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Prom & Wedding page 28

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Town of Rehoboth News Notes by Laura Calverley

Rehoboth Conducting Economic Development Survey

Rehoboth is conducting an economic development survey to determine residents’ opinions on business expansion. According to information on the town’s website, Rehoboth is “in a difficult position economically.” Because the tax base is primarily residential, supporting both the schools and public services continues to be a challenge. “Residential tax revenue growth cannot keep up with expenses under the tax limiting Proposition 2 ½,” according to a statement from the Economic Development Committee. The survey is available on the town website, www.town.rehoboth.ma.us. Results of the 2015 survey are also on the website.

Two New Stores Opening at Bristol Place, South Attleboro

T.J. Maxx and Hobby Lobby are opening stores in Bristol Place, South Attleboro off Newport Avenue, in the plaza where Market Basket and Bob’s Store are located, according to various media reports. The new stores will occupy the space where Kmart was located. T.J. Maxx opened on March 15. Hobby Lobby has not announced its opening date.

Expensive Bottle of Cognac Reported Stolen

A $4,000 bottle of Remy Martin Louis XII cognac was stolen from Chris Garbarro’s Fine Wine and Spirits in Seekonk last month, according to a Sun Chronicle article. The bottle was kept in a locked case and the alleged robber either picked the lock or used a key. Gasbarro’s is reportedly offering a $500 reward for information in the case. Anyone with information should contact the Seekonk Police department.

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Rehoboth Animal Shelter News

Dick Georgia - Executive Editor

There are several dogs and cats at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter, waiting for the right person to take them home. Ed is a cat who arrived recently. He is a gray and white neutered male, very calm and friendly and about two years old. He has been vaccinated, and tested negative for FIV/FELV. Ed will make a great pet. For more information about Ed or other adoptable pets at the Rehoboth Animal Shelter, check out Pe t f i n d e r. c o m , call 508-252-5421 X126, or e-mail a.ruscetta@comcast.net.

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Rehoboth Ramblings by Leslie Patterson

The Flowers that Bloom in the Spring

It’s spring again! You know, that brief interlude between too cold and too hot. I’m enjoying the cheerful sounds of birdsong in the morning and eager to visit local garden centers again. It’s also a good time to visit beautiful botanical gardens this time of year, once spring is really in bloom. Here are a few gardens I’ve enjoyed visiting, all within an hour’s drive. Just looking at the photos from these gardens is enough to make you want to drop everything and go visit (and maybe do a little bird-watching while there.) Blithewold: One of my favorite spring activities is viewing all the daffodils blooming at the Blithewold Estate in Bristol, RI in April. Blithewold has greatly expanded its programs recently, so there is more to do there than just tour a stately mansion and walk around the lovely waterfront estate. There are talks, teas, dinners, garden demonstrations, and much more. Check out their website at www.blithewold.org to find out more. You can also find out just when the daffodils will be at their best this season. Tower Hill Botanic Garden: Heading north, there is Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston, a short distance from Worcester (www.towerhillbg.org). This beautiful site overlooks Wachusett Reservoir so you can enjoy some great views while visiting. In addition to having 17 unique gardens, including an apple orchard, there is also a garden shop, a café and such a variety of programs offered that I wish it was closer to home. Garden in the Woods: The New England Wildflower Society operates Garden in the Woods in Framingham; it opens for the season on April 15. The Wildflower Society explains “Garden in the Woods is the Society’s botanic garden, showcasing an unrivaled collection of both rare and common native plants in a dramatic woodland setting.” The 45-acre property includes trails through valleys with a pond, a bog, and a stream. The colors and textures of the native plants change with the seasons. Garden in the Woods includes a garden shop with plants that are hard to find elsewhere. Find out more at www.newenglandwild.org.

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Rehoboth Boys Get an Early Start on Roadside Clean-up

James Dias and Chase Cooper of Rehoboth decided (completely on their own) to ride their bikes and pick up the trash on MiKayla Ann Drive and they picked up trash in the old small cemetery there. They collected a whole bag themselves.

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Happy Trails!

Spring is also a time to get out for a walk in our own woods. The Rehoboth Land Trust maintains several local hiking trails. At their annual meeting in March, I was impressed once again by the great work this all-volunteer group is doing to conserve Rehoboth land now and for future generations and maintain local trails. You might want to become a member and maybe a volunteer too. Find our more on their website: www.rehobothlandtrust.net. The Keep Rehoboth Beautiful Committee is organizing a town-wide roadside cleanup the last week of the month, April 22-28. Find out more about how to register and take part in this very worthwhile activity on their Facebook page. A big thank-you to all those taking part in the town-wide litter cleanup. I just wish it wasn’t necessary, but that’s another story. While spring cleaning is on your mind, the Mass Audubon Society invites you to join volunteers for “a morning of family fun on Sat. April 27 as they spruce up trails, gardens, and nature centers and dive into other spring cleaning projects. There are plenty of activities planned for all ages and abilities, whether you’re looking for kid-friendly work (preparing gardens for spring planting) or more strenuous activities (trail restoration).” The closest location will be at Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary in Attleboro. You can find out more about this event at www.MassAudubon.org or by calling 781-259-2185. Looking for a touch of the tropics? Visit the new Faces of the Rainforest exhibit hall at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence. Animals include anteaters, howler monkeys, an anaconda, and two amazing and rare giant river otters (my favorite, though I’m also fond of the sloths.) In the free-flight aviary you can see many tropical birds, including colorful toucans. We visited in February when being in the moist tropical air was a treat (there is even a little waterfall), but the lovely palms and other plants and all the fascinating animals make it worth visiting any time of year. Daffodils in bloom at Blithewold

Inside This Issue Business Directory......................93 Church News/Events................36 Classifieds...............................92 Club Announcements.................39 Dining Guide...............................90 Events........................................31 Letters to the Editor.......................6 Library......................................58 Obituaries................................88 People.................................25 Prom & Wedding.......................28 Rehoboth COA...........................82 Rehoboth Ramblings....................5 Rehoboth Town News................16 Scouts..................................56 Seekonk Human Services..........84 Seekonk Town News...................16 School......................................67 Sports.....................................43 Spring Home & Garden.............46 State House.................................66 Sturdy Memorial Hospital...........87 Who’s Who.................................65

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Letters to the Editor...

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Thank you Donna “S”

When it was time to put our beautiful sick dog “down”, we made the appointment and dreaded going to the vets office. These appointments are always the last appointment of the day — understandably. I left my husband and dog in the car while I went in to make sure “the coast was clear”. There was a woman picking up a prescription for her pet. She turned to me and with tears in my eyes I told her that I was there to put my 10 year old dog down. She came over and hugged me and then asked me if I was alone because she would stay with me to help me get through this. I told her that my husband was in the car with our dog. I thanked her for her wonderful offer. When my husband and I left the office after the “event”, we found a note on our car from this stranger. It read “I’m sorry, I’ll light a candle for your fur kid tonight”. There still are wonderful caring people all around us. Thank you Donna “S”! Joanne and Dan Stevens

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Since I’m in a fussy, Trump-like mood this morning, I’m just going to make a new declaration, now. “I Forgot To Remember To Forget Her,” as sung by John Prine and Mac Wiseman is the new Unofficial Town Song for Seekonk. If you’re offended by this, you probably don’t have much of a sense of humor, or, dare I say, you’ve forgotten what unofficial means. That’s alright. Here’s why I’ve made this declaration at this particular time : I’ve never experienced a more graceless, stupid Age than the one I’m living with now, so, how much damage can this additional observation do. I figure that a little good country music, folkish with wisdom, meaning, and humor might help, like a soothing salve. Most of you have stopped reading by now. A couple of you might get out your phones and listen to that tune. If you do, “Hello.” Arnie McConnell Seekonk, MA 02771

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The Obstacles to Unconditional Love

Part 7 of a Series on Learning to Love Unconditionally

Clearly, there are impediments to loving unconditionally or we wouldn’t be struggling so hard to figure out how to do it. Here are some explanations for our difficulties. We think unconditional love is for the saints. For many of us, unconditional love seems an unattainable goal. We give up before we even try. While not easy, unconditional love is very doable if we adopt the right frame of mind and understand that we’ve lacked instruction about what it means, how it is different from other forms of love, and how to do it. We’ll make mistakes, but that is part of what it means to be human. We also fail to recognize that unconditional love is happening every day. Police, firefighters, doctors, nurses and others routinely save the lives of very detestable people who may hate something about them or might, given the opportunity, injure them or take their life. They may not like the person, but they act out of unconditional love. We associate justice with revenge, retribution and punishment. These responses to wrong-doing seem antithetical to unconditional love. Restorative justice offers a loving alternative that holds people accountable for their behavior, makes things right insofar as possible, and heals relationships. We perceive difference as a threat. History and culture have led us to emphasize difference rather than sameness, in part to create a strong sense of identification and connection with those who are like us. In addition, the amygdala, our instinctive brain that triggers the fight or flight instinct needed for survival, is overly active, especially in a society with high stress and fear levels, making us more likely to regard difference as a threat. Our brains are hooked on being right. According to Judith Glaser, a consultant to Fortune 500 companies, when we’re in situations of high stress, we tend to defend and fight for our positions, because our brains are flooded with adrenaline and dopamine, which make us feel good and even invincible. Since Continued on next page...

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we like this feeling, we fight again and again and become addicted to being right. We regard those who disagree with us as adversaries or even enemies. We are afraid to make ourselves vulnerable. Loving others unconditionally means understanding our own frailties and weaknesses and opening our hearts to feel empathy and compassion for others. We acknowledge that we make mistakes so that we can accept that others also make mistakes. And we take risks in reaching out to others in unconditional love in a society that seems to favor distance and aloofness even at the price of alienation and loneliness. To love unconditionally, we need to remove some (but not all) of the protective armor around our hearts. We fear change. Our bodies are designed to maintain homeostasis, to operate within a relatively narrow range – for example, our temperature and blood-sugar level – and to return to equilibrium or “normal” when things move outside that range. Homeostasis, writes Scott Jeffrey, “doesn’t distinguish between ‘change for the better’ and ‘change for the worse.’ Homeostasis resists all change.” This is true in social and cultural environments, too, making us resistant to growth and to new ways of thinking and acting. If you’ve been a Democrat all your life, it’s a bit scary to become a Republican. You will lose the comfort of what was part of your identity and risk alienating your friends and colleagues. We don’t understand our emotions. We haven’t learned about the different emotions that are part of being human, what is behind them, what purposes they serve, and how to direct them to meet our needs. Without this knowledge, we cannot manage our emotions or control our responses to them. We come to believe that our anger and fear, which are part of being human, make it impossible to love unconditionally. We don’t recognize that our actions are often counterproductive. When we’re in a reactive mode, small disagreements quickly escalate, generating fear that hijacks our capacity to reason and to feel love. In close relationships, worry that the love we experience may be conditional creates separation anxiety. Paradoxically, our fight or flight reaction pushes us apart when we most need to come together. Fear and love cannot co-exist in the same moment. dless Possibilities Next month we’ll look at some of the factors that help us to love unconditionally. | SEEKONK, MA 02771 Carol Bragg Seekonk, MA 02771

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Hello All ~ The weather is warming up, flowers blooming, birds singing ~ Happy Spring! March was a crazy busy month in the Town Clerk’s office. During the month of March we processed thousands of Census forms and dog licenses, while also preparing for the April 1st Annual Town Election, working on the Town Clerk’s portion of the 2018 Annual Report and completing the Town Clerk’s 2020 fiscal year budgets.

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Annual Town Election

The Rehoboth Reporter was kind enough to extend my submission deadline for the April Reporter so we could include the results of our Monday, April 1, 2019 Annual Town Election. All three precincts were open with the polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. We unfortunately only had 9% (719) of our voting population (8,144) turn out to have their voices heard. That was 10% less than our 19% participation in last year’s Annual Town Election. We only had CLEAN UP one contested race; Parks Commission, with ROADWAYS incumbent Kathleen Amaral being elected. As most of you already know, the following candidates appeared on the Annual Town Election Ballot: Positions that were elected on the April 1, 2019 ballot were Moderator (one for 1 year), Selectmen (one position for 3 years), Treasurer (one for 3 years), Assessor (one for 3 years), School Committee (one for 3 years), Constable (three for 3 years), Planning Board (one for 5 years), Park Commission (one for 5 years), Housing Authority (three positions; one for 5 years, one for 4 years, and one for 2 years), and Water Commissioner (two for 3 years and one for 1 year). We also had one ballot question, which read as follows: NON BINDING BALLOT QUESTION #1: Do you approve of natural gas companies being allowed to extend gas lines within the Town of Rehoboth to provide the availFREE BAGS ability of natural gas service to residential REGISTER ONLINE and business addresses within the Town? ____ Yes ____ No pick a neighborhood Below please find the April 1, 2019 Election Results on the next page.

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Elected and Appointed Town Officials

A reminder to our elected and appointed town officials; you should be aware that no action can be taken by you in your position until you have taken the Oath of Office. Also, should you ever have reason to resign from your position; your resignation should be directed to the Town Clerk as per MGL c41, s109. Thank you!

6th Annual Rabies Clinic – Another Success!

We held our sixth annual Rehoboth/Seekonk Rabies Clinic on Saturday, March 9th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Residents of both towns were able to have their dogs and cats vaccinated for $12.00 each and renew their dog licenses at the same time. In addition to the vaccinations, Rehoboth residents were also able to renew their dog’s license. The first year we registered 25 dogs at the rabies clinic, in the second year we issued 48 dog tags, third year 65 dogs, fourth year 66, fifth year 73 dogs, and this year 47. At the clinic, we accepted $520 in dog license registrations. It was interesting to see several residents come to the clinic just to register their dogs this year, since it was closer and more convenient than driving up to town hall. It was really nice to hear from the residents how much they appreciated Lynn, her son Logan and I spending our Saturday morning at the clinic so they could get their animals vaccinated and dogs registered well before the April 1st deadline. Lynn and I thoroughly enjoyed working with Florice Craig-Seekonk Town Clerk, Lorraine Sorel-Seekonk Assistant Town Clerk, Logan Shaker, the Save-A-Pet Volunteers including Retired Seekonk Town Clerk Jan Parker, Seekonk and Rehoboth Animal Control Officers, Sharon and Rob and Assistant Animal Control Officers, Bonnie Johnson, Cynthia Lee, Seekonk Highway staff, Dr. Trusdale, and his office staff. Next year the rabies clinic will be scheduled around the same time (probably March 7, 2020 or March 14, 2020) so please, tentatively, mark your calendars, more information will be in your 2020 Census mailer.

Annual Town Meeting

Rehoboth voters are advised that the date for the Annual Town Meeting, and a Special Town Meeting preceding the Annual, has been scheduled by the Board of Selectmen for Monday, May 13th, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Auditorium and will likely take two evenings, if not three. The Special Town Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. with the Annual Town Meeting following immediately after at 7:30 p.m. A tentative second town meeting date has been scheduled for the following Monday, May 20th. If a third session is needed, we will

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Upcoming Voter Registration Session

The final Voter Registration date to be eligible to participate in the Special and Annual Town Meeting has been scheduled for Friday, May 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rehoboth Town Clerk’s Office. Prospective voters are reminded that they may also register to vote online by going to www.RegisterToVoteMA.com or by visiting the Town Clerk’s Office, picking up a voter registration form at the Rehoboth Post Office, by calling the Town Clerk’s Office to request a Mail-In voter registration form, or download a form online @ http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/Voter-reg-mail-in.pdf.

2019 Dog Licenses are Now Past Due

As mentioned earlier, 2019 Dog licenses were due April 1, 2019. You may license your dog(s) at the Town Clerk’s Office Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. Licenses may also be obtained online @ https://www.invoicecloud.com/rehobothgovsvcs, or by mail (if paying by mail, checks should be made payable to the “Town of Rehoboth”). The licensing fees are as follows: Male or female dog $20.00; spayed or neutered dogs $10.00. Whether renewing online, via mail, or in person, dog license applications must be accompanied by a current year rabies certificate (with a vaccination date covering the current licensing year) and proof of spay or neuter [if applying for the $10 licensing fee] unless we already have your documentation on file in the Clerk’s Office. If you are unsure, please give our office a call, and we can tell you how up-to-date our information is. Dog owners should note that the license(s) will not be returned unless a stamped, self-addressed envelope is included with postage (71¢ for one dog tag, 93¢ for two dog tags and 1.15¢ for three dog tags). Please renew your dog licenses as soon as possible to avoid any further late fees coming in June ~ thank you. To date we registered 1,284 dogs and still have over 927 to register. Remember, in addition to being a legal requirement, registering your dog assures the prevention of rabies, and provides easy identification to reunite lost dogs with their owners because they are now in our database.

Annual Town Census Forms are Now Past Due

Our Annual Town Census Forms for year 2019 were mailed to all households in Rehoboth during the first week of January. If you did not receive your census form, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office. Residents were asked to review the pre-printed forms, make corrections, and return them by the January 31, 2019 deadline. As of April 1st we have 412 households in Precinct 1, 277 households in Precinct 2, and 142 households in Precinct 3 that have not yet returned their annual town census. If you haven’t returned your 2019 census form, please send it to the clerk’s office as soon as possible. I would personally like to thank the 4,145 households that have already returned their census forms. We are still waiting for 831 residents to return their forms. Also, as a reminder, failure to return the completed form may result in voters being placed on an inactive voting list and as per State requirements, after four years of inactivity you will be removed from the voting list. Residents that have not returned their census forms may have received a “reminder” call from one of our Registrars, either Jennifer Moitoso or Helene Vitale. I would personally like to thank Lynn Shaker, Assistant Town Clerk, and all three Registrars, Kathleen Conti, Jennifer Moitoso, and Helen Vitale for working so diligently on this year’s census forms. With 12,725 residents, as of 4/2/2019 (up 61 from last year), this task would be unmanageable without their help ~ thank you all; I would be lost without all your hard work and dedication to the 2019 census project ~ thank you!

