for her commitment to community service. Seekonk High School’s top five Academic All Stars will be recognized at a South Coast Conference luncheon to be held at Independence Harbor in Assonnet, MA. The top five students from each of the ten South Coast Conference schools are invited to attend along with each district’s superintendent and high school principal. The top five seniors from Seekonk High School who will be recognized, in alphabetical order, are Lily Carlson, Thomas Ciolfi, Aditi Patel, Pritesh Patel, and Deirdra Rocha. Congratulations to all of the most recently honored students.

William Ott and Eryn Keough participated in Student Government Day at the State House.

May will be a very active month here at Seekonk High School.

We are planning for ten subjects of Advance Placement testing, computer based MCAS math testing for all grade 10 students, and the annual Spring Concert, which will be held May 15th at 7 PM., Junior Senior Prom in Newport, Senior Class Night on May 28 and graduation on May 31st in addition to numerous fieldtrips to places including the Isabella Gardner Museum, New England Aquarium, Walden Pond in Concord, The Festival of Music, and the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Spring sports are in full swing with activity out on the track and field, baseball fields, softball fields and lacrosse fields for the newly added club team for both men’s and women’s lacrosse. The tennis team has had to schedule all home matches off site since the current conditions of the high school tennis courts have been determined to be unfit for match play.

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Colleen Terrill Named Director of Technology and Digital Learning

Superintendent Dr. Rich Drolet is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Colleen Terrill as the district’s Director of Technology and Digital Learning. A veteran educator, Mrs. Terrill has been employed with the Mashpee Public Schools for more than twenty years. Her professional experience includes being a former teacher and, for the past five years, serving as the Director of Instructional Technology in Mashpee.

Mrs. Terrill is extremely involved in state-wide instructional technology initiatives including serving on the executive board of MassCUE, an organization focused on providing professional development and networking to Massachusetts educators. As part of her role with MassCUE, she serves as co-chair of their professional development committee. She has also given presentations for the International Society of Technology Education (ISTE).

“Colleen Terrill separated herself from the other finalists because of her positive experiences leading innovative learning with teachers and students. Others described her as someone who demonstrates patience, encourages others, meets people where they are at and helps to build their confidence, gives credit to the teachers who implement the instructional technology, and doesn’t give up” said Superintendent Drolet.

Mrs. Terrill was one of twenty-nine candidates. A ten-person search committee interviewed nine candidates and forwarded finalists to Superintendent Drolet. Dr. Drolet met with each of the four finalists before conducting site visits along with Seekonk’s Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Zachary Waddicor. During the Mashpee site visit educators commented, “Colleen has big ideas, follows through, and then knows how to sustain it!”

Mrs. Terrill’s employment with the Seekonk Public Schools will begin on July 1, 2019.

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NEWS Providence Country Day School Wins 34th Annual Rhode Island Mock Trial State Championship

Photo: From Left to Right: James Marsella (Narragansett), Matthew Howe (Mansfield), Miranda Heard (Cranston), Sara Dorman (Somerset), Jordan Quiles (Coventry), Elliott Trendell (Seekonk), Devin Dembrow(Rehoboth), Langdon Harris (Portsmouth), Natasha Bansal (Rehoboth), Catherine McLaughlin (Rehoboth), Saarah Papineau (Barrington).

and driving causing a car collision. Throughout the season, each mock trial team interchangeably plays the prosecution or defense, and must be prepared to act as the attorneys, subject experts, and key witnesses.

For the state finals, PCD was assigned the defense by a coin flip only 24 hours in advance of the tournament. According to jurors at the championship event – which included local practicing attorneys and senior executives from AAA – both the prosecution and defense argued exceptionally through opening/closing remarks, analyzing physical evidence, and questioning the experts. However, it was the preparation and delivery of the witnesses – including the defendant, played by Catherine McLaughlin ‘19 – that gave PCD the winning edge.

“Both teams had very strong lawyers. Going into the postseason, we understood that putting more prep time into our witnesses could be our advantage,” says McLaughlin. It was advice they received from the Harvard Mock Trial team during a seminar program they attended in October in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

“As the defendant, we had to find the perfect balance of showing emotion and conveying empathy while still gaining credibility with the jury.”

Ultimately, the prosecution, which was assigned to the Wheeler School, could not meet their burden of proof and the jury voted in favor of the defense. Coach Allen commends each student in the group of 13 for their drive and teamwork. “The presentation they delivered at the State Championship trial would not have been what it was without every single person on the team. We could not have had this win without the creativity, tenacity, and devotion that they have demonstrated throughout the entire season.”

The victory was achieved by the whole team and the students wholeheartedly agree. In fact, most of the upperclassmen worked throughout the season to train and mentor younger students for the benefit of the current and future mock trial teams.

“They’ve created a culture on the team that’s productive, collaborative, and fun. There is a culture of pride without ego, and ownership without territoriality that the older students modeled by their example,” adds Allen. “The team this year continued the positive legacy for the mock trial program at PCD and we could not be prouder.”

It was more than simply arguing the stronger case. The mock trial team at Providence Country Day School won the 34th Annual Rhode Island Mock Trial State Championship Tournament because of their diligence, determination, and teamwork.

The new title marks the 4th Mock Trial Championship for Providence Country Day since 2005 and comes as no small feat. For six months – through normal school and homework commitments, athletics and/or music performances, part-time jobs, volunteer positions, week-long field trips, and for seniors, the college application process – the PCD Mock Trial team worked for hours every week preparing trial strategy, writing questions and statements, and memorizing and role-playing the parts of witnesses and attorneys.

Yet, it was their past triumphs and failures combined with thorough and thoughtful preparation, and a collaborative approach to public speaking, critical thinking, and creative problem solving that contributed to this season’s victory.

“Our team this year included students who have participated in Mock Trial for a number of years,” says PCD Mock Trial Coach Doug Allen. Nearly half of the PCD team includes juniors and seniors who Medium/Heavy Truck & RV Services joined the extracurricular club as freshmen federal dot & Ri State inspections and continued each year. “Their consistent

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Members of the Bristol FFA Chapter at Bristol County Agricultural High School helped bring E.B. White’s famous book, Charlotte’s Web to life. The book was selected to be read for the school wide literacy initiative at Indian Brook Elementary School in Plymouth, MA. On Thursday, April 12 Bristol Aggie students visited the elementary school with a few of Aggie’s furry, feathered and scaled residents. The younger students arrived to school on Thursday morning not knowing what their teachers had planned for them.

Upon walking in to the school’s lobby, the students realized that the entire school was turned into Mr.Zuckerman’s Farm. Mr. Zuckerman is the farmer in the book and owner of Wilbur the pig. The school’s hallways were decorated with art projects that were completed by

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St. Luke’s School Announces Honor Roll

The following Seekonk residents have achieved Honor Roll status at St. Luke’s School in Barrington for the recently completed trimester. Grade 6 Second Honors: Liliana ElKhoury. First Honors: Raul Rincon-Gallardo. Grade 7: Second Honors: Brooklyn Devaney.

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students and very dedicated staff. The students have been working on Charlotte’s Webb themed art pieces during the year, but didn’t know that one day their teachers would incorporate the art into a Accepting Registrations Pre-K – Grade 8 complete transformation of the school. Staff not only decorated the school, but also brought their own animals for students to Extended Care is available 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. experience. Bristol County Agricultural High School was excited to be a part of their day. Indian Brook students in grades K-5 rotated through a variety of educational stations staffed with Bristol Aggie students. The young students interacted with rabbits, guinea pigs, snakes, turtles, chicks, mice and hamsters. Each student also made a Wilbur inspired head crown. Thanks to some staff who lent their Where morals and values meet academic excellence furry friends and members of the agricultural community, including Dan Forand (Bristol Aggie Alumni) of Blue Gate Farm who supplied 755 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island Wilbur the piglet and Black Feather Horse Rescue, Indian Brook 401-723-9463 • www.scsri.org • mtetzner@scsri.org students got to experience a large variety of animals that would have been found on Zuckerman’s Farm and at the Agricultural Fair in E.B. White’s book.

Bristol Aggie students were very excited to share their expertise with the young students. Trevor Clapp, Junior Animal Science major and President of the Bristol FFA Chapter said, “it is really fun to have the young students experience these animals. They asked some really great questions.” The Bristol Aggie students are looking forward Includes Curriculum Materials, Furniture, Shelves, to working with more elementary schools as a way introduce agricultural sciences into Toys, Games, Puzzles, Manipulatives, grade school classrooms.

