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SEPTEMBER 2013 Volume 25, no. 9

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Local Musician Spreading the Word about Bluegrass Music Story on page 6

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HILLSIDE COUNTRY CLUB HAS NEW OWNERS, NEW MANAGEMENT AND BIG PLANS! Hillside Country Club was recently purchased and is undergoing a major facelift in the clubhouse and extensive renovation throughout the property. The golf remains open….and will remain open during our renovations. We have some exciting plans…..build a new and improved Pro Shop, add a Spa, Tiki Bar, Pool and add some Volley Ball, Bocce and Tennis Courts!. Our Executive Chef, Richard Caputo will bring his culinary expertise to not only the restaurant, Milano at the Hillside, but has been hard at work preparing the banquet menu’s as well. A destination place for the entire family! The expected opening date of the Club House (includes restaurant and banquet facilities) is November 1, 2013. The new Pro Shop, Spa, Pool, Tiki Bar and sports courts will open April 1, 2014.

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Town of Rehoboth News Notes by Laura Calverley

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Inside This Issue Antiquarian Society....................53 Back to School...........................18 Births....................................80 Business Directory.....................93 Classifieds..............................91 Club Announcements.................48 Dining Guide...............................88 Events and Activities..................37 Heard at the Country Kitchen....34 Letters to the Editor......................6 Library......................................68 My Two Cents.............................24 Obituaries................................90 People in the News..................62 Rehoboth Council on Aging.......84 Rehoboth Ramblings..................13 Rehoboth Town News.................14 School...................................18 Scouts..................................73 Seekonk Human Services..........82 Seekonk Town News.................31 Sports Update............................74 State House................................72 Then and Now............................61

Bigelow Convicted of Criminal Harassment

Harvey Bigelow, 86, was found guilty in District Court of two counts of criminal harassment for insulting and profane letters sent to Selectman Michael Costello and his wife in 2011. Bigelow was arrested in October 2011 after a lengthy investigation by Rehoboth police, state police and the sheriff’s department. Bigelow is being held without bail at the Bristol County House of Correction in New Bedford. He could face up to 2 ½ years in jail on each count and a fine of up to $1,000. He was scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 21, but the judge postponed the sentencing.

Dighton Elementary Principal Resigns/Interim Principal Appointed

Dighton Elementary School principal Sandra Cummings submitted her resignation last month. The reason for her departure is unknown. Retired principal Ed Weiner has been named Interim Principal of Dighton Elementary. Weiner served as an administrator in Easton before his retirement and has also served as interim administrator in Middleboro under D-R’s new Interim Superintendent Michael Malone. The district is planning to form a search committee to find a permanent replacement for Cummings, who served for about five years. The district wants to hire a new principal by Oct. 1.

EEE Virus Found in Rehoboth, Moderate Risk Cited

The Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus has been found in a mosquito in Rehoboth, reports the Mass. Dept. of Health, although it is reportedly the type of mosquito that normally bites birds instead of humans. It is the first time this season that the EEE virus has been found in the area. Last year, seven cases of EEE were reported in humans in the state. The EEE virus causes a dangerous swelling of the brain and can be fatal. Health officials recommend wearing insect repellent and limiting exposure to mosquitoes at dawn and dusk.

Schools Suspend Evening Activities

The Dighton Rehoboth Regional School district announced that all school-related

activities after dusk are suspended, due to the discovery of EEE-infected mosquitoes in Rehoboth.

Rehoboth Patrolman Promoted

Patrolman Brian Ramos was promoted to Sergeant at a ceremony during a selectmen’s meeting last month. Ramos has served the department for 13 years.

Funds Approved for Wheeler Street Bridge

Selectmen approved a Chapter 90 funding request of $171,210 to repair the Wheeler Street Bridge. The funds will be used for engineering and reconstruction on the bridge. Town Administrator Jeff Ritter had said the cost to repair the bridge is estimated at $600,000. The government is expected to pay 80 percent of the cost, with the town paying 20 percent. The plan calls for upgrading the current 12-foot metal culvert to a larger, three-sided, cement culvert. It is expected that an RFP on the project will go out next July and a contract awarded sometime in October 2014.

Selectmen Approve Funds for Road Project

Selectmen approved a Chapter 90 funding request for $492,000 for a road resurfacing project on River Street, Danforth Street, Trim Street and Perryville Road. If approved, the work is scheduled to begin in September and finish before Thanksgiving.

Selectmen Contact Attorney General’s Office about RePAC

Selectmen have asked the Attorney General’s Office for help in investigating RePAC. The town is currently suing RePAC over $280,000 in missing funds and equipment. A letter sent to Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office from the board reportedly asks for a review of RePAC’s actions related to the missing funds as well as the responsibilities of RePAC’s Vice Chairman Edward Schagrin, who was charged with embezzling $167,000. Selectmen are reportedly not asking for assistance with the pending litigation. The letter states “The Board

September 2013 The Reporter of Selectmen believes that the blatant violation of public trust and what is essentially the embezzlement of public funds are matters that must be reviewed by your office,” according to a Taunton Gazette article.

Rehoboth Agricultural Fair is Gone for Good

The Rehoboth Agricultural Fair has been a popular summer family event for years, with about 7,000 people attending the four-day event. Last year it was cancelled due to a dispute over the lease of the land. It would have been its 73rd year. This year organizers confirmed that it won’t be returning. The event included animal shows, truck and tractor pulls, entertainment, a midway and more. The fair had taken place at the Pray farm since 2004.

Several D-R Schools to Receive Funds for Building Repairs

Four schools in the D-R district have been approved for the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s accelerated repair program. The schools are Dighton Elementary, Dighton Middle, Beckwith Middle and Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School. The program provides funding for repairs to windows, roofs and HVAC systems. The agency usually reimburses 31 to 80 percent of the cost and the district would be responsible for the remainder. School officials said it is the first step in what can be a lengthy process. The next step is to get design and cost estimates for the projects.

Selectmen Discuss Possible Traffic Light on Route 6 and Barney Avenue

Selectmen last month discussed the possibility of getting a traffic light at the intersection of Route 6 and Barney Avenue. Town Administrator Jeff Ritter reportedly told selectmen that it can be a lengthy process and may cost $1 million. Selectmen gave their approval to contact the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) and begin the process.

Town Hall May Open One Night a Week

Town Clerk Laura Schwall told selectmen she wants to survey the public on the possibility of opening town hall one night a week. Schwall reportedly said that most town hall employees are in favor of the idea. If town hall stays open late one night, offices would close on Fridays. Currently, town offices are open until 12 noon on Friday.

Rehoboth Animal Shelter

This month’s featured cat is Petey. He is a fluffy black and white kitten with a loving personality who was born at the shelter in July. He will be ready for a new home by the time you read this. His mother, Lucky, is also a real sweetheart - you could be the lucky person who takes her home. For more information about Petey and Lucky, or any other pets at the shelter, call 508252-5421, ext. 126, or e-mail sandi_ruscetta@yahoo.com.

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Local Musician Spreading the Word about Bluegrass Music by Laura Calverley

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Charlie Pike grew up listening to bluegrass music. His father, Charlie R. Pike, who played mandolin, loved bluegrass. Every Friday night for years, musicians would meet at the family’s shed to play bluegrass music together. They would come from all over. Word spread, more and more people came, and it grew into a regular event. “It just kept getting bigger and bigger,” said Pike (Charlie Jr.) “He was one of the first ones in the area to have a regular get together every Friday night,” he added. The elder Pike continued the tradition of the weekly jam sessions for nearly 15 years, stopping in 1995. He passed away in December 2010. His son inherited his mandolin and decided to start playing himself. Pike, a Rehoboth native who graduated from D-R High School in 1985, has been playing now for 2 ½ years. And, he is carrying on the tradition started by his father by hosting his own get together for musicians on Sunday afternoons. Musicians from all over New England come to jam. “There are a few regulars who come, but every weekend it’s a different group of musicians that show up,” Pike said. Many of the musicians who come have their own bands, but they just get together at Pike’s for the enjoyment of it and to socialize with other musicians. “A lot of people who play in the barn used to play with my dad,” Pike said. Three months ago, Pike and some friends formed an organization to bring bluegrass musicians from Rhode Island and Massachusetts together. The group’s mission is to spread the word about bluegrass music and events in Southern New England, and to help connect fans, students, teachers, musicians and venues. The group, The Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA), already has 500 members. One of RIBA’s founders is Bill Thibodeau who was born in Rhode Island and moved to Maine when he was a child. His father was Sam Tidwell, a versatile and popular bluegrass musician who made a name for himself in Southern New England in several bands including the Cedar Mountain Boys and Kennebec Valley Boys. Thibodeau, who has been performing since he was 8 years old, returned to this area about a year ago. “One of things that was asked of me was to step up the bluegrass game in Rhode Island and Massachusetts,” Thibodeau said. Thibodeau says there is a growing interest in bluegrass. He teaches at Rick’s Musical Instruments in Cumberland and has several young banjo students. continued on page 26...

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Not Sure Where To Begin Parents Or Children

A repaired sign was erected by the Highway Dept., very attractive, at the State Forest on Peck Street, August 20. That night someone, I suspect children, painted with white & aqua all over the face of the sign. There are many signs, (stop, street, speed) with paint on them in this area. Apparently it is someone who lives in this area; therefore it is easy to walk or ride a bike. Do the parents know where their children are and what they are doing? Or that they have spray paint cans available to them? If the police are fortunate enough to find who is responsible I hope they go to court with their parents and are served with community service. Our town has much to be done and they can use their built up energy doing something worthwhile. I feel that if there are other children in town who may know of the guilty ones, please come forward and let the police know. You are not a squealer, you are protecting your friends from bigger and worse destruction. Bette Dyer

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The Rehoboth Pantry

We would like to give you an update on the pantry. First, thank you to everyone that helped with food in August but we still have a great need in this area. As part of the food pantry project we collect clothing and toys for the children in Rehoboth for Christmas. In the past we have been very successful with this part of the program; thanks to each one of you. Beginning on October 1, 2013 we will start collecting names of the children in need in Rehoboth. The deadline for the lists is November 9. We ask all parents or grandparents please mail a list of needs and wants of the children to: Rehoboth Food Pantry, Cowboy Country – 127 Martin Street, Rehoboth, Mass. 02769. Any questions please contact me (Steve Martin) at 1-508-252-3263. Please make sure you include your name and telephone number. We hope to start giving out the gifts the week-end of December 14 & 15. Drop offs and pick-ups will be at 127 Martin Street. We will start our emergency fuel assistance program on November 1, 2013. Fuel allocations will be done according to the donations coming in. We can help each family only once in 12 months. We assist in the following areas for heat; oil, gas, electric and wood. Please call 1-508-252-3263 for help. As you see we have a full schedule ahead of us for the fall and the winter of this year. With your help we can assist our friends and neighbors in Rehoboth. We are a 501 (c) (3) (Public Charity Foundation-tax exempt) # 45-0589955. God bless you and your families as we work together. Each one of you are a blessing to our community. Thank You, Steve Martin Coordinator of the R.F.P.

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Friends of the Seekonk Senior Center

After waiting for over 10 years and appointing 3 different building committees, the Town of Seekonk has recognized the needs of seniors and young families and voted to build a new 2.5 million dollar Senior Center. Now no one will be prevented from getting needed help because of limited access to the second floor of an old school with small cramped offices and no privacy, and limited space for activities. Seekonk Human Services can now better provide a multitude of necessary services to seniors and families: meals, fuel, medicines, transportation, legal information and referrals to state and federal agencies. NOW we need YOUR help to furnish the Center and landscape it. YOU have the opportunity to dedicate and help furnish a room in memory or honor of a loved one: the kitchen, the multi-purpose rooms, the nurses’ station, the conference room, the lecture room or any of the staff offices. We also need businesses and individuals to donate tables and chairs, sofa, office desks, computers, office equipment and recreation and exercise equipment to fully furnish the new Center. Professional landscaping to complete and beautify the grounds would be greatly appreciated. Anyone who wishes to help with these needs is invited to make a donation. All donations large or small will go directly to the designated use. This appeal comes from Friends of the Senior Center, Inc. a 501-C3 corporation. All donations can be sent to President, Edith Krekorian, 8 Harriet Court, Seekonk, MA 02771 or PO Box 233 Seekonk Post Office, Seekonk, MA 02771. For further information please feel free to contact us by phone or email at 508-336-8130, Krekoriane@yahoo.com or Beverly Hart at 508-336-9352, russellhart@comcast.net. Thank You for Your Support. Sincerely yours, Edith Krekorian and Beverly Hart

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The Rehoboth Anawan Lions wish to thank all who came to our Annual Summer Bash Fundraiser at Crestwood Country Club on August 9th; and also to those who gave donations who were not able to attend. All the profits we made will be donated to the Mass Lions. We hope you all had a good time and will return next year when we hold another Annual Bash! Thanks again, Denise Thomas.

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Together We Can Stop the Madness in Seekonk Politics

Sun Chronicle Columnist Bill Gouveia recently published an article entitled “Seekonk Officials need to start acting like professionals” on the August 16, 2013 edition. He states current Seekonk Town Administrator Pamela Nolan has described Seekonk’s political climate as “miserable” and was looking for a community with more political stability to allow her to focus on being a professional. He elaborates stating one of Nolan’s main complaints is the “micromanaging” that goes on within the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Gouveia reminds us of Nolan’s and the Board of Selectmen’s past failings such as failing to publicize vacancies to boards and departments, appointing the current Police Chief in Secret Executive Session, publicly berating Town employees ( DPW Chief Bob Lamourex ) and botching the simplest job of setting the date for a Town meeting. There’s other example of dysfunctional behavior by our local government. The Town has spent over $30, 000 dollars on lawyers and fees in litigation against the Seekonk Call Firemen’s Association, rather than negotiate in good faith to resolve the conflict. The Water Department is also wasting thousands on lawyers by filing a civil compliant lawsuit against the Town Planning Board for approving the controversial Pine Hill Estates Development adjacent to our primary wells. Just think if this money had been allocated to increase failed purchase bid for this property. Just think if someone had publicly communicated the dire need to purchase this land or a visionary leader had suggested eminent domain be used to protect the watershed. continued on page 12...

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The next disagreement is between the Veterans Memorial Committee and the Seekonk Library Board of Trustees concerning the size and location of a future Veterans Memorial Park in the Seekonk Meadows Park. I ‘d like to remind our elected and appointed officials that good politics requires the art of COMPROMISE. Effective Leaders set the behavior example. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. A person’s personal life choices are a window into their professional behavior, CHARACTER MATTERS. You can get more accomplished by treating people with RESPECT and LISTENING to their concerns. Sounds fairly simple yet it seems to be lacking in our Town. The citizens of Seekonk are also responsible for this turmoil. Many of you don’t take the time to vote. Others choose not to run for political office or volunteer your time at the library, animal shelter, senior center, etc. We have several vacancies on many committees. GET INVOLVED! Please continue to elect new faces and personalities at the ballot box. Let’s throw the incumbents out of office at the ballot box. These people sometimes forget they are public servants. We can professionalize our Town’s public safety departments by joining the Civil Service System. This would limit the BOS’s frequent interference in these important agencies. We can afford to pay health care benefits for Selectmen. It would attract new talent. This is a very demanding job if you do it right and they should be compensated fairly. COMMON SENSE should prevail in all Town transactions. See you in April 2014. Doug Brown LPN, Seekonk Board of Health Member & Seekonk’s Representative to Tri-County Regional Vocational School.