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Population Figures

Speaking of the number of residents in Rehoboth, our population has fluctuated over the past few years. Total Rehoboth Population in 2013 was 12,060; 2014 was 12,175; 12,008 in 2015; 12,219 in 2016, 12,568 in 2017 and to date (4/1/2019), the 2019 census population is 12,725. When the yearly census forms were received in January, residents were asked to please make sure all occupants living at their home were listed on the census; children and elders included. Doing a quick scan of the census records I noticed there are several children who were born to families living in Rehoboth; however, they have not been added to the family census documents. If children are born in Rhode Island (Woman’s and Infants, Rhode Island Hospital, etc.) that data is not shared with the Massachusetts town of residence. Therefore, the newborns can only be added when the parents update their yearly census forms. For your information, the data collected on the census forms is strictly confidential. In addition to confidentiality, children under the age of 16 do not appear on any report distributed from this office (with the exception of the school district which keeps that same information confidential as well). Additionally, the D-R School District uses the census data we collect to predict the future student enrollment numbers. It is very important that all residents living in Rehoboth be accounted for on the yearly census forms. Lynn and I have also noticed that several families have moved out of Rehoboth, new families move in to those same homes; however, the new families have not filled out a census form when they move in to town. If you are new to Rehoboth and have not received a census form, please contact us or check our website for a census form - http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/town-clerk/ pages/census-information . If you have already submitted your 2019 census data to our office and would like to update your 2019 census information with additional individuals living at your residence, please give us a call at 508-252-6502 X-3109 or X3110 or drop us an e-mail LSchwall@town.rehoboth.ma.us or LShaker@town. rehoboth.ma.us. Thank you for helping us maintain an accurate database of Rehoboth residents. This data will not only help the Clerk’s department, but all departments/committees trying to secure grants based on population figures, and the schools which are able to accurately predict and budget for future enrollment. We appreciate your help and look forward to hearing from you soon.

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

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Business owners whose business certificate will expire during January through June of 2019 should have received a reminder for renewal. The renewal fee is $50.00 (certificate renewal is good for four years) and checks should be made payable to the Town of Rehoboth. If you have any questions on any of the above items please feel free to contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 508-252-6502, X3109 or X3110.

In Closing

In closing, Lynn and I hope you have a wonderful Patriot’s Day, Easter and/or Passover, have a most enjoyable Earth Day, and Arbor Day. Thank you all for taking the time to read my monthly updates and thank you also, Rehoboth Reporter, for faithfully publishing my article every month. We wish you all a most enjoyable April and as a friendly reminder, taxes are due Monday, May 1st, annual Excise Taxes were due April 3, 2019, yearly dog licenses were due April 1, 2019, and Annual Census forms were due January 31, 2019. I look forward to chatting with you again in May and hopefully seeing you at our Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 13th. I/we hope you all enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Thank you, Laura

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TRIAD is a group comprised of Fire, Police, Ambulance, Town Nurse, Town Clerk, Bristol County Sheriff’s Department, Rescue and members of the COA. The meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month. On April 8th the Rehoboth Rescue in conjunction with TRIAD and the Fire Department will be hosting a spring preparedness session at the COA. The main topic will be Lyme prevention. The Fire Department will discuss spring and summer fire safety as well as identifying your home in case of an emergency. It will be held at 12:00. On April 20th Buckles the Bunny will visit the COA for a spring breakfast and Easter Egg hunt. The Bristol County Sheriff’s Department will be cooking the breakfast. The Rehoboth Fire SAFE division will be providing prizes. TRIAD members, Students and

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On June 4 th , 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 Rehoboth’s own Funk N’ Country band, or go back in for a second round of delicious food!

Co-chair Deborah Breckenridge added “We are really excited to be working with everyone again! 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 about what is available in Rehoboth. It is important that people know where to buy super-premium fresh meats, berries, apples, cheeses and produce right here in town?” Ticket prices will remain the same at $20 in advance (until 5/29) and $25 thereafter. The event proceeds will benefit the Rehoboth 375th.

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Housing Authority for 5 years: Stephen W. Sprague Congratulations to all the candidates who won. Best of luck in your new or re-elected positions. Also, thanks to all the candidates who ran, but didn’t win. It’s not an easy task running for an elected position. Your time and effort was not wasted. People will remember you and your desire to serve the town. It takes many people to run an election I would like to thank the following: All our wonderful poll workers and registrars. It’s a long day each and every one of you is appreciated for all your dedication and hard work. Also thank you to the Police Department, DPW and Country Kitchen. A quick reminder to elected and appointed town officials; please be aware that you can take no action, in your position, until you have taken the Oath of Office.

Spring Town Meeting May 13, 2019

The Annual Spring Town meeting will be held at the Seeking High School auditorium 261 Arcade Ave. Please be advised that the last day to register to vote for that meeting is April, 24, 2019. If you want to register to vote on line please visit this website. www. sec.state.ma.us/ovr or you come into Town Hall and register to vote at the Town Clerks Office. Please try to attend this important town meeting. This is the meeting that the budget for the next fiscal year is voted on by only registered voters of the Town. Remember Seekonk is your town and your voice matters.

Rabies Clinic Update

The annual rabies clinic was a success we licensed over 25 dogs. A big thank you to the Animal Control Officer Sharon Hall and her Assistant Andrea Russo; the Assistant Town Clerk Lorraine Sorel; the Save a Pet volunteers, as well as DPW staff for organizing and setting up the garage for the event. Thank you to Dr. Truesdale and his employees’ of Central Avenue Veterinary Hospital for volunteering their time to give the vaccinations. Also thanks to the Rehoboth team; Town Clerk Laura Schwall; Asst. Town Clerk Lynn Shaker; Rehoboth Animal Control officer and all their volunteers. The day was a success. See you next year. Friendly reminder yearly dog licenses were due March 31, 2018.

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Local Grants Awarded for Seekonk Representative Steven Howitt and the Seekonk Cultural Council have announced the award of fifteen grants totaling $5800 for cultural programs in Seekonk. A complete list of 2019 recipients and grant amounts can be found below. Previous grant recipients include “Richard Sobol - The Traveling Photographer,” “Majesty and Mystery of Crop Circles,” “Jumping Juba Concert,” and a visit to Seekonk High School by awardwinning author Gareth Hinds.

The Seekonk Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The LCC Program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. Decisions about which activities to support are made at the community level by a board of municipally appointed volunteers. The members of the Seekonk Cultural Council are: Deborah Baldizar, Alex Dunwoodie, William Clark, Patti Dalton, Christine DeCesare, Tim Tolman, Stuart Montgomery, and Wendy Wagner. “Whether indoors or outdoors, into the sky or on the ground, in action or standing still, the arts provides inspiration and moDENISE CLEGG, GRI, SRS tivation to us all,” said Representative Howitt. “As I read through REALTOR Associate the listing of projects, I am always amazed and impressed by the Licensed in RI and MA imagination and creativity of our community’s members. I’m happy Offices in Barrington, Bristol & East Providence, RI to once again offer sincere congratulations to all the recipients of C: 401.256.7272 • O: 401.245.2000 2019 grants from the Seekonk Cultural Council. Congratulations!” Statewide, more than $3.3 million will be distributed by local DeniseClegg@remax.net cultural councils in 2018. Grants will support an enormous range www.RiversEdgeRI.com of grass-roots activities: concerts, exhibitions, radio and video Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated. productions, field trips for schoolchildren, after-school youth programs, writing workshops, historical preservation efforts, lectures, First Night celebrations, nature and science education programs for families and town festivals. Nearly half of LCC funds support educational activities for young people. The Seekonk Cultural Council will seek applications again in the fall. For guidelines and complete information contact Alex Dunwoodie at 508-558-3358, email: alexdunwoodie@comcast.net. Applications and more information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available online at www.mass-culture.org. Applications are due October 15. We invite you to follow Seekonk Cultural Council on Facebook for event announcements. This year’s grants include: • Ashley Armoush, Field Trips • Attleboro Arts Museum, High Art 2019: METAMORPHOSIS • Davis Bates, Halloween Harvest: A Performance for Seniors • Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School, STEAM Challenge Bins • Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School LiReplace your old, non-EPA-certified woodstove brary, Stop Motion Club • George R. Martin Elementary School, with a clean, efficient wood or pellet stove or insert. Community Book Share • George R. Martin Elementary School, Mad Science Rocket Demo Information • Beth Goulet, Creating a Mosaic Mandala available at The • Steven Henderson, Mabel and Jerry Fireplace Showcase Obstacles to the Altar • Sarah Jane Lapp, Peace by Piece or visit • Jim Manning, A Ballooniverse of Stories www.masscec.com/ • Massachusetts Walking Tour, 2019 Maswoodstove sachusetts Walking Tour Concert • Mildred H. Aitken Elementary School, Big Nazo Performance and Sculpture Workshop • Seekonk High School, Embracing Thoreau at Walden Pond • Brenda Sullivan, Walking the Graveyard! 775 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA Touring Seekonk’s Cemeteries

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Friends of Friends Community Services, Inc. Receives Donation from Stop & Shop

Photo at right: From left to right. Edith Krekorian President, Judy Santoro Secretary, & Beverly Della Grotta Treasure accepting a donation for Friends of Friends Community Services, Inc. of $2,062.90 from Stop & Shop on Highland Avenue in Seekonk. This donation will help the Seekonk Community through the Human Services Department.

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March, 2019, Seekonk, MA. “Spring is upon us and it is that time of year again to start thinking about water conservation and saving rain water” says Bill Kirchmann, Recycling Coordinator, Seekonk DPW. “Rain fall is hard to gauge. Harvesting rain water with a rain barrel can mitigate the irregular patterns of rainfall”. To help homeowners and the town manage their water supplies and encourage water conservation, Seekonk is offering residents the opportunity to purchase rain barrels at a discount. Throughout New England, residents depend on infrastructure made in the years following WWII, to supply water to far fewer homes. These infrastructures are now heavily taxed. Leaky pipes and water main breaks are only part of the problem. Storm water runoff creates additional havoc. Capturing and storing water at the home and the use of raingardens are the two most effective ways to minimize storm water runoff. Each year homeowners face higher prices for water and sewer. The wholesale rate of water from the MWRA has increased 49% over the 10-year period from 2008-2018. Saving rain water helps homeowners hedge against the rising cost of water. Rain water is a free healthy alternative; it is organic, has no chlorine, no fluoride and no chemicals. It is an excellent water source for plants, gardens, lawns and any non-potable use. Regular use of a rain barrel can pay for itself in one season. One tenth of an inch of rain on a 1000 square foot roof --about 25 minutes of moderate rainfall-- will fill a 60-gallon Rain Barrel. New England typically receives 17” of rain during the growing season from May through September. This provides enough water to fill170 Rain Barrels. At 2 cents a gallon homeowners can expect to $204 worth of water. Droughts stress residential landscaping and town water facilities. In 2016, 168 communities in Massachusetts faced restrictions on nonessential outdoor water use - 47% of the Cities and Towns in the state. There is no restriction on rainwater use. Seekonk chose to work with the Great American Rain Barrel Co., a local food importing company that has been repurposing shipping drums into Rain Barrels since 1988. Last year 30% of Massachusetts

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Save A Pet Society, Inc. is bringing some fun and exciting changes to our 32nd Annual Auction. This year, we are introducing Online Bidding which begins April 1st and closes at 7:30pm on the evening of our event, April 26th. Another notable change is that our event will be One Night only....held at the Ramada Inn, 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA on Friday, April 26, 2019, 5:30pm-9:00pm. Our event will feature a silent auction, local celebrities, Music by DJ Mark, raffles, food, cash bar and much more! Complimentary cheese & crackers will be provided courtesy of Lemon & Oil Deli. Plus, everyone who attends the event can enter to win a Gourmet Gift Basket valued at $100, donated by BankRI. Guests are encouraged to bring their ipads, tablets or smart phones to continue bidding on the online items while enjoying the event. We will also have a station set up with a laptop and assistance for anyone who does not have a mobile device to use for online bidding. As always, funds raised from the auction will help the shelter with the cost of veterinary services, heartworm treatment, leukemia test, micro chipping, rabies and other vaccinations. All animals adopted are spayed or neutered. Funds raised also assist with keeping our shelter guests healthy, warm and safe until they move on to a loving, forever home. Thank you to our event sponsors: Herb Chambers Honda of Seekonk, BankRI and Ramada Inn-Seekonk. And our VIP Sponsors: Ritz Dinette, Champion Motorsports, Minuteman Press, and Stop & Shop-Newman Ave. and Rockland Trust. Watch for updates and announcements on our website www. seekonksaveapet.org and follow us on Facebook at “Seekonk Save A Pet Society” or “Friends of Seekonk Animal Shelter”. Thanks to our supportive community and donors, the construction of our New Shelter has begun!

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Hello... I’d like to introduce myself...my name is Woody and I’m 10 years old! Nine years ago, as a youngster, I was trapped, neutered and released back to the feral colony that I liked to call my home. Back then I was a tough little rebel and thought it was great living on my own and having a nice woman feed us. You see, I didn’t know any better back then...but over the past year, I started showing the woman that I was friendly and she helped me move into the shelter this past fall. I really like it here at the shelter where everyone treats me so nice and I always have food and a warm bed! They even discovered that I had a chronic ear problem and I had some polyps removed... I felt so much better after that. They aren’t sure if the polyps will grow back or not but right now I just make sure they keep my ears clean. I do have a bit of a tilt to my head now but that’s ok, because everyone tells me I’m so handsome and it gives me character! It is now my dream to find a quiet home to call my own! I like other cats and I don’t mind dogs. I’ll even let you pick me up and I enjoy sitting in nice comfy laps!! But let’s talk about my bed and taking naps... it’s my favorite thing to do! Oh, don’t get me wrong, I’ll get a burst of energy and play with my toys and bat around my favorite fuzzy ball with my double paws too! Let’s be honest, you are going to want to pet me all day because my long hair is soft and luxurious, but sometimes I get a little too excited and may give you a little love bite when I’ve had enough. So, now that you know all about me...let’s hear your story. I would be so excited if you stopped by to meet me. If you can’t find me in my kitty condo, I’m probably napping in my other bed on the ACO’s desk. Yup, they love me and I hope you will too! Visit me at the Seekonk Animal Shelter, 100 Peck St., Phone: 508-336-6663.

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The Newman YMCA is holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active all summer long. Healthy Kids Day®, the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, will feature local community organizations such as the Seekonk Fire Department, the East Providence Public Library, Community Autism Resources, Dr. Daft, Dr. George, Ten Mile River Watershed Council and NBX Bikes to name a few… We will also have games, demonstrations, arts and crafts and more to motivate and teach families how to develop healthy routines at home. Healthy Kids Day will be held at the Newman YMCA, 472 Taunton Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771 on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Our WHY: One in three U.S. children is obese, and when summertime hits, kids will be more idle. Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically and gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. Healthy Kids Day is Isabelle and Isaiah strike a pose during an opportunity for the community to focus Healthy Kids Day. on what kids need to grow and achieve all summer long. Kick off Healthy Kids Day a little earlier by participating in our first Newman YMCA 1 mile Family Fun Run / Walk. The Family • PVC Fun Run / Walk will kick off at 9 am from the Newman YMCA, 472 • Custom Cedar Taunton Ave, Seekonk, MA 02771. The one mile loop will take families down Arcade Ave for ¼ mile before turning onto the Nature • Farm Fencing Trail. The picturesque Nature Trail, with boardwalks and bridges, • Dog Runs runs along the Runnins River, winds behind the Town Offices and • Chain Link the Police/Fire Departments before returning to the YMCA property. To register for the Family Fun Run / Walk please visit www. • Ornamental active.com Newman YMCA Healthy Kids Day; registration is $10 Aluminum per participant. We hope that you will join us for a healthy start to • Arbors Healthy Kids Day! For more information on the events, please contact Jen Farley at jfarley@gpymca.org.

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People In The News Endicott Announces Dean’s List Students

Endicott College is pleased to announce the Dean’s List students for fall 2018. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must obtain a minimum grade point average of 3.5, receive no grade below a “C”, have no withdrawal grades, and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits for the semester. The following students have met these requirements:

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Marie Bernardo-Sousa, LP.D. Appointed President of Johnson & Wales

Marie Bernardo-Sousa, LP.D., ‘92, of Seekonk, has been appointed president of the Providence Campus of Johnson & Wales University (JWU). Bernardo-Sousa has been serving as the JWU senior vice president of administration and enrollment management since 2014. Her ascension to the presidency follows the October 2018 appointment to chancellor of Mim L. Runey, LP.D., who had been serving as the JWU Providence Campus president since 2011. “Dr. Bernardo-Sousa’s deep knowledge of the campus’ operations, her Marie Bernardo-Sousa strong communication and leadership skills, and her lifelong commitment to all things JWU made her our unanimous choice to be the next president of the Providence Campus,” said JWU Chancellor Runey. “As I focus my time on fundraising and strengthening and expanding our academic vision for excellence, I will look to her to be a visible presence on campus and a prominent representative of Johnson & Wales in the community.” “I am inspired by this opportunity to lead the JWU Providence Campus, a community that takes pride in both its educational mission and the character of its faculty and staff and has the courage to embark on bold and ambitious plans,” said President Bernardo-Sousa. “JWU is a strong institution with a clear vision for the future, particularly through our strategic plan, FOCUS 2022. I am confident that with the support of the faculty, staff and students, we will continue to build upon this foundation of strength and successfully position the campus for great success.”

The appointment to the presidency caps Bernardo-Sousa’s 30year career at JWU where she first came to the Providence Campus as an undergraduate student. Her first position was in the registrar’s office in 1988. What followed began her trajectory of positions of progressive responsibility at JWU that included director of academic services, vice president of student services and university registrar, and senior vice president of student services. In her most recent position as senior vice president of administration, she oversaw more than 400 staff members in the areas of Student Academic & Financial Services, Student Affairs, Athletics, JWU Global, Enrollment Management, and Campus Safety & Security. Bernardo-Sousa holds a Doctorate in Law and Policy from Northeastern University, a Master of Science degree in Human Resources from Emmanuel College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Johnson & Wales University.