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Graduation is set for Thursday, May 30th at 6:30 pm at Karl K. Spratt Jr. Memorial Field at Dighton Town Hall. If the weather cooperates and we are able to have graduation outside, students will be able to invite an unlimited number of guests to attend the outdoor ceremony.

Handicap parking will be available at Dighton Town Hall. General parking will be available at Bristol Aggie and a shuttle will be available to transport guests from Bristol Aggie to Dighton Town Hall before and after the event. The Dighton Police will allow parking on the north side of route 138 which will be designated. At 5:00 pm, additional parking will be available at the Dighton Post Office, Dighton Elementary School, and Dighton Middle School. If the weather forecasts rain, then we will hold graduation as in years past in our gymnasium. If this is the case, then unfortunately the graduates will be limited to four tickets per family. These tickets will be provided during one of the graduation rehearsals. If you would like to request additional tickets, you can email Mrs. Welshman in the main office at DWelshman@bcahs.com to be placed on the waiting list. In addition, if anyone requires special services for graduation, please contact me at KBraga@bcahs.com.

Bishop Feehan Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll

ATTLEBORO - Vice Principal for Academics, Anne Kennedy, is proud to announce the Honor Roll students for the second quarter.

Honor Roll is a recognition of high performing students based on the student’s overall average in any given quarter, regardless of the levels of their classes. Bishop Feehan has three levels of Honor Roll.

First Honors is awarded to students whose overall average in that quarter is grade 93.00 or higher, Second Honors is grade 90.00 or higher, and Third Honors is 85.00 or higher, with no individual grade below 80. Congratulations to the following local students:

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School Choice Openings Berkley Public Schools

The Berkley School District is accepting requests for participation in School Choice for 2019/20 in all K-8 grades except Grade 6.

If you are interested in learning more about Choice &/or you wish to have your child attend Berkley Public Schools next school year, please call the Office of the Superintendent of Schools (508-8225220). Completed applications are due by Monday, June 10, 2019.

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Aitken Elementary School Expansion

At Fall Town Meeting held on November 19, 2018 Seekonk voters authorized the Town to borrow $1,000,000 for OPM & Design services for a 10 classroom addition to Aitken Elementary School.

A Building Committee was formed and the project commenced immediately. The team has worked all winter performing geotechnical testing, site survey, existing conditions exploration, schematic design, design development and two rounds of cost estimating.

On March 20, 2019 the Design and OPM team presented the project progress and initial cost estimates to the Quad Board. As a result the School Committee unanimously voted to submit two warrant articles for the Spring 2019 Town Meeting. One article will be to construct the 10 Classroom addition. The second article will be to retrofit the existing Aitken structure with air conditioning. The new 10 classroom addition will include air conditioning. Please consider attending Seekonk’s Spring Town Meeting on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7pm in the Seekonk High School. The articles are placed at the end of the warrant. A “yes” vote will authorize the Town to pursue a debt exclusion and will require a subsequent ballot vote that will take place in early to mid-June. For additional information please refer to Seekonk Public Schools website and the Aitken Expansion Facebook page.

Both project warrant articles are unanimously recommended for town approval by the Board of Selectmen. This project also includes the deferred maintenance recommended by the town’s Capital Improvement Committee (boiler replacement, etc.) that will extend the useful life of the school to preserve our assets. This is the next step in relieving the overcrowding at the elementary level.

Thank you very much for your continued support of the Seekonk Public School system.

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Rehoboth historic one room school house will welcome student from Swansea on May 1st. These students will spend a day in the past. The teachers at the school present a class day circa 1840. The students spend a day at the school learning lessons the student were taught here in Rehoboth long ago.

The day starts with raising a 1840 flag and singing “A Grand Old Flag.” Most students come in old fashion clothing to add to the experience of a day in the past.

In May and June we will welcome Students from Dighton, Swansea and Barrington. Students from Palmer River School will not attend this spring because of their school schedule. In the fall when these students are in fourth grade they will spend a day at the school.

The Hornbine School has 16 open days in May and June. If any school of home school is interested in attending contact Cathy Potter 508 252 3682 for information.

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Students of the Month

The following students were presented with Student of the Month Certificates for the month of March: Gr. 8 – Sabrina Marsella/Matthew Thibault Gr. 7 – Sarah Lima / Trey Brierly Gr. 6 – Kali Caouette/Charlie Roth Gr. 5 –Isabella Saumweber/Trevor Poillucci Related Arts –Haleigh Kelley/Logan Keating

BMS Students Show off their Technology Skills at D-RRSD STEAMposium

Beckwith Middle School was well represented at the 3rd annual Dighton-Rehoboth Regional STEAMposium that was held on Saturday, March 23, 2019. We had fifteen students showcasing their technology skills in Robotics with Mr. Kenny and in Computer Programming with Mrs. Darmody. Students showed maturity and leadership as they enthusiastically introduced their projects to adults, children, and school personnel throughout the day. Mr. Kenny and Mrs. Darmody would like to thank all of the students who participated: Dustee Forster, Jane Kostka, Zoe Morgenweck, Evan Cady, Sarah Cady, Julian Bowers, Finnley Dietrich, Shea Cote, Haleigh Kelley, Aidan Benjamin, Chase Cooper, Raj Jaladi, Landon Paquette, Kylee Berwick, and Andrew Gomes.

Beckwith Believers

The Beckwith Believers had a fantastic unified basketball season. They played four games and finished the season 2-2. Our Believers played hard, worked together and most importantly demonstrated excellent sportsmanship! Next, the Beckwith Believers will be participating in a bocce tournament in May. Team members were Jodeci Bartlett, Caraline Corvi, Sophie Darling, Cote David, Mason Ferreira, Luke Flanagan, Elaina Flood, Kyle Foley, Madison Gomes, Parker Healy, Logan Keating, Lorelei Kellum, Zoe Morgenweck, Sydney Pestana, Jacob Rebelo, Brodie Sammis, Ethan Sammis, Samantha Serpa, Sophia Silva, Thomas Stanley, Gianna Viola, Ava Wasylow, Ella Wasylow, Kaelyn Whitaker, and Timothy Zibrida. The team was coached by staff members Mrs. Carol Jerauld, Mrs. Kelly Walsh, and Mrs. Jennifer Enos.

Beauty and the Beast

D.L. Beckwith Middle School’s Drama Club invites you to attend our production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast this coming May. Performances will be in the Beckwith café on Friday May 17 at 7pm, Saturday May 18 at 7pm, and Sunday May 19 at 2pm.

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Learning In Action: Students grammatically dissect each others sentences in Mrs Woodards 6th grade ELA class

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Beauty and the Beast Beauty and the Beast tells the story of the Beast who has been forced to live his life as a hideous creature as punishment for being selfish. All the servants in his mansion have become living objects, like Lumiere, a candlestick, and Cogsworth, a clock. They are desperate for someone to love the Beast and get some sign of hope when Belle comes along. She saves her father and must spend eternity with the Beast. They slowly fall for each other and all seems great until Belle needs to save her father from the grasps of the conceited Gaston. The show culminates in an intense and funny scene that you do not want to miss.

The students in the cast and crew have had to dedicate most of their Saturday mornings since January to participate in this play and their dedication and hard work will surely be evident during the performances. Their energy has been palpable while learning difficult choreography and fun songs.

Ms. Lopez and Ms. Mullaney are extremely glad to have been given the opportunity to work with many of these talented students again for a fourth year in a row. We hope you come and enjoy our production of Beauty and the Beast.

For the first time, Beckwith Middle School’s Debate Team competed in the spring debate tournament that was held at Hurley Middle School in Seekonk on Friday, March 29, 2019. It was with great dedication and enthusiasm that Beckwith’s debate team prepared and researched four current events and school-relevant resolutions. They were excited to be part of this robust discourse that included the following topics: professional athletes’ salaries, mandatory voting, school metal detectors and standardized testing.

Team members consisted of sixth graders: Anthony Mercer, Ben Pray, Charlie Roth and Zach Thompson as well as seventh graders: Donny Azar, Jocelyn Borkowski and eighth graders: Nathan Pray and Caroline Vitale. These students represented Beckwith with dignity and determination that made us VERY proud! Way to go Beckwith Great Debaters!