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Rehoboth Ramblings by Leslie Patterson

Elephants & Birds & Bulls, Oh My! I’ve been hanging on to a newspaper clipping, waiting for an opportunity to use it. It’s about a very expensive coffee that is brewed from beans that have passed through (and out of) an elephant’s gut. (Which more accurately describes your reaction to this: “yuck” or “ewww”?) More on this in a minute, but now I have a companion piece for this bit of trivia. It is a more recent article about a fancy facial that uses bird poop in its ingredients. Yes, I am straying into humorist Dave Barry’s territory here and as he would say, I’m not making this up. First, about the elephants: they live on a plantation in northern Thailand and are fed their usual vegetarian diet plus coffee beans. Apparently the elephants don’t digest the coffee beans well and so the excreted beans are easy to find in the animals’ dung. Then the recovered beans are cleaned and processed. The guts of the elephants act as sort of slow cookers for the coffee beans, imparting a special taste that is especially smooth and not bitter (so they say). They also say that the elephants don’t absorb much caffeine. The thought of a herd of these massive beasts with coffee nerves is pretty scary. Let us offer a word of sympathy to the poor local women (the wives of the elephant mahouts, or handlers) who have to pick through the end product to find the beans. I’m sure you can think of a vulgar adjective to describe this job. We can only wonder what these women think, though we probably have a pretty good idea. I suppose it is better than working in a garment factory hellhole in an overcrowded city slum. The man behind (no pun intended) “Black Ivory” coffee is a Canadian named Blake Dinkins, who developed and is marketing the special brew. I like coffee and I like elephants, but I would rather stick with coffee from Dunkin’ rather than Dinkins’. For one thing his exclusive coffee is ridiculously expensive, like $50 a serving, due to the expense of maintaining the elephants. Are there that many novelty-seeking wealthy people willing to keep this operation in business for long? And we complain about Starbucks! Now for the facials mentioned above: the secret ingredient is extracted (and sterilized) from the poop of a certain species of Japanese nightingale. Not just any bird will do (I am looking out the window at the disgusting robin poop on my car.) The news article makes a few cracks about how city pigeons need not apply. This facial costs $180 at an upscale Manhattan salon off Fifth Avenue, though it goes for $129 in trendy Santa Fe. The sanitized bird excrement is mixed with toasted rice bran and applied to the face for five minutes, then removed with a gentle cleanser. Though new to American women, this beauty routine is apparently popular in Japan. One New York dermatologist was not that impressed and said you could get the same effect using an inexpensive apricot facial scrub from the drugstore. One has to ask, whoever thought of putting bird poop on your face in the first place? Or, whoever first noticed a few coffee beans in elephant dung and said, “Say, let’s wash these beans off and roast them and see what it tastes like.” My third entry (not quite so gross) in odd news from the animal kingdom is that you will now be able to run with bulls not just in Spain but in similar events in the US, including Atlanta, and Houston, and Petersburg, VA. (You might think that the words “Bull Run” would have a different meaning for people in Virginia, but then they called that Civil War battle Manasses.) Fees range from $40 to $75 and thousands have already signed up for the single-day events.

According to the publicity for it (“Grab Life by the Horns”), these offshoots of the controversial running of the bulls in Pamplona are supposed to be somewhat safer than the original. A couple of people were tossed and gored by bulls this summer in Spain, and 15 people have been killed during the traditional Pamplona event over the past century. It’s a high-risk endeavor. The bulls to be used in the US are not as aggressive as the Spanish ones, which are bred for bullfighting, and the courses are designed so that runners can more easily get out of the way of the bulls. The running of the bulls will be followed by the always popular food fight, Tomato Royale. No thanks. Didn’t your mother ever tell you not to play with your food? Running with bulls -- not my thing, even if I were young, which I’m not. Meandering with mutts is more in my line, though it’s not so exciting. So if you want to spend a large sum of money to drink elephant-dung coffee, put bird poop on your face, and/or run down the street while being chased by a bull, be my guest, but count me out. I guess I’m just no fun any more.

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If yes, what type of town business would you like to see available online? Please list all that apply. Thank you. Do you have any other suggestions on how we can make our town government and services more available to the public? Good government must be accessible to the public it serves, and it is apparent that the current hours of our Town Offices falls short of providing accessibility to those who work outside of Rehoboth. At a recent department head meeting I proposed a cost-neutral, or possibly a cost-savings, solution of taking the four hours the offices are open on Friday and moving them to another day during the week extending that day’s hours to 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. Other department managers shared my observations, and it was decided we would seek public input. In researching the matter further, I discovered there are 121 municipalities throughout the Commonwealth that offer evening hours, with several of those opting to close the offices on Friday to offer a cost neutral option to their residents. The Town Clerk’s Office is an elected office, which can establish its own business hours. I have and will continue to be available to those individuals who are unable to make it to town hall during normal office hours; however, many residents also need access to other town services. Once we receive public input, I will collaborate with the other department managers, the Board of Selectmen, and

September 2013 The Reporter other elected officials to discuss the next steps. So, if you have an opinion to share, please let us know by participating in the short survey. The survey will be available until September 15th and can be found either electronically via www.town.rehoboth.ma.us or paper copy at the Town Clerk’s Office or at the COA building. Switching gears, as a quick update on the town clerk’s office, Lynn and I continue to process the 2013 dog licenses that were due April 1st. To date we have renewed 1,802 licenses, and 15 kennel licenses. We are waiting for 148 licenses to be renewed. An additional $25 late fee is now imposed for a total of $40 along with a Non-Criminal Citation; please renew as soon as possible. Remember, we need a valid rabies certificate at the time of renewal also. The rise in marriage intentions and licenses continues into September with 30 licenses being issued so far this year. If you received a reminder letter from our office regarding your 4-Year Business Certificate expiring this year, please complete the renewal form, have your signature(s) notarized, and mail the form to our office with your fifty dollar ($50) renewal fee. You may also bring the form to our office and we will notarize your signature(s) for free. Should you choose not to renew the business certificate, (if you no longer conduct your business), the business certificate will lapse and be void. During the month of September we will continue the process of preparing for the 2014 Census and Dog Tags programs. Currently we are working towards implementing an online component for our dog tag renewal process. Keep your fingers crossed. Finally, and most important of all, please mark your calendar for the Fall Special Town Meeting which has been scheduled for Monday, October 28th at 7:00 pm in the DightonRehoboth High School Auditorium. Town Meeting is Rehoboth’s form of government, and it is at these meetings where The People make decisions concerning the Town Bylaws and how the revenue is spent. Only those who attend have a say and a vote. Please mark your calendar and attend the Fall Special Town Meeting so your voice is heard and your vote counted. Lynn and I wish you all a safe and healthy end of your summer vacations. We also hope you enjoy an exciting new school year and Fall season. Speaking of the Fall, I look forward to seeing many of you at the Harvest Block Party on Saturday, September 21st (Rain Date Sunday, September 22nd) from 10:00 am ~ 3:00 PM; I will be volunteering in the food tent. Good luck to you all. Please don’t forget to participate in the survey @ www.town.rehoboth.ma.us (paper copies at the Senior Center or Town Clerk’s Office) and let us know how we can make our town services and government more accessible to you. Lynn & Laura

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Do you have an event, program, or workshop that you would like to share with your community and is in need of funding? Funds are available! The Rehoboth Cultural Council (RCC) announces the opening of the 2014 grant cycle. Applications will be accepted from September 1, 2013 through October 15, 2013. You need not be a professional artist or performer to qualify for a grant; you just need something of interest to share with the community. Projects may receive partial or full funding. Successful projects encompass the arts, humanities, or social sciences. During the 2013 cycle, 15 projects received funding. Projects included community concerts, field trips for our local school children, and a puppet show for our youngest library patrons. Funds were also awarded to the Antiquarian Society for their annual Family Day. For a complete list of last year’s funded projects, take a look at our website, www.mass-culture.org/Rehoboth. The word “grant” can sometimes cause some trepidation, but we would like assure you that the application process is not onerous. If you are not sure your project qualifies or would like assistance completing the application, council members will be available to answer your questions at the Blanding Library on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. till 12 noon and Wednesday, September 25 from 6:30 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. State and local guidelines as well as application forms are available on our website. The RCC would also like to invite you to join us as a committee member. We meet approximately six times a year at the Blanding Library to review grant applications and award funding. It is a great way to meet your Rehoboth neighbors who share a love of the arts and sciences. If you are interested, please contact us at RehobothCultural@yahoo.com or www.mass-culture.org/Rehoboth. We look forward to meeting you!

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From the Rehoboth PTSA

My term as President has come to an end. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow Board Members for their mentoring and support over the last two years. I appreciate the willingness shown to help with the many projects and tasks we accomplished together. I send a special thank you to our Principals and Committee Chair Members for their vital role in planning and executing our family fun and fundraising events. The school year ended without having an opportunity to thank many more for their efforts. Thank you to Celeste Sullivan for maintaining our Marquee in front of the schools. Rain or shine, she was sure to have our current news displayed. Thank you to Bruce Christie for maintaining our Rehoboth PTSA website. His attention to detail and ability to stay organized with a busy calendar was an asset to us. Thank you to Lynn Razza for coordinating the Box Tops Program. She encouraged our students to purchase products with the Box Top labels, then cut and counted thousands of Box Tops to raise money for Palmer River School. Thank you to Molly Lewandowski for her creativity in designing our monthly newsletters for families, helping to promote communication within our schools. Thank you to Tiffany Bartholemew, Kevin Hebert and Linda Reilly for their work on the BMS and PR yearbooks. Both schools were proudly represented and students were pleased with their keepsake. Thank you to Jennifer Wheeler, Elyse Thaler, Lisa-Marie Dyer, and Tiffany Bartholemew for planning the end of year Appreciation Days for our faculty and bus drivers. They coordinated a week filled with breakfast, lunch, raffles, and other fun surprises. I am happy to announce, and welcome, the new Rehoboth PTSA Board Members, Wendi DeClercq as President, Karen DeRoche as PR Vice President, and Traci Cady as Treasurer. I had the pleasure to work with all of these women and am confident they will prove to be a great team. Their dedication and positive outlook will help this organization grow to its full potential. I am grateful I had the opportunity to serve in this role. It was an honor to work with so many families. I look forward to future opportunities to work together as members of Rehoboth PTSA. Sincerely, Jennifer Moitoso

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9/18 PTSA WELCOME MEETING all families invited to join at 7:00 pm 9/19 GRADE 2 PARENT OPEN HOUSE 6:00 pm ~ GRADE 3 PARENT OPEN HOUSE 7:00 pm This is a review of curriculum and classroom expectations for parents only. 9/23 School Council Meeting 9/25 GRADE 1 PARENT OPEN HOUSE 6:00 pm ~ Students are invited to attend 9/26 GRADE 4 PARENT OPEN HOUSE 6:00 pm ~ Students are invited to attend Safety and Security - We continue to prioritize the safety and security of our staff and students at Palmer River. This year, a school safety team was developed and completed specialized training through the Bristol County Sherriff’s Office and FEMA. We will regularly meet together to assess and innovate new ways to enhance the security and safety at Palmer River. You can help us by remembering that we must never hold the door for strangers (anyone who is not your friend) entering our school building. Our security camera allows us to view and greet visitors; please let the office staff address and buzz the door for those wishing to enter. Importantly- no one is allowed to pass by the office without signing in and getting a pass. All classroom volunteers and visitors must have prior approval from the classroom teachers and have an approved CORI-SORI form on file with our district. Please inquire in the office if you have any specific questions about this. Coming next Month: Who is Bren Baticlan? Enjoy an interview by two of our former fourth graders.

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The ensemble “Make We Music” gave a performance for the students at the Aitken Elementary School in June just before the summer vacation. The presentation introduced recorders and crumhorns, 16th century musical instruments, songs of varied styles, and information and stories about animals. The program encourages awareness of the need for respect, love and kindness to animals. The trio of musicians presented this program, “Music and Children,” to more than twenty elementary schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island this past spring thanks to Bay State Road, Rehoboth MA Bay State Road, Rehoboth MA ® the sponsorship of Alan Shaun Feinstein and A Developmentally Appropriate his foundation. A Developmentally Appropriate Jacqueline Devillers directs the group. She is a professional musician who taught Pre-School for: Pre-School Program Program for: piano, recorder and voice for more than and Seekonktwenty years in Paris before returning home Dighton, Dighton, RehobothRehoboth and Seekonk to Seekonk in 2000. She now teaches at the Rhode Island Philharmonic School of Music and also directs the Chorale of the Alliance Francaise in Providence. Laraine Beck, another member of the group, has studied voice and has sung in small ensembles in the Providence area. • Foster Children Automatically Qualify • Foster Children Automatically Qualify Joseph Scott, the third member, has had extensive experience in education and Breakfast & Lunch Served • Breakfast &•Lunch Served plays recorder, keyboard and guitar in the program. • Part Day & Home Based Options Available Part Day & Home Based Options Available This fall “Make We Music” plans to continue these presentations for children in other schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The trio also presents adult programs in support of charitable events and especially in support of animals. Ma. License # 8117990 Ma. License # 8117990 #212592

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Hornbine School Opens To Public September 8th & 22nd

The Hornbine School will open to the public on Sunday, September 8th and 22nd from 2:00 pm -4:00pm. Join the many visitors, from several towns in the area, who have already taken advantage of this opportunity to visit Rehoboth’s historic gem this season. We have several binders filled with information pertaining to Rehoboth one room schools that are available for anyone to look through during our open house Sundays. During Sunday, August 25th, Dot Ameral, a life-long resident of Rehoboth, visited the school to see if she could learn more about the Willis School where her father attended school in Rehoboth many decades ago. Children are welcome to visit and play with the 18th & 19th century toys & games available. Makenna Estrella, third grade, and her younger sister Regan Estrella, second grade, had fun writing with slate pencils just like students did in the 19th century. Both girls are Rehoboth residents and attend the Palmer River School. Many people are unaware that the present Palmer River School is the third Rehoboth School with that name. The first two Palmer River Schools existed on Mason Street. We display a teacher’s desk from the original Palmer River School that is 150+ years old. We have a wonderful new framed watercolor painting of the Hornbine School displayed for visitor’s enjoyment. Ms. Crowell, who is a retired Rehoboth teacher and a local prize winning water color artist, donated this painting. We plan to auction it off at the Carpenter Museum’s Octoberfest & Silent Auction on Friday, September 27th 6:30-9:00 pm. Enjoy German wines & beer while perusing all the auction items. Proceeds from Ms. Crowell’s Painting will benefit both museums. DIRECTIONS TO HORNBINE SCHOOL Take Rte. 118 south. Continue on Rte. 118 south to Martin or Spring Street (on left). Follow the signs. The Hornbine School is on the left at the corner of Baker and Hornbine Road.