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Sturdy Memorial Hospital honored 93 senior volunteers and 84 student interns for their contributions to the Hospital and Sturdy Memorial Associates practices during fiscal year 2018. The volunteers and students gave a total of 71,189 hours during the year in various patient and non-patient service areas. Senior volunteers from our area honored were: Rehoboth, MA Certificate of Service: Gabriella Luongo & Deborah Pires 100 Hour Pin: Meredith Martin 500 Hour Pin: Dorothy Conlow 7,500 Hour Pin: Leona DeCrosta Seekonk, MA Certificate of Service: Diane Durant & Marcia Dacosta 100 Hour Pin: Brandon Purcell & Christina Thomas 500 Hour Pin: Joyce O’Flanagan 5,000 Hour Pin: Richard Goyette Student Interns who received a Certificate of Service were: Rehoboth, MA: Andrea Halajko Seekonk, MA: Elizabeth Belcher, Lisa Foss, Rebecca Sacks, Miranda Terra

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Seekonk Resident David Creamer Tells about his Experience with Alzheimer’s and His Hope for a Cure Ask elementary school teacher David Creamer, who lives in Seekonk, about his father and you’re sure to get a smile. But sadly, David’s father Edward passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease in 2016, after a 5-year battle.

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Ball gowns are truly a statement piece, and who wouldn’t want to feel like a princess at the ball? Prom is a once in a lifetime night, one that you may remember for the rest of your life. You want to make a statement. Gowns come in many colors and prints: gold, navy, slate blue, sequins, and floral. Glitter is a guarantee for attention, as well as sparkles and sequins that flash and gleam beneath the lights. However, an elegant pattern can be spiced up with flashy accessories. Recently, designers have begun adding pockets to these dresses to fit a phone or a small wallet. It’s always an added bonus when your dress has pockets! Let’s be honest. How long are those heels going to stay on? Or maybe, they will stay on but only because your mom would be mad if your hemmed dress got dirty. It’s great to find comfortable shoes, but how fashionable are they? Even before the dance, you’ll be walking a lot between pictures and changing locations. Matching the perfect shoes may seem impossible, but its worth the time and money if you can rewear them. In the end, your prom dress is for you and your body. As long as you follow your dress code, you can wear whatever you want if you’re comfortable with it and feel confident in it. Should you bring a date or go alone? Would you rather go with someone you don’t know or run solo? The pressure to show up with someone is a stressor of prom. However, do you really need to bring someone? Prom is all about having fun and having a memorable night. Sure, maybe your friends are bringing girlfriends or boyfriends, but prom is a long night of dancing and entertainment. You can’t be bored surrounded by friends. Personally, I will be the only one in my friend group without a boyfriend or girlfriend, but I’m totally fine with that! I don’t want to babysit someone I’m not close with, and I’d rather have fun with friends.

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Prom is usually the best dance, with today’s popular music and the past’s most notable songs. Mass dance songs like the Cupid Shuffle or the traditional Cha Cha Slide are popular and are a DJ’s way to get everyone on the dance floor, especially after a slow dance where some people evacuate. These songs have universally known dance moves that excite and get you to move. If you aren’t familiar with the dances, the lyrics will tell you how to move (as long as you know your left from you right!) On the topic of slow dances, they’re great if you’ve brought a date, but they can also be fun. I’ve joined hands with a circle of girls and swayed to the song, singing along, surrounded by couples. So if you haven’t got a partner, no stress, no worries, you’ll be just fine. Slow dances are also a great time for breaks, alone or together. Dancing takes a lot of energy, and with hundreds of people, it can get hot. It’s important to hydrate yourself, and soda doesn’t count! Missing one song is much better than feeing queasy and weak later. I go to an all-girls school, and our prom is slowly approaching. Personally, I don’t stress much about dances. While some girls spend hours looking for the perfect dress, I usually sit back while my mom fusses over the dress, the shoes, everything. She’s got a much better fashion sense than I do, and if the dress fits right, then it’s the one. Most girls don’t know what they’re wearing yet, but friends are already formulating plans for the perfect prom! I spoke to several seniors and a few juniors, discussing prom with them and the idea of it. Most gave me worried glances when I asked about their attire, but they said they’ll be looking for dresses. The girls I spoke to predominantly supported my opinion about dates. If you’ve got a date, it can be as a friend or as a boyfriend, but if you don’t want to, you don’t have to bring anyone. There’s no reason to worry, you’ll have friends all around. I also asked about what they were most excited for. The girls said they were excited to dance and wanted to see what everyone wore. My friend Trinity Bauer said that she was most excited for the food which I can agree with. I spoke to two juniors, Gabie Moreira and Julia Smith, who are new to prom. Both are excited to dress up, but are also looking to enjoy the night with friends, whether they’re dancing, eating, or socializing. In the past, people would get limos for prom. Nowadays, almost everyone drives themselves or carpools, but Virginia Nault said that she and her friends were in fact getting a party bus. So, though limos may not be as popular, they haven’t lost their style yet! I also got the girls’ opinions about after prom. Now, being safe after prom is very important. The bottom line is: don’t be dumb. Whether you’re going out to a restaurant, or hanging out with friends, be safe. My friends Casey David and Lily Gucfa might want to do something after, but in actuality, we’d probably all be fine going home and sleeping. Prom is fun, but it doesn’t have to last forever. No matter what you do, who you go with, or where you go, prom will be fun. Talk to your parents about an appropriate curfew, get a plan down for your after party and where that will be, at a restaurant or at home asleep, and stay safe. Ae Jee is currently interning with The Reporter from Bay View's School to Career program. Seniors are given the opportunity to venture into the work place to experience the daily rewards and challenges of a career. Ae Jee will be attending Clark University in the Fall, majoring in psychology.

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3rd Annual Prime Rib Dinner

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Rehoboth Station 2 Firefighters Association is hosting the annual Prime Rib dinner at American Legion Post 302, 84 Bay State Road Rehoboth. Tickets only, no walk ins. $25 donation per ticket. See any Station 2 firefighter for tickets or call (508) 226-2914, (508) 252-3132.

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Rehoboth Fire Department Chicken BBQ Sunday, April 14

Rehoboth Fire Dept. Station 3 annual drive-through chicken BBQ will be held Sunday April 14th. Cost is $15.00 per dinner which includes 1/2 chicken, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, rolls and apple pie. Pick up between 11:30 - 1:00. For tickets call Bob at 508-294-4616 or Nancy at 774-765-9287. We thank you for support.

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Seekonk Lions Club’s Seventh Annual Doug Allan Fishing Tournament Monday, April 15, 9 a.m.-noon

The Seekonk Lions Club’s Seventh Annual Doug Allan Fishing Tournament will be held on Patriots Day Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Old Grist Mill Pond RT 114A in Seekonk 9:00am till 11:00am. Open for all children through high school in the area. The Massachusetts Division of Wildlife will begin stocking the Old Grist Mill Pond with trout as they do every year for this event! We would like to see all our fellow anglers back this year with some new ones as well. Let’s get ready to “break out” and welcome spring with fish scale blossoms in hand! There will be many prizes this year! Sponsors are back like Purple Cow Ice Cream, Cuzin’s Pizza, SkyZone Trampoline Park, Seekonk Grand Prix, Chick-Fil-A, Bass Pro Shops and more!!! Please register with the anglers name and age to seekonkfishingtournament@yahoo. com by Friday April 12th (WOO HOO). Remember there is no charge. Just come with your fishing poles, that special bait you may have, and catch some fish!

Dighton Police Local 306 Clam Boil Saturday, April 27, 6 p.m.

The clam boil will be held at the Seekonk Gun Club, 61 Reed St. in Rehoboth. Cost is $35 per person. Event is BYOB and proceeds support Dighton’s youth. For tickets call 508-669-6711.

Spring Psychic Fair and Craft Fair Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Dighton Historical Society is hosting a Psychic Fair and Craft Fair on Saturday, April 27th, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Old Town Hall, 1111 Somerset Avenue, Dighton, MA. Come by and get a reading and do a little shopping.

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Rehoboth Anawan Lions Club Ladies Luncheon with Lyrics April 28, Noon

Call Jeanne Noons at 508-824-0534 or 508-942-4903 for more information. Event is at Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth. $32 per lady. Noon social hour / Lunch at 1 p.m. Baskets, raffles and entertainment.

Invitation to Stretch Code Q and A Event Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m.

The Green Energy Committee of Rehoboth is hosting a presentation on the Stretch Code at Goff Hall on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00pm. The Stretch Code is a building code that applies to new construction and replaces the prior code or “Base Code.” Voters will consider adopting it at the Town Meeting on Monday, May 13. The Stretch Code increases the energy efficiency and reduces the life-cycle energy costs of new homes and businesses (and does not apply to existing structures). Adopting the Stretch Code is a requirement for becoming a Green Community, which provides State funding to make substantial improvements to the energy efficiency of Town facilities (and save money for the Town). The Stretch Code has been put forth by Rehoboth’s Green Energy Committee as part of its work to bring Green Community status to the Town. At the presentation on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00pm in Goff Hall, residents will have the opportunity to get all their questions answered. Please join us for discussion and refreshments. More information is also available on the Green Energy Committee webpage: https://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us/green-energy-committee Carolyn Panofsky, Chair, Rehoboth Green Energy Committee

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Autism Support Group Thursday, May 2, 6-7:45 p.m.

Parents from Seekonk and surrounding communities are invited to attend a new Support Group for parents of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The next meeting will be on Thursday evening, May 2 from 6:00 - 7:45 p.m. at the Seekonk Public Library 410 Newman Ave, Seekonk, MA. There will be time for a parent meet and greet and opportunities to discuss topics of interest to those in attendance. For more information contact Jenn Cabral at angel3298@aol.com.

Rehoboth Land Trust Spring Walk May 11, 10 a.m.

The Rehoboth Land Trust will sponsor a free Spring Walk at the Walt Monroe Conservation Area May 11 at 10 am. More details to follow in the Reporter in the May issue. Call 508-252-6288 or email otterob@yahoo.com with questions.

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.

You’re Invited to Honor Our Fallen Heroes at the 3rd Annual Gold Star Gala Friday, May 24, 2019 6:30 PM

With a special private viewing of the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial. Join us for an evening honoring post 9/11 Rhode Island’s Gold Star Families and to raise funds to support the Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial and the Operation Stand Down Rhode Island’s Veterans Endowment Fund. The event will begin with the laying of the RI Boots, placed by RI Gold Star Families Reception & Dinner to Follow For tickets and more info visit osdri.org or facebook.com/standdownRI $75 per person The Historic Fort Adams, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI Music by the Reggie Centracchio Quintet Boots on the Ground for Heroes With generous support by Cardi’s furniture and mattresses

Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial

Sunday May 26th at 7:00 PM Patriotic Concert featuring the 88th Army Band, Rhode Island National Guard The boots will be displayed: May 24th – May 27th

This memorial honors the U.S. service members killed post 9/11 in the Global War on Terror. For more info log on to OSDRI.org. Fort Adams State Park; 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI Memorial Day Weekend Open to the public from 7 AM – 11 PM With generous support by Cardi’s furniture and mattresses

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

Back by popular demand. Event for those 18 years and up is at Francis Farm. Enjoy samplings from area restaurants PLUS learn about the many offerings from our local farms! $20 Tickets in Advance $25 At The Door. Food – Drink - Fun. Cash Bar - Entertainment - Silent Auctions.

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

The 19th Annual D-R HS Golf Tournament will be held Monday, June 17th (the day after Father’s Day) starting at 1:00 pm at Crestwood Country Club in Rehoboth. For your $125 golfing fee, you get golf, cart, and dinner. The shotgun start begins at 1:00 pm. The family-style dinner includes pasta, chicken salad, potatoes, vegetables, coffee, and dessert. Afterward will be a raffle and a silent auction to raise more funds for the Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation awards to the Class of 2020. Play with friends as a foursome, or come alone, or ask to be added to a group. All D-R graduates who play golf are welcome! The Dighton and Rehoboth communities are invited for dinner only at $35. Donations of raffle and auction items are welcome. Phone the Fundraising Chairwoman for Golf, Kathy Amaral, at (508) 208-9748.

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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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. 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.

East Providence High School 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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CHURCH NEWS & Events

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On Friday, April 19th at 7:00 PM, Rehoboth Baptist Church will commemorate our Lord’s death in a Good Friday service. Pastor Steve Kitchen will be preaching. Easter Sunrise service will be held on the church parking lot, weather permitting, at 7:30 AM on Sunday April 21st, followed by a breakfast. Our Lord’s Day Service, celebrating our Lord’s resurrection, will be at 10:30 AM. The choir will be singing. All are invited to all our services. The church is located on Route 118, 2 miles south of the intersection of Routes 44 and 118. For more information about Rehoboth Baptist Church, see our website, www.rehobothbaptistchurch.org.

Memorial Baptist Church Craft & Vendor Fair April 27, 1-4 p.m.

Event is open to the public. Located at 340 Central Ave. (Route 152) in Seekonk. 508-761-5142.

Seekonk Congregational Church Giant Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale Saturday, April 27th

Seekonk Congregational Church, UCC, 600 Fall River Ave, Seekonk. YARD Sale on Saturday, April 27th, from 8:30am-2pm. Giant Indoor/Outdoor Yard Sale, For $40, rent a table indoors (rain or shine) or a spot outdoors (weather permitting) for you to sell your own crafts, treasures, etc. You keep the proceeds. This opportunity is open to the public, so please spread the word to your friends & neighbors! To reserve a space and fill out the necessary form, please contact the church office 508-336-9355 or Email: seekonkucc@gmail.com. Lunch and Baked Goods will be available for purchase. Tell your Friends & Neighbors.

Newman UCC Choral Concert April 28, 3 p.m.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is pleased to present our annual Spring Choral Concert, Songs of Peace, featuring choral works by Will Todd. This concert will also feature No More Sorrow and The Lord Is My Shepherd by Will Todd and the premier of a new choral work, And He Healed Them, by Chris Turner. Geoffrey Greene is the Minister of Music at Newman Congregational Church and conductor for this concert. The Newman choir features soloists Becky Bass, soprano, Barbara Youmans, alto, Matt Kleyla, tenor, and Jonne Gomes, bass. The featured instrumentalists for this concert are Stephen Martorella on piano, Gigi Mitchell-Velasco on organ, David Zinno on doublebass, and Marty Richards on drum kit. Will Todd’s music is sung and loved all over the world. A composer of great fluency, his work encompasses choral works large and small, opera, musical theatre and orchestral pieces, as well as jazz compositions and chamber works. His 2003 mass setting Mass in Blue has been performed extensively worldwide; many times with the Will Todd Trio and Will at the piano. He has collaborated with award winning choirs The Sixteen and Tenebrae, as well as with

April 2019 The Reporter the BBC Singers, BBC Concert Orchestra, The Halle Orchestra, the English Chamber Orchestra, Opera Holland Park, Welsh National Opera, Opera North, The Bach Choir and The Genesis Foundation. His discography includes best-selling choral discs Lux Et Veritas and The Call of Wisdom (Tenebrae; Nigel Short), Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Opera Holland Park) and Mass in Blue, all on the Signum Classic label. His music is regularly broadcast on Classic FM, as well as on BBC Radio 3. Will Todd’s music is valued for its melodic intensity and harmonic skill, often incorporating jazz colors, and his choral music is much in demand from amateur as well as professional performers. He has worked extensively with community choirs, children’s choirs, youth choirs and church choirs, writing a large body of approachable liturgical music and directing regular workshops in the UK and internationally. Geoff Greene and members of the Newman Congregational Church Choir have been invited to participate in a performance of The Music of Will Todd on the DCINY (Distinguished Concerts International of New York) Concert Series in New York City. This performance is taking place on Sunday, April 7, 2019 in David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts under the baton of Dr. James M. Meaders and will feature Songs of Peace and No More Sorrow. These outstanding musicians will join with other choristers to form the Distinguished Concerts Singers International, a choir of distinction. Dr. Meaders will lead the performance as well as serve as the clinician for the residency, and Will Todd will be present as Composer-in-Residence and performing on the piano. And He Healed Them is a New Testament scripture excerpted from the Gospels, telling the story of Jesus and his healing of all sick people, the diseased, those possessed with devils, and those with palsey. Turner’s setting of this story is powerful with his use of medieval harmonies and a simple texture. The tenors narrate the story, and the choir provides the harmonies set with brilliant word painting. continued on next page....

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The Songs of Peace Concert will take place on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 3:00 pm. The public is cordially invited and there is a suggested donation of $10. A reception will follow the concert with an opportunity to meet the musicians. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916. For more information, to be a sponsor, or to reserve tickets, please call (401) 434-4742 x10.

Newman Congregational Church’s 83rd Annual May Breakfast May 4, 7-11 a.m.

Once again, Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ extends an invitation for one and all to join us on Saturday, May 4th for the 83rd Annual May Breakfast. The breakfast is held from 7:00 am until 11:00 am in the church’s Memorial Hall, located at 100 Newman Avenue in Rumford. The breakfast buffet will consist of Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Pancakes, Baked Beans, Homemade Muffins, Juice, Coffee & Tea. Gluten-free options will be available. Handmade May Baskets, filled with cookies or flowers will be on sale. Tickets will be sold at the door. Adults $8.00. Children under age 12 - $3.00 Reservations are not required. However, parties of 10 or more may make a reservation by calling the church office at 401-4344742 x10. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 - on the corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues.

Evangelical Covenant Church of Riverside Celebrates 50 Years May 4th, 2019. 5-9 pm

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

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Club News & announcements

Rehoboth Garden Club

Happy Spring! 2019 marks the 85th Anniversary of the Rehoboth Garden Club! agriculture, floriculture, forestry, the environmental sciences or Please save the dates for these special events! related fields of study. Roses for Rehoboth Candidates may obtain an application by writing to the Re-

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Goff Hall in Rehoboth, 6:30 PM

Renown rose experts Mike & Angelina Chute will be our special guests. They will speak about the merits and challenges of growing roses in our area. Free admission.

Annual Plant Sale

hoboth Garden Club, 117 Carpenter Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769, or by calling 508-252-6337. Completed applications must be received by June 30, 2019. Now is the perfect time to join our club. Membership Chairperson Dianne Burns is available to answer any questions you may have. She can be contacted at 508-336-9933 or dburns54@ comcast.net.

Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Goff Hall Shed from 9 AM - 1 PM

Our Annual Plant Sale to support our scholarship, civic and educational programs Annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, hanging plants and more!

Celebrate 85!

Friday, September 6, 2019 from 6 PM - 8 PM and Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 10 AM - 2 PM at Goff Hall

Our members will display their talents in a Flower Show, with a variety of floral arrangements, potted plants and home grown vegetables. Vote for your favorite, which will receive The Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award.

Epic Adventures of a Massachusetts Bird Photographer Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Carpenter Museum, 6 PM

Peter Christoph, an award winning photographer and naturalist will present a narrated slideshow of his favorite Massachusetts bird photos. Free admission

Holiday Designs by Lee Ann Araujo

Monday, November 4, 2019 at Goff Hall, 6 PM

Talented designer Lee Ann, from Araujo Farms in Dighton, will create floral arrangements that span the Holiday Season. There will be opportunity drawings for all her designs. Guest fee $5.00

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Also, we are proud to announce that our annual scholarship program has increased in value. We will be awarding a second semester, $2,000 scholarship to a high school senior or graduate student from Rehoboth and the surrounding communities. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college, majoring in botany, horticulture,

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American Legion Post 302 News

On the left, Mark Hass, the Commander of Sons of American Legion Post 302 with the Vice Commander of the Sons on the far right, handed a check to Bill Dalape & Paula Fernandes of the Rehoboth Food Pantry in memory of LTC Bill Saunders & Ginny Saunders.

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The American Legion Post 302 is as a patriotic Veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness throughout the Rehoboth community. The American Legion itself is the nation’s largest wartime Veterans service organization and is committed to mentoring youths, sponsorship of wholesome programs and supporting our communities like the Rehoboth Food Pantry. For several years the American Legion Post 302 and the Sons of the American Legion have generously given quarterly contributions to the Rehoboth Food Pantry but this is a special occasion donating $500.00 in Memory of LTC Bill Saunders and Ginny Saunders who passed away recently.

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New 4H Club Beginning in Rehoboth

John Morrish is forming a new 4H club in Rehoboth. The focus of this club will be to teach children to use hand tools for projects and household repairs. There is an informational meeting hosted at 11 Smith Street in Rehoboth on Saturday, April 6 from 10am to noon. Any interested parents and children are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP or ask for more info at morrishdad@aol.com.

Meat Raffles at the Seekonk American Legion

The Meat Raffles start Saturday, April 6th and continue until May 18th. The raffles take place each Saturday at 2 pm. There are 3 tables of steaks, chicken, seafood, TV and other prizes. 50/50 raffle. The Post is located at 351 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, MA. Call 508-336-9822 for information.

Rotary Club of East Providence RI and Seekonk, MA induct Dr. Christina Sorensen

On Monday March 11, 2019 Dr. Christina Sorensen was inducted into the East Providence/Seekonk Rotary Club by Renate Alexander and Assistant District Governor Lori DiPersio at Chelo’s Restaurant. She received an informational packet regarding what Rotary is. Our Club was founded in 1946, and is one of 65 clubs in District 7950, which includes the entire State of Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. We are a fellowship and service organization of men and women dedicated to the principal of “Service Above Self.” We are one of 33,000 clubs in 200 countries with 1.2 million members.

Anawan Oakton Grange News

At the March 12th meeting we had a penny sale to benefit the youth. On the 26th we had a program on scams and how to avoid them. The emphasis was on cell phones. Do not answer numbers you do not recognize. The April 9th meeting will feature a penny sale to benefit deaf activities and a discussion on a pertinent health issue. On April 23 we will have a spring program. We hosted Bay State Pomona on March 23rd for their 71st anniversary. On March 16th two members attended the regional meeting at Acushnet Grange where were introduced on how to write Resolutions on topics of interest. The state Master gave us copies of the Massachusetts state Grange mission statement which follows “The Massachusetts State Grange creates opportunities for leadership and community improvement through its commitment to expand agricultural education in order to raise the quality of life for all.” Looking forward to the bake off on April 7th in Boylston. Hope my one crust pie will wow the judges. Once again, come join us for a meeting. They begin at 7 pm. Refreshments at all meetings..

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Kiwanis Taste of the Towns a Great Success

The 2019 Kiwanis Taste of the Towns was a great success thanks to the restaurants that participated, everyone who attended, to those who donated and especially to our sponsors.

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Rehoboth Lions Club News Dates for April, May and June

Yes, We Need You! Come to public events like the Clam Boils, Recognition Night and Chicken BBQ!

• April 24 Rehoboth Lions will have a “Twinning Meeting” with the Reh. Anawan Lions Club @ The Anawan Club @ 7 PM. • May 1 - 1st Wed. of the Month Clam Boil - @ 7 PM @ Seekonk Gun Club • May 3, 4 & 5 The Mass. LIONS Multiple District State Convention at Sturbridge. Lions All-State Band at the State Conv. will have 3, D-R selected musicians sponsored by Dighton, Rehoboth, and Reh. Anawan Lions Clubs. The All state Band Raffle is a good one – buy at our next meeting @ $10 each. Prize is a Box of 100 – $5 Lottery Tickets. (Also Buy from any Lion.) • June 2 – Our 47th Annual “Chet Munroe” Chicken BBQ. Noon time pick up at the “Cannon” at the Legion. • June 5 - 1st Wed. of the Month Clam Boil - @ 7 PM @ Seekonk Gun Club Please Note: Our meetings are now once per month! Regular Board Meetings are on the 3rd Wed. and Reg. mtgs. on the 4th Wed. See our web site - http://www.eclubhouse.org/sites/rehoboth_ma OR – www.LionsOfRehoboth.org THE REHOBOTH LIONS ARE always HAPPY TO HAVE NEW MEMBERS TO HELP US SERVE LIONS CHARITIES, EYE RESEARCH AND THE REHOBOTH COMMUNITY! “Just ask” any member. R. Latham; 16 Williams Street; Rehoboth, MA 02769

Rehoboth Lions Club Eighteenth Citizens’ Recognition Awards Night

The Rehoboth Lions Club will honor people whose service to the community has surpassed expectations at a “RECOGNITION NIGHT BANQUET” to be held at THE VENUS on Wednesday, MAY 8, 2019 This form provides opportunity to nominate a person deserving in any of the following areas: ***(Please check the appropriate award and attach your one page nomination statement.) 1. JOSEPH DEROCHE OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD – Presented to a person whose service to the community has served a wide range of the population and has required effort above and beyond that expected of the general public. 2. OUTSTANDING YOUTH – A young person whose personal qualities and achievements serve as models for other young people in the community. 3. PUBLIC SERVANT – Presented to an elected or appointed town official or municipal employee whose actions have surpassed the expectations of their position. 4. THE RAYMOND G. DYER HUMANITARIAN AWARD – A person whose actions and deeds have fostered attitudes of good will and fairness to all people in the community. 5. EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR - Presented to the professional educator in Rehoboth or D-R H.S. whose dedication to the students and whose accomplishments in the field of education serve as models to both active professionals and those entering the profession. 6. HEROISM AWARD – Presented to a person who placed personal safety in jeopardy while aiding someone else in need. 7. SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR – Presented to the senior citizen whose life and accomplishments have served as an inspiration to others. 8. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT – A local resident may be recognized for individual accomplishment. 9. THE RANDALL P. SILVEIRA PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD – A person of commitment, dedication and compassion while playing a key role in promoting public safety in the Town Of Rehoboth. 10. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD – In recognition of your significant contribution to, and long-term stewardship and protection of Rehoboth’s landscape. 11. COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD – Presented to an individual who has consistently been a leader in community activities and service to others. 12. GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD - Presented in recognition of the many selfless acts to assist neighbors as well as community groups. Nominee’s Name:__________________________________________ Home Phone:_________________E-Mail______________________ Address:________________________________________________ Nominator’s Signature________________________________________ Home Phone:__________________E-mail______________________ Address: ______________________________________________ On an additional page, please explain your reasons for nominating this person and describe their achievements, supplying background information and the scope of their activities. These awards are open to those who live and/or work in Rehoboth, including all D-R Staff. Award recipients will be chosen by APRIL 15, 2019 and notified by APRIL 29, 2019. Please direct any questions to: Russell Latham, Chairman, 508-252-4272 PLEASE RETURN ALL NOMINATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, APRIL12, 2019.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS RYBSA News Hello RYBSA Families! It’s starting to look more like spring, and baseball & softball are almost here! Here’s the latest from RYBSA:

Dighton-Rehoboth Intertown Baseball

RYBSA and DBSL are pleased to share with our league families a mutual agreement for intertown baseball play for the season ahead. Currently this is agreed for the Majors/American and AAA/National divisions. This partnership is focused on the rec player experience and we think there are a number of advantages it should provide, including: more competitive play and balance for the upper age groups, more scheduling flexibility for both leagues, increased diversity of teams in each division, and more opportunities for players to start friendships with players from the other town prior to high school. Final schedules and details will released as each town’s season planning is finalized in the weeks ahead.

sheds, clearing grounds. The more of this we can do as a league community, the less we need to outsource which allows us to keep costs down for everyone. Please mark it on your calendars. Kids are welcome to “pitch in” too! continued on next page...

Junior Umpire Program & Clinic

RYBSA uses junior umpires to compliment our professional senior umpires for coverage on some games and divisions. We are looking for more individuals who would be interested in this paid opportunity. This is a great way for a teenager to stay involved in the game, learn more about it while also earning some money. Our training clinic will be held April 6th at 10am. Candidates should be 13 years old or older. Preference is given to our returning umps based on age and experience and then first come, first served as availability allows for the new ones joining the program. If you are interested, please send your name, age, and contact info to VP of Ops Jason Sidok at umps@rybsaonline. This will help us ensure you are contacted when the clinic is scheduled.

Senior League

RYBSA is opening registrations for senior league on our website. Our goal is to offer advanced player for older players ages 13-16. This age group plays on large diamond and inter-town format, typically starting later than younger rec programs (May). We are looking to take registrations now to determine interest and will field a team directly or partner with other nearby teams to combine for complete teams if necessary. We are also looking for anyone interested in coaching. Please look for player registration on the website.

Softball Update

Player evaluations have taken place. The main reason we do player evaluations is so we will be able to properly place your child in the correct division, and when making teams we can make even teams across the board. If you have any questions please feel free to contact softball VPs: Tom Marsella - Sr. Softball sbmajors@rybsaonline.com and Katie Ferreira - Jr. Softball sbminors@ rybsaonline.com

Field Clean Up Days

The next field clean up day will be on 4/6. We ask all families to stop in for the morning to help us get facility ready for the season ahead. This includes putting up nets for batting cages, cleaning buildings and

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RYBSA has some gear bins for families to donate or pick up lightly used equipment. If you have equipment in good condition that would be valuable to another family, bring it with you to field clean up day.

Opening Day Change

We have moved opening day to April 27th. More to come on this annual event!

Sponsorships

Our league depends on our generous sponsors to help provide a great experience to our players. Sponsorships include signage at the fields, team sponsorships (first come first served as available) and online presence on our website and facebook. If you would like to learn more please contact Sponsorship Lead Adam Perry at sponsors@rybsaonline.com

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Bay View Celebrates Championship Season and Success at States

The 2018/2019 swim season for the St. Mary Academy - Bay View Bengals turned out to be one they’ll never forget. Not only did the swim team capture the Division II Championship, their first in 17 years, but they also broke a number of personal and school records along the way, in addition to capturing states titles and a 2nd place finish at states last month. Juliana Goncalves (Rehoboth, MA) and Melina Cabral (Seekonk, MA) took home 2nd place at states breaking the old school record with a time of 1:52.72. Overall, the Bengals finished in 6th place out of 25 teams. The following are honors earned by local members of the Bengals swim team this season. All-State Juliana Goncalves, Melina Cabral All-Division Division II Champions 1st Team All-Division II (200 Medley Relay): Juliana Goncalves, Melina Cabral 2nd Team All-Division II (100 Breaststroke) Juliana Goncalves 2nd Team All-Division II (400 Free Relay): Melina Cabral, Juliana Goncalves

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(StatePoint) Earth Month, celebrated in April, is a great time to take a look at your daily habits and consider how you can give your lifestyle a green makeover. To get started, check out these three eco-friendly changes you can make right at home:

Eat Less Meat

On average, it takes 434 gallons of irrigation water to produce 1,000 calories of beef, according to National Geographic. To protect waterways, consider going meat-free more often. These days, there are plenty of great online resources for finding and selecting vegetarian and vegan recipes. Make it fun by making Meatless Mondays a family tradition.

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The way you wash your car matters. Unfortunately, when you wash your car at home, the runoff you create heads straight into storm drains without being treated first. When you use harsh chemicals to clean your car, you’re effectively pouring those elements directly into waterways. Reduce this impact by washing with eco-friendly soap and taking steps to prevent water from entering the gutter. If you bring your car to a commercial car wash, select a facility that recycles the wash water.

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Food waste in the U.S. is estimated at between 30-40 percent of the food supply, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. A good portion of that waste goes directly into landfills. By setting up a compost bin at home, you can reduce your contribution to landfills while creating high-quality soil for your garden. Be sure you understand what should and shouldn’t be composted and take steps to create the right mix of scraps for the proper breakdown to take place. From the products you buy to the foods you eat, your habits can have an impact on the environment. Let Earth Month inspire you to make eco-friendly changes to your routine.

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(Family Features) While spring naturally means it’s time for a refresh for many homeowners, it doesn’t mean you’re limited only to a cleaning party. Take advantage of the season by using it as an opportunity to upgrade different areas of your home for reasons ranging from energy efficiency and convenience to ease of living and safety. With increasing technology for smart home devices and ever-evolving design styles, upgrading your home can be nearly anything you make of it. These ideas include ways that you can add organization, revolutionize your home tech, increase energy efficiency, enhance security and more. Find more ways to enhance your space this spring at eLivingToday.com.

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Spring 2019 Home & Garden Revolutionize Your Home

Take your smart home setup to the next level with assistance from a product like the Google Home Hub. Its 7-inch touch screen and built-in Google Assistant technology answers your questions, shows you the weather and more using voice recognition software. The virtual assistant is available at retailers like Office Depot or OfficeMax, which offer Workonomy Tech Services to install smart home devices for added convenience. It also works with other smart hubs for fluid integration between all your at-home tech devices. Find more information at officedepot.com. Content courtesy of Office Depot.

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Anytime is a good time to make sure your home is safe, particularly at what’s often the main point of entry – your front door. This spring is an ideal time to keep out unwanted guests with a door that’s sturdy and draft-resistant while also providing an aesthetic touch for enhanced curb appeal. When choosing a door that’s right for your home, focus on options that include a strong deadbolt and thick frame for peace of mind.

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(BPT) - Today's plant lovers want more than the traditional flowers to enhance their home. Rather, people want to enjoy the experience of getting in touch with nature, while also looking for unique flowers and plants to add a more creative, personal touch of color and inspiration to their yards. This year, gardens will be more visually interesting, environmentally friendly and demonstrate the love and care provided by the families who tend them. Here are a few of the latest gardening ideas you and your loved ones can enjoy, from Ball Horticultural Company.

Gardening as an experience

Detoxing from our daily dependence on digital distractions and tech gadgets is becoming not just a desire, but a necessity. What better way for you and your loved ones to take a break from screens than to spend time with plants, creating beauty, serenity and even a nutritious lifestyle? Make the process a group effort: from going to your favorite garden center and choosing your veggies, to caring for them and watching them grow, then harvesting and eating, the full experience is something to enjoy. Plant and grow veggies like the Snackabelle Red Pepper, a mini bell pepper that starts out green, then ripens red, with a rich, sweet flavor - perfect to have at home for snacking as well as cooking.

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e a Style Statement in Every Room of Your House If you love natural fragrances, Lavender Blue Spear is a wonderful choice. They are easy to grow, and will achieve a height of nearly a foot. You can use the fresh lavender to make infused oil, soap, hand scrubs or bath salts.

New color choices

Look for unexpected colors to help you make a statement with your containers, window boxes or indoor potted plant garden this year. Striking new colors include the 2019 Pantone color of the year, "Living Coral," seen in the Gerbera Revolution Salmon Shades potted flower, also known as the African Daisy. Gerbera plants are easy to care for and provide great indoor decor, which also makes them perfect choices for gift giving. New Tattoo Vinca looks like a work of art, with gorgeous petals showing modern colors, swirled with soft strokes of black that make each petal look inked. The Tattoo Vinca is not only low-maintenance and heattolerant, but will attract pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden. The Double Zahara Bright Orange Zinnia is another great choice for head-turning color. Its double flowers bloom in vivid orange, and they are suitable for landscaping and container planting. This flower is also a breeze to care for and pollinator-friendly. Or you can choose a unique plant with warm tones, like the bright and colorful Ornamental Pepper, with such attractive multi-colored fruits that they are grown just for show. The Ornamental Pepper displays intense shades of yellows, oranges and reds in its fruit. Other flowers catch the eye with dynamic texture, such as the lovely Double PinkTastic Calibrachoa, a fully double flower with a dark

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Easy options for beginning gardeners

New gardeners who want choices beyond traditional flower options have great alternatives this year. If you're looking for plants that are durable and colorful, the Echinacea Sombrero Tres Amigos produces a deer-resistant perennial flower that is highly attractive to butterflies and songbirds. Tres Amigos shows three colors, opening as a peachy-orange color, then aging to rose and fading to burgundy. A great way to fill large spaces quickly is the attention-getting Big Blue Salvia, with spires that continuously bloom from July into the fall, with little care needed. This flower grows from 24 to 36 inches tall, with beautiful deep blue blooms that are attractive to hummingbirds and bees. Beginner and experienced gardeners alike can enjoy the newest gardening trends by branching out into plants and flowers to attract pollinators, taking advantage of vivid new color options and involving the whole family in the process. To explore a whole new world of gardening options, visit your favorite local garden center this spring. Share your own style for 2019 by making your garden a personal experience.