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Nurse’s Notes

To parents of 6th grade students: Pursuant to Massachusetts Department of Health regulations students entering 7th grade in the fall for school year 2019-2020 must submit a current physical dated after August 2018 as well as proof of having received the

May 2019 Tdap booster and the 2nd Varicella (Chicken Pox) booster. Without this proper medical documentation, your child will be subject to exclusion from school. Documentation must be sent to the school nurse BEFORE the first day of school. Please reach out to Mrs. Cathy Mondor, RN to let her know when such documentation will be sent in and if your child will be seeing his/her pediatrician over the summer.

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What is the Hooked app?

• The Hooked app enables users to read stories in chat form, like a series of text messages or as a series of video clips • Instead of flipping pages, users read text messages and then tap their screen to read the next text in the story • Unless users pay for a subscription, they only get access to a limited number of text messages at a time and they won’t be able to see the photos in the story • Users without a subscription have to wait 15 minutes before getting access to more texts or video clips in a story • When downloading the app, users can choose to create an account with their email address or their Facebook account • After logging in, users choose if they would like to see romantic or scary stories • Users cannot fast forward or rewind video stories they can only pause them Why should parents care?

• If your child has the free version of the Hooked app, then they can’t choose the stories they get to see and these stories can include explicit themes or imagery • This app can have a serious impact on your child’s digital footprint, especially if they CircuitWay@hotmail.com sign up with their Facebook account • Most of the stories are too mature for younger audiences • The Hooked app encourages spending which can be difficult for young students to navigate • Many users have complained that there is no customer service to call if you’re trying to cancel your subscription without being overcharged What parents say about the app: My son downloaded this app and we are now being billed $4 a week When I go into Apple ID (like all the chats tell you) they don’t allow you to unsubscribe. They have Terms that go in circles and they don’t allow you to cancel the subscription if it’s within a 24 hour period. So if you’ve finally noticed this mistake and you’re about to auto renew, you WILL be billed again.

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• If your middle school student wants to write original stories, encourage them to write them down in a journal or in a file on your family’s computer – when they get older they can add these to their portfolio of accomplishments • This will encourage your kids to cultivate their passion for writing while keeping them safe • High school students can build a personal website that becomes their online portfolio of accomplishments. Once their website is built, they can publish their best writing there. Work • with your high school student and review their work before they publish anything on their website Conclusion Due to the mature and explicit themes throughout the majority of the stories on the Hooked app, we do not recommend students use it. If your child has the app, ask them to delete it and explain why the app is dangerous.

Principal’s Message

MCAS testing has started at Beckwith Middle School. We have reminded students to sleep well, eat breakfast, and remember the wisdom of growth mindset during this testing session. It can be an anxious time for both students and staff because of the pressure of so called “high stakes” testing.

Our message to students, teachers and parents collectively, should emphasize effort during the testing session. Like practicing for sports, or rehearsals for performance art, students have prepared for MCAS throughout the year in and out of the classroom through rigorous instruction and the practice of learning and implementing good strategies. The value of MCAS or any high stakes test is the preparation. Throughout the school year, students have gained new skills and content knowledge and have developed and refined learner qualities that will help them be successful in middle school and beyond. Most of the lessons learned in and out of the classroom cannot be assessed by a standardized test.

Throughout our testing sessions in April and May, we want our students to understand that they are prepared for the state test, but they are also prepared for so much more. We want all students to do their best, not because of the importance of their scores, but because effort is a learner quality taught and valued at Beckwith.

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Dates to Remember • May 8 PTSA Meeting at PRES • May 9-10 Grade 8 MCAS • May 14-15 Grade 5 MCAS • May 16-17 Grade 8 MCAS • May 17-19 Beauty and the Beast • May 20-24 MCAS Make-up for Math and Science • May 24 Grade 7 Field Trip – return 2:00 • May 27 No School – Memorial Day • May 28 School Committee Meeting - 6:30pm at DRRHS • June 3 Grade 5 Field Trip (101, 102) - return at 3:30pm • June 4 Grade 6 Field Trip – return at 4:30 • June 6 Band Concert w/Mr. Francese – 6:30 pm at DRRHS Auditorium • June 7 Grade 5 Field Trip (106, 108) - return at 3:30pm • June 10 Grade 5 Field Trip (103, 104) - return at 3:30pm • June 10 Spring Concert with Miss Lopez - DRRHS 6:30pm • June 11 School Committee Meeting - 6:30pm at DRRHS library • June 17 Grade 8 Field Trip – return at 3:15 • June 25 School Committee Meeting - 6:30pm at DRRHS

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Working Together and Reaching Higher at Palmer River Elementary

A Literary “Giant”

This young author takes her writing and her artwork seriously.

Meet Amelia T. from the first grade. She was generous to come forward to share her most recent creative composition on a ‘magical butterfly’ with Mrs. Miguel and Mrs, DuBois. Amelia was also recently selected as the first-place winner of the Kindergarten-First Grade Division of the Massachusetts School Library Association’s bookmark contest. This year’s theme was “School Libraries Are for Everyone.” Amelia and the other winners will be honored at an awards ceremony to be held at An Unlikely Story bookstore in May.

Coming to a Bus “Near You”

We are so excited to announce that several students in Miss Gridley and Mrs. Coirier’s class have won UMass Lowell's Cool Science contest! In November, students researched climate change in order to create artwork to represent how climate change is impacting our earth. The students submitted artwork in December and have just heard back! Emma and Lily's artwork was chosen for runner-up and Reid's artwork was chosen as the WINNER for elementary submissions! Emma, Lily, and Reid will be honored at an award ceremony held this spring at UMass. Reid’s artwork, shown here, will be featured on the sides of the Lowell Regional Transit Authority buses. Cool Science hopes that by displaying Reid’s art, the general public will be able to better appreciate the complex scientific issue.

Clifford Promotes a Love for Books

Ella P., from our preschool, gives “Clifford” a big hug of appreciation for visiting with her class. Clifford was on board to celebrate the culmination of our PTSA bookfair. Both teachers and students purchased many new books. Profits from the bookfair will be used to develop the collection at our Palmer River School Library.

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Grade 3 Goes Pokanoket

Thanks to a grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities, our third graders enjoyed a fun and interactive visit with the Pokanoket Tribe at Palmer River this past month. As “word has it” the adults enjoyed the presentation as much as the children clearly did! The chief is a direct descendent of Chief Massasoit. The tribe shared that they were forced to change their tribe name from the Wampanoag to the Pokanoket because of public prejudices. While at Palmer River, the native Pokanoket shared native artifacts, songs, drumming and legends with our students. The third graders were able to participate in both the songs and dances. They were also able to touch and learn about the artifacts the Native Americans brought along. (Pictured above students left to right Emma R., Jayden H. , Sam L. , Kazzie S., Samuel B. and Ryder H.)

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Cabaret has been a part of my life for the past seven years since 2013. I started out in sixth grade, Cabaret 30: Tradition. I was a new sixth grader when I tried out for Cabaret and had done very little acting and singing before. I sang “My Favorite Things” for my audition song and found myself apart of the cast. WHen I tried out, I didn’t plan to dance, but Mrs. Kavanagh looked at me and asked, “well, can you move?” From there, I began learning how to dance, learn combinations, and work with others in movement. During my time at Bay View, I’ve always looked forward to the shows. Rehearsals, no matter how often and how long, were the best times of my high school career. Working towards a huge goal for our school and our cast was always so fulfilling and really shaped my love for music.

This year’s Cabaret was so much fun, making my last year so memorable. I had so many favorite scenes that I couldn’t possibly choose between them. I loved how energetic the audience got: I could practically feel their energy as they sang along to the songs they knew. We saw many familiar faces in the audience, past cast members who came to support us, and the tech crew at the back dancing and cheering. In the end, we all cast aside our drama, our problems, fear, and any negative emotions for the show. No matter what you’re going through, you find yourself smiling at the mass of people watching our show, our work.