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by Laura Calverley Charlie Pike grew up listening to bluegrass music. His father, Charlie R. Pike, who played mandolin, loved bluegrass. Why spend ALL of Your time maintaining your yard Every Friday night for years, musicians would meet at the when you could just be ENJOYING it??? family’s shed to play bluegrass music together. They would come from all over. Word spread, more and more people came, and it grew into a regular event. Spring/Fall Cleanups - Weekly Lawn Maintenance “It just kept getting bigger and bigger,” said Pike (Charlie Jr.) Landscape Design/Installation “He was one of the first ones in the area to have a regular get together every Friday night,” he added. Hedge/Shrub Pruning - FREE Estimates The elder Pike continued the tradition of the weekly jam sesCompetitive Pricing sions for nearly 15 years, stopping in 1995. He passed away in December 2010. His son inherited his mandolin and decided to 508-336-9582 start playing himself. Pike, a Rehoboth native who graduated from D-R High School 30 years Experience in 1985, has been playing now for 2 ½ years. And, he is carrying on the tradition started by his father by hosting his own get together for musicians on Sunday afternoons. Musicians from all over New England come to jam. “There are a few regulars who come, but every weekend it’s a different group of musicians that show up,” Pike said. Many of the musicians who come have their own bands, but they just get together at Pike’s for the enjoyment of it and to socialize with other musicians. “A lot of people who play in the barn used to play with my dad,” Pike said. Three months ago, Pike and some friends formed an organization to bring bluegrass musicians from Rhode Island and Massachusetts together. The group’s mission is to spread the word about bluegrass music and events in Southern New England, and to help connect fans, students, teachers, musicians and venues. The group, The Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA), already has 500 members. One of RIBA’s founders is Bill Thibodeau who was born in Rhode Island and moved Serving Rehoboth, Seekonk, Swansea to Maine when he was a child. His father and surrounding area was Sam Tidwell, a versatile and popular bluegrass musician who made a name for himself in Southern New England in several bands including the Cedar Mountain Boys and Kennebec Valley Boys. Thibodeau, who has been performing since he was 8 years old, returned to this Services Include: area about a year ago. • In-Home Pet Sitting • Mid-Day Exercise and Training “One of things that was asked of me was • Broad Range of Pet Training • Behavioral Modification to step up the bluegrass game in Rhode • Pet Taxi, Including Vet Visits • Backyard Wildlife Management Island and Massachusetts,” Thibodeau said. Thibodeau says there is a growing inYou’ll feel confident and relaxed terest in bluegrass. He teaches at Rick’s Musical Instruments in Cumberland and has while you are away with your pets several young banjo students. in our capable, caring hands. Thibodeau and Pike want RIBA to be an educational resource for bluegrass and hope to eventually offer school outreach programs and scholarships through the Professional Memberships Include: organization. Free Ongoing Consultation •ABS Animal Behavior Society “It’s to inform people about bluegrass, •ACABC Association Of Companion For “Preferred Customers” connect people with instructors, and try to Animal Behavior Counselors Initial Consultation Free offer scholarships for kids who want to play,” •NAPPS National Association Of Fully Bonded and Insured said Pike. Professional Pet Sitters “We want to bring bluegrass music into John J. Smith, Owner/Operator •PSI Pet Sitters International

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Bluegrass Festival Enjoyed By All

1st annual Bluegrass Music Pick-nic was held this year at the Seekonk Rod & Gun Club in Rehoboth. More than 500 people attend from as far away as Kentucky South Carolina, Connecticut and New Hampshire. It was a great family day enjoyed by all who attended. RIBA (Rhode Island bluegrass Alliancd) is a nonprofit organization formed to spread bluegrass music through the southern New England area. For a free lifetime membership and to learn more, log on to www.ribluegrass.org . It is not necessary to live in R.I.

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REHOBOTH – The Rehoboth Rescue Squad has maintained an active summer training schedule, and is busy preparing for fall initiatives. Included in summer training was a search and rescue refresher in which personnel focused on lost or missing persons. Concepts addressed included team readiness and accountability; safety of self and team; initial report and subject profile; weather and terrain considerations marking level of urgency; conducting the initial search; which type of search team to use and when; potential crime scene considerations & working with law enforcement; special subject considerations: Alzheimer’s patients, persons with other disorders, persons with dementia, elderly, children; mentally challenged persons, hikers, hunters, depressed/suicidal persons, etc.; probabilities and behaviors; and orienting maps and compasses. The primary agency for search and rescue operations in town, the Rehoboth Rescue Squad also maintains membership in NASAR, the National Association for Search and Rescue. Another key focus on summer training was water rescue. All members of the Squad train in water rescue, but the squad also boasts a public safety dive team. Recently, the squad drilled in water rescue operations at Ocean Grove in Swansea. Training revolutions included rescuing persons from the water and providing initial emergency medical care, close observation of the scene and preservation of potential evidence to aid law enforcement in the event of investigation, and safe boat deployment, operations and maneuverability.

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Members of the Rehoboth Rescue Squad, the Rehoboth Emergency Management Agency (REMA) and CERT Team along with Lorraine Botts, representing the Board of Selectmen, attended a presentation by a representative of NOAA, commonly known as the National Weather Service, on Tuesday, July 23rd at the Senior Center. The presentation included historical data, including weather patterns and damage caused by Irene and Sandy, and probabilities for future storms. Attendees learned that our region is long overdue for a full hurricane. Considering the impact and damage caused by both Irene and Sandy, which were both downgraded to tropical storms by the time they arrived here, one can imagine what a full hurricane would do. This is why REMA, CERT and the Rescue Squad engage in continual readiness for hurricane season. To ensure that your family is safe and prepared for a hurricane, please contact REMA/Rescue at 774-371-0017 for free literature about hurricane, and how to create a Family Emergency Communications Plan and Emergency Kit, If you would like to volunteer with the Rehoboth Rescue Squad or its parent, the Rehoboth Emergency Management Agency, visit www.rehobothrescue7.org, or call 774-371-0017. Persons of all walks of life are welcome, and the diverse talents of our people only make our combined agency stronger.

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By Jan Parker, Seekonk Town Clerk Our annual tribute to our public safety employees will be held on Thursday night, September 12th at 6:00PM at the Public Safety Complex on Taunton Avenue. We have done this every year since the September 11th attack in New York City. The elementary school students from Martin and Aitken School will be participating, along with the Seekonk Police Honor Guard. The program will last about 45 minutes. Please plan to attend and show your support for our public safety employees and to remember those who perished on September 11th. Please bring a lawn chair and enjoy the program. We have Bristol County Mosquito Control spraying the area in the morning, so mosquitoes should not be a problem. Save a Pet will be holding their second annual craft and vendor show on Saturday, September 14th at the Hurley Middle School on Newman Avenue. If you wish to rent a space, you may contact this office at 336-2920. A space is $25.00 with all the table rental proceeds going to the Save a Pet Society. Plan to stop by and support the vendors and crafters. Save a Pet will be selling their animal tee shirts and magnets. The animal shelter has many cats and kittens in need of loving homes. If you are looking for a wonderful companion and want to help rescue a shelter animal, please visit the Seekonk Animal Shelter. We have a great animal control staff who will help you find the “perfect fit” for both you and the animal. A reminder that dog license renewals are now past due. If you have not yet licensed your dog, please come into the office with a current rabies certificate and purchase the license. It is a Massachusetts law that dogs over six months of age be licensed. If you have a new dog that is over six months old, just bring in a current rabies certificate and we will issue the license. Please plan to join us in paying tribute to our police, fire, paramedics and military on September 12th. Seekonk is fortunate to have such dedicated safety personnel and we need to let them know that they are appreciated. The High School brass ensemble will play and so will a bagpiper. Bring a chair and enjoy the program.

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This year, the Seekonk Arts Council will distribute about $4250 in grant monies. Projects funded in 2013 included Bart Lush/Steven Krasner: Nudging Imagination, Henry Lappen: Henry the Juggler, Mass Audubon Oak Knoll: Discovering the Nature of Your Community, Richard Hamelin: The Magical Potter’s Wheel, Sarah Jane Lapp: Senior Moments in Seekonk, and Gregory Maichack: Georgia O’Keefe: How to Paint Pastel Flowers. Decisions about which activities will be granted funding are made at the community level by a board of municipally appointed volunteers. The members of the Arts Council are: Debbie Block, Bill Clark, Patti Dalton, Maria Holme, Martha Torrance, and Charles Waddington. If you would like to sponsor a Massachusetts or Rhode Island presenter/performer who offers programs in the Arts, Humanities, and the Interpretive Sciences, or if you are a performer who can find a sponsor, you can apply for a small grant (average amount is $250$500). This money can help to fund a performance or program that will benefit Seekonk residents. Applications can be found at the Seekonk Public Library, the Public Schools, Town Hall, as well as at www.mass-culture.org/Seekonk. Questions may be directed to Arts Council Chair Bill Clark, at brotherb2@comcast.net. Applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, and mailed to 100 Peck St., Seekonk, MA 02771.

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The Seekonk Arts Council serves all of Seekonk. Please contact any of the Council representatives with your questions about the grant process. BILL CLARK, CHAIR, 508-761-6482, brotherb2@comcast.net DEBBIE BLOCK, SECRETARY; 508-336-9704, debbie@billharley.com PATTI DALTON, MEMBER; 508-399-7638, pattiptso@aol.com MARIA HOLME, TREASURER; 508-399-8771, mhplus2@msn.com MARTHA TORRANCE, PUBLICIST; 508-336-9333, martha@torranceconsulting.com CHARLES WADDINGTON, MEMBER; 508-336-9752, srwaddington@comcast.net

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Frequently Asked Questions What is the SAC?

The Seekonk Arts Council (SAC), administered at the state level by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), provides state funds to cities and towns to re-grant at the local level. Municipally appointed volunteers meet and decide how to distribute the money to projects that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in three areas: • Arts (including crafts, performing, visual, media, folk, design, literary, and interdisciplinary arts) • Humanities (including history, social studies, philosophy, criticism, and literature) • Interpretive sciences (engaging people in learning about nature, science, and technology in ways that connect to their lives)

September 2013 The Reporter Who qualifies for SAC funding?

According to requirements determined by the Massachusetts Cultural Council: Funds are to be used for arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. There must be a public benefit. Applicants may not be discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, disability or age. Funds must not be used to substitute or replace current or previously funded public programs of a municipality, such as schools or libraries.

What type of proposals will receive priority?

The SAC local funding priorities for this year include: Artists/performers/cultural projects sponsored by local community organizations Proposals involving local artists Proposals that are connected to local events and venues in Seekonk Proposals that are tied into the curricula at the schools Proposals that reach an underserved population New applicants or projects that are underrepresented in the community Proposals where organizations contribute to event funding

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What types of projects have been funded in the past?

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Heard at the Country Kitchen... By Jim Chandley

As many of you know (and no, it’s not just the sports fans), the Little League World Series recently wrapped up in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The 12 year-old all-stars from Tokyo beat their counterparts from Chula Vista, California, 6-4 in the final game to take this year’s title. ESPN uses the youth tournament annually to fill a programming gap the network feels in August when three of the four major North American leagues are not playing games. People all over the country and around the world watch the tournament and certainly seem to enjoy it. After all, ESPN did just re-up with Little League International for $7.5 million annually to carry the tournament through 2022. That deal is worth just a hair under twice as much per year as the previous deal between the two parties. This summer, for whatever reason, I’ve heard a lot of criticism of this tournament. It almost seems to have become fashionable to rag on the tournament, the television coverage, and some of the people involved. I do feel that some of the criticism has been valid, so let’s attack that first, shall we? I’ve heard (and read) multiple people draw the line between putting athletes like these young men on television in this fashion and the culture of entitlement among athletes as they grow older.

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Some professional and collegiate athletes in this country have trouble with the law and other, shall we say maturity issues? While I really, really enjoy the Little League World Series, I see your point if you fall into this camp. Putting 12 year-olds on TV so the world can watch them play baseball probably builds an ego in some of them that can lead to bad things. It’s an exponentially larger version of what happens in parts of this country (particularly the South and Midwest) where an entire town stops on Friday night to watch the high school football team. Even if you aren’t Steubenville, Ohio, or any of the other towns that may give preferential treatment to athletes, is that healthy? Even if a particular action by a 12 year-old baseball player gets him put in detention just like the 12 year-old non-baseball player, is the spectacle of international television a little too much for even a well adjusted pre-teen? I’m not ready to say no. It’s probably a little too much. But here’s the other bit of criticism I’ve heard regurgitated in many different media, the one that’s driving me insane. “People take this too seriously. The kids just want to be kids, let them play for fun.” I’ve heard most of this from non-sports people, but not exclusively. I have a message for the people who feel this way, whether you watch other sports or not. You are wrong. The kids don’t want to play for fun. If you leave them alone, with no organized league and no televised tournament, they would probably start a pickup game. But you know what I can guarantee you? They won’t forget to keep score. Let me say very plainly as one of the oldest members of the generation that played in youth leagues where the games were “just for fun” and no score was kept, kids don’t like that. The desire to win is not something you discover when you’re 15, or 25, or 55. It doesn’t require that you beat someone else out for a promotion, or play in a high school sporting event, or pass or fail a driving test. From the first day you put a kid on a field and in a uniform, most of them know that the idea is to beat the guy or girl wearing the other color. The kids who don’t feel that tend to make a choice very soon after they’re introduced to sports. Some of them walk away because they don’t like it. Others learn that notion about winning and losing from their peers and embrace it, and they learn it quickly. Lots of people, particularly non-sports fans, who tune in to the Little League World Series are put off by one particular image; the agony of defeat. Most of our readers will remember this image from the Wide World of Sports program, where it was often represented by a failed ski jumping attempt by Vinko Bogataj. Whatever you want to call it, it’s the image of an athlete who is utterly beaten and devastated. When people see these emotions on the faces of 12 year-old little leaguers, they often exclaim, “We put too much pressure on them!” Yes, you see looks of despair, shame, sometimes even pain on the faces of 12 year-olds at Williamsport. But those kids Call Now aren’t cracking under pressure because To Book Spring three million people are watching them play. They’re hurt, sad, or ashamed because they Painting wanted to beat the other guy and they didn’t.

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Fall Family Fun: Visiting Cranberry Bogs at Harvest

by Leslie Patterson Maple leaves aren’t the only things in nature turning bright red this time of year. Starting in September and continuing through October, the cranberry bogs that dot the landscape in southeastern New England turn red as the fruit ripens and is ready to pick. Many people enjoy a visit to a cranberry bog this time of year to watch how the berries are harvested. (Fun fact: the cranberry is the official state berry and cranberry juice the official beverage of Massachusetts.) Some Massachusetts cranberry growers offer tours of their bogs during the fall harvest season. While some farms only offer tours for schoolchildren and other larger groups, others are open to the public for individual tours in September and October. Still others do not offer tours, but sell fresh cranberries and cranberry products at their farms. When planning a visit to any farm, it’s a good idea to call ahead to check their schedule. Check out cranberries. org/visit for a listing of individual farms. Did you know that there are two kinds of cranberry harvests in Massachusetts, wet and dry? In dry harvesting, walk-behind machines are used to rake berries into boxes or bags. These are then are removed from the bogs by either bog vehicles or helicopters. The fruit is delivered to receiving stations where it is graded and screened based on color and ability to bounce (soft berries will not bounce). Dry harvested cranberries are used to supply the fresh fruit market. These are the cranberries most often used for cooking and baking, especially at the holidays. Most people think of the wet harvest when they think of cranberries. Here is how it works: cranberries have a pocket of air in the berry, which enables it to float. So bogs can be flooded to help remove the berries from the vines. Water reels called “eggbeaters” are used to stir up the water in the bogs, as cranberries are dislodged from the vines and float to the surface of the water. Wooden or plastic booms are used to round up the berries, which are then lifted by conveyor or pumped into a truck to take them to the receiving station for cleaning. More than 90% of the Massachusetts crop is wet harvested. Wet harvested cranberries are used for juices, sauces, dried cranberries or as ingredients in other processed foods. Of the cranberry farms closest to this area, there are two in Carver that offer tours. One is Flax Pond Farms at 58 Pond Street in Carver, where you will learn all about cranberry farming from Jack or Dot and taste samples in the gift shop, where a variety of cranberry-based foods are for sale. The tours are available every day from Sept. 1 to Oct. 27, from 1-5 p.m. (508) 886-3654. Another Carver farm is Fresh Meadows Farm on Route 58, which is open on weekends from noon to 5 p.m. from Sept. 29 to Oct. 21, and where you can watch their organic berries being harvested, weather permitting. They also offer tours for small groups if arrangements are made ahead of time (508-840-0867). Spring Rain Farm in East Taunton offers cranberry bog tours by appointment (508-824-3393). They are especially interested in having students of all ages come to visit. They are at 692 Caswell Street in East Taunton. The A.D. Makepeace Farm at 146 Tihonet Road in Wareham is having its 10th annual fall festival on the weekend of Oct. 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. (Admission $10, $5 seniors, kids under 7 free). They are anticipating 25,000 visitors for two days of family fun, free children’s rides, juried crafters, food and cooking demonstrations, music, and even a raptor demonstration. Bog tours will be offered then too. Mayflower Cranberries at 72 Brook St. in Plympton (781585-1999) offers an unusual hands-on opportunity for visitors to don waders and actually go into the bogs for a two-hour “Be the Grower Experience”. This is a bit pricey ($50) but it’s still so popular continued on next page....