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Spring 2019 Don't Be Left Behind: 3 Tips to Prep for Spring

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Are you a morning bather? Experts say that if you suffer from outdoor allergies, you would be wise to switch to evening showers. This will rid your hair and skin of pollen, so you don’t bring it to bed with you. No matter what time of day you shampoo and scrub, you’ll want to wash your linens in hot water, to remove as much pollen as possible.

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From dry winds blowing tree pollen into the air, to wet, rainy days causing dust mites and mold to thrive, weather has a huge impact on the spread of allergens and, subsequently, the way you feel, say experts. “Spring allergies are driven by trees and grass pollen, and different people will have their own reactions. If you do suffer from spring allergens, a cold front passing through can bring some relief,” says Alan Reppert, AccuWeather senior meteorologist. “But even when the weather seems quiet, allergens can be present and contribute to illness. For example, when rain begins and washes pollen out of the air, mold spores can climb and cause allergy problems.” Get relevant information about weather and allergies in the palm of your hand so you can avoid the worst of it, or make necessary preparations when you can’t. One useful tool is AccuWeather’s daily allergy index, which is available on AccuWeather.com and on the free AccuWeather app for iOS and Android. Stay in-the-know by frequently checking the Licensed & Insured app, which is also a good source of other weather-related tips, educational resources and information.

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Fresh air may sound appealing, but opening your car and home’s windows is a fast-track to a high pollen count indoors. For a breeze, stick to air conditioning, as fans can kick up dust and pollen into the air.

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For those times when you must be out and about on high-pollen count days, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses to protect yourself. A scarf or mask over your mouth and nose can be useful when symptoms are severe. When you get home, be sure to remove outerwear, including shoes, in your mud room or foyer so you don’t track allergens throughout the house, particularly in areas where you sleep and spend the most time. You can make smart decisions about your wardrobe as well as the best time to venture outdoors by consulting digital apps like AccuWeather before leaving the house. This spring, don’t let sniffles, sneezing and wheezing get the best of you. For a more comfortable season, check the weather often and take proper precautions.

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Troop 13 is proud to announce we have received 11 new scouts from Cub Scout Pack 1 Rehoboth. We are so happy to receive these fine new gentleman and can’t wait to see what comes their way! Think you’re interested in joining the troop, we’re always looking for boys to come into the troop. If you’re interested, email: bdalpe@ comcast.net today!!! In January, Troop 13 enjoyed a cold and windy camp out right here in Rehoboth at Camp Buxton. This was the first camp out for the new scouts and they got to experience the way we run campouts. The boys experienced cooking, games, clean-up, and setting up tents and making fires. These boys learned a lot and they did so well! Congrats gentlemen!!! The troop will also be attending Camp Yawgoog in Rockland, R.I. Again this summer. We look forward to another great week of learning and camping!!! As always, thank you for reading!!! Again please don’t hesitate to contact the email above if you are interested in joining!!! Hope to see you soon! Sincerely, Sam DeMoura Troop 13 Scribe (Star Scout)

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Children’s Book Sale

The “Best Ever Children’s Book Sale” will be held Tues-Thurs. April 9-11, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gently used books will go for $3 a bag. The library requests that all adults at the sale be accompanied by a child.

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Allie Returns: Allie the Dog returns for a visit at 10 a.m. on Tues. April 16. Allie, the registered therapy dog who has visited the library with her owner/trainer Sue, will be back at the Blanding. Listen to some of Allie’s favorite stories such as “If You Give a Dog a Donut” and “Dog Loves Books”. You can also make a craft to take home. All ages welcome, no registration needed. Art Project: Also on Tuesday April 16 there will be a “decorate your own bookends” family craft project from 3 to 6 p.m. Free and for all ages, but registration required. All art supplies provided. The Power of Poetry and Pizza: Celebrate National Poetry Month with Poetry and Pizza from 11:30 to 1:30 on Thursday April 18 There will be poetic “craftivities” and fun for all. Pizza will be served. Bring your own beverage. Call 508-252-4236 to reserve your place. YA Book Club: Next meeting is on Thurs. April 18 at 6 p.m. to discuss “The Hate U Give”. Pizza and snacks will be provided. For ages 12 and up. Please call to register.

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. Yoga for Families, a free one-hour program for families with children up to age 8, will be on Friday, April 12 from 10:15 to 11:15.

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Find out more by contacting Jocelyn at jcarvalho@paceccw.org or call 508-984-3559. Legos at the Library will next meet on Sat. April 13 at 10:30 a.m. Clothesline Project Returns: April will conclude with another Clothesline Project event on Monday April 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Goff Hall. Join New Hope in honoring survivors and raising awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Parents and community members can experience a powerful visual display that bears witness to the voices of victims and survivors of assault and domestic violence. Trained New Hope advocates will be present during this event. Joan of Arc: The History Discussion Group will continue this month on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon to discuss Joan of Arc. For further details see the calendar at blandinglibrary.net or contact Hank Coleman at 508-243-0244 or hjcoleman@comcast.net. Blanding Book Club: The next meeting of the Blanding book club will be on Wed. May 8 at 7 p.m. and the book of the month is “The Map of Salt and Stars” by Jennifer Joukhadar. Copies will be available at the library. Click on 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. The library is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Sundays and holidays, including Monday, April 15 for Patriot’s Day.

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Music Together: Family Favorites

Suited for families with children birth to age 5, this 12 week program includes songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement and instrument play. Preregister for the lottery registration.

Storytime Yoga

Tuesday, April 9, 10 a.m.

Children ages 2 and up and their adults are invited to learn fun yoga poses and experience storytelling with acting and music. Taught by Petra Lehman from Create Power Yoga. Drop in.

Seekonk Early Release Day Movie Friday, April 12, 2–4 p.m.

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Math Club

Mondays, April 22 – June 17 at 4 p.m.

Crazy 8s is a recreational after-school math club that helps children in grades K-2 enjoy the math behind their favorite activities! Kids will build glow-in-the-dark structures, crack secret spy codes and play games like Toilet Paper Olympics. Registration required for this 8 week program.

Children’s Book Week April 29 - May 5

Drop in all week long as we celebrate Children’s Book week with activities, special displays and more. Check the Library’s event calendar at seekonkpl.org for details.

Kindness Rocks!

Wednesday, May 1 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

We’ll start by hearing a story about kindness and then we’ll paint rocks for Seekonk Library’s Kindness Rocks Garden. As we’re painting we’ll chat about random acts of kindness that anyone can do. Join us for this special family event to help spread kindness throughout Seekonk and beyond! All ages. Registration preferred for planning purposes but drop-ins are welcome, too!

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.

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Public Library Lapsit Storytime

Mondays at 10 am, April 22 - May 20

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

Toddler Tuesdays

10 am, April 23 – May 28

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.

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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.

Learn and Play

Thursdays, 10 am, April 25 – May 30

For children birth - age 5 Stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces followed by a play time with lots of toys. Drop in.

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Animal Experiences with Dave Marchetti Tuesday, April 16 at 11 am

Animal Experiences with Dave Marchetti is a hands-on animal program where kids and adults will learn about, and have the opportunity to hold, any animals they like. Whether it’s holding a turtle, a snake or bunny, everyone will be up close and personal with Dave’s friends. Drop in

Lego Mania!

Tuesday, April 16 at 2 pm

The Library will provide Legos, build plates, and books chock full of inspiration. We’ll have challenges and plenty of “free build” time, too. Meet up with other Lego enthusiasts at this family fun event while together we build and create. Please bring your SAILS Library card so you may browse and select Lego books to take home. Drop in but register if you can so we can plan tables and seating.

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Board games, puzzles, playsets, blocks and building toys, dolls and action figures, educational toys, dice and card games, and more! Play with the toys at Kidspace, or bring your favorite home for a week or two (loan period dependent on item).

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Special events

Wednesday, April 17 1:30 pm at 1:30

Mindful Me

Thursday, April 18 at 10 am

Let’s explore mindfulness together with some simple stories, breathing exercises, calming music and guided meditation. You and your children will leave feeling refreshed! Bring a yoga mat or beach towel if you can. Age 5 and up. Drop in

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. Kidspace Toy Library at Godspeed Church is a member of the USA Toy Library Association.

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ImagArena

Thursday, April 18 at 3 pm

ImagArena® combines the spirit of an art program, the materials of a building workshop, and the framework of a video game to provide an experience that engages everyone. Ages 6 - 12. ImagArena is a total multimedia experience, more similar to a futuristic training simulation than to a traditional building workshop. Each ImagArena session is divided into rounds. Each round features different building materials, such as Lego®, PlusPlus®, and more. The participants are guided through the rounds by a video-game-like system that presents new materials and challenges. It is a new approach to art and STEM education, one that releases the imaginative potential of every individual. Tim Merle is the creator of ImagArena®, an imagination program for kids, families, and adults.

Nature Walk and Family Photography in the Meadows Friday, April 19 at 10 am

Meet in Seekonk Meadows at 10 am, weather permitting Let’s go for a nature walk in the Meadows! We’ll stroll down the paths, over the grass and through the meadow to explore nature in early spring. Adults are invited to bring their smart phones to let their children take photos as they explore the great outdoors. Each child’s two favorite photographs can be emailed to childrens@seekonkpl.org for a simple display of photos in the Children’s Room. No phone or camera? No problem! Arrive 15 minutes early and borrow a digital camera from the Library. Just stop by the Customer Services desk with your SAILS Library Card and ask to borrow one. Weather permitting we will meet in the Meadows at 10 am. Friday April 19 Library closes at 12 noon.

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Movie Night

Tuesday, April 16th @ 5:30 p.m.

Skip the wait in movie theater lines and the expensive concession stand! Take some time for yourself and enjoy these select DVD releases. These programs are free and open to the public. This film, starring Felicity Jones as Ruth Bader Ginsburg, chronicles the life of the future Supreme Court Justice as she launches her career fighting for gender equality by proving discrimination “on the basis of sex” is unconstitutional. Rated PG-13; 2 hours. Licensing prevents us from printing titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 56130. For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@ seekonkpl.org.

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Most of us never had the opportunity to experience the comic genius of Robin Williams live. Fortunately now we can experience the next best thing. Join us at the Seekonk Library for The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute presented by Roger Kabler on Wednesday, April 17 at 6 PM. This program is sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library and is free and open to the public. No registration is needed, but early arrival is encouraged. Actor and master impressionist Roger Kabler presents this “can’t miss” performance. Along with being one of the finest comedy impressionists in the country, you may recognize him from his work in tv commercials as the Zima spokesman, as a regular on the Carol Burnett series revival, or in his own NBC sit-com “Rhythm and Blues.” On his Robin Williams Tribute one reviewer said “What Roger Kabler does is not an impression. That word isn’t sufficient to describe what he does. For an hour or so on stage, he becomes Robin Williams.” Don’t miss this special presentation. For more information, email library@seekonkpl.org or call the library at 508-336-8230.

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Guitar Geek-Out

Monday, April 22, 2019 at 6 p.m.

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Do you play guitar and love talking about gear, technique, and all the minutia of the hobby? The Seekonk Library will be hosting a discussion for local guitarists, of any skill level and style, where players can swap ideas, guide each other through problem areas, and share in each other’s knowledge of the instrument. Join us for a Guitar Geek-Out. Librarian and fellow guitarist Ben Phinney will facilitate this discussion. This session will center around electric gear and effects! Feel free to bring whatever you’re currently working on, having trouble with, or just want to geek out about with some like-minded individuals. Ben will have an amp on hand for the occasion. This program is free and open to all. For more information visit www.seekonkpl.org, call the library at (508) 336-8230, or email us at library@seekonkpl.org.

Music Documentary and Discussion Tuesday, April 23 at 5:30 pm.

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, April 23 at 5:30 pm. This month’s documentary is about the great Bebop Jazz Pianist: Thelonious Monk. This film is covers a broad spectrum of Monk’s career, starting with his early beginnings in Harlem to his eventual innovations with Bebop and Modern Jazz. By blending interview and performance clips it creates an intimate portrait of his life and music. Our discussion group meets on the second to last Tuesday of every month at 5:30 PM and tackles music across all genres. We will air the documentary at the library before discussing 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. This program is offered FREE to the public, no registration required. This film is rated PG-13; 1 hour and 30 minutes. Discussion to follow immediately after. Licensing prevents us from printing movie titles; call the library for the title and other details at 508-336-8230 ext. 56130. For more information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact: library@seekonkpl.org.

Aristocats Swing Jazz Quartet Concert Wednesday, April 24th at 6 p.m.

Put some swing in your step on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:00 pm when Lloyd Kaplan’s Aristocats perform at the Seekonk Public Library. This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by The Friends of the Seekonk Public Library; no registration necessary. This quartet plays the popular songs of the 1920’s through 1940’s in a swing/jazz style you’re sure to enjoy. Musicians include Lloyd Kaplan on clarinet, saxophone, and vocals; Nat Piccirilli on guitar and banjo; Dennis Pratt on upright bass; and Joe Holtzman on drums. Come and experience the timeless music made popular by Billie Holiday and more in this free live music event! For information: www.seekonkpl.org or Contact library@seekonkpl.org.

Soil Testing and Garden Tips with URI Master Gardeners Tuesday, April 30 for 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, April 30 for 4 PM hands on gardening and a 5 PM mini-talk on Soil Testing and Garden Tips. URI Master Gardeners will be available in the three garden areas around the library for gardening and mini-talks on the following Tuesday dates: May 21: Planting tender vegetables 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!

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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 on Tuesday, May 7th at 6 PM 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. For more information, email library@seekonkpl.org or call the library at 508-336-8230.

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!”

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.

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There’s lots happening at the Seekonk Public Library this Spring! • Hop on over to the Friends’ of Seekonk Public Library book sales May 18, from 9 am - 3 pm! Take a peek at the special table of antiquarian books, which will be available at special prices. All proceeds from this event benefit the Seekonk Public Library. • There’s a springtime buzz in the air! Make a stop in the library to get the latest titles in the April issue of Book Pages. BookPage is a discovery tool for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres. You can grab a copy for free thanks to the Friends of Seekonk Public Library. • Dusting off your child’s bookshelf? Please consider donating gently used children’s books to the Friends. It’s easy to drop off your donation - please just bring it to the front desk! No textbooks please.

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Who’s Who... & What They Do Profiling Local Businesses Pods Swimming Facility Serves the Area “Just as every child needs to learn to read by the proper progression, every child should learn to swim and be safe in the water by building upon the proper progression of skills like breath control and body position,” says Susan Pascale-Frechette, founder of Pods Swimming, a swim school and aquatic center – the first privately owned ground-upconstruction of its kind in the State of Rhode Island. Pods celebrates 11-1/2 years in business and two years at its aquatic center this Susan Pascale-Frechette March. Her vision: to create a facility where swimmers can start at 6 months and grow to participate in swim team and swim laps as adults, all under one roof. Located in East Providence near the Seekonk line, the 11,900 square foot facility offers two pools – a warm 20 x 40 foot teaching pool for lessons and aquatic therapy, and a 25-yard long, six-lane lap pool for swimmers and swim teams. The facility boasts efficiently laid out locker rooms, a viewing area for parents to watch their children’s lessons, a snack bar, swim equipment store and office space. From the initial two teachers in 2007, Pascale-Frechette and her business partner, Jamie Pascale (who happens to be her sister), the staff has grown to nearly 40 employees, including Susan and Jamie’s mother Marguerite, who wears many different hats at Pods. Pods partners with several local organizations: The Autism Project, Elite Physical Therapy, Mt. Hope High School, Performance Physical Therapy, Russo’s Racing, Seacoast Swimming Association, Providence Country Day School and The Wheeler School. Pods Swimming is a member of the United States Swim School Association (USSSA), the East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce, partners with Providence Community Heath Centers, and provides swim lessons to inner city swimmers.

More Than Swim Lessons for Children

Pods provides swim lessons to children ages six months to twelve years of age and follows the USSSA curriculum, which includes teaching infants and toddlers to learn to swim forward and roll to their backs for a breath and swim forward again. Pods teaches advanced swimmers all four strokes and prepares swimmers to compete in meets. Lessons are also offered for adults and special ability swimmers. There are currently waiting lists for most classes. Additional activities include water aerobics, lap swimming, family swim and birthday parties. The store offers towels, goggles, swimsuits and other gear. Pascale-Frechette says, “People enjoy being at Pods. It makes me happy knowing people are enjoying the facility. We’re not here for fame and fortune. We want to serve the community and create an environment for swimmers to grow.”

families with life skills both in and out of the water. Sister Jamie, having taught with her since age 14, joined her there in 1999, and the two have worked together ever since. At Pods, Jamie Pascale serves as Program Manager in charge of curriculum, scheduling, parent communication, and graphic design. Pascale-Frechette says, “This is both of our vision. We are true partners. Nobody has your back like family.” They developed Pods after working as swim instructors and coaches in the Brown University pool. Eventually, the sisters took their lesson program and coaching on the road, working out of their cars for the next decade. Beginning in 2007 with forty students, they rented time at fourteen pools throughout Rhode Island, growing to 1300 swimmers in 2016. Using their cars as office space, the Pods team taught lessons on a mind-boggling schedule at the fourteen different pools. They spent many hours in wet bathing suits setting up and breaking down equipment and commuting from one pool to another, teaching lessons seven days a week.

Creating a Community Resource

Pascale-Frechette’s dream was to bring the Pods Swimming program, known for water safety and proper stroke technique, to its own full service aquatics center as a resource for the community. She wanted to do it right and consulted Ethan Sluter at New England Construction to plan the construction. Her husband, Marc Frechette, an entrepreneur himself (owner of Minuteman Press in Seekonk) has been a staunch supporter and advisor. She overcame many challenges with hard work and sacrifice, identifying a location, developing plans, and securing the necessary funds to build the aquatic center. Pascale-Frechette retired from her other job as a dental hygienist upon breaking ground for the building. In 2017, after much scrimping and saving, the dream became a reality as the Pods partners opened the doors of their own facility. Their Italian immigrant great-grandparents would have been proud of this continuation of their legacy of education, hard work and perseverance. The business now serves 1700 swimmers. Pascale-Frechette says, “What gives me joy is that this is a place for the community to enjoy swimming.” For more information, visit the Pods website at http://www. podsswimming.com/, call 401-337-5678 or email Jamie.pascale@ podsswimming.com. Pods Swimming Inc. is located at 111 Commercial Way East Providence, RI 02914.