All shows come to an end, and our last curtain call came, the seniors were feeling so many emotions. We found ourselves crying, but smiley widely at the standing crowds, applauding for us and our cast. The lights came down and we hugged our friends as we left the stage for the last time. I will take everything I’ve learned, and everything I’ve become with me into the world. I can’t ever repay the people who have helped me grow from a small, shy girl, to a confident, strong woman. ~AeJee Booth, Senior This show was definitely interesting, coming off such an iconic show such as the 35th year, I didn’t think it would be possible to top last year. However I was wrong, and our amazing directors were able to go above and beyond yet again. Cabaret has honestly changed my life. I came to Bay View for this show specifically, to help me grow and explore a whole new side of myself that desperately needed to be heard. Cabaret has allowed me to express myself in a way I never thought possible. It has allowed me to crest long-lasting connections and friendships with many individuals that I will never forget. As I look back on my time in cabaret, I have only one thought, how thankful I am to be apart of such a life changing experience. ~Emma North, Senior

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The Save The Bay Swim fundraiser and community have been growing for more than 40 years, and the event has become one of the most iconic of its kind in the country. Every year, as many as 500 swimmers register to fundraise for Save The Bay, and for the unparalleled experience of swimming from Newport, R.I. to Jamestown, R.I. in the OUR NAME HAS CHANGED – BUT IT’S STILL US! shadow of the Claiborne Pell Bridge.

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Volunteers Needed for Newport’s June Secret Garden Tour – “On The Point”

Taking a break on the tour Imagine yourself sitting in a very stunning colorful garden with a variety of trees and flowers, the sun shining down, a cool breeze grazing your face, and the sound of birds happily chirping away. Sounds delightful, right?

The Newport Secret Garden Tour is looking for volunteers for the upcoming June Tours which will take place in the city’s historic Point Section on June 14-16 from 10 AM to 5 PM. These beautiful gardens, genuine labors of love that are primarily maintained by the owners, are shared with the community to help raise funds for the arts education programs in the Island’s public schools. As a thank you for volunteering, you will receive a free ticket for the tour that is valid all weekend long to visit the 12-14 lovely gardens on the tour. And who doesn’t love free tickets?

Generally, two host/hostesses are assigned per garden, for each 3 to 4 hour shift.

Morning and afternoon shifts are available.

Volunteer with a friend and make a day of it. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or have questions, please email: volunteers@secretgardentours.org with your preferred date and shift time.

Since 1984, the organizers and supporters of The Secret Garden Tour have been dedicated to enhancing art education and cultural programs in Aquidneck Island’s Public Schools, funding dozens of programs in music, theater and fine arts for local schoolchildren. To date, The Secret Garden Tour has given more than $1 million to these programs.

In Spring 2014, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine named Newport, Rhode Island “one of the best walking cities in the U.S.” and specifically named the spring Secret Garden Tour through the city’s historic Point section as one of the highlights.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital’s Wellness Weight Management Program is hosting a FREE information session on surgical weight loss options on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from 6 - 8pm in Conference Room H located near the Main Lobby of the Hospital.

Sturdy Memorial has developed a comprehensive Wellness Weight Management Program specializing in individualized, medically supervised programs for diet, exercise and medically appropriate non-surgical interventions. For patients who may be appropriate for surgical options, Sturdy has formed a relationship with Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Join Scott A. Shikora, MD, Director of the nationally accredited Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as he discusses how weight loss surgery can help you achieve a healthier, more active life. You will learn about the different surgical procedures, insurance coverage, diet changes and much more. If diet and exercise have not worked, or you’ve developed life-threatening medical conditions because of excess weight, it may be time to consider weight loss surgery. Sign up today! To register, please call 508-236-8019. To register online, visit www. sturdymemorial.org/events.

For more information, please contact Sturdy’s Wellness Weight Management Program at 508-236-7497 or visit www.sturdymemorial.org.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is a full-service, not-for-profit acute care community hospital in Attleboro, Massachusetts.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital Offering Prenatal Exercise To Expectant Mothers

The Wellness Exercise Program at Sturdy Memorial Hospital is now offering prenatal exercise to expectant mothers. Exercise during pregnancy can help ease some of the common discomforts women experience during pregnancy.

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), exercising while pregnant can help reduce backaches, may decrease risk of gestational diabetes, and promotes healthy weight gain during pregnancy. In addition, exercising while pregnant can help to improve endurance and strength, preparing you for labor and delivery.

Sturdy’s Prenatal Exercise Program is a 16- session program that includes resistance and aerobic training, pelvic floor strengthening exercises, as well as education about prenatal health and wellness. Our exercise physiologists are medically trained and will monitor you during your workouts to help you stay healthy and active during your pregnancy. For more information or to register, please call 508-236-7390.

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The 23rd Annual Ralph P. Schlenker Golf Tournament, to benefit Sturdy Memorial Hospital, is planned for Monday, May 20, 2019.

The golf tournament is named in recognition of Mr. Schlenker’s generous contributions to the Sturdy Memorial organization.

This 18-hole, scramble format tournament is held on two courses – the Foxborough Country Club and the Norton Country Club – to accommodate the large number of golfers participating.

The tournament begins with lunch at 12pm, and then progresses to a 1pm shotgun start. The day concludes with a cocktail hour, dinner and awards presentation at 6:30pm at the Holiday Inn Mansfield.

Individual players (men and women) may participate for a donation of $400, which includes entry into the tournament, players’ gift, lunch and dinner. Other sponsorships are available to area businesses at several different donation levels, including tee sponsorships. All proceeds benefit Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

Please visit sturdymemorial.org/golf or call 508-236-8008 for more information. Due to space limitations, reservations are on a first come, first served basis.

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Strength After Breast Cancer Exercise Program at Sturdy Memorial Hospital

If you or a loved one are a breast cancer survivor, you may be interested in Sturdy Memorial Hospital’s program, Strength After Breast Cancer (Strength ABC). This four week program is a series of gradual exercise classes for women who are at risk for developing lymphedema or who have stable lymphedema as a result of breast cancer treatment.

Strength ABC is based upon the Physical Activity and Lymphedema (PAL) Trial which identified that gradual weight lifting can help reduce the occurrence of developing lymphedema. Strength ABC can also aid in preventing the decline in activities of daily living that can be a result of cancer treatments, while also helping to improve body image.

Classes are taught by a certified Strength ABC instructor, in the Cardiac Pulmonary Exercise Facility at Sturdy Memorial Hospital.

Evaluations for eligibility are conducted by a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. The cost is $60.00 for the four week program. Please call 508-236-7348 for more information.

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Special Announcements for the Month

• May 27th Memorial Day the COA will be closed • The 2019 PickleBall season is under way. Come one, come all. Beginners are encouraged. Tell your friends looking for a little exercise and a nice group of people. Paddles, nets and balls are provided free of charge. Sponsored by the Rehoboth COA. Playing times are Tuesday 4-6 pm, Thursday 8-10 and Monday 10-12 am til the weather warms up. Some of our players are in Florida and will be returning later in the spring.

• We are still in need of cotton or flannel fabric for our pillowcase project.

• We are donating “Baby Stuff” to new Moms at Sturdy Hospital. So if you love to knit, crochet, and/or sew and would like to make extra items. We will donate the items to Sturdy Hospital.

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We are looking for children’s print fabric donations. We make pillowcases for Sturdy Hospital in lieu of the plastic “Personal Belongings” bag. The bags are given to kids coming in for surgeries, sleep studies, etc., to put their stuff in and take with them when they go home. We are also looking for yarn donations to make chemo hats and infant hats.

Gert’s Café

Lunch is served at Gert’s Café. Mondays at 12 Noon. Stop in and enjoy a delicious lunch for the bargain price of a $3.00 donation. Please sign up.

Tuesday’s Sandwiches

Tuesdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Menu to be posted on the Monday before.

The COA Breakfast

Wed from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM

The COA is serving egg sandwiches, 2 pieces of French toast or 2 pancakes for $2.00 donation and with your choice of ham, sausage, bacon or home fries for an extra .50 Start your day off with good home style cooked breakfast or have a mid-day snack for those who wake up with or before the chickens! Come on in and join us!

Tasty Thursdays Lunch

Tasty Thursday Lunch is held on the last Thursday of the Month at 12 Noon. Please come in and join us for lunch with friends.

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Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

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 at 1:00 PM. New voices are always welcome and invited.

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Everyone is welcome to try out some steps.

Cost is $3.00 per class.

Michelle’s Art Classes Cost for this is $4.00. Come on in and join us. Art classes are Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Old and new students are welcome. Come in and have fun painting. Come early and have breakfast that is being served from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM Wednesdays.