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Fundraiser for Fuel Assistance for Rehoboth Seniors September 13th

Stroll Down Memory Lane on September 13th from 6 to 11:00 pm at the Attleboro Elks on Rte 152. Entertainers are The Villanaires, Reminisce, and Elvis impersonator Vic Solo. Hors d’oeuvres by Youngs Caterers. There will be raffles. This is a fundraiser to keep our Rehoboth seniors warm this winter. Proceeds will be given to Friends of the Rehoboth Elderly for fuel assistance. Tickets are $20/person and are available at the Gladys L. Hurrell Senior Center 508-252-3372 or call Lorraine 774-991-0032. Get your tickets now as we believe this event will sell out fast. This event is the brain child of Jim Scimone and Mike Olsen, volunteer cooks at the senior center. All ages are welcome! A special invitation to the younger generation to come and listen to the music of the 50’s and 60’s. You will not be able to sit still. Get ready to rock and roll, and experience a great night of music and dancing. Oldies attire is optional. People who cannot attend, please consider giving a donation. It is a very worthy cause.

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End of Summer Yard Sale September 14th

The Dighton Historical Society on 1217 Williams Street is hosting an End of Summer Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 14th (rain date 9/15) from 9 AM to 2 PM. Table space is $10. It’s a great time to get some cash for items you no longer need and get a jump start on fall cleaning. It’s a good spot to sell mums, cornstalks, honey etc. if you have these items. Please call Elaine at 508-669-5514 or Chris at 508-669-6888.

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Poetry In The Village Resumes Its Poetry Events With A Book Launch September 18, 2013

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There will be a Rehoboth contra dance on Friday, September 27, at 8:00 p.m. at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA 02769. All dances will be taught by caller Lisa Greenleaf. Music will be performed by Perpetual e-Motion, with Ed Howe and John Cote. Beginners welcome. Partners not necessary. $8. For information, call 508-252-6375; http://www.contradancelinks. com/rehoboth.html.

Friends of D-R Marching Band Golf Tournament September 30, 2013

Golf lovers will agree: some days you feel like Chi Chi Rodrigues who said “Golf is the most fun you can have without taking your clothes off.” Other days, you feel like Ray Floyd: “They call it golf because all the other four letter words were taken.” On September 30, come join the Friends of the Dighton Rehoboth Marching Band and make it a Chi Chi Rodrigues kind of day! The Friends of the Dighton Rehoboth Marching Band announce the first annual FODRMB Golf Tournament to be held on September 30, 2013 at the beautiful Segregansett Country Club on Route 44 in Taunton. Registration begins at 11:00am with a Shotgun start at 1:00pm. Lunch and dinner, greens fees, cart and the ever popular “swag bag” are included with the registration fee of $135 per golfer or $500 per foursome. The Dighton-Rehoboth High School Marching Band is completely selffunded and receives no financial support from the school district, and yet year after year receives tremendous accolades for its performances. The band is able to travel to away football games and perform their complete halftime show thanks to the volunteer efforts of parents and friends through various fundraising activities. The D-R Marching Band has built quite the reputation for delivering a show with fabulous props and special effects. Founded in 1893, Segregansett Country Club is the fifth oldest golf club in Massachusetts and has consistently been a southern New England favorite with a challenging 18 hole layout, superb playing conditions, full practice facility and member friendly environment. In 2010, it was voted one the Top 25 Private Country Clubs in New England by New England Golf Monthly Magazine. Seggy is also a 2013 Qualifying Site for the 59th USGA Senior Amateur Championship. The FODRMB is a registered 501C-3 organization and many tournament sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in participating in this event or getting additional information, please log on to www.FriendsofDRMB.com for registration and sponsorship forms or contact Anthony Grossi at a.grossi@comcast. net. Come and join us for a great day! You never know, you may be the next Carl Spackler: “Cinderella story. Outta nowhere. A former greens keeper, now, about to become the Masters champion. It looks like a mirac... It’s in the hole! It’s in the hole! It’s in the hole!”

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39th Annual Pumpkin Somethin’ October 5th 10am-3pm

Aitken Elementary School Newman Ave. Seekonk Over 40 crafters from all over the Tri State area!! Pony Rides ~ Games ~ Prizes ~ Food ~ Raffles This is an event you don’t want to miss!! Come out and support Aitken School Form further information please contact Amie Griffin amiemgriffin@gmail.com (508) 958-1827

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The Reporter September 2013

Fall Walk and Cleanup on the Greenway Seekonk - October 5

Please join the Ten Mile River Watershed Council for our Fall Walk and Cleanup on the Greenway. We will be meeting at the Slater Dog Park near the carousel in Slater Park in Pawtucket on Saturday, October 5, at 10:00 am. We will walk along the Greenway, following the Ten Mile River downstream to Central Pond. We will do a small litter cleanup at a scenic spot on the pond before returning the way we came. In total this is an easy 2 mile walk with many scenic views. Come celebrate fall with us and help make the watershed a cleaner place. This will be the Ten Mile River Watershed Council’s last guided walk of 2013. For more information, email hiking@tenmileriver.net or visit www.tenmileriver.net.

Arts in the Village Opens 13th Season with Pianist James D’León Saturday, October 5, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA How Much: $16 general, $14 seniors, $6 children and students; cash and checks only Information: http://www.carpentermuseum.org/Arts.htm; first come, first seated; tickets available at door

Seekonk Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament October 7th

The Seekonk Athletic Boosters will hold their annual fundraising golf tournament on Monday, October 7 at Ledgemont Country Club. The cost of $110 includes golf, cart, raffles and catered lunch. All funds raised go directly to the athletic programs at Seekonk High School. Please contact Karen McKenna at kmckenna10@aol.com or 508-336-3168 for a registration form or additional information.

Run for Spud 5K run/walk October 12th

The first annual Run for Spud 5K run/walk will be held on October 12, 2013 at 11:00 at the Attleboro Elks Lodge. The race is in memory of the late Stephen Tracey. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Steve was a long-time resident of both Rehoboth and Seekonk. Registration is $35 and includes a t-shirt (if registered before 9/15) and free food at the post-race party. $200 cash prize for top male and female finisher. For more information, go to www.runforspud.com or contact Greg Tracey at 774-291-9105.

Dighton Community Calico Fair Oct. 19, 2013

Looking for crafters/vendors $15.00 inside/$10.00 outside (must have own pop up) Contact Melissa Berwick 508-821-5398 to reserve your spot today.

Crafters and Vendors Wanted for Auxiliary Fall Bazaar

On Saturday, 10/19, the American Legion Auxiliary of Seekonk will be holding their Fall Bazaar. It will be held at the American Legion Post located at 351 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. Each space holds an 8 foot table and 2 chairs. Tables and chairs will be provided. The donation for each space is $25.00. Proceeds will help the Auxiliary to continue their programs that benefit Veterans, their families and our local community. Please contact Kathy at 401-434-8917 or auxiliary311@yahoo.com to reserve your space or for more information.

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Festival Ballet Providence Announces 2013-2014 Season Festival Ballet Providence¹s (FBP) Artistic Director, Mihailo Djuric, has announced the Company¹s 36th season, running from the fall of 2013 through the spring of 2014. The season celebrates the important role FBP plays in Rhode Island¹s cultural landscape and the contributions it makes to the state with its talented world-class dancers. This year also marks Djuric¹s 16th year as the artistic leader of the company. The 2013-2014 season will be comprised of four main stage productions, including classical and contemporary ballets and four Black Box (see the detailed season description below) productions. Mr. Djuric notes, ³The season I¹ve planned will both excite and engage our varied audience members and bring new audiences to the theater.² He continued, ³We have created a program that mixes thrilling contemporary works and time tested classical repertory that I know will resonate with our patrons. Additionally, we continue to build upon the momentum of financial stability we have developed over the past two seasons and the ongoing growth of our quality brand.²

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December 20, 2013 8:00pm December 21, 2013 2:00pm December 21, 2013 7:00pm December 22, 2013 1:30pm Festival Ballet Providence¹s production of The Nutcracker is a spectacle of artistry and theater, a Rhode Island classic. Experience the timeless magic of the holiday season¹s most treasured tradition. Festival Ballet Providence¹s production of The Nutcracker is a spectacle of artistry and theater, a Rhode Island classic. This family favorite is a magical production, complete with colorful costumes, Swarovski crystal snowflakes, stunning dancing, and a cast of over 100 performers.

BOUNDLESS PLOTNIKOV (choreography by Viktor Plotnikov) at The Vets

Three sensational works by Viktor Plotnikov. March 14, 2014 8:00pm March 15, 2014 7:30pm March 16, 2015 2:30pm Viktor Plotnikov¹s choreography is at once artistic and scientific, designed to break the boundaries of human emotion and anatomy. In a single evening, Boundless Plotnikov captures the range of Plotnikov¹s creativity. In addition to an encore of last season¹s hit premiere ORCHIS, the program features the RI premiere of SURRENDER and a brand-new work.

ORCHIS

This monumental undertaking began with a series of simple yet beautiful photographs of dried, decaying orchids by A. Cemal Ekin. The photos conveyed stillness and movement all at the same time the perfect starting point for a new ballet by Viktor Plotnikov, whose choreographic work has contradicted the traditions and structure of classical ballet, while staying true to the original technique of the art form. Orchis was a resounding success, moving a willing audience first to tears, then to their feet in what quickly became a word-of-mouth sensation in the Rhode Island dance community.

SURRENDER

It¹s not often that a work commissioned by FBP never sees the light of a Rhode Island theater, but with Plotnikov¹s Surrender, that is the case. Surrender, an emotional contemporary ³dance drama² depicting lies, doubt, and deception, was choreographed in 2011 and performed at a renowned festival in Belgrade, Serbia - the home turf of Artistic Director Misha Djuric. Now, Surrender returns to where it was created, for a poignant homecoming at the perfect time.

WORLD PREMIEREto be announced

A highly anticipated new, commissioned work concludes this exciting triple bill.

PETER PAN (choreography by Jorden Morris) at The Vets

May 16, 2014 8:00pm May 17, 2014 2:00pm May 18, 2015 2:00pm Characters don¹t just fly in this adaptation of the classic story of a boy that never grows up; they dance in the air. Royal Winnipeg (Canada) Ballet¹s popular choreographer Jorden Morris (Moulin Rouge) created this spectacular production in 2006, to such great success that it has since been set around North America, but never before in New England. Canada¹s The Globe and Mail said of the ballet¹s initial 2006 premiere: ŒPeter Pan is one of the prettiest ballets in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet repertoireŠfrom the starry skies behind the nursery window to the misty forests of Neverland and the colorful bridge deck of Hook¹s Jolly Roger.¹ One of the most spectacular aspects of this production of Peter Pan is its use of innovative theatrical techniques by Foy Inventerprises (also known as Flying by Foy), a production company that owes its existence to Peter Pan, having created the flying sequences

September 2013 The Reporter in this ballet. Now known the world over, Flying by Foy has created the flying techniques and systems used in hundreds of movies, concerts, commercials, television shows, and theatrical productions. Foy has Œflown; numerous stars, including Peter Pans: Mary Martin, Sandy Duncan and Cathy Rigby; as well as celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Jack Benny, Robin Williams, Sandy Duncan, Lucille Ball, Beyonce, David Letterman, Taylor Swift and Gene Kelly. Foy will send a Flying Director to oversee the flight setup at The Vets and will conduct an Introduction to Flying class for FBP dancers. Although the systems Foy uses are highly complex and utilize stateof-the-art technology, the company never loses sight of the intent of founder Peter Foy: to create magic in the theater.

chatterBOXtheatre MISS McFUZZ + MORE McFUN (choreography by Mihailo Djuric and FBP Faculty)

A new program from the FBP Student Company November 10, 2013 April 6, 2014 We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our chatterBOXtheatre series to include a new production performed by the talented FBP Student Company, in addition to select members of the FBP Company. The program includes multiple short works, including the lively piece ³Miss McFuzz² inspired by Dr. Seuss story.

BLACK BOX PRODUCTIONS - at FBP Black Box Theatre Up Close on Hope - FALL PROGRAM

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March 28, 2014 8:00pm March 29, 2014 7:30pm April 4, 2014 8:00pm April 5, 2014 7:30pm April 11, 2013 8:00pm April 12, 2013 7:30pm Few dance programs in Rhode Island have the staying power and the devoted audience that FBP¹s Up Close on Hope series does. Offering an experience unlike any other, audiences have a chance to witness a program filled with original, edgy choreography in the intimate setting of our Black Box Theatre. It is in these programs that patrons experience the full range of FBP¹s talent, with a diverse mix of contemporary and classical pieces, from established and emerging choreographers alike. Each performance features an intermission reception with light hors d¹ oeuvres from local restaurants and complimentary wine, provided by Rhode Island Distributors and Laurine Ryan Perry. Up Close on Hope is truly Dance so close you can hear them breathe - a truly unique experience that leaves audiences yearning for an encore!²

chatterBOXtheatre PETER AND THE WOLF (choreography by Valerie Cookson-Botto)

February 1, 2014 4:00pm February 2, 2014 1:00pm February 2, 2014 4:00pm February 8, 2014 4:00pm February 15, 2014 4:00pm February 16, 2014 1:00pm The popular chatterBOXtheatre series returns with one of its most popular productions - Peter and the Wolf. When it premiered in 2009, Peter and the Wolf launched our chatterBOXtheatre series, which has quickly become a go-to event for young families eager to expose their kids to the arts. Peter and the Wolf is set to Prokofiev¹s famously interactive score in which each instrument represents a character in the story. In this ballet adaptation, the dance mirrors the music with each character bringing a different, uniquely appropriate style of dance to the choreography. This lively, playful production is sure to delight young audiences.

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Interfaith Service Remembering The Marathon Bombing & 9/11

The Greater Attleboro Community is cordially invited to attend an Interfaith Service of Remembrance in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing and of 9/11. This community-wide event will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 15 Sanford Street, Attleboro, at the corner of North Main Street, on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 7 pm. In addition to prayers, singing, readings of remembrance, and recollections, a community chorus will present patriotic songs under the leadership of Dennis Avey, Choir Director and Organist at Centenary. As host, Centenary Church encourages you to join us in this moving program of tribute and remembrance.

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The fall 2013 Lobster Roll or Lobster Mac & Cheese Lunch is coming up on Friday, September 20th. Get a 12oz container of Home-Made macaroni and cheese with chunks of lobster meat and a cracker crumb topping, a pickle, cookie and choice of soda or water. Or order our famous Lobster Roll filled with chunky lobster meat on a thin bed of lettuce (with or without mayo), chips, pickle, cookie, and beverage choice. Just call 508-222-1759, fax 508-222-2326, or email centumc@verizon. net An order form with details is available on our website at http://cumc.thischurch.org These complete, boxed, take-out lunches are only $9.50 and can be picked up at the best time for you on September 20th between 6:30am and 1pm. Pick up is at Centenary United Methodist Church, 15

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Memorial Baptist Church Saturday, September 21

Brad White will be bringing his vocal, saxophone and piano artistry to Memorial Baptist Church on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Brad (formerly of the James Blackwood Quartet) will feature a wide array of Christian music from Hymns to Southern Gospel Quartet to Praise & Worship. His ministry has taken him to all 50 states, all 10 Canadian provinces and 63 countries. It promises to be an evening to remember. Pastor Delphain Demosthenes and the Deacons of MBC invite you to share in this special event. The church is located at 340 Central Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771. Church phone # is 508 761-5142. A free will offering will be taken and refreshments will be served in Fellowship Hall after the concert. All are Welcome!