A Passion for Teaching Swimming

Pascale-Frechette has been teaching swimming since age 16, and while earning her BS in Dental Hygiene at the University of Rhode Island in1996 became an entry-level swim coach for the Ocean State Squids. She found her true passion; providing

Jamie Pascale teaching a lesson.

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The Bay View Players are a large group of girls with ages ranged from twelve to eighteen who sing at various events in school and outside of school with either the Choral class, or After School Chamber. The girls are asked to sing at weddings, prayer services, fundraisers, and many more events. The Players perform in two large shows: one in the fall, and the April “Manhattan at the Bay Cabaret.” The show is traditionally a Cabaret style play, taking the best songs from the past and threading them together with an underlying theme. The entire show is created by Mrs. Kavanagh and played by Ms. Diane Gualtieri on piano and Ms. Karen Mellor on percussion. Mrs. Cindy LaSasso choreographs the dances while Mrs. Arlene Vacchelliar and volunteer sewing moms costume every single girl. Bay View has the second largest costume room, second only to Trinity. Meanwhile, Mr. Jason LeClair and Mrs. Bethany Rachdouni work with the tech girls on lighting, set design, prop work, and sound board. Mrs. Nancy Peters, a newer all-around addition to the group, is a former student and performer. She works with the girls in song, dance, and expression. She also runs the Acting and Improv group during the winter. All of these adults raise the bar high, and they create an amazing show for the girls. 2019 will be the thirty-sixth show named, “Stardust Melodies.” In the past, there have been themes such as travel, movies, traditions, fairytales, and life as an actress. This show is all about love, including love between parents and children, friends, sweethearts, and love of country. The girls take the audience on a journey through different time periods, showcasing how love has changed, and yet how everything is exactly the same. There are fast, colorful tunes, and slow, lyrical melodies. Dancers and singers alike fill the stage, giving it their all to portray the emotions behind the songs. Rehearsals are vigorous for all ages, and attendance is a must. Students must balance schoolwork, club activities, and even sports to take part in this show. They also choose to give up their April vacation, dedicating it to an intensive rehearsal week. Mrs. Kavanagh works her students hard, pushing them to go beyond themselves and strive to be better. Dancers, singers, and tech work together to create a beautiful, unique, and spectacular show every year. St. Mary Academy Bay View’s “Stardust Melodies” starts on April 25th and ends April 27th. The Thursday and Friday shows are at 6:30 PM and Saturday shows are 2:00 and 6:30 PM. Tickets purchased online at https://Ticketor.com/BayViewBoxOffice are $15 and tickets at the door are $20. Tickets have sold fast and you simply cannot miss this show! Ae Jee is currently interning with The Reporter from Bay View's School to Career program. Seniors are given the opportunity to venture into the work place to experience the daily rewards and challenges of a career. Ae Jee will be attending Clark University in the Fall, majoring in psychology.

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SCHOOL NEWS Seekonk High School News

From Christine Whatley, SHS Interim Principal

STEM Games competitors with their medals. Students in the Seekonk High Drama Club entertained large crowds during all three performances of Cinderella on March 15, 16, 17. Hopefully you were able to attend one of the shows. Director Ranee Csigay worked with the cast and crew these past months to create the wonderful experience for all involved. Seniors in the production were Lily Carlson, Katie Roslonek, Abigail Sampson, Hannah Stoepker and Monique Vaz. The Pit orchestra included students Nathan Costa, Marcus Hoskins, Deirdra Rocha and SHS music educator, John Smialek. Spring sports are underway Students in Sustainable Technology built and tested wind for the season. Seekonk will turbines, varying blade materials, have boys and girls Lacrosse offered as a club sport for length and angles. They the first time this season. The shared their results with their classmates in a poster session Unified Sports Track and Field team has grown to over fifty format. student athletes and partners this year. Information on sports schedules for teams can be found on the high school webpage under the quick link tab for Athletics. The annual SHS STEM Games competition took place after school in March. Thirty-two teams competed. For the Math competition, students had to complete math puzzles. For the Technology competition, students had to make a functioning clock with reminders online. On the Engineering day, teams had to make two airplanes: one that would travel the furthest and one that would stay in the air the longest. On the Science day, teams had to work through an â&#x20AC;&#x153;escape roomâ&#x20AC;? puzzle of science content to prevent a zombie apocalypse. Many thanks to the teachers that assisted in the games over the course of the week: Mrs. Horton, Mrs. Larson, Mr. Kelley, Mrs. Borden, Mr. Bonneau, Mr. Wills, Mr. Perry, Ms.

Andrikopolous and Ms. Costello. Thanks to the students that also helped: Erin Broadmeadow, Collin Brown, Lily Birch and Monica Tawadros. The winners of the STEM Games received gold, silver & bronze medals for each graduating year: Seniors 1st place: Olivia Klegraefe, Deirdre Rocha, Kiarra Sandoval 2nd place: Haley Fournier, Ethan Paiva, Bethany Smith 3rd place: Robert Gerardi, Brandon Gomes, Casey Merola Juniors 1st place: Jordan Henry, James Tenreiro, Josh Valente 2nd place: Abby Tenreiro, Eric Zirkel 3rd place: Katerina Milhailides, Vianne Turcotte, Logan Zonfrillo Sophomores 1st place: Katherine Corbett, Alex Medeiros, Madison Sirois 2nd place: Nicholas Jankowski, Jackson Kinney, William Smith 3rd place: Serena Cabral, Delia Rancourt, Julia Rickard Freshmen 1st place: Chase Carlsten, Thomas Wang, Nicholas Wang 2nd place: Bria Dunphy, Kate Leinson, Kayla Owens 3rd place: Nicholas Kasper, Christopher Rezendes, Cullen Steitz. Students in Sustainable Technology have been studying wind power in class. They created model wind turbines and tested a variety of designs and variables. Teams measured the output of the turbines under the varying conditions. On the last day, teams presented their turbines and findings to each other in a poster session format. The class will visit TPI Industries in Warren, RI to look at actual wind turbine manufacturing with science teacher Mrs. Cunard and Career Specialist Mrs. Calverly.

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Thank You, Students and Citizens of Dighton and Rehoboth for a Successful Scholarship Campaign!

During the third weekend of March, Seniors from Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School went door-to-door to raise funds toward their scholarships. The Teams visited many of their neighbors along the 14 Dighton routes and the 27 routes in Rehoboth to explain the Citizens Scholarship Foundation, now in its 59th year of assisting D-R Seniors toward their higher education. Dighton and Rehoboth residents who were at home gave kind words of encouragement to the Falcon Class of 2019, donating generously toward their future enterprises. All the funds collected during this campaign become scholarships for these students, who also are considered for many additional CSF scholarships toward higher education for a standard degree or certificate of study. Being a participant of the Door-to-Door Campaign--without exception--is required for eligibility of any funds from the Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Dighton-Rehoboth. The participants must complete their on-line applications by the April deadline. How are scholarships awarded? Applications are scored by trained volunteers serving on an Awards Committee. Areas that are taken into consideration, in addition to financial need, include their declared interest of study, work experience, school and community service activities, academic record, etc. The selection process is objective and nondiscriminatory, making scholarships available to a wide range of deserving students planning to attend an accredited post-secondary institution. Since 1961, CSF Dighton-Rehoboth has been providing opportunities for students. Together with the community we are investing in our greatest resource, our youth. Anyone can help in two ways: Share your time, your skills, and your ideas. Parents of D-R High School students in any grade, and all others interested, are welcome at all the Foundation’s monthly meetings in the High School Administrative Conference Room. Phone (508) 222-5872 with inquiries.

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Make a contribution. Can you assist these young people to attain the level of education toward their own definition of success? There’s still time to donate to the Scholarship fund for this year’s awards. Please use the CSF donation form shown. Thank you so very much from the Class of 2019.

Rehoboth Antiquarian Society Announces the 2019 RAS Scholarship

The Rehoboth Antiquarian Society is pleased to announce the opening of the 2019 RAS Scholarship program. The RAS Scholarship is awarded each year to a student that exemplifies the mission of RAS to preserve, promote and enhance the significant historical, educational and cultural assets of Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Qualifying award candidates must prove acceptance to or be currently enrolled in a post-secondary discipline related to museum or library studies such as history, archaeology, anthropology, conservation, restoration, preservation, or library science. Additional consideration will be given to candidates with a demonstrated history of involvement in programs relating to the Blanding Library or Carpenter Museum. An award of up to $1,000 will be given to the winner with the intention of providing assistance in funding ongoing education. Applications will be accepted through April 30th and can be found on the RAS website: http://www.rehobothantiquiarian.org/ ras-scholarship/. The award winner will be announced no later than July 31st.

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Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Q2 Honor Roll from Seekonk:

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2019 State DECA Competition Results

We are excited to announce nine Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School DECA members competed at the 2019 Massachusetts State DECA Career Development Conference on March 7-9, 2019 at the Copley Marriott and Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA. DECA is a marketing organization for high school students and is run as an extracurricular activity at the high school. Any student who has taken or currently enrolled in a Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, and/or Marketing course is eligible to compete in over 70 industry related content areas in District, State, and International competitions. Students must qualify from each competition in order to move on to the next level of competition. We started the year with 26 students, competing at the District 2 competition held in January, 2019. Nine of our DECA members qualified to move on to States, where they had a second opportunity to compete in their same content areas again. At the State competition, our DECA members competed against 3,000 plus students from all over the state of Massachusetts. We had two students from Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School recognized as top 10 participants and make it to the stage at the final awards ceremony. Receiving a top 10 place in Accounting Applications was Sebastian Myers. (Pictured below) Sebastian is currently studying Accounting with veteran Business Teacher, Patricia Madsen. Sebastian was awarded a plaque recognizing his achievement in his event. The second student recognized for her achievement at the awards ceremony was Emerson Maccarone. Emerson received a 3rd place trophy for her event, Apparel and Accessories Marketing. (Pictured below) With her 3rd place finish, Emerson is now eligible to compete at the International

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level in late April in Orlando, Florida. The International Career Development Conference will have over 13,000 students competing in events from every state and 9 foreign countries. The events will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Tuesday night, Mr. Barry Cowgill attended the Dighton Rehoboth Regional School Committee meeting to announce the success of our students at the State DECA competition and requested approval from the committee to be able to attend the International competition. Approval was granted by the committee with messages of congratulation and wishes of good luck. Due to the quick turn around time of the trip and coordinating airplane tickets, hotel reservations, and registration for the event. Dighton Rehoboth DECA is looking for support from the community to help raise funds to off-set the costs of the trip. DR DECA has set a goal of raising $2,000 to help defray the parent’s and district’s costs of this rewarding trip and experience for Emerson Maccarone and the DR DECA program. If you would like more information on how you can help or would like to make a donation to the school, contact Barry Cowgill at bcowgill@drregional.org or contact the school directly at 508-252-5600. We appreciate and thank you for any and all support.

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2nd Place Individual: Karolyn Auer Proficiency Awards The Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through their supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), have developed specialized skills that they can apply toward their future careers. Dairy Management and Production: Trevor Clapp Vegetable Production: Ross Sousa

St. Mary Academy - Bay View Students Return from Mission Trip in Haiti Bristol Aggie students attended the Massachusetts State FFA Convention in Sturbridge, MA The Bristol FFA Chapter has been busy competing in various Career and Leadership Development Events throughout the school year. Recently, 35 students ttended the Massachusetts State FFA Convention in Sturbridge, MA. The following is a listing of this year’s placings. Four teams and an individual will be attending the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis this October. Additionally, the Bristol Chapter was selected to represent Massachusetts in the Hall of States on the National Stage. Chapter Exhibit Massachusetts Agriculture* 1st Place Bristol Chapter Presented by Trevor Clapp & Lauren Paine • Agriscience Animal Systems 1st Place: Karolyn Auer • Agriscience Natural Resources 2nd Place: Alleynah Souza & Abby Rioux • Emil Jaske Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Parent • Excellence in Beef: Lily Dias • Demonstration Division 1 1st Place: Phaedra Hart • Demonstration Division 3 2nd Place: Arianna Lachance • Demonstration Division 4 3rd Place: Ross Sousa • Employment Skills 2nd Place: Kiley Rose • Extemporaneous Public Speaking 2nd Place: Katie Walorz • Novice Employment Skills 2nd Place: Olivia Camara • Prepared Speaking* 1st Place: Hannah Johnson • Team Demonstration Division 2 3rd Place: Lily Dias and Riley Dustin • Treasures Book 3rd Place: Gabby Costa • Agricultural Sales 3rd Place Individual: Logan Caruthers Dairy Evaluation* First Place Team: Emily Lynch, Jennifer Denis, Madison Levesque, Madison DaCunha 3rd Place Individual: Madison DaCunha Dairy Showmanship 2nd Place: Trevor Clapp Environmental Natural Resources* First Place Team: Mollie Coyne, Jessie Power, Abby Bruno, Lyndon Carver 3rd Place Individual: Jessie Power 2nd Place: Abby Bruno 1st Place: Lyndon Carver Floriculture* First Place Team: Kaci Leonard, Hannah Araujo, Kenzie Casper, Meaghan Herlihy 2nd Place Individual: Kenzie Casper 1st Place Individual: Meaghan Herlihy Turf Management 3rd Place Team: Sadie Santasaver, Alexia Whittle 2nd Place Individual: Parker Kellard Veterinary Science 2nd Place Team: Karolyn Auer, Logan Caruthers, Hope Siddall, Audrey Biron

Pictured from l to r: Matthew Daly (Lincoln), local translator, Juliana Goncalves (Rehoboth, MA), Katie O’Connell (North Kingstown), Paris Bastia (Warwick), Caroline Mahoney (Seekonk, MA), Lauren Cerullo (Cranston), Meredith Bourque (North Attleboro, MA), Isabella Kopech (Warwick), Elizabeth Morris (Bristol), Ciara Morency (Bristol), Kaleigh Quinn (Bristol), and local translator. East Providence, RI - On Saturday, February 2nd, 2019, ten Upper School students from St. Mary Academy - Bay View returned home from a seven-day mission trip to Haiti. The group, which included sophomores, juniors, and seniors were chaperoned by St. Mary Academy - Bay View theology teacher Matthew Daly (Lincoln, RI) and partnered with Mercy Focus on Haiti, a ministry initiative of the Sisters of Mercy of Americas that focuses on the emergent human needs in Haiti. “It is our goal that through this mission trip our students’ minds and hearts are opened to a world outside their own and to those suffering,” said Daly. “We hope they gain a deeper sense of merciful solidarity with the people of Haiti, to cultivate a deeper faith as they serve others. A lesson you can’t teach from a book.” During their week in Gros Morne, the students visited with a number of local outreach programs and the girls from Mercy Beyond Borders (MBB), a program that provides housing and educational opportunities for teen girls from the mountains. In addition, they delivered handmade dolls to young children at the Jesu Mari School and painted new gazebo at the Maison Bon Samaritan, a home for the elderly. During the course of the trip, the students developed a real sense of camaraderie and friendship with the girls from MBB. Daly also said it was, “rewarding to see the girls process their experience - wrestling with issues of social justice, the abundance of stuff we have in America vs. the lack of necessities in Haiti, and the presence of God in this experience.” Each night after completing their service work, students were asked to reflect on their experiences, and for many, the trip was truly life-changing. Currently, St. Mary Academy - Bay View has two mission trips planned for the 2019-2020 academic year. The first will be a trip to the Mustard Seed Communities in Jamaica, the second, a return trip back to Haiti in early 2020.

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Working Together and Reaching Higher at Palmer River Elementary

Make and Take Book Night

A great time was had by all as students and their families came out to “make their own books”. Most popular was the ‘pop-up’ style book where students could add their own 3-D touch to the artwork. The students created many different styles of books; some books even served to help them to practice their math facts! Pictured above left is Andrew Quin and his mom as he concentrates on his detail. Pictured above right is Cassidy Hasenfratz who worked diligently with her dad. We appreciate everyone coming out to create with us.

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4th graders Noelle Blais and Riley Gousie played their recorders over the school loudspeaker Friday morning to celebrate National Recorder Day, which is recognized on the third Saturday of March each year. The girls chose one piece from the regular recorder curriculum, and one more challenging piece from the enrichment program. The girls encouraged their fellow classmates to practice over the weekend, and hoped to build excitement for the younger students who will play this instrument in the years to come! (pic at left)

Amazing K Authors!

It is always a highlight for Mrs. Miguel and Mrs. Dubois to celebrate the inspiring work of our students. What a joy it was to have Cameron Cote and Audrey Brown (above) join us from Mrs. Jefferson’s Kindergarten and share their tremendous writing. Each student wrote about an animal and its habitat. Can you believe we have such remarkable authors in our kindergarten? Palmer River teachers have set the bar high for all of our students. Writing is a great way to fine tune all of your academic skills. Be the model- be a writer!

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Palmer River Artists Display at the Carpenter Museum

Twenty four artists were selected to be part of a display in the lower portion of the museum's gallery space. The museum honored students and their families with an gallery opening including light refreshments and a small awards ceremony for the artists. The artwork will be up for the remainder of the month and can be visited on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4, as well as the third Sunday of the month 9-noon. Mrs. Beaulieu is always looking for new community places to display student art! If you are a local business willing to display artwork, please email abeaulieu@drregional.org. Pictured in this photo is second grader Bailey D'Alessio with Palmer River art teacher Acacia Beaulieu.

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Beckwith Believers

Beckwith Middle School and Somerset Middle School Unified Basketball Teams The Beckwith Believers started off their 2019 season with a home game against Somerset. Our Believers showed great skill, teamwork and compassion in their games this season.