Thursdays at 10:00 AM.

Art Classes

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 AM.

Ladies Sewing and Quilting Guild

This is our charitable sewing group. We will still be making pillowcases, baby blankets, baby quilts. No experience necessary.

Meets Tuesdays at 10:30 AM.

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings

Our town of Rehoboth nurse, Jamie Noonie, will be available for blood pressure and glucose screenings. Please contact the COA 508-252-3372 for more information.

Veterans’ Information and Benefits

Veterans Service Officer, Jake Kramer, can help you. Call 508-252-4467 for an appointment(s) as needed. Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 AM to – 4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to Noon.

Tuesdays at 10:00 AM.

Chair Yoga Exercise Classes Thursdays at 9:00 AM

Come and try this gentle style of yoga that’s performed mostly from a seated position.

Zumba

Zumba is a fun aerobic workout that mixes in dance moves. Dance to great music, with great people, and burn calories without even realizing it. Cost is $3.00.

Meals on Wheels

Please contact Bristol Elders, Inc. at (508) 675-2101 for information on the Meals on Wheels program.

The Best is Yet to Come

A senior social group that helps sponsor and do activities that members suggest.

They meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM at the Senior Center. They have many great activities through out the year. Annual dues are $6.00.

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 Thursday at 12:30 and the 3rd Thursday at 12 Noon at the Rehoboth Council of Aging building.

The Friends of the Elderly

The Friends of the Elderly help and partially fund some of the services at the Rehoboth Council on Aging - such as the podiatry. Friends meet at 10:30 AM on the 3rd Monday of the month. New members are always welcome.

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COA Received Donated Trees from National Grid

National Grid donated 2 trees to the Council on Aging. Thanks to National Grid, Stanley Tree Service, and Rob Johnson from Rehoboth Forestry, the COA now has 2 new beautiful trees.

Important Information about Joining Activities

Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities will have 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.

S.H.I.N.E / OUTREACH

The COA’s Outreach/SHINE worker Bradley Marshall is available Mondays thru Wednesdays 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and Thursdays 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM to assist you with social service needs such as; fuel, food, housing, medical insurance, and intervention help. Please call for an appointment at 508-252-3372.

Reminder: SNAP (Nutrition Program – Food Stamps) benefits can be applied for through this office. Please call for particulars on how to apply. Don’t be deciding whether to buy medication, pay bills or food for the table. Call Bradley Marshall to discuss areas he can help you with.

Reminder: FUEL ASSISTANCE – State Fuel Assistance for 2016-2017 winter season for new applicants has begun. Past enrollees should have already received their renewal applications for the 2016-2017 Fuel year. If you need assistance in completing renewals please contact this office. For additional questions for this service please call Bradley Marshall who can help guide you in preparation for the new application year. If you are low on heating fuel (¼ tank or less), call the Outreach Office, Bradley Marshall, to see if you qualify for emergency assistance.

S.H.I.N.E.

Serving Health Information Needs of Elders

You are new to Medicare and have just received your card. Here is some basic information on Medicare.

Medicare Basics

There are many different options when you sign up for Medicare, but there are

some things that apply to everyone who has it. Let’s review the basics of Medicare now that you’ve signed up. We’ll start with the newest addition to your wallet.

Your Medicare card

Once you join Medicare, Social Security will send you a red, white and blue Medicare card in the mail. It will look like the card at right. Some important things to look for are included.

Your Medicare number is usually the same as or very similar to your Social Security number. Be sure to keep your card and number safe. Do not share them with anyone except your doctors.

If you sign up for Part C (Medicare Advantage), Part D (prescription drug) or a Medigap plan or have Medicaid, you will be mailed a separate membership card. Keep these cards safe and bring them with your Medicare card to the doctor or the pharmacy. You will need to let your providers know which plans you have.

What if I lose my Medicare card?

If you lose your Medicare card, you can ask for a new one from Social Security either online or by telephone: Visit the Medicare Card Replacement section of Social Security’s website, or call Social Security’s hotline at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY users, call 1-800-325-0778).

Social Security will mail you a new card in about 30 days. If you need proof sooner, just let Social Security know. They can give you proof that you can use until you get a replacement card.

Knowing your Medicare rights

No matter which type of Medicare coverage you have, you have certain rights and responsibilities. You have a right to: • Be treated fairly and not experience discrimination • Have access to doctors and hospitals • Receive emergency and urgent care when you need it • Know what Medicare will cover • Appeal certain decisions about your coverage or payment • File complaints about your care • Have your personal information kept private You are responsible for: • Knowing when you must sign up or change plans • Reading all letters from Medicare • Asking questions, if you don’t understand • Protecting your Medicare card and number • Asking your doctors and other healthcare providers if they take Medicare before you accept services • Calling Medicare if you feel a doctor, insurance agent or plan has misled you.

You also have the right to choose someone to help you make decisions about your Medicare coverage, called an authorized representative.

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Who is an authorized representative?

This person is only authorized to help you with Medicare — with joining a plan, quitting a plan, finding out information about your insurance and handling claims and payments.

An authorized representative cannot make decisions about your medical care.

These people are already authorized representatives: • Your guardian • Your durable power of attorney for healthcare (where allowed by state law) • Your durable power of attorney Source: Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, References (CMS) Managed Care Manual, And National Council on Aging information for Seniors.

For assistance in understanding your coverage and supplements to go with Medicare please contact Bradley Marshall at the COA for an appointment to guide you in this process, call: 508-252-3372.

Senior Citizens Club The Inside Scoop

Yearly dues of $5.00 are to be paid

by June 1st. Make your check out to the Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club and mail in care of the senior center.

The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at noon. The first Thursday is a regular meeting followed by snacks and bingo or a game day. The 3rd Thursday usually has a meal then a brief meeting followed by different activities; such as games, entertainment, etc.

May 16th is the annual 90th Birthday Party for members turning 90 this year. It is $6.00 for members and $10.00 for nonmembers. Chicken Pot Pie is served, and there will be entertainment by Steve Palumbo. Deadline to sign up is May 8th. Call me to get on the list. 508 916-0971.

June 8th the Club is having a Craft and Yard Sale from 9:00 to 3:00 on the grounds of the senior center. Kitchen will be open.

Spaces are $15. To reserve a space send a non-refundable payment of $5.00 made out to the Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club, Inc. and mail in care of the senior center. For questions please call Diana 508 336-4195 or Lorraine 508 916-0971.

The Club does not meet the months of July and August.

Annual Fall Bazaar is October 19th at the senior center from 9:00 to 3:00. Club is asking members for crafts, knitted goods, and items for prizes. We would appreciate anyone’s help the day of the event.

November 21st is Thanksgiving luncheon 12:00 to 3:00.

Dec. 19th is Christmas party with entertainment by Kalifornia Karl 12:00 to 3:00. *We are in dire need of help at our meetings and events with serving and clean-up. If you are well and able, we would appreciate any help that you can give. Get involved. It keeps you young.

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Seekonk Human Services 540 Arcade Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771 P. 508-336-8772 F. 508-336-2239

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm Friday 8:30am – 12:30pm

Staff

Director

Brittney Faria

Assistant Director Ashley Cartwright

Outreach

Veronica Brickley

Clerk

Kimberly Mallon

Community Liaison Carol Poncin

Receptionist

Sharon Bettencourt Maggie Perkins

Human Services Council

Beverly Della Grotta, Chairperson Irene Andrews, Vice Chairperson Anne Libby, Secretary Christine Allen Guy Boulay Theresa McGregor Josephine Veader

Closed for Memorial Day, May 27

Menu for Wednesday & Thursday lunches will be available at the front desk and cost will be $2.25, unless otherwise noted.

Beginner Line Dancing Monday, May 6, @ 11am

If you would like to learn how to Line Dance this is the class for you! You will be starting off with some easy line dances. Join the fun and have a great time!!

A few Line Dances you will be learning: Cupid Shuffle, Cab Driver, Ah Si! Cowboy Shuffle, etc. Instructed by Carol. Activity is free of charge.

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Lechan Wednesday, May 8, 1-3 p.m.

Dr. Alan Lechan is out of Fall River, Mass but will be coming to Seekonk Human Services to perform a Podiatry Clinic. Appointment is required for the Podiatry Clinic.