Community Covenant Church to Sponsor Divorce Care Support Group Tuesday, September 24th, 2013

Rehoboth, MA – Community Covenant Church will sponsor Divorce Care, a 13-week recovery and support group for divorced and separated persons, beginning Tuesday, September 24th. The meetings will be held at the church, located at 615 Tremont Street, Rehoboth, MA, from 7-9pm. Each Divorce Care meeting features a video seminar featuring nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery, combined with support group discussion. Topics include: Facing My Anger, Facing My Loneliness, Depression, New Relationships, KidCare, and Forgiveness. The program is designed to help women and men work through the emotional pain of divorce, and encourages participants to implement biblical principles that lead to true healing. There is a $20 registration fee that covers the cost of the workbook. To register, or for more information, visit the church’s Web site at www.communitycovenant.org or call (508) 222-9400, ext. 102. Registration is welcome at any time during the 13-week program.

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Seniors

The seniors from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish of Seekonk will meet at noon on the first Tuesday of each month at the parish center, 365 Central Ave, Seekonk, MA. For further information on events or trips contact Claire at 508-226-7163 Sept. 28 – American Chop Suey Supper @ Oldtown Church at 6PM Reservations required. Contact: Claire at 508-226-7163 Oct. 1 - The Seniors’ Oct. meeting will be Subs from Lum’s. Orders will be taken at the September meeting. Bingo & Cards. Oct. 16 - Italian Festival @ Luciano’s at Lake Pearl. Luncheon and show are included. Meal choice: Chicken Parmesan or Baked Haddock. Oct 19 – Turkey Supper @ Oldtown Church, No. Attle. 4:30 or 6 PM. Nov 5 – Seniors Nov meeting Memorial Mass at 11: 00 am. Sacrament of the sick, and remembrance of our deceased from this past year, then a Turkey Dinner at Noon. A Pound Auction will be after the luncheon. Members to bring items that weigh one pound, such as a lb of coffee, a lb of chocolates, or anything that weighs 1 lb.

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Ralph Travers of Seekonk, MA shows off his nicely restored 1963 Ford 2000 tractor at the Marshfield Fair tractor show and parade. The New England Antique Tractor & Truck Association has had a very fun show and pull season this year. Members enjoyed taking part in several local Fairs this past August including the Westport Fair, Rochester Fair and Marshfield Fair. Our next appearance will be at the Daniels Farm in Webster, MA on September 7th. On Sept. 14 &15 we will have our vehicles on display at the Community Days Festival, Friends Meeting House, 594 Smith Neck Road in S. Dartmouth and on September 21st we will be at Pardon Gray Land Preserve for “A Country Day at Pardon Gray”, Main St. Tiverton, RI. We are looking forward to our own Fall Show/Pulls & Swap Meet on October 6th from 9 to 4 at the Rochester Fairgrounds, 65 Pine St., Rochester, MA. Swap meet space is available for $20.00. There will be Garden & Farm Tractor pulls, the Swap Meet, and huge display of antique tractors & trucks. Free pumpkins for the kids to decorate and other fun stuff to do too. For more information about any of these events, visit our website at www.neatta.org or call Bev Baker 508-222-7109.

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September 2013 to provide tetanus toxoid vaccine for immunization efforts. Through the “Chain of Life” this lifesaving vaccine is transported and kept in cold storage in dozens of countries with unreliable or no electricity, impossible roads and sweltering heat to reach every child everywhere in the world where it’s needed. Our local Seekonk Kiwanis family comprises the adult club, the Key Club at the high school, the Builders’ Club at the Hurley Middle School and the Circle K Club at Providence College. Together we help with safety days, book distributions, baby-sitting, tutoring, school and library events in town; Trick or Treating for UNICEF, Health walks, Operation Christmas Child, Sock and Jeans drives, canned food drives, Aids toiletry drive, Animal Shelter supplies, clean up drives; and annually sponsor Taste of the Town, Tree Lighting, the Easter Egg Hunt and scholarships.p We welcome anyone who would like to join us in any of these worth while activities, Please contact Edith Krekorian at Krekoriane@yahoo.com or 508-336-8130, David Viera at dviera5@verizon. net or 508-336-7794 or Bev Hart at russellhart@comcast.net or 508-336-9352.

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The Rehoboth Lions are again sponsoring their annual golf tournament on Monday, September 30 at 1 PM. Crestwood C.C. will again be the site of the tournament. The format will be a “Bramble” where teams will play the best drive, then each player will play their own ball. The team will record the two best scores on each hole (no handicaps).v Prizes for the top five teams. Men’s and Women’s teams as well as coed teams are welcomed. The $125 per person fee includes golf, cart, and dinner buffet. Discount for registration by August 25. As usual the Lions will have the best selection of raffle prizes for any tournament. Complete the entry form which can be found here, or downloaded at the Lions website (http://www.lionsofrehoboth.org), or at the Rehoboth Now website (http://www.rehobothnow.com/Front_Page.html). For further information you can contact Jim Whitehead (508-989-0821) or Jay Crandall (508-252-6878).

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The Rehoboth Anawan Lions held their meeting in August to finalize their schedule for the coming year 2013 to 2014. We also had our usual brown bag auction which was a fun night for all. We have a few things coming up in September. The Harvest Block Party which will be held at Redway Plain and should be a fun day for all who attend. We will be having our Sticker Day at the Dunking Donuts on rte 44 as usual. All monies collected are for Massachusetts Eye Research and we look forward to seeing everyone and are thanking you in advance for your participation. You are always there and we appreciate it. We will be holding our September meeting at the Crestwood Country Club and will be welcoming our District Governor Ray Moreau for his visitation. We are looking forward to a great year as well. Our usual Marian Manor Bingo for the patients are in the making. As you know we have been doing it for 21 years! Some of our projects that are completed are the Chardonnay night held at the restaurant and it was very successful as usual. It was a great night seeing a lot of our friends and supporters. Our Summer Bash was another event which was a lot of fun too. We will be completing our back to school clothing as we do every year and in October at our second meeting we will be inducting two new members to our club. Some of our projects coming up soon will be the Yankee Candle which starts in September and ends in October. Watch for your usual contact person who will supply you with a catalog - keep up the good work we appreciate it. Also our usual carnation day where we sell the carnations for Eye Research....more events coming up will be forthcoming. Thank you all who have been very supportive to the Anawan Lions and we look forward to continued help in all our events. Remember our motto “WE SERVE” and indeed we do. See you next month.

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vember 1953, asking “if the voters of the town will vote to instruct the Planning Board to present a Zoning by-law at the next annual town meeting.” The Planning Board members at the time were: Manuel DeMattos, chairman, Winthrop Street; Dr. Ralph E. Uhlig, secretary, Williams Street; Charles W. Provonchee, Fairview Avenue; Robert Wray, Davis Street; Percy Blatchford, Tremont Street; Jane Munroe, Fairview Avenue; and Mary Santos, Brook Street. Studying the matter was one thing, but approving what had been studied was another, so the voters didn’t mind giving their approval. Soon after, the Planning Board reported that “they had immediately started to prepare a by-law for the town’s consideration. This was deemed of paramount importance because of the increase in complaints from various parts of town due to the lack of zoning regulations.” Residential Zoning: “Why are they any better than me?” The major hurdle facing the Planning Board was choosing what areas to zone commercial. There were only a few businesses and no business center in town to indicate what the direction of commercial growth might take. What businesses there were, were scattered throughout the town and isolated from each other: the Rousseau and Petite truck-body shop at Coffin Corner on Brook Street; the Reise Dairy milk processing plant on Hornbine Road; three automotive repair garages: two at Anawan Corner on Winthrop Street, and one on Park Street; four or five small neighborhood variety stores, and one small market on Winthrop Street. Nor was there any indication of where to set off the kind of residential zones that many towns had: “AAA” districts for large lots and expensive homes; “AA” districts for medium-sized lots and homes, and “A” districts for small homes. Houses in Rehoboth were of all types and sizes and varying values, mixed together without rhyme or reason. Without the assistance of a professional planning consultant, the Planning Board forged ahead and began preparing a zoning by-law. After studying other towns’ by-laws, particularly Seekonk’s, the Board divided the town into three residential districts and several commercial strip zones, 300 feet deep along both sides of the main thoroughfares, and held a series of public hearings throughout the

September 2013 town to find what the townspeople thought of it― it wasn’t much. For some time the Planning Board and Finance Committee had been stressing the need of having more commercial districts in town to attract new businesses in the belief that it would be the panacea for reducing the tax burden on homeowners, but surprisingly, they found at the hearings that many did not support having a number of business districts, but they did want their own home to be in one in case they wanted to go into business some day. Others resented the fact that their house had been put into a small-lot “A” zone, while their friends’, enemies’, or relatives’ houses were in an upscale large-lot “AAA” zone― “why are they any better than me?” After hearing those comments, the Board dropped the multiple zone idea for having just one residential zone and lot size throughout the town as it is today, and reduced the commercial districts to “two on Winthrop Street, one on Fall River Avenue, and a short stub on Anawan Street.” The revised by-law and map were submitted for the voters at the annual 1954 town meeting to act upon. 1954 Town Meeting: “Thanks, but no thanks.” Contrary to what the Planning Board had heard at the hearings, the voters at the 1954 town meeting wanted more commercial districts to attract new business to town. They were agreeable to having just one residential district and lot size for the whole town. After a heated debate, the article was “politely” rejected after a motion was made to “recommit the article back to the Planning Board for further study and revision”― in other words, thanks but no thanks, if we stall them off long enough, they will get tired of the whole thing and go away. But the Planning Board did not give up easily and two years later, after making revisions, they submitted a new version of the by-law for the voters at the 1956 annual town meeting to act upon. In the interim, because of other commitments, Mary Santos and Jane Munroe resigned from the Board in April 1955 and the Selectmen appointed me to replace Mary Santos and Armand Rousseau on Moulton Street to replace Jane Munroe. By then the bulk of the Planning Board’s work had been done, and only a few unresolved issues remained to be settled, mainly the minimum lot area and frontage, and a solution to the old enigma of where to put commercial districts. Creating a “Gateway to Rehoboth” Having joined the Planning Board late, I did little to add to the by-law, but I did make one suggestion that was accepted by the Board and passed in the 1956 town meeting. The Board knew that a minimum size lot of 15,000 square feet and 100 feet frontage was inadequate to safely accommodate a private well and septic system on each lot, but they were afraid if they asked for more, the voters would reject the by-law. I suggested that as a stop-gap measure we keep the minimum lot area at 15,000 square feet, but make the minimum frontage 150 feet, rather than 100 feet. I had noticed while surveying in town that landowners without prompting were often running their lots back to their rear line, making their lot areas one or two acres or more. I thought if we made the minimum lot frontage 150 feet, it would space houses farther apart and offer more leeway for the placing of wells and septic systems. I recall that only a few weeks before the warrant for the 1956 town meeting was closed, the Board, still not satisfied with the commercial districts chosen, crammed into one car on a Saturday morning in January and drove around town to review the commercial districts we had chosen. As we were driving easterly on Winthrop Street from Broad Street toward Anawan Corner, all of us admired the view ahead of the hay and corn fields on both sides of the road from the Palmer River to Danforth Street and beyond Danforth Street on the south side of the road almost to the Palmer River School. We all agreed the area should be zoned residential to protect it from commercial development and to preserve it as “the gateway to Rehoboth,” a memento of the town’s agricultural past. At the time the fields were still being actively farmed, rotated between hay and field corn, by Frank and Ralph Horton, dairy farmcontinued on next page...

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The 1956 Town Meeting: Lots of Opponents

At the beginning of the 1956 town meeting, the Planning Board announced they had made several last-minute changes to the by-law to accommodate those who were still not satisfied with the zoning district they were in: the long stretch of Moulton Street from Kelton Street to Brook Street was changed from business to residential, as was Hornbine Road, except for the Reise Dairy. A short section of the north side of Broad Street was changed to business to accommodate an excavating contractor, and Grant Lacey on Reed Street, who had just started a bulldozer repair shop on his property, asked to have his side of Reed Street from the Palmer River to Providence Street changed from residential to business. Early in the debate, opponents to the by-law (and there were many) asked “to lay the article on the table,” hoping to nip it off before the discussion really got going. The amendment was defeated, 171 to 149, thus encouraging the Planning Board to think that this time the by-law might pass. The debate continued and amendments were added, one after the other. Archie Lavigne, the owner of one of the only three houses on Bliss Street, asked

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Looking Back Years Later

Fifty-six years later, although many amendments have been made to the zoning law over the years, the town has basically the same zoning by-law it passed in 1956. In my opinion, the by-law accomplished just about what the Planning Board intended it would in controlling the direction of residential growth and preserving as much as possible the spaciousness and rural setting the town had 60 years ago. But it did not do much for increasing commercial development or “relieving the tax burden” on the homeowner as many had hoped. In contrast to the zoning laws that most other towns have, our by-law allows for residential development in commercial districts, resulting in residential development being entrenched throughout the town today. That, along with the 300-foot commercial business zone set-backs, makes it difficult for the town to have any large-scale commercial development. Most of our big farms are gone, but since our by-law specifically allows for all types of farming except piggeries in both zones, Rehoboth, as before, has many farms, albeit mostly small ones scattered throughout both zones. In contrast, many of our neighboring towns do not allow the keeping of even a small flock of chickens in the backyard of a residential district. As hoped, Redway Plain has been preserved, now used for recreation and farming. But, never anticipating the extent of our residential development, the Planning Board only protected the Plain from commercial development and not residential. Thirty years later, when the owner of the Plain proposed building fifteen houses on it, a private group, the Green Gateway Committee, persuaded the town to buy the land to preserve it as one of our main entrances into town, what Russ Latham much later has called, “the signature of Rehoboth.” The rest of the Plain across the street is no longer a hay field, but it is still preserved as open space in the form of athletic fields for the Lincoln School. As the Planning Board had hoped they would, several years later a different Board increased the minimum lot size to 150 foot frontage by 200 feet deep. In 1968, upon a citizens’ initiative and well before the big housing booms of the late 1980s and early 2000s, the town increased the minimum lot size to a 200 foot frontage and 60,000 square foot area throughout the town, the same size it is now.

Manny DeMattos “Takes the Heat”

I doubt the by-law would have passed if it had not been for our chairman, Manuel DeMattos. He grew up in town on a dairy farm on Summer Street, was active in town affairs, was the proprietor of the DeMattos Market on Winthrop Street, and just about everyone in town knew him and respected his opinions. Others on the Board were also well known and respected, but only Manny was accessible to the public all day, working in his market, meeting with his customers, and “taking the heat,” probably losing business from irate farmers and friends who wanted nothing to do with zoning. continued on next page...

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The way Rehoboth’s zoning map looks today The 1956 zoning map before any amendments were added. The Board had been criticized at the 1954 town meeting for having too few business districts, so they added more strip zones.

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It kept Manny well informed of the local political scene, so he was able to steer the Board away from making the by-law any more controversial than it was. I remember Charles (Bud) Provonchee, my neighbor on Fairview Avenue and member of the Board, telling me, “If you want to know what is going on in town, just stop in at the DeMattos Market and ask Manny.”