Students of the Month

The following students were presented with Student of the Month Certificates for the month of February: Gr. 8 – Sofia Brown/Destin Michener Gr. 7 –Sophie Darling/Liam O’Neill Gr. 6 – Olivia Visinho/Joshua Roulier Gr. 5 – Avery Brown/Easton Theberge Related Arts – Samantha Serpa/Brady Fontaine

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Dates to Remember • April 4-5 Grade 7 MCAS testing • April 8-9 Grade 6 MCAS testing • April 9 School Committee Meeting 6:30pm • April 10-11 Grade 8 MCAS testing • April 10 PTSA Meeting at PRES • April 12 Term 3 Report Cards Issued • April 15-19 No School – Spring Recess • April 22-26 MCAS ELA Make-ups

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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 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. Thank you. Mrs. Cathy Mondor, BSN, RN, NCSN

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Mrs DiFilippo was presented with the PTA Counselor of the Year Award by Mr Pirraglia and Mr Shea. We are proud to announce that our guidance counselor, Mrs. DiFilippo, has been named Massachusetts PTA Outstanding PTA Counselor of the Year. She will be honored at the awards dinner on March 30 at the Wylie Inn and Conference Center. She was nominated by Mrs. Traci Cady who wrote in part that “Mrs. DiFilippo has always gone above and beyond the call of duty in assisting my children and family. She is readily available by phone, appointment or email.” She went on to say “Mrs. DiFilippo is truly an advocate for our students in Rehoboth. She has worked diligently to ensure the services required for our students are being met. She has spoken to teachers and advised children whenever they have approached her. She always has a smile and word of encouragement.” Congratulations Mrs. DiFilippo! Thank you for all you do for our students.

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Congratulations to 8th grader Dustee Forster who auditioned against students from over ninety local middle and high schools and was selected to represent Beckwith Middle School in the annual Southeastern Massachusetts District Music Festival. This two-day festival, held on March 8th and 9th at Attleboro High School, consisted of full-day choral rehearsals under the direction of Mrs. Sarah Prickel-Kane, conductor of the Narragansett High School Chorus and the Rhode Island Children’s Chorus. The festival concluded with a concert that was enjoyed by family and friends.

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PTSA Reflections Update

We are very pleased to share that the following students who earned an Award of Excellence in the local PTSA Reflections Contest have also earned awards at the state level and are being advanced to the national qualifying round. Congratulations to Raegan Baer, Caraline Corvi, Ryan Bomes, and Katie Vitale on their achievements. The National PTA will announce the winners on May 1, 2019.

BMS American Heart Association Fundraiser

Beckwith Middle School recently held its annual American Heart Association (AHA) Fundraiser organized by Physical Education teachers, Miss Miller and Mr. Sampson. The fundraiser kicked off in early February and culminated with the Play for Heart Events held on March 7th for grades 7 and 8 and on March 8th for grades 5 and 6. BMS has been ranked #1 in donations raised in Southeastern Massachusetts for the past two years and, once again, our school did not disappoint. Our goal was to reach $3000 and we just made it with a grand total of $3011.50! This total more than doubled the donations from the closest ranking school! In early February, Miss Miller and Mr. Sampson challenged BMS with trying to raise at least $3000 for the AHA by collecting money from family and friends to support heart health, research, and education. Interesting facts about heart health were posted throughout the building and were also announced during lunches with the help of our student council representatives. During health and physical education classes, the topics of heart health and empathy were discussed in order to inform and inspire. Stories were shared about students, family, and friends touched by heart disease. Envelopes began pouring in from students in all grades and some students raised money online, including our top donator, 7th grader, Dylan Medeiros, with a whopping $375! continued next page...

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In addition to collecting money, many students also chose to participate in the Play for Heart Event. We had close to 100 students participating over the 2-day event. Each participant needed at least a $5 donation to play, but many students raised much more than that! Students were allowed to bring teams of three to four players of their own choosing to compete in four different activities: dodge ball, corn hole, 4-square, and basketball. Everyone who wanted to play was included on a team. Also, a handful of very courageous staff members joined in on the fun including our own administrators, Mr. Pirraglia and Mr. Shea, who were a force to be reckoned with! Teams tallied up wins throughout the challenge with first place for the 7th and 8th graders going to The Three Muskateers with Angelina Araujo, Caroline and Katie Vitale, and a secret weapon fourth musketeer, Mr. Francese! First place for the 5th and 6th graders went to The Ballers with Logan Menezes, Nick Mourao, Henry Murdock, and Ola Odumosu. Thank you gifts from the AHA for donations of $10 or more will be coming in soon and will be delivered to students who earned them. Finally, we are so proud of our students, their families and friends, and our whole school community for the outpouring of generosity and support in raising money and awareness for a very worthy cause and for helping to make our BMS fundraiser a huge success…not to mention keeping our school in the #1 spot for our region! Way to go, Beckwith Middle School!

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Students at Beckwith have been hard at work with this year’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. This year has been a little different, as students have had to commit to rehearsals on Saturdays and we did not get started until January! This cast is quite talented and dedicated to coming in on Saturdays and over their February vacation! 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. Ms. Lopez has been teaching the students all the music and some choreography. Ms. Mullaney is working with the students on their blocking on stage and where they should be standing. Some students are choreographing our big number, “Be our Guest,” while other students are building our props and set. We have a lot left to do before our show opens in May and cannot wait for you all to see our cast and crew’s hard work pay off. Please join us on Friday, May 17th at 7pm, Saturday, May 18th at 7pm, and Sunday, May 19th at 2pm at Beckwith Middle School to see the Drama Club’s production of Beauty and the Beast.

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App Update- Monkey App (from smartsocial.com)

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What is the Monkey app?

Here at Beckwith we are celebrating with a few activities for students and staff • Teachers will be sharing photos of themselves from middle school with a message to students “What I wish I knew when I was in middle school.” • We are asking students to share what adults should know about middle school students in the form of a tweet. These will be posted in the lunch room. • Teachers will also share why they love working with Beckwith students. • We will be having a spirit week for students and staff with daily themes and music played over the intercom at random times throughout the school day encouraging students and staff to dance (middle school appropriateness at its finest). • Finally we are doing a podcast- sharing the stories of a student, a parent, a teacher, and an administrator about their experience in middle school. Look for a link to our podcast on our website and our daily Beckwith Top Ten.

Monkey App Encourages Kids To Video Chat With Strangers The Monkey app is a popular video chat app that encourages students to have 15 second video chats with strangers. This app is listed in the SmartSocial.com ‘Red Zone” which means we highly recommend deleting the Monkey app if your child has it. The Monkey app connects users to talk with strangers via 15-second video chats using their Snapchat usernames • Users are randomly paired with strangers for a 15 second video chat (Like Chatroulette) • When signing up, users connect their Snapchat usernames and phone numbers to the app • Users see the age and gender of the other user before connecting with them in a 15 second chat • If users want to video chat for longer than 15 seconds, then they have to click on the time button. Both users must click on the time button for the chat to extend past 15 seconds • Additionally, users can add the person on Snapchat to keep the conversation going • The app relies on Facebook or Snapchat to verify that the user is over the age of 13 • Users can post a “moment” for all of their followers to see • Direct messaging allows users to chat privately • Users earn “bananas” by using the app • “Bananas” are then used to purchase merch from the app The Monkey app supports group video chats so many users can chat at the same time

Have a great month, Joe Pirraglia

Why should parents care?

• Any app that encourages students to connect with strangers online can be very dangerous • The Monkey app shares its users’ personal information with third parties • Since the Monkey app functions like Snapchat, kids love using it • Random video chatting apps, like Monkey, make it easy for teens to be targeted by predators • 15 seconds isn’t a long enough to determine if someone is worth connecting with on social media • Users are likely to encounter inappropriate content on the app and be asked to share mature content • Content with bullying, bad language, and nudity is common on the Monkey app despite their content moderation • There is no way to verify that the person you are about to chat with is actually the age and gender they’ve indicated in their profile • Since Monkey is connected to your Snapchat account, it can be easy for strangers to get access to your personal information

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Principal’s Message

Dear Families, Beckwith Middle School, along with middle schools throughout the United States and organizations such as The Association of Middle Level Education, New England League of Middle Schools, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middle Level Educators Association, is celebrating Middle Level Appreciation Month. The key messages for the month of celebration are: • The importance of parents being knowledgeable about young adolescents and being actively involved in their lives. • The understanding that healthy bodies plus healthy minds equal

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Rehoboth Council on Aging A Municipal Department of the Town

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Phone 508-252-3373 Fax 508-252-4617

The COA will be closed Monday April 15th for Patriots Day

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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 will be making pillowcases for Sturdy Hospital. In lieu of the plastic “Personal Belongings” bag, the pillowcase bags are given to the kids coming in for surgeries, sleep studies, etc., to put their stuff in, and they get to take it with them when they go home. We are also looking for yarn donations. We will be making chemo hats and infant hats.

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Last Thursday of Month at Noon

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Chair Yoga Exercise Classes Thursdays at 9:00 AM

Art Classes

Come and try this gentle style of yoga that’s performed mostly from a seated position. Cost $3.00

Michelle’s Art Classes - Cost for this is $4.00. Come on in and join us. Art Classes are Wednesdays at 10:30. Old and new students are welcome. Come in and have fun painting.

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Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

Knitting and Crochet Group Fridays at 10:00 AM

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Ladies Sewing and Quilting Guild Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

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

Blood Pressure & Glucose Screenings

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

Podiatry Clinic with Dr. Marian Markowitz

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

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 at (508) 675-2101 for information.

The Best Is Yet to Come

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 55 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Annual dues are $6.00 - they have many great activities through out the year.

Senior Citizens Club

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a social and charitable club to help seniors in Rehoboth have a better life. Meetings are scheduled for the 1st 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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Veterans’ Information & Benefits

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

Important Information About Joining Activities

Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities have participant signup sheets. 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 508252-3372 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 from 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 of help he can assist you with. Reminder: FUEL ASSISTANCE – State Fuel Assistance for the heating year 20182019 can now be applied for if you would like. Appoints to review eligibility will be available after December 7th if you qualify this office will assist in transmitting the forms for you. If you are low on heating fuel – ¼ tank or less – Call the Outreach Office – to see if you qualify for emergency assistance.

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Serving Health Information Needs of Elders

Open Enrollment has closed for Medicare but you could still be able to enroll under special enrollments. Please call Bradley Marshall for more information Beginning in 2019, there will be a Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) from January 1 through March 31 each year. During this time, MA-eligible

beneficiaries will be able to change their MA Plan or elect Original Medicare and coverage under Part D. Changes are effective the first of the following month. The MA OEP replaces the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP), which previously gave beneficiaries the option to disenrollment from MA and enroll in Original Medicare from January 1 through February 14. Now, in addition to switching to Original Medicare, individuals can use the MA OEP to switch to another MA Plan. When counseling clients about the MA OEP, it is a good idea to recommend that they still use Fall Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7) to make coverage decisions. Waiting to use the MA OEP means a later start date for important coverage changes. Additionally, remind Original Medicare beneficiaries that they are not eligible to use the MA OEP. Unlike the Fall Open Enrollment Period, which allows beneficiaries to make any number of changes to their coverage (with the final change taking effect January 1 of the following year), beneficiaries are only able to make one change during the MA OEP.

MA OEP and other enrollment periods

The MA OEP takes precedence over all other Medicare Advantage and Part D enrollment periods, except the Initial Coverage Election Period (ICEP). • The ICEP is the period during which an individual newly eligible for MA can request to enroll in a plan. o The ICEP occurs simultaneously with a beneficiary’s Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), but when it ends depends on when the beneficiary enrolls in Part B. • If an individual chooses to enroll in an MA Plan when their ICEP and MA OEP are occurring simultaneously, the ICEP takes precedence. Generally, their MA enrollment should take effect the first of the month following enrollment (as long as the effective date is not before they have both Parts A and B). • If a beneficiary uses their ICEP election opportunity to enroll in an MA Plan and they are still in the MA OEP, they are eligible to use their MA OEP election. Case example #1: Ms. A turns 65 on February 15. She enrolls in Parts A and B in January (during her IEP) and then decides in February to enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan. She starts using her MA coverage in March and learns that a doctor she wants to see is out of her plan’s network. Ms. A can use the MA OEP in March to switch MA Plans or to enroll in Original Medicare and a separate Part D plan, with coverage effective April 1. Beneficiaries eligible for other enrollment periods during the MA OEP must use the MA OEP. After using their one-time election during the MA OEP, they may use any other enrollment periods to which they

are entitled. Case example #2: Mr. B is an Extra Help beneficiary. He used the MA OEP to switch to a new MA Plan, effective February 1. Unfortunately, a few of his drugs are not on his new plan’s formulary, and his pharmacy is out of network. Mr. B can use his quarterly Extra Help Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to change plans in February, with an effective date of March 1. From the Offices of the National Council on Aging By Marci Phillips | 1.15.2019 Public Policy and Advocacy team will provide additional details about these proposals and how you can help ensure benefits and services for older adults are protected and strengthened in this Congressional session.

Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club News

The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club (RSCC) is looking for new active members. If you are recently retired and have time on your hands, why not join up with us. The Rehoboth Senior Citizens Club is a social and charitable organization that has been active since May 24, 1973. It has grown from 24 members to well over 200. The Club originally held their meetings at the State Police Barracks on route 44 then rented a building on route 118 from the Town for $1.00 per year. When the Council on Aging was created it joined the Club on route 118. The Council on Aging and the Club have been cohabiting ever since, and we totally enjoy our new building at 55 Bay State Road. The Club meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month excluding July and August at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center. Meetings begin at noon and end at 3:00pm. After the meetings there may be entertainment, a speaker, bingo, game day, etc. Anyone 55 years or older is eligible to join. Dues are $4.00 per year. Meetings are a place for seniors to enjoy conversation and companionship over a cup of coffee and dessert. Members talk about family, the old days, local town news, and whats going on nationally. If you are a senior thinking about joining, do yourself a favor and come to the next meeting. You will see old friends, and make new ones.

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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

Seekonk Human Services Closed for Patriot’s Day Holiday Monday, April 15

Southcoast Wellness Van

Wednesday, April 3, 9am to 12pm Free Health Screenings 1. Cholesterol 2. Blood Pressure 3. Blood Sugar Testing 4. Tetanus Vaccines 5. Pneumonia Vaccines 6. Quit Smoking Education

Easter Party

Wednesday, April 17 - 11:30am

Come celebrate Easter with us. Don’t Forget to wear your favorite Easter Bonnets, Hat or Tie! Lunch will be Ham Dinner $5 (for residents) and $7 (for non-residents). Entertainment By Barney Mallon. Please sign up and pay for lunch in advance.

Hearing Clinic

Monday, April 22, 1:30pm– 3:00pm

Chris Brissette from MASS Audiology will be at Seekonk Human Services to perform a hearing clinic along with cleaning and hearing aid checks. Appointments are approximately 10 to 15 minutes and are on a first to sign up gets the appointments. Please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to schedule your exam!

AARP Driving Course

Tuesday, April 23, 10am - 2:30pm

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The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. In many states, drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. And you will learn something new along the way. In fact, an evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants changed at least on driving habit as a result of what they learned. AARP members cost is $15 and non AARP members cost is $20. Advanced registration is required for this course. There will be a 1/2 hour Lunch break. Lunch will be available for $2 per person. Advanced sign up for lunch and payment must be done in person.

Basic Beginners Sign Language Tuesday, April 23 0am -12pm

This is a signed English class. You will learn words, sentences and choruses. Class will start Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 10am to 12pm. Books will be available for purchase at the first class for $6. Please contact Nancy Smutek to sign up for class or if you have any questions, 508-336-9547.

TRIAD: Project Lifesaver

Wednesday, April 24 11am

Project Lifesaver is an innovative rapid response program designed specifically for families living with Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia Down Syndrome, Autism and related disorders. By using the most reliable technology available and specially trained personnel, Project Lifesaver teams can quickly locate and return wandering adults and children to their families or care givers. Participants of the Project Lifesaver program wear a personalized one-ounce battery operated wristband that emits a tracking signal every second, 24 hours a day. Each wristband has a unique radio frequency. Lunch will be Chicken Salad for $3. Advanced sign up and payment are required for lunch. Activity is free of charge.

Let’s Learn Together! Better Memory with BrainHQ Wed, April 24th, 2:00 PM

Studies have shown that with training you can gain up to 10 years of improvement in brain function. BrainHQ is an online service that provides fun and interactive brain training exercises and it’s FREE with your Seekonk Library card. Train your brain for better performance in Attention, Brain Speed, Memory, People Skills, Intelligence and Navigation. Librarian Michelle Gario will lead this demo to show you can get started. Contact the Senior Center to register at 508-336-8772. For more information, contact Michelle Gario at the Seekonk Public Library, 508-336-8230.

Brown Bags

Wednesday, April 29

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

Podiatry Clinic - Dr. Alan Lechan Wed, April 10; 1pm-3pm

Dr. 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

Wed, April 10 at 2pm-4pm

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.

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Blood Pressure & Glucose Clinic Wed, April 17 9:00am-10:30am

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.

Silver Tea

Wednesday, May 15, noon

You are cordially invited to attend a Silver Tea Honoring women in Seekonk Age 75 and Older. The Tea will be held at. Seekonk Senior Center, 540 Arcade Avenue. Hosted by Seekonk Human Services and Funded by Friends of Friends Community Services Inc. Limited Seating Available. R.S.V.P. (508) 336-8772 by May 1. *For those who need to bring an escort the cost will be $20 per person.

Chair Yoga

Mon & Wed 10am - 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.

Mahjong

Wednesdays at 1pm

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

Cribbage

Thursdays 1pm to 3pm

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

Advanced Floor Yoga

Fridays 9am-10am $2 per person

This class is a Vinyasa practice that is tSeptht 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. Class is $5.

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!

Guided Meditation - Jan Randall

Gatra Transportation Service

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 for the week ahead.

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1st & 3rd Mon. from 11:00 – 11:30

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 Seekonk Human Services to all club members. For more information call 508-336-8772.

Zumba

Mondays at 1pm

Melissa Nelson will be instructing. 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

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30am

Seekonk Human Services offers nutritional meals for $2 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 1pm

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. & Thurs. 10am - 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.