Please call 508-336-8772 to schedule your appointment. Items needed are insurance cards with your doctor’s names, date of last doctor’s visit, summary of last visit, and list of medications. *Please check with your insurance regarding co-pays.

Tech Time

Wednesday, May 8, 2pm—4pm

Men’s Breakfast at Toti’s Restaurant

Students from MTTI in Seekonk will be coming to Seekonk Human Services on the second Wednesday of the month from 2pm to 4pm to help individuals out with their electronics. Bring your laptop, tablet, or cell phone and learn what they all have to offer or clean out the hard drive of your computer.

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

Preventing Malnutrition

Memorial Day Celebration: Bombshell Betty Country Classics

Wednesday, May 14, @ 11:30am

Thursday, May 19, 9:30am

Wednesday, May 22, @ 11:30am

Sarah from Bristol Elder Services will be doing a presentation with power point regarding preventing malnutrition education. Sarah will go over identifying risks and facilitating solutions of malnutrition in the elderly. Lunch will be included for those who attend the activity free of charge. Advanced sign up is required for this activity.

Betty is back again to sing for all who sign up for the Memorial Day Celebration.

She will be singing Country Classics.

Lunch to be determined. Lunch menu will be available at Human Services for $2.25.

Please sign up and pay in advance for the lunch.

AARP Fraud Watch with Dennis Hoengassea

Wednesday, May 22

Wednesday, May 8, @ 11:30am

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Blood Pressure and Glucose Clinic

Wednesday, May 15, 9-10:30 a.m.

Seekonk EMT will be performing our blood pressure clinic! This is a first come, first serve basis. Come on down and get your blood pressure checked.

Women’s Brunch, Harvest Market Thursday, May 16, 10am

All women are invited to attend, there is no sign up necessary. Bring a friend and enjoy good food and good conversation. All meals are dutch treat.

Brown Bags

Brown Bag drop off will be from 9:00am—11:00am and pick up at the center will be 11:15am to 12pm.

Seekonk Memorial Day Parade Saturday, May 25

Join us as we honor members of our military that are either missing or who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces of the United States.

The Participants will muster at 9:00 AM, at the Seekonk High School – 261 Arcade Avenue, Seekonk, MA. The Parade will step off at 10:00 AM sharp, and will follow the same route as in previous years, ending at the Middle School on Newman Avenue.

We realize how busy everyone is and that participation in the parade presents difficulties for many. However, as you have showed in years past, we ask that you take into consideration the difficulties experienced by the families of our soldiers, sailors, and marines, and join us again as we honor their sacrifices. Your past participations have made the parade possible, and are so appreciated by all concerned.

TRIAD: Veterans Services

Wednesday, May 29, 11:30am

James LaFlame, Seekonk Veterans Service Officer. This is a great opportunity to learn about services that Veterans can receive and programs available as well.

Lunch menu will be available at Human Services for $2.25. Please sign up and pay in advance for the lunch.

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Let’s Learn Together!

Take Notes

Wednesday, May 29, 2:00pm

Among all the fancy things your smartphone can do, it can also act as a notepad!

In this session we will look at simple, free apps for taking notes on your phone or tablet. Librarian Michelle Gario will lead this 90 minute class. Bring your own phone or tablet; please make sure your device is fully charged or bring your cable and charger.

Contact the Senior Center to register at 508-336-8772.

Chair Yoga

Mon. & Wed., 10:00-10:50am

It has been shown to help alleviate or reduce many health challenges. The many benefits of Yoga have even been said to slow down the physical ailments associated with the aging process. Health benefits have included improvements in Sleep; Strength/ Arthritis; Diabetes; Hypertension; Excess Weight; Mood/Anxiety; Depression; Chronic Pain as well as Breathing.

Guided Meditation - Jan Randall 1st and 3rd Mon 11:00-11:30 am

In this this 30 minute group participants will be led through guided visual imagery designed to help you relax, restore balance and renew vitality by allowing the body to truly rest. Benefits of guided meditation can include: stress reduction, a feeling of joy, increased energy, a calmer state of mind and better sleep. Each session will have a different theme where the meditation will focus on topics like relaxation, happiness, healing, and more. No experience required just a willingness to give it a try. At the end of meditation participants can choose a card that has a message to keep in mind for the week ahead.

Knitting for the Needy Mondays at 12:30pm

In our Knitting Club, our exceptional volunteers give their time to knit for those in need. The items are donated to Citizens for Citizens Inc., who then distributes them to needy families in Seekonk and other surrounding communities. Free yarn is available at Human Services to all club members.

Call center for more information.

Zumba

Mondays at 1pm

Melissa Nelson will be instructing a Zumba class on Monday afternoons at 1pm.

Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance. This is fun way to burn calories and stay in shape.

Nutritional Meals

Wed and Thurs at 11:30am

Starting in May Seekonk Human Services will be offering nutritional meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30am for $2.25 each. The menu will be available at Seekonk Human Services. Sign up is required for this as the meals are brought in from an outside agency.

Bingo

Thursdays at 1:00pm

BINGO cards will be sold from 12pm until 12:45pm on Thursdays. BINGO will start promptly at 1pm. No tickets will be sold after 12:45pm. Thank you!

Silver Sneakers

Tues and Thurs 10:00-10:45am

Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Resistance training and activities is achieved with the use of hand weights and tubing. A chair is used for seating and standing support.

Mahjong

Wednesdays at 1:00pm

American mahjong utilizes racks, jokers, “Hands and Rules” score cards and has several distinct game play mechanics.

Cribbage

Thursdays 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Cribbage players wanted! Come drop in on a Thursday afternoon and play cribbage.

Advanced Floor Yoga Fridays 9am—10am

This class is a Vinyasa practice that is taught at a slower pace to help students find beneficial alignment and nourishment in each pose. This a truly a practice for all and will leave you feeling energized and centered. $2 per person.

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Tai Chi

Fridays 10:15am – 11am

This ancient but effective form of exercise helps reduce stress and anxiety. It also helps increase flexibility and balance.

Its benefits can help reduce back pain and pain from knee osteoarthritis, and improve quality of life. We hope you’ll join us!

GATRA Transportation Services 1-800-483-2500

Riding Dial-A-Ride is Easy: To be considered for Dial-A-Ride service, customers must completed GATRA’s Statewide Access Pass and ADA Paratransit Eligibility Application form and/or a Senior Application. BEFORE CALLING, HAVE YOUR TRIP INFORMATION READY. Exact address and requested travel times are required. The day before your travel date, please call the office to check your pick up times. We ask that you call the office between 4:30pm and 6:00pm Monday through Friday, and between 9am and 6pm on Saturday.

Two safety measures, one priority Free programs from the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office

Bristol County Sherriff Thomas Hodgson is offering the free “R.U.O.K?” program.

Calls are placed to seniors, disabled persons, and shut-ins at the same time each day to check on the well-being of the individual. After a second call if no one answer, Emergency responders will be dispatched to check in on the person. Applications are available at Seekonk Human. Services, or by calling 774-628-0030.

Free File of Life Folders are available at Seekonk Human Services. These folders are designed to be kept on your refrigerator as an alert to emergency medical personnel of your medical information during an emergency situation. These files could save your life or the life of a loved one. Pick up yours today!

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Three of the biggest problems for senior citizens are poor balance, memory loss and the inability to loose excess weight. Using the Wii Fit Plus program on a regular basis can help you with all three of these things. Exercise is not always easy and sometimes it hurts. This is a painless and fun way to exercise. I would love to show you how this program could help you. Contact Nancy at 508-336-9547.

2019 Trips

Newport Playhouse Lobsterfest Presents: Always a Bridesmaid Tuesday, June 18

Departure 10am and Return Approximately 5pm $75 per person (driver gratuity included) In this hilarious comedic romp, 4 friends have sworn to keep the promise they made at their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings… no matter what. 30 years later, these Southern friendsfor-life are still determined to honor that vow. If you’ve ever elbowed a stranger out of the way to catch a bride’s bouquet, questioned the mental stability of the duo saying “I do” or been forced to wear the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress, this deliriously funny comedy is for you! *Seekonk residents sign up begins May 6, non-resident sign up begin May 20.