Sources: Rehoboth town reports, author’s diary, and recollections. Thanks to Betty Smith, School Street, for editing. No provision was made for an industrial zone in 1956, but a few years later, in 1959, the by-law was amended to change the George Waterman Farm on Winthrop Street from residential to industrial. A large billboard was erected and stood on the farm for years, requesting, “Mr. Manufacturer we want you here.” After none showed up, the farm was zoned back to residential in 1976, and several homes were built on it later. Subsequently, the town changed the south side of Almeida Road in the southwest corner of town from residential to industrial for the Rotondo Company, who built a concrete plant on it. This is Rehoboth’s only industrial zone.

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You would really have had to be in the mood to do research in order to find the answer to our latest Then & Now. Standing on the corner of Fairview and Anawan Streets was the Cyrus G. Peck Store. It was typical of the grocery stores during the 1800s in that it functioned as much more than a grocery store. Not only could you buy all the items that you would need in your daily life but you could also learn the news of the day complete with opinions provided by your neighbors. It, along with all the other neighborhood grocery stores from the1800s through the 1950s, shared this trait. They were truly some of the centers of community life. Although the store is no longer standing, the original home and carriage house remain. The carriage house is now home to Designs By Sheila, a floral and event design business. Special thanks to Sheila Bouchard for her enthusiasm in sharing information and insights concerning the property.

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The business featured in September’s Then & Now was located in Rehoboth Village opposite the waterfall. The company eventually moved to Pawtucket. If you would like to guess the answer, email it to the Carpenter Museum at carpentermuseum@gmail.com or mail it to P.O. Box 2, Rehoboth, MA 02769. A winner will be randomly drawn from all entries and that person will receive a prize. Winners will be announced in the Rehoboth Reporter, along with a photo of the correct location and more details. The deadline for submitting a guess is Sept. 20. If you have information to contribute to “Then and Now” please email us at carpentermuseum@gmail.com or call 508-252-3031.

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September 2013 Shihan John has worked with David since the start of his training. “David is a hard worker and is the youngest student that has ever trained at our school. His accomplishments speak volumes about David and his family! His commitment to martial arts training is one of his strongest attributes and I am confident that it will serve him well throughout his life.” Shihan John is proud to announce that on August 13, 2013 David McNaughton of Rehoboth, MA was awarded the rank of Shodan, First Degree Black Belt at the age of 10! “Quite an accomplishment for a great kid!” To date, David is one of the youngest students to receive a Black Belt from USA Karate. As he continues his training we look forward to David’s progression in rank and hopefully, someday his instructor certification. Until then, Shihan John hopes that David will serve as an inspiration to our 4 to 6 year old LIL Dragons.

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On Common Ground, Inc., a local, grassroots non-profit serving the Attleboro Area, whose desire it is to create an opportunity for us to reach out to fellow community members who are experiencing poverty is seeking mentors. If you have 4-8 hours per month to assist an adult individual in need of navigating the vast array of services in order to improve their lives we would love to have you join us. We will be hosting an information session at our office located at 453 South Main Street, Attleboro, on August 13th from 2-4 pm. (If attending, utilize the Demers Bros. entrance on the backside then follow our signs.) Please visit our website at www.oncommongroundinc.com to find out more or call Coordinator Pam Bliss at 508-226-0801.

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We thank you for your patience when the Blanding was closed on Sept. 3 and 4 for much needed maintenance, as new baseboard heating units were installed in the library.

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Rehoboth artist Sherrill Hunnibell will present “Reboot a Book!” in September. We thank the Rehoboth Cultural Council for their grant in support of this program. Sherrill will talk about the art of turning an old book into a new art form at the Blanding on Tues. Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. No preregistration is required for her talk. On Sat. Sept. 28 from 1 to 4 pm Sherrill will offer a hands-on “altered books” program. This program is limited to 20 participants and pre-registration is required. As Sherrill describes her program, “Experience the magic in giving a discarded book a new creative life. Celebrate the creative process in new and imaginative ways. Create an altered book on your own or collaborate with family and friends.” Sherrill’s work will be on exhibit at the library beginning Sept. 9.

Annual Book Sale Set For Oct. 18-20

Please note that there has been a change in the date for the annual used book sale at the Blanding Library. This year it will be held the weekend of Oct. 18-20, beginning with a preview sale for members of the Friends of the Library on Friday from 5 to 8 pm. The general sale will be held on Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm, along with a bake sale and silent auction. The clearance sale will be on Sunday from 9 to noon. The library is accepting used books in good condition for the sale. No textbooks, please, and bring your donations into the library during business hours only. This is the Blanding’s main fundraiser for the year and a great community event. We look forward to seeing you there. Speaking of books, do you have any “summer reads” books that you are no longer interested in keeping? Please consider donating these books to the library. We can always use them.

September 2013

Book Club and Knitting Group

Both the knitting group and the Blanding book club resume activities this fall. The knitting group meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 7 pm. The book club usually meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm but the September meeting has been moved to Sept. 11 due to the building repairs the previous week. The book of the month for September is “The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin. New members are welcome at both groups. The Blanding Library (www.blandinglibrary.net) is located at 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth, 508-252-4236. The Library is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 am to 8 pm and on Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed on Sundays and holidays, including Columbus Day on Mon. Oct. 14.

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October 14 Medicinal Benefits of Cranberry at the Norton Cranberry Bog November 11 Holiday Designs by Sheila Bouchard December 2 Wreath Making for Town Businesses February 10 All About Seeds by Barbara Link March 17 Evening Welcome Entry Garden by Warren Leach Pot Luck Supper for Members and their Guests April 14 Annual Meeting at the Anawan Club May 5 Annual Garden Cleanup at Museum and Other Public Locations May 10 Annual Plant Sale at the Goff Hall Carriage Shed with Proceeds to the Scholarship Fund June 9 Hands on Planting of Succulents at Araujo’s Farm by Darlene Araujo July 14 Regional Birds and Bird Houses by RI Audobon Please note that the Rehoboth Garden Club membership is open to all in Rehoboth and the surrounding communities. Meetings include lunch with members serving as Hostesses. Membership is $20. For more information, please contact Laura Ferlazzo at 508 252 4641 or volleypta@hotmail.com.

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Seekonk Public Library is excited to offer our card holders access to over 20,000 always available eBooks with Freading™. Using Freading, registered card holders of the Seekonk Public Library can select desired eBook titles by clicking on Freading on the library website seekonkpl.freading.com. The library has purchased this subscription to supplement our Overdrive eBooks with thousands of contemporary titles, none of which require waiting in line to download. Genres available include fiction, nonfiction, children’s, and graphic novels; new titles are added weekly. Titles are checked out for two weeks, but can be renewed. The number of titles each patron can borrow is based on a token system. Each title is worth 1 - 4 tokens and every week, each patron is given 6 tokens for checkouts. Unused tokens roll over each week for a four week period and reset back to 6 tokens at the end of the four weeks. Similar to Overdrive, Freading works with Adobe Digital editions on your Windows or Mac pcs and laptops. A free app to read downloaded titles is available from the Apple® App Store or Google Play® for tablets and phones. Titles can be transferred from Adobe Digital Editions on your pc to Nook or Kobo eBook readers. Kindle Fire users can download books in the browser and read them with the app from Slideme. org or Getjar.com. “We are excited to be offering a new service to meet the growing demand for eBook titles for our patrons. We look forward to seeing the response to this new platform for delivering eBooks,” said Associate Director Cyndee Marcoux. For further information please contact Seekonk Library at 508-336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Tai Chi Classes at Seekonk Library

Mike Pacheco of Wah Lum Kung-Fu Academy will teach four free Saturday morning sessions of Tai Chi at the Seekonk Public Library beginning September 7 at 10:30 am. Known for its yoga-like tranquility, the health benefits of this martial art go far beyond just stress relief. People looking for a low-intensity workout will be impressed

September 2013 with its ability to improve balance, tone muscles, and promote longevity and weight loss. Ailments such as high blood pressure, nervous tension, rheumatism, and digestive orders have shown to be particularly responsive to Tai Chi. This program is ideal for people looking for a new way to add in a gentle full body workout without adding a lot of time to their already packed schedule. Class size is limited; registration is required. Classes will be held Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21, and 28. Weather permitting classes will meet in the library and be held in Seekonk Meadows outside. This program is free and open to the public through a sponsorship from the Friends of the Seekonk Public Library.

Outdoor Digital Photography Series at Seekonk Library

Local photographer Zachery Holme will present a three part series on Outdoor Digital Photography Tips beginning Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 pm at Seekonk Public Library. Planning to take photos outdoors during our fall foliage season? Or are you wanting to learn more about getting the most from your new digital camera? Come to this series for tips to take your outdoor photos to the next level. Zachery Holme will guide you in working with your camera in class and in a hands-on workshop. This series is perfect for beginner to intermediate experience levels: September 11 - 6:30 pm - Introduction session *Please bring your own digital camera September 14 - 9:00 am - Hands on workshop, Seekonk Meadows September 18 - 6:30 pm – Follow-up/review session Class size is limited; registration is required with a SAILS library card. This series is sponsored by the Friends of the Seekonk Library. For further information please contact Seekonk Library at 508336-8230 or email library@seekonkpl.org.

Reverse Mortgages 101

As previously requested by our participants, the Seekonk Public Library will host a session on Reverse Mortgages as part of its Dollars and Sense programs, on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 pm at the Hilltop Hotel & Conference Center in Seekonk. Touted as a way that seniors can stay in their homes, reverse mortgages are becoming more common. Learn the ins and outs of this type of financing, and get the tools you need to decide if it is right for you. A representative of Money Management International will present in this informative program. If you are considering a reverse mortgage as a potential source of income, be sure to register and attend this presentation. The Hilltop Hotel & Conference Center is located at 213 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771. Refreshments will begin at 6:00 pm, and the presentation begins at 6:30 pm. Call (508) 336-8230 ext. 130 for more information or to register. For more information www.seekonkpl.org Contact: library@seekonkpl.org Dollars & Sense is made possible by a grant from the Smart investing@your library® program. Smart investing@your library® is a partnership between the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association, and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The program supports public libraries across the country in their efforts to meet financial education needs at the local level.

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Representative Steven Howitt today announced that the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) has awarded grants totaling $18,950 to cultural organizations, schools and communities in his district. Representative Howitt reflected that these grants support a wide variety of cultural activities and projects that will benefit local residents, while supporting jobs in the nonprofit cultural sector. This announcement was made as part of MCC’s statewide funding program. The funding program will benefit in 2014 from a $1.6 million increase to its state appropriation approved by the Legislature which was signed by the Governor this past July. “MCC grants will help to ensure that the unique cultural resources in our Towns of Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Swansea as well as the extraordinary cultural activity across the Commonwealth continue to thrive and benefit our citizens today and for years to come,” Representative Howitt said. “The impact of state support for the arts, humanities and sciences is significant and critical to the very core of artistic and academic pursuits. I’m truly pleased to announce these new grants today.” Included below is information on the local Cultural Councils which are benefitting from MCC grants in 2014 along with contact information for those wishing to learn more: Rehoboth Cultural Council, $4,250 Maureen Whittemore, Chair Rehoboth Town Hall 508/252-5860

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Jordan Nicholaus long snaps during Warrior football practice. Opposite Smith is Nick Lancellotti, who ran the offense reasonably well for a Seekonk team that left something to be desired last season. The head ball coach says that his two quarterbacks are still in competition and no starter will be named just yet. “They still got to fight for it, I’m not ready to call who’s who,” said Crawford of his two signal-callers. Outside of the quarterback position, Seekonk is familiarly fast, skilled, and small. Jarrett and Jesse Archambault will play the two defensive ends and figure to be major assets in those two spots. Between the Archambault’s, Nick Foley and TJ Ambrosio will anchor the defensive front. Seekonk will continue to enjoy the ball carrying services of Mike Luti, who was an explosive back last season. Luti is an obvious emotional leader in practice, and brings an unsurpassed level of intensity. Other important offensive weapons will include Ben Sawyer at tight end, and a very large contingent of wide receivers. Dominic Semedo and Jordan Nicholaus, who are both likely to factor into the return game with their dynamic speed and evasiveness, will lead that group.

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Soccer

Most coaches are optimistic this time of year. But Tom Crowley likes where his Lady Warriors stand right now, and he isn’t afraid to admit it. “If you want to know what I think, this will be the strongest team we’ve had in the town since the inception of girls’ soccer,” says the Seekonk boss. Crowley boldly predicts that his squad will have the most goals scored and probably the fewest goals allowed of any team in the town’s history. He expects Julia Downing and Emma Sanders to set scoring records and says goalkeeper Ashley Goyette will set a record for clean sheets. Of course, Crowley has some reason for this kind of confidence. His team is in the rare position of having no holes to fill; there were no graduating seniors on last year’s team. Captain Tracy Moszkowicz says things are looking good as well. “We have goals that we want to achieve…to become SCC champs and go far into states,” the captain said on Tuesday. Moszkowicz said the team’s effort has been consistent with these lofty goals. Coach Crowley also thinks this group should win a South Coast Conference title and make some noise in the state tournament. “I think for this group, anything less than winning the conference and going deep in the tournament would be a disappointment,” said the coach.

Field Hockey

There are considerably more holes to be filled on the field hockey side of things. Twelve players graduated from last season’s team, including 10 starters. Coach Kim Pellerin will have her work cut out for her, turning much of last year’s junior varsity side into starters on the big stage. “We took an entire defensive unit from JV and moved them up together,” said Pellerin. “Hopefully within four or five games we’ll be up to speed. We’ll compete, they’re go-getters.” The team returns big pieces in Lucy Belt and Geena Mink. One of the big questions is who will feed the ball to these two, particularly Belt who has a deft scoring touch. Belt was an offensive force last year, but had a great playmaker in Ally Whitelaw setting up opportunities. Where will these looks come from this season? Time will tell. Another key question is goaltending. Sophomore Elizabeth King looks to be the starter in net. Pellerin says she sees promise and determination there, but young goalkeepers can be unpredictable.

Swim

Coach Kate Farrington says her girls are one of the deepest squads she has had in a long time. “We’re four lanes strong, we haven’t had that in a while,” says the coach. With a roster of 24, the team will look to run three competitive relay teams. “We had a lot of mid-level kids step up. Their work ethic is much better,” says Farrington. Be on the lookout for swimmers like Latroya Pina, Jamie Behan, and Jocelynne Casper.

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The Falcons threw the ball more last year than they had the previous year. It seemed to work, since they won their conference and went to the playoffs. Slinging the ball around this year may be more difficult. Although quarterback Nathan Kowalski is a year older and more experienced, his top three targets graduated last June. Keanu Baltazar will be the main target outside in the passing game. Kowalski will also look to get the ball to backs, such as Jacab Juncker and Kyle Rose out of the backfield. Coach Dave Driscoll said that some of his players are “having trouble shaking off the cobwebs on offense.” The Falcons will have to clear those cobwebs quickly as live bullets start flying in a week. On defense, the team is young but has leaders in some key spots. Rose and Baltazar will make contributions in the secondary as they play both ways. Big contributions are expected from Norman Manchester and Cam Card, a pair of linebackers who will provide leadership and sound diagnosis of plays. Dighton Rehoboth is usually taken lightly at the opponent’s peril. Watch for Driscoll’s Falcons to improve early and be a factor in the league and vie for a spot in the new playoff structure.