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Making a Reservation: Make your reservation Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Dial-A– Ride Service Area: The Seekonk Dial-A-Ride service takes riders to the following towns ON LY: • Rehoboth • Plainville (Thursday 10am to 2pm ONLY) • Attleboro (Thursday 10am to 2pm ONLY) • North Attleboro (Thursday 10am to 2pm) • East Providence, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence (Mon., Wed., & Fri.)

Two Safety Measures, One Priority

The Bristol County Sherriff, Thomas Hodgson is offering the “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!

Fuel Assistance

If you had fuel assistance last year, be on the look-out for your application. File the application as soon as you get it. If you have never had fuel assistance and would like to apply or if you need help filing your application, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to make an appointment with the Outreach Department. Fuel Assistance begins November 1st. Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $35,510, for 2 people is $46,437, for 3 people is $57,363, and for 4 people is $68.289.

2019 TRIPS Pickity Place

Wednesday, May 14, 2019

Departure: 10:15am Return: 6:30pm $77 per person (driver gratuity included) Join us as we visit Pickity Place located in Mason, NH. You will be brought back to a time when life was simple as you explore the diverse gardens of Pickity Place from their butterfly garden to their kitchen garden. Be sure to visit the 200 year old cottage that was the inspiration from grandmother’s house in Elizabeth Orton Jones’ “Little Red Riding Hood.” While at Pickity Place, you will feast on a five course lunch. You will also have time to browse their gift shop. We will make a stop at Bolton Orchards on the way home. They are known for their fresh produce and baked goods! *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 utilize the Knights of Columbus parking lot first**

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AARP Massachusetts Monthly Fraud Watch Update for April 2019

Did you know that someone’s identity gets stolen every two seconds? The AARP Fraud Watch Network provides you with tips and resources to help you spot and avoid identity theft and fraud so you can protect yourself and your family. Our watchdog alerts will keep you up to date on con artists’ latest tricks. It’s free of charge for everyone: AARP members, non-members, and people of all ages. The AARP Fraud Watch Network is: • An Educator: Get real-time alerts about the latest scams, tips on how to spot them, and the inside scoop on how con artists think so you can outsmart them before they strike. • A Watchdog: Our nationwide scam tracking map gives you access to a network of people who’ve spotted scams and the opportunity to pass along your own experiences, so together we can beat con artists at their own game. • A Resource: Get connected to a real live person trained in how to avoid fraud and advise you if you or a loved one has been scammed by calling our fraud hotline or attending a forum in your community. • Free for Everyone: Anyone, of any age, can access our resources at no cost. Scam Alert #1: IRS Scam Tax time is here again and so are the IRS impostors! Scammers posing as IRS agents or Treasury Department officials are continuing their deceptive ways. Know that the IRS will first contact you through the mail if you owe taxes. If you receive a phone call or suspicious email or text from the IRS, chances are it’s a scammer posing as an IRS agent. If you receive a scam call, hang up immediately and report the call to the IRS at 800-366-4484 or www. tigta.gov. If you receive an email, forward it to the IRS at phishing@ irs.gov, and then delete it. Scam Alert #2: Tax Identity Theft Scammers take full advantage of opportunities during tax filing season to make a fast buck. They commit tax identity theft by filing a phony tax return using victims’ personal information to get a refund. To protect yourself against this scam, file your return as early as possible, use a secure Internet connection if you file electronically, or mail your tax return directly from the post office. Scam Alert #3: Travel Deal Scams Are you looking to make a get-away as spring arrives? Know that scam artists are out there looking to take advantage of deal-seeking travelers. Be leery of “free vacation” offers -- there is often a catch, such as taxes and fees, mandatory presentations or add-ons. Stick to trusted sites if booking travel online, and never pay a deposit or other rental fees by wire transfer. Watch out for unsolicited calls, texts or emails offering too-good-to-be-true deals. Research businesses before committing money to a trip. Scam Alert #4: Dialing Scams When making a phone call to an organization you know and trust, have you ever been greeted by an automatic recording that congratulates you for being selected to win a free prize or take a survey? We know to be suspicious of unwanted calls from scammers who claim we’ve won something, but what about when we make the call ourselves? Unfortunately, scammers purchase series’ of phone numbers that closely resemble the phone numbers of legitimate businesses. Scammers use these numbers to make people think they’ve reached the organization they were intending to, when in fact they’ve reached a scammer. Case in point -- scammers currently own two numbers close to AARP’s toll-free number. To reach AARP, dial 1-888-687-2277. Never provide your financial information to someone who claims you’ve qualified for a “free” product, service or prize. If you encounter this situation, hang up the phone, check the number you intended to dial, and try dialing again. Always double-check the area code and full phone number before you dial, as one slip of the finger can result in a costly experience.

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Free AARP Smart Driver Course To Be Offered At Sturdy Memorial Hospital

Sturdy Memorial Hospital will sponsor a AARP Smart Driver Course on Monday, April 29, 2019 from 9:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms D & E at the Hospital. This course is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. Area residents are encouraged to attend this program that was developed by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP); the class is taught by a trained AARP instructor who assists motorists with their driving skills. During the class participants will learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to safely operate your vehicle in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. In addition, you’ll learn how to minimize the effects of dangerous blind spots, how to maintain the proper following distance behind other vehicles, the safest ways to make lane changes and turns at busy intersections, and much more. Some states offer discounts on automobile insurance rates by attending this class, call your insurance agent to see if your state participates in this discount program. Sturdy Memorial is offering this course FREE of charge, so why not bring a friend. Light refreshments will be provided. Class size is limited and registration is necessary. To register, call Sturdy Memorial’s Public Relations Department at 508/236-8020.

National Volunteer Week to be Celebrated in Attleboro April 7 – April 13, 2019

In honor of National Volunteer Week, April 7 – April 13, 2019, Sturdy Memorial Hospital and area organizations have planned the 34th annual recognition of volunteers who serve area social and human service agencies. According to Anne L. Messier, Director of Volunteer & Student Services at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, over 45 agencies representing more than 5,000 volunteers will join together in sponsoring this year’s recognition activities. On Friday, April 12, at 11 a.m., festivities will take place at the Attleboro Elks Hall located at South Main Street in Attleboro; please note that doors to the Elks will open at 10:30 a.m. Agencies will receive mayoral proclamations recognizing them for their service, as well as, congressional awards. Presidential and governmental messages will also be read. Area legislators will be on hand to add their commendations. A luncheon sponsored by Sturdy Memorial Hospital will follow the ceremonies, which will be attended by more than 300 volunteers from participating agencies. The Caring Mural, decorated with individually crafted ornaments representing the participating agencies and their volunteers, will once again be on display in the foyer at City Hall during National Volunteer Week. There will be some exhibits, honoring the area’s volunteers, on display at numerous locations throughout the area. Once again, the event will include an essay contest sponsored by Rockland Trust. Submissions have been received from students in grades 6-12. The two first place winning essays will be read during the ceremony. Prizes will be awarded to all the winners at the luncheon. National Volunteer Week was first observed in the United States in 1972 and is now recognized each year by a special message from the President as well as proclamations by many governors. If you have any questions regarding this event, please call Sturdy’s Volunteer & Student Services Department at 508/236-8800.

From the State House Representative Steven Howitt Supports $30M In-Home Heating Assistance for Low-Income Seniors and Working Families

Boston – State Representative Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk), recently joined with his colleagues to allocate $30 million in funding for home heating assistance for low-income elders and working families. The funding, which will help to offset federal cutbacks in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), was included as part of a $135 million supplemental budget approved by the House of Representatives on Representative February 27 on a vote of 154-0. Steven Howitt “Many seniors and families across the state have been struggling to pay their heating bills this winter,” said Representative Howitt. “The money approved by the House today will help to alleviate some of that financial burden.” Representative Howitt noted that the fuel assistance funding will be available until June 30, 2020, allowing the state to continue to assist individuals and families both this winter and next. The supplemental budget also includes: • $10 million for the emergency housing assistance program for family shelters; • $1.4 million for the Department of Public Utilities to conduct an independent statewide examination of the safety of the Commonwealth’s gas distribution infrastructure; • $8 million for the State Police Crime Laboratory to address the backlog of untested sexual assault evidence kits; and • $494,662 for the operation of the Sex Offender Registry Board The supplemental budget now heads to the Senate for further action.

Voice of the Poor Legislative Forum

Pictured (left to right) are State Representatives Jay Barrows (R-Mansfield), James Hawkins (D-Attleboro), Elizabeth Poirier (R-North Attleboro) and Steven Howitt (R-Seekonk). How to address the problems of the area’s poor, including homelessness, the high cost of housing and employment opportunities were discussed with area state legislators on Saturday, March 23. The forum at Wheaton College in Norton was sponsored by the Attleboro District of the St. Vincent DePaul Society and co-sponsored by 13 other non-profits including the Seekonk Council on Aging.

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IN MEMORIAM Doris P. Healey Doris P. Healey, 98, a longtime Seekonk resident, died Monday, the 18th of March at home in Rehoboth. She was preceded in death by her husband Malcolm L. Healey. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Howard W. Pearson and Clara (Butterworth) Pearson. Doris graduated from East Providence High School as class valedictorian and continued her education at Johnson and Wales Business School where she was awarded a diploma. In 1944, Doris traveled to San Diego, California to marry the love Doris P. Healey of her life, Malcolm, who was stationed there in the Navy. Doris loved entertaining and planning get-togethers ranging from sit-down dinners to backyard picnics. She had many interests including quilting, sewing, traveling, gardening and spending time outside enjoying nature. Doris leaves her brother Robert G. Pearson and his wife Patricia of Rehoboth and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. She was predeceased by her sister and her brother-inlaw, Helen and Channing Dupouy. A private graveside service was held in Thomas Cemetery, North Swansea. Calling hours have been respectfully omitted. Arrangements have been entrusted to J.H. WILLIAMS & CO. FUNERAL HOME, 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence.

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Neal Allen Taylor, 52, from Rehoboth, Ma passed February 19th in Cape Coral, FL where he resided and was a member of IBEW 349. He is survived by his parents Robert L and Virginia B Taylor; his former wife Deborah (Ryan) Taylor; their sons Matthew A Taylor and wife Stephanie; Christopher M Taylor and two grandchildren Brooke and Oliver. He is also survived by his sister Naomi G (Taylor) Fears and husband Gary. Neal was an avid Nascar fan, boater and fisherman. A memorial service was held at 2pm on Saturday, March 9th at the Rehoboth Congregational Church. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers please kindly make donations to the MSPCA or RIPCA.

Gordon “Tommy” Cole Gordon “Tommy” Cole, 81, of Seekonk, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 19, 2019. He was the loving husband of Myrtle E. (Abrams) Cole. Born in Attleboro, he was a son of the late Gordon H. Cole & Velma L. (Claflin) Cole. Tommy worked as machinist in the paper products industry for many years until his retirement. He was a bee-keeper and member of the Gold Prospectors Association. A veteran of the Korean War, Tommy proudly served in the U.S. Army In addition to his wife, he leaves his loving children: Susan M. Cole of Portsmouth, RI and Gary E. Cole of Seekonk. Cherished grandfather of Lucas Sieben, Alexander Sieben, Nicholas Sieben, & Julee Sieben, all of Portsmouth, RI. He was the brother of Kenneth Claflin of Maine and the late Janice Thompson. His funeral and burial will be private. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. Arrangements have been entrusted to J.H. WILLIAMS & CO. FUNERAL HOME, 210 Taunton Avenue, East Providence. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.jhwilliamsfuneralhome.com

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Rickey Alan Gobin

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Rickey Alan Gobin 65, of Solon Maine formerly of Rehoboth Massachusetts passed away March 3, 2019 after a long illness. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on February 27, 1954. He was the son of Colleen ( Bailey) Gobin and the late Richard Gobin. He was the husband of Diane Gobin. Rickey was educated in Rehoboth Schools and a ‘72 graduate of Dighton Rehoboth Regional Technical High School. He was an avid hunter and fisherman And a NASCAR fan. Rickey was a Kidney Donor to his loving daughter Sheri which she will be forever grateful. Rickey is survived by his son Eric Gobin of Rehoboth, his daughter Sheri Gobin Bomes of Attleboro, adopted daughter Shyla Gobin, and a granddaughter Cassidy Rickey Alan Gobin Gobin; Two sisters Cheryl (Gobin) Moreau and her husband Wayne, Lori (Gobin) Peixoto and her husband Mario. Nephews Christopher Moreau and his wife Heidi, Keith Moreau his wife Suzanne, Nathan Moreau and his wife Jill, Matthew Peixoto and a niece Allison Peixoto A Memorial Service will be held at The Chartley United Methodist church 78 S. Worcester Street Norton Ma. Friends and relatives are welcome to join us in Rickey’s honor.

Gordon “Tommy” Cole, 81, of Seekonk, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 19, 2019.

Richard John Provazza, age 70, of Rehoboth, passed away peacefully with his family at his side Monday evening, Feb. 25, 2019 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Mark “Zippy” Johnson, 49, of Rehoboth, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. David Lee Watelet, 72, of Rehoboth, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA. Agnes L. (Dias) Del Signore, 90, of Rehoboth, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at her home.

Louis C. Emond, Jr., passed away at age 102 on Monday, March 25, 2019 after a brief illness.

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David J. Rositer, age 76, of Rehoboth, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13th, 2019.

Seekonk Victoria (Rufful) Couris, 86, of Lynn St., Seekonk, passed away at home with her loving family at her side early Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, 2019. John M. Tavares, 71, of Bradley St., Seekonk, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 after a courageous and fearless battle with cancer. Judith F. Araujo, age 86 of Seekonk, MA died peacefully on March 16, 2019 surrounded by her husband of 66 years and her four loving sons. Walter G. LaRosee, 77, of Seekonk, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

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Dining Guide Keep Cool on the Grill

Refreshing dairy-infused dishes for warm days ( Fa m i l y Fe a t u r e s ) Keep your kitchen cool and comfortable with grilled meals that banish the heat to the outdoors. Crisp, fresh greens and a perfect blend of spices and savory ingredients make each of these refreshing dishes perfect solutions for toasty days. Featuring ingredients across the food groups, these dairy-fueled recipes from Milk Means More are ideal for wellrounded meals filled with nutritious flavor. Zesty mustard, spicy Sriracha and rich buttermilk lend a marinated flavor upgrade to traditional grilled chicken, while homemade pesto, fresh corn and ham create a perfect harmony for a cheesy grilled pizza. Or make a salad the star of your dinner table with a simply seasoned sirloin steak, plenty of veggies and a tart twist on a creamy dressing made with yogurt and milk. Find more refreshing meal solutions at milkmeansmore.org.

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates of Foxes Love Lemons on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 10 mins ~ Cook time: 16 mins ~ Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk • 1 tablespoon mustard powder • 1 tablespoon Sriracha • 2 teaspoons minced garlic • 2 teaspoons paprika • 4 chicken drumsticks, bone in, skin on • 4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on • vegetable oil, for grill • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley • 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Directions:

• In medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, mustard powder, Sriracha, garlic and paprika. • Place chicken in large zip-top bag; pour buttermilk mixture over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. • Heat outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess; discard marinade. Lightly oil grill grates. Transfer chicken to grill and cook, turning occasionally, 16-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F. • Transfer chicken to serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

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Recipe courtesy of Rachel Gurk of Rachel Cooks on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 20 mins ~ Cook time: 10 mins ~ Servings: 6

Ingredients:

Arugula Pesto • 2 cups fresh arugula, tightly packed • 1 clove garlic • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • pinch red pepper flakes, (optional) • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil • Salt, to taste • pepper, to taste Grilled Pizza • 2 tablespoons flour, divided • 1 pound pizza crust dough (at room temperature if using refrigerated dough) • vegetable oil, for grill • 1/2 cup Arugula Pesto • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese • 1/2 cup diced deli ham • 1/2-3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 cob) • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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• Heat grill to medium heat (350-400 F). • To make Arugula Pesto: In food processor, combine arugula, garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes and Parmesan. Pulse until combined then, with food processor on, drizzle in olive oil until pesto forms, scraping down sides as needed. Taste and season with salt and pepper, to taste. • To make Grilled Pizza: Flour pizza dough lightly and stretch or roll to about 1/2-inch thickness (14- to 16-inch diameter). • Sprinkle remaining flour on large rimless baking sheet, pizza peel or pizza stone. Transfer dough to baking surface. • Clean grill grate and grease with oil-soaked paper towel and tongs. Slide dough off baking surface onto grill. Cover and cook until dough is bubbling on top and golden brown on bottom, 2-3 minutes. • Carefully flip dough over using peel or tongs. Remove crust from grill to add toppings. Spread Arugula Pesto over dough. Top with ricotta, ham, corn kernels, onion and Parmesan. Return pizza to grill, cover and cook until toppings are heated through and bottom of crust is crispy, 5-7 minutes. • Remove from grill, slice and serve.

Grilled Steak Salad with Chive Yogurt Dressing

Recipe courtesy of Kirsten Kubert of Comfortably Domestic on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 mins ~ Cook time: 10 mins ~ Servings: 6

Ingredients:

Dressing: • 1 cup plain yogurt • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (3 small limes) • 2 tablespoons milk • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Steak: • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic • 20 ounces boneless petite sirloin steak Salad: • 3 cups baby spinach • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts • 1/2 cup sweet red pepper rings • 1/2 cup sweet yellow pepper rings • 1 cup avocado chunks • 1/4 cup thinly shaved red onion

• Grill steak over direct medium heat to desired level of doneness, approximately 4-5 minutes per side for medium pink center. Remove steak from grill and let rest 7-10 minutes on cutting board. • To make salad: Toss spinach and romaine on large platter. Scatter red and yellow peppers, avocado and onion over greens. Slice grilled sirloin thinly against grain. Arrange meat slices along center of salad. • Drizzle dressing over salad just prior to serving.

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• To make dressing: In blender, combine yogurt, lime juice, milk, chives, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend on low until smooth consistency forms and chives are completely incorporated. Transfer dressing to jar with tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until serving. • Heat grill to medium. • To prepare steak: Combine kosher salt, black pepper and granulated garlic to create rub. Sprinkle half of seasoning mix over one side of steak, pressing it into meat. Repeat with remaining seasoning on opposite side of steak.

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