Glouster Schooner Tour Wednesday, July 17

Departure 7am and Return approximately 7pm $107 per person (driver gratuity included) This trip will include a 2 hour sail in the oldest seaport in America, Gloucester! Enjoy the quiet as you sail about Gloucester’s beautiful protected harbor on this special vessel, The Lannon. The Lannon was built from scratch in 1997. It’s a 65ft wooden vessel that seats 49. You will sail peacefully past lighthouses, castles, working fishing boats, and magnificent waterfront homes. Listen to Capt. Tom tell tales of Gloucester fisherman and of building The Lannon.

Following our amazing cruise we head to lunch at the one & only Gloucester House. Enjoy your choice of Baked House Scrod or Baked Stuffed Breast of Chicken and then some free time in Rockport before department home. *Sign up begins May 6.

Block Island Tour

Tuesday, August 13

Departure 8:30am and Return approximately 7:30pm $112 per person (driver gratuity included) We will meet the ferry at Point Judith, Rhode Island. A representative will give a brief overview of the day’s itinerary. Upon arrival in Block Island, you will be given the Island Tour. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and fifteen minutes and includes a stop at the historical Southeast Light. After the tour you enjoy lunch at the National Hotel. Today, you will have your choice of Pan Seared Chicken Breast, Pasta Pomodori, & Flame Grilled Salmon. After lunch, you will have some free time to walk and shop in the Old Harbor’s downtown. We will depart for home in the afternoon. *Sign up begins May 6. *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 Seekonk Human Services at 508336-8772. Please utilized the Knights of Columbus parking lot first**

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Aldersbridge Communities Announces Fundraising Gala ‘Adding Life to Years’ to be held May 18, 2019 in Providence

Aldersbridge Communities (formerly United Methodist Elder Care), a nonprofit provider of long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living and independent living services with locations throughout Rhode Island, is holding its annual “Adding Life to Years” fundraising gala on Saturday, May 18, 2019 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

• Skilled Nursing Care The event will be held at the Omni Providence Hotel (One • Post-Op Rehabilitation Care West Exchange Street) to celebrate the mission of caring for the • Palliative and Hospice Care healthcare and living needs of older adults. Mr. T.J. Del Santo, • Long Term Care meteorologist at WPRI-TV 12, will serve as emcee for the evening’s • Respite Stay programming.

• On-site Rehabilitation Services Festivities include a cocktail reception, full-course dinner, a • Physical Therapy mission-driven speaking program, and both live and silent auc• Occupational Therapy tions. Prizes range from African Safari and Puerto Vallarta vacation • Speech Therapy getaways to a 20-ticket package to the Boston Red Sox v. Rangers game in June. Funds raised from the gala will be used to supCall Today to Schedule Your Tour port customized care, specialized medical and activity programs, and operational capital needed to serve the resident population at Aldersbridge Communities’ four locations: Winslow Gardens (assisted and independent living), East Providence; Linn Health & Rehabilitation (skilled nursing and long-term care), East Providence; Arbor Hill (assisted living), Providence; and St. Germain (assisted living), Woonsocket.

An Aldersbridge Community “The gala is our opportunity to celebrate the mission and pas30 Alexander Avenue • East Providence, R.I. | Aldersbridge.org | (401) 438-7210 sion of our organization, which is to provide communities where older persons can live in comfort, with dignity and purpose,” states Richard Gamache, MS, FACHCA, chief executive officer of Aldersbridge Communities. “Thanks to the generosity of our attendees EP Reporter 3.0625" x 3.0125" .indd 1 4/12/19 and sponsors, we are able to fund enrichment activities, programs, and more for our residents - truly adding life to their years.”

Sponsors for Aldersbridge Communities’ 2019 “Adding Life to Years” Gala are as follows: SILVER: Bay Coast Bank; Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc.; BRONZE: blumshapiro; Brennan, Recupero, Cascione, Scungio & McAllister, LLP; Concord Home Health; CVS Health; Employee Community Services Call 508.252.6575 to Advertise!

Association, General Dynamics Electric Boat; Hilb Group; Kathleen Kroessler, M.D. Neurology and Acupuncture, Inc.; Marasco & Nesselbush, LLP; Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island; Optum; and PharMerica.

Tickets to the “Adding Life to Years” gala may be purchased at http://www.aldersbridge.org/adding-life-to-years/ before May 4th.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available and donations are currently being accepted for the auctions. Please contact Elise Strom at estrom@aldersbridge.org or 401-438-4456 ext. 136 for more information.

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Aldersbridge Communities (formerly known as United Methodist Elder Care) was founded in 1971 to provide communities where older persons can live in comfort, dignity, and with purpose. Winslow Gardens (assisted and independent living), Linn Health & Rehabilitation (skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care), Arbor Hill Assisted Living, and St. Germain Assisted Living provide each resident with the living environment and level of care that best suits their individual needs.

Main Office: 40 Irving Ave, East Providence, RI, 02914; 401-438-4456; www.Aldersbridge.org.

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IN MEMORIAM Adele Gloria (Silva) Corey

Karen L. (Wrona) Weaver

REHOBOTH — Adele Gloria (Silva) Corey, 89, a life long resident of Rehoboth, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 in the Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the widow of Raymond Corey.

A daughter of the late John Silva and the late Olga (Medeiros) Silva, she graduated from Case High School in Swansea, and later worked as a bookkeeper for the former Sunnybrook Farms Dairy.

Adele was a communicant of St. Dominic’s Church in Swansea, and a member of the Rehoboth Senior Citizens. She was an avid reader, a feisty checkers player, and enjoyed cooking, crosswords, sewing, knitting, crocheting, a good mystery, and shows at PPAC. Above all, she was devoted to her family.

She was the devoted mother of her son Adele Gloria (Silva) Corey John R. Corey, and his wife Barbara of Rehoboth; and her daughter, Charlene Corey Rudis of Rehoboth; the devoted grandmother of Kristin Corey, Bryan Corey, Kevin Corey, Alysia Rudis, Michelle Donahue, and Elizabeth Rudis; and her great grandson, Daniel Donahue, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved feline companion “Kitty”. Adele was also preceded in death by her brother Edmund Silva and son-in-law John Rudis.

Her funeral was held Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 10 AM from the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset; with an 11 AM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Dominic’s Church, GAR Highway, Swansea with burial following in Rehoboth Village Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc. www. heart.org or the American Kidney Fund www.kidneyfund.org. For facility directions or to leave an online condolence go to www.hathawayfunerals.com.

Seekonk – Karen L. (Wrona) Weaver, 65, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Howard W. Weaver, Jr. for thirty-two years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of Leo and Phyllis (Wiegand) Wrona of Seekonk, whom she dutifully cared for through their golden years.

Karen was a graduate of Greater Boston Academy and continued her education at the nursing school at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee (formerly Southern Missionary College) earning her degree in Nursing. She worked as a psychiatric nurse for mostof her career, having worked in many group homes, she was the manager of the County Street Group Home in South Attleboro for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. More recently, Karen worked as a home care nurse.

In her free time, she was an avid crafter and over the years Karen cross-stitched, crocheted and quilted countless projects and gifts for her family and friends with much love and attention. She also loved caring for her Golden Retrievers and vacationing with her husband and her brother and his family in Aruba in the fall and on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, during the summer months.

Besides her loving husband and parents, Karen leaves her beloved daughter, Kristin (Edmondson) Allard and her husband, Jason of Woodstock, Connecticut; two grandchildren, Aaron and Juliet Allard; a brother, David Wrona and his wife, Michelle, of Woonsocket, a nephew, David Wrona and much extended family and dear friends. She was the aunt of the late Johnathan Wrona.

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Taunton Seventh-Day Adventist Church,109 Winthrop Street, Taunton, MA. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 will be appreciated.

Arrangements have been entrusted to William W. Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket, RI. For online condolences visit: TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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Edward L Chaisty, 78, longtime resident of Seekonk, passed away peacefully on 3/18/19 due to illness. He will be lovingly missed and he is survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters, 3 sisters, 1 brother, 5 grandchildren and great-grandchildren

Normand O. Hamel, age 94, of Carpenter St., Rehoboth, MA, died April 16, 2019 at home with his loving family by his side.

Joan K. Medeiros, 85, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2019 at home in Rehoboth, MA.

Anthony R. “Tony� Viera, 89, of Cynthia Drive passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Richard M. Souto, 76, of Seekonk, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of Deborah (Portella) Souto.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Manuel and Edith (Medeiros) Souto.