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Ty Enos and Alden Foelsche will lead a promising boys’ squad for Dighton Rehoboth this season. Behind these two, coach Ben Pease is hoping to build a competitive pack, the kind of weapon that Seekonk used against the Falcons a year ago. “It’ll be a competitive group. No all-stars there yet, but they’re at a competitive level,” says the coach. The hope is that several runners will be able to stay about a minute behind Enos and even closer to Foelsche. On the girls’ side, anything would be an improvement over last season. For large chunks of the year, the Lady Falcons had only four runners (which disqualifies the team from winning any meet, as five runners must finish in order to score). This year there are eight girls getting ready for the season, where they will be led by Aleigha Correia. “We’ll definitely get some wins on both sides,” says Pease. If the Falcons have a good year in cross-country, it may be thanks in part to a new approach. Coach Pease is pushing less pace on his runners in workouts, and trying to, “build a stronger athlete from the bottom up.” No one can really say how much difference a new approach like this makes, but if the boys chase down a Seekonk crew that has owned them for over a year, perhaps that would be one indication.

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Volleyball

Rachel Ferrara and Jordan Lizotte are returning seniors and will serve as captains for the Lady Falcons this season. Emma Perry is another big returning piece. The varsity squad is stacked with leadership, but deficient in terms of height. Coach Jill Saxon has 40 girls in camp with her, but nearly half are freshmen. If any of the taller players show promise, they may make an appearance on the big stage before the year is out. “We’ll be competitive in the league again. I just hope we give each game our best effort,” said Saxon.

Soccer

“We’re going to be a very young team. We started six freshmen last year, so they’ll be back as sophomores,” said head coach Trish Madsen this week while preparing for a preseason scrimmage. Her girls are led by captains Sam Rodrigues and Zoe Karavolis, who will both play in the midfield with Karavolis occasionally encroaching into the attacking third. Numbers are low this year, with only 31 total candidates for girls’ soccer. But the coach says she has a talented group that is hardworking and dedicated. “They will be in the thick of it. Our captains are strong leaders,” says Madsen. The x’s and o’s are the hard part at this juncture, according to the DR boss, the culture is established. “The younger girls are starting to see that DR tradition, that we’re a strong program and we’re not going to settle for anything less,” says Madsen. On the boys’ side, coach Steve Kulpa’s group wants to win the South Coast Conference. “We’re anticipating gunning for the conference championship and qualifying for the state tournament,” said Kulpa. His squad will return seven proven varsity players, although not all have started. The Falcons are said to be strong up the

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middle. Alex Fortier is a three-year starter in goal and is generally regarded as one of the best goalies in the league. Conner Saleeba is a centerback and the key to the Falcon backline. Nate Swartz will play center midfield, often in a supporting role. Next to Swartz, Tim Guimond will play center midfield as well, where he plays the game well from endline to endline. Finally at the top of the formation, Dighton Rehoboth will look to Victor Da Costa for some scoring pop. continued on next page...

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March 20-21, 2013 8:00 am—5:00 pm (both days)

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The Falcons have moved from Crestwood to Hillside Country Club. While many golfers might consider this a downgrade, this team will look to make Hillside a fortress, as it is a very difficult place to play for the first time. Noah Kowal, a consensus top 5 player in the South Coast Conference, will lead the team along with co-captain Nate LaChance. Nick Soares, Eric Pappas and John Ursilla have also secured spots in the starting lineup. There are three other spots, which are currently being fought over by a list of contenders.

Base material selection and compaction

Contract basics Materials Yard Safety • Loam • Stone •Maintenance Gravel and • Septic Gravel edding and joint sand Management

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Specialty Applications

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Should You Attend?

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D-R High School Swim Team Gives Back to the East Providence Boys and Girls Club and Newman YMCA

The D-R Swim Team is pleased to be able to give a little something back to their community partners, the East Providence Boys and Girls Club and the Newman YMCA of Seekonk. Earlier this year, the team presented the YMCA with a donation of 12 pairs of swim fins to use with their Newman Barracuda Swim Team. The D-R swim team presented the East Providence Boys & Girls Club with 44 kickboards and two equipment storage cages, a donation that received partial joint support through Triton Masters Swim. The equipment will be enjoyed by the EPBGC Tidal Waves Swim Team, Triton Masters Swim, and additional community members. In addition, a plaque was given to the EPBGC on behalf of the D-R Athletic Department in recognition of their generous support to the D-R Swim Team. The D-R Swim Team is a completely parent-funded team sport and receives no money from the school district. The success of the team relies heavily on the generosity of these community partnerships and fundraising. Donations to the team are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. For more information about the D-R Swim Team, please contact Kylee Hitz (kyhitz@gmail.com or 508-252-9733) or visit the team’s website: https://dightonrehobothswimteam.shutterfly.com.

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PI Concrete Paver Installer Course imparts the necessary knowledge and ry guidelines required to build pavements using concrete pavers. pants who pass the exam and meet the minimum installation experience ements can apply and receive an ICPI Certified Installer certification. g an ICPI certification demonstrates that you meet the criteria established industry as a true ―Certified Installer‖.

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lease note: Participants who earn an ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Certification will be ired to complete 8 hours of Continuing Education during each two year certification term.

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Members of the D-R High School Swim Team present equipment and recognition plaque to the EPBGC. Left to right: Kylee Hitz (parent liaison), Bob Hassan (D-R swim coach), Bryan Tran (D-R swimmer), Jon Eddy (D-R swimmer), Albert Garcia (EPBGC Board Member & Triton Master Swim coach), Erin Gilliatt (EPBGC Executive Director), Martin DeCosta (EPBGC Associate Director)

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Bottom Row Left –to--Right: Lissa McLean, Gaby Watson, Katelyn Fournier, Jordan Lizotte, Harper Berriman; Middle Row: Kelcie Mendes, Jessie Potter, Sam Rogers, Rebekah Lajoie, Emma Maslen; Back Row Thunder Coaches Wade Lizotte, Jeff Correia, Scott McLean, and Jeff Potter

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Thunder Capture Regional Championship

The Rehoboth Thunder U16 girls captured the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) New England Regional Championship for fast pitch softball held in Bethel, CT July 5, 6 and 7th. After a slow start in pool play, dropping two games, the Thunder came back to win their first game of bracket play 3-2 vs. the Central

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Julie (McMurry) and Paolo Luzzatto-Fegiz proudly announce the arrival of their first baby, Marcus Luzzatto-Fegiz, born June 1, 2013 at The Rosie Hospital in Cambridge, England and weighing in at 8 pounds 11 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Jann and John McMurry of Rehoboth. Paternal grandparents are Mario LuzzattoFegiz and Zoe Risteu of Milan, Italy.

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Rehoboth Thunder

continued from page 79 Mass Invaders. After finally reaching the semi-finals, the Thunder, continuing to get stronger with each game, proceeded to shut out the New England Hurricanes 8-0. The game deciding the tournament winner was also the rubber game between the two teams for the weekend. The fans who stayed to brave the weather were not disappointed as first blood was drawn by the Thunder going up 1-0. The Mavericks responded with two runs in the sixth inning, and the Thunder tied the game in top of the seventh and held the Mavericks to drive the game into extra innings. The top of the eighth saw Lissa McLean take second under the international tie breaker formant and subsequent singles from Emma Maslen, Jordan Lizotte, and Harper Berriman, knocking in a net 3 runs to take a comfortable 5-2 lead into the bottom of the eighth. However proving they deserved to be there every bit as the Thunder, the Mavericks responded with their own 3 runs, driving the game into a ninth inning and the Thunder well into their 11th hour of play. The 9th inning began with a a bunt single from Gaby Watson advancing Rebekah Lajoie to third from her international tiebreaker start at second. Lissa McLean delivered and infield hit to load the bases. Emma Maslen and Jordan Lizotte both delivered again with his scoring Lajoie and

McLean, the bases remained loaded. The Thunder’s final run delivered from a subsequent walk pitching around the hot bat of Jessie Potter. The Mavericks pushed back hard throughout a bottom of the 9th nail biter, bringing the tying run to home plate with runners on second and third, but the Thunder Ladies stood strong, (and somewhere around 8:30 that evening) got the 3rd and final out without letting in another run. The Thunder Ladies, with dirty, tear stained faces and very big smiles, were crowned the well-deserved – 2013 16u “A” New England Regional Champions! Jordan Lizotte turned in an outstanding pitching performance pitching every game on Sunday including the consecutive shut-out games against the New Hampshire Lightning, N.E. Hurricanes and Lady Mavericks. Outstanding offensive performances were delivered by Jessie Potter, Rebekah Lajoie, Emma Maslen, Lissa McLean and Jordan Lizotte topping the Thunder statistics for the tournament. The Thunder had 2 home runs off the bats of Jessie Potter and Emma Maslen. Key defensive performances were delivered throughout the tournament by the full team. Harper Berriman was flawless behind the plate picking off a runner and cutting down a runner stealing, Sam Rog-

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ers and Gaby Watson made several key putouts at 3rd and short respectively, Emma Maslen, Lissa McLean, and Kelcie Mendes all covered acres in the outfield, delivering several key outs. Katelyn Fournier was a wall at second base including an unassisted double play and several putouts.

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Seekonk Human Services Seekonk Human Services Staff Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Executive Director Bernadette Huck Ext. 15 Senior Secretary Ashley Pimental ext. 12 Clerical Assistant Kimberly Mallon ext. 10

Educational & Social Programs Karen Stutz ext. 14 Outreach Managers Adriana Dossantos BA. ext. 11 (Monday-Friday) Veronica Brickley, LPN BA SOC LSWA ext. 17 (Mon. Wed. Fri.)

Telephone: (508) 336-8772 FAX: (508) 336-2239 Senior Aides Loretta Ferreira, Sharon Bettencourt ext. 19 Executive Board Members Victoria Kinniburgh, Chairperson Rene Andrews, Vice Chairperson Anne Libby, Secretary Anita Gendron, Treasurer Christine Allen Guy Boulay Beverly Della Grotta

*Center Hours

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

Thank You

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Seekonk will be granted the additional funds needed to complete our Senior Center. Once again we would like to thank the residents of Seekonk for making this dream a reality. The additional money will provide an additional 1,000 square feet of space and a generator to provide shelter in emergencies. The new Senior Center will provide our residents with handicap accessibility, privacy, health screening and a commercial kitchen to be used in addition with Meals on Wheels. We would like to thank all three building committees who have for years worked tirelessly to bring this building design to fruition. The volunteers included architects, designers, builders and social workers who provided invaluable expertise and their own time for this project. Thank you Friends of Seekonk Senior Center for funding the public relations expenses. Last but not least, we would like to recognize the voters who came out to vote.

GENTIVA OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEES AND HIPS

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 @ 10am Dr. Worthington an Orthopedic will be discussing Osteoarthritis with emphasis of the knees and hips. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint disorders which is generally due to aging with wear and tear on a joint. Lunch will be French meat pie. The cost is $2. Please call 508-336-8772 to sign up for this activity and/or lunch in advance.

TRAID POLICE CHIEF CRAIG MACE

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 @ 10am Chief Craig Mace will be our special guest for TRIAD. Chief Mace became Chief of Police earlier this year after Chief Charron

retired. Chief Mace is a 28-year veteran of the police department. Let’s take the opportunity to ask the Chief any questions you may have (i.e., winter shelter, emergency contact). Lunch will be pizza and salad. The cost is $2. Please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to sign up for the activity and/or lunch.

6th ANNUAL FOOD FOR FUEL PASTA FEST

Thursday, October 24, 2013 Seekonk High School 4:30 – 7:30pm, Open Seating ADULTS: $10: CHILDREN 12 & UNDER $5 Please help your neighbors have a safe winter! With rising costs of fuel, our neighbors are in need of assistance and the only way it can be done is with your help! Sponsored by the Seekonk Non-Profit Coalition—Benefiting Fuel & Utility Fund of Seekonk Human Services. Tickets will be sold in advance and take out will be available. Please call 502-336-8772 for tickets. *Dessert donation will be greatly appreciated. Please bring them to the Seekonk High School

File of Life

The “File of Life” is a miniature medical history that is kept in a red plastic sleeve. Once the card is filled out it should be placed in the red sleeve and carried on your person at all times. Fill out and keep on your refrigerator as well. This card will enable emergency personnel to obtain a quick medical history when a patient is unable to give one. Free File of Life folders are available at Seekonk Human Services. It could save your life!

MEN’S BREAKFAST

Thursday, September 12, 2013 @ 8:30am Toti’s Restaurant

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

WOMEN’S BRUNCH

Thursday, September 19, 2013 @ 8:30am Toti’s Restaurant Women of all ages are welcome to attend and no sign up is required. Bring a friend with you to enjoy a delicious brunch. There is no set price for breakfast, order what you want, pay for what you order.

NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH

“ARE YOU READY?” HELPS YOU BE PREPARED Annually, the month of September is designated as “National Emergency Preparedness Month” and is set aside to raise awareness of the importance of emergency preparedness planning. Take a few simple steps to prepare for a sudden emergency: · Bottled Water (1 gallon per person/per day for 3 days) · Canned goods and nonperishable foods, particularly those that do not need cooking · Canned Meats and Fish · Canned Fruits and Vegetables · Canned soup and puddings · Canned fruit juices · Dried fruits and nuts · Bread, cookies and crackers · Peanut butter and jelly · Coffee and tea · Manual can opener · Radio (battery operated or hand crank), NOAA Weather Radio and extra batteries · Flashlight or lantern, with extra batteries · First aid kit · Diapers, wipes, baby food, formula,

September 2013 if needed · Pet food, supplies, tag, crates, if needed · Prescription medications (2-week supply) · Extra eyeglasses, contact lenses, and dentures · Extra batteries for hearing aids, wheelchairs, or other medical equipment · Medical oxygen tanks · Whistle to signal for help · Watch or battery operated clock · Copies of important documents and IDs · Cell phone and charger (also an auto, solar, or crank charger in case power is out) · Cash · Water purification tablets and household chlorine bleach · Camp stove or grill (outdoor use only) with fuel or Sterno and waterproof matches or lighter · Change of clothes and sturdy shoes · Sleeping bags or blankets · Disposable plates, cups, and utensils · Seasonal items such as warm clothes, hat and gloves for winter and sunscreen for summer · Books, games, puzzles and other comfort items · Duct tape · Plastic sheeting or tarp

6th Annual Dentistry From the Heart

For many people who lack dental insurance, the cost of dental care can make it almost impossible to receive treatment they desperately need. If you or someone you know is in need of dental care, but simply can’t afford it at this time, please join us for our 6th Annual Dentistry From the Heart. 6th Annual Dentistry From the Heart When: Saturday, September 28 Where: Southcoast Smiles 185 Highland Ave. Seekonk, MA Time: Registration begins at 7:30 AM Free Exams and X-Rays Free Cleanings Free Fillings Free Extractions

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Friday, December 6, 2013 YULETIDE NEWPORT

$70 Per Person (Includes Driver Gratuity) Departure: 8:30am Return: Approximately 4:30pm Join your friends on a delightful holiday tour combining the beautifully decorated mansions of Newport, Rhode Island and shopping at the Christmas Tree Shop. You’ll first visit Newport’s grand Marble House Mansion, decorated in holiday ornaments and displays. A delicious luncheon is included at the Atlantic Beach Club, overlooking Newport’s harbor, featuring entrée choices of Fresh Baked Scrod or Baked Chicken. Early this evening you will be able to do some shopping at the Christmas Tree Shop. You’ll return home at approximately 7:00pm with enlivened holiday spirits after a day visiting Newport and the Christmas Tree Shop. *Please note: All trips leave from Seekonk Human Services unless otherwise noted. 50% deposit is required at sign up and final payment must be made two weeks prior to trip. Checks are to be made payable to the Town of Seekonk. To ensure trips are not cancelled please sign up one month prior to trip at the latest in order to give the tour company an accurate count. For any information regarding trips please contact Ashley Pimental at 508-336-8772.