Besides his wife he leaves his three daughters Christine Ferri and her husband Thomas of Seekonk, Sherri Ferri of Burrillville, and Stephanie Souto of Seekonk. As well as 5 grandchildren. He was buried at the Gates of Heaven cemetery April 15, 2019.

Irene M. (Kennedy) Miele, 97, went home to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 1, 2019.

Richard M. Souto, 76, of Seekonk, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.

Karen L. (Wrona) Weaver, 65, passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2019.

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(Family Features) From the trees to the breeze, picnics are a fun way your family can soak up the sunshine while enjoying a delicious and nutritious meal together.

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Directions:

• Heat oven to 300 F. • To make dressing: Mix yogurt, lemon juice, green onions and olive oil. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

• Toss walnuts with cayenne pepper, to taste, and bake 4-5 minutes. Make sure walnuts do not burn. Remove walnuts from oven and let cool.

• Toss spinach with dressing. Toss with crab meat. Sprinkle lentils on top and add walnuts. Place grapefruit pieces around edge.

Sipping on Summertime Sweets (Family Features) When it’s summertime and you crave something cold and fruity, try using your favorite frozen fruit for a refreshing drink.

For example, strawberries with frozen pink lemonade concentrate combine to make a spritzer recipe worth sharing.

This fizzy Strawberry Spritzer can delight your taste buds and keep you quenched while enjoying the summer sun.

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Directions:

• In blender, process strawberries until blended thoroughly.

• Pour strawberries into large pitcher; stir in soda and pink lemonade.

• Serve immediately.

Substitution: Ginger ale may be used in place of soda, and for a cocktail, champagne or prosecco can be used in place of soda.

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Serious inquiries only! Leave a message at (401) 433-2708.

Business For Sale: Alphabet Tree Preschool-Includes Curriculum Materials, Furniture, Shelves, Toys, Games, Puzzles, Manipulatives, Kitchen Appliances and Office Equipment. Please call for more information 401-787-7511.

HELP WANTED

Hairstylist Wanted for New Location! Rhonda & Co, 2725 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence. Chair rental starting @ $75 per week. (towels and cleaning service included). Call or Text Rhonda 401-245-1770.

FOR SALE

FOR SALE: 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad 1500. Windshield, crash bars and side bags. Blue/Silver. Call Ted, 508-728-0580.

Asking $4000.

FOR SALE 1986 Larson 21' cuddy cabin, head and sink. Mercury stern drive 170 HP. 2005 5Star trailer. 400 hours on motor. Two year old heat transfer unit. Call Ted 508-728-0580. Asking $4000.

HALL RENTALS

BOOK YOUR EVENTS NOW! Riverside Sportsman Assoc. Mohawk Drive off Wampanoag Trail. For all occasions: Birthday, Family Reunions, and Club/Organization Meetings. Cash Bar. Monthly Steak Fries, Clam Boil June 21st – for tickets call Joe 401-439-8089.

Call Arthur 401-831-0561 or 401-433-0209 for more information.

GENERAL SERVICES

Spring is here! Professional house and office cleaner.

Friendly,dedicated,hard worker with many years of experience. references available upon request.please call christine at 401595-9365.

An energetic, hardworking, experienced handyman available for seasonal yard work, spring cleanups, and all kinds of odd jobs.

Licensed commercial & residential. Call Fernando at 508-336-4466.

Moving, need someone to help? I rent the uhaul for you, and charge you less than the moving company does. call Gil for more details 508-840-6611.

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Landscaping - If leaves could talk, "Clean me, rake me, take me away!" It's never too early for a scheduled clean up. Spring clean-up, Garden rototilling, shrubs/hedges trimmed/removed, small land clearing jobs and lawn mowing. Don’t forget the plant beds that need new mulch or reshaping. No beating around the bush! Best prices to fit your budget. Spring clean up schedule fills up quickly. So, call Joe at Ouellette Landscaping today for a quick quote tomorrow. 401-323-9553. References available upon request.

Is your home in need of a deep cleaning? Whether you need a one-time cleaning, or regular cleanings? Years of experience!

We include inside of fridge, and oven with our service. Call Gil 508-840-6611.

BIG BLUE REMOVAL SERVICE: Attic, Cellar, Total House.

We take everything! Furniture, Brush, Appliances, Yard Waste, Construction Debris, Trash…Demolition of Fences, Sheds, Decks, Pools. Let us do the work. Free Estimates. Call Tony 508-226-1295; www.BigBlueRemoval.com.

VACATION RENTALS

CUSTOM LOG CABIN HOME: Pearl Lake Rd in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Minutes from New Hampshire attractions: Sugar Hill, Franconia Pkwy, Santa’s Village, Whale’s Tail Water Park, and Cog Railway; sleeps 6, fireplace, swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, kayaks or just R&R. Booking now for summer getaways: weekly $700 and weekends $275, Call Joe at 401-439-8089.

VACATION - HONEYMOON RENTAL: St. Michael, Azores Ponta Graca (Portugal). Pristine 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with kitchen, DR, LR & laundry. Linens provided. Majestic Atlantic and mountain views from spacious deck. Near golf courses, beaches, and more. $500 Weekly. Time is sensitive, must act now.

Call 401-480-0374 or 508-336-8432.

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WANTED: Ice machine for knee therapy, please donate, call Debbie at 401-632-3602.

PARTY RENTALS

PARTY RENTAL SERVICES: Moonwalks for sale or rent for $125 per weekend. 20x30 Tent package includes tables & chairs $350. 20x20 Tent package includes tables & chairs $250. Setup included. Free Rehoboth deliveries. Call early for reservation. Dan 401-255-1072.

FOR RENT

ROOM FOR RENT: East Providence, PRIVATE, nice set up for ONE mature male. Furnished, cabble TV, sink, frig, storage, parking, bus, utilities, nice yard. $135 weekly. Call 401-434-1372.

CLASSES / LESSONS

PIANO LESSONS: Taught in my home, both classical and popular to persons of all ages. Anita Russo, 8 Terrybrooke Road, Rehoboth 508-252-4208.

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Gilmore’s Flower Shop Robin’s Corner Flower Shop Al’s Quality Oil Co. E & V Oil Co. Pricerite Discount Heating Oil Dupuis Oil J.H. Williams & Co. Funeral Home Silva Funeral Home Swanton’s Furniture Barn Masterson Furniture Tranquil Lake Nursery Inc. Under the Sun Farm Rehoboth Country Club, Inc. Rhonda & Co. Community VNA LS Heating & Air Conditioning Taylor Heating and Air Conditioning Horner Millwork Sturdy Memorial Hospital

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EMILY GAGNE

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Emily is a senior at Dighton Rehoboth High school. She is the Tennis team Captain, she has been on the team since her freshman year. Emily continues to pull off the most amazing matches to lead her team. Her most recent victory over Case proved to be pivotal, and with Emily’s decisive win DR claimed victory for the day. Lets keep cheering for the Girls Tennis team to go claim the top spot in the SCC, just as the boys tennis team is in first place.

*Camping World RV Sales prices and payments are not inclusive of tax, title, license, prep and dealer doc fees. Payments available to qualified buyers based on lender credit qualifications. Subject to lender terms. Advertised inventory available at time of printing.

New unit photography for illustration purposes only. Offers may not be combined with any other offer and not applicable to prior sales. **Applicable on exact unit only from same state as participating Camping World RV Sales or FreedomRoads dealer. Exact unit refers to a unit that matches the same model year, make, brand, model, options, specs, and color. Customer must present valid buyers order signed by management of competing dealer and proper documentation detailing model year, make, brand, model, options, specs, colors, and vin# of advertised unit. Buyers order valid for 30 days from time of write up. Competing dealer will be any licensed RV dealership as recognized by the State in which the dealer operates and is not a Camping World RV Sales or FreedomRoads dealer. Offers beyond their advertised expiration date do not apply. Any applicable trade-in must be disclosed and provided for appraisal at time of request. Not applicable to prior sales. See dealer for details. Void where prohibited. © 2019 FreedomRoads, LLC. The CAMPING WORLD logo is a registered trademark of CWI, Inc. and used with permission. Unauthorized use of any of CWI, Inc.’s trademarks is expressly prohibited. All rights reserved. Offers expire 5/31/2019.

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