FUEL ASSISTANCE

If you had fuel assistance last year, be on the lookout for your application. File the application as soon as you get it. If you have never had fuel assistance and would like to apply or if you need help filing your application, please call Seekonk Human Services at 508-336-8772 to make an appointment with the Outreach Department. Fuel Assistance begins November 1st.

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Income Guidelines: Maximum income for 1 person is $32,065, for 2 people is $41,932, for 3 people is $51,798 and for 4 people is $61,664. Income includes your social security, pensions and any interest income. Needed Documents: · Proof of income · 4 consecutive pay stubs · Social Security Award Letter or 1099 · Pension (Current 1099) · Interest Dividends (1099) · List of everyone in household plus their income · Homeowner’s must include: · Mortgage statement · Real estate tax bill · Insurance bill · Recent copy of electric bill and gas/ oil bill · Renters include: · Rent receipt · Recent copy of electric bill and gas/ oil bills · Food Stamps—copy of verification

PITCH (HI-LO-JACK) Wednesdays @ 12:30 - 2:30

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

Wii Fun Fridays @ 10am

Come join us for some Wii Fun. The Wii is an excellent way to have fun and be active. Come join us on our new day, Fridays at 10am! Call Seekonk Human Services @ 508-336-8772 for more information. No sign up is necessary just come on in!

2013 Trips!

Thursday, October 3, 2013 CHICKEN & SLOTS

$50 Per Person (Includes Driver Gratuity) Departure: 10:45am Return: Approximately 7:45pm We will begin our day at Wright’s Farm Restaurant where their fabulous dinners are served family-style. Our next step will be Twin River Casino – New England’s place to play. While at Twin River, we will be treated

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YMCA* 472 Taunton Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.7103

$3 fee per class for the following classes: · Chair Yoga (Slow Flow) – Wednesdays 10:00 – 11:00am · Balance Class – Fridays 11:45am – 12:15pm · Aqua Aerobics – Wednesdays 8:15 – 9:00am OR 9:45 – 10:30am · Arthritis Foundation Certified Aqua Class – Fridays 9:00 – 9:45am *Must be a Seekonk senior and have a scan card, please call 508-336-8772 for further information

SEEKONK TOTAL FITNESS 1301 Fall River Avenue Seekonk, MA 02771 508.336.4545

Seekonk Total Fitness is offering Senior Fitness Group Exercise Classes on Mondays 11:30-12:15 and Thursdays from 10:45am – 11:15am. The 45-min fitness class is designed specifically for older adults and taught by a certified senior fitness instructor. This easy to follow workout is safe, heart-healthy and gentle on the joints. Energize your inactive lifestyle by increasing muscular strength, range of movement & balance. The cost per class is $1.

GATRA PHOTO ID’S

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

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ONLINE *The Town Crier website link is

www.seekonk-ma.gov

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

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

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

Director’s Corner

Please always check information on all upcoming events in the newspapers, online and posted at the COA. We are always looking for lap robes and caps for our men & women at the local Veterans Hospital that anyone who Knits or Crochet can bring in. We always have extra yarn you can use for these items. Bring in your quilting material on Thursdays and join the Quilting Group. Please be safe and be ready for any inclement weather call your COA Staff at 508-252-3372 if you have any questions or concerns. Respectfully, Norie Palmer, Director

The COA Breakfast Club

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

Tasty Thursdays Lunch

This Lunch will be served the last Thursday of each month, 12 noon Cost $3.00.

The date and menu are always posted at the COA. Come in and join us for a great time and social gathering… RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!

Lessons & Services Loom Knit Class

On Tuesdays 10am Come and learn how to Loom Knit. Join our ladies Loom Knit project “Hats for new Born’s” The hats that are made are given to Strudy Hospital. Sign up is a must! This class is free all supplies re supplied for use at the COA. Please call 50/-252-3372

Art Class

Michelle’s Art Class will resume on September 18th at 10am. This is a 2 hour class that teaches you how to draw, paint and have fun doing it. The cost of the class is $4.00. Some supplies are included. Please call if you would like to sign up or have any questions.

Blood Pressures & Glucose Screenings

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

Podiatry Clinic with Dr, Marian Markowitz

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

Meals on Wheels and Meal-site Information

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

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

The COA’s outreach worker Bradley Marshall is available Monday to Thursday 9am to 1pm to assist you with your medical Medicare and insurance needs. Trained as a SHINE councilor he offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related health insurance programs. To schedule a SHINE appointment, call your Senior Center at 508-252-3372

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Neal Harrington enjoys the COA breakfast.

Musical Mondays

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

DR high school senior Grace O’Brien and COA Director Norie Palmer Serving at the COA’s Wednesday Breakfast 8:30am to 10:30am. Chef Gale Pray cooks your choice of English muffin with egg, cheese, ham or bacon or 2 pancakes with ham or bacon, coffee & donuts donated by Dunkin donuts for $2.00, add home fries for .25 cents.

SERVING HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS OF ELDERS Don’t Ignore Your Medicare Mail!

It’s that time of year again! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), you should be receiving information from your plan by the end of September. It is important to understand and save this information because it explains the changes in your plan for 2014. During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 - December 7), you will have a chance to CHANGE your plan for next year. SHINE Counselors can help you understand your plan changes, as well as other options you may have. Make your SHINE appointment early! DO NOT WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE!

Tuesday Line Dancing 10:00am. Cost $ 3.00 per Class If you like to dance and have fun then this is the group is for you. Everyone is welcome to come in and try out some steps.

COA Social Gatherings Gert’s Café

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

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

Thursday Chair Yoga Exercise Class 9am Cost $3.00 Thursdays the COA is having a fun exercise class Chair Yoga…at 9am. The cost for this class is $3.00 per week.. Come and check it out….. Tuesday Tia Chi at 9:00am Cost $3.00per Class Try a graceful way of exercising which is easy on your joints. This method of balancing may be new to you, but it has a great positive outcome for any age.

“Men’s Morning Coffee”

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

Card Games 3 Days a Week!

Cards are here at your COA! Mondays at 9:30 am we have a cribbage group, Tuesdays at 12:30pm we have a ladies group that not only play cards but also games Wednesdays at12:30 pm we have a HiLo Jack group. All have a great time and are always looking for a few “new” folks to join them. Continued on next page...

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COA Craft Corner

Knitting and Crochet Group

If you ever wanted to learn more about knitting or crocheting, the Ladies of the Needles are always there to share their knowledge with you. Don’t be shy! Come in and join the group on Fridays at 10 am.

Quilters

Do you quilt or know of anyone who would like to come to our Quilting Group. There is always plenty of knowledgeable support offered. This group meets on Thursday s at 9:30am

Announcements

IMPORTANT! Registration is required for all upcoming programs. All activities will have participant sign up sheets for them. Most of the Activity programs that are at the Council on Aging are free and open to the public. Some programs require minimum attendance; if there is no interest then that activity will be either canceled or postponed. Please call 508-252-3372 for information on all activities or to sign up. The Rehoboth Council on Aging (Municipal Department) Mission: The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the problems and needs of the aging in Rehoboth, and shall do so in coordination with the Programs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Rehoboth Council on Aging shall: Provide, coordinate and link available resources to help meet the needs of the Town’s elders. Carry out programs and services to range from information community education, referrals, outreach, transportation, Meals on Wheels, health screenings, intergenerational activities, crafting programs, and other programs as offered. The COA Posts Community Information Please check the bulletin boards every time you come in to the Council on Aging for Free Health Screenings and Support Groups updates, we also post other important information that can be a benefit to you, family or friends.

at Carl & Kathy’s New members always welcomed. Call Carl Chance for details. 508 252- 9695 And remember…..The Best is yet to Come.

TRIAD:

Sheriff, Police and Seniors working together for our seniors. Call Marilyn 508252-9366 Meetings are no longer at the Rehoboth COA Please call Marilyn for information regarding Date & Time…. Programs being offered through TRIAD are: Free “911” cell phones, File of Life, Are you OK? Program, Project Lifesaver & Yellow Alert

Veterans’ Corner

from Lt. Col. William C. Saunders, U. S. Army, (Retired) Veterans looking to save money on medical cost should inquire about the VA Medical System. Thinking of filing a claim with the Veterans Administration? The Veterans Service Officer can help. (508 252 4467, x122) Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM – Noon. Appointments are available at almost any other time. The Rehoboth Council on aging is always looking for veteran volunteers to work and receive the tax credit for 2015 tax year. Please call Norie at 508-252-3372 for more information.

Rehoboth Senior Citizen’s Club News

We are a social and charitable club open to residents and non residents of Rehoboth. Our meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Our ‘end of the year outing’ was held at the Five Bridge Farm on July 25th. The food and entertainment were great and a fun day was enjoyed by all. We will resume our meetings in September.

Upcoming Events

September 5th Regular meeting followed by bingo September 19th 12:00 noon... Lunch and meeting at the Senior Center then a trip to Four Town Farm in Seekonk. Coffee and dessert will be served at the farm. Cost is $10. (Must be paid in advance.) October 3rd Regular Meeting followed by bingo October 17th No Meeting October18th Bring in items and set up tables for bazaar Saturday, October 19th - Bazaar This is our one and only fund raiser of the year. We invite and encourage everyone to attend our bazaar. We depend on your support to help us achieve the goals for our club which include various activities and gifts to charities. There will be many raffles, paper roll up table, bake table, jewelry table, trash and treasures, knitting, crafts, & a Christmas table. Lunch will be served so, while you’re shopping, plan to take a break and enjoy a delicious luncheon with us.

Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club

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

Membership Application Must be 60 years of age

ORGANIZATION EVENTS AND NEWS:

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

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Up Coming Activities

September 12th – Meeting & Pot Luck

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Dues are $4.00 a year for residents…. $8.00 a year for non-residents Amount enclosed $__________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club and send to: Rehoboth Senior Citizens’ Club 55 Bay State Road Rehoboth, MA 02769-2317

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Lion’s Club Family Cookout

Another successful pig roast was held in August with the help of volunteers and donations. Skip Vadanais donated 2 pigs, John Ferriera donated his pavilion for the fund raiser and Jean and Tom Burda provided the cooker for the roast. Over 300 tickets were sold with all profits going to charity.

Thank You! From the Rehoboth Lions

Thank you for making our August 24th First Annual Lion’s Pig Roast a huge success! A good time was had by all! Great food – music – games – friendship & conversation! We hope to see you all again next year! Thank You ~ The Rehoboth Lions

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BLUE CHEESE POLENTA WITH VEGETABLES

CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH MINT, PARSLEY AND CILANTRO

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4-ounces of sliced mushroom, use a favorite 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1 ½ cups thinly sliced sweet onion 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon minced garlic dash of salt and black pepper 3 cups 1% low-fat milk ½ cup water 2/3 cup quick-cooking polenta ¾ cup (3-ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan and swirl to coat. Add mushrooms add thyme; sauté for 4 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender Add remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, onion, bell peppers, garlic and a dash of salt and pepper, sauté for 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Combine milk, ½ cup water, about ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper in a medium saucepan; bring to boil, stir in polenta; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, stir in cheese. Serve topped with vegetables. Sprinkle with parsley.

4 large ears of corn, shucked extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 2 ½ tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon maple syrup 1 jalapeno, seeded and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons torn mint leaves 3 tablespoons torn parsley leaves 3 tablespoon torn cilantro leaves Heat grill or grill pan, brush the corn with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, Grill over moderately high heat, turning until crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile in a small bowl combine the onion and lime juice and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir in the maple syrup, jalapeno and 2 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and pepper. Working in a large bowl, cut the kernels off the cobs in sections. Add the onion dressing and toss. Add the mint, parsley and cilantro and toss again. Serve warm or room temperature.

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IN MEMORIAM She leaves one son, Joseph W. Wells III, two grandchildren, Amber M. Wells and Alexis Mary Wells, one sister, Janet Rogers and is also survived by loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late George “Skip” Munroe. Her funeral service was held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 in the PERRY-McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence.

Friends gathered at Nation Funeral Home, Inc., 220 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald from 12-2 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, where a memorial service was held with Rev. Sue Petritis officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made on behalf of the family to Nation Funeral Home, Inc. 218 E. Lincoln Avenue, McDonald, PA 15057. Charitable donations may be made in Andrew’s memory to the following organization: Nation Funeral Home, Inc. h t t p : / / w w w. n a t i o n f u n e r a l h o m e . c o m 218 E. Lincoln Ave., McDonald, PA 15057

REHOBOTH Rehoboth – Herbert J. Aldous, Sgt., USMC, ret., age 80, of Pine St., died peacefully surrounded by his family, Monday, Aug. 5, 2013. See full obituary at www.ReporterToday.com. Rehoboth/Wrentham - Lillian May (Rivers) Nelson, formerly of Anawan Street, Rehoboth, and more recently the Maples Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wrentham, died on Aug. 15, 2013, knowing she was loved by her sister, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. See full obituary at www. ReporterToday.com.

Andrew Case Sykes Seekonk

Seekonk/McDonald, PA - Andrew Case Sykes, 55, of McDonald, PA and formerly of Seekonk, MA, died Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the Washington Hospital, PA. He was born October 20, 1957 in Providence, RI, a son of the late George E. and Nancy (Sheridan) Sykes Jr. Mr. Sykes worked as a Truck Driver. Surviving are one daughter, Sara Sykes Volle of Louisville, KY; one son, Jacob A. Sykes of Moon Township; three sisters, Cornelia (Gregory) Scott of Seekonk, MA, Nancy Jane (Patrick) Hogan of Exeter, R and Virginia M. (Christopher) Lewis of Nantucket, MA; one brother, George (Jayne) Sykes, III of Lebanon, New Hampshire; and one granddaughter, Emma Jane Volle.

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Rehoboth – Robert Davis Wray, was born in Joplin, Missouri on June 21, 1923 to father Robert C. Wray, U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1922 and mother Marian Davis of Rehoboth, MA. See full obituary at www. ReporterToday.com.

Rehoboth - Arlene “Lolly” Wells, 61, formerly of Perryville Road died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Milford Hospital. She was the former wife of Joseph W. Wells, Jr. She was born in Taunton, Ma. a daughter of the late George and Lois (Berghahn) Munroe. Lolly was a member of the Rehoboth Congregational Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.

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VACATION RENTALS CUSTOM LOG CABIN: White Mountains New Hampshire, Sugar Hill, Franconia NH, sleeps 6, fireplace, full kitchen; minutes from New Hampshire attractions; swimming, hiking, fishing, boating or just R&R; weekly and weekends, Call Joe at 401-439-8089.

FOR SALE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT: Free standing weight bench with pulley system, new cable (over 250 lb) with multi station exercises for total body workout. Treadmill and Roman Chair also available... Best offer or trade. 401-787-6031. Located in Rehoboth. MOTOR HOME: Condor 31 Ft. Class A Motor Home Call for information 508 3366924 31 Ft. Class A Motor Home Year 2000 A MUST SEE! ONE OWNER – RELIABLE: Toyota Highlander 2002 183,000 miles; In the last year, new rear brakes/rotors, new battery, new gas tank, canister, fuel sensor; new tires 9/2011; New inspection sticker. Must see. $6675. Call 508-252-4106.

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CARPENTER WANTED: Part time + must speak English, and have reliable transportation, own hand tools, experience in doors, windows and decks. Background check. Hours 7-3 at most…Pay based on experience. Call Don at 508-455-0281 after 10AMtill 2 PM. DANCE INSTRUCTOR: Arthur Murray Swansea Dance Studio looking for part time dance instructors. No experience necessary. Hours are 5-9 during the week. Call (508) 679-0071. Experience installers and laborers needed to install commercial & residential fencing. Knowledge of 6 -12 months experience in wood, vinyl & wire. Foxx Fence Company Inc., located in Swansea, Ma (508)336-1411

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